Octagon November, 2017
MGCCQ Octagon Magazine, November, 2017
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October Midweek Run<br />
Day Run October 25th <strong>2017</strong><br />
by David Miles; photos by Malcolm Campbell<br />
and Bruce Mutch<br />
A tasty lunch was served as tall tales (some true)<br />
were exchanged as drivers and passengers re-lived<br />
the more exciting aspects of their day.<br />
The novelty of a fine sunny day seemed to have<br />
encouraged a big group of 24 drivers (and their<br />
cars, of course) and a total of 13 passengers to<br />
assemble at our Ferny Grove assembly point, while<br />
Denis Thomas and his passenger joined en route<br />
at Esk.<br />
The all too familiar Brisbane traffic this particular<br />
morning dictated a later than scheduled departure,<br />
but, once clear of red traffic lights, it was a spirited<br />
drive up Mt Glorious and down to the morning tea<br />
venue (White Cedar Picnic ground) on the western<br />
side of the mountain where all arrived safely. A very<br />
nice morning tea was enjoyed in an area of freshly<br />
mown grass with clean toilets and a clear running<br />
stream which could have tempted many to “Linger<br />
Longer.”<br />
There were more roads to travel, however, so we<br />
traversed the remainder of Northbrook Parkway,<br />
turned right and enjoyed the roads and scenery<br />
before arriving in Esk, turned right and up-hill<br />
again to Hampton. A busy New England Highway<br />
took us through Carbalah and Highfields, before<br />
encountering the steep downhill run to Murphy’s<br />
Creek, now showing little evidence of the disastrous<br />
floods of a few years ago.<br />
Travelling on to Postman’s Ridge, we were able to<br />
see work on the second range crossing progressing<br />
very well, then we joined the Warrego Highway for<br />
the final leg of the journey to Helidon and our lunch<br />
venue, The Floating Cafe at Grantham.<br />
It was great to see the country we traversed looking<br />
so green after a week or so of rain, and to see how<br />
communities like Murphy’s Creek and Grantham<br />
are now re-born.<br />
Participating were:<br />
David Miles<br />
MGB roadster<br />
Brian Purvis & Alan Milligan MG TF<br />
Alex Cairney<br />
MG6 GT<br />
Colin Fox<br />
Landrover<br />
Dennis & Diana Kelly MX 5<br />
Bruce Mutch<br />
SUV<br />
Bill Humble<br />
MG F<br />
Brian Cranley<br />
MGB GT<br />
Allan & Joyce Tebutt<br />
MGB Roadster<br />
Val Horgan MX 5<br />
Jeff & Pat Heslewood Subaru<br />
Barry Lutwyche & Jan Burke MGB roadster<br />
John Davidson<br />
MGB GT<br />
Sue Panucco & Trevor Pelson Audi<br />
John & Pat Walker<br />
MG A<br />
John & Trish Cranley<br />
McLaren 570GT<br />
Gary Lawrence & Bob Niblett MGB GT<br />
Dane & Kerry Horgan Mercedes Benz<br />
Malcolm Campbell & Kathy Burford VW Golf<br />
Mal Kelson<br />
Lotus Elise<br />
Dennis Hemoley<br />
MGC<br />
Kevin Strower<br />
Audi S8<br />
Nick & Gwen Holman Subaru<br />
Ray & Sue Edwards<br />
Outlander<br />
Denis Thomas<br />
MG B<br />
The <strong>Octagon</strong> - <strong>November</strong> <strong>2017</strong> 25
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