28th and 29th June 2014

Went into Darwin to do a little business,  had trouble getting a spot in a caravan park and they charged $45 for an unpowered site, it was very noisy with the airport and highway close.
We drove around and had a bit of a look, went to rapid creek markets, the worst markets I have ever been to.
Will be heading to Crab Claw Island Resort tomorrow, great to get out of the city.

27th June 2014 Katherine

Arrived at the big4 at Katherine, we needed to stay overnight and do the grocery shopping, never went anywhere else, the shops were as busy as Christmas time in Perth, holiday makers everywhere, good to leave

Flora NP pics

A couple more

Flora NP pics

Just a couple

25th & 26th June 2014 Flora National Park

This park was 46km from the highway so next to nobody goes out to it.
The road was dirt but very good condition, the camp was a great surprise, solar hot water showers, flushing toilets, drinking water and a fireplace at ever camp area that was made for bbq or cooking.
The camp was so quiet and peaceful, as only approx 5 campers there, and all is for $6.60 each a night.
There was 2 close walks to falls that we went on, they were beautiful, and the surrounding bush very lush.
As usual we checked out the boat ramp,  which was really the only easy access to the river, the ramp was 2 large pipes covered in poly pipe, this was on a steep angle down a bank, there was a winch fixed at the top, the whole setup was for people with tinnies to be able to launch, no motor more than 15hp was permitted on the river, it would be impossible to get anything any larger on.
The river was hard to access without pushing through the bush, Merv wanted to put the canoes in at the ramp but I said I would watch but not go. The river was much larger than we thought and had crocodiles, fresh for sure, ever year they get a couple around the 4 metre out of it, I didn't want to shorten my holiday yet.
So we  chose to fish from the shore, taking extreme care, we caught 5 barramundi, but all under size, the bag limit is 5 each, we couldn't believe it, who could eat that much.
The camps had large wallabies hopping around all day, when you drove down the road a lot of caution was needed, as they were everywhere, along with very BIG kangaroos.
For peace and quiet nothing beats this, sitting around the fire with a beer, reading and listening to the night curlews.

23rd & 24th June 2014 Victoria River Roadhouse

After leaving Big Horse Creek we stopped at Timber Creek for fuel and some gas, the gas was $36 for a 9kg, we paid $40 for the same size st Carnarvon, the fuel was $1.92L the station within s hundred yards was $2.05L, it pays to check everything.
We were headed for Victoria River Roadhouse Caravan Park, on the way we had a dingo cross the road in front of us, it is the second dingo we have seen, the dingo crossed not far from the turnoff for the old Victoria River crossing, we drove down to the crossing for a look and could track several dingo that had been in the area.
When we got to the caravan park it was a nice surprise only $25 for a powered site, still no phone or Internet though, there is a bar and cafe at the roadhouse and the caravan park is very spacious, amenities clean.
The first night we had dinner at the cafe with another couple we met, they wanted some information on places to go to on the way down to Perth.
Woken up to the sound of a helicopter taking customers out for an early morning flight, beautiful day for it, we decided after breakfast to walk down to the river where the boat ramp is, someone told us it was approx 5km return.
Walking down the road the colours of the rangers in the morning light are magnificent, I have aways thought that the best area of the Kimberly was up here near Victoria River.
When we got to the river, (it was a lot further than we had been told,) there was information there telling us of a purple crested wren that lived in the area,  so I had to wander around and have a look, no luck.
As we walked we were looking for good places to fish, before we knew it we were a long way down the river, we had found some great fishing spots, we decided to follow the river down to the camp rather than back out on the road.
This was a bit of a mistake as when we got a good distance down we had to head back up to go around a tributary, things weren't so bad till we got around the tributary, then the going got so hard, prickles, spiders so thick at times it was hard to find a way through.
Three hours later we arrived back at camp, we had found some fantastic fishing spots but we were both so knackered we looked at each other and said NO, there wasn't any way we were going back there.

