Our Club Captain had such a wonderful route planned. Just days ago the bit of unsealed road was just fine. And then the rain set in for the weekend. An alternative was pointed out before the run got underway from the warm and dry confines of the Jukebox Diner. A few cars deviated into a driveway instead of Exelby Rd some 1km further on, but soon got back on track.

We wandered through a wet landscape, low clouds drifting above and generously sharing their content. I hope that very few ventured on the (unsealed) Waitetuna Valley Rd, we took off down the Te Pahu road, then explored the sealed bits with Limeworks Loop and Whitaker Rd, rejoining the planned route. Soon we were into Pirongia and from there Te Awamutu.

Once everyone had rolled in at the RSA, we were let loose on the buffet. The company was great as was the food. Pity the only meat was pork and the salads all had nightshades (tomato, potato). Some pavlova and fruit salads rounded off the meal. It was a good turnout, we filled all three long tables set in the hall.
Jan Kaluza

A fine crisp cold winter morning was on hand to greet those hardy souls who showed up early at Classics Museum for the monthly car meet and boot sale. As the morning progressed, the sun came out and the temperature rose, as did the rows of cars increase. As is usual for this meet, the line-up of classics old and new was quite diverse and made for some great viewing.

Several classic boot sellers were on hand to try their luck and the Jukebox Diner's buffet breakfast and coffee went down a treat on the cool morning. The Jukebox Diner car of the day was awarded to Keith for his 2000 Toyota Origin QNM431. A fresh import, but a very rare car. Runner up went to a 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass FMW54.

The Classics Museum's cash prizes were awarded to the following cars: Mike's 1974 Mini countryman WU6164, a 1984 Holden Commodore SS replica BZF494, and a 1954 Humber Hawk 54HAWK.

The furthest traveled prize went to Ian who drove over from Katikati. He was the furthest traveler who drove to the event but we did have a couple of visitors from Indianapolis USA, namely my daughter in-law Rachel and grandson Holden, who were over with the rest of the family for a visit.

Another very enjoyable Classics Car Meet.
Richard Moore, President HVCCC