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Ice cream run
Chris and I attended the last published 2023 season MG club ice cream run along with Mark and Jennifer. A minimal attended group with clearing weather after afternoon rain, we enjoyed Mark and Jennifers stories of their Canadian MGB tour and beyond. Looking forward t...
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Last Post: Sep 14, 2023 1:48pm
by Jim
by Jim
Triumph Wickham Park Gathering
Just home from the 2023 Triumph Wickham Park program. A little damp on the return trip but a very nice program put together by the Triumph club. Thanks to their efforts!
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Last Post: Sep 13, 2023 9:30am
by MARV STUART
by MARV STUART
Ice Cream Run
Another mighty fine evening for a run for ice cream, meeting up with a good number of MGs and occupants. A bit chilly returning home but invigurating for the MGA. Thanks again to the club for scheduling, looking forward to the next one. Marv and Andrea.
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Last Post: Aug 24, 2023 1:48pm
by MARV STUART
by MARV STUART
Portugese soup day
Soup day will be on Oct. 21st this year, subject to change but only by one weekend either way.
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Last Post: Aug 15, 2023 11:33am
by MARV STUART
by MARV STUART
Belltown event
Grant in his B and I in my TD had a nice drive to Haddem Neck for the Belltown event yesterday. A group of other CTMG members were there as well, enjoying the shade. Always a very nice event, plenty of cars of all makes. And, of course, ice cream on the return.
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Last Post: Aug 8, 2023 7:38am
by Grant
by Grant
Cars and Coffee at Abingdon Spares
Thanks to all who attended our latest Cars & Coffee July 8th. It is always great to see a good turnout of interesting cars and people at these get togethers. Abingdon Spares is always glad to host these informal events. It really is the people, not the cars, that mak...
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Last Post: Jul 26, 2023 1:45pm
by Gary
by Gary
Ice Cream Run
National Ice Cream month, a nice evening for an MG drive, or just a liking for ice cream? Any excuse, plus, as always, great CTMG folk to meet up with. Thanks again for another mighty fine CTMG event, Marv and Andrea.
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Last Post: Jul 13, 2023 6:03am
by MARV STUART
by MARV STUART
Abingdon Spares C&C
Once again, thanks go out to Ed and Martin for another nice Abington Spares C&C. Also noted a was a very strange "Back to the Future" looking machine piloted by our own Mr. Matt. (cool little car, Matt). Anyway, enjoyed the run and the people, looking forward to anot...
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Last Post: Jul 9, 2023 8:28am
by Ed Cooke
by Ed Cooke
Rally up the Rideau
Annie and Steve held a fine tour from Kingston Ontario to Ottawa. along the Rideau lock system. This is a working historic waterway used by pleasure boats to travel from the St Laurence seaway to Ottawa. Kept in remarkable good condition the historic locks continue t...
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Last Post: Jul 7, 2023 4:20pm
by Steve
by Steve
BBTS
Another mighty fine event, enjoyed by all as far as I could see. Well done to all. Marvin.
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Last Post: Jun 8, 2023 5:02pm
by Marv Stuart
by Marv Stuart
Jamestown Run
Another outstanding event, that is normally trail bossed by Grant and regulated by right hand lady Pam, but this year led by fill-in Gary due to Grants knee surgury. A 9 am departure brought about ten cars of various breed, mainly MG, through some back-type roads, wi...
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Last Post: May 21, 2023 10:15am
by Gary & Kelly
by Gary & Kelly
Cars & Coffee @ Abingdon Spares
Big shout out to the guys from Abingdon Spares for another wonderful turnout for Cars & Coffee Saturday. It was nice to see so many friends out driving their LBCs!
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Last Post: Apr 23, 2023 5:36am
by Marv Stuart
by Marv Stuart
Jamestown run
This years JamesTown run will be on the 13th of May. We will meet at Gus's Pizza on the corner of Rt 117 and 184 in Groton We will depart at 09:00 for JamesTown.We will do a picnic again this year instead of a restaurant. Hope to see you there.
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Last Post: Apr 23, 2023 4:29am
by Gary & Kelly
by Gary & Kelly
Middlesex Lunch
Wow, a really good attendance at Bob's end-of-season Middlesex lunch at Landing at Main Sunday. Looking forward to the fall issue. Guess we'll have to find something else to do on the third Sunday of the months ahead. Thanks again ,Bob, much appreciated. Marv (and ma...
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Last Post: Apr 19, 2023 1:05pm
by Marv Stuart
by Marv Stuart
FREE MGB!!!!!!!
I was just contacted (Sunday 22) by a fellow in Waterford Ct. He is selling his property in Waterford CT. that has his 1977 MGB on it. The car has been sitting outside and has not been started for a few years. He is offering the car FOR FREE! He would like the car re...
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Last Post: Feb 25, 2023 6:10pm
by Gary
by Gary
Middlesex Lunch
Quite a few folks decided to Land at Main yesterday for Bob Howards always mighty fine Middlesex Lunch. A fine time was had. Thanks again, Bob.
