from Gary Brock
The ‘Dutch’ Run
Eight cars, mostly family cars, with 14 people in total, met at Fullarton Centre before the run organised by Ken and Mary Dutch for Sunday 22nd June. Paddy was at the start but wasn’t able to go on the run with us as he had to head for home to prepare for an event that required his attendance in the afternoon.
Just as we about to start Paul received a call that meant he would be a late starter but would try to catch up.
The rest of us headed off to the Old Belair Road, up through Upper Sturt to Ironbank then Mylor and Echunga. From there to Meadows, Kangarilla and Clarendon and a couple of re-grouping stops meant that we were all together before heading to Aberfoyle Park where Jan and Alan Symonds were preparing a barbeque lunch. We were joined here by two other Club members and a little later by Paul who had completed the run, following the run sheet, in his Clubby and on his own but just far enough behind us to be out of our sight.
Then we ate – what a spread – nibbles, cheese, barbeque followed by sweets. Well done Jan and Alan.
The weather was kind to us on the run and the route provided some magnificent views and roads that the more dedicated Spridget owners would certainly have enjoyed. We must thank Ken and Mary for a well organised outing.
This is the way to spend a Sunday – a great run – a top class lunch – and lots of laughs and tales told about our motoring prowess. If you can make it on the next outing in whatever car you can put on the road, you will see how good it can be.