Use this forum to plan MG Experience Meetups at car shows, rallies, or start your own event! http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/list.php?65 Tue, 21 May 2013 11:55:37 -0500 Phorum 5.2.15a http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2334487,2334487#msg-2334487 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2334487,2334487#msg-2334487 2nd Annual Coastal MG Tour along the back roads of the Massachusetts SouthCoast and Rhode Island East Bay region will be on Saturday, May 4, 2013!(:D

On our inaugural run last year, we had a couple of dozen MG enthusiasts at the start, and 17 MG's that made the run to Sakonnet Point. See the pic below! And this year we should have even more MG's participating!B-)

We will meet up right off I-195 at Exit 12 (see directions below) on Comfort Lane in Dartmouth, MA. There are a couple of parking lots right behind the Mobil station and the McDonalds Restaurant on Faunce Corner Road where the Saturn dealership was located (soon to be a Kia dealership). Just look for all the MG's!:D

Let's try to meet by 10:00 am, you can have a bite at the McDonalds, or the nearby Dunkin Donuts, then we'll have a laid-back driver/navigator meeting at 11:00 am and leave around 11:30 pm. The route we'll follow is a little less than 100 miles, passing by, or stopping at, Running Brook Vineyards, the Horseneck Beach sand dunes, Westport Point, Gray's Ice Cream, Sakonnet Vineyards, Sakonnet Point, Westport Rivers Vineyards, Padanaram Harbor, and then returning to our starting location at around 4:30 pm. Perhaps we can then have a meal and share tales at the 99 Restaurant.:)-D

If you cannot join us for the entire run, you can meet us for any portion of the run that fits your schedule. . . or just show up at the start to kibitz.:)

There is NO CHARGE to join us for the group drive. After all, we're not a "club" per se, nor is this a get together that is sanctioned by any organization. We're just a group of friends out for a drive. (By joining with us, you assume responsibility for your own actions.)

Should the forecast call for inclement weather on Saturday, the rain date will be the following day, Sunday, May 5, 2013 (however Westport Rivers Vineyard is closed on Sundays). Check the Member Meetup Forum page on www.MGExp.com for updates if the weather looks questionable for updates. If the whole weekend is a wash out, we'll try again later in the season.

Cheers,

Rick Crosby
MGE member: oldredsel
oldredsel@aol.com

Directions:

From I-195 East, take exit 12, Faunce Corner Road, then right at end of ramp, left at traffic light (Comfort Lane).

From I-195 West, take exit 12A, Faunce Corner Road, then left at second traffic light (Comfort Lane).]]> oldredsel Member Meetup Forum Thu, 02 May 2013 07:23:01 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2324413,2324413#msg-2324413 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2324413,2324413#msg-2324413 Yellowstone and Grand Tetons Epic drive and meet 2013

First item: I have gotten some flak from people on the different forms for putting this on as well as asking people to only post if they were going or at least seriously interested. I am not being paid to do this nor am I asking for money. I am doing this because I love to drive and seem to be one of the few people out in the community willing to take on such a headache. All I ask is if you are going to post on this thread, please be serious about attending. Just posting to say "say not for me" or "to far" makes the thread long and does not add value. Thank you.

Second item: There is no way I can please everyone for this event and nor am I trying to do so. I have done my best to make an event that balances the areas I felt were important.

1. Being able to see the sights you have not seen as well as take your ride on a drive you normally would never do.
2. Being able to drive the car in a fun manner at some points to “stretch its legs”.
3. Make a successful event that we can have move across North America to see the sights.

Dates of the event

June 24-28 – for meet and group activities. If you include driving to base camp it would be June 22nd – June 30th possibly depending on location you are starting from.

Base camp will be West Yellowstone. There is plenty of lodging, parking and activities for a hopefully big group. I will be working on group rates at the first of the year for everyone.

• June 24th, 2013 - Yellowstone park North loop
• June 25th, 2013 – Yellowstone park South Loop
• June 26th, 2013 – Beartooth Pass drive. (This will be the drive day and will make for some great roads. This will be a LONG day, as we will cover some miles)
• June 27th, 2013 – Leave West Yellowstone and travel to Jackson WY
  - Explore Grand Tetons during the day on the way to Jackson WY
• June 28th, 2013 – Explore Grand Tetons

In an effort to help facilitate getting people in touch with each other to arrange caravans, I have made a form that I will use to populate a Google document. I am the only one who will see this as a FYI.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHZTaDBYVnFONUxrTlZheW9RcFlhQUE6MQ

What will we be doing there?

We are in the oldest national park in the world so we will be seeing the sights and doing some walking around. In addition, a few others and I are trying to arrange some group photo shots at the parks attractions. I have included one day for just pure driving for those who are interested.

What will this cost me to go?

You will be responsible for fuel, lodging, food, park fees and anything else you might want to do. The only fee that is 100% for sure is the $25 for a 7 day pass which allows you to see both Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons.

If I get enough people interested, I could have some removable decals made to be placed on the side of the car to be like we are on a rally event. If you want me to look into these costs, let me know on the form above.

This sounds LAME!

I know some of you have posted you hated Yellowstone and would just do the Grand Teton or you just want to hall ass around all day seeing what your car can do. Sorry this is not the place to do that. The best explanation I can say why this is not lame is because you are going on a ROAD TRIP, which to me has always been a reason to go to places. This also is a continental wide event that hopefully will be the first of many more to come. Therefore, if you still think this is a lame idea then I wish you a safe summer in your adventures.

Currently I have four cars from Sacramento area 100% going. In addition, I know of a few in Montana that will be attending. This means we have about eight cars ranging from BMW, Audi, Ferrari and Lotus already attending.

If you wish to email me directly my email is norcal.drivers@gmail.com. Please make sure to let me know you are asking about Yellowstone as I organize many drives for the NorCal enthusiasts.

Cheers

Adam

Here are some sample images of the visit my wife and I did in 2011 in our 2006 E90.









]]> m3dragon Member Meetup Forum Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:53:15 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2322182,2322182#msg-2322182 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2322182,2322182#msg-2322182
Britfest 2013 will be held on May 4 at Horseshoe Lake in Succasunna, New Jeresy.

~More Info on BritFest~

I should be there with my street car (white MGB with wire wheels).]]> aeronca65t Member Meetup Forum Sun, 05 May 2013 15:39:47 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2321432,2321432#msg-2321432 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2321432,2321432#msg-2321432

~Link to More Info at MGVR~


~Link to all 2013 VRG events~]]> aeronca65t Member Meetup Forum Sun, 24 Mar 2013 10:06:03 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2308934,2308934#msg-2308934 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2308934,2308934#msg-2308934
If you happen to be in Phoenix, AZ March 10, 2013 you may want to visit the 'Wheels of Britain" car show.

Sunday March 10, 2013 will be the last "Wheels of Britain" car show in Phoenix, celebrating 14 years of memories.... 2000-2013.

It will be held at Heritage Square, 6th street and Monroe, Phoenix Arizona 85004.

I just found out about this today, so if you want more information, I guess you will just have to show up and find out like me.]]> MGB Legacy Member Meetup Forum Wed, 13 Mar 2013 13:53:37 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2308575,2308575#msg-2308575 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2308575,2308575#msg-2308575 British Motorcars of New England web site. If we get the rain that is forecast (Tuesday) to wash the roads clean, I might just have to drive the BGT there on Saturday!

Cheers,

Rick

March 16, 2013 9:00am
Her Majesty's
Auto Service
Tech Session
435 West Avenue, Pawtucket, RI

Erik Nygaard has invited BMCNE members and friends to
his Pawtucket shop on Saturday, March 16. Erik is always
willing to share his 20+ years of British car experience
with BMC enthusiasts.

