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Yes its still down that cnr of the car park... OLD Mark

OK just got back from Melb...thanks Shaz, Han, Shani, Eyecandy for your help today OLD Jules & I will go down to the meet point at 1pm for anyone that has missed the grapevine...we will host them at our house till the evening. Anyone close with an a/c car that wants to join us at 1pm is welcome ? ...what no volunteers lol PLEASE tell everyone you think may be coming...thanks for your ongoing support. OLD Mark PS... YES it is an awesome route !!!!! LOTS of flame popping.

...not sure on that one...depends on ur ride/turb/a/c etc....but it is just less than 100km (even though it is "hilly & bendy") OLD Mark

Providing we get away on time (I will try to do this because of the heat) Group 1 should be finished (incl the stop half way) by 4pm. It will finish in the Athelstone/Newton area. Hope you can make it OLD Mark

YES there is an unofficial Group 3...they are called the "tag alongs" ...the route map is very clear and the cruise has all left turns till the end ....so you will be fine and most welcome ! In answer to the "Ingle Farm" location ...it is 15mins from the cruise route beginning and as you have 75-90mins of hills driving, we didn't want to have another 30-45mins driving to get there. Unfortunately, I can't move the hills lol...wish I could sometimes. We GREATLY appreciate the effort everyone makes to attend....we know it is a full day's outing for some. Please go on the NS.com site NS.com linkand answer the new POLL questions for us. OLD Mark

BSMemorial Cruise details have now been finalised are now listed in the SAU events section. Hope you can join us...youare in for some seriosly good fun/hills driving !!! OLD Mark PS....thanks again to all those who attended yesterday...we are still blown away.

Hi Guys Just advising you all of the date of the next BEN SIMPSON MEMORIAL MEGACRUISE Since Ben (aka dr1ft_pig13) left us on 1st Feb 2005, we have held a memorial cruise on/near the date, to raise awareness of youth suicide. For the first time the cruise will fall on the exact anniversary of Ben's passing, so it will be bitter/sweet for us BUT we can think of no better way to spend the day. MEET AT: K-Mart Ingle Farm (bottom cnr near Hungry Jacks) TIME: 1pm meet and greet ( we hope to get the cruise started by 2.00pm) DONATION: Gold Coin for Youth Suicide Education/Awareness TRADITION: A Teddy Bear on an empty seat in your vehicle (Ben loved Bears' and we carry a sofy toy in/on your car in his honour NOT for donating) The route will be VERY enjoyable "driving"...if you enjoyed the route last year then prepare yourself for more challenges/fun driving, this year. As per last year we will split up into 2 groups. GROUP 1 will be experienced hills sli/drivers...it will be led by her200sx (aka Shannon), an awesome hills driver and one of Ben's closest friends...they will go first. GROUP 2 will be for less experienced & rookie hills drivers or those whose rides are not performing at their best...OLD Mark will lead this group (We will still complete the same route & have some fun driving) PLEASE invite all your friends to join us, the emphasis is on youth suicide awareness not fundraising... (although any donation will be welcomed) "the NS.com OLDS-Jules & Mark" "dr1ft_pig13 OLDS" PS I will be happy to provide letters for those needing a rego permit.

MASSIVE THANKS to Bec & Lindo for the organisation & invitation ....it was a great drive on some seriously fun roads. Special thanks also the (Boobvia) Bec for the collection & the pressie (silly lady it was not necessary) also to Michael Coppla for the photo shoot prize & to MR Nick from Smooth Garage for his kind donation. Finally from the depth of our hearts a sincere thanks to all the SAU members who attended & those who also donated $323.20 ... today meant the world to us. It is a pleasure to be "the OLDS".....remember, if you can't find someone to talk to...you can always talk to us !!! OLD Jules & Mark PS ...hope to see you all again on the 1st Feb 2009

