Events

Monterey Bay, California

July 6 - 10

GoF West is the name of a regularly held “Gathering of the Faithful” MG owners in the Western United States. Although GoF West is usually centered around pre-1956 MGs, the organizers of this GoF West would like to stress that all MGs, and MG people, are welcome.

This year, GoF West will be just a pleasant drive down the coast from us in beautiful Monterey. As residents of the San Francisco Bay Area, I’m sure we’re all aware of the many wonders of the nearby Monterey Bay Area.

Nevertheless, it bears repeating that Monterey County, the setting of many of John Steinbeck’s novels, is home to three Missions, Cannery Row, a Maritime Museum, great seafood, shopping, and, of course, the world famous Monterey Bay Aquarium.

And let’s not forget the astoundingly beautiful California coastline, and the wildlife that inhabits it. There’s the windswept beauty of the cypress trees dotting the shoreline beside the curving roads, crashing waves, and resting harbor seals. And just a short drive away is scenic 17 Mile Drive, Pebble Beach, Carmel, and the jewel of the California State Parks system, Point Lobos.

Of course, there will also be a wide variety of MG events. In addition to the car show, the organizers, including our very own Stuart Locke, have planned a full schedule of tech sessions, model displays, rallyes, dinners, and funkhana for our enjoyment.

GoF West will be returning to the Monterey Hyatt Regency, which, having just undergone a $45 million renovation, should be much improved from our last visit there for GoF West in 1998. The organizers have managed to obtain the phenomenal (for Monterey) room rate of $159 a night.

Online Registration and Schedule of Events:

http://gofwest.com/events.htm

Change in Date, Time, and Location for this month

The July Natter has been moved to Saturday, July 19 at Sam Gearhart's house in Oakland because several club officers are unavailable for the regularly scheduled Thursday night meeting at the Englander.

Club T MG in Portland, Oregon invites you to join us at Rendezvous 2008 at Cottage Grove Oregon in the heart of covered bridges country. This long-weekend event features many familiar and many innovative events. In addition to a familiar car show (on the grass), there will be a rally while walking! We will tour the picturesque covered bridges, and have an old-fashioned ice-cream social. The funkhana is a car game that uses your driving skills in a humorous and fun way. The awards banquet is planned outdoors in a garden setting. We do have a backup plan if the weather doesn't cooperate. And we are trying to organize a gold mine tour!

The Village Green in Cottage Grove has given us a fantastically low room price of $70/night. The venue has been recently purchased and remodeled by a company that is also building a resort at the Oregon Garden in Silverton. The rooms are all on the ground floor and have access to the extensive gardens on the grounds.

This is the 26th annual Rendezvous hosted by Club T MG. Other clubs have always been invited, but the word may not have reached you. Won't you join us, either individually or together as a group? It's more fun when we have a crowd of old friends and new. We would love to see you and your car. Registration materials will be ready in April. For more information or to get on the list for registration materials, you can contact Donna McNabb, at 503-645-9302 or mcnabb7582@comcast.net.

http://www.nwmgtr.org/Rendezvous.html

Club T MG in Portland, Oregon invites you to join us at Rendezvous 2008 at Cottage Grove Oregon in the heart of covered bridges country. This long-weekend event features many familiar and many innovative events. In addition to a familiar car show (on the grass), there will be a rally while walking! We will tour the picturesque covered bridges, and have an old-fashioned ice-cream social. The funkhana is a car game that uses your driving skills in a humorous and fun way. The awards banquet is planned outdoors in a garden setting. We do have a backup plan if the weather doesn't cooperate. And we are trying to organize a gold mine tour!

The Village Green in Cottage Grove has given us a fantastically low room price of $70/night. The venue has been recently purchased and remodeled by a company that is also building a resort at the Oregon Garden in Silverton. The rooms are all on the ground floor and have access to the extensive gardens on the grounds.

This is the 26th annual Rendezvous hosted by Club T MG. Other clubs have always been invited, but the word may not have reached you. Won't you join us, either individually or together as a group? It's more fun when we have a crowd of old friends and new. We would love to see you and your car. Registration materials will be ready in April. For more information or to get on the list for registration materials, you can contact Donna McNabb, at 503-645-9302 or mcnabb7582@comcast.net.

http://www.nwmgtr.org/Rendezvous.html

New Date:

August 2, 2008

Come tour the scenic foothills as we visit three or four wineries, ending up back at On the Road Again for a late lunch/early dinner of BBQ tri-tip or chicken, with salad and beans.

Cost: $5 per person, to cover the cost of food.

When and Where: 10 am on Saturday, August 2 at On the Road Again, 16840 Joleen Way, Unit G4, Morgan Hill

Directions: Take 101 South to Morgan Hill. Exit at East Dunne Ave. and go Right on E. Dunne. Turn Left onto Joleen Way (2^nd street), and follow Joleen to the end. Enter the parking lot and go straight to the back. On the Road Again is in the back on your left.

Contact: Bill Hiland, 408-314-2675, capthiland@aol.com