Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Tinkering Times Volume 58, Number 6 www.antiqueautomushersak.org June 6, 2018 Memorial Day Show Is Crowded and Sunny At left is Scott Hulse s 1958 Rolls Royce, after winning the Residents Choice Award at the Marquis Shasta Car show in Redding, California in April. Scott had just picked up the RR beauty after extensive repairs, and would soon drive it back to Alaska. (Story to follow in future TT issue.) At right, the same car is seen at the Memorial Day Show at Northway Mall in Anchorage on Monday, May 28th, after making the trip up the Alaska Highway. by Jim Fredenhagen Each Memorial Day, the Corvette Club hosts a car show and invites all the local clubs. It s held at the Northway Mall, and this year, the weather was sunny. A large group of visitors filtered through the area all day. At mid afternoon, a Color Guard presented the US and Alaska flags and there was a brief silence to honor those fallen in service. AAMA members in attendance were Rich Golding (1928 Model A Fordor) Jim Fredenhagen (1929 Model A Ford Tudor) Carl Godsoe (1931 Model A Ford PU) and Scott Hulse A Reminder: State-of-the-Art of Antique Cars You never know what humor lurks in the recesses of your glove compartment. This is a comment on a service sheet circa 2001 I found recently. It summarizes the health problems of my 57 bird in a previous life. Coffee stains and all David Jensen Hulse (1958 Rolls Royce). Other famliar characters, who made themselves conspicuous by virtue of their beautiful rides were: Ken Holland (1929 Ford Coupe), Lee Truesdell (1930 Ford Sedan), Bob Bartlett (1931 Ford PU). June Meeting Our June 13th meeting will begin at DayBreak Center at 6:30 PM and then hit the road for a driveabout after adjournment. Come join in the frivolity and foolishness. Last month s cruise was planned by Brian Anderson. We ended up at the Dairy Queen on Strawberry and Jewel Lake Road after driving through beautiful Kincaid Park. Thanks, Brian. This time, we ll see what devious devices Donn Reese will have.
2 Tinkering Times Running Board Reflections June 6, 2018 Club at the Fountainhead Museum in Fairbanks. We couldn t have asked for a better start for the June weather! The T-Bird is out and has been for its first short drive. This afternoon we will venture further with it, out to Wasilla and Eklutna to see how it does on the highway, top off, of course! June is filled with drives and activities for all of us to enjoy. Check your Tinkering Times calendar and see which ones you want to participate in, and mark your calendar. Colony Days Parade and the Kodiak trip are among the special events this month. There are also several car shows coming up throughout June. I hope you can get your cars polished up and participate in as many events as you can. The Wednesday night drive arounds begin at 6:00 starting in the Sears parking lot on the Benson side near Seward Highway. The route and dinner/dessert location are chosen by those that show up. Have a wonderful month of In a photo dated June 19, 2010, president Gwyn and her husband, Mike, polish Gwyn s 1956 Thunderbird at the 2010 Solstice show hosted by the Vernon Nash driving, and don t forget your sunscreen! See you at the meeting! Gwyn Back and Decidedly Alive Recently returned from cancer treatments in Seattle, Ted Kimzey joined us for our May 5th Adopt-A-Road project. 2018 Officers President: Gwyn Wiedmer 243-7005 Vice President: David Jensen 346-3321 Secretary: Mark Graber 745-8570 Treasurer: Milt Tanora 868-1575 Sergeant at Arms: Dutch Overly Members at Large Donn Reese 245-7203 Tamea Isham 688-3671 Karen Avila Lederhos 230-2463 Past Presidents (10 years) Brian Anderson (2015-16) Mike Wiedmer (2013-14) Howard Hansen (2012) Donn Reese (2009 2011) Jeff Hassler/Donn Reese (2008) Jim Fredenhagen (2006-2007) Tinkering Times Staff Editor: Tom Proofing, scheduling and keeping the old man in line: Marcy Send correspondence to: Tinkering Times Tom, Editor P.O. Box 770703 Eagle River AK 99577 or email: tmcresap@mtaonline.net The Tinkering Times is published monthly by Alaska s premier classic and antique automobile club, Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska, P.O. Box 232086, Anchorage AK 99523-2086. Opinions expressed by authors of Tinkering Times including references about how wonderful we are are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official policy of the Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska or any facsimile of reality, for that matter.
