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Packards International San Diego Region Page 1 of 16 Predictor August 2016
THIS MONTH IN OUR
PACKARD WORLD
THE CALIFORNIA LINCOLN HIGHWAY TOUR IS READY TO GO!!
REGISTRATIONS ARE COMING IN SO DON'T DELAY ! WE ARE LIMITED TO 50 CARS
CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE DETAILS
THIS MONTH WE ARE BEING HOSTED BY TIM PESTOTNIK FOR AN AFTERNOON OF PACKARDS, FOOD AND FUN.
Volume 80 Issue 8 August 2016
IN THIS ISSUE This Month in our Packard World..1 Target and Beyond........................2 Heroes Parade…………….………4 Packards at Pestotnik’s….………..9 President's Message….…….…...10 Birch Aquarium…………………...11 To Tour or Not To Tour................12 Calif Lincoln Hiway Tour..............12 Cool Classic Car Show…….......13 Good Ol' Days…………….….…..15 2016 Calendar of Events.............16 ---------------------------------------------
Members of the Board of Directors, Officers, and Committee Chairs of the San Diego Region of Packards International Motor Car Club: President, Richard Schauer 760-212-4028. [email protected] Treasurer & Newsletter Editor:
Steve Ross (619) 508-3925 [email protected] Vice President: Ron Steffey [email protected] Secretary & Historian: Brian Wagner [email protected] Membership Chair: Karl Ramsing (760) 726-595 [email protected] Projects Chair: Paul Santy (760) 434-2503 [email protected] Tours Chair: Richard Schauer (760) 740-9188 [email protected] Webmaster and Newsletter Publisher: Mark Burnside (619) 322-9340 [email protected]
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National Website: www.PackardsInternational.com
SD Region Website: Web: www.PackardSanDiego.com Email: [email protected]
Car show on November 19 at the Leo Carrillo Ranch. Awards will be presented and a catered lunch provided.
December 4 is Christmas/Holiday/Year End Party at the Lazy H Ranch in
Pauma Valley.
On October 22 we are taking our Packards to the Birch Aquarium and to The Estancia Hotel/Spa for lunch. See page 11.
September is our California Lincoln Highway Tour in which several of
our members are participating. All the information about the exciting once-in-a-lifetime tour is available at the top of this page by clicking on the CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE DETAILS above. To clarify any misconceptions, one does not have to drive a Packard or any vintage automobile unless you want to. Modern cars are most welcome. Our tour guide will be driving a late model Mustang. The last tour on the Lincoln Highway included a Mercedes-Benz and a Roll-Royce, among
others. We will be visiting three of the most prominent automobile
museums in the western US, as well as the USS Hornet. If you have not checked it out already, click on the blue link above and read about what you will miss out on if you stay home. See page 12 for more information.
THIS MONTH WE ARE BEING HOSTED BY TIM PESTOTNIK FOR AN AFTERNOON OF PACKARDS, FOOD AND FUN - See page 10
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From target to beyond S. Ross
It is another typical day in San Diego: Beautiful, and a bunch of ladies and gentleman are wondering what to do.
Why not go for a drive in our favorite automobile, sooo that is what they did. Automobiles included in this
journey ranged from a 1934 Packard to a Ford Escape (Sam Judd). Packards attending were Richard Schauer
and his 1934 Sedan, Brian Wagner and his 1940 120 Touring Sedan and John Ellison and his 1949 Sedan. There
were vintage Mercedes-Benz autos as well as machines that are more modern. We had solo lady and gentleman
drivers as well as a family or two. Those participating in the journey could compete for prizes or just enjoy the
ride for fun. Every age group was represented from persons born in the first half of the last century (like me) to
just a few years ago! We had drivers signing up almost up to the start of the drive and a cancellation or two,
which is not unusual.
