Albury Street Rodders held their annual Rock 'N Roll Run at the beautiful Lake Hume Resort over the weekend of 21-23 February. Each year, entries to this popular event grow, with 120 entrants participating this year. The heat wave conditions experienced on the border this February meant that rodders really appreciated the variety of ways to cool off at the resort, which include the giant waterslide, the pool, the lake, or just sitting back in the shade with a 'cool drink'.
This year's activities kicked off on Thursday night with a bench session for early arrivals. Things really got going on Friday night, with a large crowd enjoying beer 'n burgers, and catching up with old friends.
After a bacon and egg breakfast on Saturday morning, rodders assembled for a blackjack run through Wodonga and Albury to the Ettamogah Pub for lunch, and entertainment in the form of live music, and organised games for the kids. A courtesy bus on Saturday night ferried entrants to the Kinross Woolshed, where a roast dinner was served prior to rock 'n rolling the night away, with music courtesy of "The Earlies". Rodders also enjoyed a fun 'juggling and tumbling display' by some young and energetic members of the local "Flying Fruit Fly Circus".
The Show 'n Shine and voting followed a pancake breakfast on Sunday morning, with kids (big and little!) again enjoying the waterslide. The organised activities concluded with presentations at midday, although many entrants stayed on for lunch and relaxed by the pool on Sunday afternoon, before heading off in the cool of Sunday night, or the following morning.
The Albury Street Rodders are an energetic and friendly bunch, who enjoy hosting fellow rodders at their annual run. They are already well into the planning of their '98 run, and look forward to seeing you there.
Top 6 Trophy winners.
Greg Jones 34 Ford Coupe
Rod Broberg 34 Ford Delivery
Bill Cook 30 Ford Pick-up
Ken Walker 33 Ford Coupe
Stuart Campbell 29 Dodge Hiboy
Kevin Lewis 34 Ford Tudor
Top Custom Richard Ross 56 Chev Sedan
Longest Distance Bob Miles 49 Ford Sedan
Encouragement Award Mick & Vicki Johnson 28 Ford Hiboy Roadster.
