{"id":181561,"date":"2026-03-06T04:00:58","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T17:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/?p=181561"},"modified":"2026-03-05T09:28:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T22:28:20","slug":"committee-for-lorne-flailing-about","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/news\/committee-for-lorne-flailing-about\/","title":{"rendered":"Committee for Lorne: Flailing about"},"content":{"rendered":"

Flailing about<\/strong><\/p>\n

Have you ever watched the desperate struggle of an upended Christmas beetle as it tries to gain traction against something\u2014anything\u2014in its fight for survival?\u00a0 Its \u2018flailing about\u2019 is a fitting parody of me getting out of bed, onto and off a sun lounge, or getting into and out of a car seat that’s the wrong height… I sense many of my contemporary boomers nodding in sympathy.<\/p>\n

It is disheartening to watch how the vigour and invincibility of youth shift from the prime of life and, in the blink of an eye, become the where-did-it-all-go reminiscences of the elderly.<\/p>\n

I fear that if the MasterChef judging panel were to be critiquing my nimbleness, I would score three one-out-of-tens and wouldn\u2019t make the cook-off.<\/p>\n

I am reminded of a scene witnessed during my now annual week-long pilgrimage to Palm Cove in Far North Queensland, where one thing struck me above all others \u2026 the preponderance of elderly, mobility-challenged retirees attempting to navigate an increasingly hostile environment designed for the young and mobile, but which still depends on the patronage of the gradually ageing.<\/p>\n

Picture this: a stunningly inviting pool surrounded by designer sun lounges\u2014and very nice they look, too\u2014that were utterly impossible to get onto or off. \u00a0Low and slinky, they skim the ground by a mere foot.<\/p>\n

I recall watching an elderly lady, book, towel, and bifocals in hand, a sensible sunhat providing welcome shade, as she walked a circuit of the pool.\u00a0 She paused at every sun-lounge to eye it off with a longing look … hoping that this one might be different from the last.\u00a0 It wasn\u2019t.\u00a0 Then, after an almost imperceptible \u2018practice\u2019 flex of the knees\u2014like Jakara Anthony at the moguls starting gate\u2014a sag of disillusionment curling the corner of her mouth, she moved on to the next, and the next, down the faultless line of white, impossible-to-board-with-dignity lounges to the last of the line.<\/p>\n

Finding none gracefully accessible, and the body language of failure writ large in the droop of her shoulders, I watched her resign to her age and make her inevitable decision, \u201c\u2026 no, I cannot get down onto those lounges in a fit\u201d<\/em>, succumbing to the reality that, even should she manage to lower herself down, she would never be able to rise again.<\/p>\n

Defeated, she left the pool area to return to a nearly as challenging chair on her balcony.<\/p>\n

I know exactly how she felt … and you well may ask me how.<\/p>\n

My answer? … it\u2019s the timeless lament of the hip-and-knee challenged.\u00a0 Indeed, the previous day I had done exactly the same, and, like her, had repeated the very same ritual that day after day \u2026 hoping that somehow it might be different.<\/p>\n

It never was.<\/p>\n

It seems that the option of a higher-heighted lounge at these \u2018rest and relaxation\u2019 resorts never occurs to management.\u00a0 Just a few chairs and tables of sensible height would suffice, but no \u2026 everything is always so low to the ground and hard to reach.<\/p>\n

It made me think that these often-retiree-dependent resorts are getting it wrong.\u00a0 They are succumbing to a 20-something\u2019s designer\/wedding planner ideal of \u2018beauty and conformity\u2019 while ignoring the comfort and practicality required by their not-inconsequential ageing market.\u00a0 They are failing to cater for\u2014indeed, even consider\u2014the very people who, to borrow from the current power debate, pay their \u201cbase-load\u201d bills.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis has to change,” I thought to myself, while gloomily recognising that it probably never will.<\/p>\n

Another example that comes to mind\u2014a practical one that truly<\/u> matters and will fundamentally influence my choice of a new car\u2014is access!<\/p>\n

To set the scene, my first car was a 1956 Fiat 500\u2014\u2018Ferdie\u2019.\u00a0 It had suicide doors that opened forward and was a mite underpowered by today\u2019s standards … it could only climb John Street in reverse, reverse gear being the only one with a low enough ratio to give me traction.<\/p>\n

As my beloved Subie is now aging and is slowly being weighed down by dog hair and grunge, I\u2019ve been wondering about buying one more new car to see me through to my dotage.\u00a0 With my heart ruling my head, I found myself briefly flirting with a return to my roots … a Fiat 500 Abarth, a new \u2018Ferdie\u2019 \u2026 after all, Sandy at \u2018Taste\u2019 has one, and she loves hers.<\/p>\n

Blithely and full of hope, I visited the Fiat showroom in Geelong where, with some difficulty and more than a little trepidation, I climbed in\u2014or should I say I lowered myself down into the driver\u2019s seat.\u00a0 There I stayed, for quite some time, until I could catch the attention of a young, suited salesman and awkwardly explain that I couldn’t get out again.<\/p>\n

I remember how he looked at me in disbelief.<\/p>\n

I also suspect he might have later been the subject of some workplace ribbing after his colleagues watched in amusement as he struggled to free a plump elderly gentleman to a soundtrack of grunts, groans, and heavy breathing.<\/p>\n

Nevertheless, I remain ever-grateful to that young salesman\u2014for without his help, I may still be there doing my best impression of Tony Perkins\u2019 skeletal mother in her rocking chair in Hitchcock\u2019s Psycho!<\/p>\n

Furthermore, I now realise that, more than horsepower, interior d\u00e9cor, slinky external lines, or a sense of nostalgia, getting into and out of a car with ease is likely the key criterion for an elderly purchaser.<\/p>\n

