Congratulations to Naomi and Darren on the birth of baby Lily.  Naomi, Darren and Lily joined us for the Technical Lunch which was great to welcome our newest member into the club!

Congratulations also to Pete and Nat Berlemon on the very early arrival of their baby son Samuel at 29 weeks, (grandparents Bill and Margie very excited) and I am pleased to report Samuel is doing very well although still in hospital.

Also Peter & Julie Davidge who became grandparents to a little boy.

The Ladies lunch tried out the new venue of Adeline’s Café at Burnside and it worked well with a varied menu, good facilities and more members attended.  We even had a couple of men join us which was great, and yes we did talk about cars!

Thanks to the ladies who have put their name on the Supper Roster – we still have a couple of spaces, so if you can help us out, please let Sue/Margie know.

Thought for the Month: The best vitamin to be a happy person is B1.  ~Author Unknown

Margie Berlemon.

Welcome to 2013!

The January informal meeting was held and the girls headed off for gelato and coffee and a chin wag….guess what we talked about? Cars! . . . . wow! What will happen next? It was great to have Barb Sampson with us for the evening but we were sorry Lorraine was not able to join us.

The Ice Cream run was great with many families joining in and the weather was kind to us.

The next ladies technical Lunch will be on Tuesday 12th February at Adelina’s Café at the Library, rear of Burnside Civic Centre at 12.00noon. (In the car park where we meet for Sunday runs)

Quote for the month: Don’t let anyone EVER dull your Sparkle!

Margie Berlemon

We finished off 2012 with a fabulous Christmas Dinner at the Royal Adelaide Golf Club. A great night of club fellowship and Trophies presented to their worthy recipients but best of all was the venue, the food and the service. The Royal Adelaide Gold Club knows how to host a great evening. Which brings me to the question of where do we hold our Christmas dinner this year? I surveyed about 20 people during and after the event and all but 1 strongly recommend we stay there. In the words of Life Member Tom Long, ‘If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!’  Thanks must go to Sue Gibson for organising such a great night.

The New Year started with our January casual meeting which was a good chance for the fellows to have a good chat and a beer, and the girls likewise had a natter with their gelato and coffee at CIBO’s.

Which brought us to last night’s Annual Ice Cream run to Noonies Café at Semaphore.  About 50 members, friends, and family enjoyed a great evening run finishing along the coast line timed perfectly for the sun set. The Café provided us with reasonable food and of course lots of ice cream! A good night was had by all.

February brings the All British Day with a very strong club representation of what promises to be a great event at our new venue – the Echunga Oval.

The annual MSCA Presentation Picnic will this year be held at the Mylor Oval on the 17th February.  Mylor Oval is a very picturesque setting in our beautiful Adelaide Hills so should provide for a great club display.  This is a BYO event. Look for details in advert from Rick in this Trak.

March club run on the 17th will be to Tenafeate Creek Winery at One Tree Hill. We have been to this venue once before and thoroughly enjoyed their food (wood oven pizza, Brushetta) wines and the stunning views.  I still recall Chuck and Dianne Falzon filling the back of the Roadster with cartons of wine!

February Birthday greetings to: Maree Staehr, Frankie Merritt, Joan Bowman, Cameron Elsdon and Neil Martin.

Till next time.

Bill Berlemon.

I am writing this report following the fantastic run we had today for the ‘All Triumph Observation Run for the Tony Esau Memorial Trophy’, set by Ian and Raelene Rigby ….Wow what a day and what a run! Cryptic questions and for those of us who are competitive….what can I say?

Thanks to Ian and Raelene for a great run and to the ladies for providing the food for the club sponsored BBQ lunch and to Ian’s mate who assisted in the cooking of the meat. Congratulations to Alex and Sue Smithson who won the event,  Margie and I came a close second and Rory and Sue Gibson who came third.  Congratulations also to Chuck and Dianne who won the ‘nuts’ prize of the day with the count of the most bridges crossed on the run….or did they just guess???

The Christmas dinner is approaching with the Annual Trophy Presentation on Saturday 8th December at the Royal Adelaide Golf Club, I hope you have all booked in for this annual event.

