A New Year Message

[Bob Bull]

With the birth of a new year, ushered in during the worst economic conditions in living memory, well mine anyway, and in order to put an end to the dreaded 'Snow White' it is time to start another thread to occupy the time and talents of the terminally obsessed posters of this forum.

How about we get a few 'New Year's Resolutions' from you all?

Jack; "I resolve to buy new underpants more than once a year"

Andy G. "I resolve to spend a whole 12 months dreaming up a new wheeze for next season's Panto"

Mary. "I resolve to keep Bob smiling during 2009"

Dave Sapp. "I resolve not to volunteer to run a stand at any show this year"

Mark Shears. "I resolve to improve my barbecue technique before the MGCC Meeting at Silverstone"

Andrewp; "I resolve to mend my ways with regard to nubile females, and rabbits"

Chris Acklam. "I resolve to post more this year"

Richard Plant. "I resolve to buy a bigger and better motorhome"

Jim Mountain. "I resolve to practice hod carrying before July"

Every year I resolve to lose weight and I did in 2008, so perhaps I'll quit while I'm ahead.

Any more suggestions?

[Mark Shears]

Seems like you have covered it all Bob!

A happy and healthy New Year to you too - and to all the Morgan boys and girls.

Cheers

Mark

[Mary Lindsay]

Happy New Year everyone, I wish you all a successful and, most importantly, enjoyable 2009 season.

Here are a few resolutions to be going on with:

Billy - "I resolve not to beat my father's time in any races this year."

Leigh - "I resolve to return to Class D (which is my spiritual home) in a 3.5 litre Plus 8"

Kelvin - "I resolve to return to Class D (which is my spiritual home) in a 3.5 litre Plus 8"

Barry - "I resolve to fit a 6 litre V8 in Black Sheep and win Class A in 2009"

Jack - " I resolve to politely let Mary pass when she wants to."

Bob - " I resolve only to take photographs of people when they are smiling, especially Mary."

[Dave Sapp]

Looks like my resolution was broken before Bob posted it. Bristol CCS in just over 5 weeks time and NEC next November for me.

Mary, not much of a challenge for Barry then.

[Leigh Sebba]

Mary – I’m taking advice as the general feeling seems to be that one should never go back – whether it be the job you left or the spouse you divorced – but I can’t find any advice relating to the Morgan race class that one left. As for ‘spiritual homes’ – well I know the traditional church etc has lost out to football clubs – but I didn’t think Class D had taken over that role. [-o<

All very philosophical for the new year.

From The Times
December 3, 2008
They say 'never go back' but what if they want you back?

http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/b ... 275517.ece

[Mary Lindsay]

I know the traditional church etc has lost out to football clubs – but I didn’t think Class D had taken over that role

There are many things in life that we do not know........

I’m taking advice as the general feeling seems to be that one should never go back

I am encouraged that you are taking advice since this indicates that you have not ruled out the idea altogether - by the way is it legal or spiritual advice that you are taking?

They say 'never go back' but what if they want you back?

My point precisely!

[Bob Bull]

Speaking as an inverterate scrounger I am more in favour of the Chris Acklam* style of motor racing than that of Mary. Hot tea and bacon sarnies in a luxury motorhome can help make a driver quite famous on local radio, whereas anyone who drives to the meeting in their race car is unlikely have much to offer in the way of hospitality and could, possibly be easily missed by even the most diligent reporter of events!
My advice, Leigh, is purchase a massive hospitality unit, lavishly equipt and providing a constant supply of comestibles to the media, you will then find me at least 'coming back' fairly frequently.

Dave S. I am often accused of living up to my surname, but it seems to me that you are being taken too literally in yours! Never mind any help I can offer, short of turning up, is available.

NB. Mary I can only take pictures of people smiling when they are smiling, you should try it sometime

Keep 'em coming folks!

* See, What Kind of Trailer in How do I section.

[Mary Lindsay]

NB. Mary I can only take pictures of people smiling when they are smiling, you should try it sometime

Oooh, that wasn't very nice! Just because I don't pose around the paddock waiting for someone to take my photo doesn't mean that you need to be rude.

Maybe you should try saying something to make me smile....

[Bob Bull]

Mary,
I seem to remember there is some saying about 'big feet and big mouths' that would probably be appropriate for yet another gaff!

Did you hear about the Irish Sea Scout?

His tent sunk!!.

Affectionately yours,

Bully,

[John Emberson]

Mary,

You were certainly smiling in your very glam picture in the Morgan Centenary book! Obviously a much nicer photographer than Bob.................

[Mary Lindsay]

Thank you John.

It was a press photographer as I recall, maybe radio reporters don't have the same knack of making people smile!

[Bob Bull]

People who refer to EDITORS as 'reporters' stand little chance of getting their picture took at all.
I can assure you, from personal experience, that Media Types are very jealous of their status and quite obsessive about any slight, real or perceived, that diminishes their sense of importance. I once asked a photographer at Goodwood where one might see his pictures published? He looked daggers at me, spluttered something unrepeatable and stormed off!! Presumably I had failed to recognise somebody VERY FAMOUS. I see him every year, but still have no idea who he is.
Luckily I am not of that breed and remain the modest, shy young man I have always been - except I am now pretty famous myself!

A doctor came home and his wife said; "Hullo dear, do you realise you have a rectal thermometer in your top pocket?"
"Good Lord!" He replied. "Some Bum's pinched my pen."

These awful jokes will only stop when Mary admits I have made her smile.

John; what is the difference between 'charming' and 'smarming?'

Bob B.

[Mary Lindsay]

People who refer to EDITORS as 'reporters' stand little chance of getting their picture took at all.

That suits me Mr. Reporter!

These awful jokes will only stop when Mary admits I have made her smile

Does a grimace count Bob? They really are awful jokes...............

Presumably I had failed to recognise somebody VERY FAMOUS.

No Bob, you had simply failed to recognise somebody who thought he was famous.

[Bob Bull]

Mary, You were certainly smiling in your very glam picture in the Morgan Centenary book! Obviously a much nicer photographer than Bob.................

Obviously, John, you have never heard of air brushing.

By the way was it Mary's Centenary you were referring to?

From
Mr. Reporter.

Two ducks were crossing the road, one said 'Quack! Quack!'
The other said, ''m going as quack as I can.'

[Mary Lindsay]

Was any of that intended to make me smile?