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Goldburn Valley Beef Festival

On Saturday 14th of March, I woke up at 4:30am to get ready for Pop to come. Pop and I drove to Goldburn Valley Beef Festival it takes 3 hours. Erica had to get Andie ready for the show. I had to brush her and led Andie around the show ring couple of times. I won 3rd place. We had a rest. We had sausage in bread with cheese. I had to led Andie around the show ring. We helped Erica packed up and go to Carevan Park for 1 night. We went out for dinner. I had pizza and an apple juice. We went back to Caravan Park to relax until 10pm.

On Sunday 15th of March, Pop and I woke up at 5am and had breakfast. We drove home to see Mum and Dad.

Royal Canberra Show

On Thursday 27th of February, David and I went to Davids office. Dad has to do work until 12pm. We went to Melbourne Airport to check in our bags and our swag. We went though security. We went to Qantas Club to have lunch. I had wrap with cheese. We went to watch planes for while. We went to our gate to get on Qantas plane to Canberra. We got off the plane. We got our bags and our swag. We hire a car to the Supermarket near the show. We went in the show to check in. We helped Erica to do work like feed her cattle dinner. We set up the tent and went out for dinner.
On Friday 28th of February, I helped Erica walk Andie outside, feed her cattle breakfast wash and blow dry her getting her ready for the show. The show started. Emily Peck had to walk Andie around the show ring. We had lunch.

On Saturday 29th of February, We helped Erica walk Andie outside to had her breakfast and getting ready for the show again. Erica and I walked Andie around the show ring 3 times. We put Andie to bed. We had a parade of cattle because Erica and I won.

On Sunday 30th, of February, We helped Erica walk Andie outside to had her breakfast and getting ready for last show. Erica and I led Andie around the show ring. Andie and I won. We helped Erica packed up. We went back to the airport to check in our bags and our swag. We went though security. We went to Qantas Club to have dinner. We went to our gate to get on the Qantas plane to Melbourne.

Warragul Show

On Friday 6th of March, We went to Davids office until 1pm. We drove to Warragul Show and waited for Erica from Glenstrae highlands. I helped Erica unload her trailer. We set up the tent close to cattle. We helped Erica to do work with her cattle. We went out for dinner at the pub in Warragul. I have a pizza with salami. We went back and watched the fireworks at 9:30pm.

On Saturday I got up at 6am to get ready for work with Erica with her cattle. I sang We Will Rock You to Andie Skye. I led Andie Skye into the show ring I had to hold Andies head up and I led her around I had to do 4 rounds with Andie. I won ribbons in 4 rounds. Aimi and Bob came and watched me. We helped Erica packed up the tralier then we drove home. We saw High Capacity Metro trains on the way home at the Pakenham East depot and more cows. I got home and saw Mum and Ella and Charlie.

 

Stud Beef Handlers Camp

On Thursday 16th of January, We got to camp at 2pm and waited for Erica from Glenstrae to come with her highland cattle. We helped Erica unload things and her cattle and I helped Erica to do work with Andie Skye. There were 2 other highland cattle at the camp. Nevis from Glenstrae and Seamus from Yatarna. We had afternoon tea. I did more work with Andie Skye. I tried sing baby shark song on the scavenger hunt, but I like singing We Will Rock You better. We hung out with highland cattle then had dinner. We fed Andie dinner and get her water.

On Friday 17th of January, We fed Andie Skye breakfast and got her water. We hung out with the highland cattle and I sang We Will Rock You to Andie Skye. Erica and I took Andie Skye outside because we had to clean their beds. Erica and I gave Andie Skye a wash and a blow dry. We had morning tea then Erica and I led Andie Skye in the show ring. I learned how to put ear tag in the cows’ ears. After lunch Jess Parker did a talk on products for grooming and we also heard what makes good show cattle. After afternoon tea we walked cattle and fed and watered them. We did Junior Judging and had dinner. Then we hung out with Andie Skye, Nevis and Seamus.

