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Thursday, December 30, 2010
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Sunday, December 12, 2010
River Valley Vettes Wine & Cheese Party 2010
Once again it was time for River Valley Vettes to have the annual "Wine and Cheese Party"and again Kevin and Bonnie Douglas opened up their lovely home to RVV members. A great turnout on Saturday night with lots of laughs and chatter and even a proposal by one of the members. Check out the pictures to see who !!!!!!!! Kelly Kelly did a wonderful job of pulling everything together ! Again I'd like to thank the Douglas's on behalf of RVV members for opening up their beautiful home. Now if we could only get some club executives for this up coming corvette season , things would be better ! It would be a sin to see such a great club go down the tubes !
For a slideshow of the evening click on the link below !
Wine & Cheese Slideshow
Written and posted by Tom Hiltz aka ( redvette )
Monday, November 8, 2010
John Thompson Mystery Run 2010
John Thompson’s Mystery Run
• When John Thompson announced that he was organizing a mystery run, you could feel the excitement bubbling through River Valley Vettes-almost overwhelming ! Everyone was excited about the ‘run but, when it was announced that a free steak dinner with all the fixings was included, well, - you can just imagine !
• Fun, Food and Corvetting – and it was all going to happen on October 24th, 2010.
• Sunday, the 24th was a beautiful warm and sunny fall day. We(KK and PP) met, at O’Leary’s, with the other corvetters-Ron & Anne,Peter & Marilyn,Danny & Karen,Alfred & Linda,Tom & Lois,Vern& Julia,Malcolm & Simone. There was also a ‘non-corvetting couple – Bob and Joanne
• When John met us, he was armed with instruction sheets and and carefully timed us as we left the parking area every three minutes. We had been told in advance that a digital camera was a necessity. Unfortunately for the couple in the C3, nobody mentioned that answers were in both miles and/or kilometers ! Being as sharp as they are, Danny and Karen were able to do the much needed calculations to change miles into kilometers.
• Leaving the parking lot presented the first problem – where is Bishop Drive ? We heard that having a GPS helped in many instances. It was obvious when we walked into the Riverside Inn that many had been there before us – we didn’t ask the question ‘re # of rooms at the Inn and we did not even plan to ask for an Alpine can.....but she told us !! Along the route, we discovered that digitals are not always ‘instant when you push the shutter button-especially if they are on the wrong setting. That resulted in us having a few ‘back bumpers of corvettes we had met !We also found that it doesn’t take ‘MUCH to impress people......(unlike the writer and navigator) We had lovely conversation with the man at St Mary’s gas bar...he would not stop talking-I think that is partly why we were last arriving at our destination;of course, our 10 or 15 minutes talking with what ‘impressed us the most might have added to our time delay.
• At this point, perhaps it is time to mention the infamous ‘always lost Bob has lost his title to Tom and Lois. Not sure if Bob has improved or if he just has a good GPS and navigator. Not sure what to say about Tom and Lois .
• Although I think we were all winners, there was one car (NOT even a vette) that took top honours – Bob and Joanne. Word is out re a committee being formed to challenge the win;something to do with a rock that wasn’t quite ‘legal. ))) They might be asked to return their prize for first place.(by the way, their prize was a beautiful steak bbq with all the fixings prepared by John, Pauline and our bear-making friend,Donna)
• The weather, the mystery run,the final destination and dinner were all wonderful – a big thanks to John, Pauline and Donna. By the way, I am sooooooooooo happy to know where Highway 635 South is !
Almost forgot to mention, everyone else got the same prize as the ‘winners !
Written by Kelly Kelly and posted by Tom Hiltz aka ( redvette )
Winners Again in Florida
• After putting in a
winning performance on John Thompson's Mystery Run just before coming to
Florida, we participated in the Joshua House Rallye today in the St.
Petersburg peninsula. John's run was the primer that we needed to win the
rallye today organized by Bay Area Corvette Club. This rallye is organized
to support Joshua House Foundation, Inc., an organization that tends to
abused children in the Tampa Bay area. They collected a truck load of toys
for the deserving kids for Christmas. Joanne and I were the winners. It
was our first run with The Tampa Bay Posse. Joanne and I are pictured above with
the truck load of toys at the end of the rallye. There is also a picture of
Joanne wearing the colours of our new club and there is a picture of one of
the gals wearing a Corvette Fever shirt with a remedy for the fever.
Weather was perfect when we first came down....90 degrees but this
weekend brought a severe cold front (for which I have taken the abuse, as
everyone says it's a Canadian cold front brought down by the Canadian!).
It's supposed to warm up this week.
Enjoying Florida. Just wanted to pass along the news and thank John
Thompson for the experience at his run. That's two in a row.
