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Spring Fling

On Saturday 9th of October, Claire, Deano and Dannette met Pat, Jackass, Lyn and Garth at Te Puke railway station. Deano was late as Mrs Westie had locked herself out of her building and Deano had a spare key. Off we trot to the rescue. A good drive through to Awakeri Hot springs, Deano and Dannette having a thirst for a Bourbon as they were cruising, the first of a few for for that night. An absolutely friendly lady (not) took our money and gave us our room keys, time to settle in and what better way than a bourbon, wine or three. About 5pm the group, nominated a picnic table under a tree as the Bay Rodders home away from home outdoor bar and in no time it was plastered with all the essentials like copious amounts of bourbon and wine .... it was a beautiful mild evening and it looked like Lyn and Jackie had brought half the pantry, which we all enjoyed tucking into.

A shot of QF for Jack, Lyn and Claire before we started and then jokes stories and more. We met some of the local campers and chatted about cars etc. Bruce and Theresa Erikson from Sulphur City joined us as their kids explored the grounds and pool. Not long after in rolls Fingrz in the Trak Race car and Pittapat and Miss Mt Maunganui (Karen) arrived in the Nova. A few more drinks, a second bottle of wine was ordered and delivered by Bruce and Theresa (its all their fault).

Things start getting a bit fuzzy from here, I do remember about eight Bay Rodder members in the boot of the Buick, we have photos for proof and apparently I prayed for you all, didn’t want to share my glass of wine with Lyn wanted another Hamster juice (black Russians) but Dean said NO – Bless him and apparently I obeyed - Bless me. Lyn and Jackie will carry on the night story as next thing I know it was raining on the roof of our unit and I was in bed waking up not feeling that great.

Apparently Deano decided it was time to determine how many Bay Rodders he could get in the Buick boot. The first attempt succeeded to get squeeze in seven - not bad! But apparently was not good enough for Deano. So it was decided that the ladies had to remove their tops to support this worthy task - huh? Believe it or not the ladies actually removed their tops - again huh? So a maximum of nine Bay Rodders squeezed in the Buick boot. My little birdie tells me she was quite concerned when how lose the Buick got to the tarseal when Deano jumped, and watching the rodders get in and out of the boot was hilarious - time to contact the Guinness book of records.

About 7pm the members were getting the munchies, and that's when Claire yelled out "shit the quiche is still in the oven!!" So others opted for Jackarse's bacon and egg pie and others opted for a more healthy option of fish 'n chips.

The night rapidly went down hill from there with the camp manager telling the Bay Rodders to keep it quiet at 9:30 this included new members; Dr Who and his 17 year old son "Darlik" whom the club by this time had adopted. The night included invaluable lessons, like how to make a penis out of a tea towel, and how to give good head massages. At 10:00am the camp manager again asked the Bay Rodders to keep it quiet. Then at 10:30 Claire decided to make a toast which quickly turned into a prayer and the camp manager was seen under the tree bowing his head in prayer, despite it being slurred he still showed his respect and then told told the Bay Rodders to be quiet again. By this time Claire had succumbed to the power of the last roadie - another "Hamster Juice" and was put to bed and spent a lot of time speaking to the big white porcelain bowl that night.

Now Bay Rodders not wanting to upset the camp or camp manager decided to clean up and move on. Yes they moved a whole few metres, across the road from Deano and Claire to Jackarse and Pat's unit, good on ya guys. Fingrz had trouble with the stairs and fell in the bushes but was not fazed at all because he said "he always enjoyed a full bush". Garth decided to weigh Jackarses breasts but complained "the cup was over flowth" and Lynne was not impressed by the size of Pat's breasts, so in retaliation Pat decided to empty a bottle down Lynne's cleavage, oh the things rodders do for fun? At 1:30am Fingrz, Bruce and Dr Who got their marching orders because Garth was finding it too hard to stand, and he too, spent a good part of the time re-acquainting himself with the big white porcelain bowl, apparently again and again and again.

An 7am wake up call form Garth and Lyn (Pat M was making smells in their room), Garth was feeling a bit ordinary. It has been suggested that after an event the club should consider changing it's name from Bay Rodders to Second Hand Rodders he he. About 8am Dannette and I went for a soak and stretch in the hot pool ahhhhh, beauuutiful, as a joint effort of changing Nova Pats front tyre. We headed to find a chocolate milkshake for me (hangover cure) and greasies for Garth,

Columbus at the HUB was the stop. I can see clearly now the rain has gone ... Yes the rain was gone and a beautiful sunny day followed. Everyone fed and watered we cruised to registration to see our fellow adventurers of the day. Registration $10.00 for cruise and breakfast. We were given an itinerary and an orange balloon to blow up. I think Dannette blew ours up and we had to look after this for the whole run to get extra points. The next charge before we left was driving GTS rather large backwards steer shopping trolley for points.

Claire jumped in with Graham Thrupp in the T Bird as he was by himself, so Dannette and Dean tagged up. Other Bay Rodders were Chris and Sharon Dawson and son and friend, Tom Cruise, Paul Gibbo and Robbie Chesham, Phil McDonald, Gordon Crom. The run was entertaining, true Whakatane style with some trick questions, skill tests with spark plug change, a spring throwing competition and a few challenges, to get extra points just ask Dannette or Deano about their surfie photo, Phil did exceptionally well considering he was a loner driving and writing – must be a fine - Graham and I still had our balloon, but alas Deano and Dannettes balloon blew out the window and plenty of pleading from her would not change his mind about chasing it down a bank.

So as we handed our run sheets in and evidence of challenges , we tried to bribe the marshal's but to no avail so we wandered off, all we could see was cars and grown ups with oranges balloons, quite funny actually. Lunch was calling us and another chocolate milkshake for Claire was required, a very bleary looking few. A wander through town and chated to various people on the way to the Fisherman's club, to wait with the rest of Bay Rodders for Prize giving.

Bay Rodders did well yet again

Phil McDonald - Trolley Award
John Barnett – 32 Ford Coupe Manager Choice
Top five Garth Paton – Imperial
Gordon Crom - 51 Chev
Chris Dawson 60? Chev Brookwood wagon

A few Bay Rodders missing in action , Ken where were you !!!!!!!! Phil knows he can be bribed. It seemed a long drive home but we all enjoyed the 2010 Spring Fling

Story by Claire Anderson
Blue additions by Cathi I wasn't there but my little birdie named Jackarse succumbed to interrogation. Photos by Jackarse

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