Club Torque Spring 2021

MID NORTH COAST CHAPTER

GINGER’S CREEK TO BYABARRA COVID BUSTER 6 November 2021

Words and images: Pam & Allen Martin

On Saturday 6th November, the Mid North Coast MX-5 club came alive again after a lengthy covid lockdown. Our convenor Peter (and Jill) arrived in their pretend MX-5 with the number plates MX1 the pretender tries to drive it like an MX-5 as well. We welcomed our two new members - Sue in her red ND and Valerie in her very nice white NA. Allen went straight to the Mazda dealer for a colour chart and a price update, can’t stand the competition with three red ND’s in the line-up with more shine than his.

Robert & Rhonda from Coffs, John & Susan from Forster, Mick & Chris from Maclean and Ollie from Port made up the remaining numbers. What a way to start back, an MX-5 run up to Gingers Roadhouse, a few delays for road diversions but unbelievably not one caravan or truck up or down. There is a God looking out for the MNC. The PAM brake was fully functioning in Allen’s ND, although he would prefer a hard squeeze on the leg to slow him down. Lunch at the Byabarra Café was a treat with a new summer menu that was truly excellent. Host Kerry and cook Alan

made us most welcome with our own table on a separate decking area with spectacular views, friendly conversation and plenty of laughs. An enjoyable day as always with like-minded people. We hope Sue and Valerie enjoyed their first run with our chapter. Next is the Xmas lunch and presentation on the 12th of December.

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