A Note to Other Guide Leaders....

Recently it was brought to my attention that our blog is gaining a reputation (a good one I hope!!!) among other leaders. At a meeting last week Banksia was amazed - when she told the other meeting participants that she was from Warragamba she was greeted with 

"Oh... are you the ones with the blog?"

That started me thinking. Always a dangerous past time for me.

If any of my sister Guide Leaders would like any more information about activities we have participated in or would like to share some of their successes with our followers please leave a comment. It's not difficult. Click on the (number) comments - it's in a different colour at the end of each blog post. This will open up a new window. Write your comment in the space provided and then choose open/URL and type in your Guiding name. This comment will then be emailed to me directly. If you do not want your comment published please specify in the comment and I will be happy to oblige. This will also provide me with your email address so we can communicate that way.

I hope to hear from you all soon!

Echidna

Anyone for Soccer?

After a very disappointing week where we were rained out we finally had the opportunity to have a night of soccer. Scott and Nathan were fantastic at providing us with tips and strategies, drills and ideas for playing soccer.

It was a little slippery on the oval so a lot of sliding and laughing was going on. In a game of "dog and bone" Suzanne scored extra points for her dedicated grunting and Laura for the constant giggling while trying to kick the soccer ball! Emma and Bethany deserve a special mention for their almighty personal fouls!!!!

We continued the night (even though it began to drizzle) with a great game of soccer baseball. Jemma was the outstanding player of the game scoring a HUGE home run. Bravo Jemma!

The night concluded with storytelling games and much laughter as the rain came down a little too hard to play in. 

Many thanks also go to Neville for organising the soccer goals, witches hats and balls for us to play with. He also stayed all night with us in order to turn off the lights.... now that's dedication from a local community member who doesn't even have daughters!!!

After tonight I think Harry Kewell should be worried about these rising soccer stars!

Just a couple of reminders:

• Camp  - Convict camp numbers are needed very soon so please return forms and money ASAP.
• Senior's lunch - please let Banksia know by next week if you are available to help with this fantastic event.
• Bunning's BBQ in April - Let Banksia or Echidna know if you want to change time slots on the roster.
• Picton Ghost Tour - money and forms needed soon. Remember, you can bring along friends and family. The more, the spookier!

Have a great week girls!!!!

Welcome to 2009!

We are back in the swing of guides for a brand new year. It has been extremely hot the past few weeks and our poor little hall is not air conditioned. So, as good guides do, we planned our first few weeks around the great outdoors. 

We welcome several new girls this year: Brooke - from Edensor Park, and Sarina and Deanna- graduating from junior guides to guides. All of you bring something unique and special to our group. Welcome to all of you!

Welcome back to our old girls. Deposits have been paid on Jamboree 2010 and excitement is in the air! Only another $500 or so to pay off!!! Fundraising: here we come.

I am pleased to also announce that Tracy (Lorikeet) completed her Leader training this weekend. Bravo Lorikeet!.... can't wait to have you on board.

Last Wednesday we had our traditional beginning of year Penny Hike. The girls split into patrols and hiked for close to 2 hours based on the flip of a coin to decide the direction. Penny hikes are a fabulous way for new patrol members to get to know the others as the chatting never stops as you hike. My patrol started at one end of Warragamba, made a detour to pick up one patrol member who had homework to do and ended up at the completely opposite end of town. On the way we told jokes, spotted "haunted" houses, met lots of people cooling off on their verandahs, had several competitions (great idea Brooke! - Let's hop to the next intersection. It was only half a kilometer away!), collected fallen frangipani blooms, and got to know a little more about each other. 

Next week we are swimming! Hope the hot weather hold out.

The girls have planned some amazing activities for the term: soccer, ghost tour at Picton, Clean Up Australia service, Convict Camp, Trolley Push, BBQ Fundraiser, cooking for the elderly and a Promise Ceremony for our newest girls. Phew! Hope we make it through the term!