South Shore Corvette Club
Bringing Corvette Owners Together Since 1962
SSCC Events
July Meeting–it's a cookout!
Aug, 01 2008
The
July 31st meeting
will be held at Bill and Eileen Casey's home in
Norwell. There is plenty of parking so bring your
Corvette along with your appetite. Food will be
provided, BYOB. Contact Eileen by phone or email if
you are coming. We need to get a count so we do not
run out of food. 781-659-1513/email
here. In
case of rain, the meeting will be held at the Elks
as usual.
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Rich Bertrand
Jul, 25 2008
Rich Bertrand
South Shore Corvette Club stepped up and did the Club proud with the turnout for our fallen comrade, Rich Bertrand's, wake and funeral. Our members really proved just how our club rises to each occasion. Rich's wife and family were overwhelmed when all the blue SSCC shirts arrived at the wake. They had no idea of how well liked Rich was with our members, and they constantly thanked us for coming. On the day of Rich's funeral, 10 of our club Corvettes arrived to escort Rich to the church. It was very moving to see Rich's "Ruby Elaine" at the front of the line and the other 10 Corvettes following. Great job, SSCC.
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South Shore Corvette Club stepped up and did the Club proud with the turnout for our fallen comrade, Rich Bertrand's, wake and funeral. Our members really proved just how our club rises to each occasion. Rich's wife and family were overwhelmed when all the blue SSCC shirts arrived at the wake. They had no idea of how well liked Rich was with our members, and they constantly thanked us for coming. On the day of Rich's funeral, 10 of our club Corvettes arrived to escort Rich to the church. It was very moving to see Rich's "Ruby Elaine" at the front of the line and the other 10 Corvettes following. Great job, SSCC.
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Garden Party
Jul, 25 2008
This
year's Garden Party with be on
Sunday July 20th. For
those of you that have never attended, the Garden
Party hosted by Jim Johnson. Read
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July 4th Parades
Jul, 14 2008
We had a
terrific turnout for the Randolph and Stoughton
parades. We were well received by the crowds. Lots of
smiling faces. 
With
our new windshield banners, everyone now knows
the South Shore Corvette Club by name. We even
got a nice write up in the Patriot Ledger. We
had a scare with the weather and all the tops
went up, but by parade time the rain had cleared
and the tops came down, the flags went up and we
were off the a cheering crowd.
After
the Randolph parade we all went to the Outback
Steakhouse for dinner and and evening of
socializing.
Stoughton, MA Reported by Elaine Kemp
What a great response we had for our last-minute invitation to participate in the Stoughton 4th of July parade. Yes, we had to scramble a bit to obtain enough Corvettes to make a good impression, but our SSCC folks came through! Ten Corvettes participated in our introduction to the Town of Stoughton's annual parade on the afternoon of the 4th, and they loved us!!
We drove
single file along the parade route so our
ten Vettes looked like 20! Not only that,
but quite a few of the people who were watching
the parade had seen us in the Randolph parade
the night before so we had our own fan club
cheering us on. It was a great time, and I
want to thank all SSCC members who took the time
out of this special holiday to make our first
parade in Stoughton such a nice one!
More
pictures can be seen here
for the
Randolph parade and here
for the
Stoughton parade.
With
our new windshield banners, everyone now knows
the South Shore Corvette Club by name. We even
got a nice write up in the Patriot Ledger. We
had a scare with the weather and all the tops
went up, but by parade time the rain had cleared
and the tops came down, the flags went up and we
were off the a cheering crowd.
After
the Randolph parade we all went to the Outback
Steakhouse for dinner and and evening of
socializing.
Stoughton, MA Reported by Elaine Kemp
What a great response we had for our last-minute invitation to participate in the Stoughton 4th of July parade. Yes, we had to scramble a bit to obtain enough Corvettes to make a good impression, but our SSCC folks came through! Ten Corvettes participated in our introduction to the Town of Stoughton's annual parade on the afternoon of the 4th, and they loved us!!
We drove
single file along the parade route so our
ten Vettes looked like 20! Not only that,
but quite a few of the people who were watching
the parade had seen us in the Randolph parade
the night before so we had our own fan club
cheering us on. It was a great time, and I
want to thank all SSCC members who took the time
out of this special holiday to make our first
parade in Stoughton such a nice one!