 

 

On Saturday 18th of January, We fed Andie Skye breakfast and got her water. We had breakfast and hung out with Andie, Nevis and Seamus. Erica and I led Andie Skye into the show ring. I felt happy leading Andie Skye and got to use my new halter. We did Stud Beef Victoria Challenge then had lunch. After lunch, Erica and I led Andie Skye into the show ring. I felt better leading Andie Skye, and keeping her head up. The judge was very helpful and I got a ribbon. After showing Andie Skye I gave her some lucerne cubes as a treat and got her some water. We had dinner and I danced to We Will Rock You by Queen.

On Sunday 19th of January, we fed Andie Skye breakfast and got her water and helped Erica pack up.

I had a great time and handler’s camp and learn a lot about looking after cattle and how to lead them in the show ring. I enjoyed spending 3 days with the highland cattle Andie Skye, Nevis and Seamus. Thank you to Sue Boland, all the helpers and Stud Beef Victoria for putting on the camp. Thank you also to Erica Smith from Glenstrae for bringing Andie Skye and helping me learn to look after and show her. I’m looking forward to working with Andie Skye again and showing her at the Royal Canberra Show.

Birthday Party at The Big Goose

On Saturday 14th of December, David and I went to pick up the cake. We went home. We had to get the food ready, We had lots of chips, lollies, cheese and crackers. Ella drove David’s car. We had to set up the party room. At 10:01 nobody had arrived! I told everyone to hurry up, but it was because the gate wasn’t open yet. Finally, Brenton came first,Daniel, Ava, Ayya, Pop, Von and Sophie came next. Everyone was bit late, I was very excited.

Everyone arrived and went to a highland cow paddock to feed highland cows bread. Everyone fed Helen the highland cow she was brown. She likes the bread and very friendly. They were two other highland cows. Some my friends and family fed one calf. The other highland cow was busy eating hay. I want to take Helen and other highland cows home but we haven’t got a paddock for them. I did the maze with Daniel. We didn’t get lost. We went on the tractor ride to see highland cows, sheep, horses, ostriches, alpacas and regular cows. I thought it was good and bumpy and everyone had a good time. We all went into red barn to cuddle guinea pigs. There was snakes in the red barn too but we didn’t cuddle them.
Kris and I went to the sheepdog show but it wasn’t on. I don’t know why. We went into party room to have party food. I had chips. We had to sing happy birthday and then had cake. It had writing saying “Happy 18th Birthday Will” and picture of a highland cow We listerned to party playlist. We Will Rock You came on and I sang all the lyrics while everyone clapped. Everyone left after 12:30. thanks for coming and thank you Mum and Dad and Ella for helping.

Sunny Acres Farm stay

On Thursday 28th of November, David and I dropped Charlie off at The Pets Hotel in Port Melbourne. We drove to Nagambie to have lunch. After lunch we went to Sunny Acres Farmstay in Rushworth to unpack and then I fed Cruze the highland bull calf. We had dinner at a pub. I had lasagna. We went back to the farm and I went for a drive in the paddock with Darryl. He is the farmer at Sunny Acres to see the highland cattle. We relaxed until 10pm.

On Friday 29th of November, we fed the animals like goats, camels and chickens. We went to Murchison to have a drink. We went to Murchison East Station to catch the train to Shepparton station and back to Murchison East Station. We had lunch in Murchison. I had ham and cheese roll. We went to Stanhope to look for highland cattle but they are too far away in the back paddock. We tried went to the lake but they didn’t let us through. We went back to farm and fed Cruze the highland bull calf. I watched the highland cattle in the paddock. We went to get burgers and fries from fish and chip shop. We went back to the farm and relaxed until 10pm.

On Saturday 30th of November, We fed the animals again. We went to Seymour to see 2 highlands at the farm on the right hand side of the road. We went to Mcdonalds to have lunch in Seymour. We went back to Sunny Acres Farm. It was long way from Rushworth. We fed hay to cows and sheep. We had takeaway curry for dinner and an apple juice. They played We Will Rock You by Queen, Seven Seas of Rhye and Thunderstruck by AC/DC. I liked those songs and I fed Cruze the highland bull calf. We hanged out in dining room until 10pm. The dogs were being naughty. They were barking and jumping on the table, I told the dogs “no get down! no time for playing.”

