Christmas Party

2 - 4 December

What a great weekend!

Approximately 100 people attended the Ipswich 4WD Christmas Party held at Lake Dyer.
People started arriving on Thursday to set up camp for the big weekend. The weather was a bit iffy when Joe and I arrived on Friday afternoon – luckily for us we had already put up the tent on Thursday afternoon.

Gary Christensen led a trip around the Laidley and Gatton districts – even getting in some 4 wheel driving – thanks to Joe and his navigation skills. Then back to camp for Happy Hour.
After dinner we got together for a Christmas Trivia evening. It’s amazing how little we really know about Christmas and some of the traditions. Even the 12 days of Christmas stumped most of us.
Sunday arrived – everyone hopped in and helped to get everything ready – great teamwork. After a fantastic and filling lunch, the raffles were drawn – Mal Hiscox was the winner of the ARB Christmas Basket – Congratulations Mal. Then Santa arrived. Kids both big and small got to sit on Santa’s lap – thank goodness the chair was up to it.

Thanks very much to Santa, and Santa’s helpers – Brett and Melissa Lynch for looking after the gift exchange. Thanks also to all those who hopped in and helped, without you the day would not have been the success that it was. Three cheers for everyone.

By Joe & Carmel Elmore

Ed note: Three really big cheers Carmel Joe & Elaine for making this party weekend so much fun. Particularly enjoyed the trivia evening.