Updated December 18, 1999
The "Fall Fling" of Southern Ontario! A Canadian Morgan tradition, shared with good friends!
M.S.C.C.C. FALL GET AWAY 1999 COLLINGWOOD, ONT. MSCCC Fall Weekend / Wayne McRae Memorial Weekend, October 1-3: Incredible turn out with 16 Morganeers cars, 15 cars from the MGCCT, and 3 others taking part. We were pleased to have Earl & Janice Band and Orrin Geeting, MSCCC members from Michigan up for the weekend along with "new" Morgan owner Bruce Weisse and his son Bruce. Also visiting were Charlie & Carolyn King up from Charleston South Carolina as visitors of Reg & Audrey Beer. The OzMog group was represented as well by Mary Hutton, Amanda DJ’s Mother, up for an extended visit and navigator in OLBDII’s on the Saturday "run" while we waited for Amanda and Marissa to arrive. Other MSCCC members included Jenny, Steve & Trevor Beer; Martin, Donna & Jeremy Beer, Martin Fisher, Mike & Linda Hughes, Mike & Kim Martin (with friends Don & Donna Brown), Peter & Heather McCowan (in recently restored 57 Mercedes 190SL), Alan & Marlies Sands (Marlies in the Morgan and Alan in his 190SL), Ray & Mary Shier, and Gib Speight & Lila Larson (paid us a couple of visits – Gib suffering with a cold so without full-size Morgan, just a 1/24 model!). Attendees were met at the "Gatehouse" for registration and hor doers hosted by both clubs before retiring to the DJ’s suite for late evening refreshments and the martini contest. With only two entrants – Dino Zappi and Martin Brassard, the judges required a comparison standard so last year’s winner (and this year’s judge), Vern Dale-Johnson mixed up a standard batch using his wicked olives. Don Brown agreed to be the unbiased judge as by the time the evening was drawing to a close, the primary judge was feeling no pain whatsoever. In fact many felt he definitely would not make it to breakfast! Harry & Cathy DeRuiter of the MG club prepared the Saturday morning run through from the Mountain Springs Lodge to Talisman Resort where those who were not still suffering from martini overload enjoyed breakfast. Afterwards, despite the constant drizzle-rain-drizzle it was on through the valleys and orchards to a stop at an farm where fresh cider was sampled (non-fermented) and multiple varieties of fresh apples purchased. Back at the Springs, all were thankful for the covered parking giving the toys an opportunity to dry out, and the "concours" judges a chance to do their probing and sleuthing in preparation for the banquet to follow. A few weeks ago Morganeer from B.C. Mike Powley shared with us his B.A.L.L.S. guide for Morgan Owners concours classes – Bloody Awesome Lovely Looking Shapes. Being our weekend was a combined event, with many of those Abington machines present, we decided to extend this to all British Iron present. Results were as follows: Testosterone: dirt & oil, dirt & oil, blistered bell housing paint, carbs that will suck enough air in to allow a small city to breathe, just the drivers seat installed, or just a worn interior, technical stuff I the engine bay you have never seen before, perhaps a racing numbr, a certain smell about it, no top in evidence, mufflers???? etc. etc. And our choice was……… Martin Beer for his 4/4 (but represented at the weekend by his F-type 3 wheeler – not worn in enough yet to be truly "testosterone" but well on the way). Estrogen: clean, no oil stains, clean, no oil stains, wall-to-wall carpet, gleaming leather, no sound [or quiet growl] when running, engine bay so clean you think it is a model, no smell at all, top often up, no kids allowed inside, etc. etc. And our choice was…… Dave Plummer, owner of an immaculate MGB-GT V8 once owned by a Director of British Leyland. Dave has rebuilt this car just for fun as word has it "immaculate" it has been since it changed into his hands! Family: Body is sticky to the touch, evidence of a take-out lunch still in the cockpit, usually a 4 seater, in relatively good shape but needs a wash, the certain smell is diapers?? Carpets??, the blanket is not for picnics, still evidence of luggage in the back or on the rack – must have a rack, worn interior, top often up – has a played in look about it, etc. etc. And the winner is….. Jenny & Steve Beer for Jenny’s 4-seater still in rebuild (trust me, it meets the criteria exactly!). Appropriate comments were made on all machinery collected at the weekend, with appropriate gifts for all those in attendance. You see, we don’t take this too seriously – all in good fund with a bit-of-something to