Saturday at Foxton Beach

It was shades of “A Dark and Stormy Night” overnight as the caravan shook around, the rain came down relentlessly and things rattled and shook outside  in the dark.  We were promised rough weather for the weekend and it was certainly delivered to us with a vengeance.  Only to be expected, now that winter arrived on 1st June.  The showers cleared for a while and we met in the hall for morning tea, followed by the annual AGM.  This went off quite well, with all committee places filled, a couple of rule changes, together with a little spirited discussion to liven things up.  Welcome to the new committee members, and many thanks to the outgoing members.

Our outgoing President Selwyn had the pleasant task of making two presentations.  One to Dennis who constructed a new notice board for us, (white board) and insisted he didn’t want any payment for his efforts.  Many thanks, Dennis.  Our old blackboard had seen many years of service, often got left out in the rain, and was generally looking rather dilapidated, so it was great to get an updated model.

Dennis – many thanks for the noticeboard

It was a double celebration for Lorraine.  Not only was it her birthday, but she was awarded her 300 rally badge. That’s an awful lot of caravan club weekends away!

Lorraine and Selwyn

The day was spent catching up with fellow members, followed by 4zees in the hall.  The puddles dried up, then the rain came down again, just to keep us on our toes, while that cold, nasty wind kept blowing.  In the evening we had booked a table at the local RSA restaurant (Returned Servicemen’s Association).  A very busy restaurant indeed, all the tables in the restaurant was full, and the meals kept coming out of the kitchen in a seemingly never ending stream.  The pair of us had scallops and steak, while others at our table enjoyed fish, burgers, or big  bowls of Irish Stew.

 

Scallops for her and steak for him

Gemma came away with us too, of course, and was fascinated with the rain drops trailing down the front window.  Try as she might, she couldn’t catch them.  Never mind, perhaps a little snooze instead, so she tucked herself up in her favourite corner.

Gemma curled up inside away from the bad weather

The strong winds, heavy rain and cold temperatures are still around, but we haven't fared as badly as some areas.  There has been snow around the country from the Southern Alps to Nelson Lakes, to the Desert Road, Met Service said.

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