January 3 - Heart Meeting!

Heart Meeting
Saturday ~ January 3rd
Oakwood Smokehouse & Grill
860 S Us Highway 441 Lady Lake, FL 32159

Arrive around 10:00 am when the restaurant
will allow us to come in early and have
our meeting. Then order from the menu
and enjoy the fellowship!

Buddy has a pleasant surprise for us!!!!

After our meeting and lunch at the Oakwood restaurant -- we have been invited to tour the International Harvester collection at Stewart Paquette's BUFFALO NICKEL RANCH - home to over 75 restored IHC tractors. They are located at 615 South Whitney Road, Leesburg. Buddy stopped by there today with Bob Grant. They have greatly improved the display since the last time the club was there. We will tour there together after lunch. Bring your camera.

Model A for Sale!

HOT NEWS. I JUST LEARNED TONIGHT ABOUT A 1931 MODEL A ROADSTER BEING FOR SALE. IT WILL BE PRICED RIGHT & MUST BE SOLD.
CONTACT ME IF INTERESTED. IT IS LOCATED HERE IN THE VILLAGES.
Thanks. Bob Grant
(352)259-9776

Banquet Day

Today is our Holiday Banquet at Lakeside Inn in Mt Dora. For all who have pre-purchased your banquet tickets, We will be parking in the lawn across from the front door (model A's only). They will have the ramps set up by 10:15. Once you arrive you can hang out by the model A's, sit on the rocking chairs on the front porch or relax in the lobby. However, our room will not be available until 11:am for seating.

We plan to have our meeting and then our luncheon and entertainment at the same time.

After the banquet those of us planning to attend the Howey Parade will need to leave the parking lot in a follow the leader fashion by 2:00 at the latest in order to make it to lineup on time.

We will be lining up on E Magnolia St just in front of Santa Clause! Hope to see everyone there!

Dont forget our Banquet is the 2nd Saturday

I know we normally have our meetings on the first Saturday, but please remember that our banquet is on Saturday the 13th so that we could participate in all the parades this Saturday!

Parade Day almost here!

Double Parade Day this Saturday December 6th!
Decorate your car for Christmas, grab some candy for the kiddies and head on out!

MT DORA PARADE Theme is A Green Christmas!
Our unit # is 9
on 11th Ave between 12 - 12:30PM
with the parade at beginning at 1:00.

TAVARES PARADE Theme is "Sights and Sounds of the Season"
Your car must have battery operated Christmas Lights!
Enter only from Highway 19 to W. Main St.
Parade Position, 96 - 107
Line up is on N. Bloxham Ave. starting at 4:30 - 5:45PM
Do not dis-band immediately on entering Maud St. at the end of the parade due to the construction Maud St. is closed at the intersection of Texas Ave.

If anyone would like to gather after the Mt Dora Parade and wait around for the Tavares Parade at a local restaurant, we will arrange it that day. If you are only coming to the second parade but want to meet early at the restaurant of choice with us, then call Sandi’s cell phone (352-516-2323) that afternoon to find out where we are.

Oh and Don’t Forget about the Tuesday Parade
Dec. 9th, on Tues. is the Christmas parade in Altoona at the retirement village. They will serve us lunch at 12 and the parade is at 1:30. This is Van's parade so give him a shout and let him know you want to come to this parade! (352) 753-9879 annvanwin@aol.com

Prayer Request for our New President Elect

Ok – everyone – Our new president Buddy Pearce needs big time prayers starting right now! I am confident that he will come thru this with flying colors – but please keep him in your prayers!
Sandi McCormack


From: BETH PEARCE
Buddy has had a setback. There is another spot on his eye where the retina is detached. This one is worse than the first one. He will undergo outpatient surgery on Thursday at North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville. There is a 90% success rate with this surgery. They will fill the eye with a gas bubble at the end of the surgery. The most difficult part for Buddy will be that he has to sit with his head down (looking toward his lap) for one week afterward. We will miss the parades in Mt. Dora and Tavares, but hopefully, he will be healed enough that we will make it to the Christmas lunch at Lakeside Inn the following week. Please pray that he will be among the 90%!

Banquet Ticket Reminder!!!!

Hi Model A’ers,

For those of you who missed the Olympics this weekend – shame on you – it was so much fun! We had members of the Crankin A’s, Citrus A’s and Orlando A’s present and Rosemary fixed a GREAT spaghetti dinner!

Anyways – reason for my email is that normally at the November meeting I collect the monies for the Christmas Banquet, since I know there are several of you that plan to come to the Banquet who were not at the Olympics – I have to stress right now that I need all of you to put a check in the mail to me ASAP to reserve your tickets for the Banquet. Remember, this is the only have to RSVP meeting that we have per year. This one HAS to be paid for in advance or you don’t get to come :(. And trust me, it’s such a nice event, that you really don’t want to miss it! And this year, we ordered the nicer food package as well. And Van has lined up entertainment to be happening 'while we eat!'

