President's Page November 2011

Hello again everyone. Its that time of year again when we have a great number of things to get done before the cold old winter sets in. By now I would assume most of the old cars have been stored for the season. Mine is parked and just needs the battery taken out as I keep it inside for the winter. I must have put less than a thousand kilometres on the old truck this year as we rarely got out to any shows and as some may know I didn’t take it on the annual Ladysmith Oktoberfest tour. Some say I wimped out because of the rain that day and I’ll let that reason stand, as it’s partly true. Actually my wiper system is very poor and if you can’t see well, things can get a little dangerous on the road.
I hope everyone has enjoyed the great weather we’ve had this year. It takes me back to the summers I remember on the farm when I was young. I think most of us in this area have spent some time on a farm during their lives. Those days still remain some of my best memories, the work was hard, the days were long and hot, but I’d go back if only I could. Life was so much simpler then and it seemed we had more time to enjoy ourselves or do we just remember the good times. Whatever the case, life has no reverse gear so its full speed ahead to wherever that is.
Christina and I are already dreaming of a trip south this winter, so I’m looking around on the web for something suitable. I’m not sure when and where just yet, hopefully we’ll find something we want. Whatever happens I am already looking forward to getting away. We take very little vacation time in the summer, but sure look forward to those times we can get away from the cold. After a few trips south I think I’ve got spoiled and the winter seems so long without a break.
Nominations for our next executive will be held at our November general meeting and we will also firm up the details for our Christmas Shine, our last big event of the year, to be held at Victoria Hall in Pembroke. The meeting is at the Joeys Only Restaurant in Pembroke on Wed. November 2, at 6:30 pm. Our last meeting there had our largest attendance yet for a dinner meeting. So until then or the next time we meet, keep the rubber side down.
Wayne