Ok what did we forget?? Tools, Pillows, Water, Oil,
Bulbs, Fan Belt, Car Polish, Grease, Generator, Horn, Gas.......AAHAAAA!!!......VAL????
Ok were ready to go now!
Like I said...lots of Rain.....But we have RAINEX.....YES!!!!
We traveled through the city to the south shore past the south
end of the lake and the rain finally let up as soon as we
entered the beautiful city of Gary Indiana.
 
Nothing like the smell of the steel
mills in Gary,and what a place to have lunch in!
Ok back on the road and this time we were headed
for the Indiana Dunes and Lake Michigan!
yes those are rain drops again! (PS Ron is in front...any
surprise?)
We made it and it sure was beautiful and it
seemed like the day was headed in our direction.....Now only
if we were headed in the right direction. We were pioneers
on a MISSION!
We even took a break and watched the movie...bet you
did not know that maple syrup comes out of a tree CLEAR and
has to be "Mapelized " to go on pancakes!!
Our Tour guide (Ron ) took us to a beautiful
part of the bach where they are restoring the old homes from
the 30's back to the original look, some of the old looks
from Florida are really fantastic and sure to be eye catching
and costly!!
Ron points out some of the facts of
the project and a nice shot of our "TOUR" group
(very small group)
You get the drift!
Well after that venture it was already after
12:00...GUESS WHAT HAPPENS NEXT!!!......FOOD!! LUNCH!! you
got it and it was not time to meet up with the rest of the
tour...It was off to a nice little place called "Pumps
on 12" We met up with Vince and Karen, John and Marilyn,
and Jim and Patty, food was great and it was nice to have
a break. John was overheating and we took care of that...Now
on to the Antique stores for more fun! NO wait. the Rag Tops
Museum was next. I forgot who was leading the tour ....remember
it was a small tour!!
Ron makes sure all is A OKAY~~
This was a nice place, most of the cars were
convertibles in the collection, all owned by one person!!
 
Got the idea!
Off to the Antique shops!
yup Ron's way way up there..Hey they were closing
soon.
Okay made it to town, now lets get to shoppin!
Move! Daylight's a waistin!
well look who showed up!
Back on the road and this time the mission was
to get there before dark...Well it would be nice! So we headed
out with the tour guide, more pit stops..(The vibration causes
us to stop a lot! a real LOT).
Wait a second ....Wilson and Granville. We're going
to Michigan..NOT back to Chicago!!! OMG... I knew that Ron
would get us lost!!
Its a good thing I have a great sense
of direction to find out way back!
After stopping for dinner we actually made
it to the Crowne Plaza hotel by 9:30...not bad.. and it worth
all the time it took, We had a great ride and now the excitement
was to start. The lot was already full with cars and the event
hadn't even started. A nice short meeting with Ken and it
was off to the room for some well needed rest.
6am..Rise in shine, Check in, get goodie
bag, EAT, meet with Ken, Board meeting, swap meet, car repair
tent....OMG!!!! so much to do~~so little time,,what am i gonna
dooooooo?????? Pace yourself, you can do it....
We spent most of the day, after the morning
board meeting making new friends, visiting the swap and taking
pictures of some of the great cars.,Some nice deals and some
nicer cars were for sure pulling up daily to the hotel for
all the events.
This was a member of the "Barn Find Model A's"
Talk about a repair, how about dropping the entire engine
to fix babbitt!!
 
Lots of great cars!
Well 6pm was fast approaching...what time
does that mean....DINNER TIME AT NATO'S with the Gang... This
was one of the most enjoyable evenings we had. Val and I,
Ken and Helen, John & Marilyn, Jan & Kathy, Jim and
LaVerne, the Murphy's all the way from Joliet and of course
Vince and Karen who's family were the hosts...Not only did
we have a great meal but Vince gave us a tour of the Restaurant
and the lower wine cellar..See it not what you know but WHO!!!!
No'..I do like your haircut John!!
Vince and Ken discussing the bill and why KEN should
pay for all of us!!!!
 
Lovely, Lovely, Lovely!!!
Val I'm still hungry, are you going to eat that all?
The best dessert of the dessert of the entire week!
Vince had a bad "ITCH"
I think Ken LOST!!
The next day was filled with more meeting
classes and the swap. there was a nice shock rebuilding seminar,
ladies hat fashions and of the course the basket weaving,
which i might ass was SOLD OUT! There was also the mandatory
Touring and Fine Point judging seminars which all who were
to be judged had to attend. The MARC Membership meeting was
also held that afternoon, so there was a lot to do in a little
amount of time. Not to mention i was entering in touring class
and had yet to find a minute to work on the car and get ready.
Shock Class
Lots of baskets made
this was the crowd INSIDE at the tables!
Look who 's in charge!
Ok I think I got it???
Damn my reflection looks good!
Now start it!
Timing adjustments
At the repair hospital!
I did it ,..I did it! It works now!!!
Stayed up that night until 2am getting ready
for the judging., Had a great day and great fun participating
in the judging, there were cars from all over and all were
great looking. If you have never had your car judged, or participated
in being a judge, I highly suggest it.. it was a great learning
experience and a lot of fun also.
 
 
 
  
 
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