Western Winter
Wander.
A mildly cool morning start in Lithgow
with a warm spot found for the crew briefing saw 31 JDCA members listening
intently to what they were in for. After a few minor changes and the
possibility of a detour in Oberon as the town decided to celebrate its 150
years with a street parade on the same day as our run- How Rude! Michael and
Jess Tomlinson flagged the cars away and then continued along the route as the
sweep car in Michaels “Jagazda” MX5. Karin and I went ahead and set up for some
photos at the rail underpass in Tarana. There was a question here regarding the
height of the bridge. There were 2 height signs, one on the left where all
answers were to be found and one on the top which confused some competitors. Next
was the morning tea stop at “The Avenue” Cafe at O’Connell. A small cafe in the
old butcher’s shop which proved very popular with the members with some stating
to return when next in the area.
Karin and I drove straight to
Oberon to see if the parade was finished only to find it was still in progress.
Fortunately it only affected the first car that even got stopped at the detour
we organised. All others were able to travel along the correct route, phew. On to
Jenolan Caves and our reserved parking, well no. So, off to the lower car park
to count spaces and direct cars to them. Michael and Jess arrived not quite as
last car with the hood down (Hutch would be proud). All cars accounted for and
members now in the dining room for the 2 course meal and discussions of the
run, all seemed happy. Next was the final question as all crews were told at
the briefing to be observant from now until the end of the run. The final
question was- What was my jumper referring
to and the date on it at the drivers briefing? Answer- Repco Jaguar Mountain 1994. It was
amazing how many people knew the answer. After desert the winners were announced. As so
many people did so well with the questions it finally came down to 2 crews
scoring 100%. Neatness counts, both neat, spelling, both crews could spell; OK
we have 2 winning crews.
The winning crews for bragging
rights only scoring 100% were-
Debra and Tony Pallas.
Jane and Roger Liddle
After lunch crews settled in
their rooms however, for some Manuel from Faulty Towers was preparing the rooms
so some had to wait a while to move in. After sitting by the fire for a while
we went down to the Lucas Cave for the Murder Mystery “Married to the Mob” this
included an interval cave tour. I don’t agree with the conclusion that Margo
murdered Frankie Sardini, but that’s another story.
Back to Caves House for a chat
and drink until dinner at 7pm. This is where Karin and I bid adjure and
departed for home.
Rail underpass at Tarana.
Anthes XJ40
The Arthurs X300.
Pallas' XJS
Ledbrook's XK150
Sweep Car.
Appino's XJS-C
We took over the O'Connell Cafe.
And the winners are-
