Mallacoota Muster

We all arrived at Mallacoota and registered for the National Muster.  After setting up we drove into the small town, all the shops were closed ( Saturday afternoon) except for the Supermarket where we stocked up on our supplies, and the coffee shop.
The afternoon was spent chatting with other ACC members and our Slickers and all decided to have dinner at the local Pub.  We booked for 25, not knowing how many would actually be there, and all enjoyed some lovely meals.
Next day was the Opening Ceremony which was held in the big hall at 10 am, then a lovely morning tea was served - all freshly baked goodies from the local Lions Club, but as usual there was a bun rush and everyone hovered aroiund the tables, making it hard for others to make a selection, as there was not much room to move around.
During the afternoon we drove around Mallacoota - out ot the airport and along the coast admiring the lovely beaches, also saw the WW2 Bunker.
Late afternoon we played Boules in teams of two, but we were eliminated in the first round, unlike Maryborough ( our first attempt at the game) where we were Runners up to Mike and Debbie who won the game.
Next morning there was a Welcome breakfast, where we all lined up for an Egg and Bacon Roll, again the queue was long and service not very fast.
Afterwards Di Archer from the Hunter Ramblers gave us a very informative talk about "Family History" and how to get started etc., then Mike gave another talk on cameras which was very interesting as well.  We had a game of Klop on the oval and all had fun knocking them down..
Next morning, another Family History talk, this time a bit more information with Di Archer.

Later the ACC Board gave a talk on Policy and Issues for a couple of hours with talks and question time.   I walked to the shops where I met Mike, Debbie and George having some lunch and they asked me to join them for coffee, then Rick joined us and we did a bit more grocery shopping.
Ar Happy Hour that afternoon there were about 50 members chatting in a huge circle.  After dinner we joined Mike and Deb, Val and Dave, Sonja and George, Chris and Ted and Tom for a drink and chat until about 11pm.

Most of the "Happy Hour" groups sate around a fire, as it was quite cool in the evenings.

Next day a huge storm was predicited, but just a few lightning flashes, thunder roars and a light shower was all that eventuated, so it wasn't so bad after all, but better to be prepared - most people took down their awnings, so that they wouldn't get damaged.  I managed to get the laundry donr before heading over to the Craft events to see what was happening there in the hall.  About 60 women were alternately making 3 types of Christmas tree decorations, earrings, coat hangers, scarves and spinning - all very industrious.  I was checking what interest there was in the upcoming Nowra Muster for the Patchwork class we wuuld be organising.

Some of the caravanners and locals had a Market selling their wares, lots of variety - even Monty Dwyer (the weatherman on morning t.v. some years back) was there selling his DVDs and books.
On the last morning of the Muster, the drawing of the Raffle was done - around 150 prizes, we won 2 x $50 vouchers for Cellar Masters wines,  That night we all had dinner at the local Golf Club.