Note to all members – several new additions have been made to the Club library that may be of interest to you.
Greg Page does a marvelous job in maintaining and managing the library for the Club, which is usually open for business at every monthly club meeting.
Give Greg a call if there is a special interest item that you would like to reserve for collection – 8387 0619 or 0478 896 222
TSOA Annual Weekender
After a long 10 years hosting this event Bill and Margie Berlemon have done it again. Not only did they turn on great weather they also provided a value packed itinerary.
The day started at Burnside Town Hall where 36 adults, 5 children and Quinlan the dog arrived in a variety of cars with a good mix of Triumphs. Progressing up the freeway we arrived a “Melbas Chocolate Factory” for Coffee and chocolate cake and the start of the traveling food fest.
It wasn’t long before a local turned up with what can be described as a very worn out, tired TR7 on a trailer and the owner then attempting to sell it off.
Several of our senior members gave it the look over and thought better of it.
We were told that it did run, REALLY!!
We were then back on the road through Woodside, Nairne, Littlehampton and onto Murray Bridge where we stopped for lunch at “Sanctuary Café.
The service was very friendly and the meals came out quickly.
On leaving the café we were on the road to Mannum to “Serenity Nursery”. Well worth a look if you’re interested in anything for the garden even an Elephant or 2.
Just before we stopped for the day, some of us took a short break to look over some Vintage Speed Cars displayed in a very interesting shed full of other memorabilia. Not only did he have an impressive collection of cars he wasn’t short of a cap or two either. There were several rows hanging from the roof and apparently you can never have enough.
We all arrived to our destination for the night at the Mannum Motel opposite the caravan park.
Before the evening meal and after a few wanderers came back from the main street, we gathered outside Sue and Rory’s cabin to have a few wines and tastings while Rory and Sue gave an importuned quiz night. Let’s say we would never win on “the chase” but all involved gave it a good go.
The evening meal was at the community Club in the main street and as usual we did not go hungry.
Early morning on Sunday had us down by the river at the local rowing club, where we were met by locals who served us up coffee, bacon & Eggs for Breakfast.
It was then onto the river cruise aboard “MV Jester” for a very relaxed cruise up and down the river. They entertained with a very comprehensive discussion about the history of Mannum, the floods and wildlife.
Departing the boat we then headed up to the Information Center where we all took in a tour of the museum. Never guessed it had all that inside and we have been driving past this building for years. Goes to show you need to stop and check things out more often.
Back down to the river for a BBQ lunch, held by the local Lions Club.
A few of us then ventured to the lookout. Another spot we have never bothered to look at before now and it really does give another perspective of the river and I must say it’s looking a lot healthier than the last time we were there at a family members shack.
Oh and one local who has more time than most and apparently an endless supply of corrugated iron, filling his front garden with all sorts of artworks.
Fast trip down the hill back to Auchendarroch house for, you guessed it, coffee and cake. Just in case we hadn’t filled up enough over the weekend.
That’s it until next year and I’m sure if we are lucky we will have another one to look forward to.
A big thank you must go to Bill and Margie, from all who attended, and for all their efforts in putting together another wonderful weekend.
Regards
Ian, Raelene and the weekender group.
Bryan Young doing what he likes best – pushing his Vitesse to the limit.
Bryan and Vitesse have been every where Man . . . sing along now . . .
Annual Weekender
Saturday May 14th and Sunday May 15th 2016
Come along and enjoy the Murray River.
Meet: Saturday 14th 9.00am Burnside Town Hall
Saturday run will travel through the Adelaide Hills and will include
Sunday will include
Cost: $125.00 per person Twin Share (costs includes accommodation, main meals and activities)
Cost: $180 single
Children by negotiation with Bill
Non members plus $25.00 per person
Payment due April meeting -19th April
Bookings with Bill/Margie 0438836837
Calendar Feb/March/April 2016
FEBRUARY
Sun 14th All British Day – Echunga Oval from 10.00am
Tues 16th General Meeting – Sporting Car Club King William Road Unley 8.00pm
Tues 23rd Ladies Lunch Caffe Buongiorno Mitcham 12.00 noon
MARCH
Tues 15th General Meeting – Sporting Car Club King William Road Unley 8.00pm
Sun 20th Breakfast Run – meet 8.30-9.00am Cnr Esplanade/Lady Gowrie Drive/Harrold Street
Largs Bay – see advert
APRIL
Sun 10th Evening Run – see calendar for details
Tues 19th General Meeting – Sporting Car Club King William Road Unley 8.00pm
Tues 26th Ladies Lunch Caffe Buongiorno Mitcham 12.00 noon
TSOA Social Scene – Jan Feb 2016
The year finished in deep sorrow with the passing of our wonderful friend Lorraine Page, our thoughts are
with Greg and his two girls and their partners, as their long journey without Lorraine begins.
Many thanks to all who attended the After Christmas run. We had a very good turn out with 60 in all, along
with 18 Sun-beamers coming along in their modern cars which was somewhat disappointing, Brian and I
were the only ones in a Sunbeam .The Venue was good and the food excellent in my opinion. I would just
like to point out, this is why it is fair to the organizers of a Club Event that you do let that person know if you
are attending or not, as the Venues can get rather toey at times with the numbers fluctuating leading up to
the day and on the day.
