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QUEENSLAND VINTAGE VEHICLE ASSOCIATION INC

COMMITTEE 2016 - 2017

QVVA welcomes visitors who have an interest in the preservation and restoration of all

types of vehicles to an original condition as far as practicable.

GENERAL MEETING: 8PM fourth Wednesday of each month

ADDRESS: Veteran Car Clubrooms, 1376 Old Cleveland Road,

Carindale 4152

Club Room 07 3843 0010

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Secretary Wendy Tyquin 3343 9712 0420 222 690 [email protected]

Editor Barry Shipway 3357 7801 0412 778 225 [email protected]

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Librarian & Web Master Rodney Rush 3711 5750 0409 141 140 [email protected]

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Peter Hall 0427 001 875 [email protected]

Brian Simpson 3843 1860 0405 655 864 [email protected]

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A 1903 Oldsmobile,

identical to this car,

was the first motor

car ever to climb

Mt Tamborine.

(Extract from the Brisbane Courier

22 January 1907)

Mountain Climbing by Motor Car.

Messrs J Kniep and T Macmillan of Brisbane made a

trip up to the top of the Tamborine Mountain last

weekend in Mr Kniep's 5 h.p. Oldsmobile motor car.

Brisbane was left about 3.30 pm and the top of the

mountain was reached about 5 pm. The feat is

somewhat remarkable as in many places, the gradient is

1 in 6, and the steepest gradient about 1 in 3. The

downward journey which was perhaps even more risky

than the hill climbing owing to the slippery nature of

the ground on account of the rain was safely

accomplished by means of brakes consisting of two

stout saplings tied on the rear axle. This is the first time

that Tambourine Mountain has been ascended by a

motor car.


John Day with Raymond Curtis


The driver and passenger were the oldest still living men actually born on the mountain.

Driver was Alan Rosser aged 91 and passenger Raymond Curtis aged 90.

QVVA cars on show at Mt Tamborine 2017


MINUTES OF THE 591st GENERAL MEETING OF THE QVVA Inc

HELD AT THE THE CLUB ROOMS.....WEDNESDAY 22nd February 2017

Meeting chaired by Simon Flitcroft

MEETING OPENED AT 8.05pm APOLOGIES: Nancy Condie, Clint & Lynda Frater, Robert Wode, Peter Hall. VISITORS: No visitors. MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING: It was moved by Trevor Johnsson and seconded by Brian Simpson the minutes be taken as read in the published, “The Vintage News”. CORRESPONDENCE: In the absence of the secretary the treasurer related the correspondence. INWARDS: Four hard copy magazines, five emailed magazines. Emailed invites to events (also forwarded to members), Allora Old Car Festival. Car request for education at Buranda State School. Landsborough Museum. Northern Gold Coast Heritage Park. Great Australian Bake Off. Anzac Parade at Forrest Lake. Tamborine Show confirmation. Dalby Car Club Weekend. Old Petrie Town Steam Fair. Sunshine Coast Car Club Motorkama. Other emails. QHMC advising of Facebook page. Minutes of QHMC & President’s message. Kingston Park Raceway 20% discount. Receipt from QIMR. Windscreen Manufacturing business for sale. Inwards received by post. Cheque from E & N Doherty. Lifeflight airside operations. Bundaberg Early Holden Club. RACQ Motorfest judging. QIMR donation request. OUTWARDS: Club Magazines (Feb). Ladies Aux invite to Lota breakfast. Donation sent to QIMR. Treasurer Wendy moved the inwards correspondence be received and the outwards endorsed, seconded by Barry Shipway. TREASURER’S REPORT: Wendy Tyquin presented a copy of the receipts and expenditure since the last meeting and the amounts were approved for payment. Seconded by Martin Jansen. Wendy commented that proceeds from Hillbilly Rally had been donated to QIMR save for $500 which has been kept aside until 31st March 2017 pending receipt of auditor’s report and tax invoice for same from QHMC. QHMC have been notified that if the auditor’s report and tax invoice are not received by 31st March, 2017, QVVA will not be responsible for payment of the tax invoice and the $500 will be donated to QIMR. The QIMR visit has not been finalised. EVENTS CO-ORDINATOR: Events as per the “Vintage News” any changes will be notified by email and social media. MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY: Simon had nothing to report in Clint’s absence. PUBLIC RELATIONS: Ruth Knight reported that Jack Chandler had passed away and a private funeral was arranged. Don Lake is at home and continuing treatment. EDITORS REPORT: The email version of the magazine been sent, the print version delayed but OK. PROPERTY: Brian Simpson reported all OK. SAFETY OFFICER: Col Hinxman reported all OK. QHMC REPORT: Col Hinxman reported the Queensland Motoring Heritage Day will be on 21st May at Ipswich again and the web site will be updated accordingly. Karen Dawes is attending to the Facebook page. SWAP REPORT: Simon has an appointment with the school this coming week, bins to be ordered, plenty of flyers spare. LADIES AUXILARY: Susie Shipway reminded the meeting of the Lota breakfast. LIBRARY REPORT: All OK. WEB MASTER: Rod Rush reported we have up to 200 people regularly looking and liking our FB posts with pictures being the most popular, we have had a message from a “looker” outside the club to allow posts by others so they can have dialog with us in a similar manner as other local car clubs on FB. A discussion with the members resulted in approval of the above provided posts were through a moderator prior to public viewing.


