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Registrar Ken Morris checking out the Holden Statesman
Engine with onlooker Mick also helping with suggestions.
Meetings are held on the 1st Tuesday of the month at Club Macquarie, Argenton commencing at 7.00 pm. Social
events and outings are held on the following Sunday but may alter. Members should check the 'club runs' in this Newsletters calendar.
The Newsletter of the Newcastle Restored Vehicle Club Inc. Issue MARCH 404, 2019
COMMITTEE
PRESIDENT: Frank Wilkinson Mob: 0419 233 886 Email: [email protected] VICE-PRESIDENT: Terry Jones Ph: 0427 508 627 Email: [email protected] SECRETARY: Debbie Maxwell Ph: 4950 2284 Email:
Mob: 0409 502 284 TREASURER: Mary Jones Ph: 0421 642 251 Email: [email protected] REGISTRARS: Ken Morris Mob: 0417 467 232 Email: [email protected] Wes Coghlan Mob: 0423 083 274 Email: [email protected] CLUB-CAPTAIN: Ken Barrett Mob: 0402 603 655 Email: [email protected] MID-WEEK RUNS: Gary and Ruth Newcombe Mob: 0427 222 075 Mob: 0408 689 652 RALLY COMMITTEE: Terry Jones and Neville Maxwell WEBMASTER: Glenn Towndrow Ph: 4991 2421 Mob: 0418 221 462 EDITOR: Ros Walker Ph: 4934 4617 Mob: 0407 916 374 Email: [email protected] Articles appearing in this Newsletter reflect the views on the contributor and not necessarily those of the Club, the
Committee or of the Editor. Web Site: http/carclubs.shannons.com.au/newcastlerestored
Club email: [email protected]
Official Postal Address for NRVC: PO Box 217, New Lambton. NSW. 2305
Frank and Donna’s Story Inside
MARCH Tuesday 5th General Meeting at Club Macquarie. 7pm. 3 Points. Saturday 9th Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest 4 Point run. Sunday 23rd March Secretary Debbie’s run meeting Edgeworth Macca’s at 9am. 1 Point run. Further information to come shortly.
APRIL Sunday 7th April Vice-President Terry will be holding a 4 point run. TBA. MAY Sunday 5th Atlantic Oil Run will be a 4 point event. TBA.
SWAP MEET MARCH Sunday 10th at Morisset Showground $5 entry 6am to 3pm.
THE BELOW LINK TO THE COUNCIL OF HERITAGE MOTOR CLUBS NSW INC.
THE BELOW WEBSITE ADDRESS IS FOR THEIR NEW ONLINE BUSH TELEGRAPH
NEWSLETTER, WHICH WE USED TO RECEIVE BY POST BUT IS ONLY NOW ONLINE. http://www.heritagemotoringcouncil.org.au/CHMC-NEWSLETTER.php
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N.R.V.C. Club Calendar –, 2019 OFFICIAL CLUB MEETINGS and RUNS
For members with vehicles on Historic plates please be reminded vehicles must be as close to original as possible. Also N.R.V.C. Inc. By-Laws PART 8 – ISSUE OF ROADWORTHINESS TO NEW MEMBERS: New members are required to attend a minimum of three (3) club outings or events before they will be considered for the issue of RMS plates. These outings are not to include Club meetings. Any registered and roadworthy vehicle can be used for these (3) outings. Attendance must be noted in the day book. To maintain eligibility to historic registration members must attend Club outings, events or meetings to accumulate 30 Club points per year. Attendance must be noted in the day book. The Committee will consider exemptions due to personal or unexpected circumstances on a case by case basis. Failure to comply could result in the eligibility to Historic registration being withdrawn.
FAIRWELL TO ROSCO
On the 13th January 2019 our good mate and member John Ross Skillen (better known as Rosco) passed away peacefully at his nursing home at Bolton Point. On Thursday the 24th January 2019 he attended his last club event with approximately 50 other members gathering together for his send off at Lake Macquarie Crematorium. Rosco lived and breathed all things cars and I find it ironic that he died of a disease with a car component as part of its name, that being the terrible "Motor" Neuron Disease or M.N.D as it is better known. Rosco fought the good fight and managed to come to all our Club events with thumbs up or down as required, but eventually it became impossible for him to attend. Fortunately a lot of our members brought their club cars to him for Show and Shine at the Nursing home and a drive by at the crematorium and I know that he sure would have appreciated it. Rosco will be missed by family and friends and I will be doing a combined run in his name in the near future. He may be gone but if we all think of him now and then, then he won't be forgotten. Terry.
