Tweet (horsey) harmony
As I do so many times, I am blogging quickly before I hit the hay. It has been another big day in the bush – today saw an industry-based forum which drew 500 cattle producers together at a local venue. It was really enlightening and inspiring to hear so many stories, learn from so many experiences, be encouraged by so many experts.
One of the main messages was the use of social media. To be specific: We MUST start using social media (twitter, facebook and blogging) to ensure our industry stays real and relevent and HEARD. I am hoping that means that (in the very foreseeable future) I will be able to lose my title as That Freak Who Loves to Blog and Tweet (whatever that is!).
Heh.
So if you are new here, make sure you link up with me on Twitter and Facebook. I promise a lot of random interaction – you can rest assured that (like here) nothing is over-planned!
But back to today’s forum – I have to say, the speakers were talking my talk. Hopefully I will be able to link soon to lots of other bushies out there who do what we do, who have their own spin on our incredible part of the world, and our lives here. In the meantime, I will keep on banging on about the amazing aroma of horses, how much fun it is to shoot one’s Nikon from the hip (literally in the pic above!) and my latest excuse for not having my housework done.
And speaking of which…
We are back mustering tomorrow, so there will either be LOTS of paddock photos (cause I get to be out there amongst it all) or NO paddock photos (cause I actually had to do some work).
I know Violet is BESIDE herself with anticipation at going riding ALL DAY LONG.
While Dash (who is modelled a little more along the lines of his mother) will moan about having to leave a perfectly warm house into the frost/fog…
Before we both warm up as we ride and remember that being on a horse out in the bush is actually one of the greatest feelings in the world.
It’s just a shame that we get no mobile phone service, or I’d tweet y’all as we rode! Just to make sure you UNDERSTAND why my windows and skirting boards are a little crusty.
Stay tuned!
🙂
BB
10 Comments
Sal
Taking a deep breath of complete understanding for the smells and feelings that you have described. Am sure i’ll sleep better now that I have! Happy mustering tomorrow.
missing moments
I bet it is beautiful riding in the bush … peaceful and quiet! Use to do that as a kid in our woods … loved it!
Kelly
I don’t follow many folks on Twitter, but I DO follow you and I’m glad!
Quincy's Keeper
Horsework before housework. That’s my motto 🙂
Kate
Great post! I can almost smell the frost and the hay and warm horse. Sigh. I’m with ya V!
debby
I’m afraid that I’m not one to leap from my bed in the cold and the dark. Actually…I’m not one to leap from my bed. No matter what.
Kylie
My windows and skirting boards would be a little crusty too if I was in your shoes (oops that’s right they are anyways!) Have fun!
Kate
I still don’t have a FB account (although the dog does) and I refuse to tweet. But if it were for something like this, I could change my tune.
Bush Babe
Axel still cannot type well enough to earn a FB page! LOL. Tweeting is actually fun and an awesome way to hear the big news first. You just have to know who to follow…
🙂
BB
Lynda M O
You convinced me to follow the Tweeting. I really like Violet’s new mount’s coloration-a real beauty.