QUEENSLAND ULYSSES RV GROUP James Sharp Park, CANUNGRA Rally December 05-07 / 2014 With a number of our members returning from the Ulysses RV AGM at Naracoorte, Black Cockatoo, there were many stories being shared both short and tall, good and bad but everyone had had a great experience, seeing so much of Oz. Sandy and Soren were on their “final leg” of around our great island and quite apprehensive about returning home and back to the daily grind. Many looking forward to the 2015 AGM Event at Cobar. For the James Sharp Rally the weather was intent on chasing members away, if it was that there was no power to boost the odd air conditioner due to the summer heat or be it the forecast for a wet weekend. With cloudy skies the generators came out and kept the essential electrics running. For those who did not fear a challenge it turned out to be a top rally with our members looking forward to the coming Christmas with friends and relatives and the prospect of more Stories of Naracoorte AGM and Oz adventures in 2015. Travels James Sharp on the Coomera River is a wildlife area boasting many varieties of birds and the occasional platypus in the local waterway. Even though the weather was at times quite wet, a campfire and sing-a-long evening was enjoyed by all. Friday night was an excursion in the local Canungra Courtesy Bus to the Pub for tea with many of us wearing our club green shirts. The meals were delicious and local musicians entertained in the bar. Saturday Craft Activity had been coordinated by Di and Margaret and had the ladies making A night to remember: colourful felt And for some to forget! Christmas ornaments. While the ladies were occupied and quietly hoping that the “gentlemen” might make the morning coffees the “Mr Fix-Its” went into work mode solving a range of van mechanical challenges. We were also blessed with visits by regular members who could not bring their RVs on the trip. From the Gold Coast, John and Di as well as Peter and Sue called in safely secure in their tin Campfire Sing-a-long tops while Barry and Nobby ventured to see us on their trusty motorcyles. The caretakers at James Sharp had kindly set aside “The Oval” for our rigs which enabled us to form up to enjoy each other’s company. Saturday evening was also our Pot Luck Dinner. How amazing!- delicious food (curry was the theme of the night!), dessert, drinks and fine company. Looking forward to our next rally at Chinchilla for the Melon Fest, 13-15 February, 2015. Gordon and Judy / Blip and Di Queensland Coordinators - Ulysses V Group