Most of those attending Ross’s funeral then went to Edgeworth Bowling Club for refreshments, but unfortunately it seemed that Rosco wanted to leave his mark on the leading car to make it stay back that bit longer. Once John and Doreen Bailey’s Holden Statesman had returned to the parking bay, it refused to move anymore on it’s own power and the Coil ended up the problem. The photos tell the rest of the story.
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BELOW ARE THE BY-LAWS DRAFT UPDATE FROM KEN MORRIS. KEN HAS ASKED IF ANY MEMBERS WISH TO COMMENT OR DEBATE REGARDING THEM PLEASE CONTACT HIM AS THEY WILL BE VOTED ON AT OUR FEBRUARY GENERAL MEETING.
PART 5 – VEHICLE SAFETY ASSESSMENT: CURRENT
(a) Vehicles may be assessed on the designated club Safety Assessment day or by arrangement with the club registrar. Unregistered vehicles must be trailered to and from the place of assessment.
(b) The Registrar may designate Safety Assessment Persons for the purpose of inspecting vehicles. Such are the only persons authorised to safety assess vehicles under these regulations required by the RMS.
(c) In order to obtain or renew historic registration members must show proof of current membership. Membership fees for following year must be paid on or before the designated safety assessment day.
(d) By special arrangement the Club Registrar may approve Historic Registration Renewals through the RMS on the authority of a RMS Inspection Report (Pink Slip). Before approval can be given the vehicle must be inspected and dated by the Club Registrar.
(e) No member will be issued with a renewal if the vehicle is found to be unroadworthy. (f) Chassis, body and engine numbers will form part of the identification of a vehicle issued with RMS
plates. Any changes must be notified in writing to the plate’s registrar. (g) Left Hand drive vehicles:
1. Blinkers to be fitted. 2. External mirrors to be fitted to both sides. 3. Brake lights to be fitted.
PART 5 – VEHICLE SAFETY ASSESSMENT: PROPOSED
(a) Vehicles for Historic Vehicle Scheme (HVC) registration must have an RMS Safety Inspection (Pink Slip) as well as an NRVC dating/authentication inspection by an appointed NRVC Registrar or their delegate before Historic registration will be approved. NRVC inspections will look at Historic eligibility guidelines such as vehicle age, period accessories and any modifications from factory. In exceptional circumstances a suitably competent person who is an NRVC member and is authorised by NRVC may conduct a Safety Inspection of a vehicle for the purpose of HVS registration in line with RMS inspection guidelines. In obtaining such an inspection the member will donate to NRVC an amount equivalent to that of the cost of obtaining an RMS approved Pink Slip.
(b) NRVC registration day will include members providing a Pink Slip for their vehicles and a dating/authentication inspection of NRVC vehicles by the Registrar or their delegates who will look at Historic eligibility guidelines such as age, period accessories and minor modifications.
(c) Vehicles for Classic Vehicle Scheme (CVS) registration must follow the guidelines set down by NRVC and CHMC which include but are not limited to a Blue Slip Safety Inspection and where required engineering documentation by an RMS approved Engineer.
(d) In order to obtain or renew Conditional Registration members must show proof of current membership and comprehensive insurance cover. Membership fees for following year must be paid on or before the designated registration day.
(e) No member will be issued with a renewal if the vehicle is found to be un-roadworthy. (f) Chassis, body and engine numbers will form part of the identification of a vehicle issued with RMS plates.
Any changes must be notified in writing when they occur to the NRVC Registrar. (g) Left Hand drive vehicles:
1. Blinkers to be fitted. 2. External mirrors to be fitted to both sides. 3. Brake lights to be fitted.
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TROPHY AND AWARDS NIGHT
GENERAL MEETING Tuesday 5th February,
2019 A special framed Certificate was awarded to Brian Johnston who is our Rally Committee .
Apologies Mick Riordan, Jenny
Purser, Lynn Farmer Stephen
Nichols, Barry Hughes
Rob Taylor, John Carey, Linda
Barrett, Tom Broadbent, Julie
Wilson.