June 6, 2018 One Man s Treasures Our ads are intended for members and others who wish to sell cars and related items. There is no charge, and the ad will run for three consecutive issues before being removed. To pull an ad, extend it or to place a new ad, contact Tom 694-7510. Secured EnclosedStorage West Downtown Anchorage location 9 x18 x7-1/2 high space $125/month for single 2 spaces $225 Dave Syren, 440-2982 For Sale: 1964 1/2 Mustang that I have had since age 12. It s been garaged & maintained for over 30 yrs. Imaculate condition and fully restored. Lisa Hayes lhayes1962@hotmail.com Phone, daytime 907-854-0971. (8) For Sale: 1970 Pontiac GTO being offered through estate sale. Professionally restored with some light custom work. Valued at $25-30K. See at Classic Motion, 2503 Arctic Blvd, ask for Ron Feese. (8) Tinkering Times 3 Schedule of Events June 7 1:00, Prestige Assisted Living rides (Diane Allen, 345-6355) June 8 5-9 PM, Colony Days Car Show (Jim Fredenhagen, 351-3115) June 9 Saturday, 11AM, Colony Days parade (Line up at Borough offices on Dahlia St. at 10AM, caravan from Northway Mall at 9AM. Jim Fredenhagen, 351-3115) June 13 6:30 PM Rolling Meeting (Donn Reese) June 14 Serendipity Senior Rides (Diane Allen, 345-6355) June 16 Saturday, 11-4 PM, HP Unleashed Car Show, 900 S. Herman St., Wasilla (Jim, 315-3551) June 21 Thusday, 5-9 PM, Solstice car show, Mirror Lake bring a salad, chips or dessert to pass. (Jim, 351-3115) June 16-21 Long-Distance Tour to Kodiak (Jim Fredenhagen, 351-3115) June??? Brat Run to Brown Bear TBA. July 4 Anchorage, Chugiak and other parades July 7 Adopt-A-Road (leader?) July 11 6:30 PM Rolling Meeting (Goldings) July 13-16 Hope Weekend (Allens, 345-6355) July 13 Bear Paw Car Show, Eagle River 4-9 July 21 Alaska Zoo Car Show (Allens, 345-6355) July 21 Valley Trash Show, Sutton Meet at Palmer Tesoro at 10 AM. (Jim Fredenhagen, 351-3115) July 27-30 Fairbanks trip (Jim Fredenhagen, 351-3115) August 3-5 Joint Meet (Scott Hulse, 240-4028) August 4 Jay Ofsthun pre-show, 4 PM at McDonald s August 5 Jay Ofsthun Show, Park Strip 8-4 August 8 6:30 PM Rolling Meeting (Brown s Museum) August 11 Hot Summer Nights, Palmer 5-9 August 18 Sterling Run (Jim Fredenhagen, 351-3115) August 25 State Fair parade and show (Mark Graber,745-8570) September 8 9:00 AM, 18th Annual Freedom Flag Run at Wasilla High School. (Jim Uhl, 49th State Street Rod Assoc.) September 1 Adopt-A-Road Cleanup (Sara Stoops, 350-3824) September 12 7:00 PM Meeting September 15-17 Denali Tour (Tamea Isham, 688-3671) September 22 9-4, Dimond Center Car Show (Jim, 351-3115) September 29 Fall Colors Tour, leave Carr s 9 PM, lunch in Seward (Jim Fredenhagen, 351-3115) For Sale: My father just passed and we have a 1941 Chevrolet pickup that we wish to sell. It was a 1946 he was converting to a 1941. Pristine condition. Any advice on a possible buyer would be appreciated. Kathleen krug daytime, 907-354-5454, evening, 907-373-5784, aurora2ak@yahoo. com (9)
4 Tinkering Times June 6, 2018 Our Summer Driveabouts Our summer driveabouts have begun, and as of this writing we have had at least three: after the May meeting, then Wednesdays, May 16 th and 23 rd. This event makes for an inauspicious moment of showing off our rides and for eating out. The eating part is something our group never can pass up. Join us for a good gab and a chance to wave at the tourists. We don t get nearly enough chance to see Pam Tanora s beautiful 1931 Chevrolet sedan. But suddenly, at our May meeting, there it was. Thanks for bringing it, Pam! The May 16th driveabout included Golding s Model A, Anderson s Jeep, s Chrysler and Fredenhagen s Model A. We ended up at Hacienda Restaurant on Debar. Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Recommended Repair, Restoration, and Installation Facilities Please Note: The facilities listed below are based on the positive experiences of AAMA members. This list is meant to assist you in choosing a shop for the work you need done on your precious, historic automobile. It is your responsibility to make sure of satisfactory estimates, pricing, and work to be accomplished. If you are not in the least bit satisfied with services rendered, let the club know so the facility can be removed from the list. Karen Avila-Lederhos Alignment *Alignment Center and Alaska Car and Truck 100 51 st Ave. 907-563-3773 *Alaska Spring and Performance 600 E 48 th Ave. 907-563-3802 *Moore & Sons Auto and Align 1107 E. Dimond Blvd. 907-561-1994 Auto Parts *Fasteners and Fire Equipment (basic and specialty nuts and bolts) 123 E. International Airport Rd. 907-562-2777 *Six States Distributors 1884 E. 3 rd Ave. (Anchorage) 907-278-6622 *Six State Distributors 44113 K Beach Rd. (Soldotna) 907-260-9177 Brakes *Muffler City and Brake 105 W 5 th Ave 907-279-0408 *Alaska Spring and Performance 600E 48 Th Ave 907-563-3802 Body Repairs *TNT Body Works 5550 Camelot Dr (See p. 5, Repair Shops )
June 6, 2018 Repair Shops (Continued from p. 4) 907-522-1868 *Ken s Restoration (Ken Evans, AAMA member) 4826 Jumar Ave. 907-240-3746 Carburetor, Fuel Injection, and Fuel Line *The Carb Shop 6820 Rosewood St. 907-561-2272 Charging Systems (Generators, Alternators, Starters) *Central Pacific Rebuilders 2440 Seward Hwy. 907-274-9911 *Anchorage Auto Electric and Classic Muffler 7015 Old Seward Hwy. 907-344-1190 Driveline and Differential *Young s Gear 239 International Airport Rd. 907-561-2106 Electrical (Diagnostics, Wiring) *Complete Concepts Automotive 811 E. Dowling Rd. 907-336-2886 *Anchorage Auto Electric and Classic Muffler 7015 Old Seward Hwy. 907-344-1190 *Auto Electric Sales and Service 2217 N Post Rd. 907-276-2606 Engine (Rebuild, Repair, Maintenance) *Dean s Automotive Service Center (all servicing and maintenance) 1131 E 7 th Ave. 907-519-0352 *Alaska Spring and Performance 600 E 48 th Ave 907-563-3802 Exhaust (Installation, Repair) and Mufflers *Muffler City and Brake 105 W 5 th Ave. Tinkering Times 5 907-279-0408 *Mickey s Muffler and Brake 6705 Rosewood St. 907-336-6833 *C and M Muffler and Transmission 44624 Sterling Hwy. #B, Soldotna 907-313-3963 *Anchorage Auto Electric and Classic Muffler 7015 Old Seward Hwy. 907-344-1190 Exterior Paint *TNT Body Works 5550 Camelot Dr. 907-522-1868 *Complete Concepts Automotive 811 E. Dowling Rd. 907-336-2886 Locks and Keys *North Star Locksmith 113 W Northern Lights Blvd. #F 907-279-2154 *Able Locksmith 206 W Northern Lights Blvd. 907-276-4147 Radiator (Sales, Repair, Replacement) *Dean s Automotive Service Center (all servicing and maintenance) 1131 E 7 th Ave. 907-519-0352 *The Radiator Shop 5650 Old Seward Hwy 907-349-6723 *Ted s Radiator Repair Wasilla, AK 907-841-2238 Restorations and Rebuild *Ken s Restoration (Ken Evans, AAMA member) 4826 Jumar Ave. 907-240-3746 Service and Maintenance *Pioneer Automotive at Triple A Chevron (basic) 1304 Airport Heights Rd. 907-277-0723 *Ken s Restoration (Ken Evans, AAMA) 4826 Jumar Ave. 907-240-3746 Sound Systems and Installations *Alaska Car Shop LLC 42701 Kalifornsky Beach Rd. #5 Soldotna, AK 907-420-0561 Transmission *Hansen Transmission and Gear 3611 Spenard Rd. 907-561-0313 *Complete Concepts Automotive 811 E. Dowling Rd. 907-336-2886 *Don s Automatic Transmission 6220 MacKay St. 907-279-4011 Upholstery *Lugo s Upholstery 5735 B St. 907-562-5846 *Sullivan s Custom Upholstery 4520 Mt. View Dr. 907-277-4520 Welding *Alaska Spring and Performance 600 E 48 th Ave 907-563-3802 Wheels and Tires *American Tire and Auto 7835 Old Seward Hwy. 907-336-7878 OR: 832 E 4 th Ave. 907-276-7878 *American Tire and Auto 7515 and 3101 S Cushman St. Fairbanks, AK 907-450-1250 Windshield, Windows, and Glass *Speedy Auto Glass (contact Russ) 901 E 5 th Ave 907-290-7234 or 907-274-5509 *Denali Auto Glass 7560 Briarwood St. 907-306-4303
