May 2015 Newsletter

The Dune Buggy from The Thomas Crown Affair

Steve McQueen on the Dune Buggy:

Crown Lives at the beach, and he has a Sand Dune Buggy. I helped them design it, so I'm kind of proud of that.
What it is, it's set on a Volkswagen chassis, with great old wide weenies - big wide tires on it with mag wheels. Corvair engine stuffed in the back, and a semi reclining position, somewhat like my formula 1 car.
It's very light, you know, I think we are around about 230 horses, and the vehicle weighs about 1000 pounds.

All the Dune Buggy stunts seen in the film were done by Steve Mc Queen, and actress Faye Dunaway bravely sat in the passenger seat by Steve's side.
Steve McQueen & Faye Dunaway with the dune buggy from “The Thomas Crown Affair.”

 

Watch a behind the scenes video of Steve McQueen’s highly-customized, Corvair-powered, Meyers Manx dune buggy from “The Thomas Crown Affair.”  HERE.

Previous Run: Niel Beer se Run. 17 May 2015

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We met at Bothasig Shoprite parking area and because the weather for the day was fine, we decided to go for the Put-Put option.
Much to our surprise Dave J and partner from Stanford, turned up as well – with their buggy.  Dave J was an ex club members and also used to be the clubs Treasurer and later also our Vice-President.

We left just after 10h00 as load shedding started and took the scenic route through Durbanville.  Five buggies and three cars.  Fortunately, ESKOM is not required to play put-put and by 10H45 we were ready to start the 27 holes (3 x 9 holes). We split up into three groups and started to play.
As people finished the 27 holes, they stopped off at the restaurant for refreshments.
Anton, Naomi, Ouboet, Liana, Marie and I decided to stay and have lunch.
Because of the small turnout and the fact that folks left in drips and drabs, we decided to roll the raffle over to the next event.
Regards,
N & M

To see all the photos of this run: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.885472214824465.1073741893.141560805882280&type=3

Next Run – Christo & Sandra’s Run. 7 June 2015

Christo en Sandra se run is n Safarie ete.  Bestaan uit n “3 course meal” en sal soos volg verloop

9:30 am                       Ontmoet ons by Shoprite Bothasig
9:45 am sharp             Ry ons na Woodbridge Island om te gaan sop en Broodjies eet
Around 11.30 am                    Ry ons na Kareen vir die hoofgereg en Slaai
Between 13:30 and 14:00       Ry ons na Christo & Sandra vir ietsie soet en koffie

Please let us know who is going. We need numbers for the food. Those who has not confirmed yet and still want to go, no problem. Just let us know - asap

Ps. Remember your R50 per person – the money will be divided between the chef’s to cover their cost.
Also remember something for the raffle and money to buy raffle tickets.

Meeting held 16 May 2015: Namibia Trip 2015/16

• Issues raised:
• Time of year (Hottest months for Namibia)
• Buggies Yes/No
• Number of people
• Pricing
• Jan gave a detailed rundown of the trip as planned
• Pro’s & Con’s discussed at length but no clear consensus was reached for a December trip
• It was apparent only a small number would participate at this stage.
• Motions were tabled to :
• Continue with limited participants
• Include Buggies conditional to them being in perfect condition in an attempt to increase numbers
• Cancel the trip
• Postpone the trip to 2016/17
• No clear decision was made with valid arguments on all sides
• A suggestion was made to change the timing of the trip to mid-year (2015) but was initially shot down due to possible leave issues.
• It was then determined that should the trip take place at the end of March, there would be sufficient public holidays so that working parties would only require 3 working days leave in order to allow for a ten day trip.
• Further investigations revealed an average temperature drop from mid to high 30’s to mid 20’s thus making it possible for Buggies to be included in the trip. It is taken for granted that participants wanting to use buggies will ensure that they are in perfect running order.
• Some participants indicated they may tow their buggies to Namibia and between camp sites.
• After much discussion it was agreed to re-arrange the trip leaving 19 March 2015 and returning 28 March 2015 (10 days inclusive of travel time to and from Namibia)
• Participants will be required to make a monetary commitment by end December in order to tie up accommodation arrangements (deposits) and ensure 100% attendance by committed attendees. This is Not Negotiable
• It was decided that should a participant withdraw after this commitment, they will forfeit their deposits so as to ensure that the remaining attendees are not prejudiced by their withdrawal and that the negotiated rates remain intact.
• Jan has agreed to re-arrange the entire trip for March and to make all the necessary arrangements. Further correspondence will be sent out once he has made the arrangements and negotiated rates.
• A separate trip and much simpler trip will be arranged for December2015/Jan 2016. Naomi and Anton will make these arrangements and forward relevant information. Costs will be kept to a minimum in order to ensure that those wanting to attend the Namibia trip in March will be able to save funds for it.

