DAY RIDE TO TATONG TAVERN.

Off we went on a lovely winters day heading to the hills behind Benalla to a pleasant little Tavern where we were greeted by the locals who had brought their wears to the market which is next to the Tavern in the hills behind Benalla. After a walk around the market where you could taste the local wines, purchase all sorts of jams, salami, honey,breads,tools, garden supplies etc we settled by the fire in the Tavern in the hills behind Benalla for a lovely meal and a few frothies. Spoofy had done a great job getting us there and was leading us back as well until someone, with all good intentions, who remains unnamed thought he new a better way back, but alas he was wrong. Luckily no real unrest was caused and with a small detour we still arrived at the Violet Town Hotel for a warm in front of the fire and some more refreshments. Home is not far from there and as we came thru Shepp and Mooroopna we waved goodbye to each member as they took their turn off and made their way home to a warm fire as I did cause it was'' Bloody Cold ''..... Thanks to all who went. Bird

MAY 2012 CAMPING & FISHING TRIP

It was decided to do something different this month so we thought going camping and fishing was a  good choice. Eildon was our destination and camp was set up in The Pines area of The Delatite Arm and we were blessed with some mild and sunny weather with very little wind. After many years of camping in this area I still really enjoy getting back there and once out on the water the beauty is everywhere. Fishing wasn't too bad with quite a few redfin being bagged and a couple of trout as well. Sitting around the camp fire with good mates and telling a few yarns is always special and this trip was no different. I am sure all of the men who went enjoyed themselves and my hope is we can do it again sometime soon. Bird.