Erik is one of the premier British car mechanics in
New England and he always impresses us with his
enthusiasm and willingness to share his knowledge.

If you are British car enthusiast you won't want to
miss this tech session! Coffee and donuts will
be supplied. We hope to see you there!

www.hermajestysservice.com]]> oldredsel Member Meetup Forum Sat, 09 Mar 2013 13:14:29 -0600 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2302868,2302868#msg-2302868 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2302868,2302868#msg-2302868 http://www.britishmarque.com/britishmarque/triathlon.cfm We welcome anyone to join us whether you are a club member or not.]]> LucyMac Member Meetup Forum Sat, 02 Mar 2013 12:52:43 -0600 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2302170,2302170#msg-2302170 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2302170,2302170#msg-2302170
Been thinking about the spring drive and would like to tour the Shawangunk Mountain area in Ulster County. We would need to meet in Newburgh (exit 17 NYS Thruway) which is a bit further up than usual so plan for an early start.
This tour will take us through Gardnier, Kerhonkson, Ellenville and a few other towns.
If you've been to the "Under The Gunks" car show, you've been in the area.

The only date that will work for me is Sunday, June 2nd. Too much going on in May for me.

Let me know if you can make this date. Also, if anyone knows of a car show that conflicts with this date, let me know.

When I get more info I'll post it in this thread.

See you soon......Bruno


NOTE: This drive is open to everyone. We're always looking for new people to join in.]]> bdev Member Meetup Forum Sun, 14 Apr 2013 18:39:27 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2301524,2301524#msg-2301524 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2301524,2301524#msg-2301524 fiveiron Member Meetup Forum Tue, 07 May 2013 14:15:52 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2291848,2291848#msg-2291848 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2291848,2291848#msg-2291848 Save the date!

The 2nd Annual Coastal MG Tour along the back roads of the Massachusetts Southcoast and Rhode Island East Bay region will be on Saturday, May 4, 2013! On our inaugural run last year, we had a couple of dozen MG enthusiasts at the start, and 17 MG's that made the run to Sakonnet Point (see pic below)!

While the exact route is not yet finalized, we anticipate a loop of a little less that 100 miles, beginning and ending just off RT I-195 in Dartmouth, MA with stops at Running Brook Vineyards, the Horseneck Beach dunes, Westport Point, Sakonnet Point, Sakonnet Vineyards, Gray's Ice Cream, Westport Rivers Vineyard, Padanaram Harbor, and then returning to our starting location. Perhaps we can then have a meal and share tales.

If you cannot join us for the entire run, you can meet us for any portion of the run that fits your schedule. . . or just show up at the start to kibitz.

There is NO CHARGE to join us for the group drive. After all, we're not a "club" per se, nor is this get together that is sanctioned by any organization. We're just a group of friends out for a drive. (By joining with us, you assume responsibility for your own actions.)

Cheers,

Rick]]> oldredsel Member Meetup Forum Thu, 28 Feb 2013 12:29:11 -0600 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2290519,2290519#msg-2290519 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2290519,2290519#msg-2290519 ralphcataldo@comcast.net if interested.

B-)]]> rfc123 Member Meetup Forum Sat, 16 Feb 2013 18:42:24 -0600 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2286548,2286548#msg-2286548 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2286548,2286548#msg-2286548 Yellowstone and Grand Tetons Epic drive and meet 2013

First item: I have gotten some flak from people on the different forms for putting this on as well as asking people to only post if they were going or at least seriously interested. I am not being paid to do this nor am I asking for money. I am doing this because I love to drive and seem to be one of the few people out in the community willing to take on such a headache. All I ask is if you are going to post on this thread, please be serious about attending. Just posting to say "say not for me" or "to far" makes the thread long and does not add value. Thank you.

Second item: There is no way I can please everyone for this event and nor am I trying to do so. I have done my best to make an event that balances the areas I felt were important.

1. Being able to see the sights you have not seen as well as take your ride on a drive you normally would never do.
2. Being able to drive the car in a fun manner at some points to “stretch its legs”.
3. Make a successful event that we can have move across North America to see the sights.

Dates of the event

June 24-28 – for meet and group activities. If you include driving to base camp it would be June 22nd – June 30th possibly depending on location you are starting from.

Base camp will be West Yellowstone. There is plenty of lodging, parking and activities for a hopefully big group. I will be working on group rates at the first of the year for everyone.

• June 24th, 2013 - Yellowstone park North loop
• June 25th, 2013 – Yellowstone park South Loop
• June 26th, 2013 – Beartooth Pass drive. (This will be the drive day and will make for some great roads. This will be a LONG day, as we will cover some miles)
• June 27th, 2013 – Leave West Yellowstone and travel to Jackson WY
  - Explore Grand Tetons during the day on the way to Jackson WY
• June 28th, 2013 – Explore Grand Tetons

In an effort to help facilitate getting people in touch with each other to arrange caravans, I have made a form that I will use to populate a Google document. I am the only one who will see this as a FYI.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHZTaDBYVnFONUxrTlZheW9RcFlhQUE6MQ

What will we be doing there?

We are in the oldest national park in the world so we will be seeing the sights and doing some walking around. In addition, a few others and I are trying to arrange some group photo shots at the parks attractions. I have included one day for just pure driving for those who are interested.

What will this cost me to go?

You will be responsible for fuel, lodging, food, park fees and anything else you might want to do. The only fee that is 100% for sure is the $25 for a 7 day pass which allows you to see both Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons.

If I get enough people interested, I could have some removable decals made to be placed on the side of the car to be like we are on a rally event. If you want me to look into these costs, let me know on the form above.

This sounds LAME!

I know some of you have posted you hated Yellowstone and would just do the Grand Teton or you just want to hall ass around all day seeing what your car can do. Sorry this is not the place to do that. The best explanation I can say why this is not lame is because you are going on a ROAD TRIP, which to me has always been a reason to go to places. This also is a continental wide event that hopefully will be the first of many more to come. Therefore, if you still think this is a lame idea then I wish you a safe summer in your adventures.

Currently I have four cars from Sacramento area 100% going. In addition, I know of a few in Montana that will be attending. This means we have about eight cars ranging from BMW, Audi, Ferrari and Lotus already attending.

If you wish to email me directly my email is norcal.drivers@gmail.com. Please make sure to let me know you are asking about Yellowstone as I organize many drives for the NorCal enthusiasts.

Cheers

Adam

Here are some sample images of the visit my wife and I did in 2011 in our 2006 E90.









]]> m3dragon Member Meetup Forum Mon, 20 May 2013 14:30:26 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2284428,2284428#msg-2284428 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2284428,2284428#msg-2284428 http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/event/319/2013-Retromobile.html

http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/gallery/32563/Marcel-Leyat-Helica.html

"First held back in the 1970s, the Retromobile show each year attracts enthusiasts from all over the world to come to Paris, France in the midst of Winter...."

European historic car show and auction venue

caption for photos in red above the photo]]> mac townsend Member Meetup Forum Fri, 08 Feb 2013 12:26:47 -0600 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2281914,2281914#msg-2281914 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2281914,2281914#msg-2281914
There are usually local vendors present as well as individual collectors with years worth of parts for sale. If any vendors would like to attend and set a booth up please let us know. If you are looking to buy a car this would be a great place to come and look. Last year we had cars ranging from good driving projects (ex. Series 5 Alpine) to fully restored cars (ex 1959 Tr3). This year we will be bringing a number of builder cars for sale.

