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with KAY TOMMERUP
How did you and Mr Tommerup meet? Dave & I met at the Rathdowney dance, 24 years ago! I was 17 years old and regularly came to the country dances on my own f rom home at Capalaba. I had grown up going to the dances with my family; a blanket under the benches was my bed on most Saturday nights as a little girl, while my parents danced the night away. On this occasion, Dave & I were introduced by my cousin, whom I had come to the dance with that night. I always thought I would marry a country boy, despite living at Capalaba and working in an off ice in Brisbane. Just something about those working man hands! Dave was so shy when we f irst met and I’m constantly amazed by how easily he chats to our visitors now. Dave & I just clicked f rom the moment we met. To be able to live and work together every day on this amazing property with our kids is a privileged way to live our lives. When did the farm f irst open? Dave’s ancestors were the f irst selectors of this property and its been in the family since 1874. Our children are the 6th generation of this family to live on this beautiful property and Dave & I are so proud to be able to share our farm and the family history with our visitors, whilst preserving the property for our children. Our farm-stay houses were built in 1888, so for guests staying on the farm, they are able to really immerse themselves in the history of
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