Touring the South Island
by Michael Thorne
I have just returned from 3 months touring the South Island. Towed the Panther on a trailer behind the Motorhome. Its self contained for about 8 days with full bathroom/ kitchen, solar, Sat TV etc - just the basics really. Had a chance to do a few track days in the Panther. Although not the main purpose of the trip I visited a number of museums including a one in Geraldine. Well presented with 7 large sheds (photo of the tractor shed below). Bill would have been in 7th heaven. Attended a number of music festivals including “Music in the Mountain” at Tapawera. My van ended up as party central. Had a fabulous time and the music was pretty good too. I never really understood “Steampunk” but visited Steampunk HQ in Oamaru. I had been looking for another usable classic for some time. As I was approaching Waimakariri I noted that Waimak Classic cars had just listed a 1985 Alfa Romeo GTV6. It was delivered to Rotorua a few days ago! See you for the ‘Not the Spring Tour’.
Side Curtains March 2021
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