19th, 20th, 21st & 22nd June 2014 Big Horse Creek

We arrived at Big Horse Creek National Park, set up and went for a drive to Timber Creek to see what was in the area, picked up some firewood on the way back, it is very warm, the fire is just for ambience.
Next day we took the boat down the river to try for a barramundi, we trolled all day as we didn't have any live bait, throw nets were not permitted to be used in the park, it didn't matter as the water was too deep to use it anyway.
We trolled all day with no luck and tried spinning with different lures in different areas, no luck.
Next day we decided to go into Timber Creek and buy some bait and try to catch a big cobbler or salmon, anything, at least we wouldn't be trolling,  that is like watching the grass grow.
All day we only caught 5 small catfish.
In the 2 days on the river we saw some really big crocodiles, one trying to stalk a heron, it had no hope, kangaroos coming down to drink, the cautious way they approach and lean forward so as not to be too close, there was also big jabaru, brolga and countless other birds.
The river is a huge one, biggest in the Northern Territory, 800kms long, it has lots of obstacles, sandbars, rocks, it isn't the type of place that you want to put a hole in your boat and have it sink, the size and amount of crocodiles made us a bit wary.
The last day here we didn't go in the boat, we went into Timber Creek, up to their lookout then down to one of the caravan parks were you could pay $5 to use their swimming pool and ammenities, it was very relaxing, after that it was into the little local shop, they do tours of the river, sell souvenirs and Devonshire teas, scones, jam and cream went down very nicely.
Then back to camp for another camp fire and a beer.
We have met some really lovely people here and a lot of the time is spent talking about different areas, if they are going down we can tell them some good spots, and they can do the same for us.

18th June 2014 Saddle Rest Area

Left Keep River National Park approx 11am, taking it pretty easy, this area is one of the nicest camps we have been too, the road in was dirt but you could drive a fancy saloon car in at the moment.
We planned on staying at the zebra stone mine site, they have a camp there, they also advertise cruises on the wetlands, this area adjoins the other side of Lake Argyle, so we thought we maybe able to take our canoes out if not the boat.
The road going in was pretty rough, when we got there sure enough there was a camp and a shop that sold fish and chips and of course zebra stone.
We asked about getting down to the water, we were told it was 3km and we not permitted to go down there unless we went on one of there expensive tours, or they would take us and our canoes and pick us up at the end of the day, at a cost of $40.
So needless to say we left, and camped at a free area, tomorrow we will head into an area on the Victoria River.
It is very frustrating at Lake Argyle, the lake was built with public money, but it appears everything possible is done to stop public access if you are not with the commercial operators at HUGE prices.
Right around Australia, lakes and dams have picnic or park areas that the public can spend the day, not here.

17th June 2014 Keep River National Park

A beautiful quiet night, so different from being in a caravan park, it was another clear cool one, but I closed all the windows and stayed toastie warm.
When we finally got going we went to the other end of the park, there is another really good camp site there as well, generators not allowed in that one.
There is a  7km trail here that takes you up on the range and down around the base, the whole area is like a mini Bungle Bungles, but with lots of vegetation, very green,  lots of flowering trees and small flowers, there were birds everywhere, at the Bungle Bungles there was nothing like it. On the way back we came across the black cockatoo again,  we tried to get some good photos showing their tail, easier said than done.
Along the road was the area with the brolga, it was in a marshy area, we wanted to try for a good photo,  so we put on long pants, in case of tiger snakes, and of course some bandages, then off into the rushes and water.
The birds are clever they keep a nice distance in front, it is hard without a really good telescopic lense.
Another camp fire tonight and a beer.

16th June 2014 Keep River National Park

That was the coldest night we have had yet, I suppose we have got to expect in being inland and having beautiful clear days.
It was a bit of a slower start, early coffee then we decided to walk the range that we walked last night,  we wanted to see the rocks with the morning light on them.
After coming back and having breakfast we drove up the road to another trail, my knees were swollen and bruised but I thought it would be better to keep them moving.
The trail was easy, there was a cave that had some aboriginal art and evidence that it was once used as a shelter.
On the way back to camp we came across an area with approx 4 dozen red tailed black cockatoo, and another area with 2 brolga snd different types of heron.
The evening was spent around a campfire with 2 very nice people from Bribane, Jane and John, Jane is a doctor and an avid bird watcher, they were great company with terrific sense of humor.

