JULY EVENT
OCTC ANNUAL CLUB PICNIC
Nancy Buress’ Home
17088 Lake View Blvd., Mt. Vernon, WA 98274
Sunday, July 7, 2022
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Please RSVP by July 3th
Nancy Buress has graciously invited Olympic Club Members and Guests to attend the annual OCTC picnic at her beautiful home on the shore of Big Lake. The hot tub and lake are available to anyone wishing to get wet, so bring your swim suits, towels and suntan lotion.
We will begin at 11:00 AM with a Potluck lunch. The main dish, dessert and pop and water will be provided by our host, otherwise it is BYOB. If you are able, please bring a side dish, fruit or vegetable plate, salad, appetizers, chips or snacks for sharing. Extra chairs are always welcome.
It’s a fun drive up Highway 9 where you turn west onto Lake View Blvd. It takes a lot more time than the freeway, so plan accordingly.
Nancy is really looking forward to seeing everyone, and hoping for a beautiful day.
CARAVAN MEET TO TRAVEL VIA HIGHWAY 9:
Meet at McDonalds parking lot at 9:15—Leave at 9:30. I-405 Exit #7, eastside of I-405 on Right. If anyone wants to meet and join us along Highway 9, please call Cathy 425-228-1012.
DIRECTIONS For I-5 Route: Get on I-5 North to Anderson Road in Mt. Vernon. Take Exit 225. Turn Right on Anderson Road. At the traffic circle, continue straight, staying on Anderson Road. Continue on S. Laventure road. Turn Right onto E. Blackburn Road. Turn Right onto Little Mountain Road. Turn Left to stay on Little Mountain Road. Turn Left onto W. Big Lake Blvd. Turn Right onto Lakeview Blvd.
It is approximately a 1hr. 15 min. drive from Renton on I-405 North to I-5 North to Mt. Vernon.
Contact Nancy at 360-422-8907 or [email protected].
Please complete the RSVP form below by July 5th.
We will begin at 11:00 AM with a Potluck lunch. The main dish, dessert and pop and water will be provided by our host, otherwise it is BYOB. If you are able, please bring a side dish, fruit or vegetable plate, salad, appetizers, chips or snacks for sharing. Extra chairs are always welcome.
It’s a fun drive up Highway 9 where you turn west onto Lake View Blvd. It takes a lot more time than the freeway, so plan accordingly.
Nancy is really looking forward to seeing everyone, and hoping for a beautiful day.
CARAVAN MEET TO TRAVEL VIA HIGHWAY 9:
Meet at McDonalds parking lot at 9:15—Leave at 9:30. I-405 Exit #7, eastside of I-405 on Right. If anyone wants to meet and join us along Highway 9, please call Cathy 425-228-1012.
DIRECTIONS For I-5 Route: Get on I-5 North to Anderson Road in Mt. Vernon. Take Exit 225. Turn Right on Anderson Road. At the traffic circle, continue straight, staying on Anderson Road. Continue on S. Laventure road. Turn Right onto E. Blackburn Road. Turn Right onto Little Mountain Road. Turn Left to stay on Little Mountain Road. Turn Left onto W. Big Lake Blvd. Turn Right onto Lakeview Blvd.
It is approximately a 1hr. 15 min. drive from Renton on I-405 North to I-5 North to Mt. Vernon.
Contact Nancy at 360-422-8907 or [email protected].
Please complete the RSVP form below by July 5th.
AUGUST EVENT
A DAY-TRIP VISIT TO WESTPORT
DATE: Saturday, August 17, 2024
TIME: Arrive 9:00-9:15, Leave 9:30 AM
MEET: I-5 Exit 114, Nisqually, Chevron Station/Mini Mart
MEETING POINT: I-5 Southbound, Exit 114 (Nisqually). At the Chevron Station/Mini Mart. We will plan to leave from here promptly at 9:30 am, but we suggest arriving around 9:00 to 9:15 allowing time for greetings, bathrooms, coffee, snacks, and getting route directions.
Our Olympic Club's August event will be filled with a scenic cruise along Highway 101, a visit to the Grays Harbor Lighthouse, a tour of Westport's Maritime Museum, an enjoyable lunch at the Blue Buoy Restaurant, and allowing time to wander through the town's interesting shops. As an added bonus on the day of our event, Westport will be hosting its annual Art Festival. Local and regional artists will be exhibiting their work in this show of fine arts and crafts all along the main streets. This will be perfect timing for us because we can show off our fine art of specialty cars for the townspeople to admire.
