"Sring into Summer" gathering at Casino, NSW November 2012

Queen B, Lady Sewalot, VQ Marchionness of Merlot and VQ Lady Jazz'n'Shiraz glammed up for Gala

The group of red hatters who stayed at the Milgate  with us

Where do you find any wise men? ......On Wiseman Way in Grafton

Queen B sprawls decadently on the Jacaranda petals at the Jacaranda Festival in Grafton

Our friends from the Magnificent Mesmerising M'Ladies in Brisbane looking gorgeous for the Gala

 The Gala was held at the RSM in Casino....a great venue, made more amazing by the array of lovely ladies (that's us!) bedeecked in our finery and very creative "spring" themed hats

The girls from Gympie display their amazing patchwork banner from their Gaggle

We had to leave early on the last day, but stopped in at Nimbin on the way home for breakfast

"Spring into Summer", Casino NSW 2012

We had a fabulous time when we attended the "Spring into Summer" gathering hosted by the Sassy Cassies (2nd to 4th November 2012).
Queens Janet and Dianne and their whole team of helpers really went all out to make us feel warmly welcomed, and it was a fun and friendly affair from start to finish.
We started off with a Meet & Greet cocktail party on the Friday evening at the RSM, having earlier registered and browsed the Traders stalls and purchased raffle tickets.
This was a good chance to catch up with some familiar faces from past Giggles, and to try and locate our "mate" from the Colour Song Match game.
On Saturday morning, buses picked us up from our motel and we travelled to Grafton where we looked around the local craft markets and the lovely town. The jacarandas were in full bloom, and the avenues of these magnificent trees lining almost every street in town did not disappoint!
Loaded down with shopping bags, we returned that afternoon in time to dress for the Gala, which was again held at the RSM.
A lot of work had gone into transforming the venue into a spring theme. Every table boasted floral centrepieces with little birds or butterflies. Some of the hats were true works of art, and of course everyone looked stunning in their red and purple BEST!
We were sad to miss the final breakfast and skits on Sunday morning, as we had to leave early, but we did console ourselves by calling into Nimbin on the way home for breakfast.
A great time was had by all at the gathering. The Sassy Cassies are to be congratulated!