Hope everyone has had a happy and safe Memorial Day weekend.  I spent most of mine backing up.  On Friday I left Ole Red out at work with the tonneau cover on.  The weather man indicated little chance of rain...wrong....!

 

When I waded out and rolled back the tonneau I had two to three inches of water standing the driver's floor board.  I live about 5 minutes from work but in the time to took me to get home,  still in a drizzle with the top down I was soaked with shoes full of water.

 

After I keep the carpet rolled back with a fan on it Friday night and in the sun all day Saturday, Sunday I realized the hot water insulation was not going to dry so yesterday I pulled the seat and replaced the insulation and carpet. 

 

I did make one improvement.  I now have the tracks cutout of the insulation and carpet so if it does happen again I won't have to pull the seat.

 

Lesson learned.

 

Anyway I hope you were able to get yours out the week of May 22 - 30 for British Car Week.  I did run across a rather taddy yellow rubber bumper B during lunch last week at the Cherokee here in Jackson.  Left a card in hopes of getting another member.

 

David Crawford has forwarded some updates for the website.  Al Adams and I have looked over them and are very excited by the new look and updates that David has in mind.  Today I received an e-mail from the web provider indicating that during the week of May 24 thru May 30 that the web site had 160 hits.  That's more than I would have thought.  There are folks out there looking and an updated web site should be good for the future of the EMC.

 

On the Calendar for June and July please note the following and plan on attending as may as possible.

 

June 19        Tech Session 3

                    We return to Pat and Barbara Cashman's shop in Vicksburg. 

                    I'm not sure what polishing or wrenching that Pat and Barbara have

                    planned but I'm sure we'll have a great time.

                    Don't forget we'll begin planing for out show in September so we need

                    as many folks as possible to attend and bring your idea's.

                    Pot luck lunch begins at 12:00pm.   

                    Details:  Gene Johnston    (601) 607 - 7021

                                  Pat Cashman     (601) 638 - 3240

 

July 9 - 11    Car Quest World of Show and Go

                    Jackson Trade Mart  /  State Fairgrounds

                    Last year The EMC had 10 cars present in the show and the organizers were accommodating to place all our club cars in the same area.  It made for an excellent presentation.  We'd like to do at least as well this year. 

                    Here are some specifics:  The cars have to be at the show site between 9:00am and 7:00pm on Friday and can be removed from the Trade Mart on Sunday after 5:00pm.  BATTERIES MUST BE DISCONNECTED.  The entry fee is $25.00 for clubs with 5 or more entries mailed together and received by July 3rd.  We'll meet at the Trade Mart on Friday at 12:30pm to ensure as many of our cars as possible can be grouped together. Dash plaques, class awards, and 2 passes are included in the entry fee.  If you want a copy of the entry form please contact Barry or me.  I'll also have copies at the June 19 tech session.   

                    Barry Schmidt and I will coordinate getting our early registration in.

                    Details:  Gene Johnston (601) 607 - 7021

                                 Barry Schmidt (601) 992 - 9196                  

 

TBA            July Party

                    I'll be getting back in touch with Jake Weaver to set a date and time for

                    a July get together at Jakes.  I've never been over but Jake's indicated to

                    have all sorts of interesting toys.  We'll do some grilling and supplant

                    with some pot luck.

 

TBA             August Meeting

 

Sept 25        Brits By The River

                    This is the 1st big show of the fall car show season.  At our June meeting

                    we'll begin discussions on assignments and followup meetings.

                    Again everyone's input and assistance will be appreciated to make our's one of the best.

 

Oh on the weather again.....I noted a chance of rain for the next week or so on the Weather Channel this morning.  Stay dry,  I know I'll be keeping a closer eye out.

 

Happy Motoring

 

Gene