The Grays Harbor Lighthouse is the tallest lighthouse in the State of Washington. The spiral staircase and handrail that lead to the top is built of strong, sturdy steel. We can tell you from personal experience that the climb is safe and worth it, offering amazing panoramic views of Westport and the coastline. The view at the top is all from inside and glass enclosed. The cost is $5 per person, or free to those with proof of active/retired U.S. Coast Guard service. The Maritime Museum is housed at an original Coast Guard Station that includes a group of five buildings. It is filled with seafaring articles and exhibits. One of the exhibits is a working Fresnel lighthouse lens from the Destruction Island lighthouse. Admission to the museum is $5, but they offer a $1 discount if we show proof of visiting the lighthouse. The Blue Buoy Restaurant offers a wide variety of reasonably-priced menu items, and the choices we tried were really good. If we give advance notice, they've agreed to seat us as a group.
The Director of the Maritime Museum has graciously offered to block off an area in front of the museum for the exclusive parking of our collector cars. The space is ours to use while we visit the museum, eat lunch and take in the art festival and the town sites.
Late summer weather and long daylight hours should make for a perfect time to visit Westport. To give the restaurant a good count, please RSVP to Van/Lynn at 253-752-9679 or [email protected] or complete the RSVP form below.
That great scent of salty sea air is calling to us! Thank you for saving this date with plans to join in. We look forward to seeing you.
Van and Lynn
Our Olympic Club's August event will be filled with a scenic cruise along Highway 101, a visit to the Grays Harbor Lighthouse, a tour of Westport's Maritime Museum, an enjoyable lunch at the Blue Buoy Restaurant, and allowing time to wander through the town's interesting shops. As an added bonus on the day of our event, Westport will be hosting its annual Art Festival. Local and regional artists will be exhibiting their work in this show of fine arts and crafts all along the main streets. This will be perfect timing for us because we can show off our fine art of specialty cars for the townspeople to admire.
The Grays Harbor Lighthouse is the tallest lighthouse in the State of Washington. The spiral staircase and handrail that lead to the top is built of strong, sturdy steel. We can tell you from personal experience that the climb is safe and worth it, offering amazing panoramic views of Westport and the coastline. The view at the top is all from inside and glass enclosed. The cost is $5 per person, or free to those with proof of active/retired U.S. Coast Guard service. The Maritime Museum is housed at an original Coast Guard Station that includes a group of five buildings. It is filled with seafaring articles and exhibits. One of the exhibits is a working Fresnel lighthouse lens from the Destruction Island lighthouse. Admission to the museum is $5, but they offer a $1 discount if we show proof of visiting the lighthouse. The Blue Buoy Restaurant offers a wide variety of reasonably-priced menu items, and the choices we tried were really good. If we give advance notice, they've agreed to seat us as a group.
The Director of the Maritime Museum has graciously offered to block off an area in front of the museum for the exclusive parking of our collector cars. The space is ours to use while we visit the museum, eat lunch and take in the art festival and the town sites.
Late summer weather and long daylight hours should make for a perfect time to visit Westport. To give the restaurant a good count, please RSVP to Van/Lynn at 253-752-9679 or [email protected] or complete the RSVP form below.
That great scent of salty sea air is calling to us! Thank you for saving this date with plans to join in. We look forward to seeing you.
Van and Lynn
SEPTEMBER EVENT
SOARING IN SEPTEMBER - WASHINGTON
DATES: September 15th-17th
LOCATION: LaQuinta by Wyndham
1670 S. Burlington Blvd.
Burlington, WA 98233
Our Soaring in September event is scheduled for September 15th through the 17th, with the attendees arriving on the afternoon of Saturday the 14th. This will allow everyone driving from outside the area to avoid having to deal with heavy traffic on I-5 during the weekdays.
We have secured lodgings for our group at La Quinta Inn in Burlington. This is two miles north of Mount Vernon, just across the Skagit River. It’s a brand new, lovely hotel that will include complimentary breakfast with our stay and is providing us with a small meeting room where we can do our registration and also to use as a gathering place. They have adequate parking for everyone and are willing to partition off a section for our exclusive use. We have a group rate arranged at $149 per night, but we’ve found that if you book online, you may get an even better rate than what we were quoted, so try that first.
