Bushwalk plans for 2024

Yesterday we had an early morning meeting of the group to formulate plans for 2024. It was forecast to be hot (very hot at more than 41 degrees) so a breakfast picnic was quickly prepared and I was off to Nedlands foreshore, hoping for a slight breeze from the river. 

We began with some discussion about attracting new members, as we are all getting on in years. The group could do with some new blood! One idea was to prepare a short description for the free community newspapers and the “Have a Go” newspaper for seniors. The main thing to say is that we do Summer Walks, mainly on beaches starting at 7.30 am, and Winter Walks in the bush, starting at 10.00 am. These are always on a Sunday morning. The Winter Walks are supposed to alternate fortnightly between a long and a short distance. In the past, I always volunteered to be a leader, but nowadays I am too slow and my hip gives me a bit of trouble.

Some how we managed to agree on the programme which included a weekend away to Wongan Hills on 13 - 16 September. We went there 2 years ago and enjoyed it in spite of the poor weather.

By this time everyone was looking forward to breakfast. We all contributed something: mine was a big plate of rockmelon. The other M brought raspberry muffins, which were luscious so I asked her for the recipe.