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Taste of the Town – Olive Garden

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Story: Mike Woodings
Photos: Mike Woodings

May is always a good month to eat and Italian is always a good choice, so when the two found themselves together, Olive Garden was the place. Located in the popular Promenade Town Center, parking can prove to be a challenge at times and only about half of our attendees dared drive their Corvettes to the social. One of our own did however find a terrific end-spot located right where he could keep his eye on his Vette all through dinner.

The restaurant invites us to Indulge our tastes from their Mediterranean menu with dishes under 600 calories, but personally I opted for the spaghetti and meatballs with sun-dried tomatoes!

With 36 hungry people arriving all at once, the scene was initially described by at least one of the staff as chaos, but once the bread sticks came and initial beverages were served our crazy group settled down and we went on to have a delightful evening as a well fed body of still crazy Corvette people.

Thanks to the wonderful staff at Olive Garden for handling our group with all of our varied needs and desires. Your restaurant is one of our favorites and surely on we will return to, even between events with your offering of unlimited pasta and salad. Hard to keep it at 600 calories though!

Next up on our calendar will be another “Italian” night out at Topper’s Pizza in Canyon Country. The salad bar alone is worth the drive, but when you can design your own pizza, that is a winning combination. We will be there, hope to see YOU on for the next TOT on June 21st at 6 PM.

Until then, we will meet again at another fine event put together by our Activities Committee.

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In Awe of Moment

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Photos: Steve Turkheimer, Santa Paula Chevrolet

I took my Vette to Santa Paula Chevrolet to have its annual service performed, knowing it needed it prior to the MPCC run. When I left to go home I had an ‘In Awe of Moment’ which I’ll get to later.

As always, we (SCVCC club members) are treated fantastic. I checked in and had a brief conversation with Monty, my service writer, to go over my areas of concern. He assured me it would all be handled along with the bow to stern inspection and a wash. On my way into the show room, I stopped in to John Macik’s office to say hello and thank him for all he does for the Corvette community. Well, that ‘hello’ lasted about 30 minutes. He’s a very approachable man, which says a lot for his organization.

Following our conversation, I went across the street to grab a hoagie sandwich while I waited for my car to be completed. It just felt like the right thing to do. I’m not sure why, it just did, drive-n-eat. After eating, it was now shopping time! I love messing with the sales people. They just have this pre-conceived idea of what I can or can’t drive. It’s entertaining. Anyway, I found the car I want, a 2018 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 3LZ, Ceramic Matrix Gray Metallic with jet black interior, 650 HP. Only $105k. The dream will continue.

I finalized my business for the day, got in my car, and headed east on Harvard Blvd. At the light at Palm, I was waiting for my light to turn green so I could turn right to go the freeway and home. It was then I saw a beautiful young woman. She was a 10 out of 10, waiting to walk across the intersection where I was going to turn. I waited patiently for her to cross and proceeded to make my turn. As I turned, I noticed a middle-aged man in a mid-sized tin can waiting to go straight as the woman crossed the street in front of him. I watched the man watching the woman, or so I thought. Upon completing my turn and driving past the tin can, I caught the ‘in awe of moment’. I realized he was not watching the pretty woman. No, he was watching my car and rubbernecking his head until it was virtually facing backwards. I could see he was in total awe of my car.

I must admit, his reaction was a bit of a surprise, extreme, and made me laugh. This type of reaction happens frequently. It made me think how special it is to have such a great car and to be able to enjoy it year-round. So for now, with a smile on my face and the roar of “The Mighty LS3” at my back, I bid you adieu.

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Out and About in Santa Clarita

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Story: Glenda Fulmer
Photos: Route 66 Classic Grill

With the Royal Wedding still a week away and the local Corvette calendar open as well, some of our own joined in the car show action at the Route 66 Classic Grill on May 12th. Route 66 hosts six Classic Car Shows throughout the summer, featuring 1975 and older cars.

