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While stitching a cut on the hand of a 75 year old farmer, whose hand was caught in the squeeze gate while working cattle, the doctor struck up a conversation with the old man.
Eventually the topic got around to politicians and their role as our leaders. The old rancher said, "Well, as I see it, most politicians are 'Post Turtles'.'' Not being familiar with the term, the doctor asked him what a 'post turtle' was.
The old rancher said, "When you're driving down a country road and you come across a fence post with a turtle balanced on top, that's a post turtle."
The old farmer saw the puzzled look on the doctor's face so he continued to explain.
"You know he didn't get up there by himself, he doesn't belong up there, he doesn't know what to do while he's up there, he's elevated beyond his ability to function, and you just wonder what kind of dumb ass put him up there to begin with."
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I hope you all had a good week and weekend. This week’s meeting was well attended after my absence of 2 weeks where he very able & Dynamic VP Lee was looking after you all. I trust you all enjoyed Lee’s leadership over the pats couple of weeks , and enjoyed last week’s social meeting. Thank you Lee.
We were fortunate this week to hear from Kelly from Clarence Landcare about the current situation of Cane Toads in the Clarence Valley. Kelly explained of the process of dealing with these little creatures by 1/ catching them; 2/ Place in the fridge; 3/ Place in the freezer; 4/ place in the red garbage bin. Thank you Kelly for the very informative talk, and if anyone is having trouble sleeping any night, you can certainly get out with your bucket and catch some Cane toads.
Judy gave a quick overview of the very successful Bunnings BBQ on Easter Saturday which the club is very appreciate of Judy’s incredible organisational skills in this area, thank you Judy. Judy also has volunteers organised for this week’s volunteer BBQ at the Clarence Library for “Live & Load” which is being run for Youth Week by our own Jeremy. This is on Thursday afternoon from 4pm.
Don & Richard were researching the Buccarumbi road trip on Saturday. This social outing is scheduled for Saturday 24th April. More news from Don & Richard soon.
Enjoy your week & I look forward to seeing you all on Wednesday.
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