GBB is Done! Thanks to Terry, Mark, John, etc.

[Taber10]

My fantastic trip through Alberta and British Columbia in my Caterham is unfortunately over, but very fortunately, it will go down as one of the great Seven events. We can't thank Terry Johns, and his wonderful "staff" of Mark and John (and maybe Chris!) for the excellent job of planning, organizing and hosting the event. We had excellent drives, terrific hotels, great meals and out of this world companionship throughout. Also thanks to the participants, Angus, Guy, Steve, Mark, Ray, Phil, Skip, Gert, Andrew, Henry, etc. who helped Terry and Mark put my car back together after I put the "Bear" in Grizzly Bear Blat!

 

Hopefully, we will be able to put a story together in the near future, listing all of the maintenance, the great sights, the mileage, etc. etc.

 

Thanks again to everyone who participated!

 

Taber

 

2007 Caterham 7 SV (slightly road worn!)

Edited August 21, 2013 by Taber10

[Kitcat]

Sounds memorable! How many se7ens, counting all that particiated at one time or another?

[scannon]

There were 10 Sevens at the start. Most ran all the way to Vancouver Island. Others joined for a day or two. When we gathered at David's Dealership I counted 13, one of which was a scratch built 7 with Alfa Juniou running gear. 1st 7 I've seen with a transaxle.

 

I second everything Bearslayer, er Taber said above. Great time, great people.

 

I have lots of pictures but will have to wait until I get home to post them.

[lancylad]

When you stopped at the flying J skip you were just a couple of blocks away from us, we were on the deck drinking wine.....next time..glad you are safe and sound. Steve

[lancylad]

Looking forward to the pics and stories...

[scannon]

I should have just started yelling your name and honking the horn. I was really burned out by then and probably wouldn't have been good company.

[lancylad]

:smilielol5:Nothing a glass of wine or a beer wouldn't fix. Even had a steak ready for ya...don't feel bad tho...I forced myself to eat it for you.

:smilielol5:

[Taber10]

Well, today I can say that the GBB "Recovery" is for the most part complete, as I took the reconstructed Cat out for a BLAT with my local Panhandle British Car Association. We did about 122 miles--including getting to and returning from the start location--through the Blackwater State Park. While the bonnet and nose are not aligned perfectly--in two of the axis at least, and I have "home depot" weather-stripping separating them, the car performed as if nothing had ever happened. I did have trouble with the MGBs (four on the drive) and TR6s (two of those) that didn't seem to know how to accelerate out of the turns, away from the stops, etc. There was a Morgan, a couple of MGTDs, two Jags, Cobra of some sort and a few "tag along" Toyotas, Fords, etc. But, I guess the skill of the drivers on the GBB has spoiled me for our "tame" club drives! No bears in sight, so I felt pretty safe.

[Guest Terry]

We had a blast organizing and participating in the GBB, which is why the Polar Bear Blat was announced last week. 9 people already signed up. I will start collecting entry fees in May 2014.

 

We are looking for 20 cars on this trip, already have folks from the UK committed, so come on you colonials step up to the plate and sign up for the PBB, best fun you will have with your pants on.

[Guest Terry]

The Lotus 7 Club's monthly magazine, Low Flying with cover a 5 page article on the Grizzle Bear Blat in Decembers issue.