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RALLY AT WEELEY, NR CLACTON ON SEA
OCTOBER 18, 19, 20 AND 21

Alan and I were looking forward to getting away for a few days following a busy month.
It was just what the doctor ordered with glorious weather, lovely campsite and friends old and new. Unfortunately, two units out of the 16 who had paid in advance were unable to join us as planned . Frank and Del Park from Brighton were unable to attend due to Frank suffering a mild heart attack a week before. I am pleased to say he is recovering well now and looking forward to the next rally!

The campsite at Home stead Lake Park was to be found through the caravan sales compound, behind the huge assessory shop and cafe. We were all pitched at right angles to the lake and on hardstandings with excellent facilities nearby. Away in the distance beyond the lake were lovely large log cabins which you could buy if you won the lottery.

Val and Mike Powling were first to arrive on Wednesday, followed by the majority of us
on Thursday. Alan and I arrived at 12.00 having broken our journey the night before at a Caravan Club listed site at Leaden Roding near Dunmow. Luckily this enabled us to catch
the bus into Colchester by the skin of our teeth after a hurried lunch in the campsite cafe. Colchester is Britain's oldest town with a lovely castle museum and park. As Mike and Val Powling live nearby in Billericay they knew the area well and were able to give advice on trips out and about, where to park etc.

Friday dawned fine and sunny again and Alan and I cycled to Frinton on Sea but Clacton on Sea and Colchester were also popular destinations with other rally members. With the sun still shining on Saturday we pointed our bikes in the direction of Manningtree (recommended by Mike) and Flatford Mill where Constable was inspired to paint his masterpiece "The Haywain". In the evening a few hopeful souls walked to the nearby pub, The Black Boy, to watch England versus South Africa in the Rugby World Cup Final on the big screen or just have a friendly drink.

All too soon it was Sunday and time for coffee and raffle and home except for a few units who were lucky enough to be staying till Monday.

Many, many thanks to Val and Mike Powling for suggesting such a perfect site and being such helpful hosts. It was a perfect example of club members knowing of a good site in their neck of the woods and organising a rally for us all to enjoy.

Val & Al

 

Notarally @ Llanwrst

After the cancellation of the highly popular Rally at Naburn Lock due to the high water levels we started looking for alternatives . By coincidence I discovered that John and Wendy Myers had already booked in at Bodnant Caravan Park in Llanwrst and they suggested that anyone that wanted to go should ring the site direct and book in, so we contacted as many members as we could to let them know of the Meet.

Thursday 6th Sept
I pulled on the site round lunch and found Roy and Sheila Hemming had arrived earlier. I parked next to them (well you can't win 'em all) I am house trained now and don't make as much mess as I used to. Donny Wong was the next to arrive and shortly after Joy and Peter Brumwell all the way from Kent. The absolute highlight of the day was round about 4pm two Jets from RAF Valley on their way back to base flew just below the top of the hill opposite the site within touching distance, it was very impressive , the skill of these pilots is awesome. They looked like F16,s as in Top Gun with two tail fins and a lumpy looking cockpit. I am sure someone more knowledgeable than me will put me right, over to you Tedthelad ?

Friday 7th Sept
Another fabulous morning and the mist on the tree-laden hill where the two Jets had flown was quite something to see.
If this is Global Warming then bring it on. Strange we started with an Ice-Age and gradually the earth warmed up, Global Warming has been with us for quite some time.
In the afternoon Terry and Nora Duggan arrived and shortly after Jim and Pat Griffiths
in the Griffmobile complete with 3 piece suite and 4 poster bed .

Frank and Dot arrived after tea but fortunately Dot had made provision for tea-time as they got on site quite late. Glyn and Dee Millward arrived after tea, they had read about the Meet in the Mag which had arrived that day, so Welcome to both and we hope you enjoyed the weekend .

We noticed a Trafic parked on the site and not knowing who it was we ventured over and found it was two of our members unaware of the Meet, but not for long, they had planned to travel to another site the next day so we could only manage a quick hello but not before Peter and Lucy had been given one or two tips to be going on with .

The evening was spent drinking tea and coffee and discussing Basket Weaving and Crochet Patterns , oh and we had a wine and beer tasting session later in the rally tent / awning ?

Saturday 8th Sept

A cloudier day but still warm and pleasant, Congratulations go to the owners of the site Mr and Mrs Kerry-Jenkins for the fabulous array of flowers and the way the site is kept so clean, thanks also go to John and Wendy for their suggestion.

Bob and Kath Eaton arrived in the morning all the way from Colwyn Bay, Bob must have been shattered after driving 15 mls in one go!

In the evening a Barbecue had been arranged and John Myers supplied the Hot-dogs and Burgers for the feast , there seemed to be a dent in the tins so I assume they fell off the back of a wagon, but suffice to say they were enjoyed by all.

After the Tea and Coffee flowed and once again a Cheese and Wine ensued and later we had a discussion on the quality of wines from the New World and whether they could ever replicate the cheeky bouquet that the French winemakers had perfected. I was quite surprised how the Sauvignon Plonk had complimented the taste of Burger and fried onions ? that's just an indication of how my taste buds have matured over the years ?

Sunday 9th Sept .

A little damp this morning but still warm, a 10-30 coffee morning had been arranged to bid Bon Voyage to the unlucky folks who have work to go to on Monday. John L and John M thanked everyone for helping to make the weekend such fun, and to the Wine Tasters who are still undecided between the Sauvignon Plonk and the Chenin bank the discussion will be continued very soon.
If anyone out there fancies an informal weekend with no rules or regs they will be welcome.

All the best

Marshall John M and Marshall John L

 

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New Peter Russek Manual

Peter Russek has now brought out the new "old" Trafic manual which includes the 2165cc engine which was not covered previously. The price has, unfortunately had to be raised to £14 (retail) to cover the extra costs, the other Trafic and diesel engine manuals are still available as before at the same prices.
Also new are the TraficII manuals covering the 1.9DTI and DCI diesel engines.
The club discount is available on all these manuals.

 

 

 

 


 

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