I need you to write a check for $20 per person and on the check make a note as to what you want to eat:
1. Boneless Breast of Chicken Stuffed with Apples, Walnuts and Cornbread
2. Prime Rib of Beef Seasoned & Slow Roasted Choice Prime Rib Served with Au Jus
3. Filet of Salmon Seared with either a Fruit Buerre Blanc or Shrimp and Dill Sauce

Each served with side salad, bread, vegetable and coffee or tea

I have to let the restaurant know by the end of November how many people from our club plan to attend - and I have to go there and pay ahead of time. So please do not procrastinate and miss out! Mail your check to:
Heart of Florida Model A’s
P.O. Box 99, Tavares, FL 32778

Saturday November 1st - Model A Olympics

On Your Mark, Get Set, GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

This is your friendly reminder that this is the weekend that not only do we change our clocks back Saturday night, But more exciting than that this Saturday morning we have our Model A Olympics in Clermont at Bills Barn!
So make sure to put on your racing gloves and get that model A over to
12121 C W Harrell Road, Clermont, Fl. 34711
(½ mile past Hancock on John’s Lake road, on the right corner of John’s Lake Road and W. Harrell Road) and be ready to
RUMBLE!

REMEMBER these things as you prepare your house to leave and head to Clermont:
1. Did you pack a chair to sit on?
2. Did you pack your check book? Cause you need to buy your tickets to the Christmas Banquet this weekend!
3. Did you pack a $5 donation for each person to cover the cost of the huge spaghetti dinner that Rosemary has planned?
4. Did you bring your appetite for donuts and spaghetti? (not together LOL)
5. Are you going to make it to Clermont by 9:30ish?

Special Note – as you enter the property and pay your $5 donation (kind of like a ticket booth) then Bill would like you to sign a blanket waver as he is not the only owner of that property, and he is trying to protect the other owners who are not model A’ers. That waver will read something like this:
The persons whose names and signatures appear below fully understand that any activity carries with it a degree of risk of damage or harm to persons and property. In return for admittance to the property address above, the persons whose names appear below do accept responsibility for any such damage to their personal property or harm of any kind to their persons. These persons also agree to hold harmless the owners of the property at the address shown above for any reason including areas that may be construed as negligent.

Ok – Cant wait to see everybody this Saturday! If you know for sure that you are coming Saturday – please email me and let me know! floridamodela@embarqmail.com Its not an official RSVP, but Rosemary wants to be sure to have enough spaghetti! Thanks – Sandi

Model A Olympics '08

Schedule for our upcoming Model A Olympics November 1st in Clermont at Bill's Barn (map in newsletter)

Arrival - 9:30 Coffee and donuts
Games -10:15 to 12:15
Lunch - 12:30
Meeting and Election 1:30 -2:00

Volunteer Request List by Bill:
I have partially set up the following arrangements but will need additional volunteers
Gate Admissions and directions - Van Maddox and Dick Ingram
Parking Directions - Two volunteers required
Games - Tim McCormack, John Stevens (if available), Don Carver, Six additional volunteers needed ( some walking will be required - placing potatoes and collecting them, placing balloons on the track, giving out game items such as balls, brooms, potato stabbers, etc.) If we have sufficient volunteers, each person will only have to handle one game and will also have time to participate in the game.
Transportation - Golf cart driver - Volunteer Required
Lunch - Rosemary will need 6 volunteers to help with luncheon preparations:
Table set up - Friday evening - 1 volunteer
Make coffee - Sat. morning 9:00 - 1 volunteer
Pick up donuts- Sat. morning 8:30 - 1 volunteer
Servers - Saturday 12:00 - 3 volunteers
Clean up - Sat. afternoon 1:30 approx. - ALL volunteers

Volunteers: If you know you will be at the Olympics and can show up a bit earlier to help out, please contact Bill and Rosemary to sign up and receive instructions.
Also – if you are sure that you are going to attend and will be present for lunch – please respond to this email and RSVP. We want to be sure to have enough spaghetti and goodies for everyone!

Bill and Rosemary Lumsden
wrl03@yahoo.com or phone (352) 404-9007

Need 30-31 body parts

I've just purchased a complete rolling chassis in excellent condition with everything except a body. I'm looking for 30/31 body parts for sale or trade.
Thanks...
Dick Ingram
352 685 2886 or
email rringram530@aol.com

6th Annual Beckett Bash

Please plan to bring yourself and your model A to the 6th Annual Don Beckett and Friends Birthday Bash on October 4th at Hickory Point Park off of SR 19 between Howey and Tavares. We have the entire building rented and hope to have an awesome turnout of Model A's and their owners!

Come help us celebrate all of the owners out there that are blessed to be at least 80 years young! We will have Hamburgers & Hotdogs, Viewers Choice Car Awards, 50/50 and members of 4 other model A clubs all present!

