Saturday saw some high cloud but mild conditions for the final outing on the harrier calendar for 2024.
The long walkers turned up at 10:30 at the Ice Inline carpark , but could only find enough for 1 car load for their walk.
I would like to say dozens turned up at 11:30am for the remaining walkers , but we only managed 20 or so.
They wandered past the pool and on up onto Boot Hill. By the time they got to the Manuherkia river end , they had broken into 2 groups.
The W1/2 s took in some ups and downs to ,make their way back. The W3/4s took more of a down and along return, getting to the rail trail and back to the Bowling club.
Another ½ dozen or so emerged from the woodwork to join us for lunch and a drink. Apparently the whitebait patties were still not on the menu , but the roast beef and veges followed by dessert were . Can’t have been too bad, as several went back for seconds.
Club treasurer John filled in for President Mike and Club captain Jojo , thanking members for their support ,thanking our bus drivers John and Graham (who were not there ) , as well as thanking committee members for their help over the past year. And also thanking land owners for providing access to their land for our walks
1 December 4pm nibbles and drinks for a pre-Christmas get together at the Ida Kitchen and Garden bar.(Monteiths eh )
March 2025 Harrier AGM ,we will probably have to ratify a new constitution to comply with New Incorporated Societies Act , and of course always looking for fresh volunteers for the committee
Reminders will be sent out closer to these dates
So that’s about it from me for this year , just watch for a reminder before December .
The weather god is going on holiday , so don’t be surprised to get a wet cool Saturday this weekend .
Take care all and keep on walking. Hopefully by next season you will be far enough away. ( just joking ,maybe )
Gary