Meets and convoys,a quick guide

[spike]

As some of you may be new to all this,you may be wondering what goes off at these events,from pub meets to convoys.So heres a quick guide to what goes off at these events so you know what to expect.

There will be a regular pub meet for us here in the Pennines,where we all meet up at a prearanged date and time,greet everyone and then its in for a drink (soft drinks for us drivers ofcourse!) and a bite to eat.
Its not all talk about cars,as we come from all ages and both sexes,so its just a good old natter about anything and everything and plenty of laughs too.
Also having plenty of MGF owners around you can pick the brains for technical knowhow,see other peoples mods in the flesh and talk to other owners about the quirks of our car.But mostly its just a good natter,like going down the pub to see your mates.
Then when youre ready you can head back home whenever youre ready,with some good food inside you and a welcome change from the usual day out.



We will also be doing some road runs when the weather turns nicer to the coast and around our gorgeous county,in convoy.
Driving in convoy is nerve racking for the first time,but I promise you,you cant help but grin like an idiot as its that much fun!



There are a few rules to keep everyone safe and happy,and to put you at ease so there is nothing to worry about.
First,keep a safe distance from the car in front,so as to avoid any 'friendly fire' incidents.
Second,look after the car behind.Keep an eye on them and wait for them at any awkward junctions.
Thirdly,if a car does fall behind,flash the car infront so we can all slow down and wait for them to catch up.
Finally,the last car in the group has his lights on to mark the end of the convoy which helps the leader keep an eye on everyone to make sure no one is left behind.

Also when the first car pulls out to overtake say on a motorway,the last car pulls out at the same time to "close the gap off",so all convoyers are kept together.



Newbies are always put in the middle,with the most experianced convoyers first and last to look after you.
Worried about breaking down?Dont be,as we all wait with you untill the rescue services are on their way if we cant get you going.

Convoys range from just 4 cars to as many as 50!!!!!
Its something you have to try at least once.



Then there are the big meets,where we meet up locally and then convoy in.





Places such as Silverstone and Gaydon among many.



Yes they are all MGFs that have convoyed in for the day!



So theres plenty to keep us Fers happy all year round,from local meets to yes,even track days!!

So keep an eye on this forum where I will announce any meets in our area,and nearby,both MGCC meets like the track days,to our local pub meets and everything inbetween.

Hope to see you soon.

[Chris Tideswell]

Ho there’s that pesky silver TF again. ;D

Great guide Spike

[John Ponting]

Spike

don't really like to post on such a good 'meeting guide' except to say what a good guide - and I'm in at least 3 of the pics (so that covers your bit about all ages).

[Nigel H]

That's very useful reading, Spike, especially as I have yet to experience the pleasures of a convoy. Many thanks.

[seantf]

Well done Spike

[Tony Williams]

Well done Spike, very nice explenation.

Who owns the Silver TF in the 4th pic, the only F\TF with its hood UP on a nice day. I think we should name and shame them. ;D

[John Ponting]

No money on it but was it stu@rt under instructions from Deni??? Can't remember if that was the infamous brown & blue weekend.

[spike]

Thanks a lot for all the compliments.
Chris:I know,that thing keeps popping up all over the place oo err.Im sure Im being stalked you know.
John:Oh yes...you are in three of them,oops.Its like a photo diary of "John through the ages"
Nigel:I hope the guide convinced you to join a convoy in the near future,as you HAVE to convoy at least once.It is brilliant!!!
Weve had people disapear and come back and video'd us,rush in their house and come back out with a camera,everyone stops and stares and does the double take...one goes past,then two,then three....its a total pose and great fun.Grinectomys are usually required afterwards.

Im not sure who is in the silver car with the roof up.Johns right it was the infamous brown and blue weekend,and it is someone in our 'stick',so its someone we know......hmmmm......

[petevick]

great guide Spikey (long time no speaky), and what a gorgeous yellow TF I see there

ps, where's the first pic from ??

[John Ponting]

petevick said:

ps, where's the first pic from ??

Am I in that one Pete? Looks like The Waterman sometime last year. Can you zoom on the road sign?

[Chris Tideswell]

Yes it was the Waterman

[spike]

Hiya Pete,long time no see indeed.Great to hear from you again,I hope is well in Peteland.
It is a gorgeous yellow Tf,Im a bit envious of it actually as Yellow was my first choice.
It belongs to someone who posts very rarely over on org.....errrm....cant quite think of his name now.....Paul,Perry ....Pierre or something.

Yes you are all correct,the piccie is in fact from last year at the Waterman meet so you all win a prize!
Or not.
That was my first ever meet when I took that picture,seems like ages ago now.

[petevick]

of course the Waterman, forgot the carpark had had some of the black stuff laid.

My postings on .org have not been so prolific Spike, even ChrisT beat me recently lol

[spike]

I cant believe that Pete,no way.
You havent worn your fingers down have you,or worse........had to work instead
Say its not true

[petevick]

spike said:

.......or worse........had to work instead
Say its not true

don't you even joke about something like that , I think I've .org'ed out a tad, its not like the 'old' days, still a good community tho.