Gretna Meet 16th July - Page 5

MDMH757 · 16th July 2023, 11:15

Hi All,

Apolgies, unable to attend today, have a family issue that I need to attend to...
hope the weather is kind and is a good day

Best regards

Maurice

Split_Pin · 16th July 2023, 16:57

Many thanks to Simondi for organising a great meet.

It was great to speak to lots of new people and find out about their 75/ZTs.

stocktake · 16th July 2023, 17:40

My first Gretna meet. Met some people we hadn't seen for years, Colin, Simon, Mark, especially nice to see Rich again and finally get to meet Terry from TS Autos. Keep bumping into Roy at meets, thanks ever so much for the Vis cases. Brian just couldn't keep his hands off the cars and nice to catch up with the usual suspects John, Brian, the Rev J and partners. Sorry if I forgot anyone

Totally shocked to be awarded the trophy my old bus certainly wasn't the best on show, I suspect vote rigging.
Never got to meet Tam but his reputation went before him and it is an honour to be the keeper for a year of a reminder of all he did for people throughout his years. Hope everyone who knew him will join us in raising a glass to him tonight wherever you are. Cheers everyone
Dave & Marina

myfirstrover · 16th July 2023, 17:52

Nice to catch up with everyone today , a reminder of happier times

Simondi · 16th July 2023, 18:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by MDMH757

Hi All,

Apolgies, unable to attend today, have a family issue that I need to attend to...
hope the weather is kind and is a good day

Best regards

Maurice

No worries, look forward to next time

Simondi · 16th July 2023, 18:54

Well, what a great day.
Congratulations to Dave 'Stocktake' on winning best in show. Despite what he says the car does look beautiful and the win is well deserved.
Also congratulations to Mark 'Sworks' for winning best non 75/ZT with his Sunspot TF.

It was a really good turn out and it was great to catch up with so many old friends from the club, especially those who traveled so far to get there, Rev Jules ( thanks for the company lat dinner yesterday) Stocktake from down south and Sound collector from up North ( I hope you get home safely).
It was especially great to see so many folk from MGFun ( Caledonian MG Car Club).
Special mention also to those two fantastic Montegos - stunning.
I'm sure others will post better photos than me but till then here is the link for mine.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/gdjpTNuYH2xoAiKF9

Thanks to everyone for making it such a good day

J1MBO · 16th July 2023, 19:10

Thanks for the pictures Simon

, makes up in part for not being able to get there.

Best regards
Jim

BRI · 16th July 2023, 19:26

Yet another great meet just hope Stocktakes cheque doesn’t bounce!! Rigged indeed😀

2Diesels · 16th July 2023, 19:41

Had a nice day out today. It was a bit of a last minute decision but I’m pleased I made it.
Some very nice cars on display today, if I’d given myself a bit more warning I could have given the 260 a bit of a spruce up, but that & the fact the usual warning light was on I decided just to travel across in the XC90.

Had a good natter with some old friends, met some new faces & generally enjoyed myself. Nice to finally meet Terry of TS Autos fame.
Great to see Dave (stocktake) I don’t know how many years it’s been, must have been one of the big nanos at the 4 ashes???

RPWC · 16th July 2023, 20:12

I went today with Brian, first time I’ve been there for about 4years. Been too ill really to manage last year.
Met a few regular meets we used to see each time we had one on previous years, a few people I haven’t seen for a few years since I went to a previous meet ,but haven’t thanks to people wishing me good wishes and hoping I get to eventually get back to work next year. Thanks Brian for the coffee we had, and thank you for travelling me there and back home . It was nice chatting to a few I haven’t seen for a while, hopefully next year I’ll take my own car to get there.

