Have a Merry Christmas everyone and wishing you all an exciting and successful year in 2018.
What a huge year of activities this year, heaps of Line Dance Socials, Holidays, Birthdays, Rock & Roll weekends and drives, and trying to squeeze in time in for all the grandchildren and husband.
In November, we had 3 socials Jenny Landsberry's social of 100 dances, fantastic day with lots of fun dances old & new, easy & hard.
Then a trip to Canberra for the day with Stan Walker raising money for Motor Neurone Disease, sadly Stan's wife Ros lost her battle with this dreadful disease in August this year, lots of money was raised from the social, well done everyone. Great to see so many instructors from different areas of NSW come along and support, Pat Wilcox, Robert Fletcher and all the Canberra Instructors, Milton & Sussex Inlet, Huskisson and Sanctuary Point & Braidwood.
To finish off November, we had our Bomaderry Xmas Social, this was well attended, with lots of fun, it was extremely hot this day, lucky we bought along extra fans. A great time was had by everyone.
December, looking forward to my xmas break, Early December our Rock & Roll Xmas Party, with David Price Band, if you haven't seen them yet, you need to go check out the variety of songs they sing with a five piece band the sound is fantastic. Thank you everyone for attending Tuesday night classes, we certainly ended the year with some great dancing.
Sunday the 10th we joined Josh Talbot for his Sydney Harbour Xmas Cruise. Thanks Josh for this fantastic day out, We caught the 6.30am train to Sydney, bit of an early start being up at 4.30am, but certainly worth the effort for Sydney turned it on for us, we could not have had better weather it was beautiful. We enjoyed a 2 course buffett with prawns, but sadly we were the last table to get our meal and there were no prawns left, oh well maybe next year, I did put in a suggestion that every table have a bucket of prawns, that way no misses out. Looking forward to next years Xmas cruise Josh, we already have the same group coming along, with possibly a few more.
Our last Line dance social for the year was held on a Friday night the 13th, with a 2 course meal and plenty of dancing, thanks to all my line dancers for your friendship and great holidays we have had throughout the year.
Looking forward to next year of dancing & holidays, the calendar is already starting to fill up.
See you all in 2018
Monday, December 25, 2017
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
Ulladulla Pow Wow Social
Helen Reeson knows how to put on a wonderful social. We all had lots of fun with a great mix of dances, some dances had a split floor so that everyone is up dancing.
The theme for Helen's social was Indian (Pow Wow) and everyone dressed up in their best indian outfits, I worked on my dress over two weeks and when I put in on, it split at the sides, time to diet, I should not have tried to clean the bathroom floor in my outfit.
On that day I double booked myself, I had to look after my 2 year old grand daughter, so I dragged my husband with me, so he could take her to the park while I danced, much to my amazement, she was happy to stay with me and dance and even tried to copy all the ladies doing their pow wow (fingers to the mouth). She did her turns and even stomped her foot with all the ladies, reminds me of Madison Glover when she was 2 years old and danced in competitions with her boots, skirt and hat, so cute.
Hopefully I will have some photos to put up soon.
Thanks Helen for a great afternoon of dancing and fun.
The theme for Helen's social was Indian (Pow Wow) and everyone dressed up in their best indian outfits, I worked on my dress over two weeks and when I put in on, it split at the sides, time to diet, I should not have tried to clean the bathroom floor in my outfit.
On that day I double booked myself, I had to look after my 2 year old grand daughter, so I dragged my husband with me, so he could take her to the park while I danced, much to my amazement, she was happy to stay with me and dance and even tried to copy all the ladies doing their pow wow (fingers to the mouth). She did her turns and even stomped her foot with all the ladies, reminds me of Madison Glover when she was 2 years old and danced in competitions with her boots, skirt and hat, so cute.
Hopefully I will have some photos to put up soon.
Thanks Helen for a great afternoon of dancing and fun.
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Annual September Social
What a fantastic weekend, thank you for all those that attended to make it a very special & colourful night. The theme this year was Hawaiian and Rob did another outstanding job on the stage props & decorations. I will get more photos of the stage when I download them from my phone.
The money raised from the social will go to a local charity, the amount will come a bit later when the treasurer has worked it all out.
