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Announcements => Events & Event Pictures => Topic started by: Loren At 65GS on January 30, 2017, 05:18:04 PM
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2017
Spring Extravaganza
Minnesota State Fairgrounds
May 7, 2017
Never too early to put it on your calendar. And don't forget the pre-meet warm up on Saturday May 6. It will again be hosted by Rob at his shop.
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Where are people staying Saturday night?
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Just booked at the Fairfield, Mendota Heights.
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Sorry I'm going to have to miss this year. See you in Milwaukee!
Chuck
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Unfortunately, did not get any pictures of the event at Rob's shop. Turn out was a bit lighter than in years past but we had just as good a time.
On Sunday is the "Buick Extravaganza" held at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Includes a swap meet and car show. Buicks have their own section since the show is put on by the local BCA Chapter.
First picture is of Buick row with a wide selection of Buicks. Last two pictures are of a VERDE GREEN '65 Riviera that has the 'base' interior in brocade cloth - kind of rare that way.
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More pictures. Last one is a 1965 Special convertible that was mint. 300 V8, 2 barrel with AC. The couple that own the car have had it for 6 weeks. It was her mother's' car.
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Yes, they had long roofs too.
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Final pictures are of two of the sweetest low mileage original cars at the show. The '65 convertible had 47,000 miles on it and had the 355 V8 4 barrel in it that pings on anything less than racing fuel. Check out the beautiful tail lights and the fit of the rear bumper.
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Thanks Dan. You had me at VERDE GREEN! :hello2:
Looks like a sweet bunch of cars on display!
:cheers2:
Chuck
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Yes, there were some really nice cars there including many 64-67 Skylarks, Specials, and Gran Sports. Including some never before seen cars.
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Dear Dan, Chuck, Jim, and mid-60s Buick lovers, . . . :love4:
Thanks for the pictures Dan! (http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/Custom_emoticons/thanks_sign.gif)
Especially for the pictures of the wagons!! . . . . (http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/Custom_emoticons/thankyou.gif)
Definitely some amazingly original cars that were on display! :icon_thumright:
Cheers, Edouard :occasion14:
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Thanks for the photos Dan. :thumbsup: Thought of all who attended while I was lying in my hospital bed last Saturday.
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Dear Tom and mid-60s Buick caregivers who sometimes need a caregiver of their own, . . . .
Thought of all who attended while I was lying in my hospital bed last Saturday.
Gulp!! What happened to you to such that you ended up in a hospital bed? That's hardly a replacement for a luxury hotel!
Please do clue us in as to your predicament!
Edouard
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Dear Tom and mid-60s Buick caregivers who sometimes need a caregiver of their own, . . . .
Thought of all who attended while I was lying in my hospital bed last Saturday.
Gulp!! What happened to you to such that you ended up in a hospital bed? That's hardly a replacement for a luxury hotel!
Please do clue us in as to your predicament!
Edouard
I had triple ankle fusion surgery on Wednesday, May 3rd. During my recovery, I cannot place any weight on my left foot for up to 2 months. Performing those everyday mundane tasks we take for granted now requires some thought beforehand. I've been home for just over a week already. There are 5 steps between me and the outdoors, which are difficult to navigate. Life is rather boring right now.
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Oh no....take care Tom!
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Tom,
Was it a difficult decision ? Know your left ankle/arch has bothered you for some time now.
Get well soon !!!
Dan
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Tom,
Wishing you have a speedy recovery.
Loren
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Dear Tom, Jim, Dan, Loren, and members of the mid-60s Buick family,
I had triple ankle fusion surgery on Wednesday, May 3rd. During my recovery, I cannot place any weight on my left foot for up to 2 months. Performing those everyday mundane tasks we take for granted now requires some thought beforehand. I've been home for just over a week already. There are 5 steps between me and the outdoors, which are difficult to navigate. Life is rather boring right now.
Sounds like you had a difficult choice to make and you made the best choice that circumstances permitted. Now you've got take it easy and allow your body to heal. Sorry that life is boring, but maybe that's the best medicine of a sort for you right now.
Take it easy!! - as if you had any other choice!
Cheers, Edouard
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I appreciate the thoughts and well wishes during my recovery. :cheers2:
It wasn't a difficult decision given the deterioration in the ankle and foot bones. It was either surgery, or likely a wheelchair for the rest of my life. For several weeks beforehand, I wore a knee to toe support boot that looked like something Robo-Cop might wear. :icon_biggrin:
My mom and step dad, (plus their small dog and cat) have moved in for the next few weeks to assist me with daily activities. Worst part is, I cannot drive anything right now. :BangHead:
Oh well, back to your regularly scheduled thread. :thumbsup:
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Tom,
Unfortunately, didn't think it was a tough decision. Fantastic that you have family (and pets) to help you through the recovery process.
Dan