Octagon November, 2017

CHAPTER Chatter
WHITSUNDAY CHAPTER
by Cathie Meredith
Dads Day in the Valley, Sept 3.
Once again, the Pioneer Valley Classic Car
Club’s annual Fathers’ Day Car Show was a
great success. Jimmy and Johnny had a great
chat with Mal Sykes who brought his TD down
from Cannonvale for the show. Richard and
Lyn’s TF, “Mistress” was taken off the trailer at
home and actually drove to Mirani for the show.
Richard and Mal also had an opportunity to swap
notes.
A great selection of cars spanning more than a
century were on display, from a 1910 Renault to
a 2017 Mustang. A great day of entertainment
was had by all who attended with proceeds of
the day going to the Mackay Alzheimer Society.
There were slot car races, mini fire truck rides,
Old MacDonalds Farm, Belly Dancers, a Pin Up
Parlour and Pin Up competition for the ladies,
Helicopter rides and 180 beautiful vehicles
to admire.
Monthly Run, Sept 10.
After the monthly Old School Breakfast at the
Harbour, we did a “New and Old” run to visit the
new lookout at Lamberts Beach and then on to
the iconic old Eimeo Pacific Hotel for lunch.
The Council redevelopment of Lamberts Lookout
has greatly reduced the car parking space at
the summit, so we had to park half way up and
trek the rest of the way to the top of the hill.
Unfortunately it was too windy and rough to spot
any whales from the lookout, although they had
been seen all through the week.
With the Eimeo Hotel listed for sale for
redevelopment, we thought we should visit while
we still had the chance to enjoy the views from
this landmark location. A delicious lunch was
enjoyed, as was the company and conversation.
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The Octagon - November 2017