As I have been out of online circulation since the beginning of July I would just like to take this opportunity to thank those of you who made the ExplorOz National Gathering 2007, the success that it was.
THANK YOU
To all of you who made the effort to drive the distance to attend the gathering and to make it a joyful and fun event
To Stony and Gina Steiner who hosted the event at Warraweena
To Judith for organising the
Camp Site
To the intrepid Trip Leaders: Roachie, PhilG and Des Lexic... you have become folklore
To ExplorOz Member Michael J (SA) and his son Marc for donating all of the food for the sausage sizzle
To the two bands, Roys Boys and The Presidents Men, from the Eyre Peninsula, who donated their time and talent to entertain us
To Roachie and Annette for initiating the Muck Up Awards and for writing the Trip Report
To Noel Fullerton for just being there and entertaining us with his yarns and knowledge
To Uncle
Milton for his Skits around the Campfire
To David and Michelle for donating ExplorOz Merchandise
To
Ross H for donating BP Merchandise
53 vehicles arrived. 52 left of their own accord
138 people attended including about 40
young ones of all ages
3 dogs were also part of the group
The event raised $1260 for Outback Education Projects of which $800 went to School of the Air and $460 to
Leigh Creek School
The weather wasn't all that kind to us and maybe the next National Gathering should be held later in the year when the warmer weather comes along. Still, it was a good Get-Together of like minded people and a chance to put faces to internet names and to bond new friendships.
Cheers