THE WIPER The Newsletter of the Gore Branch of the Vintage Car Club of NZ (Inc.)
June 2020
The June Branch meeting has been
CANCELLED RIP Paul Corcoran
MEETINGS: SECOND TUESDAY of the month – Covid-19 permitting! at the Clubrooms, Waimea Street, Gore Branch telephone number: 03 208 7424
2019-2020 Committee and Officers Branch Patrons Chairman Vice Chairman Secretary Treasurer Club Captain Assistant Club Captains
Neil McVicar, Ray Tressler Greg Elder Paul Herron Bill Ainge Tim Walsh John Parish Rod Bell Charlie Davis Greg Elder Ray Taylor Branch Recorder (Wiper Editor) David North Assistant Branch Recorder Position not filled at present House Convenor Des Brewster Assistant House Convenor Paul Corcoran Social Committee Beb Kennedy, David McDowell, Russell Newland Beaded Wheels Reporter Jim McFadzien Festival Rally Organiser Denis Knight Assistant Rally Organiser Vacant Bar Manager Chris Scoles Assistant Bar Manager Murray Proctor Maintenance Supervisor Keith Nunn Maintenance Assistants Bill Ainge, Barry Clearwater, Keith Dodds, Russell Newland, Ken Youngson Swapmeet & Parts Gerry Kennedy Swapmeet & Parts Assistants Barry Clearwater, Paul Corcoran, Evan Henderson, Bryan Neilson Hill Climb Evan Henderson Hill Climb Assistant Stewart Quertier Sheriff Denis Knight Librarian Stewart Quertier Raffles Starr McDougall National Delegate David North Privacy Officer Bill Ainge Health & Safety Officer Murray Low Museum & HPV David McDowell Tuesday Ramble Co-ordinator Gerry Kennedy Branch Daffodil Day Co-ordinator John Tremaine Vehicle Identity Card signatories Evan Henderson, John Parish, John Tremaine
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Front cover picture: The late Paul Corcoran at last year’s Josephville Hillclimb (photo by the Editor)
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Chairman's Report June 2020 I hope bubble life is treating you well and your vehicle restorations are going full steam ahead! As I write this Report at the start of Level 2 the Committee has decided to move the AGM to the August monthly meeting starting at 7.30pm and also to hold the Annual Dinner and Prize-giving during August at a date to be confirmed. This is all dependent upon alert levels and numbers allowed at events. I’m sure you will all agree that our members’ health must come first even if that does mean taking a conservative approach. As the June meeting is not being held, hopefully we can all catch up at the July one. On a very sad note the Club would like to offer sincere condolences to Glenise and family on the recent death of Club member Paul Corcoran. Let’s get back to happy motoring. Greg Elder
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Doilies There once was a man and a woman who had been married for more than 60 years. They talked about everything. They kept no secrets from each other... except that the old woman had a shoe box in the top of her closet that she cautioned her husband never to open it or ask her about it. For all these years he had never thought about the box, but one day the little old woman got very sick and the doctor said she would never recover. In trying to sort out their affairs the little old man took down the shoe box and took it to his wife's bedside. She agreed it was time that he should know what was in the box. When he opened it he found 2 beautifully crocheted doilies and a stack of money totalling over $25,000. He asked her about the unusual contents. "When we were married," she said, "my grandmother told me the secret of a happy marriage was to never argue. She told me that if I ever got angry with you, I should just keep quiet and crochet a doily." The little old man was so moved, he had to fight back tears. Only two precious doilies were in the box. She had only been angry with him two times in all those years of living and loving. He almost burst with joy and happiness. "Sweetheart," he said... "that explains the doilies, but what about all this money? Where did it all come from?" Oh," she said, "that's the money I made from selling the doilies." Spotted on the internet by Donna North
