Recurring Events :

 Tuesdays, commencing 10 January 2012, 7pm Basic Mainstream*

Wednesdays, commencing 11 January 2012, 9.30 am Workshopping *

Wednesdays commencing 22 February, Clogging (not on Anzac Day)

Sundays, commencing 19 February Advanced Rounds and "A" (not in Easter, on Mothers' Day, Fathers' Day, 23/9, 7 and 14/10, 4/11, 11/11 nor * see below)

Mondays, commencing 23 Feb, Rounds and Plus (not Easter,State Convention nor 26/11)

Tuesday 10 April, new class of round dancing starts - contact Bev McLachlan, 5445 1238

Saturdays 18 February, 1st 3rd & 5th Saturday dances, 7pm rounds, 7.30pm Mainstream (not in September nor * below and State Convention)

 * - see below for June when National Convention is on.

 Weekend Events:

Sat.Feb 18, First Mainstream dance of the year, 7pm rounds, 7.30pm Mainstream

Sat. March 3, 7pm rounds, 7.30pm Mainstream

Sun March 11, Suncoaster Social

Sat March 17, 7pm rounds, 7.30pm Mainstream

Sat March 31, 5th Saturday - theme "G", 7pm rounds, 7.30pm Mainstream

Sat April 7, 7pm rounds, 7.30pm Mainstream

Sat April 21, 7pm rounds, 7.30pm Mainstream

Sat May 5, 7pm rounds, 7.30pm Mainstream

Sat May 19, Suncoasters' 42nd Birthday 7pm rounds, 7.30pm Mainstream

Sat June 2, 7pm rounds, 7.30pm Mainstream

*Sunday 3 June - Monday 11 June incl. no dancing - National Convention

Sat 16 June, 7pm rounds, 7.30pm Mainstream

Sat 30 June, 5th Saturday dance, 7pm rounds, 7.30pm Mainstream, photo competition

Friday 20 July, Annual Old Time Ball, 7pm - contact cbcfox@tpg.com.au

Sat 21 July, 7pm rounds, 7.30pm Mainstream

Friday 3 Aug to 5 Aug, 27th Anniversary with Jerry Jestin - camping available 5445 1238

Sat 18 August, 7pm rounds, 7.30pm Mainstream

Sat 1 September, 7pm rounds, 7.30pm Mainstream

Sunday 9 September, Suncoasters Social

Sat 15 September, 7pm rounds, 7.30pm Mainstream

Sat 6 October, 7pm rounds, 7.30pm Mainstream

Sat 20 October, 7pm rounds, 7.30pm Mainstream

Sat 3 November, 7pm rounds, 7.30pm Mainstream

Sat 17 November, AGM and 7pm rounds, 7.30pm Mainstream

Sat 1 December, Christmas Party

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The public need to see us!

Numbers at conventions are dwindling; the number of squares dancing is falling.  Our activity competes with so many other well promoted leisure activities, we amateurs in the market place are competing with professional organizations that target any spare leisure time people may have, hence they do other things.  We need to change our ways, we need to be more flexible, we need to be more modern, more attractive. Below I list some of my observations and comments compiled over the relatively short time I have been dancing.

