Off-Side Undo - August, 2008

Mid-Summer Reunions

The EMC gathered at Lake Arrowhead on July 19, 2008 for a club reunion. Six members gathered in Jackson for the 30-minute drive over. New auto updates were reviewed including Trey Decell’s new carb set up, Mike and Alice Glore’s recently purchased TR-6 and Royce Boyer made it back on the street with the rumble of his Sunbeam Tiger.

Our guests of honors at this gathering, Alex and Tere Wade came over from Yuma AZ. We were joined later in the day by Scotty and Marie Marsh. This was a significant gathering of early organizers of the EMC as they are listed in the official charter of the Central Mississippi Chapter of the VTR from October 23, 1981.

Alex was elected president of the club and Scotty was elected Secretary - Treasurer during the September 1982 meetings and were hands on with the club throughout the early years. Other folks present at our gathering that were also involved in the club early years were Keith Anderson, Pat and Barbara Cashman and Dennis Loftin. These members were all there in April 1986 when the CMC-VTR became the EMC and the newsletter became the Off-Side Undo. Thanks to these good folks the course of the EMC was set and has remained in place for many years.

Great food and fellowship was the word for the afternoon with a little dancing thrown in. No, actually that was everyone dodging for the most part the resident wasps that we disturbed. It was like a 28th year class reunion or maybe founders day. It was great to see everyone back together and we hope it can occur more often in the future sans the wasps.

The August 16 gathering was another great gathering at the garage of David and Jo Ann Bailey. To say garage was a little of an understatement. David has enclosed a very large area for future projects. The shop is still under construction however all the doors and windows were in place and the AC was running which is a real blessing in Mid-Mississippi during mid August. Three members; Brother Clay’s MGB, Keith Anderson’s P4, Mike Glore’s Esprit all made the gathering and Andy and Bonnie Menapace brought out dad’s Alfa sedan for the gathering. Another great meal was followed by The Brits By The River planning and coordination meeting along with goodie bag stuffing.

We’ve still got plenty of room in our goodie bags so if you can donate items we’re still accepting donations, just give me a call. Everyone was very appreciative of David and Jo Ann for allowing the EMC to move in on them at such short notice.

Upcoming and changing events

We continue to modify our calendar for the remainder of the year in effort to introduce new activities. If you have suggestions, let us know. We’ll certainly give them consideration. Watch for changes!

September 26 - 27, 2008 EMC’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

October 17 - 18, 2008 l Scarecrow Cruise and Car Show / Madison MS
Organizers of the Scarecrow Cruise have requested that the EMC join them for the 5th annual gathering. This is a two-day event and is held in central Mississippi so it will be a great opportunity for the EMC and other lovers of all things LBC to join together. Members that have made the cruise and show over the last year or so have had a great time. If you plan on making it for any or all of the weekends events please get in touch with Keith Anderson at the number listed below. There is a caravan to the show site on Saturday and members and non-members that want to parked and judged together will need to meet prior to Saturday at 8:30am.

*Please note that this event will replace the previously scheduled gathering and Pat and Barbara Cashman’s. Details: Keith Anderson (601) 829 - 2573

That’s it for this month’s Off-Side Undo.