one of your best videos yet. Loved the personal stories. I am a firm believer in, as long as someone is remembered and spoken about then they never truly die. RIP Fechy
Absolutely a brilliant story, told as a true bushy should tell them, straight from the heart with no flowery crap told as life was, and still is in these little towns. Well done Sir really enjoyed your memories. Thank you.
Buck I think this is your best post mate . Very emotional and so interesting . So good , I had some tears too just watching . Then I watched the Seekers sing I am Australian and was a mess again. Well done mate !
I had no idea about these humpys. Can’t help but feel disturbed that a whole family could live in such a small shelter. We have come a long way thankfully
That was one of your best Buck, really struck a chord with me. Watching on 23 August, my deceased Dads birthday. Absolutely loved it mate and having a Guinness for my Irish Dad👍
Surat, more memories thanks. The now Liberty sold me two globes for blown brake lights on the M/home some years ago. A local pointed out (politely) that our brake lights weren't working. We had a feed at the take-away. A lot of small towns are disappearing because of the way people just drive straight through, not prepared to open their wallets. It's a shame. Got to get out there again soon. I appreciate your stories, thank you.
You are such a great story teller. We really enjoyed this one, thank you. Can’t imagine seeing my first dead body at such a young age & your Dad sounds like a very special fella, someone to be proud of. Oh & my sister in laws family are from Texas, must get out there one day.
Gooday Mr Buckeroonie. Loved this story. I've watched a few of your videos because I'm into caravanning and camping. But this one hit home because I was a copper and appreciate everything you said about community policing. Have been through Surat twice but never stopped there. Last time was after I went to Carnarvon Gorge and was returning to Canberra via Western NSW. Australia is ab awesome place to travel and every town has a story. Next time I go there I'll stop. My Chinese travelmate taught me to always go to the local museum first because that where you learn about the history and the culture of the local area within a few hours. Or just watch a local story video like this one. We'll done. Next time I'm up your way I'll call in and say hello. We'll done mate.
Yes. I always buy groceries, have a coffee, or a counter meal at the local to support the local community when I'm in a country town.. The food is often the best!
Thanks for showing us around Buck, makes me remember the times I was a kid in the poor end of Maitland NSW (Horseshoe Bend) living in a 2 room post and slab joint with mum, dad, 2 sisters and a brother from the mid 50's on. Dad was earning 5 pounds a week making plaster wall lining with horse hair and plaster. I wish I could have caught up at the legends event, but every time I had the time you were up to you ears cooking or doing something, maybe we'll cross paths somewhere in the future. All the best for you and yours.
I am a regular camper at Surat,the bowl's club has real lawn,that Pub coffee shop was opposite the butcher. The family that run moved it into the pub. I herd the 3 daughters are all different sides of the country these days.😊😊
Cheers Buck. I really enjoyed this one. A trip down memory lane and a place with plenty of character. Sounds like you had some fun and interesting times in that small town and I can relate to that. Lovely Cheers to Fisherman 🎣 Fechy 🙏🍺
Great vid Buck, such a lovely tidy town you should be proud, Next time we may pop into Surat ourselves. Beautiful respects Yourself and Roz paid to 🎣Fechy I didn’t know the man but I cried, Thank you so much for sharing Buck, hopefully next time we’re up that way we can do the same 🍻RIP Fechy 🍻
Thanks Buck n Ros for taking us along. I think you and I must be a similar age as a lot of your childhood experiences are similar to mine, growing up in a small town. You are right, the rural communities need to be supported. Loved the tour and looking forward to the next one.
Hey Buck,you should be proud. Mate lovely tour of your old town. Love your story. Quite ironic I've been away fishing. Pretty poorly I might add,and you visited your mate. I know it would have been hard. Mate thanks. Funny how things come around but I need to visit surat. Mate thank you.
Gday Buck Just got back from an overseas holiday to Italy, Croatia, Greece and Türkiye. The best part of the trip was definitely visiting Gallipoli and standing under the lone pine. I was so emotional. The other tourists couldn't understand why I was so upset. I tried to explained to them the significance of Gallipoli to the Aussies. What a place.
Another good video Buck and enjoyed the tour of Surat. I agree with your statement of spending when in these small towns. I have been fortunate through work to see quite a fair bit of Qld doing site surveys for QCWA and St Vinnie's. I always make a point on road trips to top up with Diesel when in small towns. Look forward to the Texas video, and was good to meet with you at the Legends Campout. Take care. Satch.
