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MG MGA - For Steve, MGA soft top woes

Hi Steve. These poems are spur of the moment things. This one "hit me" while I was still in bed, and half asleep. After my morning coffee, I fired up the word processor, and proceeded to write this poem. My poems usually come to me quickly, often taking less than an hour to rough draft! Anyway, here is my latest monsterpiece. Glenn


MGA Soft Top Woes

Driving down the road in my MGA
It started out as a beautiful day

As miles pass, the sky becomes gray
A rainstorm I think, is on it’s way

A loud thunderclap confirms my fear
Lightning flashes too, and getting near

Quickly pull off to the side of the road
Trying not to engage the panic mode

Drops on the windscreen, I do see
Damn, this shouldn’t happen to me

Open car door and slither out
Going to have another bout

With the construct it yourself soft top
So that MG interior rain, I might stop

Push seats forward, out of the way
Pull folded octopus out of it’s bay

Three metal appendages and vinyl hood
Windscreen header rail, made of wood

Wrestle with bows and get them to stand
Uncurl the snarled top, I need an extra hand

Rear top retainer bar goes into chromed clips
Words “starting to rain” jump from my lips

Now press down into place, the fasteners, lift o dot
A better solution, clearly should have been sought

Rain is now bucketing down, I’m getting wet
Will be soaked to the skin soon I’d, dollars bet

Wooden header rail into windscreen guide post
Almost gotcha now, you stupid MG top, I boast

Lock 2 thumbscrews metal on metal
Jump into car, onto soaked seat I settle

Aluminum side curtains are still in the bag
Thoughts of installing, makes my spirit sag

Since I’m already pretty much drenched
And putting up top, my back got wrenched

I simply leave leaky side windows off
And motor along, I’ve had quite enough

Knowing that the MG canopy, beat me once more
This miserable abomination of a top, I do not adore


Glenn Hedrich











Glenn

"Pull folded octopus out of it’s bay" Quite accurate! LOL! This poem is one of your finest achievements. And I think it's sealed your own page on the web site. :D
Steve Simmons

Steve: Glad you liked my new creation. My own page on your website would be cool (but totally unnecessary in MHO) Thanks for your kind comments! Glenn
Glenn

Done. There is now a page with seven original works of the famed Glenn Hedrick on my site. When you die, my site will be worth millions!
Steve Simmons

Hi Steve. You state "There is now a page with seven original works of the famed Glenn Hedrick on my site. When you die, my site will be worth millions!" My question is: millions OF WHAT???? Now about those royalties...... LOL. Thanks for the fame, Glenn
Glenn

Glen,
I think your royalties are going to be in the same place as all the lost internet connections- some box in the etherworld.
mike parker

Your millions are in the email. :p
Steve Simmons

C'mon now Steve, I've heard that story about the cheque before! Do you think I was born in 1953 or something???
On a different topic,since I'm famous now, I guess I should write a speech to let folks know that this newfound fame hasn't gone to my head. So on to my speech.... Ahem, My friends, do not think of me as a great man, rather think of me as a poor,humble, country boy, who has become YOUR KING!!!! See, fame hasn't gone to my head......lol Glenn
Glenn

See your web page, your highness.
Steve Simmons

I can't let this go without a reply!


Glen writes to Steve
Another poem to weave

Steve, full of praise
Another website to raise

Dedicate to our expert Glen
For efforts with his fountain pen

Now where does that leave our A's
Floundering on wet and windy days?

Back to the helpful and handy posts
That keep you going on the US coasts

Regards

UK Poet Laureate Steve
Steve Gyles

P.S.

There should be a 'd' at the end of dedicate.

Pity we can't amend our posts - but that's another story (thread)!

Steve
Steve Gyles

LOL Steve! (on both counts)
Steve Simmons

Steve/Glen

Just been to the website: http://www.lbcnuts.com/mg/poetry/ to have a browse.

First time I have had anyone publish any of my prose! Very many thanks.

All Hail to King Glen.

Steve
Steve Gyles

Hi Steve. Oh Please, king my foot! I wish. lol Glenn
Glenn

You don't want to be king. People always want to take kings out.
mike parker

Yes, King Glenn.

I am only quoting Steve Simmons:

"MG Poetry - Page 2 - Glenn Hedrich - (who has recently become king)"

Steve
Steve Gyles

Remember that "ONCE A KING--ALWAYS A KING" but, "ONCE A KNIGHT IS ENOUGH"
conrad sanders

From the pawn to King Glen
A happy Christmas to you then

In the garage your A is holed
Free from the snow and icy cold

Enjoy your turkey, stuffing and figgy pud
Then plan your year as best you would

Soon, May next year will surely be here
The King on the road, you can have no fear

Meanwhile, back in the dear old homeland
The A slides on snow despite plenty of sand

I keep mine going thru the year over here
But at what cost with rust, wear and tear

Just sometimes I think give the A a break
Get in my Beamer for the old girl’s sake

But then I think bugger it, the A is great
Hood down, icy blast – just me and my mate

Happy new year Glen

Steve
Steve Gyles

Hi Steve. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you also. I am touched that you wrote a poem for me! No, not touched in the head, touched in the heart. Thanks! In your poem, you state that you drive your MGA year around. This makes you a weather brave individual, and one who must maintain his vehicle extremely wellin order to keep it running. I therefore have another poem I just wrote, with you and your all season car in mind. So here it is:

Maintenance of an MGA

Having ownership of a classic MGA
Is enjoyable, in more than one way

Drive the car, and give her the gun
Gets you out, in fresh air and sun

MGA has very pretty lines and curves
Strangers give it attention it deserves

My friend, Steve Gyles in Lancashire UK
Drives his faithful MGA each and every day

To keep your car running and looking good
Give it some routine maintenance, you should

Little car needs regular, tender loving care
Neglect this work, I sure wouldn’t dare

Like touching up nicks and scratches
Before becoming large, rusty patches

Wax the paint to keep a nice gloss
Obtain a quality polish, from Moss

Every 3000 miles, do a complete oil change
A very important task, so be sure to arrange

Greasing of fittings needs to be regularly done
A fairly messy job, and is a little less than fun

Best type of grease to use? Golly
Many MG owners swear by Moly

Swivel pins, drive shaft and handbrake too
Need regular injections of greasy goo

Lever shocks sometimes need replacement oil
Which might leak out, and will so surely soil

The live rear axle also needs lube
Best installed by a suction gun tube

Transmission oil needs to be checked
Otherwise, gearbox could be wrecked

Transmission filler plug is under the tranny tunnel
Have to fill the gearbox by using a flex hose funnel

Transmission does not take regular gear oil mixture
30 weight motor oil in gearbox is the proper fixture

Lest the owner still needs to be directed
Troublesome soft top needs to be erected

For battery access to gain
This job is indeed a pain

Batteries are housed in special hatches
Remove metal cover with dzus latches

Check for correct water levels in the MG’s battery
This nuisance chore should be rewarded with flattery

Carburettor dampers take oil, 20 weight
Checking proper level, it’s necessary, I rate

The pinion steering rack also needs attention
Use oil, not grease, almost forgot to mention

Which is forced into rack through a grimy zerk fitting
An often forgotten spot, be sure oil gun is hitting

Common chores are almost done
Owner did good job, second to none

After oiling several butt hinges and door latches
An afternoon nap, the tired owner now catches


Glenn Hedrich
Glenn

This thread was discussed between 15/12/2004 and 24/12/2004

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