2013 Club Christmas Party - Dec 21, Surrey BC

[Byron510]

We're actually planning our Christmas Party closer to Christmas this year.
Aron and his family have once again graciously donated their home in Surrey as a venue. Open to all classic Datsun Enthusiasts, we'll start gathering around 6:30 or so. The usual spread of appies will be supplied. However if you want to bring something to contribute this year, that would be great. Just let Aron or I know what you have in mind. Please let us know if you are planning to attend and whether you're brining a spouse of any offspring just so we can get numbers.
This event has been at Aron's place for so long it's almost become tradition. We thank Aron and his lovely wife and his sons for their gracious support over the years.
There are quite a few Realm members from the Lower Mainland who we’ve not yet met. Please come on out and join us, we look forward to seeing you there. All Datsun enthusiasts are welcome to this family event.

Byron and Aron

[Ash510]

We will need to start getting in touch with people to see how much food we will need. My wife always goes over the top.

I hope to see everyone out for the party.

Aron

[RMS]

Mandy and I will be there, looking forward to it

[RONSLYCHUK]

Hey guys,Isabel and I will be attending the festivitities! See you there. Ron.

[McShagger510]

I'll be there and will try to get Joao to come along too.

James

[JordanTr]

Pops and I are planning to attend.

[Ash510]

thanks for the replies, Byron and I are going to do a call out this week to make sure that everyone
has all the info. looks like it will be another great turn out, for food and drinks with the 510 group.
I am now starting to get excited.

Aron

[two_68_510s]

thanks for the replies, Byron and I are going to do a call out this week to make sure that everyone
has all the info. looks like it will be another great turn out, for food and drinks with the 510 group.
I am now starting to get excited.

Aron

Just curious, do you get to drive your cars over to the party, or is it snowing up there? Or do you drive in the snow?
Wish I could crash this one!

[msaunders]

Hi Byron/Aron
Pending work, I would like to stop by

[bertvorgon]

Right now it is snowing lightly at my place, 25F. approx for you Yanks.

Most of us take our DD street vehicle's, everything is put away.

There is so much salt on the road to my work, even my Honda Odyssey starting screaming..... NOOOOO.... when I headed down the street...then, it is predicted to rain in a few days...which then becomes an "ocean" of salt WATER on the road, thus ensuring that every nook and cranny of your vehicle is well percolated with the said salt water....

I am now starting to peak with my Sad suffering, just wanting to eat and sleep, and never leave the house, content to turn to mental mush by 11:00 am in the morning, dreaming of the sun and warmth, and boost, heading down to Winthrop again......

That being said, Jason and Robyn drive their 510's everywhere, all the time.

[two_68_510s]

Right now it is snowing lightly at my place, 25F. approx for you Yanks.

Most of us take our DD street vehicle's, everything is put away.

There is so much salt on the road to my work, even my Honda Odyssey starting screaming..... NOOOOO.... when I headed down the street...then, it is predicted to rain in a few days...which then becomes an "ocean" of salt WATER on the road, thus ensuring that every nook and cranny of your vehicle is well percolated with the said salt water....

I am now starting to peak with my Sad suffering, just wanting to eat and sleep, and never leave the house, content to turn to mental mush by 11:00 am in the morning, dreaming of the sun and warmth, and boost, heading down to Winthrop again......

That being said, Jason and Robyn drive their 510's everywhere, all the time.

Thanks for the insight Keith, you guys will figure prominently in my trieste on why Canadians are so dang happy! (510s, friends and family of course!!)

[bertvorgon]

Know that a bunch of us here are wracking our brains as to how to get down to California for the "Really Big Shew", we would love to meet all you people.

The distance is just too crazy to drive in our Modded 510's, some 2,500 miles round trip. Not that the cars would not do it, just that it would beat us up big time. After our 500 mile days, we are DONE!

As I sit here in my Igloo, seal oil lamp blazing away, faithful sled dog "Musher" at my side, I stare out at the Northern Lights, who's glow lights up the moose crossing my yard, running from the howl of the wolves out my back door, and I wonder..." Any of you yanks have a transporter you would like to drive up and get us?" We can pay in great Canadian beer.......

[proflex]

Im 50 50 at the moment, but hoping to attend ...

[Byron510]

Know that a bunch of us here are wracking our brains as to how to get down to California for the "Really Big Shew", we would love to meet all you people.

The distance is just too crazy to drive in our Modded 510's, some 2,500 miles round trip. Not that the cars would not do it, just that it would beat us up big time. After our 500 mile days, we are DONE!

As I sit here in my Igloo, seal oil lamp blazing away, faithful sled dog "Musher" at my side, I stare out at the Northern Lights, who's glow lights up the moose crossing my yard, running from the howl of the wolves out my back door, and I wonder..." Any of you yanks have a transporter you would like to drive up and get us?" We can pay in great Canadian beer.......

WOW, your getting a log of mileage out of that one Bert

All last week while I was hearing about snow in Texas, the citrus crop in California being destroyed and storms up and down the east coast...all the while it's been sunny and cool here in southern BC, but no snow. We'll yesterday we find ally got some, barely enough to turn the ground white, but enough to sort of justify rose winter skins I always buy for the daily vehicle.

Joel, I also drive Ole Blue all year around - albeit selectively. When there is salt and moisture on the roads, she stays home. It's truly a Sunday only driver, but if the roads are in any way degrading to the car, my usual 20 minute drive to the workshop turns into a 45 minute bus ride. I'm lucky to have the options, really. Service is roughly ever 30 minutes, so I just make sure the iPod is warmed up.

When I paint Ole Blue, I'll need another beater again. Cross that bridge when I get there.

BTW, I did a call out this past week of half of the old roster, looking to have a good turn out again and the usual wide cross section and age group that we expect at such an event. I look forward to seeing the group in a couple weeks.
Joel, there's space at the inn....

Byron

[bertvorgon]

I cannot make it this year, in trying to get all my family together for Betty's birthday, it has worked out that it will be the 21st.

Let's all collectively dream of hot summer days, winding roads, the feel of "G" forces, and the camaraderie that goes with these trips.

Look forward to seeing you all in the New Year, and let's plan the epic road trip down to Winthrop and up to the Okanogan.