Z-Magnette-Day 2002

The last weekend in June saw a number of Z-Magnettes coming from all directions of Europe again. No less than 16 Magnettes from six different countries (Belgium, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, UK)  followed Henk Kroese's invitation to the southernmost point of the Netherlands, where the borders of Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands meet.
The beautiful landscape offered small hilly roads as drivers and cars like 'em! 
Armed with Henk's roadbook  the 16 Magnettes, 3 Y-types and a few MGA's & MGB's  made a nice relaxing tour on Saturday which was interupted only by lunch (with typical Dutch food) and tea. 
Back at our guesthouse the children had to choose the Magnette with the best horn and most badges. There were nice prices for the best and even the last ("no horn, no badges"). (See pictures for special wine).
There was also a prize called "WWW-prize", which surprisingly landed in my hands. (The one-eyed is king among the blinds...)
In the evening we had a BBQ before we were entertained by the singing cook, who's voice sounded like Elvis. It seemed to be very late until the last went to bed, because Sunday morning saw some tired crews. But after a good breakfast with a lot of coffee we were ready for the pricegiving:
As every year the best car of the event received the "Ray Cain Trophy". The decision had to be made between three or four good looking cars. It was not easy, but in the end it went again to Kjeld & Elin Haugaard from Denmark. 
It was a superb weekend until an accident shocked everybody. A trike drove up Colin Pratt's boot and landed with it's front wheel on the roof! Luckily nobody was injured and we all hope to see the all maroon Varitone and youngest Magnette (too young to die!) back on the road soon!
Over the weekend I had several blinddates and met some people I only knew by e-mail before. It was nice to meet you all and I really hope to see you at another event, the latest at next year's Magnette-Day! Anybody who wants to organize?
Finally I want to thank Henk and his family for this splendid event.
Günter

Here are some videos  (you'll need Windows Media Player). I recommend to save the files on your harddrive (right mouseclick "save as...").  
Video 1 (leaving "Hoeve Hoogruets" , 2,2 Mb) 
Video 2 (more cars leaving and pushing horns, 466 kb)
Video 3 (on the road, 1,1 Mb)
Video 4 (in the forest, 1,3 Mb)

Click on images for large pictures

Not sure whether Eddy Lepez drives with Methanol		Arrival on Friday
		On the road	At the "Drielandenpunt"	The red corner
		Paul Batho studies the 3 borders	The only traffic light on the route (and it was green)!
At the South Limburgian Steamtrain Company

			Proud to be...
Reads: This wine isn't as tasty and elegant as the famous Z-Magnette		Our auberge: Hoeve Hoogcruts	The Register's Regalia Shop is open now
The organizers Henk & Jos Kroese	Chairman Roy Smalldridge(left) talking to Collin Pratt	Sunday morning: The MGCC Holland visits  the Magnettes
	After a Trike landed on the roof!	In Maastricht