Stradbroke Island trip

The week of November 23rd to the 27th, 2009 saw the Rover crew stay at Emile's place on Stradbroke island; fun times were had, sun cancer augmented and friendships strengthened.

From monday to wednesday, Stephen, Chris Greener, Jordan and Emile were the only ones on the island, supplemented later by Kerry, Matt and Rachel. It has been decided that we will be returning with the crew soon. A camping trip down the main beach is looking good too.

All of the images can be found here.

Casual Get Together Night

At the usual time of 7:30pm the Rovers met down at the den with a night of filling the previously XXXX-dominated rafter with Toohey's Extra Dry bottles (this, amongst a considerable amount of Rovers is less troublesome than it sounds) in mind.

The Rovers congregated on the couches and talked while they had some beverages, later to be followed by a game of Ultimate Frisbee, which was suggested by Stephen Endicott. Some, however, sat out and continued discussion. A wild Sam Ludinski then proceeded to interupt the game by running around disrupting the players' natural course. All then went back inside and joined in the conversation.

The night ended at approximately 10:00pm.

Visit by Robert Bruce (Past SJW Rover)

On 12th November, former SJW member Rob Bruce visited the den. Over the years, Rob had been acting as a voluntary historian, if you like, for the Crew, and this was his night to show what he had collected and propose that he would show the other Rovers (former and current) at the Rover Reunion held in 2010 (when most of the history would be ready).

Also discussed were old SJW traditions and history that was already in the den. Most of the Crew also had their picture taken by Rob Bruce on this night for presentation in the history, although some were missing on this night, so Rob would collect theirs at a later point in time.

-Sam

Inductions

We welcomed Rachel and Steve (B2) to the Crew with the induction ceremony on Mt Cootha. There was a storm brewing all afternoon and we were treated to a fantastic lightning display. There was some mild concerns about conducting electricity, however, no one was killed. A bit light rain and blenty of wind made a fire impossible so everyone was a little chilled by the time we got back to Emile's for a cuppa, and for some, something a little stronger (emphasis on the little).

We were also paid a visit by ex-Rover Tracey and Jordan married Travis Jordan on Facebook resulting in her being Christened "JJ." Everyone is convinced that Travis and JJ should marry for real.

Squire Steve (B2) is Sponsored by Knight Steve (B1).
Squire Rachel is Sponsored by Knight Matt.