Visitors Barry & Maureen Alder
Steve & Sally Jolliffe.
Secretary report
The throttle leaver
Newcastle Classic Bikes
Vintage Motor Cycle Club
Shannon Auctions
Club Macquarie letter for hire of
hall for meetings
Treasurer Report
very quiet month bank balance is
healthy.
Vice President Report
There are a few members who
have not been well.
Tom Broadbent, Barry Hughes Zira Scarr, we hope all of you get well soon.
Member Ross Skillen passed away. Thank you Neville Maxwell for organising the drive through.
TROPHIES AND AWARDS
CLUB MEMBER FOR THE YEAR 2018 First Place with 85 Points Frank Kowalski 83 Points Lynn Garrett 83 Points Robert Garrett 80 Points Lindsay Doran Certificates presented to: 79 Points Andre Van der Velde 78 Points Debbie Maxwell 78 Points Neville Maxwell 77 Points Ruth Newcombe 77 Points Barbara Doran 76 Points Margaret Evans 76 Points Mary Jones 76 Points Terry Jones 75 Points Pez Perry 74 Points Coralie Fisk 74 Points Gary Newcombe 74 Points John Puller 72 Points George Browning 72 Points Norm Wilson 70 Points Ken Fairhall 68 Points Ken Morris 67 Points Quida Lockwood Club Service Certificates Phillip and Jeanette Illfield 30 Years John Puller 24 Years Tom and June Lloyd 23 Years Michael and Linda Bradford 22 Years Barry and Zira Scarr 21 Years Mid-Week Awards TROPHY Robert and Lynn Garrett Certificates Thomas Shannon Collene Kalb CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF YOU.
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GENERAL MEETING MINUTES CONTINUED.
Club Captain purple folder with list of events up date every month
General Meeting attendance sheet please Singh in next run Sunday 17th Feb
Registrars Report
Welcome members and visitors. 4 inspections pink slips, anyone wishing to go to CHMC in May see
Sandra Rumbel.
Editors Report
Welcome everyone, thank you those for reports and photos.
Raffle Sellers Barb and Coralie
Mid- Week Run
Xmas party had a BBQ lunch award went to Rudy and June
Rally Report
Nevile spoke about Australia Day very hot day awards went to Wayne Brentnall, Pieter Visser, Mick Purser
MAD even at Bargoed House thanks Phil for roping off the area. Awards went to Ken Ross, Phil Illfield,
John Taylor.
Presidents Report
Frank read out a Thank You card from Doreen and John Bailey for the members help with their car.
Please make sure that you all sign on attendance sheet. Moving a motion at the next meeting.
General Business
Bill Kalb spoke about Lake Mac 19th and 20th October
Thanks Wes for the calendars
Meeting closed 8.40pm
CHMC Important Information to Affiliated Clubs Please note that the CHMC’s new postal address is: The Secretary CHMC PO Box 229, GOULBURN. NSW. 2580 THE BUSH TELEGRAPH At the Half Yearly Meeting in Queanbeyan delegates agreed, on the Editor’s recommendation, to cease publishing the ‘Bush Telegraph’ in hard copy and email formats. However the ‘Bush Telegraph’ will remain online and the CHMC Committee encourages your Club’s members to open the CHMC website at http://heritagemotoringcouncil.org.au/CHMC-NEWSLETTER.phg to read the latest edition. This change has come about as Council’s website www.heritagemotoringcouncil.org.au and Facebook www.facebook.com/CHMCNSW pages increasingly publish Council’s general, operational, vehicle registration and club motoring information. The ‘Bush Telegraph’ will continue publishing articles and opinion pieces, and invites submissions of same from members.
NRVC Australia Day 2019 Lake Macquarie Festival
Saturday, 26th January 2019
Speers Point Park
Well, after a little bit of back and forth of arrival and set up times during preliminary planning for our
Australia Day celebration at Speers Point, Bill – with the help of the committee and Club Members - was
able to get the message across that we should start arriving at the Park from 8:00am onward.
