Chapter Run - 15 November 2009 - Berrima Bauble Run
It was another perfect day in Canberra as we gathered northside at the Kamberra Winery for the ‘off’ to Berrima for a Christmas shopping spree! Eight cars (15 members) were lined up and rarin’ to go – but not before Iris’ instructions re the opportunity to max out credit cards!
We left Canberra via the Federal Highway towards Sydney, and then branched off to Bungendore via Mac’s Reef Road. Unfortunately we encountered roadworks shortly after leaving the highway. Now, a bit of dirt road is usually not a problem, but the threat of being doused by a water truck laying the dust was an issue as Tony’s car had the top down (what else?). It was a near thing as the truckie only shut off the water at the last second!! Jolly joker – not!
Onwards past the huge wind farm north of Bungendore, then to Tarago and on to Goulburn where we had a 10 minute pit stop before continuing up the freeway to Marulan. Branching off at the Tallong turnoff took us on the scenic route through Wingello, Penrose and into Bundanoon where we stopped at Ye Olde Bicycle Shoppe for coffee and cake. After this relaxing break, a short run through Exeter (very pretty this time of the year) and Moss Vale saw us arrive in Berrima with time to spare for our lunch booking at the Magpie Café. It seems that Berrima is popular with other car clubs as we saw other MX5s, a couple of late-50s Lancias, and a black Lambo as we walked to the café.
A pleasant lunch was had by all (except Ross who was so keen to shop that he got straight into it!) as the accompanying photo shows. Shopping commenced in earnest after lunch, with many members strongly supporting the Berrima economy, and Iris and Carol scouring the patchwork shop for that essential piece of material. Jill and Roger headed off to the book barn just out of Berrima for something special in antique books. The Christmas decorations shop was popular with all, particularly Jill and Dennis. As per normal, Iris could not resist the temptation to acquire the odd jar of honey!
Thanks to all who attended and made this a pleasant and relaxing day out.
Iris & Tony McDonald