TEA PERSON: Susie reported all OK. SKITES: John Knight reported he has purchased a 1960s Viscount caravan, but he is not letting on what his long term plans are (have to look at the brakes first). -Five member couples attended a Vintage Motoring Club rally at Maryborough on 17-19 February, Paul Caro had a flat tyre and turning indicator failure and Ross & Wendy had turbo failure with the tow vehicle. Pleasant runs to Mungar, Bauple Museum and Boonooroo, but very hot. GENERAL BUSINESS: Barry Shipway reminded the club of his mystery rally on 19th March. The next social night will be at Carina Leagues Club 7th March. RAFFLE: Won by John Knight.

CLUB MART

It is Committee policy that all advertisements are run in three consecutive issues.

The first time it will be prefaced by * the second time, **, and finally ***.

Please advise the Editor if you have any items For Sale or Wanted

If you have an item for sale please supply a price as the buyer will be more interested in your sale and I

will not be asked for the price of the sale.

**1985 Peugeot 505 8 seater wagon – good tyres, good engine, air-con needs re-gas, silver paint in fair

condition, seats in good condition, ideal family unit / club car. Not registered with some spares.

$1000 Contact Peter Talty on 3206 –6586.

Raffle / Supper Roster

22nd March Wendy Tyquin

26th April Nancy Condie

24th May Allison Day

21st June Lynda Frater

26th July Susie Shipway

FOR THE SUPPER PLEASE SUPPLY 2 LITRES MILK AND BISCUITS/CAKE.

A $20 ALLOWANCE FROM LADIES AUXILIARY IS AVAILABLE TO CLAIM.

SEE RUTH KNIGHT.

FOR THE RAFFLE PLEASE TRY AND LIMIT SPEND TO AROUND THE $30/35 MARK.

REIMBURSE YOURSELF FROM RAFFLE PROCEEDS AND GIVE RECEIPT AND MONEY TO

OUR LADIES AUX TREASURER RUTH KNIGHT. Any problems contact Barry Shipway at [email protected] or phone 07 3357 7801 / 0412 778 22



Ladies Auxiliary Report March 2017

Hi all, another month has flown past and I hope

life has been kind to you and your families.

QVVA finished February off in style with

breakfast at Lota. A small but keen group met

at the foreshore for an early bite to eat, some

bbq’d and others came ready to go. Some ate

light and some had a smorgasbord of breakfast

delight. But the things we all cared were the

lovely morning breeze, good company and a lot

of leisurely catching up. Whilst we didn’t have

any of the grandkids to amuse us, Simon and

Kathy bought there fur babies along, both were on their best behaviour. After a coffee or two we headed

home mid-morning. Baz needed some supplies so we stopped off at Cannon Hill and managed to kill two

bird with one stone (Supercheap & Bunnings).

Last weekend was scheduled for the ‘Mt Tamborine

Show’ and Bazza’s Caboolture Run. It proved to be

one of those weekends when everyone had

somewhere else to be (including me). So Bazza’s

Run was postponed for another time, lucky as the

weather Sunday certainly wasn’t the best for being

on the road. I’m sure even though Saturday was a

long day, it was enjoyed by all who were able to

make it, with John and Allison Day’s 1903

Oldsmobile bringing history to life.

