XJ, 420G, & MK X Register - Blyth/Burra Movie Run Off We Go Sometimes the best laid plans of mice and men can go right. Saturday 29th of August was a picture-perfect day as we arrived at OTR Bolivar, the assembly point for our movie run to the Clare Valley. After days of very cold mornings and showers it was quite a sight with a row of Jaguars glistening in the sunlight. From the first good morning it was plain to see that after some trying times the boys and girls of the JDCSA were delighted not only to be on the road again but so happy to catch up with mates. It was almost a shame to break up the one liners and jokes that were flying around but there was a briefing to be done, first order of business being to distribute route sheets explaining firstly how to get out of the OTR, a task Paul and I managed to get wrong when we first tried.
The Mannum Gang With a good road and green fields either side, as the convoy moved further into the valley, it seemed little time had passed before we reached Tarlee where we were to be joined by our (MM’s) that is members from Mannum. As we rounded the bend we were joined by the (MM’s) driving in two XJS’ and a stunning blue Mark II. Then onto Sevenhill for our stop at the “Little Red Grape” where Katrina and her
The Start at Krispy Kreme Bolivar
team moved into action like a well-oiled machine, spread through four rooms and a sunlit verandah, 48 Jag Club members had coffee and delicious cakes on the table with little delay. A great touch the black board welcoming the JDCSA.
time to eat again. This time a choice of soups, followed by sandwiches then apple crumble and ice cream prepared by the ladies from the Blyth Cinema auxiliary. In my experience, it’s hard to beat country fare like this.
A lot of photos were taken, then I had to rally the troops to get back on the road again, needless to say no one was in a hurry to leave.
Off to the Movies at Blyth
The Cats and one Triumph Stag were then on the road again (BB) that is Blyth bound for Saturday afternoon at the movies. Would you believe after a drive through more delightful scenery to Blyth it was
From the moment I arrived at the OTR to start the run the question kept being asked “what movie will be playing?” Hard as it was, I kept mum, the question was still being asked as we walked into the theatre, where we were greeted by our lolly lady Lurraine giving out bags of sweets. (continued page 28)
If you are after a light lunch or a sweet treat then The Little Red Grape, Seven Hill, is a terrific spot. Located a short ride from the Riesling trail on the Main North if you are passing through. The coffee is good too.
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