 

SWOP SHOP

Members can advertise their business here or whatever you want to advertise here for free. Just mail me your add: anton@kleynbegin.co.za

Our Clubs preferred and recommended qualified and professional motor mechanic - from a complete engine overall to minor service and repairs. Contact Mitch Dantas 082 820 6060 (Bothasig)

Accounting Services: Personal TAX & Provisional TAX, CC's, PTY's, Books & Statements, Special letters, VAT etc. Phone Sandra 084-3589 846 or E-mail sandra@smitaccountants.co.za or see her website at www.smitaccountants.co.za

Heir of Distinction Trading in Collectable, Vintage, Antique and Rare Furniture as well as Quality 2nd Hand Solid Wood Furniture. Contact JP email: heirofdistinction@gmail.com  Mobile: 083 324 5672. To see some of my merchandise:   https://www.facebook.com/pages/Heir-of-Distinction/238747536322135?sk=timeline

Biltong & Droë Wors, honey, dried Fruit & Nuts can be bought from Kleyn Begin. Contact Naomi – 08 28 48 68 55. Or E-mail them at info@kleynbegin.co.za or see their website www.kleynbegin.co.za

ONLINE - SWOP SHOP

Other great Club places you can use to buy or sell your Beach Buggy or Air-cooled parts that will be viewed by 1000’s of people.

http://www.facebook.com/beachbuggyclub

Grappie grrrrr
Bert always wanted a pair of authentic cowboy boots, so seeing some on sale, he bought them and wore them home. Walking proudly, he sauntered into the kitchen and said to his wife, "Notice anything different about me?" Margaret looked him over. "Nope." Frustrated, Bert stormed off into the bathroom, undressed and walked back into the kitchen completely naked except for the boots. Again he asked Margaret, a little louder this time, "Notice anything different NOW?" Margaret looked up and said in her best deadpan, "Bert, what's different? It's hanging down today, it was hanging down yesterday, it'll be hanging down again tomorrow." Furious, Bert yelled, "AND DO YOU KNOW WHY IT'S HANGING DOWN, MARGARET?" "Nope. Not a clue", she replied. "IT'S HANGING DOWN, BECAUSE IT'S LOOKING AT MY NEW BOOTS!!!!" Without missing a beat Margaret replied, "Shoulda bought a hat, Bert. Shoulda bought a hat."
'n Man is op reis en sy kar breek naby 'n monnikeklooster. Hy gaan na die monnikeklooster, klop aan die deur, en sê, 'My kar het gebreek. Dink julle ek kan die nag oorbly?' Die monnike nooi hom vriendelik binne, gee hom kos en maak selfs sy kar reg. Toe die man aan die slaap wil raak, hoor hy 'n vreemde geluid. Die volgende oggend vra hy die monnike wat die geluid was, maar hulle sê, 'Ons kan jou nie sê nie. Jy is nie 'n monnik nie.' Die man is teleurgesteld maar bedank hulle in elk geval en sit sy reis voort. 'n Paar jaar later ry hy weer daar verby en besluit om weer oor te bly want hy het mos nou vriende gemaak. Die monnike nooi hom in, gee hom kos en slaapplek. Daardie nag hoor hy weer dieselfde vreemde geluid wat hy die vorige keer gehoor het. Die volgende oggend vra hy weer wat dit is, maar die monnike antwoord, 'Ons kan jou nie sê nie. Jy is nie 'n monnik nie.'Die man sê, 'Alles reg, alles reg. Maar ek sterf van nuuskierigheid. Al moet ek 'n monnik word om uit te vind sal ek dit doen. Hoe word ek 'n monnik?' Uiteindelik doen die man 'n tienjaar-monnikekursus en word 'n volwaardige monnik. Na sy inlywing sê die ander monnikke: 'Veels geluk. Jy is nou 'n monnik. Ons sal jou nou wys wat die bron van die geluid is.' Die monnike lei die man na 'n houtdeur, waar die hoofmonnik sê, 'Die geluid is reg agter daardie deur.' Die man probeer die deur oopmaak, maar die deur is gesluit. Hy sê, 'Mag ek die sleutel kry?' Die monnike gee hom die sleutel, en hy maak die deur oop. Agter die houtdeur is nog 'n deur gemaak van klip. Die man vra vir die sleutel van die klipdeur. Die monnike gee hom die sleutel, en hy maak dit oop, net om te vind daar is nog 'n staaldeur. Hy kry nog 'n sleutel van die monnike. So maak hy altesaam sewe deure oop. Toe hy die laaste deur oopmaak, is hy totaal verstom toe hy sien wat eintlik die bron van die geluid is! Maar ek kan jou nie sê wat dit is nie, want jy is nie 'n monnik nie.
Juffrou in die biologieklas aan klas:"Wie kan vir my se wat is 'n parasiet?" Jannie antwoord:"Juffrou dit is 'n meisiesfiets se saal.."