Octagon May, 2016

Thursday, some of our company departed for
home or special purposes, but those remaining
journeyed to Uki via Stokers Siding (some
missed the turn) for coffee and, for some, a pie!!
A quick stop was held at Clarrie Hall Dam, where
we found out who, in fact, Clarrie Hall was,
before some enthusiastic motoring to Kyogle,
the Lions Road and on to Rathdowney for lunch.
Here we again came across the cyclists from the
previous day, one of whom introduced himself as
a member of the Gold Coast MG Car Club!
This was where the run officially ended; the
route home for many required the use of
Beaudesert Road, where the traffic lights took
revenge for our dodging them on the outward
journey. Twenty-two cars, thirteen of which were
MGs, took part in this most enjoyable run.
March Mid Week Run
by Denis Thomas
After navigating the roadwork at exit 54 all
arrived at our starting point except Kerry H
who, in his new Mustang. drove a little further
towards the Gold Coast I am sure to show off his
magnificent machine.
After the normal welcomes etc we proceeded
towards Canungra watching at all times for the
local police who love to set up at the 50kmh
zone. We passed through Beaudesert and on to
Darlington Park where we enjoyed our morning
tea along with the campers setting up for Easter.
Leaving the Park we travelled through the area
of Kerry and on through the horse stud area to
Rathdowney. It was great to see the country so
green ready for the frosts to come in a couple of
months.
We turned toward Maroon and Boonah then
into Upper Logan Road and travelled around
Mt Barney which is always a beautiful view.
After this we returned through Rathdowney to
our normal lunch spot in Beaudesert. I must
apologise to one of the flock who phoned lost
at lunch but as the call was received half way
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The Octagon - May2016
Participants:
Bruce & Tip Ibbotson
MGC
Ray & Susanne Edwards Outlander
Bruce Mutch & Ross Brunckhorst Forrester
Denis Thomas
MGB
Errol & Wendy Hoger
MGB
Gary Lawrence & Mike Gibson MGB GT
David & Meryl Miles
MG Magnette
Grahame and Wendy Amy Proton Ute
Jeff & Pat Heslewood
WRX
Greg & Rhonda Hannant MGB
John & Jan Hennessy & David Suzuki
John & Tricia Cranley
Honda NSX
Rob & Carolyn Grant
MG RV8
Ian & Kay Wells
Jensen Healey
Malcolm Campbell & Kathy Burford VW Golf GTI
Graham Barringer
MGB
Will Charlton
MGB GT
Val Horgan
MX5
Kerry & Dane Horgan Ford Mustang
home I did not return the call at 2.30 pm which
seemed a little pointless. Sorry Will but I hope
you enjoyed your lunch wherever you were.