Pre-National Rally
Hintlesham

May 2006
 

Well that’s another fine rally gone by. The Pre National Rally at Hintlesham  was just as it says on the packet, its just before the National. Friday came with beautiful warm sunshine to welcome all the ralliers. Once pitched all were invited to the marshals rather large gazebo which was in fact the size of three gazebos put together. Everyone was served with tea ,coffee and biscuits.

Saturday dawned with early rain  but that soon cleared and seeing the volleyball net and netball posts in place games just had to be played.

Saturday afternoon saw the building of the Flintstones car, the Suffolk Centres entry in the decorated vehicle competition at the National Rally. There was building, making, painting, varnishing and gluing bits together and when almost complete it looked superb. When its put together at Tatton Park lets hope that it takes first prize.

The rain did come down by the bucket full and I could see why Sheena had spent the money on the gazebo, it kept us all dry till the rain stopped.

An enjoyable quiz was contained in the welcome pack this tested our knowledge of Suffolk, as I come from London I didn’t know a thing !
 

A communal BBQ was held and Gary kept the BBQ going  as the youngsters were cooking marshmallows on sticks. Tierney completed the first round of "How many marshmallows can I get in my mouth without choking" – further news on this sport to follow. Will it turn out to be an Olympic event – who knows ?

Chris and Linda showed off their new car and van and Linda enjoyed a small celebratory drink on Saturday night.

Sunday saw flagpole arrive to be chaired by our centre chairman Dave Totman with Tracy. Them to pack up and go home till the next rally.

A super rally enjoyed by all, many thanks to our marshals without them drinking would not seem the same.