Check this flyer for basic info and let us know if you have any questions.



Also here are some pictures from previous years










]]> McLeodsBritishCars Member Meetup Forum Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:34:24 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2275307,2275307#msg-2275307 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2275307,2275307#msg-2275307
BrianG]]> pavil58mg Member Meetup Forum Sun, 10 Feb 2013 15:44:08 -0600 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2259363,2259363#msg-2259363 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2259363,2259363#msg-2259363

The "2013 MG CONCH OUT" will be held in Key West, Florida April 22-27, 2013. Sponsored by THE KEY WEST BRITISH CAR CLUB.

NAMGAR is not involved with the event this year and the club is encouraging all MG's and other British Cars to attend. Drive that MGA, MGB, T or other MG's and

COME JOIN THE FUN, ENJOY FOOD, DRINK, DRIVING EVENTS ,WORLDS LONGEST PARADE AND GENERAL TOMFOOLERY.

Registration and Event Schedule is on the web site http://www.kwbcc.com/index.html. Email Vice Admiral Dennis Urick, viceadmiral@kwbcc.com for information.]]> liledoun Member Meetup Forum Mon, 07 Jan 2013 19:33:01 -0600 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2258119,2258119#msg-2258119 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2258119,2258119#msg-2258119
Reservations are being taken for the 5th Manhattan get together of NY Metro area MG Experience members.

We'll do it at O'Reilly's Pub on W.35th Street again. It's only a block and a half from Penn Station and for those who prefer driving in there's a parking garage right next door.

http://www.oreillysbar.com/oreillynew/home.php

Dates being considered are: Saturday, February 9, Saturday, February 16 or Saturday, February 23.

Everyone is welcome whether you're from the NY Metro area or not. Let me know which date you'd prefer and we'll do it whichever is best for the most people.

Looking forward to seeing everyone!]]> dcdci Member Meetup Forum Sun, 24 Feb 2013 17:13:07 -0600 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2240679,2240679#msg-2240679 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2240679,2240679#msg-2240679
Cars & Coffee South Florida Event #8

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cars-Coffee-South-Florida-SFLACC/358483260893094

Jason and all the Creative Workshop Team have invited us back for a second event and filming of the shop and chassis Dyno.

Saturday December 15th 2012, 7:30 to 10:30am.

The Creative Workshop
118 Hill Street
Dania Beach, Florida 33004
954-920-3303
http://www.thecreativeworkshop.com/

See the Video of the First Event

Here it is on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10151503941959942

And on Youtube:

]]> dfriswell Member Meetup Forum Fri, 14 Dec 2012 08:16:32 -0600 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2235585,2235585#msg-2235585 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2235585,2235585#msg-2235585 I am at Florence/Union. We could do something like a rolling(rotating) garage party.

Jim]]> Jim Blackwood Member Meetup Forum Fri, 07 Dec 2012 12:13:38 -0600 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2225044,2225044#msg-2225044 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2225044,2225044#msg-2225044
Post, PM, or email me if interested. . . (or just show up by 10:00 am if you're reading this late!)

Cheers,

Rick]]> oldredsel Member Meetup Forum Sat, 24 Nov 2012 16:42:56 -0600 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2224267,2224267#msg-2224267 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2224267,2224267#msg-2224267
Festival Flea Market
Annual Holiday Car Show
Sunday, December 2, 2012 - 10am to 4pm
This is it!!
The BIGGEST Semi-Annual CAR SHOW in South Florida
OVER 600 registered cars last Holiday show
‘Open Show’ – Classic, Foreign, Rods etc. all welcome.
Mark your calendar…You don’t want to miss this MEGA show.
Music, Fun, Food and Lots and Lots of GREAT CARS. Oh, by the way, GREAT SHOPPING
for your wife, girlfriend or yourself. 500 Indoor Air-Conditioned Shops.
Registration OPENS 8am CLOSES NOON.
Pre-Registration CLOSES Wednesday, November 28, 2012

http://www.crusinsouthflorida.com/2012/2012.12.02.Festival.htm]]> dfriswell Member Meetup Forum Fri, 14 Dec 2012 08:18:40 -0600 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2208037,2208037#msg-2208037 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2208037,2208037#msg-2208037
The ride starts from the Cedarville British Beer Company’s parking lot located at 2294 State Road (Rt. 3A) in southern Plymouth, MA. First car off at 10:00 am with a participant meeting before, so get there 9:00-9:30ish.

It will cover some great driving roads along the south shore (Plymouth County) and end at a restaurant/pub in the Marshfield area. There we have a private room where participants can enjoy a meal and socialize. There will also be a silent auction for which they welcome any additional donated items.

The entry fee for the cruise is a gift card that might be helpful to a family with children at the holidays. Stop & Shop or Target would be a couple of suggestions. The gift cards will be delivered to the charity in time for the Holiday Season.

Last year, between 30-40 cars, including at least 8 MGB's, attended and we even earn coverage by Hemmings Motor News:

Hemmings Motor News - Not-so-freezin' fun on Cape Cod

(You'll notice my Grampian Grey GT in the first photo crossing the Sagamore Bridge and again in photo #4.)

For more information and to RSVP/register you can click on:

CCBCC Freezin' Fun For Kids Run 2012

Post/PM/email me if you'd like to meet up for the drive to the start in Cedarville!

Cheers,

Rick]]> oldredsel Member Meetup Forum Wed, 14 Nov 2012 10:32:01 -0600 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2199031,2199031#msg-2199031 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2199031,2199031#msg-2199031
I plan to get to UMD around 12:00 noon just to look around the car show and kibitz, but not to enter my car. General parking is usually along Ring Road and in Lots 16 & 17.

Around 1:00 pm we'll head out for a run through Dartmouth, Westport, Little Compton, and end up at Coastal Roasters on Main Road in Tiverton.(tu)

Let me know (post or pm) if you want to join us!

Cheers,

Rick]]> oldredsel Member Meetup Forum Sat, 20 Oct 2012 17:49:02 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2194298,2194298#msg-2194298 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2194298,2194298#msg-2194298 David Deutsch Member Meetup Forum Sun, 14 Oct 2012 08:46:40 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2181284,2181284#msg-2181284 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2181284,2181284#msg-2181284 British Legends Weekend on Cape Cod, MA on October 5 - 7, 2012. Last I looked, Barry (hump2), Joe (jsabatino), James (jatbw4), Perry (parsprite), and myself, Rick (oldredsel) have all preregistered. Anyone else?

I'll don't think I can make the Friday night Meet & Greet, but hope to be there in the morning for the Saturday's Cape Cod Seaside & Back Roads Tour. And I'll drive down again on Sunday for the Car Show at the Railroad Bridge Park in Buzzards Bay, Bourne, MA.

Both Friday's meet & greet, and Saturday's driving tour are FREE. Sunday's show is $20 to enter ($25 on the day of the show) and no charge for spectators. It's a nice show with well over 100 cars on the field in 25 classes, the usual 50/50 raffle, prize raffles, rocker box races, and usually a few British parts vendors.

If anyone else wants coming from the west wants to meet up (breakfast?) to drive down on Saturday and/or Sunday morning post here, or drop me a pm/email! We can take the highway or if we have time, I can show you some pretty nice back roads!

Cheers,

Rick]]> oldredsel Member Meetup Forum Fri, 05 Oct 2012 21:39:04 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2180462,2180462#msg-2180462 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2180462,2180462#msg-2180462 riverrat 12 Member Meetup Forum Wed, 26 Sep 2012 23:20:06 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2172554,2172554#msg-2172554 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2172554,2172554#msg-2172554
His search is for "MGB Title Heroes." He is planning the MGB story for the next issue with a deadline of October 1.

