Yeppoon
I had another chance to get away this weekend. I was gone for just a little over 24 hours, but I had a really good time...
Peter and Bruce are two friends of Brian that live in Yeppoon. Bruce works as a pharmacist, and over the last several years has become part owner in three local pharmacies. When Peter and Bruce moved to Yeppoon, there was no Chamber of Commerce, so Bruce decided to create one. Four years ago, he had the idea to run an “Employee of the Year” competition through the Chamber of Commerce in order to bring the business community together and honor the hard working employees. What started out with a handful of people in the back of a local tavern has now become large event, with over 250 people in attendance.
This year’s celebration took place at the Rydges Capricorn Resort. (For a little more juicy account of the resort, read here.) As I mentioned before, there were about 250 people present. There were speeches, games, awards, dinner, and even a drag show! It was very entertaining, and everyone (myself included) seemed to have a really good time. I felt especially proud of Bruce, since he was responsible for all of it. What an accomplishment!
Not so bright and early Saturday morning Brian, Peter, and I jumped in the car for a driving tour of the surrounding area. We started out with a very nice breakfast by the bay, spent several hours sightseeing, then ended up with a visit to Bruce at the pharmacy. Back to the house for lunch and a nap, and before long it was time to go back to the airport.
