Marcel and I started out at 07.15 in light drizzle and very overcast conditions. It was a good opportunity to try out the new " Bimini top" in wet conditions without getting drowned. I am pleased to say the new top worked extremely well, It may be a different matter if the heavens opened as sometimes happens. The new top has certainly worked out very well in our very hot summer conditions, stoping the direct heat of the sun, and yet still giving that open car feel.

We met up with Graham Hobbs at Coomera, and drove north taking our lives in our hands on the six lane racetrack. ( M1)

Arriving at Samford village at 09.00 we met other club member,member's and enjoyed a cup of coffee while chatting with other Morgan Owner's.

Departing from Samford Village, we drove north passing through "Dayboro" and up over Mt Mee to the Mt Mee state forest and our lunch stop " The Gantry Picnic Ground. For anyone who has driven through that area, I think they will agree with me that this part of Queensland is some of the most beautiful in our state.

There were fourteen Morgan's and one MG (that is beginning to think it is a MORGAN) at our Hot Chilli picnic lunch. This was a good turnout, particularly as quite a few of our regulars are away at the moment. We again welcome our new member's who attended.

Much natter took place, and I heard that the Ranger's walking around were trying to find out who were feeding the Kookaburra's

Ray Nicole brought along a new timber door frame his father in law had made for him, to fit his flat rad under restoration. This was very interesting for anyone who had not seen the construction method used in a Morgan body frame.

Greg Stevens gave a short presentation on his preliminary arrangements for organising to take his two Morgan's and Tom Fairhall's car to England in 22009, for the centenary celebrations. At this stage the costing has been estimated on a forty foot container that will carry six cars. Greg is looking for interested parties to fill the remaining three spaces. any member who may be interested can contact Greg at.info@ftrs.com.au

Fred Birbeck gave his " Hot Chilli " presentation, for the Morgan nominated best presented on the day, also an explanation of our Hot Chilli run name origin for the benefit of new member's.

Club Run to Toogoolawah - Retaining the links with Morgan

Sunday 23April was an outstanding day for an impromptu but important event for us here in Queensland.
The prime reason for this trip was to meet Renee and Neville Williams in their home town of Toogoolawah and welcome them into our Morgan Owners Queensland (MOQ) group.

Renee is the daughter of the late Ken Ward, the founder of the Morgan Owners Club of Australia (MOCA). Renee expressed interest in retaining Morgan camaradarie contact and we were pleased to join with her, Neville and their two children.

Toogoolawah is a very small (3-pub) township on the Brisbane River about 100 kM north west of Brisbane. Bright, sunny and warm after a cool, crisp morning provided ideal travelling for the 10 Morgans which arrived around midday to fill, in one continuous line, the parking spaces directly in front of the Exchange Hotel in the main street.

Rather exceptional that we could get all the cars together, side-by-side, but then, we are in country Queensland! Many locals wandered by looking at the lineup of cars which drew much interest and comment. Renee, Neville and their two young daughters were delighted to move around and talk to the various owners, and Renee was chuffed to be able to sit her two daughters in a car and take photos that emulated photos that were taken of Renee and her sister (sitting in a Morgan) when they were young. Neville (a diesel engine specialist) pondered over lunch if a CAT engine would fit in a Mog. Now that would provide some real torque....

The hotel turned on a standard counter lunch that would put most high class restaurants to shame. The food and service was outstanding. All told, a most pleasant day, and many of us will return again on a regular basis.

Interstate News

Queensland

Hot Chilli Run 2006

Club Run to Toogoolawah - Retaining the links with Morgan

Queensland Morgan Owners have more fun (Australia day 2006)