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Club Captain’s Report June 2020 Now that we are at Level 2 under Covid-19 rules we have a little more freedom. At least we are now able to take our cars out for a drive and do not have to stay local, but groups greater than 10 people is still an issue. Hopefully we will soon be allowed groups of 50 or 100 if new case numbers stay close to zero. I have talked with Charlie about the End of Season Run and we have decided to give it a go. The plan is to start from the Clubrooms and return to the Clubrooms for afternoon tea together, providing the group numbers allowed have been increased. If we are still restricted to maximum group size of 10 then we will ask everyone to stay in their cars at the start and there will be no afternoon tea. I hope that will not be the case but if it is then that is the fall-back position. I have a shed visit arranged as part of the Run but once again it is dependent on group sizes being increased before the 6th of June. There is an advert later in The Wiper with details of the Run. I am sad to report that Club member Paul Corcoran passed away on the 7th of May having suffered a heart attack. Our deepest sympathy to Glenise and family. Paul will be greatly missed as he was a very active member of the Club. John Parish Just read the May Club Captain’s Report. John saying the only outings for them was a trip to the supermarket and the vet! Just hope you’re both feeling much better now. Gerry Kennedy P.S. The hospital was open. 5
From the Editor’s keyboard Well, here we are, the second (and, hopefully, final) “Lockdown” edition. We start with the sad news of Paul Corcoran’s sudden death. He will be a great loss to the Branch and I am grateful to John & Katy Parish for providing his eulogy. Many thanks to Linda & Keith Nunn for responding to my plea for reading material and to Bill Ainge for his “Lockdown” activities news. Perhaps some others of you might like to share what you have been up to? The balance of this issue is made up of material I have not had space to use before, so I hope you enjoy it. Fingers crossed that the End of Season Run can go ahead complete with the afternoon tea and shed visit as I’m sure we’re all itching to catch up with everybody and enjoy being out and about in our VCC cars again! Happy reading, David North
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We have had the pleasure of knowing Paul and Glenise since we joined the VCC in 2007 and have very much enjoyed their company on not only VCC runs but also All British and Trout Classic Car runs. Paul was one of those guys that if you needed help with anything his hand would go up. He liked to keep busy and was always helping behind the scenes giving everything 110 percent. Paul was born in Gore and grew up on the family farm at Waikaka with his two sisters. He went to Waikaka Primary and then was a boarder at St Kevins in Oamaru. Paul hated boarding school and left as soon as he was allowed. He initially worked for his parents and then had a brief spell working on a farm near Balfour before returning to the home farm for the rest of his working life. Well, that’s not true as Paul never stopped working, he just changed his focus to voluntary work. Paul had a congenital hip issue which meant he was unable to play sport in his youth but he was an expert on sport in adulthood. He never missed an All Black Test on the telly and would have made a great All Black selector though Zinzan Brooke, Mark Carter and John Hart, among others, may not have enjoyed the careers they did. “Bring back Buck”. Paul served on the Waikaka Hall Committee and the Waikaka Sports Complex Committee. When he retired to Gore, in 2012, he joined the Pakeke Lions and volunteered in their cardboard recycling project. He became the truck driver and could be seen around Gore early in the day collecting scrap cardboard from local businesses. He also joined the St John’s and was a volunteer shuttle driver taking people to Invercargill or Dunedin for treatment. Paul was also one of the VCC Wednesday “Maintenance and Natter” group regulars, helping out keeping the Clubrooms and grounds tidy. Paul joined the Gore VCC in 2002 and has served as Vice Chairman, Chairman, Assistant House Convenor and on the Swapmeet & Parts Committee for multiple years. He also helped Glenise with catering for the Festival Rallies by peeling spuds etc. and serving up supper on the odd meeting night. Paul’s cars were always immaculately presented and regularly in use, just not on gravel roads if he could avoid them. The 8
