Another very successful weekender was held on 5/6th June again organised by Bill and Margie who certainly put in a lot of time and effort setting the route to Normanville which criss-crossed the Fleurieu Peninsula on roads little travelled before.   The caravan park at Normanville was clean and comfortable and the camp kitchen had a roaring open fire which everyone was attracted to due to the cold, and sometimes inclement, weather outside.  A huge thanks to all those people who assisted over the course of the weekend, be it purchasing the supplies for pre-dinner nibbles, breakfast, assisting in the cooking of the breakfast and cleaning up both on Saturday night and Sunday morning.   There is a full report on the event in TRAK.   It was great to see “newer” members participating and hopefully they all enjoyed the experience.

The ladies Technical Lunch on Tuesday 8th June saw ten ladies discuss numerous technical issues over lunch at Cafe Symphony at Mitcham.   This was an excellent turn out and hopefully the numbers will continue to increase.  The next “meeting” is Tuesday 10th August at Cafe Buongiorno Mitcham.  Hope to see you there.

The mid week run on Wednesday 7th July is being organised by Stephen who will take us to Meadows Bakery where we will indulge in coffee and cake before heading off for lunch.

The run on 18th July is heading to the hills and ending up at Mt Barker for a casual lunch.

Details of these events are on the calendar.

Sue

The day dawned dull, drizzly and quite cold for the mid week run on Wednesday 5th May, but it didn’t stop about 20 people meeting for coffee at Suzette’s Cafe at Hazelwood Park.  The run took us through picturesque valleys of the Adelaide Hills where the country was looking very good after the recent rains.   There was mist rising from the cold damp morning and autumn colours were the order of the day.   The destination for lunch was The Green Man Inn at Ashbourne at 12.30pm and unfortunately time did not permit a second coffee stop in Hahndorf.   The run was set by Andy, who is at present in the States, and took us on some different hills roads to normal.   Thanks Andy.

Despite a very gloomy weather forecast 60 cars turned out on what ended up a brilliant day weatherwise for the Day of Triumph at Civic Park at Modbury on Sunday 16th May.  The cars were displayed in a circle on the park and looked excellent, all gleaming in the sunshine.   Thanks to all those people who helped on the day, gate attendants Alex and Neil; score co-ordinators Alan and Lyle; and all the judges who had a good number of cars to judge.  Thanks also to Margie and Bill for providing the tent, tables and chairs, also Bob Cini for liaising with Tea Tree Gully Council staff and picking up the key.   Bob was at the vemuel very early to ensure entry to the park did not get blocked by other park users.

Congratulations to all trophy winners and especially Noel Schmidt with his newly restored red TR3A who took out the overall prize for the day.  We hope to see all trophy winners at the Christmas Dinner to collect their prizes on Saturday 4th December at the Royal Adelaide Golf Club.

The next ladies technical session is on Tuesday 8th June at Cafe Symphony Cnr Belair Rd and Princes Street Mitcham at 12 noon.   Hope to see you there.

Sue Gibson

The mid week run on 3rd March was well attended by 30 people and headed to Strathalbyn’s Victoria Hotel for lunch.  Members Peter & Jean Boxall from Hervey Bay joined us as they were visiting Adelaide at the time and came along to catch up with SA members.  We were also joined by Fay Esau’s sister and husband who were visiting from Brisbane.

The run through the hills to Woodside on 21st March saw over 35 people sample the sweet delights of Melba’s Chocolates, some doing their Easter shopping.  After leaving the chocolate factory we drove to Millies Bakery in Mt Barker for even more sweet treats and coffee.  Thanks to Arrand who put this run together.  It was great to see Richard and Deb out again in their newly acquired yellow TR7.

Don’t forget the Day of Triumph of Sunday 16th May at Civic Park opposite Tea Tree Plaza Shopping Centre with gates opening at 9.00am.   Judging will commence at 10.30am.   Even if you don’t want to enter your car, come along and put the car on display.   Bring a picnic lunch or buy from the shopping centre opposite.

