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Classic Thunderbirds of Houston

Chapter 34 of Classic Thunderbird Club International, est 1971

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July 2005
Volume 13, Issue 7

 Tech Tip from Bob Vickers

Dual purpose top carrier.  Put that hard top to good use during these hot summer months.  Your rear glass now becomes your wind shield and you don't have to be looking for a place to put that darn thing. Dennis is really under there, it's his day to drive.

 In this month's issue:

 

Happy Summer!
A Message from the President

The second annual Fathers Day Meeting (June CTOH monthly meeting) was held at the home of Nancy and Wyndham Smith, who provided delicious barbeque and fixings, with members supplying appetizers and desserts.  About thirty people attended. It was good to see Jenny and Dave Barnes again.  50/50 won by Marilynn Eisenberg and the battery donated by Jerry Estes was won by Cleo Bickford.   Thanks again to Nancy and Wyndham Smith for hosting our Fathers Day Meeting.

Bill and Millie Burt participated in the Hooters Poker Run, June 11.  There were lots of corvettes participating and plenty of friendly banter between Bill and Millie and the Vette owners.

There will be a Poker Run, Saturday, October 1, with a rain date early November. More information to follow. Al Richmond discussed the Big Bird Cruise sometime in November.  A visit to the O'Quinn Museum is being considered.  Jerry Estes will firm up reservations for the Holiday Party in Old Town Spring to be held on Saturday December 3, 2005.

May you have fair winds and following seas,

Diesel Bill


June Meeting
The June meeting was held on Sunday, June 19, 2005, at the home of Wyndham and Nancy Smith.  Wyndham fired up his smoker, and it was tasty!  Thanks to the Smiths for opening their home to use crazy TBirders.
 
July Meeting
The May meeting will be held at the Noah's Ark Grill in Bacliff on Sunday, July 17, 2005.  Noah's phone number is 281-339-2895.  Take I-45 south, exit 646, and go all the way to the water at Bacliff.  Turn left at the water and it's approximately 100 feet, next to Clifton by the Sea.  We have the upper deck reserved for 1:00 PM for dining with a bay view.  The meeting will start at 2:00pm.  Don't miss this fun event.
 
Moulton Jamboree
OK, people, this is it--the event we've all been waiting for.  It's time to head for Moulton and carry those proud pie judges.  The big date is Sunday, July 31.  We have to line up by 10am.  As many of you regular readers know, I serve double duty--driving the judges and then judging the pies.  It's tough work, but someone has to do it.  I've been practicing, and have gained 6 pounds.  Gig 'em.

If you want to drive out to Moulton, let Hugh or Dennis Baetz know immediately.  Dennis is putting together the drivers, and he needs to know who he can count on.  Email Dennis at dbaetz@gvec.net or call him at 361-596-4657.  Or just respond to this emailed newsletter, and let me know.

 
Swap Meets
The following list of swap meets was provided by Rog Mellum.
Event Dates Contact #
DFW Swap Meet July 16-17 254-751-7958
Fredericksburg July 29-31 325-388-2223
Canton Swap Meet Aug 12-14 903-567-3037
Hico Aug 12-14 800-361-4426
Garland Aug 19-21 972-276-1790
Carl's Corner Aug 26-28 254-799-2881
Rosanky Sept 15-17 512-360-3562
Great SW-Ballpark Arlington Sept 23-25 817-483-1283
Canton Oct 7-9 903-567-3037
Belton Little Valley Oct 21-23 254-939-8548
DFW Swap Oct 29-30 254-751-7958
Conroe TBA 254-859-5364
Belton Indoor Swap Dec 10-11 254-939-8548

Please call the contact number to check on correct dates and times before you drive half way across Texas to find that special part.  You can also check out www.hemmings.com and www.swapmeettimes.com for more info.


