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Corn Picking and Husking - July 29

            On Friday, July 29, 2005, fifteen people gathered to pick and husk corn at the Clemmons Farm in Madison County.

            We drove to Urbana to eat supper at the Rockin’ Robin Diner.  The weather cooperated this year and it was a beautiful top down night with low humidity.

            We came back to the Clemmons farm near London.  I had already picked a few dozen ears but had managed to run the John Deere Gator’s battery down.  We took our big Chevy truck to the field instead.

            I’d like to thank the people who went to the field to pick corn:  Carl Cooper, Earl Hassler, Jim Welsh, Peggy Park, and Jessica Miller (Pete & Donna’s granddaughter).  Bob Kincer hauled buckets back to the truck and Pete Miller helped when he wasn’t taking pictures.

            Everyone was invited inside to enjoy some really fresh corn and dessert.

            A good time was had by all.

                                                                                    Nancy Clemmons

 

 

 

BMC Miata Mamas Weekend - May 20-22

The Third Annual Miata Mamas Weekend was held May 20-22 in Wheeling, West Virginia.

Nancy Clemmons organized the event with the help of Lynda Cooper.  Seventeen ladies stayed at Wilson Lodge at Oglebay Resort.  Attending were:  Nancy Clemmons and Janet Newberry, Margie Calloway, Lynda Cooper and Joann Light, Cindy Daulton and Donna Lehner,  Linda Johnson and her daughter-in-law Michele, Nancy McClees and her daughter Karyn Jones, Donna Miller and her daughter-in-law Ann, Jane Nieman and her daughter Melinda Heiligmann, Sue Parsons and Brenda Fisher.  Joining us for dinner Saturday night were Phyllis Bundy and her granddaughter Megan.

An early group of six Miatas left the Cracker Barrel at Pickerington at 10:30 am Friday morning.  Margie Calloway led us to Crooksville, Ohio to visit Hull Pottery and Beaumont Pottery retail shops.

We ate lunch at Denny’s Classic Diner in Zanesville before traveling to Wilson Lodge.

Oglebay is located five miles north of Wheeling.  It offers gardens, natural trails, golf courses, stables, a zoo, and two museums.  The Mansion Museum is the former summer home of Col. and Mrs. Earl Oglebay.  Col. Oglebay left the 1650 acre property to the city of Wheeling, making it the second largest city park in the United States.

We ate supper Friday night at Abbey’s Restaurant on Wheeling Island. After returning to the lodge, some ladies played cards in the gathering room.

We had a photo shoot with our Miatas Saturday morning by the Visitors Center fountain.  Armed with maps of the Wheeling shopping areas, the Mamas did what we typically do on Miata Mamas Saturday – “shop till we drop”.

We ate supper as a group at the River City Ale Works.  We had time to visit the Wheeling Artisans Center upstairs before they closed.

We returned to Wilson Lodge and had a $5.00 gift exchange in Nancy McClees’ room.  Several ladies played games in the gathering room.

Sunday was another shopping day.  Most of our group traveled back to Ohio after lunch.

I would like to thank the following people’s assistance in making the 2005 Miata 

Weekend an enjoyable experience:

As you can see, this was a group effort.  A fun time was had by all the Miata Mamas.  Ladies, join us next year for the 2006 event.

 

Nancy Clemmons

 

 

 

2005 Clifton Mill Road Trip - April 30



23 Miatas and 2 OTM�s came out on Sat. April 30th despite the wet roads and threats of rain. As we left the starting point the roads had dried out and we did not see a drop of rain all day. We picked up 4 Miatas in West Jefferson and another in London. The back road trip to Clifton was wonderful as usual. Seeing all those multicolored Miatas all in a row is really fun. 

We arrived at the mill about 10:30 a.m. and were seated right away. Merle Brumfield from Tipp City, OH met us there at the mill. He indicated that he is going to join our club because we are so active and such a great butch of people. 

The people that had not been to the mill before could not believe the size of the pancakes! Everyone enjoyed a delicious meal before gathering outside for a photo. Some tops were lowered and we were off to John Bryan State Park. 

Most of the group took off for a 3 mile hike along the Little Miami River while a few stayed and enjoyed the shelter house. When they returned, about an hour later, they all said the wild flowers were great this year. More tops went down and we headed for Young�s Dairy.

Once at Young�s we all ordered our favorite kind of ice cream while some played 20 questions. Some decided to head home from Young�s while a few of us headed for Mershons to check out the muscle cars.

Amy & I took route 4 and 161 back to Columbus from Springfield and got home about 5:30 p.m., a long but fun day. If you didn�t make it this year don�t miss this trip next year, because it has become an annual trip for the club.



