| Leader | Mentor | Understudy | Tail Ender | |
| Standards | Peter | Jan Bb | Jan Ba | Margaret E |
| Alternates | Richard | Ian | Barb G | Kay |
New Driver Tony whisked us away north from the city while President Keith welcomed visitors: Basil, Veronica and Joanne then handed around treats as a thankyou from Janet.
There is always something special about a farm tramp. Perhaps it is the fact that the general public cannot experience it. Glenafric, as leader Peter says, is one of the best due to the variety offered in a few hours. There is something for everyone from the first steady climb off the bus to the final climb up from the beach. Both the morning tea and lunch spots had outstanding views over the farmland and the sea respectively.
The track was dry, as were the fields, in fact they seemed parched. Navigating farmland is never easy but generally we headed in the right direction. The stream in the valley was crossed several times with some getting wet feet. There were interesting land formations and matagouri and grass just above the ocean.
Once on the beach (standards only) a great deal of fun was had rock-hopping and looking for fossils while the sea beckoned on this warm, almost windless cloudy day. Both groups of 21 enjoyed the day and both had a loss but later found situation, so Bill and Ian were happy too (wallet and glasses).
Later this year work will start on the Mt. Cass Wind Farm, a $200 million project involving 22 turbines which will produce electricity for 40,000 homes (93MW). It will be the biggest wind farm in the South Island and the largest locally owned farm in N.Z.. The turbines will stretch 7.5km across peaks Cass, Totara and Oldham and will use the GE4.2-117 turbines for the first time in N.Z.. Protected long-tailed bats have been found near the proposed wind farm so Main Power is in consultation with D.O.C. at present.
Next year our trip to Glenafric may include sightings of these amazing new turbines!!!!! Diary text by Nicky