Forest Festival - Perry, Florida - October 24, 25 & 26, 2008

Come one, come all to Perry, Florida, with Buddy and Beth Pearce. Beth has reserved ten rooms at:
Days Inn
2277 South Byron Butler Parkway
Perry, FL 32347
(850) 584-5311
The rates per night are:
1 king bed - $73.70
1 queen bed - $66.00
2 double beds - $77.33
Pets are permitted for an additional $10.00 per night.
We can specify exactly what kind of room we want if we do it early enough.
Friday, October 24th --
Meet in Lady Lake area at 8:00 a.m. (location to be determined) to cruise together to Perry. It will be approximately four hours on the road.
Gas Light Parade, 7:15 p.m. =
After a parade through downtown Perry, we will park on the square for entertainment by a live band, food, and shopping.
Saturday, October 25th –
53rd Annual King Tree Parade, 10:00 a.m.
Line up at 9:00 a.m. at Veteran’s Park on North Jefferson Street.
Car Show --
Following the parade, the car show will take place at Forest Capital State Park - under the beautiful trees.
The WORLD’S LARGEST FREE FISH FRY will be at noon at the park.
Also at the park – an arts and crafts show, cross cut saw competition, chain saw competition, loader competition, music, food, and more!
Sunday, October 26th –
After breakfast, we will cruise home together.
MOST IMPORTANT -- Four rooms are now reserved for Bill and Rosemary Lumsden, Don and Edna Carver, Ron and Peggy Unger, and Beth and Buddy Pearce. If I do not hear from anyone else, I will be cancelling the remaining six rooms on Saturday, September 27th. If you are interested, call Beth at 307-8521.

October Villages Cruise in Inforamation

This is the latest schedule of events for the Big Model A Gathering at The Villages on Oct. 17,18,19.
1. Most Clubs are planning to arrive at the Microtel Motel between 11:00 and 12:00 noon. Friday Oct. 17
2. We plan to travel to Sumpter Landing the New Down Town at The Villages at 12:00 to 1:00 PM.where we can have lunch at anyone of the Restaurants
3. At 3:00 Pm. we can take a Trolly Tour (Free) of The Villages. Please let Debbie Stuart or myself know how many plan to take the Trolly Tour as we need to give them a number in order to have the right number of Trolly's. You can reach Debbie by E mail at (amodela4us@yahoo.com) or tel: 407 293-0320 ,my tel: is 352 753-9879 or Cell at 407 492-6330.
After the Tour we will travel back to the Motel where we have the Party Room for a party. Please bring some snacks to share and the drink of your choice. Those of you that are still hungry there are many choices of Restraurants that you can visit on your own.
4. Saturday we will depart in a group at about 1:00 PM to travel to The Village Square where we will have special parking on the square. The Vintage Car Tour in downtown Spanish Springs will be between 7:00 and 8:00PM.here are lots of places on the square where you can have dinner. We usually plan to have dinner at about 5:00 PM
5. After the tour we plan to return to the Microtel for more Party.
6. Plan to leave the Microtel to travel home. There will be a Free Continental Breakfast served at the motel each morning.

Hope to see lots of you at this gathering. Please call Debbie or myself if there are questions.

Van Maddox

September Heart Meeting

Our Saturday September 6th
Heart Club Meeting will be at the Glenview Country Club in the Villages.
Van has suggested that if you aren't sure where this Club is he would like everyone to meet in the parking lot at the Home Depot on 27/441 in the Villages around 10:45.
We will all follow the leader starting at 11:00 to the country club for a luncheon and meeting at 11:30am.
Afterwards, Van wants to lead a mini sightseeing tour for anyone who wants to go, thru a different area of the Villages and ending at an Ice Cream Parlor for Ice Cream.
Come one Come all - this has always been a very popular dining restaurant! Plus if you dont live in the Villages, this is your yearly trip to see all the growth that they have accomplished in the past year! LOL

Beckett Bash Volunteers

Sandi has recently sent out an email to ladies who have suggested that they might be willing to help out with the planning and setting up of the Beckett Bash. If you did NOT receive that email and you wish to help, then by all means contact Sandi McCormack at floridamodela@embarqmail.com and volunteer.

For all other Heart members, please plan to bring with you either some canned or bottled drinks OR a dessert of some kind to share. I appreciate any of your help! Thank you for helping us to make this an awesome event every year!

Welcome New Members:

Just wanted to say Hi to our newest members: Denny and Linda Smith from the Villages.

Message from our President while on vacation

Rosemary and I are really enjoying the cool weather in Michigan. It is supposed to be around 75 or so tomorrow with quite low humidity. You should see Rosemary feeding my son's cows and chickens. She has become a real farm hand. We are now in a little town called Homer, Michigan and are enjoying reconnecting with old friends. One of the big events in the little town that my son lives is is the balogna festival. Balogna is served in every imaginable way. Street races, etc. Well enough already, I'm looking forward to the comments from our overpaid Vice President. Bill

August Meeting is at Tale Chasers in Tavares!

