I think I'm losing track of time.

Brits by the River is 25 days away according to my calendar.

On August 21 an even dozen met at Gravity Coffeehouse in downtown Clinton MS. We covered some final notes in preparation for our show. John Turberville has had a couple of new banners printed that'll let everyone know who we are and what we're about.

Pat unveiled the new award plaques with artwork by daughter Amanda. They are very nice and will definitely personalize our show for 2004. A big thank you to Amanda for providing the artwork.

Those that didn't make it missed a great meal at Gravity. If you’re in the area you should really stop by and give it a try. The environment is … unique? and fun - definitely not a cookie cutter restaurant.

Mary Katherine has sent me the following note:
We currently have 13 pre-registered for Brits by the River. We have plenty of "stuff" for our goodie bags for this year, thanks to the Cashmans, Mike Sitton, and mostly to Ron and Haven. They brought me bags of give-aways last weekend.

I received a call over the weekend from an all time great collector Barry Schmidt. He has collected lots of very nice door prizes and continues his hard work on developing something for everyone.

I'll be leaving the Jackson area sometime around lunch on Friday the 24th headed for Vidalia. I've got no firm time but thought a good meeting time might be at 1:00pm at the 1st pullover on the left after you get on the Trace at Raymond/Clinton from I-20.

If anyone has other times, let me know an I'll put together a list of meeting times and places for those leaving earlier or later and send them out a week or so before the event.

The folks down in Vidalia are really looking forward to having us down so plan on a weekend of fun and hospitality.

ON THE CALENDAR

Ron Stuckey as sent the following note on a show coming up this weekend in West Point, MS: There is no limit to the # of car shows not specifically intended for Brits but I thought I'd go to this one in Haven's home town of West Point. "1st Annual Mossy Oak Street Rod & Antique Car Show" held at Mossy Oak in West Point on Sept 3 & 4. Any car 25 years or older is invited. This is in conjunction with the "Prairie Arts & Howlin' Wolf Blues Festival". This is a non-judged event with a Mayor's Trophy, Mossy Oak Trophy & a Peoples Choice Trophy + Drawings for Door Prizes all day. Entrance Fee is $25.00. The info contact is Tommy Riddle @ 662-494-0160. I'd love to see some of "us" come up if you could. Thanks, Ron. If you’re in the area and are interested I'm sure that Ron would love to have some company. Ron's address is rstuckey@chickencatcher.com

October is full of area British Car Events so we have no regularly planned meeting for October. If someone would like to work up a local get together please let me know, I'll be happy to get the word out. For the listing of area British Car Show go to www.msemc.org

Our next meetings are scheduled for:

November 20 TECH SESSION 4
Everyone is invited to center of LBC-dom for Mississippi, Eddiceton.
Jim will have all sorts of puzzlement's lined up and
even bring your own if you like. FOOD will be potluck..and I expect that as has been the case this year there'll be one more
BIG SPREAD so come hungry.
Meeting time will be 12:00pm
Details: Jim/Faye Enzman (601) 532 - 6293

December 4 EMC Annual Christmas Party
Pat and Barbara Cashman have been gracious to invite us over
to their place for a potluck for our year-end party. This will be a
great time and we look forward to having a great turnout again.
Meeting time will be 1:00pm
Details: Pat/Barbara Cashman (601) 638 - 3240

Well that's it for me.... Back to the garage for more detailing. See you on the road to Brits by the River 2004.

Happy Motoring
Gene Johnston
EMC