Re: Mal's Hershey trip. And, more!
Posted by Ozstatman On 2012/10/15 22:39:22
The original plan was to collect my last Packard part pickup, another 48-50 Grill centre section, then go to the Packard Museum in Fort Lauderdale where I was to meet up with Joey Earl and his lovely wife Rosina. But a change of plans occurred because Joey was committed to work today and that meant I swung by his workshop on the way to the museum after picking up the grill. The grill pickup was interesting with the guy I bought it from, Francis, having lived in Oz not far from where I live for some time in his teens, years ago. Took along a comfort package comprising packets of Tim Tams, Iced Vo Vos and a jar of Vegemite. Google these for explanations, Aussie culinary icons! Francis runs an automotive shop and amongst his clients has a guy with a couple of pre WW2 Packards which I was invited to see but had to decline the invitation because of my tight schedule. Then on to see Joey where I saw his '48, met Rosina as well meeting his neighbour Bill who has HUUUUUGE offshore power boats and an assortment of mostly sports car racing cars, very impressive. At both stops spent more time than I imagined I would, but that happens.
Then to the Museum. All I can say is if you're ever in the vicinity you have to see it. Mostly pre WW2 Packards, mostly restored but some not so but all very presentable. There I met 94 year old Shirley, wife of the Museums founder Arthur Stone. She's a lovely lady and I managed to get a couple of pic's of her with Packards! Most gracious.
Then off on my trip north, but first a more westerly trajectory to LeHigh Acres where I spent over an hour being entertained by Clay, CCRizor, and his delightful wife Jean who provided refreshments for me of a cup of tea together with pumpkin pie. First time I'd ever had pumpkin pie, it was delicious! Saw Clay's '54 Pacific as well as his other cars, E-Type Jag and Mustang, a real car guy. Great hospitality, thanks Clay and Jean. And not that long after leaving Clay and Jean, saw a Packard by the roadside!
Still having camera and uploading problems, compounded today by the museum not permitting flash photography. Lets hope at least some of them are OK when I finally get things organised.
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Then to the Museum. All I can say is if you're ever in the vicinity you have to see it. Mostly pre WW2 Packards, mostly restored but some not so but all very presentable. There I met 94 year old Shirley, wife of the Museums founder Arthur Stone. She's a lovely lady and I managed to get a couple of pic's of her with Packards! Most gracious.
Then off on my trip north, but first a more westerly trajectory to LeHigh Acres where I spent over an hour being entertained by Clay, CCRizor, and his delightful wife Jean who provided refreshments for me of a cup of tea together with pumpkin pie. First time I'd ever had pumpkin pie, it was delicious! Saw Clay's '54 Pacific as well as his other cars, E-Type Jag and Mustang, a real car guy. Great hospitality, thanks Clay and Jean. And not that long after leaving Clay and Jean, saw a Packard by the roadside!
Still having camera and uploading problems, compounded today by the museum not permitting flash photography. Lets hope at least some of them are OK when I finally get things organised.
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