MG 2000 was my 3rd time to a NAMGBR National and it was a blast and a half.
Weather could have been a little more cooperative but, all in all, it was
great. 400+ MGs gathered from as far away as Carmel, CA.
Next year in St. Paul it will be a cooperative effort with NAMGBR, NAMGAR,
NAMGCR and the T Register joining forces.
I don't think alot of people realize the huge amount of planning and efforts
that events such as these require. I was very surprised by the amount of MGB
and Midget owning people in attendance at Cleveland who are not members of
North American MGB Register. I guess I just don't understand how someone would
go, have a great time and not want to be a member of the organization that
played a large role in pulling this party off. Emerald Necklace MG Club, who
hosted the event, did a fantastic job. But it is the NAMGBR that backed them
all the way and is the reason why some many traveled so far to attend the
event. If you are not already a NAMGBR member visit the web at
http://www.namgbr.org/namgbr/ and join.
I rolled another 1200+ miles under the tires my 75 B for the L.I., NY to
Cleveland and back extravaganza. I figured that Eileen would have had enough
of the car for a while but boy was I wrong . Today we celebrated our 10 year
wedding anniversary by doing another 300+ miles in the B up thru CT (Hey Bob
Howard, I passed your house today) to Gillette Castle, then down to New
London, CT to Ferry across the Long Island Sound back to L.I.. Saw a B LE just
east of Westport with plate ???MGC on it and a Green TR6 along Rte 156. Was
approached by Paul Kish of Michigan in a Cracker Barrel, when he saw my MG
shirt. Was a wonderful day.
As for Jim Carrol, who passed await suddenly this passed week, I'd like to
express my deepest condolences to Sally and the rest of his friends and
family.
Safety Fast,
David Deutsch
Bob Holton wrote:
> Greetings from Southern Ontario,
>
> After a week of "back to work", I thought it was time to _Thank_ the folks
> from the Emerald Necklace M.G. Register for the _great_ gathering in
> Cleveland (Independence) Ohio. The staff from the Register were friendly,
> and very helpful. We were made to feel welcome at all times. They
> organized a wonderful get together, as a first timer, it was great to meet
> M.G.'er from all over North America (the folks from Texas were a HOOT, hey
> Jimmy).
>
> Thanks again to the Emerald Necklace M.G.R. and the NAMGBR for a terrific
> time, and hope to see you all again at 2001.
>
> In closing, my sincere condolences to the family and friends of the Jim
> Carroll.
>
> Regards,
>
> Bob Holton (80 B LE)
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