Motorway run, 7 October
This was billed as a chance to "play on the motorway", otherwise a gentle cruise up the new and "amazing" Puhoi to Warkworth Motorway Extension to check out the lovely [...]
West Waikato Wander, 17 September
What a truly pleasant day to take a wander in West Waikato. A rather cool spring day, saw 21 cars depart the start, and get on their way. It was [...]
Targa Taster, 19 August
The husband informed me that the Mercedes Club members were getting a chance to drive part of the Targa rally route with a driver and a navigator. He just got [...]
Prize Giving, 4 August 2023
Another year has passed and we are back at the Royal Akarana Yacht Club for our annual prize giving. We didn’t have quite the same turn out as in past [...]
Te Aroha Road Trip and John Raynor’s Car Collection, 22 July
It is Saturday 22 July and another road trip. We met at our normal rendezvous BP Drury at 8:30. Weather looked a bit iffy with a chill in the air. [...]
The Brian Hood Memorial Scavenger Hunt, 9 July 2023
It’s early morning and the All Blacks have just defeated Argentina. There’s a grey light filtering through the blinds and a dismal, damp Sunday morning presents itself to the ladies [...]
Annual General Meeting, John Hill Estate, 18 June 2023
McDonalds carpark at Manukau City was our meet & greet spot at 11am before heading off to our destination for the club AGM, being John Hill Estate out Hunua way. [...]
Meguiars Coffee and Cars – 28 May 2023
The Mercedes Club was “Club of the month” at Meguiars Coffee & Cars at Mt Smart stadium. This meant we had the prime spot to display our cars and promote [...]
Grass Gymkhana – 7 May 2023
Not all angel’s wear wings - sometimes they drive a black G-Wagon and go by the name of Trevor. Well, that’s how a lot of participants in the 2023 Gymkhana [...]
Annual Show n Shine – 7th May 2023
The weather ... In Auckland ... This year ... I don't really need to say anything more ... True to form, the rain came on Saturday when I decided Wolfgang [...]
