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treetops
Netherlands
284 Posts |
Posted - 31/05/2012 : 13:10:48
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We had a very pleasant time in Scotland. Beautiful landscape,warm weather and a well organised tour. Many thanks to Colin McLachlan and his team.
We have made photo's and placed them on our website. There are also two links at the bottom of that page with photo's made by Karen Niven and Ian Lindley. You can also hear the pipes plaid at departure by clicking on the centre photo. A tour we will long remember as a perfect Triple-M event. Gerard van Putten and Jos Schreuders
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Oz34
United Kingdom
2573 Posts |
Posted - 31/05/2012 : 19:37:42
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I completely agree, with many thanks to Colin & the two Ians. In addition, as my car was not ready, I have to thank Mike Linward for puting up with my navigation for the weekend.
It was a great event & I look forward to being able to do others in my own PA in the not too distant future.
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leafrancis14
United Kingdom
323 Posts |
Posted - 31/05/2012 : 21:47:04
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We had a wonderful time. Thankyou to all who organised it so brilliantly (including the weather). Really it was as good as it gets.
First the 50th anniversary, then the Reivers Raid. What a great time to have an MMM car!
Barny Creaser
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DickMorbey
United Kingdom
3683 Posts |
Posted - 31/05/2012 : 21:59:54
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And watch this space for confirmed news of the 2013 main event!
Dick Morbey PA/PB 0743 Henley-on-Thames, Oxon, UK |
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bigtony12461
United Kingdom
103 Posts |
Posted - 31/05/2012 : 22:17:43
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Excellent event and thanks to all who organised, and particular to me, helped. There's an anecdote to look out for titled "The two dogs and the Spitfire"...
Tony NA0795 |
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Mike the M
United Kingdom
481 Posts |
Posted - 31/05/2012 : 22:50:35
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Wonderful roads, wonderful weather, wonderful scenery, wonderful "Marque of Friendship", truly a superb weekend. Pity the car did not start out as it finished the event!!
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tholden
United Kingdom
1640 Posts |
Posted - 31/05/2012 : 22:59:27
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Dick, hopefully a more central location next year so those of us "southerners" too busy to travel the length of the country can attend.
TH |
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ags
United Kingdom
275 Posts |
Posted - 01/06/2012 : 01:42:05
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Hi all,
I can only echo all of those comments and add my thanks and congratulations to the organisers.
Unfortunately the PB disgraced herself and me by suffering a warped exhaust valve and four loose valve seat inserts on the Sunday. Life's pattern gets ever richer, and I get ever poorer!,
Thanks again,
Andrew Smith - MMM571 PB Abergavenny |
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BobRichards RIP
United Kingdom
238 Posts |
Posted - 01/06/2012 : 10:57:58
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It would be wonderful to have a report on the event for the Bulletin. Please let me know if you would like to volunteer. The deadline is about 15th July. |
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Colin McLachlan
United Kingdom
994 Posts |
Posted - 01/06/2012 : 11:03:58
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Andrew, sorry to hear about your head problems, which are much the same as what prevented Karen & Bill Niven from turning up in their PA. From our point of view it meant that they could dash round in their Porsche taking lots of lovely photos - see here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ni45xaga5d5zaac/G5Bg_u6oZ9/MGMMM%20Border%20Reivers
Was it an original cylinder head on your car? Are the pistons OK? Bill tells me that S&V have new heads in stock just now, and they will of course fit hardened valve seats. All you need is a big cheque book.
Colin
PA 0613 MG3242 Register No. 2591 |
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Colin McLachlan
United Kingdom
994 Posts |
Posted - 01/06/2012 : 11:06:07
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Bob, we have a "volunteer", who will shortly be reminded of your deadline ;-). Karen Niven has also volunteered to do a report for Safety Fast.
Colin
PA 0613 MG3242 Register No. 2591 |
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BobRichards RIP
United Kingdom
238 Posts |
Posted - 01/06/2012 : 11:14:44
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Many thanks Colin, that's excellent. |
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Colin McLachlan
United Kingdom
994 Posts |
Posted - 01/06/2012 : 12:13:21
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Just in case it wasn't clear on the Sunday night, the prizes awarded to Mike Linward for greatest distance travelled, and Peter Prosser for the car everyone would most like to take home (for his beautiful KN Pillarless Saloon), were kindly donated by Charlie Cartwright, who was unable to attend due to unfinished work on his J2. Many thanks, Charlie, and we hope to see you in attendance next time.
Colin
PA 0613 MG3242 Register No. 2591 |
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Terry Hartley
United Kingdom
281 Posts |
Posted - 01/06/2012 : 12:51:16
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Terry
Surely the essence of these annual events is that they move around the UK, giving members the oportunity to drive challenging routes in areas they may not otherwise visit. Central locations are okay to a point but you will always end up in similar places. It was great to see so many Scottish members (and their cars) that have previously not been able to attend southern or centrally based events. Incidentally, it was pointed out on this event that the geographic centre of the UK is in fact in Scotland!
I say we should visit more (different) parts of this island, there are some great driving roads if we search them out
Many thanks to Colin, the two Ians and their helpers. They did the Register proud.
The other TH
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Simon Johnston
United Kingdom
6186 Posts |
Posted - 01/06/2012 : 13:06:58
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quote: Originally posted by Terry Hartley
Terry I say we should visit more (different) parts of this island, there are some great driving roads if we search them out
There's more to the UK than 'this island', Terry |
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Colin McLachlan
United Kingdom
994 Posts |
Posted - 01/06/2012 : 13:32:12
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Are you volunteering, Simon?
Colin
PA 0613 MG3242 Register No. 2591 |
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