Following an inspiring speech from the Rallye Master the drivers and navigators, those that had one, fired up
their machines and away they went into the vastness of San Diego County passing through El Cajon, La Mesa,
Santee, Lakeside, Jamul, Alpine, Jamacha to Dehesa and beyond, not necessarily in that order. Drivers showing
up with racing helmets were disappointed to learn that it was not that kind of a rallye, much to their
disappointment. A stop was made at the Mission Trails Regional Park - the ancient home of the Kumeyaay
Native Americans dating back anywhere from 500 to 10,000 years ago. The historians are not sure of the dates.
While there we found items of interest about San Diego County, its early inhabitants, as well as native animals
and plants. All in all, very educational. Yes, we had a lot of fun!
L to R: Ann Kinner talks to Wes Gibbs, Sam Judd and the Rallye master, Rudy Wokoek, Radu Alexandru, Lori and
Ron Grabler and Costelo Alexandru
Preparation for the ride The "Belly" speaks and no one is listening.
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Karen Schauer and Brian Wagner. Note the Packards.
President Schauer talks to Gary Jarvis and Brian Kruse
And the winners are
First place Sam Judd Second place John Ellison and his navigator ian Meyer
Pedro Meyer and Rigoberto Castaneda were other team members not pictured
Third place is our resident historian and secretary BRIAN WAGNER. TWO Missouri BOYS WHO DID GOOD
THE HEAD SHED GUYS Michael Cooper, President Mercedes-Benz Club and
Richard Schauer President
of the San Diego Region Packard Club
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The fourth of july, packards and heroes
Mark Burnside, Richard Schauer and Steve Ross
Through the connections of Mark Burnside, the PI San Diego Region was asked to provide three Packards to transport veterans for The Avenue of Heroes Organization in the Coronado Fourth of July Parade. The Avenue of Heroes is a Coronado organization and their mission statement is as follows. Our neighborhood honors our military - all branches - but holds a special tradition for our North Island (NASNI) veterans and active military. "Our roadway leads to and from North
Island. It is adorned with banners erected to honor selected members who have lived on Coronado or its bases. Thank you for your service ladies and gentleman. Welcome to the Avenue of Heroes Neighborhood". Mark Burnside, Richard Schauer and Steve Ross each had a WWII veteran and their family ride in their Packard for the parade. It was a truly an honor and a memorable experience to transport these members of the "Greatest Generation", celebrating the birth of our nation and honoring their service in preserving our democracy. Each of the drivers will relate their experience.
Coronado 4th of July Parade, Part 1 Mark Burnside
Owning a Packard often presents opportunities and experiences that would never otherwise occur. One of my co-workers (Steven) knew that I own two Packards and approached me in early May with a request: His wife (Toni) is in charge of the
Avenue of Heroes Organization and she was having difficulty finding classic car owners to drive in the annual Coronado Fourth of July Parade with WWII veterans in their cars. My response: “Tell me how many cars she needs and I will have them there.” The answer was three cars were needed. Steve Ross and Richard Schauer eagerly volunteered to join me for
the assignment. On the morning of July 4th, the three of us caravanned to Coronado Island and arrived at the staging area where our cars were decorated with banners and flags. The three Packards had
banners on each side of the car with the veteran’s name and rank along with a war-time photo of the veteran.
I was totally blown away by the
veteran that would be riding with me. His name is Andy Mills, age 101; Chief Steward on the Yorktown when she was sunk during the Battle of Midway on June 6, 1942. Andy is the gentleman of gentlemen, an extraordinary individual – lucid, alert
and cogent in every sense of the words. Speaking with him was an absolute delight.
