TRUNDLE

SATURDAY 6.05.2017: ABBA day has dawned, but the weather is somewhat overcast. Will we, won't we take the ponchos, no shouldn't rain - HA! It was a good distance from Cubby's house to the main street so we did the s-l-o-w saunter up the road. Hit the markets - purchased great items for the garden. Minor detail, they all weighed a ton and it was only the start of the day. Second issue, the heavens opened! Okay, decision was made to return to the motorhome, download the purchases and of course pick up the ponchos!

Conquered the walk up and back, with wet weather gear in tow - for the record, it did not rain again all day! Met the ABBA train that travels from Sydney, through Forbes with the "die hards" dressed in their ABBA costumes. Trundle greets the train and each person that exits is given a huge ovation.

There were fashion shows, "Dancing With The Stars" performances, talent quests, street entertainment and the main street dance record. The aim was for 7,000 people in the main street.



BATHURST PANORAMA CHORUS



AMITIE



CUBBY, SHOOG, MARGY & LISA

 

STREET DANCE RECORD

Left the "Street Dance Record" early and headed for the local park - aim, to gain a seat and prime viewing position. Yes, we achieved both, second row, with what people referred to as "the pit" in front of us. The audience that wished to sit on the ground made their way to the pit and sat in front of us - life was good! We were early so had a fair wait and the pit kept filling. Concert time arrived and that was the last we saw of the stage! YEP, everyone in "the pit" stood and the best we saw were the backs of heads! The two acts that did perform, thanks to Internet photos were The Kransky Sisters and Bjorn Again.

The very weary ABBA groupies only stayed till interval and decided to make the final trek back to the comfort of the motorhome. Opened a bottle, put our feet up and listened to the second half of the concert.