15th June 2014 Keep River National Park

Leaving Kununarra today,  its down to coles for some last minute supplies.
Had a long talk to Liza, I am not sure when I will be in phone range again, I do miss her.
We travelled to The Keep River National Park, which is only 3 kms over the border from WA.
We arrived at the ranger station around lunch time, there is a nice billabong there, cockatoo bilabong, we took our fruit and went for a walk, there was quite a number of people who were with a tour group there,  but it was still lovely.
There were a lot of herons and rainbow bee eaters, and water lilies everywhere, huge purple and some white ones, I wish I could grow them that good in my pond.
As we were walking back to the car Merv almost stepped on a snake, I saw it just in time, but because he was so close it was frightened and tried to have a bit of a go at Merv, it wasn't a big snake, someone said later that it wasn't a venomous one, but a snake is a snake, we treat them all with respect and leave them alone.
We travelled to the first camp ground, I am not going to try to spell the name of the camp, it is an aboriginal name, I can't say it let alone spell it.
The camps are all set out, each one has a fire place, there are eco toilets and 2 places in the park that you can get drinking water.
After we set up we decided to walk the trail that goes up into the range that adjoins the park.
The trail was a good one, stoney but no large rocks that had to be climbed over, the veiws were amazing, it was like a little Bungle Bungles only better, greenery everywhere with the trees full of the sounds of birds.
With this it made me not be cautious enough, looking about everywhere and not where I was putting my feet, my turn to go base over apex, headlong onto rocks, it rattles every bone in the body as you get older, after a little swearing under my breath I managed to get up with help from Merv, one knee didn't want to work very well but I had no choice, as AJ says, eat a bowl of cement and toughen up, walking helped keep the stiffness out a bit.
By the time we got back I was glad to sit down with the leg up, right one is pretty swollen,  left one bruised but nothing broken.
When you are out in these areas it definitely pays to keep your wits about you.

14th June 2014 Kununarra

Today was a day to chill and do a few things that had to be done before we moved on.
We went to the shops and I bought a pair of binoculars and some beer.
Merv took the boat down to the ramp and took it off the trailer so he could do a few repairs to the runners, I stayed in the boat and looked after it while watching the birds on the lake.
He also took the wheels of the trailer off and greased the bearings.
In the late afternoon we walked around the lake,  I tried to get some photos of the birds.

13th June 2014 Kununarra

Mervs mum passed away early this morning.
After breakfast and some quick phone calls we took the canoes out so that Merv could sit in peace and quiet way up the back of the lake,
We found a nice place that allowed him some time by himself to talk to his brothers, his son and daughter, I went off and done a little bit of exploring.
We came back in after approx 21/2 hours, had a coffee, Merv couldn't settle so we took the rods and went back out for another 3 hrs, we didn't really expect to catch anything, just done a lot of rowing, we should be able to sleep a bit tonight.

12th June 2014 Kununarra

No improvement with mother, after lots of phone calls I suggested that we go and have a game of golf to take Mervs mind off things, he couldn't do anything do he should try to relax for a little while.
The course was interesting,  the (greens) were made from a sand that had been treated with oil, even so with the putting not so good it was the best both Merv and I had done on a front nine, we then thought we would try the back nine,what a difference, no grass on the fairways, only rock hard dirt and playing around the edge and across  the water all the time, it was hard but I wanted Merv to be tired enough to sleep.

11th June 2014 Kununarra

Today is just a day for contacting family and having a video call to Mervs mum.
We did go for a walk around the lake and watched all the beautiful birds, I hope to get some pictures before we leave.

7th June 2014 Lake Argyle

We have decided to head back to the river today and walk further down, try to go further down than most people do, more worse rock hopping,  must be a glutten for punishment.
Today I am going to carry our 2.5 litre water, yesterday I didn't take any, thinking I would drink from the river as I did in El Questro, but no way it tasted like a mouth  full of dirt, by the time we got back we were pretty thirsty.
As we went down the river we were able to get on the top of the bank and walk along over the smaller stones looking for somewhere to get down to the water, it was very unstable banks approx 6-7 metres high.
When we found a way down I tried to catch live bait again, caught some much quicker and easier, it is hard to catch anything before the catfish get at the bait.
I caught the only big sooty grunter, but on the small live bait line, as I went to lift it up naturally the line broke, I said a very rude word.
We tried with the live bait, Merv was broken off a couple of times, he decided to go up stream a little to try the lures and had a nasty fall.
I suppose we shouldn't have really expected to get anything,  there was a crocodile in the water just across from us and it was obvious that he lived there, you could see his slide on the bank directly opposite, he hung around in the hole the whole time.
Merv took another tumble and we had been there 5 hours, so we decided to call it a day.
As we walked up we saw another big hole ee might like to try, so we did.
There was lots of sooty grunters and the biggest garfish swimming around,  but once again you couldn't get past the catfish to catch anything else.
Back to camp time.
On the way back we stopped at another area, Dead Horse Springs, it looks as though it is used by the locals, particularly when there is a bit of water about, just lots of beautiful birds at the moment.

