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July 13, 2007
Leaving Daly Waters
Our time at Daly Waters Pub finally came to an end. Nat and I finished our last shifts and sat down for some beers, knowing that we didn't have to be on the other side of the bar the next day. After working for 8 weeks straight (Nat took 3 days off and 4 for myself), it was a great feeling to be unemployed. A full day was spent packing and drinking... well, mostly drinking.
Not having a timeline to get to Darwin it was nice to be able to sit down and relax. We were able to have a nice dinner, catch Frank's show without having to be on a glass run or doing salads. Our good friends Stew and Jacky had already left as well as other friends who had finished their times at Daly, but there were still heaps of goodbyes to be said....and many a drink to be had.
The next morning we got up for a great brekky and finished packing up the ute. There was a little less stuff this time around so the job was somewhat easier. A room cleaned out and a full truck meant only the open road between us and the next set of jobs...that and a few pots of beer with Knocker, the old bloke who rocked up into Daly four years ago in a bus with no brakes, saying "I'm retired and I'm here til I die." No one better to share a drink with - he's never sugar coated anything in his life. No bullshit is a great relief when you work in bars for long periods of time.
Before leaving Nat and I played with Grizz and Buff for a while, we couldn't leave without saying goodbye to the most lovable father-son dog couple. Kyle might not have so much love for Buff after a love bite to the ass, but that's another story....one with the moral, don't disturb a dog on a chain.
Fuelled up, with a clean windscreen, we made our final 'au revoir's. Quite an emotional moment for everyone. It may have only been 8 weeks, but with the intensity of work and intimacy of a town with a population of 14-18, strong bonds are formed. We were ready to leave but that didn't make it any easier. Our greatest thanks to Robyn and Lindsay for having us - a better set of bosses would be impossible to find. To everyone else at Daly Waters, take care and best of luck in your future travels.
Another beer Knocker?
Posted by Dr.Unk at July 13, 2007 10:26 PM
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