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Written by:
Southern Trails
4/12/2010 9:33 AM
This will be my last ramblings for the year 2010 – what a thought. It does not seem possible that 10 years have passed since the year 2000 and the possibility of untold mayhem!! I truly hope the pessimists keep getting it wrong.
You could say bugger the rain which has caused us to postpone some events, but it has been wonderful to see the countryside turning green and staying that way for longer than a week. It will take much more of this wonderful rain to replace the subsoil moisture which we lost during the drought years. I am sure we will get some warm weather soon and we can get out into a rejuvenated bush. We have a couple of day trips running into the Brindabella’s before Christmas – so make sure you book on them and enjoy the wonderful scenery in our backyard.
Talking about trips, I would like to remind trip leaders to make sure they ask one of their participants to do a written trip report. Our magazine is a wonderful tool for keeping our members informed and members do like reading about the adventures of others. So, if you are asked and accept the job of producing a written trip report – PLEASE – don’t forget. It would be great to see lots of reports in our Magazine and also on our Website. Please believe me I know how hard it is to write (I have to do it every month), but it is much easier when you have something specific to write about, that is – a great trip. So hit those keys and then hit the send button to the publications team and the web master. Don’t forget your photos.
Throughout this year your committee has been working hard in relation to the issue of access to Talooge. This is not an easy task and if anyone knows anything about old land titles, crown roads and the procrastination of local councils – then you will know how difficult the task is. However, we will keep working on this issue so that we can have an access to our property which is ours to use when we want.
A successful working bee was held at Talooge 6th and 7th November and a lot of maintenance work was done. John Kjar and his team did a wonderful job as always. Thanks to all of those members who gave up their time and helped.
I would like to take this opportunity of thanking Neville Simpson for his wonderful contribution to the club. Neville has after many years elected not to renew his membership of the club. For all of those members who have been on Neville’s trips I know that they will be sad to see him leave the club. Neville’s trips to the high country are legend. I would like to wish Neville and his wife Betty all the very best in the years to come. You will be missed.
Important things to remember:
- Our December meeting is one week early and will be held on 7 December 2010. Same time same location;
- There is no magazine for January;
- There is a general meeting the second Tuesday of January which will be 11 January 2011.
With the year winding down towards Christmas I would like to take this opportunity of wishing our committee and our members all the very best for the Christmas season and the New Year. I hope that you all have an opportunity to share a happy and joyous time with your family and friends.
Drive safely, and enjoy the bush.