President's Page - August 2014

TerMarsch 1930 Model AA Ford at Strawberry Social

We are experiencing a story book summer, with bountiful sunshine and timely rain to keep the farm crops, lawns and gardens flourishing.

Congratulations go out to Dub & Frankie Juby who’s 57 Studebaker won the classic car award at Arnprior’s Robert Simpson Park on Canada Day. While Dub was attending the car, Frankie was busy with face painting.   Congratulations to a well deserving couple, who give from the heart!

Thank you to those who participated in the Strawberry Social at Champlain Trail Museum. The front cover depicts a great picture of those in attendance.  A lovely acknowledgement from the Champlain Museum is included in this issue.  

On Sunday morning July 13^th, the skies opened or someone drained their cistern Up Above, but the torrents of rain barely dampened the spirits of those stalwarts who drove to Merrickville; Wendy & Phil and Ralph & Marilyn who met up there with Jim & Donna.  Those six members were definitely adventurous in challenging the weatherman, but must have had a heads up on the forecast of the warm, sunny afternoon for their return trip and another good meal at PJ’s in Arnprior.  Others of us said our goodbyes at the funeral of Herb Sell of Rankin.  Herbie and Margaret frequently joined us on tours with their 1963 Oldsmobile and lately with the beautifully restored 1947 Monarch coupe.

We are saddened also with the passing of our longstanding club friend Harold Elliott.  Harold had driven the TerMarsch Model AA for display once again at this year’s Strawberry Social and sat alongside the truck in the shade and chatted with Wendy & Phil and visitors, in his friendly outgoing manner.  He was most knowledgeable on Model As and newer old Fords.

A big thank you for all your submissions to this month‘s Flying Quail.  It’s this sort of input that works to keep our newsletter interesting and a good record of our activities.  Please continue so we can fluff up the Quail’s feathers.  Submit stories and pictures electronically or hard copy to Wendy and Bob by the deadline two Fridays ahead of the meeting.  They’re happy to get it.

For those who had been in attendance at our July meeting, we enjoyed another good evening with Myles and his staff at the Kingburger Restaurant.  Prior to the meeting, there was some uncertainty if those heavy clouds would open or not. During the last hour, the decision was made to stay put where it was warm and dry at the Kingburger. For our 7 o’clock August 6^th meeting, we’re hoping for a nice evening for the waterfront venue.  In the meantime, for those of us who enjoy the social time and a dinner out, we’ll see you at the Kingburger at 5:30 then we will all make our way to the waterfront for about 6:30.  Until then, safe travelling and “happy trails” to all of you.  

Happy Independence Day

Happy Independence Day to our American Friends!

Happy Canada Day 2014

Happy Canada Day from the Antique Car Club of Pembroke

President's Page - July 2014

Father's Day tribute to my Dad Lorne Siegel

What a great feeling to have the first day of summer, just around the corner.  The gardens, fields and lawns are flourishing from this last bout of rain and humidity. It’s nature’s great greenhouse. Car tour weather, not so much.

It was great seeing so many members out at our June meeting at Dinenamics.  The decision was made to hold the July meeting, (weather permitting) at the waterfront with lawn chairs with a display with our vehicles.   

NOTE: to accommodate those of us enjoy a dinner out, I have made arrangements with Myles for a 5:30 meal at Kingburger and the meeting at the usual 7:00 hour at the waterfront.  If by chance, we are faced with the threat of a downpour, which has happened, those already there can simply remain there.  Others only joining in for the meeting will be able to know where the meeting will be  Waterfront if it’s nice weather – Kingburger if it’s raining.  Myles will be happy to host meal and/or meeting.

On a sunny, breezy Monday morning, many of us joined Ellen and the Black family in the funeral procession of our good friend Brian, to his final resting place is to St. Patrick’s cemetery in Stafford.  It was a fitting tour for Brian through his beloved Micksburg countryside. Ellen graciously presented the club with a thank you card (see insert) and generous cash donation.

Our thoughts and best wishes are with Wayne Brohart as he recuperates from recent surgery. He advised that he will be undergoing some treatment over the next while. Wayne - we look forward to you and Chris being back “on the road again”.

Champlain Trail Museum organizers are delighted that ACCP members plan to participate in their Strawberry Social on Sunday, June 29^th at 11:30 am. You know the drill, set up before the opening time.

We had some interesting items at our last auction sale.  This always provides many chuckles and surprises sometimes discovering items that we didn’t know we had bought until we return home.  It seems old telephones are recyclable and good novels can be brought back to life with John Hanson’s ability.

So to recap – mealtime at Kingburger 5:30 and meeting at waterfront at 7:00 weather-permitting. you all at the waterfront for 6:30-7pm. With antique cars, trucks, treasurers, lawn chairs.  Bring a friend to join in for the brief meeting and social hour and many laughs.

Happy Trails to all of you.  Delores