Levin Caravan Club July Newsletter

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 President

Address George Marlow 68 Gray Ave Paraparaumu

Secretary/Treasurer Adrian Kealey

54 Kawiu Rd Levin

Contact 04 9047407 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 Email:

Rally Recorder

Anne Greig

06 3672500 adrian_avril@ms n.com

Coppermine Rally Report Weekend 29 th June – 1 st 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

Coppermine Rally continued: 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.

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 roo m 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 Larry Cotter Alan Green Bryan Tong Owen Fargher

4th.

5th 25th 27th 31st

September2012.

Marj Empson Bob Byers Allan Jones

6th 18th 29th

Happy birthday to you all

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 fro m 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 blo ke 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.

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 24

Artz

Thea

16

Bowker

David

Suzanne

6

Byers

Bob

Eileen

5

Cotter

Larry

Diane

45

Craig

John

Bev

2

Empsom

Bert

Marj

18

Fargher

Owen

Trish

9

Greig

Don

Anne

1

Green

Alan

Barbara

7

Hill

Trevor

Beverley

8

Allan

Shirley

14

Jones Kealey/ Cairns

Adrian

Avril

3

Marlow

George

Ivy

17

O'Leary

Brian

Val

22

O'Leary

Kevin

Eleanor

19

Robinson

John

Joan

23 10

Saunders Shaw

Bob David

20

Signal

Tom

Jan Joan Leighan ne

15

Turner

Bruce

Ruth

21

Tong

Bryan

Shirley

12 4

Webb White

Don Jim

Sandra Glenda

Levin Caravan Club 2012 0

Total LCC

10

156

7

50

6

20

13

141

7

15

5

11

12

116

3

8

9

36

6

33

9

44

13

192

10

3

9

26

6

91

5

20

4

154

3

4

5

25

2 10

2 142

5

16

CCN Z

Total

9

194

9

101

8

180

2

121

0

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 fro m out of the darkness.

“Where are you?” asks the husband.

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

Canvasland Levin Address: 37 Oxford Street, Levin Telephone No: +64 6 368 7930 Fax: +64 6 368 0134 Email: canvasland@xtra.co.nz

Check out our website @ www.levincaravanclub.blogspot.com

Phone 06 368 3549 Fax 06 368 3159 Email: info@levinmotorcamp@xtra.co.nz Clearly sign posted off all highways into Levin Individually hedged van sites on firm ground.

Spacious grounds for group activities and get togethers Close to shopping center and numerous leisure activities BASIC CABINS * TOILET CABINS * SELF CONTAINED UNITS * PARK MOTELS # Spacious new kitchen # new roomy shower # Gas BBQ # TV Room # New laundry # Play ground # Hall/Games room for meetings Qualmark4star Your hosts: Repi and Debbie Wright