Another fine day in Drayton Valley. The team were with their hosts for the morning and some headed off to church, Harry and Iain were taken off to a Tractor Pull, a Tug of War for tractors. Rod was in his element as Bob took him round the building developments of the town.
The highlight of the day was a trip out to 'Em Tee Town' so we all met up and donned cowboy hats and neckers and boarded the bus, good old Wendell was driving again after coming over to Edmonton to pick us up on the first day.
Cold beers seem to be the main fuel and they flowed round the bus before it even moved. The ride was about half an hour and Anne provided some amusement with the 'Scottish Songs' video and there were even buffallo to be seen on the way. We stopped at a trading post full of amazing Canadian goods from saddles to riding boots and bear skins to beds -- and it was in the middle of nowhere!
We arrived at Em Tee Town which was an old town setting with jail house saloon ------ and even a mortuary, with a coffin to check for size. And there was the hores shop, it looked like a livery stable to me.
After a good look round in the baking sun, it was cold beers again before a couple of photo shoots, one of which was stage managed by our resident safety guy Alex as he single handedly checked out the 'Do not go on this balcony' balcony before getting all the ladies up there for their photo-- well done you brave man.
President Julie called the visit to order and we all went inside for the special meeting of the Club. O Canada and Flower of Scotland opened proceedings and Jim said grace.
After the meal we gave a brief presentation which was alot more interactive than we had ever expected. It felt as though everyone enjoyed it.
Banners were exchanged with both President Julie and Vice President Mardi Dancey from all four of the visiting Clubs.
Martin proposed a well researched vote of thanks, which I think ended up with him related to everyone in Canada, he certainly seemed to thank every lady Canadian with a kiss! The team presented a quaich to the Club which was accepted by Alex Blais, who was thanked for organising the visit.
Back on the bus and cold beers were exchanged for "a we dram" from the quaich which travelled the bus - Scottish songs were exchanged for Johnny Cash and the bus was back before we knew.
Another super day - and so to bed.
The highlight of the day was a trip out to 'Em Tee Town' so we all met up and donned cowboy hats and neckers and boarded the bus, good old Wendell was driving again after coming over to Edmonton to pick us up on the first day.
Cold beers seem to be the main fuel and they flowed round the bus before it even moved. The ride was about half an hour and Anne provided some amusement with the 'Scottish Songs' video and there were even buffallo to be seen on the way. We stopped at a trading post full of amazing Canadian goods from saddles to riding boots and bear skins to beds -- and it was in the middle of nowhere!
We arrived at Em Tee Town which was an old town setting with jail house saloon ------ and even a mortuary, with a coffin to check for size. And there was the hores shop, it looked like a livery stable to me.
After a good look round in the baking sun, it was cold beers again before a couple of photo shoots, one of which was stage managed by our resident safety guy Alex as he single handedly checked out the 'Do not go on this balcony' balcony before getting all the ladies up there for their photo-- well done you brave man.
President Julie called the visit to order and we all went inside for the special meeting of the Club. O Canada and Flower of Scotland opened proceedings and Jim said grace.
After the meal we gave a brief presentation which was alot more interactive than we had ever expected. It felt as though everyone enjoyed it.
Banners were exchanged with both President Julie and Vice President Mardi Dancey from all four of the visiting Clubs.
Martin proposed a well researched vote of thanks, which I think ended up with him related to everyone in Canada, he certainly seemed to thank every lady Canadian with a kiss! The team presented a quaich to the Club which was accepted by Alex Blais, who was thanked for organising the visit.
Back on the bus and cold beers were exchanged for "a we dram" from the quaich which travelled the bus - Scottish songs were exchanged for Johnny Cash and the bus was back before we knew.
Another super day - and so to bed.
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