15 Corvettes converged on Lyndoch around 9:30am for the short run out to the Rowland Flat airfield. After positioning our cars as part of the static displays it was time to wander around and check out what else was on show. Before the official start of the airshow there were various flying displays of model aircraft and a group of parachutists jumping together and testing their skills at precision landing. A wide variety of aircraft were on display both on the ground and in the air with a highlight being an aerobatic air race between two Pitts Specials. By 3pm we were about ready to head off to the local boutique brewery and after a few revisions to our departure plan we were ready to take-off….. I think Neil was just trying to abide by the club rules of having a compulsory u-turn each time we go out. This time he just decided to use virtual u-turns rather than actual u-turns. After a short drive we were in Tanunda and enjoying a refreshing ale. Goof decided he wanted to maximise his beer tasting experience by eating some of the dried hops pellets on display at the bar!.....he must have thought they were some sort of new superfood! A great day out was had by all who attended.

A large grassed area at Serafino Winery was the meeting point for this year's McLaren Vale Vintage & Classic. Over 530 cars comprising of a wide variety of different makes and models squeezed onto the site in anticipation of the day ahead (including a total of 12 Corvettes). After those who preregistered collected their 'goody bags' (yes Alan you could preregister) it was time to wander around the paddock and check out the massive number of vehicles on display. It was great to see such a large array of vehicles on show from the earliest a 1904 Cadillac right up to some modern day "classics" the newest being a 2014 Jaguar F-Type Coupe. The weather was a bit fickle with some light drizzle passing through as we waited for the parade to begin. Soon a steady stream of cars began to meander out of the winery grounds and towards the Main Street of McLaren Vale.
The Main Street was absolutely packed with spectators as all of the cars passed by and made their way to their allotted winery to go on public display for the rest of the day. Our club had a great spot at Hardy's Tintara Winery just off the Main Street, with live music nearby and a great display of handmade guitars on show in the building next to us (those who were really observant may have noticed a picture of our fellow members' Judy and Les Beyer's copper coloured C3 and their own custom made Stingray inspired guitar).
The weather improved as the day went on and the remainder of our time was taken up relaxing around the cars and soaking up the atmosphere. A great day out was had by all who attended, thanks to Dave Schrapel for organising our club's participation in this event.

The weather gods were kind to us for the last run of the winter, a nice day greeted those who made their way to the meeting point at the Frewville Shopping Centre. After a quick bakery pit stop for some it was time for the 9 Corvettes, 1 Mustang, 1 Falcon and a WB Statesman to head off towards Strathalbyn. At the top of the freeway we turned off and headed through Stirling for the first stage of the run. A scenic path along the ridgeline to Clarendon gave some good views out to the coast before we headed towards Willunga Hill, through Kangarilla and taking a right further south towards Mount Compass. It was at this location that KB had to make an emergency stop for fuel, after adding 61 litres to his 65 litre capacity tank (that's running on fumes by Corvette standards) it was time to make the last leg into Strathalbyn via Ashbourne.
On arriving in Strath we were surprised to see an unfamiliar bronze/white coloured C1 parked outside our destination - the historic Victoria Hotel. After parking our cars it was a short stroll back to the pub for lunch. The usual lunchtime banter ensued with only one awkward moment when a "vice-presidential marital tiff" was narrowly avoided…...please memorise the date of your wedding anniversary Stu! (or get it tattooed on your arm or something). The owner of the C1 outside the pub came over and introduced himself, apparently this car lives down at Murray Bridge. With lunch finished the discussion soon moved on to the most important highlight of the day……our President KB's birthday. With a piece of cake complete with candle presented it was time for the traditional rendition of the 'Happy Birthday' song.
It was soon time to start the trek home with a few of us travelling together back towards Mt Barker, it was in this major metropolis that some of our city slickers became a bit "geographically challenged" and needed to be guided back to the freeway……maybe we need to add a GPS to the club merchandise list!
Thanks to all those who made the effort to come along, hope you had an enjoyable day out.