Sometimes we get set in our own world and so easily forget those who are perhaps out of sight or out of mind. Then along comes an opportunity for us to bring everyone back together again as a big happy family. This has obviously been the case with our recently launched web-site. The idea for our very own web-site came from one of our members who felt out of touch, even forgotten. Now as testimony to just how our web-site has bridged the distances for other members, I include here the content of an e-mail received today, October 4th, from another member who spends a lot of time away from Burleigh and has in the past felt the isolation but who now looks forward to a closer involvement even if in a virtual world. A big thank you to Pete and Mona for sharing this with us. Pete and Mona are from Williamsport, Pennsylvania, USA.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Mona Salvatori" <mopete31@juno.com>
To: <bhrsl@tpg.com.au>
Sent: Tuesday, October 04, 2005 12:22 AM
Subject: Great job on the RSL web site !!!!!!!!!!!


> Hi Chris,
> This is Pete & Mona reporting in (with Mona doing the typing!!.)
>
> It is now easier for me to get through to the RSL web site (with much
> groaning from this computer..which will soon need replacing)..and
> everything about the it is very interesting, and clearly laid out!! We
> hope to be able to enjoy some of the programs you now offer,...(.with the
> new equipment and the new chairs, and the members we have come to know
> over the past years!!! )
> Our tickets are booked, and we first go to Melbourne for a
> week,...then arrive at Sol-Na-Mara on the
> 16th of Jan. (Our 24th or 25th trip of 10,000 Miles of returning to
> Australia). Pete will be 85 on the 8th Jan. which will occur when we are
> still on the plane.
> That must have been rather scary when Burleigh had THE flood which
> you showed a picture of, ..glad it did not inundate the RSL Hall!!
>
> Regards to all,
>
> Pete & Mona