Rn'R Blog Update

I'm going to start trying out a few new things with the Rn'R Blog over the next few days and weeks.  You might not notice many differences, but I thought I would bring up a few important ones.

One thing that a lot of people have been asking for is a hit counter--a tally for the number of visitors to the site.  It doesn't take much to get it going and it won't cost anything.  I should have a counter up and running by the end of the month.

Another thing you might notice (it's already up and working) is the survey.  Every month, I'll post a new survey/poll that anyone can vote on.  You can check it out and vote now; it's just down and to the left below the blog archive.  Because of the active discussion at the last meeting, this months question is: where should the Rollin' Relics hold their monthly meetings?  The poll will close the day before the June meeting so I can announce the results to the club.

Let me note, this poll is not official.  The club will not change its meeting place based upon this poll; it's just to inspire discussion and have fun.  If the poll becomes popular, I might even do it more often (weekly?).  Either way, I hope you enjoy the site, and I'll keep trying to make it better.

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June Meeting / Events

For those of you that missed it, tonight was the monthly meeting. One of the hot button topics at the meeting was where to hold future meetings. Some members have considered a very nice offer from the Pizza Factory to allow us to hold our meetings there. Of course, we have already signed up and paid for use of the Santa Fe Plaza for a while. We will probably try to have a "sample" meeting at the Pizza Factory in July. What do you guys think?

On another note, the Rn'R Blog would like to thank everyone involved in the 2008 Car Show. It took a lot of work from a lot of great people; and it really came out great. I can honestly say, that was the best Rollin' Relics Car Show I've been too. I know we all had a lot of fun.

The big event coming up this week is American Graffiti Night at the Strathmore High School THIS Saturday. Bring your car and get all the food, popcorn, etc. you can eat; and see the classic movie. We'd love to get a good showing at this event. Finally, as always, here's a copy of the June calendar. Just click on it to get a larger view that you can print out.

Visalia Car Show and other upcoming events

Events coming up:

• Saturday May 17th is the Visalia Downtown Car Show
• A&W Cruise Night every Thursday night at the Visalia A&W on Mooney Blvd.
• Sonics Drive-in Cruise Nights every Friday night at Sonics in Bakersfield
• Tuesday May 27th is our monthly meeting at 6:00PM at the Santa Fe Depot
• Saturday May 31th is American Graffiti Night at the Strathmore High School at 4:00PM (the movie American Graffiti will be show; be sure to bring you cars)

I'll post more details about some of these events as we approach them.

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Rollin' Relics 2008 Car Show Photos (2)

Finally, the last of the Car Show Photos. These are the rest of what I took at the show. I know that they look small, but just click on the photo that you want to see to view it at 100%. They are compressed for the site because large ones would take up too much of the page, and because I have a slow connection. I'll try to get them printed out before the next meeting, so If you see one here of your car and want a 4X6, just come to the next meeting or cruise night.

A few events for tomorrow:

• Breakfast Run to Dimples Diner in Visalia. Meet at the Porterville RV lot by 8:00AM
• Exeter Car Show
• Aero Dog Cruise Night in Tulare
• Kernville Car Show

As Always, if you have any events or information that you would like me to add, just e-mail me at: blueomni87@yahoo.com or blueomni87@gmail.com. Enjoy the photos...

Rollin' Relics 2008 Car Show Photos (1)

Well, here's something I'll bet you've all been waiting for for a long time: Car Show photos. What a great show. These are about half of the pictures that I took, so I'll have to make you wait until tomorrow for the rest. I hope you like them. If you need any information about upcoming events, you can always check the blog archives to the left and find the post labeled "May Events" in April (just click on the little arrow next to April to open up the April archives). It should also appear for a while if you just keep scrolling down. I'll also make sure and go over more of this month's Rollin' Relic's events in my next post, so stay tuned.

