THE
COMMUNICATOR
Issue 6
,
Volume 12
December 2010
S.A.
EST. 1976
Do forget Tuesday night: Meeting, Break-up & Hamper Draw.
You can see this mag at
http://www.acrm-sa.info
Magazine No 558
December 2010
DIV
INC. 1979
OFFICIAL JOURNAL
of the
Australian Citizen Radio Monitors. S.A. Inc
.
In this issue-September 2010
Page
PRESSIE’S PRATTLE. Goodbye dear friend and a weekend off. 2.
SWANN INSURANCE. Phil’s part 3 of the 24. 4.
TREASURE TROVE Get it write 6.
RALLY ROUND UP. . 6.
SOCIAL SEC/PRO Get you hamper tickets now. 6.
LETTERS TO THE ED A Brothers love. 7.
SUBS ARE DUE Subs reminder. 8.
PLACES & FACES Some pictures from robertstown 9.
CROSSWORD. Last month’s crossword answers 11.
GREETINGS. Birthday greets & a get well soon. 11.
CLASSIFIEDS. Member’s sell, buy or exchange 11.
CONTRIBUTIONS. Member’s favourites 12
MINUTES. Of the August OCM 2010. 14.
IN THE KITCHEN Chris offers some more delights. 15
CROSSWORD. This month’s Crossword by Chris 49. 17.
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ACRM SA Inc c\- Chris or Phil 08 8522 6081.
Editors Phil Richards 08 8522 6081. e-mail:- [email protected] Chris Richards 08 8522 6081. e-mail:- [email protected] Graham Tucker 08 8523 1082. e-mail:- [email protected] Webmaster Adrian Menzel 08 8581 7149. e-mail:- [email protected] Or via our postal address, PO Box 69 Smithfield Plains SA 5114
Meeting dates.
ACRM SA Inc. meetings are on the FOURTH TUESDAY of each month.
ACRM SA Inc. November’s meeting is on 23rd at 20:00 Hrs. There is no meeting in December so in January it will be the 25th.
Gawler/Barossa general meetings are on the THIRD TUESDAY of each month.
Also no meeting in Dec. Next meeting 18th Jan 2011
REST IN PEACE Doug McKay March 1946 –Nov 2010
By phil 48.
What is it with ACRM, Members and hospitals? I remember with John 226, we were told, only a minor set-back and with Reg 32,it was, ”A small hic-cup, just a bit of an infection, and with Doug 29 it was “If we can get some of this fluid out, he can probably go home” but like the others, no sooner said, than sadly, gone.
Doug, joined ACRM to assist the community, helping was in his nature. One of his loves included, the Scouts, of which he was a group leader for many years and he was no stranger to safety communications either. He was an early member of REACT, joining ACRM in 2006 to continue the work that was so ingrained in him. He immediately got involved in Rallies and was always available for Horse Rides as well as Motor sport, thus making him invaluable.
Doug had his share of problems too, one of them being depression and suffered some of the associated symptoms that go along with it. At one stage he didn’t like to leave the safety of his home and confided that ACRM was good medicine as it forced him to get out to do the events and in turn, overcome one phobia.
With a tent and trusty Falcon being his choice of gear for the events, he finally scored a small van that he was going to kit out for the rallies but it only got to one event, which was sad in itself because of the gusto, with which he explained his vision of what he had planned for that little van.
He was elected Secretary in 2008 and carried out his duties admirably.
Doug died from renal failure, amongst other complications. He initially went to the Lyall McEwen hospital with chest pains due to suspected mismanagement of his diabetes medicines – but instead of improving and although he had good days and bad, he was admitted to the RAH with End-Stage Renal failure.
PRESSIE’S PRATTLE; Phil 48:
The news of Doug’s demise was sad and ill fated in so many ways. He
unfortunately had no real raport with his family and it was his best mates (a few
ACRM members), who he claimed as family 43, 44 & 66, to them I offer
sincerest condolences. Ironically, there was one person in ACRM who knew him
the longest and that was since she was five, Chris 49 and Doug went to school
together. When Chris first put something about this in the Communicator she
mentioned she had an old photo of the Kindy class in 1954 and in it they were
standing side by side, she also added, “No! The picture will not be shown here”.