Ok - BREAK is over! Time for a Meeting!

Hi all - we enjoyed the Tale Chaser restaurant after the parade on the 4th of July so much that we decided to have our August meeting there too!

So Saturday August 2nd at 10:45 we will be welcomed in to their dining room, we will have our meeting lead by Buddy Pearce and they will begin to take our orders at 11:30 for lunch. They are reserving all the parking places closest to the building just for us and are excited about having us there.

Tale Chasers Grille is located at the corner of 19 and 441 in Tavares.

Our of all of us who ate there on the 4th, I dont think anyone went away disappointed in the least! Very good food, and great service!

Of course as a restaurant they would love to know how many of you to expect, I gave them the regular line of somewhere around 40 people, but if you know you are going to come and enjoy Buddy Pearce leading our meeting, please send me a quick email and let me know! Just click here: floridamodela@embarqmail.com

Tom Sage visited Scotty in NY - here's his story

Most of you know member Scotty McLaughlin our famous Model A'er author.
I had the privilege of a 2 day visit with him and Brigid in mid July.
I was on a ride through New York state on my Harley and took him up on his offer to stop by his place in the Adirondack mountains.
Now when they say they live in the mountains, they really mean it.
The driveway up to their cabin is almost straight up for over 3/4 of a mile.
Their home is a beautiful log cabin in the center of 350 acres, as in the whole mountain top,with an breathtaking view of Lake George. I can see why they love it there.
Scotties Model A stable consists of his 29 fourdoor that he drove there from Astor,a nice 31 Pickup and a AA dump truck.
I just missed by 1 day being there to help celebrate his 80th birthday, but they did save me a leftover lobster.

Joining the National Clubs

I have been asked by a member to send her the links to joining the National Clubs online.
So I thought that if one member needed this information, someone else might too!

So Here are the two links to join the two National Clubs:

MARC
http://www.modelarestorers.org/main/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=151&Itemid=445

MAFCA
http://www.mafca.com/
Mafca's website is a bit more confusing than Marc - but you click that link and then on the left side of the screen - click MAFCA INFO - then on that screen click MEMBERSHIP
Then that will get you what you want.

Hope this helps!
Sandi

What and AWESOME Parade and Dinner last night!

We had 12 model A's show up for this parade, which is a GREAT turn out!

Then we had 21 members show up for dinner last night after the parade at Tale Chaser's Grille in Tavares. The restaurant rolled out the carpet with special AT the door parking with attendants. The wait staff was impeccable and the food was great.
As a matter of fact everyone there voted that we have our next meeting at the Tale Chasers! So I am trying to contact them now for that reservation.

Thank you to all the showed up at either event and hope to see ALL of you at the August meeting!

Parade Line UP information!

Our Lineup will be on North Bloxham Avenue but enter by way of 19 & Main
(Our lineup numbers are # 97–104), and we need to be there by 4:15 on Friday the 4th of July.

Decorate your car with red white and blue and see you there! The theme this year is "Home of the Brave".

You CAN throw Candy! Yes!

This is my reserved line up and reservations for dinner:
McCormack
Maddox
Pearce
Beebe
Thirion
Unger
McClelland
Homulak
Baker
Tsocheff (parade only)
Sage (dinner only)

Even though I have already set a reservation at the restaurant, they said they could make room for more - so if you know you are coming, give me a call - if you dont know until last minute - then just know our reservations are at 6:ish - and just show up! :) I'm sure they will find you a chair! LOL
See you there!

4th of July Parade Plans - finalized!

Tavares will be having their Friday 4th of July celebration, including a parade.
We will need to be in lineup on main street in Tavares, by 4:15 on Friday the 4th of July. Decorate your car with red white and blue and see you there! The theme of the parade is "Home of the Brave".
We will let you know our lineup number as soon as we receive it)

No Saturday meeting for July — BUT Wait:
In leu of a Saturday meeting for July, we plan to have a gathering at the end of the 4th of July parade at the Tale Chaser Grille (used to be Amigos) at the corner of 19 and 441 in Tavares (901 Lakeshore Blvd, Tavares) I would assume that would be between 5:45 and 6:15 for those of you not driving in the parade and wishing to meet up with us at the restaurant. The restaurant owners will work with me to reserve parking for our cars in the small parking lot – if I can tell them ahead of time how many spaces I need. So please please please, if you plan to have dinner with us in your model A after the parade, please email me and let me know. To View their website for menu and directions: http://www.talechasergrille.com/

Forest Festival - by Beth Pearce

October 24, 25 & 26, 2008
Forest Festival - Perry, Florida

Come one, come all to Perry, Florida, with Buddy and Beth Pearce.

Beth has reserved ten rooms at:

Days Inn
2277 South Byron Butler Parkway, Perry, FL 32347
(850) 584-5311
The rates per night are:
1 king bed - $73.70
1 queen bed - $66.00
2 double beds - $77.33
Pets are permitted for an additional $10.00 per night.
We can specify exactly what kind of room we want if we do it early enough.