Rob Young

 

Third Annual Road Apple Tour - October 8

The Third Annual Road Apple Tour is now a memory, a wet memory. A total of ten cars participated. Those Miatas dodging the road apples (a few were hit and turned into pies) were occupied by: new members, Fred & Pat Butt, Jim Hayter, Steve & Linda Johnson, Randy & Cara Yaussy, Carl & Linda Cooper, Mike & Brenda Fisher, Earl & Patti Hassler, Claude LeBlanc, Jerry Juracek & Cathy and Bill & Nan Kahle.

The tour began again at McDonalds in Johnstown; the first stop was the girl’s locker room at Riverview HS in Moscow. The gals went first followed by the guys. The next stop was our destination, Charm. The Miatas were parked at the loading area behind Keim Lumber.

At Charm the annual Charm Days celebration was in full swing with hundreds of Amish along with their buggies and their apple producing horses. Because of the weather the big charity auction was moved from behind Charm School to inside the huge Keim lumber building.

Again because of the weather the group opted to stay put in Charm to explore the shops and get a bite to eat. After a wonderful lunch at the Homestead Restaurant and more shopping the headed back to their cars.

Now Steve & Linda lead the string of Miatas up the road to Miller’s Bakery hiding on a back road. This was a real treat (no pun) with the owner offering samples of his cheesecake tarts. All left with cookies, pies, bread and etc.

At this point in the tour the Miatas began going in different directions, some back to Columbus, one to Tiffin, Jerry & Cathy to Dover and the Warther Carving Museum, and others to Berlin to explore the shops there. After Berlin the Yaussys and Kahles headed to Buck’s Restaurant in Lexington. John Ness was there with a table waiting. After a cold beer and a hot snack all headed home.

Overall the top up tour went well despite the weather, a little miscommunication and the change in plans.

PS: Earl Hassler mused that if the well-fertilized and watered Miatas were left outside they may grow into huge SUVs

Bill & Nan Kahle

 

2005 Coshocton Fall Foliage & Farm Tour - October 15

Beautiful fall weather on Saturday, October 15, made the 2005 Coshocton 
Fall Foliage & Farm Tour exceptionally pleasant. Three Miatas (owned by 
Bill & Kate Koch, Chuck & Phyllis Bundy, and Rick & Myra Grove) started the 
day at The Cottage Restaurant in Hanover. Around 9:00 a.m. the group 
departed for Warsaw, Ohio, traveling via scenic county and state highways 
through northeast Licking and southwest Coshocton counties. At the 
Walhonding Valley Fire District headquarters, the first stop of the day, 
various pieces of fire and rescue equipment were on display in the parking 
lot. The fire district is celebrating 80 years of service.

The next stop, a short walk from the fire station, was the Walhonding 
Valley Historical Society museum. The museum was founded by Marvin Davis, 
Warsaw village councilman and community leader. He was on hand to explain 
the displays and answer questions. Exhibits included items related to 
archeology, early Americans, wildlife, home life, medical history, 
railroads, and the military. Stop #3 was Higher Hopes Therapeutic Riding 
Center, which has been providing horseback riding for children and adults 
with physical and mental disabilities. Clients provideded demonstrations 
and questions were answered by members of the board of the non-profit 
organization.

The Mohawk Dam, seldom open to the public, was next on the itinerary for 
the day. Built in cooperation with the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy 
District during the Depression and dedicated in 1937, the dam is part of 
the system of 16 flood reduction dams built by the U.S. Army Corp of 
Engineer. The dam is a popular fishing, camping, picnicking and sightseeing 
location. From there, the group traveled to the Heritage Farm Vineyard and 
Bed & Breakfast owned and operated by Randy and Tina Endsley. The 
three-acre vineyard is in its fourth year of production. Four varieties 
grapes are produced and then sold to wineries in Ohio. The Endsley's 
long-range plan calls for establishment of the own winery in the next few 
years.

Across the road from Heritage Farm Vineyard stands Gospel Hill Lighthouse, 
our next stop. The observation deck is some 40 feet high and provides an 
awesome view of the Coshocton countryside. The lighthouse is part of the 
non-denominational Christian ministry organized in 1973 by evangelist Ron 
Davis on his family's farm property. From the lighthouse, the group 
traveled a few miles to visit the Helmick covered bridge, which was built 
during the Civil War and spans the Killbuck Creek. The bridge consists of 
two spans totaling 168 feet and is in very tranquil setting near what was 
once the busy village of Helmick This was a return visit for the Bundy's; a 
first for the Koch's and Grove's.

After lunch at the Raven's Glen Winery, the group headed north on SR 93 for 
a quick stop at the Pearl Valley Cheese factory and store. From there, a 
visit to the Baltic Mill in Baltic and then on to the Apple Butter Stirrin' 
in Roscoe Village rounded out the day. Great weather, fun roads, colorful 
fall scenery, good food and friendly people resulted in an outstanding tour.


Rick Grove

 

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