Tuesday, July 22, 2014

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 13th, 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 6th 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.  

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