2011 COLOR TOUR

Our 2011 annual color tour was scheduled for October the 8th this year. Little did we know that Mother Nature had scheduled an early winter storm to coincide with our plans. We not only had the Reds and Golds of fall but also WHITE joined the color palette this year. The day was cold and overcast as we headed out of Springville City park around 10:20 am. The group included:  Fred and Travis Jackman,  Rod Jackman and his Son, Steve Worseley and riding shotgun with him was Norm Castle. Norm & Sharon Hampton,who brought along Norm's sister Shauna Nielson. Chet and Linda Roskelly and Prospective members Kent and Karen Friant. A hardy bunch I must say.We drove the old highway from Springville to Santaquin where we stopped at the Maverick store for HOT! Chocolate and goodies. From there we jumped onto I-15 to go to Nephi. Leaving I-15 at Nephi we headed up Salt Creek canyon and on to Fountain Green arriving at the Beautifully restored home of Riley and Sue Player. For those of you that was at our Summer Barbeque they are the folks that brought the hand crank  freezer and served the delicious ice cream for dessert. Their home was built around 1885 and they have done a marvelous restoration to bring the opulence of that period back to life. After a cup of wonderful hot spiced cider and a tour of their home, Riley took us into his shop out back and showed all his collection of cars and parts that he has spent many years to acquire. Being an avid fan of  SALT FLAT racing he has alot of memorabilia and early flathead racing parts. As luck would have it, Rod was having issues with coolant leakage in his car so he and Fred decided to return home. With Riley and Sue leading, we made our way to Maple Canyon just south of Fountain Green. Unfortunately the clouds were hanging so low on the cliffs that you couldn't see the unique beauty of this incredible canyon. When we arrived at our picnic site and we scooped a few inches of snow off the tables, Steve surprised us when he opened the doors of  his Model A Panel and served us a piping hot meal of delicious Lasagna with all the trimmings,that he had brought in his hot boxes. That sure beat the cold sandwiches that we had brought on this chilly day. Thanks Steve it was wonderful. After a great meal it was time to head back. So in spite of the weather and a little antifreeze loss from Rod's car, a few hearty souls, got together,braved the weather and had a great color tour. I only see smiles on everyone so we must be having a good time!!