To make a long story short, Andy enlisted in the segregated Navy in 1934 at age 19. He was assigned to the Yorktown, then based in San Diego. He was
serving aboard the Yorktown as Chief Steward to the ship’s captain during the Battle of Midway when she was torpedoed on June 4, 1942. The crew abandoned ship, which listed heavily but did not sink. On June 6th, a small group including Andy re-boarded the Yorktown, opened the ship’s safe and recovered the payroll – estimated at a half million dollars in cash. Before they could disembark, the Yorktown was hit by a second round of torpedoes
that sunk her within hours. Andy and his small crew all survived. The June 2, 2012 edition of the San Diego Union-Tribune carried an article
about Andy. It's worth reading as it has fascinating insight into Andy and his incredible outlook on life. Also it goes into a lot more detail than I can provide in this article. Here is the link: USS Yorktown June 4, 1942
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2012/jun/02/battle-midways-unsinkable-san-diegan/
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On this day, July 4, 2016, over 74 years later, I had the pleasure of driving this war hero in the Coronado Parade in Miss Daisy. Along with Andy were six of his grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Since Miss Daisy is a 7-passenger limousine, she had
no problem carrying all eight of us through the parade route.
At first, we had trouble getting Andy to wave back at the crowd, but he soon got the hang of it. There were six stops along the parade route - each in front of an
announcer’s podium. The nearby parade-watchers were asked to stand and remove their hat to recognize the war
heroes while the announcer read a short summary of each veteran's service to our country. It was a very emotional experience for all of us. Many people came up to Andy and touched or shook his hand; some thanked him profusely. Every time, he simply said “You’re welcome. It was my pleasure.” He did that for an hour and 40 minutes – at age 101. Andy is my new personal hero. He endured so much, contributed even more, and he’s the nicest guy in the world. Thank you, Andy for: 1) Your service to our country and, 2) The honor of allowing me to drive you and your family in the parade. I
will forever remember that day.
Coronado 4th of July Parade, Part 2 Richard Schauer
CDR Nate Murphy's ride CDR Dean "Diz" Laird standing and CDR "Nate" Murphy sitting in the Packard
So, by now you’ve “got” the scenario. We are hanging around Stephen and Toni's house on Third Avenue munching on this really great potato and egg casserole waiting for the parade to start. I had already met Allen Mills and Dean Laird, but my “ride” had not yet arrived. At last around 10:00 we were called to our cars and asked to prepare to move out. A car drove in on G Street and suddenly there was Commander H. “Nate” Murphy, with daughter Sandy and her husband, who came to
drop dad off. With a little help Nate got out and hung onto his walker for support. Immediately Nate wanted to know what car he would be riding in, and was directed toward my ’34 Packard. It was then I stepped forward, introduced myself, welcomed him, and helped him to my car. Without hesitation Nate said he wanted to ride in the front!
In the way of biographical information on Commander Murphy: He is 98 years old, living by himself in his modest Coronado home, has two children, and is well known in the community. He was a Navy Aviator during WWII, flying 50 bombing
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missions and earning two Distinguished Flying Crosses. He is a veteran of the battle of Guadalcanal 1942. He was aboard the Aircraft Carrier USS Wasp when it was torpedoed and sunk by the Japanese. Sharp of mind if not in body, Nate has clear memories of WWII and a great sense of humor.
Our portion of the parade got started late, it was past 10:35 by the time we fired up engines and started out. We were beginning to wonder if we should “spot” the old guys for a potty break. But off we went, at a creeping pace. “Avenue of Heroes” was just about last in the parade. Along the route there were at least five raised platforms positioned at equal intervals, with moderators “calling the shots” over loud speakers. As the five cars passed containing war heroes the speakers gave a short bio of each one to the crowd. Each car stopped briefly or crept by at very slow speed. The Coronado crowd was in every instance on its feet, cheering loudly, whistling, clapping, shouting “We love you” “We are proud of you” “Thank you for your service”. A number of people ran out into the street to gently take Nate’s hand, thank him, bless him,
with a look of love and respect. Nate held it together at first, but when the first lady ran out to bless him poor Nate lost it, sobbing uncontrollably. Clearly Nate never expected such an overwhelming display of love and adulation, and being a modest man he was quite simply bowled over by it all. Asked by daughter Sandy if he wanted to quit, Nate replied “No, I want to go on”, and so we did. The tears were of joy, not of sorrow. Things went pretty much that way for the duration of the parade. Being a Coronado resident Nate recognized many spectators and greeted them by name. I was reminded of what a tight community Coronado still is to this day.