I KNOW there are a lot of good photos out there but I am not turning over photos you sent to me and I can't contact everyone to ask if they are interested then create single entries for everyone...


If anyone wants to enter his contest, here is the entry information.


The winner of his contest will get a free copy of MY 2013 MGB calendar.

Inundate him and tell him I sent you!
He does pretty well with English.]]> spikemichael Member Meetup Forum Mon, 17 Sep 2012 15:21:06 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2163654,2163654#msg-2163654 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2163654,2163654#msg-2163654
As usual, we are heading up for the British Invasion in Stowe, VT. next Wednesday.
At this point five of us are scheduled to leave Fitchburg, MA at 9:30am on 12 north.
We will stop in Winchendon to pick up a sixth car.
I'm sending this note just so if there are any others that want to join the frey.
Your more than welcome.......strength in numbers.
We alter the exact route, this weekend. We're always trying new roads!
But as it stands right now.

12 north out of Fitchburg
Stop at Winchendon MacDonald's to meet up with Mo
Continue on 12 north into NH until 12A, just outside of Claremont, NH
Cross over the river into VT and take 12 to Barnard.
The take 107 over to 100 north.
Take 100 the rest of the way into Stowe.

One of these days I'll take 100 from the Mass border, all the way up.

Cheers!
Perry]]> parsprite Member Meetup Forum Thu, 13 Sep 2012 20:04:03 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2160899,2160899#msg-2160899 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2160899,2160899#msg-2160899 sws615 on the MGE Forum) from Michigan is returning to our area for a couple of days. We're planning to meet up at the cruise night at the Matt's Blackboard Restaurant cruise night, Plumb Corner in Rochester, MA on Monday evening, September 10, 2012.

Unfortunately Steve won't be in an MG, but it'd be cool to invade the American Iron there with a great showing of British Steel! And there are some nice MG roads to get there!

Since Steve has other commitments later in the evening, so we're going to try to meet there around 5:00pm. That could also give us time to maybe do a RT 105 run a little later!

Coming from the west, PM/email me. Perhaps we can meet up and then take the back roads to Rochester!

Cheers,

Rick]]> oldredsel Member Meetup Forum Tue, 11 Sep 2012 20:16:10 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2154798,2154798#msg-2154798 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2154798,2154798#msg-2154798
If you have a "G" and would like to come along without any pressure to do anything but enjoy your car come and have a run with other owners, some lunch and a chance to chat about your car with folk who will not get bored! September 9th 10 am to 4 pm.

If you can come give me a call on 0411 789 434 or use the MGCCWA website and leave a message. Be great to catch up.

Iain T (MGCCWA club captain)]]> Red Roadster Member Meetup Forum Mon, 27 Aug 2012 01:26:06 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2148671,2148671#msg-2148671 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2148671,2148671#msg-2148671
I was planning on doing an overnight-er to Saratoga in October but too much is going on that month. I can plan a daily drive on Sunday, October 14th. Let me know if that date works.

I can plan a drive around Orange County that would take us into Pine Island and north into Goshen. There are some nice roads through that area that we've never been on.

We can meet up at the usual place.....The Red Apple Rest.

Let me know............thanks...........Bruno


PS....If you're a new member within the NY.NJ.CT area and want to meet up with us, feel free to do so. Our drives are open to everyone.]]> bdev Member Meetup Forum Sat, 03 Nov 2012 18:08:42 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2144977,2144977#msg-2144977 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2144977,2144977#msg-2144977
MG Day at Larz Anderson Auto Museum

So, who's planning on attending?

Anyone else from the Southcoast interested in meeting up for the drive to Boston?

Cheers,

Rick]]> oldredsel Member Meetup Forum Sat, 18 Aug 2012 17:39:05 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2139394,2139394#msg-2139394 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2139394,2139394#msg-2139394
Thanks

Steve Simpson

Sorry ...had the wrong date...it is the 11th!

(Thanks Rick)]]> steve4067 Member Meetup Forum Fri, 10 Aug 2012 08:20:48 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2138781,2138781#msg-2138781 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2138781,2138781#msg-2138781 All proceeds go to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

PM me and I can email a high res copy of the Flyer and a Pre-Registration Form.

Pre-Register by September 10 and receive a free T-Shirt.]]> mowogman Member Meetup Forum Wed, 03 Oct 2012 12:15:13 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2138738,2138738#msg-2138738 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2138738,2138738#msg-2138738 Sue]]> LucyMac Member Meetup Forum Mon, 06 Aug 2012 09:23:15 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2135603,2135603#msg-2135603 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2135603,2135603#msg-2135603 Their biggest weekend show of the season is this week-end (4th & 5th) with air show, cars, good food, etc. Any pre 1992 cars get in free if exhibited. If you're in New England or on vacation, it's a must see.

I'm going this Saturday or Sunday, not sure which at this time.

Bill]]> Bill B Member Meetup Forum Thu, 02 Aug 2012 08:18:51 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2130489,2130489#msg-2130489 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2130489,2130489#msg-2130489 Pardocebu Member Meetup Forum Thu, 26 Jul 2012 16:19:56 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2123483,2123483#msg-2123483 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2123483,2123483#msg-2123483
Sue]]> LucyMac Member Meetup Forum Sun, 29 Jul 2012 19:27:12 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2122884,2122884#msg-2122884 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2122884,2122884#msg-2122884
Would like to chat with MG owners Winston-Salem area!

Danny]]> mighty 1950 Member Meetup Forum Mon, 06 Aug 2012 21:27:13 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2121096,2121096#msg-2121096 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2121096,2121096#msg-2121096
They're meeting just over the Bourne Bridge on the Cape side at the Trowbridge Tavern parking lot, just off the rotary at 6:30pm. Then taking a short group drive to an ice cream shop in Cataumet (a village in Bourne, near the Falmouth town line). The forecast looks nice, and I'm considering driving down to participate. I'd be leaving around 5:30pm for a back roads drive to Bourne. . . Anyone interested in joining up?

Details here: CCBCC July Ice Cream Run/Meeting

Cheers,

Rick]]> oldredsel Member Meetup Forum Sun, 15 Jul 2012 20:47:22 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2107933,2107933#msg-2107933 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2107933,2107933#msg-2107933
So the plan is to meet up at 2:30 pm at the old Saturn dealership right off I-195 (Exit 12 or 12A) on Comfort Lane in Dartmouth, MA. It's the parking lot right behind the Mobil station and the McDonalds Restaurant on Faunce Corner Road. (Where we started and finished the May 5th Coastal MG Tour.)

Who else is in? The weather looks great!B-)

Cheers,

Rick]]> oldredsel Member Meetup Forum Thu, 12 Jul 2012 20:41:32 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2102135,2102135#msg-2102135 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2102135,2102135#msg-2102135
The route started in the parking lot of a park off Lodi Hill Road on the Delaware canal and ended at a restaurant on Route 32 (River Road). For those local to the area interested in the route, I have attached a PDF with the driving directions handed out (it was the R-S segment where we got stuck behind the line painting truck). They are a bit tricky and our group leader did make a couple of wrong turns, so I have also remapped the route in Google and taken a screen shot of that. Here is a link to that screen shot (to preserve the fidelity):
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/11775077/NSXCA_River_Run_2012.tiff

Russ]]> MGARuss Member Meetup Forum Tue, 15 Jan 2013 18:44:34 -0600 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2096501,2096501#msg-2096501 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2096501,2096501#msg-2096501
Larz Anderson British Car Day, June 24, 2012.

