Onkaparinga Christmas Pageant 2009
Saturday 21 November 2009
The weather forecast for the day wasn’t very positive for open top parading and it is usually colder, windier and wetter at Noarlunga when the forecast isn’t too exciting. As we headed south, it wasn’t raining although the thick black clouds looked very threatening. We assembled and decorated our cars in fine Christmas spirit and our political guests began to arrive, most carrying umbrella’s. Talk about lack of confidence!
First time parader, Marc Read was excited to carry the Onkaparinga Mayor, Lorraine Rosenberg as she is also the Patron of his yacht club.
As the time for the parade got closer, the clouds lifted and for brief moments, we even saw sunshine. As usual, this was an extremely fun parade with the crowd up close, many of the children having drawn colourful chalk drawings over the road. The usual “I want one of those” requests could be heard from the Mum’s and Dad’s as we drove past and the children waved, asked for the horn to be sounded and how far was Santa behind us.
We were further back in the parade than usual this year, which was probably a bit strange with a state election looming in 2010 but I guess Christmas pageants aren’t meant to be political. I’m not sure if our location was the reason that we moved very slowly but we were certainly slower than usual and my car struggled with over heating even though we were heading down hill (It’s all fixed now for those technically concerned, thanks).
We finished the parade and began to remove the Christmas spirit from our cars and it immediately started to drizzle. By the time we’d got to the main road it was bucketing down. I drove home in my swimming pool dodging rain drops from pelting in my eyes and thought it was all worth it. This is what open top motoring is all about, having fun, rain or shine !
Participating on the day were;
Marc Read TF
Ray Barnes A
Linda & Graham Byass B
Brian Sparkes TC
Trevor Praite B
Michael Meston B
Gwenda and John Buckby TC
Jeff Jeanes B
Bay Sheffield Carnival
Sunday 28 December 2009
The weather was much kinder to us for the Bay Sheffield Carnival, being in the perfect high 20’s on a beautiful Adelaide summer’s evening. Although not travelling as fast as the runners around the track, we certainly travelled with a lot less effort.
As per the past few years, we had 2 parades. The first carrying Bay Sheffield Hall of Fame identities and the second about an hour later, the Male and Female winners of the respective 2009 Bay Sheffield’s.
If you ever want to feel up close raw emotion, this is the way to do it. With the large crowd only metres away, cheering and clapping and the guest on the back of the car with emotional tears of joy, this is the way to do it…..and all for a ride in an MG.
Participating on the day were;
Gwenda & John Buckby TC Kingsley and Deb Hampton (son and daughter of Hall of Fame inductee, Ken Hampton).
Jeff Jeanes B Melos Sulicich, Hall of Fame inductee
Laine Turner & Bob King RV8 Bob Steele, 1946 Bay Sheffield winner
Alison & Ashley Packer B Frank McHugh, 1974 Bay Sheffield winner
Gerry Rankine & Alan Batrame B Ruth Taylor, 1989 women’s Bay Sheffield winner
Jan Dinan & Mike Greenwood C Shane Theile, 1999 Select Mile winner
Upcoming Parades
Australia Day Community Parade
Tuesday 26 January,
starting at 6.00pm
The Australia Day Council have changed the arrangements for the Australia Day Community Parade again this year. Travelling along the same route as last year in Pulteney Street, the parade will commence at 6.00pm with assembly from 5.00pm. The later start should avoid the hotter part of the day which should be more comfortable for all involved.
As per last year, we will be limited to 12 vehicles. These will be allocated on a first come basis, so please contact me early to confirm your participation to avoid disappointment.
Jeff Jeanes
Parades and Displays Coordinator
Vintage & Classic Day
McLaren Vale
Sunday 18 April 2010
The annual McLaren Vale Vintage & Classic Day marks a ‘celebration of the vintage’ at participating McLaren Vale Wineries held in April each year.
Commencing with a gathering of all participating vehicles at McLarens on the Lake by 10.30am, entrants are provided with an event bag containing items promoting McLaren Vale, its offerings and attractions. Coffee, Tea and Breakfast can be purchased through the Rotary Club of Noarlunga East.
Participants head off in convoy through the main street of McLaren Vale splitting off on a pre-determined route to a designated winery, where the vehicles remain on display during lunch.
Entry is $10 per vehicle and need to be submitted prior to 1st April otherwise a further $10 late payment fee is applicable. Previous participants will receive an entry form in the mail and they are also available from myself or can be downloaded from www.vintageandclassic.com.au
Please let me know if you are intending to participate in this event, so we can coordinate the meeting location and lunch requirements.
Jeff Jeanes
Parades and Displays Coordinator
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