Ladies we will have a short meeting this month after the general meeting.

And as last Friday was St Patrick’s Day, I’m sending all

an Irish blessing and my best wishes for all the luck

you can carry in your pocket.

May your pocket be deep!

Cheers

Susie


QVVA RUNS 2017 In the event of bad weather consult QVVA website – www.qvva.org or phone Clint & Lynda Frater – 0433 414 223 or 3161 2264 Please sign the attendance book at all rallies. If driving a Special Interest vehicle to and from an outing, please take the Club Magazine or print this page to take with you. MARCH 22nd Wednesday - General Meeting Club Rooms 8.00pm (supper provided) NOTE THERE ARE FIVE WEDNESDAY’S THIS MONTH APRIL 4th The first Tuesday of the month social evening – It was decided to return to

the Carina Leagues Club this month – Creek Road, Carina from 6.30pm

7th Friday – The breakfast run has been moved to the 20th see below

9th Sunday - There won’t be a rally on this day, however we hope you can attend the Three Clubs Gymkhana on 23rd

Easter this year - Friday 14th to Monday 17th April

20th Thursday – Breakfast at Carport Cafe, 3 Pickwick Street, Cannon Hill from 7.30am. For

those interested in a longer outing, we will join with the Bayside Club for their midweek run. Meet at Cleveland Showgrounds at 9.30am or go to Rocks Riverside Park, Seventeen Miles Rocks

By 10am for morning tea UBD 198 E3. BYO m/tea and lunch. 23rd Sunday - Three Clubs Gymkhana/Rally – QVVA, Bayside Vehicle Restorers Club,

Ipswich Vintage & Veteran Car Club. Bayside Club to organise. Ormiston State School – Wellington Street from 9.30am. Morning Tea supplied – BYO lunch

Lets have a large turnout from QVVA members please. 26th Wednesday- General Meeting Club Rooms 8.00pm (supper provided) MAY 2nd The first Tuesday of the month social evening – venue to be decided 18th Thursday -Invitation to attend the Biggest Morning Tea –BVRC – Fundraiser for Breast Cancer Research. Capalaba Regional Park, Pittwin Street, Capalaba.

UBD 183, P14 – Morning Tea provided, raffles & donations.

21st Sunday - National Motoring Heritage Day Tour – Queens Park Ipswich – 9am No charge – come along display your car and enjoy the entertainment. 24th Wednesday - General Meeting Club Rooms 8.00pm (supper provided) NOTE FIVE WEDNESDAY THIS MONTH

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MAY (CONT) 28th QVVA SWAP – CARINA STATE SCHOOL- YOUR HELP IS

APPRECIATED Simon 0417 012 182, Peter 0427 001 875, Brian 0405 655 864 JUNE 6th The first Tuesday of the month social evening – venue to be decided 18th Sunday - Ladies Day Tour which is not to be missed. 28th Wednesday - General Meeting Club Rooms 8.00pm (supper provided) JULY 4th The first Tuesday of the month social evening – venue to be decided 9th Sunday - RACQ Motorfest Eagle Farm Racecourse 10am-3pm

16th Sunday Presidents Tour & Annual Awards Presentations

A Grand day out for all. More info closer to the day

26th Wednesday - General Meeting from 7.45pm followed by AGM.

Extract taken from a book written by Bernard O’Reilly – Cullenbenbong He is writing about his early life in NSW at Kanimbla - Too soon a little prosperity came to the valley and the sulkies which were the first expression of it hastened the destruction of one of the happiest features of the valley life. So it was in many other quiet valleys. Later still came the motor car, a cold nasty thing which took all the comradeship from the road, and made every fellow traveller a nuisance or a potential enemy. The cruellest thing in our age is misunderstanding, but who could know and understand each other better than those who have jogged together (on horseback) by the hour along a bushland road in heat or cold, in Spring or Autumn, in happy times or adversity.


INVITATION OUTINGS & SWAP MEETS

FOR QVVA MEMBERS TO CONSIDER ATTENDING Please take a copy of this page with you if you are travelling in a

vehicle with ‘Restricted’ registration.

