Day Twenty Three- July 6, 2010 Tampa to Montreal Tour
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Published: July 6th 2010July 6th 2010
On our way to home sweet home. Of course we had to pull over to see the Tallahassee Auto Museum while we were here. Unfortunately they are not open yet, so we will continue on. They have about a hundred of the finest automobiles, including an 1894 Duryea, the oldest known surviving fully manufactured pre-production Duryea.
The last 100 miles is always the longest, and we make one last stop at Chili’s Restaurant for a late lunch, knowing that there is no food at home, and going to the grocery store today is not in my immediate future!
Home sweet home. Thank you Lord for bringing us home safely. And thank you all for following us on our journey by way of this blog. We hope you enjoyed it! I know it was a trip we won't forget.
A few extra statistics:
Miles travelled in total- 3966
Gas consumed- 387 gallon
Average gas mileage- 10.25 miles per gallon
States visited- 13: Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama. Canada- 2: Quebec, Ontario
Delays in travel- 4: generator melt down, tire change, fuel
Tallahassee Auto Museum
closed :-(
Rotary Clubs visited- 7: Hilton Head Island, SC, Sunset; Hilton Head Island VanLandingham breakfast; Georgetown, SC, lunch; Princess Ann at Town Center, Virginia Beach, VA, lunch; Camden-Wyoming, DE, dinner; Smyrna-Clayton, DE, breakfast; Middleburgh, NY, dinner.
Major Events- 2: Rotary International Convention, Montreal, Quebec, Canada; 75th Anniversary Jubilee AACA (Antique Automobile Club of America), Louisville, Kentucky, USA.
Supporters/ Partners- Rotary Club of Tampa- Hyde Park; Kids Wish Network; Laseresque- Rotary Authorized Vendor; Heacock Classic Car Insurance; Perry's Creative Promotion- Rotary Authorized Vendor
As I stare out at the 3 weeks of growth in the yard, mountains of mail and laundry, I think about how great it is to be home. Thank you again to all my friends, family and supporters. Brando and I love and appreciate each and every one of you!
Until the next adventure.....CHEERS!
P.S. Please contact me if you wish to participate in a 2011 Ride Along Tour from your area to New Orleans with your classic car and we will see you at the 2011 Rotary International Convention in New Orleans!
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We travel around the USA, and occasionally outside of the USA also, with our antique cars.
My husband Brando and I buy and restore cars from the 1900-1940's, then take them to various car shows, swap meets, flea markets, to sell, trade or just show off. We enjoy seeing new and interesting places and people, and have never had a shortage of wild experiences along the journey.
Sometimes we trailer the car with our small RV, cat and dog as well. Other times, we drive the old cars to give them a chance to stretch their legs.
I hope you find some of our experiences interesting, helpful an... full info
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Last stop- Chili's in Wesley Chapel
20 miles to home, our last toast...cheers!
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See you in New Orleans! Contact me if you wish to participate in a 2011 Ride Along Tour from your area to New Orleans with your classic car!
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Date: 22nd July 2010
Great Job!
Joanne: Finally got around to viewing trip after yoiu sent email to me May 19th after speaking to Lakeland Christina Rotary Club. Envious of the experience!. John
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Great Job!
Joanne: Finally got around to viewing trip after yoiu sent email to me May 19th after speaking to Lakeland Christina Rotary Club. Envious of the experience!. John
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Joanne Pistorius
Thank you for checking out my blog!
I am glad you both enjoyed the stories, particularly since you were the driving force that gave me the inspiration to make this trip! If I had not become the President of the ACHAFR, then this never would have occurred! Cheers!
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