I am not really keen on such comments as “put it on your bucket list” (grrrr!!) and find that saying quite irritable. We do things because we want to and when we can afford it. But one thing that I did have on ‘a list’ for the last few years was to attend the Burt […]
Burt Munro Rally Nov 2016. Read More »
Its been over 20 years since I attended the swapmeet at McLeans Island and so after a chat with Baron McSnotty I decided to join him in his pilgrimage to the island that splits New Zealand from Stewart Island. Early starts have always been a hallmark of the Barnstormer lads adventures and this was no
Canterbury Branch VCC swapmeet Mcleans Island Park 7th – 9th Oct 2016 Read More »
Recently Mrs K repeatedly advised/told/warned me that we needed some family time and that I must, not only make time for this, but also plan the destination. So I packed Mrs K and Wee Knob into the chariot and headed north to visit the Packard and Pioneer up at Maungatapere. I’d stumbled across this on
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Or Knobster and McSnottys Big Day Out. As one grows older there are fewer things in life that one actually looks forward to. The regular visit to the barber for a catch up on goss whilst getting that trim becomes less frequent as the hair line receeds, the pending visit of the in-laws is of
Classic Racing Festival Pukekohe 6th and 7th February 2016. Read More »
Updated 19th April more photos and some scribblings from the tip of McSnottys crayon – Once again the folks from the Karaka Historical Society, along with the Vintage Engine Restorers Auckland (VERA) hosted an outstanding event at the Karaka Sports Complex on Sunday ( 1st Apr 2012) The day started brilliantly, and early, with
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