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GatorMOG’s participation in 2023 Lake Mirror Classic is GatorMOG’s Fall Noggin or activity in 2023. Morgans are the designated Special Display marque for the event. The event will be held in Lakeland Florida on 20-23 (Friday – Sunday) October in conjunction with the 2023 Lake Mirror Classic.
The event hotel is The Hyatt Place Lakeland Center at 525 W Orange Str., Lakeland, FL 33815. HotelReservations: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/florida/hyatt-place-lakeland-center/tpazl?corp_id=g-lm23 Once on the website, update the check in date (20 Oct) and the checkout date (21 or 22 Oct) then click BOOK NOW, then select your room type, and complete the reservation.
Alternatively, you can call (1-877-231-2387) to make your reservations but be sure to ask for the Lake Mirror Classic 2023 rate for October 2023.
The event will start with an informal, Friday evening (20 Oct) noggin’ at the Hotel, in the hotel’s lobby bar. Dinner is on your own. There are lots of wonderful restaurants in Lakeland.
On Saturday morning (21 Oct), the GatorMOG participants will relocate with their Morgans to the Lake Mirror Classic show field and take their designated position at the Special Display area. (Note: there will be a Morgan convoy leaving from the front of the Hotel. Time -TBD) The cars will be laid out by model type and will have specific car placards describing each car, in front of each car’s parking spot. There will be informational signs, telling the Morgan Motor Company story, as well as other appropriate Morgan car details, intermingled around the car corral.
You must register for this show. Show Registration is online. Use the Lake Mirror Classic website https://lakemirrorclassic.com/ to register. The Lake Mirror will print a special placard for each car to be placed in front of the cars where they will be displayed and the collection of the data (no more than 400 Characters) for this placard will be gathered during the registration process. Also, you will be asked for up to 5 photographs of your car. The Lake Mirror Classic folks will publish an online catalog of cars in the show.
After the conclusion of the Lake Mirror Classic show, the Morgans will return to the hotel or go directly to the designated dinner restaurant, Frescoes, in downtown Lakeland. GatorMOG will have a group dinner at Frescoes Southern Kitchen and Bar, 132 South Kentucky Avenue, Lakeland, Florida 33801 at 6:30PM Saturday (21 Oct) evening. (FYI. The Restaurant is about 0.5 miles from the Hyatt hotel. So, leave your car at the hotel, if you can.) After dinner the Morgans will return to the hotel.
Several individuals have indicated a desire to participate in the Lake Mirror Classic rallye on Sunday (22 Oct) morning. There is no formal GatorMOG organization for this rallye so those interested in participating are on their own. Those that do not participate in the rallye can travel home or do wherever. It is their call!
There are already some 20 Morgans registered. Be sure you send an email to Mark so that he can maintain a headcount for the show and the restaurants. See you there!!
Thursday August 31 (1130 AM) Oceanside Beach Bar & Grill, 1848 S Ocean Shore Blvd, Flagler Beach, FL, 32136
Chuck and Karen Bernath have organized it all. Morgans or no Morgans! August is typically rainy in Florida but don’t let the weather put you off. Just come in what ever makes sense!
The Oceanside Grill should be a fun drive whether you drive from Fernandina, Ponte Vedra, The Villages, or Orlando and south.
Wear your hard hat (Labor Day – Get it??) and we hope to see you at Oceanside Grill, Flagler Beach.
Let Karen know if you are coming or not. email her at Bhilda44@gmail.com or call (text) at 904-386-3001
Per the Lake Mirror Web Site: ‘This is a fun way to wrap up your 3-day Lake Mirror Classic weekend. The emphasis of the Road Rally is on “fun.” Create memories and spend time with friends and make new ones. The event encourages fun and challenges your senses to follow the clues provided. You will also see some of the most beautiful and scenic roads in Central Florida.‘
Past participants includes world renowned & hall of fame race car drivers and this year’s Rally will include a good number of Morgans and GatorMOG Members!!
‘The word “fun” is not overused in describing the road rally. At the end, everyone shares stories of their adventure with plenty of laughs over lunch in a laid-back atmosphere. Some very nice prizes are also awarded to wrap up the event.’
Saturday (21 Oct) is the day of the Concours, the day of the Futurliner and the day for the GatorMOG Morgan Car Display.
Meet Hotel: The meet hotel is the Hyatt Place Lakeland Center, 525 West Orange Street, Lakeland, Florida, United States, 33815 (Telephone: 863-413-1122) Hotels in Lakeland FL | Hyatt Place Lakeland Center. We are using one of the Lake Mirror Classic Hotels as our meet hotel. A discounted room rate of $169 plus tax has already been negotiated so be sure to use the link below to your reservations. This rate includes breakfast, parking, Studio Suites, and Wi Fi.
