Elmore Field Days, October 2011

Annette (left)  Leanne (right)

Early Monday 3rd October,2011 saw me on my way to Echuca to pick up Leanne in order for us to go to the Elmore Field Days site and set up the WWOOF stand.  Got there around 9.30, pulling the car right up in front of the marquise.  All up it only took us 2 and a half hours to unload the car and set up the interior of the stand.  After this we jumped in the car and headed back to Kyabram to stock up on supplies and relax for the night in readiness for the 3 very busy days to follow.  Tuesday morning we rose to light cloud and news that we were due for some rain while the field days were on.  Not amused at all, but as it happened the weather held for us and we avoided getting wet feet.  The crowds rolled in and we were kept busy, chatting and sharing information about the guidelines and methods of joining WWOOF, both as hosts and WWOOFers.  We had a great deal of interest shown over the next 3 days and found that we also had a number of folk drop by who had already heard of WWOOF but would love more information.  During each day we also had a number of other hosts from a variety of places pop in to say hello and ask a question or two.  So good to see them there and share what they do on their properties.  By the end of day 3, both Leanne and I were totally exhausted, had very sore legs and feet but came away with a sense of achievement in regard to getting the word out there.  I am hoping to set up another stand at the Kyabram show in just over a week. Will see how it pans out as I am still waiting on word back from the organisers if a site is available.  Watch this space for updates.