3rd June 2014 Lake Argyle

Took a Tyre to be repaired, sent off some business papers and done some shopping.
Headed for Lake Argyle Lodge Caravan Park, booked in for a week, they have done a lot of work around here since we were here 5 years ago.
They have a swimming pool that is called the infinity pool, we went for swim the water is pretty cool, but looking out over the lake while in the pool is great.

10th June 2014 Kununarra

We got a message today for Merv to contact his family, so we had to travel to Kununarra to phone New Zealand, his mother is in a critical condition,  not really expected to live.
We packed up and moved to the Lakeside Caravan Park in Kununarra,  he is going to be able to talk to his mum with a video call on Skype.

More El Questro pics

Some more of El Questro

9th June 2014 Lake Argyle

Today was all about doing some of the local walks.
First was he trail that was opposite the caravan park around the top of the range that over looked the lake, dam wall and ord river.
Then onto Durak Homestead museum.
This was a very interesting place to visit, with lots of information on the Durak family and the Kimberly.
There was a film running there thst you vould watch, it was the making of Argyle Dam, it was in the 1970s, the difference both Merv and I was laughing at the difference compared to now with the likes of health and safety, most of the guys got around in only stubbie shorts, boots that were not steel capped, not a hard hat to be seen and no protection cages or cabs on the machines.
One of the funniest things was they were showing one of the big blasts that was needed to get the rock, when the charges were in place a guy bent down and lit the fuse with his cigarette, and when one looks at the achievement it makes one wonder about what people are made do today, probably take twice as long so no one gets sunburned.
These two areas were about 6 kms so then it was lunch time before we headed out again.
We headed back down the river that we had gone fishing in but this time we didn't take fishing gear, it was cameras, we were hoping to see the crocodile on the bank.
This time we wore long pants so we could walk through the grass without getting scratched and a bit safer if snakes are about.
We ended up walking down past were we had fished, we saw 6 slide marks on a lovely sandy bank, plenty of snake tracks but it wasn't till we were coming back that we saw s crocodile on a rock and one swimming in the water.
On the way back to camp we stoppef off at a look out we found out about, it was up a very rough 4wd track, it was lookout over Lake Argyle,  pannikan bay, what a veiw, worth the drive up.

2nd June El Questro

Time to leave El Questro but a couple more gorges to see on the way.
First stop was Zebadee Springs, this one was a very easy short walk through a thick forest of palm trees.
On arriving there was quite a number of pools, all quite small but very clear water, we walked to the top one which was the size of a good size spa, when we got in it was exactly like a spa, the water comes out the rock at approximately 28 degrees.
This area is closed off every day at 12 o'clock, as it is small, they want to limit the impact of people.
Then on to Emma Gorge, this one was another rock hopping strenuous trail but when you finally get to the end of this what a reward.
Once again huge crystal clear swimming hole, this one had a tall waterfall as well.
We jumped in for a swim, it was so cold, we weren't used to that they all have been so warm, when you swam under the waterfall it was like being in a blizzard, it was so cold, then when we swam across to one of the sides the water coming out of the rocks there was very warm, it made a layer of about 6 inches of very warm water on top of the cold.
The whole experience is hard to describe, with the green ferny gully, clean water, that was hot and cold, and the blue sky, we were glad we did this one last and not first otherwise we would have been disappointed with the rest. The one thing that we couldn't fathom, is how do you get such cold water coming from the top of the hill, that is exposed to sun, hot rocks etc.
We headed for Kununarra, booked into Hidden Valley Caravan Park, it is the one we used to live in while we were up here so we knew it was a good one.