However a young Doug picture might now be appropriate so here it is. See insert
in above article.
The
24 Hour Rider’s Edition DVD is now available and can be
purchased from Chris Caust at Carisma Productions, email
[email protected]
. Alternatively follow the link from the
Swann 24 Hour website. The DVD costs $25 plus $3 postage
and is around 2 hours of top viewing.
We are trying to put next year’s calendar together and would like it to be
complete for a change so a letter is going out to SAERA to hopefully fill in the
blanks. We are looking at a print date of no later than the end of January to
include it in the Feb Mag.
Chris and I attended the 24 hour Thank you BBQ last month and again it was a
beauty. We were able to sell a few Hamper tickets to the guests as well, making
it even more worthwhile.
Chris & Doug 49 29
If I think I’m rushed some months putting out this mag, then this one is a doozey
I had pre-booked Monday night (idiot), Tuesday wasn’t too bad and Wednesday
saw visitors all day. Thursday we attended Doug’s funeral and Friday we were
off to Maitland to catch up with Frank 67, Lib 68 and then Lyall 190 at Port
Victoria. If there are any complaints, you are welcome to do it yourself.
While I’m on about the Communicator, we are producing this one on a new
Canon Colour Laser printer so I expect a few bumps along the way. Hopefully
only small ones and the finished product should be top notch. Mind you if I don’t
get on top of it, I can still put out a Black and white photo copied one and leave
the flash colour for the Christmas edition.
The interesting bit will be the statistics and costs involved in running colour, so
far with the small amount of colour we have bin using and the CISS (Everest Inc.)
continuous ink system, colour has been a fairly inexpensive transition but it has
limits. If I print the colour first the copier has trouble picking up the paper to do
the other side and visa versa, if I photo copy first, the printer has trouble. There
was a compromise that worked and that was to print the colour first, 1 day earlier
and allow it to dry perfectly flat, it would then go through the copier okay but it
was time-wasting and even though it was printed on plain paper using standard
print (least ink) the picture bled through. One advantage with this method was
that after going through the photo copier the heat rollers cured the colour side as
well.
Treasure Trove; Chris 49:
SUBS ARE DUE for 2010-2011
We have created a monster, in that while the old printed label on the
Communicator address displays an expiry date, the emailed version does not so
we rely on the remittance form to jog member’s memories as to when they are
unfinancial. Not a completely successful method as we have some over
committed members who are already 2-3 years ahead and still send in a
remittance form and cheque and then there are some others who wait until they
are behind – so as of next year, we will send a reminder notice to all who are due.
The remittance form will still be in the Communicator but the following month
will have a reminder to those who forgot either by post or by email. The other
option was to use a shame file, which names unfinancial members in the
Communicator. This is not the nicest option but was one of the suggestions put
forward.
RALLY ROUNDUP; Nev 228:
Following Doug’s sad death last month, I have been asked to don two hats and
cover as Secretary for a while. Duties as Rally Coordinator have quietened down
for this year anyway. Apart from trying to get a calendar ready for 2011, my
work is neigh on done. Along with the regulars, Robby 2 Day, Swann 24 Hour &
Mallala, we have had the Easter Bunny Ride & the Quilty confirmed.
SOCIALLY SPEAKING (Soc-Sec & PRO) Denise 350
Thanks to everyone who bought and/or sold tickets for the Hamper, although
perhaps not supported quite as well as last year, we have done fairly well and am
looking forward to the draw on Tuesday night to find out who the lucky winner
is. There are some tickets remaining so it’s never too late, come along and buy
your chance to win the Hamper.
STATE CHAMPS 2010; Phil 48:
Continued from November.
