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May

May 22, 2010: Peach State CLC visits the Milt Robson Collection!

Given a magical invitation to indulge your fantasy, which of Milton Robson’s amazing vehicles would you drive away today, and not look back? (Apologies, Milt, but we are in a dreamscape bid for your most desirable car.) Poncho lovers, would it be one of the tri-power Bonnies? A GTO Judge convertible? That Pink Lady convertible that is so near and dear to Milt’s heart? Or maybe you lean toward the Buicks: the ’53 Skylark (Martina) or the Roadmaster? Oh, there are lots of fuel-injected Camaros and 409 Impalas to choose from. Now, that boat tail Hudson is probably taken (Kipping?). There were several Chryslers for y’all to pick from.  You might even choose the one-of-a-kind blown ’53 Eldorado. Drive all the others away if you must, but leave me the ’57 Eldorado Brougham… or in a pinch that Biarritz !

The Peach State CLC joined the Jaguar, Thunderbird and Studebaker Clubs for a morning in the presence of Milton Robson’s precious automobiles from General Motors, Ford and Chrysler. We met at the Cracker Barrel Old Country Store near Braselton for breakfast. At 9:30 PSCLC president Stan Tucker led us in motorcade to Mr. Robson’s compound – after a brief de-“tour” to show off the vehicles.  Who could count, but I’m guessing 200 people were there – our first time in two years. I can remember 25 people in attendance from the PSCLC (but would welcome being reminded of others I simply failed to jot down):  Stan Tucker, Dick Peden, Chuck Heastings, Robert Kipping, Frank and Martina Butler (with guests), Frank C. Butler (with guest), Doug Bailey (with guest Charlie McBride), Paul and Gloria West, Henry and Elizabeth Mainwaring, Alan Grist, Bruce Scheck, Hal and Cathy Raper, Greg Marshall, Jimmy and Mary Sue Dorsey (with guest), Jay Friedman. I think we had 12 or fifteen cars there.

Milt’s collection is nothing short of stunning. Breath-taking. One can never get enough of this eye candy, no matter how many times we are invited. Milt’s garage is the stuff of illusion: the Texaco station and soda fountain take you back in time. The neon assaults your senses. And the CARS! The cars…  If you could not make it to this event, just take a look at the accompanying photos. If you were there you know they do the real thing an injustice, because no one can capture the brilliance of Milt’s place with digital media.  Let’s hope there will be another invitation in the future!
   --Doug Bailey / May 22, 2010

 May 29, 2010: 9:00 AM: Peach State CLC visits;

“The Allure of the Automobile” at The High Museum on Peachtree Street in Atlanta .

Back in February, when the High Museum announced its intention to exhibit eighteen “rolling works of art,” we began in earnest planning this event. Many times since I have thought we might lose track of this one, because we had SO much going on as a club in March, April and May. But your Peach State Cadillac & LaSalle Club showed up in High Class Saturday. If you love the automobile, and you have not been there yet, you must GO!

You can check for yourself at the High’s site:  http://www.high.org/main.taf?p=3,2,1,14,2 The exhibition, which runs through June 27th, traces the evolution of the motorcar, examining the contrasts between European and American designs, and the changes in automotive styling on either side of World War II.  What an exhibit!  I’m already on record as coveting the ’57 Eldorado Brougham, so you all can fight over the Duesenberg, the Delage, the Packard, the Bugatti, McQueen’s Jag and both the Mercedes (540K and 300SLR).  Call me a Cadillac Man, through and through…

Twenty Peach State CLC members and nine guests participated. (We missed six others whom we had been expecting: the Ruffalos, the Gonzalezes, and the Grists –  all had something come up.) In attendance were the Dorseys, the Butlers, the Lindauers, the Rapers, the Wests, and Frank Butler, Robert Kipping, Sandy Partridge (with guest Craig Shuey), Doug Bailey (with guests Chuck and Charlie McBride and Steve Coleman), Josie Starnes and her daughter Debi, Lewis Schwartz and his uncle, Colonel Joel Hawkins (USAF ret.), Joe Ochs, Dan Kasal (and kids), and Forrest Ward.  

