Octagon November, 2017

CHAPTER Chatter
FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND CHAPTER
by John and Cherie Fransen
Saturday 23rd September - Gordonvale to
Currajah Hotel, Wangan
Attendees – David and Val Murray White MGB
and John and Cherie Red Midget
So today was a bit of an odd one. We had
missed a previous get together due to where
we were going being booked out (Horse Race
weekend), so last minute plans ensued, in
addition to a number of Members having other
things on (see pics following of our Members
doing what they love, but km from Cairns).
So it was a gorgeous day, although some clouds
were luring, but nothing to stop these two pairs
going out amongst the cane fields and having a
lovely open top drive, enjoying the countryside
scenery.
First meeting point was Trolley Coffee café at
Gordonvale on the south side where we sat
and enjoyed our initial beverages and a bit of
morning tea, chatted and then we were off.
Choosing to take the eastern backroads as
much as we could, rather than the highway, we
meandered through the growing green fields,
crossing the cane tracks with caution and then
continuing our journey. The fuel indicator on the
Midget was showing empty, even though it was
filled to the brim at the service station before
the trip, so a quick detour to the Fishery Falls
servo was necessary, just to check it was a faulty
gauge rather than petrol leaking all down the
highway. Well what do you know? Faulty gauge!
Have to hit that with a hammer when we get
home then it will be working again! hahaha
Wind in our hair and sun on our faces, we
continued today’s drive until we reached a really
nice refurbished pub at Wangan, the Currajah
Hotel. It still has the heritage frontage features
that we all appreciate, in the bar area too, but the
more modern section at the back was spacious
and well set out and the food was not half bad
either.
With full bellies it was time to hit the road again,
but the Midget had a blown fuse, so rather than
leave it until home, David offered a spare he had
on board (thanks David!) and we were good to
go again. We travelled home to Cairns in the
afternoon sun, ready to do it all again in a couple
of week’s time when the rest of the Chapter was
back in town.
Sunday 22nd October 2017 - Tinaroo Picnic
run...turned into
Jacques Coffee, Mareeba and Yungaburra
Hotel lunch
Attendees –
John & Cherie
Red Midget
Alan & Aileen Bielefeld Maroon MGF
Cynthia & Derek Bevan Silver MX5
Steve & Maureen Girardi White Triton
Kim & Fiona Halloran Black MX5
Brendon & June Hammersley Black MX5
Graham & Pauline Hepburn Maroon Daimler
Bob & Patty Ingram White Hilux
Lynnette & Wayne Morgan Hey what were you
guys driving? Or did you fly on a magic carpet?
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