At the end of the parade I drove Nate home. Safely ensconced in a comfortable chair in his garage with a cool bottle of apple juice Nate could at last relax. I thanked him for the honor of escorting him on the parade, and he quickly replied that the pleasure was all his. A complete gentleman he is. Before departing I told Nate we have a date next year, July 4, 2017. I’ll pick him up for the next parade. Surprised he brightened immediately, grinned broadly and said okay…you’ll pick me up here? I said YES, absolutely, and we will have another great day. I left him with that thought. I now pray that day comes to pass.
Coronado 4th of July Parade, Part 3 Steve Ross
I have participated in or attended the Coronado July 4th Parade for several years. The first one I attended was in 1960. When I first came to San Diego
I lived in Coronado for about four years. Since I have given away the fact that I was a mess cook on Noah's Ark I found that I had a lot in common
with my hero passenger CDR Dean Laird aka "Diz". Traditionally nearly all Navy flyers have a nickname or handle. There are many ways they get the nickname, sometimes it is not flattering, but once you get the name it never ever goes away. I would love to know how Diz got his but I did not ask. Diz Laird has the rare distinction of being the only Navy ACE to shoot down both German and Japanese aircraft in WWII. CDR Laird joined the Navy twelve days after Pearl Harbor and went to Pensacola, FL for flight training.
He earned his pilot's license while attending Placer Jr College in Auburn, CA. For the first 12 years I flew in the Navy, all of my Commanding Officers were WWII veterans. Diz and I spent quite a bit of time together before and during the parade. I wondered if he would know any of the guys I flew with so I asked him a name and he said "Yes, I know him." I ran about five names past him and he knew all but one! In the middle sixties I flew with a
Japanese CDR that was also a veteran of WWII, but for the other side. He was an Ensign on the Battleship Yamato, the largest battleship ever built, when it was sunk.
A recent photo of Diz. CDR Laid flew right up until his last day in the Navy. He was set to retire in 1969 but was asked to stay on for two more years, retiring in 1971. His last official assignment was the Chief Stunt Pilot for the filming of the movie Tora Tora Tora. He choreographed, and led the aircraft depicting the Japanese Zeros in the attack on Pearl harbor. He flew 164 hours filming the movie. He flew 175 combat missions is WWII during his career, deployed in
twelve aircraft carriers and served in three wars. He landed the first jet aircraft aboard the USS Midway and along the way qualified in 99 different aircraft. During the Vietnam war he ferried A-6 aircraft from Vietnam to Texas. I know from experience that this is a long, lonely, and brutal flight.
The A-6 Intruder is not a passenger plane and was never designed for flying across the Pacific. There are no seat cushions, bathroom, or refreshments.
After retiring from the US Navy CDR Laird was one of the founders of the Tailhook Association, of which I am a member, and he was also the founder of the Tailhook Educational Foundation. The Educational Foundation grants a CDR Dean Laird Scholarship each year.
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Photo taken in 1944 on the USS Bunker Hill July 4, 2016 Coronado, CA
CDR Liard served in the USS Bunkerhill until 1945 when his Airwing was moved to the USS Essex . This occurred because the Bunkerhill was badly damaged by two Kamikaze strikes in 1945. While on the Bunkerhill, Laird's airwing located the Japanese Battleship Yamoto and sunk it. Is it possible that CDR Laird could have been a part of sinking the battleship the Japanese CDR I flew with was on?. Diz and Nate the CDR who rode with Richard were very good friends and CDR
Laird told me if it weren't for him Nate would not be here as he had saved his life. Nate verified that with Richard. I wondered what the story was but, some things you don't ask unless there is an indication they want to discuss it further.