So, who's planning on attending?

Anyone else from the Southcoast interested in meeting up for the drive to Boston?

Cheers,

Rick]]> oldredsel Member Meetup Forum Sun, 17 Jun 2012 22:05:13 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2090635,2090635#msg-2090635 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2090635,2090635#msg-2090635 I am lysco chimney from lysco contracting, have the Satin White Pearl 2008 WRX sedan and the Satin White 2008 2.5i.
On here mainly looking for parts to mod up the 2.5i and looking for car shows nearby.
Looking forward to growing with the community.

cheers
lysco contracting]]> yohan143 Member Meetup Forum Mon, 11 Jun 2012 05:35:48 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2084526,2084526#msg-2084526 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2084526,2084526#msg-2084526 British Motor Cars of New England event in decades and know nothing about the current configuration of their club, but thought that this might be interesting drive!B-)

On Sunday, June 10, 2012, the BMCNE are meeting at 10:00 am at the gazebo in Scituate, RI (RT 116 & Institute Lane) to drive to Mrs. Bridges' Pantry in South Woodstock, CT (292 RT169/Somers Turnpike).

Years ago, while driving to the various events at Lime Rock Park in my Sprite, I remember some nice roads around that area!(tu)

Anyone else interested in going? If you're east of Providence perhaps we can meet up and travel to Scituate together. PM/email me.

Cheers,

Rick]]> oldredsel Member Meetup Forum Wed, 13 Jun 2012 09:19:45 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2079967,2079967#msg-2079967 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2079967,2079967#msg-2079967
To steal from Monty Python, "And now for something completely diffferent.":)

Father's Day, June 17, 2012 is the annual antique auto show on the grounds of the Portsmouth Abbey School right on Narragansett Bay in Portsmouth, RI. While I realize there are a plethora of Father's Day car shows, including the 2nd annual Bershire British Motorcar Festival in Lenox, MA, Father's Day at Portsmouth Abbey is one of the oldest car shows in the region (this year being the 56th annual event). And it always draws such a large contigent of British automobiles that they have a British only class(tu) (in addition to the Bentley/Rolls Royce class and the generic non-British, Foreign class).

If you're coming from the east, we'll meet up, drive the back roads, stop at Coastal Roasters in Tiverton, then cross the Sakonnett River Bridge (more details to follow as the time nears). Perhaps those coming through Bristol and over Mt Hope Bridge, as well as those coming over the Newport / Jamestown Bridges and through Newport can arrange meet ups too!B-)

I know that Dave (RIRaven) is in, how about everyone else!

Also, if anyone is interested, the St. Columba's Cricket Club is holding a match (35 overs) nearby in Middletown against the URI Cricket Club that day. We can stop by after the show if anyone wants to continue their British experience. If you're not familiar with cricket, I guarantee you won’t understand it!:S But wicket-keeper, Chuck Zalewski (the only U.S. born player on the team), should be there to enthusiasticly explain it to anyone with the interest (and patience) to learn.

Cheers,

Rick]]> oldredsel Member Meetup Forum Sun, 17 Jun 2012 21:49:03 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2077995,2077995#msg-2077995 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2077995,2077995#msg-2077995
Just sitting here watching F1 qualifying at Monaco and though I'd post about a fall drive. I know we just finished our spring drive but it's never too early to plan ahead.
I was thinking of doing an overnighter to the Saratoga Auto Museum taking route 9W most of the way in order to stay off the Thruway.
I found a motel, (Top Hill Motel) with 59-89 dollar rates and the dates I considered were either September 22nd-23rd (don't know for sure about this date...might have a wedding to go to) or October 13th-14th. There are no lawn events at the museum those dates.
If we get enough interest I'll plan it. If not, I'll set up a day drive.

Also, I you have another idea for an overnighter, post it.

See ya.............Bruno]]> bdev Member Meetup Forum Thu, 14 Jun 2012 20:14:26 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2056134,2056134#msg-2056134 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2056134,2056134#msg-2056134 Come out and join us for the MG Car Club Central Jersey Centre, Inc. Presents

Britfest 2012

Celebrating the 50 Years of the MGB
All British marques welcome
When:Saturday, May 5th, 2012 9am-3pm Rain or Shine! Admission for Cars for the show field at the gate: $20.00
Location:Horseshoe Lake Park Roxbury Twp. Recreation and Municipal Complex,72 Eyland Avenue, Succasunna,NJ 07876
Voting 9am-1pm, Prizes awarded at 2pm

Spectator Admission: $3 Door prizes • Swap Meet • Vendors • Car Corral
Food Catered by Bon Appétit, Denville, NJ

Dash plaques to first 150 registered cars!
Visit our websirte at www.mgccnj.org

Directions:From I-80 East: Take exit 28 to Ledgewood Exit, Route 10 East. Route 10 East to Eyland Ave.
See below (from Route 10).
From I-80 West: Take Exit 43 to I-287 South, I-287 South to Exit 39, Route 10 West, See below (from Route 10).
From Route 10: Take Eyland Ave South to Roxbury Recreation Complex, follow signs.
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Interfaith Food Pantry of Morris
County. Please support this worthy cause by bringing a non-perishable food item
from their current needs list found at www.mcifp.org. Thank you.]]> sparkle0320 Member Meetup Forum Mon, 07 May 2012 10:20:45 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2052648,2052648#msg-2052648 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2052648,2052648#msg-2052648
His name was Joe Nardino. Does anyone know Joe??]]> ironpony Member Meetup Forum Sat, 15 Dec 2012 19:09:47 -0600 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2051838,2051838#msg-2051838 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2051838,2051838#msg-2051838
I'd like a club that can occasionally join these others for an activity, maybe do some community work in the area, help each other with maintenance items, and go on area rides for food and fellowship. Lakeland also hosts the Lake Mirror Classic, a regional car show which draws from all over the Southeast in October.

Please PM me if you're in the area and wish to help start this fellowship.]]> DaSpyda Member Meetup Forum Fri, 27 Apr 2012 09:10:21 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2042363,2042363#msg-2042363 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2042363,2042363#msg-2042363 Wilkiewheels Member Meetup Forum Sun, 02 Sep 2012 13:47:36 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2041680,2041680#msg-2041680 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2041680,2041680#msg-2041680
Here is the schedule:

Car owners, relive the glory days of your car with all of these events:

•Welcome Reception - Fri. 5pm

•Burn Out in Downtown Sebring - Fri 7:30pm

•Participation in Saturday Show - 9am-3pm, (Show will also feature live band, swap meet, DJ and Food vendors)

•Ticket to Poolside BBQ & Awards Presentation - Sat 6pm

•Drive the historic 12 Hr Sebring Raceway Track on Sunday w/photo Op!

Vendors who offer car related items are also welcome participants.

So if you are looking for a fun weekend, live in Florida come check out Highlands County. There plenty of hotels in the area. Mark your calendar. It would be fun to see a lot of MG's here!

The registration forms are not out yet. Just google Sebring Thunder Car Show for websites with info.

