The garage tour had been planned for several months. As the big day approached Gary called to say that Shirley had a bad fall in their home on 13 Sep and according to the Doctor after reading the x-rays she suffered two fractures; one of the joint on her shoulder, and the other of the shoulder blade. He stated:  “I think she would be more comfortable if we put the dinner off until later, and besides you don't want ME making the sauce.”  They were both very disappointed about having to cancel the dinner.

However, the garage tour portion of the day was still on the schedule. Ardith and I arrived at Bob and Janet Best’s home around 12:30 pm.  Bob, Richard, and Linda Kerston were sitting in the Best’s motorhome, enjoying the luxury RV life style. Chuck and Phyllis Benner, Paul and Joannie Blackburn arrived shortly afterwards.  The guys stayed in the garage and the girls joined Janet inside their home.  We all then departed for Ray and Cherry’s O’Connell’s garage.  Lots to see there as 2 cars had their hoods off.  All enjoyed sticking their heads in the engine compartments.