• ·         Them v  Us - Clubs end up with “clicky” dancers who will not go to other clubs.  It is evident that many callers do not really combine to promote square dancing, they prefer to promote their own club and may look upon nomad dancers as “unfaithful”.
• ·         Bad Promotion – fitness and health may be a much better way to promote our activity, this is a cult craze with our younger generation, I never ever thought I would be “square”, our activity has a poor image.  Placing an advertisement in a newspaper and waiting for new dancers to turn up, or relying on existing dancers to bring friends (over time an ever diminishing occurrence unless the club is expanding exponentially) just does not work.  We need to regularly get out in our communities and “strut our stuff”, AND involve our audience, thus encouraging them learn.  How square dance promotions have you seen lately at a farmers market, a school fete or other community gatherings?
• ·         Very Low Entry Price – The perception these days is that if it’s cheap it’s no good.  Charging a few dollars for a whole nights entertainment implies it’s poor quality.  OK so the regular old fogies will object to a price increase of a few cents, BUT they will eventually leave the club through old age – so who will you have left then?
• ·         Poor Hospitality – Most square dances we ask dancers to bring their own food.  If we increase the entry price a little we can provide the supper, its surprising how much food you can provide for as little as $2.00 per head.
• ·         Poor Communication – It is very important that we keep in touch with our club members.  If we don’t keep records how do we know that Joe has not been along for 3 weeks?  Someone should know this fact, someone should contact Joe and see if he is all right, we need to be interested in the welfare of our club members.  Similarly we need to keep a close watch on those dancers learning, if they fail to attend what is their reason.  Could it be that the pace is too fast or too slow, or someone said something, or they don’t like the music?  Just why have they dropped off the horizon?  Again they need to be contacted and we may need to change our act.
• ·         It Takes Far Too Long to Learn – We (new dancers) want to dance now, not in 10 months time.  Bring back the 50 call Basic level?  Perhaps even less calls than Basic and then run alternative club level and newcomer tips at our club dances.  You’ll be surprised how many experienced dancers will not recognize the difference or alternatively their square will break down because they are not used to Basic calls.  Further, if the easy tip is slowed down a bit, then older or less mobile dancers can enjoy a relaxing dance some of the old’s could come back.  We should also consider ways to start more learners classes each year which would requires clubs to work closely with each other.  Remember club callers and committees, it’s your clients you need to please, a call may be interesting to you, or you may always have run your club “this way”, but if the dancers don’t like it then they won’t come back and there are very few replacements available right now.
• ·         Backup Callers – one problem I think Callerlab tends to generate is one club one caller, again dancers may get a same old, same old perception.  I have attended a couple of clubs with two callers, who alternate tips.  I liked that a lot.  We need new callers who need to be encouraged and nurtured, it takes many years for them to develop we need to look well ahead.  I believe novice callers should also become involved with those learning to dance, they will certainly be more sympathetic to a caller mistake than will the more seasoned club dancers. Club callers, don’t expect a novice caller to ask to give a call, rather YOU ask the novice to give a call.
• ·         Too Many Rules – sure we all need the same international road rules but stuff like a square dance caller must run a club and teach (has some basic good intention) can rule out some good callers who have limited time.
• ·         Are We Really With It? - the sign says “Modern Square Dancing”, how many callers keep up to date with what’s charting in the pop world?  Ho many callers use “Modern” songs.  Many just roll out the same old same old.  Get with it, if we want to attract younger dancers then the music needs to be attractive to them.
• ·         Live Music- if only we could have live music like the good old days, a band will always attract a following – but then we would need to upgrade the stakes a bit – bigger hall and more dancers, so that the door take covers the expense.

I have been a member of many committees (not just square dance committees) and it amazes me that the staple comment is “we’ve tried that before” or “we’ve discussed that a while ago” followed by “and it doesn’t work” or “we’ve decided against that”.  Rarely have I heard a supporting argument as to why it did not work or why they decided against the action or idea or importantly what could be done to try and make it work, and heaven forbid suggesting that perhaps the idea was not managed very well.  I have found that most committees are reactive rather than proactive and for many clubs and associations that is a problem.

Will these comments make any difference? I hope so, if not then we are doomed.

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The following article discusses the 52nd National Square Dance convention from a South Australian perspective :  Ed

The Opening Night

The 2011 National Square Dance Convention was held in Darwin, Northern Territory (NT) for the very first time.  This 52nd National Square Dance Convention spanned 5 days from the 9^th to 13^th June.  Even though Darwin is a rather remote Australian location and no square dance club exists in the NT, 440 dancers travelled the distance for the occasion.  As one person put it, we may not have had the quantity at this convention but we sure did have the quality.  In my opinion, an overwhelming majority of the dancers were exceptionally competent and the combined quality of our callers was well above that of any previous conventions I have attended.

The theme for this convention was “Dance A While With A Crocodile”. The prop on the stage which was also the sound control booth was supposedly a black crocodile, however some mused it looked like it had cross bred with a hippopotamus.

A Crocopotamus?

At the official opening ceremony, we all sang the two verses of Advance Australia Fair (luckily the words were printed out in the program because hardly anyone knows the second verse).  An Aboriginal lady then spoke and sang Waltzing Matilda in her native tongue and officially declared the convention open and then a group of aboriginal dancers (prisoners from Darwin Goal) performed 5 indigenous dances with some didgeridoo accompaniment.

