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Mission Trail Mustangs Car Club Pony Express News letter August 2017

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Mission Trail Mustangs is a car club formed in 1999 by Mustang and Ford enthusiasts who share a common interest in Mustangs of all Vintages and other significant Ford Motor Company products.

We invite the owners of Mustangs, Shelby’s, Cobras, Fair Lanes, Torino’s, Galaxies, Cougars, Falcons, Comets, Broncos and all other Ford marques to come to one of our meetings and join in the camaraderie and good fellowship.

Our club is interested in providing a fun and participative environment for owners to make new friends, learn new things and generally share their love of the Blue Oval breed.


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DAYS OF INTEREST IN AUGUST 2017:

Friday 04 - General Club Meeting at Jack’s Brewing Company, Fremont,CA.

Friday 04 - 05 - Hot August Nights in Virginia City, NV.

Wednesday 08 -13 - Hot August Nights in Reno / Sparks, NV.

Saturday 19 - Fremont (Niles) Hot August Car Show.

Saturday 26 - Altamont Cruiser “Cruise In”

General Club Meeting Friday, August 04, 2017

Location Jack’s Brewing Company 39176 Argonaut Way (Fremont Hub Shopping Center) Fremont, CA

(510) 796-2036 6:00 PM Dinner and 7:00 PM the Meeting Starts


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MTM - 2017 Officers, Volunteers and Contact Information:

Club Officers: President: Grady Smith Vice President: Mike Burke Secretary: Tom Duprey Treasurer: Sonny Santana

Club Volunteers: Events Coordinator: Cathy Duprey Club Photographer: Rick Bernard Raffle Coordinator: Rick Bernard News Letter Editor: Sonny Santana Support Photographer: Sonny Santana PO Box – Key: Mike Burke Webmaster: Tom Duprey PO Box – Key: Sonny Santana

Mission Trail MustangsPO Box 1123

Fremont, CA 94538

To contact us, send your comments to the PO Box or go towww.missiontrailmustangs.org

Point to Mission Trail Mustangs (under lined in Blue)and click on Contact Us.

http://www.missiontrailmustangs.org



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! ! ! ! ! ! !

for August we have

Joyce Bernard 8/26


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Just For Fun!

Looks of Disappointment

A man was just waking up from anesthesia after surgery, and his wife was

sitting by his side.

His eyes fluttered open and he said, 'You're beautiful.' Then he fell asleep

again. His wife had never heard him say that before, so she stayed by his side.

A few minutes later his eyes fluttered open and he said, 'You're cute..’

The wife was disappointed because instead of 'beautiful,' it was now 'cute.'

She asked, 'What happened to beautiful?'

The man replied, 'The drugs are wearing off.’

" From The Editor!


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Pam and Wayne August 10, 2017

37 years.

Thank You Pam and Wayne for sharing

this special event with us.


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Car and Stuff History from Rick

Q: What city was the first to use parking meters?

A: Oklahoma City, on July 16, 1935.

#Q: Where was the first drive-in restaurant?

A: Royce Hailey's Pig Stand opened in Dallas in 1921. #

Thank You Rick!


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Just Sharing from Bill and Diane Davis

The lowly old Ford Falcon automobile still does not get much respect even though all of you Mustang fans out there owe it a tremendous debt of gratitude. You see, without the Ford Falcon, there would have NEVER been the Ford Mustang as you have known it. Back in the day, Ford management was so concerned that Chevy was going to overtake Ford with its Corvair and Chevy II cars, Lee Iacocca ordered Ford stylist/engineers to come up with a sporty, fun car that the masses could afford, ASAP. In less than 16 months, Ford engineers managed to figure out how to “re-skin” the Falcon and created the 1964 1/2 Ford Mustang. The rest is history, so to speak.

To this day, people will still see a well maintained 1964 to 1965 Ford FALCON automobile and comment that it has a really nice Mustang interior in it. Contraire, contraire, those beautiful looking, highly sought after, and collectible 1964 1/2 through 1965 Mustangs actually had a FALCON interior right down to the knobs on the dash, etc. There were some “little fine tuning steps” later taken to quickly separate the highly successful Mustang from those old lowly Falcon “work cars” and vehicles that only poor people drove.

So here is your chance to pay proper respect where it is definitely due. The Falcon Club of America is holding its 2017 National Convention right here in Sacramento at the Lions’s Gate Hotel and Conference Center (formerly McClellan AFB now known as McClellan Park) July 12 to 15. Here is their website for further details/info: http://westcoastfalcons.com/event/2017-falcon-club-of-america-national-convention/.

BTW: I have been to (2) two of these events and you will be amazed at the vehicles on display. I’ve been told that some of the members from the East Coast are trailering their vehicles out here this year to participate in the National Championship competition for the respective vehicle classes.

The 2017 Falcon Club of America convention was held July 12-15, 2017 at the Lions Gate Hotel & Conference Center in Sacramento, CA. It will be hosted by the Sonoma County Falcons for Fun and River City Chapters with assistance from other Pacific Region Chapters.

Wait we’re not done!

http://westcoastfalcons.com/event/2017-falcon-club-of-america-national-convention/

http://westcoastfalcons.com/event/2017-falcon-club-of-america-national-convention/


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“The lowly old Ford Falcon automobile still does not get much respect”

The Ford Falcon was produced in the USA from 1960 to 1970.

