You can hear the screams from parents right now, can’t you?
The parents who haven’t done anything to get ready. The ones who still haven’t cleaned out the lunchbox with the banana in there from two weeks ago. The bags that have got homework uncompleted from weeks ago are still sitting on the kitchen bench.
We’ve all been there, but I have got some help for you, and it’s free.
Grab the lunchbox, throw it in the bin and grab a new one out of the cupboard. Get that school bag and throw it in the washing machine. Job done. Oh and the homework, throw that in the bin too. Tell the teacher the dog ate it. If you don’t have a dog, tell them the one next door did it.
Now that’s all done, and the kids are ready for the school return next week, get ready to enjoy the next two days and make it count. I have some suggestions that will make you smile.
Get in the car tomorrow morning, tell your phone’s guidance app to take you to Cattle Creek near Pinnacle. You’ll be driving through the Pioneer Valley, and you know how great that is. Don’t forget to take your camera because you’ll need it for snaps.
When you get to Cattle Creek on the left, get out of the car, race into the creek water, and just sit there and let the rapids take you wherever you want to go. I probably wouldn’t drink the water, as you may swallow half of what the horses and cattle leave in the creek upstream. Just a heads up.
Once you’ve done that, you’ll be hungry. You could drive up the road for a $9 pie, or you could head up to the Chalet and grab a feed with the most gorgeous view of the valley anyone would love to see.
Once that’s all done, and only if you have time, drop into the Leap and walk up the mountain. The views are spectacular. Don’t forget your camera.
This should fill up your weekend before Monday and it will certainly make you smile. The reason I know. I did them all last week and I’m still smiling now.
If you need directions to any of these places, let me know. I’ll be your tour guide.
You can join Rob Kidd from 5am weekday mornings on 4MK 1026 AM in Mackay and Proserpine, 91.5FM in Airlie Beach or just ask your smart speaker to play 4MK on iHeartRadio!
Publishers Indemnity. Any individual or entity that places advertising, supplies copy material, or submits editorial content to Core Life Publishing agrees and undertakes to ensure that all such material:- Does not infringe upon any copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights;- Is free from any content that could be considered defamatory, libelous, or slanderous;- Does not infringe upon any rights related to privacy or breach of confidence;- Contains no obscene, indecent, or otherwise unlawful material;- Complies fully with the Trade Practices Act and all other applicable laws, regulations, or statutes.Furthermore, by submitting or placing such material, these individuals or entities agree to indemnify and hold harmless the publisher, Core Publishing and Events Pty Ltd, and/or its agents from and against any and all investigations, claims, demands, liabilities, damages, costs, or judgments arising out of or in connection with the material provided. All material is believed to be accurate at the time of printing and remains the copyright of Core Publishing and Events Pty Ltd.
© 2024 Mackay and Whitsunday Life Pty Ltd.
