Report on Gathering of the Faithful
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Magnettes and an 1100 set off from Pheasants Nest on Friday touring scenic
countryside on a quiet backroad through Crookwell, Boorowa, Harden, Cootamundra,
Junee to Wagga Wagga.
On arrival at the motel we were greeted by other Magnette owners from N.S.W.
(Cundletown, Willow Vale and Bombala) and a short while later the Victorian
contingent arrived consisting of five Magnettes. Unfortunately two Magnettes
failed to arrive due to unforseen circumstances (brake trouble & personal
issues) but much more greeting and introductions as more owners of these
sporting saloons are making the annual pilgrimage to share in the weekend
festivities making new friends with similar interests. As you can imagine there
are a lot of ideas on improvements and modifications shared throughout the
course of the gathering.
Friday night was the Noggin Natter buffet dinner at the local RSL which is a
good opportunity to relax, enjoy the meal and the company at your table.
Saturday morning is registration time and the ladies take themselves off for
some shopping therapy whilst the men remain with the cars to discuss important
matters relating to MGs etc. then a picnic lunch in the shade of the trees.
Saturday afternoon is the fun run 2where we end up at a hall somewhere
(Wantabadgery) for a gastranomic smorgasborg of cakes etc. called afternoon tea
supplied by the ladies of the Wagga Wagga MG Car Club.
Saturday night was the GOF dinner at the Turf Club and once again a great night
was had by all.
Sunday morning, breakfast in the City car park with the display of MGs of all
classes and judging then presentation of awards. If you haven't added up the
number of Magnettes yet it was five ZAs and five ZBs one of which was a
Varitone.
Winners of the Magnette class were 1st Terry & Helen Healey from Willow Vale,
2nd Brian & Julia Woolmer from Seaforth and 3rd Peter & Lesly Baldry from
Castlereagh.
By 9.45am the goodbyes were completed and we went our various ways home.
Thank you to the Wagga Wagga MG Car Club, Wendy Croker the Organiser, the
Magnette owners around the states and the people who do not yet have a Magnette
on the road but turned up to join in.
Participants this year were Brian & Julia Woolmer, John & Olivia Russell, Brian
& June Braithwaite, Robert Mason & his wife, Peter & Lesly Baldry, Richard &
Sandra Best, Terry & Helen Healey, Brian Florrimell & his wife, David & Barbara
Overington, Paul & Susan Vermont, John & Penelope Judge and Loz Scott.
I hope this report may encourage more owners or interested people to attend next
year Sept. 10th, 11th and 12th 2010
by Peter Baldry [NSW - Sydney MG Car Club]
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| Part of the small convoy
from Victoria on the way to Wagga Wagga |
Friday night at our motel
accommodation. Peter Baldry is standing next to his really nice Magnette
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Saturday morning registration and informal discussion in progress | New style tee shirt. Clever design from NSW featuring a colour match to your own car |
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| Comparing Tee shirts as modeled here. Left shows how the Tee shirt matches ZB colour scheme and right; Victorian designed rugby top with proactive logo. [ worn by logo designer] | Clear view of logo. Designer of logo [Len Dawson] will on request allow enthusiasts to copy his design | More fascinating up grades view and access to Brian Florrimell's expertise in progress [Steel Blue ZB] | Saturday afternoon mystery Fun Run. Back road vista framed by Paul and Sue's ZB window |
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| Navigating the traffic on our Fun Run | After covering great country
roads we arrive at Wantabadgery for a fantastic afternoon tea. More great
work from Wagga Wagga MG club |
Banner is out to clearly
guide our entrance to the hall |
Wantabadgery Hall entrance |
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| Sunday lineup for peoples choice award. 11 Magnettes make a prominent display | Sunday morning breakfast - partial image looking towards the street | Looking over the well presented Z types and farina Magnette towards the breakfast setup. | Final group discussion. Note the Tee shirt colour coding |
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| After Sunday breakfast the farewells have been said we are on our way home. If you have a Magnette think about coming to the next GoF | Pictures from: John Russell, Len Dawson and Loz Scott |
Captions for pictures[
compliments Peters report] : Loz Scott ; |
Brian and Julia Woolmers sparkling red ZA |
The Gathering of the Faithful event is run by the Wagga Wagga MG Car Club.
Due to its national location it's an ideal venue for NSW, Canberra and Victorian
MAGNETTE owners to mix.
