Howdy,

Seems like I was just commenting last month about the unseasonably cool weather and it is almost raining as I write this the day after the Bay Meadows event. Another great job of hosting by Russ Louthian and Ray Ibia. Really fun day as we were able to get an up close and personal look at the world of horse racing. Very good turnout with about 25 cars, 50 or so club members. Weather was a bit cool but the day was comfortable enough. Some of us won and some of us lost---and so it goes. Very relaxing day on the lawn infield at Bay Meadows in San Mateo.

Next up, on Wednesday Sept. 5th is our next club meeting at Harry’s Hofbrau in San Leandro. I had the incorrect location in last months Prez. message and I apologize for that. Important few meetings coming up as it is now time to have club officer elections. At this month's meeting, let's hold nominations for the open board positions of VP and Secretary. You can nominate yourself or someone else. If you are nominated, you can decline if not interested. Job descriptions will be there for you to look at and see what duties you will be responsible for BEFORE you make your decision to run or accept a nomination.

We will do the actual voting, one vote per membership, on written ballots at the October meeting as the first order of business This gives members not present a month to participate in the nomination process and everyone else a month to decide who they want to vote for. Second order of business at the October meeting will be nominations for President and Treasurer. Same process as above with the vote at the November meeting. Will Valle and myself are placing ourselves for nomination as Treasurer and President for 2002. Any other interested parties are encouraged to nominate themselves for any club officer position.

This covers the election process. Back to future events; Sept. 8th is our annual Cruise to the Pontiac Grill in Santa Cruz. Sept. 23rd is the Altamont Cruisers show, now in Pleasanton. This year's date does not conflict with Cherries Jubilee so perhaps more of us can get there. Cherry's Jubilee in Monterey, Sept. 28 to 30, please contact Jim Lent. Monterey & Laguna Seca Raceway make for a fantastic location.

Looking forward to October, our club meeting is on the 3rd. Dyno Day is scheduled for the 6th, once again at Mustang Ranch in Santa Clara. I have just been informed that I am required to attend a Trade Show that day (last minute date change ) and will be unable to attend the Dyno Day. A couple of options here, if one of you would like to coordinate the event in my place, let me know and we can fill you in on the details, or, if you guys prefer, I can try to reschedule it. Please let me know as soon as you read this. October 14th has us at our Fall Picnic. Lots of info up coming on this event, always a BIG crowd!!!!!!

It won’t be long and the time will be here to begin work on next year's Schedule of Events. If you have had any ideas for future doings, jot ‘em down so they will be close at hand when the time is here. That’s about it for now.

Have a fun and safe Labor Day weekend. See ya real soon !!!!!!!

The answer is - Russ Louthian. Russ & Sandi’s ‘65 GTO (Audrey) suffered serious arterial bleeding on the way back from Lake Tahoe where they had spent two weeks, including numerous trips to Reno for Hot August Nights. (Just ask them about what a great town that Carson City is to pass through.) Many H2O transfusions allowed them to get home. On Monday evening, Aug. 13th, Russ emailed the GGG group list that he was in dire need of a new engine to replace 244+K old one for his daily driver! Well the GGGoat family came through with several choices for Russ and he chose the engine offered by Ken Frank that was right there at On Track Automotive. Wayne Barnes & crew turned up the afterburners and the engine was quickly installed and delivered to the San Mateo fairgrounds on Sunday, Aug.19. Now you know why Russ has such a big grin on his face. For those who may not know, Russ is a founding member of the GGGoats, supplied our club logo, and with Ray Ibia has coordinated club picnics, tours to the USS Hornet, the Filoli mansion and gardens and our super successful Cinco de Mayo with Jim Wangers. Russ’ boundless energy and great event planning skills have created some memorable times for the GGGoats. We are all glad to see that Audrey is back on the road with a healthy transplant. Here’s to another 250+K for a deserving member.

3. In a blender or food processor, whirl 1 cup of the fresh peaches, with remaining 3/4 cup of sugar, orange juice, and cornstarch until smooth. Pour into a 3-4 quart saucepan; stir over medium-high heat until mixture boils and thickens, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir In lemon juice.

Per serving:459 cal, 37% (171 cal)from fat;19 g fat (10g sat), 3.3g fiber, 202 mg sodium, 43 mg chol.