For those attending the Gathering at St George - horseshoes

Evening all

I've been talking with Sir Kev about a fun way to raise more $$ for charity at the gathering. Last year at Innamincka I turned up with a few sets of horseshoes and we all played and had a ball. Those winners last year were presented with a bottle of wine for their win.

This year I'd like to try something a bit different - playing for "Monopoly Money" and at some organised time - one evening perhaps - using that funny money to bid in a fun auction. You'll get some funny money when you play horseshoes, more if you win your round (and you can play as many times as you and the other half of the team can find a $2.00 coin) and, in the sad event you don't win any funny money, I'll sell you some for another $2.00 coin). I see this as a way of really getting everyone to dig deep and raise lots for charity. The kids will have a ball - they did last year and YES I have kid sized horseshoes and even have a set of ladies size this year so everyone is catered for in that regard. (Don't want any unwanted injuries from having fun now do we)

I'm open for suggestions as to the items for the auction - all will be small cheap stuff from a $2.00 shop wrapped in newspaper.
I will be bringing bottles of wine for some of the prizes.

Your suggestions folks

Cheers