We went on a mystery tour today
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339938)
Rockingham, Australia
December 7, 2019 3:42am CST
At 10am this morning, we boarded a bus with other ‘senior persons’ and were driven very sedately to a lovely park in the Bunbury suburb of Dalyellup. Bunbury is our nearest city. We were on a ‘mystery tour and picnic’ put on for free by the local Lions Club.
When we arrived, there were tables and chairs set up under some shady trees. The last two days have been really hot but today, although a bit windy, was much more pleasant. The wind kept the flies away too.
Once there we were offered tea or coffee and a biscuit. After chatting for a short time, we then had chicken kebabs and a meat patty together with a selection of salads and a bun. Later, we were offered platters of fruit and cheese boards.
So, while it wasn’t an earth-shattering experience, it was very pleasant. We met new people. The bus driver used to be the President of the Apple-Growers Association when I was secretary so we were able to renew our acquaintance. Vince wants to go out for dinner so we’re heading to Donnybrook for a meal. The last time we had a meal in a restaurant was in September when we celebrated our wedding anniversary.
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@snowy22315 (180699)
• United States
7 Dec 19
They didn't know where they were being taken. She mentioned that in an earlier post.
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@arunima25 (87806)
• Bangalore, India
7 Dec 19
That sounds like a fun day. Loved this idea of mystery picnic for seniors. Now enjoy your dinner
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@ptrikha_2 (46951)
• India
7 Dec 19
You had a great outing! So what cookies were offered to you !!
And are Chicken Kebabs famous in Bunbury too? This is a bit of news to me.
I am happy to see that you had a great outing.
And are Chicken Kebabs famous in Bunbury too? This is a bit of news to me.
I am happy to see that you had a great outing.2 people like this
@JudyEv (339938)
• Rockingham, Australia
9 Dec 19
The biscuits were quite plain but still nice. Chicken kebabs are popular here. Lots of people make their own too.
@changjiangzhibin89 (16763)
• China
7 Dec 19
It was a cheerful and relaxing trip ! I see there is a blue flag with Donnybrook on it in the picture,Isn't Donnybrook a town where people gain farm experience?
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@changjiangzhibin89 (16763)
• China
9 Dec 19
@JudyEv That can give visitors a chance to sample the delights of farm life.
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@LadyDuck (471500)
• Switzerland
9 Dec 19
@JudyEv The best is to spend the day doing something we like. The 27th of December is a Friday and I think it is a quiet day, many Swiss go skiing during the Christmas holiday. We could have a day trip to the Lake Maggiore (50 miles from here), have lunch in a restaurant there and come back home before dinner time.
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@eileenleyva (27560)
• Philippines
7 Dec 19
Why is it a mystery tour?
Glad you had an enjoyable picnic.
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@eileenleyva (27560)
• Philippines
9 Dec 19
@JudyEv I like surprise destinations, too. Makes the road trip very exciting.
I will suggest that mystery tour, if ever I join my friends again. Sigh, my friends are all so predictable.
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@JudyEv (339938)
• Rockingham, Australia
9 Dec 19
@eileenleyva Some people like to know where they are going. They don't like 'surprises'.
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@averygirl72 (37845)
• Philippines
7 Dec 19
Nice place with good foods too. Is it free tour?
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
7 Dec 19
glad the weather 'twas pleasant, hon. nope, not earth-shatterin', but seems a pleasant outin' where ya got to eat some good foods 'n meet others'n the area. bonus that'cha used to work with the driver :)
'tis been 't least 8 years since i've eaten'n a restaurant?? the prices shocked me e'en then, lol. nice way to end yer day though, eh?
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
11 Dec 19
@JudyEv when i 'twas bringin' the hubs home last week from his doc's 'ppointment, he requested a milkshake from a small town. since he'd not been eatin', i stopped to get him one'n decided to treat myself, too. nearly fainted! 2 small milkshakes 'twas nearly $9!! highway robbery from a lil shack ya got'ta stand out'n the weather'n wait fer yer order, lol. 't least 'twas good'n the hubs ate all 'f his. i say ate coz these're really thick! i didn't try mine 'til we got home (32 more miles) 'n i still couldn't get 't through the straw, needed a spoon, lol.
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@JudyEv (339938)
• Rockingham, Australia
12 Dec 19
@crazyhorseladycx That is a lot for a milkshake. I really don't know what they are here. I might do a post about our prices. I think meat is much more expensive than yours.
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@moffittjc (121582)
• Gainesville, Florida
8 Dec 19
Sounds like you had a wonderful outing! Glad it was pleasant for you! I love the tear-drop flag. I have similar ones in front of the swimming pools I manage. Is that a wheel rim holding up the flag? haha
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@moffittjc (121582)
• Gainesville, Florida
11 Dec 19
@JudyEv We stake our to the ground, because we leave them out on a semi-permanent basis (every now and then we'll move or rotate the flags out).
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@JudyEv (339938)
• Rockingham, Australia
12 Dec 19
@moffittjc Do the stakes ever pull out?
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@allknowing (136407)
• India
8 Dec 19
Time to go slow with outings I guess. I have stopped completely.
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@allknowing (136407)
• India
9 Dec 19
@JudyEv To each their own. I just do not like socialising here.
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@JESSY3236 (19949)
• United States
9 Dec 19
cool outing. Glad the weather was good.
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@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
7 Dec 19
that sounds like a great way to spend a day!
:-)
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@JudyEv (339938)
• Rockingham, Australia
9 Dec 19
It was and it's good the weather wasn't too hot. It was very relaxing.