The mid week run following Christmas is on Friday 28th December see flyer for information – and then another mid week run is scheduled on January 9th  – see the flyer.

We have received a flyer from the Mt Gambier Veteran and Vintage Car Club Inc contact Josh Crowe 0400256547 or fergytrekin@live.com.au re annual ‘Cave to Lake Tour’ from 25th -28th January 2013. Looks like a great event at a very reasonable cost – contact Josh for more information.

The informal club meeting for January is scheduled for January 15th at the club rooms – this is the night that the ladies head off for gelato and coffee and we have a bloke’s night inn….a great way to start the year.

The annual Ice Cream run is scheduled for Sunday 27th January – bring along your family and friends and enjoy an ice cream/coffee and the fun for the beginning of 2013.

Happy 70th Birthday to Alan Gold and to following members who celebrate their birthdays in December: Maureen Gold, Sue Taylor, Natalie Farrell and Margie Berlemon.

January Birthday celebrations go to Lyle Taylor, Bob Farrell, Tony Harvie, Roger Lange, Lorraine Page and Kevin Foster.Best wishes to everyone for a safe and Happy Festive Season.

Socially speaking

Bill Berlemon.

Well our usual editor for Girl Torque, Lorraine, is not well at present, so as her “sister” I have decided to write her article for her!

Lorraine hopes to be back on deck soon and is looking forward to seeing everyone at the Ice Cream run in January.

The final ladies luncheon for 2012 is on Tuesday 11th December at 12.00noon at Café Buongiorno 212 Belair Road, Mitcham.

We will be looking at possibilities for a new venue for our ‘technical’ lunches in 2013 so any ideas please send them through.

On behalf of Lorraine and myself, I would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas, and Safe and Happy New Year.

Don’t forget the January meeting – we’ girls’ head off down King William Road for Gelato and
coffee….great catch up time following the festive season!

Quote of the month: “Housework won’t kill you, but why take the chance?”

Margie Berlemon.

Twenty nine members arrived at Prospect Hill Museum on Sunday 16th September to view an interesting collection from days gone by as well as a display in memory of Ash Wednesday. Also two stationary Kerosene run engines were started up by 2 museum volunteers for us to marvel over.

The day had started at “The Place Next Door”, Burnside, where some of us had breakfast or a cuppa or both. Good value, Good meals. A run through the southern hills was enjoyed by all. Thanks to Peggy and Brian for organising the day. Most of us finished at the Meadows Bakery for a light lunch.

Hoping for fine weather for the Bay to Birdwood which will have been run by the time this Trak is printed.

Ladies lunch on the 9th of October for all those Technical things that need discussing by the girls.

Day of Triumph, Civic Park, Sunday October 28th should again be one of our feature club days on this year’s calendar. Everyone is encouraged to participate in Display, Pride of Ownership or Concours classes. BYO lunches as the shops are a distance away.

Birthday wishes to Dianne Falzon, Fay Esau, Cherri Lange, Dave Wilson, Peggy Argent, Lorraine Cini and it happens to be mine as well in October!

Our hearty congratulations to new Grand Parents Peter and Vicky Langdon, also, Ian and Raylene Rigby who proudly welcomed the arrival of new baby girls into their families.

Christmas dinner flyer inside this Trak. Please submit as soon as you can but no later than the November meeting. October would be preferred.

’til next time,

Bill Berlemon

Well funny things happen at AGM’s, including myself taking on the role of Social Secretary.  See what happens when no-one else puts their hand up!

I must say I am happy to take on the role from Sue who has done a sterling job for the past 7 years and has left the portfolio well managed.

Gee, the club calendar is already organised till the end of the year, so at least it will be a good start to the job!

So what about next year? I intend to make some minor changes to our main monthly Sunday runs by focusing more on the run itself, rather than the “eating venue”, therefore finishing our runs with simple BBQ’s or such. Sure we will still have the “fancy” outings, but probably less.

I will be looking for someone to manage the “mid week” runs, as I am still working full time. Please contact me if you are interested or watch out for that tap on the shoulder!

