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Just Wingin' it!!!
Another hearty THANKS to John and Sue for another Wing Time at Bidwells. A fine time was had by all. Marv and Andrea
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Last Post: Jul 24, 2019 1:01pm
by Steve
by Steve
Rally for a Cure
We would like to thank Bill&Linda Wright for organizing yet another out standing event. A very pleasant tour, a delicious lunch and a perfect weather wise week end activity for the benefit of JDRF. Chris and I enjoyed the day thoroughly. Thanks Bill& Linda!
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Last Post: Jun 23, 2019 1:29pm
by Jim
by Jim
BBTS
Another really great event, thanks again to Steve and Annie for heading it up again. Looking forward to the next one. Marv and Andrea Stuart
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Last Post: Jun 4, 2019 6:50am
by MARVIN STUART
by MARVIN STUART
Neville Wardle Conn. MG/Triumph N.Western Conn. tour
I would like to thank Neville for a really nice tour through North Western Conn. on the 18th. Some interesting back road touring ending at the White Horse tavern.A most enjoyable tour finished off with Speckled Hen. Thanks Neville and Sue!
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Last Post: May 19, 2019 10:04am
by Jim
by Jim
ABINGDON SPARES VISIT SAT MAY 11
I HOPE PEOPLE WILL BRING BRITISH BY THE SEA INVITES TO PASS OUT AT THIS EVENT...PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF THEY WERE PASSED OUT
THANKS
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Last Post: May 17, 2019 9:57am
by Zeus
by Zeus
Jamestown
Pam and Grant took us on another most enjoyable ride to one of Rhode Islands beautiful sea shore points, the Beavertail. The day and weather could not have been more pleasant for touring in sport cars and we finished at Captain Nicks with a delicious lunch. Altogethe...
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Last Post: May 11, 2019 4:50pm
by Gary
by Gary
BRITISH BY THE SEA
BBTS 2019 VOLUNTEER REQUEST
Steve Wincze
860-693-4249
MGTD52@COMCAST.NET
TO ALL CT MG CLUB MEMBERS,
By the time you are reading this, we will have less than 40 days and just one more meeting untill BBTS 2019! To make this Gathering successful, and to live up to...
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Last Post: Apr 12, 2019 7:42am
by STEVEN P WINCZE
by STEVEN P WINCZE
April tour
Jon selected a outstanding spring weather day for a fine April Tour today. Riding at the end of a parade of MGB's, we saw many thumbs up and waves, as well as a horn or two. Can't please everybody but we certainly enjoyed the tour and lunch. Thanks Jon for a very ple...
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Last Post: Apr 7, 2019 2:32pm
by Jim
by Jim
Spring Tour
Jon Day led a very nice tour today through the Eastern Connecticut country side with a stop at Harry's in Colchester for lunch. Spring is in the air and we look forward to many more pleasant rides. Thanks Jon!
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Last Post: Mar 16, 2019 2:20pm
by Jim
by Jim
GATHERING AT MOTORCARS INCORPORATED
CAR GATHERING AT MOTORCARS INCORPORATED
We have all been invited to attend a Car Gathering on April 6th from noon till 4:00 pm.at Motorcars Incorporated, 333 Cooke Street, Plainville, Ct
This is a great opportunity to visit the Premier Jaguar and Import Car Service...
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Last Post: Mar 13, 2019 5:17pm
by STEVEN P WINCZE
by STEVEN P WINCZE
Abingdon Tech
Another excellent session today at Abingdon Spares. Interesting and informative demonstrations of MG rear Axel repairs by Al Nosenzo and Jon Day. Thanks to Martin and Ed Cooke for offering their establishment for a continuing educational venue. Thanks guys!
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Last Post: Feb 17, 2019 4:57am
by MARVIN STUART
by MARVIN STUART
The Paddock C&C
An enjoyable morning Cars and Coffee was had at the Paddock in New Britain Saturday morning. A very good attendance and eats and drink. Thanks to The Paddock and the Klingberg Family Centers, Marvin.
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Last Post: Jan 27, 2019 7:25am
by Gary
by Gary
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year everybody! I plan to take my MG out for a ride on New Year's day. I hope some of you do the same.
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Last Post: Jan 5, 2019 5:53pm
by Bill
by Bill
Merry Christmas
I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and that Santa brings the the parts they need for their LBC this year!!
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Last Post: Dec 27, 2018 6:10am
by Grant
by Grant
Christmas Party
A very nice get together last night at the Monticello facility. Interesting conversation and delicious food! Even the weather cooperated. Thanks Angela!
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Last Post: Dec 9, 2018 8:43am
by jim
by jim
Dave Werblow
Dave is in hospital. He could use some well wishes.
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Last Post: Nov 29, 2018 3:44am
by JOHN PANDISCIA
by JOHN PANDISCIA
Happy Thanksgiving!
I hope everyone has a nice Thanksgiving this year!