More
pictures can be seen here
for the
Randolph parade and here
for the
Stoughton parade.
ALMS Racing at Lime Rock Park
Jul, 12 2008
Attention
Corvette Racing fans. The ALMS race will be at
Lime Rock Park
in
Lakeville CT. Chevrolet will have a Corvette Coral
at the track that offers Corvette owners special
parking, meals and displays. A group of members
showed interest in going out
Saturday July 12th for the
race. We will meet at the Building 19 parking lot at
7:30 am and leave at 7:45. We will stop at Joe's
American Bar and Grill to pick up any members living
closer to that stop. Be there at 8:00 am as we will
have a very short stop.
If you are planning to attend, you will need to contact Lime Rock Park to purchase tickets. Get tickets for the Corvette Coral. It is best to get the tickets that include lunch, at $85.00 per person. Tickets include Corvette Coral parking, Corvette hospitality tent admission, pit pass and of course viewing the race. If you have never been to Lime Rock, it is a beautiful track with lawn seating. There are no bleachers. Bring your chairs or a picnic blanket to enjoy the race. This is rain or shine event.
If you are planning to attend, you will need to contact Lime Rock Park to purchase tickets. Get tickets for the Corvette Coral. It is best to get the tickets that include lunch, at $85.00 per person. Tickets include Corvette Coral parking, Corvette hospitality tent admission, pit pass and of course viewing the race. If you have never been to Lime Rock, it is a beautiful track with lawn seating. There are no bleachers. Bring your chairs or a picnic blanket to enjoy the race. This is rain or shine event.
Cape Cod Corvette Club Cruise Night
Jul, 10 2008
Cape Cod Corvette Club Cruise Night
Thursday
July 10th we
will be meeting at Building 19 in Weymouth for a
cruise down to Wareham to Robertson Chevrolet
for the Cape Cod Corvette Club Cruise Night.
Meet at 5:15 and we will leave at 5:30 and head
to the Totem poll rest stop on Route 3. We
should arrive at the Totem Poll about 6:00.
After picking up our southerly members, we will
then proceed down to Wareham. Robertson
Chevrolet is located at 3131 Cranbury Highway,
Wareham, MA. We would like to see a big turnout
to show support for the CCCC from their friends
at SSCC.
Thursday
July 10th we
will be meeting at Building 19 in Weymouth for a
cruise down to Wareham to Robertson Chevrolet
for the Cape Cod Corvette Club Cruise Night.
Meet at 5:15 and we will leave at 5:30 and head
to the Totem poll rest stop on Route 3. We
should arrive at the Totem Poll about 6:00.
After picking up our southerly members, we will
then proceed down to Wareham. Robertson
Chevrolet is located at 3131 Cranbury Highway,
Wareham, MA. We would like to see a big turnout
to show support for the CCCC from their friends
at SSCC.
Shakedown 2008 Wrapup
Jun, 23 2008
Shakedown Cruise 2008–Success
Shakedown Cruise-Newport, RI
"Worth
the wait..." that was the opinion of everyone
that went on the 2008 Shakedown Cruise. Because
of one of the wettest springs in memory, we had
to postpone the May 4th event. The weather gods
were on our side for the new date. We met at the
usual Building 19 launch location with clear,
blue skies. About 15 SSCC Vettes were
present. 
Due
to a conflict, our original leader, Jack
Donnelly had to relinquish his duties. Joe
Teamer and Rodney Collymore stepped up and did a
great job of guiding us to Newport.
Our next stop was the service plaza on Route 24. Waiting for us were over 30 Corvettes from Eastern Mass CC and Corvettes United and more SSCC members. It was an impressive sight. After lots of picture taking, checking out all the Vettes and talking with the assembled crowd, we were off the our third meeting place.
We arrived at the Fall River Plaza to fine more than twenty Corvettes from the Cape Cod CC. We spent time chatting and took a group picture before departing on our last leg to Newport. You can download a high resolution copy of the photo here.