Upcoming events are listed in the back of TRAK as well as promo advertisements inside. Thanks to Rod Dent for organising the august run to the Military Museum, which I believe was enjoyed by those who attended.

Socially Speaking,

Bill Berlemon

The visit to David Armstrong’s shed attracted a lot of people on 11th July.   David had a number of cars on display and I am sure all those who attended enjoyed looking at David’s treasures.

Thanks from TSOA to David & Yvonne for inviting us to their home and for providing a lovely BBQ lunch.  Thanks also to Wendy & Tony for organising the day.

The Jolly Jaunt through the Adelaide Hills on 15th July ending up at Tranquilo in Stirling was very well attended despite the shocking weather.   Thanks to Chuck & Dianne for organising.

The next Sunday run is on 19th August meeting at Eagle on the Hill Lookout at 9.00am and we will then drive to the Military Museum at Salisbury for a tour.

Sue Gibson

The run on Sunday 17th June was organised by Peter & Julie.   Thirty five people gathered in the carpark of the Victoria Hotel at O’Halloran Hill before setting off for Croissant D’Or at Lonsdale for croissants/Danish pastries and coffee at the factory.  The owner of the factory, Danny, showed us the bakery and gave a short spiel on how croissants are made.  After everyone had had their full of these delights we headed off along the coast travelling over the Myponga Dam wall and down into Carrickalinga then to Normanville and our destination Lady Bay for lunch.

The mid week run on Wednesday 11th July to David Armstrong’s “shed” has a meeting place of Endue Cnr Grand Junction and Nelson Roads Valley View from 10.00am onwards for coffee, departing at 11.00am.  Tony Harvie has put a run together and David & Yvonne are very kindly putting on a sausage sizzle for lunch.

Sunday 15th July is a Jolly Jaunt through the Adelaide Hills ending up at Stirling for coffee/brunch or whatever you want to make it.  Meeting place is Burnside Townhall at 9.00am for a 9.30am departure.  The run is being organised by Chuck and Dianne.

The run on Sunday 19th August will head to the Military Museum at Salisbury meeting at the Eagle on the Hill lookout (about 250m beyond the old Hotel site).

Sue Gibson

The mid week run in early May was held on a lovely autumn day and ended up at Woodside.  Unfortunately only about 14 people attended but those who came along enjoyed coffee and cake (and ice cream) at the Lobethal Bakery.  Thanks to Bill and Maggie for organising the afternoon.

The weekender on 18/19/20th May saw 30 people enjoy a 3 day weekend in the Riverland with heaps of things to do and see.  We stayed at the Barmera Caravan Park on both nights in clean and comfortable cabins.  The weather was absolutely perfect with nice sunny days and cold crisp nights.  The weekend was fraught with break-downs with Rory and I having to be taken home on the back of a tow truck due to smoke and flames from under the bonnet.  This happened as we entered the freeway at Crafers so didn’t get too far.  A new alternator and wiring loom is now required so an expensive weekend for us.  John Tuohy also had trouble and his car was brought back to Adelaide on a truck on the Monday.   All this happened on the first day so it could only get better surely – and it did.   Margie and Bill once again did a fantastic job in organising the 3 days and we did lots of very interesting and different things.  A huge thanks to them as I know they made at least two trips to the Riverland organising the weekend.   Hopefully, despite all the problems this one presented, they will take on organising next year’s event – to where?

The next Sunday run is on June 17th meeting Victoria Hotel at 9.30am and heading to Lady Bay for lunch with a morning tea stop at Lonsdale at a Croissant Factory.   Peter D is organising this event.

Tony Harvie has organised a mid week run to David Amstrong’s “shed” on Wednesday 11th July.   David and Yvonne usually join us on the mid week runs and he has many classic cars.  They will also be providing a sausage sizzle lunch.

Sunday 15th July is a  morning run being organised by Chuck and Dianne meeting at 9.00am Burnside Townhall carpark.

Our condolences to Angela Williams on the recent passing of John, a long time member of TSOA who lost his long battle with cancer.   John will be sadly missed he was an active member of the club until recently.

Sue Gibson