remember the weekend by. More serious awards were given to Orrin Geeting for his Morgan DHC (Marie Hutton "liked the color") while Dave Plummer received an award for the MGB GT V8 (again from Marie because the driver sat on the correct side). Kim & Mike Martin took another judges choice award for their awesome Morgan +8 while Ron Spraggett took an award for his recently restored MGB. Both Dino Zappi & Martin Brassard received recognition for their martini prowness (Dino’s award an appropriate martini kit with the "proper" ingredients) while Harry & Cathy DeRuiter received a President’s Recognition award for their assistance with the weekend and Martin & Steve Beer received a President’s Recognition award for their assistance and service to the club. As previously mentioned, Ray & Mary Shier were recognized with the Doug Price award for service to the MSCCC and received their BCCI "long distance award" for 1998 – to the far end of "the Rock" and back in their Morgan, over 5000 miles – and they thought the BCCI would not remember their feat! Speaking of remembering, for all attendees there is a "momento" in development thanks to the creativity of Kim & Mike Martin. Will be reaching your mailbox very soon. After a raucous Saturday evening at the "hospitality suite" where Martin Fisher tried his darndest to get us closed down by playing the "world’s loudest guitar amplifier" (no kidding, he’s after the Guinness World Record), and Dino Zappi tried out his new-found martini recipe, Sunday morning dawned cool but clear and without an open parking lot to be used for the gymkhana. This was not enough to stop our group – quickly a plan was hatched to do a "vehicleless" gymkhana on the tennis courts testing the skills of the teams – with "teamwork" being the operative word. Those who did participate, and did win will be pleased to know I misplaced the time sheets but from recollection Dino Zappi and Barry Quartermaine had the "best time" while Wendy Robbins with a bit of help from husband Steve was the "most entertaining"! [Editor’s note to self, must repeat next year with sober judges…] We would like to again thank our sponsors – MGCCT & MSCCC (who underwrote the weekend), BRL Hardy’s Wines (who supported wine for the suite and dinner), and CMC / Reg Beer (for donations in kind). Also Peter McCowan for his assistance in securing the Mountain Springs Lodge at "members" rates, and Cathy & Harry DeRuiter for their efforts in setting up the Saturday breakfast – orchard run. Thank you, as well, to all participants, all those who pitched in when a hand was needed, and all those smokers who honored the "no smoking" rule of the suite and braved the cold & wet when the habit called. See you next year…. Vern DJ 1999 Photos .... 1998 Photos .... SEPT. 11 - 13, 1998 The 20th Morgan Fall Get Away was once again held in Collingwood, Ontario at the Mountain Springs Lodge. Awards were presented for: Best Morgan, Best Non-Morgan, People's Choice, Gymkhanna Champion, Martini Contest Winner, & of course the traditional "Gag Awards". There was also goody bags, dash plaques, door prizes & a 50/50 draw - as well as food, drink, & fun! Thanks to the 50 people & 25 or so cars that attended! The weekend featured: Friday - Evening Hospitality, roving cocktail party & martini contest. Saturday - a driving tour; fun concours; communal brunch; designated hot tub time; & awards banquet. Sunday - gymkhanna. And cameraderie in a wonderful venue! Martini Contest Judges Martin Brassard & Peter Toma comparing notes. (Chris Taylor photo). A panorama of cars! (Chris Taylor photo). A scenic stop during the driving tour, in the Beaver Valley. (Martin Brassard photo). Triumph TR3 & Morgan Drop Head Coupe. (Martin Brassard photo). Meaford Harbour. (Brassard photo). Back at the Mountain Springs Lodge. (Brassard photo). Let the games begin! (Brassard photo). Chris & Gayle Taylor competing in the gymkhanna in their Spitfire. (Taylor photo). The cheering section eggs on the competitors! (Brassard photo). The Beer Boys weren't quite fast enough this year to retain their title. (Brassard photo). Fred Kuzyk presenting the trophy to this year's Gymkhanna Champs: Christine & Martin Brassard. (Brassard photo). Martin Fisher shares a moment with the winner of the Martini Contest: Vern Dale-Johnson. My that's a big bottle he has there! (Chris Taylor photo). Cars on the streets of Creemore, during the driving tour in 1997. 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M.S.C.C.C. FALL GET AWAY 1999
COLLINGWOOD, ONT.
