The Somerset December 2 2020

TOOGOOLAWAH STORE CATTLE SALE
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Friday December 4 th 2020
Commencing 10am
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Hi there Somerset,
I drove to Caboolture once last week and
to Toogoolawah twice and both times I
nearly got wiped out by people speeding or
overtaking dangerously.
During the 12 years I worked for Government
traveling to Caboolture I could always see a
trend in people’s behavior and especially
their driving during the month prior to
Christmas.
Its almost like everybody is on superfast
mode but you know, it doesn’t have to be
like that.
Christmas and New Year consist of 5 days –
Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day,
New Years Eve and New Years Day. So why
do we all shop for 5 weeks and 50 extra
people and sanitise the whole house.
So I am asking you Somerset TO SLOW
DOWN! Me included.
We all love seeing our family at Christmas
but this is also what brings out a lot of stress
in people – the preparation. Extra cleaning,
extra shopping, extra chores, extra cooking,
extra people in our space. Did you know
its OK to spend Christmas with JUST your
immediate family (or even no family and
just friends) You can do the family gathering
earlier in December. Did you know it’s OK
to ask others to contribute to the food
(making it or financial) and the BIG ONE –
did you know you can put a time limit on the
visits? That’s why people have Happy Hour
– people can remain happy for one hour of
company!!!!
So my tips to surviving the holidays
• Go for a walk if it all becomes too much -
ALONE
• Find a quite space to relax and let people
know you need an hour OUT
• Ring a positive friend for a chat but also
limit that time
• Ask yourself ‘Am I repeating what I do every
year and every year I am not happy doing it’
and then make an effort to change it.
• Slow down – you are on a break also so
your steps don’t have to be the usual 10,000
per day.
• Hydrate your body especially if you are
drinking alcohol. Dehydration causes
irritability.
And Somerset remember:
If you’re finding it hard to cope, you might
like to talk to someone who’s not so close to
the situation. Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 or
Lifeline 13 11 14 both have counsellors who
are available 24 hours a day, so feel free to
call them if you feel overwhelmed.
Your friend in fitness
Jayne
NEWS 6-month Gym specials on sale now
to start in New Year - gift vouchers available.
Our new physio starts this week, every
Thursday 8.30am to 6.30pm. Kids Awards
and Break
Up next
week from
athletics,
mini boot
camp, soccer
and mixed
m a r t i a l
arts. Gym
Christmas
Party Friday
Decmber 18.
20 ANGUS STEERS 20-24 MTHS
25 DROUGHTMASTER STEERS 24 MTHS
25 CHARBRAY STEERS 16-18 MTHS
25 DROUGHTMASTER STEERS 16-18 MTHS
50 CHAROLAIS X STEERS 14-16 MTHS
40 BRANGUS STEERS 12-14 MTHS. 1 BRAND. A/C BREEDER
40 CHAROLAIS X STEERS 10-12 MTHS
20 SIMMENTAL X STEERS 10-12 MTHS
50 DROUGHTMASTER STEERS 10-12 MTHS. 1 BRAND. A/C
BREEDER
40 CHARBRAY STEERS 10-12 MTHS
20 SIMBRAH STEERS 10-12 MTHS
25 ANGUS STEERS 9-10 MTHS
20 BRAHMAN X STEERS 9-10 MTHS
25 DROUGHTMASTER HEIFERS 18-20 MTHS
20 SANTA SIMMENTAL X HEIFERS 18-20 MTHS
20 SANTA CHAROLAIS X HEIFERS 16 MTHS
15 CHARBRAY HEIFERS 12-14 MTHS
40 BRANGUS HEIFERS 12-14 MTHS. 1 BRAND. A/C BREEDER
35 CHAROLAIS X HEIFERS 10-12 MTHS
45 DROUGHTMASTER HEIFERS 10-12 MTHS. 1 BRAND. A/C
BREEDER
40 CHARBRAY HEIFERS 10-12 MTHS
20 ANGUS HEIFERS 9-10 MTHS
15 BRAHMAN X HEIFERS 9-10 MTHS
20 BRAHMAN X COWS
60 DROUGHTMASTER COWS 6-9 YEARS. PTIC TO ANGUS
BULLS
10 EURO X COWS 6-9 YEARS. PTIC TO ANGUS BULLS
30 MIXED BREED COWS & CALVES
ANOTHER TOP YARDING, PLEASE ATTEND –
CURFEW 6 PM THURSDAY. NB CURRENT COVID 19
REGULATIONS INCLUCING SOCIAL DISTANCING
RULES WILL APPLY
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Qualified Master Farrier (Cert. IV Farriery - University of Qld) / Horse Trainer
Call: 0423 66 33 02
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