We received this email letter of thanks today. Tomorrow (1st Feb), it will be 3yrs since Ben left us, we ask you to use this (memorial) day to tell those around you how much they mean to you & how much you care for them. To often we just too busy. From the bottom of our hearts we thank you all for your support....we could not have made it without you. OLD Jules & Mark White Wreath Association Ltd® A.B.N. 50 117 603 442 Action Against Suicide Ph No 1300 766 177 Mobile: 0410 526 562 1 February 2008 Nissansilvia.com, Skylines Aust, R31 Skyline Club and SA Rotors Members Dear Members On behalf of the White Wreath Assoc Inc – Action Against Suicide we “Thank You” for your kind support and are truly grateful for your donation to the White Wreath Association of $387.65 which is the proceeds of Ben’s Memorial Cruise. We know Mark and Julie Simpson are so proud of you all and in their own words “You are simply the best” You have assisted them in the best way possible of keeping Ben’s memory alive and bringing their tragic loss to the attention of all. We are all well aware that suicide is shockingly common, affecting almost every Australian family directly or indirectly. It can strike a child, a brother, a sister, a mother, a father, a grandparent or a co-worker. It can strike someone of any background. It can strike at any stage of life, from childhood to old age regardless of whether we are rich, famous or poor. No community is unaffected, no school or workplace untouched. The main aim of our Association is to raise sufficient funds to establish “Centres” places of safety for those when suicide threatens and create in the wider community a better understanding of suicide through National White Wreath Day – In Remembrance of all Victims of Suicide that is held on the 29 May yearly. Once again “Thank You”. Kindest Regards Fanita Clark

Our pics.....sorry guys I could only take pics of those who arrived early ....was a bit too busy after that..... 2008 BMS Cruise - ETSA Park OLD Mark

Well what an unbelievable day !!!! The weather was excellent, the turn out was massive, in excess of 200 cars !!! We are truly humbled by your continual support of us and our cause Youth Suicide Awareness....Ben (like us) would have been deeply touched. Apologies if we did not get to speak to you personally...but to each and everyone of you please accept our sincere thanks for attending, donating and making it such an enjoyable day. In total we raised $387.65 which is unreal for a bunch of broke import lovers BUT we want to make it very clear, this cruise is NOT about $$$$$....its about raising awareness of this silent epidemic killing our youth....and the stikas and cruises certainly do that. Special thanks to those who made the effort to get permits and those who stayed on at the pub. Now we were asked today if we could post a pic of Ben for those who never knew him, it is not something we would normally do but on this special occasion, we will... "little OLD Jules & BIG OLD Mark" PS Absolutely loved the R31 shirts & the "bundy bear" cossy.....

It's even going to be crusin' weather..... Forecast for Monday A fine, warm and sunny day. Light to moderate southeast to east winds and moderate afternoon sea breezes. Precis Fine. Sunny. City: Min 15 Max 30 Elizabeth: Min 14 Max 31 Mount Barker: Min 11 Max 30 Noarlunga: Min 15 Max 29 ...almost the entire route is through the hills, in the shade....makes it even betta !!!!! OLD Mark

1pm is the meet & greet time......we are hoping to leave some time after 1.30pm...but you know what cruises are like...takes forever to get started !!! Equally if it is bloody HOT then we will start ASAP after 1.30pm. OLD Mark

OK ...I am back from Sydney town. A couple of things...... 1. It is a 1pm meet & greet time...so if you are running late that will be OK...we NEVER leave in the first 30mins. 2. I read lots of drivers apologising for the condition/state of their ride. ALL cars are welcome incl. ur daily.... most of us do the mods we want when we can afford them.....most cars are still in progress of being built/modified. 3. My mobile number is 0431 396 417....if you want to know anything or ur running late or wanna join us mid-cruise. 4. It is meant to be 30C on Monday OLD Mark :wheelchair:

Two Things: 1. Next week I am away interstate ALL week....so I will be unable to write any letters for permits...so if u want one you need to request it early this week. 2. As a part of our work, we have been supporting a family, who lost their only daughter to suicide (the same yr we lost Ben) but she left an 18mth old son (Dylan) behind. Well, they are coming to the meet point so Dylan (who is now 4yrs old) can chaeck out the cars. When you see Mike, Denise & young Dylan (who is a very shy kid) PLEASE make Dylan and his grandparents (now "parents") feel special !!! "OLD Jules & Mark PS ....we are not sure we are going to have enough RIP stika's for all those who have requested on....in case we run out, please bring your name & postal address on a piece of paper (and give it to little OLD Jules.