USS Bunkerhill May 11, 1945 CDR Laird's granddaughter joined us during the parade and you could tell they were devoted to each other. About half way through the parade Dean said "Would you let me out? I want to walk for awhile". He got out of the car and started walking and the crowd went wild cheering and clapping. It was a memorable moment for all of us. He told me next year he is going to walk the parade! His daughter, granddaughter, and friends came up to the car to make sure all was well. That really irritated him. Diz appears to be healthy and hardy except for his eyesight that is about gone due to Macular Degeneration.
There was an unexpected Packard story Diz related to me while we were getting underway. He is quite familiar with the Lincoln Highway since Auburn, CA is on the Lincoln Highway. He said it was nice to be riding in a Packard and he had a Packard story: He said his aunt was going to buy a new 1937 Packard and he was going to be her driver. He was really jazzed about that and was making big plans to use it on dates. Well he was disappointed because at the last minute she decided not to get the Packard!
After the parade we went to the VFW and had a beer. We both saw guys we knew. This was truly a special day for us all and the people in Coronado that day made us proud.
1944
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Ol' "DIZ" AIN'T DONE YET!
CORONADO, California (July 9, 2016) Retired Cmdr. Dean “Diz” Laird walks into the rear seat of a T-34C Turbomentor with the “Flying Eagles” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 122. The T-34C marks the 100th aircraft Laird has flown in his 95-year
lifetime. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Paolo Bayas/Released)
CORONADO, California (July 9, 2016) Retired Cmdr. Dean “Diz” Laird, right, and Lt. Cmdr. Nicole Johnson, a pilot instructor with the “Flying Eagles” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 122, conduct a flight brief for a T-34C Turbomentor. (U.S. Navy
photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Paolo Bayas/Released)
“I want to thank everyone who took part in making this happen,” said Laird. “When I found out that I was going to be able to do this, I was shocked. I couldn’t believe it.” Laird added that flying his 100th plane wasn’t for an achievement, medal or
trophy. He wanted to set this milestone for himself. The 95-year-old legend had some words of advice for younger naval aviators. He said that his “policy has always been that every fighter pilot has two main assets once they’re airborne. One is altitude and the other is speed. Never give up one, without gaining something on the other. Ed note - that is still true today
Cockpit view of the parade. Miss
Daisy is just ahead with Chief
Steward Andy Mills and family
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Packards at Pestotnik’s
Sunday August 28, 2016 Richard Schauer
Up front we thank Tim for his generosity and big heart. He is opening his Point Loma home to host our Packard Region this coming August for a casual summer afternoon of sharing our Packard cars, good company, relaxation, including a wonderful afternoon lunch w/beverages and a breathtaking ocean view. Members are asked to bring only their Packard and their
appetites. Date: Sunday August 28, 2016
Place: 1287 Trieste Drive, San Diego, CA 92101 Arrival time: 1:00 pm RSVP please!: [email protected] NO LATER THAN Thursday August 25, 2016
Note: Caravans are encouraged to Tim’s house. President Richard Schauer will organize one from the Macaroni Grill in North County Mall. Meeting time there is noon.
