VCO Newsletter Quarterly Edition |
Viper Club of America • Ontario Region • Volume 3 Issue 5 • December 2005 Editorial Staff: Editor in chief Sonny Stone • Graphics and Webdesign Chris Vogel |
Nabil Arafat President VCO |
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| oCONTENTS |
| oTHE 1st ANNUAL VCO PHOTO CAPTION CONTEST |
Or, how our able Vice President, Mike Buchanan, takes more than his share of teasing every newsletter, and still hasn’t shot anyone.
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| What we need are spiffy, smart cartoon-style captions. We invite everyone to submit something, one or two sentences right below Mike’s picture here. Maximum of 2 submissions per member. Now, this photo of Mike was taken this past July in Niagara-on-the-Lake at our favourite Queen’s Landing Terrace. And although Mikey was happy to let us use it, some long-time VCO members are wondering why Mike is smiling so gleefully at a place called QUEEN’S Landing. Anyway, in the name of good sport, write something that only mildly offends Mike (believe us, it’s gonna hafta be seriously rude to really offend this dude). We’ll submit all entries and Nabil, el Presidente, will pick the winning submission. Winner gets a cool Dodge cap. (Send entries to sonnystone@shorecreative.com) |
| oTHIS DEALER SELLS THE BEST THRILLS! |  |
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By Sonny Stone Ted Woods, owner of Wellington Motors tells all
(click on pic for full story) |
| o DANNO Ditches his V10 in Favour of a Weed Wacker |
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| oPHOTO OF THE YEAR! |
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| oMEMBERS NEWS | |
OUR WARMEST HISSS AND BARING OF FANGS TO OUR NEWEST CLUB MEMBERS Please welcome the new members to the ranks : |
| o Viper Vignettes |
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By Caroline Barrett Or more to the point, why do we love you? It's certainly got a lot to do with the fact that you open your hearts to us even wider than you open your throttles on the open highway. That's WIDE! In the past few years, we've enjoyed so many memorable occasions with our counterparts in western New York, Pennsylvania, and beyond. First, there's always an excitement for us Ontarians just driving across our common border, let alone actually entering the big adventure that is called The United States! Riding together in a slinky, rumbling parade, we frequently meet “Viper-positive” customs agents, who understandably find it necessary to do a quick inspection, and ask a few car questions as part of their um... security check routine. And then, with a grin, we're ushered through that magic portal, and the road – nay – the world beyond the windshield breaks wide open. It's always a rush when we're on the other side and on our way to what is always a happy time spent with great people. There's nothing like the experience of sharing the roads with fellow gearheads to bring everyone together. Sonny and I connected with our first Buffa-loves(?) Debbie and Jim Runge at Chuck Tator's annual BBQ in 2003. I guess it was on that drive and then the trip to the Dallas VOI that a mutual admiration society was born. But back to the Runges. Debbie is a girlish racer-chick with a naughty laugh, and her husband Jim looks like Hollywood's idea of a riverboat gambler. We've shared Thanksgiving with them, and they've hosted us in Las Vegas (where Debbie's parents live) and showed us the cool side of the old town. Being around them makes us feel good. We have to mention Debbie's Dad; he's a vital 70-year-old who looks like Paul Newman, and likes to play with Lotuses-or should we say Loti? Like father, like daughter, because Debbie loves to play with her too cool Lamborghini Diablo! A screamin’ yellow one! And of course there’s the Chapins’ screamin’ bumblebee ACR. (They scream a lot in the US!) Ah yes. Pat & Gail Chapin. She, the glamour puss, don’t they always look great? He, the tireless organizer. Pat's events: Quaker Steak & Lube, Conneault Lake, and this year’s car show at Gravel Park in Northeast Pennsylvania. We loved the vintage cars while throwing back a rack of real BBQ ribs; tender ribs that tasted of bourbon, spice and perhaps more than a hint of smoking rubber. That might be because part of the fun is watching some spectacular burn-outs. And thanks, Pat, for the recent Xmas dinner at Dave & Buster's and the cool raffle