Car Show News

Great News! I was just sent an e-mail from a newspaper report (I think it's from the Porterville Recorder, but I'm not sure) that included the winners of the major trophies, and a brief description of our 2008 Car Show. Here's the papers' report:

Porterville Rollin’ Relics Car Show

A beautiful spring day welcomed approximately 200 custom/classic cars and motorcycles as they rumbled into Porterville’s Veteran’s Park for the Eight Annual Rollin’ Relics Car Show on Saturday, May 3^rd.

Cars came from as far away as Sacramento and Arizona. The oldest car driven in was a 1917 Ford driven by Larry Mase of Exeter.

With the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in the background, eyes filled with tears as we remembered our fallen veterans when Yvonne Fiori opened the show with the singing of the National Anthem.

Highlighting the day was “Elvis” Eddie Hoffman arriving in a custom hotrod Hearst and Porterville Police Department’s demonstration of their Canine Unit. The crowd stood in awed silence as the Canine Officer followed the commands of his partner. A fun filled day was had by all.

Awards were given as follows:

MAJOR TROPHY/SPONSOR

Best of Show/Beebe Mobile Detail: Gerald and Val Holbrook 1937 Ford Coupe.

Best Paint/Milinich Body Works: Johnny Mendiola 1953 Ford F100.

Best Interior/Auto Oil Changers: Herb Helzer 1956 Kaiser.

Best Engine/Edward’s Automotive: Joe Mitchell 1965 Plymouth Belvedere.

Best Custom Motorcycle/ Moonshine Cycle: Mike Quataker 2008 Harley Davidson Custom Chopper.

Best Stock Motorcycle/Sprague’s Outdoor Power Center: Larry Carbajal 2007 Harley Road King.

Best Under Construction/Precision Tile Works: Don Howard 1940 Ford Coupe.

SPECIAL TROPHY/SPONSOR

Mayor’s/Tom Wright State Farm Ins.: Bertha Summers 1953 Mercury

Fire Chief’s/Fire Fighters’ Assn.: Don Nelson 1948 Ford F-1 Pickup.

Police Chief’s/Police Assn.: Ray Moss 1968 Shelby Mustang

California Highway Patrol/Bonanza Motors: Garrie Jewett 1948 Studebaker.

Veteran’s/Designs by Dillon: Don Marberry 1923 T-Bucket Roadster

Long Distance/Chad’s Auto Glass: Dan Shaffer 1968 Chevy Pickup.

Ladies’ Choice/Ladies of Porterville Chrysler Jeep Dodge: Jim and Marsha Anderson 1957 Chevy.

Club Participation/Rollin’ Relics Car Club: Envyed

Lee Ware Memorial/Sierra Street Rods: Michael McKusick 1927 Ford Roadster

Emblem Club: Diane Canerday 1965 Cadillac.

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Car Show Photos Coming Soon...

Hi guys.  I know you've all been waiting for new photos of the Rollin' Relics 2008 Car Show.  Well, I've got a lot of them.  Some of you even sent a few in (thanks, by the way).  Now I just have to cut my selection down so I can post them here.  Unfortunately, I can't put them all on, and it takes a while (dial-up, ugh!); but I'll get as many posted as I can over the next few days.  What a great show, though!  I don't think we've ever had that many entries.  Not to mention the great addition of the A&W Truck, huh?  That really hit the spot on a warm day.

But that's not all.  This and every Thursday, go on down to Visalia for the weekly A&W Cruise Night in on Mooney Blvd.  This is really a great cruise night, and you get to eat at A&W.  That's worth the trip right there.  I'll try and get out there tomorrow and take some photos, so if you want your car's picture right here, get on out there.  Hope to see lots of Rollin' Relics soon.

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May Cruise Night

Hi Everyone. I know you've all been waiting for some new pictures, so here are a few from the May Cruise Night. I know I had lots of fun out there, and can't wait for tomorrow. I be sure and take more at the Car Show. Till then, enjoy the photos.