After the Exhibition (Life returns to Normal)

Things have been very hectic over the last few weeks, hence this is the first post for a fortnight. There hasn't been much to post as almost all our efforts have been directed at the exhibition. Fortunately I can report it was a success from many points. Quite a few hundred people visited over the two days, we proved we could pull together a complex plan and organise a wide range of groups to display their interests, everyone involved seemed to enjoy themselves. Financially it was more successful than we expected, we would have been happy to break even. Of course there was lots to learn and we will do many things different next year.

The carriage group was integral to the event as we did much of the behind the scenes work over the four days. Marking out the hall, putting up signs and clearing the garbage were just a few of the tasks we were responsible for. Well done to everyone who helped.

Now it is time to get back to normal. There won't be a work day this weekend as the forecast is not good. Actually the forecast is great, rain that is so badly needed but it makes laying track difficult. I don't think we would have many volunteers if we had scheduled a workday as many of us need a break. Hopefully next weekend will be back to normal.

No workday doesn't mean the committee has been idle as Stephen and Alan have been looking into various ways of drilling the holes for the spikes in the sleepers. Using a normal drill is not an option as they burn out on the hardwood of the old sleepers. Stay tuned for the ideas they come up with. Does anyone know where we can borrow a fettler's augur?

We have picked up the Silky Oak timber donated to us too. Thanks to Ben and Alan for fetching it a couple of weeks ago.