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CLUB OFFICERSJAY [email protected]

GERRY DIEPERINGVice [email protected]

RON PHILLIPSSecretary352.593.4168 [email protected]

DIANN SELKETreasurer / Newsletter Editor352.593.4168 [email protected]

RON PHILLIPSWebmaster352.593.4168 [email protected]

MAILING ADDRESSNCECC / SCMGCP.O. Box 10728Brooksville, Florida 34603

MONTHLY MEETINGS

Join us for Breakfast at 9 am on the 2nd Saturday of every month at Glen Lakes Country Club located on the west side of US 19, north of Rt 50. Be sure to let the guard at the front gate know you are with the car club so he will let you in.

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TABLE OF CONTENTSPresidents Message 1Stumpknockers 2Halloween Fun 2November Breakfast 3Car Shows 4-5Christmas Party 6-7 Upcoming Events 8

Volume 43 Number 10 • Founded in 1973 - November, 2012

FROM THE PRESIDENT’S COMPUTER:Well, folks, I just got home from a ride down from dinner at Stumpknockers. Getting pretty cold out there, and I may have to put the top up soon, at least for night time driv-ing. Just a little chilly. Had a nice group of people there and it is a nice place. We will re-visit again after the first of the year.

The big item on our agenda for the next month is, of course, our annual Christmas Party,. An overwhelming number of you elected to return to High Point this year, and requested that we return to the format of a couple of years ago, so that’s what we will do. More on this later.

On thing that we are changing is how we decorate. There will be a centerpiece contest which will be judged by those in attendance. The rules are explained elsewhere in the Newsletter. One thing I want to emphasize is that this is NOT a girl thing. I am challeng-ing you guys out there to unleash your creative juices!!! Oh, and a really nice prize, too.

Finally, there are a number of other things happening between now and Christmas. I hope that everyone will find time to participate in one or more of the fun things coming up. See the events page for details.

That’s all for now. Gas prices are falling, the days are sunny. Get in your LBC and RIDE!!!!

Jay

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An Evening at Stumpknockersin InvernessStoryandPhotosbyBettyShutler

A new dining adventure at Stumpknockers on the main drag in Inverness was enjoyed by a fun group which included Jay Gerding, Ron Fitch, Hub and Cathey Sanders,Dave and Gloria Woodman, Steve and Susan and Bob and Betty Shutler

It was a cool night but our hearty President, Jay Gerding, braved it in his topless MG. As he shook off the frost from the top of his head upon arrival, he was warmly greeted by Bob and Betty.

An Little Halloween Fun . . .StorybyJayGerdingandPhotosprovidedbyDaveHauser

In a recent Event Reminder, I asked members to send pictures of themselves dressed for Halloween. Apparently,

only Dave and Rita were into the spirit of the day. I guess some people just never grow up. You guys are required to share the candy you got Trick or Treating.

FROGEYE Update from Chuck Vanerka Member Chuck Vanerka spends countless hours restoring LBC’s to pristine condition in his garage, then has no problem parting with them. Chuck sent us this photo and a recent email he received from the FrogEye’s proud new owner.

80 mph @ 3000 RPM FrogEye! Perhaps I should have kept that one, at least he’s happy. I wonder if he’d like an XKE? Makes me want to look for another FrogEye. Chuck

----- Original Message ----- From: [email protected] To: Chuck Vanerka Sent: Monday, October 29, 2012 10:08 AM Subject: Frogeye Hi Chuck,Hope you’re well.Just a few informations about your former FROGEYE that I’ve been enjoying extensively during the last 24 months.The little beat has now got a five speed gearbox from Frontline Developments (crusing 80 mph at 3000 rpm) and a fast road camshaft from Kent...(90 bhp).It now drives like heel and leads me as far as Stelvio Pass where this picture has been shot last September....Obviously, the Frog mascot is still on the center console.Kind regards.

TWINS DISTRIBUTIONRoberto BernasconiCh. des Lorettes 3CH - 2520 La Neuveville+41 (0)32 751 30 46 phone+41 (0)78 645 22 29 [email protected]


November Breakfast PhotosCaptionsPhotosbyBettyShutler

Ralph Decker and Jay Gerding - separated at birth?Melena Mathes never leaves her Kindle behind.

New member entertained Sandy Sanders and Terry Mathes with tales of woe during restoration of his beloved car.

Ralph is just little bit proud of his award winning baby.

Welcome Back to snowbird members, Donna and Steve Kelley.

Ralph Decker is just a little bit proud of his award winning baby.

Ron Phillips makes is first maiden voyage with his 73 MGB GT following a 5 year restoration project. Yes, Ron there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Happy Faces of Members at this years Jamboree in HomossassaPhotosprovidedbyBettyShutler

Save the Date ! ! !