2017 MARCH 26th Bayside Vehicle Restorers Club Swap Meet Ormiston State School, Wellington Street, Ormiston

6am-2pm $2 entry, $10 swap sites, $30 under cover site for Antiques and collectables only. Steve 0411 516 122

APRIL 2nd Qld Auto Spectacular Swap Meet Willowbank

$10 per person 07 5461 5461 www.willowbankraceway.com.au 14-17th North Queensland QHMC Tour – Townsville 0498 213 051

14th April Historic Vehicles Tour of Tasmania – all welcome to 1st May Contact Greg and Christine Stevens – 3260 6197, 0419 789 151,

0418 873 233 15th, 16th, 17th Easter Vintage Festival 2017 – Highfields Pioneer Village 9am – 5pm Daily. (07) 4696 6309 28th -30th Allora Autumn Old Car Festival – Open to all cars, trucks &

Motorcycles manufactured before 1940. Contact:- Doug & Elizabeth Partington – 07 4666 3801 or email [email protected] Book accommodation asap. 29th SATURDAY – Classic Not Plastic Car Show, Redcliffe Showgrounds,

entry off Scarborough Road, 4pm-8pm car entry $5 0418 731 738

29th & 30th Gold Coast Antique Auto Club Autorama John Talbot 0421 185 419 or www.gcaac.com.au


http://www.gcaac.com.au/


MAY 7th David Hack Classic Meet – Toowoomba City Aerodrome Spitfire Street, Wilsonton. 8.30am – 2.30pm. $10 vehicle Historic cars, bikes, planes – Chris 0407 372 908 Robyn 0404 965 870 In aid of Leukaemia Foundation 7th Lockyer Swap & Vintage Car Display – Laidley Showgrounds. Gordon

0427 004 429, Tony 0429 643 148 Email – [email protected] 13th & 14th Restored Vehicle Association Dalby Annual Invitation Meet.

“Something Different 2017” Contact Wal Lanagan – 07 46622736

[email protected] 18th Biggest Morning Tea – raising funds for a cure for Breast Cancer.

Bayside Vehicle Restorers Club – morning tea Capalaba Regional Park 10am. 20/21st Heritage Truck Show, Rocklea Showgrounds. Sat 8-2, Sun 8-12. 21st Laidley Swap, Laidley Showgrounds – LAMA Tony 0429 643 148 21st National Motoring Heritage Day – Queens Park, Ipswich 20th & 21st Sunshine Coast Antique Car Club Motorkana 2017 David Buxton 0411 402 533 – Nambour area 28th Macleans Bridge Sports & Classic Car Festival, Qld Rifle Assoc

Belmont Range, 1485 Old Cleveland Road, Belmont 0417 193 611 www.macleansbridge.com JUNE 3rd/4th Old Petrie Town Steam Fair – Saturday 10am to 4pm, Sunday 8am to 2pm.

Grande Parade daily at 12.30pm 4th-11th Cooly Rocks On – Cooloongatta – http://www.coolyrockson.com/ 4th Sunday Swap Meet – Beaudesert Motoring Enthusiasts Club

Beaudesert Racecourse, Beaudesert Boonah Road - from 6am. Adults $3.00- 0414 066 121 [email protected]



http://www.macleansbridge.com/

http://www.coolyrockson.com/



June (Cont) 9TH – 11TH RACQ QHMC Southern Queensland Rally hosted by Beaudesert Motoring Enthusiasts Club.

Entry form available phone 07 5544 9230 or 0414 066 121 or email [email protected] There is limited accommodation in Beaudesert.

