Never miss an oppertunity.

to take photos. 

these are two photos I took in 2008 at the STOWE auto show in     STOWE, VT..

I hadn't ever been to Stowe, but "woodies" were the featured car that year.. 

Several members of "Penns Woods" had planned to attend.. and thank goodness I went.. 

the swap meet (although small) was FULL of little woodie parts. (some of which I did bring home!)

The find of the day occurred in the car show, where I found a restored 1940 Ford Woodie.

The owner, Mr. H. was good enough to allow me to take a few photos of the finer points of his car.

Few people would bother do do something like this..       BUT Thank goodness I did!

a few days ago my pal Bob offered a lot of small parts that he thought had come from a 36 ford woodie.

today when the parts arrived. . I took this photo..

NEVER miss an oppertunity.

Pizza is for lovers..

 

Fueling the fire.. 

at the PIZZA box.

Lowes at lunchtime

I have the best friends.

A few months ago I hatched this idea to arrange a tour to the aaca museum in Hershey.
their exhibit "ash and maple marvels" featured some of our areas finest wooden station wagons.


in the hustle yesterday, I missed several opportunities, something I don't like to do.
When I arrived home last night I realized that I hadn't taken one good photo all day.. (although I'll certainly share some of my poorly composed photos now!)


this morning, as I prepared to write this, I received a message from my good friend and Hershey native Zach Suhr. While not a Woodie owner I had invited Zach to join us, and alas I missed him..

thanks to Zach for this great shot of the recycled40fordwoodie at the aaca museum in Hershey.

the Day had begun early, Meeting my new best town and country man Mr. Miles and my Model A Woodie brother David just off the Pennsylvania pike.

Our pace to Hershey was somewhat uptempo.. and I was quite impressed with the performance of the Unrestored town and country that kept in my "draft". I wonder just how many drivers have been fooled by Mr Miles vintage "Drive Slow Pennsylvania" license plate.

David quickly developed mechanical issues.. (a cracked water neck!) but we employed the "no woodie left behind mantra" and got him through the tour.

some of my poor photos.

Inside..

after our visit to the Museum and lunch at the "soda Jerk" in Hummelstown, a small group headed to see a fellow woodie club members "collection"

 where I met a friend of a friend. and saw some awesome cars.

A terrific day for driving in the Woodie.

Post Hershey Depression

Its been more than a week now.. and I am already looking forward to next year!

these photos will have to serve as mementos

 
with mikes woodie purchase

with my new "spare" 40 deluxe hood strapped to the roof..



unloading....

 

In all a great time at the AACA fall meet..

a few things stick out..

I was able to chat with AL and got to check out his "halbrands under glass"

I bumped into Mike from Traverse City, and took some spy photos of the awesome work he does to send to Scott J. 

had a great oppertunity to arrange a group visit to the AACA museum and talk to Mike B. and several other National Woodie Club Members. 

Saturday morning I found the worlds cheapest 40 deluxe hood, and bought it before I headed to the show where I was finally was able to see Mr. High's Sportsman, and chat with my pal doug's grandchildren.. (whom I am sure are running around the house saying "woodie wagon" at this instant!)

Saturday night I finally met several woodie club directors with whom I have only ever spoken or emailed in the past..  hopefully I impressed upon them that technology is great!

And had the chance to give Craig J. (santa) a ride in my street rod wagon.. now I'll need to get to Arizona to see what his stocker looks like.

Sunday I spent a few minutes with Jerry W., and John L before we both departed for home.. 

I cant wait for next year..

 

Day 3 Hershey 2010

anyone that says Hershey ends on Friday is a fool..

I scored this hood (which is the nicest I have ever had) on saturday morning for the least I have ever paid for a hood..

I heart Hershey !

after loading the hood my buddy Jason and I had a great time visiting and sharing all the great stuff he scored!

Our chat was interrupted a few times, specifically when my good fried Bob N. (and family) from Long Island stopped to tell us about their trip to Wavecrest. And when another NWC member Peter G. (whom I had only ever spoken via telephone) recognized the car and introduced himself..

It will be hard for me to miss another Saturday at Hershey!

Penns Woods Rocks

I'll keep this note till the day I die..

Ford leads the Way ----- Day 2

Penns Woods Chapter member Phil S and I didnt plan to arrive together.. it just worked out that way..

 

Day 1 Hershey is finally here

 
 arrived in the spectator parking just before dawn..

and poor fortune secured us the spot adjacent to the MUD entrance road..

Perfect..

Rain Rain go away..

At least by Thursday!

Waiting is the most difficult part

But thats what I'm doing..