The team were up early and breakfasted over looking the river. We were all ready when Ed Korbyl arrived from the Edmonton Club with his wife. Ed brought gifts from the Club and the programme for the exchange. Soon after Ed arrived the removal van driver sent from Drayton Valley quietly arrived. John Mulligan had been detailed by President Julie, his wife to come over to collect all our luggage. Julie soon arrived in the bus with Colin Campbell and Alex Blais.
After a group photo we set off in the bus. Julie welcomed us with a glass of cold cider which was really refreshing and just hit the button at 10.30 in the morning.
Julie and Colin gave really interesting commentaries as we passed through the oil and coal areas and particularly the forested areas.
We took a short detour to Seba Beach where we all had ice creams on Julie and it was really interesting to see the water activity centre which was buzzing with people.
About 12.00 we arrived at Drayton Valley where the town fete was being held, we were made so welcome by all the people we met and we met our hosts.
Martin and Kay- Colin and Michelle Campbell
Rod and Luisa -Bob and Dianne Kelly
Jim -Bob and Dianne
Iain and Marjory -Mike and Judy Ferrey
Keith and Pauline -Julie and John Mulligan
Ann and Harry- Alex and Gaylene Blais
We had a photo shoot at the new Rotary Library sponsored by the Club. The local RCMP officer Greg Gerbrandt completed the photo in his fine red tunic and riding kit, Greg even managed to dwarf our giant member Jim, see pic.
The fete was held in the local ice halls which had been converted into play areas and cattle rinks and it was good top see one of the heats won by an Angus beast. There were reptiles and we were treated to a fine lunch.
The highspot of the day was the 'Crapper Racing' this was a race between to teams pushing one of the team sitting in a purpose built timber toilet unit mounted on wheels. All went well through the heats with John Mulligan's team in second place. Then the RCMP who had been refereeing the event decided to team up, Julie was to be the driver and after a team briefing Julie felt confident of a win!! then -- well the Crapper turned over at speed and out came Julie with a badly bruised *****.
The evening was at the Kelly's a BBQ by Bob and Dianne, the weather was still fine and we all sat enjoying the food and drink until sunset. During the meal one of Bob's neighbours a white tailed deer walked boldly into the garden to have her supper. Bob advised that she had a young foal and was a daily visitor to his garden.
Bob set a fire at the bottom of the garden and some of us stayed up till after midnight watching the stars.
A super day was had by all.
After a group photo we set off in the bus. Julie welcomed us with a glass of cold cider which was really refreshing and just hit the button at 10.30 in the morning.
Julie and Colin gave really interesting commentaries as we passed through the oil and coal areas and particularly the forested areas.
We took a short detour to Seba Beach where we all had ice creams on Julie and it was really interesting to see the water activity centre which was buzzing with people.
About 12.00 we arrived at Drayton Valley where the town fete was being held, we were made so welcome by all the people we met and we met our hosts.
Martin and Kay- Colin and Michelle Campbell
Rod and Luisa -Bob and Dianne Kelly
Jim -Bob and Dianne
Iain and Marjory -Mike and Judy Ferrey
Keith and Pauline -Julie and John Mulligan
Ann and Harry- Alex and Gaylene Blais
We had a photo shoot at the new Rotary Library sponsored by the Club. The local RCMP officer Greg Gerbrandt completed the photo in his fine red tunic and riding kit, Greg even managed to dwarf our giant member Jim, see pic.
The fete was held in the local ice halls which had been converted into play areas and cattle rinks and it was good top see one of the heats won by an Angus beast. There were reptiles and we were treated to a fine lunch.
The highspot of the day was the 'Crapper Racing' this was a race between to teams pushing one of the team sitting in a purpose built timber toilet unit mounted on wheels. All went well through the heats with John Mulligan's team in second place. Then the RCMP who had been refereeing the event decided to team up, Julie was to be the driver and after a team briefing Julie felt confident of a win!! then -- well the Crapper turned over at speed and out came Julie with a badly bruised *****.
The evening was at the Kelly's a BBQ by Bob and Dianne, the weather was still fine and we all sat enjoying the food and drink until sunset. During the meal one of Bob's neighbours a white tailed deer walked boldly into the garden to have her supper. Bob advised that she had a young foal and was a daily visitor to his garden.
Bob set a fire at the bottom of the garden and some of us stayed up till after midnight watching the stars.
A super day was had by all.
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