Lawrie:
Good show!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Skip........At 07:25 AM 10/13/97 -0700, Lawrie Alexander wrote:
>Sacramento Valley MG Club had such a good time this Sunday, I just had to
>spread the word......
>
>Ten B roadsters (9 chrome, 1 rubber) and 1 BGT enjoyed a super
>end-of-season drive in almost perfect weather. Leaving various parts of the
>valley in temperatures as low as 41 degrees (sorry, all tops were up!), we
>met for breakfast in Angels Camp on historic Highway 49. After breakfast,
>all tops down (except one couple but he is 83 and she is 78 so they were
>excused!), then miles of twisty roads to cross the Sierras by way of
>Ebbet's Pass - 8,370 feet at the top. Last Thursday's storm had left snow
>from the 4,700 foot level, so much of the drive was a bit chilly. However,
>the sky was sparklingly blue, the views fantastic and the narrow road
>thankfully free of other traffic.
>
>A 2-hour lunch stop in the 1850's village of Markleeville enabled us to
>enjoy a warming brew and a bite to eat. Some just explored the historic
>spots and the fascinating museum, while a few hardy souls bathed in the
>local volcanic hot springs. The it was back on the road to return to the
>Sacramento area via the 7,990 foot Carson Pass; more views, more
>spectacular scenery, more wonderful roads on which to enjoy our Bs.
>
>For most of the participants it was a drive of some 250 to 300 miles. There
>were no breakdowns, no wire wheel failures (!), just a great day of
>driving. If any of you ever manage to get to Northern California, I'd be
>glad to share this drive with you and let you see just why we feel so
>fortunate to live here!
>
>Lawrie
>British Sportscar Center
>www.britcars.com
>
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