Well the month of July has certainly been cold and wet but our reservoirs have been filling nicely so our water problems may not be quiet so enormous in summer!

The ladies technical luncheon was well attended even though we managed to hold it during school holidays….very noisy but lots of discussion was held regarding the up and coming Nationals in Western Australia.  Sounds like Frankie and Lloyd are having a house full of South Australians so I look forward to hearing all the gossip following the return of the National participants!

Thanks to Sue Gibson and Sue Taylor for organising the raffle and supper last month as I was unable to attend the meeting.

Looking forward to seeing you all at the AGM.

Margie Berlemon.

The ladies technical session was well attended despite the school holidays, and the wet and cold conditions.   Next technical session will be in September (see calendar).

The run to the Barossa and then on to Gawler to Bob Fielke’s cricket bat making demonstration certainly attracted a lot of interest with about 50 people attending.  Lunch was at Lou Miranda’s at Rowland Flat before driving to Gawler.   Bob gave a very entertaining and interesting talk on how he makes cricket bats and you didn’t have to be a cricket fan to enjoy.    Thanks to Brian and Peggy for organising the successful day.

The mid week run on Wednesday 12th August, is going to Goolwa for lunch before visiting the Goolwa Car Museum operated by Mike Finniss.   Meeting place is Crafers Hotel for coffee at 10.00am, departing 11.00am.

Sunday 16th August is a lunch run to Lyndoch via the Adelaide Hills Markets at Lobethal for morning tea.  Please let Jack know if you are intending to come along as numbers are required for the lunch venue.

Note for the diary:    This year’s Christmas dinner will again be at the Royal Adelaide Golf Club.   After so many favourable comments on the venue last year the commitee decided to return in 2009.    The price for the dinner has been kept the same $40 members $50 non members.

This year’s weekender was another fun filled weekend with plenty of things to do and see.   Paxton Cottages in Burra was the overnight venue and the weather, whilst cold, remained fine.    Thanks to Bill and Margie for the time put in to organising the two days.

The mid week run on Wednesday 10th June saw 20 plus people meet at The Place Next Door for coffee before heading off for an hours run, ending up at the Hampstead Hotel for lunch.   Thanks  Bill & Maggie Smith for organising this run.

The jazz afternoon on 21st June was a good fund raiser for the 2011 National Rally, raising $638.00, and saw over 100 people at the Sporting Car Club rooms enjoying a lazy Sunday afternoon of jazz with afternoon tea supplied.    Thank you to all those who assisted on the day, and a big thank you to Bob and Natalie for organising the event.

There is a ladies Technical Session on Tuesday 14th July at Café Buongiorno at Mitcham so, ladies, if you are not doing anything on that day come along and join us we would love to see you there.

The run on 19th July to the Barossa for lunch and then on to Bob Fielke’s Cricket Bat Factory in Gawler is fast approaching.   Please let Peggy know if you are intending to come along for lunch in the Barossa or just going to meet up at Gawler as numbers are required for both venues.   (See advert in TRak).

Congratulations to those members who have recently become parents and we also wish  Judie Long a speedy recovery and hope to see her back soon.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Tues 14th July – Ladies Technical Session—12.00 noon Café Buongiorno Mitcham

Sun 19th  July – Cricket Bat factory run – meet Burnside Townhall Carpark 10.45am

Tues 21st July – General Meeting Sporting Car Club King William Road Unley 8.00pm

Wed 12th August – Mid week run—meet Crafers Hotel 10.00am

Sun 16th  August – Run to Lyndoch – meet 9.45am Civic Park (Opp Tea Tree Plaza)

Tues 18th August – Annual General Meeting Sporting Car Club King William Road Unley 8.00pm

JULY BIRTHDAYS

Happy July birthday to Arrand Ellery, Eva Treen, Jasmin Elsdon, Tom Long and anyone else celebrating a birthday/special occasion during July.

Regards
Sue Gibson

Well the winter months are certainly with us and the nights have certainly been cold.  Every household seems to have had their fair share of the flu….so I do hope you are all looking after yourselves. Get well wishes to Judie Long – do hope you are on the recovery trail.

Thanks to everyone who has helped out with the supper roster – it is great to see some new members assisting as well – it certainly helps if everyone takes a turn!  There are a couple of vacancies on the roster so if you would like to help out, please give me a call or see me at the meetings. Thanks.

A reminder that we have the ladies luncheon (opps technical luncheon) on Tuesday July 14th at 12.00pm at Cafe Bonguornio at Mitcham and we would love to see everyone come along.
Margie

The ladies technical session was well attended with plenty of technical talk over lunch.

The weekender on 31/31 May to the mid north is well subscribed and I am sure will be a fun weekend.  Thanks to Bill and Margie for their efforts in organising.   A full report will be in next month’s TRAK.