Saturday, check-in time at the hotel is 4:00pm, or later. After everyone has arrived and settled into their rooms, we’re scheduling a Meet-and-Greet social event in our hospitality room. This will give everyone the chance to catch up with friends they haven’t seen in a year or more and meet T-bird owners from the other clubs on the west coast. We’re hoping it will be a great opportunity to unwind from the long drive.
Sunday we’ll be offering attendees their choice of two tours, the first of which will be a morning cruise to Diablo Dam and a boat excursion on Diablo Lake. The drive time for this event is about 1 ½ hours each way. The dam was built in Diablo Canyon, a gorge of solid granite with vertical walls rising 160 feet (49 m) from the riverbed yet were less than 100 feet (30 m) apart. Construction began in 1927, was completed in 1930, and began generating electricity in 1936. The result was a power-generating dam that holds a reservoir known as Diablo Lake. At the time it was completed, Diablo Dam, at 389 feet (119 m), was the tallest dam in the world. Water from the dam operates two main generators, each with a capacity of 64.5 MW, providing electricity for the city of Seattle.
Our second option on Sunday will be an afternoon cruise with a boat excursion around Deception Pass. The drive time for this event is about 45 minutes each way. Deception Pass is one of the most visited attractions in Washington. Learn about Deception Pass, the Bridge, and the surrounding area on a Deception Pass Jet Boat Tour aboard the Island Whaler offering a unique ride on a seated open deck boat with a 360° unobstructed view. Enjoy the thrill of the fast jet boat through Deception Pass with a knowledgeable interpreter pointing out wildlife such as bald eagles, seals, porpoises, and maybe an occasional whale. Learn the tales of characters who navigated these waters and the splendor of this National Historic Landmark on a one-hour tour.
We may need to buy $10 one-day Discovery Passes for this event. We’re working with tour representatives to see if we can get this waived.
Monday morning, we arranged a tour of Jerri Drager's cars and collectibles, which is just on the north end of Burlington. Jerri Drager is the son of Otto Drager, who opened Drager’s Harley-Davidson in Aberdeen, in 1934. He worked full time at his father’s shop since his graduation in 1960, until he started Drager’s International in 1970. He bought his first classic car in 1971. It’s not only a Classic Sales outlet with a huge inventory, but also an amazing museum. There are over 90 motorcycles on display, the oldest being a 1916 Harley-Davidson. In addition to cars and motorcycles, Jerri has many lighted showcases full of all sorts of automobilia.
Monday afternoon will be a trip north to Bellingham to visit Bell’s Studebaker Museum. The drive time for this event is about 30 minutes each way. James and Stephanie Bell have always had a great interest in old vehicles, history and enjoying fun gatherings with interesting people. They also enjoy learning and hearing the stories and history behind vehicles and the people who were impacted by them. James’ first vehicles were a 1962 SS Impala and driving the family 1946 4x4 Military munitions carrier and a 1972 Vega in high school. College saw a 1962 Cadillac and a modified 1945 Willys CJ2A Jeep and a 4 speed Camaro. After college James got into big block Chargers, Barracudas, Firebirds, and numerous other types such as a 67 Mustang convertible and Jaguar XKE. After getting married, James and Stephanie decided to buy something more unusual and uncommon (a Studebaker!). The vast history of Studebaker and owning something "Different by Design" created a rewarding passion that multiplied into the Bell collection today. Every vehicle has a story, and every person has a story that includes a vehicle. Fond memories, exciting memories and reminiscing are but a few of the reasons vehicles bring back memories of "the good old days". Viewing rolling artwork, recycling history, or sitting in a time machine can transport you to that favorite time, or better appreciation and understanding where we've been.
Tuesday the plan is to get together in the late morning, giving you a chance to sleep in a bit, to do a leisurely driving tour around Camano Island. We have stops planned every 30-45 minutes. One of the stops planned will be at a small shopping area where we can grab lunch at one of a few eateries and check out some great souvenir/antique shops. We’ll also make a quick stop at the Camano Island State Park to check out their beachfront with restrooms. We may need to buy $10 one-day Discovery Passes, but residents assure us that they’ve never charged in the past. The next to last stop will be at an art sculpture garden and indoor gallery where you might find something you absolutely need to buy for your yard or an interior wall. Because of these two stops, we’re recommending that everyone where tennis shoes or some other comfortable footwear. Our last stop of the day will be at the Camano Country Club for our Farewell Banquet. Dress for this will be casual due to the prior stops we’ll be making during the day.
