Love it when a plan comes together.
For Dick and Candy's First Attempt at organizing a drive, the Gods were on our side (or there was some great planning done).
The day started out a little cool. Actually it was cold. But we have been colder. The East bunch started out at King Soopers and picked up a few more at the BP Station and meet up the rest at the Foss Drug in Golden. Had 15 total cars to start with in Golden. Left Golden and broke up into three groups for the drive up to Nederland. In Nederland we all joined up again (Was it good planning on Candy and Dick's part or just plain luck - We will never know for sure). Also found some folks from up north at Nederland and got our car total to 20. This was the first annual Mile Hi Cobra Club Nederland Unannounced Car Show. Only person who did not come to see the cars is in a shed on ice.
Then we started up Peak To Peak Hiway. Again, with either great planning on Dick and Candy's part or some more dumb luck, we had the Hiway to ourselves. Only saw 3 other cars the whole way to Estes Park, and they got out of our way. Did not see one Mini Van on the road. Wonder how Dick and Candy got all them to stay at home?
Then we all had lunch at Mary's Lake Lodge. The parking lot is great with some excellent views of Mary's Lake and the mountains. And if that is not enough, how about that lunch? Great lunch and excellent service.
After lunch it started to look more and more like rain, so most of us started for home. Some went back down Peak to Peak, some went down Hiway 36 and a few of us did the Big Thompson Canyon. (Wonder if it is related to Dick?) Since we did not let any of the Mini Vans out in the morning, they were out for the afternoon drive. But this is OK because it did not rain. So more great planning or some more of that famous luck, NO RAIN.
Speaking of luck, Good news for the day is -- Dick's car did not break down. Thank you, Gary. Patrick Laurie had a little clutch problem, but we found the Mayor of Nederland is also the local mechanic and he was quite happy to help out with the problem and Patrick was able to finish the trip with us.
Thank you all for the day. I really feel great when I see everyone with smiles. These cars are sure fun and we sure do know how to enjoy them and the Colorado we live in.
Be sure and check the web site soon for the pictures of the day.
www.milehicobraclub.com
While you are there (
www.milehicobraclub.com) Do not forget to get your reservations in and get signed up for the First Annual Cruise Colorado.
Dick Thompson