Guess who ended up being 10 minutes late! Sorry Bill – have to get one in when we can with you. Even
Mick from Shannon’s was insisting on giving you a hard time.
Thanks yet again to Bill for his efforts with communications with Lake Mac’ Council and his ongoing
dedication in arranging NRVC events and activities for the benefit of all.
Although a scorcher of a day, support from Club Members was exceptional. Sign-on indicates we had 50
NRVC Club Members present, plus 3 visitors. 31 NRVC vehicles were on display according to Lynn’s
count, inclusive of Lynn and Steve’s trike. Thanks to Ronny we also had a boat and a billy-cart.
In addition to our own vehicles, the Studebaker Club joined us with a display of around 10 vehicles and a
gathering of their members under the trees near the lake’s edge. Fortunate for them, they had the cooler
location with the on-shore breeze lowering the temperature in their area by at least 5 degrees compared to
our location.
A note has been made for NRVC to relocate closer to the lake’s edge for next year’s event.
The Farmer’s Markets were already on-site and “happening” on our arrival at 8:00am. They were well
supported by the locals, as well as Club members, stocking up on fresh produce. Gary purchased a
wonderful “pair of melons” although a little unbalanced in size. One was a good sized rock melon, the other
a much larger watermelon!
Food vendors provided some interesting tasty delights later in the morning, positioned along each side of
the wide concrete pathway where the farmers markets have been located for some previous events.
Temperatures as high as 45 degrees were reported back from the food vendors stalls facing the
unsheltered wide, concrete walkway. As with the Studebaker Club members, the Farmer’s Market location
along the lakeside water front were the winners temperature wise.
After some very critical judging of the NRVC cars present by a guest judge – a lady security officer looking
after our location - certificates were awarded to Wayne Brentnall for his 1984 VK Commodore; Pieter and
Anne Visser for their Corolla and Michael and Jennifer Purser for their 1970 Holden One Tonner.
I would like to note a special “thank you” to Trish Morris for joining us and looking great in her bright and
colourful outfit.
By around 12:00 midday, some of our NRVC Club members started to wilt in the extreme temperature
conditions. The majority had departed by 1:00pm to cooler places – such as air conditioned lounge rooms
with a cool wine or a few cold ales.
As to be expected, the on-shore breeze across Lake Mac’ picked up – just as many of the NRVC members
left to escape the heat. A group of Studebaker Club Members had decided to “linger longer” in the beautiful
(now much cooler) setting under the trees near the foreshore. They were content chatting with one another
whilst watching the sailing and other boating taking place on the lake.
As the NRVC was the host Club for the event, Bill, Colleen and myself stayed on to eventually see the
Studebaker Club members safely off around 3:00pm. Lindsay had also settled into an adjacent cool spot
keeping a prospective new club member Stephen Jolliffe company. He has a very nice black 1938 (?) flat-
head V8 Ford four door. Steve and his family were spending the evening at the lake’s edge watching the
fireworks and enjoying the many other entertainment activities yet to come.
Aussie Day - a great day with a great bunch of people at a great venue – albeit a little too warm for most.
Registrars Report- February 2019
Since the December meeting there have been 4 inspections for Historic registration renewal and 1 for new Historic Registration. This being the Ford Mercury Cougar Coupe of new member Ken Ross. Members are reminded to keep their vehicles on Historic registration as close to
factory original as possible including non-factory wheels. Also remember to carry your membership cards and fill out your Log Book sheet when required, if in doubt fill it out. Anyone interested in going to the CHMC AGM and Rally at Griffith in May should have registered their interest to Secretary Debbie by now, but it’s never too late. A convoy of members will make their way over two days to arrive in time to participate in the Rally and then return via a different route over two days. Some are going in their modern vehicles, some towing caravans and some
in their Club cars. At the March General Meeting I will be moving a motion to make Pink Slip Safety inspections the norm for Historic Registration within NRVC.
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The Roving Reporter for the above event was written by our Club-Captain Ken Barrett. The Roving Photographer on the day was Lynn Farmer. Photos and Report are very much appreciated. Thanks. Ed: Ros.
