Next Rally: Bridge Lodge, Otaki

Aug 10th—12th

Rally captains: The Foxton Crew, Jan,

Bob, Jim and Glenda

If undelivered, please return to : 54 Kawiu Rd Levin

EXECUTIVE Committee

2011-2012

Position Address Contact

President George Marlow 68 Gray Ave Paraparaumu

04 9047407

Secretary/Treasurer Adrian Kealey 54 Kawiu Rd Levin

06 367 2500

Vice President Kevin O’Leary 04 9052722

Past President Brian O’Leary 06 357 5251

Committee Jan Saunders 06 3636669

Ruth Turner 06 368 5576

Glenda White 06 3637427

Trevor Hill 06 3268377

Fire Officers

Raffles/Lucky Van Ivy Marlow

Photo Album Bev Craig

Newsletter Editors Avril Cairns 06 3672500

Email: adrian_avril@msn.com

Rally Recorder Anne Greig

Coppermine Rally Report

Weekend 29th June – 1st July 2012

7 vans comprising of the Cotters, A ‘n A’s, Marlows, Jones, B

O’Leary, Craigs, plus visitors Eric and Bev Shaw from Athenree. A

few of us had met Eric & Bev at the Takapau Country Music Rally and

had talked them into joining us. Eric was a very accomplished third

piece to form the fabulous Coppermine Trio which included Larry &

Allan. I’m sure Eric got sick of us requesting his special song about you

can’t take it with you when you die (oh,no) but it really is a very topical

subject and he performed it superbly. Webbs and K O’Learys joined us

on Friday.

Friday Diane, Larry, George, Brian and Adrian went and explored the

Coppermine track, walking to the old mine shaft leaving the rest sitting

and enjoying the sun. A few did venture for a short walk but found it a

bit cold. Happy hour , (with a few happy people) was enjoyed that night

along with music from the Coppermine Trio accompanied by the

Coppermine Choir.

Saturday Morning, we headed to Pahiatua to look at Brian & Sue

Hobson’s Horsecoach and Campervan factory. Brian & Val were

feeling a bit poorly and stayed back as camp wardens. Brian showed us

his factory and then let us look at his latest Horsecoach which was a

lesson in pure luxury for both Horses and “parents”. It is amazing that

they manufacture these on a truck chassis in such a small factory in

around 14 weeks – doing everything themselves. We then had a real

bonus when he took us through their brand new home which is entered

by Diamond Homes in the Manawatu Master Builders Competition in

the $250K - $400K category. A feature of this home was Brian

manufacturing the kitchen joinery from his horsecoach joinery factory

as well as installing an amazing state of the art electronics system

encompassing security, sound, computer system, entertainment and

lighting – much of which is included in their Horsecoaches.

The “Foxton Four” also joined us for this tour with Jim and Glenda

and Bob and Jan making a special trip over and joining us during the

day.

PTO

Tui Brewery was our next stop for lunch and then we headed back to base. Re-grouped again for the 4pm happy hour followed by the potluck tea. These are always well received with everyone enjoying a fabulous feast and no one really doing a lot of work. The Coppermine trio then entertained while some went and watched the Hurricanes outplay the Crusaders. It was disappointing that no one won lotto either. Sunday morning, we all farewelled our new-found friends from Athenree then gathered for morning tea. Raffle won by Val (once again) and Diane & Larry won the lucky van. Spoon and fork recipients were Brian (for trying to convince us that the NZ Railways were perfect – yeah right!) and Avril ,the loving partner, who brought Adrian his coffee with salt instead of sugar – probably to make sure he wouldn’t ask again!! Last to leave were Jones’s, A ‘n A, Marlows and Cotters who had a bite of lunch before heading home. Once again a good rally. Thanks to all who came.

Diane and Larry.

Coppermine Rally continued:

Eric and Bev.

“You can’t take it with you when you’ve gone!!!”

John had a lovely smile as he sat and

waited for his “pudding.”

We had proof of how many chocolate

éclairs there were!

John, you got your “just desserts!!”

Places I have been I have been in many places, but I've never been in Cahoots. Apparently, you can't go alone. you have to be in Cahoots with someone. I've also never been in Cognito. I hear no one recognizes you there I have, however, been in Sane. They don't have an airport; you have to be driven there.. I have made several trips there, thanks to my friends, family and work. I would like to go to Conclusions, but you have to jump, and I'm not too much on physical activity anymore. I have also been in Doubt. That is a sad place to go, and I try not to visit there too often. I've been in Flexible, but only when it was very important to stand firm. Sometimes I'm in Capable, and I go there more often as I'm getting older. One of my favourite places to be is in Suspense! It really gets the adrenalin flowing and pumps up the old heart! At my age I need all the stimuli I can get!

Several men are in the locker room of the golf club.

A cellu lar phone rings and a man engages the hands free speaker function

and begins to talk.

Everyone else in the room stops to listen.

Man; “Hello”

Woman; “I’m at the shop now and I have found this beautiful leather coat.

It’s only $2,000 dollars, is it alright if I buy it? “

Man; “Sure, go ahead, if you like it that much.”

Woman; “I also stopped by the Lexus dealership and saw the new models.

I saw one that I really liked.”

Man; “How much?”

Woman; $90,000 dollars.”