MSCCC Fall Weekend / Wayne McRae Memorial Weekend, October 1-3:
Incredible turn out with 16 Morganeers cars, 15 cars from the MGCCT, and 3 others taking part. We were pleased to have Earl & Janice Band and Orrin Geeting, MSCCC members from Michigan up for the weekend along with "new" Morgan owner Bruce Weisse and his son Bruce. Also visiting were Charlie & Carolyn King up from Charleston South Carolina as visitors of Reg & Audrey Beer. The OzMog group was represented as well by Mary Hutton, Amanda DJ’s Mother, up for an extended visit and navigator in OLBDII’s on the Saturday "run" while we waited for Amanda and Marissa to arrive. Other MSCCC members included Jenny, Steve & Trevor Beer; Martin, Donna & Jeremy Beer, Martin Fisher, Mike & Linda Hughes, Mike & Kim Martin (with friends Don & Donna Brown), Peter & Heather McCowan (in recently restored 57 Mercedes 190SL), Alan & Marlies Sands (Marlies in the Morgan and Alan in his 190SL), Ray & Mary Shier, and Gib Speight & Lila Larson (paid us a couple of visits – Gib suffering with a cold so without full-size Morgan, just a 1/24 model!).
Attendees were met at the "Gatehouse" for registration and hor doers hosted by both clubs before retiring to the DJ’s suite for late evening refreshments and the martini contest. With only two entrants – Dino Zappi and Martin Brassard, the judges required a comparison standard so last year’s winner (and this year’s judge), Vern Dale-Johnson mixed up a standard batch using his wicked olives. Don Brown agreed to be the unbiased judge as by the time the evening was drawing to a close, the primary judge was feeling no pain whatsoever. In fact many felt he definitely would not make it to breakfast! Harry & Cathy DeRuiter of the MG club prepared the Saturday morning run through from the Mountain Springs Lodge to Talisman Resort where those who were not still suffering from martini overload enjoyed breakfast. Afterwards, despite the constant drizzle-rain-drizzle it was on through the valleys and orchards to a stop at an farm where fresh cider was sampled (non-fermented) and multiple varieties of fresh apples purchased. Back at the Springs, all were thankful for the covered parking giving the toys an opportunity to dry out, and the "concours" judges a chance to do their probing and sleuthing in preparation for the banquet to follow.
A few weeks ago Morganeer from B.C. Mike Powley shared with us his B.A.L.L.S. guide for Morgan Owners concours classes – Bloody Awesome Lovely Looking Shapes. Being our weekend was a combined event, with many of those Abington machines present, we decided to extend this to all British Iron present. Results were as follows:
Testosterone: dirt & oil, dirt & oil, blistered bell housing paint, carbs that will suck enough air in to allow a small city to breathe, just the drivers seat installed, or just a worn interior, technical stuff I the engine bay you have never seen before, perhaps a racing numbr, a certain smell about it, no top in evidence, mufflers???? etc. etc. And our choice was……… Martin Beer for his 4/4 (but represented at the weekend by his F-type 3 wheeler – not worn in enough yet to be truly "testosterone" but well on the way).
Estrogen: clean, no oil stains, clean, no oil stains, wall-to-wall carpet, gleaming leather, no sound [or quiet growl] when running, engine bay so clean you think it is a model, no smell at all, top often up, no kids allowed inside, etc. etc. And our choice was…… Dave Plummer, owner of an immaculate MGB-GT V8 once owned by a Director of British Leyland. Dave has rebuilt this car just for fun as word has it "immaculate" it has been since it changed into his hands!
Family: Body is sticky to the touch, evidence of a take-out lunch still in the cockpit, usually a 4 seater, in relatively good shape but needs a wash, the certain smell is diapers?? Carpets??, the blanket is not for picnics, still evidence of luggage in the back or on the rack – must have a rack, worn interior, top often up – has a played in look about it, etc. etc. And the winner is….. Jenny & Steve Beer for Jenny’s 4-seater still in rebuild (trust me, it meets the criteria exactly!).
