November 2009

 

TaffMog’s interests were divided at the beginning of September.

 

Ten TaffMoggers attended Fellmog's 25 years of the Windermere Weekend and joining them, with great enthusiasm, were Hazel and Steph from Wells. With the exception of Geoff and Jennie (who set off to tackle the Lakeland hills on foot) and despite the threat of rain, it was decided that they would all do the "Ten Passes Run". After a very wet start, and the disappointment of the first coffee break/comfort break pub being closed - (The King George IV at Eskdale Green) - Hardknott and Wrynose passes were safely traversed. After a refreshing lunch break in Elterwater they continued on to Buttermere where the last remaining tops came off - and despite more heavy rain, they stayed off for the remainder of the run and for the weekend. Congratulations have to go to Peter and Carol, partly for NOT getting LOST  - not once, keeping the hood off in the most inclement weather and, primarily, for being awarded 2nd Prize for "The Car You'd Most Like to Take Home".  CONGRATULATIONS!!!!  (Thanks to John for this report).

 

While this excitement went on, twenty two TaffMoggers, joined by Paul & Glenys Bompass from Poole, went West for the Pembroke County Run, having been led to believe that Morgans would lead the run out of Milford Haven in this the Centenary Year. Alas, no! That honour was given to the Minis – can you believe it? Whippersnappers that were only celebrating 50 years, and certainly not with the original company. Enough griping. The forecast was not good, but the weather remained kind to us for the duration and we enjoyed the run, as usual.

 

Chris & Helen hosted the noggin on the second Thursday of the month. While Helen stayed at home preparing our supper, Chris met 9 Morgans at J33 of the M4 to lead us on a delightful run through the lanes of the Vale of Glamorgan, ending at Nash Point, near St. Donats, just in time to witness a magnificent sunset over the Bristol Channel. It was then just a short run back to their home at Treos, where Stuart & Jackie and Keith & Ronnie joined us, for some delicious home cooking. Thank you both for your hospitality.

 

The noggin at Usk on the third Wednesday of the month was also well attended, and we welcomed four Morganeers from Ross on Wye - sorry chaps, I can’t remember your names but do remember your complaining about the lack of Morgans in the car park! We look forward to seeing you again.

 

TaffMog interests were again divided on the third weekend of the month, with Tredegar Park Vintage and Specialist Car Rally having to compete with the Goodwood Revival. The weather for Tredegar Park was fine and sunny and attracted many cars and vehicles of different manufacture and from various eras. Six Morgans were in the club enclosure with three others elsewhere in the field, including Gerwyn Griffiths in his beautiful upgraded 4/4. Although few in number, everyone had an entertaining time, often discussing the pros and cons of Morgan cars and comparing them with other makes and models. (Thanks to John & Glenda for this report).

 

TaffMog was well represented at the Goodwood Revival by a number of suave gentlemen and very elegant ladies. The weather was extremely good for the whole weekend, with everyone enjoying all that the Revival has to offer. The ladies are already planning their outfits for next year and the gentlemen are also scouring the charity shops for the clothes they have only recently discarded!

 

Two years of misery for the village of Colwall, near Malvern, ended this month. The village had been split in two while work was carried out on the bridge, which carried the B4218 over the railway. To mark the official opening of the bridge MSCC were invited to attend and provide a parade of Morgans.  Eight TaffMog Morgans were pleased to attend, together with Morgans from other centres, and after driving over the bridge the cars were put on display on the village green while we all enjoyed refreshments in the local school.

 

The noggin at the Halfway on the last Friday of the month was not as well attended as usual, due to many regulars being away on holidays. However, it was good to see Colin & Vickie again after a long absence while they’ve been working on their newly acquired house. We hope to see more of them now that they’ve moved in and most of the work is complete. Congratulations to Ivor & Alison for winning the bottle of wine, kindly donated by Simon and Natalie, for the shiniest Morgan in the car park.

 

The day dawned bright and sunny for Chris & Helen’s Summer Swansong Run on the last Sunday of the month. Twelve Morgans met at Swansea West services. We were joined by Emyr & Janet at our coffee stop at Ferryside, and then continued on our way through the beautiful Carmarthenshire countryside and along the Towy valley for lunch, again at The Halfway. The run ended with an exhilarating sprint over the Black Mountains (within the speed limits of course). Thank you, Chris & Helen for organising a splendid day. Thanks also to Simon and Natalie for again donating a bottle of wine as the prize for a well presented Morgan, this time won by David & Jean. Congratulations.

 

Please inform Neil & Helen and Humphrey & Caroline if you intend being at their noggins. Also, Jackie needs to know if you are going to the Usk Christmas Dinner by December 6^that the latest.