Charity Brunch at Mulgoa

05 June 2014 / Words by Jonnie Badger & Jan Gibson, Photos by Keith Monaghan & Bryan Shedden

What a beautiful day for the Illawarra Chapter run to the MX-5 Club Charity Brunch at the Peppercorn Café, Mulgoa. The brunch was organized by Lesa Bunn from RPM Chapter. Our Illawarra run leaders were Jan and Garry Gibson.

We met as usual at Hungry Jacks, Yallah at 8am for an 8:30am start with nine cars and perfect weather. Jan and Garry chose a great route once we got off the M1, of windy country roads through the picturesque country of Douglas Park, Camden, Cawdor, Cobbity, Grassmere and Greendale that MX-5 drivers love so much. From the passenger seat, the highlight for me was the beautiful county homes and the sweeping curves of Greendale Road. I just wish I had been driving the car. The perfect autumn weather added to the pleasure.

We pulled into Douglas Park Sports Ground for a comfort stop only to find all the toilets locked but Mark found a worksite toilet for us that was open. Thank goodness for those of us who needed it, and we were quickly on our way again.

We arrived on time at Peppercorn Café, and were greeted by the RPM Chapter ready to enjoy a cooked breakfast together and raise money for the RFS. Lots of laughter, happy faces and lots of noise. Illawarra was the loudest by far!

We eventually settled down so raffle tickets could be sold and the auction could begin. ACDC via Peter Battison donated several sets of braided brake lines & fittings in a choice of colours. These were auctioned off to the highest bidders, and the winners had great discussions as to what colour they would all like. There were several raffles of which Illawarra did very well. RestorFX donated a paint finish restoration, Blue Mountains Mazda donated a free service, Penrith Whitewater Rafting Centre donated a guided whitewater rafting experience via the Fletcher family. Lattouf Spa and Hair in Pitt Street gave gift vouchers and Adam "Reggie" Walker donated many bottles of wine.

A total of over $2000 was raised for the RFS. A very good effort.

A great time was had by all and we still had those beautiful country roads to travel, on our way home.

A big thank you to the RPM Chapter for hosting the brunch, and to Jan and Garry for a great run for the Illawarra contingent.

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