MG Classics of Jacksonville would like to extend a cordial invitation to all MG owners to participate with us in GOF South MK XLVII to be held April 19-21, 2013 at the Hilton Hotel in Ocala located near the intersection of I-75 and Florida State Road 200.A drive to the nearby Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing and Antique Cars through the beautiful rolling hills of the surrounding horse country is being offered as a line item on our registration form. Our club has visited the Museum and we highly recommend it. We are also working on providing a tour to a local working horse farm. Ocala has the largest number of racehorse farms in the U.S.The Hilton has a large open patio area adjacent to the pool where we will hold our Friday night meet and greet social-ization and meal. The “First Timers” cars will be displayed adjacent to this area and may be viewed from the patio/pool area.The Saturday car show will be held on the large grassy area behind the hotel under the shade of majestic live oaks. The Saturday night Awards Banquet and raffle/auction will be held in one of their elegant ballrooms. Both meals will be served buffet style. Menu selections will appear in line items on the registration form. Wine and cheese will be offered before the banquet.The Hilton has agreed to extend the event room rates for those who would like to come early or stay after the event is over. Lunch will be on your own and the Hilton has an excellent reasonably priced lunch menu. Many restaurants are also located on State Road 200 as well as a large shop-ping mall.The registration form will appear on our web site (mgclas-sics.org) around the first of the year. Also watch for the form in your individual newsletters and/or websites. We promise you a first class GOF experience and are certain you will re-turn home with a smile on your face for having participated in a great GOF South. For more information please contact GOF Chairman Jim Hall at 904-282-1658; email: [[email protected].].

26th Annual All British Field Meet and Autojumble in Safety HarborPhotosprovidedbyBettyShutler


Make reservations for us.

Just fill out the form below and mail your check to:Jay Gerding, 14606 Linden Drive, Spring Hill, Florida 34609

Cell: 352-398-9243

Name:________________________________________________Spouse/Guest: _______________________________

Address: __________________________________________________Phone # ________________________________

Number Attending: _______________________________ x $15.00 per person = _____________________________ Total

What Side Dish will you bring?_____________________________________________________________________________

By popular demand, we will return to the High Point Community Center for our Annual Christmas Party on December 16th. Also by popular demand, the Bill of Fare will return to the “Bring a Side Dish, we’ll supply the main course” idea.

Chef Terry has promised a Main Course menu comprised of traditional Turkey and Ham, with some international Main Courses including Spanish Tamales, Italian Tortellini, and German Sauerbraten brought in for good measure. So, when you consider what you are going to bring as a side dish (or dessert), think outside the country!!!! Unless you have a favorite family recipe to share, we ask thatyour contribution fall within the Alpha system listed below.

If your last name begins with: A - K: Bring an Appetizer L - R: Bring a Main Course dish, i.e. salad, casserole, vegetable, etc. S - Z: Bring a Dessert item.

Also new this year, the CENTERPIECE CONTEST. You will see the rules for this on facing page of this newsletter.

Live entertainment will be provided so “Bring your Dancing Shoes” ! ! ! ! !

The cost of this year’s festivities have been set at $15/person.

MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS EARLY !!!!!



Contest Rules:1. Centerpiece MUST have an LBC theme.

2. Men and Women can enter this contest, even if they are married to each other. (Joint husband/wife entrees are acceptable.)

3. Entrants MUST be prepared to take their entry home after the party!!

Attendees of the party will vote by visiting each table and depositing a ticket in a closed container (much like a silent auction) of their favorite centerpiece. Each attendee will have ONE vote, so make it count!!

The winner will receive a FABULOUS prize valued in excess of $100. (No, I’m not gonna tell you what it is. It’s a secret.)

Centerpiece ContestCenterpiece ContestThis year we are giving the usual workers a break and asking the members to help decorate the hall for Christmas. We need at least 10 entrants to make this work. Please let Jay know if you will be entering the contest.

To enter contact: JAY GERDING at 352-398-9243

We want your MGA…

Yearly membership is $37.50 North America or $52.50 International. Th e application form is available on-line at www.namgar.com or from: NAMGAR Registrar, 7522 SE 152nd Ave., Portland, OR 97236-4861

Members receive MGA! Magazine, the bimonthly magazine devoted exclusively to the enjoyment, care, and preservation of the MGA, Magnette and Variants; and an annual Get-Together in various locations in U.S.A. and Canada.

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NOVEMBERSunday, november 18th - 12:00 noon - ANNUAL FLANKEY MINI CAR CHOW AND CHILI COOKOFF - oakland Florida Group leavinG ralph deckerS houSe at 10 am. call Jay or ralph For more detailS.

