Smoke Sizzles n Snags at Gippsland Motorplex on Australia Day

Yet again the Gippsland Motorplex proved beyond doubt that is is a popular, well run sporting facility bringing countless thousands into the region and providing an outlet for locals to enjoy their love of cars and all things vehicular, while having a great family friendly day out. Despite Australia Day events and other Car Shows, Swap Meets, Tractor Pulls and the like being staged east of Melbourne,  "Drags N Skidz" drew a large patriotic and enthusiastic crowd although still awaiting final figures.

"Throttle Stomp" - Gippsland Motorplex does it again BUT ....

What is Throttle Stomp?  Well allow me to explain, on the weekend of 4th 5th and 6th January the Gippsland Motorplex brought the 2019 Throttle Stomp to their facility at the Bairnsdale Dragway site in Aerodrome Road Bairnsdale.  This was a coming together of all things car and bike on tarmac and on dirt and featuring  pre-1969 vehicles over three days. Throttle Stomp simply "stomp on the throttle" and see what goes....!

 

Model World Maffra at Gippsland Vehicle Collection

Many will know my distinct liking for all things vehicle and boat, many of which have and still do get me in all sorts of bother with...you know who! I can usually stave off most of the bother with a good lunch (another one of my weaknesses !) and last Sunday was no exception. Lured by a visit to the Gippsland Vehicle Collection at the Maffra Shed by the Jaguar Car Club, (the good old Pommie stuff), we took a trip to Maffra.

Coffee House 138 Maffra “ Clean Comfy Classic Café with Coffee, or Coffee with Cafe”

Coffee House 138  is at  138 Johnson Street,  Maffra  3860      Ph:   03 5147 2220

Open:     Mon- Fri 8am to 3-30pm.   Sat & Sun 8-30am to 2-30pm 

It is three years and a change of owner since my last review so about time for a new one. Towards the end of the main street in the country town of Maffra is Coffee House 138, street parking in the service road outside, close to the end of the shopping strip a bit easier to find, than in the middle of town.  Access is good, al fresco seating outside under a wide veranda so you can sit at your leisure.