Friday, October 24th --
Meet in Lady Lake area at 8:00 a.m. (location to be determined) to cruise together to Perry. It will be approximately four hours on the road.
Gas Light Parade, 7:15 p.m. = After a parade through downtown Perry, we will park on the square for entertainment by a live band, food, and shopping.

Saturday, October 25th –
53rd Annual King Tree Parade, 10:00 a.m.
Line up at 9:00 a.m. at Veteran’s Park on North Jefferson Street.
Car Show --
Following the parade, the car show will take place at Forest Capital State Park - under the beautiful trees.
The WORLD’S LARGEST FREE FISH FRY will be at noon at the park.
Also at the park – an arts and crafts show, cross cut saw competition, chain saw competition, loader competition, music, food, and more!

Sunday, October 26th –
After breakfast, we will cruise home together.

Want to Beat the Heat?

(as moderator of this BLOG I am taking the liberty to put a personal ad on this page!) :)

Beat the Heat at the McCormack Place

In case you didn't know, Tim and Sandi McCormack have a cute little cabin in NC and we rent our cabin out during the summer and fall months. It is located in beautiful Newland, NC in the Blue Ridge Mountains. We offer a 10% discount for Model A’ers! For more information go to our websites:

www.vrbo.com/59773 (you can view an availability calendar here at this site)

or

http://www.mountainlaurelhideaway.com/

Florida Forest Festival in Perry FL

Buddy and Beth Pearce are wanting to get a group of Model A'ers together to tour to the Perry Lumberjack and Antique Car Festival. This would be a 1 or 2 night event as it is quite a drive up there.
I found a GREAT website that shows all the festivities planned for that weekend including the Worlds largest Free Fish Fry!
Here are a few of the events:

Take a look: http://www.taylorcountychamber.com/news.ivnu

And contact Beth and Buddy for more information concerning the hotel and tour information.
Buddy at (352) 307-8521 or bbpearce919@embarqmail.com

June Meeting on Saturday June 7th

At Backyard Boys BBQ

located at 18660 US Highway 441—Mt Dora
(used to be Dixie Crossroads)

We will gather at 10:45 in the parking lot
and enter for lunch at 11:00 am. After lunch Bill will lead us in our meeting and also another exciting real life auction!

Reminder: bring items from home, model A related or not, to auction off for funds to replenish our bank account.
Don’t forget your cash and or checks to aid in your ‘donations’!
If we have enough room in our dining section—we will try to set up a table to show off the items to be auctioned off.
(ladies, Sandi will have several model A appropriate dresses
to sell as well, so bring some of your own if you want to add
to the apparel section of the sale).

Lube Your "A" Day

Don Carver would like to invite all Heart of Florida Model A’ers to bring out their A’s and join them at Van’s Barn on

Tuesday May 6th from 10-3

for a special Lube your model A day!
Cost will be $5 to cover materials.

These materials will be to lube your chasis.

(if you wish to do an oil change that day, please bring your own oil to the party).

If you know for sure you are going to make it (although no rsvp is required) please give Don or Van a shout so they will be prepared with supplies!

Don Carver at (352) 357-7066 or ednacrvr1@wmconnect.com

Van’s Barn is at 5422 Round Lake Road, Apopka,
(near Zellwood)

Thinking about Certain Members...

Some information that we received after the newsletter was printed and in the mail yesterday was that Charlie & Barbara Teut informed us of the tragic death of their grandson in New Jersey. He was 25. So please keep their family in your thoughts and prayers.

Also just a quick update on Mal Colby is that he is settled in at his new residence just outside of Pensacola, FL. As soon as we have his new address we will forward it on to all of you.

May Heart Meeting in Umatilla!

Our next meeting will be held at 11:00 am at the
Quarterdeck Restaurant in Umatilla
831 S Central Ave , Umatilla, FL (across from the citrus plant)
Phone - (352) 669-4662

followed by a short tour to our Annual Ice Cream Social at the Beckett’s house!
40905 Maxwell Road Umatilla, FL 32784

The Beckett’s have also invited the Crankin’ A’s to be part of this meeting so we hope to see a very large crowd!

Bill Lumsden is also asking all officers and volunteers to be available if possible after the ice cream social for a board of directors meeting.

Need some Upholstery done on your Model A?

At our last meeting in Salt Springs we were introduced to a friend of Dick Ingram who has an upholstery business and who specializes in classic and antique car upholstery. Since I have been asked several times in the past if I know of anyone who does this kind of work... I have decided to post his business card here:

Model A for Sale at the Villages

Our own Rob MacVicar is wanting to sell his 1931 Deluxe Coupe Model A. If you know of anyone looking for a nice A have them contact Rob at (352) 259-1314 or email him at gaylespins@comcast.net.

Here are a few pictures:

April 5th Heart Meet - Salt Springs!

