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Wednesday 23rd February
We registered in the morning at the Petone Working Men’s Club and
then went to Juniors Kustom Rides at 2.00pm where a number of cars were being
built or restored.
Thursday 24th February
Today we headed for
Friday 25th February
Cruised to Masterton leaving the Petone Working Men’s Club 10.00am we past many schools on route to Masterton with kids
lining the roads. The CBD was transformed into an American movie set many
came dressed as their favorite American movie character. The Tui girls
were on the lookout for those who got behind the theme and had some Tui
giveaways
From 2:00pm we started heading home to freshen and get ready for the
Jackson Street Fulton Hogan Friday Night Cruise. The cruise started at
6.30pm the street and it was amazing with crowds lining the side to view the
cars the café’s and pubs open to serve participants and public in
an amazing atmosphere. We met up with John and Heather and went to a
restaurant for a coffee and snack. The street was a buzz with people and it was
wonderful to be part of their excitement.
Saturday 26th February
The Country Fair stalls were limited to mainly selling car paraphernalia
and open 10.00am – 4.00pm. There was great entertainment for adults
in the form of bands and dancers with plenty of activities and attractions for
the kids. This gave us an opportunity to go shopping.
At 7.00pm the Saturday night party started at the Petone Working
men’s club with the main act being the “Beat Girls”. We got
home stuffed at about 11pm.
The organization was outstanding with Police, Rotary Council and Fulton
Hogan Staff helping out.
John Rae the organizer held a “minute’s silence” for
those in Christchurch and put up a $1000 for a donation this was followed by a
baker Janus and Classic car insurance doing the same.
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