Too low? … no!\u00a0 Too high? … also no!\u00a0 Just right, and like Goldilocks\u2019 porridge, the deal is done.\u00a0 So, when [or if] the time is right \u2026 Subaru, I\u2019ll be back again!<\/p>\n

Modern furniture, with seating cushions too low to the ground and backs that offer no support for the head or neck, is also on my \u2018caution\u2019 list.\u00a0 Too often, visual aesthetics now take precedence over functional design, and users’ differing physical capabilities are ignored.<\/p>\n

So … as Lorne\u2019s accommodation options shift toward Airbnb and Stayz rentals, absent landlords should take note.\u00a0 You should consider these factors when furnishing your rentals, because if the Gen X, Y, and Z markets falter and the Boomers are the only remaining source, this may matter.\u00a0 Just saying ….<\/p>\n

John Agar<\/strong>
\nFeature Writer<\/strong><\/p>\n

A word from the chairman<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Hello<\/p>\n

As we slide into autumn and the world once again slides into conflict and uncertainty, we are reminded how blessed we are to live in a community where \u201cconflict\u201d is mostly limited to our support of opposing football teams, and getting together and having fun is a higher priority.<\/p>\n

With the summer sports seasons coming to conclusion, there were some significant contests last weekend. \u00a0Congratulations to the Lorne Bowls Club Division 2 team who defeated Camperdown\u00a0Magpies 2 in Saturday’s grand final.\u00a0 It was an emphatic win, Lorne 106 points to Camperdown 80.\u00a0 The game was close until the last 45 minutes, with all Lorne\u00a0rinks outscoring their opponents 28 points to 2 points.\u00a0 The team entered the grand final with another decisive victory in the semi-final, defeating Cobden 1 by twenty points.\u00a0 Lorne will now be promoted into Division 1 which is a great result and reward for a very consistent season.<\/p>\n

The midweek Division 2 team also made it into the final series, but they did not win and progress into the higher division.\u00a0 However, their success and that of the weekend Division 3 side, who consolidated their position after promotion last year, is proof that the Club is in a very healthy state and we wish them well for the next season.<\/p>\n

In March the Lorne Bowls Club is running Twilight\u00a0Bowls <\/strong>on the following Wednesdays:\u00a0 March 11, 18 and 25.\u00a0 The games will start at 5.30 pm, all you need to do is to sign-up by 5pm on the night.\u00a0 Teams will be selected on the night, with a range of experience in each team.\u00a0 We will play one game of ten ends with prizes for the winning team. \u00a0There is no cost<\/strong>\u00a0to play and everybody is welcome.\u00a0 <\/strong>Sign-up at the Club or by email at secretary@lornebowlsclub.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n

Congratulations also go to our cricketers who have progressed through their elimination final in comfortable style with a six-wicket win. \u00a0They now take on Apollo Bay in the preliminary final at Birregurra from noon Saturday. \u00a0It will be a big challenge to topple the Bay but I am sure the boys are up for it. \u00a0Go Lorne!<\/p>\n

A big thank you to the dedicated volunteers who participated in the annual Clean Up Australia Day last Sunday. \u00a0This year 25 participants (aged 62-90 years!) gave up three hours of their Sunday morning to help to keep our town and surrounding areas litter-free, collecting 45 large bags of rubbish.\u00a0 Each year this event makes a significant contribution to improving our environment and educating our younger generation and our visitors that it is not ok to leave rubbish on our beaches and open spaces. \u00a0Well done!<\/p>\n

The upcoming long weekend brings back our Foreshore Market on Saturday from 9am. \u00a0The Market will offer a range of home-made produce, gifts and clothing to raise valuable funds for our Lorne School. \u00a0Please come along and support them. \u00a0On Sunday, the Aquatic Club will be holding its regular fishing competition with a 12.30pm weigh-in at Stribling Reserve<\/strong> and traditional roast lunch. \u00a0The weather is looking good, so there is no reason to stay home.<\/p>\n

Cheers<\/p>\n

Lorne Ward Events Calendar<\/strong><\/h1>\n

March<\/strong><\/p>\n

7<\/strong> Lorne Market,<\/strong> 9-3pm www.lornemarkets.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

8 Fishing Comp No. 2,<\/strong> Weigh-in cut off 12.30pm. Free roast lunch for competitors, presentations will all be held at Stribling Reserve downstairs.<\/p>\n

9-22 Artist in Residence (AIR)<\/strong> Joshua James, at Lorne Community Connect. Workshops focusing on explaining the process of design and symbols within his artwork. Saturday 14 +21 Mar, plus Sunday 15 + 22 Mar 10 am – 11 am<\/p>\n

22 Deans Marsh Festival,<\/strong>\u00a0Live music, local harvest, market stalls, dog jumping, kids events and much more. 10am \u2013 3pm at Deans Marsh Reserve.<\/p>\n

April<\/strong><\/p>\n

2-12 Photographic Exhibition Opening,\u00a0<\/strong>at Lorne Community Connect + prize giving at 5.30pm<\/p>\n

3 Lorne Dolphins Football and Netball v Apollo Bay,\u00a0<\/strong>at Stribling Reserve. Juniors match from 8.45am, seniors at 2pm.<\/p>\n

3-12 Photographic Exhibition,\u00a0<\/strong>at Lorne Community Connect, 10am-5pm<\/p>\n

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Flailing about Have you ever watched the desperate struggle of an upended Christmas beetle as it tries to gain traction against something\u2014anything\u2014in its fight for survival?\u00a0 Its \u2018flailing about\u2019 is a fitting parody of me getting out of bed, onto and off a sun lounge, or getting into and out of a car seat that’s […]<\/p>\n

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