December 2011
Sadly, I have to report the loss of Mollie Parsons, one of
the longest serving members of TaffMog. Mollie suddenly passed away, in
hospital, on 26th October after a very short illness. She, together
with husband Brian, had been a staunch member of TaffMog since its formation
over 30 years ago and a keen member of the Morgan fraternity for years before
that. Our thoughts and prayers are with Brian and their children, Judy and Ian
and the family at this sad time.
The first of our 3 monthly noggins, at St. Mary’s Golf Club
was poorly attended. I trust this was just a momentary glitch in the social
calendar!
Normal service was resumed at Usk the following week – if
you can call it normal with Robin sporting a Triumph Bonneville 50th
anniversary jacket. You would have needed a full tool kit to remove it!
A couple of the regulars from the Nantgaredig noggin were
missing but we still almost filled our allocated room. Lance and Nia were
present again and they certainly enjoyed themselves. They had an interesting journey
home with strange hissing sounds and steam condensing on the nearside
sidescreen. (They must have been motoring or some would have appeared on the
main screen!). How many of us have been in that position? A leaking radiator
and hose!
The last organised run of the year, Carl & Jean’s
Hallowe’en run on 30th Oct was one of the best attended. 15 Morgans
turned out on a day that didn’t look too promising. We waited for a couple of
others at our coffee stop at Llanwrda (brilliant bacon baps!) but they failed
to show. It would be helpful if people who have booked in for a run, and then
find they are unable to attend, let the organisers know, so that the group is
not waiting unnecessarily for people who are not going to appear.
We knew that Dave & Kay wouldn’t be with us due to a
problem with their central heating and their determination to stay in bed until
the plumber arrived! However, we were very pleased to welcome Phil &
Caroline Williams and Brian & Pat Jones on their first runs out with TaffMog
and hope to see more of them again in the future. The weather improved for what
was a superb run, enhanced by the amazing autumn colours, and terminating with
a good Sunday lunch at a recently refurbished country pub, the Castlefields at
Clifford, Herefordshire. Thanks to Carl & Jean for organising an excellent
day out.
2011 has proved to be another successful year for TaffMog,
thanks to the input of members in arranging runs and hosting noggins. A big
thank you to one and all.
Again, it’s time for me to remind you about the AGM/Planning
meeting at the Usk Conservative Club on 12th January. As has become
customary, TaffMog will be providing refreshments so I need to know, by 4th
January latest, who intends coming along. The more the merrier, with plenty of
ideas for next year’s events.
Please also remember to let Neil & Helen know, in plenty
of time, if you’re going along to their noggin on 8th Dec.
Also, Jackie needs to know, by the 13th December, who’s going to the
Christmas dinner at the Con Club on the 21st.
Best wishes to you all, from TaffMog, for a Happy, Healthy
and Peaceful 2012.
Nadolig Llawen a Blwyddyn Newydd Dda.