Today started with a briefing about the day's activities, then Mick and I split up for the day. Mick went off with Robert to the Sir Peter Jackson Heritage aircraft and car museum in Robert's TR5, whilst I, Stella and Morag went wandering around Blenheim shops. Not many purchases, just a few things for the themed dinner on Saturday night, then lunch and back to the motel for a leisurely afternoon.
Meanwhile the group at the museum had a concours competition, and looked around the two museums. The airplanes were often shown as part of detailed dioramas with very realistic mannequins, and Mick thoroughly enjoyed himself.
We all met up later at the motel, then I quickly visited a local quilt shop (The Quilting Barn) before we got ready for the evening dinner.
Dinner was held at the Marlborough Clubs, and was a buffet for about 130 people. We were greeted by the local mayor, and then had many interesting chats with several of the group. Tomorrow we are going on a tour up to Nelson, with a picnic lunch, and it looks very likely that Mick and I will both be able to travel with other people in their TRs, rather than having to take the hire car.
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