Joe
Teamer kept the speed reasonable for the long
line of Vettes and we exited the highway in
Tiverton to meander our way on scenic roads,
past fabulous homes and beautiful vistas. Joe
was always aware of the Corvettes behind him and
he stopped anytime we had a possibility of
loosing someone. Our final stop was the Atlantic
Beach Club for a scrumptious brunch. Many
members toured the mansions, shopped and visited
the wineries.
You can see more pictures here. If you have pictures you would like to contribute to the album, email them using the link at the bottom of any page.
Shakedown Cruise-Newport, RI
"Worth
the wait..." that was the opinion of everyone
that went on the 2008 Shakedown Cruise. Because
of one of the wettest springs in memory, we had
to postpone the May 4th event. The weather gods
were on our side for the new date. We met at the
usual Building 19 launch location with clear,
blue skies. About 15 SSCC Vettes were
present. Due
to a conflict, our original leader, Jack
Donnelly had to relinquish his duties. Joe
Teamer and Rodney Collymore stepped up and did a
great job of guiding us to Newport.
Our next stop was the service plaza on Route 24. Waiting for us were over 30 Corvettes from Eastern Mass CC and Corvettes United and more SSCC members. It was an impressive sight. After lots of picture taking, checking out all the Vettes and talking with the assembled crowd, we were off the our third meeting place.
We arrived at the Fall River Plaza to fine more than twenty Corvettes from the Cape Cod CC. We spent time chatting and took a group picture before departing on our last leg to Newport. You can download a high resolution copy of the photo here.
Joe
Teamer kept the speed reasonable for the long
line of Vettes and we exited the highway in
Tiverton to meander our way on scenic roads,
past fabulous homes and beautiful vistas. Joe
was always aware of the Corvettes behind him and
he stopped anytime we had a possibility of
loosing someone. Our final stop was the Atlantic
Beach Club for a scrumptious brunch. Many
members toured the mansions, shopped and visited
the wineries.
You can see more pictures here. If you have pictures you would like to contribute to the album, email them using the link at the bottom of any page.
Ron's Restoration
Jun, 23 2008
The weather was both good and bad. We met at Building
19 in a slow drizzle. Not the best of days for a ride
to Fitchburg. Only Tom Meehan was brave enough to
bring his Vette. We car pooled and headed for Joe's
in Dedham, our next stop. 
The
sky was still dark, but blue was showing in the
west. In all, 13 of use made the trip. As we
closed in on Fitchburg, the weather cleared. It
was the beginning of an amazing day.
"Awesone... fantastic.... impressive.... unbelievable...." were the words heard as we toured Ron's Restorations. Ron Bunnell and his staff were the most gracious hosts.
Ron gave us an overview of his shop, their
procedures, answered hundreds of questions and even
provided us with lunch.
As we all explored his shop, we saw Corvettes in every stage of restoration, solid axles, midyears, and sharks. We learned that Ron is expanding into C5 and C6 performance upgrades along with his traditional restoration business.
After
lunch and more poking around the shop we had to
say our thanks and goodbyes. All of us that want
on the trip wish to extend our sincerest thanks
to Ron and his staff for a day none of us will
forget. Check here to find out more about Ron's
Restorations and here
for more
pictures.
The
sky was still dark, but blue was showing in the
west. In all, 13 of use made the trip. As we
closed in on Fitchburg, the weather cleared. It
was the beginning of an amazing day.
"Awesone... fantastic.... impressive.... unbelievable...." were the words heard as we toured Ron's Restorations. Ron Bunnell and his staff were the most gracious hosts.
Ron gave us an overview of his shop, their
procedures, answered hundreds of questions and even
provided us with lunch.
As we all explored his shop, we saw Corvettes in every stage of restoration, solid axles, midyears, and sharks. We learned that Ron is expanding into C5 and C6 performance upgrades along with his traditional restoration business.
After
lunch and more poking around the shop we had to
say our thanks and goodbyes. All of us that want
on the trip wish to extend our sincerest thanks
to Ron and his staff for a day none of us will
forget. Check here to find out more about Ron's
Restorations and here
for more
pictures.Car Wash tour and Show
Jun, 23 2008
“Boys & Girls Club” of Marshfield Display and Car
Wash Tour
Carol Santacross must have an in with the weather gods. After a spring of washouts, the display at the Marshfield Briteway Car Wash was both a meteorological and monetary success.