Alternatively, you can call (1-877-231-2387) to make your reservations but be sure to ask for the Lake Mirror Classic 2023 rate for October 2023.
Registration for the Show and the Show Placard: You must register for this show and registration is all online. Use the Lake Mirror Classic Concours d’Elegance website https://lakemirrorclassic.com/ to register. The Lake Mirror Concours d’Elegance will print a special placard for each car to be placed in front of the cars where they will be displayed and the collection of the data (no more than 450 Characters) for this placard will be gathered during the registration process. Also, you will be asked for up to 5 photographs of your car. The Lake Mirror Classic folks with publish an online catalog of cars in the show.
The iconic Futurliner will be on display 21 Oct, 2023. Same day as the Morgan display!!
The 2023 GatorMOG Fall Noggin schedule:
Friday 20 October 2023
Friday eveningNoggin – The Friday event Noggin will be at the lobby bar in the meet hotel’ lobby starting at 4:30PM. This is early enough for folks to check in, say Hi! and then go off to do whatever, perhaps see the cars at the Hot Rod Rendezvous (5:30PM-9PM) , etc. FYI, The Hot Rendezvous will be within walking distance of the hotel. The Noggin will end whenever everyone goes away.
Friday dinner is on your own. There are a number of good restaurants downtown Lakeland. Ask the Hotel Front Desk for recommendations if desired.
Saturday 21 October 2023
Saturday Breakfast: Hotel
Saturday is the day for the GatorMOG Morgan Car Display alongside of the Lake Mirror Concours d’Elegance.Times for departure from the hotel and for arrival to the show field will be communicated once we know the specifics.(Less than a mile from the hotel.) Make sure you have a fire extinguisher for your Morgan, it’s a show requirement.
Saturday Lunch: The Lake Mirror Classic Concours will provide Lunch to the Morgan Display Participants.
Saturday Dinner: GatorMOG will have a group dinner at Frescoes Southern Kitchen and Bar, 132 South Kentucky Avenue, Lakeland, Florida 33801 at 6:30PM (Note Time Change – 30 minutes earlier than previously communicated) on Saturday evening. The Restaurant is 0.5 miles from the Hyatt hotel. Leave your car at the hotel or take your chances with parking downtown.
Sunday 22 October 2023
Sunday Breakfast: Hotel
Sunday is reserved for those wishing to participate in the Lake Mirror Classic Road Rally (see below) or depart for home.
This entire weekend is likely to be a car lovers paradise! So be sure to bring your camera.
On Friday evening 20 October 2023 there is a Hot Rod Rendezvous (5:30PM-9PM) – a show for all Hot Rods – Trucks or Cars or whatever!
Saturday 21 October 2023 (10AM-3PM) is the Concours d’Elegance (select cars by invitation only) and the Open Car Show (any and all cars are allowed!).
As in the past, during the Concours d’Elegance, the Lake itself will host classic mahogany boats and Amphicars, etc. Worth seeing!!
Sunday 22 October 2023 there is a Road Rally. I don’t have much information on theRally as yet so watch the Lake Mirror Classic web site (and this web site) for updates.
If you have questions call or email Mark. See you in Lakeland FL in October!!
The 2023 GatorMOG Fall Noggin will be held 20 – 22 October in Lakeland, Florida
Make sure you have these days marked off on your calendar! And, if you do find you have conflicts start deconflicting them now!! Note: We are calling this a GatorMOG event, but really anyone in MOGSouth is more than welcome!
Registration and hotel reservations will be available starting 15 May.
Saturday (21 Oct) is the day of the Concours, the day of the Futurliner and the day for the GatorMOG Morgan Car Display.
Meet Hotel: The meet hotel is the Hyatt Place Lakeland Center, 525 West Orange Street, Lakeland, Florida, United States, 33815 (Telephone: 863-413-1122) Hotels in Lakeland FL | Hyatt Place Lakeland Center. We are using one of the Lake Mirror Classic Hotels as our meet hotel. A discounted room rate of $169 plus tax has already been negotiated so be sure to use the link below to your reservations. This rate includes breakfast, parking, Studio Suites, and Wi Fi.
