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| October 3, 2009
- The Historic Williamsburg MG Touring Society Wilderness Tour -
A last minute change of plans allowed me to take Wildflower (TC5308) out
today for a road rally in and around Williamsburg VA. I got up early
and drove the 45 miles to Williamsburg in order to make sure I was there for
the 9:15 muster. The meeting spot was Great Harvest Bread Company, where the
group eventually gathered and enjoyed fresh baked rolls and
industrial-strength coffee (I have to admit that I am a coffee wimp).
The tour group consisted of SIX MG TCs, an MG TD, an MG TF, and a new
Toyota minivan (there's always one in every crowd). Happily, called-for rain
didn't materialize, and we had a beautiful sunny day. Rallye Master
Bill Banfield (driving the red TD) sent the first car off right on time,
with the rest following about 3 minutes apart. I was the third car,
traveling at a distinct disadvantage - no navigator, and Williamsburg is not
my home territory. The rallye consisted of basic turn instructions
with no street names or distances (Turn right at stop. Turn left at T,
etc) that took us through the outskirts of Williamsburg. Twisty
country roads, lots of trees and tobacco fields, and very little traffic.
As anyone who had run one of these gimmick rallyes before knows, it didn't
take long before rallye participants started seeing each other going
opposite directions on the same road. Having been informed by the
rallye master that there were long distances between some of the directions,
I made my best guesses. However, when I had reached the expected total miles
and was at least 20 miles from the starting point, I figured something might
be a wee bit off. (Turns out my definition of a 'T' intersection didn't quite match
up to the rally planner's definition). So I threw in the flag and
called in for the destination. I ended up driving 78 miles on a
50-mile rallye, but it was still a fun
drive. Everyone made it back to Victoria's restaurant in Williamsburg,
where I was NOT the last car in. (OK, next to last). Everyone
had a great time, and they are already trying to plan another rallye for
next year. To copy any of the photos, click on the thumbnail to bring up the photo, then right click the photo and select 'Save image as". |
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