It was a beautiful day for a car show in the community of Bowness today. As you may already know, I am temporarily disabled and unable to walk, so taking pictures was a bit of a challenge on my knee-scooter. Someone commented that my scooter needs a V-8. … [Read more...] about Calgary Bowness – Aug 28, 2022 – 80 photos
Archives for August 2022
Calgary Rides and Rods – Aug 21, 2022 – 38 photos
I arrived late to this show, but just in time to see Elvis and the pinup ladies. My friend Alessandro Votta has become a very popular Elvis Tribute Artist, and I'm thrilled to say that I met him on the "ground floor." His first time out with the 63 Cadillac and dressed up as Elvis was back in 2019 at the Alley Katz show in Calgary. Coincidentally, I also met the charming pinup … [Read more...] about Calgary Rides and Rods – Aug 21, 2022 – 38 photos
Chestermere – Aug 21, 2022 – 132 photos
Bill and his dog Gus were relaxing in a shady spot under a handsome elm tree. The attractive pin-up ladies were making their rounds with 50/50 tickets. John's familiar voice was coming through the speakers. Everybody was smiling and happy to be back at the Chestermere Show and Shine. I saw a lot of cars which were out for the first time this year, as well as a lot of friendly, … [Read more...] about Chestermere – Aug 21, 2022 – 132 photos
Calgary Chapelhow Legion – Aug 20, 2022 – 47 photos
Chapelhow Legion in Calgary hosts a lovely car show every year on the grass. This was the first ever show for a couple cars - the 1929 Ford "Cherry Pie" owned by Wesley and the 49 blue Chev. I also had a nice chat with Gord and enjoyed hearing about his 35 Chev. … [Read more...] about Calgary Chapelhow Legion – Aug 20, 2022 – 47 photos
Midale, SK – July 31, 2022 – 54 photos
I was happy to run into mayor Al Hauglum, who I remember as a little kid riding the same school bus with me. Seeing the goal posts on the football field where my nickname was "Reed." I had never met Scott Stabenow previously, the organizer of the show, but I knew his dad well. My schoolmate, Stuart Sovdi, made an appearance with his recently restored 67 Mustang … [Read more...] about Midale, SK – July 31, 2022 – 54 photos