Gala, FunDay, Wacky Hair , Painting & boxing

ALLTRAX got involved in this years Wakefield School Twilight Gala with a silent auction to win a ride in the MK2 Escort and a balloon guess in the mini cooper. It seemed to create a bit of interest especially when we arrived with the cars as the Gala started....... driving in the main gates and parking on the court. Some very excited children soon gathered around. Many adults showed interest in the Mini Coopers appearance wanting to learn more about Projectsixtyfour and what it is about.

Nelson 4x4 Club had a Fun Day outing out Motueka way, even though we didn't have our jeep to compete in it didn't stop us from going. The kids are always going on and on about off roading so when Guy asked us if we wanted to go for a look we packed a picnic lunch and headed over and met up with the club. The kids counted about 26 trucks in total! What a terrific turn out, just like rally hill climbs used to be not so long ago!!! Quite a few challenges were enjoyed for those competing and watching.

Last week we had a Wacky Hair Day at school to raise money for a new St John Ambo, this is the first time I've had to do 3 coloured wacky hair do's before school, but they all enjoyed it even me pulling and twisting at their hair. The boys hair was "tame" compared to some of the kids at school, xmas baubles, tinsel, marshmallows, wire, wigs, branches.......just use your imagination.

Noel our lovely retired (lol) builder/painter has been back this month to complete painting the exterior of our house (that we started back in April I think) hes done everything except the back wall as we are going to re clad this with some alterations. It is such a great feeling to have a clean, weather proof house especially when I didn't have to get out MY paint brush! Actually next week I have to cause theres still blue tape on some windows that I have to paint. Inside. Sigh.

Also around the yard we have begun our small block of sheds (for the house, NOT cars) which will also accommodate a workshop toilet. My brother is doing this for us, slow progress but in the spare time....when ever that is.

Where does the time go

Honestly, Our poor Blog....... and its not even school holidays! so whats the excuse then? Just a lot happening around here lately which is all good I guess but doesnt leave much time for updating you all.
Will get some info up for you all pronto.

Waimate 50 - Ashton Wood rolls - YouTube

Check out this youtube link to watch some amazing in car camera action at Waimate 50 this month.
Keep the work coming into us Ashton!!

Waimate 50 - Ashton Wood rolls - YouTube

Spectacular flying!

STILLEN GT-R vs. Helicopter - Nissan 370Z Forum

Launch of Project 64

Thanks to everyone who made it along to support the launch of Project 64 at WOW (World of wearable art & classic cars museum) on Saturday night. Well done to the organisers, it was a fabulous evening. Here is a small taste of the unveiling and speeches. Photographs taken by Mike Wilson & Taylor Curtis. You can view more pictures available through the Project 64 facebook page or link to http://www.flickr.com/.

The Team

Rob Henderson and Neilson Hartley

Rob Henderson (Burt Munroe's grandson)

Mini unveiling Tomorrow at WOW

Be part of history, this is your chance to get involved and be part of helping Project 64 make it to Bonneville for World Speed Week 2012.
Get your tickets now for tomorrow nights unveiling at WOW. Tickets are $25 available at Cars R Us, 146 Rutherford St, Gourdie Automotive, 33 Waimea Rd or email projectsixtyfour@gmail.com you can also follow the progress on the car on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ProjectSixtyFour

hope to see you there...

cakes, birthdays, beach and snow

On the family side of things August keep us quite busy. Finally getting all the kids through flu's etc (which consumed the July hols) Then 2 weeks into term Jake came down with the latest virus doing the rounds so had him off school for 9days total and even then he wasnt 100% but they are all back at school and are well...touch wood. August brings us many family and close friends birthdays, we had a family dinner for Pop (Garrys dad) and a chocolate cake for desert with those candles that keep relighting which was a hit with the kids but note: it fills your house with smoke. lol. Nana's (Garry's mum) birthday was celebrated with a shared morning tea at the ever popular Lions playground at Tahunanui beach. This was such a great choice as the kids loved it and the main playground had been completely refitted out with new equipment. We made Nana this butterfly cake. A bit rush rush to get it iced in time and not quite what I had intended it to look like but still tasted good.

The kids had been nagging at us to take them to the snow and it was looking like a good weekend ahead so we thought its now or never. What a fantastic day, the sun was shining, no wind, hot, fun and busy! We just mucked about sliding down the hill and making this cool as snow man. Which the kids "helped" make but most of all looked forward to demolishing!!! Poor Ed!