Damn shame Buck....missed you by exactly 1 week. I was out there the following Sunday. A couple of mates & I are lucky to head out there each year for a week to a property out along Maranoa Road. Would have been awesome if I had run across you in town. Like you, lots of memories of the area (more recent than yours though). I know the baker from St George so I'll let him know you reckon he has the best bakery in the country. I go out to St George, and your old stomping ground of Limevale, every year to help out with offroad races. Might even be able to talk you in to coming out to one of the races if your interested in some different content for your channel. Seems we have a fair few common memories (or locations at least). Being a 65 vintage like you, I guess we appreciate similar things. I never knew Fisherman Fechy, but it sounds like I missed meeting a very special person. Great video showcasing the area. I had a look at the Mundy Humpy a couple of years ago and was shocked by the way they had to live.
I remember watching that live feed with Fecky and zTofty. At my primary school, the bubbles were designated into one set for the boys and one for the girls. And as a boy. You never wanted to be caught drinking from the girls' taps!
Great clip Buck
Thanks mate. Yeah the town is special to me and now that my good mate is buried there, even more so.
one of your best videos yet. Loved the personal stories. I am a firm believer in, as long as someone is remembered and spoken about then they never truly die. RIP Fechy
Very true mate. fechy will always be remembered in this community mate
Good to see the preservation of the humpy.Used to see them a lot growing up.Good yarn.Better than telle
Thanks mate
Thanks Buck , for showing us around . Looks like a great place to visit . RIP Fisherman Fechy 👍👍🍻🍻
Absolutely a brilliant story, told as a true bushy should tell them, straight from the heart with no flowery crap told as life was, and still is in these little towns. Well done Sir really enjoyed your memories. Thank you.
Thank you so much mate.
Beautiful video buck, thanks for sharing ❤
Buck, a great oral history, thank you.
Thanks Stu.
Thanks Buck for showing us around. Great Video really enjoyed it 👍
Thanks for showing Buck & Ros
Buck I think this is your best post mate . Very emotional and so interesting . So good , I had some tears too just watching . Then I watched the Seekers sing I am Australian and was a mess again.
Well done mate !
Yes I tear up everytime I listen to that bloody song.
I had no idea about these humpys. Can’t help but feel disturbed that a whole family could live in such a small shelter. We have come a long way thankfully
Yes mate we have come a long way.
Great video. Thanks for your effort
love this video Buck
Thanks for showing us around Buck and Roz
That was one of your best Buck, really struck a chord with me. Watching on 23 August, my deceased Dads birthday. Absolutely loved it mate and having a Guinness for my Irish Dad👍
Loved the video of Surat, also my home town. My parents Betty and Dobbin Brooks lived there and Mum still lives there. I remember your Father too.
Surat, more memories thanks. The now Liberty sold me two globes for blown brake lights on the M/home some years ago. A local pointed out (politely) that our brake lights weren't working. We had a feed at the take-away. A lot of small towns are disappearing because of the way people just drive straight through, not prepared to open their wallets. It's a shame.
Got to get out there again soon.
I appreciate your stories, thank you.
You are such a great story teller. We really enjoyed this one, thank you. Can’t imagine seeing my first dead body at such a young age & your Dad sounds like a very special fella, someone to be proud of.
Oh & my sister in laws family are from Texas, must get out there one day.
Thanks feebeeee
@@Mrbuckaroonie.. Nice to have met you at the Legends camp, we are aka Fiona & Andrew, Broncos cap 😉
Well presented Buck,thanks for showing us around.
Gooday Mr Buckeroonie. Loved this story. I've watched a few of your videos because I'm into caravanning and camping. But this one hit home because I was a copper and appreciate everything you said about community policing. Have been through Surat twice but never stopped there. Last time was after I went to Carnarvon Gorge and was returning to Canberra via Western NSW. Australia is ab awesome place to travel and every town has a story. Next time I go there I'll stop. My Chinese travelmate taught me to always go to the local museum first because that where you learn about the history and the culture of the local area within a few hours. Or just watch a local story video like this one. We'll done. Next time I'm up your way I'll call in and say hello. We'll done mate.
Cheers mate. Appreciate you watching.
Yes. I always buy groceries, have a coffee, or a counter meal at the local to support the local community when I'm in a country town.. The food is often the best!
Yep country towns put on a good feed generally and cheaper as well.
Thanks for showing us around Buck, makes me remember the times I was a kid in the poor end of Maitland NSW (Horseshoe Bend) living in a 2 room post and slab joint with mum, dad, 2 sisters and a brother from the mid 50's on. Dad was earning 5 pounds a week making plaster wall lining with horse hair and plaster. I wish I could have caught up at the legends event, but every time I had the time you were up to you ears cooking or doing something, maybe we'll cross paths somewhere in the future. All the best for you and yours.