Our Heart meet for April is going to be a tour meeting. We will have two starting points and one destination. One starting point will be at the Home Depot Parking lot in Lady Lake at 9:am lead by Rob MacVicar. Rob will gather his group and travel the back roads to Umatilla to join up with the second group who will be meeting up at McDonalds in Umatilla at 10:am lead by Tim McCormack. (this is a change from the newsletter information - please make a note that the Villages group will be meeting at 9:am instead of 10 and they will be traveling to meet up with the second group in Umatilla).

Both locations will begin their tour at 10:00 am sharp. So please arrive at least 15 minutes ahead of time to particiapte in the drivers meeting. Also please bring an FRS Radio/walkie talkie with you if you have one or can purchase one before then.

Please come with your model A or modern car gassed up and ready to travel. If you have a tool kit for your A, bring that along to help out if anyone breaks down.


Our destination is Bass Champions Restaurant for a 12:00 noon meeting and luncheon.


If you know for sure that you are going to participate in this tour, please RSVP by email and give your cell phone number as well as your starting location - Lady Lake or Umatilla. This is so we can have a list of members for each location, and can be looking out for you. Likewise, if you plan to meet us at the restaurant on your own, let me know that as well. RSVP is not required, just requested :).

floridamodela@embarqmail.com

Thank you! Sandi

April 26 - Barberville Car Show put on by the Crankin' A's

I have just heard that the Crankin A's car show at Barberville is going to be on Saturday April 26th. This is an awesome car show at a lovely location. If you have not attended an event at the Barberville Pioneer Settlement, you are missing a memory.
I have received a flyer from the crankin' A's and have posted it here. The car show will be from 9-3 and registration is free! See you there!

April 12 - Black Bear Festival in Umatilla

The ladies at the Umatilla Historic Museum have requested the presence of our model A's on the grounds of the museum Saturday April 12th from 9:30 until 2:30. This is a well known Festival and Umatilla goes all out with lots of goings on.
The location of this Museum is 299 Trowell Avenue. Directions are: Travel North thru Umatilla to the only red light. Turn right onto Bulldog Lane go one block. Then turn right onto Trowel Avenue and go one block to the museum. Park on the grounds.
The ladies of the Museum wish to thank you for your support! And are looking forward to seeing you there!

29 Sport Coupe for Sale

This model A Sport Coupe used to belong to our own president Bill Lumsden, he sold it to Dennis Wilkie, and now Dennis is wanting to sell it.

29 Model A Sport Coupe
I am attaching a picture of the car, and I have done the following things to it:
. Replaced generator with alternator
. Installed electronic ignition (everything looks the same as a standard car)
. Installed turn signals
. Moved spare to right front fender
. Installed trunk on rear
. Complete brake job about three years ago (not hydraulic)
I will ask $14,000.
Dennis Wilkie


note from Bill:
I sold this car to Dennis several years ago when he was a Ford Motor Co. vice president so I know it's in great condition. It is located in Bonita Springs, Florida. Dennis can be reached at denniswilkie@mac.com Bill

Woodmen of the World - Apopka - Cook Out

Joe Laver and Don Carver are members of the Woodmen of the World in Apopka, FL. Their group is having a BBQ cookout on April 12th from 1:30 till 4:30 and would like to invite any model A'ers to come and bring your A's, park and enjoy their BBQ as their guest!
If you would like more information on this event, please give Joe a call at (352) 242-0617.

Woodmen of the World
425 Blue Bird St, Apopka

LIVE OAK CARRIAGE & CAR SHOW
BY
BOB GRANT

Sponsored by the Kingdom of The Sun Region, AACA, five Heart of Florida Model A’s were seen chugging along to Ocala on Sunday,, March 30. Leading the group were Buddy and Beth Pearce, followed by Rod McVicar, Ron Unger, Bob Grant, and Bill McClelland. Bringing up the rear was our newest club members, Ron and Carla Schell in their shiny, new Chevy Pickup.(Both promise to bring their Model A down here this winter).

The Kingdom of The Sun Region sponsored a memorable show with some 140 beautiful and rare cars shown. The hospitality of the host club was outstanding; Donned in their 2008 T shirts picturing a 1906 Cadillac, the club members all waved and greeted the car’s occupants as we entered the field. The same hospitality was shown as we departed, waving and thanking us for coming. What a nice feeling to receive this kind of appreciation.

Judging was done by car participants selecting their choice of best of 10 catagories:
Class (Years) 1900-1925 1926-1930 1931-1935 1936-1940 1941-1950
1951-1955 1956-1960 1961-1965 1966-1970 1971-1975

Lovely, large, etched, heavy glass containers were given to the winner of each class. “Yours truly” was fortunate to win a trophy with his 1930 Roadster. Door prizes were also given throughout the afternoon. Another ballot was give to each participant to vote for his/her choice of the best car of the host club. Host club members were not permitted to vote. The car selected was a beautiful 1906 Cadillac.