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Last Post: Feb 25, 2023 6:06pm
by Gary
by Gary
Wings at Bidwells
Another mighty fine evening at Bidwells. Great wings, a tasty porter, and pleasent conversation with friends. Thanks again to Sue and John, much appreciated by all. Marv.
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Last Post: Jan 18, 2023 12:14pm
by Jim
by Jim
Middlesex Lunch
Another coolish drive in 'ol Blue up Deep River way for Bob Howard's Middlesex group lunch at Landing at Main eatery. Always a good time. Thanks again, bob, we all appreciate it, Marv.
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Last Post: Jan 16, 2023 12:17pm
by MARVIN D STUART
by MARVIN D STUART
A nice Holiday time
Andrea and I enjoyed a nice Christmas, a couple of unnessary birthdays, and a New Years day, happy so far. Happy New Year to all, Marv.
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Last Post: Jan 2, 2023 2:29pm
by Jim
by Jim
Happy New Year!
2023 promises to be a great year for our LBCs!
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Last Post: Jan 1, 2023 7:20am
by Gary
by Gary
Middlesex Lunch
A nice day for a drive in ol' Blue yesterday to the Middlesex lunch at Landing at Main. And a nice turnout of members with their MGs in the parking lot. Thanks, Bob, for another one and looking forward to the next. Marv.
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Last Post: Dec 19, 2022 11:57am
by MARV STUART
by MARV STUART
Middlesex tech session
Not a bad day (tho a bit chilly) for a run in the TD down to Bob Lavazolli's nice comfy heated garage for the first Middlesex tech session. Always a nice and enjoyable learning experience, and with coffee and donuts to top it off!! Thanks, Bob, looking forward to the...
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Last Post: Dec 11, 2022 5:33pm
by MARV STUART
by MARV STUART
Neville Tour
Unexpected but appreciated weather yesterday initiated "the last seasonal tour" by Neville and Sue. A very nice coastal ride, and then along Lake Quomapaug to the Stewards of The Land Brewery was a pleasant afternoon jaunt with a group of Conn. MG and Triumph club me...
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Last Post: Nov 7, 2022 7:26am
by Jim
by Jim
Portugese soup day
Additional info for soup day. You can bring a dish if you want, dessert salad etc. also please RSVP to my e-mail address. glegare1971@yahoo.com. Thanks
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Last Post: Oct 31, 2022 5:28am
by MARV STUART
by MARV STUART
Abingdon Spares Cars and Coffee
Thank you to Ed and Martin Cook again for a great Cars & Coffee. We counted 36 cars at one point today. The weather was absolutely beautiful for top down motoring. Gary and Sarah
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Last Post: Oct 16, 2022 7:07am
by jim
by jim
Portuguese soup day
Soup day will be on the 29th of Oct. Weather permitting. there will be a short drive through the country ending at our house at 271 Flanders Rd in Stonington. We will meet at Gus's pizza at the corner of 184 and 117 in Groton at noon. For those not wanting to make th...
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Last Post: Oct 15, 2022 4:28pm
by Gary & Kelly
by Gary & Kelly
The Kitzhof Run of 2022
Well, another wonderful drive in the TD, in company of a few other LBCs, up to West Dover, VT, for our yearly "KITZOHF RUN". The usual stops, Mug & Muffin for breakfast, Yankee Candle for a pit stop, and Shelburne Falls for a walk across the Bridge of Flowers to the...
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Last Post: Sep 26, 2022 9:27am
by MARV STUART
by MARV STUART
Owl's Head
Pam and I just returned from the Foreign Car Festival at the Owl's Head Museum of transportation in Owl's Head Maine. They had a fantastic turnout this year. MG's we're well represented as well as Triumph's Jags, Lotus, Sun Beams and TVR's. They were giving rides in...
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Last Post: Sep 20, 2022 11:34am
by Grant
by Grant
CT British Reliability Run
Just returned from the CT RR tour with 725 miles door to door. And again Neville and Sue had put together a very fine tour on "roads less traveled". Beautiful early fall Vermont weather and roads make for a very pleasant drive that Neville and Sue continue to design....
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Last Post: Sep 19, 2022 6:57am
by ED COOKE
by ED COOKE
Ice Cream
Well, maybe not a massive migration to Cowlicks in Waterford for ice cream, but, a few hardy souls did show support for the nations national ice cream event, another "CTMG's Ice Cream Run". Andrea and I cruised in after making an appearance at the Colchester Cruise N...
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Last Post: Aug 28, 2022 4:56pm
by Gary
by Gary
Abingdon Spares C&C
Again, a mighty "THANKS" go out to Ed and Martin, and Matt as well, for another fine cars and coffee event. A nice cool morning drive in the "A", in company with a nice "TF", a good gathering of British cars, and a few other types as well, makes for a good start for...
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Last Post: Aug 28, 2022 4:55pm
by Gary
by Gary
Hemmings Cruise-in
Drove the MGA up to Bennington, Vt, in company with Grant and Pam Legare and Jim and Christine Wiebe, to attend Hemmings Motor News cruise-in/show on the 11th. Stayed a couple nights to relax and enjoy the event. The event and location has changed a bit, but overall...
