(Produced by Graham Mackie)

Our hosts for Meeting 1213 were the much caught out canoodling by the seaside Grigsby's. They now deserve a break, having also hosted the Cecil Kimber Run BBQ only a weekend before. It was Neville's 100^th Meeting – cheers all round.

The garage has grown from what I remembered and the collection appears also to have grown with it. 1 Mini, 1 Mini shell, 1 immaculately restored TC, 1 GT6 Triumph, 1 Grey Nurse shark, 2 bicycles, 1 Bombora surfboard & 5 shovels made me feel tired. The theatre style chairs with comfy seats made for a great meeting and the extras at the end were spot on. Thanks Helen.

Apologies noted were Ralph K, Harry & Deidre.

Visitor Ben Grigsby caught sauntering by.

Minutes of 1212 not available. Unanimous vote taken that Mackie version good enough. Expediency resulted in a decision that they was too long to read out.

Matters Arising gave Morris the task of securing the Trophy from Bruce E. He wasn't to bring his car in the interest of fairness. (Perhaps one day, they will all stay away and I could enter mine. Ed.), Bruce Sharman's talk, Darryl's lousy south of the river experiences, Subs are due all mentioned. Dials look magnificent. Huge thanks to Graham A. Five or six sets available  See Graham.

More on dials. Someone asked if the smaller dials were to be added to give colour consistency.  Darryl will bring disc samples to the next meeting. Can the clock be made to work???. Various opinions expressed why not or 'not for long'.

Instruments. Mike S. said George Tandy did his Tacho and it's very steady. Darryl used Tisco with success.

MG Car Club Fish 'n Chips run was fun. Ernie Little (previous member) has acquired a TF.

Kimber Run – great fun, roundabouts and police but no speed bumps. BBQ great - thanks to Morris P. and the Grigsby's.

Beechcraft Staggerwing (1944) outing quite well attended. Esperance and Mundijong photos emailed. Clark had an opportunity to fly it that day and was impressed. Cruised at 150 to 175 knots. Owner flew 200 missions in Vietnam.

Car Birthdays                                                                 Production date info:

22^nd Feb ’50           TD 0786      late Vic Longdon’s TD       5^th car of 11 on a Weds    

22^nd Feb ’55           TF 9540      Colin B                   17^th car of 23 on a Tues   

25^th Feb ’48           TC 4884      Hamish F                2^nd car of 10 on a Weds   

26^th Feb ’48           TC 4896      Wes R                   4^th car of 10 on a Thurs   

3^rd March ’49         TC 8077      Darryl R                12^th car of 17 on a Thurs  

3^rd March ’54         TF 3719       Rob G                    53^rd car of 80 on a Weds

Much concern that Rob G's car, being the 53rd out of 80 on one day for was possibly a bit 'rough 'nd ready', requiring much rebuild.

Concours Sunday 21^st . Gates open 11am.  32 Degrees predicted. Gerry Latham (Melbourne)  has apologised. Misjudged the date and flies home Saturday.

Old Farts Lunch is on Tuesday 2^nd April at Spinnakers (Marmion)

Correspondence.

From Ron M. requesting approval to nominate his newer YT into the points competition. Agreed aftter referring to points allocator Col. D.

Natmeet Bulletin. Seat belys not mandatory for speed events for T Types. Request for fudge factor membership numbers as at 31/12/09. (69). Membership cards handed out by Col.  Pres JB and Mike keen to attend delegates meeting. Aiming for 320km run to Port Augusta that night.

Prices to move cars confirmed by Steve P. as $ 303.53/car to Adelaide, $822.87 back to Perth, $528.81to Melbourne. Resolved to accept quote. AN MGA also joining the return adventure. Fraser Range confirmed and free bbq offered. Final numbers 4TC's, 2 MGA's    

Letter from a Victorian's Michael and Brenda coming to the 2001 Collie event, saying he is Ghanning car to Darwin and driving to Perth from there.

Special Business

ABC Radio 720AM had Mike S. on air together with Rani from MG Car Club and it went well by all accounts. Inspired by Alex Forrest's article. Neville said the photos at the ocean took ages and he has serious difficulty finding a half hour of conversation while it took place (don't let her read this Nev.) Delete ?.

Miss Moneypenny. Darryl related a humourous event when a fellow asked her if she knew what his 1961 Ferrari was. She replied that she had known many men with that car. James Bond actors in particular.

Meeting 1214 now at the Ivan's in Maida Vale. 8.30pm start as he goes to bed early said Ivan.

Brookton Old Time Motor Show is on Saturday 27th March and comes highly recommended.  $12 fee per person includes entry, lunch and drink voucher plus showbag. No dogs or BYO alcohol. Camp overnight and cooked b'fast Sunday.

Compendium Mk 1 and MK2 magnificently prepared by Darryl are now said to be due for an update and applications are invited for Mk.3 putter togetherer required. Volunteer or be coopted is the Presidential Decree.

Items for Sale. Bob Haddaway selling a TC trailer with canvas sides, single axle plus a variety of diffs.

General Business

John L. wanted to know correct spring colour code of springs for clutch etc. Darryl said it was in the Parts Manual but didn't know the page.

MGB (red) Sold by Steve P. Has a friend looking for an MGB.

Steering box  JB had been asked for one by a Canadian customer. JB responded there could be a delay. Topless photo of girlfriend arrived to expedite delivery.

 Men who aren't handy should have at least one friend who is.

Men like cars, women like clothes. Women like cars, because they take them to clothes

Next meeting - Ivan's Maida Vale