We should call this the Half and Half run. After last years run some of the ladies on the run said that the first half was for them and the second half out at Rods was for the guys. Could be true, this year two changes, Alex is taking on the Econo Run in combination with the Fall Colours run. (listed below) and Rod suggested we bring chairs to sit on. Other than that we’ll meet at the Petro Can on Fort Road and at 8:30 then head up the Manning Freeway to Gibbons. We try and park by the Firehall and at this time that’s where we’re aiming. About three we head off to Rod’s place which is down gravel road off the highway. The Garage Sale is always huge, and the stuff out at Rod’s often changes so it’s a good run. (though the guys bought more at the garage sale than the ladies did.. just so you know)
Saturday September 11th 8 to 5 is a good window.. see you there.

Fall Colours / Econorun
Sunday, September 19, 2010

The Plan:
• 11:00 Depart with full tank of gas
• 12:30 Lunch stop at a country restaurant
• 14:00 Resume Fall Colours/Econorun
• 15:30 Finish run at a city ice cream/coffee shop
• 16:00 Award Econorun Trophy for best fuel estimate

The drive will include city and county roads and primary highways through scenic areas where fall colours should be at their best. The total distance will be approximately 200 km (roughly 125 miles).
Run will start from a service station where every driver will be expected to fully fill his or her car’s fuel tank.
Each driver and (optional) navigator/passenger will provide an estimate of the expected fuel consumption rate for their vehicle.
The Econorun Trophy will be presented (to be held for one year) to the person whose fuel estimate was closest to the actual fuel consumption rate for the run.

Watch for complete details in the September Open Road and here on the ECSCC web site

Contact: Alec Cherwenuk adcherw@planet.eon.net or the executive via the listings in the Open Road

It’s a go… we may have at least five cars going up to White Court for the day to take in the car show and the air show. Double you fun.

Meet at PetroCanada/A&W at Acheson (just south of the Yellowhead on Hwy 60) at 9.15 AM for departure at 9.30 AM. The estimated return time in Edmonton is around 9.00 – 10.00 PM. So this is a long day out with a fairly rapid drive to and from Whitecourt. Jonathan’s the contact and his info is in the Open Road.

We’ve talked about going for three years and finally it looks like we’ll have a small entourage heading east to Sasktoon for the Saskatchewan British Car Club’s Brits by the Bus car show. There’s a start up BBQ on the Saturday July 24th and the show on the Sunday. This is also when Saskatoon runs it’s Taste of Saskatoon so there should be some good eats just across the way. We hope to have a loose planning meeting before the trip and depending on who’s going and what cars the route and timeline may change. Still should be a good time, club member Bob Kosinski met up with some of their memebers at the Radium MG Show and says their a good bunch. If you haven’t had a good long run in your sports car you should consider this one.

Baptiste Lake run held at Keith Wilson’s place on the Lake, took place this past weekend. The day started in the rain but by the time we got to St. Albert the sun was out and we were able to drop tops and head off. First stop was Weslock’s Tractor Museum which had a good slection of 50’s and 60’s tractors. The lunch at the Westlock Inn before heading off to Baptiste lake.

Tours of the lake by boat and pontoon craft, a fine meal of pulled pork and pulled Venison with salads and desert went down well. Thanks everyone for all that input. The fire was ready for when people got back from the evening tour of the lake and jokes, chat and the warmth of the fire wrapped up the evening. Those staying in Athabasca headed off a bit before midnight, it was still light out and those staying behind went into the hot tub till par boiled and pruney. The morning started with a dip in the hot tub and then Lorraine whipped up some pancakes and sausages and we all dug into a fine brunch. Some drifted off to the city later on in the morning and then a few hung in there till afternoon. Partially becuase I was out helping move a shower and a boat lift. Cottage life is so relaxing… Thanks Keith and Lorraine another wonderful time.