I hate talking about the weather, but…………this year has been memorable for the transition from spring pollen to high heat and humidity. It has been such a monotonous weather pattern that we have been affected our desire to get out and drive. I admit being influenced by weather conditions and have spent more weekends than normal at home doing whatever I can to avoid the heat. Forecasters say that these conditions may linger well into September. Boo hiss!

As we search for relief and cooling shade, keep your eyes peeled for opportunities to take advantage: the club’s 11th Annual Autumn in the Mountains car show, drives on shaded mountain roads with the opportunity to let out a big “aaahh” when going from hot sun to cool shade. Some drives have called for top up with the rear window open for ventilation to avoid direct sun on the cockpit.

Denny Taylor and I represented the British contingent at the August 14 car show in Spruce Pine also attended by a group from the Hendersonville Antique Car Club. It was fun and proceeds went to the NC Special Olympics. Many prizes were awarded, and had it not been mostly cloudy, we all would have roasted on the asphalt next to the RR tracks.

I’m afraid that as we look back on this season, it will have been one for the record books for negative and understandable reasons. I urge club members to participate in the remaining summer opportunities to drive (weather permitting, of course.) Let’s hope that autumn gives us a chance to make up for lost time and get and do more with our cars.

George deWalder