Written by Bob Cromwell and Joanne and posted by Tom Hiltz aka ( redvette )
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Corvettes at Fred's Fall Frolics 2010
For a slideshow of the event , click on the link below !
Click here
Written and posted by Tom Hiltz aka ( redvette )
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Stanley Show and Shine 2010
Sam and Kathy Dow. Charles Gormley arrived shortly before us and later to arrive were Rick Kelly and his daughter and Ron and Anne Gould.Vernon and I stopped off at the Garwoods on the way home to see his latest toy........a 10' projection tv in his newly renovated basement. Boys, Hockey Night in Canada would be some cool on that puppy !
For pictures of Stanley click on the link below !
http://www.flickr.com/photos/redvette/sets/72157625055105820/
Written and posted by Tom Hiltz aka ( redvette )
Monday, September 13, 2010
Oleary's Pontiac Buick GMC Show and Shine
Written and posted by Tom Hiltz aka ( redvette)
For pictures from Oleary's Show & Shine click on link below !
http://www.flickr.com/photos/redvette/sets/72157625007860382/
Friday, September 10, 2010
Jemseg Show and Shine 2010
A few pictures can be viewed by clicking on the link below !
http://www.flickr.com/photos/redvette/sets/72157624926044506/
Written and posted by Tom Hiltz aka ( redvette )
Monday, August 23, 2010
Weekend in St Andrews,NB
For pictures of the weekend , click on the link below !
http://www.flickr.com/photos/redvette/sets/72157624793013446/
Written and posted by Tom Hiltz aka ( redvette )
Monday, August 16, 2010
RVV members at Harvey Days 2010
For some pics of the day , click on the link below !
http://www.flickr.com/photos/redvette/sets/72157624616880379/
Pictures supplied by John Garwood and posted by Tom Hiltz aka ( redvette )
Thursday, August 12, 2010
RVV members & friends go Tubing on the Nashwaak River
We were transported to the river in a van hauling OUR specially picked tubes.....some old regular truck tubes and some new and fancy blue tubes with bottoms to sit our bottoms in...HONEST ! Of course there were the really important ones, as well -the 'cooler tubes ! Some had more horsepower than others.....some were built closer to the ground or rocks in water...perhaps that depended on the weight the tube was carrying...some were more prone to fetching up on a rock...some tubers were in 'warm water most of the trip - this depended on the number and proximity of, tubers ahead of them....
We did a bit of river clean-up. We sipped cold drinks...if close enough to a cooler tube. We expressed pride in Lois...not a swimmer and not very excited about water, Lois did get on a tube and 'let Tom haul her down the Nashwaak !! And, what was his 'comment ??? He was wearing out and had to give up hauling his cooler tube !!! We got into the river at approximately 1:30...arrived at what shd have been the end of the 1 1/2 hour float , three hours later.... few scraped arms, a few strange looking stains on shirts, potential for sunburns,etc etc etc.
.............some tubers were fast, some slow, one had a steering stick, four tied themselves together to keep from drowning or going too fast, one kept falling asleep, one saved KK by throwing her a beer at a crucial moment,one was exhausted from hauling dead weight ???:))) Two were looking for fish and wondering if the trip would be much longer, and a couple just quietly tubed along enjoying all that was happening around them.
We headed to Kelly and Leigh's place where Leigh was eagerly awaiting our arrival...yes, he was EAGERLY awaiting our arrival !!!. Corn, mussels, ice cream cake were all on the menu ...Tables were 'set/chairs were out....Leigh was the ultimate host.........just then Gloria and Arnie arrived.....without toilet paper....(long story...ask Arnie about that)
We had LOTS of fun and food..It was really a fun time and I wish we had been able to share it with others-perhaps other clubs ! Thanks to Pauline, Linda, Lindsay, Cheryl and Gail for joining the corvetters, Rick,the Patriquins, the Calhouns, , the Johnstons , the Hiltz('s) and KK---
We all made it from point 'A to point B safely and none the worse for wear ! All comments are welcome about the day !!! Was my first tubing experience..hopefully, not my last ! I now know some things that we could do to make it even better...will tell you that NEXT time we go tubing.................
For pictures of the event , click on the link below !
http://www.flickr.com/photos/redvette/sets/72157624588693953/
Written by Kelly Kelly and posted by Tom Hiltz aka ( redvette )
CSNB Show & Shine 2010
http://www.flickr.com/photos/redvette/sets/72157624706882470/
Written and posted by Tom Hiltz aka ( redvette )
Thanks to Kelly for the use of some her photos also !