Maureen Cool]]> ACoolRealtor Member Meetup Forum Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:13:54 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2037844,2037844#msg-2037844 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2037844,2037844#msg-2037844 meme9x Member Meetup Forum Sun, 19 Aug 2012 21:57:42 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2037592,2037592#msg-2037592 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2037592,2037592#msg-2037592
Larry]]> Hickster Member Meetup Forum Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:20:43 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2034335,2034335#msg-2034335 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2034335,2034335#msg-2034335 of Florida starting April 12th ..
any Mg Midget junkies ? it;ll make a nice break from the 'mouse'
cheers Kevin]]> northernMG Member Meetup Forum Sun, 08 Apr 2012 06:59:24 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2033053,2033053#msg-2033053 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2033053,2033053#msg-2033053 Scott Macmillan Member Meetup Forum Fri, 06 Apr 2012 13:01:51 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2027735,2027735#msg-2027735 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2027735,2027735#msg-2027735
I'm planning a drive for Sunday, May 20th.

More details to follow when I make up the route.


Bruno]]> bdev Member Meetup Forum Mon, 21 May 2012 17:45:34 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2026262,2026262#msg-2026262 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2026262,2026262#msg-2026262 I am a new member and would like to plan a get together at my farm near Rice Lake,
and possibly tour one of Northumberland County many scenic routes, and yes refreshments are on me.
Anyone interested contact me at peter@hillviewhavenestate.com]]> yorkshire man 56 Member Meetup Forum Fri, 30 Mar 2012 21:33:02 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2025251,2025251#msg-2025251 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2025251,2025251#msg-2025251
Peter]]> yorkshire man 56 Member Meetup Forum Thu, 29 Mar 2012 18:17:26 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2023990,2023990#msg-2023990 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2023990,2023990#msg-2023990 http://scca-chicago.com/chicago-scca-solo/]]> twekd1 Member Meetup Forum Mon, 02 Apr 2012 20:51:36 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2022124,2022124#msg-2022124 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2022124,2022124#msg-2022124
When MG2012 wraps up on Sunday morning, the tour will begin again, this time heading to the very scenic Lake Lure/Chimney Rock area (think “Dirty Dancing”) for a wonderful sightseeing evening. Monday the group heads past the home of NASCAR outside Charlotte and on to United State’s golf capital, Pinehurst, with dinner among the Long Leafed Pines. Tuesday will dawn with the group heading to Wilmington and the Battleship USS North Carolina before driving up the Neuse Sound to an overnight stop in historic New Bern. Wednesday we’ll head through historic Washington and Bath (Black Beard) on our way to Manteo and the Kitty Hawk/Kill Devil Hills (Wright Brothers) area on the Outer Banks. Some will stay on to take in the sites of the Outer Banks and some will begin their drive home while the diehards will continue on from the Atlantic to end the loop of North Carolina where we began in Raleigh/Rolesville.

In all, the Tour will cover almost 1600 miles over eleven days with three of the days spent at MG2012. A modest registration fee is planned that will get you a Rallye plate for your MG, hospitality parties each night on the route and wonderful MG memories. This event is open to all MG enthusiasts and all MG models. So if you wished you made the Rallye To Reno, make your plans today to join us on the MG2012 NC Border Tour.]]> lawnvett Member Meetup Forum Sun, 10 Jun 2012 05:25:06 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2007727,2007727#msg-2007727 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2007727,2007727#msg-2007727 On Saturday, March 31, Jaguar Club of Southern New England is doing a bus trip to the Simeone Auto Museum in Philadelphia, PA.
http://simeonemuseum.org/
We would like to invite our fellow British Car owners in the Auto Shrine Network to join us on the trip.
Cost is $75 per person and includes the round trip coach, admission into the museum and lunch. We will be meeting at the commuter lot on Old Gate La, in Milford,CT exit 40 off of RT 95. before 7AM and leaving promptly @ 7AM.

Our web site calendar of events shows the exact details and itinerary of the trip.
Registering and paying is very easy and can be done right through the site at the link below. We need to have final count to the museum folks by March 28th, so please don't wait til the last minute.
http://jcsne.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=2&club_id=124803
If you have any questions, please don`t hesitate to ask.

Talk soon,]]> ToxicTurtle Member Meetup Forum Sat, 10 Mar 2012 16:07:49 -0600 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2007421,2007421#msg-2007421 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,2007421,2007421#msg-2007421
We have some interest in a group run for tomorrow afternoon, Sunday, March 11, 2012.:) The details may not be finalized until tomorrow morning, but PM me with your contact information and I'll keep you informed!(tu)

Cheers,

Rick]]> oldredsel Member Meetup Forum Sun, 11 Mar 2012 20:47:09 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,1994607,1994607#msg-1994607 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,1994607,1994607#msg-1994607 DHandy Member Meetup Forum Sat, 25 Feb 2012 18:23:13 -0600 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,1976671,1976671#msg-1976671 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,1976671,1976671#msg-1976671


Steven Ward
Jagsndogs1@sbcglobal.net
469-569-9882]]> JAGSNDOGS1 Member Meetup Forum Thu, 12 Apr 2012 06:19:25 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,1972532,1972532#msg-1972532 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,1972532,1972532#msg-1972532
Just recently posted a poll and some pics on the MGB & GT forum page about our upcoming MA/RI Coastal Wineries Tour on Saturday, May 5, 2012. Please visit and give your thoughts on our question of the week!

POLL - MA/RI Spring Coastal MG Tour - May 5, 2012


Final details are yet to be worked out, but the planned start and finish are just off RT I-195 in Darmouth, MA. It should be a great drive of about 90 miles with fairly evenly spaced rest stops at 3 of our areas award winning wineries, Westport Rivers Vineyard and Winery, Sakonnet Vineyards, and Running Brook Vineyard and Winery. Please, no taste testing by drivers! But even if you don't partake, they provide great photo ops (and clean restrooms). Plus we've also included the required stop at Gray's Ice Cream at Tiverton Four Corners!

Cheers,

Rick]]> oldredsel Member Meetup Forum Sat, 05 May 2012 23:46:39 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,1971811,1971811#msg-1971811 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,1971811,1971811#msg-1971811 www.mg2012.com.]]> ToMGB-GT Member Meetup Forum Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:01:16 -0600 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,1970759,1970759#msg-1970759 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,1970759,1970759#msg-1970759 Scott]]> 77 Dino Member Meetup Forum Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:14:24 -0600 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,1966590,1966590#msg-1966590 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,1966590,1966590#msg-1966590 UPDATE! Most of the usual suspects ended up working on Saturday (although I did get in an 82 mile run!(tu)) Weather looks good tomorrow, too and we have a few "maybes" for a Sunday run. Post or PM if interested. If it develops, I'll post the meeting time/place, so check back here for a new post at the bottom of the thread.



OK, we may have a window of opportunity here in the MA Southcoast / RI East Bay area. According to the latest forecast, it's suppose to rain Thursday night into late Friday morning. Friday afternoon is suppose to be 50 degrees and mostly cloudy, potentially drying the now rain washed roads.

That means on Saturday we could have salt-free roads, and the forecast calls for mostly sunny skies with temperatures in the upper 40's!(tu) Looks to be perfect for a January MG run!B-)

Anyone else interested? Post or PM me!

If the weather does cooperate, I'll be out driving! If it doesn't, I'll be replacing my gearbox mounts!

Cheers,

Rick]]> oldredsel Member Meetup Forum Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:52:23 -0600 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,1955161,1955161#msg-1955161 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,1955161,1955161#msg-1955161
We'll meet at 12:30 today, Saturday, January 14 at

Dunkin Donuts
1500 Brayton Ave (corner of Brayton Ave, Father Devalles Blvd, Eastern Ave, and Martine St)
Fall River, MA

Directions to the starting point:

195 to Rt 24 South in Fall River. Take Exit 2, then right on Brayton Ave. Go about 1.4 Mile and the Dunkin Donuts will be on your left.

