The next morning George went into the kitchen
to fire up the big BBQ plate to cook egg and bacon rolls for the hungry crowd... only to discover
that the hot plate did not work, so George was
reduced to cooking 30-odd single serves in the
only frypan in the place! (A working BBQ was
commandeered by lunchtime).
We were all disappointed at the lack of people
through the gate but at least the band were still
coming that night... until they cancelled! And the
novelty events were a wash out too, but not to be
beaten, Bev and Kate decided to make the most
of a bad situation and re-purposed the now defunct air mattress... and soaped up the slippery
side and used it as a toboggan down the rather
steep, wet, grassy slope... about 8 times!
On the Saturday evening, after more delicious
food prepared by Bev, the Rally trophies, made
by member-in-waiting, Dan Allen, were
awarded. The Oldest Rider trophy went to Ian
(from Sydney), the Longest Distance Travelled
went to Bruce Walker (also from Sydney),
The Youngest Rider trophy went to Dan, the
Oldest Bike trophy went to Warwick, and the
Hard Luck trophy was accepted by George on
behalf of his mate that had ended up in hospital
on the way to the Rally! Then the mob divided
into two... those watching movies on Rob
Wright's mega screen TV, and those keeping the
campfire company between rain showers.
The Boys from Sydney - Ian, Bruce & Mal.
Warwick receives his Oldest Bike trophy.
Due to the low numbers it was decided to only
raffle off a few of the smaller ticket items and to
keep the remainder to raffle off at the Blanket
Run and Toy Run.
On Sunday morning we packed up, cleaned up,
and made our way home... to dry out!
Kate.
The President takes up 5 star accommodation.
Winners Are Grinners…
Thank you Stonehouse
We’ve had two draws of the recently revived
50’s Club (Good idea Bruce B!).
We recently presented a Certificate of Appreciation to
Sue, Ian and James of the Stonehouse Café at Tura.
The first draw of the 50’s Club, 1st prize of
Apart from wonderful
$25, was won by Maria Ridley #23, and the
coffee and cake, and
second draw was won by Bruce Bearman #31.
pleasant surrounds, the
Many thanks to Peter Turner of the Grand Hocrew have treated us each tel & Top Video for the supplementary prizes.
Sue and Kate with Certificate taking
pride of place on the Stonehouse wall.
Sunday to samples of
their vast array of delicious meals on offer.
The Stonehouse is open
Wednesday to Sunday.
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Maria also won the Easter Egg Guessing Competition, and 146 chocky eggs… Come Melbourne Cup time I think I’ll pick the same
horse that Maria does! :)