prizes. Well, we're not going to go on about it, but it's obvious that the Chapins and the Runges are bacon-chewing, maple-syrup-slurping Canuck wannabes. They always make the pilgrimage to Canada for VCO events. Tom and Cher-first meeting Lake Conneault Amusement park-also enjoying their grand-parentage, but we're not convinced that they are old enough or certainly mature enough to be grandparents! Talk about Tom's laid back nature and easy smile, Cher's sarcastic delicious sense of humour. And what can we say about their offer to drive Sonny to T.O. and back from Niagara when he locked the keys in the trunk? Marlin and Chris-world travelers. Chris reminds one of a learned pipe-smoking physics professor, and Marlin is an original, lovely lady. I had a nice respite talking with Marlin discussing the state of the union at the Carter BBQ. We’d like to hear more about her rather interesting life and take them up on their offer to visit them. I really want to see the wild turkeys... GTS Bruce! The Quaker Steak and Lube gathering would never be complete without sharing a table with that quietest of funny men-GTS Bruce. Did you know he's a pro-mini-putter? And a rare sighting of Diane his wife, her sense of humour... as dry and as a good as Vermouth. Shane and Josie Carter, their son, and their soon to be second little one. What a party they throw: BBQ - too much great food--mini-car show, entertainment for the kiddies and what hospitality. We must mention our new friends, Diane and Rick Lias and Yellow 94 RT/10. They’ve NEVER taken the hard top. Next year, guys. And of course, we gotta mention Dan Lesser who will always take a moment away from his ice-cold brew to look at Viper problems. And there are certainly others I’ve probably forgotten to mention. But you have all helped to make every outing to the U.S of A. so much fun. We say thank you very much for your kinship. From the bottom of our hearts. P.S. We're always glad to see Dr. Jerry and his wife Holly. We don't see them nearly enough. They make a well-informed personable team, and to Holly, may we say that Viper-red is going to be a sure-fire hit in the Dominican Republic over Christmas. Thank you, and see you soon in 2006. --------------------------------------------------------------- |
| o SONNY STONE’S CONSTITUTIONAL COURT BATTLE. |
As most of you know, Sonny is challenging Ontario’s Radar Detector Ban in court. He lost round #1 in traffic court, which was in the basement of the bingo Hall in Napanee in front of a Justice of the Peace. J of Ps have no legal training. Section 79 of the Ontario Highway Traffic Act contradicts at least 3-4 statutes of The Charter of Rights, and although the Provinces CAN infringe on these Rights, they have to prove they’ve done so: 1) in the most minimalist way, and 2) For the good of the general public. We believe they’ve done neither but continue to line their pockets. It’s going to be a long, expensive battle. If you’d like to contribute to the legal fees, especially if you like to drive with a radar detector, please contact Sonny. Detectors are perfectly legal by ‘Canadian’ law, just not in Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba and the Atlantic provinces. Obviously because they must know better or wait- maybe because they all run deficit budgets. Hhmmmm… Stay posted. --------------------------------------------------------------- |
| oVIPER FOR SALE |
A good friend of members Dan and Millie is selling a 1996 viper GTS, blue & white stripes. 14,554 kms. Listed as mint, asking $75,000 but would like to sell it quickly. 905 327 5065 --------------------------------------------------------------- |
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Always one of our favorites!
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| oMember Information |
MEMBER INFORMATION President: Nabil Arafat email:narafat@cogeco.ca |
| oAdvertising | |
We are taking Sponsors! To run a club like the VCO requires commitment and effort from many individuals. Commitment in the form of monetary contribution is also very important and can also help to improve the club in many ways that all members will benefit from. A credit card-size logo will be provided $50/year which will be displayed on the website/newsletter. If a design and/or logo concept is required talk to Chris for details. info@vigraph.com Contact narafat@cogeco.ca. for more information.
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