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nelsb01

05-28-2022 @ 11:41 AM

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We leave tomorrow for the two day trip to Franklin TN and the 2022 Eastern National Meet. Look forward to being reminded of what a trip in a 73 year old car is all about. Have done it before, but not since 2019 and the Driftless National Driving Tour.
It sounds like it will be the "8 speed" air conditioning for the week. (four windows down and 4 vent windows open).

But, it will be great to see someplace new and participate with other Early Ford V-8 Club members.
And then there is the two lane. Just love motoring along through the small towns and the 40 minutes at gas stops. ("Hey, my parents had a car just like that!")

Hope you are planning on attending. Tennessee -- Jack Daniels, country music, Bar B Q, beer and V-8 friends!!!!

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05-28-2022 @ 1:57 PM

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Bruce,

If we get everything finished for registration, concourse, and trophies and get it all loaded in Carolyn's SUV and the '51 Mercury, we plan to be on the road Sunday morning at 5:00 am. Hoping to be in Franklin early afternoon. We will wait for you. At the bar. Bring cash.

Photo from that same Driftless Tour.

nelsb01

05-28-2022 @ 3:31 PM

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Ken & Carolyn;
Yes.............will have a few spare dollars after IL gas prices.

Drive safe. EVERYONE!!!

Sal

05-29-2022 @ 7:29 AM

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Have a safe trip everyone, see you there!

nelsb01

05-29-2022 @ 5:51 PM

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Day 1 completed.
Wind, hail, rain and being lost for 1/2 hour in the rain. Did I mention the wind?
Seems the tour guide (me) did a slight mis-calculation -- and we did 511 miles and 11 hours and 20 minutes of two lane blacktop.
Saw some neat stuff and fought the wind --- yes, there was wind.
If the calculations are correct -- then Monday will only 400 miles.
Remember -- just hold the map up and everything will be downhill.

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05-30-2022 @ 7:21 PM

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Day 2 completed.
Made it to the headquarters hotel around 4:45 pm after leaving at 6:10 am.
Not a great day traveling, but driving through Springfield IL on Memorial Day was a breeze.
Found out that it is planting time in Illinois and those moving farm machinery dont exactly fit onto 2 lane roads.
Missed 2 turns because the equipment had previously driven down the 2 lane and knocked down a couple of highway directional signs that we needed to see.
The parking lot already had about 2 dozen V-8s in it and the hotel lobby air conditioning was a welcome relief from 88 degree driving in a flathead Ford.
Yes gas was a bit higher, but we had no problems finding non-ethel and premium.
Look forward to a good nights sleep and not having to wake up before the sun does tomorrow.

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nelsb01

05-31-2022 @ 7:30 PM

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Day 3 complete.
Today was warm. Members are arriving. Found a gas station nearby.
Too warm to wash car, water would dry before you could wipe it down. Will try tomorrow morning early.
Registration opened and so did the Your Choice Raffle room. Lots to look at and bid on.
Wednesday is the offical start and there will be things to look for at the swap meet.
This is a big area if your are a country music fan. There are a lot of stars homes around the hotel area.

nelsb01

06-01-2022 @ 7:22 PM

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Day 4 complete.
Still warm -- OK, just hot.
Swap meet started and found some great purchases.
Washed car very early -- before 7 am, and the sun still baked down.
Ran through Operational Check and made the staff laugh when I locked up the brakes. Guess that wasn't a requirement.
Enjoyed the Meet and Greet event.
People are still coming in.
Tomorrow is suppose to be cooler -- but remember, weather is the one thing that you can not control.

nelsb01

06-02-2022 @ 7:07 PM

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Day 5 completed.
Today was check out the swap meet one more time. Had something in sight, but it was in a pile some else was building -- oh well.
Attended the 1935-1936 Ford Parts Difference seminar. Vety interesting. Presented by 4 different gentlemen.
The humidity has finally broken. Assisted in placing the vehicle parking markers.
Welcome Party was great -- good food and a great Nashville band.
Concourse Day tomorrow. Temps are suppose to be cooler.

Great sunset.

nelsb01

06-03-2022 @ 2:29 PM

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Day 6 --- not completed --- but posting early.
Great day for an Early Ford V-8 Concourse.
The layout was well planned and there were Fords, Mercurys and a Lincoln. A 1934 Lincoln KA (I think that is what they were called).
Great weather makes for a great day -- slight breeze and 82 degrees and lower humidity.
Won a couple of Your Choice Raffle items.
Off to the Grande Ole Opry tonight, so that is why this report is early.
Tomorrow is car collection tour day and the awards banquet.

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