8th June 2014 Lake Argyle

Well today we really took the boat for a good spin, 110 kms, it was a return trip up the upper Ord to the Argyle Lake dam wall, 55 kms each way, I thought it was only approx 30 kms all up, what a surprise for me.
The trip started with going into Kununarra,  fueling up, checking drinks and food and we were off.
It was a very surprising,  intense trip, firstly we both thought that it would be between big rock walls most of the way, that wasn't the case, it was very picturesque with a mix of undulating and rocky bluff country.
The tricky bit was navigating our way, watching for rocks, logs and shallow areas covered by heavy weed.
As we got closer to the dam some of the areas narrowed and were like small rapids, the river often split in two sections with trees in the middle, choosing the right one was real guess work, they were often not much wider than the boat.
As we were going up we met a dragon boat race which was on that we didn't know about, they were paddling 55 kms and most of the paddlers were 50 years and up.
On the way we saw some lovely birds, one wading type I have never seen before,  the locals call it the jesus bird, there was a wide range of other types and beautiful water lilies as well, no crocodiles this time though.
Pretty long day, the boat went well.

6th June 2014 Lake Argyle

Today is onshore fishing, we travelled approx 10kms out the road to a river that we had fished when we lived in Kununarra, the last time we were there I gave a handline with a live bait on it to an aboriginal family, when we turned and walked away from them we hadn't gone 20 metres and they hooked a barramundi approx 100cm, we are hoping for a little of that luck today.
I thought when we had left El Questro the rock hopping was done with for a while, no luck, these are worse plenty of loose unstable ones.
When we got to the place where we were sure there would be a barramundi, I started trying to catch live bait while Merv tried different types of lures.
I did catch two, one was really a bit big, I put the smallest one on and in no time it was taken under a rock, I had to break it off, start again.
On with the bigger one, I thought it would have to be a big fish that takes this one, so I sit and wait.
About an hour later it was taken, I was shouting to Merv for help to land it, he was up stream and couldn't hear, so it was hope for the best, when I got it in it was a really big silver cobbler,  he had the fish in his mouth and wasn't going to let it go. Merv turned up as I was about to take it off the hook, the cobbler made us laugh, it had been holding the fish and even as we were trying to get the line it was still trying to swallow the bait
That was a keeper, but not a barramundi, so even though the bait was dead I thought I would give it a try, no luck but it was a beautiful day on the river.
Merv had no luck with the lures.

5th June 2014 Lake Argyle

Picked up some bait, got the gear ready, and a picnic, headed out onto the lake for the day.
The lake is huge, if you didn't set your gps when your were leaving it would nearly be impossible to find your way back, there is countless numbers of islands and rangers that all look similar at a glance.
It was fantastic being out there, there was a bit of wind ehich made a little chop, but nothing too bad.
We found a sheltered little area that we went into to try to catch some live bait, it turned out to be tricky as the small silver cobbler kept beating the bait fish to the hook.
It was a lovely area lots of different birds.
After awhile we went out into the area which was the original ord river  to try to catch a big silver cobbler, unfortunatly we didn't have any live bait, so no luck just smaller ones.
It was explore time, we headed quite a distance and found another sheltered area, we tried fishing, only small ones again, but there was a crocodile in there, he left the bank when we went into the area, we were hoping he would go back out onto the bank so we could get a photo, he just layed in the water and watched us.
We did see 2 other crocodiles swim past.
There were a number of different birds about, a sea eagle was one of them flying about watching us, we had a small cobbler that had died, so as we were about to leave, we threw it in the water, moved out little and watched as the eagle came and picked it up.
We went very quietly up around the corner where we saw the crocodiles go, we were in luck, 2 were lying on the bank, one took off into the water the other stayed, I took some photos but we trued to sneak in closer, the crocodile finally decided he didn't like us and headed for the water, he was a real good one approx 3-4 metres.
It has been a great day and we will go out again and explore some more before we leave Lake Argyle area.

4th June 2014 Lake Argyle

Merv cleaned the car, boat and caravan, get a layer of red dust off, while I done the washing.
Drove down to check the boat ramps, and crossed the dam wall , had a look at the very pleasant, green park that has been made for the public to enjoy, picnics , bbq, it is below the dam wall.
The boat ramp that used to be near the park had washed away, so if we want to go in the river below the dam we will have to come up from Kununarra, which would be approx 40 kms.
The boat ramp down into the lake is still the same, not much parking, but we will go out tomorrow.
Bought a carton of beer (first one since Broome) sat on the bank with a beer and watched the sunset.

