B3TD stands for B squardron 3 Cav Troop Do (party). This is an opportunity for those RAAC members posted to Townsille during 1970 to 1980 to meet and have a fun time over 3 days. The event is comprised of a meet and greet on Friday evening, a dinner Saturday and breakfast on Sunday before all return to their homes. This year it was held at Gympie, a town some 160 kilometers from the state capital Brisbane, Queensland. About 40 k from Gympie is Tin Can Bay. For many Defence members they have had the opportunity to participate in Army Exercises in this area. The Wide Bay Training area is located near by. As our miltary days are well behind us we enjoyed the day at Tin Can Bay.
We decided on lunch at the Marina.
Where they make a great coffee.
Saturday evening was a great dinner at the RSL Club.
Many parts of Australia are suffering from a very long and damaging drought. So an auction was held and the monies raised was for the farmers who are doing it very tough. Auction items were donated by the members and many also provided money donations.
Sunday morning was bresakfast at the Hell Town Hot Rod's establishment. It was like walking backin time to the Hot Rod era of America.
Whilst in this location we had the opportunity to visit a Caravan Park. Having never been to one in AU we were pleasantly suprised to see this park which was established in 2005 by a Vietnam Veteran. Its called Stand Down Cavavan Park. There is an ANZAC memorial and the names of the many who payed the supreme sacrifice. It is very peaceful.
Evidence of Military humour can be seen in the strreet signs.
Next reunioun will be in Perth, Western Australia .
Cheers,
Beverley and Ross
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