Illawarra Chapter Convenors' Picnic
21 April 2019 / Words: Jennifer Keenahan. Photos: Bill Short
19 cars met at Hungry Jack’s, Albion Park for today’s mystery tour and picnic lunch. For those who needed a kick start to the morning a cup of coffee was available and most welcome
We drove past the most beautiful vibrant countryside along Swamp Road towards Saddleback Mountain where we stopped for our first 15 minute break. Despite the sunshine we couldn’t fail but notice the definite Autumn nip in the air. However we all got out of our cars for a leg stretch and a fabulous photo opportunity of the stunning Illawarra as a backdrop. We then set off to Jamberoo and regrouped at the Kevin Walsh Oval but soon realised we had reached the chosen secret destination for the BBQ lunch.
Wally bear's pet dog Dunlop was there to welcome us all into the hall.
The lunch was prepared and cooked by Master Chef Wally.
Assisted by MKR helpers, Pat and Heather. What a magnificent gourmet lunch enjoyed by all !
Let the Games begin -The Car Boot Packing Challenge
This contest definitely set the professional from the amateur. The challenge was to pack fourteen items of camping equipment into the boot of your own car in the quickest time.We all cheered and clapped each other on and the whole process was a great laugh. First place went to Trevor and Mary Gillett in 39 seconds closely followed by Peter and Jill 45 seconds and after that the results were as follows;
Brendan Barr 50 seconds
Gary and Kim Williams 62 seconds
Bob Gaunson 73 seconds
Phil Belcher 99 seconds
James Mate 120 seconds
Click on the above photo to watch how fast a boot can be packed!
Next on the agenda was the show and shine.
First came Mark Sando and joint second came Phil Belcher and Peter Feutrill.
After the fun and games we returned to the hall to be spoilt once again with fresh fruit salad and ice cream.
We all truly had a thoroughly enjoyable day thanks to Pam and Jeffrey and their hard working helpers.
Click on the above photo to watch a car boot pack in real time!
