Club Torque Spring 2021

country drive along the ridge with views across the fields to the ocean. Most of the road was sealed, although quite potholed in parts, so we needed to exercise caution along the way. The final part of our journey was on a short stretch of gravel road. Easy drive, no problem. I wondered why the others had opted to take their “sensible” cars? Aha! This is why parking was in a large paddock with a muddy entrance. The property had

experienced heavy rain overnight, so the ground had turned soggy and in parts muddy. Upon entry, Brian, driving our MX, decided to evaluate his skid pan skills. He was just enjoying reliving experiences from his mis-spent youth. Hmm, the “sensible” SUV was a better plan? Petana is set on an acreage of landscaped gardens looking out towards Pidgeon House mountain. We strolled through the gardens with its ponds and

dams, viewing numerous sculptures, and works of art, large and small. The gardens were magnificent, a labour of love, and the sculptures both quirky and interesting. Some of us were tempted to acquire a piece of original art, resulting in a couple of purchases. Another feel good day out on a miserable overcast, wet day with our MX-5 friends. Zoom-Zoom.

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