Writing a post from the hairdresser makes me feel very like Kim Kardashian.

The working bee is going well, the men have done a great job with the marquee and the lawn looks great.

For those who missed the bus times:  Killarney View Caravan Park at 1:15, Killarney Hotel Motel at 1:20 sundowner motel at 1:30, Maureen Brosnan s house at 1:35, Brosnan road turn off at 1:37 and k queen Mary Falls Caravan Park at 1:45.

There will be a trailing car if the bus gets full, you won't miss out.

Weather looks like it may be showery so bring a brolly if you like.  We do have a cloak room to store your various bits and pieces.

See you tomorrow.

X

Things to do in KTown

I promised things to do so:


http://blog.queensland.com/2015/05/08/road-trip-queen-mary-falls/

http://www.southernqueenslandcountry.com.au/destinations/killarney/attractions/condamine-gorge-14-river-crossing/

http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/fa47c/1c9a09/

http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/ae2c2/1c9a09/

http://blog.queensland.com/2014/03/20/what-to-do-in-killarney/

Hiking/walking:

http://blog.queensland.com/2016/01/20/9-hiking-trails-southern-queensland-country/

There is the Darling Downs Zoo

http://www.queensland.com/en-AU/attraction/darling-downs-zoo

Its really not far to the Granit Belt Wineries

http://www.queensland.com/en-AU/journey/valley-and-vines-extended-tour

Our favourite - Spring Creek Mountain Café:

http://www.queensland.com/en-AU/accommodation/Spring-Creek-Mountain-Cafe-and-Cottages

Or you could just go to the pub

http://www.killarneyhotelmotel.com.au/

Or have a swim at the pool

http://www.sdrc.qld.gov.au/our-region/sport-and-recreation/public-swimming-pools

Or play some golf

https://www.facebook.com/KillarneyRecClub/


Amazing sandstone buildings in Warwick:

http://www.queensland.com/en-AU/accommodation/Abbey-Of-The-Roses-Boutique-Heritage-Guesthouse


And other things to do there as well.

http://www.queensland.com/destination%20information/Warwick

http://www.southernqueenslandcountry.com.au/destinations/warwick-and-surrounds/

We had too much time a while ago and not enough time now

Both Davey and I have been very busy getting ready for both our wedding and Davey's overseas trip.

He has done a major pack and shakedown of the bike (Tina) and has now put her in the truck to go to the container that will go to the ship that will arrive in the UK in May.

That has left us with plenty of time to realise exactly how much work is still left to do for the wedding.

We have now officially sent two ride on mowers to the great scrapheap in the sky and have been 'push' mowing the space.  That really is work!

We have taken a trip to IKEA and survived to get the glassware and some other bits and pieces (including the inevitable "glima" tea candles).

We are crossing our fingers for the weather gods.

And here are some pictures.

Beers.  Mmmmm.  Beers.

I promised myself I wouldn't look

Given that pretty much* all I have to do now is be anxious about things, it was only a matter of time until I started obsessing over what the weather *might* be like.

Today I checked the 28 day forecast for the Darling Downs.  I know, I know, they make it very clear that you can't make big decisions based on the information, that it is just a forecast BLAH BLAH BLAH, but come on.

So at the moment it says low chance of rain, but then in the fine print is say high chance of large rain events for the 5 March - 9 March and then from the 14 March - 17 March.

Sounds dicey to me!

Feel free to go through the process to see for yourself.

Just like any other person on the web, I only want to hear opinions that support my own. 



*of course we have many many things to do, but lets face it, we all know I work better to a really tight deadline.

The other stuff

You all know when, where and how.  Now for the other stuff.

Other Stuff

Please understand that Cedar Getters is a farm.  A really nice one, but a farm none the less.  That being said, there will be flies, there will be mosquitoes, there may even be ticks and snakes.  Just be prepared.  The ceremony is out in the sun *fingers crossed*, so if you don’t handle it well (like Brossie) a hat, and an umbrella could be a good idea.

The party will be in a marquee,  the toilets will be poratloos and shadows, there will be water and soap.   A flushing toilet will be available for anyone over 80 or those in a large white dress.

THERE IS NO MOBILE RECEPTION.  There is also no TV reception and no phone line at our shack.  Yes, primitive we know, but really really nice on the weekends.

 There are no cabs in Killarney, so if you are planning to get full of the celebration spirit, catch the bus. Our local copper, Brad, is very friendly, and would love to stop you at any time to have a chat.  You have been warned.