Apart from a few thank-yous’, to some helpers last month the report up
until now has been pretty-well one big whinge. This month is different. With
comms running fine and all bases covered we settled in to enjoying the ride, after
all, the head honcho was by now an obliging fellow and the uncertainty of the
CFS’ role, although still not clear appeared to be working well and after William
Pocock (from CFS) and his team finished at the Polo grounds, they were free to
help elsewhere and it gave William a chance to pop into main to check progress
and discuss roles in depth.
One thing I learnt was that even though when they do events like the Quilty
and the teams are volunteers, they are still bound by how many hours they can
work straight and therefore if they were to man a checkpoint for 24 hours that
could mean up to 3 shift changes, either from the same division or from various,
making it a very staff hungry and time consuming deal. I guess another
consideration is, who attends a call-out if something comes up and teams from 3
divisions are occupied with what would be seen as trivial business.
William dropped into main a few times during the day and by the time we
parted, I think we both had a better understanding of each other’s roles.
The State Championships were held as a precursor to the Quilty in the same area
but was also a qualifying ride for those who need to do a 100 miler to be eligible
to enter the Quilty, this meant, although a total time of 24 hours is allowed, the
calibre of rider and horse meant we weren’t waiting until 0200 Hrs Sunday
morning. The last of the riders were home and vetted before midnight. As each
control closed we freed the monitors to go home and get some sleep. Nev 228
stayed at the oval with us und we decamped on Sunday morning.
On the whole it had been a long but rewarding weekend and as usual much
knowledge was gained regarding, ops, comms and terrain. We are left now with
a few chores before the next Quilty in Oct/Nov. Our first priority is to get the
spare repeater up and running. Our last task was to increase the radio pool, both
mobile and hand-held and with that done, we can concentrate on other things.
LAST MONTH’S
CROSSWORD ANSWERS
1 2 3 4 5 D A L M A T I O N S 6 7 R D T N E C 8 9 10 A Z A L E A S T O O 11 G E T E M 12 13 14 R L E A S T L P 15 16 A H A I O N E 17 C S P R I N T T 18 19 I A T R I 20 21 22 23 N A B T U G B O A T 24 G A E U G O 25 D R E S S M A K E RWANTED TO SELL, BUY OR
EXCHANGE
Wanted: 1 set of quartz spotlights. Contact Lyall 190 on 8834 2137
Wanted: Left hand front and rear doors to suit 1993 L Series Subaru Station Sedan.
Please contact Lyall 190 on 8834 2137
For Sale: Hills 30 metre Tower, complete with winch, guys and all fittings in TOP
Condition:- $800. ono. Also five x 30 metre lengths RG213 coaxial cable:- $100 ono. For information on these items contact Ian 62 on 8255 9646
For Sale: Rear springs (new) to suit SWB Land Rover Series III. $80 ea.
Contact Lyall 190 on 8834 2137
Wanted to sell, buy or exchange ads are free to members. Please contact a committee member or send your ad to The Editor at the address on the cover or email it direct to ACRM c/- [email protected].
For Sale:- Driza-Bone in good condition, Size XXS, Chest 90 cm, $25 ono. Please
contact Chris 49 for more information. (08) 85226081.
BIRTHDAY GREETINGS
Many Happy returns of
the day go to our December member’s:
Daniel 222 & Des 373 for the 5
th,
Julia 64 for the 12
th,
Graham 44 for the 20
thand
Jackie227 for the 30
th.
Tucks Tales;
By 141:
MURDER IN THE CHOOK HOUSE or FIXED BY A FOX.
About 12 months ago I went with a mate called Bruce to a local Poultry breeder and bought 4 chooks, and installed them in a chook house, which I had spent several hours and many dollars constructing.
At the time I wondered why I didn’t just buy eggs like most others do, but as we had no other pets it seemed the right thing to do.
All went well until about 2 weeks ago, I had been busy cooking a meal for my son’s family who were coming for dinner and forgot to lock them up for the night.
Next morning my 4 chooks were ONE, plus 3 mutilated bodies spread around the yard. Now I could probably forgive the fox if it had eaten them, but all it did was tear their throats out and then go and do the same to another.
