October 2011

August was a quiet month for TaffMog, with no end of month run, although a small group of us attended the Three Cocks Vintage and Steam Rally near Hay on Wye. Entry to the site for this event had proved a real problem for Morgans last year with a speed hump reminiscent of the Berlin Wall. However, organiser Colin Thunhurst arranged for the Morgans to be diverted so that they entered the field directly at the main pedestrian entrance, avoiding the risk of damage to their nether regions. Thank you Colin.

We had a super location with outstanding views of the surrounding countryside. There’s certainly a lot to see at this show and it’s well worth a day out.

The first noggin of the month was held on the 11th at St. Mary’s Golf Club and was a relatively quiet affair, as many of the regulars were away on holiday.

At the second noggin, in Usk, we welcomed Philip & Caroline Williams from Penarth to their first TaffMog gathering. They’ve had their Morgan for some time and use it frequently but work and other commitments have prevented them from joining us before. We look forward to seeing them again in the future. >br/>
Peter & Carol’s bottle of whisky, donated for the raffle in Usk, has been doing the rounds – won by Vince & Christine last month, it was returned, in favour of a bottle of wine. Robin was unlucky enough to win it this month but said it would probably have some sort of funny effect on him (but how would we be able to tell?) so he generously raffled it, insisting that the proceeds went into our funds. The highest bidder assures that it will travel no further!

Most of the regulars at the Nantgaredig noggin were elsewhere this month, so it was a very quiet evening for a select group, but nevertheless a very enjoyable one. Again, we had a couple, Lance & Nia Patterson from Porthcawl, attending their first noggin in their 4/4. That dreaded four-letter word W_ _ K has a lot to answer for! They fitted in well and certainly seemed to enjoy the experience. They even went home with Simon & Natalie’s monthly prize of a bottle of wine. Both of them are thoroughly enjoying the car and don’t seem to be put off by all its little foibles. Let’s hope they can manage to join us again before too long.

Colin brought son Richard along and it was good to see him looking really well.

Natalie & Simon proudly presented new baby, Oscar to the meeting and he behaved perfectly, as expected (Oscar that is, not Simon).

By the time you read this, Carl should have received all balances for the Christmas weekend. If you haven’t already informed me of your menu choices, please do so ASAP.