Octagon January, 2016

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Some words from Elaine Welcome to the New Year and to the first issue of the Octagon for 2016. There are a few aspects of it to bring to your attention. The cover ... One of the ‘privileges’ of holding the Editorial pen is that of choosing the cover photo. As I mentioned with the last issue, sometimes the decision is easy, other times it is very difficult. This is another one of those times when the decision was easy - in fact, I have had to hold off on this one until the Lettens’ article had them arriving in the USA. Dan’s article is very long and it will take several issues for it all to be published but it will make a good reference tool for anyone either with an MGA or contemplating buying one. After publication, it will be added to the website and will be permanently accessible. There is a great article on Goodwood in here by Russ Geraghty which Goodwood might consider using in their future advertising! The Geraghtys’ recent overseas trip has resulted in a few more articles for us. Watch for them in coming issues. While I know they have reservations about being featured on the cover twice so quickly, I have to admit that I overrode them in order to indulge myself. Monument Valley is one of the most beautiful and startling places we have ever been. Before going there, scenery like that seemed to be fictional, appearing only in western movies and comics. That the people in these 5 MGs managed to take their eyes off the scenery long enough to line up the MGs for this iconic photo almost defies belief but isn’t it wonderful that they did. I hope that your enjoyment of it equals mine. There is no calendar supplement as the calendar is not yet ready for publication. However, a list of events, by type, is published. As the calendar evolves the changes are made on the online calendar where the Chapter events are also included. The Chapter calendars are also available on their individual webpages and can be downloaded from there. I put out a request for typing assistance with Dan Casey’s major undertaking of recording ownership of MGAs. I thank Pat Walker who was the first to offer to help and consequently got the job. Thanks also to David Robinson for his offer which came a bit too late. The new feature ‘Stories from the Stables’ continues in this issue .... don’t miss it. There is only one stable this time but it houses three interesting cars. As always, there are interesting and envy-inducing reports from the Chapters. The Darling Downs Chapter has two as they provided the only long trip away for the year. This coming year, 2016, will see a longer trip as our National Meeting members make their way - and back - across (or around) Australia. In conclusion, material for the next Octagon (the March issue) needs to be with me before the end of February to ensure that the magazine reaches you before the end of March. This January issue will have arrived a little later than you expected. Craig Winter who does the production of the magazine has been in the US during January and, while he has been able to prepare it for printing and organise the printing prior to his departure, the mailing has had to wait until his return at the end of January. 4 The Octagon - November 2015
Notice Board The Clubrooms are open on the first and third Friday nights of each month with hot food starting at 6.30 pm priced as low as $2.50. The goal will continue to be to have something special happening on the first Friday of each month. Your suggestions are welcomed. (P) indicates that the event is pointscoring for Club trophies. The rules for pointscoring for trophies can be found on the News page of the Club website. The pointscore is updated throughout the year by Ian Fettes so you can see how competitive you are. Please contact Ian with any queries you may have. FEBRUARY Fri 5 - Noggin ‘n’ Natter Sat 6 - Annual dinner and presentation of Club trophies Sun 7 - Come and Try Motorkhana at Driver Training Centre, Willowbank (P) - Contact Malcolm Spiden for more information Fri 19 - Noggin ‘n’ Natter Sun 21 - Interclub khanacross at Willowbank organised by HSCCQ (P) - contact Malcolm Spiden for more information New members We welcome the following new members and wish them a long and happy association with the Club. Welcome to all of you who have joined the Club since the publication of the last ‘Octagon’. Unfortunately, it hasn’t been possible to publish your names in this issue but they will be next time. Our apologies go to Craig Templeman for the misspelling of his name in the last issue. Wed 24 - Midweek run to Cobb & Co and Laidley Farm Museums. Organiser: Bruce Mutch. Check Club website for updated information. Sat/Sun 27/28 - Mt Cotton hillclimb series Rd 1 MARCH Fri 4 - Noggin ‘n’ Natter Sat/Sun 12/13 - CAMS Qld Championship Race meeting promoted by MGCCQ at Morgan Park (P) Fri 18 - Noggin ‘n’ Natter Sat/Sun 19/20 - Rds 1 and 2 of Qld Motorkhana Championship at Gracemere (Rockhampton) - Contact Malcolm Spiden for more information Wed 24 - Midweek run organised by Denis Thomas 25-28 (Easter weekend) - MG National Meeting in Perth The National Meeting of all MG Car Clubs of Australia is a major event on our calendar and this year is being held in Perth. This means a long trek there and back for our enthusiastic members and partners who have already committed to attending -- and this number is approximately 50! Some will be driving their MG there (irrespective of its age), others will be trailering theirs while others will have taken advantage of all the work done by Paul Lupton to get their MGs safely delivered by truck transport. If you are curious to know more about the National Meeting, you can find a link to the website for it on the National Meeting page of our Club website. If you have any questions about it, contact our Club Coordinator for the event, Noeline Johnson; her contact details are on page 2 in the Officials section Ross Kelly 3352 4151 0407 364 543 MG ZR, ZS, ZT Ken Wasley 0423 15 27 23 The Octagon - November 2015 5
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