We have a reasonably full calendar for 2016 with just a few dates yet to be taken by a willing member to
organize a run. Those dates to be filled in are August 21st and Sep 18th, Sue and I are hoping we have
planned events that are pleasing to you, our members and we have many Triumphs out on the runs. We
would love to have a little more feedback on runs, so we are catering to the needs of members who look
forward to club runs each month.
The ice cream run was very well attended with 50 people enjoying ice cream coffee, donuts etc. at the
beach with a brilliant sunset out over the horizon.
If you were one of the helpful people who bought raffle tickets from Peg for the Orange Tree Quilters group
late last year I am sorry to say you didn’t win, However Peg did sell the winning tickets 1st prize the Blue
and yellow baby quilt went to Kathy Woods in the Sunbeam Club, and the 2nd prize went to Ross Kent from
the Hillman Club, we sold 220 tickets and the proceeds will enable our group to purchase more materials to
complete quilts for “Children in the Community “
Cheers Peg (Sue)
Happy New Year for 2016.
We are looking forward to another exciting year of events, particularly with the Nationals being held here in
SA in October (refer to advert in this edition). The event program is shaping up well, thanks to the
dedicated committee who have already put in many hours arranging the event and will continue to do so in
the coming months. There have been many trips to the Clare region arranging activities and run routes. If
you would like more details on the Nationals, information and registration forms are on the TSOASA
website.
The Christmas Dinner was again a great evening with those attending enjoying a delicious meal and great
company. Congratulations to all those who received trophies this year. Well done to Ian Rigby for receiving
the Clubman’s Award.
Thanks to Robin George for displaying his car on stage and telling us the interesting story behind it during
the January meeting.
The committee is currently finalising updates to the TSOA constitution to bring it in line with current legal
requirements and club practices. We anticipate it will be available for member feedback in the next couple
of months prior to voting on it.
All the best for 2016.
Mike Temby
This year it’s Brekkie at the beach UPDATE
8.30 to 9am start When 20th March
The plan this year is in reverse.
Bring your food, table,chair and cooking gear.
We meet for Brekkie at Largs Bay @ corner of Esplanade / Lady Gowrie Drive and Harrold Street. Make your own way there.
(Travel North from the Palais Semaphore to the 5th Roundabout.)
Car parking in the Largs Bay Kiosk car park should be free at that time. Or park on the street.
For those that turn up on the brekkie day, the plan is Leisurely Breakfast then a short drive for a tour of AWD Shipbuilding.
ITS ON.
This is a 2 part tour. THE AWD TOUR HAS NOW CLOSED OUT DUE TO NUMBERS SORRY IF YOU MISSED OUT>
For those that are not as mobile as others then it will be a yard and Warf tour.
For those with a little bit more adventure then you will need Long sleeves and closed in shoes. Ladies also please.
Please bring PHOTO Id with you on the day.
We will then hit the road for a drive for coffee and cake (or lunch)
to another destination. Big day out, you can have a sleep in the afternoon.
Bring your Triumph, cooking gear, chair and table and food.
Ian Rigby 82581266 or 0417085083
Pearce and Joan Bowman (ex SA now Qld) have this lovely silver grey Stag to accompany their TR5 . . .
SOCIAL SNAPSHOT
Well the NSW Nationals are done and dusted and I am sure a good time was had by all those who attended. There were a few “minor incidents/mechanical failures” but generally things ran smoothly. The weather, unfortunately, was not the best with some inclement and cold weather, but this did not stop the action. South Australia came up TRumps winning the Iron Man TRophy – congratulations to those who participated in the various Ironman events. Most of the SA delegates left on the Saturday morning heading home via Hay and others had other places to go to and people to see. Rory & I went to the Blue Mountains and spent 3 nights in Wentworth Falls with friends, but boy was it cold – we had the combustion heater on each night and this is November.
As Peggy mentioned at the last meeting the ladies’/partners lunch was very well attended and it was nice to see Lorraine & Greg out and about.
By the time you this is posted on the website, the annual Observation Run will have taken place and I wonder who this year’s winner is?? Hope they realise they have to set next year’s event and to win they needed to be driving a TRiumph. The run was set by Peter & Julie Davidge and as I write this I have no idea where they are taking us.
The Christmas Dinner and Trophy Presentation is fast approaching and, again, is at the Royal Adelaide Golf Club at Seaton. This venue seems very popular hence we have had no change over the past few years – however we are always open to suggestions.
The Annual After Christmas Run is going to Links Lady Bay at Normanville. Whilst we have been there before the food and service was good, so we have opted to return. We will do a similar route but as we are meeting later we are not stopping for a coffee on the way. Hope to see you there.
All upcoming events are listed on the website calendar and are also included in the next issue of TRak.
We wish you all a Safe & Happy Christmas and hope to see you out and about in your TRiumph in the near future.
Cheers Sue (and Peg)