So, I told Bruce and he lent me his Fox Trap, which I baited up for 4 nights and lost the bait each night without catching a fox.
Last Friday, a knock on the door and there was Bruce wanting his trap back. The foxes had got 7 of his 8 chooks that afternoon.
Saturday morning another knock on the door and a girl from across the road asked “How are your chooks this morning?”…“Why” said I? It turned out there was a dead one on the road out the front. I quickly checked mine (by now I had bought another one to keep the remaining one company) and there were two chooks and two eggs, so someone else has suffered the same fate.
We are almost on the outskirts of Gawler and it would appear that this is a good year for foxes and a bad year for chooks.
Ed: Unfortunately this was a month late getting to print and now, a month later, I can report that either Renard or another of his family, got the last two as well. Maybe Tuck, you should call it Running foul in the fowl run.
PLACES & FACES
With the 2011 Quilty looming, I picked on some pictures from the previous one in 2004. This is checkpoint 7, Pat 65’s control and as people became available they were sent in to help. Situated on the mighty Coorong, it should have been a warm, picturesque ride but alas the weather didn’t turn on for us and apart from a couple of fishermen casting into the gutters amongst the surf, it was a fairly dismal place.
One of the fishermen from the car on the beach, got a bit sick of pulling in his lines each time a horse went by and eventually walked down to find out how many they expected.
The turn around point was as far along the Coorong that was allowed in 2004, and the Mouth was another 3k further
Trev 120 offers a refreshing drink
Left: Smile??? Yeah right, if I can stop shivering.
The posts in the beach were put up to stop access to the Mouth. At the time there was no flow from the Murray and the Mouth was silted over. Plus high tides meant people were driving higher in the
vegetation and there was a big concern for erosion damage.
Places & Faces cont.
A month before the Quilty (the trial Quilty) held at Port Elliot was in stark
contrast so hot we worried that November would be unbearable but although it
put the dampers on the location’s beauty and charm it was at least bearable for
the monitors.
I’ve no doubt on a decent day this shot of the bay would have been entirely
different.
What’s all the guff about?
In some states, anything up
to 300 horses may enter the
cup, including international
entrants and this is the
Valiant Effort
Dedicated to our illustrious, still chaste and with pride intact, PRO
Beware, Beware, Take Care, Take Care There are Greeks driving Valiants,
Chasing Filly and Mare
Creak, Creak, Squeak, Squeak, Who is rocking that Valiant
Down by the Creek?
If you go to a dance Prepare for romance Shave under arms
And take a big chance
Creak, Creak, Squeak, Squeak, Who is rocking that Valiant
Down by the Creek?
I’m told the back seat Provides for a treat If a husky young Greek
You are lucky to meet.
Squeak, squeak, Creak, creak Who’s rocking the Valiant
Down by the creek
Rumours abound of a case just like this Where a husky young Greek
Wanted more than a kiss
Squeak, squeak, Creak, creak, Who’s socking the Greek In the Valiant by the creek
Member’s Contributions to our insanity.
Male Ingenuity
Every now and then you get one that tickles your fancy and for me this was one of those moments: Simply titled “Ran out of nappies – a man’s fix”
Not bad for onesies but what about twosies?
A NEW TWIST ON AN OLDIE
If Bud Abbott and Lou Costello were alive today, their infamous sketch, 'Who's on First?' might have turned out something like this: Costello calls to buy a computer from Abbott.
ABBOTT: Hello, Super Duper computer store. Can I help you?
COSTELLO: Thanks. I'm setting up an office in my den and I'm thinking about buying a computer.
ABBOTT: Mac?
COSTELLO: No, the name's Lou. ABBOTT: Your computer?
COSTELLO: I don't own a computer. I want to buy one. ABBOTT: Mac?
COSTELLO: I told you, my name’s Lou. ABBOTT: What about Windows?
COSTELLO: Why? Will it get stuffy in here? ABBOTT: Do you want a computer with Windows?