The weekender on 5th/6th June is filling fast so if you are thinking of coming along please get in touch with either Sue or Margie to book your place.

All British Day dawned a beautiful morning and saw more than 46 TSOA members display their cars on Uraidla Oval.  All told there were well over 700 cars to be looked at during the course of the day.   The Uraidla Market was frequented by a number of the ladies.   Thanks to all those members who assisted on the day with marshalling, setting up the display area, putting up the shade tents etc.

There is not a lot to report this month but don’t forget the run on 21st March to Melba’s Chocolates and Millies Bakery at Mt Barker.  Details in TRak.

The annual Brekky run is again being set by Lyle & Sue and is on Sunday 11th April, so pack all your goodies for breakfast and come along, meeting at Burnside Townhall at 7.45am and heading, this year, to Gumeracha.

The next ladies Technical Lunch is at Market on Maxwell, Maxwell Terrace Glengowrie (off Morphett Rd south side of the tramline) at 12 noon.   Hope to see you there.

Bill & Margie have again put a lot of time and effort into organising this year’s weekender, which will be held over the weekend of 5/6th June.   This year they are taking us to the Fleurieu Peninsula and, if previous years events are anything to go on, this will be another excellent 2 days full of fun and frivolity.   More details in TRak.

The Christmas dinner at the Royal Adelaide Golf Club was attended by 73 people and hopefully everyone enjoyed the evening.

The year ended with the mid week run on 30th December to the Pretoria Hotel at Mannum.   Despite a temperature of 39 degrees being forecast 40 people turned out for the run organised by Bill Smith.   The meeting place was the Crafers Hotel then on to the freeway, exiting at Mt Barker and on to Mannum on roads never travelled before.   It was a case of “spot the Triumph” as most people brought air conditioned cars, but it was still an enjoyable day.

Thanks to Tom and Judie Long who, for the 17th year running, organised another successful Ice Cream Run on 23rd January with over 40 people in attendance.

All British Day is the next event on the calendar on Sunday 14th February at Uraidla Oval.   This is followed a week later on Sunday 21st February by the MSCA presentation day at Peter Lehmann Winery at Tanunda.

2009 TSOA Christmas Dinner &Trophy Presentation

Saturday 12th December

6.30pm for Club sponsored Pre-dinner drinks

7.00pm start

Royal Adelaide Golf ClubTapleys Hill Road, Seaton

Cost – $40.00 TSOA Members

$50.00 Non Members

For further information please contact:Sue Gibson 8449 7814

Bookings with full payment by the November meeting please

Due to the extreme heat forecast for the Day of Triumph the event was cancelled.   It has been rescheduled for Sunday 16th May 2010 at the same venue when hopefully the weather will be more favourable.

The WA National Rally has been and gone and a good time was had by all who attended  The trip across the Nullarbor was fun and the weather not too hot.   The detour down to the Head of the Bight where there were still a few whales with calves was well worth the extra few kilometres.   Six of us stayed with Frankie and Lloyd Merritt at Boyanup on their dairy farm, along with John and Angela and Wayne and Carolyn.   Frankie and Lloyd send their regards to all.

The week at the Abbey Resort in Busselton was very enoyable, well planned with various activities.   Congratulations to Peter Davidge and Roger Lange who both won their class in the Show and Shine day, Peter getting a perfect score.   Roger and Cherri also tied first on the Navigation Run.   The Margaret River and south west area of WA is certainly worth a visit with some lovely country and scenery.   All up we travelled a distance of 4419kms and the TR6 didn’t miss a beat!!

Next year’s Nationals will be in Kangaroo Valley NSW (south of Sydney) and runs from 11th to 18th September.  Sounds like it will be a good week.  Check out the web site.

Congratulations to John & Angela Williams who were married in the parklands on Friday 27th November.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Sue Gibson

Bill organised another “twisty road” run through the hills ending up at Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary for afternoon tea on Wednesday 14th October.  This run was attended by about 18 people who all enjoyed coffee and cake at the destination.   It was good to see Bob and Natalie out in their new TR8 just in time for running it in before heading across the Nullabor to WA for the Nationals.   Thanks to Bill for organising this run.

