To every person that has worked with us since 2021, we thank you.
You answered our call to work on this remote cattle station
But you don’t yet fully understand the isolation
As you head down a road that seems to never end
A message - you can’t even send
'Hi mother I am still driving
I don’t know when I’ll be arriving'
You see the Birrindudu Station sign
And you sigh, relief the end of the line
But it’s 70k’s further yet
You continue into the sunset
Relief and apprehension as you approach the front gates
Little do you know your about to meet your mates
You spend the first few weeks adjusting to the heat
You’ve never bloody eaten so much red meat
Your day starts early and finishes late
Happy to pile dinner on your plate
Some nights you’ve never felt so tired
But some days you’ve never felt so wired
Your job is strenuous and tough
The Brahmans some days treat you rough
Your eyes often sting with dust
And it’s for water that you lust
But you rinse your dusty throat with a cold beer
Shoot some pool and laugh about a rogue steer
You recall the events of the day
Taking in the sunset, feeding out hay
Some mornings you saddle your horse under the stars
Breath misting, using the headlights of the cars
That desert wind is picking up
Your mighty glad for the coffee in your cup
Jackets zipped and hats pushed down
You light a fire and wander what the folks do in town
You hear the chopper as daylight breaks
You kick a sleepy mate awake
Palpable is the anticipation in the group
Two ways get turned up so no one’s out of the loop
Mustering is about to begin
The excitement prickles your skin
This is what you came across the country for
To experience what so many have before
Walking cattle upon a horse
Heading to the next water source
Some nights spent under an open sky
You’ll doze off with a gentle sigh
You’ll be up before the dawn
Pulling on boots well worn
You’ll learn to appreciate the Simple things in life
Cold beer, a good horse and a sharp knife
You’ll gain understanding In hard work and respect
You’ll even look upon life with a new aspect
It doesn’t matter how long you stay
Only what you take away
I hope as you head back out the dusty track
You give yourself a pat on the back
I hope you’ve got some memories to treasure
Knowing you all has been a pleasure
This here is my ode to the crew
We couldn’t have done it without you.
With Love to our crews past & present.
Grace