Thanks to Robert Fletcher and Michelle Palmer that hosted the workshop and taught 5 very nice dances, which I have been told I have to teach. The dances are
Diamonds & Babies (Rob Holley), Beginner
Chasing Down a Good Time (Dan Albro), intermediate
Everytime She Walks By (Heather Barton), improver
Here Right Here (Daniel Trepat,Jo & John Kinser,Jose Miguel Belloque Vane,Johnathon Sack)(i)
Your Kiss (Robert Fletcher/Michelle Palmer) easy Intermediate
Thanks to all instructors that took a bracket of dances, Annette Gardner, Jenny Landsberry,
Helen Reeson, Trish Pratt, Yvonne Shardlow, David Hoyn, Ros Straw, Petra Dwyer and
Jenny Bates (the Birthday girl)
Also to all the helpers of the Shoalhaven Country Line Dancers, what a great job you all did and so quickly, many hands make light work.
A big thanks to Simon Pavitt who did our sound & lighting, just brightens it all up and adds to the atmosphere
Next year the social is on the 7th & 8th September 2018
Tuesday, June 6, 2017
Sydney Harbour Cruise in May
Thank you Chris Watson for organising such a wonderful cruise on our beautiful harbour, the day was perfect, blue skies, calm waters, great friends and wonderful entertainment.
Chris is hoping to make this an annual event, well worth it. Look forward to next year.
Our entertainment was John Stephan from Australia now living in Los Angeles, he has a voice of an angel just beautiful.
Ty Herndon from America was our other entertainer, such great songs, we have all done dances to his songs. One favourite was "In a Moment" What a voice, deep good country singing a pleasure to watch. We did a couple of dances on the little dance floor, but it was a bit hard with the sway of the boat, but it was good laugh and a great time.
We also had a wonderful camping weekend at Merry Beach on the south coast, with our friends from rock n roll, I know we have a great spot where we are at Jervis Bay but it's so nice to go somewhere else for a change, we had a fire everynight in a contained old washing machine tub, producing heaps of heat to warm our fingers & toes. We did a bit of trekking over the rocks to lookouts that look all the way down the coast, just beautiful.
What a great life we have and not at all expensive.
Look forward to the next camping weekend.
Chris is hoping to make this an annual event, well worth it. Look forward to next year.
Our entertainment was John Stephan from Australia now living in Los Angeles, he has a voice of an angel just beautiful.
Ty Herndon from America was our other entertainer, such great songs, we have all done dances to his songs. One favourite was "In a Moment" What a voice, deep good country singing a pleasure to watch. We did a couple of dances on the little dance floor, but it was a bit hard with the sway of the boat, but it was good laugh and a great time.
What a great life we have and not at all expensive.
Look forward to the next camping weekend.
April Fund Raising Social
What a great turnout, thank you for everyone that came to make it a very successful fund raiser.
Congratulations to all those that one the Raffle prizes and the lucky door prizes. I will post more photos soon.
Lots of fun dances, with all requests, I can't believe the amount of requests for the older dances. It just goes to show that they are still very popular.
Congratulations to all those that one the Raffle prizes and the lucky door prizes. I will post more photos soon.
Lots of fun dances, with all requests, I can't believe the amount of requests for the older dances. It just goes to show that they are still very popular.
Sunday, March 19, 2017
April Fund Raising Social
Hi everyone, March has been a quiet month, there has been no socials in the area, but we are busy learning as many dances as possible for the Homebush Ball, such as Intermediate Dances - Break on Me, Obsessed, Hold Me Now, A Woman Loves, Easy Intermediate Dances - Out of Reach, Forget all your Yesterdays, Hello Summer, Beginner dances - Sunshine Waltz, Try Everything Easy, Yes Sir Tha'ts My Baby.
You are all working so hard to learn the dances and it's good to see so many that have only been dancing a few years tackling the harder dances. All I can say is persistence, you get there after a few lessons.
A big thanks to Janet Connolly and Kathy Pryor for taking my Monday night class, as I was in Merimbula from the 9th-13th March, Kathy had been to Norfolk Island with Vivien for a week and went to a linedance workshop with Kate Simpkin, learnt a few dances and taught the class Yes Sir That's My Baby sung by Ricky Nelson which is a fun beginner dance.
A big thanks to Jenny Landsberry for taking my Sunday class whilst I was away, Jenny taught Obsessed and Wanna Be Me Too. These dances have been received well by all the dancers. I am very lucky to have such wonderful friends that are willing to take on the classes when I have some time with my husband Rob.