Aborigine Dancers At The Opening Ceremony

The weather at the top end was perfect.  This time of year is the coldest that it gets in Darwin, nice and warm during the day (about 28 C) with cool evenings (about 15 C), further, the air-conditioning coped well with the needs of our dancers.  This was quite a contrast from last year in Wodonga, many dancers severely criticized that event because they experienced freezing conditions and no heating in the dance venue.  Except for this occasion, why do the powers of B insist on holding national conventions at the coldest time of the year?  Australia has some brilliant weather if only our national convention dates took advantage of this, perhaps then we would witness an increased attendance.

TAWS (Travel Australia With Square Dancers) SA Dress Set

Combined Adelaide Outlaws, Kanella Squares Wild Frontier SA Dress Set

I believe, the person at the convention most dedicated to the promotion of square dancing was Milton McKenzie.  Milton calls for the newly formed fledgling club the Paddle Steamers in Goolwa South Australia, and travels approximately 200 km every Friday to call at their venue.  The club usually manages one square and some extras with two squares on a good night or if visitors attend to swell the ranks. 

Milton arranged for 10 club members to travel to Darwin so they could experience a National convention for the very first time.  Not only did he organize 50% of his club to attend, they also participated in the dress set parade.  To achieve this alone is remarkable.  In the category of amazing is the fact that Milton sewed all the clothes for the dress set, 4 shirts, 4 petticoat, 4 dresses.   That is absolutely fantastic!  Give that man a medal!  I wonder how many other callers are as dedicated to promoting our activity as is Milton.

Miltons Paddlesteamers Dress Set

The Last Night

A great convention well done, the organizing committee deserve a big pat on the back.  Good luck Tasmania for next year, lets hope the Tasmanian Devil in the picture below has as much success as the Darwin crocodile. 

The Darwin Committee Escorted Out Of The Hall By A Tasmanian Devil

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Our Picnic Group (click on this and the next photo to enlarge / print)

Because South Australians were virtually committed to travel via the Stuart Highway from Port Augusta to Darwin, we were well represented numbering 10 members from Wild Frontier /Kannella Squares (about 1/3^rd of the contingent).

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Suncoasters are located at the Dance Centre, 260 Dixon Road, Buderim (near the motorway end) on the Sunshine Coast of Queensland, and are lucky to have the use of a well-lit large hall for their dances, lessons and workshops.  There is no need for a partner, we welcome solos as well as couples.  Our regular caller is Nev McLachlan, and his wife Bev cues round dancing and clogging.  We are very fortunate to have Gary Petersen (Rebel with a cause from CHAOS) as our co-caller, so our dances are never dull.  We dance Rounds and Mainstream on the first and third Saturday nights of the month, and when a fifth Saturday is available, have a themed dance.  Plus dances are held on Monday evenings, and A on the weekends during the daytimes, while lessons and workshops are held on Tuesday evenings and Wednesday mornings.  We have a small caravan park attached to our spacious grounds and this is often utilised by travelling square dancers.  Enquiries should be directed to (07) 5445 1238 or email to

4 June – Round dancing commences at 7pm and Mainstream at 7.30pm.  The cost for the evening is $6 per dancer, spectators free. 

After the Darwin convention

18 June – Round dancing commences at 7pm and Mainstream at 7.30pm.  The cost for the evening is $6 per dancer, spectators free. 

2 July – Round dancing commences at 7pm and Mainstream at 7.30pm.  The cost for the evening is $6 per dancer, spectators free. 

15 July – Old Time Ball.  Bookings are essential, so get in early.  The Sunshine Swing Band will play until midnight and you can dance to all of your old favourites or sit back and enjoy the music.  Comlementary welcome drinks of wine and non-alcoholic drinks and nibbles will be served from 7pm until the music and dancing starts at 8pm.  There will be Lucky Door, Monte Carlo and Spot Dance prizes.  A delicious supper with tea and coffee is provided, and dress is “After five”.  Cost is $20 and reservations or enquiries can be made with Cath on 5448 4829 or 0403963313, or cbcfox@tpg.com.au.  Proceeds from this ball will be used for the maintenance of the Dance Centre.

16 July  – Round dancing commences at 7pm and Mainstream at 7.30pm.  The cost for the evening is $6 per dancer, spectators free. 

July - August
Square Dance Lessons
Tuesdays, 19th and 26th July and 2nd August, 7.15pm
No partner is required.  The first time you attend is free.  Don't say no, give it a go.  For more details, please phone 07-5445 1238

30 July – starting at 7pm.  Round dancing and Mainstream.  The theme for this evening is “Black and White” and members and visitors are encouraged to dress up and make this a fun night of dancing.  Paul Green will be calling the round dances this evening.

