Q&A with Bette Bonney and Pam Burley

Bette Bonney and Pam Burley.

Q. If you could spend 24 hours anywhere, any year, where would you choose?

PAM: On a plane to an overseas adventure -PRE-COVID TIMES!

BETTE: Lake Pinantan – British Columbia – kayaks on the edge at the ready…

Q. What’s something people may not know about you?

PAM: I was a shy timid teenager!

BETTE: Early working days included copywriter at 4KQ Brisbane

Q. How do you relax after a long day?

PAM: Normal times: glass muscatto on deck, during JJJ -collapse into bed early hour of morning

BETTE:Recent days,(pre- and during JJJ festival) watch another episode of McLeod’s Daughters on Stan!

Q. What are you most grateful for?

PAM: My relationships with family and friends

BETTE:Positive encouraging parents and siblings through my childhood, and now – supportive hubby, amazing family, sparkling grandies, and nourishing friendships

Q. What would your last meal on earth be

PAM: To enjoy it with people who love me

BETTE: With meaningful conversations including laughter

Q. Do you prefer coffee or tea?

PAM: Both – depending on time of day and exhaustion levels.

BETTE: Depends on time of day: Pod coffee/ English Breakfast Tea

Q. What are you currently reading and what’s the best book you’ve read?

PAM: Currently reviewing JJJ documents! / The Invention of Wings – Sue Monk Kidd

BETTE: Australian Magazine/ The Invention of Wings – Sue Monk Kidd

Q. What is your favourite spot in our region?

PAM: My verandah – panoramic views Great Dividing Range

BETTE: Spring Creek Cafe ( when operating!)

Q. What is the best piece of advice you have ever received?

PAM: Great to listen to advice – then go away and consider if its right for me

BETTE:Breathless laughter is great therapy!

Q. Which six guests, dead or alive, would be invited to your ultimate dinner party?

PAM: Our JJJ Committee to celebrate a job well done

BETTE: My whole family !(There are more than 6)

Q. What is your favourite movie?

PAM: Pretty Woman

BETTE: Hidden Figures