MARCH, 2010 NEWSLETTER: 
Report Monthly Run - Sunday, 31 January, 2010
The start time for the first run of 2010 was chosen so that we could get home before the heat of a Queensland January Sunday really set in. Nine cars and their 16 occupants assembled in the fog and light drizzle at 0700 at the TIC. So much for the unfailing Queensland sunshine in January, however in all fairness, the dissipation of cyclone Olga might have had something to do with it. The prize for the day would have to go to Lester and Rhonda Brosnan who appeared in their lovely TC with, it should be mentioned, no soft top in place, but raincoats readily at hand.

After waiting for about ten minutes for any latecomers the Toowoomba push departed to meet with the Warwick push of five cars and a further ten enthusiast just south of the New England Highway, Gatton Clifton roads turnoff. By this time the fog had departed and although we were not bathed in sunshine the outlook was significantly better. While all the folks had gathered around to catch up with each other after the Christmas break, Brian, in a fit of public spiritedness, took the trouble to check the nearby tall grass to ensure that there was no snake threat to the assembled multitude.

Stephen and Desley Colclough then lead the group of fourteen vehicles along some delightful roads through Ma Ma Creek and Laidley to Porters Hotel at Plainland. There was a stop along the way, prior to Ma Ma Creek, to refresh the caffeine levels thus ensuring that we could make the Brunch venue safely. It was a bit puzzling to work out why they would build a memorial to Thiess for building a bridge. The weather was relatively kind, a bit like Melbourne actually, with some light drizzle, lots of cloudy periods and some short periods of sunshine. Altogether, it was very pleasant driving weather, possibly even so for Lester and Rhonda.

We arrived for the second sitting for breakfast at the hotel and parking was no problem at all. The Food was excellent and plentiful, thereby well and truly justifying the choice of the venue.

 

Unfortunately there was not much left of the local Sunday market at that stage. Many thanks must go to Stephen and Desley for a well organised and delightful run to start the year off.

Lunch Run -  10 Feruary, 2010

After several days of overcast damp weather, it was great to drive to Allora in brilliant sunshine. A terrific attendance of 25 people, indicates that these mid week runs are still popular. While waiting to receive our meals, the time was well spent catching up. Everyone is looking hale and hearty after the Christmas Break and we hope this continues throughout the year.

 

Monthly Run  - Sunday, 28 February, 2010
The monthly run on Sunday 28 Feb will be initiated out of Warwick and will include breakfast, a stop at a winery and a stop at a cheese factory. Morning tea will of course be fitted in where the situation is most visually appealing. Further details are attached to this newsletter.

Midweek Run - 10 March, 2010
The midweek run on 10 Mar will take us to the delightful pub at Greenmount. The meeting time is 1200 as usual and if you have any queries please call Ron on the number shown at the top of this newsletter.

Monthly Run - 28 March, 2010
The March run will be at 0900 from TIC. From there we will travel to Esk via Hampton for morning tea in the main park and we will be having a one hour break so people can coffee and chat or check out the antique stores. Then we will travel back via some back roads through Crows Nest to partake in lunch at the Meringandan Pub at 12.30pm with what has been described as arguably the best value for money meals on the Downs. From there we will all make our way home to have a siesta so that we can digest all that food. All roads will be bitumen of course. There is a bakery for those hungry enough at Esk and there are a number of antique stores to visit. One hour has been allowed to visit stores and/or have coffee and chat. It should be a great run and the food is plentiful. The run should be magnificent and although it may not be as green as it is now, the weather should be cooler. Hopefully some chapter members from Brisbane may also be able to join us at Esk for the run back up the range and to enjoy the rather large and cheap meals at the pub.
 

Midweek Run 14/15 Apr
This midweek run will move further afield than usual and the route will take the group down into northern NSW to overnight at Tenterfield of ‘Tenterfield Saddler’ fame. Please contact Ron as soon as possible if you are able to make it. Further details are attached to this newsletter.

Dates for Your Diary
2-5 Apr 2010 Easter National Meeting - SA 14/15 Apr 2010 Midweek Overnight Run
2 May 2010 David Hack Classic Meet, Toowoomba Airport
24/25 Jul 2010 MGCCQ Weekend away- Xmas in July
21/22 Aug 2010 Leyburn Sprints
29 Aug 2010 Watts Bridge Memorial Airfield
4/5 Sep 2010 Speed on Tweed
6-16 Sep 2010 Darling Downs Chapter Tour (NSW)
12-14 Oct 2010 Kingaroy run with Wide Bay Chapter