Xmas Breakup 1-2 December 2007
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Ross and Marg Atkins of Paeston Canoe Hire provided us with a superb venue for our accommodation and outdoor Christmas festivities. Everyone contributed to the wonderful spirit of camaraderie, and culinary consumption of a grand scale. One of the many grand successes was the demobilising of the 40 second tweaky fire alarm system that assisted the sleepers in the bungalow to a good night’s rest. (Peter)
Peter B organised the Xmas break-up with military precision. Arrive by 9.00 am to receive a briefing about the canoe exercise, what to bring etc. At precisely 9.30 am, we formed a convoy behind the 4 wheel drive driven by our host Ross to drive to Moleside Camp. After a car shuffle to take Peter’s car to our destination, we launched our three canoes onto the beautiful Glenelg River. Peter in a single kayak, Val and Leo, and Liz and Mike in double canoes. The river is beautiful, blue sky, clear water, and healthy bush and trees on the banks. The wind was at our backs most of the time, so travelling downstream was effortless and very peaceful. We met the walkers for lunch at Saunders Landing, and then paddled onto Pritchard’s Camp. (Mike & Liz)
Splashing around in the canoes at Saunders Landing after lunch was most enjoyable, even if it was the only real exercise for the day. Thanks very much to Peter for the idea and the organisation of the weekend. An excellent choice. (Coralie)
Snakes to the left of us, snakes to the right. Wriggly horrible (4 foot) creatures. I couldn’t wait to meet up with the paddlers, and get away from them (the snakes). Paeston Canoe Hire venue was terrific, and the idea was great. It all worked out well. (Linda)
Paeston Canoe Hire is a lovely place for camping. Lawn area and broad canopy of trees to sit under in the afternoon to enjoy a cold beer and nibbles after a great walk. Another highlight was seeing Linda in a frock!! What a fright!!! (Helen)
Great place, good company, What more could you ask for? Thankyou Peter for a successful camp breakup. (Anne and Doug)
Good weather, excellent company and great food. (Ken)
When I covered my head and face with a fly net, Ken said “That’s an
improvement”. The flies here were pests!!
Thanks Peter for booking the great campsite at Paeston. A great Christmas party.
Ken and Marg
The thrill was having EVERY girl at the campsite sitting on my knee. No wonder I look forward to Christmas. (Santa)
Glad Peter was able to de-tweet the smoke detector in the kitchen. It would have driven us all mad(der).
Great spot on a hot day under the Euc. Ficilolia (flowering gum) tree. A nice grassy camping area.
The campers included Ken and Marg, Coralie and Di D, Helen, Linda, Anne and Doug, Leo and Val, Sandra and Tony, Eliz and Mike. We all thank Peter for his excellent organisation of a very enjoyable Xmas breakup.
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