Alternatively, you can call (1-877-231-2387) to make your reservations but be sure to ask for the Lake Mirror Classic 2023 rate for October 2023. However, do make your reservations very soon to get the discounted room rate. Don’t procrastinate!! This show weekend is quite popular so rooms will go very fast and rooms in other hotels will likely be more expensive. You don’t want to end up sleeping on the curb or in your car!! (Well, I guess it is doable, as I have slept in my Morgan on several occasions, but it is not recommended!!)
Trailer Parking: The Robert Palmer Funding Center. Adjacent to the Hyatt.
Registration for the Show and the Show Placard:You must register for this show and registration is all online. Use the Lake Mirror Classic Concours d’Elegance website https://lakemirrorclassic.com/ to register.
The Lake Mirror Concours d’Elegance will print a special placard for each car to be placed in front of the cars where they will be displayed and the collection of the data (no more than 450 Characters) for this placard will be gathered during the registration process. Also, you will be asked for up to 5 photographs of your car. The Lake Mirror Classic folks with publish an online catalog of cars in the show.
(Per the Lake Mirror Classic Concours d’Elegance organizers) Experience the 70th anniversary of this famous Motorama display with the Futurliner on Saturday, October 21 at the Lake Mirror Classic Concours d’Elegance around the beautiful setting of the Lake Mirror Promenade in Lakeland, FL. There is an important historic element of this General Motors “Parade of Progress.” Interestingly, the first General Motors Parade of Progress hit the road on Feb. 11, 1936, opening in Lakeland, Florida – yes in Lakeland!
The iconic Futurliner from the GM Parade of Progress will be the centerpiece of a major display at the Lake Mirror Classic Concours & Car Show – October 20-22, 2023. The iconic Futurliner from the GM Parade of Progress will be the centerpiece of a major display at the Lake Mirror Classic Concours & Car Show – October 20-22, 2023.
This is one of only two Futurliners restored to their original glory. Experts from the National Auto and Truck Museum in Auburn, Indiana will host tours of the vehicle, answer questions and allow guests inside the Futurliner as well as allow photos and help take pictures for people as they experience this once in a lifetime opportunity!
The Futurliner will serve as the centerpiece of a very special display recreating the 1953 GM Motorama. Featuring these very-limited production vehicles: 1953 Cadillac Eldorado, 1953 Buick Skylark, 1953 Oldsmobile Fiesta, plus 1953 Chevrolet Corvette.
The 2023 GatorMOG Fall Noggin schedule:
Friday 20 October 2023
Friday eveningNoggin – The Friday event Noggin will be at the lobby bar in the meet hotel’ lobby starting at 4:30PM. This is early enough for folks to check in, say Hi! and then go off to do whatever, perhaps see the cars at the Hot Rod Rendezvous (5:30PM-9PM) , et. FYI, The Hot Rendezvous will be within walking distance of the hotel. The Noggin will end whenever everyone goes away.
Friday dinner is on your own. There are a number of good restaurants downtown Lakeland. Ask the Hotel Front Desk for recommendations if desired.
Saturday 21 October 2023
Saturday Breakfast: Hotel
Saturday is the day for the GatorMOG Morgan Car Display alongside of the Lake Mirror Concours d’Elegance.Times for departure from the hotel and for arrival to the show field will be communicated once we know the specifics.(Less than a mile from the hotel.)Make sure you have a fire extinguisher for your Morgan, it’s a show requirement.
Saturday Lunch: The Lake Mirror Classic Concours will provide Lunch to the Morgan Display Participants.
Saturday Dinner: GatorMOG will have a group dinner at Frescoes Southern Kitchen and Bar, 132 South Kentucky Avenue, Lakeland, Florida 33801 at 6:30PM (Note Change – 30 minutes earlier than previously communicated) on Saturday evening. The Restaurant is 0.5 miles from the Hyatt hotel. Leave your car at the hotel or take your chances with parking downtown.
Sunday 22 October 2023
Sunday Breakfast: Hotel
Sunday is reserved for those wishing to participate in the Lake Mirror Classic Road Rally (see below) or depart for home.
The weekend is likely to be a car lovers paradise! So be sure to bring your camera. Also, as is the norm the Lake Mirror Classic Concours d’Elegance includes a number of unique car activities. We have tried to deconflict the Morgan events with these Lake Mirror Classic activities so folks can take advantage of whatever tickles their fancy!! There will be no costs for spectating at any of the Lake Mirror Classic Concours d’Elegance events. That being said, if you can’t get your car on the field, join us anyway and see the displays!!
On Friday evening 20 October 2023 there is a Hot Rod Rendezvous (5:30PM-9PM) – a show for all Hot Rods – Trucks or Cars or whatever!