Thanks Pirate
You could throw a grenade down here he says 😂
Love it mate another great vid you do it very well 🍻
RIP Fisherman Fechy . Had to be a good bloke with a Last Name like That .Same age as me too
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You could be related somehow mate.
I am a regular camper at Surat,the bowl's club has real lawn,that Pub coffee shop was opposite the butcher. The family that run moved it into the pub. I herd the 3 daughters are all different sides of the country these days.😊😊
Thanks mate fantastic video around Surat Rest in Peace Darryn Fechner wow I can’t believe it’s been over a year now since he’s passed. 👍🍻🐾🐶🇦🇺
Cheers Buck. I really enjoyed this one. A trip down memory lane and a place with plenty of character. Sounds like you had some fun and interesting times in that small town and I can relate to that. Lovely Cheers to Fisherman 🎣 Fechy 🙏🍺
Great vid Buck, such a lovely tidy town you should be proud, Next time we may pop into Surat ourselves. Beautiful respects Yourself and Roz paid to 🎣Fechy I didn’t know the man but I cried, Thank you so much for sharing Buck, hopefully next time we’re up that way we can do the same 🍻RIP Fechy 🍻
Thanks out family left this area in the early 70s good to have a look around .
Thanks Buck n Ros for taking us along. I think you and I must be a similar age as a lot of your childhood experiences are similar to mine, growing up in a small town. You are right, the rural communities need to be supported. Loved the tour and looking forward to the next one.
Thanks for showing us around your home town I've been there allso love the sound of the birds by the river there's something about it great video buck
Thanks mate
Great video Buck.
I'm sitting here watching this as Gidgees gear shows up thanks Buck & Gidgee.
Good stuff mate. I remember writing out your envelope.
That was very interesting to watch when we travel we enjoy seeing these small towns they are rich in history
Good on ya buck love ya work
Hey Buck,you should be proud. Mate lovely tour of your old town. Love your story. Quite ironic I've been away fishing. Pretty poorly I might add,and you visited your mate. I know it would have been hard. Mate thanks. Funny how things come around but I need to visit surat. Mate thank you.
Cheers Ray.
Thanks mate.
Gday Buck
Just got back from an overseas holiday to Italy, Croatia, Greece and Türkiye.
The best part of the trip was definitely visiting Gallipoli and standing under the lone pine. I was so emotional. The other tourists couldn't understand why I was so upset. I tried to explained to them the significance of Gallipoli to the Aussies.
What a place.
Fantastic mate.
some great stories and information mate. Great video 👍👍
Another good video Buck and enjoyed the tour of Surat. I agree with your statement of spending when in these small towns. I have been fortunate through work to see quite a fair bit of Qld doing site surveys for QCWA and St Vinnie's. I always make a point on road trips to top up with Diesel when in small towns. Look forward to the Texas video, and was good to meet with you at the Legends Campout. Take care. Satch.
The texas clip is mainly at the cemetery mate.
I never met the bloke so I was alright watching this,that’s until the end bit with the family photos 😢😢👁️👁️😎😇🐕🦺❤️🇦🇺Currently in Gladstone.
Yeah hits home mate. It was tough talking about Fechy this past week. I miss him heaps.
Damn shame Buck....missed you by exactly 1 week. I was out there the following Sunday. A couple of mates & I are lucky to head out there each year for a week to a property out along Maranoa Road. Would have been awesome if I had run across you in town. Like you, lots of memories of the area (more recent than yours though). I know the baker from St George so I'll let him know you reckon he has the best bakery in the country. I go out to St George, and your old stomping ground of Limevale, every year to help out with offroad races. Might even be able to talk you in to coming out to one of the races if your interested in some different content for your channel. Seems we have a fair few common memories (or locations at least). Being a 65 vintage like you, I guess we appreciate similar things. I never knew Fisherman Fechy, but it sounds like I missed meeting a very special person. Great video showcasing the area. I had a look at the Mundy Humpy a couple of years ago and was shocked by the way they had to live.
Cheers mate
I remember watching that live feed with Fecky and zTofty.
At my primary school, the bubbles were designated into one set for the boys and one for the girls. And as a boy. You never wanted to be caught drinking from the girls' taps!
G'day buck just watching your clip tomorrow is the reinactment of the last run of cob and co mail run from Surat 100 hundred years ago 👍
Sorry Bloke but the Baloone doesn't flow through Roma, that's the Bungil Creek in Roma.