Events
2014
31st All English Conclave
Bill Sr entered his TD
We arrive early to get the prime spot
Many fine T cars
Dad took a second place ribbon, not bad
Glenwood Springs Car Show
Dad and Rich drove over Independence Pass to Glenwood Springs
The GT had to compete in the Premier Class because of last years 1st place
Took a 3rd place, not bad against some great competition
Last item on my (William II) bucket list, to attempt the climb up Mount Evans in the TD on June 8, 2014
The Vehicle Pass purchased 6/8/2014
We stopped at the Dos Chappell rest area at 10,732 feet. It wouldn’t start, so we adjusted the fuel mixture three flats and continue up.
It’s snowing and blowing; we pull into Summit Lake at 12,836 feet to put the top up.
I also put my hood up. I ask Ben if we should press on, I am pleased when he answers “Let’s continue up.”
There is plenty of winter snow, we don’t need more.
The new snow continues at the parking lot at 14,130 feet. We can’t say we climbed a fourteen-er because we didn’t walk up the 132 feet to the top.
After we tour the Cliff House ruin, we head down the mountain.
It gets clear enough to see the scenery in the headlamp.
We have a fine lunch in Morrison, and Ben takes over the driving for the balance of the trip.
Bucket List complete!
2013
Club drive to Mount Vernon country club
A very cold April morning
Rich ahead in the GT
Bill at the wheel of the TD
Parking lot at lunch
Back to the Aero museum
T cars are lined up
Vintage aero planes
Ben takes a ride on a WW I aummunition wagon
Ben drives the 63 bug
30th All English Conclave, delayed because of flooding in the park
30 year poster
Too many fine T cars for the TD – no ribbon this year
Bagpipes as always
Fine competition, yet Rich’s GT still wins 1st place
The sweet feeling of victory….
2012
All English Conclave
Must have Bagpipes
Lots of competition for the TD
Lots of competition for the GT
GT took First in the GT Class
TD took Third in the T Class
Glenwood Rallye
Waiting for the show to open
Rich entering the MG for the forst time
In the show, looking good
Right on! Class win and third place for the rallye
2011
Glenwood Rallye
The “Rallye Glenwood Springs” , June 2011; a significant item on my bucket list (William II), to drive my own car in a sports car rally.
Parking lot getting registered
The first check point
A chance to relieve oneself
A chance to relieve oneself
After lunch in Winter Park, Rich takes a selfie
It’s either very fast down the mountain or we need to replace the speedometer
The last check point; Glenwood Springs here we come
We found a place to park next to Bill’s Porsche and our trailer
Glenwood Car Show
Waiting in line to enter the car show
Bill, Rich, and Ben looking around
Ben taking a last look before he and Bill head down the Mountain in the Porsche
The TD in the first position for the show
Our favorite T car
See the river
There were other cars at the show
Some good Germen stuff as well
And the winner of the T Class:
Our favorite T car is also our TD, the winner!
Garden of the Gods to Pine
July 2011 event was led by Jim Goodwin and Lora Swenson; it went from the Garden of the Gods to Pine via Waldo Canyon and Deckers.
Three T cars at the start with Jim checking the view
On the road; following the Sass’s MGA
Rest Break at Deckers General Store
Eleanor Sass and Wm II having a late lunch at Zoke’s
Historic trip starting at El Rancho Restaurant parking area to Stagecoach Sports Grill in Evergreen for lunch via Black Hawk, Central City, and Idaho Springs. The highlight being the 10th Mountain Division Museum.
Getting ready to start
On the Road
In addition to skis, they used this vehicle called a weasel
Jim Gorman giving history of the 10th to the group; Jeanne and Bill Bollendonk are in the best spot to hear
Parking for lunch
Cover the seats to prevent sun hot seats during lunch
All English Conclave
The second All English conclave we entered was full of cars and people
Rear of TD with the Bagpipes playing
Front of TD with the Bagpipes playing
TD looking good
MVCC Air Show, with the fully restored jeep
The last MG club driving event for 2011 was an Aspen Tour to the Moose Center hosted by Jacki and Bob Rittenhouse
Follow the leaders
Aspen starting to turn at the bottom of the Poudre Canyon
Aspen looking good
Aspen fully turned near top
Ben did a selfie
The Barbed wire Moose at Moose Center
2010
After purchasing the MGTD in June 2010, the only event we did in 2010 was the “All English Conclave” in September, we really enjoyed the first show we went to. Didn’t win anything, but learned about the competition.