Saturday 21 October 2023 (10AM-3PM) is the Concours d’Elegance (select cars by invitation only) and the Open Car Show (any and all cars are allowed!).
As in the past, during the Concours d’Elegance, Lake Mirror itself will be flush with classic gleaming mahogany boats and Amphicars, etc. Worth seeing!!
Sunday 22 October 2023 there is a Road Rally. I don’t have much information on theRally as yet so watch the Lake Mirror Classic web site for updates.
You will want to make your hotel reservations as soon as possible in order to get the discounted room rate. Don’t procrastinate!! This show weekend is quite popular so rooms will go very fast! You don’t want to end up sleeping on the curb or in your car!! (Well, I guess it is doable, as I have slept in my Morgan on several occasions, but it is not recommended!!)
If you have question call or email Mark. See you in Lakeland FL in October!!
GatorMOG and Morgan will be the ‘Special Display’ for the Lake Mirror Classic in Lakeland Florida on 21 October. There will be other activities on Friday evening (20 Oct) before the big show on Saturday (21 Oct) and a Road Rally on Sunday (22 Oct) morning. So a full weekend of Morgan Fun! More Details to follow. Watch this space!
[This is the latest schedule for the St Simons Island Holiday Party at the King and Prince Resort. Things can and do change so be flexible.
For those of you that haven’t attended a Holiday Party previously a dress code doesn’t really exist. Just wear whatever is comfy, festive and/or Morgan(ish)? Some come fancy, others . . . not so much.
Don’t forget to bring cash (or Check) for the Trolley ($20 per person) and for the Banquet Dinner ($41 per person). Oh, and $25 for 2019 MOGSouth Dues. (And, please keep these as all separate payments so we don’t get too mixed up.) Cheers, Mark]
Friday – 30 November 2018
3PM – Arrival & Check-In at the King & Prince Resort, St Simons Island GA
3PM – MOGSouth ‘Hospitality Suite’ Open – Wesley Cottage
5:30PM – ‘Hospitality Suite’ Closes for Dinner (Hotel Restaurants, Others in the Community)
9PM – 10:30PM, MOGSouth ‘Hospitality Suite’ Open – Wesley Cottage
Saturday – 1 December 2018
Breakfast on your own (Hotel Restaurants, Others in the Community)
Folks, just a quick update to remind folks to make reservations for the MOGSouth Holiday Party, 1 December 2018. (FYI, Most folks have indicated that they will arrive on Friday, 30 November.)
The 2018 Holiday Party will be held at the St Simon’s Island King & Prince Resort (www.kingandprince.com) on Sat 1 Dec 2018.
Unfortunately, the reserved MOGSouth block of rooms with the discounted rates are now all gone. I understand that there are still rooms available at the King and Prince Resort, but not at the reduced rate.
Send Mark an email (series1@cfl.rr.com) as soon as possible, if you have not already done so. Please let Mark know if you are staying in the King and Prince Hotel and will be attending the Holiday Banquet.
We will collect the money for the banquet at the door. It will be 41$ per person. Please bring cashor personal check to pay. We cannot take credit cards.
Note MOGSouth will be subsidizing the banquet prices over and above the 41$. We will also have a full bar available before and during the banquet. This will be in addition to the traditional MOGSouth Hospitality Suite (The Wesley Cottage) which will be open at selective times throughout the weekend. Wow!! Your dues $$ at work!
FYI, the planned Trolley ride for Saturday morning (1 Dec) has been fully booked . . . twice (they added a second tour just for us). Seats on the trolley may become available, but only if folks cancel.
Regardless, it will be a great time to come together as a group and rekindle old friendships and make new ones. I’m really looking forward to seeing everyone in December.
__(Check Mark for Yes) Staying at The Partridge Inn, 2110 Walton Way, Augusta GA 30904 – 706-737-8888
__(Check Mark for Yes) No hotel needed, NOT staying at the Partridge INN, but attending the Fall Meet
__(Check Mark for Yes)Bringing a Morgan
(If Yes) Year ________Model__________Color____________
__ Number of People for Dinner Saturday evening at The Cucina 503
DETAILED FALL MEET ITINERARY
Friday September 14, 2018
Hotel Arrival – The Partridge Inn, 2110 Walton Way, Augusta GA 30904
Registration/Check-In 3 PM
Parking – Lower Level of Parking Garage
Hospitality Room – The Cigar Bar – First Floor of Hotel (opens at 3:00 pm) No smoking allowed!!!
