Here we go again, the first newsletter of the year. We still have the same old president and I seem to be running out of things to talk about. I do want to rave about the great Christmas Party we had. Everyone went above and beyond, the food was fabulous, the decorations were glorious and the company way down right delightful. The party was so much fun that I was sad when it ended. I have to say the only disappointing part was no one would step up and take any of the officer’s positions, so it looks as if all the officer’s from last year are still here.

I guess that’s enough from last year, it’s now time to look forward to this year. With the new year here we all need to try and find things to do for our meetings and gatherings this year. We will start with the February meeting at Fresno’s in Troy. The meeting will be held on Sunday, February, 19th at 2 PM. Part of the agenda will be where we will be going and what we will be doing this year. Steve Ruggles and Bob Addis have been working on a tour that would take in a Corvette museum in Vermont. Maybe in May, I know that Bob Addis will put together a nice scenic trip for the day. Speaking of Bob, he is home recuperating from his second and hopefully last surgery. Bob get well quick, were all pulling for you.

The CORSA convention will be held in Buffalo in July this year. It would be nice to see a large group from our club there, this year. We don’t usually get the convention this close, so see if you can take advantage of the location. I made my hotel reservations last month and now I waiting to sign-up for the convention. I have been busy signing up for car shows since the first of the year. So far I have registered for Rhinebeck and Saratoga Museum in May, Hildene in June, Syracuse Nationals and waiting for the CORSA Convention in July, and the Adirondack Nationals in September. Also this year Clark’s Corvair show will be September 16th.

While you are wintering and keeping warm, this is a good time to be thinking about the spring and summer, and what you may need to do to that Corvair. Has it been running OK? Does it stop good? How about the suspension? Is the ride smooth? This is a good time to start getting all your parts together for some springtime fix-up.

Well that’s it from here. Remember to “KEEP THE SHINY SIDE UP”, and I will see you at Fresno’s.

Harold

Important Dates for 2006

Feb. 19        First CDCC meeting at Fresno’s in Troy
July 25-29    CORSA Convention in Buffalo
Sept. 16      Clark’s Corvair Show

For those who don't know where Fresno's is, it is located on corner of River and Federal Streets at the end of the Green Island Bridge. Address 377 River Street, Troy. Here are the directions:

Via I-787 and the Green Island Bridge:
Take Exit 8 off 1-787(Twenty-third St.)
-- If you came south on I-787 from the new section of RT 7, (from the Northway), it will be the first exit. Turn left at the end of the ramp.
--If you came north on I-787 from the Albany area, take Exit 8 and turn right.
At the first light go right and you will be on the Green Island Bridge. At the end of the Bridge turn right again, then right again into the parking lot.

Via I-87 and the Collar City Bridge:
Either from the north or south on I-87 (the Northway) take Exit 7 (RT 7 east) towards Troy. You will cross on the Collar City Bridge after about 5 miles. Take the Downtown Troy ramp off the Collar City Bridge and go right (south) onto 6th Ave to the second light (Federal St.). Turn right and go to the next light (River St.), turn left and then turn right into the parking lot.