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          Our parade script as read by our hosted communities: The Model “A” Restorers Club of San Diego has been in existence for over fifty years with a membership of over ninety families.  The clubs primary objective is to preserve and enjoy the Ford Model “A”.  Five million of these cars were built between 1928-1931 and over 250,000 Model “A”s are still on the road.  Their owners proudly display their beautiful restorations on tours throughout San Diego County and in over twenty-five public events.  Rumble seats, running boards, and their “ah-ooo-gah” horns make the Model “A” a distinctive part of automotive history.  

                                                                         Upcoming Parades 

     2010 Parades:  (dates listed are tentative)

             Ocean Beach Kite Parade March 6th

             Lakeside Parade April 24

             Tierrasanta Parade May 16

             La Mesa Flag Parade May 29

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PICTURES FROM PAST PARADES

Dec. 5, 2008, Saturday, Toyland Parade and Band Competition.  A small group of us met at IHOP 2169 Fenton Pkwy, Mission Valley (Costco shopping center off Friars Rd.) at 7:00 am for breakfast.  They left at 8:00 for our staging in North Park, the parade started at 9:30 am with a festive holiday theme of Christmas.  I heard one of the disappointments of the parade were many cars were towed away because parking on the parade route. 

Dec. 5, 2008, Saturday, Ocean Beach Holiday Parade.  The group met at Toys-R-Us 1240 W. Morena Blvd. at 3:00 left at 3:15 for a parade start at 5:15 in Ocean Beach.  Getting there in time to decorate with lights is always been exciting as other participants are getting ready for the evening event.  This parade is one of my favorites as everyone is in a very festive mode in the evening and OB does get into the party mode celebrating the spirit of Christmas. 

October 4 Alpine Parade:  The group started from the Target parking lot and left for Alpine.  I had asked Dave Sohr to lead this parade as I made another trip back to Hawaii to take care of  family business.  The new parade day (Sunday afternoon) did throw a curve for attendee’s and parade participants as most people are home watching the Chargers lose another one!  What I heard of the parade, it was still a success when our Model A’s made their appearance.  Everyone enjoys watching old cars cruise by with their ah-ooo-gah horns. 

       

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Poway Parade: This year a new group “Poway Transmissions” sponsored the parade, because the community organizers decided the event was to costly with liability as the main expense in organizing the Poway Parade.  They had only eight weeks to plan the parade in conjunction with a car show after the parade which turned out to be a great success.  Our group started the morning with breakfast at Keith’s, caravanned to our staging area with several other car clubs and where we met Bud Swartwood in his chaps and riding with a motorcycle club.  I told him that he was a traitor to trade in his “A” for a motorcycle, but I forgave him as he was enjoying both hobbies.   After the parade I joined the “Motor Madness” car show also sponsored by Poway Transmissions which was a fundraiser.  I met another model A’er Ray Miller in a recently restored coupe, told him about our club and hopefully he will join.

       

       

 

Pine Valley Parade: This was a small but mighty group that braved the hills to get to Pine Valley.

     

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July 12th, Saturday, Descanso Parade, we met at the Target parking lot with ten cars, Descanso is a little home town community with entries of tractors, horse drawn carriages, and many equestrian groups.  Their new parade coordinator was a little disorganized but found our position in the parade.  After the parade we decided to tour the back way home down the Viejas Grade which is a gravel road.  I know all the cars got a good cleaning when they came home.  Mileage will go to Reen & Sue, Paul & Patty Winchester, Ron & Joyce Peterson, Bud & Judy Swartwood with their two grandkids from France- Noah & Torri

       

   

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4th of July Parades: Scripps Ranch Parade, we met at Keiths Restaurant, some went to breakfast and a few just met in the parking lot.  We caravanned up to Scripps Ranch where we were directed to our old staging area.  Scripps Ranch’s parade route goes through their neighborhood where all spectators are excited about the fourth and are truly proud to be Americans!  We had fifteen cars that were decorated with red, white and blue! and great group representing our club.  Valarie had both her “A’s” with the second car driven by her son, I guess she will get “bonus miles”!   Mira Mesa Parade, after the conclusion of Scripps parade, ten cars caravanned on down to Mira Mesa for our second parade.  Mira Mesa has a new parade coordinator so staging was easier for the line-up.  After the usual long wait, we proceeded into our second parade through Mira Mesa.   Crown Valley Parade, Since we were on the other end of town, I asked Dave Sohr to lead the Crown Valley Parade. The group met at Gentain & Victoria Park Terrace.  It was your typical 4th of July parade with everyone in a celebrating mood.  

    

                            Scripps Ranch Parade                                                                      Mira Mesa Parade

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June 27, Saturday; “The Arbors Display”, we met at Keith’s Restaurant for a moment and then headed up to the Arbors three exits north off 15.  We parked our cars, popped up our shade canopies and got out our chairs all by 11:00 when a 3-man group started playing country music songs.  Brunch was served throughout the display with the hungriest going in line first, fresh fruit, omelet's, bacon, sausage, potatoes, waffles and variety of pies for dessert, yummy!  At about 12:30 the country group and everyone sang “Happy Birthday” to me, yes it was my birthday!  Pam Fullerton, our host from the Arbors found out it was my birthday so she ordered a cake which we all enjoyed to top off the display.  I must say, I enjoyed my birthday with a great group of modelers on a nice sunny day found only in San Diego.  

        

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  June 20, Saturday; Monte Vista Village Display, the group met at Anna’s in Lemon Grove, and proceeded over to Monte Vista for their “Father’s Day” celebration.  Our display of cars are parked in their courtyard where the residents can view our cars as they go to lunch.  We had a wonderful steak lunch with all the extras.  We anticipated ten cars, but fifteen cars showed up (they must have heard about the steak lunch).  

       

        

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La Mesa Flag Parade: First it was on and then it was off and then it was back on again.  Apparently our application was lost in cyperspace and Patti Winchester had two ten years olds that had been planning on this parade for awhile.   She was on a mission  and was able to contact someone on the city council and got the club into the parade with the La Mesa Historical Society entry #50.  We had 8 cars to represent the club even with all the extra confusion.  The crowd was smaller then usual but due to the May gray which included very heavy drizzle for more of the parade route.  Poor Vern had the top down on his roadster, it when up quickly at the end of the parade route.   

       

   

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