Let's get the work out of the way first. It's been near-record heat but the gardens are remarkably OK --- must be the clever planting of drought-resistant native plants? The daily crop of raspberries end up on cereal or ice cream but also in tarty tarts. The hill had to be lined with old split rails to keep the new shoulder rocks from going over the edge!
But the big event this week was the prestigious arrival of the Horseless Carriage Club of America for the annual regional tour, called "Chasing The Goose Around Grey Bruce". 62 beautiful cars from the brass era, 1902-1916. Do the math --- all more than 100 years old. Perfect weather, period costumes, full media coverage, and flat roads to cruise on!
Not my sweet spot era but you can't help being impressed by these rolling works of art. Lots of Ford Model T's but also long-gone Packard, REO, Studebaker, Buick, and Benz. My Best-In-Show? This sporty blue 1912 Flanders 20 Roadster (as in 20 horsepower --- a pure speedster for the time!).
The detailing is amazing. Blinding brass, hooty horns, licence plates that match the car's year, skinny tires, fat upholstery. Full-attention driving required, no self-driving possible! Wow, wow --you won't get that in next year's SUV's!
But it's also those lazy hazy crazy daze of summer. Cruising in our own classic, there's beauty spots for anyone to chase chase the goose around Grey Bruce. Lion's Head is a throw-back beach village with crystal waters and friendly Saturday market. There's even the annual sighting of the elusive hummingbird moth darting in the lavender.
Oh, and those brass beauties aren't trailer queens; they are licensed and driven often. Dozens of them cruised right by our place for a honk and a wave. Pat's Best-In-Show is this gorgeous cream-and-burgundy 1914 Pierce Arrow. Will your car look that good in 2114?
But the big event this week was the prestigious arrival of the Horseless Carriage Club of America for the annual regional tour, called "Chasing The Goose Around Grey Bruce". 62 beautiful cars from the brass era, 1902-1916. Do the math --- all more than 100 years old. Perfect weather, period costumes, full media coverage, and flat roads to cruise on!
Not my sweet spot era but you can't help being impressed by these rolling works of art. Lots of Ford Model T's but also long-gone Packard, REO, Studebaker, Buick, and Benz. My Best-In-Show? This sporty blue 1912 Flanders 20 Roadster (as in 20 horsepower --- a pure speedster for the time!).
The detailing is amazing. Blinding brass, hooty horns, licence plates that match the car's year, skinny tires, fat upholstery. Full-attention driving required, no self-driving possible! Wow, wow --you won't get that in next year's SUV's!
But it's also those lazy hazy crazy daze of summer. Cruising in our own classic, there's beauty spots for anyone to chase chase the goose around Grey Bruce. Lion's Head is a throw-back beach village with crystal waters and friendly Saturday market. There's even the annual sighting of the elusive hummingbird moth darting in the lavender.
Oh, and those brass beauties aren't trailer queens; they are licensed and driven often. Dozens of them cruised right by our place for a honk and a wave. Pat's Best-In-Show is this gorgeous cream-and-burgundy 1914 Pierce Arrow. Will your car look that good in 2114?
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