On Thursday 22nd, under a beautiful sunny sky, we met at 3pm for an important moment in the life of the association: the making and collecting of our famous bales of straw.
To round off the day's work, a friendly barbecue was planned for 12.30 p.m. at Laurent's house, so we could all get our feet wet and have a good time together.
Of the 200 members of our association, 28 had expressed an interest in picking up a few bales of straw.
That day, however, the number of participants quickly dwindled.
Despite a barbecue attended by a dozen or so guests, only six or eight brave souls took part in the work afterwards.
These few volunteers, to whom we offer our warmest thanks, did a remarkable job!
They unrolled the straw into round bales, spread it out so that the baler could make the long-awaited 15kg bales, then loaded the 200 bales onto the trailer, ready to be delivered next Wednesday from 10am to midday to the Grosbreuil composting site.
It's worth noting that not all of these hard workers had come to collect straw for themselves...
It's true that we would have hoped for a larger turnout, especially from those who were waiting for their straw.
It's always a pleasure to work together, enjoy the fresh air and sunshine, and share moments of open camaraderie.
But we also understand that everyone has their constraints and that not everyone could be there that day.
We simply hope that on future occasions, even more of us will be able to share these moments, so that we can continue to keep alive the spirit of association that is so dear to our hearts. After all, the little things we do together are what make our association so special and friendly.
Finally, we're calling on all volunteers to come and help us unload the 200 bales of straw
next Wednesday at 9 a.m. at the Grosbreuil composting site.
The more of us there are, the lighter and quicker the task will be. It will also be another opportunity to share a convivial moment together.
We're counting on you and your invaluable support!
