After
a satisfying breakfast at Poppy’s, with the ‘Newbies’ getting to know each
other and J-M, it was time for rollcalls from our Bus Bosses, Sandy and Toni.
‘Leave no (wo)man behind.’
Operation
Fabric Accumulation was to commence....
Apologies
to Col, the coach captain, for the volume of 30 odd women, all eager to
contribute their finances to the ACT economy.
There
were 3 stops
- Addicted to Fabric - good to see the trailer provided
outside to hold all our purchases. Long queues seemed to be the order of
the day.
- Calico Patch / Injoy Cafe - at this stop, we divided
into 2 groups - half heading for the Cafe for a generous lunch and the
others heading for more material therapy. With the EFTPOS machine having a
meltdown and with massive heaps of fabric yet to be measured and cut, the
Operation seemed to be at risk. The last meals were quickly packaged and
we were on the road again.
- Hobbysew- with funds dwindling, a valiant attempt was
yet made by all to successfully complete the financial commitment to the
Operation. With the time running out, the scissors and rotary cutters
slicing, the Coach waiting, EFTPOS running hot, our ladies were cool, calm
and collected under such stressful conditions.
Once
back in the coach, bubbly, happy conversations flowed with ‘show and tell’ of
purchases being the main topic.
Operation
Fabric Accumulation was a roaring success!!!
Heather
and Lesley 😊
Lesley from Rockhampton travelled the furthest distance to be part of the Thank You Weekend and to meet Jan-Maree for the first time.
And we are off.. credit cards at the ready to cop a bashing!
Blue Team Buss Boss Sandy (otherwise known as the leader of the BOM Squad)
Cath presenting White Team Buss Boss Toni with her crown....
First stop - Addicted to Fabric .... note the trailer ready to bring purchases home.....
volunteers in their natural habitat!
Blue Team Table at Lunch Stop.. yes the servings were huge!!
Potato Wedges for Kylie... YUM!!!
Jenny picking up some Aussie goodness
Heather, Toni, Kylie and Lesley having a chat whilst in the queue at Calico Patch.
Calico Patch, the EFTPOS was melting...
Bus Driver Col had to put up with a very noisy bus....
Thanks for a great report Heather and Lesley!!
Till nex time... Happy stitching and keep spreading the word!
Jan-Maree xx
Lesley from Rockhampton travelled the furthest distance to be part of the Thank You Weekend and to meet Jan-Maree for the first time.
And we are off.. credit cards at the ready to cop a bashing!
Blue Team Buss Boss Sandy (otherwise known as the leader of the BOM Squad)
Cath presenting White Team Buss Boss Toni with her crown....
First stop - Addicted to Fabric .... note the trailer ready to bring purchases home.....
volunteers in their natural habitat!
Blue Team Table at Lunch Stop.. yes the servings were huge!!
Potato Wedges for Kylie... YUM!!!
Jenny picking up some Aussie goodness
Heather, Toni, Kylie and Lesley having a chat whilst in the queue at Calico Patch.
Calico Patch, the EFTPOS was melting...
Bus Driver Col had to put up with a very noisy bus....
Thanks for a great report Heather and Lesley!!
Till nex time... Happy stitching and keep spreading the word!
Jan-Maree xx
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