Scrub Stitchin' 2026 - Part 1

 Just over a week ago Stephanie and I left for our trek to Baradine near the Warrumbungles for 5 days of sewing with friends. It was great to catch up with lots of people who live at distance from Sydney.

We stayed the first night with Kerrie in Springwood and had a lovely meal with friends at the Golf Club.

Of course whenever we needed a break the venue was governed by the op shops so Stephanie now has a lot more glasswear for her Christmas trees. She was also able to buy a lovely red woolen coat and possum and wool beanie to wear on our star gazing night. 

The drive was uneventful with stops at Lawson for breakfast , Yetholme for fuel then Orange for lunch. We had afternoon tea in our motel room at Dubbo before a walk down to the river and through a few backstreets.

Then we went to the restaurant next door was a great place for dinner. The Haldi Indian Restaurant serves great food!

For breakfast we went to Patrick's Cafe and met a friend of Stephanie's. We both ordered a half serve French Toast which was huge. I'm glad we did not order a full serve.

We then drove to Coonamble where we strolled for a bit then had lunch at Hazel's Cafe.

When we arrived at Baradine we were assigned to our cabin and settled in.

Then off to dinner at the Bowls Club. We won't be having anything there that might be deep fried again but did find out that the hamburgers were great. I chose lamb cutlets.

After dinner we car pooled to visit the Milroy observatory. The most amazing thing for me was the fact that at the particular time we were there on such a clear night we were able to see both Orion (The Saucepan) and Scorpio in the same hemisphere. We also saw The Emu quite clearly.

Back to bed for a late night and a sound sleep.

I have still not heard if I can keep the hire car for the whole time so I am now just sitting with a 'stolen' hire car in Baradine.