National UK Rally Thoresby Aug 2008

The 2008 National Rally was held as at Thoresby in the second weekend in August as usual. The long range forecast was not good but being the dedicated "Morrisee's" we motored up on the Thursday afternoon with the Eight. We arrived with a very dark cloud heading our way and spent no time in putting up the tent. We had just finished and put on the kettle when the heavens opened. The rain hammered down and I was concerned if the tent would stay dry but it did. We went to get supplies in the modern later and I was reduced to 15mph due to the excess rain and water on road. The next day was better and we chatted with other members etc. The Thursday and Friday are informal days with setting up by stall holders ready for the weekend and a barbeque is held in the evening on the Friday. Saturday starts off with the opertunity of taking part in the driving games as usual. At noon we all lined up for the fun run which takes the vehicles on a run of about 25 miles through back roads in general and is very pleasant. The run normally ends at a local pub for refreshment but this year was changed as in the previous year delays were experienced in getting food. The alternative was pie,mash and peas back at the main hall with the bar open. Unfortunatly the weather was poor for the most part of the run and it was a shame as the country views would have been lovely. Saturday night is held up at the large hall where a small group and bar kept us all entertained along with a raffle for both adults and children. Sunday is the main show day where all the vehicles are on display and you can have a good chat with other members. I was in the winners class this year but the winners in the class were of a higher standard and worthy winners.A good weekend made by hard work but spoilt by a british summer