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A
blonde just managed to splutter her Cobra into the driveway at Allen's
Auto. She tells Ron, “It just dies”. After
Ron works on the carburetor for a few minutes, he has it running
smoothly again.
“What’s
the story?” she says
“Just
crap in the carburetor,” Ron replies.
She
looks at Ron with a bewildered expression and says, “How often do I
have to do that?”
With
that out of the way, we are into the home stretch once again.
The
turnout for dinner at Thirsty’s was very encouraging. The venue was
great and so was the food and chatter. Of course the manager had
forgotten to arrange our tables as requested, which prompted our ‘no
nonsense’ committee member André Roodt to get up tight with the
manager. The upshot of it was, a free breakfast for all those members
inconvenienced. Once again, the turnout was excellent.
Thanks
to André and to Thirsty’s Management.
Once
again Cars in the Park was one of the highlight of the years activities.
I am not sure how many Cobras there were (I can’t count that far) but
there were many, and spread out among them, four GT40’s. Bugs
Theunissen was showing off his brand new blue GT40 and what a crowd
puller it proved to be. I’m threatening to put a buxom babe in my
engine compartment next time.
Then,
over to the Bring & Braai at the Voice Clinic. While all who
attended had a very good time, and we thank André once again, the
turnout was disappointing. Maybe it followed too close on the heels of
Cars in the Park. It was a trial run with an afternoon event which
we thought would be different (and less costly) and the casual attitude
conducive to friendly chatter. So, we will give it another try at a
later date.
Now
for some more bumper stickers:
Then
there is the sign embroidered on the back of a bikers jacket: If
you can read this- the bitch has fallen off.
Now
the one I could not attend, and this with the biggest turnout of cars
outside of Cars in the Park. Yes, it was the Bring & Braai at Midmar
Dam. Fourteen cars, three of them GT40’s. Bob Richardson joined
Bugs Theunissen and Ron Casteller to support the GT40 side. The sight
must have been awesome. I have been told that the day was great with
brunch at the waters edge. Our new member, Phillip Liquorish, joined in
with his bright red Cobra. This is an event that members seem to prefer,
so the committee will keep this in mind.
Now
for the ladies:
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A
Woman’s Rule of Thumb: If it has wheels or testicles, you’re
going to have trouble with it.
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Grow
Your Own Dope – Plant a Man.
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Wanted:
A meaningful overnight relationship
Or
was that one for the guys? Try these:
By
the time you get to read this, some of our lucky (or devious) members
will be burning the years savings on a trip to Drag at Tarltons. This
should be very good as we as a group have not been up to the Highveld
for some time and we are including a visit to Cobra Valley where the all
new Cobra is being designed and built.
I
have been informed that this Cobra will be the best in the world with
full racing suspension and fully built up – NO KITS.
I
will report back at the Cutty Sark breakfast run on 28 July.
Yes
guys, don’t forget, we want the best turnout of all time.
Meet
at the Hyperama Prospecton at 08h30 on Sunday 28 July for a breakfast
run to the Cutty Sark Hotel. This gives us time to get back for the TV
screening of the German F1 race.
The
day before (Saturday 27 July) is SA Police Services Crime Awareness
Day. There will be a carnival at the Rossbugh High School
(Opposite
the testing grounds) starting at 08h00 with a parade (Drom poppies) at
13h00. You can display your car and join in the parade if you like.
Contact Inspector Derek on 083 6742703 if you need further details.
Now,
those of you who enjoy throwing your car around at a Auto-X
listen
up. There are three events planned for this year, 21 July, 20 October,
10 November all being held at Masons Mill Pietermaritzburg. The cost is
R80 per entry and starts 07h00. Contact Dianne on 031 7003045.
We
have been informed that our club has been invited by the Triumph Club to
run with the Annual Graham Cheetham Memorial Run. This takes place
on Sunday 18 August. We don’t have details yet so please contact Doug
Wishart if you would like to join in.
