TCMG Loses Long-Time Member
“Today, May 2, 2017 I lost my dearest friend – Bob McKarney. He died peacefully this morning after a long, always cheerful battle with emphysema. I will miss him grievously and I’m sure all of you who knew him will too. He brought me into the club, but other than that, he served the TCMG greatly for many years. He was as quirky, eccentric and fun as the cars we drive, but more comfortable and dependable. I don’t know yet what Nancy has planned, but St. Peter just put on the Willie Nelson music.”
After 59 years, New Meeting Location Announced
TC Motoring Guild has held its monthly meetings in the same room for the past 59 years. Sadly, the building has been sold and our last meeting at this location was held on March 28. An exhausting search was conducted for a new location that is centrally located to the majority of our active members and caters to our needs. The chosen location is in Studio City. Information about this new location can be found by clicking the “About TCMG” tab at the top of the screen and selecting “Monthly Meetings”. Be sure to attend the next meeting at our new home, and bring a TC if you can!
Big Bear Weekend Event Announced for May
58 Years after our last weekend outing to Big Bear, TC Motoring Guild returns to this beautiful lake for a fun-filled 3-day adventure! Book your room early for best availability. See the Calendar Page for more details.
New Regalia Items and Clearance Sales
New for May 2017: TCMG Embroidered Ball Caps! Available in two styles – Modern or Vintage.
Clearance Sale: Certain TCMG T-Shirts are currently being offered at discounted prices.
See the Regalia Page for details on these items
Member Video
TCMG member Charlie Williams of Redding, California made this wonderful video of his local area. We hope this virtual tour with Charlie and TC6126 will inspire you to fire up your own TC and take a similar day trip!
Charlie writes: “I read with envy in each TC Motoring Guild issue about the neat rides those of you in Southern Ca enjoy together and it got me thinking. Perhaps there is a way I could share one of my drives with all of you. So, last Sunday I attached some of my video equipment to the car and set off on one of my jaunts. Hope you enjoy the ride.”
Hint: After playing, click the full screen icon at the bottom right of the video for better viewing.
Poppy Tour Video
TCMG member Jim Crandall just sent this video he created of our recent tour to the California Poppy fields in Lancaster. Although Jim didn’t have his TC with him on this event, he was able to capture the fun through his video camera, and included some still shots as well as a brief shot from the cockpit of the Simmons TC on a dirt track through the desert.
Hint: After playing, click the full screen icon at the bottom right of the video for better viewing.
Our next monthly meeting will be held on May 23rd at our new location in Studio City. Our evening program will be a special presentation by TCMG member Sandra Loe on a form of artistry you may not have seen before!
“Gourds – the who, what, where, why, when, how, and how much in 30 minutes or less. I will fill you in on the history, types, uses, and techniques for decorating gourds. Don’t miss learning everything you need to know about this plant that has been around since prehistoric time. If you are a doodler then you have the creative ability for this craft and there may be a new hobby in your future.”
April Recap: 25 members and guests were present for our first meeting at our new home in Studio City. Four TCs were present driven by Loe, Simmons, Hanes and Einhorn, plus an MGA driven by Linda Simmons.
For more meeting and event information, visit the Calendar Page.
58 Years after our last weekend outing to Big Bear, TC Motoring Guild returns to this beautiful lake for a fun-filled 3-day adventure! This May, join us for a special weekend event at Big Bear Lake. For the adventurous, a tour is being planned through the San Gabriel Mountains to reach Big Bear, with a lunch stop in Wrightwood. Friday night is an “on your own” dinner as you explore Big Bear Village’s shops and restaurants. Afternoon activities are being planned for Saturday including a driving tour of the area. Saturday night will feature a group dinner, and after a lineup photo on Sunday morning we depart for home. Additional details about the various activities for the weekend will be announced as soon as they are available. Don’t miss this event!
To reserve your room at our host hotel, The Lodge at Big Bear Lake, you can go through their web site or you may call directly. Rooms are available at a special discounted rate of only $129 per night for one King or two Queen beds with fireplace or balcony. Once you register, please notify our events coordinator Steve Simmons by phone or email so we can put you on the list for caravan details, as well as plan our group dinners.
To register by phone, call (909) 866-3121. Tell them you are with TC Motoring Guild to receive the discounted rate.
To reserve online, CLICK HERE (nla) and select your dates (Check in May 26 / Check out May 28).
To read about the last time the club vacationed at Big Bear Lake, click here!
April Recap: 25 members and guests attended the Wildflower Tour. Four TCs were present, driven by Simmons, Loe, Hanes and Ellis. Be sure to watch Jim Crandall’s video of the event!
For more meeting and event information, visit the Calendar Page.
The May Midget Chassis is online and ready for viewing. Click here to view.
To view past newsletters, including one from way back in April 1958, visit the Newsletter Page.
No news to report at this time.
April 27: Updated page for Richard and Sandra Loe with new TC information.
March 28: New page added to the History Page about our trip to big bear in 1959.
February 25: New content added to History of the TC Motoring Guild Badge
January 19: New content added to the Links Page.
January 19: New content added to the Links Page.
December 17: New items added to the Regalia Page.
December 12: New page added for 2016 Sargent Award Results.
November 27: New article added to “Period Pieces” on the History Page.
November 27: New content added to History of the TC Motoring Guild Badge
October 30: New page added for 1968 TCMG / ARR Conclave
October 29: New page added entitled TCMG Regalia History
October 23: New items added to the Regalia Page.
October 15: Added new page for Steve & Tootie Poteet.
October 12: Added new page for 2016 TCMG / ARR Conclave.
September 20: New items added to the Regalia Page.
As always we are seeking photos for the Members Gallery showing you and your TC. We also welcome member biographies so your fellow TCMG’ers can learn a bit about you, your history with your TC or anything else you care to write about. Historic photos and stories are also being sought to expand our TCMG History section on the site. Please send what you have to Steve Simmons.