The mid week run on Wednesday 10th June is being organised by Bill Smith and the meeting place is The Place Next Door Cnr Glynburn and Greenhill Roads Hazelwood Park at 10.30am for coffee before heading off for lunch at the Hampstead Hotel.

The Jazz Afternoon on Sunday 21st June is fast approaching.  Please contact Bob & Natalie to book your place.  This event is being organised as a fund raiser for the SA 2011 National Rally.

Sue

Well the weather has finally broken and we have had a decent amount of rain – isn’t it great!  It will be interesting to see the countryside on our weekender, as at Easter time when we planned the trip, the fields were so dry, it was amazing.

Our condolences go to Judie Long on the recent death of her mother in England. Our thoughts are with you Judie at this difficult time.

Get well wishes to Sue Gibson – we are looking forward to seeing you up and about again soon.

Don’t forget our technical meeting on Tuesday May 12th at Café Buongiorno at Mitcham.

I am looking forward to the weekender – let’s hope we have good weather!

See you all soon.

Margie

Wow the first quarter of the year has just finished – where has the time gone?

We have been involved in two family weddings – my younger brother married in Melbourne on the Adelaide Cup weekend, and Bill’s son Dean gets married on April 4th.  Dean is having the two Triumphs’ as his wedding cars, so this week will be spent cleaning the two PI’s and polishing them and adding the wedding touches of tulle and ribbons!! I am sure there will plenty of photos of the cars to show off after the big day.

As we celebrate Easter may our thoughts be with a couple of members who are on the sick list – Sue Gibson (having more ankle surgery) and Bryan Young’s wife who is extremely unwell.

I have included the supper roster for the next three months – we still have a few vacancies so if you are able to help out, please let me know.
Date    Sweet    Savoury
21/4/09    Judi  Long    Judi Long
19/5/09    Lorraine Cini    Margie
16/6/09    Maree Staehr    Wendy Harvie

2009 Budget for supper is $50.00 – $20. 00 for sweet, $30.00 for savoury. Please keep your receipts and I will reimburse you from the raffle money.Many thanks

Have a safe and Happy Easter to all.

Margie Berlemon.

The ladies technical luncheon in February, was well attended and we even discussed the up and coming TSOA Events!  We felt lucky so all went in for the Big Lottery that was happening in the evening, and trusted Peggy to purchase the winning ticket….well she bought a ticket and we won $13.25……not a fortune between six people but enough to reinvest in the Saturday night….well what can I say except we gave that money to the Lottery Commission!!  Better luck next time!!

The Victorian Fires are foremost on our minds, and our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go to the families who have lost their homes and livelihoods.  Nearly everyone knows someone who has been affected in this tragedy and as Australians we all do our bit to help out when we can – please God let the fires get under control soon so people can begin to rebuild their lives.

The next technical luncheon is Tuesday 10th March at 12.00noon at Café Buongiornoat Mitcham  – see you all there!

Margie

Twenty people braved the heat of 4th February for the mid week run to Old Noarlunga for lunch.  Unfortunately no-one took their Triumph due to the heat – all preferring to travel in air conditioned comfort.

All British Day was held at Uraidla Oval and TSOA had 42 cars entered.  The weather was pleasant and there were many cars to look at as well as the Uraidla market over the road.  Thanks to everyone who assisted on the day.

The MSCA presentation day was held on the lawns of Peter Lehman Winery in Tanunda and those who attended enjoyed a picnic atmosphere under the trees.  Unfortunately TSOA did not win the trophy for the best presentation.

This year’s weekender is again being arranged by Bill& Margie and is going to the mid north area where we are staying at Paxton Cottages in Burra.   Finer details are still being organised and details will be in future issues of TRAK.   The cost is $200 per couple.   Please note the date is now 30th/31st May due to the Regularity event being run on 17th May.  Please phone Margie to book your place on 0438 836837.

A note for the diary – Sunday June 21st will see a fund raiser for the SA Nationals in 2011 in the form of a Jazz Afternoon at the Sporting Car Club rooms.   Bob & Natalie are organising this event which will feature The Danny Hodgson Trio and Samantha.  Further details will be available in the near future.

Welcome to 2009 and I hope everyone had a safe and happy Festive Season.

It is already the end of January and the calendar is filling up – a reminder that we have the first Ladies “Technical” Lunch on Tuesday 10th February at 12.00noon at Café Bongiourno at Mitcham do hope you can join us.

The Gelato and Coffee night in January went well and I hope everyone enjoyed the Fish and Chip and Ice-cream run that Judie and Tom organised.

The supper roster is beginning to fill, so if you can help where the vacancies are, please let me know.  I have increased the savoury budget to $30.00 but kept the sweet at $20.00. The raffle money should cover costs, so remember to keep your receipts.

Thanks for your help and see you all at the upcoming events!

Margie