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TaffMog - South Wales
South Wales . November Report
Taffmog Gossip.
Well here we are fast approaching Christmas and New Year. Despite disgusting Morgan driving conditions for most of the year, I think we can safely say 2024 has been a good year.
We’ve all had our personal ups and downs, lost a few good ones on the way, but through it all we remained buoyant and together, in today’s throwaway world, that’s quite an achievement.
It’s been a year when we have seen the Noggins well attended and numbers stable which has been very encouraging. Taffmog had a big change at the AGM with lots of Officers positions changed and I believe we have come through that transition really well, thanks to the mentoring of the last committee.
I’m not a great Facebooker but I do like to reach out if I think it’s necessary or I can help someone. I enjoyed a low level interaction with many of the Morgan FB pages, it’s a great place to exchange information and learn what happens in other part of the country or even in other countries. I don’t have that much to give, but everyday is a school day, and for a ‘girl’ I have picked up lots of little tips and bits of knowledge. My favourites Morgan groups on Facebook are; Morgan Motor Company, Morgan Owners Club, #morgan and #super 3. If someone had told me ten years ago I would become this involved with motor vehicles I would have laughed at them. Funny how events take you in different directions.
We didn’t get to meet up with Gatormog in Florida USA because of hurricane Helene but it was interesting to see and hear how they managed the hurricanes. All the cars were raised up from the ground at a storage facility to keep away any water damage. With no structural damage they were brought down safely after the clean up from hurricane Milton. They are up and running again. I will be keeping in touch with them.
Changes at the top! Morgan Motor Company has announced that CEO, Massimo Fumarola, has left the business, Chief Technical Officer Matt Hole is taking over the lead role, as MD.
Interesting times ahead.
Good News. Morgan will once again export cars to the USA in 2025. They will be the exporting the new Morgan Plus Four early in 2025. Would be Morganeers are looking forward to picking up their new cars after years of waiting. Let’s hope there are no last minute snags.
News on the Plus Six special edition , the Plus Six Pinnacle, (named after the one of the Malvern Hills, Pinnacle Peak) which marks the end of Morgan Plus Six production. Only thirty to be produced with plenty of special features. The original Plus Six will no longer be produced. Perhaps a quick word in Santa’s ear help you find one under the Christmas tree.
This month we bit the bullet and changed the fuel line. We have been aware that we would have to do this at some stage. Speaking to Morgan they advised, that for our model, given its age and the materials used on the old fuel line, that we should look to change it following changes of the Ethanol levels in petrol in 2021. There were no signs that we needed to do this but we didn’t want to wait until it was too late or it became an emergency, nor did we want to tackle the job ourselves. The car was away one night and came back with a shiny copper fuel line and some new connectors. It’s not something you can monitor easily but the garage assured us that the old fuel line was not in bad condition. A job well done. Have you checked yours?
Today’s piece of useless information. Did you know that the current wooden wheel arch frames, up in the Morgan factory, were made in 1952. The frames and myself are the same age, what a vintage year that was. Wonder how many people are working out how old that is!!!!!!!
Usk News.
Four Morgans and a Daimler flew the Taff Mog flag on the UVCCC Autumn Leaves Run. A breakfast start at Raglan Garden Centre, followed by an "eventful" run into and around the Forest of Dean, ending at the Speech House for a well earned drink and tasty Sunday lunch. Simon & Jan, Steve & Loraine, Peter & Rhiannon, John and Dianne were the four Morgan crews while Dave & Kay gave the Morgan a day off and exercised the Daimler. John and Dianne drove their three day old green Morgan Plus 4. This is their first Morgan, "It's quite different from its XK8 stablemate" said John, a bit of an understatement! They're planning to join MSCC soon, and living close to Usk, we are hoping we'll be seeing much more of them both within Taff Mog.
If you didn’t already book for the Christmas dinner at The Star on the 28th December, you’re to late the Inn is fully booked and there’s no more room, haven’t I heard that Christmas story before?. It promises to be an excellent event. Enjoy yourselves if you have a ticket.
Bridgend News
The Bridgend Noggin started from Dyffryn Gardens was well attended with seven Morgans and three other Cars meeting at the coffee stop. Following a different route this time the ten cars eventually ended at Porthcawl for lunch where they were joined by those who hadn’t couldn’t make the run. We were intrigued to see that a few tables had MG Car Club reservation signs on them and wondered when they would arrive, they eventually arrived but sadly no one brought their MG despite the weather being favourable. They enjoyed looking at the Morgan’s.
The 2024 Christmas Lunch will be at The Grove Porthcawl on Thursday 12th December at 1pm. This will be a two course meal (Main meal and Dessert) including tea/coffee and a mince pies. £24.95 per person. Full payment is required at time of booking.
West Wales News.
The October Noggin was well attended by 17 members at the Railway Inn, Nantgaredig, discussions covering many topics. Four couples had made a great trip to Aberdovey, taking in Penmon Point and the Tecla Taid Motor Museum. Aberdovey is a gorgeous little seaside village on the edge of Snowdonia National Park. Beautiful scenery and a seemingly endless beach. A great time was had by all.
There’s nothing left for me to say now other than, have an amazing Christmas and New Year. Stay safe and watch out for those drivers who may have had a tipple too much. See you all in 2025.
Cheryl