Trekka was for the gravel but Paul’s one, with less than 9,000 miles and very tidy, was really far too good for that. The PASX Vauxhall Velox had all the bling and was always shining. The MGB roadster was a lovely example and seldom saw any rain but when it did need the roof up it was best to keep clear as this could involve a few choice words. Paul is survived by his wife Glenise, who he has been married to for over 50 years, and their children Mark, Veronica, Peter and Maria and five grandchildren. We will miss Paul’s company on future car events, he got involved and was always cheerful. Glenise, you are part of the Gore VCC family we extend our deepest condolences. We hope you continue to join us and share in future good times. John & Katy Parish
Paul’s Vauxhall Velox (photo from the Editor’s collection)
Link to the Southland Times obituary page: https://deaths.southlandtimes.co.nz/obituaries/southland-timesnz/obituary.aspx?n=paul-corcoran&pid=196155942&fhid=28974 9
More From the Gore Branch Festival Rally 2020 The “Mystery Board” and the Answers
(Photo by Denis Knight)
No.1: a potato ricer No.2: an antique candle wick trimmer No.3: a dibber No.4: a candle snuffer No.5: a (re-usable) stainless steel drinking straw No.6: a beeswax food wrap No.7: a vacuum wine keeper (Vacu-vin) No.8: an old-time Policeman’s truncheon No.9: a mailbag padlock No.10: a philatelic First Day Cover 10
The Editor’s Photos Adrian Harris’ shed
General view
1962 Zephyr Mk2 convertible 11
Out the back 12
At the Dipton Hall
Unique 1964 Daimler 250 V8 Ute, owned by the Daimler, Jaguar & Lanchester Spare Parts Club and entered by Peter Jenkins from Canterbury
1966 Hillman Super Minx, entered by Alistair Day, South Canterbury 13
On the return trip
Back at the Clubrooms
1955 Triumph TR2 entered by Don Yeaman, Central Otago
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1985 Mazda 323 entered by Sandy McMillan, Timaru
The youngest car on the Rally, the Editorial 1986 Toyota Corolla Liftback and the (joint) second oldest, Colin Pearce’s 1914 Sunbeam 12/16 from Otago
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Presentation of Prizes
The organisers, Marie and Denis Knight
The main trophies 16
Peter Fletcher (R) receiving the Overall Winner’s Trophy from Gore Chairman Greg Elder
Glenys McKenzie receiving the Lady Winner’s Trophy
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Heavenly Test A blonde was on her way to Heaven. Upon arrival, a concerned St Peter met her at the Pearly Gates. 'I'm sorry,’ St Peter said; 'but Heaven is suffering from an overload of good souls, and we have been forced to introduce an Entrance Exam to ease the burden of new Heavenly Arrivals.' 'That's cool' said the blonde, 'What does the Entrance Exam consist of?' 'Just three questions' said St Peter. 'Which are?' asked the blonde. 'The first,' said St Peter, 'is, “Which two days of the week start with the letter 'T'?” The second is, “How many seconds are there in a year?” and the third is “What was the name of the swagman in Waltzing Matilda?” Now,' said St Peter, 'go away and think about those questions and when I call upon you, I shall expect you to have those answers for me.' So the blonde went away and gave those three questions some considerable thought. The following morning, St Peter called upon the blonde and asked if she had considered the questions, to which she replied, 'I have.' 'Right,' said St Peter, 'Which two days of the week start with the letter ‘T’? The blonde said, 'Today and Tomorrow.' St Peter pondered this answer for some time, and decided that indeed the answer can be applied to the question. 'Well then, could I have your answer to the second of the three questions?' St Peter went on, 'How many seconds in a year?' The Blonde replied, 'Twelve!' 'Only twelve?' exclaimed St Peter, 'How did you arrive at that figure?' 18
