Helen Bird's amazing red hat experience in S.A.
It's amazing just how the red hat friendship spans across the country (and the world!)
Here is Helen's(Lady Bird of Helensvale of Sugartown Sweet Hearts) story of Red Hat friendship by a group in South Australia , in her own words....
"My husband and I were enjoying a holiday celebrating his 50th Birthday, visiting South Australia and driving around different areas. In one of the towns we came to, called Mannum (which is on the Murray River) we came across a Paddle Steamer on the river. Now at this time of year, these boats are usually in dry dock and only come out in the Summer months from October onwards.
So we stood out in the very cool afternoon breeze taking photos of this boat. We had wanted to try to take a paddle boat ride and were quite disappointed to find the boats only cruise in the summer.
A gentleman that was also watching the boat told us that it was going to be going on a cruise up the river as they had a conference of paddle boat people on board.
As it was getting a little cold to keep standing outside, I ventured into the Museum section and to my surprise came upon a group of about 25 Red Hat ladies.
Well of course we soon got to chatting and they told me they were going on the Paddle Steamer too! Next thing they were inviting me along....of course I told them I was with my hubby and we didn't have my red hat etc, etc.....But of course that was no excuse! We ended up buying two red caps and getting draped in red scarves and being included in their adventure.
Wow! How wonderful to be a complete stranger yet be included and welcomed as friends."
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| The group from South Australia. Helen and her husband up the back |
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| Lady Bird of Helensvale with new red hat and her hubby |