Access to Cedar Getters

If you plan to drive to the wedding, just like cobblers children have no shoes,  our road is what you would call.....rustic.  We recommend a high clearance vehicle (Toyota RAV4, Ford Territory, Toyota Kluger, Honda CRV etc) however, if it is dry and if you have a town car you aren’t particularly precious about (or have hired) a Nissan Tida has made it to our shack without drama. 

Our place is two hours drive from Brisbane, spectacular scenery and great things to see on the way.  Keep an eye on the website, where we will post or link to great drives to and from the party.

Wet Weather Plan

Keep an eye on the website.  If it rains a bit, we’re still on.  If it rains a lot we have an alternative venue in Killarney.  Buses will still run, there will still be a party.  Gumboots might be a good idea!

Cold.  In summer. 

The farm is at 800m plus above sea level.  It will be cool in the evening.  We hope the day will be fine and sunny.  26ish degrees, and hot in the sun.  But when the sun goes down....

It will be cold.  And proper cold.  So bring coats, scarves, maybe some alternate shoes and warm trousers if you are wearing a dress.  This is not a joke.  We have had a new years eve here that was 4 degrees Celsius.  Take this under advisement.

Camping, wild camping and not so wild accommodation

If you want to wild camp, there is plenty of room on our place.  Let us know, and plan to arrive Friday and we can point you in the right direction.  We can probably set up an iron and access to a hot shower before the wedding too. 

Queen Mary Falls Caravan Park has great camping and hot showers, our bus will be picking up from there.  Killarney View Caravan Park is good too, and will be the first port of call for the bus as well.

The nearest accommodation to Cedar Getters is pretty much booked out, if you have a big group The Barracks is still available, however, there are heaps of places in Killarney to book.  If you are working on a limited budget,  give us a call and we can probably find you a bed or a space to roll out your swag. Have a look at Airbnb as well.  Surprising I know!

If all else fails there is always the option of rolling out your swag on the verandah or near by.

Little ones

Feel  free to bring kids, but remember the above limits.  We can totally give you contacts for great baby sitters, but sometimes it is nice to get away without your littlies, and lets face it, a hangover on Sunday with small children WILL be challenging.

Gifts

Given that we have been together for nine years, we pretty much have all the practical wedding present stuff. Along with that we know that this isn’t a cheap wedding to come to, we have made almost everyone travel to here (even us!) and that isn’t cheap at all.

Given that, we don’t need you to give us a gift.  We just want you to be here.

If that is really something that doesn’t sit well with you, our style is for things that are good quality, coloured white, gold or clear.

Because David is off on his trip through Europe and central Asia on his motorbike, gift vouchers from Flight Centre would be great.

Because Brossie is staying home (for most of it), vouchers from Freedom Furniture (for an outdoor setting) would be equally well received.

And anything you think we need,  books, art, music..... you know us, you know what we like. 

(If you’re feeling REALLY flush, a couple of heifers would be good)

The course of true event planning....

So, all things have been going pretty well.

Given that our celebrant had the dates confused and our photographer cancelled, it is pretty much part for the course.

So we've sorted that out.  Now its time to send out the invites.

If you haven't had a chance to update your details - please do so, and the invite will be winging its way to you as soon as.

I had a chance to take some location shots for my new photographer - they look pretty great.  Of course it was done on the hottest day of the year so some of the smiles are definitely fake!

The light is pretty much the same as our party day, so should be great.

Don't forget that although it might be warm during the day, it will def be cool/cold in the evening, so remember your warm clothes!

Enjoy.

AB

These are a few of our favourite things

The way to frighten an event organiser is to say:  Gee its only *blank* months/weeks/years to go!

I have been having conversations around how my planning is going, and to me I feel completely disorganised, but they seem to feel that I have it under control.

So - barring bad weather, Cedar Getters is the location. 

Our farm has been in the Brosnan family since 1885/6 - when it was selected for Jack Brosnan.  It has been a logging property for most of that time, particularly for Red Cedar and legend has it that the cedar getters used to camp right in the place where we are to get married.

It was the most comfortable space that could reliably have water and grow *some* things, and it is also where David and I have built our shedhouse.

And even though the ABC has predicted that el nino will break in Feburary/March  we will be under the mountain, then under the marquee, and under the stars to sing, dance, drink and be married.

Excited to see you all there.

xx