Dinner Options – (FYI, if not driving, book the Hotel shuttle)
Partridge Inn Bar and Grille with live local Jazz (second floor)
Raes Coastal Café (Mark Braunstein recommends)
Finch and Fifth Charcuterie
Ephesus Restaurant (Mediterranean)
Whiskey Bar Kitchen (Japanese and Burgers)
Evening Activities in Augusta
Hotel’s Cigar Bar (Hospitality Room) open until 10 PM
Hotel’s Roof Top Lounge open until 10 PM
Saturday September 15, 2018
Breakfast – 6-10 AM, included with your Partridge Inn Room (or $12.99 if not a guest)
9:15 AM – ‘Group Photo’ on stairs at Inn Front Patio
9:30 AM – Depart for Washington, GA
Travel over the bridge at Clark Hill Lake
Travel through Lincolnton, GA
Rest Stop in Lincolnton (if needed)
11:15 Lunch Options
The Hot Box Food Truck 20R West Robert Toombs Ave open 11-9 Washington, GA..alfresco dining deck 706-678-4269 please park your Morgans together for photos, Restrooms available
The Square Café 22 W Square 706-678-5908 open 11-3
The Jockey Club 10 W Public Square 706-678-1672 open 10-2
Cade’s Home Cooking 9 E Square 706-678-5586
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM – Jones Auto Museum, 312 Thompson Hwy 25 Cars in Mr. J. Jones private museum and 50 more cars in his 2 other buildings, approx. 4 miles outside of Washington. Mr. Jones is opening his museum just for our group free of charge. He will leave the gate open to the gravel road up to his car barn. Collection began in 2005, restored Fords, Chevy 409, 55 Chevy Convertible, 70 Chevelle, 69 Chrysler Hemi, etc. Photos allowed, but requests they not be “splashed” all over the internet.
12:00 PM until whenever – if not going to Auto Museum
Stay and see Historic Washington’s museums or just drive and/or walk the town
History Was Made Here! Three Beautifully restored house museums and library along with the Revolutionary Battlefield at Kettle Creek share the tales of this small city with a big history, one filled with legendary feats, prominent families, and innovative discoveries.
Though Washington is proud of their history, their present has just as much to offer. Historic downtown Washington is filled with businesses offering a variety of unique shopping, delicious food, and convenient service options.
Washington was briefly the State Capital of GA and is the place where the Confederacy voted to dissolve itself.
Highlights – The Washington Historical Museum open 10 – 5 PM, The Robert Toombs House open 10-5 PM, The Callaway Plantation open 10-5 PM, The Fitzpatrick Hotel
Washington Plantation B & B, Campbell – Jordan House, Bolton – Green Plantation and the Water Street Homes
Afternoon in Augusta
Canal Boat Tours
The RiverWalk along the Savannah River
The Augusta Commons
Broad Street Park
SouthStar Trolley Tours
Evening Activities
Hotel’s Cigar Bar (Hospitality Room) open at 3:00 PM
6:30 PM – Dinner at Cucina 503, 502 Fury’s Ferry Road Suite 503, 762-994-0142, private dining room, full menu, separate checks, if not driving please book the shuttle in advance
18 minutes from the Inn; 7.43 miles
Evening Activities in Augusta (after dinner)
Hotel’s Cigar Bar (Hospitality Room) open until 10 PM
Hotel’s Roof Top Lounge open until 10 PM
Sunday September 16, 2018
Breakfast from 6 am – 10am included with room, $12.99 if not a guest at the Inn
Fall Meet adjourned, check out time is 11:00 am
Stay and see Augusta’s Broad Street downtown and maybe ride the Canal Boats or walk the Riverwalk
Looking forward to seeing you all at The Partridge Inn!!
The 2018 Holiday Party will be held at the St Simons Island King & Prince Resort, on Sat 1 Dec 2018.
It looks like this event will be a good one! Responses so far have been amazing and we haven’t even had our Fall Meet this year!
Most folks have indicated that they will arrive on Friday, 30 November.
There is a Trolley Tour scheduled for Saturday morning that gives you great views and lots of historic insight into St Simons Island.
The Trolley Tour is $20 per person. This Tour has received numerous accolades, year after year.
Mark Braunstein has the list of who has already signed up to go on the Tour, and we have already filled one Trolley. A second Trolley Tour has being arranged. Space on the Trolley is limited so don’t miss out.
Send Mark an email (series1@cfl.rr.com) as soon as possible, if you want to go on the Tour. If we fill a second Trolley, it will be the last. Also, let Mark know if you are staying in the King and Prince Hotel and will be attending the Holiday Banquet.
We will collect the money as we get on the Trolley Bus. Please bring cash or personal check to pay. We cannot take credit cards.