6 Tinkering Times June 6, 2018 AAMA Meeting May 9, 2018 Daybreak Center 9210 Jupiter Drive Anchorage, AK. President Gwyn Wiedmer called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. Gwyn welcomed honorary member Marianne Robinson and her daughters Martha and Elsa. We also welcomed home Ted and Colleen Kimzey. A motion passed to accept the April 2018 minutes as published in the Tinkering Times. Treasurer s Report Milt Tanora provided the Treasurer s report. April Meeting Minutes A motion was approved to accept minutes as published in the Tinkering Times. Gwyn noted that she had been in contact with Daybreak staff to ensure that the facility will be opened for our meetings. Old Business Marcy reported that the adopt-a-road clean up on May 6 was a success. There was a good turnout, lots of trash and no rain. Jim Fredenhagen reported that 12 Model A s made the Garcia s run. They had a great lunch with even better pot luck deserts at Tam and Art Isham s home afterward. Karen Avila-Lederhos is working on a list of antique auto repair providers. Tom circulated a list for member suggestions. Tom announced that Mike Stoddard needs some help with the brakes on his 1951 Studebaker. New Business Donn Reese is coordinating a shakedown cruise to the Palmer Ale House. The plan is to leave the Northway Mall at noon, with a stop at the Eklutna power plant. Lunch is at 1:00. Jim Fredenhagen reported that the Ken and Peg Stout Memorial run to Homer will be May 19-21. Folks will meet at Carrs Huffman. Dennis Allen circulated a sign up for rides at the Prestige and Serendipity senior centers. Jim Fredenhagen noted the Colony Days car show in downtown Palmer 4-9 p.m. on June 8. The Colony Days Parade will be at 11:00 a.m. on June 9. Jim also reported on the Kodiak tour Marianne Robinson wore the shirt and shackle of shame for no name tag. Joint Meet scheduled for Wasilla For those of us AAMA ers staying at the hotel, that would be: Lake Lucille Best Western. $152 + tax. (Normal rate is $180/ nite) 907-373-1776 The reservation code is AACA (Fri-Sun 3-5 August) Our Friday Night BBQ and car games will be at the MATI transport museum. They have indoor meeting rooms that we can use in case it rains a real possibility in August. The car games on Saturday morning will take place at the Museum of Alaska Transportation and Industry. MATI is keen on having the games there, and they have noted it on their calendar. Looking forward to seeing everyone. Please come and help us offer our hospitality to our sister club, Vernon Nash of Fairbanks. scheduled for June 16-21. 47 people have signed up. Highlights will be a tour of the rocket launch facility, a tour of the Coast Guard base and car show. Gwyn noted that Kurt Rein is coordinating the July 4 th Anchorage parade. Brian Anderson led the drive around with dinner at the Tastee Freeze near Raspberry and Jewel Lake. Missing Nametag Marianne Robinson was sentenced to wear the shirt and shackle of shame for being at the meeting without her name badge. She was sentenced to time served (her attendance at the meeting) and was remanded to the custody of her daughters, Martha and Ilsa, who were guests at the meeting. Birthdays and Anniversaries Gwyn announced birthdays and anniversaries. Split the Pot Doug Nolte won $40 from the split the pot drawing. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 7:00 PM. Submitted by Mark Graber AAMA Secretary, 2018 **Friday, August 3 rd The evening BBQ at the MATI Museum, Wasilla will take place from 6 PM till? The Fairbanks club is responsible for desserts. AAMA will provide the meat, and our members should bring a side dish. **Saturday, the 4 th At 9 AM, we will host the traditional car games at MATI in Wasilla **12:00 Lunch (leftovers from previous evening) **Tour the Engine 557 restoration workshop **Tour Hatcher Pass, (Optional Musk Ox Farm) with pie at the Hatcher Pass Chalet if desired. **Saturday evening: Awards dinner: Time and location TBD. **Sunday, August 5 th : 8 AM, Jay Ofsthun Car Show at Anchorage Park Strip. More info: Scott Hulse, 240-4028.
