December 2016 edition

From The Secretarys Desk

Daniel Somerfield

Hello my friends,

I am feeling very philosophical today so prepare for some very insightful

thoughts. As we progress to the conclusion of another year and subsequently,
the beginning of a new one, I cant help but to reflect on the real purpose of our
existence. I think it is vital that we stop every now and then and look at what we
have accomplished. It is very easy to constantly look forward and see what we
want to do, what we need to buy and what we havent done yet. This practice
has the dangerous potential to cause a continuous feeling of unfulfillment, as
there will always be things we are yet to achieve. I think it is very beneficial to
stop and appreciate what you have done, take heed in what you have learnt and
be proud of the good times that have been shared. Those are the moments that
enrich your life. So before you make that jump into the new year, please do a
few things for your most humble secretary.
1. Think of a time where you achieved.
2. Consider an instance where you overcame an obstacle.
3. Remember a moment when you gave to someone else. Gave a smile. Gave
time. Gave advice. Gave a helping hand or a thoughtful shoulder. Gave hope.
I guarantee you my friends, if you can recall moments like these, then you
should feel happy and confident to face the new year. The world needs more
people like you to shine a light over all that is dark.
I wish you all a happy, safe and enjoyable Christmas and a tremendous and
bountiful new year.

Dan
Pageant of Lights Tracy Patterson
Once again we entered the pageant of
lights, we had the delight of decorating
Robs boat and Jordans boat, I was
really impressed with the amount of
lights that we were able to scrounge up
and wrap around the boats, they looked
fantastic this year. We seem to be
getting better at it every year, one year
we might even win best lights.

We had Sam, Austin, Terri, Maree and

Don in Robs boat, with Helen
navigating Rob through the crowded
streets and in Jordans Boat we had
Hayley, Nikki, Beau and I, with Perry in the cockpit helping Jordan navigate the streets and people.

Once we were fitted out with our lights and glow sticks, we waited patiently to join the precession;
we were number 49 on the list. Not even an impending storm was dampening our excitement to get
in amongst it all.

Once we were away we waved and sang Merry

Fishmas to all and anyone that cared to look our
way, we had a great response from everyone and
even some would sing Merry Fishmas back to us,
and let me tell you by the end of the night we
even had Beau saying Merry Fishmas, at first he
was a bit (I use that loosely) embarrassed, but I
say if you cant hide from them, join them..and
he did

At the end of the night as we were packing up,

one young girl came to us and said you were the
best, well I thought so anyway. That makes it all
worth while.

Now that we are getting the lights down pat for the boats, I would really love to see more members
sitting in the boats with us next year and join in the fun of the evening.

I cant wait to have Bella, Parker, Austin and his new little brother in the boat with us next year, their
faces I cant wait to see with all the lights.

Hayley and Austin really enjoyed themselves.

Next year, if there are members in the crowd that dont want to
be in the boat with us, I am going to try and arrange them to
stand near the food stalls, so we can get some yummy food
handed to us as we drive past it all. Nikki and I tried to do a
drive past order, but all the store holders thought we were just
joking and just waved to us.

We were serious Guys

I think its a fun night and hope that we can match that or do better next year.

Tracy

Mental note to self:

Dont sit too close to the generator next year, I couldnt tell if it was the fumes or the loud singing
that made me cough and my voice croaky.

Legend Profile
Legend Profile
Gettin jiggy wit Santa
Where were you born? Myra, Turkey
Nickname? Saint Nicholas, Saint Nick,
Kris Kringle, Father Christmas
Boats name? Sleigh-er
Favourite food? Biscuits and Beer
Whats you hidden talent? Are you
serious? I fly around the world in one
night and can fit down chimnies.
Favourite way to go fishing? Ice fishing
Best music to listen to? Songs about me.
Hey Santa Claus by Rodney Rude.
What peeves you off? Lit fires
Fold or scrunch? Im a scruncher for
sure.
Best fish to target? Crappie Santa Claus
Favourite fish to eat? Whatever Mrs Clause
gives me. I know better than to argue with her!
Whats on your bucket list? I have always wanted to poo in Jordan
Stoddarts stocking.
What was the last thing you bought? A beard trimmer. All you
hipsters are soft. I had a beard before it was trendy.
If you could only fish with one lure/bait forever, what would it
be? Only squid for Santa
Most memorable fish? Northern Pike
Whats something incredible that has happened to you? Fired at
by a Russian SAM site. The reindeer
have been training for evasive
manoeuvres ever since.
If you were down to your last $20,
what would you do? Blame Mrs
Claus.
Where are you fishing next?
Bundaberg
 CHRISTMAS TREATS
With Nikki

Fruit Balls (Rum Balls without the Rum)

Ingredients

1 packet of milk arrowroot biscuits

1 tin of condensed milk
2 tablespoons cocoa
1 cup of sultanas
Desiccated coconut

Method

Crush biscuits and mix all ingredients

(except coconut) together.
Create small balls of mixture and roll in
coconut.
Set in the fridge.

Coconut Ice
Ingredients

500g of Icing Sugar

Tin of Condensed Milk
350g of Desiccated Coconut
Food colouring of your choice (red and green for
Christmas or stay traditional and go pink)

Method

Mix sifted icing sugar with condensed milk.

Stir in coconut.
Separate mixture into two batches. If you wish
to have half of your coconut ice white press half
of the mixture into tin (lined with baking paper),
alternative colour each half in different colours.
With remaining mixture add a few drops of
chosen food colouring and mix well.
Press onto mixture already in tin.
Refrigerate for at least 12 hours.
BRAG BOARD

If you would like to submit a picture to the Brag board, please send your picture to
secretary@bundysportfishing.com.au or bring a SD card or USB to the monthly
meeting and share your catch with your friends.
Coming Up
January
st
1 New Years Day
th
8 General Meeting. Elliott Tag-a-long BBQ
26th Australia Day

February
TBA Committee Meeting
th th
4 5 Bjelke Peterson Interclub Challenge
th
12 Bill Proctor Memorial Competition. Lake Gregory.

March
11th 12th Lake Borumba Tag-a-Toga
Contacts
President: Beau Britton
Ph: 0431 071293
Secretary: Daniel Somerfield
Ph: 0438463095
secretary@bundysportfishing.com.au
Treasurer: Peter Buwalda
treasurer@bundysportfishing.com.au

Thank you to these valued friends who support us. Please do your best to
return the favour.

For further information or to submit an article or picture please contact Daniel

secretary@bundysportfishing.com.au Phone: 0438463095. Please have submissions
in by the club meeting date of each month for editing and proofing. Thanks