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Originally Posted By twotribes
Originally Posted By SteveT
Peter your advice to get involved in a centre is sound, but there has to be a desire for change or at least a recognition of a need there also or all suggestions will fall on deaf ears. The couple of visits I made to my nearest centre left me frustrated and not eager for more. The primary interest of its members seems to be midweek social lunches and golf. It's clearly not designed for those of us that work and I sensed a real reluctance to try anything new. It's a pity because I want to support an owners club but there appears to be no local dissatisfaction with the present.


My views too Steve. I don't want to eat in pubs that think they're restaurants with people who are in cliquey little couples and foursomes. Tried it. Maybe in another twenty years I will better fit the profile.

Now, could the 'virtual' online centre for all us misfits be TalkMorgan? I have no issue with representation into the MSCC and I like that it exists. I just don't fit the existing grass roots bit.

Ps. I went as a guest to the FossilMog picnic last year and was made very welcome and met a wide spectrum of people, the only common factor amongst whom was that they were all lovely - so I guess there are local centres which are an exception.


I agree with both of you, I have been involved with 3 areas because of Geographic location. I was involved at the start of Fossilmog, but once it became formalised (in a very loose sense), it started to become the midweek tea and beer runs, holding little interest for me. I made other suggestions, such as trips to Museums, car shows, hill climbs, track events, but this was ignored effectively, IMO. So I have now removed myself from any regular participation in any one area and only selectively attend events of interest. I personally have found what I have experienced locally frustrating. However I have also met some lovely more like minded MOG owners who we keep in touch with and meet up with when possible. I have shifted my attention to going to fun or charity hill climbs or track events, ie Shelsley, Prescott, Castle Coombe etc and meeting TM friends who have similar views and interest in cars generally.

With respect to Peters comment re getting involved to make change, yes I agree with that, but that can only come about if individuals voices and suggestions are allowed to be heard.

Adrian

Buggered Off, to a modern none leaky car, heart's still ticking