Hi Netters,
We haven't ignored you but thought we had better report it before you forgot
us. We met per usual Friday Feb 4 at the Golden Corral in Tulsa with 18
hardy souls present. Weather was a wee bit on chilly side (in Feb???) but it
did not deter enthusiasm or appetites.
Present for the occasion were the following: Ken Baldridge, Bill and Bobbie
Bramlett, Ron and Sharon Eimen, Andy Flynn, Justin and Dortha Hill, Clarence
and Roberta Hotfelt, MO and Helen Lewis, Chet Simpson, Glyn and Melrose
Trimble, John and Delphine Wells and one first-timer, Ken Jones (More about
Ken later).
Despite the weather, the conversation centered around the recent GMC Classic
Rally near Tyler, TX. Quite a few had planned to go, but a big snow and ice
store just prior to the rally caused most of us to "chicken out". All but
the Bramletts and the Lewis' that is. (You can catch the report on the rally
at the Classic Rally site.)
These two families had left early for the rally and missed most of the storm
going down but Mother Nature sure made up for when returning home. Bill
Bramlett sort of tip-toed home on the ice and Helen Lewis (she does most of
the driving) made it safely also. Word of caution-never, never follow Helen
in bad weather-or good either-she is one skilled lady driver, even if she is
way above (_mm___) years of age.
March soon rolled around and, despite the cold and rainy day, 12 turned out
including some very special guests from Oklahoma City and the faraway
eastern state of Maryland . Joining us from Oklahoma City for the first time
were Larren and Bess White and their beautiful GMC. Sharing our lunch with
also were John and Betty Massey from Maryland, along with their 2 and 1/2
yrs old grandson, Robert Fortney, who was traveling with them. Robert was
going on to Rayne with them...please look him up...At his very young age, he
has already been to 3 national rallies...he is a real trooper and he is not
the least bit shy, either..
Others present were Bill and Bobbie Bramlett, Ken Baldridge, Ron and Sharon
Eimen, Glyn and Melrose Trimble and John Wells. Ken Jones could not be with
us as he had just gotten out of the hospital but he did send some pics of
his 1978 Elaganza GMC and also his home , both of which were destroyed by a
tornado Apr 24, 1993. Billy Massey has been very kind to put his pics on
the GMC Classic Web Site and I urge you to take a look. It is not a pretty
sight to see. Fortunately, no one at his home was hurt. Others at nearby
locations were not quite so fortunate. Incidentally, Ken sold the tornado
ravaged GMC for scrap parts and has since purchased another GMC
Quite of few of us plan to attend the Rayne Rally, so we will look forward
to meeting many of you...and be prepared to let us tell you about the GMC
Tulsa Luncheons...we won't brag too much.
Regards,
The Tulsa Lunch Bunch
We haven't ignored you but thought we had better report it before you forgot
us. We met per usual Friday Feb 4 at the Golden Corral in Tulsa with 18
hardy souls present. Weather was a wee bit on chilly side (in Feb???) but it
did not deter enthusiasm or appetites.
Present for the occasion were the following: Ken Baldridge, Bill and Bobbie
Bramlett, Ron and Sharon Eimen, Andy Flynn, Justin and Dortha Hill, Clarence
and Roberta Hotfelt, MO and Helen Lewis, Chet Simpson, Glyn and Melrose
Trimble, John and Delphine Wells and one first-timer, Ken Jones (More about
Ken later).
Despite the weather, the conversation centered around the recent GMC Classic
Rally near Tyler, TX. Quite a few had planned to go, but a big snow and ice
store just prior to the rally caused most of us to "chicken out". All but
the Bramletts and the Lewis' that is. (You can catch the report on the rally
at the Classic Rally site.)
These two families had left early for the rally and missed most of the storm
going down but Mother Nature sure made up for when returning home. Bill
Bramlett sort of tip-toed home on the ice and Helen Lewis (she does most of
the driving) made it safely also. Word of caution-never, never follow Helen
in bad weather-or good either-she is one skilled lady driver, even if she is
way above (_mm___) years of age.
March soon rolled around and, despite the cold and rainy day, 12 turned out
including some very special guests from Oklahoma City and the faraway
eastern state of Maryland . Joining us from Oklahoma City for the first time
were Larren and Bess White and their beautiful GMC. Sharing our lunch with
also were John and Betty Massey from Maryland, along with their 2 and 1/2
yrs old grandson, Robert Fortney, who was traveling with them. Robert was
going on to Rayne with them...please look him up...At his very young age, he
has already been to 3 national rallies...he is a real trooper and he is not
the least bit shy, either..
Others present were Bill and Bobbie Bramlett, Ken Baldridge, Ron and Sharon
Eimen, Glyn and Melrose Trimble and John Wells. Ken Jones could not be with
us as he had just gotten out of the hospital but he did send some pics of
his 1978 Elaganza GMC and also his home , both of which were destroyed by a
tornado Apr 24, 1993. Billy Massey has been very kind to put his pics on
the GMC Classic Web Site and I urge you to take a look. It is not a pretty
sight to see. Fortunately, no one at his home was hurt. Others at nearby
locations were not quite so fortunate. Incidentally, Ken sold the tornado
ravaged GMC for scrap parts and has since purchased another GMC
Quite of few of us plan to attend the Rayne Rally, so we will look forward
to meeting many of you...and be prepared to let us tell you about the GMC
Tulsa Luncheons...we won't brag too much.
Regards,
The Tulsa Lunch Bunch
