Is there really no alternative to this apparently family friendly bunch?

A friendly bunch, sociable as only a close-knit community could be.

The service crew was a friendly bunch who joked with patrons but usually got the job done.

Villagers, that same quiet friendly bunch in the pub each night.

By then there will be nobody left around but us Hphils, and we're a friendly bunch.

By the way, this comment is aimed at the state - not individual Americans, the majority of whom are a pretty cool and friendly bunch.

No sense in going around ignorant and alone when these people had always been a friendly bunch.

They are a friendly bunch at this consulate when I got mine.

Very friendly bunch, great food on the boat and safety oriented.

But they're a friendly bunch and the food and drink are fine.