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++WedneSday, november 21St – 6pm - BROOKsvILLE BEEF O’BRADY’s WEEKLY CRUIsE-IN - 7601 horSe lake rd., brookSville. JuSt eaSt oF the SheriFF’S oFFice on cortez blvd. (truck rt 50) drive your claSSic car and receive 15% oFF your Food order.

DECEMBERSaturday, december 8th – 9am - CLUB BREAKFAsT AT GLEN LAKEs - Glen lakeS country club, 9000 Glen lakeS boulevard - Go north on uS 19 paSt cortez blvd.(rt 50) Glen lakeS iS located approximately 10 minuteS north oF cortez on the leFt Side (WeSt). tell the Guard you are With the club. proceed in on Glen lakeS boulevard until you See the club houSe. it iS located on a hill on the leFt Side oF the boulevard. turn leFt and proceed to the parkinG lot on the riGht. enter the club on the loWer level next to the pro Shop. the breakFaSt Will be held in the Grill area. JeanS are alloWed. PLEASE NOTE - GLEN LAkES COuNTry CLub DOES NOT ACCEPT CASH - CrEDiT CArD ONLy.

+++++++++++++Saturday, december 8th – 9am - BROOKsvILLE XMAs PARADE - call terry For detailS

+++++++++++++Saturday, december 8th – 9am - THE TAMPA BAY BRITISH CAR CLUBS SEMI ANNUAL BRITS BY THE BAY PICNIC AT PHILLIPPE PARK IN SAFETY HARBOR. all clubS, carS and people are invited. drive your claSSic car. the tbbcc Will provide burGerS, hot doGS, SodaS and condimentS. brinG a Side diSh or deSSert. pleaSe rSvp at [email protected]. CARAVAN WILL BE LEAVING FOLLOWING BREAKFAST.

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Sunday, december 16th – 4pm - 8pm - NATURE COAsT ENGLIsH CAR CLUB & sUNCOAsT CLAssIC MG CAR CLUB ANNUAL CHRIsTMAs PARTY. See paGeS 6-7 in thiS neWSletter For detailS

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++monday, december 31St – 4pm - 8pm - NATURE COAsT ENGLIsH CAR CLUB & sUNCOAsT CLAssIC MG CAR CLUB ANNUAL NEW YEARs EvE PARTY. SAVE THE DATE! detailS Will FolloW via email and december neWSletter.

FEBRUARY Feb 23 (Sat) - BRITISH CLASSIC CAR SHOW IN BOCA RATON AT THE ROYAL PALM PLAzA. SponSored by Gold coaSt britiSh SportS car club paGe up/doWn aS needed. enter your claSSic britiSh car or JuSt come aS SpectatorS. Got an e-type JaG or an aSton martin? neither do i. but you can oGle theSe triumphS oF britiSh enGineerinG, alonG With vintaGe rollS royceS, mG’S, triumphS, mini cooperS, JenSenS, morriS minorS and other maGic motorS at the annual britiSh claSSic car ShoW. it’S a huGely SucceSSFul, Well-orGanized event, hundredS oF britiSh car oWnerS and admirerS attend and i Spend the day there moSt yearS. part oF the Fun iS bumpinG into britpalS you haven’t Seen For aGeS, Some oF Whom are aS old aS the carS they’re droolinG over. Free entrance. ShoW iS From 11a.m. to 4p.m. inFormation reGardinG reGiStration oF your claSSic britiSh car in the JudGed competition Will be available Soon or email [email protected]. there iS a Small Fee to enter your car ---See their WebSite For detailS.

APRIL Apr 5-7 (Fri-Sun) - 29TH ANNUAL ALL BRITISH CAR SHOW AT MEAD GARDENS IN WINTER PARK. Sponsored by the All British Car Club of Central Florida. This beautiful park setting offers convenience, shade trees, and excellent restrooms. which makes the show great fun for the entire family. Includes Meet and Greet on Friday; Car Show on Saturday; and monthly British Car Breakfast Club gathering on Sunday. Registration and other Details to follow or email Diana Moore, Event Chairman. The following is a link to the 2012 show pages.

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++GoF South 2012 - april 19-21, 2013 - MG Classics of Jacksonville would like to extend a cordial invitation to all MG owners to participate with us in GOF South MK XLVII to be held April 19-21, 2013 at the Hilton Hotel in Ocala located near the intersec-tion of I-75 and Florida State Road 200.The registration form will appear on our web site (mgclassics.org) around the first of the year. Also watch for the form in your individual newsletters and/or websites. We promise you a first class GOF experience and are certain you will return home with a smile on your face for having participated in a great GOF South. For more information please contact GOF Chairman Jim Hall at 904-282-1658; email: [[email protected].].

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