What a turnout, another Top Day with Members & Friends, thanks to Phill Illfield, for getting there early to
stake out our spot. We had 30 Cars, and 51 Members attend, where we all gathered under the trees, on the
Waterfront, that thankfully gave us a cool breeze all day. The Flags marked our Club, along with the
Gazebo’s, adorned with the signs, where the Cars of the NRVC, all had their Blue banners on the
windscreens, making us a stand out Club.
The Cars just kept coming in from 7.30am, the centre oval and surrounding trees, way down the back were
full by 9.30, but still the cars just kept arriving, at one stage we were told that they were lined up to enter, all
the way back to McDonalds at Swansea, as well as in the other direction all the way to the Pacific Highway,
Still waiting on the official Count, because the volume of cars at this event was huge, reports of between
1100 to 1500 cars on the day, a lot I had never seen before. Also the Bikes, it was a joy to see the Scooter’s
also arrive, put smiles on a lot of folk.
M.A.D. (Rickshaws Motorist Appreciation Day – Bargoed House
3rd February, 2019
Reporter Collene Kalb – Photographers – Lynn Farmer & Bill & Collene Kalb
Because there is only one road in and the same road to leave on, a traffic jam-a-rouse, which took over an
hour to clear, with the heat, some cars started to leave early, and still some cars where just arriving, thus the
bottle neck, this will be looked at for next years MAD day. We had lots of shared stories, a couple of
members even had freebies to give-away to any one that wanted them. Lots of Cheese and Bikies, lots of
shared stories, catch up with what happened over the Christmas break, New Grandchildren, Stories on
members holiday’s, these made us laugh. WE had the Stalls right down on the Water Front, then the Circle
up on the top, members mixed, took photos, talked to many, lots of fun.
We had lots of Entertainment, a Yellow two seater Sea Plane, arrived in Amazing splendour, The Pilot just
cruised into his Clubs Cars around the point, as well as 4 Jet Ski’s cruising up and down, um make that
zooming, I was going to go for a run, but the owner had taken the keys with him.
Of course the day would not be the same without the presentation of the Rare and Valuable Certificates, which went to 3 members that I call the Three Stooges, which made for a top photo, congratulations to John Taylor – HK Ute, Phill Illfied – FC Sedan, Ken Ross – Ford 2door (Mercury Cougar), you can work out who was who. Thank you to all that Attended.
Name Jan Feb Tot Name Jan Feb Tot Name Jan Feb Tot
Avis John 0 0 0 Jackson Brian 4 7 11 Purser Jennifer 4 8 12
Bailey Doreen 0 4 4 Jackson Narelle 0 0 0 Purser Robert 0 4 4
Bailey John 0 4 4 Johnston Brian 4 8 12 Purser Noleen 0 4 4
Bambach Leanne 4 4 8 Johnston Grant 0 4 4 Riordan Michael 4 4 8
Barrett Ken 4 9 13 Johnston Joanna 0 1 1 Ross Ken 0 8 8
Barrett Linda 4 2 6 Johnston Lyn 0 1 1 Rumbel Don 0 3 3
Blatchford Jason 0 1 1 Johnston Lauren 0 1 1 Rumbel Sandra 0 3 3
Bradford Linda 0 0 0 Jones Mary 0 7 7 Scarr Barry 4 3 7
Bradford Michael 4 7 11 Jones Terry 0 7 7 Scarr Zira 4 0 4
Brentnall Wayne 4 7 11 Kalb Bill 5 8 13 Scoles Michael 0 4 4
Broadbent Tom 0 4 4 Kalb Collene 5 8 13 Shannon Thomas 4 7 11
Brown Ian 4 3 3 Kowalski Frank 4 8 12 Soult Bill 0 4 4
Brown Kim 0 0 0 Kramer Joe 0 0 0 Soult Leonie 0 4 4
Browning George 4 4 8 Kramer Maria 0 0 0 Steele Sandra 0 4 4
Carey John 0 0 0 Lloyd June 0 4 4 Stroud Mike 0 4 4
Coghlan Wesley 0 7 7 Lloyd Tom 4 7 11 Stroud Suzanne 0 4 4
Coghlan Jamie 0 4 4 Lockwood Michael 4 3 7 Taylor John 7 7 7
Conner Bernie 0 3 3 Lockwood Quida 4 7 11 Taylor Margaret 0 0 0
Dickson Bruce 4 3 7 Lockwood Seth 4 7 11 Taylor Robert 4 0 4
