Report on Stanley Fair

      We had a wonderful turnout for this year's annual Stanley Fair. In total we had 13 cars that participated! Surely our record in the three years we have been attending. The weather, while at times very grey (but dry), continued to improve until the sun finally broke through in the afternoon. The organizers, who have always appreciated our participation, responded by having our usual parking area nicely covered with crushed rock and leveled making parking much easier. An improvement that we very much appreciated.

      There was much to see and do, and just standing around and having a chin wag (as Kelvin would say) with interested car enthusiasts was fun. Many took in the fair ground activities including a visit to the animal barn, where one got to see a variety of farm animals including the most unusual "Mammoth Donkey". A huge Donkey that in its day could have been considered to be the 18 wheeler of the day. Many of our members were seen to be buying or admiring homemade sweets, preserves, quilts etc. I saw Tim walk by with a huge smile on his face and a comparable homemade apple pie to match.

      The special of the day at the fair ground diner was a full attired turkey dinner which many of our members had. The diner had a large selection of other delicious fair food for those of us who have an aversion to turkey other than on festive occasions.

      With that many of our cars in attendance it seemed that wherever I went I would bump into several of our members including those in the exhibit building that housed antique farm tractors, farming implements, a chainsaw collection that would have take a super hero to operate owing their size and weight and much much more. There were several of us at the horse pull gaining an appreciation of how beautiful and powerful these draft horses are. Amazing really!

     There were always several members at the antique engines display where several of these incredible old machines were seen operating. Their proud and knowledgeable owners only too eager to answer any questions—much like ourselves when asked questions about our cars.

      All in all I think it safe to say we had another great day at this incredible and historical Stanley Fair whose organizers and volunteers really deserve a pat on the back for what they have done there.

      Also a huge thank you to all of you who attended contributing much to this fair and certainly much appreciated by the fair organizers.

 Thank-you all,
       Gary