'Easy,' said the blonde, 'there's the second of January, the second of February, right through to the second of December, giving a total of twelve seconds. St Peter looked at the blonde and said, 'I need some time to consider your answer before I can give you a decision.' And he walked away shaking his head. A short time later, St Peter returned to the Blonde. 'I'll allow the answer to stand, but you need to get the third and final question absolutely correct to be allowed into Heaven. Now, can you tell me the answer to the name of the swagman in “Waltzing Matilda”?' The blonde replied; 'Of the three questions, I found this the easiest to answer.' 'Really!' exclaimed St Peter, 'and what is the answer?' 'It's Andy.' 'Andy??' 'Yes, Andy,' said the blonde. This totally floored St Peter, and he paced this way and that, deliberating the answer. Finally, he could not stand the suspense any longer, and turning to the blonde, asked 'How in God's name did you arrive at THAT answer?' 'Easy' said the blonde, “Andy sat, Andy watched, Andy waited till his billy boiled.” And the blonde entered Heaven... AND EVEN WORSE ... YOU’RE PROBABLY NOW SINGING IT TO YOURSELF!!! Sent in by Evan Henderson
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End of Season Run Saturday 6th June
1.00pm: meet at the Clubrooms (and bring your afternoon tea) Any enquiries to the Club Captain, John Parish: (03) 208 5505
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Gore Branch Events for the 2019-20 Season Event
Proposed Date
End of Season Run
Saturday 6th June
Charlie Davis, Ray Taylor
Next meeting
Tuesday 14th July
Covid-19 permitting
Branch AGM
Organiser(s)
Tuesday 11th August Covid-19 permitting
Annual Dinner & Trophy Night
Postponed until August
National Day Daffodil Rally for Cancer
CANCELLED
Date to be confirmed
National Veteran Rally
Friday 16th to Sunday 18th October
Paul Herron
Tuesday Ramble
SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Co-ordinated by Gerry Kennedy
Editor's note to event organisers If you want to see a report in The Wiper please provide one yourselves or organise somebody to do it for you. (N.B. This usually works best if you ask them before the event!
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Other Events 2020 15th – 16th August National AGM & Executive Committee Covid-19 permitting 23rd August
National Day Daffodil Rally for Cancer CANCELLED
10th – 13th September
Hawke’s Bay Vintage Only Rally. Contact Esther Smith humber@xtra.co.nz or Rod McKenzie rod.mckenzie.wpk@xtra.co.nz
13th – 20th October Targa New Zealand Time Trials. North Island Contact Rod Corbett 027 433 8772 16th to 18th October
National Veteran Rally, Gore Branch. Contact Paul Herron: phone (03) 208 6121
2022 16th – 21st January Vero International Festival of Historic Motoring, New Plymouth. Up to date information can be found on the VCC website here: http://vcc.org.nz/events-calendar-2/
Vero International Festival of Historic Motoring For the benefit of those of you without email, at the beginning of May the VCC President announced the following:
“The new dates for the Vero International Festival of Historic Motoring in New Plymouth have been finalised as Sunday 16th January to Friday 21st January 2022 so now is the time to get your accommodation bookings changed or finalised.” The Editor 23
Love… …according to 4 to 8 year-olds: “Love is when Mommy sees Daddy on the toilet and she doesn’t think it’s gross.” Mark, age 6 “I know my older sister loves me because she gives me all her old clothes and has to go out and buy new ones.” Lauren, age 4 “Love is when Mom gives Dad the best piece of chicken.” Elaine, age 5 “Love is when you kiss all the time. Then when you get tired of kissing, you still want to be together and you talk more. My Mommy and Daddy are like that. They look gross when they kiss” Emily, age 8 “Love is when you go out to eat and give somebody most of your French fries without making them give you any of theirs.” Chrissy, age 6 “Love is when Mommy sees Daddy smelly and sweaty and still says he is handsomer than Robert Redford.” Chris, age 7 Spotted on the internet by Donna North
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What We Did on Our Holidays South Island Club Captains Tour 2020 by Linda & Keith Nunn The threat of Covid-19 was around as we drove north to start the tour on 12th March, visiting family on the way to Kaiapoi. We stayed for two nights with good friends Peter and Shirley Jenkins who were also on the trip and were treated to a look into the middle of Christchurch on Sunday 15th March. Views from the top of the new Library showed just how much had changed with the infrastructure since we were there last.
