Early on a crisp Autumn like morning, intrepid Model A’ers up for a challenge met at the Rocky Ridge Co-op to take part in what has become our biennial car rally. It is more of a directed tour through the countryside following written directions and answering a set of questions fiendishly devised by the rally organizers.
We had seven Model A’s show, eight if we include Armand's roadster pickup. Armand had dropped by to wish us well. Participants included Mike &Therese Hill, Armand Mullie, Ron & Irene Rigby, Jim & Mary Callander, Ross & Caroline Rodman, Michael & Gary Callander, Ted Lobley, Colin & Marilyn Outtrim, Al & Sheila Friesen, Yvon & Ann Marie Picot, Jeff Brooks and Scott Beer and his son.
On the dot of 9 AM, Jeff Brooks, our organizer, started the cars off in five minute intervals. Each participant received a bottle of water, a granola bar and the aforementioned set of cryptic instructions (29) and questions (18).
Model A’s were well distributed through the Springbank, Bragg Creek and Millarville areas. The weather was perfect, neither too hot nor too cold. The rally took about two hours to complete with us all meeting once again at Bob Lockhead Memorial Campground in Black Diamond. Jeff and his father Lyle and mother Sharron had booked a site for us. We had parking for our cars, a lovely shaded grass area for our lawn chairs and best of all, hamburgers, hot dogs and all the fixings. It was a typical Model A event: good food (and lots of it) and good company.
Our rally winners were Mike and Therese Hill with the only perfect score.
Many thanks to Jeff Brooks and his extended family for the work they did in organizing the event especially our picnic in Black Diamond. A special thank you to the Bob Lockhead Memorial Campground for going the extra mile for us on all fronts. And no breakdowns exciting or otherwise.
Ted Lobley
