Thanks to Karen Roberts and Wyndam City Council for the afternoon tea and the mementos of our visit.

Also thanks to Christine Williams and Ian Boys for putting up with Andre and I for the week, much love to you both.

INTERSTATE VISITORS by Christine Williams

During the recent World Masters Games, it was my privilege to meet two delightful fellow polios - Andre from Perth (a gentle soul who stayed at my home), and Tony from Sydney (a cheeky possum who was a daily visitor). Needless to say, most of my friends have given me heaps for keeping company with not one, but two bachelors!

For me, highlights of Andre and Tony's visit included: attending the Games Opening Ceremony (unfortunately, the acoustics were atrocious); dining alfresco in St Kilda's red-light district (Andre's suggestion, not mine!); watching the guys, with our Wayne, competing in indoors archery; and afternoon tea with Wyndham's Deputy Mayor.

A special treat was sharing a delicious Burmese meal (lovingly prepared and provided by Andre) with the guys and some of my single friends. Somehow, Tony even persuaded fellow archer Paul, who is a professional guitarist and singer, to call by after dinner to entertain us. It certainly was a memorable night.

I wasn't surprised to discover that Andre and Tony are typical of so many polio survivors - high achievers, and multi-talented. Towards the end of their stay I no longer had the stamina to keep up, so took a raincheck on accompanying them to Crown Casino. Tony seemed especially pleased that they had brought chaos into my orderly life for a week!

Published , 6 Heather Court, Hoppers Crossing Vic 3029
On behalf of the Western Region Polio Support Group