This last weekend was a very "horsey" one on the Gold Coast, with both the
MAGIC MILLIONS thoroughbred auction and races, loads of money and high fashion here, and then there was the
NATIONAL RODEO FINALS , being held at the Convention Centre - sawdust, sand, cowboys, cowgirls, horses and cattle everywhere. The latter got my attention, have always enjoyed Rodeos and the
country enthusiasm and spirit that accompanies it- though I think they are all completely
mad at times.!! Anyway apart from all the activities in the
Rodeo ring -
THE WOLVERINES, a country/rock/western trio were the entertainment in the
Jack Daniel's Cowboy Bar at the Convention Centre. This trio also do a lot of sailing, much of it in aid of different kid's charities. The drummer, John Clinton and his wife own
THE HOLY COW yacht, and below is a cartoon (
yep, drawn by a Kiwi) of the HOLY COW after a race to Hamilton Island in the Whitsundays - note the words '
SAIL FOR KIDS" on the side of the hull.
Below, the Holy Cow just before she took part in the Sydney - Hobart Race on Boxing Day - and they finished well!, They did have the pleasure of sailing with 100's of dolphins just off the Bass Strait.
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John and his wife Kim inside their pride and joy!
The Wolverines on board!
Start of a race
John in full swing entertaining other sailors after the race!
The Wolverines latest CD - their music and lyrics are themed towards the sea and sailors!
Then there are the crazy ones below - this Rodeo was in full swing for 4 days.
Below, the Holy Cow just before she took part in the Sydney - Hobart Race on Boxing Day - and they finished well!, They did have the pleasure of sailing with 100's of dolphins just off the Bass Strait.!
