Enjoying the annual event in sunny Merimbula (predicted weather change on the way). This gathering had been postponed from last September.
The group has hired out the caravan park for the week. Members have traveled from all over Australia, 340 in total. It’s great to catch up with fellow travellers and met new ones.
Merimbula knows we are here. Michelle (our leader) was interviewed on local radio. TV Media was here a few nights ago. Shops are offering discounts, and we are supporting local markets and tourism as we explore the area.
The lions club catered for our bangers and bingo night last night and came back this morning for bacon and egg rolls for breakfast.
Although the day’s are warm, the evenings are cold. Everyone rugged up for the outdoor movie night.
I found the afternoon session on tyres given by the local Goodyear dealership interesting and worthwhile. Their demos were helpful. Tip, get rid of your scissor jack in preference to a bottle jack.
The woodcarving would have to be my favorite activity. The local Spoonsmith is an amazing character and extremely skilled at his craft. We all made a functional kitchen spatula much to our delight.
Our market stall is on this evening although some have started selling already as they are concerned about weather.
The next gathering Stuck in the Middle with You’s will be in Ross River NT – August 2021. I’ve joined the Sydney to Ross River Tagalong group (20 in all). As there are 18 of us in attendance here we had our first meeting to met and plan. Lots to look forward to.
Joans jottings 