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Feb 06 2022

Moeraki.

5. 2 February 2022. Combined trampers and hikers. Moeraki. Leaders Valerie Bell & Barbara Shackell, Jay Devlin & Bob Mitchell.

Twenty-eight intrepid beachcombers met together at an overcast Hampden Beach having carpooled up that morning – or camped overnight – and immediately had morning tea.

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Getting ready to start out (photo & caption John)

Low tide was 10.54am which permitted walking along the shore including around the rocky headlands for those who preferred, or joining the Millennium Track before the headlands and enjoying the bush area through into Moeraki Village.

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Life’s a beach (photo & caption John)

2 Feb Moeraki Helen stunning views resize

Stunning views (photo & caption Helen)

2 Feb Barbara Millenium Walkway

Millennium Walkway (photo & caption Barbara)

A third option was for those who might have wanted a shorter walk to just go as far as they felt comfortable with, and to meet back at the carpark in time to join everyone for afternoon tea at Vanessa’s on SHI in Hampden village.

Some interesting rock formations were seen along the way and not all of them boulder formation.

2 Feb Moeraki John new boulder emerging

New boulder emerging (photo & caption John)

It was a beautiful day for the walk, not being too sunny and therefore hot, and not being so cool as to be unpleasant to sit in the playground area for lunch.

2 Feb Lunch stop at the Moeraki Village playground (1)

Lunch stop at the Moeraki Village playground (photo & caption Barbara)

2 Feb Moeraki Barbara View from lunch stop across Moeraki Harbour

View from lunch stop across Moeraki Harbour (photo & caption Barbara)

2 Feb Moeraki Helen lunch spot by Fleurs for 7 resize

Lunch spot at Fleurs on the grass for 7 of us (photo & caption Helen)

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So many trampers! I’ve become ambivalent to them (photo & caption John)

At least one leader had assumed that the leading bunch of four women – who took to the headlands as though they were born to it – would continue past the two open eating establishments, past the now closed Fleurs, and up the Millennium Track to the lookout on the Hill above the bay.  That leader was mistaken, as she discovered, with the miscreants arriving back at the playground having eaten their Tavern bought Fish & Chips without taking the trek to the lookout!

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Beautiful beach (photo & caption John)

After lunch, we straggled out along the beach to return to the cars and enjoy an efficiently produced afternoon tea at Vanessa’s.  Thanks to Dave R for the suggestion.

2 Feb Moeraki Ady Johns afternoon tea

John’s afternoon tea (photo & caption Ady)

Depending on the fitbit or app relied on, we walked between 12-14 km.

Leaders: Jay, Bob, Valerie & Barbara


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Mar 05 2008

20th Anniversary Celebration

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George & Daphne cut the cake

George & Daphne cut the cake

Wednesday 5 March 2008 was the 20th Anniversary of the Taieri Recreational Tramping Club, and to celebrate such an important occasion, President Peter welcomed over 70 members who sat down to a hearty lunch at the Mosgiel Railway Station. Everyone tucked in to roast beef, pork, stuffed chicken and lots of vegetables followed by pavlova, sticky pudding, fruit salad etc. A very kiwi lunch. Doug M piped in the anniversary cake, which was cut by life members George and Daphne. Speeches by founding members of the club were appreciated as reminiscences about amusing incidents from past tramps and camps were remembered.

The entertainment followed started off by The Entwistle ensemble, Evelyn and Bob entertaining us with Gaelic songs and music on harp and treble recorder. Very harmonious and soothing music. Then the 4 tramping-mates rolled along to a catchy romp along the track. This was very popular and got everyone in the mood for a good sing-along with Bruce on guitar and Ian on keyboard leading the way. A most enjoyable way to spend the day (even if it was not as healthy as a good tramp). – Tash

In addition, Peter wrote a song performed at the 20th Anniversary:

FOUR JOLLY TRAMPING MATES

Chorus:
We’re four jolly tramping mates, as you can all see:
There’s Les Smith, Ray Wiggins, Ian Fleming, and Me,
Enjoying our freedom-years, maintaining our health:
That’s Les Smith, Ray Wiggins, Ian Fleming, and Self.