Maybe Sakonnet Point, maybe north Freetown, Berkley, Dighton, maybe ??????

Hope to see you there!

Cheers,

Rick]]> oldredsel Member Meetup Forum Sat, 14 Jan 2012 16:49:48 -0600 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,1955152,1955152#msg-1955152 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,1955152,1955152#msg-1955152
I'll be sending PMs to everyone who expressed an interest in attending. So check your private messages and please reply to confirm so I can finalize the reservation.

Thanks,
Dave]]> dcdci Member Meetup Forum Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:25:36 -0600 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,1948178,1948178#msg-1948178 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,1948178,1948178#msg-1948178 To celebrate 50 years of the MGB there will be a huge display at Oulton Park in the paddocks, it's FREE to exhibit your car at this event! All Pre 1990 MG models welcome!
There is also a chance to drive your car on the circuit!! The event includes a strong Autojumble, 70+ Top Clubs Stands, 100's of privately entered classics, carmart, bars, refreshments and restaurant. Cars must be pre entered, forms on our website:-
www.cheshireautopromotions.co.uk]]> fixed-head Member Meetup Forum Sat, 07 Jan 2012 05:25:06 -0600 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,1947211,1947211#msg-1947211 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,1947211,1947211#msg-1947211
Reservations are being taken for the 4th Manhattan get together of NY Metro area MG Experience members.

We'll do it at O'Reilly's Pub on W.35th Street again. It's only a block and a half from Penn Station and for those who prefer driving in there's a parking garage right next door.

http://www.oreillysbar.com/oreillynew/home.php

Dates being considered are: Saturday, February 11, Saturday, February 18 or Saturday, February 25.

Everyone is welcome whether you're from the NY Metro area or not. Let me know which date you'd prefer and we'll do it whichever is best for the most people.

Looking forward to seeing everyone!]]> dcdci Member Meetup Forum Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:58:15 -0600 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,1945382,1945382#msg-1945382 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,1945382,1945382#msg-1945382
If no one joins me, I'll probably just do a Sakonett Point or Myles Standish State Forest twisties run, but I'm open to other suggestions. Time frame is flexible. Who's in???

Cheers,

Rick]]> oldredsel Member Meetup Forum Sat, 14 Jan 2012 17:51:29 -0600 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,1928966,1928966#msg-1928966 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,1928966,1928966#msg-1928966
Post or PM if interested!(tu)

Cheers,

Rick]]> oldredsel Member Meetup Forum Sun, 18 Dec 2011 12:43:30 -0600 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,1918219,1918219#msg-1918219 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,1918219,1918219#msg-1918219
http://www.festival.com/DiscoverTheFestival/FestivalCarShow.aspx]]> dfriswell Member Meetup Forum Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:09:19 -0600 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,1913284,1913284#msg-1913284 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,1913284,1913284#msg-1913284
We're still going to do a Plymouth/Mayflower run via the Myles Standish State Forest twisties this weekend (meeting place/time TBA), but we can meet up to for another drive too. Post or pm me!(tu)]]> oldredsel Member Meetup Forum Wed, 30 Nov 2011 21:58:41 -0600 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,1912635,1912635#msg-1912635 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,1912635,1912635#msg-1912635
Sort of halfway to separate Regional sub-forums... see how it goes!]]> Skye Member Meetup Forum Thu, 24 Nov 2011 15:06:00 -0600 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,1912632,1912632#msg-1912632 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,1912632,1912632#msg-1912632 Regional Thread

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]]> Skye Member Meetup Forum Thu, 24 Nov 2011 14:57:21 -0600 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,1908082,1908082#msg-1908082 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,1908082,1908082#msg-1908082
Thinking about meeting in the Fall River - New Bedford area and then taking a drive to the Mayflower II in Plymouth via the backroads and through Myles Standish State Forest twisties.(tu) Obviously dependent on the weather. Time and date to be discussed, but my schedules fairly open.

Any interest?]]> oldredsel Member Meetup Forum Sat, 26 Nov 2011 19:28:55 -0600 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,1907147,1907147#msg-1907147 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,1907147,1907147#msg-1907147 Dick Lunney's announcement follows:

Murphy To Manteo Rallye – The North Carolina Border Tour
Next year’s NAMGBR MG2012 event in Dillard, Georgia, will have a complimentary tour that will “Bookend” the June 6-10 MGB focused event. Designed to provide great MG driving roads, wonderful sightseeing and vacation opportunities plus plenty of MG fellowship while driving a route that circumnavigates the great state of North Carolina, the Murphy To Manteo Rallye will begin outside the state’s capital of Raleigh. The rallye will officially begin on Monday, June 4th and travel to the Mt Airy area with an overnight stop right off of Interstate 77 in Dodson, the home of North Carolina’s largest winery – Shelton Vineyards. Tuesday the group will travel almost totally on the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway and spend the evening in historic Asheville. Wednesday the rallye will continue on the Parkway to its terminus in Cherokee and then head on to Murphy, the state’s westernmost city before turning back to the east to Dillard, Georgia, and MG2012.
When MG2012 wraps up on Sunday morning the tour will begin again, this time heading to the very scenic Lake Lure/Chimney Rock area (think “Dirty Dancing”) for a wonderful sightseeing evening. Monday the group heads past the home of NASCAR outside Charlotte and on to United State’s golf capital, Pinehurst, with dinner among the Long Leafed Pines. Tuesday will dawn with the group heading to Wilmington and the Battleship USS North Carolina before driving up the Neuse Sound to an overnight stop in historic New Bern. Wednesday we’ll head through historic Washington and Bath (Black Beard) on our way to Manteo and the Kitty Hawk/Kill Devil Hills area on the Outer Banks. Some will stay on to take in the sites of the Outer Banks and some will begin their drive home while the diehards will continue on from the Atlantic to end the loop of North Carolina where we began in Raleigh.
In all, the Rallye well cover almost 1100 miles over ten days with three spent at MG2012. A modest registration fee is planned that will get you a Rallye plate for your MG, hospitality parties each night on the route and wonderful MG memories. This event is open to all MG enthusiasts and all MG models. So if you wished you made the Rallye To Reno, make your plans today to join us on the 2012 Murphy To Manteo Rallye. For more information keep an eye HYPERLINK "http://www.classicmgmagazine.com/NCrallye-12";; www.classicmgmagazine.com/NCrallye-12 or contact Pat Wharton at 919-600-8023.


Don't postpone joy (:D
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http://www.nobbc.com/]]> OldBloke Member Meetup Forum Mon, 14 Nov 2011 21:28:29 -0600 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,1889020,1889020#msg-1889020 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,1889020,1889020#msg-1889020
CCBCC Freezin Fun For Kids Run]]> oldredsel Member Meetup Forum Tue, 28 Feb 2012 04:19:34 -0600 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,1875172,1875172#msg-1875172 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,1875172,1875172#msg-1875172 OldBloke Member Meetup Forum Sun, 09 Oct 2011 16:26:35 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,1870779,1870779#msg-1870779 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,1870779,1870779#msg-1870779 Now I am looking for some feedback… This the second year for Touring Joara and it is time to decide if it ends here or goes on for 2012. I spent several hundred hours working on behalf of Exploring Joara Foundation on this event and I need to determine if it is time well spent. So if you drove on the tour in 2010 or 2011 let me know what you think. If you did not come on the tour let me know how I could have enticed you to come. And if you have ideas on how to get the word out about the tour please let me know your thoughts.
We had 9 less cars in 2012 than in 2011 and unless the numbers increase this event is not a finical benefit to the foundation which it is striving to raise funds for. Is it possible to have more than 60 cars on a tour such as this? Touring Joara 2011 was fun for me and now it is time to figure out if there will be a Touring Joara 2012.]]> 77 Dino Member Meetup Forum Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:16:40 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,1870725,1870725#msg-1870725 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,1870725,1870725#msg-1870725
British Legends Weekend Info

