Off-Side Undo - July, 2008

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Fifteen EMC members including three in LBC’s and one in a veggie mobile made it down to Clinton MS for Jake’s Picnic and Tire Kicking. Pat and Barbara Cashman made it over in the ‘64 E-type with the perpetually running cooling fan. Mike Glore made it in one of his Loti’s and I made it down in Ole Red. The only travesty was Ole Red’s picking up a stray piece of angle iron on the way down and managing to sling it up on to the right rear quarter panel. Oh well, that’s the side that needed the work anyway. Minimal harm, no foul. The drive was great!

John Turbeville appeared in a cloud of fried oil in his recently converted Benz now running on the Colonel’s best cooking oil. The installation of the conversion to veggie oil is very neat and at 25 miles per chicken, er gallon it looks to be a winner. Questions to John about the cholesterol count went unanswered. Smells great John!

Pat did his usual great job on the dogs and burgers and the sides as always were great with John’s home made chocolate pie that was a great finisher. Thanks to John’s mother for the sweet treat.

After the meal a brief meeting was held to cover old business, none, and new business a little more including the discussion of the upcoming 11th annual Brit’s By The River. Details are in the making so don’t miss upcoming gatherings to offer your assistance and input.

The new EMC golf shirts were unveiled and there were many takers. Pat did a great job with the art work. We’re holding some for pick up, a few for delivery and the balance will be on sale at Brits By The River on September 27th so make plans to attend.

To top off Jake’s gathering we all headed down for a visit in Jake’s shop and a listen to a true to life ‘65 396 Vette that has found a home. You don’t get to hear the sound of real horsepower often and it was real treat.UUMMPPAAA... UUMMMPAAAA..... UMMMPAA!

Car Notes: Not much to report on at the Johnston’s household, I am working on finding a body man to repair the quarter panel on Ole Red and Brother Clay’s reassembly continues. The summer Dog Days are approaching and the level of work is beginning to recede for everyone other than Dr. Ron’s adventures in the land of The Shape of Things to Come. See his updates in this issue of the British Marque and keep a cool beverage nearby.

Some changes are in the works upcoming gatherings of the EMC. The August gathering will take place at the garage of David and Jo Anne Bailey and the November date has been revised to Grenada MS with a visit to a garage that includes an Allard, a Paige and other makes including some of the MG’s from Gene Ponder’s collections.

Looks like 2008 is going to finish with some new and interesting gatherings so make plans to join us. Here are the upcoming events and updates:

JULY 19, 2008 - EMC's Gone Fishing / Lake Arrowhead MS

Been a couple of years since we’ve visited Pat and Barbara’s camp. An afternoon of lazing around the lake. Bring a pole and catch your own lunch or bring a dish. We’re looking for out of town guest so make plans. Call or e-mail me for directions! This will be a great afternoon gathering. Relaxing will begin at 11:00am. Directions to follow. Details: Pat and Barbara Cashman (601) 638 - 3240
Gene Johnston (601) 607 - 7021

AUGUST 16, 2008 - Garage Check / Brandon MS

This is a revision to the previously posted calender. David and Jo Anne Bailey have invited the EMC over to their new shop in Brandon. David indicates there’s lots of elbow room so make plans! This will be our final prep meeting before Brits By The River 2008. We’re looking to having a knock out show this year so please bring along your ideas and offers of assistance. We’re looking for sponsors, door prizes and goodie bag stuff along with volunteers. Details: David and Jo Anne Bailey (601) 992-8566

SEPTEMBER 26 - 27 2008 E.C.’s Brits By The River / Vidalia LA

We’re on again to join the river folks over in Vidalia LA for the 11th annual Brits By The River. Bring a chair, a cooler and anticipation of good times beside the Big Muddy. We’ll be a part of the Jim Bowie Festival again so expect good food and music at this gathering. Details: John Turbeville (601) 940 - 5288
Gene Johnston (601) 607 - 7021