Man; “OK, but for that price, I want all the options.”

Woman; “Great, Oh, and one more thing, I was just talking to Jamie and found out that

the house I wanted last year is back on the market, they’re asking $980,000 for it.”

Man; “Well then go ahead and offer them $900,000. They’ll probably take it . If not,

we can go the extra $80,000 if it’s what you really want.”

Woman; “Ok, I’ll see you later, I love you so much.”

Man; “ Bye, I love you too.”

The man hangs up.

The other men in the locker room are staring at him in astonishment, mouths wide

open.

He turns and asks, “Anyone know whose phone this is?”

Some bits and pieces from the editor:

I wish to thank all our sponsors for their advertising in

our Magazine.

I would also like to thank all who have contributed to

the Magazine by way of Rally Reports, Photographs,

Jokes and items of interest such as Recipes etc.

I wish the new Editor/s the very best for the 2012—2013

year.

Recently, members of the Levin Caravan Club celebrated with

Shirley and Alan and their Family and Friends, their 50th Wedding

Anniversary. Congratulations to you both!

I believe everyone had a great night.

August 2012. Bob Saunders 4th. Larry Cotter 5th Alan Green 25th Bryan Tong 27th Owen Fargher 31st

September2012. Marj Empson 6th Bob Byers 18th Allan Jones 29th

I bought a new car recently and returned to the

dealer yesterday because I couldn't get the radio to

work. The salesman explained that the radio was

voice activated.

“Nelson” the salesman said to the radio. The radio

replied “Ricky o r Willie?

“Willie” he continued and ‘On the road again’ came from the speakers.

Then he said “Ray Charles” and in an instant ‘Georg ia on my mind’ started to

play.

I drove away happy and for the next few days every time I’d say ‘Beethoven’

I’d get beautiful classical music, and if I said ‘Beat les’ I’d get one of their songs.

Yesterday some bloke ran a red light and nearly wiped me out, but I swerved in

time yelling “Dickhead”

Immediately the radio switched to the Michael Laws Talkback Show.

I love this new technology.

Happy birthday to you all

Rules of the Levin Caravan Club

Financial members are entitled to attend Club rallies

Potential members are entitled to attend with prior permission of

the president

Members desiring to bring a visiting van must obtain permission

from the president

Rally captains must be advised of a members intention to attend

a rally by the date notified in the club newsletter

On arrival at a rally members must report to the rally captains

The rally captain shall have the power to determine the allocation

of rally sites

The rules of the motor camp set by the camp manager to be

followed at all times

Pets may be taken to rallies only providing the pets owner has

obtained permission form the camp manager. Pets must not be

permitted to encroach on other camp sites, nor be taken to club

functions, morning/afternoon teas, happy hour etc

An acceptable standard of behaviour is expected at all club

outings.

Record of rally attendance to June 2012

Van

no

Levin

Caravan Club

2012

Total

LCC

CCN

Z

Total

24 Artz Thea 0 0

16 Bowker David Suzanne 10 156

6 Byers Bob Eileen 7 50

5 Cotter Larry Diane 6 20

45 Craig John Bev 13 141 9 194

2 Empsom Bert Marj 7 15

18 Fargher Owen Trish 5 11

9 Greig Don Anne 12 116 9 101

1 Green Alan Barbara 3 8

7 Hill Trevor Beverley 9 36

8 Jones Allan Shirley 6 33

14

Kealey/

Cairns Adrian Avril

9 44

3 Marlow George Ivy 13 192 8 180

17 O'Leary Brian Val 10 3

22 O'Leary Kevin Eleanor 9 26

19 Robinson John Joan 6 91

23 Saunders Bob Jan 5 20

10 Shaw David Joan 4 154

20 Signal Tom

Leighan

ne

3 4

15 Turner Bruce Ruth 5 25

21 Tong Bryan Shirley 2 2

12 Webb Don Sandra 10 142 2 121

4 White Jim Glenda 5 16

FUTURE RALLIES Aug 10—14th Bridge Lodge Otaki Rally captains-the Foxton Crew Sept 7—9th Castlecliffe Golf Club Rally captains-Brian and Val Sept 28 –30th Pukehou (Venue closed so need alternative) Oct 19 –22nd Snappers, Napier Rally captains - Don and Sandra

A man and his wife were awakened by a loud pounding on the door at 3. 00 am..

The man gets up and goes to the door where a drunken stranger, standing in the

pouring rain, is asking for a push.

“Not a chance, “ says the husband, “It is 3. 00am in the morning!”

He slams the door and returns to bed.

“Who was that?” asks his wife,

“Just some drunken guy asking for a push,” he answers.

“Did you help him?” she asks.

“No, I did not! It is 3. 00am in the morning and its bloody well pouring with rain out

there!”

“Well, you have a very short memory,” said his wife. “Can’t you remember about 3

months ago when we broke down, and those 2 guys helped us? I think you should

help him, and you should be ashamed of yourself! God loves drunk people too you

know.”

The man does as he is told, gets dresses, and goes out into the

pouring rain.

He calls out in the dark, “Hello, are you still there?”

“Yes,” comes back the answer. “Do you still need a push?” calls

out the husband.

“Yes please!” came the reply from out of the darkness.

“Where are you?” asks the husband.

“Over here on the swing!” replies the drunk…….

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