Corvetteditorial
Rear View Mirror - June, 1991: Looking
forward to Big Bear Bash, Kaplan's Beach
Party, Tri-Club Picnic, a Day at the Races,
Vette Set show; New members Barry &
Barbara Sklar; Joel took Formula
(School); Brunch at Corvette Diner
followed by Collectible Classics show;
Solana Beach parade; 90% of Corvettes
made estimated to still exist, around
877,500; Kevlar-bodied Tempest big-block
L98 will supposedly outrun Callaway; and
the 1969 ZL-1 was a step above the L-88.
Boy, that look back looks almost like a look
forward! Except, what ever happened to
the Tempest?
Now that our big shows have come and
gone, we can go to all the other shows.
Vette Set, Big Bear Bash, COCSD in La
Mesa, Summer Whine (what, is that a
Valley run? Fer shure! NOT!), Summer
Sizzler (a salad bar of things to do?), and
more! Whew!
Weseloh Show Results
Mod-Custom
3. Ed Fredendall
2. Joe Steinmetz
1. Ted Galkiewicz
92-96
3. Dan Hoskin
3. Michael Daniele
2. Jessica Muzio
1. Helene Sheehan
88-91
3. Terry Shrock
2. Craig Howlett
1. Ted Henicke
84-87
3. Corvestments by Lawton
2. Wes DeHoll
1. Jerry Bach
78-82
3. Joe Sides
2. Frank Parks
1. Ron Grekel
73-77
2. Ron Nichols
1. Steve Lucero
68-72
3. Craig Heidman
2. Fred Gulck
1. Annie Snoody
63-67
3. Danny Czapski
3. John Pawoll
2. Anne Lamache
1. Bill Pusziai
53-62
2. John Duncan
1. Davis Whiting
Best Of Show
Ed Daher
Red & White '60
Weseloh Car Show
Saturday-Sunday, April 27 & 28, 1996
By Anne Lamache
The North Coast Vettes Weseloh Car
Show was a grand success. For those
who did not attend, you missed a special
show. The weather was beautiful, the
Corvettes were at their best, morale was
high, the catered buffet, hospitality night,
was enjoyed by all. The road tour and
brunch run through the scenic back country
to the Pala Mesa Resort was an
opportunity to see nature in all its colorful
splendor. We dined in a lovely, large room,
the choice, food selection was well
presented. John Pawoll served as master
of ceremonies, he conducted the raffle,
after more tickets were sold. However, he
announced he had a special dinner award
for Anne Lamache and produced a frozen
chicken dinner. Anne remembered to bring
her banana, that Kevin Shrock had given
her and now she had two mementos for
posterity. Of course, it didn't stop there!
Before the run, Anne implored John to lead
the caravan slowly, as members were not
too alert after the night before. "Well," John
said "Anne was on my ass all the way."
Anne said, "John, you are not a very good
driver." I don't know what he and Sally
were doing, but his car was all over the
lane and he did not use his signal lights as
he should have. Anne felt compelled to
give the necessary signals to her fellow
followers, so they would not get lost. The
raffle continued, the prizes were donated by
so many companies and members, that we
did not have to buy any. The profit made,
defrayed expenses and enhanced our bank
balance. Everyone was delighted with the
prizes they won, as there were comic
comments made for each award. Helene
Sheehan won a jumper cable. You can
imagine what was said about that prize! I'm
not so sure her husband Ed needs to be
jump started. My experience, with Ed,
convinces me he needs a sedative, instead.
Touche', Ed. Anne presented a gift to
Kevin Shrock, a vial of gold from Alaska.
Kevin helped Andrew and Anne with
hopitality and served as a soda jerk and
service boy. Bob Levers was the
bartender. Kathey DeHoll helped Jessica
with the raffle. Trish Eaton and Helene
Sheehan won most of the raffle prizes, but
others faired well, too. Anne tried to enjoy
her dinner but John Pawoll let her know
that he was not happy about her winning
second place and he third place, at the car
show. Anne said, "You're a poor loser
John." John said he had something in
store for me at the Sunday buffet. As you
know, it was a frozen dinner. I laughed.
I'm not a crybaby like John. Our club
members are so receptive, spontaneous
and always ready to assist in any way they
can. This was a wonderfully successful
event. We thank all of you for your
contributions and assistance.
1996 Fun Run - Buellton and Wine Country
By Frank Tecca
The deep throated roar of our Corvette
drowned out the early morning sounds of
crowing roosters and chipring birds as we
set out to join the Vette Set on our way to
the 26th Annual Fun Run in Buellton. At
9:30 AM we found 30 Corvettes staged to
set out in two caravans, on at high speed
for the new cars, and one at low speed for
the straight axles. Lunch was served to all
at Burger King in Oxnard followed by a
tour along the coast on a beautiful day in
Santa Barbara.
Friday evening brought the highly
anticipated tournament of hospitality rooms.
The Vette Set has always won in the past
and were intent on winning again this year.
Their theme was set to the music of Mardi
Gras to which all members dressed in their
most raucous finery and proceeded to
parade around the pool with unabashed
tomfoolery. Garlands of beads were
bestowed with the utmost of frivolity while
the nectar of grapes flowed freely. Another
room spouted music by the Blues
Brothers and yet another offered leis from
Hawaii. Two rooms embraced western
themes where Bar-B-Q sandwiches and
beer were served to anyone.