On Sunday 1st of December it was raining It was not good weather for feeding the animals. I said goodbye to Darryl and Michelle and thank you for letting us stay to see your highland cattle. We went to Mia Mia to look for highland cattle but we couldn’t find them. We went to Cleveland winery to see the highland cattle. I didn’t get wine. We went to Romsey to have lunch in the car. We went to Suffolk Sheep to look for highland cattle. But the trees were in the way. We went to pick up Charlie from The Pets Hotel in Port Melbourne. We went to Bunnings to get me gloves for Erica’s farm next week. We went home.

Bronwyn’s Farm

On Saturday 23rd of November, David and I drove to Bronwyns farm to see 73 highland cattle. It was a lot of highland cattle! It was in Flinders Victoria. I brushed some of them and fed some too. We got there before 10am and stayed until 11:30am. We went to The Big Goose on the way we saw 1 highland cow on left hand side of Mornington Tyyab Road. We didn’t have time to go into The Big Goose and see 3 highland cattle and her calf. We went to Macdonalds to have lunch on the way home. Thank you Bronwyn for showing me your highland cattle. I loved to see black highlands.

Trip to Bairnsley Highlands

On Saturday 30th of March, Claire came at 9-11am. Pop picked me up from my house. Pop and I went to Bairnsley Highlands to see 50 highland cattle. I brushed the black bull and cows and a calf. Glen took us to the paddock to see highland cows and calves in his car. Pop had cup of tea in Glen’s house. We went to fish and chip shop in Gisborne to buy a cheeseburger, fries and an apple juice. We drove to Mardi and Pop’s house to see David and Mardi. David drove me home to get ready for Jordan’s party. I had a great time to see so many highland cows thanks for showing me Glen!

 

Warragul Show

On Saturday 2nd of March, David and I got up early and went to Pop’s house. Pop and I drove to Warragul Show in Logan Park to see highland cows and other cows and sheep. We watched the highland cattle judging at 9am. We looked for belted galloway. But they were not there. We looked at highland cows. I fed a highland cow. I felt happy. I patted a highland calf. it was so cute. We got our lunch. I had a hamburger with cheese, fries and an apple juice. I bought a australian highland cattle society jumper. We drove back to Pops house. David and I drove back home.

My Weekend at Aimi’s house

On Friday, Aimi picked me up from school at 1pm. We bought Macdonalds for lunch. Aimi and I ordered a cheese burger each. We went to Aimi’s house in Warragul to relax. We went to pick Aimi’s kids up from Warragul north primary school around 3:12. We went to Macdonalds to get drinks. I had an apple juice. We went to 33 Christes road to find highland cows. I saw lots of them. I took photos of them. I felt happy. We went back to Aimi’s house. I played minecraft on Xbox with Aimi’s kids. They helped me built a cow farm and farmhouse. We had dinner. We had sausages and salad. We played minecraft again until bedtime.

 

On Saturday, We had breakfast. I had Vegmite toast and cordial. We went for a walk to the end of Dawson Drive to see other cows and rc planes. We walked back to Aimi’s house. Aimi and I went to Highland cattle farms that I researched for a spreadsheet on my laptop. I only saw Wombat the highland bull in Bunyip at The Home Farm. We looked for more highland cows at other farms. but we couldn’t find them. I felt sad and frustrated. I thought about seeing highland cows another time. We went to Coles in Warragul to do shopping for dinner. We went back to Aimi’s house to relax. We had hamburgers for dinner. I played on iPad before 10pm.then went to bed.

On Sunday We had breakfast I had butter toast. Aimi and I went to Warrock farm to see 2 highland cows and other animals. We went to Poowong to look for 100 highland cows. I found 5 highland cows in the paddock. We went to Pakenham south and saw 2 highland cows pets at the farmhouse. We went to Aimi’s old house in Frankston North. David picked me up from her old house. David and I went home in the car.