In memory of Camp Goodtime 2000 ‘Gilbulla’ – AIDS Memorial Quilt item number 2011/109/70

The quilt is a square block constructed with three joined sections of calico, unbacked and edged with canvas. The quilt block consists of a centre rectangular panel with the words 'Camp Goodtime' on painted ocean waves, with '2000' and 'Gilbulla' in the upper corner. The surrounding area is a painted blue background with a green border which is highly decorated with ribbons, lace, feathers, felt, plastic, sequins and paint in assorted designs. There are several names mentioned and quotes some of which are as follows: 'Beyond ideas of wrong-doing and right-doing there is a field. I will see you there (Sufi) Narelle B.B., Samuel N., 'We live with love in our hearts' Sebastian, Kim, 'Goodbye Goldie'; 'To our Camp Goodtime family ... after the storms, sweetness follows ....' Michelle, Geoff, Tian, xxx Kahlia, Jikerra, Tian; R.I.P.; Skye, Ben and Kirra; 'Having a great time at camp ... thank you so much ..... January 2000'; 'God's Garden. There is a beautiful garden. Each flower is a soul that once walked with us, but now they grace God's Garden.': 'Thinking always of warm thoughts of you.' Wyane (sic), Chris and Greg; Amelia, Maisie and Wayne, Fish, Tamanu. 'Our love goes skyward.'; 'Remembering' Arnoldo, Rosina, Nini, Kathy, PE, 'Fly high white dove. Fly high up in the sky. Fly up to my beloved Kathy. Tell her we all love her. / Little white dove it's Kathy we all (underlined) love. Watch over her and us until we all meet again'; Niall, Yeshi, 'Camp Goodtime to all'; Jai and Eli 'To our sister Arrini' love Kevin. 'We live' Dianne, Ely, Graham, Tamanu; 'SK8 or die'; ''To Mum and Dad. I miss you very much. Love from James'; Aotemora'; Malcolm, 'To Jade. Love Natalie.'; Catthye, Malcolm, Ashley, Matthew, Nathan. Marlene Duncan 'We love you.'; 'Mucho / Amor / y /Carino / Para / Todo / El Mundo / En / Un / Mundo / De / Paz / y / Felizidad'. Kahia - 5 years.; 'Keep on Top'; Gem and Sandra 'Love from Steven, Mary, Robert, Ann-marie Johnstone'; 'Light and love' Gayle and Max.; 'Carl loves Sharon, Tyson and Piers; Sharon, Carl, Tyson and Piers; 'Tyson, Mum, Dad and Piers'; 'Anthony, Jem. Be happy. Your friends Anthony, Kaney and Greg'; 'To my darling Kathy / I've finally found a good friend and may it / bring you peace, love and happiness as your / twin tried to long ago. This dolphin is for my beautiful twin sister. Love always Fiona 24.01.00'; 'Tian is 5'; ''Friends now's the time to remember when / We are all surrounded by family and friends / But as we know some have passed on. / Of safety, security and the love we shared / For those of whom we have once cared / but when our time on earth does end / our loved one's (sic) and friends we'll see again / Whilst here on earth we shed our tears / And in human form we've many fears / of sickness / Death and personal despair / The grief is seen absolutely everywhere / But the day will come, we'll meet again / With smiles and hugs for you my friend / And when that happens we'll be at peace / With joy and hope and no more grief.'; 'Friends for ever. Eva, 23.1.00'; 'For those who we miss. By Robyn W.’