What a brilliant day out.  As PE Mark mentioned in his musings above, we had a superb day, interesting facts, fun fellowship, too much ice-cream.  Don Cardow!  What a passionate and interesting program you produced.  Your passion for the land and history of the places we visited was contagious.  To be standing on the side of a road, looking out over pastures, hills and a creek, learning that a vibrant community lived there years ago, with a general store, school, dairy, abattoir and tennis courts was mind boggling.  A huge thank you for the work you put into the event.  It is greatly appreciated.