June 6, 2018 You ve Got to Give the Car Credit! Humor by Rich Golding This whole mess started out, quite innocently, as what seemed (at the time) as a josh. A practical joke. An amusement. The lady in reservations on the other side of the telephone line was taking my information for an upcoming Antique Auto Musher s long distance tour. She sounded busy. While she was quizzing me for my particulars, I could hear her asking the same of someone else, probably present in her hotel lobby. I guess I was getting a little annoyed at having to participate in two conversations at the same time. So you re coming down with the antique cars? she asked me. That s right, I ll be driving in my Model A. One moment please, she responded, followed by the sound of muffled speech, as she conversed with her other customer, then back again to me. Oh that sounds like fun, driving an old car that far, followed by more muffled speech directed towards her other party. My eyes were rolling, and I began rhythmically tapping my fingers on the countertop. Then she returned to me. Uh, sorry, a Model A, huh? More muted banter, then back to me. What s the name, please? Here s my chance to have some fun, I figure. Arthur, I blurt, responding with my car s name, because, after all, that was the answer to her question, wasn t it? And the last name is Golding? Uh... that s right... but... Annoyingly she switched to her alternate conversation, then back to Tinkering Times 7 me. Well Arthur, we look forward to seeing you next week. If that s all, it s rather busy here today, so I ll say good-bye, her voice trailed off, then disconnected, before I could respond. Honestly, I didn t think much of it at the time. Two weeks later I arrived at the hotel. The drive in Arthur was quite a long one, and I was weary, and looking forward to freshening up a bit in my room. You must be Mr. Golding, queried the lady at the front desk. I recognized her voice from or earlier First Adopt-A-Road Cleanup The July 1993 issue of the Tinkering Times announced that AAMA would begin a new commitment: the Adopt-A-Road cleanup of east Northern Lights from Muldoon to Boniface. So this is the 26 th year of the task that was the brainchild of the late AAMA member, Lorraine Foster. The program requires that groups do the job three times per season, so we hit the road in May, July and September. It has become a tradition that the leader of the event provides a tailgate phone conversation. Guilty as charged, I joked. Her countenance remained unaffected by my hilarious ad-lib. Though her lips remained closed, one corner of her mouth seemed to strain out a half smile. Your room is all ready. If you would just sign, she requested apathetically, passing a reservation card over the counter to me, along with a pen that had the hotel logo and address printed on it s barrel. While she took a phone call (See p. 8, You ve Got to... ) continental breakfast. This year, and for a number of years, that person has been Marcy, and the regulars have learned that the breakfast goodies make the effort worthwhile. On our May 5 th event this year, we experienced a little more trash than we found in previous years presumably because of a recent windstorm. But the day was clear and cool. It was a perfect day to be out in the fresh air, doing some exercise and making the community look a bit cleaner. The Adopt-A-Road crew for May 5: Tom, Tamea and Art Isham, Brian Anderson, Marcy, Michael Campbell, Karen Avila Lederhos, Colleen Kimzey, Dave Syren, Ted Kimzey, Mark Graber, Howard Hansen, Jim Jacobson, Sara Stoops, Terri Young, Dennis Allen and Dick Henningsen.
