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Car Show photos from Southern Alberta

Archives for August 2022

Weekend Preview Aug 26-28 for Southern Alberta

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Another busy weekend of shows is upcoming in southern Alberta. If you're an animal lover, the show in Carstairs supports the Pawsitive Haven Animal Rescue and is a fun time. I'm not sure if I'll be able to attend any of these shows. I had foot surgery on Tuesday and I'm supposed to lay low for a couple weeks, but if you see a guy on crutches it will probably be me. … [Read more...] about Weekend Preview Aug 26-28 for Southern Alberta

Calgary Rides and Rods – Aug 21, 2022 – 38 photos

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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

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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