I want to take a moment to talk about the charity we are supporting on this Tour, the Kids Wish Network. Since 1997, Kids Wish Network has been making dreams come true for thousands of children all over the country. The charity started out with the single purpose of granting wishes to children suffering with life-threatening conditions. It is a 501c3 organization that we support enthusiastically and can vouch for their authentic work for the needy children they serve. One specific fundraiser that we wish to support is the Corvette Dream Giveaway to benefit Kids Wish Network’s Hero program. It is a sweepstakes to win two Corvettes (1967 427/435 HP Classic Restored Roadster & 2010 Brad Paisley Hero Edition ZR1). KWN will provide a special promotional code for ACHAFR members, Rotarians, and Car Club members who ... read more

ACHAFR breakfast meeting held Tuesday, June 22, from 7:00am-9:00am, in the Palais des Congres de Montreal Room #521. We discuss with the new and existing members what we have planned for the future of ACHAFR. We hope to grow the North American Chapter so that we can further develop sub chapters within the local geographies, and support their efforts for individual car shows and rallys. We had a busy booth, and our own District Governor from Riverview Florida, Ed Odom, came by to visit. Dinner for ACHAFR members at Dundee's in Montreal. Another example of those friendly Canadians... when someone saw the police near the car, they found us inside the restaurant and suggested we move the car away from the fire hydrant. Once Brando went outside, the police actually saved another spot, even closer to ... read more

RGHF (Rotarian Global History Fellowship) Meeting Sunday June 20 7:00-8:30am Palais des Congres de Montreal #525 Important Note: the buses don't start to run until 7:30am and then are often late, so we basically got to the breakfast just as it ended. They were very gracious and still had the kitchen bring up hot breakfasts for us both. Unfortunately we missed the tribute to us for becoming the 500th members of RGHF. We get to the House of Friendship and are amazed at how many service groups and fellowship booths there are. There is so much about Rotary we Rotarians do not know! ShelterBox is an international disaster relief charity that has delivered over 500,000 emergency shelters to people affected by disasters worldwide. My club, Rotary Club of Tampa- Hyde Park, has bought many over the ... read more

Middleburgh- Left by 10am. First day this week that we don't wake up at 5:30am to rush out. A leisurely drive, we stopped at the Old Stone Fort Museums in Schoharie NY established 1772, where we saw an original 1903 Rambler. We had a delicious lunch in Saratoga Springs at Gaffneys. 67 miles/ 2 hours The Packard is driving like a dream, and the weather is so cool that I was actually cold! Lake Luzerne, NY- Arrived at the home of longtime friends, Devnet & William Chandler. I have known Devnet since we were both 11 years old at the Girls Academy of the Holy Names in Tampa. William has been a great car buddy, and they both meet us every year at Hershey for our annual pilgrimage to the greatest car parts flea market in ... read more

We left Topsail NC at 6am with many stops along the way, as we are overheating. We see a newspaper headline that says yesterday was over 102 degrees. They should try it sitting on a warm engine like the Packard! Passed through New Bern, the birthplace of Pepsi-Cola 1989, and Washington NC, the original "Washington" founded in 1776. Beautiful drive up US Hwy 17 but we are travelling slow and hope to make lunch on time! 206 miles/5.5 hours Princess Anne, VA McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Rest., Town Center, Virginia Beach 12:30pm Once again we just make it on time! Virginia Beach is beautiful, with a lovely metropolitan downtown center. Wonderful group of professionals and a delicious meal at a fine restaurant. It is tough to come out of a 5+ hour drive in the heat ... read more