Congratulations to Ian Rigby and his navigator, Eddy, on winning the All Triumph Rally for the Tony Esau Memorial Trophy on Sunday 18th October.   We couldn’t have asked for better weather conditions for this run and it certainly brought everyone out for the day, with over 60 people signing the Clubmans Book.   Second place was a tie between John Wood and Steve Ferguson and navigator Tracey.  It was a very tightly contested run with only 1/2 point separating first and second.   Ian of course has the honour of setting next year’s event.   It was great to see some new  members come along and participate.

Thanks go to Margie and Bill for bringing the BBQ, tables and all the utensils and for ordering the meat, Arrand Ellery and Greg Page who did a wonderful job of cooking the BBQ, along with Peter Davidge and Peggy (who made the green salad) who assisted with serving up and everyone else who helped on the day.

Christmas dinner bookings are being taken and full payment is required by the November meeting please as the venue needs numbers.

The Day of Triumph is on Sunday 15th November at Civic Park opposite Tea Tree Plaza so please come along, bring a picnic lunch and support this event.

Don’t forget there is no meeting in December.

Sue

Thanks to Team Temby for organising the interesting  run to Mt Pleasant for morning tea and on to Springton where a direct descendent of the Herbig family gave an informative talk about the Herbig Tree, the Old School House and the Pioneer Cemetery.   It was a lovely spring day for a run through the hills and from what I understand (I was unable to attend) all who went along had a good day.    Good to see some new members joining in the social events.

The next event on the calendar is the Tony Esau Memorial Run on Sunday 18th October.  As winners of the trophy last year, we have set this year’s run.  Please come along and join in the day even if you don’t want to complete the questions, just come along for the club sponsored BBQ at the destination.  (for further information contact Rory and Sue)

The Day of Triumph will be held on Sunday 15th November at Civic Park Tea Tree Gully.   It is a good opportunity to bring the car out and enjoy the day and maybe win a trophy.

The final ladies Technical Session lunch for this year will be held on Tuesday 24th November.  The date has been changed as most of those who attend will still be away on 10th November.  There is also a change of venue for this lunch which will be at Cafe Dolci in the Mitcham Shopping Centre directly under the Wallis Cinema Complex.

Christmas dinner bookings are now being taken and payment is required in full by the November meeting please.  There will be club sponsored beer, wine and soft drinks from 6.30-7.00pm.

Sue Gibson

The mid week run on Wednesday 12th August was well attended with 24 people enjoying a 2 course lunch at the Goolwa Hotel .   Some of the men then went on to the Goolwa Car Museum while the ladies wandered the main street of Goolwa.   A few members stopped off at Basham’s Beach Middleton on the way home to look at the whales, of which there were about 8 in view.   Thanks to John and Bill for organising this day.

Sunday 16th August saw 45 plus people assemble at Civic Park Tea Tree Plaza for the run to the Hills Market at Lobethal in, what could only be described as, atrocious conditions.   The rain certainly came down as we drove through the hills but everyone made it to Lobethal and a few other members met us there.   We then went on a circuitous route through to Williamstown and on to Lyndoch and Kies Winery and the Monkey Nut Cafe for lunch.  The food was very good and reasonably priced.  Thanks to Jack and Heather for organising the day which I am sure everyone enjoyed.

There will be a ladies technical session on Tuesday 8th September at Cafe Buongiorno Mitcham at 12 noon.   Would love to see you there.

The next Sunday run is on 20th September and is being organised by Team Temby, who are taking us to Mt Pleasant for a morning tea stop then on to Springton, ending up at Angaston and the Roaring 40’s Cafe for lunch.   Please let Mike or Trina know if you are attending as numbers are required for a tour of Springton and the lunch venue.

To all those people on the sick list we wish you a speedy recovery and hope to see you out and about again soon.

Sue Gibson