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President’s Message By Richard Schauer
Who out there has heard of the movement called “Hug a Policeman”? Begun in Oceanside by a couple fellows who said it was about time to reverse the sad and tragic demonization of our nation’s police force, they said it is time the pendulum
swung the other way. Let’s start a grass roots movement right here in San Diego County to show appreciation for our law enforcement men and women, they said. And so they began, starting in their native town of Oceanside. They let it be known to the Oceanside public that on X date there would be a gathering of appreciation at the police department. Pizza and water would be provided. The public was invited to bring small gifts/treats for the police, nothing fancy, cookies, candy maybe, it was the gesture of giving back the founders were seeking. And so that first rally came off, and very successfully. Thus bolstered they plowed ahead and decided they would bring their movement to every community in San Diego County. Seeking media attention outside San Diego they hit the radio. I heard about the movement on KFMB radio, that Wednesday
July 20 there would be an appreciation rally honoring the Escondido Police Department from 6:00-8:00. I had to go. So, I stopped in at Trader Joe’s and picked up a few boxes of their famous cookies. I wrote out a nice thank you card from Karen and me. Arriving at police headquarters on Centre City Parkway I did not know what to expect. Would there be a (friendly) mob? Would there be any turnout at all? A buzz was happening out front. A van with the logo of the Hug a Policeman
organization was there, upbeat music playing loudly, people smiling, laughing, and chatting with about a dozen police officers, who themselves looked relaxed and happy. I knew instantly I had made the right decision. I walked up to this
happy throng not knowing which police representative I would meet with, when suddenly the police chief himself turned to greet me. The exchange took maybe two whole minutes. I thanked him for his service to the community and asked that he pass that along to his officers and staff. I handed him my humble bag of cookies, saying it really was not much but I wanted to give something back. The chief was appreciative. Before parting I told the chief that I was sick up to here with the police bashing that has been going on in the media. My wife, my family, and neighbors all feel the same way: our police are precious assets and should be cherished, not vilified. The chief was very gracious. I shook his hand, turned and left.
What does this have to do with our Packard Region you may ask? Each year we seek community outreach activities we can put on our calendar. Not long ago we searched in vain for outreach opportunities, having done only one since 2010 (May of last year), sad to say. Suddenly this year three have come our way, all spontaneous unplanned events. This last year did not involve Packard cars, but we certainly have a lot to be grateful for the Escondido Police Department, for they give us a
motorcycle escort every year at the June Cruisin’ Grand event. Too late, I thought, what a treat it would have been had I gone down there behind the wheel of my ’34. Most certainly that would have added to the festive nature of the evening…too late now…cannot go back. Hug a Policeman is in keeping with the finest qualities of our club. Keep your ears open. Soon
they will come to your city. Do not miss it if at all possible. Learn from my mistake and go down there in your Packard. Bring a simple gift, shake hands with our law enforcement officers, and tell them you care.
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Birch Aquarium/Luncheon Fall Tour
Save the date: Saturday, October 22, 2016
Our fall tour is fast approaching. Sign up now for this gem of an event. The Birch Aquarium, La Jolla is a premier venue in our fine city. Tickets are $18.50 and senior (60+) are $15.50. Birch parking is free.
After Birch, we’ll travel down the road to lunch at The Estancia Hotel/Spa where we can order off the menu. Seating at Estancia is limited, so members are urged to RSVP promptly in order to guarantee a seat at the luncheon. We are working on free premier parking within the courtyard entrance to Estancia. Brand X cars will be required to seek their own parking. Bring your Packards, your smiles, and be prepared to enjoy a fine day in La Jolla. Date: Saturday October 22, 2016
Place: Birch Aquarium La Jolla, 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla 92037
Arrival time: 10:30 am RSVP please!: Marjo Miller NO LATER THAN Wednesday October 19, 2016 at: Phone: 619-226-2747 or email: [email protected]
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TO TOUR OR NOT TO TOUR IN OUR VINTAGE PACKARD S. Ross
Much has been written about touring or "road trips", as I like to call them, in our old cars, especially Packards. I have experienced all of the apprehension, concern and "what-ifs" associated with heading out on an extended trip in Buttercup.
Strangely, Buttercup has never let me down on a major road trip. It has always been around home when the Yellow Peril appears and we are dead in the water so to speak. The same thing has happened to me in my so called modern cars so I can't blame the Peril. Well, yes I can! Going on a trip with a bunch of car people is really a lot of fun, even when you break down. You are never alone. You may recall when you were a kid and Mom and Dad would take off on vacation to visit family and never made one stop, or so it seemed! Dad would say we are making good time, can't stop now. It was a major event to stop and use the bathroom let alone see any of the sights. If you are over 50 years of age I know you have had this experience. On our trips we are driving older more mature automobiles and they don't go fast, just like their drivers,
unless they really, really, really have to. We stop for everything! A big ball of twine, a statue of someone who did
something great, windmills, even shopping centers. These trips are guaranteed to be educational and sometimes even historical. OK one might say my Packard definitely will not make the trip, I don't want to drive it that far or whatever. That is fine but, it is still fun to drive the car you trust the most, usually modern air-conditioned, GPS, stereo, and even a cup holder. Since this is a sightseeing sloooow moving journey you get to stop a lot, see stuff, make new friends, share in some great evenings of relaxed dining and best of all smell the roses.