The Nunn’s Triumph during the Tour (photo by Peter Jenkins)
Later in the day we drove to Cust near Rangiora to Alon and Tracey Mayhew’s home for a BBQ tea and briefing and to meet up with others coming on tour - many people we have met before - from Warkworth to Invercargill, as well as Neil McVicar with daughters Faye and Ann. Most of the cars were 1960s – 80s but three were Vintage - a Morris, a Chrysler and a Dodge, all from the 1920s. 26
Monday morning everyone started from Rangiora but we followed the instructions from Kaiapoi onto Marshlands Road negotiating many roundabouts and traffic lights from one side of the city to the other – suburban streets to busy motorways - taking in Belfast, Wairakei, Avonhead, Curletts, Hoon Hay and Cashmere Roads before coming to Sumner. It was a lovely sunny day and the views were spectacular around Evans Pass Road (new since the earthquake) to Lyttleton which was morning tea stop. It was then round the harbour and over Gebbies Pass to enjoy our lunch at the Waihora Domain at Motukarrara. In the afternoon we skirted around Lake Ellesmere (with a little gravel thrown in) and through Southbridge to Raikaia, before heading to Methven through Barrhill and our first night. Before tea at the Blue Pub we all gathered for a Happy Hour, as was usual after we had reached our destination. Alon always had a good joke before the briefing and the wooden spoon was handed on for some indiscretion. We didn’t manage to get it but were mentioned on more than one occasion!! Greymouth was 249km the next day, and after crossing the Rakaia River and a long straight drive up Leaches Road through Hororata and Coalgate we got to the West Coast Road. It had been raining lightly but before we had lunch at Arthurs Pass the sun was out and much warmer, in fact we had to stop for a cold drink at the restored Theatre Royal Hotel in Kumara, where we met bike riders from the Wilderness Trail. Bernie Monk and his wife served a delicious meal that evening at their Paroa Hotel. We were sad to hear next morning that Neil, Faye and Ann were heading back to Gore as Ann was advised to go back to Australia. It was a leisurely morning, we visited a local VCC member who is an auto electrician with a huge man’s shed well laid out with memorabilia including a lot of Lucas parts. His wife had her own corner of the shed and there were also displays in the garden. We then went out of town to “TJ” a man who hadn’t shaved or had a haircut for a long time and doesn’t wear shoes! His shed in the bush had a collection of Anderson stationary motors etc. amongst lots of other things. We had time also to visit the coffee and Dutch waffle seller at the mouth of the Grey River before heading to Punakaiki to have lunch. Getting closer to Westport we turned to go to Cape Foulwind where we walked up the hill to see the views from the lighthouse. A nice meal at a bistro in town followed in the evening after Happy Hour. 27
TJ’s Shed (top) and Happy Hour at Greymouth (photos by Linda Nunn) 28
Day 4 was to Richmond. The drive through the Buller Gorge to Murchison is special but after lunch we were all eager to get on to the Mangles Valley and Braeburn Track taking us to Lake Rotoroa - 50km of gravel, a few potholes and fords (the water type) and lovely scenery. We went on to St Arnaud and drove to Nelson through the Golden Downs Forest, (a good alternative to State Highway 6 to get to Nelson). Happy Hour was on the grass right outside our motel that night as it was where the Club Captain was staying - then the Nelson VCC Club, not far away in Richmond, hosted us with a nice dinner.
