The ladies Technical Lunch was combined with a lunch to catch up with Peter & Jean Boxall from Hervey Bay, who were in town for a visit and it was a good opportunity for them to catch up with some SA members.

The Tony Esau Memorial Trophy run on 16th November was attended by 38 people and much to my abxolute surprise Rory & I were winners on the day.   We now have the pleasure of setting next year’s event.  Thanks to Team Temby for setting a run that took us through the suburbs and hills ending up at Hazelwood Park where everyone enjoyed a club sponsored BBQ.   Thanks go to all those people who helped on the day.   It was also good to see several of our newer members attend and enjoy the day.

The annual run to the Victory Hotel at Sellicks Beach has been booked for Monday 29th December.   This run is always popular and this year Bill Smith is setting the route.

Well girls talk about a technical lunch….we were infiltrated by the boys….really it was because we had Peter and Jean Boxall down from Hervey Bay for lunch…..it was great to catch up with them and share our Nationals stories.

Just a reminder that the January meeting is our coffee and gelato night – we leave the fella’s at the clubrooms for their informal meeting and we go off down King William Road to Cibo (maybe I should not have disclosed the details or they will come too!)

May I take this opportunity to wish you all a very safe and happy festive season?

Margie Berlemon

I am sure everyone joins me in passing on our condolences to Margie and family on the recent passing of her father.   Also we wish Bob Cini a full and speedy recovery from his recent bout of pneumonia.

The mid week run on 1st October saw 13 people partake of a very blustery drive through the hills to Hahndorf where we enjoyed lunch at the German Arms Hotel.   A few members went straight to the Hotel and joined us there.    Thanks to Peggy & Brian Argent for organising this day.

The Day of Triumph was held at Bonython Park this year and congratulations to those members who won trophies.    The trophies will be presented at the Christmas Dinner.   Thanks to all those people who assisted.

Thanks to David & Eva Treen for organising the run on 19th October which saw a large number of members enjoy a run through the southern vales, albeit a bit damp at times, to Myponga, where we had time to browse through the market before heading back to their home where we all enjoyed a BBQ lunch with salads provided by the Club and “yummy” desserts by Eva and David.

The final ladies lunch for this year is on Tuesday 11th November at Café Buongiorno at Mitcham.  Hope to see you there.

The run for the Tony Esau Memorial Trophy is on Sunday 16th November and there will be a Club sponsored BBQ at the destination.   This year’s run is set by Team Temby so come along, bring a clipboard and pen, table, chairs and drinks and enjoy a fun day out.  The winner of the trophy must be driving a Triumph.

The Christmas Dinner and Trophy Presentation is on Saturday 13th December at Royal Adelaide Golf Club, and payment in full is required by this month’s meeting please. The annual run to the Victory Hotel in December has had to be changed to Monday 29th December (advertised as Sunday 28th in Oct magazine) as the Hotel cannot accommodate us on the Sunday.   This has always been a very popular run and may the trend continue.

Please remember there will be no general meeting in December.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Tuesday 11th November   Ladies lunch, Café Buongiorno Mitcham 12.00noon

Sunday 16th November     Tony Esau Memorial Trophy run, meet 9.00am Oaklands Estate Reserve behind Driver Training School on Oaklands Road

Tuesday 18th November   General Meeting 8.00pm Sporting Car Club

Saturday 13th December  Christmas Dinner & Trophy Presentation Night Royal Adelaide Golf Club 6.30pm for 7.00pm

Monday 29th December   Run to Victory Hotel Sellicks Beach meet 10.45am Top carpark Windy Point

Tuesday 20thJanuary       Informal Meeting 8.00pm Sporting Car Club (coffee for the ladies)

Saturday 24th January     Fish ‘n’ Chips/Ice Cream Run meet 7.00pm Beaumont Rd (off Greenhill Rd)

NOVEMBER  BIRTHDAYS – Happy November birthday to Jean Boxall, Harry Prince and Alan Gold and all celebrating a birthday/special occasion this month.

Regards  Sue Gibson

2008 TSOA

Annual Christmas Dinner

& Trophy Presentation

Saturday 13th December 2008

6.30pm for 7.00pm

Royal Adelaide Golf Club

Tapleys Hill Road Seaton

Cost – $40.00 TSOA Members$50.00 Non Members

For further information please contact:

Sue Gibson 8449 7814 orMargie Berlemon 8365 3414

Bookings with full payment by the November meeting

Well girls the end of the year is fast approaching and just a reminder that the last “Technical lunch” is on November 11th at Café Buongiorno at Mitcham at 12.00noon.