The California Lincoln Highway tour is coming up -- Oh, you didn't know? -- And we want our club members to have as much fun as we do. I know we, especially me, have about beaten this horse to death but this is our last plea to try and get as many San Diego Region folks as possible to join us. Most vintage/collector car insurance policies cover towing the car home, usually several hundred miles, emergency lodging and in some cases a rental car. AAA rates are very reasonable. My insurance has this coverage. We have a free rescue trailer to get you to the hotel where you may relax and make plans for the next day. Remember : You are with friends who are probably more understanding and helpful than family. Some of our
family members think we are crazy for various reasons.
PLANS FOR THE SAN DIEGO REGION'S CLIFORNIA Lincoln HIGHWAY TOUR
For those of you planning to join our group for the trek up the coast to San Francisco, we will depart on Wednesday September 21, 2016 from the Rest Area on I-5 in Oceanside. Departure time from rest area will be 9:00 AM. We will spend Wednesday evening in San Luis Obispo at the Travel Lodge Motel, 1825 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo . Phone number for reservation is 800-543-5110. The rescue wagon will also be returning to San Diego from San Francisco. Please make your
reservations at the Travel Lodge if you plan on going and let Steve Ross know at [email protected] or 619-508-3925. I plan on stopping in San Luis Obispo on the return to San Diego on Monday September 26th. Like I said, old cars take it easy.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Buttercup is currently at an undisclosed location undergoing an exorcism to remove the demons of the Yellow Peril. The Sorcerer whose
name cannot be spoken is working their mystical powers. Since I do own a church I may call upon my loyal friends to assist.
Refreshments will be served. If exorcism doesn't work I will be riding in the rescue wagon
PLANS FOR PI SAN DIEGO REGION'S CLIFORNIA Lincoln HIGHWAY TOUR
For those of you planning to join our group for the trek up the coast to San Francisco, we will depart on Wednesday September 21, 2016 from the Rest Area on I-5 at Highway 78 in Oceanside. Departure time from
rest area will be 9:00 am. We will spend Wednesday evening in San Luis Obispo at the Travel Lodge Motel, 1825 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo. Phone number for reservation is 800-543-5110. The rescue wagon will also be returning to San Diego from San Francisco. Please make your reservations at the Travel Lodge if you plan on going and let Steve Ross know at [email protected] or 619-508-3925. I plan on stopping in San Luis Obispo on the return to San Diego on Monday September 26th. Like I said old cars don't like to move fast
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WE ARE INVITED TO THE STUDEBAKER CAR SHOW ON AUGUST 27th
June 2016 Greetings: I would like to invite you to our 8th Annual Cool Classic Car Show to be held August 27, 2016. We will be located again at Spanish Landing East Park on beautiful San Diego Bay and be open to all Studebakers and Studebaker related vehicles (EMF, Erskine, Rockne, Pierce Arrow and Packard). We are also inviting some AACA and HCCC cars to join us. There is plenty of shade and terrific scenery. Included in this year’s registration will be a complimentary ice cream bar. We will have People’s Choice judging; a food booth with mouth-watering brats, dogs and burgers; a complimentary ice cream bar; an exciting 50-50 drawing; and a raffle with many must have items. Also, this year we will be having swap spaces. The net proceeds of the show will be donated to Working Warriors, a local military skills training facility that teaches vets high-end machinist and welding skills.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
8:00 – 9:30 Registration and pictures (coffee and pastries available) 8:30 – 2:30 Swap meet 9:30 – 12:30 People’s Choice judging, Raffles, 50/50 11:00 – 1:30 Daytona Diner open for lunch 1:30 – 2:30 Awards/ Complimentary ice cream bar open 2:30 Show concludes Please plan to join us. Register early and often. Thank you, Bob Halgren [email protected] 619-251-5638
