University Village here we come

Perfect weather for old cars and old people - not too hot or too far. University Village provided a delightful, enthusiastic crowd of interesting and interested people oogling our cars.

We were greeted by throngs of residents and a lead golf cart which paraded us thru the village. They blew ther kazoos all the way and we blew our horns. A bunch of blowhards.
Can't see the cars for the people.

Do you believe what I did in these rumble seats? These ladies and many others told stories that I am not sure were all true but fun anyway.

No excuses for not moving in even this Austin Healy lives there.

The Hulseys, Hamiltons and Joe Maiorana wait in the lunch line. It was far more than hots dogs and root beer floats. Steak, hot dogs, hamburgs, lots of salads, cookies, and real beer. We were treated like royalty.

End of day resting. Pictured from back to front are Al Koch and Paula Marsden, Judy Hamilton and her new hat, Royce and Louise and your favorite editor Carol. Not pictured but also attending were Win Burkhart with his 40 Mercury, Calamari Kid, The Gates and probably someone I have forgotten.

Guess who came for dinner plus more

Joy, children laugter and of course the usual swimming and piano.
Nephew Brian, wife Amy,and sons Noah, age 11 and Ashtin age 7 arrived Friday after noon after a long drive from Bend, Oregon. All were very polite and a little shy but sure that will ease after a few more swims and fun.

Noah has taken some piano lessons and was very impressive on the keyboard. I fooled him for a few minutes with my abilities until he discovered my self playing computer set up on the piano.

Brian and Uncle Dave enjoying some beers and getting ready for the BBQ.

Ashtin enjoying the first of many dips in the pool.

OOOOOOOps. One jump from the diving board and right thru the old chair float lounger.

More posts to come. and I will be sure to include Amy. Aunt Carol is in heaven !!!

On June 12th 3 Model A's and a plethora of other vehicles made their way over Portrero to Oxnard and the fantastic new museum of cars the Mullin Museum. Peter Mullin, who made his fortunes in the finance world has amassed a collection of French cars not surpassed in the world. Right here in Ventura County. Enjoy the car pictures and afew of the members who made the trip. a few captions along the way. Jim provided written instructions and read them to us just in case.

Dave and Art portraying the song "Meet you round the corner"

Carol's absolute favorite .... a 1952 Delahaye. BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOtiful

Ken and Susan are wondering if they should replace their Model A with this one.

A beauty and would make a great color for a Corvette convertible. This was Art's favorite. maybe we'll see it on the next drive?

Fascinating story on this Bugatti. In about 1939 it was stopped at the Border and not permitted across. The owner left it behind. By law the border authorities had to destroy it so they dropped it into a lake but left a large chain attached. Over the years, the chain rusted away. In 2009 a young man was seriously injured and the town folk, remembering the story decided to raise the car to sell to raise the money. Mullin purchased it eventually and will not be restoring it. Duh???

a Bird's eye view.

On to lunch at Cafe Fiore on California Street in Ventura. Yummy

This is "Jenny's Boy" also known as Kip Coulombe's grandson enjoying his Roy Rogers.

After lunch the women explored old town Ventura and visited the Art Exhibit. More beauty.

Don't ask you just had to be there. Sorry if you weren't

Becky Halvorson and Judy Hamilton had complementing blouses for the trip to our seaside city. Even the outside of the Mullin Museum was beautiful.

Sorry more cars that got out of order in the blog. And definitely the centerpiece.

REMEMBERING JIM

Sunday afternoon was spent remembering Jim McMurtry with pictures, stories, food and Memorial Service. Mona, their children, Mike, Steve and Karen and looking phenomenal Jim's Mother.

Jim was born in Ontaria, California, served in the Army and Air Force Air Rescue earning a Purple Heart as a Medic in the Korean Conflict. In additiona to his love of cars, Jim also built model ships.

A beautiful array of old cars just as Mona asked in honor of our friend.

The cars provided oohs, awhs and memories by the 80 or more folks gathered for the service.

Good Food for all ......Thanks to all the club members who brought salads, cookies, cupcakes and who helped set up the room And then ate the food.

May we all have as many friends who gather in our honor. True friends.

GOOD BYE OUR FRIEND JIM, YOU WILL BE MISSED.

Comings and Goings of the A club

COMING AND GOING TOUR

MARCH 26, 2010

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things you may not have seen or heard before

Getting those instructions

Make sure the women listen

Then we are off!

Well maybe we are off after the leader makes

a minor adjustment.

Is the engine starting important?

First Stop Calleguas Water District

at Lake Bard Water Filtration Plan

Our guide Steve Sabbe provided info and a long walk.

Only Don Halvorsen and Jacob saw Lake Bard.
The photographer did not so no picture.
use your imagination, kind of looks like water.

THEN

on to lunch and

THEN

We all needed the Digester after a great lunch at

The Grinder Deli in Moorpark.

Louise was thrilled they had pickled tongue sandwiches.

Next Stop - Hill Canyon Waste Water Treatment Plant
( Now look at the title of the tour again) Great to see Bill Gates. sorry for the long walking Bill.

Jacob had enough walking and took a nap.

Oh to be 4 again

The WWTP is a very green operation.

Pictured above is their "farm" of 2753 solar panels.

Larry Lutz was green with envy.


Best view of the club!

Obligatory Group Photo

HEADING HOME AFTER A LONG DAY!

(Art Bjornestad's rear view)

Thanks for a great day.

Join us next time.