Monday, Sep 14, 2009 at 07:45
The weather at Jeparit during the late morning to late afternoon on both Friday and Saturday was extremely windy, and because the lake is dry there was a huge dust cloud over the camp most of that time, that has left a fine talcum like powder over everything. Everyone put extra ropes on the awnings and annexe's and I don't believe that there was any damage caused.
It just meant that most people moved into their caravan to escape the dust and wind during that time.
Today the wind came up again this afternoon but it was from a slightly more westerly direction and not as strong so the dust was blowing away from the camping area.
The general consensus from those who have attended several rallies/
musters was that this one has been the best yet, despite the weather conditions.
Everyone who went to the show Dimboola in the local Jeparit Town Hall last night had a thoroughly enjoyable night. Because of illness some of the local volunteers who acted out the play had to change their characters and they brought in new one, but it just added to the fun. Anyone who has seen the play would relate to "NO WORRIES". The cast even changed a number of their lines to include BOGGERS in the play.
A number of vans left this morning and most of those who are left will be pulling out tomorrow.
The club managed to raise $4,500 from those who attended and it has been donated to the local community.
The Jeparit charity group Mopoke that helps the local disadvantaged children, by ensuring that about 100 children receive a present from Santa, and a good Christmas dinner received $2500 and Jeparit and another neighbouring Volunteer fire brigade each received $1000 to be used for equipment purchases, so we are leaving the town in a very positive manner.
The township of Jeparit is in decline with a large number of shops empty caused partly by the drought, so they were very happy and excited to have over 50 caravans come to their town and support them in such a positive way. It also gave all the BOGGERS who attended a very warm feeling inside, knowing that the locals appreciated us being with them for the week and the way that we were able to assist their community.
Brian
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