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Last Post: Aug 19, 2022 4:15am
by Grant
by Grant
12TH ANNUAL WOODSTOCK BRITISH CAR SHOW
12TH ANNUAL WOODSTOCK BRITISH CAR SHOW
Sept 17th - rain date the 18th
see www.woodstockbritishcarshow.com
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Last Post: Aug 3, 2022 12:48pm
by Len Sapiro
by Len Sapiro
car ride wanted for kid
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Last Post: Jul 25, 2022 12:15pm
by MARVIN D STUART
by MARVIN D STUART
Ice cream run?
Just putting it on the radar as it was new to me.
Out house shopping and stopped for ice cream to cool off. Found a gem! Not only yummy ice cream but great country store. They make their own goat milk soaps. Have all the jams, pickles,etc. Farm bread from Williman...
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Last Post: Jul 25, 2022 12:13pm
by MARVIN D STUART
by MARVIN D STUART
Dust off Rally
Yesterday we participated in Gary and Kathy's Dust Off Rally. We missed a few clues and had a few "turn arounds", but all in all had a fine drive through the north west corner of our state. The Dabrowski team yearly puts together interesting tours through that sectio...
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Last Post: Jul 10, 2022 4:51am
by Jim
by Jim
Cruise to Colorado
Just read Al's bit on our Cruise to Colorado last month. Excellent piece of work. Thanks, Al, appreciate it. Marv.
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Last Post: Jul 3, 2022 5:28am
by Jim
by Jim
Ice Cream Run
A nice cool evening for another CTMG event, the Ice Cream Run. (cool enough the ice cream didn't melt and drip on your shirt!) A good turn-out, a nice visit, with more runs to follow. Thanks for planning, Marv.
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Last Post: May 26, 2022 7:21am
by Jim
by Jim
Jamestown run
The article in the MOWOG is wrong, we will picnic at BeaverTail instead of going to Captain Jacks for lunch
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Last Post: May 22, 2022 1:30pm
by Marv Stuart
by Marv Stuart
Abingdon Spares Tech Session
Thanks go out again to Ed and Martin for another reason to get out of the house and learn a thing or two (or ten), or just to hang out with friends. A mighty fine day. Marv.
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Last Post: May 15, 2022 1:36pm
by Jim
by Jim
MGB disk brake noise
Anybody have a magic cure to disk brake squeaking? Ear plugs or turning the radio up louder are not a option as we don't have one. Thanks!
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Last Post: May 10, 2022 12:10pm
by Jim
by Jim
Jamestown run
UP DATE: The Jamestown run will be on the 21st of May.This year we will have a picnic at BeaverTail Weather permitting. We will leave Gus's Pizza at 09:00 and travel as many back roads as possible to Jamestown. For those who want to, we will stop at Ekonk farm for ic...
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Last Post: Apr 17, 2022 3:42pm
by MARV STUART
by MARV STUART
Abingdon Spares
Today Ed and Martine had another fine event. Lot's of interesting cars to see and interested people. I talked to a guy we met at the Frankenmuth Michigan MGA Gt in 2015 who also has a MGA. Another fella, Dean, who is doing a MGB conversion and hopefully will join the...
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Last Post: Apr 17, 2022 3:40pm
by MARV STUART
by MARV STUART
Middlesex Lunch
Another mighty fine lunch at "Landing at Main" in Deep River. Thanks, Bob, for another of your noon-time gatherings. Marv
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Last Post: Mar 28, 2022 12:58pm
by MARVIN D STUART
by MARVIN D STUART
New England Air Museum
Today we went to the Air Museum organized by Bob Howard. We had not been there for several years and it was all new to us. Anyone who is amazed by the engineering of heavier than air flying machines would enjoy this museum. Civilian and military aircraft fill several...
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Last Post: Mar 19, 2022 4:38pm
by MARVIN D STUART
by MARVIN D STUART
Planting Day
Join us and help plant the West Garden at Harkness Memorial State Park. This is The CT MG Club’s contribution to The Park which gives us the opportunity to use this beautiful location for our BRITISH BY THE SEA GATHERING.
Drive your MG, bring a picnic lunch, (...
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Last Post: Mar 9, 2022 6:54am
by steve
by steve
MGA Exhaust Manifold
I am looking for an MGA exhaust manifold. I am rebuilding a 1500 engine which is missing one. If you have one and would be willing to part with it, please let me know. MGB manifold will not fit this application. Thanks.
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Last Post: Jan 2, 2022 9:45am
by Bill Wright
by Bill Wright
Happy New Year!
Best wishes to everyone in the new year!
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Last Post: Jan 1, 2022 6:56am
by Gary & Kelly
by Gary & Kelly
MOWOG News
The latest issue of the MOWOG News is now out, it looks great, thank you Karen for taking over the task. Best part is it arrived in my mailbox with no effort at all on my part!
Happy New Year to all!
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Last Post: Dec 31, 2021 4:50am
by MARV STUART
by MARV STUART