The next morning we’ll all say our good-byes and head for home. For those of you who would like to spend a few extra hours in the area, we’ll have maps available to do an “on your own” tour of several historic barns. These owners will not be welcoming a bunch of cars to park in their yards, so it would be a drive-by cruise.
And the final, most important detail of the event: If your car is down for repairs or just can’t make the long drive to Burlington, bring your daily driver. Please don’t let that stop you from coming! The cars are important, but more important to us is seeing your smiling faces.
Historic Barn Tour – Heritage Barns of Skagit Valley
The Skagit County Historical Museum has created a heritage barn tour including 55 historic registered barns. These self-guided tours include the build date, roof-style, agricultural use, and in many cases, the family history of many Skagit County pioneers. Architecture is the key, but these magnificent structures dotted throughout the countryside take you to a simpler time. Each barn — whether it’s an English Gambrel, Broken Gable, or Salt Box style — is as rich in anecdotal history as it is in the patina of worn wood. Some barns are more than 100 years old, some were used for cattle and dairy farming, and most are still in use. You will be delighted with the history and beauty of your historic barn tour in Skagit Valley! We hope you enjoy viewing these amazing structures – and learning about their wonderful histories. Please do not enter private property. The barns are viewable from the roadway and are not available for touring the inside of the barn or on private property.
FOR HOTEL RESERVATIONS:
LAQUINTA BY WYNDHAM
1670 S Burlington Blvd.
Burlington, WA 98233
360-395-5583
Check-in: Saturday, September 14th, after 4:00 PM local time
Check-out: Wednesday, September 18th, after breakfast
Room Rate: $149.00 + Tax per night (4 nights)
Mention SOARING IN SEPTEMBER for the discounted rate when booking rooms
Event Chairs: Nancy Burress and Vickie Willson
Assisted by: Angela Mendolia
PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT BELOW FOR REGISTRATION FORM.
We have secured lodgings for our group at La Quinta Inn in Burlington. This is two miles north of Mount Vernon, just across the Skagit River. It’s a brand new, lovely hotel that will include complimentary breakfast with our stay and is providing us with a small meeting room where we can do our registration and also to use as a gathering place. They have adequate parking for everyone and are willing to partition off a section for our exclusive use. We have a group rate arranged at $149 per night, but we’ve found that if you book online, you may get an even better rate than what we were quoted, so try that first.
Saturday, check-in time at the hotel is 4:00pm, or later. After everyone has arrived and settled into their rooms, we’re scheduling a Meet-and-Greet social event in our hospitality room. This will give everyone the chance to catch up with friends they haven’t seen in a year or more and meet T-bird owners from the other clubs on the west coast. We’re hoping it will be a great opportunity to unwind from the long drive.
Sunday we’ll be offering attendees their choice of two tours, the first of which will be a morning cruise to Diablo Dam and a boat excursion on Diablo Lake. The drive time for this event is about 1 ½ hours each way. The dam was built in Diablo Canyon, a gorge of solid granite with vertical walls rising 160 feet (49 m) from the riverbed yet were less than 100 feet (30 m) apart. Construction began in 1927, was completed in 1930, and began generating electricity in 1936. The result was a power-generating dam that holds a reservoir known as Diablo Lake. At the time it was completed, Diablo Dam, at 389 feet (119 m), was the tallest dam in the world. Water from the dam operates two main generators, each with a capacity of 64.5 MW, providing electricity for the city of Seattle.
Our second option on Sunday will be an afternoon cruise with a boat excursion around Deception Pass. The drive time for this event is about 45 minutes each way. Deception Pass is one of the most visited attractions in Washington. Learn about Deception Pass, the Bridge, and the surrounding area on a Deception Pass Jet Boat Tour aboard the Island Whaler offering a unique ride on a seated open deck boat with a 360° unobstructed view. Enjoy the thrill of the fast jet boat through Deception Pass with a knowledgeable interpreter pointing out wildlife such as bald eagles, seals, porpoises, and maybe an occasional whale. Learn the tales of characters who navigated these waters and the splendor of this National Historic Landmark on a one-hour tour.
We may need to buy $10 one-day Discovery Passes for this event. We’re working with tour representatives to see if we can get this waived.
