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Story, Barbara Gentilcore, photos John Neale & Francois Vivot
On a lovely sunny Sunday participants converged on Noel’s place in Camden as our starting point for the run. We left there with a handwritten run sheet in 11 genuine Buicks from Vintage 1926 to 1975 with 3 welcomed ring-ins.
Morning tea was enjoyed at the picturesque Burragorang Valley Lookout and Picnic area, with most of us in the sun with some shady characters amongst the trees!
After viewing the low level Warragamba Dam and the Harley Davidson motorbikes that roared to the lookout, the run kept on through Thirlmere, Tahmoor and Bargo to the lovely property of David & Dianne Wolfe, where a few more cars had assembled to join us. Lucinda & Heather enjoyed their ride in the dickie seat of Colin’s 1929 Roadster appropriately bundled up in blankets, beanies and scarves, waving to lots of people on the way.
About 50 dined on a "baked dinner" lunch cooked on a ‘Wiles’ (Trailer Mounted) 2 wheel Field Kitchen, amongst the king Parrots, windmill, old buggies, scarecrow and a shed full of cars and Army vehicles to look at including an MP mannequin.
While chasing the sun, jokes about dry Saudi Arabian Lobsters without backpacks and feet abounded, and Noel washed the dishes with pipe insitu! Thanks to David & Dianne for their hospitality and a great lunch.
My favourite Car of the day (aside from my husband Tony’s 66 Riviera) was The Buick 8 1939 Century belonging to John Grimson.
Lucky door prizes were won by new member Bob & Jan Caleo and lucky guests Leonie & Michael Russell (apparently no relation to current members)
May I suggest that to make a real impact on those watching us go by, the convoy should form in date order and keep closer together.
I really enjoyed the day, the lovely countryside, renewing introductions and meeting new members and guests.
Posted 08/2005 |
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