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Myrtle Park
was the destination for our February Rally, a few Chapter Members arrived
on the Thursday and set up with others electing to stay at the Rest Area
at the top of the Scottsdale Sidling. Those who chose the rest area commented
on the wonderful evening views looking out across the undulating farming
country around the township of Scottsdale and down to the seaside town
of Bridport a spectacular view indeed.
Next morning fog filled the valleys as the sun cast its early rays across the countryside, a sight to behold after a restful and peaceful night. Being summer it is hard to imagine the fog shrouding, it had been caused by heat not cold which was unusual. |
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| Early morning fog over Scottsdale | Sun rising over countryside towards Scottsdale |
Myrtle Park
is set alongside St Patrick's river and surrounded by mountains and general
farmland, a most tranquil setting where we were to see Platypus frolicking
in the water at dusk and a few lucky anglers were able to catch mountain
trout for their evening meal. It is a most tranquil setting; it was a
bonus being able to have our Rally alongside the river where the trickle
of running water was most soothing. |
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| Parked up by St Patrick's River | Running water at our Rally site |
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There was a steady influx of members
early Friday morning increasing as the day went on, as usual the fire
was alight and the kettles on the boil, after setting up we all congregated
around the fire and commented on the wonderful weather we were having.
At last we were experiencing very warm weather though a touch humid, a
most welcome change to our past winter weather Rally's. Our yellow canopy was erected and it wasn't long before we were into happy hour wherein President Ian welcomed all. |
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| Rally registration station | A few of the early arrivals |
Our happy
hour was once again a joyous occasion meeting up with of our many friends,
interstate visitors and welcoming first timers to our Rally; as usual
we gave them a most warm welcome. The first timers present all elected
to join the Chapter and soon settled into the spirit of the Rally. Many attendees were to use the barbecue facilities and after our evening meal we gathered to enjoy the coolness of the evening and enjoy the canopy of brilliant shining stars. Our Chapter has many members who have entertaining skills and John was to entertain us with his guitar and his fine singing voice for many hours with others telling their favourite jokes. There was a strong feeling of camaraderie among the group with much laughter and singing. |
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Motorhome's
gathered by the river |
A few at
the Happy Hour |
Enjoying
an evening meal in the cool of the evening |
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Saturday was to dawn another fine day, after a humid
night, our walking group set off early for their walk with a few of
the regulars missing due to having a happier evening than usual. The
Disc Bowls were out and there was a steady use of the facilities during
the day, who knows with regular training we might just be able to challenge
the champions at our next Combined Chapter Rally. |
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| Impromptu morning tea | Soaking up the morning sun |
Our happy
hour was another excellent event with two Motorhomer's from interstate,
who have joined us at our Rally's over the past five months, being accorded
honorary Island Wanderers membership. President Ian presented them with
Island Wanderers Stickers to remember us by, for we have enjoyed there
company during the period. They were grateful of the presentation and
placed the Island Wanderers sticker on their Motorhome's. After our happy
hour, fires were lit with many electing to cook their meal on and by the
fire, we then gathered as a group. Our hosts, Clarry and Jeane were to
entertain us with quizzes and some interesting discussion on members various
travells around Australia. very interesting and at times most hilarious
lasting at least three plus hours. Finally Clarry and Jeane were to give
us a rendition of one of their favourite songs. |
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Disc Bowls
underway |
Extending
the Happy Hour |
Kettles
boiling and settling in for the evenings entertainment |
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Whilst some elected to head off to bed for
the night others elected to participate in a late night supper by the
fire toasting crumpets. The day had been full on and to end the day with
all still smiling and laughing was a bonus and created a wonderful feeling
of family. |
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| By the fire cooking crumpets | Still cooking crumpets for those who felt a little famished |
Sunday dawned fine and
sunny and it augured well for another wonderful day, isn't this always
the case when a Rally has come to an end. Our intrepid walkers were out
and about walking about four kilometres out and the same distance on their
return, climbing the Targa hill certainly assisted to burn the excess
calories taken on board over the past few days. Even though a few elected to stay on for another night it was sad farewells as the Rally ended. Most leaving after having lunch and saying their final goodbye's until our next Rally. Our next Rally being at Rushy Lagoon where we join our friends the Traditional Campers to have fun at the Hoe Down held in the shearing shed. |
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| A few of our intrepid walkers | Packing up to leave for home or touring |
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