8 Tinkering Times June 6, 2018 You ve Got to Give the Car Credit (Continued from p. 7) regarding a reservation, I scanned the card s content. It had my address and phone number correctly printed on it, and the arrival and departure dates were accurate. But I couldn t help but notice that the guest name listed on it was incorrect. It said Arthur Golding. Uh... I think you have the wrong... She waved at me, all the while talking on the phone to her other customer then pointed at the signature line on the card. Just sign there, please, she uttered over her other conversation. Quite annoying. So I signed the card Arthur Golding and popped the pen into my shirt s breast pocket. A month or so later, wandering down my driveway to the mailbox, then returning back to the house whilst thumbing through the usual pile of bills and solicitations, I stopped short. A small grin began to develop on one corner of my mouth. In my hand was a letter from Kansas addressed to Arthur Golding. Entering the house through the garage, I showed the letter to Arthur, but he seemed unimpressed. Once in the kitchen, I looked around for a letter opener, finding only a pen to do the job. I think I felt a little bit guilty, as one might, opening someone else s mail. As the pen slashed through the top of the envelope, I believe I made out a familiar hotel logo and address on it. Congratulations, Arthur Golding, read the top of the enclosed letter. Because of your excellent credit, you have been chosen to receive the new Bank of East Wichita Visa Gold card. Unfolding the rest of the letter a plastic credit card fell out and onto the floor. I instinctively responded by looking around to see if anyone else had witnessed my possibly illegal indiscretion. But there was no one else home. I was in the house all alone. I stuffed the shiny golden At left, Gary Klecka s 1930 Model A taxi basks in the sun among a dozen other Model A s, and Karen Avila-Lederhos 1966 Mustang stands out in contrast the only non-model A in the Garcia s Run Group. credit card and the letter back into the envelope, and put it into the top drawer of the desk. All the way in the back of the drawer. That episode might well have been forgotten, if it weren t for the surprise awaiting in my mailbox a few days later. Amongst the normal junk mail were two more letters addressed to Arthur. One contained a platinum MasterCard with triple airline miles, and the other an American Express card with a $25,000 credit limit. I stuffed them all the way back into the desk drawer and made myself a cup of tea, then sat down at the table. I fully expected a knock at the front door any minute. In my mind s eye I could envision my answering that knock, opening the door, being apprehended, handcuffed, then dragged and tossed into a paddy wagon, never to be seen or heard from again. But the knock never came. Three cups of tea later and still no knock. A week later Arthur received an invitation to an investment seminar at the Hilton that promised a free cruise to the Bahamas. I ve always wanted to see the Bahamas. So when the day came, I packed up all his credit cards and (See p. 9, You ve Got to... ) Garcia s Run Saturday, May 5 th, twelve Model A s and a very nice 1966 Mustang met at Garcia s in Eagle River for lunch and a cruise. The weather was beautiful, and after lunch a cruise took most of the cars for a photo op at River s Edge art store and the iconic Noah s Ark, treasured possession of long-time Chugiak resident, the late Til Wallace. After many photos, the group proceeded to Art and Tamea Isham s house for a potluck dessert. Thanks go to Jim Fredenhagen, the Ishams and everyone who brought the really delicious desserts.