Our members in the SCVCC have some really nice vintage cars squirreled away in their garages. This month, Jim and Glenda Fulmer and Miron Kalebjian participated in the May event at Route 66 along with dozens of other car people from the community.
Jim captured the trophy for Best Chevrolet for his beautiful 1957 Corvette and Miron took the honors for Best Muscle Car with his awesome 1970 Hemi ‘Cuda. Great job people!
But wait, there is more, those “lucky Fulmers” also took home $244 in the 50/50 drawing!

If you were just sitting home, wondering what to do on Mother’s Day Eve, this could have been your answer.

Summer is just beginning though and there will be five more Classic Car Shows (not counting the SCVCC All-Corvette Car Show) between now and October.

Mark your calendar for the Classic Car Shows at Route 66 Classic Grill, the second Saturday of each month, May through October.

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From the Driver’s Seat – Apr2018

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The month of April started like any other month with our Business Meeting, but that’s where common ended. Members brought their Corvettes to the meeting, and had pictures taken with them standing with their cars. Our webmaster, Mark Ware, wasted no time in getting the pictures uploaded to our web page (SCVCC.org) for all the world to see. But just after getting the pictures posted, Jeff Hernandez and Moira Moe got a 2018 Carbon 65 Edition Grand Sport. Needless to say, we are happy for them and the car is beautiful. After the May Business Meeting, their picture with their new Corvette will be posted on our web page. Be sure to check it out. Additionally, any member wanting a re-take picture should bring their car for a new picture.

Our first April event to “Live Steamers” was unfortunately canceled for a number of reasons, but our Activities Committee will be looking for a date in the future to reschedule that exciting outing.

Our monthly Taste-of-the-Town was held at California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) in the Bridgeport Shopping Center. 37 people turned out for the event, and CPK will be sending our club a check for 20% of our club’s total bill to be donated to the charity of our choosing. Thank you CPK for a great event, and your generous donation.

Our last event, the “Pismo Beach Run” was a total success. It was an impressive sight when 43 people in 22 Corvettes converged on the beach community. When our caravan rolled into the Kon Tiki Inn parking lot, it looked like a well-orchestrated ballet. Well, maybe not that great, but more like a coordinated feeding frenzy for that special parking spot. In the end the parking lot looked like a Corvette dealership.

The month of May brings our annual election of the Board of Directors and Committees which will lead their club for the upcoming year. I can’t emphasize enough the importance of voting, especially this election time. On the ballot will be some bylaws changes and clarification changes that is intended to improve the club operations for the future. All members are asked to read the changes and vote.

Our web page (scvcc.org) is ever changing and will be our club portal for nearly everything in the future. Be sure to look at the page often and become familiar with it. Remember, our web page is just like Costco, if you see something on it today, it might not be there tomorrow, so check it often.

Dwight

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Pismo Getaway Weekend

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Story: Mike Woodings
Photos: Mike Woodings, Glenda Fulmer, Mark Ware, Mike Cusick

Did you know that “Pismo” is Chumash for “call of the wild”? Well, not really, but it might be the new meaning when it comes to Corvette owners in the Santa Clarita Valley Corvette Club. Twenty-two of America’s favorite sportscars with almost double that number of participants left Santa Clarita for a three to four day outing in beautiful Pismo Beach. The caravan was a sight to behold as our assembly of cars headed out CA 126 and all the way north on US 101 on the getaway leg. Morning coffee necessitated a pit in Ventura and then it was clear sailing into Buellton for a traditional traveler’s lunch at Pea Soup Andersons.

Spring flowers and poppies were abundant in the lush green hillsides along the route accented by an array of Corvette shades all the way into our weekend destination, the Kon Tiki Inn. The hotel advertises itself as having “one of the best panoramic ocean views Pismo Beach hotels have to offer” and we will have to concur with their statement. The place can’t be beat. Even their parking spaces were EXTRA wide, to the delight of our Corvette owners!

Our weekend was designed to be a time to relax, with no planned agenda. But, the Central Coast lends itself to many activities, so there was something for everyone. To name just a few of the things our people did: wine tasting, dining, walks on the beach, watching sunsets, drives to local sites, kite flying, shopping, conversation, quad runner dune riding and even some car detailing.

