July 2006
Grub’s
good J
July 2006
Grub’s
good J
Members present
Kathryn
Morris & Tim Sharp - TR6
Sue
Faulkner
Trish
Draycott & Eddie
Colin &
Ann Skinner - TR6
Reg &
Irene Bowler - TR4A
John &
Margaret Martin - TR4
Nigel Rees
Derek &
Dani Bramford - TR6
John
Edwards - TR6
David &
Paul Guzzetta - TR5
Ian
Underwood - TR4
Martin 7
Jenny Ward - TR6 (did you really drive
this Jenny? Very well done if you did!)
Paul Bowler
Phil Gunn -
Stag
Ben, Lisa
& Matthew Ward
Steve
Lambley - TRPi
Dick Goodey
- TR4
Meeting notes
Derbyshire
weekends
As reported
previously, everyone had a fantastic time on both the Derbyshire weekends. One was organised by Tony and Ruth (which I
know about cos I also went J),
and there was also another one (which I didn’t go on and for which I have no
details). Trouble is, we’ve not had a
write-up for either and we’re all agog for the goss!
We tried to
convince Tony that he’d be “safe” letting Ruth know that we’d volunteered her
to do a write-up on “their” Derbyshire weekend - but he was strangely reluctant. Chicken!
PLEA to Ruth - would you mind doing a
write-up for us please?
See the
back of TRipe for some photos.
Irene
promised to do one for the “other ” Derbyshire weekend
- thanks.
International
Photos in
the International Appendix (to keep the file size down) - enjoy!
There was
lots of discussion and planning for this event, including checking that Paul
had organised his ovine friend to accompany him on the journey to Malvern!
At the time
of writing, the International has taken place and, as ever, it was a fantastic
event. We weren’t quite so down on
female numbers as last year. Girls
attending were Jennie Holyoak, Sue Faulkner, Vivienne Cutting, Kathryn Morris,
Sandra (John Soffe’s other half), Heather Hodgson, Danni (James’s girlfriend),
and Martha (Will’s girlfriend). (Sorry
if I’ve forgotten anyone). Also, Dani
and Derek Bramford came for the day but those of us who were doing the sights
of
The weather
was scorching all day Friday, Saturday morning, and Sunday afternoon. Between times it rained - “and how” at
times!
There was a
bus trip to
It was an
OK town. It’s very small and has no
large shops at all. There are some quite
nice black and white buildings but nothing shouted out “photograph me”. However, we didn’t visit the Abbey which we
believe is beautiful. That said, Sue, Vivienne and Jennie had a really great time, despite
getting soaked. The youngsters weren’t
quite so enamoured though. I think we
might need to suggest somewhere else for next year. Any ideas anyone?
This
write-up is very biased towards how we ladies enjoyed ourselves so could
someone do us a full write-up on the International for the next TRipe - PLEASE.
Tim Collins
came in his latest restoration project - a TR2.
He’s done it in its original colours - Ice Blue paintwork and geranium
interior. It looks stunning and the
colour combination is magic. He was
entered into the Concors but we don’t know at this point how he did. He said it would be the best time to enter
the car as it had only done 200 miles since its rebuild! Photos (and
results of the Concors) please Tim!
However,
one of the best items of the weekend was the trip to the Morgan factory on the
Friday morning. This was a real
treat. I think I’ll leave it at that for
now and ask someone to do us a proper write-up for the
next TRipe please. I have included quite a few pictures
taken during the tour - see the Morgan Appendix.
Club
shirts, etc
Paul came
up trumps and got nearly all the shirts we ordered in time for the
weekend. Unfortunately, some were
delivered in the wrong size in the rush but they are being replaced with the
correct sizes. The quality is excellent
and everyone looks very smart in them.
At 2pm on
the Saturday, the
Prices:
men’s shirt 21.50
ladies’ shirt 20.50
men’s teeshirt 13.50
ladies’ teeshirt 13.50
cap 7.50
These prices include a £1.50 per item contribution to
LTRG funds. Payments
to Rachael please - NOT Paul.
Forthcoming
raids
Wednesday 2nd
August - Camb
Followers, Barnack. Martin Ward will be celebrating
being “pot-free” that night. Hooray J Would everyone please meet at the Queen’s
Head in Billesdon at 7.15-7.30. It will take around three quarters of an hour
to get to Barnack from there.
BBQ
at Chez Skinner
Sunday 6th
August - everyone
to meet at
Their
address is 19 The Grebe, Badby,
Those whose
names are on the list which was passed round during the meeting are:
Ben, Lisa & Matthew Ward
Irene & Reg Bowler (paid)
Jenny & Martin Wad (paid)
Paul Bowler (paid)
Kathryn & Tim Sharp (paid)
If you’re
not on this list and you wish to go, then please let Colin & Ann know by 3rd
August. The cost is £6
per head.
Classic
I believe
this was a good weekend but everyone was unusually quiet about it. However, David Guzzetta
is doing us a write-up for the next TRipe.
If you
didn’t go on the trip and fancy a taster of what it’s like, Chris Hale has put
a 6 minute video on the Triumph Forum website of the 2005 event.
David
Guzzetta also has a video of this year’s event and it was suggested that we
have a video evening during the winter to watch this. (Sounds like one for the chaps eh girls?!!)
Misc
1. There
were two LTRG cars in the last TR Action - Tim Sharp’s and John Edward’s. Great J
2. Everyone
was asked to hold 30th September aside in their diaries for a
celebration of Irene’s “21st“ birthday. The party will be somewhere in the region of
Stoney Stanton where they live. Watch
this space.
Cooke’s
Tour
This has
now been arranged for 8th August. The cost is £100 so we need 20 people to make
it viable (at a fiver per head). At the
moment, we have 17 so please let Martin Ward know if you would like to be added
to the list.
You will
need to be in Saddington for 7.15 for a 7.30 start.
“Ruth & Tony” Derbyshire photos
Future events
Full calendar at the back. Some of the
bigger/more complex events are listed here with more detail.
Goodwood Revival Weekend - 1st - 3rd
September. Graham
Ransome organising. Please email
him if you want accommodation, please email Graham Ransome.
Tim Sharpe also has some details on this weekend.
European Meeting in
Rachael’s next theatrical
production - 19th
- 22nd October, Rachael appearing in Joseph & His Amazing
Technicolor Dreamcoat
and finally … geranium lives on!!!
|
2nd
August |
RAID -
Camb Followers, Barnack |
|
6th
August |
BBQ at
Chez Skinner |
|
8th
August |
Ashby
Folville |
|
Cooke’s
Tour, Saddington |
|
|
17th
August |
LTRG
meeting |
|
23rd
August |
RAID -
Cotswolds Vale |
|
1st
- 3rd Sept |
Goodwood
Revival |
|
8th
- 10th Sept |
Lakes
Weekend |
|
13th
- 19th Sept |
European
Trip to |
|
21st
Sept |
LTRG
meeting |
|
30th
September |
Party for
Irene’s “21st” birthday |