MG Quiz

Mr Forgetful wrote: I'm confused.com when it comes to complicated arithmatec sur! :oops: Oh - and I cheated :omg: yes I copied and pasted without checking Sorry, sorry :nonod:

Easy one coming up

What is the link between Cecil, Matilda, and Albemarle, why and the result

I have just been to www.confused.com and guess what i found???????? a very confused Mr Forgetful lurking in the corner, wondering why 2+2 equals 4 or does it. The information you C&P was from Dieters records and i was going to check with him about the first saleable vin on the 2002 TF :coat:

Good new question from Mr Forgetful. Individually these have all been in the MG Quiz before..... so have you been paying attention?

Mr Forgetful wrote: What is the link between Cecil, Matilda, and Albemarle, why and the result

Is this correct


Cecil Kimber was general manager at Abindon,
During WW2 he obtain war contracts repairing Matilda tanks and building cockpits for Albermarle bombers.
Unfortunately this got him the sack.

You're correct

Thanks

1 What is the link between MG and the Morland brewery ?

2 What is the link between a well known MG club and Bentley?

3 Interesting guy Kimber how was he killed ?

:bust: That's three questions

Just before you post a question, I would do a quick search on the site to check that the question has not been asked previously. :whistle:

PQD44 wrote: :bust: That's three questions

Just before you post a question, I would do a quick search on the site to check that the question has not been asked previously. :whistle:

You are the weakest link - goodbye

Sorry did not have time to check all of the questions.

I was struggling to come up with a good question.

maybe someone else can take my turn.

Not a problem as the newer contestants may not have seen the questions before and it will check if the regulars have been paying attention :slapme:

:bust:

A reminder of the current question(s)

imaestrow wrote: Thanks

1 What is the link between MG and the Morland brewery ?

2 What is the link between a well known MG club and Bentley?

3 Interesting guy Kimber how was he killed ?

This regular has been paying attention and we have had these before, Let it run for a while to see if anyone new dives in with the answers to these THREE questions About 20 minutes should do. :slapme: :bust:

Oops, Just deleted my answer as I see you are letting some fresh blood have a go. I'll post it if it is still open in the morning.

On thye Suggesting of He who watches over us in this Quiz, I'll post the following again.

1. Moorland Brewary are based in Abingon and Brewed Old Speckled Hen to celebrate 50 years of MG motor Cars. There is a rumour that the named it this to be akin to Old Number One, Originally the beer was known as Old Speckled 'un but became Old Speckled Hen, this may just be myth and hearsay though.

A second link is the Moorland Brewed Old Speckled hen and the link to MG's is that I have an MG and I also have Old Speckeled hen stocked in my fridge. But I suppose you would know that.......so i'll go with the first answer!

2. The Link is Mr Roche Bentley who is the Editor of the Enjoyng MG Magazine from the MG Owners CLub and he is also the founder of the MGOC. - Good Man.

3. Cecil Kimber met his tragic end in a Train accident at Kings cross Station on Sunday 4 February 1945, having boarded the 6pm express to Leeds. Shortly after leaving the station, the train wheels started slipping on a newly replaced section of rail inside Gasworks Tunnel. However, in the darkness, the driver failed to realise that the train was no longer moving forward and had in fact started to slip back down the hill at a speed of some 6 or 7 mph. A signalman, attempting to avert a collision with another train, switched the points, but unfortunately the train had already slid too far back down the track. The only effect was to derail the final carriage, forcing it onto its side and crushing it against the steel support of the main signal gantry, entirely demolishing the first-class compartment where Kimber had been sitting. He was one of only two casualties.

I'll post a new question in the morning....