Thursday, July 29, 2010
St Martin's Show & Shine 2010
For pictures of the event click on the link below !
http://www.flickr.com/photos/redvette/sets/72157624481187295/
Written and posted by Tom Hiltz aka ( redvette)
Monday, July 12, 2010
2010 Atlantic Nationals in Moncton
After the show , supper was planned at the Moncton Dart Club and then on to the Colliseum for the dance !
A list of the corvette winners is posted below and below that is a slideshow of the winners !
Click on the link below for pictures of the event !
http://www.flickr.com/photos/redvette/sets/72157624477984706/
Written and posted by Tom Hiltz aka ( redvette )
2010 Moncton Corvette Show Winners
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Minto Coal Mining Festival Parade 2010
For pictures of the event click on the link below !
http://www.flickr.com/photos/redvette/sets/72157624319662025/
Written and posted by Tom Hiltz aka ( redvette )
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Oromocto Canada Day Parade 2010
For pictures of the event , click on the link below !
http://www.flickr.com/photos/redvette/sets/72157624431634978/
Written and posted by Tom Hiltz aka ( redvette )
Sunday, June 27, 2010
RVV Meet & Greet 2010
For a slideshow of the night click on the link below !
click here
Written and posted by Tom Hiltz aka ( redvette )
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
River Valley Vettes Fiberglass Alley 2010
Saturday the show and Shine saw around 67 cars line up in back of Officers Square to be viewed by the public. Saturday night a buffet and more entertainment was in store back at the Golf Club ! I like to thank Kelly Kelly on behalf of RVV members for doing another great job in bringing everything together and having a great weekend !
For pictures of the weekend , click on the link below !
http://www.flickr.com/photos/redvette/sets/72157624201239493/
Written and posted by Tom Hiltz aka ( redvette )
Sunday, June 13, 2010
RVV member weds
For pictures of the evening ,click on the link below !
http://www.flickr.com/photos/redvette/sets/72157624144817621/
Written and posted by Tom Hiltz aka ( redvette )
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Bar Harbor Tour 2010
http://www.flickr.com/photos/redvette/sets/72157624234677342/
Written and posted by Tom Hiltz aka ( redvette )
Monday, June 7, 2010
O’Leary Buick GMC Ltd. major sponsor for RVV
Written by John Johnston and posted by Tom Hiltz aka ( redvette )
Thursday, June 3, 2010
RVV Registration Form
Above is the form for the 2010 registration of Fiberglass Alley.
Just click on to download file .
PLEASE CLICK TO DOWNLOAD .PDF FILE TO VIEW.
Posted by Tom Hiltz aka ( redvette )
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Corvettes in Petitcodiac
Written and posted by Tom Hiltz aka (redvette )
Monday, May 24, 2010
Robin's Inn ,sponsor of RVV
Written and posted by Tom Hiltz aka redvette
Monday, May 17, 2010
Blow Off the Dust Run 2010
For pictures of the day , click on the link below !
http://www.flickr.com/photos/redvette/sets/72157624082958586/
Written and posted by Tom Hiltz aka redvette
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Capital City Auto Show
Facebook Event: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/...1894906&ref=mf
Date: Saturday, May 15, 2010
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Remax Group 4 Realty
Street: 311 St Marys street
City/Town: Fredericton, NB
Come out to support a Great Cause, and look at some of the Capital regions Greatest cars, trucks, and bikes!!!!
Got a Car truck or Bike? bring it in and put it in the show, be a part of this Great Charity Event!!! Going to be judging in the following classes, Import, Domestic, Classic, Muscle, 4x4, and Motorcycle. Trophies awarded for Best in show!!! EVERYONE WELCOME!!!
$5.00 Minimum Donation Entry fee per vehicle!
Judges will have knowledge of all types of cars.
General admission is just a Donation towards the Relay!!
Guaranteed to have a good time, lots of people, lots of cars, and lots of fun!
Barbeque on site hot dogs hamburgers pop and chips. ALL proceeds going towards The Relay!!!
For more information on the show and pre registration visit:
http://capitalcityautoshow.ath.cx/autoshow/
PAYPAL DONATIONS ACCEPTED: capitalcityautoshow@hotmail.com
All donations are directly to charity
Bring your car! Bring your friends! Bring your kids! and have some fun, at the First ever Capital City Auto Show in support of the REMAX Relay for life!!!! So everyone lets get out and meet and greet. And let the summer months come
Posted by Tom Hiltz ( aka redvette )
Thursday, April 8, 2010
RVV members still in Florida
Written and posted by Tom Hiltz aka ( redvette )
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Sunday, February 28, 2010
River Valley Vettes 2010 Bowling Challenge
Saturday Feb 27th saw representatives from all 4 Maritime Corvette clubs come together in the annual bowling challenge at Kingswood in Fredericton. Nice to see Brian & Debbie Palmer from Nova Scotia make it as well as members from St John and Moncton clubs. High score went to Ron Gould who certainly helped the host team , RVV club pull off the victory. Trophy will remain in Fredericton till next year when we await another challenge.