August 5 – 7 – this is the 26^th Anniversary weekend of the Dance Centre and a full-on weekend of dancing is planned.  Guest callers will include the Mills Brothers, and there are sessions at all levels to please everyone.  The caravan park is available for travellers, and we have plenty of parking as well.  If you want to join us for this exciting weekend, or obtain further details please call (07) 5445 1238 or email NevBevMcLachlan@bigpond.com.  Information about this event has been published in the Bugle.

20 August – Round dancing commences at 7pm and Mainstream at 7.30pm.  The cost for the evening is $6 per dancer, spectators free. 

3 September – Round dancing commences at 7pm and Mainstream at 7.30pm.  The cost for the evening is $6 per dancer, spectators free. 

17 September – Round dancing commences at 7pm and Mainstream at 7.30pm.  The cost for the evening is $6 per dancer, spectators free. 

1 October – Round dancing commences at 7pm and Mainstream at 7.30pm.  The cost for the evening is $6 per dancer, spectators free. 

15 October – Round dancing commences at 7pm and Mainstream at 7.30pm.  The cost for the evening is $6 per dancer, spectators free. 

29 October  – starting at 7pm.  Round dancing and Mainstream.  Theme for this evening is “Hawaiian” and members and visitors are encouraged to dress up and make this a fun night of dancing. 

5 November – Round dancing commences at 7pm and Mainstream at 7.30pm.  The cost for the evening is $6 per dancer, spectators free. 

19 November – Annual General Meeting commencing t 2pm, followed by a Combined Planning meeting for 2012, socialising before Round dancing commences at 7pm and Mainstream at 7.30pm.  The cost for the evening is $6 per dancer, spectators free.  Members are encouraged to come along to either/both of these meetings and give us your input.

December 3 – Our Christmas Party for members and regular dancers.  This event is subsidised by the Club and we always have a great time and it’s always booked out in advance.  The buffet-style meal is a winner and spot prizes, a bit of old time and even a little bush dancing mixed in with the square and round dancing makes this an evening to remember. 

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The Barn, venue for the Speewa Easter Hoedown

Sunday 17^th April 2011

Because some Queensland visitors over to sample the new SA Aquatics centre were occupying our house, we spent a pleasant night in a caravan park at Tailem Bend in SA.

Tailem Bend Caravan Park

Monday 18^th April 2011

Tony and Heather joined us with their caravan and we followed them on out journey towards Speewa.  We stopped for the night at a nice community caravan park at Murrayville, only $9.90 per night with very clean ablutions.

Murrayville Caravan Park

Tuesday 19^th April 2011

We hit the road at 10.00AM and after stopping for lunch at Manangatang, reached the Barn at 2.30 PM.  Des came out to greet us and said he was sorry but there was no room left, the site was full.  When he saw our dogs he said he was sorry, no pets allowed, Then he remembered Helen and Heather and after some hugging he was persuaded to let us in.  There was only one van on the site, Bob and Margaret from NSW had arrived that morning.  Des’s mate Alex and his wife were also on the property and were set up in the only surviving “chalet”, the others had been demolished, suffering the ravages of white ants.  After setting up our caravans and annex, a reconnoitre of the ablutions and the barn and a chat with Alex determined that next day we would clean the toilets and the barn and set up the dining room for the visitors.

 Wednesday 20^th April 2011

We got up early, had breakfast, then went in to Swan Hill to pick up disinfectant, bleach and other cleaning stuff.   On returning Bob was found pushing a broom, he had jumped the gun and had a head start on all of us.  He had removed the Red Back and huge Orb spiders (he did contemplate leaving the very large orb spider nestling in the shower curtain in the ladies amenities but decided he had better remove it.  So Margaret, Heather and Helen got stuck into toilet cleaning, whilst Roger removed the dangling stuff from the ceilings and Bob and Tony dismantled and repaired one of the ladies loos which was leaking.

Spotless Ablutions

 After a lot of hard work, the toilets and external wash up area plus the pathways and access areas thereto were swept, mopped, disinfectanted sanitised and spotless but we could not get the gas hot water heaters or urinal flush system working, so Des left a message on the local plumbers phone.   In short, - no bloody plumber, so Roger arranged a novel manually operated urinal flush system.  

