Last Sunday was Aunty Enid's birthday. We took her out for lunch at a ressetorront (I just can't spell restaurant) in the country, called "Poacher's Pantry". It is about 45 minutes north of where we live, at the speed Mum drives, and is an old farmhouse which has been turned into a posh eatery. They specialise in all sorts of smoked and preserved meats. You can try just about any critter that isn't on the protected list. The thing that I like is that there is a big area of lawn and garden with interesting old machinery and artwork. Just the thing to keep a small bear occupied while the Oldies natter. Here are my 3 favourites. The best is an old steam traction engine that is being restored. Dad can actually remember almost 70 years ago when engines like this would trundle onto his granddad's farm and power all sorts of farm machinery. He remembers it well because he was always in trouble for getting too near the big flat belt that went around the big wheel on the side of the engine and around the drive shaft of the farm things. This engine has a rope fence around it, so I could only get as close as the top of the fence. I aim to visit again when it is repaired and running. I love steam engines. The artwork is a different matter. Most of it is solid enough for a small bear to climb all over. I really like the pear made out of old horse shoes. And when you feel like a rest there is a pond with goldfish where you can just sit and watch the fish. Poacher's is a great place for an unhurried lunch on a sunny Sunday.
Labels: Canberra, climbing, family
# posted by Bart Bear @ 11:50 am
