New Photos to the Right and the Website

Just a quick note to point out that there are a few new slideshows on the blog (look to the right).  I finally got off my duff and uploaded some of the pics I've been taking.  I've got Prestons, Waterfront, and Whistler (and the last Winter Social, but that's been there before).

There are also a number of new albums on the BCCC website featuring Thunder in the Mountains; check it out!

If anyone else has photos from these - or other - events, put them on the web somewhere and send me an RSS feed or a link.  Don't send me the photos though!  If you don't have a home on the web, then you can send the photos to our website's web master, and she can put them in the BCCC photo album.

Club Picnic

Our annual picnic was held on Sunday, July 24 at Deas Island Park. It was a beautiful sunny day, and we had about 40 people in attendance. We brought 2 barbeques, so people could cook their own lunch and we had a bocci ball tournament and a golf chipping challenge game. It also happened to be Fred Poperink's birthday, so Shelley brought a cake for the occasion, which we all enjoyed. A good time was had by all and Maurice and Janice Walker both won a bottle of wine for 1st place in the bocci tournament.

Brenda

Sunshine, Roaring Engines, Squealing Tires and Big, Wide Smiles

36 drivers enjoyed the slalom challenge at the Pitt Meadows Driving Centre on a sunny Saturday.  In addition to Corvettes, we had Porsche’s, Fiero’s, etc., even a Lotus Elan which was sporting a set of large slick tires.  Some of our dedicated non competing club members worked to make this event a fun and safe exercise for all attending.   Marie Wheway and Rosalie Sinden coordinated the timing process.  John Jenson, Al Frost, Gary Clarke, Lew Berry, Wayne Pelletier provided invaluable assistance to make the event a smooth and fun process for participants. 

Believe it or not, the fastest time was set by the propane powered Corvette of Jim Sandwith from Victoria.  And there were lots of other fast Corvettes, represented by our members Paul McAlduff, Nigel Wheway, Patrick Tran, David Mitten, Ken Butcher, Bill Powell, Giff Robb, Blair Degenstein, Marj Bowen, and of course myself, Vic Nightscales.  We had some first time competitors, and it is amazing to watch their smiles broaden and they discover the wonder of their cars.  Paul McAlduff of Tireland was kind enough to provide a few prizes at the end of the day, and that capped off a wonderful event.  Next events are August 21 at Pemberton and August 27 at Pitt Meadows, and we need all members to help us make these a success.  

- by Vic