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GWENT MG OWNERS CLUB |
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Ogmore-By-Sea
31st May 2009
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We met at Nantgarw as arranged at 10am, though I was the last to arrive as we had to divert to pick up Karen and Katy. No sooner had we stopped than the three MG’s and two ordinary cars were on our way being led by Lester taking us across country. The roads were quite busy, especially with push bikes and a slow tractor but we made good time and duly arrived at Ogmore. Once our car park tickets were purchased, we unpacked our cars and like over-laden mules made our way down to the beach across the rocks. Karen spied a patch of sand and took lead much to everyone’s horror as we were faced with crossing the “River Kwai” but unlike our past heroes we didn’t have a bridge. So with our kit above waste level we waded in to the estuary, stumbling and fighting against the strong undercurrent. Geoff, not thinking that the water was deep, strode in then realised that his phone and camera were below water level. Luckily his phone dried out and worked, the camera had a bit more drying to do, but hopefully will be ok. As per usual, it was decided it was my fault again. With everyone safely on the other side we noticed Lester still rolling up his trousers and looking a bit nervous so Karen and I went to his rescue and dragged him across to safety. After a short trek across more rocks we finally found our bit of sand. Lester was the first to get his chair up and tucked into his roll while the rest of us struggled on. All unpacked we then started the bbq’s and soon tucked into the food. One way or another most of us got wet, whether we wanted to or not, but all had a good laugh. As it was nice and hot, I took to the sea to cool off only to be assaulted by a tidal wave which robbed me of my specs. Some lucky person will now be the proud owners of my glasses. Hope he enjoys them. A short while later we were joined by Tony, Bob and Louis which was great to see them. After their trauma of crossing the “Kwai” we “wined and dined” them with our bbq food and salad, which they seemed to enjoy. After a couple of hours chatting and relaxing on the sand they made their pardons and headed back to their cars, not before collecting their attendance plaques. Around 7 pm we packed and cleaned up our space and headed back to our cars, crossing the estuary again which had calmed down a bit by then thankfully. With our cars packed again we bid our farewells and headed home. The weather, food and company were great with the added bonus of chatting to Tony and his gang. Looking forward to another outing like this, but maybe with no rivers to cross. Report by Brian |
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