Newsletter July 2014 | Seite 2

2 A CAFE REVIEW – TANDOORI KING By Bruce F Not so long ago, well it was a bit long ago, John Dean suggested that we should review the various cafes, etc that we attend. Whether we go as a group, individual or as a club, it would provide a guide to everyone. So, I finally got off my butt and gave it a try. but they have airconditioning and it kept the place warm without being stuffy. drink other than the jug of chilled water that was provided. There was no parking in the The menu prices were a bit immediate vicinity, but it is high for me so I went for the a very short walk to the lunch special. For $14.90 I Woolies complex with its ungot two Tandoori chicken derground car park. wings, a serve of beef curry Overall a good location for a and one of chicken curry. quick feed. It looks like they Even more recently The accompaniments were could easily accommodate a (probably less than 12 rice, a pappadum and naan large group on a big table. months) Peter Faulks sugbread. Everything was to a gested that the Tandoori Ratings (out of 5) high standard and added up King in Auckland St, Bega, to a substantial meal that Parking would be a good location for was good value for money. a get together. So that is Food where I tried. For my tastes, the curries could have been hotter, but Coffee ??? The decor and comfort at the they were deliciously spicy. Value for money Tandoori King was pretty I didn’t have anything to good. It was a chilly day, An Adventure To Bombala By Kerrin After meeting Ross and Kate at the New Buildings Road turnoff we proceeded up the Darragh. hopped easily off our bikes but Kate was firmly suctioned and frozen in her seat posing a problem of getting out of the sideThe sight of my two new friends car. After much grunting and from behind was quite amusing, groaning she finally came loose at times straddling dead animals! and hobbled to the toilet. We navigated the windy, wet road arriving safely for a toilet stop at Cathcart. Ross and I Reluctantly back into position we set off to Bombala. I had forgotten what a cold place it is. After thawing out and some food at the café, and being entertained by the local lads, we got on our bikes, with Kate suctioned into position (no threat of falling out), and ventured down the wet mountain road with no mishaps, just extremely keen to get down, off and out. We visited my place for a cuppa and Ross's eyes lit up when he saw my driveway whilst Kate looked quite worried. Once safely down my driveway, I waved them off and thought to myself "how interesting and fun life can be".