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by Joske Vermeule, September 1
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Apart from the buffeting I like to have the side screens up as it gives some protection from a stone or bird etc hitting you. When was the last time a bird hit you? We don't get road rage like that down here  I wouldn't mind gettin a face full of some of your birds Richard!  I'm fluttering around speechless here now Roger 
2009 4/4 Sport Henrietta
1999 Indigo Blue +8
2009 4/4 Sport Green prev
1993 Con Green +8 prev
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Hit in the face by a tit is no fun. On second thoughts!
Jays
Former Morgan owner. Gone but hopefully not forgotten!
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Like pretty well everyone here my wife likes them on.
But I really like driving with the side screens off, and my flying jacket helmet, gloves and goggles on - full prewar Biggles mode.
Got myself a stick on Walrus Mo and and a pipe too but am yet to use those, I think a pipe gripped with the teeth out the side of the mouth really adds a certain whatnot. And in practicing with it I believe pointing the mouthpiece at things or tapping it on the table for emphasis seems to add a sense of authority too. Saving those two items for when Tasm3W gets his three wheeler in a couple of weeks and he takes me for a blast.
I do love the look of the car with the roof up as well as screens on though, very 30's B&W movie look.
Cheers John
2011 4/4 - "Elrond"
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I had a stunned black bird in my smart roadster once but it hit the bonnet and slid up the windscreen into passenger seat it didn't come from the side.
We were equally as shocked as each other!
Mark - No Longer driving Archie the Old English Sheep Mog........... 2010 Roadster 3.0 V6 (S3) 
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I had a stunned black bird in my smart roadster once but it hit the bonnet and slid up the windscreen into passenger seat it didn't come from the side. Stunned! Stunned!
Best Regards
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Its great to "live on the edge " Neil when  isn't around. 
Graeme: 2011 +4
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Drive on the Wild Side Part of the Furniture
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Wild Mogs..........side screens off! Are you sure that wasn't ..... All kit off! 
Adrian
Buggered Off, to a modern none leaky car, heart's still ticking
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I should also have mentioned that when it reaches 30°C plus in the shade and you have several hours driving to do under a broiling sun not only do the side screens go on but the hood goes up and the aircon gets turned on.
I know this situation doesn't occur in the UK but if you think to tour the southern European zones in July you will bless the day you ordered aircon as an option. Oh it does happen here - just not that often. It was over 30c here yesterday and has been up there maybe 5 days this year. Probably why soft top cars are popular in the UK. The summer temperatures are rather more attractive than round the med.
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I guess I am just a lucky chap then as the Memsahib will only go for a drive if the side screens are off!! In fact in 12 months of ownership I can honestly say that I have only used them once and that includes the weekly winter blast to keep things well oiled. I just don't see the point of a Morgan with the screens on, certainly if it is raining then put the hood up but still no to screens. Off to see my analyst now !!!!! 
Here for a good time not a long time!!
Reg
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I should also have mentioned that when it reaches 30°C plus in the shade and you have several hours driving to do under a broiling sun not only do the side screens go on but the hood goes up and the aircon gets turned on.
I know this situation doesn't occur in the UK ... Well not often I'll agree but it's not unknown. 30° here yesterday and forecast again today for S.E. England. I shall shortly be blatting over the South Downs to Goodwood with my Morgan cap for sun protection. ~iw
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