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
The run on Sunday 18th May to Links Lady Bay Normanville saw 22 people enjoy a run through the hills to Meadows where we stopped for morning coffee before heading off again through Ashbourne, Mt Compass, Carrackalinga, Normanville and ending up at the hotel at Lady Bay overlooking the golf course and out to sea. The weather was fine and sunny and the countryside looks great now we have had some very welcome rain.
A minor hiccup with the menu was overcome and I am sure everyone would agree it was an excellent value for money 3 course lunch. Thanks to Geoff & Barb Cugley for their organisation.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Wednesday 4th June – mid week run – meet 9.45am Rooftop carpark Newton Shopping Centre
Tuesday 10th June – ladies lunch Cafe Buongiorno Mitcham 12.00noon
Tuesday 17th June – general meeting Sporting Car Club King William Road Unley 8.00pm
Sat/Sun 21/22 June – Weekender to Riverland – meet Burnside Town Hall 8.30am
Tuesday 15th July – general meeting Sporting Car Club King William Road Unley 8.00pm
Sunday 20th July – Reservoir Lunch Run – meet Target Newton 9.00am
The mid week run in April was a very interesting and informative visit to the Paris Creek BioDynamic Farm. Considering the wet and windy weather on the day, 24 people attended and were treated to tastings of the bio dynamically produced yoghurt and flavoured milk along with a selection of soft and hard cheeses. This was followed by a very good value for money lunch at Auchendorroch House in Mt Barker. Thanks to Peggy and Brian Argent for their efforts in organising this run.
The breakfast run on Sunday 20th April was well attended considering the early start. The weather was perfect for a run down to the Southern Vales ending up in Willunga for a BYO breakfast. Thanks to Lyle and Sue Taylor for putting this run together.
Don’t forget the run to Links Lady Bay on 18th May. If you are intending to come along please register with Geoff & Barb Cugley as the hotel requires numbers for lunch. Registration form is in the magazine.
There are still a few cabins available for the Riverland weekender on June 21st/22nd. Please let Margie or Bill know if you are going to join us for, what I am sure will be, a fun weekend. The package is very good value for money with all meals, accommodation, visit to the Loxton Historical Village and a River Cruise out of Renmark on the Sunday morning. Cost is $200/couple.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sunday 18th May – Links Lady Bay Normanville for lunch – meet 9.00am Coles Carpark Blackwood
Tuesday 20th May – General Meeting Sporting Car Club 8.00pm
Wednesday 4th June – Mid week breakfast run – meet 9.45am Rooftop Carpark Newton Shopping Ctr
Tuesday 10th June – Ladies lunch – Cafe Buongiorno Mitcham 12.00noon
Tuesday 17th June – General Meeting Sporting Car Club 8.00pm
Sat/Sun 21/22nd June – Riverland Weekender – meet 8.30am Burnside Town Hall carpark
Thanks to everyone for their best wishes over the past couple of months with all our family issues. Special thanks to Sue Gibson for holding the fort for me in regards to this article and also the supper rosters.
As I write this article today, it is raining – something we haven’t seen for such a long time – the gardens will all be thankful for their natural water supply, but we must spare a thought for the rural areas and trust that the rain falls there as needed.
I spoke to a teacher today from Meningie who said that school enrolments are down by a third this year, as families are moving out of the district due to no rain, and no water in the lake – hence no work for the farmers so people need to move to work and survive – it really is a concern in the Coorong as to how the families are going to survive without water – lets pray that the river Murray is flooded soon and the lakes survive for a little longer.
The Weekender is in the process of being organised, so I look forward to seeing you all along for another great weekend.
Margie Berlemon
The Fish ‘n Chips & Ice Cream Run, the first for 2008, saw a huge turnout with over 60 people enjoying Barnacle Bill’s fish ‘n Chips before cruising along the coast to Semaphore Park. Being Australia Day we witnessed the fireworks which were staged at the Semaphore Jetty whilst enjoying ice creams and coffee at Noonies Kiosk. A big thank you to Tom & Judi Long for organising this annual event which must have broken the record for attendance.
All British Day was held in perfect weather at Uraidla, and there was a good display of Triumph Cars. There was certainly lots of vehicles to look at as well as the Uraidla market across the road.
The mid week run was very well attended and it was perfect weather for a drive through the hills. We travelled on some roads that we have never been on before, ending up at the Lobethal Bakery for afternoon tea. Thanks to Bill Smith for organising this event.
Once again the MSCA Presentation Day was held in scorching conditions on the lawns at Peter Lehmann Winery in Tanunda, but a good day was had by those who attended. Unfortunately TSOA didn’t win the trophy for the best display this year.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sun 16th Mar Morning run – meet 9.15am Uni SA Magill Campus St Bernards Road Magill
Tues 18th Mar General Meeting – 8.00pm Sporting Car Club King William Road Unley
Wed 2nd Apr Mid week run – meet 9.00am Victoria Hotel Top of Taps
Tues 8th Apr Ladies Lunch – 12.00 noon Café Buongiorno Unley Road Mitcham
Tues 15th Apr General Meeting—8.00pm Sporting Car Club King William Rd Unley
Sun 20th Apr Breakfast run to Willunga – meet 7.30am Burnside Townhall Carpark
Regards Sue Gibson