RICK’S NOT SO MYSTERY SUNDAY ....

Starring:- Lee, Nicky & Sam - Tony, Sandra, Sean & Hannah - Paul, Paula, Kaiden & Daniel - Bruce, Jill & exchange student - Robroy, Gareth & Family - Bill, Merylin & Gidget - Les & Joy - Rick & Cindy - Paul & Barb

It was Rick’s maiden trip leader voyage for the Wanderers, in true Wanderers style we left 15 minutes late (apparently JC had given him tips the week before).

Lee was looking a little bored so Robroy decided he would make his vehicle overheat and give him something to do, after topping up the radiator we were soon on our way. As we wound our way through Norton Summit we constantly heard Rick saying "Yes I’m not lost, err just checking .. err .. yes I’m right".

Upon reaching Lobethal it soon became obvious that Rick had no control over the convoy as he wanted to continue yet the convoy rebeled for coffee and toilet break. 20 mins later back on track we headed towards Mannum Waterfalls’ Rick went quiet only mumbling "now were going to have to take regular roads". After arriving at the waterfall Rick got out and shook his head side to side and yelled "look at the beautiful flowing waterfall ... you don’t get that on Carols trips ..., someone else muttered ... but you do get scones".

After a quick walk down to the falls and soaking in some atmosphere we headed back only to notice Robroy's grandson had gone missing, after about 10-15 minutes all were back as we were ready to roll to Montaro Zoo. On arrival we soon discovered it was better to B.Y.O. food as they had sold out, Tony swore it was nothing to do with him! The buses were soon filling up for the tour but our trusty leader managed to get an extra tour scheduled, the only thing he forgot to ask for was a bus that actually worked.

After numerous unsuccessful attempts Tony offered to tow it with the Nissan, Rick finally shouted get that jinx off the bus pointing to Robroy who had not been having a good day. After 10 mins the bus was off as we drove through the likes of cheetahs, Rhinos, Giraffes, Wild Dogs, Zebras and Ostriches. As we drove towards the Ostrich enclosure we all heard OH NO, OH OH, coming from our middle aged tour guide, thinking there was a stray tourist be ripped apart by a wild animal we approach to see a well hung Ostrich playing 'piggy back' with another. Our guide then mentioned that the ostrich was the only bird that actually had a human shaped penis. I must say I do think the Ostrich was Rick’s favourite as he later was heard to be asking at the museum shop to buy some ostrich feathers, for a Friday night costume, then went off singing 'doin it like the discovery channel'.

Well done Rick great trip.

Paul C

ASSESMENT SCORE -

Punctuality - minus 1
Breakdown #1 - minus 1
Mutiny at Lobethal - minus 1
Lost Member - minus 1
Breakdown #2 - minus 1
Entertainment value plus - 5

Something worth mentioning was Paul's comment to me while I was worrying about the lost Brazilian interchange student and RobRoys grandson at the waterfalls.

  "This will be some record Rick. First time as Trip Leader and you will get to use the Clubs’ Insurance."

Rick

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