The
SSCC filled every available space to give car
wash visitors a chance to see an array of
beautiful Corvettes. Paul Vercollone and his
staff organized the event along with Carol. Paul
donated part of the proceeds from every wash
done on Sunday to the Boys' and Girls' Club of
Marshfield. This will help the club purchase a
defibrillator.
We were given a private tour and explanation of both the touch-less car wash and the car wash tunnel. Paul explained the ins and outs of the car wash industry to us and answered many questions.
As a thank you to the club, Paul provided two Red Sox tickets to the club. We raffled them off with over $200 going the the Boys and Girls Club.
Afterwards, we drove over to the Luck Dawg restaurant in Pembroke. The Lucky Dawg is owned by SSCC Treasurer Jim Johnson's brother. We all sat down for more conversation and good food. With the weather still being perfect we all headed home after an enjoyable day. Thanks to Carol for putting together an enjoyable and valuable SSCC event. More pictures are here.
Carol Santacross must have an in with the weather gods. After a spring of washouts, the display at the Marshfield Briteway Car Wash was both a meteorological and monetary success.
The
SSCC filled every available space to give car
wash visitors a chance to see an array of
beautiful Corvettes. Paul Vercollone and his
staff organized the event along with Carol. Paul
donated part of the proceeds from every wash
done on Sunday to the Boys' and Girls' Club of
Marshfield. This will help the club purchase a
defibrillator.
We were given a private tour and explanation of both the touch-less car wash and the car wash tunnel. Paul explained the ins and outs of the car wash industry to us and answered many questions.
As a thank you to the club, Paul provided two Red Sox tickets to the club. We raffled them off with over $200 going the the Boys and Girls Club.
Afterwards, we drove over to the Luck Dawg restaurant in Pembroke. The Lucky Dawg is owned by SSCC Treasurer Jim Johnson's brother. We all sat down for more conversation and good food. With the weather still being perfect we all headed home after an enjoyable day. Thanks to Carol for putting together an enjoyable and valuable SSCC event. More pictures are here.
May Meeting Wrap-up
Jun, 19 2008
She may
have the title "At Large" but she is not large in
stature... but she is really large in energy. To keep
up our new tradition of feeding the membership at the
monthly meeting, Eileen Casey volunteered to cook the
club a meal. And what a meal it was. Pasta with
chicken and broccoli, pot roast and potatoes. If that
wasn't enough there were cannolis and Marylou's
coffee for dessert.
After the sumptuous repast, Terry brought the meeting to order. We gave Dennis Grant his prize for the correct Trivia answer. Joe Teamer went over the details of the Shakedown Cruise and Joe Amante went over the parade schedule. Jim Johnson presented the Treasurers report.
John Dwyer reminded us about the upcoming Pasta Hop hosted by Eastern Mass CC. This is an all club event and not to be missed. Tickets are $20/pp and can be purchased from John or Mal Smith.
Eileen also had the Club Store open with many new items. Be sure to come to next month to check out all the great new SSCC clothing items.
We were all overjoyed to see Alan Kemp who is cancer free and Carmine Carlucci who just had successful bypass surgery.
Mark your calendar for June 26, our next monthly meeting.
After the sumptuous repast, Terry brought the meeting to order. We gave Dennis Grant his prize for the correct Trivia answer. Joe Teamer went over the details of the Shakedown Cruise and Joe Amante went over the parade schedule. Jim Johnson presented the Treasurers report.
John Dwyer reminded us about the upcoming Pasta Hop hosted by Eastern Mass CC. This is an all club event and not to be missed. Tickets are $20/pp and can be purchased from John or Mal Smith.
Eileen also had the Club Store open with many new items. Be sure to come to next month to check out all the great new SSCC clothing items.
We were all overjoyed to see Alan Kemp who is cancer free and Carmine Carlucci who just had successful bypass surgery.
Mark your calendar for June 26, our next monthly meeting.
New Cruise Night Location
Apr, 25 2008
New Cruise Night Location
The big new of the evening was the change of venue for our summer cruise night. After three years at the Abington Walmart, we are moving to the Monponsett Inn. Walmart asked the club to donate to their charity. The amount they were looking for far exceeds the annual revenues of the club. An emergency officers meeting was called to try to find a venue that had adequate and safe parking, bathroom facilities, electrical power for the DJ and finally, access to food and drink.
