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.

MX5 - AGM - HELD AT NASREC

AGM at JIMS on the Mazda stand

We were invited by Mazda South Africa to hold our AGM on their stand at the Johannesburg International Motor Show. The show itself was world class, and the Mazda stand was no exception! All the models were displayed in red; the only one in Pearl white was the MX5! The new committee was elected as follows:

Chairman: Rodney Steele –re-elected

Vice Chairman: Rijkent Mulder- re-elected

Treasurer: Erika van der Velde – re-elected

Secretary: Carin Keulder – new appointment

Welcome Carin, may your stay with MX5`ers be a long and enjoyable one.

After the days business was complete, we went around the show to check out all the other stands.

WEEKEND AWAY to PARYS

Parys weekend away September.

Arrived in Parys in a few small convoys, and most headed straight to Jakkelberry, which was to be our digs for the weekend. We were all housed in one house, with en-suite rooms and sharing a common lounge, dining room and kitchen. Friday night was the traditional braai, and although the weather turned rather cold, we still managed a pretty good evening.

Saturday morning saw everyone scurrying around the shops in Parys buying warm clothing to fend off the unseasonal cold weather. The afternoon spent by most doing some rambling around the numerous craft and souvenir shops, for which Parys is renowned. Met up later for the famous PINK DRINKS, the recipe for which is the most guarded secret of Parys. Back to Jakkelberry to freshen up and then onto one of the best eatery`s in Parys, Hoi Polloi which is situated on the high street. The restaurant provided us with blankets to warm up due to the fact we had booked on the balcony. The food and the service were excellent, which more than compensated for the inclement weather.

Sunday we all went for a lovely breakfast, and then gradually started heading home after a bit more browsing around town. All in all, a good weekend was had by everyone.