Brits in the Ozark had beautiful weather and good turnout.  GCMGR cars were recognized and honors were awarded as follows:
               Richard & Diane Salamon, 1st, Austen Healey 3000
               Mark & Susan Brammeier, 2nd, Morris Minor 1000
               Steve & Pam Lyle, 1st, Lotus Elan
               Paul & Sandra Jennings, 2nd, MG TF1500
               Maha DeSilva, 1st, MGB

We have some events coming up this month, so here are the details.

Oct 8th.  I was scheduled to have a tech session but, for many reasons I won’t be able to.

Oct 15th will be a better Tech Session.  Both Mike Whalen and Bob Johnson are working on XPAG engines.  They will be hosting a Tech Session at Mike Whalen’s house, 3605 S. Atlanta Place, 9:30 am.   Coffee & donuts will be provided.  Bring a chair.  The subject will be the teardown and examination of an XPAG engine.

In a few weeks, Mike and Bob will host another tech session about re-assembling the XPAG.  This is a good chance to see the inside of a motor and see what goes on inside.  Also some tips and tricks on engine assembly.  Details to follow.

Oct 22nd is the Hansen Lake House Lollapalooza. Diane will be providing hamburgers and hotdogs.  Guest will need to bring a dish to share and whatever drinks they prefer.  I will have more details and a map in a couple days.  I’ll post an update.

Oct 27th is the October (and last of the year) Club Dinner.  It will be hosted by Judi & Wayne White and held at McNellie’s South, 7031 S. Zurich, 5:30.  McNellie’s has a limited menu for large groups.  Don’t look at the online menu, but do check out the menu attached.

Oct 31st is, of course Halloween.  I’m not sure how you celebrate Halloween in an MG. I suppose you could make a costume so that it looked like a Yugo and then go trick or treating for oil and spark plugs.  I’ll leave that up to you.

Dec 3rd is the last club event of the year.  It’s the Annual Christmas party hosted by Mike & Nancy Philips.  If you haven’t been, the Christmas party is not to be missed.  There’s good food, good people, good fun and a Dirty Santa.  I’ll have more details later, but save the date, Dec 3rd.

Feb 11th is the next Planning Meeting where we all get together and plan on what we want to do in 2023.  So, start thinking about it now, make notes if necessary.  We have the monthly dinners / breakfasts.  Do you like the alternating breakfast / dinner schedule?  We have Tech Sessions.  What are the subjects you’d like to see covered?  More of them, less?  Drives?  Where would you like to go?  Day drive or overnight?  Ralleys?  Legit TSD or gimmick?  Or something completely different.  Think on it.

Ok, now for a bit of Buy & Sell.  Maha has a pair of rear brake cylinders for an MGB, new in the box.  If you’re interested contact Maha directly at 612-385-7898 or you can email him at themiya@hotmail.com

 On a historical note, on this day in 1955, the Mickey Mouse Club made its first showing on TV.  I bet that all of you, over a certain age, in your mind sang, “M—I—C—K—E—Y—M—O—U—S—E  Mickey Mouse”
Oddly enough on the same day, but a different station, was the premier of Captain Kangaroo.  His theme song had no vocals.  Predating both of them by six months was my favorite, “The Wallace and Ladmo Show.”  Google it.

I’ll have an update with details in a few days.
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Lann





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