30 YEAR LUNCH
30 YEAR LUNCH RUN REPORT
It was a clear sunny day as we left home just before 9 a.m. but as the morning progressed it became overcast. We picked up our friend Marlene Wigzell and headed down the Freeway, Portrush Rd and Hampstead Rd. Along Portrush Rd we were “tooted” by an elderly lady in a silver Micra who turned up Magill Rd. We pro-ceeded along Bridge Rd and Main North Rd to Carisbrooke Park where we arrived at 9.45 a.m. as the traffic increased. There was a count of 55 vehicles at this stage. The same lady who we had seen earlier arrived in a very nice green 2½ litre Riley. There was a good selection and range of vehicles and it was good to see Bruce in the only Bedford truck.
We left at 10. 55 a.m. and some had moved off before then, road conditions were not too bad and there were no significant holdups or breakdowns. Some of the points of interest were the Art Murals under the Overpass, Rosedale Corner, dummy on a tractor and Norm’s Coolies performing sheep dogs. Entering the arch at the be-ginning of Tanunda’s main street, we saw some beautiful autumn trees (anyone know what they were?). Fur-ther along the main street was a collection of historic motor bikes.
We arrived at the Barossa Weintal with many others around 11.45 and were shown to the Champagne Room where there were round tables of 10 and a tantalizing glimpse of the food as we were entering. A personal menu by every setting was a nice touch. After welcoming us all Scott said, “Lunch starts at 12.30 p.m.” Drinks were bought and people at table 1 were first to get their meal, followed smoothly by other tables around the room.
There was a great array of vegetables and tender roast meats with all the side dishes that we could need. Deli-cious desserts and cakes followed. The raffle had us all in suspense and was well handled down to the buckets.
It was a great day out for my birthday and our 46th wedding anniversary. Special thanks to Scott and family for a great day.
Inez and Dick Johnson
(I think that the trees in Tanunda’s main street were Manchurian Pears. - Libby)
AAAC JUNE 2024 RUN
Sunday June 23rd, 2024
Meet at 9:00 am. We have reserved a conference room for morning tea.
We have around 70 people who have indicated they are attending.
Highway Hotel Agenda as follows:
Welcome from club President Brian Collins
Speech from Scott Colmer, an original member from when the club was formed.
The free raffle will be drawn. Every member’s name has been placed on a ticket. When your ticket is drawn, you may choose from in one a group of prizes until the last prize has been taken.
Collect your rally bag and run sheet at the end of morning tea.
Old Noarlunga Hotel Agenda as follows:
Wait staff will take your orders table by table. Thank you for supplying your intended meals, this helps with reconciling the final bill.
Purchase your drinks from the bar.
The second raffle will consist of what would be considered reasonably valued gifts plus those from members donations and bought by the club to make up gift baskets. You can purchase these tickets for $1.00 each, so make sure you have some coin and small notes on the day. When your ticket is drawn, you may choose your prize until the last prize has been taken.
-40th Anniversary Committee
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