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MaGic_GV
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 10/11/2017 : 17:36:33
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As a committee member but one who is desiring to step down (for health/family reasons) I cannot resist chipping in again.
The word 'surviving' is used above. In connection with our cars, that means surviving cars made in Abingdon eighty plus years ago.
The engine is the main differentiating feature, and thus is a significant part of what we hope to preserve. If we allow 'foreign' engines, where do we draw the line? The nature of cars we see are already considerably changed from the original (well I know what I mean by that, even if readers do not!)
The cars we are discussing are owned by fellow enthusiasts, and what ever our opinion, it is not always appropriate to discuss them on what is a very public forum.
I have just allocated a number to car 3616 on the Register, and whether people think that confers originality, authenticity or whatever, it is a good guide to the number of cars that still exist. There are many not on the list through apathy, lack of knowledge, plain disinterest, so not having a number is as likely to be a result of one of these as anything else.
Fire away if you must, but I will say that the committee are busy enough doing their best to record things as they see them, and cannot respond to every comment on this very public forum (did I say that before? perhaps it needs emphasising!). They have my full support, both now and after I finally step down.
Perhaps people should concentrate on keeping their cars going and spend less time in front of a computer, that is what I am going to do.
Regards,
Graham
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Simon Johnston
United Kingdom
5999 Posts |
Posted - 10/11/2017 : 18:32:23
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Originally posted by MaGic_GV
Fire away if you must, but I will say that the committee are busy enough doing their best to record things as they see them, and cannot respond to every comment on this very public forum (did I say that before? perhaps it needs emphasising!).
I'm sure you're right, Graham, but over a period of two weeks no one was willing to respond to my question about NA0356, yet you and the Chairman both found time to tell us about your taste in music. 
Simon J
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JMH
United Kingdom
910 Posts |
Posted - 10/11/2017 : 18:35:32
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| Didn't Groucho also state he "wouldn't want to belong to any club that would accept him as a member"? |
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Dolts
United Kingdom
1128 Posts |
Posted - 10/11/2017 : 18:36:43
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How about speaking to them?
Mark Dolton
www.triple-mracing.com
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Nick Feakes
USA
3340 Posts |
Posted - 10/11/2017 : 20:09:43
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I think it is time for me to start wielding the editorial pen. I do not want to close down what I believe is a very interesting topic and be accused of covering up something or similar. However, I am concerned that some of these posts are getting much too personal and that must stop. By all means, make suggestions or express your own opinions about these issues but from now on I will delete posts that appear to me to be critical of, or attack those who give their time freely and are honestly doing their best.
Perhaps I am on my own here, but I think the Register works well in the majority of cases. Whatever set of rules is devised, you may be sure they will not be perfect nor will everybody be happy with them, that is life. By the same token, if there are advantages in making changes, then I am sure those changes will come eventually. However, let us not forget there are always unintended consequences and we must be careful we don't "throw the baby out with the bath water".
Nick
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Charlie Cartwright
United Kingdom
64 Posts |
Posted - 10/11/2017 : 20:41:12
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Please will someone quote to me an actual case where the way the register is kept ,maintained, or updated has caused a problem for a member.
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DickMorbey
United Kingdom
3672 Posts |
Posted - 10/11/2017 : 20:50:23
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Although it will probably be evident from my earlier posting, the subject is on the agenda for our next committee meeting in two weeks’ time. The committee would welcome comments on our listing rules/guidelines, which can be read at http://www.triple-mregister.org/registerlogin.asp
Comments should be sent to George as Secretary at geaglemgl2@dsl.pipex.com and he will make sure they are discussed at the meeting. When making your comments to George it would be helpful if you would please indicate whether or not you are a member of the MG Car Club.
Thanks.
Dick Morbey
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Simon Johnston
United Kingdom
5999 Posts |
Posted - 10/11/2017 : 21:06:19
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Originally posted by Charlie Cartwright
Please will someone quote to me an actual case where the way the register is kept ,maintained, or updated has caused a problem for a member.
Perhaps NA0356, Charlie, but we don’t know ‘cos no one will explain how it ‘lost’ its Register number.
Simon J
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KevinA
New Zealand
668 Posts |
Posted - 10/11/2017 : 22:36:28
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Originally posted by Cathelijne
However, it is now four in the morning (not quite the end of December yet a famous blue raincoat springs to mind)
Hi Cat
well at least one person understood and appreciated your comment- one of my favourites but maybe that should be in a different thread!
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Cathelijne
Netherlands
744 Posts |
Posted - 11/11/2017 : 06:11:49
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Hurray, recognition ! My favourite is Joan’s version though, not Leonard’s  |
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JMH
United Kingdom
910 Posts |
Posted - 11/11/2017 : 08:50:57
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Originally posted by Cathelijne
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Originally posted by JMH
Cat, Ref non MMM engined cars & championships:
I believe it's been the case since formation of the Register & the reason was quite simply to encourage owners to stick with the "proper" engine - at a time when you had to search hard for vital bits (no specialist suppliers back then) & it was all too easy to just stick a different/more modern engine under the bonnet.
JH
Understood and point taken, but are you saying we should stick with this practice or would you (personally) be open to change?
Given that non-MMM engined cars are allowed to enter events (and welcomed) I personally I think the eligibility for COTY points etc should remain as a no. Otherwise we could have wee bieasties like this mopping up!
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John Reid
United Kingdom
704 Posts |
Posted - 11/11/2017 : 09:14:23
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Cat, I hope your blue raincoat isn’t torn at the shoulder! 
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Colin McLachlan
United Kingdom
987 Posts |
Posted - 11/11/2017 : 11:08:56
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Cat, I appreciate your contribution to this fascinating debate, and agree with much of what you've said.
Can you please explain the "blue raincoat" reference?
Colin
Markinch, Fife.
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MG3242
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Charlie Cartwright
United Kingdom
64 Posts |
Posted - 11/11/2017 : 11:09:51
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Originally posted by Simon Johnston
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Originally posted by Charlie Cartwright
Please will someone quote to me an actual case where the way the register is kept ,maintained, or updated has caused a problem for a member.
Perhaps NA0356, Charlie, but we don’t know ‘cos no one will explain how it ‘lost’ its Register number.
Simon J
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Charlie Cartwright
United Kingdom
64 Posts |
Posted - 11/11/2017 : 11:12:13
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Is that the one where two cars had the same chassis number?
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