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Thursday, August 30, 2007

Storm at Carlisle

It wasn't a tornado.It may have been wind shear. I attached some photos of the aftermath.
Temperature dropped about 30 F degrees in about 30 seconds; electrical storm was severe
with driving winds and rain.It lasted about 15 minutes just after the regular Saturday
evening parade left for the downtown - most of these vettes curiously escaped the damages.
Show went on - everyone picked up the pieces, some concession stands closed early the next
day.The real concern was for the 57 display which had the finest examples of 57's in North
America and a rather loosely erected tent --- see the pix.Some injuries ( thought to be 17
required medical attention), and some significant damage to very valuable collector vettes,
pro streets,and special cars was the result.Some concessions reportedly lost a lot of
stock....
Bill, Mark, and I were holding down an awning for 15 minutes with every intention to
"let go" if its anchors were to advance much further.As it was, we had little damage
and we were lucky I guess.
Written by Cyril McNeil and posted by Tom Hiltz aka [redvette]
Thanks to Cyril McNeil for supplying the photos !
For photos of the event click on the link below !
http://www.flickr.com/photos/redvette/sets/72157601764058434/
For more photos and video click on the link below !

http://www.cajundude.com/ohshytecarlisle.htm

Wednesday, August 29, 2007

Happy Birthday Lois

Monday morning saw Ron & Anne Gould meet
Lois & I to go on a supposedly leisurely drive to Gagetown but conviently ended up at Bob Cromwell's.What Lois didn't know is we had a little surprise in hand waiting at Bob's.Kelly Kelly was there with spray foam in hand waiting to surprise Lois and she did !One of Lois's presents was that beautiful rhinestone Corvette shirt she's wearing that came from Ruthie's Rhinestones in Hawaii. Kelly is also sporting her new Agility rhinestone shirt. You can get your rhinestone Corvette shirt at www.ruthiesrhinestones.com
After pizza and beer we had a cool dip in Bob's pool and some interesting photos followed.I'd like to thank Bob for the great time and wonderful hospitality and reminder to you all ,never turn your back on KK as you never know quite what to expect !For photos of the day , click on the links below !
http://www.flickr.com/photos/redvette/sets/72157601737616843/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/whtevr3/sets/72157601749959386/
For a link to RuthiesRhinestones ,click on the link below
http://www.ruthiesrhinestones.com/
Written and posted by Tom Hiltz aka [ redvette ]

Monday, August 20, 2007

Over the Hill at 65 & not MPH

Sunday, August 19th a few
members from the River
Valley Vettes travelled to
McAdam to help celebrate
Arnie Adam's ,one of the club
members 65th birthday.Among
the party goers were Ron & Anne
Gould ,Alfred & Linda Kenny,Danny
& Karen Calhoun, Peter & Marilyn
Wood and Tom & Lois Hiltz.Gloria's
brother Frank [mayor of McAdam]
treated us all to a tour of McAdam
Train Station, built in 1900 and is
one New Brunswick's most photographed
buildings.This structure that resembles a Scottish Castle is 285 ft long and 45 ft wide
& is a classic example of turn-of-the-century architecture, a combination of Gothic ,
Baroque & Victorian styles.We then retreated to the Adam's family place where we
had a barbeque and corn boil.
For photos of the day , click on the links below
http://www.flickr.com/photos/redvette/sets/72157601570256910/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/redvette/sets/72157601570256910/
Written and posted by Tom Hiltz aka [redvette]

Corvettes of Southern New Brunswick Show & Shine 2007

Corvettes of Southern New Brunswick
held their Show and Shine inside Brett's
Chevrolet Cadillac dealership in St John.
They had 47 registered Vettes. 4 pre-registered Vettes were unable to make the show.
Here are the results:
Generation C6 (05-07) ---- First Place for Ron & Margie Roy with their 2007 white vert.
Generation C5 (late) 01-04 --- First Place for Ron & Anne Gould with their 2002 white vert.
Generation C5 (early) 97-00 --- First Place for Errol Callbeck with his 1999 navy blue metallic vert.
Generation C4 (late) 92-96 --- First Place for Judy & Paul McIlveen with their 1996 collector edition coupe.
Generation C4 (early) 84-90 --- First Place for Wilfred & Tina Thibodeau with their 1990 dark red metallic coupe.
Generation C3 (late) 73-82 --- First Place for Andre Richard with his 1980 corvette yellow coupe.
Generation C3 (early) 68-72 --- First Place for Lindsay Bolan with his 1972 ontario orange coupe.
Generation C2 (mid years) 63-67 --- First Place for Jim & Nancy Chandler with their 1967 goodwood green vert.
Generation C1 (solid axle) 53-62 --- First Place for Ron & Pam Haney with their 1962 tuxedo black vert.
Long Distance Award Plaque --- Wilfred & Tina Thidodeau from Georgetown, Maine
Club Participation Award Plaque --- Vettes of Coastal Maine
Sponsors Choice Award Plaque ( presented by Brett Chev Cadillac) --- Ron & Pam Haney for their 1962 tuxedo black vert.
For photots of the show click on the link below !