The Christmas dinner is set for December the 13th – have you booked?

Looking forward to seeing you all soon.

Margie Berlemon

Well girls we survived 6,000 kilometres in Triumphs’ travelling to Queensland and back for the Nationals.   Wow what an adventure!

We travelled in convoy to sunny Queensland, where we were greeted by our northern South Australian’s…Joan and Pearce Bowman, at registration, followed by greetings from Barb and Geoff Cugley and Jean and Peter Boxall. It just felt like being at our own event – it was great to see our club members again.

All in all there were 25 South Australians who attended the Nationals, and we had a fabulous week!  A few minor car problems, but nothing the boys couldn’t handle!  Well done to everyone who took on the challenge – how many will head off to WA next year?

Just a small reminder that the final Girls Technical lunch for the year will be on Tuesday November 10th at Café Buongiorno at Mitcham – see you all there!

Best wishes to all Margie Berlemon

The Qld Nationals was a great week of activities and camaraderie and I hope all who participated enjoyed themselves.

The Bay to Birdwood Breakfast saw 38 people enjoy a hearty cooked breakfast whilst watching the passing parade of motor vehicles.

The mid week run on 1st October saw 13 people partake of a blustery run through the Adelaide Hills to the German Township of Hahndorf, where we had lunch at the German Arms Hotel.  Some club members went directly to the Hotel for lunch.

Next ladies lunch at Cafe Buongiorno Mitcham is on Tuesday 11th November at 12.00noon.  This will be the final one for the year.

The Tony Esau Memorial Trophy observation run is on 16th November, bring clipboard, pen, chairs, table and drinks.  The club will put on a BBQ at the destination.

The Christmas Dinner is fast approaching and final payment is required no later than the November meeting please.  The venue is the Royal Adelaide Golf Club  which has plenty of off street parking.

Girls, the time for getting organised for warmer weather is getting closer…well for some of us earlier than others, with the Queensland Nationals fast approaching.  I for one am looking forward to some sun…not saying we don’t need the rain, but some sun would be nice….I guess we are never satisified..it is either too hot, or cold, it is just so hard to please us!

The weekend run to Kapunda was great – wow what a collection of things in one house!! Can’t imagine how long it would take to dust the place….not for me…think it would be cleaning overload! Thanks Peggy for organising the run – you always find the most interesting places for us to visit!

Looking forward to going to the Nationals – will keep you informed of the events after we return.

Margie Berlemon.

Well girls July has certainly been an interesting month full of challenges for some of our members.

Firstly our sympathies go to Maureen and Alan Gold on the sudden death of Maureen’s brother – it is only four months since Maureen’s sister in law also passed away – a double family tragedy – our thoughts are with you at this time.

Secondly to Sue Gibson – who has broken her ankle badly in a fall at Warrawong – I do hope Rory is managing the extra care of our fabulous social secretary – it is not easy being either the patient, or the carer at times like these!

Thirdly to Natalie Farrell, who is caring for Bob after his hip replacement – I do hope Bob is resting, and not fixing carports as he is inclined to do!

Just a reminder that the Christmas Dinner is advertised in this month’s Trak – write the date in your diaries now, and we have a great turn out on the night.

Try to keep warm.

Margie Berlemon.

The ladies technical session was well attended and thanks again to Margie for organising these get togethers

The mid week run organised by Bill saw about 14 people enjoy breakfast/coffee at Newton Shopping Centre before heading off into the hills and ending up at the lobethal Bakery in Woodside for lunch.   Report in TRAK

This year’s weekender was again organised by Bill & Margie and what a value for money weekend it was.  Thirty five adults and two children enjoyed the delights of the Riverland.   Thanks to Bill & Margie for the effort they put in organising the catering which was done by the Girl Guides, and what a splended job they did, to the visit to the Historic Village in Loxton where we had lunch in the Institute Hall and the River Cruise on Sunday morning, plus the free time we had to do whatever took your fancy.   It will certainly be a hard act to follow.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Tues 15th July General Meeting Sporting Car Club King William Road Unley 8.00pm

Sunday 20th July Reservoir Run – meet 9.00am Target Newton

Tuesday 12th August Ladies Technical Session Cafe Buongiorno Mitcham 12.00noon

Wednesday 13th August Mid week run meet 10.30am Crafers Hotel followed by lunch at Strathalbyn

Sunday 17th August Run to Kapunda – meet 8.30am Burnside Town Hall

Tuesday 19th August Annual General Meeting Sporting Car Club King William Road Unley 8.00pm