17th Caboolture Regional Car Club Show & Shine Caboolture Show Grounds- 39 Trophies, entry from 8am. Swap Meet from 6am - $5 – 0410 515 392 JULY 9th RACQ Motorfest Eagle Farm Racecourse 10am-3pm 23rd Original Gold Coast Swap- Mudgeeraba Show Grounds 6am – 12 noon, $5 phone David 0428 279 291 John 0421 185 419 email [email protected] 22nd – 23rd South Coast Restoration Society –Annual Display 193 Rifle Range Road, Pimpama http://southcoastrestorationsocietyinc.org.au/wp/ 29th Saturday Nambour Swap Showgrounds. 0498 009 396 AUGUST 18TH, 19TH, 20TH Lismore Annual Run- Join fellow QVVA members for a great weekend SEPTEMBER 3rd Chrysler Expo – Rocklea Show Grounds, [email protected] Show and Shine & Swap – Doug 0402 845 925 or 9th/10th Tenterfield weekend rally – details to come OCTOBER 7th & 8th L.A.MA. Invitational Run (note:- not the long weekend)


http://southcoastrestorationsocietyinc.org.au/wp/



2017

BAYSIDE VEHICLE RESTORERS CLUB

INVITATIONAL THURSDAY RUNS

QVVA members are invited to join with like-minded car enthusiasts and attend the following rallies at any time. Instructions will be given out on departure. All rallies are on a Thursday and depart from Cleveland Show Grounds at 9.30am.

You are welcome to either start the rally at Cleveland or join in along the route.

Please take a print out of this page with you if travelling in a Club Registered

car.

Further inquiries Cheryl Nott 3341 5916 or Ruth Knight 3207 1261

MARCH

30th Thursday – Morning Tea at John Fredricks Park, Capalaba UBD 183 P13

Lunch Apex Park, Wellington Point UBD 185 E9

Visit Shed 27, Newman Road, Capalaba UBD E 18

APRIL

20th Morning Tea Rocks Riverside Park UBD 198, E3

Lunch Oxley Creek Common, Rocklea UBD 198 A2

MAY

18th Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea – 10am

Morning Tea provided – Raffles & donations to raise funds for

Breast Cancer Research.

Capalaba Regional Park, Pittwin Road North, Capalaba UBD 183, P14

MESSAGE FROM THE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER Cards have been sent to the following

SYMPATHY to

Ray Chandler on the passing

of Jack Chandler


Sunday 26th February Breakfast at Lota

A beautiful day dawned and Lota Beach under the gazebo was just perfect.

With the B B Q fired up breakfast was cooked and eaten while watching the tide come in.

It was good to see the following members enjoying the great outdoors:-

Simon & Kathy – 1928 Plymouth Tourer & 2000 Jaguar, Gary & Kathy – 1929 Dodge Roadster, Col – 1930

Buick Tourer, John & Ruth – 1930 Chrysler Sedan,

Baz & Susie – 1960 Morris Major, Nev & Joan – 1963 Ford Falcon Convertible,

John Buchanan – 1977 Datsun 260 Z

Friday 3rd March Breakfast

Nev & Joan attended the breakfast at Carport Cafe and enjoyed their meal.

Nev has suggested that we change the day of the breakfast to coincide with the mid-week rally that The

Bayside Restorers Club run, so that our members have the option of continuing on in their old car to the

rally.

We’ll try that for April 20th – Thursday. Still at the Carport Cafe, Cannon Hill for breakfast and then either

onto Cleveland Showgrounds for 9.30am or meet up at Rocks Riverside Park Seventeen Mile Rocks, UBD

198, E3 for 10am and morning tea.

Tuesday 7th March Dinner

Rob & Beth, Nev & Joan, Simon & Kathy, Ross & Wendy, Paul, John & Ruth attended the Carina Leagues

Club for a lovely meal and some trivia. Again we weren’t in the running for a prize, but I think we are

improving. A good night of fun & fellowship was had by all.

Wednesday 8th March Buranda School

We were again invited by Buranda State School to display cars and give the young students an insight into

bygone years.

John Day gave an excellent talk to the group of year one & two children and then they all had a closer

look at the cars.

Thanks to John Day– 1903 Oldsmobile, Brian Simpson – 1927 T Ford, Paul Caro– 1929 Armstrong Siddeley,

Col Hinxman– 1930 Buick, John Knight – 1962 Dodge Lancer. Unfortunately Simon’s car refused to attend

even though he was keen to display her.


ART DECO WEEK IN NAPIER NZ

By Clint Frater

15th - 19th February 2017

Once again we were back in New Zealand for the Art Deco Festival that is put on in Napier each year. It includes over 250 events, hundreds of 1920s and 30s cars, railcar rides, great Gatsby picnics, dinner dance extravaganzas and free outdoor concerts to name a few. There are more and more events that you can participate in if you wish. Napier was devastated by a huge 7.8 Earthquake back in February 1931 and when they rebuilt the city many of the buildings were done in the Art Deco style. Napier is now known as the Art Deco Capital of the world.