Of interest to many folks was the FOR SALE of a 1930 Model A Roadster Pickup. It was sold within minutes of arriving. V P Buddy Pearce was removing his wallet to make the purchase when a gentleman from New Hampshire beat him to the draw!!! The sold price was $12,000.

Many cars were indeed rare, including a large 1932 Packard, a 1935 Chevrolet Suburban, a 1947 Nash Woodie, and a 1959 Chevy Impala Convertible. Many nice Model A’s were viewed by the large crowd in attendance. In an adjacent area were the beautiful carriages and horses which were also in competition.

The weather was perfect and the day’s activities were outstanding. Unexpectedly, however, “yours truly” ran out of gas on our way home. A big “THANKS” to Bill McClelland for driving me to the next station for ½ gallon of gas.

A big round of applause is extended to the Kingdom of The Sun Region for an outstanding show..

FOR SALE 1930 Model A Ford Roadster

FOR SALE 1930 Model A Ford Roadster. Recent restoration, leakless water pump, New Whitewall Tires, and more. Black with Apple Green wheels and stripe.
LIMITED 100,000 miles or 10 year warranty.
$21,500. Will trade for 1931 Model A Phaeton.
Bill Lumsden (352) 404-9007 wrl03@yahoo.com

Another CAR show opportunity! 3/30/08

Car and carriage show on Sunday, March 30th at the Live Oak Horse Farm in Ocala, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. $20.00 to register. It is presented by an AACA chapter - Kingdom of the Sun Region. Registration closes at 11:30 a.m., awards at 3:00 p.m. Buddy and Beth Pearce are going and would like for anyone who wants to to join them.
If interested give Buddy a call at 352-307-8521.

He plans to meet up with everyone in the Lowe's parking lot (behind Cracker Barrel) on 441 near The Villages. And plans on leaving the parking lot at 10:00 a.m.

Name Tags

We have placed the order for our new magnetic name tags for all members who were at the last meeting and for those who "regularly" attend meetings. We should be able to provide these at the next meeting in April to our members who are present at that meeting.
They are $6 per couple and some of you have already paid for yours.

Apopka Fair Car Show

March 29 & 30 from 10-3 (you can show up anytime after 8am)
Apopka's Kit Land Nelson Park
We are anticipating a great show with trophies, dash plaques, and fabulous door prizes in addition to live entertainment with several bands performing. There will also be arts and craft vendors, a wide array of food vendors, and a giant midway with amusement rides.

Cruise In - Sanford - March 19

TROPICAL CAR NIGHTS

GET YOUR RIDE A TASTE OF THE TROPICS!
TROPICAL CAR NIGHTS ROLL INTO POLLO TROPICAL
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS WILL NEVER BE THE SAME!

All custom/show cars welcome. Best of show award for each car night.
Pollo Tropical discounts and rewards for all exhibitors. Tropical Car Nights is a series that will continue monthly at the same location.

ORLANDO - Wednesday, March 19; 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.,
Pollo Tropical at 1001 WP Ball Boulevard in SANFORD.
Continuing every third Wednesday of the month at the same Sanford location.

For more information contact:
ORLANDO - Serena Ghering 407-953-1320.

Lubrication Seminar Invite

Dave Worme from the Spring Hill Club just phoned me to extend and invitation to our club members to join them at a Lubrication Seminar that they will be having on March 25th at his garage.

His phone number and address are as follows:

Dave Worme
352-686-1637
4330 Tiffin Avenue
Spring Hill

If you can attend on that day, please give him a call and get all the other pertinent information.

1935 Ford for Sale!

1935 Ford 4-door sedan, V8, #1 solid car, completely restored
ground-up, includes interior, brakes, engine, trans, rear end, pro
fessionaly painted paisley blue, beauty rings, mohair interior, whisper quiet, real nice car & driver.
$26,500.00
Joe Heck - 352 - 205 - 7821

Project Car

Wanted: New owner for grandpa's car. The car is all original, everything is as you would expect for a 70 year old car. Might need upholstery. Family of mice will also need alternate living arrangements. The good news is the flood last year washed her out of the mud so you can see how much restoration her subrails will need. Non original horns. Might need engine work, and you'll have to bring your own set of tires to take her home. Concrete blocks included. Fenders rough. A real steal at $12,000, cash. Contact Mr. Samples, Jr. at BR-549 for additional information.

A parade in February!!!!

Do we have a TREAT for you!
A Parade in the Villages on Wednesday, Feburary 27th!!!
This event is sponsored by the Arrowheads in the Villages.
This is a group of people who help people with breathing problems.

Van Maddox will be our honorary contact person for this event and he suggests that everyone wanting to participate in this parade meet at the Hampton Inn on Rt 466 at 9:30 AM.
The parade will be at the Polo ground in the Villages and the model A's will travel between local bands. The parade starts officially at 11:00, however, Van will need you there early so they can place the cars strategically.

Van requests that he get a number of how many people are interested by Monday, February 18th so they can plan out the parade.