COSTELLO: I don’t know. What will I see when I look at the windows? ABBOTT: Wallpaper.
COSTELLO: Never mind the windows. I need a computer and software. ABBOTT: Software for Windows?
COSTELLO: No. On the computer! I need something I can use to write proposals, track expenses and run my business. What do you have?
ABBOTT: Yes.
COSTELLO: For my office? ABBOTT: Yes.
COSTELLO: OK, what did you recommend for my office? ABBOTT: Office.
COSTELLO: Yes, for my office!
ABBOTT: I recommend Office with Windows.
COSTELLO: I already have an office with windows! OK, let’s just say I'm sitting at my computer and I want to type a proposal. What do I need?
ABBOTT: Word. COSTELLO: What word? ABBOTT: Word in Office.
COSTELLO: The only word in office is office. ABBOTT: The Word in Office for Windows. COSTELLO: Which word in office for windows?
ABBOTT: The Word you get when you click the blue 'W'.
COSTELLO: I'm going to click your blue 'w' if you don't start with some straight answers. What about financial bookkeeping? You have anything I can track my money with? ABBOTT: Money.
COSTELLO: That's right. What do you have? ABBOTT: Money.
COSTELLO: I need money to track my money? ABBOTT: It comes bundled with your computer. COSTELLO: What's bundled with my computer? ABBOTT: Money.
COSTELLO: Money comes with my computer? ABBOTT: Yes. No extra charge.
COSTELLO: I get a bundle of money with my computer? How much? ABBOTT: One copy.
COSTELLO: Isn't it illegal to copy money?
ABBOTT: Microsoft gave us a license to copy Money. COSTELLO: They can give you a license to copy money? ABBOTT: Why not? THEY OWN IT!
(A few days later)
ABBOTT: Super Duper computer store. Can I help you? COSTELLO: How do I turn my computer off?
IN THE KITCHEN
with Chris 49
This month I am including some diabetic recipes for those of you who have family members who need to watch their diet but still enjoy the festive fare.
DIABETIC PLUM PUDDING No 1 Recipe
¾ oz or 5 tblspns fresh breadcrumbs ½ oz or1 dspn raisins, sultanas and currants mixed ½ oz or 1 dspn mashed bananas
1 tblspn shredded orange peel (especially prepared, see footnote) pinch allspice, cinnamon and ground ginger
¼ tsp carb soda, dissolved in 1 tsp boiling water ½ egg
Method:- mix together and steam ½ -1 hour
To prepare orange peel:
Peel the orange very thinly (orange part, no white) and cut up finely. Put peel into a saucepan with a large amount of cold water and bring to the boil, leaving lid off the water and repeat this procedure twice, or until the peel no longer tastes bitter. Strain and cool.
DIABETIC PLUM PUDDING No 2 Recipe
1/3 oz or 1 tblspn orange peel (cooked as above) 1/3 oz or 1 ½ tblspns butter ½ or 3 tblspns fresh breadcrumbs ½ oz or 1 tblspn sultanas 1 oz or 2 tblspns stewed apples ¼ tsp salt ½ egg
pinch nutmeg, cinnamon and allspice
Method:- Mix dry ingredients, rub in butter, add beaten egg, mix in allspice, nutmeg and cinnamon.
FRENCH ONION SOUP
60 gms butter 4 onions, thinly slice
2 tblspns flour 1 litre chicken stock
125ml white wine 1 small French stick (cut into thick slices)
60 gms grated cheddar cheese
Method:- Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add onions. Cook, stirring, for 10-15 minutes or until onions are golden. Stir in flour. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes.
Stir in stock and wine. Bring to the boil over a medium heat. Simmer for 10 minutes. Season to taste.
Toast bread slices on one side. Sprinkle untoasted side with cheese. Grill until cheese melts. Place cheese toasts in a serving bowl or divide between individual bowls. Pour over soup. Serve immediately.
SPICY PUMPKIN PIE Oven temperature200ºC, 400ºF, Gas 6.
