Here is your chance to sail the Greek Islands
virtually,
through John and Anneshka’s photos.
Saturday 21st September 1800hrs
Bring a Greek or Greek inspired plate to share.
All welcome.
Venue TBA
Author: Anneshka Brown
Christmas in July
18 revellers turned up to celebrate Christmas in July. From young to elderly, locals to visitors.
Including a surprise visit from Michael Offerman who many years ago owned one of the 5 acre blocks on Hussey Rd, but sold it after Yasi.
Lyn and Micheal enjoyed reminiscing early days on the 5 acre blocks.
The table decorations helped to keep the younger generation entertained!
They also enjoyed decorating their mothers as Christmas trees!
Change of date – Working Bee
July’s working bee is now on the 8th July
June so far.
The last few weeks have seen Paluma without power for 8 hours on Thursday and 6 hours the following Wednesday. With pole works ongoing for at least another two Wednesdays.
The arrival of 58mm of rain in Paluma last week softened the verges enough so that the work trucks left deep tyre marks, which they quickly filled.
Ross was caught energetically watering the “fill” to settle it.
About 30 friends helped Les Hyland celebrate his 92nd birthday. What an achievement!
Les entertained us by recounting his journey to Australia, meeting Lyn, and becoming a Paluma resident.
There were many interesting dishes to share and more food than could be eaten, although we tried our best, remembering to leave room for the birthday cake.
This last weekend was a big one for Paluma.
A select group enjoyed the annual Wattle and Gum Bush Dance and BBQ. Don and Colin cooked sausages, onion and pineapple while Jill and Anneshka served them. Once again, the coleslaw and pineapple were a hit. The dancing was energetic and greatly enjoyed by those who joined in.
The June market was held the next day with live music outside in the Gazebo. Although a similarly quiet day, Don, Ross and Les on the BBQ stall had a good day.
Trialled on the community stall were two different savouries, six types of marmalade, dried Orange and Mandarin dipped in dark Chocolate and the usual array of wonderful cakes, slices and muffins. Although numbers were down, Charlie and Kristy sold all but two cakes and a few quiches. The marmalade sold well, with the Kumquat Marmalade selling out first, followed by the Orange and Whiskey Marmalade.