2018 “CHICKEN RUN” AT WRIGHT’S FARM

The yearly tradition lived on with the “run” to Wright’s Chicken Farm on November 4^th.  Several club members met at the West Greenwich Town Hall and meandered as a group all the way up Victory Highway to the restaurant.  The weather was cool and clear and fall foliage colors were apparent.  The turnout was great from many regional clubs, and there were beautiful cars to view in the parking lot.  Thanks to the Minutemen, once again!

 

 

Lining Up at West Greenwich Town Hall

Almost Ready to Go

Let's Go

The Pagliarini's Truck

Rosalie in Raymond's truck

A huge and lively crowd

Getting ready for the chicken!

Sandy Cutting Up with her grandkids

LITTLE RHODY’S ANNUAL POTLUCK- 2018

Little Rhody Model A Club “usually” has it’s potluck in April.  The weather in the past couple years has caused last minute cancellations – annoying for those who cooked up food in advance! This year, we moved the special event to October!  It turned out that it was a good day and as “usual” the food was great and the décor went from St. Patrick’s green to Fall Harvest golds. Applause and Kudos to all the cooks, and the coordinator, Sue Mosca. 

Angel and Dottie

Setting Up

Sue Mosca Checks It Out

Enjoying Dinner

Bob, Moe and Jan

Lively Conversation

Ouellettes and Pillsburys

2018 Newport Columbus Day Parade

We had a good sized group collect for the Columbus Day Parade on October 8th this year.  We gathered at the Park & Ride at Route 1A and 138 at 8:30.  As luck would have it – Bob Osborne was seen to have a flat tire – a few AAAAOOOGAAAs from the group made him stop to take a look.  John Mennucci had a handy foot pump and got the tire up enough to get over to Jamestown. Al and Sandy Bowder hosted a wonderful “coffee and” at their home on Jamestown. Fun, fellowship and conversation - and Bob got to change the tire and use their compressor to blow up the spare to spec!  The weather was cloudy with occasional drizzle, but the parade went well.  We followed up with a nice lunch at Tickets, a local Bar and Grille. 

John with his handy foot pump

Len Mendonca and Evie O

Al explains something big

The Mendonca truck and the Newport Artillery

The Line-Up

John talking cars to the soldiers

More of the line-up

The restaurant

The diners

2018 Windmill Day in Jamestown

On July 21^st we had a great turnout at the Old Windmill.  This windmill was built in 1787 and in operation until 1896.  It was a great place to park and show off the A’s.  The Jamestown Historical Society invited us to join them as they unfurled the sails on the Historic Windmill and let it run.  The grounds were very nice and afforded a beautiful view of the bay and the Newport Bridge in the distance.  Sea breezes, Jonnycakes, and an old fashioned string band made us feel welcome! 

Nice turn out and lots of interest

Sandy and the Mendoncas

Mendonca's Truck

The line up

Sue and Don

Setting the sails

The string band

The roadster

Our ever-prepared webmaster

Bischoff's delightful car & passengers

Great turnout

2018 LITTLE RHODY CLUB PICNIC

July 15^th found a large group of Little Rhody club members in North Scituate.  Dottie Cece and Angel Capperelli hosted the event – and it truly was a bit like going back in time.  Their large property was prepared with a tent, lots of table and chairs and we were fortunate to dodge the expected rain showers.  People also found shady spots to sit and visit, too.  The food was scrumptious, and Jeff Larrson manned the grill.  We were delighted to see Deb and Jeff Barnes!  We had car games, run by John Mennucci, Dennis Allsop, and Ken Trudel. The prominent winners were Angel, John M, and Sean Fay.  Dennis Allsop provided the prizes for winners. As usual, two of us had car “issues”, but were able to get home with a bit of trickle charging.  A beautiful day!

In the shade

pre meal visiting

checking out the new "books"

Our old friend Jeff, the cook

Ready to eat!

Under the tent

more happy campers

The Moscas enjoying the day

Angel sets off blindfolded

Dottie and Bob

Marie observing the fun

Angel in Dennis' car

The judges confer

PRIZES!

Trickle Charge to the rescue

Al and Dottie

2018 - Memorial Day Parade

Several club members took part in parades this year.  There were three parades – in Exeter, North Kingstown (Wickford), and West Greenwich.  Since this is an election year, politicians were out in force!  The weather was fine, and the crowds exceeded previous years’ celebrations.  We are now looking forward to the summer season.

Charlie and Pat

Lining up in Wickford

Sandy catching up with friends

Bob getting the flags out

Richard's 1929 Speedster