Congratulations to all the prize winners in the Shine n Shine. I don't think too many problems were caused by the cancellation. Thank you to all those who assisted in getting things moving along.
For those of you who attended the last meeting, I am sure you were interested to hear what Stu Hatton had to say about some possible changes that will probably affect all of us.
Thanks very much Stu, and as they say, we'll keep you informed. Should any changes take place that put curbs on our motoring, numbers will be of utmost importance when it comes to voicing concerns.
You will see a calendar of events appearing soon, please mark your diary, and we will see you at as many events as possible.

That's all for now, take care.

John Hull
President

Garey Hanifin
Sec/Treasurer

The other trophy winners were -

Best Club Car - Paul Morland' Mark 3 Zodiac
Best Mark 1 - Ken Copeland's Convertible
Best Mark 2 - Bill Ridder's Zephyr Sedan
Best Mark 3 - Eric Scott's Zodiac Sedan
Best Mark 4 - Don Campbell's Zodiac

Following the announcements a few vehicles headed to Geraldine for a mid winter run to give the cars a short 'airing"

Godfrey

During the Convention we mentioned that we would be in Brisbane in a few weeks' time, and we were invited to attend the Queensland Club's 25th birthday picnic while we were there.

We phoned the Morrison's when we got to Brisbane, and Laurie phoned us back the day before the picnic with instructions on how to get to the picnic area at Bullocky Rest in North Pine Park on the shores of Lake Kurwongbah. We'll gloss over actually getting there, suffice to say that the women were right (again) and men never could follow simple directions! Of course, once we got into the general area there was no problem.... 12 Zephyrs and Zodiacs with balloons attached gave us a clue.

The park was a lovely spot, the lake was huge, though we were told it was man-made, and it is set up with very well equipped BBQ areas with gas-fired barbecues free for use by everyone, and shaded picnic tables.

The Brisbane club members were a very friendly lot. It was good to see the Morrisons and Fehers again, as well as Doug Paget and Kathleen. There were several ex-pats there, even the Club Captain is a Kiwi.

The cars were up to the usual high standard. There were two MkIs, one MkI Convertible, a MkII ute & estate, three MkII Zephyrs and a Zodiac, one MkIII Zephyr and two Zodiacs.

Judging was done for the Car of the Year Award while we were there, and local members will be pleased to hear that the award went to Carole and Laurie for their 1956 Saloon, a beautifully presented white Zephyr with stunning red upholstery. Doug Paget had two cars there, a MkI convertible, and a MkIII. He also picked up an award.

We helped to demolish a beautiful club birthday cake, and then went with Carole & Laurie in the award winning car to their home for coffee. The Morrisons have a beautiful home in a wonderful bush setting on 5 acres at Morayfield, north of Brisbane. There, the men looked at things mechanical, while the women wandered around the gardens admiring a host of tropical flowering shrubs, and huge eucalypts complete with koala. We took tons of photo's, unfortunately on Jim's "steam-driven" camera which left a lot to be desired, and which has since been forcibly retired.

It was a great day, our thanks to the Brisbane members for their warm welcome.

Jim Macdonald
Carol Bell

MC

JH

David Sterritt of Oamaru has a MkIII Zephyr.

Lindsay Copeland of Ashurburton has a MkIII Zodiac that was originally owned by Grizz Wylie.

John Smith of Liverpool, UK, who works for the Ford Motor Co. in Liverpool, where the Escort is built, and owns a 1964 MkIII Zephyr 6 that was originally used as an RAF Staff Car in Cyprus, a 1963 MkIII Zephyr 4 Estate, and a customised 1962 Zephyr 4 that recently won first prize at the Zodiac Owners Club UK club day north 99. John has also been a member of the UK MkIII Club for 5 years.

Welcome to the Club, and we look forward to meeting you all at future club events.

99% of these ex-classic owners were probably just ordinary people with ordinary jobs buying ordinary cars at prices on the upper fringe of what they could afford, maybe a Jaguar (if he was lucky), or a Morris Minor. Now ask yourself why they sold their cars? In all probability it was because it had stood outside in all extremes of weather and had been run into the ground until the only sensible thing to do with it was to sell it to someone less well off than themselves, again at a price just more than he could afford, who would, in turn, expect further miracles from the car.

When this procedure has run its natural course and all that is left is a pile of junk, ask again "imagine what it would be worth now?"

Fortunately, occasionally along comes a different kind of person who takes the wreck by its tailpipe and gives it his time, skill and hard earned money to a project that in its early stages looks like a lost cause, then miracles of miracles, there emerges like a phoenix from the flames, a pristine example of "how it was".
It becomes someone's pride and joy, the family pet (almost). It is treated with reverence and suddenly enjoys the retirement that can only be bettered by an Ex-State President or similar dignitary.
It is rolled out into the light of day maybe a handful of times a year to be pampered, polished and admired, not only by the doting enthusiast but by the uncaring but nostalgic romantic whose imagination immediately starts to run away with him and he says "Yes, I had one of those you now. I sold it for $50. Imagine what it would be worth now."

I'll tell you what it would be worth - nothing!! Let's say thank you to the amateur restorer. He not only restores old cars but he also restores faded memories.

Have fun driving and showing your car and if it is still in pieces, enjoy the restoration process because when it's over, you'll kind of miss that too !

Courtesy Jaguar Car Club of South Africa

But alas, we're just a bunch of socially inept car junkies.

How do I know all this? My wife told me.

Roland

Adam was walking around the garden of Eden feeling very lonely, so God asked him, "What is wrong with you?"
Adam said he didn't have anyone to talk to. God said that he was going to make Adam a companion and that it would be a woman.
He said, "This person will gather food for you, cook for you, when you discover clothing, she'll wash it for you.
She will always agree with every decision you make.
She will bear your children and never ask you to get up in the middle of the night to take care of them.
She will not nag you, and will always be the first to admit she was wrong when you've had a disagreement.
She will never have a headache, and will freely give you love and passion whenever you need it."
Adam asked God, "What will a woman like this cost?"
God replied, "An arm and a leg."
"Hmmm...." said Adam "What can I get for a rib?"

Sunday 8 August 12.45pm
Meet at Pak n Save carpark for afternoon run. First car away at 1.00pm sharp. Wet or fine.

27-29 August Garden City Zephyrs 10th Anniversary
Weekend in Kaikoura

25 -27 Sept Weekend run to Alexandra Blossom Festival

Easter 2001
International Convention Palmerston North

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