Little Rhody

Little Rhody
John and Dawn's "Baby"

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Little Rhody 50th Anniversary Celebration

     November 21st 2012, Time for a celebration, Little Rhody is 50 years old!  The party was held at the West Valley Inn in West Warwick RI.  Attendees included a few of the remaining charter members and past presidents, but was marred by the passing of Sam Browning, a charter member and club icon, just weeks before the event.  The reunion was dedicated to Sam, who was an active member of the club for the whole 50 years.
     I tried to include as many attendees as possible in the photos, as well as a few of the activities.

                                                     Enjoy

Domenic and Susan Setting Up

Tables Looked Good

Reception Table

Tells it All

Some People Take Costumes Seriously

Master of Ceremonies

Dawn Greets Attendees

Pat Beauchaine Said the Blessing


A Good Number of A's Showed Up



Doug Linden,MAFCA Representative

Nick Nesi, Standup Comedian

"So 3 Guys Walk Into a Bar"

Ed Avedesian Had a Few Words

Domenic Kicks Off The Raffle




John and Martha Enjoying



Angel With a Bundle of Joy


Period Costumes Were a Lot Of Fun

Past Presidents

Period Cars, Period Drivers

A Few More Period Cars

Thursday, September 27, 2012

Sam Browning 1935-2012

In memory of Sam Browning, charter member of Little Rhody Model A Ford club.
Sam will be remembered for his quick wit, homespun poetry, humorous stories, and delightful harmonica renditions.  As well as those considerable accomplishments, he will be remembered for his devoted attention to his 1930 Model A blindback sedan.  Sam was married to his wife Clara for 48 years, but owned the Model A for 50!  He was part of the persona of Little Rhody, and a true gentleman.
Sam, you will truly be missed.



Tuesday, September 25, 2012

2012 New England Meet

     The 56th New England Meet was sponsored by the Pine Tree A's of Maine.  The event was held at the Point Lookout Resort in Northport Maine on September 21,22,23.
     The weather could have cooperated a little better, but there were no out and out downpours.  The tour to the Owls Head Museum was the only issue, since fine point blue ribbon judging was done in a foggy mist, which also prevented the vintage aircraft based at the museum from flying.
     The resort consists of main buildings where the meals were served, and the hospitality room was located, and a network of rustic though well appointed cabins for accommodations.  Every cabin had Model A Fords parked in front, looking like a page from an old photo album. (See Photo)
     Members of Little Rhody who attended included:

Charlie and Pat Howard              Ken and Carol Trudel
John and Dawn Mennucci            David Peck and Joyce Armstrong
John and Shirley Leite                 John and Dottie Cece
Domenic and Susan Mosca           Dennis and Ed Allsop
Ed and Pat Avedisian                  Richard and Joan Mowry

     Charlie Howard won a first place award in the 1931 closed class, as well as the best of show.
      Ken Trudel won a first place award in the 1928/29 closed class.

     Enjoy the pictures, and as always, click on a photo to enlarge it.

Wet Again!

The Only Way To Go

Susan and Domenic Riding In Style

John And Dottie Look Right At Home

Dennis And Brother Ed

1931

Model A's Forever

View From The Summit

Carol Dawn And Friend

Some Of The Gang

The Rest Of The Gang


Charlie's Best Of Show

Many Fine Aircraft Were In The Museum

Mid 30's MG, Part Of A Large Collection Of MG's

Ever Wonder What "MG" Meant?
 
Everyone Enjoyed The Meal Except The Lobster

Richard And Joan Enjoying

Joyce, Dave, John And Shirley Also Enjoying

Pat Dressed For The Occasion

Congrats To Ken For His First Place

Charlie And Pat With The Best Of Show Trophy, A Crystal Lighthouse

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