Green Mountain Model T Ford Club

Hello, Green Mt. T's,

Apparently the 4th time is the charm. After trying three other dates, it was decided to go ahead with this tour Saturday. Five Ts, a couple of chase cars and 15 people found it was well worth the wait .

Dick and Steve planned a great 30 mile tour with very interesting stops beginning at the Brandon Museum where we learned about Thomas Davenport, who invented the electric motor and Stephen Douglas from two dedicated volunteers. We also were photgraphed and interviewed by a reporter from the Brandon Journal - good publicity for both our club and the museum.

The longest part of the drive took us to Proctor where we enjoyed our picnic lunches and then toured the Vermont Marble Museum which was very enlightening about this Vermont industry. Diane Shortsleeves's father had worked there for many years.

The last stop was in Pittsford at the maple museum where our five cars made an impressive picture out front.

Thank you, Dick, for planning this tour and having the patience to keep re-scheduling it. It was fun to travel those back roads around another part of Vermont.

Now we have toured the Vergennes/Middlebury, Enosburg Falls and Brandon/Proctor areas. Let's do some other parts of the state. There is much to learn about Vermont by taking a tour at Model T speed. Our members are from all parts of the state so we can see each from a local's perspective. Start thinking about your favorite places and plan a tour. (Jamie already has an idea for spring.) There are experienced folks who can help you.

Ginny