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Having been presented with a wonderful warm almost windless and mostly blue sky day it seemed an ideal opportunity to exercise the old Mog. As I was trundling along listening to the squeaks, creaks and feeling the bumps and thumps of yet another unavoidable B road pot hole, I was reminded of that which I typed earlier this morning of the description of a Shackleton....(-: As part of one of my usual routes I passed by Blane Precision engineering and saw the proprietor standing outside, I could not resist spinning round the roundabout and stopping for a chat as he owned a vintage Morgan three wheeler and hoped to grab a pic of it. I had spotted it some years back when he re-bushed my stub axles. Unfortunately he informed me that he sold the 3 wheeler, but had replaced it a vintage Indian m/cycle which he had ridden to the continent before Covid, he looking less fit and more aged than I... I take my hat off to guys like that and still operating his one man band business informing me was very busy with work. Must be one of the few real live engineers still around in these parts..? He also told me that he as the former owner of a 4/4 and +4 that he had a rear rack which he would sell if I knew anyone interested..? if you google his business name you will find him near Killearn on the outskirts of Glasgow. Hope that I am not crossing any boundaries as I have no connection whatsoever with the business other than he did a good job of bushing and reaming my stub axles some years back. I also grabbed a pic while in the area, though have to apologise for the quality as my camera lens was left in manual focus mode ...schoolboy, or more likely old man error....Duh, but perhaps still worth sharing the scene..? The hill in the background is Dumgoyne which has a Whisky distillery at it`s base and apparently had volcanic tendencies way back in history. Last time I tasted whiskey as a non-drinker, it exposed my own rather volcanic tendencies....  ![[Linked Image]](https://www.tm-img.com/images/2021/06/29/Dumgoyne.jpg) George Is that the hill close to the Glengoyne distillery? (Guessing from the name) if so I have been there a few times to stock up as it’s my all time favourite Malt. The absence of peat gives a wonderful warm and smooth drink. It used to be difficult to find this far south without going to specialist suppliers but these days it’s available on Amazon for a considerable discount compared with the distillery shop. I still call in for a few bottles every time I am passing though as it’s a superb visit and I took a group of Morgan owners there a few years ago on our way to our base hotel in Fort Augustus. Lovely memories. BR Colin PS great to see your wonderful +8 on the road.
BR Colin
Who used to be a Spanner Juggler
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Just barreling along Needs to Get Out More!
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Touring the Cotswolds and went to Broadway Tower today, when we returned to the car park a spanking new PlusFour had parked beside us, sadly no owner to chat to
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On Monday to Sutton Hoo & met Stephen888 for a chat as he was visiting. Today with 2 of the GEG to RAF Lakenheath to plane spot in the drizzle. Oh the joys of England in June ![[Linked Image]](https://www.tm-img.com/images/2021/06/30/IMG_1897.jpg)
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Hi Colin, you are indeed correct, Glengoyne is at the base of Dumgoyne. You may also remember the road well too with a wonderful "Z" bend right outside the gates... well worth a bit of fun outside hours, when the distillery is closed... Though much to ..err..mature for that sort of behaviour these days.. 
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A surprise last minute email resulted in my Morgan and I visiting Dunsfold airfield yesterday for a magazine photoshoot. The photographer took over 5.000 shots.  I under a NDA until I have been told when the article is to be printed.  but will give you a heads-up then. I only wish is to have been given more time to get the CWW clean. 
Steve A11OGE Red 1989 4/4 4 seater
'A Morgan is for life, not just for Sundays'
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Fabulous traffic free 45 mile run out on my favourite coastal run to Kingsbridge and fill up with petrol, 24mpg I must be slowing down a bit or maybe it's less grockle traffic around dawdling about.
Another run out tonight when the football is on planned provided the weather holds good.
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That is a nice drive Richard. I am off to Hockwold Hall on Sunday but the weather looks dodgy.
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That is a nice drive Richard. I am off to Hockwold Hall on Sunday but the weather looks dodgy. That looks nice John and a Summer Fayre going on too, I hope the weather holds out for you. p.s. There was/is a Brooklands in Dartmouth whose owners first name is Stan, do you have him on the Register I wonder. I pass him from time to time but we've never stopped and chatted as I suspect we are setting out or returning from a trip out. So we have four Morgan's within a 2 mile radius of home now... there were no others when I got mine 17 years ago so the attraction is growing.
2009 4/4 Sport Henrietta
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2009 4/4 Sport Green prev
1993 Con Green +8 prev
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Just barreling along Needs to Get Out More!
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Well, saved you washing it John 
Jon M
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