Saturday, Nov 14, After Breakfast Fun Run Catlett`s November

Volume 45 Number 11 • Founded in 1973 - NOVEMBER 2015
CLUB OFFICERS
Terry Mathes
President
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Lu Stomper
Executive Vice President
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Bill Jackett
Administrative Vice President
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Jay Gerding
Secretary
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RON PHILLIPS
Treasurer
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DIANN SELKE
Newsletter Editor
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JAY GERDING
Webmaster
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MAILING ADDRESS
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P.O. Box 10728
Brooksville, 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.
Fall is in the Air
Well folks, the Holidays are fast approaching. Thanksgiving is just around the
corner and barely 2 weeks later is the Club Christmas party. Imagine in just 2 weeks we
can increase the size of our waistline by inches and inches!
October & November were busy times for the club and it seems as if the last of
November and ealy December will be more of the same.
I want to remind everyone of the Club Christmas party December 12, make your
reservations for a good time, the more the merrier.
The hot humid weather has finally broken so now is a wonderful time to drive the
LBC’s.
SAFETY FAST
Terry
Saturday, Nov 14, After Breakfast Fun Run
2nd Annual Old Fashioned Harvest Festival at the First Baptist Church
of Dunnellon to benefit the Covenant Children’s Home of Dunnellon. We
will caravan from Glen Lakes parking lot after breakfast to the event. Last
year we had a great turn out and hope to do it again this year.
Catlett’s November Birthday Picnic
Saturday Nov 21 - 2pm
Steve (11/18) & Lana (11/30) have invited us to help celebrate
their birthdays at their home at 949 S Candlenut Ave., Homosassa
34448, 2pm. Bring a dish to share, BYOB and your lawn chairs.
They requested no gifts. For food ideas call Lana 352-601-3295.
Those wanting to caravan from Gator Printing parking lot meet at
1 pm. We will travel Cobb Rd. to US 98 north to US 19 north just
past Crystal Nissan turn right onto W. Highland St., go 3 streets,
turn right onto S. Candlenut Ave.
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Field Day at Towne Square
Story & Photos by Ralph Decker
From LBC Display to Burgers and Beer
October was a busy month, the highlight was our British Car display, and swap meet at the Townesquare Mall. About
twenty British Cars came and went, making it hard to know the exact number. As with the March display, British Car
enthusiasts would see the gathering from US 19 and stop to say hello. It was good to welcome back the Bridge’s with
their beautiful XKE which has been missed over the summer. It was also nice to see JD Sellers from the Villages, who
had a trunk full of goodies to sell. The display at the Townesquare Mall, gives us a chance to wander into Chili’s
Restaurant for a snack or drink, do a little Mall browsing, or just catch up with each other. John Dorgan dusted off
the Iris Blue MGA construction project and made an appearance, as did my Black Bug-eye Sprite.
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River Ratz and Mini Fun Run
Story & Photos by Ralph Decker
Speaking
Black Bug-eye, it successfully went from one end of the County to the other in October, but it was
on two different days. Burger and a Beer was held at River Ratz Restaurant, which is locate in beautiful Nobelton
Florida. Five LBC tripped from Gator Printing to the Restaurant, with a couple more joining us there, to enjoy a
relaxing lunch along the Withlacoochee River. Afterwards the group explored another one of Hernando’s lessor
know river boat ramps and fishing piers, during which time Steve applied for a job with the County......Better luck next
trip Steve
of the
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Safety Harbor Car Show
The Houser’s, Jackett’s and Shutler’s
shared some of the more unique cars
from the car show they attended.
Photos by Dave Houser and Betty Shutler
Dave Houser’s BGT
Bill Jackett’s TD
Hillman
London Taxi
Affliate Member
Vice Chairman
Richard Liddick
5237 Glen Arm Road
Glen Arm, MD 21057
Editor of the Driver
Robert Rushing
5444 Sutherland Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63109
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Black Diamond Car Show
Story & Photos by Richard Reiss
A beautful saturday at black diamond 2nd annual car show. There were 269 entrys with about
6 club members showing their cars. There was atleast 2 club awards, one outstanding award
to beverly reiss and her 1970 austin mini taxi. The second outstanding award went to shelley
decker for the “powder puff mechanic of the show” award for showing husband ralph, on the
fourth try, how to route a new throttle cable on his 1960 black widow “a”. That’s what you
get for trying to sneak out early ralph !
Beverly Reiss with her award
Florida’s Number One
choice for British Car
repairs and restorations!
3130 39th Avenue North
St. Petersburg, FL 33714
Web site: GlennsMG.com
E-Mail: [email protected]
Phone/Fax: (727) 521-9890
Toll Free: (888) 521-9890
We want your MGA…
to be registered with NAMGAR!
Yearly membership is $37.50 North America or $52.50 International.
The 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
2010-11
locations in U.S.A. and Canada.
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Black Diamond Car Show
Story & Photos by Ralph Decker
In all honesty, I think the best way to describe the Black
Diamond Invitational Car Show hosted by the Black
Diamond Development, was by the Gentleman who parked
next to me, in a fantastic Black and White Chevrolet Malibu.
As we were parked on the top of the hill looking out over
the Black Diamond Golf Course and the multitude of cars
surrounding three of the fairways and greens, he simply
said, “there just isn’t a car here that isn’t exceptional” not
your typical parking lot hot rod car show, I agreed.