Dickson Monica 0 3 3 Lockwood Maggie 4 7 11 Taylor Julie 0 0 0
Doran Lindsay 4 7 11 Maxwell Deborah 4 8 12 Towndrow Glenn 4 0 4
Doran Barbara 0 7 7 Maxwell Neville 4 8 12 Towndrow Natalie 4 0 4
Evans Margaret 4 8 12 Mears Lee 0 0 0 Tuckwell Tracey 0 0 0
Fairhall Ken 4 4 8 Monk Trevor 0 4 4 Van der Velde Andre 4 4 8
Fairhall Vicki 0 4 4 Morris Ken 4 8 12 Van der Velde Sue 4 4 8
Farmer Lynn 4 5 9 Morris Trish 4 8 12 Venners Adrian 0 3 3
Fisk Coralie 4 7 11 Morris Steve 4 7 11 Visser Pieter 4 3 7
Galea June 0 3 3 Morris Tona 0 0 0 Visser Anne 4 3 7
Galea Rudy 0 3 3 Newcombe Ruth 4 4 8 Walker Roslyn 0 3 3
Garrett Lynn 4 8 12 Newcombe Gary 4 4 8 Ward Bruce 0 0 0
Garrett Robert 4 8 12 Nichols Stephen 4 1 5 Ward Judy 0 0 0
Griffis Donna 0 4 4 O’Neill John 0 7 7 Watman-Flower Sofia 4 0 4
Griffiths Cameron 0 3 3 O’Neill Lorraine 0 0 0 Watman-Flower Savanah 0 0 0
Griffiths Stephen 0 1 1 Parlour Laraine 4 5 9 Wilkinson Frank 0 7 7
Hide Gerald 0 7 7 Parlour Ron 4 8 12 Williams Allan 0 0 0
Hide Doreen 0 0 0 Pengilley Max 0 3 3 Williams Dianne 0 0 0
Howden John 0 0 0 Pengilley Linda 0 0 0 Williams Wal 0 3 3
Howden Cecelia 0 0 0 Perry Pez 0 4 4 Williams Betty 0 0 0
Hughes Barry 0 0 0 Puller John 4 7 11 Wilson Norm 0 7 7
Hughes Cindy 0 0 0 Purser Michael 4 8 12 Wilson Julie 0 0 0
Illfield Jeanette 0 0 0
Illfield Phillip 0 7 7
Ives Ray 4 3 7
Ives Janette 4 3 7
The Italian Day Run, we sure had fun with the NRVC, ABOUT 280 Ks, from start to home, over all, but it felt like 2000 Ks. :-)yesterday with a Run to Ettalong Italian Galleria, now we had instructions to follow, in case we got lost, Ken & Linda Barrett organised this run. OMG talk about a Rally drive, we started off in Belmont, Next to Catherine Hill Bay, up around all the Beaches Development, back to the Pacific Highway, then into Munmorah State Recreation Area, into Birdie Beach Drive towards Elizabeth Bay, Budgewoi Road, Central Coast Highway,
across the Entrance Bridge, we followed the waterfront onto Tuggerah Parade, to Picnic Point Reserve and THIS WAS ONLY MORNING TEA STOP. :
Next after we had all filled up on yummy Brownies, cooked by Linda, and of course other cakes etc. drinks, coffee, & Loo comfort stop. off we started again, if you thought the first bit was fun, boy you were in for a surprise, even some of the members, got lost, had to double back to turn around and tag onto the end of us. But we were ok, with all the turns etc., we just followed a little RED FIAT, that is Linda Barrett's, let me tell you folks, some silly drivers out there, as well as coming across 5 - yes that is 5 lots of RBT's on the Central Coast, never seen that many before, they were doing a roaring trade. Wish I could have got a photo of one of them, 4 Police bikes parked, 2 Police Cars-Van 6 Police. Anyway, onward we go, turn right into Manning Road after leaving Picnic Point Reserve, (oh and a Ford Club turned up just as we were leaving, so no pics.). we then go to Ocean Parade, with more turns and twists to Shelly Beach, to Terrigal, along the scenic Hwy, to the Coast Road, into The Arena, around Avoca Beach, through the Car Park, as it is one way in very narrow, had to watch for cars wanting to back out to leave, some would be waiting a while due to our cars driving through. Next after more twists and turns, follow the Scenic road, for 10 Ks, through Kilcare Heights, next you guessed it, after lots more turns, we cross the Rip Bridge into Ettalong, after more turns, etc. finally arrive at our destination, Galleria, 189 Ocean View Road, Ettalong Beach. this sure made for lots of laughs, hope all had enough Petrol on this LITTLE RUN. oh the above is only part of the instructions (3 pages).I found some great objects to use.
