17th August, 2010

Four days until the election and it’s any one’s game. Despite all the debate about debates and question time and meeting the “real” candidates I am pretty sure the ‘great unwashed’ have made up their minds how they will vote. Thanks to postal voting, we’ve already voted. Now we have to wait and see what happens. I wonder which candidate will consider completing the Aramac road? I haven’t seen any of the candidates so, haven’t asked them if it is in their priorities. Should have done so before I voted, I guess.
Travellers beware of the kangaroos which are out in large numbers on the roads from dusk till dawn. Probably picking the green grass that is still visible along the drains. The number of dead ‘roos along the highway has certainly escalated over the past month and apparently the country roads are worse.
Starting the day.
I’ve just returned from our normal start to the day on the golf course. How lucky we are to have this gem right at our back door. The course is looking great, just ready for September’s Open. The wattles are out, really making it an idyllic spot. Our dogs love this part of the day and nag from 6am until we are ready to leave. Who rules our house?
To capitalize on Golf Day the Progress Association proposes to have a car boot sale at The Flying Doctor’s. Stalls are invited. To find out more information please ring 47 417378. It is hoped that this will become a regular event. Suggestions for encouraging participation would be appreciated at the next Progress Association meeting on Saturday 28th August at 5 pm.
Odd News
American road painters were left red-faced after they painstakingly inked the world "SHCOOL" outside a high school in North Carolina.
Another employee, who did not wish to be named, told the US news station KSBW that the error had caused amusement within the company."We're trying to find someone who can spell and get them out there to fix that ASAP," he said.
The error was not the first misspelling in the area; just last month, a resident posted a photo on Facebook showing that the town's name had been misspelled as "Guiliford" on a detour sign printed by the state's department of transport. Spelling the word "school" has proved a challenge to other US road painters in the past. Last year a road crew directed Miami drivers to "SCOHOL. Maybe this is where Ms. Gillard’s ‘super teachers’ should be tried and tested?
.Warm Lemon Tart
It is our anniversary today and I’m making a special meal that includes this tart recipe I found
In the library’s Better House and Garden. If it works we may last together another few years.
Ingredients:
4 eggs, 1 cup sugar,1/2 cup almond meal, 1 cup desiccated coconut, 1 cup lemon juice, 270ml
Light coconut milk, 1/2 cup plain flour sifted with 1 teaspoon baking powder, 2 tablespoons castor sugar. Sifted icing sugar for dusting.
Method:
Preheat oven to 180C, brush 26cm pie plate with melted butter. Separate eggs and put yolks, sugar, almond meal, coconut, lemon juice, coconut milk, baking powder and flour into medium mixing bowl and whisk until just combined.
Whisk egg whites and caster sugar in a medium glass bowl until soft peaks form. Add whites to egg mixture and fold to just combined. Spoon mixture into prepared pie plate and bake for 30—35 minutes until firm to touch and golden. Serve with lightly whipped thickened cream.
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