May Chapter Run
- To: Cooma Bemboka Candelo Wyndham Cathcart Bombala
- When: Sunday 17 May 2009
- Meet at the Caltex Garage at Hume at 8.00am for 8.15am departure.
The morning dawned to a beautiful sunrise at Murrumbateman. We left early to be sure that we arrived at the Hume petrol station before 8:00 am only to find, Wayne Northey had already arrived from Batemans Bay. Perspective members Rob and Jill Dawes, also from Batemans Bay had hit a kangaroo and were unable to do the run.
After everyone had filled up and chatted for a while, we led the members (8 cars in all) on the first leg down to Cooma. It was a bit cool at the start as every one had their tops up except for Paul and Jack. Greg was tyre levered out of bed to give Paul some company. He did a great job of advising that all of the members had made the correct turns.
Morning tea was held at the Nimmitabel bakery. A large group of bikies were partaking of the delights outside while we chose the warm indoors with coffee and cakes. Malcolm was given the all clear from the doctor after his hip operation and gave the bakery his thumbs up. Tony pointed out to me a large car that cruised past the window. It was a beautiful 68 Cadillac. Alas it had disappeared before I could get a photo of it. Much to Jill’s relief I am sure.
We then headed off towards Candelo. We stopped at Piper’s lookout for a few minutes to admire the view. The scenery was breathtaking and the road was a delight for the MX5 enthusiast. We paused at Candelo for everyone to catch up and lower the roofs as the sun was warming everyone up.
It was then off to Wyndham for lunch. This stretch of road was really awesome. Jill was having a ball. I was trying to take photos, when I was game to open my eyes and my knuckles were no longer white. We had confirmed with the hotel, twice, of the numbers coming for lunch. The manager of the hotel, an excentric old lady, had forgotten to tell her staff that we were coming. Anyway, the group played pool until lunch arrived. The meals were basic but very good and I think that everyone enjoyed the quaint surroundings and the manager’s hospitality.
After lunch we headed off to Cooma via Bombala. Again the road, scenery and weather was excellent. By the time we arrived at Cooma it was getting cold. We had booked a table at the Lott coffee shop. They served up some awesome coffee and cakes. Malcolm was even impressed. The coffee shop was about to close so everyone decided to make their own way home. I think that everyone enjoyed themselves. Again, we would like to thank everyone who helped on the day and the support from the club as a whole.
Regards
Jill and Dennis