NRVC ITALIAN DAY RUN – ETTALONG BEACH – KEN & LINDA BARRETT
REPORTER & PHOTOGRAPHER for LINDA – Collene Kalb
We had lunch, Ken and Linda had a wonderful Italian Lunch, most members went different ways etc, Bill & I decided we were so close to the Elvis Festival at Davistown RSL, we would go for a look on the way home. So more twists and turns to get there, about 15 minutes, a lot of cars had left, but Elvis was singing inside, other Elvis’s were allowing the ladies to take photos etc, might have to go to this next year, sounded like a lot of fun. ) enjoy the pics, see my Facebook page for more. Big thanks Ken and Linda Barrett for a top day.
Ah our Mid Week runs bring on lots of surprises, the details change sometimes as we travel along, we were
supposed to go to Ellalong Pub, but Lyndsay and Barbara went to the Pub to confirm their booking for us, to
find that the Pub had been sold, and the Chef had left, so they quickly checked around, The Paxton Pub was
happy to have us, being very helpful, they have also generously donated some items to the NRVC for
Raffles, more on that later. Well everyone assembled at Maccas at Edgeworth, 21 people and 14 Cars to get
their instructions on the Route, deciding on a leader, and with us coming up the rear just in-case someone
had a problem as we were in the BMW, and to make sure that all arrived safely. Off we go heading out
through Edgeworth, turning at the round-a-bout to travel up to Mulbring Park for Morning Tea.
We arrive at the Park, everyone pulled out the Yummies, Pastries, Chocolate Mud cake, Assorted Teas, and
Coffee, then talk turned to GOSSIP, a couple of bits I will share with you, Lynne & Rob Garrett has a new
Grandson, Jarvis Dean who is now 2 weeks old. Noleen Purser talked about when she was in her teens, Her
Mum who was a Seamstress, made her After 5 evening clothes. Finally, years later gave them to Charity.
When Noleen’s daughter Meg was 18 she when to an Opp-Shop to get a dress for a Party that her friend was
having, when she showed the dress to Noleen, it was the same dress, how is that for co-incidence. Wow. See
we don’t always talk about cars, cheeky grin now. Everyone was in a very playful mood, many had to try
out the Kids play equipment, so it made for a great picture of us all. Found some object in the
NRVC MID-WEEK RUN – PAXTON PUB – LYNDSAY & BARBARA DORAN
Reporter & Photographer – Collene Kalb
We then had to travel along Quorrobolong Road, Kitchener, going the cross country roads that are in
Lyndsay’s words, a little rough, (hmm, narrow, with pot holes and very rough), to arrive at the Paxton Pub
for Lunch, well when Pez pulled up in his HG Holden, the owner said, he thought for a minute that Ted
Bullpit had arrived. Ha. The Chef is amazing, we all had some amazing meals, I saw the Chinese Pigs sitting
on the counter, as this is the Chinese Year of the Pig, and a little lucky Dragon sitting there as well, I knew
we would have some yummy food, and it was all fantastic, everyone cleaned up their plates. The Rare and
valuable Certificate went to Bill & Lee Soult, who are about to become new members. Another top run,
thanks to Lyndsay and Barbara Doran. If you have a run or idea for a run, please contact Ruth or Gary.
Next month’s Mid-Week Run “A Bird Extravaganza” on 20th
March 2019, will be something
different, Leaving Maccas at SWANSEA, 9.30am to travel to the Central Coast, (ABOUT 45
Kilometers) You might even learn some History, and see some great cars.