I didn’t mention to him that my MGA was at a boil as I
arrived, and as I left my accelerator cable snapped, so
maybe exceptional was a little premature. It was however
amazing. Representing the Nature Coast Club was Ron
Finch and his Austin Healey, next to Ron, Bill Emerson had
his Austin Healey Sprite, Bill Mansfield and his MG Midget,
Nancilu Patton and her 1998 XK-8, Haydon Fouke and his
red 420 MGA, the freshly painted Mini Taxi of Richard and
Bev Reiss, and Shelley and I with the Black MGA.
There was a slight delay pulling into the development
and clearing the guard house, but after that dozens of
volunteers directed the show cars to the photograph area,
then to the parking location on the golf course. Registration
moved with the parking crew, and as you parked you were
handed your registration packet. That was how the entire
show progressed, very well laid out, and extremely well
staffed.
It was difficult to take in the 200 plus cars, and give each
the attention they deserved. Cobra kit cars and 50’s
Corvettes were common place and I found myself wanting
to move on to the really unique stuff. Like the three wheel
Slingshot or the 7.3 Lt. Diesel Packard, or the 1921 Dodge
Touring Car, or the 1936 Auburn Boat tail Speedster, or
the 1955 Packard Patrician. However the 1959 perfectly
restored Pontiac Catalina, a close cousin to the car I took
my drivers exam in (50 years ago), warmed my heart.
The festivities actually started Friday evening with a meet
and greet get together at the Black Diamond Country Club,
then moved to the Golf Course Saturday Morning.
Between the fairways was a hospitality tent to relax in or
have a drink from the bar. Five different food vendors were
there along with live entertainment. If you wished to go to
the Club House or another area of the field several shuttle
golf carts were making the rounds on a regular schedule.
The awards ceremony was about an hour late, which really
isn’t uncommon at car shows, Richard and Bev’s Taxi and
Shelley and my MGA won awards at the show.
All in all the Black Diamond Invitational Car show was a
first class event and should be a must do show when our
Club is invited next year.
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The Final Bay Port
Story & Photos by Ralph Decker
We
in
2015, not to
Daylight Savings Time returns
celebrated the final sunset of
return again until
2016. 2015
started and continued with stormy
sunsets, but ended with a picturesque seascape, and
as always good friends.
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our shaky video on
Thanks to Lisa Roberts and her idea of Halloween
Bay Port, several of our group, The Bridges, Gerry,
Betty, and Lisa came ready to scare the hell out of
everyone. The Shutlers, returning from Michigan,
dressing up their TR-6. The upcoming change in the
weather and time, had its effect, because Bay Port
Park, was packed, parking was at a premium, and
the number of British Cars we had, drew a mass of
curious onlookers.
At
years end its time to say
that
came
out
during
Thank You,
the
summer
to everyone
months.
You
have supported the monthly gathering with your
contribution of food, friendship and a little wine now
and then.
Bay Port sunsets, and other such events,
makes our Club unique among car clubs and our
membership makes it happen.
Hope to see you all next summer at Bay Port.
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NOVEMBER
Club Breakfast at Glen Lakes - Saturday, November 14th, 9am - Glen Lakes Country Club, 9000 Glen Lakes Boulevard - Our
monthly meeting. Bring your car and your appetite and join your fellow members for a great breakfast and good conversation.  PLEASE
NOTE - Glen Lakes Country Club DOES NOT ACCEPT CASH - Credit Card Only.
F R A
B
un un fter reakfast- Saturday, Nov 14, After Breakfast Fun Run the 2nd Annual Old Fashioned Harvest Festival at the
First Baptist Church of Dunnellon to benefit the Covenant Children’s Home of Dunnellon. We will caravan from Glen Lakes parking lot
after breakfast to the event. Last year we had a great turn out and hope to do it again this year.
Dinner at King House Buffet City
in
Brooksville.
- Wednesday, November 18th, 6:30pm
- Located
on
Rt 50
across from
Sam’s Club
Birthday Picnic at Catlett’s
- Saturday, November 21st, 2pm until ?? Steve & Lana have invited us to help celebrate
949 S Candlenut Ave., Homosassa 34448, 2pm. Bring a dish to share, BYOB and your lawn chairs.
They requested no gifts. For food ideas call Lana 352-601-3295.
their birthdays at their home at
Happy Thanksgiving- Thursday, November 26th
DECEMBER
Monster Transmission Toys for Tots Show - Tuesday December 1st at Chick-fil-A
Brooksville Xmas Parade - Saturday, December 12th
Club Breakfast at Glen Lakes - Saturday, December 12th, 9am - Glen Lakes Country Club, 9000 Glen Lakes Boulevard - Our
monthly meeting. Bring your car and your appetite and join your fellow members for a great breakfast and good conversation.  PLEASE
NOTE - Glen Lakes Country Club DOES NOT ACCEPT CASH - Credit Card Only.
Club Christmas Party - Saturday, December 12th, 4pm at the High Point Community Center $15.00 per
person
Club Annual Christmas Party.....You won’t want to miss
Are you ready for a magical evening?
WHEN: Saturday, December 12, 4:00 pm
WHERE: High Point’s Winter Wonderland Community Center
Make it special and wear your snazzy holiday outfit
ENTERTAINMENT ! ! !
No gift exchange this year!
bring your own booze and let us know
what delicious food you want to
bring to add to our buffet
$15.00 per person
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