You must be thinking what a strange photo? You can imagine my surprise to see that we have green grass growing at the moment. Thanks to 25ml that we had the other week, its amazing how the paddocks come back so quickly.

Things have been pretty hectic around the place with lots of comings and goings. Bob (aka Centenn) has gone back into work with Brett Bellamy down in NSW after his dad thought that his tummy was too big. I have to say that I miss my mate Bob and hope that he has a very successful preparation. Big Harry finally overcame all of his hoof issues and has gone back into work with Bluey Cowell at Ipswich. Harry really did well this holiday and his owner hardley recognised him and his fat tummy!

Kenny Kinjite and Maxine have gone down to Phill Quinnell - which is great as they are now keeping our boy Maz company. Maz is coming along nicely and will have a jump out in the next week or so - wet weather notwithstanding!

Meggsie has changed owners and we hope that she will go on to a successful career.

Tomorrow sees the carry on of the MM Marathon down at the Gold Coast ... the broodmare sale was a bloodbath with the dogger getting plenty of mares for the magic $300 price. To say that I am a little disallusioned after the sale would be an understatement. But the word to the market is now clear: the middle and the bottom of the market has now been abolished. If you are breeding to sell, unless you are planning to go to RC or EdL or something up that end of the market, dont bother - If you do you are in for heartache.

The industry is changing of that Iam sure. For the better - I dont think so.

In the meantime we will continue to enjoy our equines, continue to love them and look after them and make sure that they all have nice round bellies.

Normally I save all my dog photos for the Massie Lodge - Dog City blog ... but this one is special, not just because of the green stuff that just happened to be there, but because young Doc is such a funny dog and looks so serious most of the time ... and to get Bessie Merle sitting in the background at the exact same time, looking lovingly on, was too good a picture to miss.


The young weanlings continue to be a source of delight to be around. Harry and Jack are just the nicest young colts I have met for a long time. When I finally get to spend time with them on the weekend and go into their paddock they always make a bee-line to come and spend some time with me. They are just soo friendly and want to be friends with both Evan and I.

It was good news to hear that Conatus 2yo, Demetria, ran 2nd at Randwick on Saturday. Demetria, owned by Gerry Harvey, will certainly make a good 3yo. I did tell Harryconnie Jr. that he has a date to run in the Stradbrook in 3 years. He answered me by sighing. Im sure it was a "positive" sigh. LOL

Trix and Daisy continue to amuse. Daisy is going through a big growth spurt with her bum stuck high in the air. Trix has lengthened in her barrel and is going to be a big girl like her mum, Joie. Their funny girls; Trix who would not have anything to do with me before, was all over me like a rash and Daisy? Forget it... she didnt want to know! Funny thing is, Daisy is all over Evan and Trix doesnt want to know him at the moment. How fickle they are! I cant work them out.

It's Sunday evening. Evan is relaxed on the lounge with Doc and Ruby draped all over him. The fire is on... Pikey and Merle are here at the computer with me and Matilda has gone to bed. Its been a great weekend so far, and there is another day off tomorrow - bring it on!