This month's dinner didn't have a theme. It was a Roast Dinner Night to keep us warm. We are having a very cold snap for Queensland weather. It was 3°C this morning.
When guests arrive we pick a number out of a box and that tells us which table we are sitting at. They mix up the single people and the couples.
When guests arrive we pick a number out of a box and that tells us which table we are sitting at. They mix up the single people and the couples.
But before sitting people mingle and visit the bar run by volunteer residents.
The main course was Roast Lamb with Homemade Minted Chutney or Roast Pork with Apple Chutney. Served with Roast Vegetables.
Then we had the most interesting Guest Speaker, Alan Burrell, Managing Director of Mercy Ships. Learning what this organisation of volunteers does was incredible. They have a fleet of hospital ships, that visit poor nations and provide surgery and health care including dentists free of charge. Did you know that 93% of the world's population doesn't have access to a doctor.
At our table we had very nice residents. Rhonda in red just recently lost her husband to cancer. The other two are Carol and Rob, retired pharmacists. They love cruising and are missing it due to Covd19.
You may wish you moved to such a place earlier in your lives, but this particular one wasn't around earlier. No matter. A great place to live with so many social opportunities.
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ReplyDeleteYour dinners always sound like a fun time. The food looks delicious and the speaker has an interesting job.
It is great the Mercy ships have so many volunteers. Take care, have a happy weekend!
I have noticed over the years that everything that you do as a group as always so very well organised and everyone does what they're supposed to do and everyone always looks like they're having so much fun. And it looks so odd to see so many people in one room no mask and everybody having a good time you are blessed to live where covid doesn't rule
ReplyDeleteYOur chef does a remarkable job. That dessert looks especially yummy! You're lucky to live in a place where you can still gather safely and enjoy the company of others.
ReplyDeleteSo delightful. It's a wonderful way to get to know the people in your area, and your dinners always look so delicious.
ReplyDeleteI am very familiar with Mercy Ships, knowing 3 people personally that have been Dentists and nurses on the ships for years. Its a wonderful charity that makes use of every penny for the good of mankind.
Now that's cold, while we here in California are having 100F + days...I forget its the opposite where you are.
Sue
I like the way you are seated giving an opportunity to meet new people each time. Looks a delicious meal
ReplyDeleteSounds like a nice place
ReplyDeleteMust say you all look very happy and enjoying yourselves.
ReplyDeleteDo they have gravy for the roast meat, and mint sauce for the lamb, not jellied mint?
Apple chutney and minted chutney no gravy.
DeleteOh ok Diane..thanks
DeleteSuch an excellent way to pick the seating arrangement Diane, nice to spend time and conversation with different people each time .. yummy dinner again, those young students do a good job ☺️
ReplyDeleteSounds like you are still having fun and enjoying yourselves despite the COVID in Sydney. Nice set of photos. Keep safe t'other Diane
ReplyDeleteI just replied to this, too late to start again, bed time. Keep safe t'other Diane
ReplyDeleteThat is a good way to sort out the seating, and it enables folks to mix.
ReplyDeleteFood does look and sound delicious.
All the best Jan
One of my close friends was a doctor and used to work on Mercy ships. Nowadays he and his wife do a lot of fundraising for the charity.
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