For everyone who didn’t get to Corrigin at the end of last week, you’ll be pleased to know that we struggled through and had tons of fun anyway. Everybody is so great down there (and, for the record, I did meet a few who didn’t stir, but not many).

Corrigin might not be the greenest of country towns but the views are still expansive and stunning. Add to that the well behaved, friendly children, culinary skills of the P&C, meeting up with friends, and the fun of Friday night’s Karaoke and you can see why I had such a great time.

Also, much to my delight Scot and I had ideal driving weather to and from the wheatbelt so were able to make the most of the drive down. Have to say that I breathed a sigh of relief when I met Scot, offering a 3 hour lift (6hrs round trip) to somebody you have never met can get a girl into all kinds of trouble, but he turned out to be a true gentleman and an all-round good guy. He laughed at my jokes, didn’t fall asleep when I rambled on and didn’t complain at the scenic tours I took when I temporarily lost my sense of direction. (Sorry if that has messed up your street cred, Scot. Reckon you were either on your best behaviour or saving up your ‘feralness’  for the school children and your next book).

I have spent days trying to figure out how to reply to the wonderful comments Jackie, Principal of Corrigin District High School, pasted at the end of my last post. Her words left me speechless. Sometimes people voice things that say more than you ever expect, words that should be framed for those moments when you wonder who you are and why you do what you do. For me, Jackie, your comment is that - Thank you.