Turkey, Dust and Mud

Julie:
About 70 people gathered for the 60th Clare Christmas Tree (Map showing Clare ) and school concert and were treated to a great play by the 7 kids at Clare School. After the entertainment there was a huge meal, a pinyarta for the kids and then Santa arrived on the back of a ute. Just to add some extra excitement to the evening we were treated to a terrific storm coming through kicking up a huge dust storm in front of it. Even shutting the doors and windows of the tin hall we were in didn't do a lot but the dust only lasted about 10 mins before the storm hit. Everyone enjoyed watching the rain fall and they ended up with about 5mls. It was lovely to be celebrating with a community but even more special when it rains in the middle. The area has had a bit of rain lately and the ground has some green pick coming up so this shower will kick that along.
The only down side for me was it took an hour and a half to travel the 40km on the very muddy dirt track to the farm I was staying on. Made for a long night!