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ericsmoggy
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Hello from Northampton

Post by ericsmoggy »

Hello all,
Having browsed these pages many times as a guest I have decided to come clean, register and introduce myself.
I am one of that rare breed who has been introduced to the joys of Moggy driving by his son rather than the other way round.
After buying 2 moggies on Andrew's behalf and attending various rallies with him (including last year's web rally and MOT UK), the bug has taken hold to the point where I have just bought 2 for 'parental' use - a 4 door saloon for restoration and a traveller for use hopefully on this year's MOT in France.
A few of you already know me from rallies etc but to help confirm 'suspicions' I should say at this point that although my son is known to me as Andrew he is better known to web members as Andy W or Sidney'61.
Cheers,
Eric W
Eric Smoggy with Erics Moggy (and Gills Moggy)

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Re: Hello from Northampton

Post by LouiseM »

Welcome! :D

That's the trouble with moggies - they do tend to be addictive :wink:


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Re: Hello from Northampton

Post by dp »

Hi and Welcome EricsMoggy,

Sidney61's a good bloke. Glad you've broken cover and joined too :)
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Re: Hello from Northampton

Post by WPR678B »

Welcome aboard! Once you've driven one, the bug has got you i'm afraid!! :lol: :wink:

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Re: Hello from Northampton

Post by aupickup »

hmm had them since 1968 :D :D :D
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Re: Hello from Northampton

Post by pjh56 »

Welcome Eric
To the friendliest club for Morris Owners
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My 1970 2 door saloon Trafalgar Blue
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Re: Hello from Northampton

Post by stevey »

ah so you finally gave in and got two yourself great stuff!!!!!! :D

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Re: Hello from Northampton

Post by DAVIDMCCULLOUGH »

Welcome to the forum Eric!! Im glad you have seen sense and bought a minor, you can ditch the beemer now........
So there may be 3 cars for next years adventure :D 8)[frame]Image[/frame]


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Re: Hello from Northampton

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Knew the bug would "bite" you soon. :lol: How about a "test run" to the Birmingham Branch Rally?
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Re: Hello from Northampton

Post by Judge »

Well done Eric. I hope we'll see you again sometime.
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Re: Hello from Northampton

Post by SteveandKelly »

Welcome Eric ! ....Always liked the look of your son's car, any more pictures coming ?

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Re: Hello from Northampton

Post by dalebrignall »

hello eric,welcome,hope to see you at a few more rallies this year
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Re: Hello from Northampton

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welcome! im not a million miles away at cambridge!
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Re: Hello from Northampton

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Hi and welcome how is it in shoe town i used to live in olney not far from you ,my brother is still in northampton,
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Re: Hello from Northampton

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DAVIDMCCULLOUGH wrote:Im glad you have seen sense and bought a minor, you can ditch the beemer now........
:lol: :D :lol: My sister is already very unimpressed, I think that would tip her over the edge!
Andy W____________1961 2-door 948cc (Sidney)_____________1963 2-door 1275cc (Emily)_______

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Re: Hello from Northampton

Post by ericsmoggy »

Thanks for the welcome folks.
I hope to get a few photos on Sunday (weather permitting) and will try to upload them.
We will hopefully be attending various rallies over the summer but unfortunately not MOT UK this time (sorry David).
I cannot get the time off work but Andrew will be there - if he can find the way without his map reader. :lol:
Gill and I are booked on MOT France this year instead. That is the main reason for buying the traveller - to save having to borrow Andrew's saloon and use up most of his annual mileage allowance.
Eric Smoggy with Erics Moggy (and Gills Moggy)

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Re: Hello from Northampton

Post by Judge »

Sorry we won't be seeing you on MOT-UK this year Eric, but enjoy your Minor.

PS As well as map reading, is Andrew OK for breakfasts :wink: :lol:
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ericsmoggy
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Re: Hello from Northampton

Post by ericsmoggy »

Judge wrote:Sorry we won't be seeing you on MOT-UK this year Eric, but enjoy your Minor.

PS As well as map reading, is Andrew OK for breakfasts :wink: :lol:
I think the plan is probably to pitch his tent next to the Irish Master Chefs like last year :roll:
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Re: Hello from Northampton

Post by ASL642 »

:lol: :lol: :lol:

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Re: Hello from Northampton

Post by dalebrignall »

hazel and i will help him if he gets stuck .
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