Club Torque Spring 2021

very long leisurely lunch in the almost deserted location. Clearly it is a very popular picnic area over the weekend. It was an enjoyable time to socialise and catch up with friends after a long time “locked up” at home. After lunch we drove to the Allambie cherry orchard where Mike Lawless had organised the owner, Rupert, to be waiting for us. Due to recent rains and the cost of labour there were no cherries for sale, it was a pick your own affair.

Some short instruction by Rupert on the art of picking and an arm pointing to the direction of the best cherries had us organised. A novelty for most, some members were more proficient than others. It is clear we wouldn’t survive on the income from cherry picking. Another caffeine hit at Allambie before the drive home via Wombat, Murrumburrah/Harden and Murrumbateman. A light shower as we approached Canberra

forced some to stop and erect the roof. Otherwise, it was ideal weather for a drive in the countryside. We arrived home at 4:45 pm with 321 kms on the trip meter. Thanks to all members for an enjoyable day. There are plenty of photos, and a schmick ‘live’ map of the run - expertly taken by Lili Chi and Rob Wilko - on our chapter’s Facebook page. Go check it out.

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