Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd April 2012
Groups of members met at different locations before heading south and by the time all had reached Batemans Bay there were some troubles: Keith had a constantly deflating front tyre which necessitated several stops (some queried whether it was another assination attempt on the President!), Greg had electrical problems which can be blamed on Strathfield Car Radio and the weather turned sour. By the time all had arrived at the Bay, it was pouring with rain.
Not to worry, with the aid of some newly purchased umbrellas many of the group did a walk around the Bay to do some shopping or just sightseeing before heading back to the motel for an afternoon drink.
Dinner was organised at the Batemans Bay Soldiers Club and we were collected in 2 shifts by the clubs courtesy bus which made life simpler. After dinner it was the normal sit around and chat at the motel until the manager turned out the lights at about 10.00pm.
Fortunately Sunday morning was bright and sunny and after a hearty motel breakfast it was off to Mogo Zoo which is an interesting place to visit. Thanks to Jurgen a good group discount was negotiated on the entry price.
Following the zoo visit several members decided it was time to head off home while others chose to have lunch and a look around the Mogo township.
During this time Alan had a problem and the ignition key on the HB was broken. With all the experts on hand no one knew how to hot wire the car. Ingenuity took over and eventually it was a simple matter of dimantling the ingnition barrel and using a screwdriver as the key. (No steering lock on the HB helps!)
A quick lunch of cheese, dip and biscuits on the boot of the HB and we were off home without further problems.
It was another excellent weekend away which was well supported and enjoyed by all.
Those who attended were:
Alan & Denise Reid – White HB
Darren & Kylie Hayward + 2 – White LX Hatch
David & Jane Camilleri – Cyan LJ Coupe
Donnah Danswan – Yellow LH SLR 5000
Greg & Veronique Jackson – Phantom Purple LJ Coupe
Jurgen & Robyne Hoomans – Red LJ Coupe
Keith & Janice Cunningham + 2 – White LH SLR 5000
Matt Rowe – White LH Sedan
Nigel & Kathleen Whittaker + 1 – Red VE GTS
Peter & Daniel McGlin – Blue VZ Ute
Sandy & Susan Ferrier + 3 – Silver Camry
Stuart & Carol Hutcheon – Patina Gold LJ Sedan
Sunday we were joined by:
Denise – Blue LX Sedan
Trevor – Orange LX Sedan
Plus friends from Canberra
Report from Alan ~ Pics from Robyne, Susan and Alan

Cars at the Reef Motel

Oh Ah photo!

Fun times feeding animals and kids having their photo taken

Even the big kids got in on the act!

Impromptu cheese & bickies on the boot of the HB

Oops – and no spare!

El President repairing his constantly deflating tyre.
(Another assination attempt!)

Cars at the Zoo
and our group shot