For
those who enjoy a boogie. You have been invited to a social event hosted
by the East Coast Cruisers. This takes place at Pineville Junction on
Friday 30 August. For those who want to Bring & Braai, be there at
18h00. For the rest, the evening gets going at 20h00 and you need to
bring along R10 for something to eat. Contact André Roodt for details.
Things
are getting hectic. On Saturday evening 31 August, we plan to take the
ladies to a Dinner/ Theater club. You may contact me for details.
On
Sunday 22 September, join us at the Pavilion at 08h30 for a short run to
Hazelmere Dam. This will be a picnic/lunch so pack your basket.
We
try a Bring & Braai at the Voice Clinic once more on Saturday 28
September. Be there as soon after 13h00 as you can. We do expect a good
attendance. Remember, you can bring your pride and joy (and spouse) as
there will be parking and chairs (and fire) provided For both the above
events you may contact André for further details.
Join
us for a Midlands Meander on Sunday 20 October. We meet at the Pavilion
at 08h00 and land up for brunch somewhere in the midlands. You may
contact Doug for details but you won’t get much as Doug is keeping the
venue secret.
On
Friday 25 October, join us for an evening of fun at the Ten Pin Bowling
Alley in Brickhill Road. Buy some fast food and drink from their kiosk
from 19h00 and see what you can do in the alley. This time, leave your
pride and joy at home (but bring your spouse) as we park with everyone
else. You may contact me for further details.
The
19th Annual Sports Car Run to the Wild Coast Casino takes place on
Sunday 27 October. The charge this year is R110 per person and includes
the run from the Pavilion starting 08h00, a Top End run at Margate from
09h30, Concourse d’Elegance on the rooftop of the Casino parking at
10h30 with the Lunch and prize giving at 12h30 in the Transkei
Convention Center.As bookings close for all on 20 October, will all
interested members contact Doug and make their commitment by 15 October.
We have been informed that “NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED”
The
second last event planned for the club is a splendid lunch at
Hillbillies Restaurant Port Shepstone. We meet at 09h00 Sunday 17
November at the Hyperama Prospecton. We have been to this venue before
and it proved to be one to visit once more. Contact André for details.
Our
final event for the year is of course the XMAS DINNER. This year we will
boogie (yes, I mean boogie – come show you can still do it) at the
Oyster Box Hotel Umhlanga Rocks. This takes place at 20h00 Saturday 30
November and tickets cost R110 per couple for members and R85 each for
friends. We will have a live band and three course meal included.
Those
members who would like to stay over for the night may do so for –
double room with breakfast at R250 per person sharing less a club
discount of 15% plus a government room levy of R3.42 per room. If you
would like to stay over please make your own arrangements mentioning
that you are a club member. Call 031 5612233/8. You will however have to
make a booking for the dinner with Nick Carter. You may pay him in
person or transfer the money into our club account, ABSA PINETOWN 505
626 Account for COBRA GT40 CLUB of KWAZULU NATAL No. 9054401136. Please
make sure a deposit is made with some identification.
This
also serves as an invitation to the ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the COBRA
GT40 CLUB of KWAZULU NATAL to be held on SATURDAY 18 JANUARY 2003. We
are planning a different type of event to attract more members and their
families to attend as there are some very important things to discuss.
The details of the AGM will be relayed to you by Doug Wishart timeously.
Having
said all that, I can only add the following: He
who hesitates is not only lost, but miles from the next exit.
And
another couple of bumper stickers:
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Honk
if you’ve never seen an Uzi fired from a car window.
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Cover
me, I’m changing lanes
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Remember,
traffic lights timed for 60Km/h are also timed for 120,
180
or 240.
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On
a Cobra: Driver, cleverly disguised as a responsible adult.
If
I don’t see you through the week, I’ll see you through the
windscreen.
Cheers
my Chinas,
Drive
safely,
Vic
Wait 4 July 2002
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