Birthdays and Anniversaries
July 2Greg & Elizabeth Rich
July 3Cheryl Baird
July 8Geary Ashby
July 8Al & Marilynn Eisenberg
July 9Dennis Baetz
July 10Millie Burt
July 11June Richmond
July 15Jenny Barnes
July 17Gerry Anderson
July 20Jim & Joyce Pfeffer
August 1Cathy Raymond
August 2Hugh & Mary Jackson
August 4Renee Hamilton
August 4Vena Hicks
August 5Bill Jones
August 8Robert & Sarah Leander
August 10Jeff Skiba
August 12Hank & Jane Luschen
August 14Jeff & Kelsey Skiba
August 17Rog & Mary Mellum
August 18Steve Rubin
August 19Drake & Nancy Hiller
August 20Joyce Pfeffer
August 20Al & June Richmond
August 21Hugh Jackson
August 23Scott Kochran
August 24Chris & Edith Williamson
August 25Al Richmond
August 27Anita Matsu
August 29Larry & Renee Hamilton
August 29WJ & Mary Lou Janacek
August 29Genie Pool
 
 
Officers, Board Members, Committee Chairs
Click on blue link for e-mail address.
President Bill McBride 281-362-8576
VP Steve Rubin281-588-5036
Secretary Al Eisenberg 713-665-3993
TreasurerWyndham Smith713-686-4815
 
Board
Dave Barnes 281-476-0334
Gerry Estes281-353-0498
Hugh Jackson 713-467-2765
Marc Markel 713-728-8899
Jeff Skiba 713-661-5792
 
Committees
Club LiaisonBill Perry 281-485-2876
Cruises Bill Perry 281-485-2876
CruisesJohn Karsten281-489-0248
CTCI Bill McBride 281-362-8576
FundraisingGeary Ashby713-527-9897
Gifts Bob Vickers 713-665-3665
Hospitality Alice Vickers 713-665-3665
ParadesGerry Estes281-353-0498
Phone (A-E) Al Eisenberg 713-665-3993
Phone (F-K)Kay Estes 281-353-0498
Phone (L-O)Betty Morris713-467-6329
Phone (P-R)Margie Perry281-485-2876
Phone (S-Z) Nancy & Wyndham Smith 713-686-4815
Website Jeff Skiba 713-661-5792
We cruise on CB Channel 16
Internet Home is www.ctoh.org
 
Tail Lights
An elderly gentleman of 83 arrived in Paris by plane. At the French customs desk, the man took a few minutes to locate his passport in his carry-on bag. "You have been to France before, monsieur?" the customs officer asked, sarcastically.  The old man admitted he had been to France previously. "Then you should know enough to have your passport ready." The American said, "The last time I was here, I didn't have to show it." "Impossible. Americans always have to show your passports on arrival in France!" The American senior gave the Frenchman a long hard look. Then he quietly explained. "Well, when I came ashore at Omaha Beach on D-Day in 1944 to help liberate this country, I couldn't find any Frenchmen to show it to."
Upcoming Events:

Every Saturday Night--

Cruise In at Chick-Fil-A on Holcombe at Buffalo Speedway

Cruise In at Otto's BBQ in Sugar Land at the Fountains

First Saturday of Month--

Cruise In - Fly In at LaGrange Airport.  $5 buys you all the BBQ you can eat between 11a-1p.

Third Sunday of Month--

CTOH Monthly meeting, held at various places around town.  The eating begins at 1pm, and the meeting follows at 2pm.

July 28-31, 2005--

CTCI Region 3 Convention, hosted by The Olympic Classic Thunderbird Club, in Olympia, Washington

July 31, 2005--

Moulton Jamboree, Parade, and Pie Judging Contest

August 25-28, 2005--

CTCI Region 2 Convention, hosted by The Classic Thunderbird Club of Northern Ohio, in Beachwood (Cleveland), Ohio

October 1, 2005--

CTOH Poker Run

October 15-16, 2005--

Ark-La-Tex Bayou Birds Fabulous 50's FallFest in Jefferson, Texas.  Contact Peggy Johnston at 903-935-1197 or bpjohnston@dctexas.com

December 3, 2005--

CTOH Christmas Party in Old Town Spring

 
 
 

 

 

 

 

Items for Sale
New Advertising policy that went into effect with the March 2005 issue:

Classified Advertisements Guidelines: Business Card size Classified for a member which is not business related is free. Advertisement for a CTCI and/or CTOH member which is for business is $1.00 per issue. Advertisement for non-members is $3.00 per issue. Free personal ads will run for two months only unless editor has been notified.

1956 Red Thunderbird, 292 cu in. automatic, both tops, cold a/c, power steering, same motor for 28 years, priced to sell.  Contact Duane Medley, Pasadena, TX, 713-944-0550.......................$28,900   

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