 After morning tea and some hot cross buns we had a bit of a rest and then had lunch.  After lunch, the team reconvened and were back into it, sorting out the dining room and dance floor.  The team now comprised Heather, Helen, Margaret, Paula (the caller), Bob, Tony and Roger, supervised towards the end of the job by a weary Alex who had been slaving away with Des cleaning up the grounds.  Much sweeping, mopping, wiping, cleaning  and lifting/moving of tables and chairs had the dance and dining areas clean and tidy with the tables set ready for the hungry mob.  

           Broken flush so use the tap

Nice clean dance floor

  Dining room set up and ready for use

 The team then all sat down for a cupper joined by Des, Alex and his wife.  Roger than managed to get the gas hot water system working in the men’s and lady’s ablutions and after accompanying Helen and her two dogs for a walk to the ferry and back (during which it poured with rain and they all got soaked) managed to get the second gas hot water heater working in the “executive” disabled toilet/shower room and then helped Alex get the gas hot water working to the kitchen (its marvellous what can be achieved by jamming bits of wood and heavy weights onto buttons and other safety devices).

 All in all a satisfying days work.  Work!  That’s a horrible four letter word I thought I would never ever say now that I am retired.  At least we were prepared for the arrival of the other caravans, we could now sit in our chairs and laugh at their antics as they parked their caravans.

 Thursday 21^st April 2011

Groan………Who volunteered to clean the griddle plate in the kitchen – you guessed it my big mouth.  After two hours of scraping and scrubbing we got the job done.  We used all sorts, including bicarbonate of soda, vinegar, vim, eventually the run off went from brown gravy to consommé then eventually clear water, we ended up sterilizing the final job with salt and water.  Helen and I were joined by Heather and Tony, us blokes were left to clean the griddle whilst the ladies busied themselves with the work surfaces, sinks, utensils etc.  We rounded of the job by mopping the floor (to remove all the spilt gravy).

 Seriously we enjoyed the experience.  Giving makes you feel good!

 And so we sat down fro a rest, when some square dancer roared into the campsite at 100 mph and ripped up the water system.  At that very instant, Tony was pouring a glass of water and commented someone is using all the water, the pressure is very low.  Panic!  There was a fountain right in the middle of our camp.  Eventually we isolated the tanks and switched the pump off.  Whilst one group dug up the concrete covering the broken pipe, we scoured Des’s shed to find appropriate pipe fittings to fix the leak.  Oh the fickle finger of fate!  Prior to leaving Adelaide, Roger lost a screwed plug to his water tank, so had to buy another one.  When leaving for Speewa there it was on the ground about 10 metres from where he dropped it.  Guess what?  That plug was needed to finally complete the repair job to the broken pipe.  Amazing!  Whilst we were doing all this work, the culprit calmly parked and set up his camper seemingly oblivious of the commotion he had caused!

 Bob and I were trying to work out all the trades we would need for all the jobs we had done and reckon we would have needed a: plumber,  gas fitter, electrician, pest control officer, cleaner, kitchen hand, irrigation specialist , hospitality / function worker, furniture removalist, gardener and psychiatrist.

 That night Des put on dinner for those who had arrived, including our principal caller Peter Humphreys who made it early this year.  The dinner comprised soup, followed by rabbit venison and bacon hot pot with potatoes and veggies (very nice).  The proceeds of that dinner went to Des’s special charity “Beyond Blue”.  If you missed the dinner, you can go to the following web site and make a donation:  http://www.beyondblue.org.au/index.aspx?link_id=104.1283  just click on the blue link to find out more.

 Des’s Beyond Blue Meal  (Looks like Peter preaching to his flock)

 Friday 22^nd April 2011

I awoke in the morning; eureka!  I had an idea how to fix the hot water to the men’s and ladies ablutions (it was lukewarm).  When getting the heaters started there was a funny spindle/knob, I wondered if twiddling this would make the gas burner work harder, so I got up and twiddled, hey presto problem solved, hot showers for everyone.

Then it was time for breakfast as I pushed down the electric toaster, a shower of sparks shot out of it and yells emerged from adjacent vans that lost power because I tripped out the main circuit breaker.  Solution: throw toaster in the rubbish bin; use the gas grill.  Today more and more caravans arrived and they got packed in tighter and tighter until the site was fair bursting, by 6.00PM dinner time we had 22 caravans /motor-homes/campervans tea. 

 Full House

We had caravans two deep (right of photo)

 Finding power points and water connections was a problem.  Our caravan drew water from another caravan and a third caravan drew water from ours, then later an Avan  plugged into the third van.

