Last night we stayed at a free camp, Qld 622 Cecil Plains , a great camp site.
There was one other motor home along side us so as you do we invited them to share happy hour with us to which the accepted. They hadn't even set up their chairs when a small car drove in & parked right in front of where we were sitting, first thought were what did I do?.
Out steps a older gentlemen & introduced himself as Ned Winter, & former stockman, drover, shearer, bush poet & song writer, & the conversion soon turned to where to & where from ?
Ned soon started to share stories of his past with some turned into poems & songs which he had on a cd, played a few tracks of his own works on his car sound system, they were very well put together.
The next chapter of his life he purchased a small property just down the road at Millmerrin, he then turned his hand the bush catering, all done with his collection of sixty camp ovens. Again he had photoes of big cookouts where he had very long fire beds with all the camp ovens going, has also had 80+ motor homes on his property for one of these occasions.
As it turned out the couple in the motor home were there to meet with another 15 M/H the next day for a few days travelling, so Ned offered to return the next afternoon to entertain the travellers.
A gentleman of the bush, now semi retired & a great bloke to spend some time with. This arvo was a real country bonus , Thanks Ned.
JC.
Dougwe said
02:31 AM Apr 20, 2012
Sounds like a very interesting and great night JC. Good on ya. Some of the old bushies are great to talk too.
Kaid said
03:01 AM Apr 20, 2012
Were the other couple called Janine and Ken? They are great friends of ours and were going to Cecil Plains. Great Southern Van (Sahara) and "whatdayisit "on back of van
KFT said
03:04 AM Apr 20, 2012
I would think a very entertaining and educational night from someone who has been there and done that
unfortunately a dying breed
Once lost they are gone forever
how do we capture this experience and entertainment for the future generations to experience???
anyone got an idea
frank
neilnruth said
03:32 AM Apr 20, 2012
A surprise visitor who turned out to be a great gem of the bush. What a great night.
Travel Bug said
03:42 AM Apr 20, 2012
Sounds like a lucky stopover for you JC.
I love to hear old bushies tell their stories, sing their songs and recite their poetry.
A real unexpected bonus!
Helena said
03:51 AM Apr 20, 2012
Yes Ned is a teriffic guy a true Aussie bushman very tallented indeed we met with Ted at Cecil Plains he even brought us some Damper the next day and gave us one of his CD's a true gentleman. Helena.
Cruising Granny said
03:56 AM Apr 20, 2012
What a great experience to share. Lucky you. Thanks for sharing with us.
jack biggles said
05:07 PM Apr 20, 2012
Thats funny, I recently passed thru Cecil Plains myself & Ned also dropped by. Actually, I think he almost drops past every other day to chat with travellers.
Interesting character, although I must admit I am often suspicious of people in general especially ones that approach you for one reason or another and start rambling on.
Beth54 said
05:37 PM Apr 20, 2012
I would have loved to have been there too.
Reminds me of an Uncle who has long since passed. He had many a great story of the bush. Thanks for the memories.
Cupie said
01:54 AM Apr 21, 2012
THat name is familiar .. maybe I saw an ABC thing on him. Google Ned Winter & read on.
ps.. J & L ... Seeing that you are in our general area ... pls give us a ring.
Happywanderer said
01:58 AM Apr 21, 2012
I came through Cecil Plains on my way up, would have loved to stop over as had heard the free camp was a good one. Maybe next time when I head back to Vic for my summer holidays.
justcruisin01 said
02:48 AM Apr 21, 2012
Kaid wrote:
Were the other couple called Janine and Ken? They are great friends of ours and were going to Cecil Plains. Great Southern Van (Sahara) and "whatdayisit "on back of van
Sorry Kaid, the people we meet were Joe & Jo , maybe your friends were part of the group that were arriving today.
JC.
justcruisin01 said
02:52 AM Apr 21, 2012
Helena wrote:
Yes Ned is a teriffic guy a true Aussie bushman very tallented indeed we met with Ted at Cecil Plains he even brought us some Damper the next day and gave us one of his CD's a true gentleman. Helena.
Helena, you must have been special, I through in a hint or two that a damper would be great but it didn't happen,
I know where to find his property so maybe next time.
JC
justcruisin01 said
02:54 AM Apr 21, 2012
ps.. J & L ... Seeing that you are in our general area ... pls give us a ring.
Last night we stayed at a free camp, Qld 622 Cecil Plains , a great camp site.
There was one other motor home along side us so as you do we invited them to share happy hour with us to which the accepted. They hadn't even set up their chairs when a small car drove in & parked right in front of where we were sitting, first thought were what did I do?.
Out steps a older gentlemen & introduced himself as Ned Winter, & former stockman, drover, shearer, bush poet & song writer, & the conversion soon turned to where to & where from ?
Ned soon started to share stories of his past with some turned into poems & songs which he had on a cd, played a few tracks of his own works on his car sound system, they were very well put together.
The next chapter of his life he purchased a small property just down the road at Millmerrin, he then turned his hand the bush catering, all done with his collection of sixty camp ovens. Again he had photoes of big cookouts where he had very long fire beds with all the camp ovens going, has also had 80+ motor homes on his property for one of these occasions.
As it turned out the couple in the motor home were there to meet with another 15 M/H the next day for a few days travelling, so Ned offered to return the next afternoon to entertain the travellers.
A gentleman of the bush, now semi retired & a great bloke to spend some time with. This arvo was a real country bonus , Thanks Ned.
JC.
Were the other couple called Janine and Ken? They are great friends of ours and were going to Cecil Plains. Great Southern Van (Sahara) and "whatdayisit "on back of van
I would think a very entertaining and educational night from someone who has been there and done that
unfortunately a dying breed
Once lost they are gone forever
how do we capture this experience and entertainment for the future generations to experience???
anyone got an idea
frank
Sounds like a lucky stopover for you JC.
I love to hear old bushies tell their stories, sing their songs and recite their poetry.
A real unexpected bonus!
Interesting character, although I must admit I am often suspicious of people in general especially ones that approach you for one reason or another and start rambling on.
I would have loved to have been there too.
Reminds me of an Uncle who has long since passed. He had many a great story of the bush. Thanks for the memories.
THat name is familiar .. maybe I saw an ABC thing on him. Google Ned Winter & read on.
ps.. J & L ... Seeing that you are in our general area ... pls give us a ring.
Sorry Kaid, the people we meet were Joe & Jo , maybe your friends were part of the group that were arriving today.
JC.
Helena, you must have been special, I through in a hint or two that a damper would be great but it didn't happen,
I know where to find his property so maybe next time.
JC
ps.. J & L ... Seeing that you are in our general area ... pls give us a ring.
Will do.will be over your way early May; thanks.
JC.