To all our good members
and friends – Spring has sprung……..grass (will soon be) risen!
What a great
feeling to be able to get outdoors and begin to prepare for the exciting season
ahead. For most of us, our antique
vehicles are about to emerge from dormancy and be prepared for our upcoming touring
months. One member family will be sharing news of a
new big convertible coming into the fold. Stay tuned for an update on the latest acquisition.
Our Flying Quail
cover this month features a throwback picture of Neil Videto in 1951 on
a Harley and inside is a picture of Lori in the 70s in their dune buggy.
In
addition to heading up the Mt. St. Patrick’s Parish Supper Tour in recent years,
their innovative ideas and hard work to be sure our ACCP is represented with a
float in the Pembroke Christmas Parade and Neil managing the gigs for our Antique Car Tunes band, they’re one of
our more active couples and we appreciate their company and volunteer work in
the club and community. Now they’re even spearheading a project to record a
special CD, so thank you Lori and Neil for your contribution to a successful
car club! They and other regulars, Ron & Dawn Roy and Jeff & Kathy
Videto are preparing for their annual tour to the Sterling Auto Show and Flea
Market, followed with the Smiths Falls Car and Craft Show & their
traditional Merrickville camping weekend.
Speaking of
tours – our first one will be held likely in early June, given the car shows
already mentioned in May. We have an idea for an all-day jaunt on a Sunday that
should be handy for everyone to participate with details being worked out at
the meeting. Is July going to be our “Overnighter” Tour? Gananoque was suggested last meeting. Please give this some thought so we can make
some critical decisions at the meeting in good time for reservations, etc.
Speaking of
meetings, some members have offered their “man cave” garage or family cottage
for driving month meetings. Until our
weather cooperates, our May meeting will once again be held at the
Kingburger on May 6th.
But we will have discussion then to determine just where we might go for
following months. The Kingburger venue
has been working nicely for those who enjoy a fast-food dinner or for those who
choose to come later just for the meeting.
Myles Saunders and staff have been most accommodating through the winter
and we thank them.
Happy Mother’s
Day and Happy Trails to all….. Delores