In the past 3 yrs we havn't had one permit refused with an organisers letter, so lets hope you are no exception. PM me your full name type & colour of the vehicle and your address. We will then post you a letter for the Motor Rego Dept. (we always extend the hours so you have plenty of time to get there, enjoy the conclusion & get back home) OLD Mark

...if you need a letter to get a permit, we are more than happy to supply one. OLD mark

For those not going to Melbourne or Murray bridge on the Australia Day week-end you are invited to join us the "dr1ft_pig13 OLDS" for the late Ben Simpson Memorial Charity Cruise...help us raise awareness of Youth Suicide. (..before u get too concerned it is only a gold coin donation for the map). Although Ben was a member of NS.com, he was primarily an import lover so SAU are MOST WELCOME to join us. Date: Monday 28th January Time: 1pm meet Where: ETSA Park - Mile End Route: (naturally) through the hills ending up in the NE suburbs. Tradition: It is traditional that a teddy bear (soft toy) be carried on an empty seat in the car Coin Donations: Giving to the White Wreath Assoc. for Youth Suicide Education Hope you can join us !!! OLD Jules & Mark

Massive thanks to... 1. D1 Garage per Katana for their $200 donation to the Salvos...well done guys !!!! 2. Mike Coppla for his work behind the scene, selecting the route & producing the map 3. To all who attended from SAU...and for your kind donations of toys and $$$$ Finally the Salvo's for turning up in a bus, to receive our donations & for their work with the underprivilaged at Christmas. It was an awesome day !!!! Thanks everyone "the OLDS" PS ...sorry for those stuck behind OLD Mark....he is a bit slow, hey ! Matt I wish I had your driving skills....there is no way I could have driven that route & kept up, in a ute !!! PPS ....please mark Monday 28th January 2008 in your diary. SAU is most welcome to join us on the annual BSMemorial Cruise....last year there was almost 200 cars.

...make sure you say hi...to the seriously OLD people !!! OLD Jules & Mark

Adelaide Forecast Issued at 5:15 am CDT on Sunday 2 December 2007 Warning Summary Nil. Forecast for Sunday Cloudy periods with a possible brief light shower. Warm to hot with light to moderate northeast to northwest winds, turning milder moderate to fresh southwest late morning. Precis Morning change. Possible shower. City: Max 32 Elizabeth: Max 33 Mount Barker: Max 31 Noarlunga: Max 29 ....hot but with total cloud cover....makes good cruising weather !!! Hope you can make it !! "the OLDS aka Mark & Jules"

Sorry guys I did not know you had started a thread. Yes it is a NS.com cruise but ALL are welcome !!! plus it is for a great cause.....so we hope you can join us. The kids of Elizabeth & surrounding districts who would get stuff all for christmas, are able to list with the Salvos for a present...their situation is confirmed, then their carer/parents can attend the Salvos and pick 1 educational toy, 1 soft toy & get a food voucher. All the presents & $$$ are donated...here is a pic of our toy donations (last yr), in the foreground. So please come bring a soft or educational toy (can be small/cheap...doesn't have to be big $$$) & a gold coin for the map or if $$ are tight...just the gold coin....SERIOUSLY it all helps. Hope to see you there..... Quote: Any idea where and when the cruise will finish? ...definately at a watering/eating hole back in the metro area.... OLD Jules & Mark PS ...the Playford Salvos will be attending the ETSA carpark, to collect the donations in person.

Thank You from us & the White Wreath Association

The WHITE WREATH ASSOCIATION notified us OLDS of the receipt of your $200 donation, today. The cheque was received last Friday (Thanks to Brenton who collected it and passed it on to them) On behalf of the White Wreath Association OLD Jules & myself would like to sincerely say THANK YOU . The White Wreath Association will send Brenton a receipt for the money & a Certificate of Appreciation...made out to the Members of the South Australian - SAU. Briefly, if you missed the White Wreath Association (a voluntary organisation) display in Vic Sq last year...it was breathtaking, not only visually but the reason behind each wreath - more than 2500 Australians last year. Thank you again, for helping us OLDS raise awareness of this silent epidemic that is killing so many in our community.....you can & have made a difference "the dr1ft_pig13 OLDS" (Mark & Jules)

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