The dining room was also well patronised for the traditional Good Friday fish dinner, beautiful steamed fish, vegetables and potato-bake, followed by chocolate pudding or bread and butter pudding; very nice, a good country style home cooked meal.  After the meal we had our first dance, not bad, 8 squares on the floor for most of the night, even more surprising, we had just over 3 squares from South Australia; 12 dancers  from Wild Frontier (click on http://wildfrontiersquaredanceclubinc.com/blog/?p=1239), 5 from Goolwa Paddle Steamers, 4 from Adelaide Outlaws, 2 from Pine City Twirlers (Naracoorte) and 2 from Kanella Squares . Des said he had over 100 registered for this years dance.  Peter did most of the calling except we danced to three other guest callers, Ivan, Ralphy Baby and young Jayden.

Friday Night Dance

Peter Did Some Great Calling That night

Alex and “his manager” - Alex put in an incredible work effort the whole week

 FOR CONTINUATION OF THIS STORY GO TO PAGE TWO

http://squaredancemagazine.com/square-dance/2011-speewa-easter-hoedown-part-two

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Saturday 23^rd April 2011

A rest day (for some) -  poor old Norm, after cooking God knows how many eggs and bacon for breakfast, there he was unblocking the septic tank (thank goodness he did things in that order), then he tried in vain to unblock a second grey water tank overflow which was creating a damp patch in the middle of the caravan site.

We took our dogs for a walk to the ferry and had a long chat with Mr Butcher the ferryman who has been operating the ferry for umpteen years; nice bloke!  Des had already set up the marquee next to the ferry in preparation for the evenings activities.  What a thoughtful Des, thinking how hungry our two dogs are, we found on our return that he had left them a bone.  Mind you he is a bit mean, he only gave them one bone to share rather than one each (see picture below).

 I think we will need a bit of help to bury this one

 By 4.00PM, most of the vehicles had left our campsite and gone in to Swan Hill for the boat dance.  Each year when the boat goes past the riverside caravan park, Peter puts on a bit of a show, urging dancers to be sprightly and happy (who knows we could attract dome newcomers).  Last year we danced to Proud Mary as we passed the caravaner’s lined up along the fence watching our antics.  This year Peter planned to do Old Man River but……..as the caravan park hove into view…phuttt… perclunk.  The generator on the boat cut out and they motored past the caravan park in silence.  The fickle finger of fate struck once again.

 So we  arrived at the area next to the ferry early and set up our tables and chairs in preparation for our meal.  What a great job Des had done, the area was totally flooded a few months ago, and no doubt the area was covered in debris.  Des had cleaned up, scraped and levelled the whole area.  Well done Des you’re worth your weight in cockies chaff!

 We had a magnificent roast beef dinner (in the usual country fashion 1kg of sliced roast beef per person with some cauliflower cheese, mashed pumpkin, mixed vegies and a potato as a garnish).  It was most pleasant sitting outside (rugged up of course because the temperature must have been down around the 10C mark) sipping our wine and listening to the country music playing over Peters sound system.  Then they lit the bonfire and anyone who was still cold could get warm next to it and those who wished toasted marshmallows.

 Next came the endless pancake session, and they are not them city slicker pikelets either, they a r the size of dinner plates with loads of maple syrup of lemon juice and sugar  (I admit I managed 3).

Whilst the endless pancakes continued, Peter put on some music for the children including the birdie dance, nutbush city limits, twist and shout, monster mash and that song where yo-all, clap your hands, do two steps to the left, jump, cha cha… etc, to that hip American negro rapper …. I don’t know his name.  As can be seen in the photos some of the children were a tad over 60 years old.  The photos next are from the riverside banquet.

 Cheese sauce on your cauliflower sir?

 Not bad this restaurant- let’s come back next year

Our demure chef

 Kids just love sparklers

 Norm “pancake el supremo” – just look at the size of those pancakes!

 He must be doing something right they queued and queued.

 Then it was back to the Barn where we commenced dancing at around 10.30PM.  The first tip had three singing calls, the next tip four calls and so on.  Helen and I bailed out after a tip of 6 calls, but the stalwarts remained until around 3.00 AM completing a final tip of 9 calls making a total of 42 singing calls for that night.  Peter did threaten to do a half hour hoedown – thankfully he did not prevail.  No photos of that event, I was tucked up in my warm bed.

