2011 Challenge
PAPER BAG SWAP: In your paper bag must be: *2 fat quarters *1 skein of DMC embroidery thread to match. Extras to add.. the only limit your imagination.Its up to you. *buttons *charms *ribbon *ric rac *beads *bells *flowers *lace *your choice You will be making an item of your choice for your partner. The first two items must be used in some way. You may add items as you wish from your own stash. Be bold, be brave, be creative, we will all make an item and all recieve an item. Handover will be at the annual Christmas Party. Any questions ask Maude. ENJOY.....
Robynne's surprise progressive birthday dinner.
The girls outdid themselves this time. I had no idea Maude just told me to dress up! We headed out of town and wow!
Entree
Next to Robynne's daughter Lori's home for yummy pumpkin soup.
Main course
Off to Maude's daughter Amanda'a where Amanda & Hubby Chris had cooked a "Komato" main course simply wonderful.
Dessert at Maudes home.
As per usual wonderful dessert well done Maude & thank you to Hubby who set the table while we were gone (following written instructions from Maude) What a special photo of friends for 30 years.
Another wonderful meeting, the wet overcast rainy weather did nothing to dampen our spirits.
Only our dear friend from Sydney Jenny was missing, again the table was laden with amazing food, the company wonderful, the conversation good for the soul and Lizzie recieved her "Raggy Quilt: a thank you from all of us for her beautiful knitted rugs she made for each of us.
Good times spent in great company.
First meeting for 2010
As Maz had a birthday coming up and Easter being such a hard time to get us all together, we decided to celebreate earlier. How exciting it just spreads the good times further. Maude organised a Mystery Birthday tour for Maz. We all met at Maudes and in convey set off to "The Black Queen" one of Lightning Ridge's famous attractions. Robynne's car died just over an intersection, lovely that every person that passed stopped to offer help ,but hubby was on his way , it seems while going over a bump the security alarm must have been bumped , the push of a button and hey presto on our way again. What a wonderful hour and a half we spent listening and participating in the 3 act play owner Gale Collins enacted for us. We all felt the highlight was the Amazing Lamp show, just breath taking , this attraction is a must for all, not just visitors but locals as well.
Onto Maudes for our Dinner . Maude had drawn a map for hubby to show how she wanted the table set and he did not let her down, all the crystal and white dinner set just right apsolutely breath taking. A wonderful evening filled with friends, birthday wishes, presents, wine, delicious food and laughter, what more could we ask for. Lovely memories for all.
Christmas 2009
Our Maude has done it again. Amazing is all we can describe it as, Christmas at Maude's is something you have to experience to believe. Wonderful friends, wonderful memories.
Pink Breakfast 2009
Once again "Our Maude" created a perfect Pink Breakfast, with all tickets sold we had to turn people away. Such a wonderful success is this breakfast. Maude made the amazing table decorations the effect was simply breath taking. The team worked hard with stunning results. Another winner.
Maude annual contribution quilt can be seen below in the section at Jo's house.