16th July 2023, 17:40	#43
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,597 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	My first Gretna meet. Met some people we hadn't seen for years, Colin, Simon, Mark, especially nice to see Rich again and finally get to meet Terry from TS Autos. Keep bumping into Roy at meets, thanks ever so much for the Vis cases. Brian just couldn't keep his hands off the cars and nice to catch up with the usual suspects John, Brian, the Rev J and partners. Sorry if I forgot anyone Totally shocked to be awarded the trophy my old bus certainly wasn't the best on show, I suspect vote rigging. Never got to meet Tam but his reputation went before him and it is an honour to be the keeper for a year of a reminder of all he did for people throughout his years. Hope everyone who knew him will join us in raising a glass to him tonight wherever you are. Cheers everyone Dave & Marina __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

16th July 2023, 18:54	#46
Simondi Regional Secretary MGTF, MG ZS EV Exclusive Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kilwinning Posts: 14,046 Thanks: 1,460 Thanked 3,563 Times in 1,857 Posts	Well, what a great day. Congratulations to Dave 'Stocktake' on winning best in show. Despite what he says the car does look beautiful and the win is well deserved. Also congratulations to Mark 'Sworks' for winning best non 75/ZT with his Sunspot TF. It was a really good turn out and it was great to catch up with so many old friends from the club, especially those who traveled so far to get there, Rev Jules ( thanks for the company lat dinner yesterday) Stocktake from down south and Sound collector from up North ( I hope you get home safely). It was especially great to see so many folk from MGFun ( Caledonian MG Car Club). Special mention also to those two fantastic Montegos - stunning. I'm sure others will post better photos than me but till then here is the link for mine. https://photos.app.goo.gl/gdjpTNuYH2xoAiKF9 Thanks to everyone for making it such a good day __________________ Simondi FAQ How do you do that? Club Flyers Looking for a car seen in a film or on TV? Fancy a change in colour or wheels - paint configurator OBD - Trip Meter Ultimate Buyers Guide Post YouTube videos

16th July 2023, 20:12	#50
RPWC This is my second home 75 model car Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 20,194 Thanks: 4,008 Thanked 5,083 Times in 3,114 Posts	I went today with Brian, first time I’ve been there for about 4years. Been too ill really to manage last year. Met a few regular meets we used to see each time we had one on previous years, a few people I haven’t seen for a few years since I went to a previous meet ,but haven’t thanks to people wishing me good wishes and hoping I get to eventually get back to work next year. Thanks Brian for the coffee we had, and thank you for travelling me there and back home . It was nice chatting to a few I haven’t seen for a while, hopefully next year I’ll take my own car to get there. __________________ Cheers. Rich… Last edited by RPWC; 17th July 2023 at 08:19..

16th July 2023, 11:15	#41
MDMH757 Loves to post Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham Posts: 271 Thanks: 48 Thanked 64 Times in 50 Posts	Hi All, Apolgies, unable to attend today, have a family issue that I need to attend to... hope the weather is kind and is a good day Best regards Maurice

16th July 2023, 16:57	#42
Split_Pin Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Bonnybridge Posts: 65 Thanks: 37 Thanked 12 Times in 7 Posts	Many thanks to Simondi for organising a great meet. It was great to speak to lots of new people and find out about their 75/ZTs.

16th July 2023, 17:52	#44
myfirstrover Posted a thing or two Rover 75 2.0 cdi Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 1,896 Thanks: 401 Thanked 448 Times in 303 Posts	Nice to catch up with everyone today , a reminder of happier times

16th July 2023, 19:10	#47
J1MBO This is my second home Roverless & now carless Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wilmslow Posts: 15,584 Thanks: 2,457 Thanked 2,428 Times in 1,301 Posts	Thanks for the pictures Simon , makes up in part for not being able to get there. Best regards Jim

16th July 2023, 19:26	#48
BRI Avid contributor 75 saloon Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Middlesbrough Posts: 224 Thanks: 96 Thanked 63 Times in 51 Posts	Yet another great meet just hope Stocktakes cheque doesn’t bounce!! Rigged indeed😀

16th July 2023, 19:41	#49
2Diesels Trader ZT 260SE, Connoisseur CDT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The Ancient Shire Of Bedlington Posts: 12,597 Thanks: 68 Thanked 506 Times in 305 Posts	Had a nice day out today. It was a bit of a last minute decision but I’m pleased I made it. Some very nice cars on display today, if I’d given myself a bit more warning I could have given the 260 a bit of a spruce up, but that & the fact the usual warning light was on I decided just to travel across in the XC90. Had a good natter with some old friends, met some new faces & generally enjoyed myself. Nice to finally meet Terry of TS Autos fame. Great to see Dave (stocktake) I don’t know how many years it’s been, must have been one of the big nanos at the 4 ashes???