The 2006 Autumn Colours Run

(As Recollected courtesy of John James)

The happy participants enjoy a well earned meal

My goodness what weather we experienced on this years’ Autumn Colours Run. It could not have been worse (or could it?)!

The day before the run I duly filled up the XK with petrol checked the oil etc and cleaned the car in readiness for the event. That evening there were high winds and rain with more of the same forecast for the following day – so I decided to use the S Type on the run. I made the right decision considering the road conditions. The roads were literally like rivers in places, really appalling. Also, to mar the proceedings there were two nasty accidents - the first being just before the coffee stop in the morning involving Stuart & Molly Powell (Sunbeam Rapier), Gwyn & Pam Edmunds (Ford Consul) and John & Cheryl Miles (MGF). The second involving Simon a friend of Dave Housley (MGB Roadster) on their way home from Brecon, but thankfully nobody was injured. Apart from the weather and incidents the event was well organised by Stuart & Molly Powell with a very good lunch at the Castle Hotel, Llandovery followed by a cruise on the Brecon Canal and a cream tea. Our sincere thanks to Stuart & Molly for organising the day. It was great to see Ken & Margaret Shepherd on the run after all their travelling around in their camper- home!

Departure from the Brecon Canal Basin on the Long boat