We
considered many local business and restaurants.
Joe Amante made contact with the Monponsett Inn
and not only would they permit us to use their
parking lot, but they welcomed us with open
arms. The owner is a Vette owner!
Please join us on our kick-off night, May 12. We would like to fill the parking lot. And one of the great benefits of the Monponsett Inn is a great menu and beautiful setting. Not quite sure how to get there? Click here to get a map.See you there!
The big new of the evening was the change of venue for our summer cruise night. After three years at the Abington Walmart, we are moving to the Monponsett Inn. Walmart asked the club to donate to their charity. The amount they were looking for far exceeds the annual revenues of the club. An emergency officers meeting was called to try to find a venue that had adequate and safe parking, bathroom facilities, electrical power for the DJ and finally, access to food and drink.
We
considered many local business and restaurants.
Joe Amante made contact with the Monponsett Inn
and not only would they permit us to use their
parking lot, but they welcomed us with open
arms. The owner is a Vette owner!
Please join us on our kick-off night, May 12. We would like to fill the parking lot. And one of the great benefits of the Monponsett Inn is a great menu and beautiful setting. Not quite sure how to get there? Click here to get a map.See you there!
What do you like to do?
Mar, 19 2008
What do you like to do?
We asked and here is what you said. About two thirds of you filled out the questionnaire. As you can see, Cruise Night was the most popular activity that we sponsor. What this does tell us is that we have preferences but some of you like to do all the activities we listed. One of the important lessons from this is we can't expect every member to participate in every activity. And it also tells us that we need to have a variety of activities to cover all of our interests.
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We asked and here is what you said. About two thirds of you filled out the questionnaire. As you can see, Cruise Night was the most popular activity that we sponsor. What this does tell us is that we have preferences but some of you like to do all the activities we listed. One of the important lessons from this is we can't expect every member to participate in every activity. And it also tells us that we need to have a variety of activities to cover all of our interests.
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Mill Wharf BBQ Wrap-Up
Mar, 19 2008
Our fellow
member and esteemed chef Carmine Carlucci prepared a
mouth watering Texas BBQ just for the SSCC. We ate
privately at the Mill Wharf where Carmine is
Executive Chef. Read
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Mill Wharf Brunch Wrap-up
Mar, 04 2008
Mill Wharf Brunch was a delicious success.
We met on Sunday the 24th for a fabulous brunch. Our host, Carmen Carlucci Executive Chef of the Mill Wharf was on hand. We listened to great music played by a jazz trio and all made our way through the food stations numerous times. The selections were plentiful and as usual we all hit the desert station more than once.
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We met on Sunday the 24th for a fabulous brunch. Our host, Carmen Carlucci Executive Chef of the Mill Wharf was on hand. We listened to great music played by a jazz trio and all made our way through the food stations numerous times. The selections were plentiful and as usual we all hit the desert station more than once.
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Mill Warf Brunch
Feb, 26 2008
First Event of the New Year!
To kick off the new year, we are returning to the Mill Wharf Restaurant where member Carmine Carlucci (Yellow C6 Convertible) is Executive Chef.
We have always had a large turnout for this great event. If you have not participated in the past, you are missing one of the best brunches on the South Shore. Read More...
To kick off the new year, we are returning to the Mill Wharf Restaurant where member Carmine Carlucci (Yellow C6 Convertible) is Executive Chef.
We have always had a large turnout for this great event. If you have not participated in the past, you are missing one of the best brunches on the South Shore. Read More...
Photo Caption Contest
Jan, 03 2008
Photo Caption Contest
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The entries are in and the judges have spent hours in a small smoke filled room debating the winners. You will see the creative and humorous submissions of your fellow members.
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The entries are in and the judges have spent hours in a small smoke filled room debating the winners. You will see the creative and humorous submissions of your fellow members.
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Recognition Dinner
Nov, 13 2007
Recognition Dinner–Dining, Dancing, and
Congratulations
The Recognition Dinner is the culmination of the SSCC’s events. This year, as in past years, we all got together to recognize the members who did so much to make the South Shore Corvette Club what it is. We also saw three officers retire after years of work and dedication to the club.