British Legends Weekend Flyer

I cannot make the Saturday driving tour (umpiring youth baseball games), but if anyone else is driving down for the show on Sunday perhaps we can meet up. If you're coming along RT195 we could meet here in the Dartmouth area. . . or if you're coming down RT25, in the Wareham area. . . or on RT28 in Bourne.]]> oldredsel Member Meetup Forum Mon, 03 Oct 2011 21:34:21 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,1863386,1863386#msg-1863386 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,1863386,1863386#msg-1863386
Hello my name is Scott Coley and I am the tour coordinator for Touring Joara 2011. Thank you for participating in the tour. While driving in the North Carolina Mountains and Foothills, you will see beautiful scenery and find wonderful winding roads. As the majority of the tour is rural, please keep a few things in mind:
• The tour route is self guided. You can proceed to the stops in any order you wish or follow the turn by turn directions provided with this mailing, which starts in Marion NC at the corner of W. Henderson Street and Logan Street.
• Cell phone coverage is slim in many areas but usually your signal will return just around the next corner.
• Gas stations are easiest to find in Marion and the Quaker Meadows area in Morganton but there is a gas station at Lake James, on Hwy 221 and past Little Switzerland near the Walmart off of Hwy. 226 and Halltown Road.
• Some curves are blind, almost “hair pins,” so please do not drive on the center line because of oncoming cars.
• Mind the speed limits (local law enforcement knows we are out here).
• Hotel space is limited. Some of the hotels available in the area are:
1. Switzerland Inn: P.O. Box 399 86 High Ridge Road Little Switzerland, NC 28749 Toll-free: 800-654-4026 or 828-765-2153
2. Hampton Inn: 115 Bush Drive Morganton, NC 28655 828-432-2000
3. Quality Inn: 2400 South Sterling Street Morganton, NC 28655 828-437-0171,
4. Days Inn and Suites: 100 Burkemont Ave Morganton, NC 28655 828-430-8778
5. Hampton Inn: 3560 US 221 South, Marion NC - (828) 652-5100
6. Days Inn Marion: 4248 Hwy 221 South I-40 & Hwy 22 Marion, NC 28752 US 828-659-2567
• If you wish to have breakfast at the Switzerland Inn, their breakfast is served from 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM and lunch is from 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM. Convenient locations for lunch in Morganton are Yiannis Restaurant at 112 W Union St, Murray’s of Morganton at 150 S. Sterling St, and Friday Friends at 315 Sanford Dr. There are many other restaurants to choose from in the downtown area as well and in the Quaker Meadows area.
• Directions to the Catawba Meadows Park:
From Hickory (I-40 West Bound) 23 miles, 25 minutes
Exit I-40 at #103 (Morganton/Rutherfordton) - go 0.2 miles to end of ramp.
Turn Right on Burkemont Avenue (US-64) - go 0.7 miles (beside stop light at
NCSD football field).
Turn Left on W Fleming Drive (US-70) - go 1.1 miles.
Continue straight onto Sanford Drive (US-64-BYP) - go 1.9 miles to park
entrance on the Left (Catawba Meadows Blvd).
From Asheville (I-40 East Bound) 50 miles, 55 minutes
Exit I-40 at #100 (Jamestown Road) - go 0.2 miles to end of ramp.
Turn Left on Jamestown Road - go 2.0 miles (in front of KFC).
Continue straight onto Independence Blvd - go 1.5 miles.
Turn Right on N Green Street (NC-181) - go 0.6 miles (over Catawba River
Bridge).
Turn Left on Sanford Drive (US-64-BYP) - go 0.7 miles to park entrance on
Left (Catawba Meadows Blvd).
• If you need road side, service one contact I would recommend is: Scott Farris - Burkemont Service Center in Morganton NC (828) 439-5557 or 828-439-5558. He has towing services available and has an extensive background working on European automobiles.
• The tour route is primarily fun, curvy, paved roads although at the Joara archeology site you will park basically in a field just off Henderson Mill road. We have parked over 400 cars there during field day over the summer without incident but proceed slowly. It would be smart to follow others at some distance if you feel the road surface is at all questionable.
• Stops will be open rain or shine starting at 9:00am with the Camp Lake James Stop and the Bear Creek Marina stops closing at 12:00 noon and the other stops closing at 2:00 pm. Your arrival at the Catawba Meadows Park should be between 2:30 and 3:30 pm.
• Catawba Meadows activities will end at 4:30 pm.
• In the June issue of Classic and Sports Car Magazine there was a supplement called 101 things to do with your classic before you die (or it does!) Out of the list of 101 there are several that you might be able to accomplish on Touring Joara like, 6) Go topless in the snow; even if you are driving a convertible it probably will not snow on October 1st in North Carolina, but we might get a surprise. 12) Drive it all year round; you could start this on October 1st through. 19) Help a stranded Classic; I hope this is not needed. 20) Wear branded gear, but don’t own the car; I know you have a shirt from a car brand that you once owned or would like to own. 28) Take a superb photograph of your classic; there are many beautiful locations on the tour route so don’t hesitate to pull off the road and take a photo. 29) Squeeze into a Mini; I am not sure if the owner would mind but this could be fun! 36) Be part of the local club scene: There will be several different types of car club members on the tour, so ask around. 44) Get your car in print: We will be taking photos of the cars on the tour and please send us your photos after the tour and your car just might end up in print. 49) Celebrate your cars birthday: My Fiat Spider 2000 was built in October 1979 - Happy Birthday! 50) Drive a pre-war car: I know there will be a few on the tour. 58) Share it with the family: Bring a family member with you on the tour. 61) Raise cash for charity: You will be doing this one – Thanks. 74) Race against a locomotive: Don’t do this. 75) Buy an eBay basket case at 12 am after 6 pints: This will be for after the tour. 78) Properly clean, polish and ‘detail’ your paintwork: If you are like me this is done quite often anyway. 81) Collect period accessories: Someone will win a Ford model T wrench with their poker prize – it could be you! 82) Drive across the USA from coast to coast: This could start with Touring Joara and end in LA. 85) Drive someone else’s car: You might have a friend that would like to trade for awhile. 91) Take dad to the pub: This one you will also have to do after the tour. 92) Subscribe to C&SC: This you can do from anywhere and I was "shocked" they included it in their 101! 100) Own a massive American classic: I know of at least one that will be on the tour and it meets the #50 as well.
Thanks again for being part of Touring Joara and I hope you have a great time on the tour!
Scott Coley
Tour Coordinator - Touring Joara]]> 77 Dino Member Meetup Forum Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:57:09 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,1862807,1862807#msg-1862807 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,1862807,1862807#msg-1862807
Is anyone planning to attend Brits in the Ozarks tomorrow morning in Fayetteville, AR?

Chad in Tulsa]]> triumph74tr6 Member Meetup Forum Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:10:58 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,1861467,1861467#msg-1861467 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,1861467,1861467#msg-1861467 OldBloke Member Meetup Forum Wed, 21 Sep 2011 21:55:00 -0500 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,1858334,1858334#msg-1858334 http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?65,1858334,1858334#msg-1858334
I hope to see you there.

Jack]]> Jack Long Member Meetup Forum Sun, 18 Sep 2011 10:47:06 -0500