http://www.flickr.com/photos/redvette/sets/72157601564828618/
Written by Cyril MacNeil [Corvettes of Southern New Brunswick]
Posted by Tom Hiltz aka[redvette]

Sunday, August 12, 2007

Chipman Show & Shine 2007
























Saturday ,August 11th saw members from the
River Valley Vettes travel to Chipman for their
annual Show & Shine. A great turnout with around
74 cars and trucks ,motorcycles and anything else
that was on wheels showed up. Ron & Anne Gould, Kelly Kelly, Vernon Patriquin, Joe & Charlene Travis, Arnie & Gloria Adams,& Tom & Lois Hiltz met up
with Charles Gormley at his residence and then Charles
led us into Chipman where Kevin Douglas who was already
there.Here Kelly's dog, Harleigh won the hearts of"Little
Mr & Little Miss Chipman" by performing on his skateboared
amongst other little tricks. After the car show we followed
Charles back to his place for some photos around his & Minerva's
beautiful property. To top the day off a swim and a barbeque
at the Gormley's was in order where Kelly found herself
in the pool whether she wanted to or not ,thanks to Ron
& Kevin. You better watch her Kevin ,she says she doesn't
get mad , she just gets even ! I'd like to thank Charles &
Minerva for opening up their lovely home and property and
for that great meal ,that went on forever.
For photos and video click on the links below !
http://www.flickr.com/photos/redvette/sets/72157601398283213/
Video --http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENuUM44n4to
Written and posted by Tom Hiltz aka [redvette]

Vettes Travel To Newfounland















Recently several vettes from the Maritimes
travelled to NFLD to paticipate in a Show &
Shine hosted by the Nfld Corvette Club.After
arriving on the rock they were treated to a cruise
Friday morning of the coast where they stopped
at a private car collection along the way. Among
the people who made the trip were Jacques &
Monique Bossey , thier son ,Sylvain & his wife Donna,
Karl Shay representing NSCC & Ian & Mary
Joyce from St John. Saturday night they were
entertained by Rick Noseworth & his wife at their
lovely home. They had the infamous "Screesh In",
where you kiss a cod & take a swig of Newfie Screech.
This makes you an Honarary Newfie.Reception was
great and the trip was a wonderful experience.
Thanks to Ian Joyce for supplying these photos and
info of their trip
For pictures of the trip click on the link below
http://www.flickr.com/photos/redvette/sets/72157601391554823/
Written and posted by Tom Hiltz aka [redvette]

Monday, August 6, 2007

RVV August Meeting in Woodstock















Sunday ,August 5th saw members from the River
Valley Vettes travel to Woodstock for the monthly
club meeting.Among the cars that made the trip
were :Jim & Fran Good,Vernon & Julia Patriquin,
Ron & Anne Gould,Charles & Minerva Gormley,
Kelly Kelly & Bob Cromwell paired up,John & Dawn
Garwood,John & Linda Duncan,Paul & Judy Melanson,
Sam & Kathy Dow and Tom & Lois Hiltz. We were happy
to pick up Peter & Marilyn Wood along the way,making
the total number of cars 11. Meeting us in Woodstock were
Danny Nason and Joe Travis.We all had breakfast and
then got the meeting out of the way, ready for a short run
to Houlton where we waited in line for 45 minutes to
get some cheaper gas?[Forgetting it was the long weekend]
We then crossed over at Bridgewater and on to Centerville
and then to Joe & Charlene Travis's. After awhile of touring
the Travis's beautiful property and sneaking some tasty
raspberries ,Joe lead a few cars on to Grand Falls for a run
and some more pictures.We then headed back to the Travis's
where Charlene had a feast laid out where I know she was
preparing for days.great meal Charlene !!
On behalf of the River Valley Vettes , I would like to thank
Joe & Charlene for the great day & their hospitality and the
opening up of their lovely home to the club.
For pictures of the day click on the links below !
http://www.flickr.com/photos/redvette/sets/72157601267855625/
Short video --http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMOIkg-huxw
Kelly's Photos of the run ,click on link below
http://www.flickr.com/photos/whtevr3/sets/72157601263628530/
Written and posted by Tom Hiltz aka [redvette]

Alfred's 58 roadster [ Back In Time]

An HDR of a 1958 roadster
belonging to a RVV club
member ! This photo taken
in Harvey NB ,late summer.

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