Then who should join our party, but Elvis
himself, dressed out in his finest satin and
rhinestones. Everyone crowded around the
gazebo to sing along with the King as the
girls screamed in delight. Dancing broke
out at poolside and Elvis bestowed roses
on his favorite fans. Gloria was given the
first rose and a hug as a flash lit up the sky
to record the moment. When the music
ended, Elvis returned to his place in
history, to emerge again when the sun is
low, the crowd is high, and the music is
unresistable.
The Vette Set came prepared for the
toughest competition with a secret weapon.
As the evening got into swing, out came a
video of the real Mardi Gras on a 90
minute film that ran all night long. The film
showed a variety of beads bartered to
those curvaceous young revelers who
dared to expose their breasts. Indeed,
something for everyone. Needless to say,
the Vette Set room was the best attended
hospitality room anyone could remember in
all of Buellton's history.
On Saturday the sun came up early,
although no one could attest to it, and we
moved our cars to the park strip to join
hundreds of other gleaming Corvettes. As
the morning waned, Don and Linda Glaza
led a contingent from the Vette Set to the
wine country. Fess Parker's winery was
the best, with Fess Parker himself trading
tales and signing wine bottle labels. He
even donated a bottle of fine wine for the
car show raffle on June 9. After sipping a
few more vintages we returned in time for
the wine country tour.
The tour pretty much followed the path we
had blazed earlier in the day. However,
miles of multi-colored Corvettes snaking
through the Oaks added a new dimension
of excitement. Following an ample serving
of tight curves on a mountain road we
returned to Buellton for Saturday evening's
events.
Gloria and I, and a few hungry souls from
the Vette Set, avoided the planned
banquet in favor of treating our palates to
spare ribs, lobster and steak at a wonder
local establishment decked out in heavy
western decor. Saddles, lariats, elk horns,
an inhabited coffin on the stairway, stuffed
bears and birds hovered over our repast. It
was a great evening. Those who went to
the banquet, however, ended up very
hungry and unhappy. Some 180 banquet
tickets were sold and only 90 dinners were
prepared. I understand dinner money was
refunded to the neglected diners.
The sun also came up early Sunday
morning to greet Gloria and I heading for
Escondido. Four hours later, after
detouring around a freeway accident in
Ventura, and stopping serveral times to find
relief, we pulled into our castle. Sunday
morning is definitely the time to test the
high speeds your Corvette can attain on
California's freeways. 250 miles in 4 hours
with three stops. Maybe we can make that
run an annual challenge. Guess who was
behind the wheel putting the peddle to the
plastic.
Spring Surprise! Run
June 2, 1996
By Frank Tecca
The Spring Surprise Brunch Run was a
complete success. After speeding (? -
Editor) north on Interstate 15 we peeled off
onto Highway 79 South and headed toward
Lake Henshaw. Veering to the left at
Aguanga we cruised through Cahuilla and
on to Anza. There we stopped for a stretch
and resumed our drive to the junction with
Highway 74. On turning left away from the
desert, everyone knew for the first time
where we were headed. Up to Mountain
Center and then 5 miles of slow curves to
Idylwild.
The air was clean and clear, the sun was
hot, and the Ponderosas were fragrant.
Ten beautiful Corvettes captured all eyes
as we caravaned throught the center of two
to Mama Giovanna's for brunch. Plenty of
parking was available in front and at the
Lirbrary located across the street.
The restaurant was ready for us with 5
tables set with linen and glassware out
among the cool pine trees. The moment
was enhanced by a bubbling brook flowing
next to the tables which immediately
dissolved all our cares and tribulations. As
we perused the menu of delectable items,
champagne was served to all. The lunch
was outstanding. Several Corvette
connoisseurs delighted in the specialty
items ordering spicy ciopino and/or fresh
mussles. We feasted on vegetable
lasagna, frittata and chicken salads.
Champagne made the meal a bit pricey, but
Corvettes and Champagne flow so nicely
together.
Such a scene of serenity was hard to
abandon. As the day wore away, we were
forced to point our Corvettes down the hill
and return to reality. Few people stayed to
shop a the many gift outlets. Sunday was
also Forest Day and a big celebration was
held in the City Park. Log rolling, axe
throwing and other events were reported to
us, but no one attended.
Membership News
By Helene Sheehan
Membership Chairman
At our May 1st meeting we were pleased to
welcome guests Sally & Doug Burgess
from Carlsbad. They have a '79 light blue
Vette and said they were previously
members of North Coast Vettes about ten
years ago. Hope we see them again in the
not too distant future.
At our May 15th meeting we had two
guests. Dave Turner and his friend, Sarah
joined us. Dave showed up at our
Weseloh show as things were winding
down this year so he thought he would
check out our meeting. Dave has a '69 red
roadster. Hopefully, he will join us at
another meeting or special event and
consider becoming a member of our fine
club.
I would like to introduce our newest
member John Green. John mailed me his
check for membership dues. Don Wolfe
tells me John was a member about four
years ago and is again interested in joining
us as a member. Don said John has a '65
or '66 roadster. Hoping John will be able to
join us at one of our meetings or some
special event.
Membership Dues
Membership fees were due and payable on
June 1st. Rates are $60.00 per individual
and $70.00 per couple.
Please give your checks or cash to me at
our meeting or mail them to:
North Coast Vettes
P. O. Box 188237
Carlsbad, CA 92009
Thank you.
Helene
For Sale
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Mike Jones, Oceanside, CA 941-4463
Meeting Location
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1048 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
West of I-5
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P. O. Box 188237
Carlsbad, CA 92009
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