Here are the attendees for the Pismo run. Ask any of them for their critique of the weekend and it is guaranteed to be a universal “you missed a great run” answer: Anthony & Delores Bachmura, Ron & Joyce Bergmann, Jeff & Leeann Carley, Don & Connie Ceo, Dan & Lydie Colonello, Mike & Mary Cusick, Brian & Kathy De Avila, Jim & Glenda Fulmer, Jeff Hernandez & Moira Moe, Steve Hilton & Jo Ayers, Dave & Karen Jewett, Mike & Dorothy McCloskey, Dwight & Janene McDonald, Dick Meier & Leah Granen, John & Linda Noble, Sheila Percivalle & Linda Roselund, Ed & Deana Shaver, Steve & Judy Turkheimer, Mark Ware, Jim & Donna Webster, Mike & Judy Woodings, along with future members Gerald & Dawn Barry.

If you missed this one, watch our website, for all the upcoming events our Activities Committee has planned.
See the Pismo Bound video on the SCVCC Video Gallery page!

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Taste of the Town – CPK

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Story: Mike Woodings
Photos: SCVCC.ORG

April has arrived and so has Daylight Saving Time. The ideal weather and later sunset were a good combination to draw another crowd for our latest Thursday Taste of the Town. This month our affair was at the infamous California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) in Bridgeport.

Our 6 PM meeting/dining time was ideal to find parking, however there were a couple members who created their own special Corvette Corral out by the dumpsters. Who says Corvette people aren’t ingenious?

CPK makes some darn good designer pizza and the report is that our 37 attendees all found something of interest on the menu.

The CPK staff did an excellent job taking care of all of our needs and desires from the time we descended on the establishment and until the time we all filed out. Thanks, CPK, for taking good care of us and for your donation to our club charity fund. We are community partners.

The calendar says we will be enjoying the hospitality of the Olive Garden when we next meet for TOT on May 17th. PM is our meeting time, but hey, Olive Garden has some Happy Hour offerings you might want to check out. Just sayin’…

Until then, we will meet again at another fine event put together by our Activities Committee. If you want to help plan one or more of our upcoming functions, get with the committee and let’s make it happen.

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Another C7 Update

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Story: Mike Woodings
Photos: SCVCC.ORG

No, not me again! The Grand Sport is fine. Now, though, think back a couple months when your editor (me) told you Tommy Couples is the guy. He knows his Corvette and knows when something is just not right.

Tommy is the guy who replaced the C6 which had gas tank issues with the C7 that was diagnosed with a transmission issue.

Next into Tommy’s garage was his newly acquired 2018 Ceramic Gray convertible. You know Tommy, my friend who expressed sorrow about my issues with the Grand Sport. Tommy heard noise in the left rear of his ‘Vette at about 48 mph that shouldn’t be there.

Ever mindful of his resources, Tommy researched the answer and on April 23rd he headed to the dealership to get things corrected. I will leave you all in suspense until the May meeting when Tommy will give us all the full and complete update in Car Talk. Prepare to take copious notes!

By the way, we will also be waiting for an update from Bob Shierer about his 2017 Grand Sport. It seems he too might have an issue similar to yours truly. We will see.

Remember though, while so many of non-Corvette people are concerned about replacing parts, they worry about knees and hips. Not us hearty Corvetters though, to us, the parts to be concerned with are those darn torque tubes and rear ends.

In the meantime, keep your ears open for indicator noises that shouldn’t be there and bookmark Corvette Forum on your computer!

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From the Driver’s Seat – Mar2018

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March was a month that turned out to be better than expected, given the weather forecasts that kept changing daily. Fortunately for us, all the events we had planned, took place between rain storms. The week of St. Patrick’s Day brought nothing but rain, and even Dallas Raines predicted rain for the 17th, which just happened to be the three Corvette clubs BBQ hosted by Santa Paula Chevrolet. Two days before the run, most of those who had signed up had canceled because of the forecast of rain, but Saturday morning arrived with clear skies, dry roads, and a comfortable temperature. 19 Corvettes and an Arizona registered Tin Can showed up at the starting point. Needless to say, the BBQ was a tremendous success.