FOR CONTINUATION OF THIS STORY GO TO PART THREE

 http://squaredancemagazine.com/square-dance/2011-speewa-easter-hoedown-part-three

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Lorazepam For Sale, A few bedraggled and weary dancers appeared with bleary eyes for their sausages egg and tomatoes and as time passed, more and more dancers dragged themselves in for a heart starter (coffee) and their  breakfast.  Most had just about revived from the night before when at 2.00 PM, Peter put on his torture session (sorry workshop).  At one stage I counted 5 squares up, however, the weary bodies could not keep up and we ended up with three squares at around 5.00 PM. 

 Peter the instructor (do as I say or suffer the consequences?)

 I missed the kids Easter egg hunt which took place whilst the workshop was on.  Then it was a mad rush to get showered and ready for the evening dance.  We sat down to another magnificent meal prepared by Des’s team.  A poultry meal, it was positively fowl, the chicken was stuffed (with a rosemary sprig for garnish in recognition of the forthcoming Anzac day).  The main course was followed by some delicious cheese cake and pastry desserts, then after a very brief wait we were all back on the floor from 7.30 PM until 11.00PM.

 The dance was well attended with 8 squares up for most of the night and many more sitting out around the perimeter of the dance floor or in the adjoining dining room.  Once again we had quite a few guest callers (4) but I can’t name them all, so I won’t name any.  By 11.00 PM we were really weary, they certainly pack a lot of dancing into the three days.  If you count the hours available to square dance and divide by the usual length of a club’s weekly dance, we did 6 - 7 weeks dancing in 3 days.  These days that’s easily $37.00 worth of dancing!  For the other $35.00 you get a boat cruise two evening meals and a bonfire banquet by the river - that’s extremely good value!

This is what square dancing is supposed to be “fun for the whole family”.

 Happy kids on the dance floor make the whole event worth while

How can we get this family atmosphere back into our dance halls?

 Monday 25^th April 2011

Anzac Day;  Helen, Heather and I were up very early and left at 5.30 AM for the dawn service in Swan Hill.  At 6.00AM a group of military personnel marched up to the shrine of remembrance in the main street of Swan Hill, where three soldiers silently stood in the traditional eyed down stance.   It was a succinct and moving service which allowed us to reflect on the sacrifice made by our past diggers and to put into perspective why we live in a society where we can have a day off work.  The last post played by a single bugler always brings a lump in my throat.  We all laid a single poppy at the shrine to the mournful strains of a Scottish piper.

 Then it was back to our caravan for a cup of tea and a bit of shuteye, before hauling ourselves into the dining room for our last group breakfast.  Lots of farewells were said with many more see you next year.  About half the caravans left that day, others decided to stay on for one more night.

Jacket potatoes in the fire and chestnuts roasting on top

Bruce’s son keeping warm

Nice and warm – relaxed round the fire

Paul and Des, our entertainment for the night

There was some early morning crashing and banging as people packed up there caravans.  After many hugs kisses and farewells, the remaining caravans started to depart at around 9.00AM.  Bob and Margaret who were the first to arrive were also the last to depart just after us at around 10.30 AM.   Des vowed he was going to lie down and rest for a couple of days … after he had had breakfast.

Des’s farewell hug (one size fits all).

Peter you must now work on a SLOW call to the song  “Save the Last Dance for Me” and get weary legs Des and his trusty team up on the floor for a symbolic final square (a bit like a bridal waltz).  Then we can all show them the appreciation they truly deserve., Lorazepam from mexico. Lorazepam cost. Lorazepam use. Lorazepam price, coupon. Lorazepam dosage. Japan, craiglist, ebay, overseas, paypal. Lorazepam from canada. Order Lorazepam from mexican pharmacy. Where can i order Lorazepam without prescription. Buy Lorazepam online no prescription. Online Lorazepam without a prescription. Lorazepam maximum dosage. Lorazepam description. Lorazepam coupon. Lorazepam dose. Lorazepam natural. Buy Lorazepam online cod. Lorazepam blogs. Purchase Lorazepam. Buy cheap Lorazepam. Buy generic Lorazepam. Lorazepam images. Doses Lorazepam work. Lorazepam mg. Lorazepam without a prescription. Australia, uk, us, usa. Lorazepam without prescription. Lorazepam pictures. Lorazepam treatment. Lorazepam forum. Lorazepam overnight.

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