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Happy
Valentine's Day!!
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Message from the President |
| My plan for this year is have more driving
time. The board of directors and other members recently met to
discuss the first half of the year. The plan is to have at
least one road trip a month in addition to the monthly
meeting. The road trip will be on a day other than a
Sunday for those that would rather enjoy club activities on other
than a Sunday.
My plan also provides for inclusiveness. I am actively
seeking volunteers to organize our road trips. So if you have
a burning desire to drive to a remote location to look at stuff, eat
or just drive, please give me a call, email me or write me with your
thoughts and commitment to the road show. If you have
ideas of places to go and people to see but do not want to organize
it, that's ok to, but the most important thing is to hear from each
of you as to what you want your club to be doing.
I am looking forward to a fun year and meeting with all of our
members even the ones whose names appear on our membership lists but
who have not participated in recent years.
Lets go driving !
Marc
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| Huntsville Church of the Holy Rib Cruise |
We will meet
outside the Sears store car repair center at Willowbrook Mall (249)
& FM 1960 @ 9:00 am on Saturday, Feb 15th. Leaving from
Willowbrook Mall we stay on 249 for about 20 minutes, then turn
right on 149. This is a nice 2 lane hwy and in about 15 short
minutes, we will be in Montgomery (this is a trip in itself). This
is our first pit stop (but no shopping, ladies). We take 149 north
into the Sam Houston National Forrest to FM 1375 turn east (right)
to New Waverly and get on 45 north and about 10 minutes later we
will be in Huntsville. The total time of the trip from Willowbrook
is 1hr. 15 min. The total distance is about 68 miles.
On the
way back, you have two choices -- you can go back the way we came or
we can head south on 45 to the Conroe swap meet. After that, you are
on your own or we can head somewhere else as a group.
Please
communicate if you are going to join us . I will have to be in
contact with the Rib Queen and if I don't get it right, we all could
end up on the pit.
Bob
CB
channel 16
Cell #
713 540-1538
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| Ford's
100th Anniversary Party and Rt. 66 Cruise |
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It's official. We are going to wrap our
Rt. 66 cruise in with our trip to Dearborn for Ford's
anniversary. We've been from Tulsa out to Holbrook, AZ.
In June, we'll head back to Tulsa, get on Rt. 66, and take it to
Chicago. From Chicago, we'll head on over to Dearborn.
Make plans to attend. Rt. 66 in a T-Bird is a wonderful
experience. Our hotel of choice in the Dearborn/Detroit area
is the Red Roof Inn-Dearborn. Phone 313-278-9732 or reserve
online at www.redroof.com. The dates
for the anniversary party are June 12-16, 2003. More Rt. 66
details will be forthcoming. It's about 500 miles from Houston
to Tulsa, about 700 miles from Tulsa to Chicago, and about 300 miles
from Chicago over to Dearborn. We're thinking about leaving
Houston on Saturday, June 7, 2003, for our big trip. Dennis
Baetz is working on the details even as we speak!
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| February Meeting |
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The February meeting will be held at the Hickory Hollow, 101
Heights Blvd, just 1 block north of Washington Ave. Their
phone number is 713-869-6300 if you get lost. The meeting is
the third Sunday of the month, this Sunday, February 16. We
eat at 1pm and meet at 2pm. come early to get a good parking
place, as Geary has ordered nice weather on Sunday.
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| January Meeting |
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The January meeting was held at Logan's Roadhouse on January
19. This was the first meeting for our new president, and we
had one of the largest crowds I've ever seen at a meeting.
There were almost 50 people there, a crowd that rivals our annual
Christmas party. And there were lots of Birds in the parking
lot, as the weather was perfect. Thanks to VP Geary Ashby for
picking our lunch places.
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| Salado Weekend |
Salado weekend driving tour
March 14 – 16, 2003
This years driving tour will be to the
Burnett, TX area again. This year we will be doing a tour of
Longhorn Caverns at Longhorn Caverns State Park. Lunch options
after the tour will be open, with a plan for most to continue on to
Llano for lunch at Coopers BBQ. Llano is about 30 miles from
the State Park. Coopers is a ‘first come, first served’ place,
so no reservations are accepted.
The Caverns have an $11.00 fee for a 1 ½
hour guided tour. Parking is free and there is a large parking
lot. There is a souvenir shop and small restaurant in the tour
headquarters building.
I plan to have a different driving route
this year for the run to the Park and the return trip is open.
This will give anyone an opportunity to check out the local antique
stores in the area during the return trip. I will have maps of
the driving route available in the hospitality
room.
The plans for the hospitality room are
developing and the dinner Saturday night will be at the Stagecoach
Inn.
A golf tournament is planned for Friday
if anyone is interested. Contact Robert Goodwin if you wish to
be in the golf tournament. 972-424-0311.