There is normally several flying displays held with a promise this year that they were going to have a Spitfire, Kitty Hawk and a Mustang along with the air force aerobatic team. These were all called off due to the low cloud and rain, Pity.

During the celebrations they hold a car parade through the main street with a limit of 250 pre 1945 vehicles. This year the car parade was dedicated to the Rolls Royce Silver Ghost. Several of these fine cars were on display. There were also over 30 Bentleys and some Lagonda’s on display. Many of these cars were owned by Ross Cook who brought them out from the UK.

The car parade is organised by both the Vintage Car Club and the Art Deco Society. Along with a couple of my friends we went out to the Vintage Car Club Grounds to view the cars on display before they left to go on a run through Hastings [twin city that is about 20 Kms away from Napier] before returning to Napier to join the other cars in the parade.

The weather was not the best with showers but this did not stop the enthusiasm of the car owners or passengers. There was also a gathering of MGs and several of these left to go in the parade as well.

It is not often that you can see so many classic vehicles of many different makes in one place. Even the rain drops on the paint or nickel just made them look real. Bentleys, Lagondas, Rolls Royce, Cord, Bugatti, Auburns, SS Jaguar and many more common makes including Model A Fords and Austin 7s.

The car parade was due to start at 12-30 pm. It was 12-15 pm when the Navy Band started to play and as the first few notes started, the heavens opened up with a heavy down pour. The band players never missed a note. Many cars were open top and they stayed this way. Drivers and passengers dressed up in art deco clothing holding umbrellas atop as the parade progressed. This was the first time that they had had rain during the parade in 25 years.

I am sure there were more than 250 vehicles as it took ages to get all the cars going but we only saw one that refused to start because of dampness [A Lagonda].

After the parade the cars normally park for the public to view up close along the marine parade but with the rain and a strong cold wind blowing many parked in the closed off streets. A lot also went home. As with previous Art Deco parades the city was a buzz with people with many dressed in Art Deco wear. Bands and dancing continued in the streets and performances were held at the sound shell.

On Sunday the weather was still showery but looked a bit brighter. All the events that were planned were still held. The main event for the day was the Gatsby Picnic and this was held in the main street under the shop verandas. The weather cleared by about 11.00 am to become a beautiful sunny afternoon. The crowds again came out for the entertainment and to participate in the Gatsby picnic.

If anyone is interested in going to this event next year it is being held on the 14th - 18th February 2018. Perhaps a cruise ship tour that stops in Napier on the Saturday 16th. Check times that the ship is in port. I would suggest you book your accommodation early as it is a very busy time for the area.


Car Parade at ART DECO, NAPIER NZ

ROLLS ROYCE SILVER GHOSTS

Rolls Royce’s

Alvis’s

SS Jaguar



SUPERCHARGED AUBURNS

BUGATTI PAcKARD’s

sTUDeBAKeR PAcKARD’s

AUSTIN 7 OAKLAND BUICK



8 LITRE

BENTLEY

ENGINE

BENTLEYS & LAGONDAS OF ALL MAKES AND MODELS



vAUXHALL

MAXWELL

Model t

Oakland

Desoto

Lagonda

Chevrolet

Chevrolet

Austin

cadilla


Car Parade at ART DECO, NAPIER Nz

STUDEBAKER GRAHAM PAGE

LAGONDA CORD

THE DEVIL THE ROOSTER THE HARE

STEAM

POWER


Great Gatsby Picnic NAPIER Nz

Picnickers on the grass the Sound Shell

Gatsby set ups in the main st A few picnickers on the beach

Cars parked on the Parade ex QvvA vehicle [ BRooKe’s ]

Normally these areas are packed with cars and people. The weather in the morning was terrible but the

sun did come out to make it a very nice afternoon.


Windows vs Ford

For all of us who feel only the deepest love and affection for the way computers have enhanced our lives,

read on.

