(Produced by Graham Mackie).

Graham and Bobbie R. hosted some 42 members at meeting 1164 in their Maida Vale retreat on a warm, windless, soft patchy rain night. It was as usual a friendly atmosphere with our newly joined members Clive C. and  Kevin W., plus a welcome to Bruce Edgar after an extended absence. With a six car garage/workshop complete with pit on show, there were many envious faces. 

Apologies noted  were Tony C, Noelene D. (in Vancouver), Wally, Nev & Steve P.

Car Birthdays. None – must have been a strike in the factory????

Concours @ Crawley Bay went well. The usual winners stayed home it was said.

Visitor Jerry Latham from Melbourne was co-opted as a judge and he had a great day 43 members and wives picnicked under the shady trees and the judging was all over in an hour.              Results were as follows

Affiliates      Rob G. 98.1, Mike B. 88.2, Doug S. 85.3, Ivan N. 84.55.   

TC's           Derek S. 83.25, Paul G. 79.6, Patrick R. 79.55, Mike S. 79.4,  Martin F. 70, Steve P. 68.8, Chris B. 56.9, John B. 53.2, Noeleen D. 48.9.

Congratulations and thanks were extended to all organisers, participants, judges and Clive BB. Mike S. suggested that it was time to bring all entrants up to speed on what judges are looking for and standard judging formalities – hoods up, side-screens, tools etc. This is to be arranged before next year's event.

Dardanup was attended by Tony C., Vern S., Darryl R.,(in a TF) Ken & Mary Ann and thousands of others – a most impressive day and the Trad band played all day . A great time had by all. Tractors, heritage, timber,  machinery all added to the day and it is hoped that more will take the opportunity next year. Mary Ann and Pres JB said each made impressive speeches.

Jaguar Clubroom Meeting Hire. There is still some discussion going on it seems.

Old Fart's Lunch . Spinnaker's at Hillary's saw 18 matured old fart's enjoying trying to eat through heaps of squid rings (calamari for the educated gourmet members of our club like me).    The one liner of the night goes to the person that suggested “you should never eat squid rings at a Jewish BBQ “

Next Old Fart's Lunch. Wally suggested that it be a free Charter Yacht trip to Rottnest with owner Ernie Little. The boat is however restricted to twelve participants. This was discussed and it was resolved that this was not agreeable to the majority of Old Fart's. Wally is to either arrange another venue or pass on to West R. It was suggested that the boat trip be arranged for another date. Mike to speak to Wally.

Correspondence.

Safety Fast Run. Terry Banton of the MG Car Club advising that the 2008 Run  is to be held 25/26 October. It will be normal arrangements but with variations for older cars.. Entries now being accepted and there is an early bird prize (free entry) for one quick entrant. The committee is said to be enthusiastic but welcomes volunteer representatives from the other clubs.

Special & General Business.   

Classic car show. No real interest displayed from members.

Y Type Autumn Run. Ron M. and Mike B. have organised a run on 20^th April. Meet at South Fremantle and run to Dwellingup (or meet at Serpentine.) Lots keen..

Sweeting and Denny. Ivan bought some gear ahead of auction and displayed a TD sump, TD Head Gasket, TC head and has gearbox bits 'n pieces

Mary Ann spoke favourably about a Legacy Auction on 30 March at Legacy House at 64 Mill Point Road, South Perth.

Club Affiliates Trophy has been re-framed and re-badged with previous winners. Congratulations to the organiser. It looked fantastic and all agreed.

Kimble Engineering. John Kimble has been in touch with John L. hE HAS SOLD ARB (Anglo Spares) but has retained the tooling for Aero Screens and a smaller TC steering wheel (15.5 inches) – original was 17 inches. John L. asked if there is any interest.

Mike S. UK trip starts with a departure 20March. He has been invited to speak about the TC by the MG Car Club. They want to hear about restoration and also the culture of the TC Owners Club. With help from his family, he has had a DVD made of early Club events including Caversham, Mooliabeenie, the Broken Bridge Hillclimb, a Mike & Loretta segment and the Partridges. The DVD was played.

Darryl suggested Mike take copies of the Compendium and Graham suggested the 1995 Fremantle event involving many Club members.

General Business

Charles C's newly arrived green TC was displayed. It had been owned by a retired motor mechanic – Ron Spencer. It took 4 years to restore between 2003 & 2007. He Swapmeet. Harry P. asked about a VAA Swapmeet. When?   If?. Thought to be at Bassendean Oval this Sunday.

Concessional Licence.  Kevin Wakeford asked for approval and it was granted.

Next Meeting, 1165 is at the Mackie Braunton Street, Bicton residence 20^th March

Look forward to seeing you

Joke

Guy goes into a pub and he's got an MG steering wheel sticking out of the fly of his trousers.

The barman says 'You've got a steering wheel sticking out of your fly'

The guy looks and replies ' Yes, and it's driving me nuts - all over the place – hasn't had the JB conversion yet'

Profound Statements

Monogamy leaves a lot to be desired.

There are three categories of men – the handsome, thje caring and the majority

If you feel strongly about graffiti, sign a partition