So give him an email or a phone call with your questions and or reservations in this parade!
It's great to have a parade during a different part of the year, so if you have the day free, please plan to participate!

Van Maddox
(352) 753-9879
annvanwin@aol.com

(ps - click on the Hampton Inn note above to view the website and get directions)

Barns, Buggies and BB Guns by Scott McLaughlin

Scotty is a long time member of our club and he has written a book about his life, and lots of stories about model A's too!
Remember back when I used to put some of his articles in the newsletter? Well, not only are they in here, but other stories as well. AND Scotty even mentions ME, Sandi in the book!!!!! So you have to get this book, just to see my name in this book!!! :)
Anyways, he is giving our club members a $3+ discount off of the cover price, I have several autographed copies with me, your cost is $15.
So if you would like a copy of it, contact me and I'll make sure to put your name on one, and get it to you by mail or at the next meeting.

Thursday Feb 7th - Buffalo Nickle Ranch

Dont forget about our impromptu tour coming up this Thursday!
Our group is going to meet up with the Citrus A's at the Buffalo Nickle Ranch in Leesburg. It's a ranch with lots of old tractors. Promises to be very interesting!

If you wish to go on this tour, meet up with Bill Lumsden around 10:am at the Walgreens at the corner of Hwy 27 and South St/Dixie Hwy in Leesburg. From there at about 10:15 you guys will leave and drive to the Ranch together to meet the Citrus A's.

After a couple hours at the ranch, then everyone will tour together to Woodies Chopping Block for a luncheon!

If you know for sure that you are going, email Sandi and let her know so Bill will have an accurate list of who to wait for! floridamodela@embarqmail.com

Have fun!!!

2008 Pictorial Directory

I am working on the new, improved and updated 2008 Pictorial Directory of our club. This one promises to be even better than last years! However, if you were NOT at the December banquet to have your photo taken, then I need your photo! I will have my camera at the February meeting in Clermont. So fix your hair, bring a hat and be ready, cause I'll be snapping your photo for the directory.
I hope to have everyones photo who has paid their dues this year, so if you didnt have your picture taken in December, and you can NOT come to the February meeting... PLEASE have a friend take your photo, with or without your A and send it to me by email or post mail ASAP.
You would make my life a little easier by making sure I have your photo!
Thanks - Sandi

Mal Colby needs your prayers!

Mal Colby has undergone another surgery to remove his second leg. His spirits are down as to be expected. He could use your love, prayers and support. And if you choose to visit him, he loves food from the outside, especially pizza!

DEBARY MANOR
60 NORTH HIGHWAY 17 92
DE BARY,FL 32713
Telephone:386-668-4426

his home address is:
106 Pine Valley CT
De Bary, FL 32713

Two model A's for Sale

Changes:

Bob Montgomery has sold both of his Model A's!

Fresco's in Clermont 2/2 Meeting

Our next club meeting will be on Saturday, February 2nd in Clermont at Fresco's Italian Restaurant and Market

We will meet in the parking lot at 10:am. The restaurant has graciously invited us in as early as 10:15 which is 45 minutes before they open so that we can have our meeting.
Then we can order from their luncheon menu after they open at 11:00am.

Click on the title Fresco's in Clermont to go to their website!

30 Fordor for Sale

1930 Fordor, 90% complete package, needs restoration.
$6500
Contact Jerry DeTomasi at 352-344-5287

Feb 7th - Citrus A's invited us to see Tractors!

Jerry DeTomasi and the Citrus A's have invited us to join them in a mid week adventure. They are going to tour to Buffalo Nickle Ranch in Leesburg on Thursday February 7th.
This ranch has lots of antique tractors apparently very worth the trip to take a look at.
They would like for us to join them at 10:30 at this ranch. He plans to spend a couple hours there and then tour to downtown Leesburg to Woodies Chopping Block for lunch.

Buffalo Nickle Ranch
615 S Whitney Rd
Leesburg, FL 34748
352-314-8819

125th Downtown Eustis Celebration

January 19, 2008, 8 AM – 4:30 PM
Ferran ParkAntique Boat & Car Show
In celebration of the City of Eustis 125th Anniversary, the Sunnyland Antique and Classic Boat Club, Antique Car Club and the Jersey Skiff Raceboat Club . Walk among the boats and antique cars and listen to the Swing era music!
For more information contact Marcia Arnold 483-5460 or 589-9557.

Model A Shop Coat

Jerry Isbell has a large Model A shop coat for sale at cost.
$94.00
The maker is gooing out of business in June-08.
Give him a call for more information: 407-695-8911

1/12 Car Show & Cruise In Opportunity

Come help celebrate the grand opening of NY Philly Connection in Fruitland Park.

This restaurant has requested a showing of antique cars to draw attention to the grand opening event from 10-4.

So if you have this day free and would like to go and help out this restaurant mark your calendars!

NY Philly Connection

2468 US Hwy 441/27 Suite 101

Fruitland Park, FL 34731

352-326-5500