At a recent computer expo (COMDEX),Bill Gates

reportedly compared the computer industry with the auto industry and stated,

"If Ford had kept up with technology like the computer industry has, we would all be driving $25 cars that

got 1,000 miles to the gallon."

In response to Bill 's comments, Ford issued a press release stating:

If Ford had developed technology like Microsoft, we would all be driving cars with the following

characteristics (and I just love this part):

1. For no reason whatsoever, your car would crash.........twice a day.

2.. Every time they repainted the lines in the road, you would have to buy a new car.

3... Occasionally your car would die on the freeway for no reason. You would have to pull to the side of

the road, close all of the windows, shut off the car, restart it, and reopen the windows before you could

continue. For some reason you would simply accept this.

4.... Occasionally, executing a manoeuvre such as a left turn would cause your car to shut down and refuse

to restart, in which case you would have to reinstall the engine.

5..... Macintosh would make a car that was powered by the sun, was reliable, five times as fast and twice

as easy to drive - but would run on only five percent of the roads.

6...... The oil, water temperature, and alternator warning lights would all be replaced by a single "This Car

Has Performed An Illegal Operation" warning light.

7....... The airbag system would ask,"Are you sure?" before deploying.

8........ Occasionally, for no reason whatsoever, your car would lock you out and refuse to let you in until

you simultaneously lifted the door handle, turned the key and grabbed hold of the radio antenna.

9......... Every time a new car was introduced car buyers would have to learn how to drive all over again

because none of the controls would operate in the same manner as the old car.

10.......... You'd have to press the "Start" button to turn the engine off.

PS - I'd like to add that when all else fails, you could call "customer service" in some foreign country and

be instructed in some foreign language how to fix your car yourself!


NO NURSING HOME FOR ME!!!

No nursing home for us. We'll be checking into a Holiday Inn!

With the average cost for a nursing home care costing $188.00 per day, there is a better way when we get old and too feeble. I've already checked on reservations at the Holiday Inn.

For a combined long term stay discount and senior discount, it's $59.23 per night. Breakfast is included, and some have happy hours in the afternoon. That leaves $128.77 a day for lunch and dinner in any restaurant we want, or room service, laundry, gratuities and special TV movies. Plus, they provide a spa, swimming pool, a workout room, a lounge and washer-dryer, etc. Most have free toothpaste and razors, and all have free shampoo and soap.

$5 worth of tips a day you'll have the entire staff scrambling to help you. They treat you like a customer, not a patient. There's a city bus stop out front, and seniors ride free. The handicap bus will also pick you up (if you fake a decent limp).

To meet other nice people, call a church bus on Sundays.

For a change of scenery, take the airport shuttle bus and eat at one of the nice restaurants there. While you're at the airport, fly somewhere. Otherwise, the cash keeps building up. It takes months to get into decent nursing homes. Holiday Inn will take your reservation today. And you're not stuck in one place forever -- you can move from Inn to Inn, or even from city to city. Want to see Hawaii ? They have Holiday Inn there too. TV broken? Light bulbs need changing? Need a mattress replaced? No problem.. They fix everything, and apologize for the inconvenience.

The Inn has a night security person and daily room service. The maid checks to see if you are ok. If not, they'll call an ambulance . . . Or the undertaker. If you fall and break a hip, Medicare will pay for the hip, and Holiday Inn will upgrade you to a suite for the rest of your life.


And no worries about visits from family. They will always be glad to find you, and probably check in for a few days mini-vacation.

The grandkids can use the pool. What more could I ask for?

So, when I reach that golden age, I'll face it with a grin.

AIDS WARNING! To all of you approaching 50 or have REACHED 50 and past, this is especially for you...... SENIOR CITIZENS ARE THE NATION'S LEADING CARRIERS OF AIDS!

HEARING AIDS BAND AIDS ROLL AIDS WALKING AIDS MEDICAL AIDS GOVERNMENT AIDS MOST OF ALL, MONETARY AID TO THEIR KIDS!

Not forgetting HIV (Hair is Vanishing)


FOR ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES CONTACT QVVA COMMITTEE


If undeliverable please return to:

Queensland Vintage Vehicle Association

1376 Old Cleveland Road

Carindale Qld 4152

· 2019. 3. 1. · mt tamborine. (extract from the brisbane courier 22 january 1907) mountain...

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