MX5 BREAKFAST CLUB - SUPPORT ILLAWARRA CHAPTER RUN - 5 MAY

[Guran]

MX5 BREAKFAST CLUB - SUPPORT ILLAWARRA CHAPTER RUN - SATURDAY 5 MAY

Meet: McDonalds at Heathcote
Times: 7.00am for 7.30am start
Meet 2: Wilton Road, Wilton township
Time: Between 8.35 & 8.50am & jump on the back, no stopping unless the group is early.
Meet 3: Nan Tien Temple Car Park at Unanderra
Time: Between 9.30 & 10.00am

A short Saturday morning run by the MX5 BreakFast Club to encourage and give support for Guran’s initiative to form a chapter of the MX-5 Club for members in the Illawarra, South Coast and Southern Highlands. This run is open to all and not limited to potential members of a new chapter. Breakfast will be in the meeting venue at Cliffhanger Café at Sublime Point at around 10.30am allowing you to enjoy a run in your MX-5 and get home for lunch.

Run Details: The route starts with a drive up the Appin Road for a run though Douglas Park to Picton Road then back to Wilton and down towards the coast to drive through the rainforest on the escarpment for a convenience stop at the Nan Tien Temple. From the temple we drive to the breakfast venue via Mt Keira and the freeway.

Links: Google Route Map with directions | Code of Conduct | Incident Sheet

Organisers: Michael Soulos (Midori) ) - Mob: 0413 11 33 99 email: michael@soulos.com.au

Run Leaders: Grant Freeman (Red93) – Mob: 0422 538 539 & Bryan Shedden (Guran )– Mob: 0422 340 010

[kazman]

Will definitely be there, I'll be down in Jamberoo Friday night so I'll likely just meet everyone at the Cliffhanger Cafe (or possible Nan Tien Temple). Very keen for an Illawarra chapter!

[Midori]

Bryan is looking for support for the new chapter and asking everyone to attend his meeting at the Cliffhanger Cafe this Saturday after a short but sweet BreakFast Club Run. Some of us will be there too show our support in person and I have started a list in this post.

From conversations with MX5ers in from the South West Region there appears to be genuine interest to be part of this chapter bearing in mind their close proximity to the Illawarra and Southern Highlands. If you are a potential member outside the Illawarra, South Coast & Southern Highlands then voice your support at the meeting to include people from your region should they wish to be members of the new chapter which is part of the MX-5 Club of NSW.

If you have a view that you wish to express in support of the proposed chapter then post it on the thread especially if you cannot make the meeting.

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[BadBong]

If turning up in a Mini is a sign of 'support' then i'll be there ....

[Josh2232]

I am REALLY upset now that i have an economics exam on that morning I would have been there for sure otherwise!!! If you organise more down this way i will definitely join in though

[Josh2232]

scratch that, the exam starts at 2pm at uni of wollongong, im in!

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[monte5]

Power to the Southerners (& highlanders) !

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[kazman]

Solid effort Josh

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[baz10]

Can't make it on Saturday Bryan but good luck with the initiative. Seems like a good idea given how many MX5's seem to come from the south side.

[Guran]

Keith has sent an "all members" email regarding this impromptu run on Saturday. I also hit the phones last night and spoke with half a dozen or so MX-5 Club members from the Illawarra. All were keen to come along and will be meeting at Nan Tien Temple between 9:15 and 9:30 for the short run to Bulli Tops. This group is probably looking for a "cruiser" style of run, so depending on numbers, it would make sense to break into two groups for this last leg - I'm happy to lead the cruise group.

[Midori]

Keith has sent an "all members" email regarding this impromptu run on Saturday. I also hit the phones last night and spoke with half a dozen or so MX-5 Club members from the Illawarra. All were keen to come along and will be meeting at Nan Tien Temple between 9:15 and 9:30 for the short run to Bulli Tops. This group is probably looking for a "cruiser" style of run, so depending on numbers, it would make sense to break into two groups for this last leg - I'm happy to lead the cruise group.

I spoke with Mark Underwood earlier today he advised that there has been a rock fall on the escapement road between Mt Keira and Mt Kemba that prevents a drive through the rainforest along the escarpment If anyone knows otherwise then post your advice or PM or email me. At this stage I will have to redirect the route down Mt Keira to the F6 for a run to the temple early enough to take tea or chant a few mantras I will post a replacement Google map with directions tonight.

Red93 will lead the run to Wilton where Peter Carpenter will take over for the drive down the the Nan Tien Temple. If anyone would like to lead a spirited drive up Mt Keira and down to the freeway then let me know.

Like you Bryan, I have made a few telephone calls. If you are viewing this thread and support the formation of a new chapter then put your name on the list and ask your friends to roll up.

If you support the concept but cannot make the run or meeting then express their support with a post on this thread.

[Hurricane]

Yes Peter and I will be there with the NC a good chance to see if anybody is interested in buying it. See thread in MX5 cars for sale.

[Guran]

I spoke with Mark Underwood earlier today he advised that there has been a rock fall on the escapement road between Mt Keira and Mt Kemba that prevents a drive through the rainforest along the escarpment If anyone knows otherwise then post your advice or PM or email me. At this stage I will have to redirect the route down Mt Keira to the F6 for a run to the temple early enough to take tea or chant a few mantras I will post a replacement Google map with directions tonight.

Bugger! Just checked with Wollongong Council and yes, Harry Graham Drive is still closed as of this afternoon. Some background info is here:
http://www.wollongong.nsw.gov.au/counci ... losed.aspx
http://www.wollongong.nsw.gov.au/servic ... sures.aspx

[kazman]

Midori, I'd be happy to lead a spirited drive up Mt Keira and on to the Cliffhanger Cafe if noone else offers, I should be at Nan Tien temple by 9:15am or whichever time it is decided to meet there. It would be my first lead run though.

[hamx5ter]

Doh! woulda loved to make this run, but alas, kids' sports in the way... Will surely make the next one. I think an Illawarra chapter would be excellent; so many cars from the area, and such great roads. Enjoy the run on Saturday, and see you guys on the next one!