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London to Brighton

2/12/2018

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At last it was all on, after several previous cancellations mainly due to weather, today the sun came out and gave us perfect weather for motoring in the old cars. Thirty one people,  mostly dressed in period attire gathered at the start “LONDON.” This was held at the Taupaki place of John Reeve. Murray Greig was dressed as a 1911 constable complete with truncheon and directed the vehicles for parking.
 
Morning tea was provided and enjoyed before commencing our drive. We meandered through green rolling countryside and passed some lovely residences. At the conclusion of the run we arrived at Carriages Café and were this time greeted by a funny looking chap in a an old fashioned bathing suit,  very apt for the destination “BRIGHTON.”
 
Here we all enjoyed a nice lunch in one of the railway carriages which had been reserved for us. David Porter gave a short speech of thanks and appreciation and Phil Henley presented a trophy to the owner of one of the least powered cars and the most laden. Four up in a single cylinder car. Well done.
 
Unbeknown to us the proprietor had arranged for a photographer to be there to promote his restaurant. He had a drone and took several aerial shots as we left in convoy to return to “LONDON” to pick up our trailers and say goodbye to friends.
 
A great time was had by all and hopefully this will become an annual event as it used to be.
Thanks to everyone who was involved in putting this wonderful day together.
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