We were VIPs for a night

@JudyEv (376129)
Rockingham, Australia
November 19, 2025 4:40pm CST
When we decided to go to a concert at Mangowine homestead, we stayed in the motor-home at a nearby caravan park. Buses took those staying at the park to the concert and back. As it was going to be a bit tricky to take a meal, drinks, chairs, coats, etc, we decided to pay for a ‘three-course meal in an Esky (cooler bag)’. When we arrived, we picked up our Esky but didn’t really know where we were to sit. There was an area roped off for sponsors and VIPs with tables and chairs which we didn’t think was for us but yes, because we’d purchased our meal we were considered VIPs. It’s about the first and only time I think. The photo is of one of the displays in the Mangowine homestead.
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George B Vieto
@Deepizzaguy (119718)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
19 Nov
Congratulations on getting VIP treatment at the concert.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (376129)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Nov
Thanks. It was good to have a table and chairs provided.
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George B Vieto
@Deepizzaguy (119718)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
20 Nov
@JudyEv You are welcome.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (170923)
• United States
19 Nov
I hope the meal was delicious! And you enjoyed yourselves.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (376129)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Nov
We had a great time thanks. There was a cheese, olives and bikkies for entree, then chicken, salads and a bun, then a piece each of cheesecake and lemon cake.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (170923)
• United States
20 Nov
@JudyEv You're very welcome. That does sound like an entirely delicious meal.
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ShannyBananny
@shaggin (74943)
• United States
20 Nov
Wow I guess you guys would feel pretty special. I hope you enjoyed it.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (376129)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Nov
We were wondering who the VIPs were! lol We had no idea it was us. I guess by buying the meal with the tickets they made more money to help run the show.
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snowy
@snowy22315 (205412)
• United States
19 Nov
That's a cute little table.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (376129)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Nov
I remember those milk jug covers with the beads round the edge.
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Anne Marie Guyer
@LeaPea2417 (39776)
• Toccoa, Georgia
19 Nov
That sounds so nice.
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Anne Marie Guyer
@LeaPea2417 (39776)
• Toccoa, Georgia
20 Nov
@JudyEv that's great
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (376129)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Nov
It was a very enjoyable evening all round.
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (132066)
• Marion, Ohio
19 Nov
It was nice they did that
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (376129)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Nov
There was a thank-you note in the carrier bag too. I'm sure these events cost a lot to run.
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Heather Echola
@GardenGerty (168343)
• United States
20 Nov
Very pretty display. I hope you enjoyed your status as a VIP for the bit.
Amber
@AmbiePam (116428)
• United States
20 Nov
That’s really cool!
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Judy Story
@jstory07 (148025)
• Roseburg, Oregon
20 Nov
That sounds so nice. I am glad you had a good time.
Anna
@LadyDuck (497118)
• Italy
20 Nov
That was a great surprise, and I like the display in the Mangowine homestead.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (497118)
• Italy
20 Nov
@JudyEv I agree and you surely were very comfortable.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (376129)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Nov
The homestead has been fitted out very nicely.
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Shiva
@Shiva49 (28075)
• Singapore
20 Nov
I got VIP treatment twice - once getting upgraded to First Class on a flight and second to Business Class on another flight. Sitting in the First class made me feel uncomfortable as I did not pay for it and secondly there were a few "real" VIPs.
LindaOH
@LindaOHio (217838)
• United States
20 Nov
I'm glad you were treated as VIPs. You and Vince deserve it.