June 6, 2018 Tinkering Times 9 The day of Garcia s Run, eight Model A s gather with Noah s Ark: Gary Klecka s 1930 Taxi, unknown, Louie Finch s 1929 Coupe, Carl Godsoe s 1931 Pickup, John Tichenor s 1931 Pickup, Jim Fredenhagen s 1929 Tudor, Rich Golding s 1928 Town Sedan, Tom s 1931 Slant Window Sedan. (Continued from p. 8) correspondence and climbed into my parvenu Model A. When we pulled into the Hilton s driveway, their doorman appeared quite dumbfounded to see the ninety year old Ford. We re here for the Gonif and Sons Investment Seminar, I yelled out my driver s window. The fellow looked at, around and into the car. We? he responded quizzically. Well, do you have an invitation? What s the name? Richard Golding. I rolled down the window a bit more and handed him the invite. Hmmm, let me see that, he said, checking it against his printed guest list. I don t see a RICHARD Golding. But there is an ARTHUR Golding listed. That s the car. Wha? The car s name is Arthur. He has excellent credit, I exclaimed, and pulled Arthur s credit cards out of my You ve Got to Give the Car Credit pocket to show him. Although he did have a little trouble starting up this morning, I had to open the hood and adjust the... Is this some kind of a joke? he interrupted, rather stern faced, though I swear one corner of his mouth was turning up in a half smile. No joke. We re here for the free Bahamas trip. Look... I said, unzipping my jacket and revealing my flowery island shirt with toucans embroidered on it. There s matching swim trunks and a beach towel, too. The guy stood there stunned and speechless. Then he reached into his pocket and pulling out a walkie talkie, he turned around with his back facing me. I could faintly make out his request for assistance, over the clatter of Arthur s idling engine. Is there valet parking? I inquired aloud as I climbed out of the driver s seat. Just then two men in uniforms appeared and grabbing me from behind, pushed me up against the car. We re going to have to confiscate the credit cards, Sir. Well okay, I responded a bit exasperated, but what about that trip to the Bahamas? Three weeks later and the dust has finally begun to settle regarding this misunderstanding. Arthur is resting safe and sound in his garage. I m afraid all his charge cards were taken away and his credit line dissolved. The people at Visa, MasterCard and American Express each seemed too embarrassed at their company s actions to prosecute. So you see, all s well that ends well! Unfortunately, the store refused to take back the flowery island shirt, citing as their excuse a grease stain that must have gotten onto it when I was leaning under Arthur s hood, getting the engine to start that day. But not to worry I figure, since I had paid for it with one of Arthur s credit cards.
10 Tinkering Times June 6, 2018 On yet another Odyssey in the family Rolls Royce, Scott Hulse garnered a plaque, Residents Choice Award in Redding, California at the Marque Shasta Car Show. June June Birthdays Shirley Cordle 12 th Marilyn Chiotti 18 th Madeline Belleau 19 th Kurt Rein 19 th John Martin 26 th Anniversaries Mary & Lawrence Taylor 10 th Linda & Scott Grundy 11 th Kathy & Ralph Centoni 15 th Joyce & Bill Chace 18 th Marl & Bruce Campbell 21 st AAMA P.O. Box 232086 Anchorage AK 99523-2086