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Toy Distribution • December 18 & 19, 2020

“Rain, Sleet, Snow, Not even a @#$% Pandemic can stop the Roamin Angels when they’re on a mission!” The Chapel at the Salvation Army was wall-to-wall family gift bags. Bikes were being assembled and stored in another room. Inside the Chapel, the toys were waiting for the Families to arrive. Toys were stacked high and sorted by age group. It was definitely Santa’s Workshop and a child’s Toy Heaven!

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Toy Drive – Dec. 5, 2020

2020 Toy Drive • Saturday, December 5, 2020 Even during the pandemic – the Toy Drive is a huge success! I want to Thank EVERYONE that helped with this year’s 2020 Roamin Angel Toy Drive! Thank You! Thank You! Mike H., Gary B. and myself worked  together to put on this year’s Roamin Angels’ Toy Drive.  It was a very different event from previous years.  We had seven locations for two Saturdays that we the Roamin Angels and Toy for Tots put up  with tables and signs.  We were asking…

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Kudos & Announcements – January 2021

From The Editor: As this new year begins, I’d like to take a moment and reflect on the past a bit. Creating an interesting and informative newsletter every month can at times be a challenge. But thanks to those folks who submit photos, stories, commentary and things of interest every month, this newsletter is a joy to create and I hope, is fun to read. The newsletter, in part, is about our club but more its about the people who are a part of this wonderful and diverse club. Through…

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Under the Hood

One of the great things about a Roamin Angels’ road trip or cruise is that there always seems to be someone who can figure out what’s wrong when something mechanical goes wrong on these old beauties. Long live road trips!  

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Snapshots: Past Toy Drives

For over two decades, the Roamin Angels have worked in conjunction with the Salvation Army to give the local children and their families a Merry Christmas. Though we can’t have a regular toy drive, inventive minds prevailed to make sure that this year is just as special. The toy drive for 2020 was done in conjunction with the Marines Toys For Tots program.

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Snapshots: The Grand Canyon Trip

This was such a fun trip to the Grand Canyon. Memories of people now gone, but never forgotten. That is what is important is to appreciate all the days we are together, but, if we can not be physically together at the least keep in touch. Thanks for the memories. It was one of the Roamin Angels road trips back a few years ago. It’s nice to remember! – Paula B.

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Club Plaque Transformed

Years ago I purchased an aluminum club plaque from a member. It was just plain aluminum and quite heavy.  I have had it for years.  Elaine has a very artistic friend and I thought it might be nice if she could actually paint the plaque in what I think are the correct colors and she agreed. Just got the plaque back and I was really pleased with the results. I am not sure I have seen another quite this nice over the years and in fact, have not seen many…

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Part II: What I Did During Covid-19

Continuing Projects: I just finished another dashboard, this one is from a 1953 Pontiac. It was a gift from Wayne D. and was mostly all there. I had to buy an ash tray and the speaker surround on Ebay. The knobs I made using my 3d printer. I stepped up and had the correct color paint mixed at Knights Paint. It is called Santa Fe Red and is about the color of tomato juice. I enjoy restoring these old dashboards, I have several more to do. But, I am running…

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Amazing Transmission Shop In Colfax

My wife, Kris, and I bought a 1962 Thunderbird in Manteca.  I had acquired a 2002 Corvette prior to that, so Kris was interested in getting a classic car.  Due to the owner’s health issues, the Thunderbird had not been driven for years.  It had been started occasionally.  We got the Thunderbird for an outstanding price.  Even if the drive train needed to be replaced, we would still be way ahead of the value of the car.  The engine proved to be sound, however the transmission seemed to be leaking…

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Toy Drive – November 28

2020 Toy Drive • November 28, 2020 Combined Effort of the Marines Toys for Tots and Roamin Angels Special Thanks to the Event Coordinators:  Pat G. and Mike H. This year’s Toy Drive is a collaborative effort between the Roamin Angels and the Marine’s Toys For Tots. Pat G. and Mike H. organized this version of this year’s Toy Drive with the Marines. It was decided that going for money, not donations of goods or toys was the best idea considering all the inherent donation restrictions of physical goods. Mike…

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