We meet in the carpark where Pat marks the roll;
Then it’s off to the start of our pre-recced stroll –
Perhaps down the Silverstream – to the river and back –
Or a slog up the rocky slope of the Steve Amies track.

Chorus …

When we reach a tricky fence, our hearts start to thump,
For we know that our girls will need a hand on the rump.
And when they are safely through, we give a wee smile …
For just down the fence a bit we’ve spotted a style.

Chorus …

Our lunch-times are happy hours; of that there’s no doubt;
No subject is sacred when Joyce Shaw is about.
With sandwiches eaten and many jokes told,
It’s back on the track again before we get cold.

Chorus …

We’re four jolly tramping mates, but now there are three
For Ian’s dived behind a bush for his half-hourly pee.
We all look the other way for the time that it takes.
We know he’ll be back with us in a couple of shakes.

Chorus …

And now we are home again, our joints stiff and sore
But we all know that next week we’ll be back for more,
Enjoying our freedom years, maintaining our health –
That’s Les Smith, Ray Wiggins, Ian Fleming and Self.

We’re four jolly tramping mates, as you can all see:
There’s Les Smith, Ray Wiggins, Ian Fleming, and Me.
We’re four jolly tramping mates, four jolly tramping mates are we:
That’s Les Smith, Ray Wiggins, Ian Fleming, and Me.

Reception Photos

 

Pat and Doreen

Pat and Doreen

Dot and Joan

Dot and Joan

Pat and Shirley

Pat and Shirley

Graham

Graham

Pam and Mary Y

Pam and Mary

Ken and Peter

Ken and Peter

Diana, Mavis and Peter

Diana, Mavis and Peter

Lesley and Evelyn

Lesley and Evelyn

Bill & Lesley

Bill & Lesley

Joan C and Margaret S

Joan C and Margaret S

Ted

Ted

Bob M

Bob M

Nelson & Dot

Nelson & Dot

Nelson & Dot enlarged

Nelson & Dot enlarged

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Barbara & Arthur

Barbara & Arthur

Neil and Ken

Neil and Ken

George & Elizabeth

George & Elizabeth

Audrey & Bob

Audrey & Bob

Nel v H

Nel v H

Barbara M

Barbara M

Lois & Lance

Catherine and Ria

Catherine and Ria

Jean Y

Jean Y

Muriel

Margaret & Les

Margaret & Les

Margaret B

Bev & Ivan

Bev & Ivan

Lesley G

Lesley G

Mavis

Mavis

Mary & Les

Mary & Les

Bill & Pat

Bill & Pat

Betty

Betty

Bruce & Marjorie

Bruce & Marjorie

Tash

Tash

Leoni

Leoni

Margaret and June

Margaret and June

Sabina

Sabina

Les, Peg, Bob, Peg, George and Daphne

Life Members: Les, Peg, Bob, Peg, George and Daphne

Doug & Ngaire

Doug & Ngaire

Gaelic music by Evelyn & Bob

Peg A and Frances

Peg A and Frances

Bruce and Ian lead singing

Bruce and Ian lead singing

Bev H

Bev H

Peter, Ian, Shirley, Ray and Les

Tramping Mates Peter, Ian, (Shirley accompanying), Ray and Les

Lex

Lex

Shirley accompanies Tramping Mates

Shirley accompanies Tramping Mates

The Birthday Cake

The Birthday Cake

Bob E

Bob E

Group Photo

Group Photo

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Feb 16 2003

Fifteenth Anniversary Photos

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Peg C Peggy M Peg A

BR: June Dawn Daphne FR: Peg C Peggy M Peg A (Bill pic)

Organiser: Colleen (Bill pic)

Organiser: Colleen (Bill pic)

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