Monday morning, we arranged a tour of Jerri Drager's cars and collectibles, which is just on the north end of Burlington. Jerri Drager is the son of Otto Drager, who opened Drager’s Harley-Davidson in Aberdeen, in 1934. He worked full time at his father’s shop since his graduation in 1960, until he started Drager’s International in 1970. He bought his first classic car in 1971. It’s not only a Classic Sales outlet with a huge inventory, but also an amazing museum. There are over 90 motorcycles on display, the oldest being a 1916 Harley-Davidson. In addition to cars and motorcycles, Jerri has many lighted showcases full of all sorts of automobilia.
Monday afternoon will be a trip north to Bellingham to visit Bell’s Studebaker Museum. The drive time for this event is about 30 minutes each way. James and Stephanie Bell have always had a great interest in old vehicles, history and enjoying fun gatherings with interesting people. They also enjoy learning and hearing the stories and history behind vehicles and the people who were impacted by them. James’ first vehicles were a 1962 SS Impala and driving the family 1946 4x4 Military munitions carrier and a 1972 Vega in high school. College saw a 1962 Cadillac and a modified 1945 Willys CJ2A Jeep and a 4 speed Camaro. After college James got into big block Chargers, Barracudas, Firebirds, and numerous other types such as a 67 Mustang convertible and Jaguar XKE. After getting married, James and Stephanie decided to buy something more unusual and uncommon (a Studebaker!). The vast history of Studebaker and owning something "Different by Design" created a rewarding passion that multiplied into the Bell collection today. Every vehicle has a story, and every person has a story that includes a vehicle. Fond memories, exciting memories and reminiscing are but a few of the reasons vehicles bring back memories of "the good old days". Viewing rolling artwork, recycling history, or sitting in a time machine can transport you to that favorite time, or better appreciation and understanding where we've been.
Tuesday the plan is to get together in the late morning, giving you a chance to sleep in a bit, to do a leisurely driving tour around Camano Island. We have stops planned every 30-45 minutes. One of the stops planned will be at a small shopping area where we can grab lunch at one of a few eateries and check out some great souvenir/antique shops. We’ll also make a quick stop at the Camano Island State Park to check out their beachfront with restrooms. We may need to buy $10 one-day Discovery Passes, but residents assure us that they’ve never charged in the past. The next to last stop will be at an art sculpture garden and indoor gallery where you might find something you absolutely need to buy for your yard or an interior wall. Because of these two stops, we’re recommending that everyone where tennis shoes or some other comfortable footwear. Our last stop of the day will be at the Camano Country Club for our Farewell Banquet. Dress for this will be casual due to the prior stops we’ll be making during the day.
The next morning we’ll all say our good-byes and head for home. For those of you who would like to spend a few extra hours in the area, we’ll have maps available to do an “on your own” tour of several historic barns. These owners will not be welcoming a bunch of cars to park in their yards, so it would be a drive-by cruise.
And the final, most important detail of the event: If your car is down for repairs or just can’t make the long drive to Burlington, bring your daily driver. Please don’t let that stop you from coming! The cars are important, but more important to us is seeing your smiling faces.
Historic Barn Tour – Heritage Barns of Skagit Valley
The Skagit County Historical Museum has created a heritage barn tour including 55 historic registered barns. These self-guided tours include the build date, roof-style, agricultural use, and in many cases, the family history of many Skagit County pioneers. Architecture is the key, but these magnificent structures dotted throughout the countryside take you to a simpler time. Each barn — whether it’s an English Gambrel, Broken Gable, or Salt Box style — is as rich in anecdotal history as it is in the patina of worn wood. Some barns are more than 100 years old, some were used for cattle and dairy farming, and most are still in use. You will be delighted with the history and beauty of your historic barn tour in Skagit Valley! We hope you enjoy viewing these amazing structures – and learning about their wonderful histories. Please do not enter private property. The barns are viewable from the roadway and are not available for touring the inside of the barn or on private property.
FOR HOTEL RESERVATIONS:
LAQUINTA BY WYNDHAM
1670 S Burlington Blvd.
Burlington, WA 98233
360-395-5583
Check-in: Saturday, September 14th, after 4:00 PM local time
Check-out: Wednesday, September 18th, after breakfast
Room Rate: $149.00 + Tax per night (4 nights)
Mention SOARING IN SEPTEMBER for the discounted rate when booking rooms
Event Chairs: Nancy Burress and Vickie Willson
Assisted by: Angela Mendolia
PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT BELOW FOR REGISTRATION FORM.
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