Dr Stephen McClintock

27/01/2026

 I always worry that Melinda doesn’t eat enough. I asked her yesterday “What did you have for lunch darling?” I was surprised when she answered “Two bananas”. I thought “Wow. That’s great!” Then I saw what she meant….

26/01/2026

Ziggy and Bear have new wheels

11/01/2026

10/01/2026

To follow up from my post this morning, we took Mum to visit Dad‘s gravesite today. My  cousin very graciously set this up for us on his property, Goangra, a place my dad just loved. We put dad‘s ashes here last year and it’s the first chance Mum has had to come to see it.  Very moving for us both. But I think ultimately it left Mum very much at peace with where he lay. She knew what this country meant to him.  She’s only 93 so I think she’s got about 15 years left! but intends to go beside him when that time comes. 

09/01/2026

I’ve taken my soon to be 93-year-old mum on a road trip. We’re at my cousin’s property at Come By Chance, between Coonamble and Walgett, Northwest New South Wales. I love this country so much. It brings me to tears to come back. It’s in my very essence. I was born in Coonamble. My mum was born in Coonamble. Her dad was born in Coonamble. My dad was born in Narrabri. Mum and Dad met at a dance at the Come By Chance Hall (see photo) in 1952 or 53. I wasn’t conceived at Come By Chance that night, but I might as well have been. 

04/01/2026

Forecast no rain till nine pm  so we set off for a bike ride 

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas to all our much loved friends, family and clients. Hope you’re all enjoying life as much as we are. Have a great 2026. Love youse all. Stephen and Melinda (and”Bear”).🍾❤️ 🎅🧑‍🎄