Saturday morning on the 24th, 37 people and 19 Corvettes gathered at the Walmart parking lot for what would turn out to be another beautiful run to the coast, and lunch at Brophy Brothers Restaurant in Ventura, with a beautiful view of the harbor. Ron and Joyce Bergmann led the procession, followed closely behind by Jeff and Leeann Carley, our tail gunner for the trip. Well, maybe not so closely, there were 17 other Corvettes in between. Everyone had a great drive, and an unbelievable view proving California does have hills that are green, and lush.

Just a few points to remember:

Be sure to get your election nominations form to the club Secretary, Ron Bergmann, by April 15th.

Thursday, April 5th, starting at 5:00 pm is club picture day, so bring your shiny Corvette for a picture that will be posted on the club’s web page, you may want to wear your club attire for this photo, yes you will be in the picture with your Corvette.

Start using the new web page SCVCC.org and get comfortable with it. It changes frequently with news articles, video showing, and featured events. Also, it will become the club’s main portal for sign-ups, or cancellations for events, renewal of membership, and dues payments, and other club related information. Any board member can be contacted directly through the web page under the club officer’s tab.

September 29th is our 40th Anniversary, Club Car Show for charity at Route 66. Be sure to mark in on your calendar. This year’s charity event is for the Santa Clarita Coalition, Adopt-A-Vet.

Lastly, due to conflicts at our meeting location, the June meeting will be moved to Wednesday, June 6th. Mark it on your calendar.

Dwight

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Ventura Harbor Sat. Drive

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Story: Mike Woodings
Photos: Steve Turkheimer, Janene McDonald

The old saying goes, “April showers bring May Flowers”, but it’s March! What we are living is March showers bring changes to the itinerary.

The planned drive for a Saturday Spring outing to Ojai was literally scrubbed due to road conditions after a couple of weeks of rain. What to do? No problem. Our Activities people produced an alternate plan and our Communications guy got the word out and we were still good to go!

Twenty Corvettes with thirty-seven participants for the Saturday run assembled at Walmart for their drivers’ meeting for a caravan out CA 126 to Brophy Brothers at the Ventura Marina. The drive was beautiful under sparkling blue skies with the caravan adding to the amazing scenery. There were plenty of thumbs-up from our fellow drivers along the way. The staff at Brophy Brothers did a great job taking care of our orders and needs, especially after such short notice and our thanks go out to them.

Mark Ware came prepared with his drone and we all assembled for a group shot (top article photo) before heading for other activities in the area, around the marina and beyond. We were even treated to a “mermaid parade”, our lucky day!

Thanks to our Activities Committee for making it all happen and making the needed adjustments to plans so we could hit the road together after being confined by Mother Nature for the past week.

Stay tuned to your email for news about upcoming caravans and events our Activities people have in store!

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Santa Paula Chevrolet BBQ

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Story: Mike Woodings
Photos: Various

The clouds parted just enough during the March rainstorms for the eagerly awaited BBQ at Santa Paula Chevrolet. As in days past, our participants assembled at our start point in the Walmart lot for headcount, waivers and a driver meeting.

We know the way, but it’s just what we do, besides, you could almost smell the tri-tip on the horizon. Nineteen was the count of the Corvettes as we once again headed west on the 126 and as always, we were a sight to behold!

Our friend and host, John Macik, from Santa Paula Chevrolet, again cleared his lot to for the onslaught of Corvettes that rolled in for another of his now-famous BBQ get-togethers.

We don’t all come just for the food though. Some shop and most of us dream as well.

There was quite a bit of attention paid to the current Torch Red Grand Sport Convertible on display and also to a certain ZO6 for sale on the lot. Come on people, Santa Paula would love to do business with us!

Laird’s Butcher Shop and BBQ keeps getting better and better with the spread they prepare for us at every gathering. The grub and Vettes keep us coming back time and time again. What a great combination. As always, for a Saturday run and a great BBQ, Santa Paula Chevrolet is THE place to go.

Thanks to John and his crew for another fine event!

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