Weekend Away catch up (finally) :)

Hi there everyone,

Sorry this has taken soo long, but finally worked out how to post messages on this site.


Well, the weekend away to River Island Retreat, was truly not to be missed. Those of us that travelled down on Friday (just in time to get the tents set up, before light faded and the mossie plague hit us), had a great night just sitting around the citronella candles, getting to know each other. Also gave us our first taste of literally being at one with nature, being woken up during the night, by a wombat eating grass close to our tent (#&^$^%#^$#$%#^^%).

The weather on Saturday couldn't have been better, and it wasn't long 'til the guys were enjoying an all-over tan. The days activities included bushwalking (to some nearby rapids), swimming (although some people got out as quick as they jumped in, keeping water activities to the heated pools / spas), sunbathing, and general lounging around. Some smoking kept most people relaxed, whilst the rest of us used the beautiful surroundings (+ some chill music), to leave the rest of the world behind.

Saturday night involved more smoking & lots of wine, whilst some of us lounged around the pool area, relaxing in the pools / spas, and comparing appendages of other visitors at the resort (we all agreed that size does not increase pleasure, for some were thought to be 'too' big). And we thank Ditzy for his rendition of a vacuum cleaner (don't ask about what he sucked up, you really don't want to know).

Sunday was a much more sobering experience, with many hangovers, and very quiet speech. Most of us were packed up & on our way by 10:15am (we had to vacate by 10am), which gave us the opportunity to spend the day leisurely making our way back home. Some of us visited Wombeyan Caves on their way home, whilst the rest of us enjoyed a nice drive through the countryside; visiting Kangaroo Valley, Berry (for a delicious & expensive lunch), and Maccas (for dessert).

This allowed some of us to get back in time to check-out the Newtown Festival, and the remainder just crashed at home (recovering after a very relaxing & intoxicating weekend). But, with a huge smile, I can gladly say that by the end of the weekend, everyone who attended had loosened their inhibitions, and enjoyed themselves immeasurably (pokes tongue out at those that chose not to attend).


I'd like to thank the others that attended, and invite them to also post messages here, giving their account of the weekend.

Andrew