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1 TRUNK CALLS from Elephant Rock # 45 April, 2013 Phone: elephantrock@optusnet.com.au web: G day readers. Well folks - we re back! Seems the last Trunk Calls went out from here last year so it s about time for an Elephant Rock update. As you can see we are still socializing and visitors are coming to enjoy the natural lifestyle on offer here. So do join us. Coming Events on page 6 will show you what we have going in the near future and of course our web site will bring you further events into the future. To exercise your mind, there are three riddles for you to solve - NO prizes for solving them.. Cheers, Sue & Jaak Elephant Rock...naturally No 45 Page

2 What s a Picnic without a Barbie - or a couple of superb chefs! ER thank you Picnic...and, of course, tables with tablecloths...and people to scoff the food down This took place on 1st December 2012 (as a dry run for Christmas later in the year?) It definitely tested our resolve as the temperature soared to 35º C, which did not detract from the enjoyment what with good food, good fellowship and the cool pool close by. We ll do this again! 10 Envelopes A man told his son that he would give him $1000 if he could accomplish the following task. The father gave his son ten envelopes and a thousand dollars, all in one dollar bills. He told his son, "Place the money in the envelopes in such a manner that no matter what number of dollars I ask for, you can give me one or more of the envelopes, containing the exact amount I asked for without having to open any of the envelopes. If you can do this, you will keep the $1000." When the father asked for a sum of money, the son was able to give him envelopes containing the exact amount of money asked for. How did the son distribute the money among the ten envelopes? (Answer: Page 6) Elephant Rock...naturally No 45 Page 2

3 We went on a tropical cruise - from Honolulu to Sydney. Eighteen days of indulgence! Eat all you want all day, even cabin service all night. See shows - for free. See latest movies - for free (if you can get a seat). Our home for 18 days Swim on board or on shore at the few berths on some tropic island. Bora Bora... Have your cabin (although they called it a stateroom ) cleaned and the bed made every day. Tahiti... Bask in the sunshine during the day and dance the night Tahiti away to romantic music or rock n roll - your choice. Lovely and warm under the clear sunny sky. See the pictures And then we landed in Wellington. Need I say more? Tahiti......and then New Zealand!! Growing Tree A tree which is planted on Monday and doubles in size each day, is fully grown on the following Sunday. On what day is it half grown? (Answer: Page 6) Elephant Rock...naturally No 45 Page 3

4 I'll remember 2012 like it was yesterday! New year s eve...was there a party? I don t know as I was being in captivity in Ipswich. What a drag. The nurses were not very helpful what with: Why should you have a beer to celebrate since we are not allowed to have any?! So all I could do was imagine what was happening at ER (Elephant Rock, that is, not Emergency Room) while sorrowfully gazing into my cup of weak tea. Thank heavens that there were some pictures taken of the participants in the P party. So gaze at all the pirates and prostitutes and popeyes and Playboy bunnies and police and priests and popes etc, etc. And even a fire twirler, (pyromaniac?)!! Elephant Rock...naturally No 45 Page 4

5 2013 Lining up a shot And did they win?...no Easter The ladies all serious in the championships Easter...beautiful weather, beautiful peoples and beautiful social here at ER. Who d want for more? The winner & runner up...and guess which one won! Number Series What is the missing letter in the following series: 2 T 4 F 8 E 16 S 32 T 64? (answer page 6) Elephant Rock...naturally No 45 Page 5

6 PAGE 5 - The letter is 'S'. Each letter is the first letter of the number before it spelled out. Page 3 - Saturday (it doubles in size each day). Page 2 - The contents of the ten envelopes should be as follows: $1, $2, $4, $8, $16, $32, $64, $128, $256, $489. The first nine numbers are in geometrical progression, and their sum, deducted from 1,000, gives the contents of the tenth envelope. Events Calendar 2013 MAY 25th - ART WEEKEND If you are a budding artist and wish to learn how to get that masterpiece from your imagination on to canvas, come along and be tutored by our favourite artists. JUNE 8 10th - QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY Saturday night Trivia Challenge. Come along and put your mark on the board of champions with your 'winning' team. AUGUST 24 th - CAMP OVEN COOKOUT You've heard of 'My Kitchen Rules' well now is your chance to show your superior skills at cooking the bushies way! Bring your camp ovens and the ingredients, cook up a treat and join other chefs (not as good as you!) in devouring all the treats on offer. MORE EVENTS TO COME - watch this space! ANSWERS TO RIDDLES Phone: elephantrock@optusnet.com.au web: Elephant Rock...naturally No 45 Page 6

7 I can t believe I m sixty, party Yes. Sue had a bit of a birthday party on 16th March which developed into a Pisces Birthday bash since there were a few other people here who were able to call themselves as Pisceans. The 30 odd (very odd indeed!) people enjoyed a feast fit for kings inside the common room after a pleasant happy hour around a roaring camp fire. The celebration in the beautiful one day, perfect the next Queensland and the perfect Elephant Rock setting was truly enjoyable. May the next I Can t believe party be as lovely as this one Sue. An apt doormat for our home Elephant Rock...naturally No 45 Page 7