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by Joske Vermeule, September 1
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Jun 14th, 2026
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Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 296 Likes: 1
Learner Plates Off!
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Learner Plates Off!
Joined: Feb 2010
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For what it's worth I have become increasingly disillusioned with the larger one make classic car clubs. They start off well enough, populated with enthusiastic owners but then seem to grow arms and legs, with funds channeled into pension contributions for employees and interest free loans for directors, huge annual travel expense claims for officers etc. rather than being spent on tooling for rare parts and the like. Driving trips out end up migrating to dinner dances and boring lengthy lunches and so on. Many members don't know anything at all about the history of the marque or in many cases how an engine works but they have bought into the 'lifestyle' aspects. The club then needs to be all things to all men and this is even more impossible to achieve with makes like Morgan and Jaguar where all new models are immediately incorporated which brings its own problems. This is highlighted at classic car shows where the displays are high proportion of new and nearly new cars! 
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Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 859 Likes: 1
Talk Morgan Regular
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Talk Morgan Regular
Joined: Jun 2007
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Steve, The SpotMog membership, free last year incidentally, currently £5, covers running costs which include postage, web site, regalia, and deposits for members organising our events. There are hidden cost that are born by members in organising events, such as petrol and accomodation. Again why use the the phrase "tax", we have enormous good will in our group, with members putting themselves out for the common good, which is very much appreciated. George www.spotmog.co.uk Well put George, and as a founder member of the golf section, we meet, play golf and chat about our cars and interests. Its not compulsory to join, but we have a good number of Spotmoggers who have participated and enjoyed the events. Neil
Honda S2000
Lexus UX 250h
Toyota Auris Hybrid
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Joined: Apr 2014
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Talk Morgan Sage
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Talk Morgan Sage
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Nothing can beat a good game of golf. (Apart from driving the Mog).
Best Regards
Lang may yer lum reek
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Joined: Feb 2011
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Member of the Inner Circle
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Member of the Inner Circle
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Nothing can beat a good game of golf. (Apart from driving the Mog). If like me you can't hit the ball, there's lots than can beat a good game of golf!
Jays
Former Morgan owner. Gone but hopefully not forgotten!
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Joined: Jul 2007
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Member of the Inner Circle
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Member of the Inner Circle
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+1 Jays. Even with left handed bats I am crap at golf
JohnV6
2022 CX Plus Four
2025 Renault Scenic Alpine etech "Yvette"
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Formerly known as Aldermog Member of the Inner Circle
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Formerly known as Aldermog Member of the Inner Circle
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Golf..something that spoils a good walk.....?
Peter,
66, 2016 Porsche Boxster S
No longer driving Tarka, the 2014 Plus 8...
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Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 6,960 Likes: 117
Talk Morgan Sage
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Talk Morgan Sage
Joined: Apr 2014
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Golf..something that spoils a good walk.....? Grrrrr!
Best Regards
Lang may yer lum reek
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Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 5,210
Charter Member
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Charter Member
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Nothing can beat a good game of golf. (Apart from driving the Mog). If like me you can't hit the ball, there's lots than can beat a good game of golf! The only Golf I liked was my MK2 GTi! 
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Joined: Oct 2012
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Talk Morgan Sage
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Talk Morgan Sage
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Nothing can beat a good game of golf. (Apart from driving the Mog). If like me you can't hit the ball, there's lots than can beat a good game of golf! The only Golf I liked was my MK2 GTi! 
Neil
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Joined: May 2011
Posts: 4,896
Drive on the Wild Side Part of the Furniture
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Drive on the Wild Side Part of the Furniture
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Golf..something that spoils a good walk.....? Grrrrr! Obviously the most infuriating ball game there is. 
Adrian
Buggered Off, to a modern none leaky car, heart's still ticking
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