We did the mandatory San Francisco tourist activities today. . .Rode a cable car -- with Laura and Steve hanging on the side. . .Had a delicious seafood lunch at Scoma's restaurant where they have their own fishing boat bring in their daily catch. . . Rode the one-hour bay cruise under the Golden Gate Bridge and around Alcatraz. To say it was a bit brisk would be an understatement! Very choppy waves, but there were large sailboats out, and even someone windsurfing. We rode to the top of Telegraph Hill (Coit Tower), with a great view of the city. Then walked to Chinatown for supper--what an amazing Chinatown! This is quite the city--so many different personalities to it--from the Spanish influenced architechture and palm trees to all the pretty painted Victorian homes to the ocean/beach ... read more

We made it!! Forty-six year old car with fifty-six year old driver (and passenger). Ten states in ten days. 3,515 miles. Seven days of car shows with 4,000 cars. Untold number of stops for refueling. Too many traffic jams. And, many, many stories of all the different cars guys have owned and fixed up. (You were right, Polly!) We have been blessed with pretty good weather for most of our trip This morning, we checked in to get our "long hauler" certificates/plaques at Chula Vista, then headed back home from the Dells.... read more

We drove this morning from Indiana back to home territory. Venue of car show this afternoon is at the Isle of Capri in Bettendorf, IA. Since we are both starting to get tired with all this traveling and getting up early, it is lucky we are staying tonight in a place in Clinton with all the comforts of home. Lol No swimming pool though. Tomorrow a.m. we are off to the Wisconsin Dells, where we will spend the last two days of the tour.... read more

Well, I am catching up on this blog I am trying to figure out how to use. . . Now that my Ipad batteries are fully charged and we have internet access. I think I am ready to send out invites. . . hopefully you will be able to view the previous posts, too! We left the Charleston area this morning, driving into Kentucky and Ohio, along the Ohio river. Heading to Norwalk, Ohio.... read more

This is the first day of the actual Power Tour--thousands of classic cars, muscle cars, unique cars driving half way across the country. First leg: Charlotte to Knoxville, by way of Chimney Rock. Steve had a lot of fun driving in the winding roads of the Smokies. However, had some issues on way to Lake Lure. Dipstick holder broke. A very kind man, Patrick, helped out. Let us pull in his driveway. He helped Steve work on it and run all over the county for parts. We are very grateful! After many hours of hard work and worry, Steve got us on the road again, and we were actually able to make it to Knoxville. Unfortunately, it didn't leave much chance to stop in the lovely little town of Lake Lure. Couldn't get many good pictures, ... read more