A Fall Tour to Mystic, Connecticut

On October 23rd, a group of Little Rhody Model A'ers went on a little trip to Mystic.  Bob Osborne led the group from RI Route 3 through Hopkinton City and into Connecticut.    We got to see a lot of colorful fall foliage and rode along past rural pastures and farmland in both RI and CT.  Debbie Barnes had mentioned how nice the ride would be going into Mystic along the River Road, so she and Jeff Barnes met us in North Stonington and led the group the rest of the way.  We appreciated the old homes and the vintage feel of the neighborhoods on both sides of the river as we went through Mystic and by Mystic Seaport.  Our destination was the Olde Mistick Village, where we decided to get a bite at the Steak Loft, and then did a little shopping.  It was a really nice ride and a nice memory.

Lining up on the far side of the river

Looking at the "Morgan" in dry dock

Admiring the view on the near side of the river

Deciding on an Eatery

Debbie and Evie at the Village

Sandy and The Bear at The Toy Soldier shop

Bob and Evie at the Map

Columbus Day Parade 2016

It was a small but happy contingent from Little Rhody Model A Club who drove in the Columbus Day Parade in Newport.  Al and Sandy Bowder hosted a "coffee and" at their house on Jamestown.  We met Moe and Janice Rousseau at the Casino Parking lot.  Al noticed a problem with his car - found out it was missing a plug wire, and amazed us all with a correction in his bag of tricks (see photo).  After the "repair", we were up and running.  this year we were sandwiched between two bands - it was nice to hear music and the beat of the drums!  After the parade, we all went to TICKETS, a restaurant across from our old favorite the Atlantic Beach Club, now defunct.  Lunch was great, served promptly and hot, a nice day!

AT Our October Meeting 10/16/16 --The Fabulous Model A Pumpkin Lesson

We all noticed last year about this time the beautiful pumpkin Sheryl Faria carved for Al Silvia.  She graciously accepted the invitation from Moe and Janice Rousseau to do a demonstration of how she did it this October.  Sheryl brought three pumpkins in various stages of carving along with picture/patterns for whomever wanted them to use at home.  She showed us how to make our own special pumpkins, step by step using tools available from many area stores (and her husband's collection from home) The lesson made us feel that we could be the makers of fascinating pumpkins on our own.  Thank you, Sheryl ....!! 

        

        

                                   

        

        

                                            

        

                                   

2016 NEW ENGLAND MEET

The regional Model A Club Meet was held September 9-11 in Westford Massachusetts.  It was hosted by the Minuteman Model a Ford Club, and we thank them so much for taking our turn in the hosting duties!  Many of the members of Little Rhody were able to attend the whole meeting this year.  Events included a State Fair themed dinner on Friday evening which included an unforgettable dinner and games of skill all around the edges of the dining room.  Saturday we took off on the Grand Tour - a ride of about 46 miles one way through the Massachusetts countryside, and ending up at Kimball Farm.  While there, we had access to an ice cream shoppe, a restaurant, and gift shop while the cars were judged in a large field.  Everyone got to vote on the People's Choice Awards in several classes of Model A vehicles.  Little Rhody did very well (again): 

Ken Trudel won first in 1928-29 Closed

Domenic Mosca won first place in Commercial and

Charlie Howard taking first prize in 1930-31 Closed and the Overall or "People's Choice" Award, formerly Best in Show

Saturday evening included a very nice dinner and awarding prizes from the silent auction.  Sunday morning found the group having a breakfast buffet at the hotel and the awarding of about 150 prizes from the raffle room...Many of the Little Rhody group won - most notable was the Lottery Basket to the Moscas, and a Motor Stand to Angel.   Most of the pictures were taken by Bob Osborne.  Thanks go out to Bruce Adams  who took the formal photos of the winners in the judging at the meet.  More are available on Facebook at NEM2016.

On arrival



The Long Island group makes it to the meet



Joe from TAMS makes his appearance



Westford Regency Host Hotel



Dennis and Dom



The Raffle Room




Products of RI - Our Basket



She makes a mean malt...



And that's not all...



Our beautiful banner



Outside the hospitality room



State Fair Program



Carol tries out pitching washers



Sue plunks silver clothes pins in the bottle



Domenic shows her a foolproof method



Angel and Dottie pitch washers



The State Fair food lineup....



At the State Fair



Great Food....



Imagine that.....



Lots of cars in the lot



Off to the Grand Tour, going to Kimball Farm



Judges work at the farm



One of the "Originals"



Some of our crew....

The Sunday Breakfast Buffet




No prizes given for the Dancers



Breakfast and Raffle Prizes



Winners of the Hard Luck, SAD Award - their Model A hit a deer on the way to the meet



Dom and Sue Receive Award for "Commercial" with their Woody



Domenic Accepted Charlie Howard's Awards in Charlie's absence:  First in 30-31 Closed and Peoples Choice 



Ken Trudel takes first place in 28-29 closed



Angel wins a Motor Stand in the raffle (along with some Model A Ford Books)



Dom and Sue win the lottery basket



Getting ready to head home.....

MARCOM 60TH ANNIVERSARY JULY 30TH 2016

Ken Trudel had relayed a request from MARCOM that any Little Rhody Model A Club members come with their cars to their 60th anniversary get together.  That club was looking to be sure to have at least 60 Model A's for a special picture at their event.  Several club members were able to attend.
It was a nice day for a Model A ride!  The event was held in Norfolk, Mass.  Auto, tractor and memorabilia were on site at the Holmes Transportation Company.  They reached their quota with way over 60 cars!  Club members brought picnic lunches and shared in the great cakes brought by
 MARCOM.

Under the tent

Little Rhody well represented

Just part of the line up

The School bus Company/Museum

Pedal Cars!

There were several iconic signs

the Bowders, checking out the displays



More under the tent