Pahiatua in the rain

A bit of rain didn’t dampen our spirits at the Combined Rally at Pahiatua.  A total of 13 assorted caravans and motor homes from the participating clubs of Heretaunga, Wairarapa and Wellington Caravan Clubs arrived for the weekend.  One kind camper had gathered up a large bag of nice fresh feijoas from trees on his property for us all to share.

This weather doesn’t look too good

We gathered in the camp dining room for morning tea, 4zees and in the evenings.  It was a bit of a squash, but we all managed to squeeze ourselves in and find a seat.  A few games of Housie was organised on Saturday evening, with David from the Wairarapa Club calling out the numbers.   

David the Housie Caller

We all entered into the spirit of the games and it was “eyes down” as the numbers were called out one by one.  Not necessarily the numbers that we had on our cards, we noticed.  The lucky winners were rewarded with a chocolate bar.

Elaine and Peter, Robin and Jenny waiting for those elusive numbers

Supper was served later in the evening.  Everyone was asked to provide a plate of supper to share and most of the ladies had  brought along some tasty home baking.  The marshmallow shortcake was particularly delicious, and I reminisced with the other ladies about making it myself for my young children’s birthday parties in earlier years.

   Tasty supper selection

The weather was still very damp on Sunday when everyone was packing up and heading home.  We were not going home though, we were heading north to Hastings for our next stop.

Carnival Camp, Pahiatua