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Last Post: Nov 22, 2018 5:12pm
by MARVIN STUART
by MARVIN STUART
Abingdon Spares Cars & Coffee
Another Hearty THANKS to Abingdon Spares for hosting another Cars & Coffee. A good crowd, a nice ride, always a pleasant event. Thanks, Marv
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Last Post: Nov 11, 2018 1:09pm
by Jim
by Jim
$30 Apple Hydraulics certificate
Is anyone going to be ordering from Apple Hydraulics? If so I have a certificate for $30 off an order of $90 or more I have no use for. It expires 12/31/19. I've done my shocks already. I won it from the raffle at the Wickham Park Gathering. I also took second place...
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Last Post: Oct 22, 2018 3:33pm
by bill
by bill
BMCNE tour
WE followed the British Motor Cars of New England tour yesterday from R.I. over to Stonington CT. Chris counted 16 cars on a very nice back roads tour to the Saltwater Farms Vineyard. Organized by Mallory Walsh, a nice ride to a "up dated" WWII private airfield conve...
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Last Post: Oct 22, 2018 3:32pm
by bill
by bill
Non ethanol gas
I checked a couple of places for non ethanol gas today. Lowest was $11 a gallon. Not very practical so I guess we're stuck with it. It may get worse according to the recent news.
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Last Post: Oct 10, 2018 1:00pm
by John Pandiscia
by John Pandiscia
Picnic
Kelly and I had a great time at the club picnic today and want to thank John and Susan for hosting it.
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Last Post: Sep 25, 2018 12:42pm
by Grant Legare
by Grant Legare
Connecticut British Reliability Run
Back home yesterday from the C.B.R.R. with 732 remarkable miles door to door. We can't thank Neville, Sue and their assisting compatriots enough for a most enjoyable season ending tour! New folks to meet and new places to see made for a most enjoyable excursion. No m...
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Last Post: Sep 17, 2018 1:44pm
by Rich
by Rich
Hemmings Cruise/Show of Dreams
A fine ride to Bennington and the Hemmings cruise night despite threatening weather. A good group of Conn MG club members enjoyed a very nice evening reviewing what few cars showed up. New England weather will always be changeable. Then on to the Show of Dreams in Ne...
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Last Post: Jul 29, 2018 6:38am
by Jim
by Jim
Bidwell Tavern
Last night was John & Sue Mortycka's tour to the Bidwell Tavern for chicken wings and cold beer. A great night for a ride brought out a sizable group of MG Club members to enjoy a very pleasant evening and a delicious dinner. A beautiful clear half moon night made th...
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Last Post: Jul 22, 2018 6:48am
by Marv Stuart
by Marv Stuart
Connecticut Clock & Watch Museum
Yesterday we visited the Clock Museum in Bristol Ct. If you enjoy history,precission, craftsmanship, the list of superlatives about this place goes on. Dave and Ginny's tour along the Conn. river and ferry ride started a interesting tour to the museum. The place is n...
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Last Post: Jul 16, 2018 4:17am
by Jim
by Jim
Rich Farm Stand
A nice ride to a part of the state less traveled last night brought us to the Rich Farm Stand in Oxford. A generous and delicious selection of ice cream was dispersed to a substantial crowd on a slightly damp evening. On a clear week end afternoon, this place must do...
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Last Post: Jun 28, 2018 3:49am
by jim
by jim
Free set of 15" 48 spoke wheels
I have a used set of 48 spoke wheels free for the taking. Great for spares or if you are going for the concours car!
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Last Post: Jun 25, 2018 4:22pm
by Bill Wright
by Bill Wright
starter
I have a starter for a MGA that British Victoria sent me by mistake. If anyone needs one they can have it for $80.00. I paid $108.00 with s&h. Also if anyone recieves an e-mail from me about signing an agreement don't open it it's not from me.
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Last Post: Jun 10, 2018 10:23am
by Grant
by Grant
JAMESTOWN run
The Jamestown run has been canceled due to weather. However if you still want to go to lunch meet at Grant and Pam's house around 1130 and we'll caravan to the Coast Guard house takes about 45 minutes to gat there reservations are for 1 :oclock.
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Last Post: May 13, 2018 2:11pm
by Jim
by Jim
Cinco De Mayo
Just returned from a fine tour led by Dave and Ginny through mid state Connecticut. Many roads not seen before and some renewed in splendid spring plumage. We have waited through a long winter dark time to enjoy a splendid spring outing such as that. Thanks Dave and...
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Last Post: May 5, 2018 2:12pm
by Jim
by Jim
Pick-up Runs
Any thoughts on using this forum to contact anyone who is interested in getting together for a spontaneous "pick-up" drive. You know some day when we get nice weather and just want to go for a drive. I think the main problem is that not meany members log-on here.