George Lang (george.lang@verizon.com)
2003 Salado Tour Master
Big ‘D’ Little Birds
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| Ford's 100th Anniversary Celebration--Dearborn, June 12-16,
2003 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Ford Motor
Company's 100th Anniversary Celebration
Do I need to register
in advance to attend the 100th Anniversary Celebration?
We are
expecting tens of thousands of Ford Motor Company enthusiasts to
join in our celebration. We encourage everyone to purchase tickets
<https://fordcentennialreg.com/orderform/app/menu_welcome/index.cfm>
in advance so that we can accommodate all of our guests.
Will I be able to display my collector's car on
the grounds of the Henry Ford II World Center during the 100th
Anniversary Celebration?
The display of thousands of classic and
collector Ford Motor Company vehicles will be one of the highlights
of the 100th Anniversary Celebration. An independent panel of
automotive experts will select vehicles for display at Ford Motor
Company's 100th Anniversary Celebration. Vehicles selected for
display purposes will be of historical significance and/or reflect
classic themes representative of Ford Motor Company's product lines
(Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Mazda, Aston Martin, Jaguar, Volvo, and
Land Rover). Once you have purchased tickets
<https://fordcentennialreg.com/orderform/app/menu_welcome/index.cfm>
you will be provided with a Vehicle Display Application.
What is the schedule of events for the 100th
Anniversary celebration?
The celebration is scheduled for
Thursday, June 12, through Monday, June 16, 2003. While many of the
details are not yet available, we can share two confirmed
events.
Thursday, June 12, is Ford Racing Fan Appreciation
Day. You'll have a chance to meet many of your Ford racing heroes,
including drivers from NASCAR Winston Cup, NASCAR Busch Series and
NASCAR Craftsman Truck.
On Monday, June 16, if you're a Ford
Motor Company shareholder, you will be invited to attend the
company's 47th annual meeting of shareholders, and the first
shareholders' meeting of the company's second century.
Check
this website often for updates on the event schedule, or register
<https://fordcentennialreg.com/orderform/app/menu_welcome/index.cfm>
to receive email notifications of when the site is updated.
Will there be entertainment during the
celebration? Who will be performing?
Plans for an outdoor theatre
are underway. The theatre will feature live entertainment including:
Motown, jazz, rock and country artists (talent to be announced
later). Check this website often for event updates, or register
<https://fordcentennialreg.com/orderform/app/menu_welcome/index.cfm>
to receive email notifications of when the site is updated.
What other Ford-related activities are
available in the Dearborn area?
Within a mile of the Henry Ford
II World Center are Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village and
the Henry Ford Estate. Both Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield
Village and the Henry Ford Estate are offering discounted admission
through the registration site.
Henry Ford Museum &
Greenfield Village is the nation's largest indoor/outdoor history
museum. For information on this world-renowned attraction, visit
http://www.hfmgv.org.
The Henry Ford Estate is the former
home of Henry Ford and his wife Clara, who lived there from 1915
until their deaths in 1947 and 1950. For more information on this
National Historic Landmark on the campus of the University of
Michigan-Dearborn, visit http://www.henryfordestate.com.
What hotels are available in the
Dearborn/Detroit area?
We have compiled a list of hotels
<Hotels> in the Metro Detroit and surrounding areas. Please
note, this listing is a guideline and is not complete. Ford Motor
Company does not endorse nor support the hotels. Ford Motor Company
is not responsible for rates or the conditions of the hotels.
I am (or my group is) planning to travel to
attend the Ford Motor Company 100th Anniversary Celebration. Will
Ford provide any monetary assistance?
Due to the number of
individuals and groups that plan to attend the event, Ford Motor
Company is not able to reimburse individuals or groups for travel or
travel-related expenses.
If you didn't find the answer to your question,
send us a note <mailto:100years@ford.com>.
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| SEMA News |
Newly Introduced
Legislation
Note: The following state
bills are not laws. They have been recently introduced and are
currently being considered by the respective state
legislatures:
Driver
Distraction
Texas HB 281 - relates to using telephones while
operating a motor vehicle.
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Roadless Rule Update
Off-highway vehicle (OHV) hobbyists and related
businesses should note that an appeals court has reversed a federal
judge's decision to suspend the Clinton Administration's ban on road
building in 58.5 million acres of Forest Service land, while the
court determines the rule's legality. An Idaho judge originally
ruled that the Roadless Rule would likely be overturned because the
Clinton Administration had not provided sufficient opportunity for
public comment and had violated environmental laws. The appeals
court disagreed with this conclusion. This means the Roadless Rule
potentially remains in effect while the Idaho court rules on the
merits of the case.
"This is a battle which is simultaneously being
waged on several different fronts so it may be confusing for the
outside observer to keep track of its status," noted Brian Caudill,
SEMA Action Network director. "The rule is subject to change by the
courts, Congress and regulators. It will be months and possibly
years before the issue is resolved."