Pictures of the afternoon can be seen by clicking on the link below !
http://www.flickr.com/photos/redvette/sets/72157623530207814/
Written and posted by Tom Hiltz aka ( redvette )
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Fiberglass Alley 2010
River Valley Vettes New Brunswick wish to inform you that we will be hosting our Annual Event– Fiberglass Alley 2010 from June 18th to June 20th.......in FREDERICTON, New Brunswick.
As in the past, Friday evening will be an evening of fun –starting out with a Casino night and BBQ....... prizes to be won. RVV will ‘bankroll your evening by providing a few hundred dollars when you arrive at our ‘casino !!
On Saturday, June 19th, our car show will be held downtown-further details to follow!
Saturday evening –there will be food, a professional entertainer and dancing (if you choose)
More Details and our registration form will follow within a couple weeks. As with past RVV events, we will provide a background where you can have a lot of fun and meet old friends.....hopefully, you will meet some new ones !
We look forward to seeing you and our members are looking forward to being your hosts !.......Circle our date on your calendar and pass the word to all Corvetters !
vettingly yours,
Kelly Kelly – 506 461-9261
Written by Kelly Kelly and posted by Tom Hiltz aka ( redvette )
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Corvettes of Southern NB Wine & Cheese Party 2010
RVV members who made the party were : Kelly and Leigh Kelly ,Ron and Anne Gould ,Tom and Lois Hiltz , John and Jean Johnston , Peter and Marilyn Wood and Vernon and Julia Patriquin.
There , St John's president Raymond Cromwell was presented a $1000.00 check from their sponser Brett's Chevrolet Olds and Mrs OBrien was presented with a Lifetime Membership to the club. On behalf of RVV ,I'd like to thank CSNB as well as Ian Brett for a very entertaining evening.
For pictures of the evening click on the link below !
http://www.flickr.com/photos/redvette/sets/72157623348934577/
Written and posted by Tom Hiltz aka ( redvette )
Sunday, February 7, 2010
RVV members with Florida's Suncoast members
Written and posted by Tom Hiltz aka ( redvette )
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Bob Cromwell with Jimmy Flynn
(Newfoundland) Jimmy Flynn who was visiting Florida for the Snowbird
Extravaganza. Pictures were taken at the Wagon Wheel Flea Market on
Saturday.
I'd like to thank Bob Cromwell for sending me these photos !
Posted by Tom Hiltz aka ( redvette )
Terry Terris's Florida Birthday Party
Florida at Sunset Palms. There were a number of River Valley Vette members
present. Ask Terry about his new Victoria's Secret image.
Posted by Tom Hiltz aka ( redvette )
Bob at NCRS in Old Town ,Florida
still actively seeking donations for breast cancer research.
Second and third pictures should be looked at closely. Earl's Rat
Rod....just look at this piece of antique automotive engineering :)))) It
actually drove to the event. That's Earl in the second picture beside the
driver's door. Check out the trumpet on the driver's side and the advanced
technology over the carburetor.
Posted by Tom Hiltz aka ( redvette )
Kevin's project car
Kevin's project car. 1954 Corvette under restoration.....a little
more work to do. And a second one which requires a little work as well.
Taken at NCRS on Saturday January 23rd, 2010.
Posted by Tom Hiltz aka ( redvette )
Saturday, January 23, 2010
RVV Members in Florida
Written and posted by Tom Hiltz aka ( Redvette )
Sunday, January 17, 2010
RVV 2010 After Xmas Xmas Party
River Valley Vette members all gathered at Rick Kelly's home on Saturday night for the annual "After Xmas Xmas Party".Nice to see so many members all gather and socialize during the winter while we all wait for warmer weather to get our cars out ! Nice to see Bob & Janice Surrette and Roger & Angie Bourgeoise from the Moncton Corvette Club as well ! Our new club executives was announced Saturday night ..........President-Vernon Patriquin, Secretary- John Johnston, and Treasurer- John Garwood . Vice President is still up for grabs , so if anyone is interested in filling the shoes , contact one of the club executives ! I'd like to thank John and Dawn Garwood for organizing the games and for Rick Kelly for opening up his home . Great turnout ! By the way Dawn and John..........that lasagna looked some good ,if that's any consolation ! Next event will be the Bowlling challenge(to be announced later )
For pictures of the party click on the link below !
http://www.flickr.com/photos/redvette/sets/72157623228383402/
Written and posted by Tom Hiltz aka ( redvette )