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The San Diego County Chapter of the
Studebaker Drivers Club Presents:
The Eighth Annual Cool Classic Car Show
August 27, 2016
Location: Spanish Landing East, off 4300 N. Harbor Drive in San Diego
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
8:00 – 9:30 Registration and pictures (coffee and pastries available)
8:30 – 2:30 Swap Meet
9:30 – 12:30 People’s Choice judging, Raffles, 50/50
11:00 – 1:30 Daytona Diner open for lunch
1:30 - 2:30 Awards/Complimentary ice cream bar open
2:30 Show concludes Open to Studebakers, Packards, Pierce Arrows, Rocknes, EMFs, Erskines,
and members of the AACA & HCCA, by special invitation
Net proceeds go to Working Warriors We prefer you keep your car in place until the conclusion of the show. If you are unable to do this please inform us ahead of time so
we can park you in an appropriate place. NO vehicles larger than a 1 ton pickup will be allowed on the grass.
Name:________________________________________________________________________ Last First Spouse Phone
Address:______________________________________________________________________ Street City Zip
Club affiliation:_________________________________________________________
Car:__________________________________________________________________ Year Make Model
Email:____________________________________ Please list additional cars on back.
Registration: $25 $30 after 8/15 $________ Please make checks to:
Swap space $25 $30 after 8/15 $________ (Registration not required if swapping.) San Diego County Chapter SDC
Additional donation to Working Warriors $________
Total $________ Mail completed registration to:
For more information contact: Arnold Cohen
Bob Halgren (619) 251-5638 32646 Breton Dr.
[email protected] Winchester, CA 92596
or go to: Http://www.studebakersandiego.com
Liability release: All entrants and participants hereby release and discharge the San Diego County Chapter of the Studebaker Drivers
Club and the Port of San Diego from any known or unknown damages, injuries or claims that may occur on the way to, during the event
or leaving the Cool Classic Car Show.
MUST BE SIGNED
Date:___________________ Signature:__________________________________
Next year would you be interested in doing a tour the afternoon of the car show? Yes No
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GOOD OL’ DAYS? Those days of yore we are always talking about
Asthma cigarettes, children under 6 should not be given the cigarettes, and a do yourself guide to cutting
off an arm. This is a Gentleman's Guide making one wonder how a regular person's or a lady's guide
might differ. Note the end: The guy has his arm cut off and then has a toast!! They don't make men like
they used to.
Dr Batty is an appropriate name for this
Doctor
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San Diego Region
2016 Activities Calendar
Listed below is the 2016 calendar of officially sponsored events by the San Diego Region of Packards International Motor Car Club. Also included are National PI events sponsored by PI headquarters or one of its regions. You must be a member of Packards International Motor Car Club to attend officially sponsored events.
Click on any of the event descriptions shown in blue text to see more information about the location or setting of the tour.
August 28 Packards at Pestotnik's Point Loma Tim Pestotnik's
September 23-26 2016 Lincoln Highway California Classic Car Tour San Francisco to Reno (round trip)
Mark Burnside & Steve Ross
October
22
28-30
Birch Aquarium / Luncheon
Packards International National Tour
San Diego
Palm Springs
Marjo Miller
Cathy Hull
November 19 Wash & Shine Classic Car Show @ Leo Carrillo Ranch Carlsbad Phil Pizzuto
December 4 Annual Region Christmas Party @ Lazy H Ranch Valley Center Steve Ross
Jan (2017) 1 Brunch at Hotel del Coronado Coronado Steve Ross
