Alford Overnighter

Bit last minute to confirm but we are sorted for the overnight stopover! The person I had been attempting to contact is now no longer at the Transport Museum! Any ways all sorted out an e-mail will be issued to that effect for all to see and circulated to all Area Sec's. I will hopefully have access to a generator (not certain at this point in time) Anyone got big BBQ? I can supply butane gas from the caravan if required. 

Who all is staying then?

Those I know of as follows

1. Me and family
2. Carl
3. Chris
4. Gordon P
5. Neil and possibly Kate
6. Iain
7. Derek and Kenny from Forfar
8. Raymond and good lady wife
9. John always got hood down and family 

Let's know!
Cheers
G

August Club Run - 14th August

Just a wee reminder that the next club meet will be on Thursday 14th August. As this is just before the Alford event I propose a wee meander out the Alford direction to meet, if possible, Mike of the museum to show us the area for our overnight stay etc so we know what we are doing when we get there! Looks like a good club turnout for our evening. 

Between now and Alford, can you all please beg steal borrow or donate anything for the raffle. 

For the meeting propose a departure of 1900 from the park and ride at Kingswells. 

Cheers G.

Grantown On Spey Motor Mania 7th September

Folks,
This is a show which I have never attended before but fancy doing this year! I have left a message with the organiser to enquire if we can do a club stand. If so is there any interest out there? Answers on a postcard as they used to say many years ago now, preferably by e-mail or posting!
Cheers
G

July Club "run" -  Treasure hunt Sunday 20th 

Hi Folks,
Mike Park has kindly agreed to arrange this event for the afternoon of Sunday 20th to have a treasure hunt ending up with a picnic (supply your own of course!) at the end of the hunt where the prize giving will take place! Yes there will be prizes!

The event will begin at the large car park on the A96 on the Northbound side, opposite the College, just before the Airport roundabout at 1345 hrs. This run will be restricted to 12no cars on this occasion so please either post up your interest or reply by e-mail and I will confirm the first 12 replies. Sadly I will miss this event but trust the membership will turn out in force as always! Further details will follow and let me know if you are unsure about the start point.

July Club Meet, Thursday 10th

As its only  a month until August, this meet will take place in Kippie Lodge at 7.30pm along with reps fomr Triumph and TVR to discuss plans for the Alford Event.  

If weather is suitable, a short run may be rranged prior to meet.  To fit in with meeting, I suppose a 6:30 start would be required, ending up at Kippie Lodge for 7:30.  Anyone interested that week (depending on weather) see forum for details

Thoughts on an overnight stay the night before Alford

This would be a super opportunity to meet up, not only our members but other Scottish clubs too, and have a good social event without having to worry about who drives home! There are plenty of B&Bs, Guest Houses and Hotels for those who don't want to camp out. 

Come on folks, do we want to do this?

Please visit the poll at the following link and let us know what you think!!

You will need a password and username, which you will be emailed, in order to access the poll!

Alford Poll

Club Meeting, June 12th

OK the scene is set for a run out and following suggestion, the destination is the Fjord Inn at Fisherford for a minor refreshment and chat. Plan is to meet at the Kingswells park and ride for a 1915 sharp departure. Heading west initially to catch some back road over to Kintore, A96 to Inverurie then off out toward Rothienorman, branching off at Drum of Wartle towards Colpy before taking a right to Fisherford or something along those lines! I will have some sort of plan of the route for Thursday to distribute.

Trusting that this meets with approval and look forward to another enjoyable evening out on the road in our cars (where they belong!). Anyone wishing to join in en-route let me know with mobile no so I can contact you.

Fraserburgh Vintage Car Rally, June 1st

Please see update on the Fraserburgh show on the website forum in other meets heading. 

Basically we have a club stand and at this moment there are 2 no places unallocated please get in touch if you wish to join us at the show.

Please use e-mail link to club or my address as on this communication or use the forum, whichever you prefer.

Look forward to another good turnout following on from yesterday at Crathes.
Cheers
Graeme

Club Meeting & run, May 8th

Bit late posting this but just been checking the unreliable weather forecast which, currently, shows Thursday looking good (will probably therefore be raining heavily). Therefore suggest a wee run out to Stonehaven for a small refreshment and chat! Suggest meet at Kippie Lodge at 1900 and depart from there.
Look forward to seeing you.
Cheers,
Graeme. 

April 20th Sporadic Run    

We had a run organised at the last minute to Aberdeen Beach and Torry lighthouse on 20th April.

Report and pictures to follow.

April Meeting, Thursday 10th April, Kippie Lodge 

This months meeting will be at the Kippie Lodge again, was hoping to have a wee run out but the weather appears to be against us again! Lets meet at approx 1930/2000 hrs and have a natter over a pint. I was hoping that Sam could perhaps organise a quiz but I got an out of office reply that he is on holiday until Wednesday! Maybe later in the year when the nights close in again! 

Look forward to seeing you on Thursday.
Cheers
Graeme

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Gordons New Motor

Follow the link below for a sneak preview of Gordons latest addition to his "stock".

http://www.falkons.freeserve.co.uk/highlandmgoc/60jan2008.pdf

Guess who has had a little shot of it?

Cheers

Graeme

PS I did offer my "B" as a straight swap!

For the first run of our 2008 season I propose a small meander out to Aboyne to meet up with our Highland MGOC neighbours on Sunday 27th April who will be staying overnight at the Huntly Arms Hotel on the night of Saturday 26th April. On their way home they will be visiting Alford Motor Museum for a light lunch before heading over the Lecht to Grantown and thereafter, via Dava Moor, home to Inverness. My suggestion would be to join in a run from Aboyne up as far as Grantown before heading back over the Whisky Trail homewards.

Karen and I will be attending the full run commencing in Nairn down to Aboyne and have already booked our accommodation. This will be our 5th Spring Saunter with Highland MGOC and we have previously visited Skye, Braemar, Loch Earn and Ardnamurchan on this annual event which has always proved to be a most enjoyable outing.

As far as the Sunday run is concerned (27th April), I will update the website with the proposed route and timing as soon as I can. Look forward to a good turnout for the first run of the new season.

Cheers,

Graeme.

Chris has got a new project!!! ***Update***

Project abandoned due to excessive tin worm infestation. Many parts available, engine a runner. Contact Chris on the e-mail link for members or via the club contact in homepage for non-members requiring bits.  Parts are available for a donation to Children in Need.