Octagon March, 2016

Sunday 7th February
Eric Beckman as tail-end Charlie. Next stop was the
Port of Bundaberg via a bling and fashion shops for
the ladies where all the boys sat around outside like
seagulls around a packet of chips. After this, Judy
rounded up all the participants and we departed for
Baltimore’s Restaurant at the lovely surrounds of
the marina where we enjoyed coffee and cake.
(Please insert photos 05 and 06 here)
The same day Paul Overton organised a coffee run
for the HB Mob to travel through the country side
and end up at Arkarra Tea Gardens Dundowran.
Paul announced it was time to start our engines
and there was a throaty burble from 9 MGs varying
from Graeme and Chris Scotts’ Red TD to Margaret
and Warren Innes’s Woodcote Green RV8 along
with various other colours, makes and models all
gleaming in the sunlight. We proceeded along the
Esplanade and turned right travelling out of town
into the lush green fields of sugarcane and small
crops all lovely after the recent rain.
Fish and chips at the pier in Hervey Bay was
calling on this balmy February evening. 10 Cars
and 19 members enjoyed a twilight run along the
Esplanade to our destination. The fish and chips
were a good excuse for us to get together and chat
about all sorts of things including our cars. Kevin
and Linda Fairhall arrived in their newly acquired
red Toyota Celica and Bill and Liz Manns in their
latest addition - a Porche Carrera. Hey I thought
this was the MG Car Club! Just as well we had a
GT and MGA Coupe to fly the flag.
Wednesday 17th February - the Bundy Crew -
Contributed by Judy O’Donoghue
Judy O’Donoghue organised a Mystery Coffee Run
for the Bundy Crew. There were six MGs and 11
members that took part in the first mid week run
-- a group of unemployed, unemployable, retired or
just plain wagging it!! Also we welcomed two new
members - Peter and Margaret Elson who have
transferred from the Hervey Bay Mob. We then
headed off with Judy O’Donoghue in the lead and
We arrived at the tea gardens and enjoyed this
beautiful piece of paradise with top coffee and
luscious food all prepared with passion for our
enjoyment. The tropical landscaped gardens were
filled with chit chat and laughter after solving the
worlds problems until, being satisfied with our
lunch, we made our way home thanking Paul for a
lovely morning.
Sunday 28th February We are having a
combined run planning to meet up with the Bundy
crew ending up at Goody’s on the beach Toogoom
for lunch.
For those who are not familiar with the Wide Bay
Chapter it is split into two groups one in Bundaberg
known as the Bundy Crew and one in Hervey Bay
known as the Hervey Bay Mob or shortened to HB
Mob.
Safe and Happy Motoring
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