250 gms shortcrust pastry 250gms pumpkin, cooked and pureed
2 eggs, lightly beaten 125 gms sour cream
125 ml cream (double) 60 ml golden syrup
½ tsp ground nutmeg ½ tsp ground mixed spice
½ tsp ground cinnamon whipped cream (double)
Method:- Roll out pastry to fit a greased 23cm flan tin with a removable base.
Combine pumpkin, eggs, sour cream, cream, golden syrup, nut meg, mixed spice and cinnamon. Beat until smooth. Spoon into pastry case. Bake for20 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 160ºC. Bake for 25-30 minutes longer or until filling is firm and pastry golden. Stand in tin for 5 minutes. Serve hot, warm or cold with whipped cream.
BACON AND BRIE PIE Oven temperature 200ºC, 400ºF, Gas 6
250 gms shortcrust pastry 4 rashers bacon, chopped
1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tblspns chopped fresh parsley ½ red pepper, chopped
4 eggs, lightly beaten 315ml double cream
185gms Brie cheese, thinly sliced ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
Method:- Roll out pastry to fit a 23cm flan tin. Bake blind for 10 minutes. Remove rice and paper. Bake for 10 minutes longer. Cool.
Cook bacon and onion in a frying pan for 3-4 minutes or until onion is soft. Add garlic, parsley and red pepper. Cook for 2 minutes. Spread over base of pastry case.
Combine eggs, cream and season to taste. Pour onto pastry case. Arrange Brie slices on top. Sprinkle with nutmeg. Bake at 180ºC, 350ºF Gas 4 for 45 minutes or until filling is set.
Minutes of the 327th Open Committee meeting ACRM S.A.
Inc.
Held on the 26
th. Oct 2010, Redmond Street Collinswood S.A.
Meeting Opened at:- 2000 hrs. The President thanked all who attended.
Present: -48, 49, 228, 141, 21, 350, 44.
Apologies: -43, 66, 64, 120, 370, 371, 372, 232, 233.
Visitors: -Nil
A minute silence acknowledged to remember Doug 29, who passed away
last week – In the interim Neville 228 to take minutes.
Minutes of last Meeting:-The minutes of last meeting were read and with
one amendment, Income revised from $136 to $139 it was moved by 21,
seconded by 44 and carried.
Matters Arising: -Nil
Correspondence:- IN -10/33 Elders Insurance, 10/34&35 Bank SA,
10/36 SAERA.
Moved by 141 & seconded by 21 that correspondence be accepted and
carried.
R
eports.
President: - Welcome to new member, Paul 490.
Secretary: -Due to Doug’s death, Nev 228 appointed acting Secretary.
Treasurer: - Running Balance $5813.06, IN $471.00, OUT Nil Moved by
21 that report be accepted, seconded by 350 and carried.
Training Officer: -AWOL, hoped to make Break-up in Nov
Rally Coordinator: -Nil.
Social Secretary: -Thanked all and explained Hamper tickets were going
well but still need donations for the Hamper.
Resources Officer: -Nil.
General Business: -Nil.
Lucky envelopes and supper.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25Crossword Puzzle Chris 49
Answers next month.
ACROSS 1. Magazine. 6. Casualty ward (Inits) 8. Stir up. 10. Make last. 11. Fish 12.Not reacting. 15. To and _ _ _ 16. Note. 17. Over. 18. Pool stick. 20. Untruth. 22. Charms. 24. Preposition 25. Cents are of a Dollar. DOWN 1. Tranquility. 2. Thus. 3. Eggs. 4. Unsuitable. 5. Era. 7. Relieves congestion. 9. Figure of speech. 13. Fret. 14. Bit. 17. Give as a prize. 19. Mormon State. 21. Flightless bird. 23. Utilise.
You know what they say about Locals helping locals. Well in the case of these companies it is certainly true. Apart from an old stalwart, Foodland @ Gawler, It is a pleasure to welcome some new sponsors.