MGA & MAGNETTE REGISTER REPORT
From Sandra Cardnell
MGA/MAGNETTE REGISTER MEETING 26 MAY 2011 This meeting was held at the home of Karin and Lindsay Caffin at West Lakes Shore. Apologies were received from Karen and Murray Stephenson, Ian and Dee Denny, Mike Greenwood and Jan, Trevor Driver, Trev and Sandy Dicker (in Phuket), Raeleen Semmler, Jasmine Goode and Graham Hamilton who was having surgery on his shoulder. Hope all is well now Graham. It was not a great night weather wise, so apart from the Caffin’s MGA which was in the shed, the only other MGA out on the night was Noddy who came with Dennise and Nick Micklem. There were twelve members who signed the book and we were treated to a wonderful evening. Lindsay and Karin have purchased a new toy – a Mazda MX5 –very nice. In addition we enjoyed learning about Lindsay’s other passion – home brewing. It is perhaps better to describe him as a boutique brewer – there is nothing simple or ordinary about his set up. We tasted his Hefeweisen Light, which is brewed from 50% wheat and 50% barley. Once brewed, Lindsay does not bottle his brew, he sends it to a keg and it is drawn up through a temprite system by ornate beer taps. Its fair to say that nothing gets in the way of a good brew. method of lifting the heavy mixture once it has been cooked (I suspect that is not the correct term), so he cut a hole in the roof of the shed and installed a fairly heavy duty winch to help him out. After a tasting, Karin showed her garden to Geraldine and myself. They have just about everything growing; fruit trees, citrus, veggies, herbs, aubergine, an avocardo tree and even hops for Lindsay’s beer. Very impressive, expecially because of the vast range of produce. Karin and Lindsay spent many years in Japan and their house reflects years of collecting furniture and other knick knacks – beautiful carved vents, furniture with hidden drawers and beautiful kimonos. All up a very interesting evening, which was not as much about the cars, but more on the micro brewery Lindsay has set up. Next Register meeting is at the clubrooms on 21 July 2011, 7 for 7.30 start. We have a DVD on the Goodwood Revival to view and we will be celebrating the late Gerald Palmer’s birthday with a cake. (There will be more info about his design career at the meeting). By the way, if you have changed your email address lately, could you please send an email to me at cardnell@adam.com.au and then I can amend your details All the best - Sandra |
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MGA/MAGNETTE LUNCH RUN TO Twenty members met in the park in the front of the Stirling Library for the drive to Murray Bridge for lunch. We were headed to the Murray Bridge Hotel owned by MGA owner Rob Milesi, who had invited us to ‘come up for a meal sometime’. No further invitation than that needed for us to take a drive to the river. Although the forecast temperature was 31C, we had five MGA’s, one MG F, Graham Hamilton’s lovely Mercedes Benz sports and four assorted climate controlled models. I have to own up to taking the Magna – two reasons – one that we thought it would be quite warm on the way home, and the other to try out our fairly recent acquisition on the freeway – well that’s my story, and I am sticking to it. Although Rob was interstate when we visited, his staff looked after us very well. We had a lucky plate competition and some of us won caps and t-shirts. The menu was quite extensive and everyone was happy with their choice. Thanks to Rob and his staff. The Georges and the Cardnells went for a drive across the bridge to look at the river. It is certainly high and running quite swiftly – such a change from a visit last year to Mannum when it was at its lowest for some time. Although I took my camera, I forgot to take some snaps, even ones of members eating. Certainly nothing resembling a car. Maybe I need a gentle reminder when we are on these runs, or someone else could help me out. With the exception of Ian Denny, we all got home the way we came. He unfortunately made the drive home on the back of a tow truck. The car blew a welsh plug and was spilling coolant everywhere, but if I know Ian, its probably fixed by now. Better luck on our next outing. Sandra
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PROPOSED CALENDAR 2011 MGA/MAGNETTE REGISTER
Sunday 23 January Lunch run to Murray Bridge Hotel, owned by club member and
Thursday 17 March Register meeting at the Port Adelaide Sailing Club, hosted
Thursday 26 May Register meeting at the home of Lindsay and Karin Caffin,
Thursday 21 July Register meeting at the MG Car Club,
Thursday 22 September Register meeting at the home of Craig Ruediger (son of Thursday 24 November Register meeting at the home of Graham Hamilton, Saturday 17 December Xmas lights tour – light dinner to begin |
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Lots of news this month, starting with the Register Meeting at Don Walker’s Crafers home. I was in strife as navigator, just one wrong turn, enough to upset the driver though. I did find the house and we joined ten other club members for an enjoyable get together. The night was quite mild and resulted in five register vehicles – four A’s and Tony and Pauline Welsh’s recent Magnette purchase. Tony and Pauline have only recently joined the Club, so it was good to see them there. Don managed a very nice supper – he threw a couple of snags on the barbie plus a few nibbles. Thank you Don for your hospitality. In the interests of register members (and others who may wish to join us) Alan and I had lunch recently at the venue for the December twilight run. It is a run to the Tenafeate Creek Winery at One Tree Hill. We will meet at the O’Bahn car park on the western side of Sudholz Road at 4pm for the short drive to One Tree Hill which should take between 30 and 40 minutes. Once at the winery, there is a choice of pizza, bruschetta or a cheese platter ($20 for a pizza to serve 2, $15 for bruschetta and $25 for a cheese platter to serve 2-3). Wine by the bottle is available – this is a winery outlet so only wine and soft drinks are available – priced around the $20 per bottle mark. Gelati, coffee and hot chocolate if you wish. Because of licensing restrictions, we will be leaving by 7 pm and I will need numbers a week before the event. We had a most enjoyable lunch and the views to the east across the Mt Lofty Ranges are spectacular. Hope to see you there – as usual all are welcome. Our next register meeting is at Micklem’s home – Valhalla – at Houghton on Thursday 18 November, 7 pm for 7.30 meeting. If you have been before, you will know where to make the sharp left turn – if not, let me know and I can give you a few more specific directions. You will see from the Calendar, that Nick and Dennise are down for the December meeting as well. Not so – that is the twilight run above – just a little glitch. Cheers |
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