The Idaho case has garnered the most attention
but seven other lawsuits have been filed around the country. Cases
in North Dakota and Wyoming are in trial while the other lawsuits
are on hold pending an outcome in the Idaho case. In the latter
instance, the Idaho judge has asked the entire appeals court to
review the reversal decision that was issued by three members of the
appeals court. If the full appeals court stands by its ruling, the
Idaho court will have to rule on the merits of the case and the
Roadless Rule will remain in effect.
Meanwhile, legislation introduced last Congress
to enact the Roadless Rule into law has died. Similar legislation
will likely be reintroduced this Congress and, while it might garner
attention, the legislation would be difficult to pass even in a
Republican-controlled Congress.
Finally, the U.S. Forest Service has been
contacting conservation, recreation and industry groups to help
draft mutually acceptable administrative changes to the rule.
The Forest Service is expected to pursue this option in 2003. Any
rule changes could effectively nullify the lawsuits. SEMA
generally opposes the Roadless Rule because it unfairly locks OHV
hobbyists out of public land.
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| Birthdays and Anniversaries |
| Feb 1 |
Wayne Clark |
| Feb 5 |
Marc Markel |
| Feb 5 |
Rick Virnig |
| Feb 6 |
Janice Clark |
| Feb 10 |
Alan & Cathy Raymond |
| Feb 13 |
Deanna Barnes |
| Feb 13 |
Ron & Carol Swofford |
| Feb 15 |
Ray Holtzapple & Mary Dee
Neal |
| Feb 19 |
Kelsey Skiba |
| Feb 21 |
Don Baird |
| Feb 21 |
Bill & Carolyn Jones |
| Feb 22 |
Jim Pfeffer |
| Feb 23 |
Wyndham Smith |
| Feb 25 |
Greg Rich |
| Mar 1 |
David & Sammie Nugent |
| Mar 3 |
Bob Goldstein |
| Mar 5 |
Waymond Davis |
| Mar 5 |
Allen Milewicz |
| Mar 6 |
Harold Benson |
| Mar 8 |
Dale Anderson |
| Mar 12 |
Emily Karsten |
| Mar 14 |
Cindy Pality |
| Mar 14 |
Marian Risinger |
| Mar 16 |
Bill Fuqua |
| Mar 16 |
Jane Luschen |
| Mar 17 |
Marilynn Eisenberg |
| Mar 17 |
Louise Pelland |
| Mar 21 |
Al Eisenberg |
| Mar 24 |
Robert Leander |
| Mar 25 |
Becky Edwards |
| Mar 26 |
Daniel Pichette |
| Mar 31 |
Edith Williamson |
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| ARE YOU THE
WEAKEST LINK?
Below are 4 questions. Answer them instantly. You can't take your
time.
Answer them immediately. No pencil or paper! OK? Let's find out
just how smart and clever you really are. Ready? ... GO!!!
FIRST QUESTION: You are participating in a race. You overtake the
second person. What position are you in?
ANSWER: If you answer that you are first, then you are absolutely
wrong! If you overtake the second person and you take his place, you
are second!
Try not to mess up in the next question.
To answer the second question, don't take as much time as you
took for the first question. (You know you took too much time.)
SECOND QUESTION: If you overtake the last person, then you
are...?
ANSWER: If you answered that you are second to last, then you are
wrong again. Tell me, how can you overtake the LAST person?!
THIRD QUESTION: Very tricky math! Note: This must be done in your
head only. Do NOT use paper and pencil or a calculator. Try it.
Take 1000 and add 40 to it.
Now add another 1000.
Now add 30.
Add another 1000.
Now add 20.
Now add another 1000.
Now add 10.
What is the total?
ANSWER: Did you get 5000? The correct answer is actually 4100.
Don't believe it? Check with your calculator! Today is definitely
not your day.
Maybe you will get the last question right?
LAST QUESTION: Mary's father has five daughters: Nana, Nene,
Nini, Nono.
What is the name of the fifth daughter?
ANSWER: Nunu? Nana? Nene? NONO! Of course not. The fifth
daughter's name is Mary. Read the question again.
Are YOU the weakest link? |
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| Upcoming Events:
February 15, 2003--
Cruise to eat at the Church of the Holy Rib,
Huntsville. Meet at the Sears garage entrance at 9:00am at
Willowbrook Mall, FM 249 @ 1960. Contact Bob Vickers for more
info. We're going--rain or shine. If the Bird leaks too
bad, bring your civilian car.
March 14-16, 2003--Salado weekend with the other Texas
T-Bird clubs. A fun weekend, for sure. Call the Stagecoach Inn at
254-947-5111 for reservations. There is more information below.
April,
2003--
Bluebonnet
Cruise. You know the timing depends on the flowers.
June 12-16, 2003--
Ford's 100th Birthday Celebration, Ford World
Headquarters, Dearborn, Michigan. Make your own hotel
reservations at the Red Roof Inn, Dearborn. Phone 313-278-9732 or online at www.redroof.com
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go to a doctor whose office plants have
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things in life that count the most are the things that can't be
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