Breakfast Run news
Breakfast Run news - Uraidla, 27 Dec 2009
Run by Peter Coulson, words by Andrew Pointon.
Thirty seven cars with drivers and navigators congregated for the final breakfast run of the year.
Many complained of having eaten and drunk too much and most were glad that Christmas was over for another year. The early morning weather was cool with high cloud cover which was just perfect for a drive through the hills to Uraidla.
President Wayne addressed the gathering and thanked Peter and the Breakfast Coordinating team for their efforts during the year and encouraged them to continue this work throughout 2010. A wonderful cross section of vehicles for the MG marque from early TC & TD models through A’s, B’s & C’s right up to MGF’s and MGZT’s set off from War Memorial Drive.
Although the post Christmas sales had shoppers out and about early, the run around the city was slowed only the traffic lights. Once clear of the city a quick run up the freeway to Stirling blew away any lingering cobwebs. The run continued through Mylor and Hahndorf before heading along the Balhannah Road and onto the Bridgewater – Carey Gully Road.
Now despite the ever vigilant observations of my trusty navigator, we missed a turn and when in doubt followed the MG in front! We and several others found ourselves lost and at Bridgewater. Not to worry I had brought along the Sat Nav, which my navigator quickly programmed and we were on our way again.
Reaching our destination at Uraidla Park Reserve we found those who had followed the run instructions were already set up and cooking breakfast.
When attending a Breakfast Run, remember to sign-in as this event counts towards Club Member of the Year. I am looking forward to seeing you all on January 24, for the run to Murray Bridge with your route master – Peter Coulson. So hopefully after all the New Year’s festivities we will still have room for a traditional MG breakfast.
Please note the January 24, 2010 breakfast run to Murray Bridge starts at the MG CC SA club rooms, Chief St., Brompton. This is due to the Tour Down Under bike race closing War Memorial Drive off on the 24th of Jan 2010
Thanks to those who attended.
Chris & Jeff Armitage MGB
Ray & Janet Hill MGB
Ken & Barb Dicker MGF TF
Barry Burne MGF
Deb & Andrew Pointon MG ZT 180
Arthur Ruediger MGA
Gail Ruediger MGB GT
Craig Ruediger XA GT
Leon & Faye Rosenzweig MG ZT
Ron Lewis & Julia MGB
Trev & Sandy Dicker Morgan
Peter & Lillian Beaglehole MGB
Mike Greenwood & Jan Dinan MGC
Berry Treffers MGB
Elizabeth & Bruce Standen MGB
Mark & Sharon Shepherd i30
Lawrie & Lyn Foody MG TD
Doug & Michael Marshall MGB GT
Graham Loader MG Y
Wayne Downing & Maureen Pullman MG TF
Brian & Gerlinde Hill MGB GT
Graham & Marilyn Rayner MGF
Sue & Bill Gilson MGB
Rob & Julie Hall MGB
Wayne & Geraldine Hough MG TC
Bob & Vari Booth MGB
Hugh & Kath Weber MGF
Jim & Joan Hanna MGB GT
Richard Davis & Ethan Paynter MG TD
Alan & Sandra Cardnell MGA
Barry Bahnisch MGC GT
Graham Hamilton Magnette 2A
Neville & Marjorie Pridgeon MGB GT
Derek & Liz Laynes MGB
Roger & Sue Polkinghorne MGB
Jas & Geoff Goode MGA
David & Dianne Broadbent MG TC
Nuriootpa, 22 Nov 2009
Run by Jeff Levett (& some back roads by Leon Rosenzweig), words by Jeff Levett & Peter Coulson, photos from Peter Coulson.
The day started with the top down (as it should be) as I backed the beast out, but after much hesitation and reluctance up it went. Just as well as it was a wet run into town for the start of today’s run. By the time we arrived at the footbridge the sun was shining through to welcome the morning’s breakfast runners.
We had a good turn out for today’s run which saw our cavalcade head out of town along Lower NE road, through Paracombe, Chain of Ponds, Kersbrook and onto Williamstown. Some top gear running through to Springton and around and down into the Barossa and Nuriootpa via Menglers Hill. Today was around 107Kms, but at a nice run reasonable pace through pleasant country and best of all not much traffic about to worry us. Always a nice view as you head down Menglers Hill into the wine region, and John Heneker in his MG TF greeted at the bottom and then joined us to the linear park.
Linear park saw the traditional breakfasts underway and welcome to our first time runner, Karen Iilett, hope you enjoyed the morning. I did hear that some one was making heart shaped fried eggs, but couldn’t get a picture of them! Thanks to all that attended to make it another successful run.
Below is the breakfast run destinations for 2009 and the listed destinations for 2010. Some are old favourites and a couple are newer venues.
2009 |
2010 |
Salisbury (Wetlands) |
Murray Bridge |
Strathalbyn |
Bethany |
St Kilda |
Thorndon Park |
Aberfoyle Park |
Hawthorndene |
Wellington (brunch run) |
Angaston |
Hazelwood Park |
Salisbury |
Willunga |
Barker Inlet, Garden island |
Andrews Farm |
Andrews Farm |
Modbury |
Tea Tree Gully |
Goolwa |
Ashbourne |
Nuriootpa |
Mt Torrens |
Uraidla |
Taperoo |
When attending a Breakfast Run, remember to sign-in as this event counts towards Club Member of the Year. I am looking forward to seeing you all on December 27, for the run to Uraidla with your route master – Peter Coulson. So hopefully after all the Xmas Festivities we will all have room for the traditional MG breakfast.
Please note the January 24, 2010 breakfast run to Murray Bridge starts at the MG CC SA club rooms, Chief St., Brompton. This is due to the Tour Down Under bike race closing War Memorial Drive off on the 24th of Jan 2010
Thanks to those who attended.
Chris & Jeff Armitage MGB
Ray & Janet Hill MGB
Philip & Ester Smith MGB
Barry Burne & Roger Polkinghorne MGF
Deb & Andrew Pointon MG ZT 180
Ken & Barb Dicker MGF TF
Peter & Sharon Coulson MGF TF
David Archdall MGA
Arthur Ruediger & Gail Ruediger MGB GT V8
Trev & Sandy Dicker Morgan
Alan & Ros Foweraker MGB
Leon & Faye Rosenzweig MG ZT
Karen Ilett MGF 1st timer
Jeff & Meredith Levett MGB
Brooko & Jenny TC
Ron Lewis & Julia RV8
Dave Ransen MGB
John Heneker MG TF
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