Unfortunately the Jervis Bay cruise for the 18th March has been cancelled again, this time due to bad weather, heavy seas and windy conditions. I'm sure everyone that were going are pleased with the decision. I will schedule the cruise for May, when I work out a date.
The April Fund Raising social is coming around fast, I hope you can all make it, we are raising money for Greenacres Disability Services. The social is request only, so start picking your favourite dances out, so we can all have fun. I will do a list of dances that have been done recently and in the past just incase you have forgotten the names.
Sad news to hear that Jan Wylie has passed away due to cancer, she has choreographed lots of fun dances and was well known all over Australia. She will be sadly missed by many.
You are all working so hard to learn the dances and it's good to see so many that have only been dancing a few years tackling the harder dances. All I can say is persistence, you get there after a few lessons.
A big thanks to Janet Connolly and Kathy Pryor for taking my Monday night class, as I was in Merimbula from the 9th-13th March, Kathy had been to Norfolk Island with Vivien for a week and went to a linedance workshop with Kate Simpkin, learnt a few dances and taught the class Yes Sir That's My Baby sung by Ricky Nelson which is a fun beginner dance.
A big thanks to Jenny Landsberry for taking my Sunday class whilst I was away, Jenny taught Obsessed and Wanna Be Me Too. These dances have been received well by all the dancers. I am very lucky to have such wonderful friends that are willing to take on the classes when I have some time with my husband Rob.
Unfortunately the Jervis Bay cruise for the 18th March has been cancelled again, this time due to bad weather, heavy seas and windy conditions. I'm sure everyone that were going are pleased with the decision. I will schedule the cruise for May, when I work out a date.
The April Fund Raising social is coming around fast, I hope you can all make it, we are raising money for Greenacres Disability Services. The social is request only, so start picking your favourite dances out, so we can all have fun. I will do a list of dances that have been done recently and in the past just incase you have forgotten the names.
Sad news to hear that Jan Wylie has passed away due to cancer, she has choreographed lots of fun dances and was well known all over Australia. She will be sadly missed by many.
Thursday, March 2, 2017
Jervis Bay Cruise
Really looking forward to this 2 hour cruise outside of Jervis Bay, I have not been out beyond the Light house and I have been living down here for 37 years.
Dolphin Watch Cruises will be taking us up north of Point Perpendicular to the Seal Colony and the Caves and hopefully to Drum & Drumsticks.
If any one is interested in coming along it's Saturday 18th March leaving at 8.30am. Tickets can be purchased through Dolphin Watch Cruises in Huskisson. The cruise is under my name (Laurel Slater) and they cost $72 per person.
I did have it booked for the 18th February but we had to cancel because of the Triathlon held in Huskisson that weekend, so now it is moved to 18th March. There is about 20 of us going on the trip, the boat takes 46 people, hope you can come along with us.
Dolphin Watch Cruises will be taking us up north of Point Perpendicular to the Seal Colony and the Caves and hopefully to Drum & Drumsticks.
If any one is interested in coming along it's Saturday 18th March leaving at 8.30am. Tickets can be purchased through Dolphin Watch Cruises in Huskisson. The cruise is under my name (Laurel Slater) and they cost $72 per person.
I did have it booked for the 18th February but we had to cancel because of the Triathlon held in Huskisson that weekend, so now it is moved to 18th March. There is about 20 of us going on the trip, the boat takes 46 people, hope you can come along with us.
New Year & Ros Straw Social
Welcome 2017, hope this year is a lot better than last year. We have been back into full swing learning dances for the Homebush Ball, there are plenty of dances to learn, we are gradually getting through the list.
We started classes back in Mid January, welcome to our new beginners, hope you find the classes fun and interesting.
Ros Straw had a social early February, which 6 of us made the trip to Sydney and back, long drive 3 hours up and back again and 4 hours of fun dances, It was great to see Betty and Ken and some of the other ladies from different classes, thanks Ros and Richard for your hospitality, you made us feel very welcome.
We started classes back in Mid January, welcome to our new beginners, hope you find the classes fun and interesting.
Ros Straw had a social early February, which 6 of us made the trip to Sydney and back, long drive 3 hours up and back again and 4 hours of fun dances, It was great to see Betty and Ken and some of the other ladies from different classes, thanks Ros and Richard for your hospitality, you made us feel very welcome.
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