Heading into the hills on the Braeburn Track (photo by Linda Nunn)
Richmond to Blenhiem wasn’t far next day so with time to spare we visited friends then got to Havelock in time for lunch before driving the Queen Charlotte Drive. Malborough VCC Club at Brayshaw Park was where we had Happy Hour and dinner, and found out we couldn’t drive down the Molesworth the following day. However Graham Taylor had another plan - Maruia Saddle. This meant going back to Murchison via the Wairau Valley which most chose, and others went down State Highway 1 to Cheviot for another off road adventure! 29
The Nunns on the Maruia Saddle (photo by Peter Jenkins)
So Saturday saw us travelling back to Murchison where we all met and followed Graham down the valley, and before we climbed the Saddle he reverted to being Tail-end Charlie. It was quite a challenging drive in first and second gear - lovely bush - lots of fords – and guess what – near the top we came across a lone female cyclist!! We came out onto the Shenandoah Highway where we gathered for photos and everyone thought it was a great alternative to Molesworth. On to Hanmer then where our dinner and bed was booked for the night. Our last day on the tour was 190km to Kaikoura with 65km of gravel – mainly because we drove to Waiau then south to Culverden along the base of the Lowry Hills and back another way to Waiau. As we ate lunch in the park we met a group of Wellington VCC motorbike riders there organising a ferry to get home before Lockdown. Damage from the earthquake was evident with lots of bridge repairs as we headed for Kaikoura on the Inland Route. We could only look at Rodin Cars race track where he builds and tests his fast cars as we passed – would have been able to see his cars too, but he wasn’t at home that day. Our last Happy Hour was held on the seafront near our motel that evening before dinner. 30
Next day it was home without delay as we were nearly into Stage 4 Lockdown, but broke the trip with a night in Temuka. Many thanks Alon and Tracey for another great tour (our fourth) and lots of happy memories seeing these special places we have in our country. Linda & Keith Nunn
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Covid Cleanout
Parts for a 1926 Austin Mulliner-bodied 12/4 Roadster, off to a new owner, a Dunedin VCC member/restorer (the first of several loads). Bill Ainge 32
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Two interesting advertisements
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Sent in by Paul Herron
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Cost Savings for The Wiper 2019 - 20 As another VCC year draws to a close, it is once again time to thank all those members who save the Branch considerable expense when it comes to distributing The Wiper each month. The bulk of this saving is achieved by a small group of members who regularly take copies for hand-delivery around Gore. Then there are the Ramblers who collect their own and their neighbours’ copies at each Ramble. Finally, there are now 24 members (and two advertisers) who receive an electronic copy instead of a printed one. Approximately 670 copies were collected at Tuesday Rambles and/or hand delivered during the year, saving postage of approx. $790. Approximately 290 electronic copies were sent instead of printed ones, which, with no printing or postage costs, saved approx. $380.
Making a total saving of around $1,170 over the last year. (This saving was more than twice the advertising revenue.)
The Branch and I would like to thank you all very much and hope that you will continue to help over the next year. (To answer the inevitable question, each printed copy currently costs approx. $0.77 for paper & printing and $1.20 to post – thanks to bulkbuying of stamps before the last increase.) If you don’t already receive an electronic copy instead of a printed one please consider changing over now. The Editor
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Online Bonuses Official Covid-19 information: https://covid19.govt.nz/ The unique Daimler 250V8 Ute: https://www.pressreader.com/australia/new-zealand-classiccar/20190916/281547997595229 Before Tesla... 1960s/70s Electric Cars (EVs Part 1) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljVAA1Tr8Yo and Part 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vthR6U8N9g4 Rumour, the Southland Branch newsletter: https://www.sporty.co.nz/southlandvintagecar/Rumour-1/2020-1# The Editor 37