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The Recognition Dinner is the culmination of the SSCC’s events. This year, as in past years, we all got together to recognize the members who did so much to make the South Shore Corvette Club what it is. We also saw three officers retire after years of work and dedication to the club.
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Schooner’s Brunch
Nov, 05 2007
The
weather has been on the side of the SSCC this year.
We again had a perfect day to get out and cruise the
back roads of the South Shore. It is after all in our
name. Tom and Debbie Hayes were our tour guides.
After first meeting in Weymouth at Building 19, we
picked up the rest of the group at the Building 19
parking lot in Hanover.
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Bug Juice Rally
Oct, 29 2007
Bug Juice Rally is Huge
Success
Well it's over and the winners have been crowned.The resurrection of the Bug Juice Rally by our Secretary Carol Santacross was a resounding success. Many of us had never participated in a rally and this was both a fun and a learning experience. We were honored with a number of our friends participating from the Cape Cod Corvette Club. More pictures can be viewed here. Read More...
Well it's over and the winners have been crowned.The resurrection of the Bug Juice Rally by our Secretary Carol Santacross was a resounding success. Many of us had never participated in a rally and this was both a fun and a learning experience. We were honored with a number of our friends participating from the Cape Cod Corvette Club. More pictures can be viewed here. Read More...
SSCC Fall Weekend Wrap-up
Oct, 14 2007
SSCC Weekend Getaway—The Best Ever!
The annual Weekend Getaway is over and it was a smashing success. We all met at the Totem Pole for a leisurely drive to the Cape. First stop was for lunch on Mashnee Island. The weather was beautiful and we had the perfect setting to enjoy it. You can see more pictures here. Read More...
The annual Weekend Getaway is over and it was a smashing success. We all met at the Totem Pole for a leisurely drive to the Cape. First stop was for lunch on Mashnee Island. The weather was beautiful and we had the perfect setting to enjoy it. You can see more pictures here. Read More...
Corvettes on Cape Cod @ Heritage Museums
Sep, 13 2007
Don't forget Sunday, September 16th Corvettes on Cape
Cod @ Heritage Museums & Gardens in Sandwich.
First meeting @ Building 19 @ 7A.M.
Second meeting @ Exit 1 on Rte. 6 [Mid-Cape Highway] @ Cape Cod Factory Outlet Mall parking lot. Proceeding immediately to Heritage @ 8:15.
Registration begins @ 7:30.
See you all there.
First meeting @ Building 19 @ 7A.M.
Second meeting @ Exit 1 on Rte. 6 [Mid-Cape Highway] @ Cape Cod Factory Outlet Mall parking lot. Proceeding immediately to Heritage @ 8:15.
Registration begins @ 7:30.
See you all there.
Humarock Horribles Parade
Aug, 30 2007
The Humarock Horribles Parade will be held Rain or
Shine on Saturday, September 1, 2007 beginning at
1:30 pm. We will meet at Kohl’s at the Stop
& Shop Plaza on Rt. 139 in Pembroke at 12:00 noon
and leave for the parade staging area promptly at
12:15 pm.
After the parade, we will be grabbing a bite to eat at Jamie's Grille & Pub on Rt. 139 in Marshfield. Read More...
After the parade, we will be grabbing a bite to eat at Jamie's Grille & Pub on Rt. 139 in Marshfield. Read More...
Garage Tour Wrap-up
Aug, 13 2007
I would like to thank everyone who participated
in our 1st annual Garage Tour. We had a great
turnout for this event & everyone agreed it was a
fun & interesting event. Thank you to Jay
Singer, SteveBoyajian,Russ Erikson &
Bill Wenzel for allowing us into their "inner
sanctums" I mean garages!!! We had a great time &
everyone agreed it could turn out to be a very
expensive day, because of all the new ideas for our
garages that we were introduced to!!! Special thanks
to Bill & Phyllis for hosting a fabulous cookout
at their house after the tour!!! Bill raffled off a
Great Corvette Museum Banner that he designed for the
Museum & Ron Casiato was the lucky
winner!!!