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Last Post: Apr 27, 2018 8:10am
by Bill
by Bill
S.U. Carburators Abiingdon Spares
Gentlemen and Ladies,
Another interesting presentation at Abingdon Spares.This time, Joe Curto offered explaining years of experience tinkering with Skinners Union carburetors inner workings and mysteries. My thanks to Martin and Ed Cooke for arranging and hosting t...
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Last Post: Apr 1, 2018 5:08am
by Jim Wiebe
by Jim Wiebe
Towing
Hi mg club I have a 1975 mg midget I would like to flat tow it behind my rv just wondering if anyone has any experience in doing this and can it be done thanks Bruce
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Last Post: Mar 28, 2018 6:16am
by Marv Stuart
by Marv Stuart
Old scam warning
Hi,
A club member recently had a bad experience in the process of selling an MG part thru an ad in the MOWOG news and wanted me to pass this warning along to club members so they would be aware that even in the little old MOWOG News, scammers are active! Here are th...
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Last Post: Mar 7, 2018 10:05am
by John Pandiscia
by John Pandiscia
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
I hope everyone received the car parts they needed for Christmas this year! Enjoy and Happy New Year!!
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Last Post: Dec 26, 2017 10:38am
by Marv Stuart
by Marv Stuart
side view mirror
can anyone recommend a place that can cut a piece of mirror glass for a side view mirror?
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Last Post: Dec 17, 2017 2:26pm
by Gary
by Gary
Appraisal
Hi-
My mother in law has a 72 MG midget that has been garaged for it's entire life. Rarely was it ever driven. Everything is original. Due to declining health we've had to put my m.i.l into nursing care and are selling the house and vehicles. I was wondering if ther...
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Last Post: Nov 20, 2017 9:59am
by Rick Covell
by Rick Covell
Abingdon Spares Cars & Coffee
A hearty "well done" to Martin and Ed Cook of Abingdon Spares fame for their cars & coffee event last Saturday, the 4th. A bit on the Brisque side but a nice drive anyway. The distributor/timing presentation was outstanding. Looking forward to the next c&c. Thanks, M...
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Last Post: Nov 7, 2017 4:35pm
by Marv Stuart
by Marv Stuart
Half Moon Cruise
A trip I should have done more home work on, The Half Moon cruise offered more surprises than I could process. Good food, sights and weather coalesced into a fine few days of interesting discovery. Maybe not as much as Henry Hudson on the Halve Maen, but we didn't ha...
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Last Post: Oct 2, 2017 7:07am
by Marv Stuart
by Marv Stuart
Ski Butternut Foliage Tour
Ski Butternut Foliage Tour
Scheduled: Oct 7, 2017, 12:30 AM to 4:30 AM
Location: Wilcox Street and Iron Horse Boulevard in Simsbury
We will gather in the parking lot at the corner of Wilcox Street and Iron Horse Boulevard in Simsbury at 12:30 on October 7, 201...
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Last Post: Sep 19, 2017 6:28pm
by Bill Wright
by Bill Wright
Hillside Sweet Shoppe
Another splendid evening for a tour along the river to the Hillside Sweet Shoppe. Fine ice cream and stories as well as a chance to test MG undercarriages (crunch) All seamed to survive unscathed! Nice night for a ride. Thanks Jeff.
Jim
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Last Post: Aug 26, 2017 8:48am
by David W.
by David W.
Abington/Howard Picnic Tour
Today we enjoyed a fine day of touring and picnicking at the Howard residence beginning at Abington Spares. Martin and Ed Cooke graciously accepted a bunch of oil leaking British cars for the jump off location. After a tour on many roads less traveled, we arrived at...
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Last Post: Aug 15, 2017 4:26am
by John Pandiscia
by John Pandiscia
Durham Dari-Serve
Very nice ride to the Durham Dari-Serve last night. A stunning evening and very good ice cream. The "usual suspects" were there along with new drivers to the program. A tech session, the shreak of motor cycles, and ice cream made for another fine summer event. That p...
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Last Post: Aug 10, 2017 6:29am
by jim
by jim
My father's MGB
My father just passed and I have his 73MGB in Ct. Some of you may have known of him and the work done on his car. I would like to sell it to someone who appreciates it. Contact Dan Martin 860 250 4343. DMartinVRod@gmail.com
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Last Post: Aug 5, 2017 11:21am
by Daniel J Martin
by Daniel J Martin
Salem Ice Cream
It was a DARK and MOONLESS night..... Well, almost moon less with only a slight Cheshire Cat grin. A very nice ride to the Salem Ice Cream shop and, as always very good ice cream. But ,on the way home, either Lucas, the Prince of Darkness or an error by the current o...
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Last Post: Jul 27, 2017 5:40am
by Jim
by Jim
Sweet Claude's
Nice ride to Sweet Claude's last night for ICE CREAM! I especially liked the Bailey's Adult flavor. Dodged a few cooling rain drops and all in all, a nice evening for a ride. Thanks Jeff!
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Last Post: Jul 13, 2017 6:03am
by Jim
by Jim
