The meeting place for our run to Strath started at Frewville Foodland shopping centre at 8.00am with a departure time at 8.30am with our cruise up the freeway through our lovely Adelaide Hills to Mt Barker onto Wistow and ending up at Strathalbyn neighbourhood centre and as usual several members had arrived at the starting point earlier than us, good job guys. Parking the vette we were greet ed by Tim and Dave, parked side by side in there C4s, l was unsure how many members would turn up so we waited until 8.30, as the time arrived we decided that we would return to our cars as it seemed likely no more members would arrive. With that off we go up the freeway to Mt Barker, I preplanned to pick up Serge & Jo and Wayne & Sue in the main street. With that we arrived at 8.50 but they arrived at 8.52 as Maxwell Smart used to say “missed by that much haa”. Then l noticed that Dave had fallen way behind so pulling over to the side of the road waiting for him to catch up, it didn't take long but no sign of the others so I got on the phone to Serge, we decided to drive on and they would meet up at Strathalbyn. On arriving at the neighbourhood centre David Daw, Allan & Jan orchard had already parked on the lawn so the only thing to do was to join in the centre stage. Serge & Jo, Wayne & Sue also turned up minutes later great, then Colin & Cyndy Dennis joined in our little show and shine. In total there where 14 members and 8 vettes. It didn't take long before the locals gathered around taking snapshots of different types of corvettes. Even the local newspaper reporter got in on the act getting members into groups. It’s a Kodak moment! As usual Maeyln was busy in the kitchen making scones with jam and cream and a hot cup of coffee or tea, time got away from us so we all found a seat and Mal the administrator thanked us all for coming to help the centre’s fund raising efforts. Hhe then spoke of the programs that help locals stay in touch with everyone throughout the district, such little things as managing money, budgeting for food etc. He also hopes to get a bus shuttle service running next year. Good luck Mal, we wish you all the best. I forgot to mention Mal is a very good chef, having cooked our lunch and salads with plenty to go round, thanks Mal. In closing, Maelyn and I would like to thank everyone that came on board for the day and hope you all had fun doing it thanks. Written by Graeme Walker photos David Daw.