Appropriate comments were made on all machinery collected at the weekend, with appropriate gifts for all those in attendance. You see, we don’t take this too seriously – all in good fund with a bit-of-something to remember the weekend by. More serious awards were given to Orrin Geeting for his Morgan DHC (Marie Hutton "liked the color") while Dave Plummer received an award for the MGB GT V8 (again from Marie because the driver sat on the correct side). Kim & Mike Martin took another judges choice award for their awesome Morgan +8 while Ron Spraggett took an award for his recently restored MGB. Both Dino Zappi & Martin Brassard received recognition for their martini prowness (Dino’s award an appropriate martini kit with the "proper" ingredients) while Harry & Cathy DeRuiter received a President’s Recognition award for their assistance with the weekend and Martin & Steve Beer received a President’s Recognition award for their assistance and service to the club. As previously mentioned, Ray & Mary Shier were recognized with the Doug Price award for service to the MSCCC and received their BCCI "long distance award" for 1998 – to the far end of "the Rock" and back in their Morgan, over 5000 miles – and they thought the BCCI would not remember their feat! Speaking of remembering, for all attendees there is a "momento" in development thanks to the creativity of Kim & Mike Martin. Will be reaching your mailbox very soon.
After a raucous Saturday evening at the "hospitality suite" where Martin Fisher tried his darndest to get us closed down by playing the "world’s loudest guitar amplifier" (no kidding, he’s after the Guinness World Record), and Dino Zappi tried out his new-found martini recipe, Sunday morning dawned cool but clear and without an open parking lot to be used for the gymkhana. This was not enough to stop our group – quickly a plan was hatched to do a "vehicleless" gymkhana on the tennis courts testing the skills of the teams – with "teamwork" being the operative word. Those who did participate, and did win will be pleased to know I misplaced the time sheets but from recollection Dino Zappi and Barry Quartermaine had the "best time" while Wendy Robbins with a bit of help from husband Steve was the "most entertaining"! [Editor’s note to self, must repeat next year with sober judges…]
We would like to again thank our sponsors – MGCCT & MSCCC (who underwrote the weekend), BRL Hardy’s Wines (who supported wine for the suite and dinner), and CMC / Reg Beer (for donations in kind). Also Peter McCowan for his assistance in securing the Mountain Springs Lodge at "members" rates, and Cathy & Harry DeRuiter for their efforts in setting up the Saturday breakfast – orchard run. Thank you, as well, to all participants, all those who pitched in when a hand was needed, and all those smokers who honored the "no smoking" rule of the suite and braved the cold & wet when the habit called. See you next year…. Vern DJ
1999 Photos ....
1998 Photos ....
SEPT. 11 - 13, 1998
The 20th Morgan Fall Get Away was once again held in Collingwood, Ontario at the Mountain Springs Lodge. Awards were presented for: Best Morgan, Best Non-Morgan, People's Choice, Gymkhanna Champion, Martini Contest Winner, & of course the traditional "Gag Awards". There was also goody bags, dash plaques, door prizes & a 50/50 draw - as well as food, drink, & fun! Thanks to the 50 people & 25 or so cars that attended!
The weekend featured: Friday - Evening Hospitality, roving cocktail party & martini contest. Saturday - a driving tour; fun concours; communal brunch; designated hot tub time; & awards banquet. Sunday - gymkhanna. And cameraderie in a wonderful venue!
Martini Contest Judges Martin Brassard & Peter Toma comparing notes. (Chris Taylor photo).
A panorama of cars! (Chris Taylor photo).
A scenic stop during the driving tour, in the Beaver Valley. (Martin Brassard photo).
Triumph TR3 & Morgan Drop Head Coupe. (Martin Brassard photo).
Meaford Harbour. (Brassard photo).
Back at the Mountain Springs Lodge. (Brassard photo).
Let the games begin! (Brassard photo).
Chris & Gayle Taylor competing in the gymkhanna in their Spitfire. (Taylor photo).
The cheering section eggs on the competitors! (Brassard photo).
The Beer Boys weren't quite fast enough this year to retain their title. (Brassard photo).
Fred Kuzyk presenting the trophy to this year's Gymkhanna Champs: Christine & Martin Brassard. (Brassard photo).
Martin Fisher shares a moment with the winner of the Martini Contest: Vern Dale-Johnson. My that's a big bottle he has there! (Chris Taylor photo).
Cars on the streets of Creemore, during the driving tour in 1997.
Al Sands with Allard, 1997.