A drinking story.... A cowboy, who just moved to Wyoming from Texas, walks into a bar and orders three mugs of Bud. He sits in the back of the room, drinking a sip out of each one in turn. When he finishes them, he comes back to the bar and orders three more. The bartender approaches and tells the cowboy, "You know, a mug goes flat after I draw it. It would taste better if you bought one at a time." The cowboy replies, "Well, you see, I have two brothers. One is an Airborne Ranger, the other is a Navy Seal, both serving overseas somewhere. When we all left our home in Texas, we promised that we'd drink this way to remember the days when we drank together. So I'm drinking one beer for each of my brothers and one for myself." The bartender admits that this is a nice custom, and leaves it there. The cowboy becomes a regular in the bar, and always drinks the same way. He orders three mugs and drinks them in turn. One day, he comes in and only orders two mugs. All the regulars take notice and fall silent. When he comes back to the bar for the second round, the bartender says, "I don't want to intrude on your grief, but I wanted to offer my condolences on your loss." The cowboy looks quite puzzled for a moment, then a light dawns in his eyes and he laughs. "Oh, no, everybody's just fine," he explains, "It's just that my wife and I just joined the 1st Baptist Church and I had to quit drinking." "Hasn't affected my brothers though... Sent in by Janet Brewster
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WANTED! BRANCH TREASURER Due to personal circumstances I would like to step back from the Branch Treasurer’s role for a couple of years. Is there anybody out there who would be prepared to take on the job? I am very willing to help the new person get to grips with the duties and responsibilities, both before and after they take it on. Further details, information, etc. from Tim Walsh, phone (03) 208 3531 or email tjalwalsh@me.com
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COOKERY CORNER Caramello Slice (How easy is this?) Ingredients 250g Caramello chocolate 1 packet of plain biscuits – crushed 100 g butter ½ tin condensed milk Directions Break chocolate into pieces and melt with butter in the microwave Stir in condensed milk and crushed biscuits Press into tray lined with baking paper and refrigerate until set Variations You could spread or drizzle melted chocolate over the top or sprinkle with coconut or other toppings Try swapping the Caramello with other chocolates for a change, like mint, rum & raisin or fruit & nut Karen Cook
Newsletters from other branches Most of the other Branch Newsletters are now posted on the VCC Website each month: www.vcc.org.nz/news-from-our-branches A handful of branches still send us printed copies and these are displayed on the stand in the Library. Most of the others are received by email as pdf files or links to the online versions. These can be obtained on request from the Editor or the Secretary. 40
ADVERTISEMENTS WANTED A member asks if anyone knows how to treat old and thick pre-war vinyl upholstery to make it more supple and prevent cracking? This stuff is reasonably thick imitation leather. Responses to the Editor please: telephone David North 021 1723281 or email northd14@gmail.com FOR SALE FORD rug hand made by local member. Luxurious thick pile, dark blue and white, must be seen to be appreciated – available for viewing at the Clubrooms. Approx. size: 105 x 50cm (41 x 20 inches) $400 with $200 to go to Gore VCC. Contact Gerry 027 233 4634 FOR SALE Expressions of interest are invited for 4 Firestone tyres, size 6.00 x 20 inch in good order and suitable for split-rim wheels. Contact Garry Mulqueen 03 208 9232
FOR SALE and WANTED advertisements are free to Club members. Each advertisement will be published in 3 consecutive issues. Please contact the Editor
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Tailpiece
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Run reports, articles of interest, photos, technical tips, letters and feedback are always welcome. Please send all contributions to David North
before the 21st of each month for inclusion in the next Wiper If you don't have a computer I can type up a hand-written article or put your notes or jottings into shape for The Wiper. If you prefer I can even take notes as you talk to me and write up the story for you - I am always ready to help so just let me know how! e-mail: northd14@gmail.com physical and mail: 4 Trotter Street, Riverton 9822 telephone (mobile) 021 172 3281 Remember that insuring your vehicle(s), boat(s), house(s), contents or travel with Vero Insurance and quoting the branch number (300135) results in the branch receiving a commission payment Please support our advertisers so that they, in turn, can continue to support the Branch The opinions and statements in The Wiper are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the policy or views of the Gore branch or of the VCC. The branch accepts no responsibility for the accuracy of any statements. The Wiper is printed by i-Cue 10 Wood Street, Invercargill. Telephone (03) 218 3350 43
GORE BRANCH VINTAGE CAR CLUB OF NEW ZEALAND INC.
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