MX5 Valentine Run to Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens

After some very hot weather, we all met on a slightly overcast morning to go to the Walter Sisulu Botatnical Gardens for a Valentine’s Picnic. The members met up at Linksfield and the BP Oasis in Beyers Naude, and then all travelled together to the Gardens. When we arrived at the gardens Annatjie and Chris had reserved a spot for us under the trees. Once we had all unpacked our chairs and blankets etc, some of the members had some time to explore the gardens, and others just relaxed and chatted amongst themselves. At about 12h00 we all gathered together and received wonderful picnic hampers from the club. The hampers were cooler bags and contained some scrumptious food – once again thanks to Carin, Annatjie and Rod for all the hard work involved in creating these yummy hampers. After lunch the members had some time to explore the gardens again and take some creative and beautiful photos for the “Photo Competition”, before we all headed off home. Once again a wonderful outing with our fellow MX5’ers.

Here are a few images from the day.

The winning photo will be posted on the blog once the judging has taken place.

Until next time … happy driving 

De Vette Mossel - 1st Run of 2014

De Vette Mossel

Weskus in Harties!  What an unusual outing. Met at Oasis BP off N3, and proceeded in convoy to Harties where we stopped for drinks at Squires. Then off to the Jasmyn country market at the Windmill in Harties. We had to arrive at De Vette Mossel at 12:00 sharp, as they have a set time to get through a very large menu. The restaurant is in a massive lapa and the entire floor covered in beach sand with dunes as well. The 6 courses are served from braai`s and potjies. The first course was mussels in half shells. So for those who have not been there before, they do not supply cutlery or crockery. So we used paper plates and the shells for cutlery, quite a bit of fun. We have been to the one in Groot Brak, and this one is on par.  Escape the hustle and bustle of city life and experience the “West Coast” in our our back yard.  A different outing,  but a fun one at that –if you have not been there - you have to try it!  Thanks to Carin for arranging an outstanding run!

Drinks at Squires 

 

 

Shopping at Jasmyn

  

 

 

What a Menu! - Delicious

 

MX5 RUN - ADVENTURE GOLF - PARK MEADOWS

December Action Golf at Park Meadows

The final run was Action Golf at Park Meadows, small turn-out; most others had already departed for their annual holidays. Small turn-out or not the competition was fierce, with Carin and Alexander vying for top honours. Not to be out-done Chairman Rod Steele, scored the only ace of the day, a hole in one  - 18th bonus game hole - and won a free game - Well done Rod! . After prize giving we went off to Mimos for a relaxing 19^th hole meal and a couple of deserving drinks.

MX5 - YEAR END FUNCTION - COCO BONGO

Year end Christmas Function

Coco-Bongo at Monte Casino! After a fantastic fun filled year, all the MX5`ers were runned out, so a fitting year end dinner was indeed appropriate, and as usual very well attended. Restaurant itself in a beautiful setting, overlooking the Piazza in Monte. The meals and service excellent. It was a perfect send-off to those going on their annual holidays.