1st June 2014 El Questro

Today we plan to do a couple of gorges, so after breakfast,  grab a few snacks and drinks and time to get the legs pumping.
We went to El Questro gorge first, to get to the one's we are going to today, there is a deep river crossing, only suitable for high clearance 4wds, ours managed ok, no water in the doors.
The trail was very rocky, it felt like climbing up one of side of the rock and down the other with some of them, there was magnificent palms and ferns, when you wanted to look about you had to stand still as it was crucial that you watched where you put your foot.
The effort was worth it when we got to the swimming hole, we didn't go to the top one, as the young people were having trouble with climbing up a very large slippery area, we thought we would just swim and enjoy the view of paradise.
The trail was approx 6km, so after a swim and rest we headed for the car for the next one.
Moonshine gorge which is approximately 71/2km  turned out to be rockier and harder walking once you were into it a little way.
The trail once again followed the river with lots of lovely spots to cool off in crystal clear water, and like the other gorges very tropical in appearance, cool in the shade of the palms and trees.
The information on this trail suggested that it not be done in the middle of the day as the trail led away from the river and followed up around onto the escarpment, with no shade.
We met some people who had been to the last swimming hole, where the trail leaves the river, they had turned back, they said it had got harder, we decided to push on as we didn't really want to go back over what we had just crossed.
After the trail left the river it wasn't the best for a while, but then it went onto an old 4wd track, this was stoney but very much easier to walk on.
The views were good and birds everywhere, we never noticed not having any shade.
When we got back to the car park there wasn't any one else about, so we walked back up the trail to the first swimming hole and went skinny dipping to cool off.
As we was driving back to camp we saw another one, Jackeroos Waterhole, only a short walk, but our muscles were feeling pretty tired so we decided to give it a miss.

30th May 2014 Dunham Rest Area

Staying put today havinga rest day, spent a lot of the time yesterday talking to other people who come to the area, today will probably be the same.
Went back up the river one of the other guys came with us to find out how to get down into the river, we went up further to deeper holes snd had a wonderful swim.
Later we took some fishing gear down, Merv caught some live bait, we tried for barramundi,  I caught 1 but it was undersized,  so it went back.
We tried to go along the bridge after dark with the torch to check for crocodiles, when we were there 5 years ago we could see a lot at night, it wasn't safe to be on the bridge this time, as there is a new mine opened and there are 3 trailer semi's going past constantly and there is no walkway on the bridge.
There are cane toads up here everywhere and the worry is they are killing the little freshwater crocodiles off, we haven't seen any as yet

29th May 2014 Dunham Rest Area

After leaving the Bungle Bungle Caravan Park we decided to fuel up at Turkey Creek,  when we got there it was very crowded socwe left for the next road house being Doon Doon.
When we arrived there what a shock the fuel price was $2.15, I had thought of buying a 2 litre icecream but that was over $14.
We arrived at the rest area approx 11am, didn't take the camper off the car, had a coffee then headed up the river to check it out.
As we wandered up the river there was 2 jabaru feeding,  we couldn't get very close, they are such a beautiful bird.
There was some nice deep holes that we decided we would have a dip in, there was also a lot of fish swimming about.

31st May 2014 El Questro

Time to head down some of the famous Gibb River Road, we have heard so many things, when we talked to people about going to El Questro,  they all carried on about how bad it was and don't tow the boat there, well we did and what a shock, the road down to the El Questro turn off was all sealed, only 16km of dirt road, and that was no where near as bad as Tamala Station road.
We went straight to the El Questro township, as they call it,  it is the caravan park, shop, bar and restaurant, they also take bookings for helicopter flights,  some include fishing trips, $1000 each for the day, we didn't go or on the half day either.  There are boat cruises, horse rides, 4wd tours or tag along 4wd, scenic flights with small plane and helicopter.
The place is setup beautifully, big shady areas, there are private campsites further up the river if people want to pay a little more, bungalows at the station house for I believe $2000 a night and of course the eco tents at Emma Gorge.
After we set up we started walking up to champagne springs, it was a 10km return trip which was to take between 4 and 6 hours, the trail led along the river with large clear water pools, it was quite rocky and we knew we were doing it, we went past half way and decided we had better turn back or get caught in the dark.
Tonight they held a gourmet bbq, first time out for dinner since we left and it was delicious, the beer was the first one dince Broome, yum.
There was a young guy to entertain, he was a singer and guitar, mandolin and bango player, boy could he play.