We lined ‘em up at 9:00 AM at the IKEA lot at Atlantic Station, and were welcomed by the store’s security folks, who eventually invited us to come back some day as a group. (Can you say “Field TRIP!”)  We caravanned to the High, where we were met by the High’s staff. They provided secure parking for our lineup of Cadillacs, Porsches, and Corvettes on the Calloway Plaza , next to the High. The High presented us each with a certificate indicating we had participated in the “Allure…” That was a nice touch. In fact, the High accommodated our every request. A very pleasant experience, and we want to go back!

We entered the museum as a group at 10:00 AM for the tour. Once inside, we wandered on our own, taking the time we needed to study these works of art. We have a few shots that included our members. None were hanging over the barriers, though… Most of us spent a little time in the gift shop flipping through photos and posters. The exhibit’s art book, entitled “The Allure…” is a keeper. You may order one on the High’s web site (members: $36.00).

We came out about noon to find several folks strolling among our cars, possibly taking advantage of being able to get “up close and personal” with some LOCAL rolling artwork. When a few peered inside for a closer look, we didn’t call them out for getting too close or for using flash photography, as had the security personnel inside. PSCLC – the friendly club 

By noon some of us were hustling on home for weekend chores or holiday events. Others regrouped at some of the Midtown lunch spots after the exhibit – Vickery’s, Front Page News, and South City Grill. I’ve heard back from many of you who participated, and everyone so far has said they had a wonderful time. Me too, me too!      -- Doug Bailey / May 31, 2010

Visit these links for pictures from various attendees to the event;

 http://gallery.me.com/charliemcbride#100315&bgcolor=black&view=grid&sel=0

My buddy Charlie McBride took a bunch of photos during the exhibit, and since he was Johnny on the Spot with the link, I figured I might as well share that with you. If there is a bit too much of the Turk early in the sequence please forgive Charlie. He was just trying to make sure he had a ride home...

"The Peach State CLC was well represented as hosts at the annual Avondale Estates Easter Parade on Sunday, April 4th.  First in line at 1:30 on South Avondale Road was Stan Tucker, organizer of this year’s event. Stan handed out nice, souvenir dashboard magnets to the participants. Escorted by several of Avondale Estate’s finest, a lineup of over 40 classics made its way for nearly half an hour through and about the city’s colorful neighborhoods. There were several Cadillacs besides Stan’s ’56 Fleetwood (“the Godfather”), including Steve and Brenda Rinaldo’s ’37 Sixty Special, Mark Allbaugh’s ’41 convertible coupe, Bill Greene’s ’76 Eldorado, Mike and Dianne Dougherty’s ’56 sedan, Josie Starnes’ and daughter Debbie’s ’78 coupe de ville (“Tweety Bird”), Frank and Martina’s ’64 Eldorado (“Big Blue”), and Doug’s ’58 sedan (the “Turk”).  Mark also brought a couple of vintage Rolls Royces. There were a large number of Fords of various ages and configurations, from Jay Friedman’s Model A sedan to a ’37 coupe, a ’51 convertible, several pickups and a ’58 Mercury… There was at least one Easter Bunny in the parade, an orange ’74 VW bug with big ears and a pink twitchy nose driven by Peach State Members Henry Sluss and Barbara Malone. Henry called this their “VW Rabbit.”  

The city turned out in droves, lining the parade route. Many of the kids received candy thrown from the windows of the cars. (The adults had to settle for honks from the classic cars…) The parade, as usual, ended in the city park.  Stan and the club served chips and soft drinks to the crowd. As part of their leisurely Sunday afternoon at the park, the families with small children could admire the cars between their turns at the swing sets and the teeter totters. Along the route we heard many of Avondale’s people shout out “Happy Easter!” and “Thanks for bringing your cars!” It seems they want us to “come again” next year!  -- Doug

 

 

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March

 

 

March 6th, 2010:The 2010 4th Annual Dave Comstock Chili Cook-off. 

 

February

February 6th, 2010:

We have been invited by Jim Gray, President of the Packard Club to join them at the Cofer Collection "Stable of Thoroughbreds" on Saturday February 6th at Noon.  The address of this fantastic collection is; 3702 Lawrenceville Highway, Tucker. You must RSVP for this event by January 27th, please contact Jim Gray at; the_gray_family@yahoo.com or  404-284-1504.

 Lunch will be served and a side dish is requested. Also, if you could bring something for their fund raiser auction that would be great. 

If you get turned around and need directions call; 770-938-6439  

 

 

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January

No Events this Month

 

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