From Phillip & Donna Marie (in response to Bill’s email):Over the past 41 years I’ve lived in Terre Haute, Indiana, I've seen many remarkable local nature photographs; however, this very rare photo of a Falcon nesting in an old tree is perhaps the most remarkable nature shot I've ever seen. It’s most-definitely not every day that you have the opportunity to see such a photo; it’s really a once-in-a-lifetime type of photo. The person who took the photo wishes to remain anonymous (for obvious reasons). S/he just happened to be meandering in the woods just south of the city one day and all of a sudden came upon the nesting Falcon. Remaining as quiet as possible so as not to frighten it, s/he took out a cellphone or camera and quickly snapped this amazing photo.

From Bill:Yes, like I said, the lowly old Falcon does not get any respect. Since my first email, these are the kind of responses I have been receiving. LOL, LOL!!

But I’ll bet the next time you see a 1964 1/2 through early 1966 Mustang, you will think about what I said about the very nice interiors in the Mustangs and fact they were re-skinned FALCONS.

Happy bird watching to everyone today!!

Thank You Bill & Diane!


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#from the editor

Hi - Fi’s Metal ice trays with lever

Mimeograph paper

Blue flashbulb

Blue flashbulb

Roller skate keys

Cork popguns

Drive-ins Studebakers

Wash tub wringers

I hope, I’m not the only one who remembers!!!


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I hope you are all having a GREAT summer!

We started our July Club activities out with participating in the 4th of July Parade in Fremont. Once again an outstanding event. This is a huge event with thousands of spectators.

We all meet at the Target shopping center about 8:45 am, then caravanned over to the Fremont Library staging site where we decorated our cars, enjoyed coffee and pastries from Panera, and hung out until it was our turn to join the parade route. Once queued up in the parade, attendees lined both sides of the parade route. The parade was about a block longer this year than in previous years. It was a beautiful morning and everyone who participated had a wonderful time.

After the Parade, many MTM members had family obligations, and went on to their families for 4th of July activities. However, there where also several MTM members and their families that gathered at our house for an afternoon of Barbecuing hot dogs and hamburgers, swimming in the pool, having a few cocktails and just enjoying the afternoon.

The Livermore fireworks display started at 9:20, for those that stayed and enjoyed the spectacular display where not disappointed. It was amazing.

One more page!

From the Events Coordinator Cathy Duprey


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We ended our month with our monthly breakfast, the last Sunday of the month at Vic’s in Pleasanton. Vic’s has been a great location for this monthly activity and one of the events that is very well attended.

Upcoming Activities:

August 4th MTM General Meeting, Jack’s in Fremont

HAN Reno, NV. Several members are attending for aFew days.

August 19th Hot August Niles Car Show

August 27th MTM monthly breakfast, Vic’s Pleasanton.

Sept. 1st MTM General Meeting, Jacks in Fremont

Sept. 15th Livermore/Pleasanton Elks Car Show.

Sept. 16th Hollister Elks Car Show

Sept. 24th MTM monthly breakfast, Vic’s Pleasanton

Oct. 6th MTM General Meeting, Jacks in Fremont

October 20th-22nd JAMESTOWN, CA WEEKEND EVENT

Oct. 29th Monthly Breakfast, Vic’s, Pleasanton

Hope to see all soon.Cathy

From the Events Coordinator Cathy Duprey

Thank You Cathy


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Just Sharing from the Editor

FREMONT ELK’S LODGE #2121

50’s and 60’s SOCK HOP AUGUST 19, 2017

Cost per person is $20.00.

2:00PM - Classic Cars will be on display.

5:00PM - Hot Dogs, Hamburgers and French Frieswill be served.

7:00PM until 11:00PM Sounds from J. Silver Heels

Fremont ELK’S Lodge No. 212138991 Farwell Drive Fremont, CA 94536


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In Milpitas!

Just Sharing from the Editor


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From The MTM Kitchen

August 2017 Recipe: Artichoke Nibbles: Cathy Duprey

This is a Great Appetizer recipe, can be served hot or cold and you can make it ahead.

2 Jars (6 oz) marinated artichoke hearts1 small onion chopped1 clove garlic, minced4 eggs¼ cup dried breadcrumbs¼ tsp. salt¼ tsp. pepper1/8 tsp. oregano1/8 tsp. Tabasco½ lb. grated cheddar cheese (2 cups)2 TB minced parsley (or 2 TB. Parsley flakes)

Drain marinate from one jar of artichokes into a frying pan. Drain the other char and discard the marinade. Chop artichokes and set aside. Add chopped onion to frying pan and sauté forabout 5 minutes do not brown.

In bowl beat eggs with wire whip. Add crumbs, salt, pepper, oregano, & Tabasco. Mix well. Stir in cheese, parsley, artichokes and sautéed onion. Turn into greased 7x11-baking dish. Bake 30 minutes, or until inserted knife comes out clean.

Thank You Cathy!


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Rick took these photos!

Thank You Rick!

July 30, 2017 Club Breakfast


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Donation Father O'Malley answers the phone. 'Hello, is this Father O'Malley?' 'It is!'

'This is the IRS. Can you help us?' 'I can!'

'Do you know a Ted Houlihan?' 'I do!'

'Is he a member of your congregation?' 'He is!'

'Did he donate $10,000 to the church?' 'He will.’

Just One More Thing!From the Editor


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Ok, Just One More Thing!

Thank You Rick!


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Contributors to this Newsletter

From the Editor!


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!☺ A word from the editor ☺

If you would like to share your story about your car, trip, vacation, hobby, etc., then send me your story and photos and I will include

your story and photos, etc….., in the News Letter. Hey, if you have something to say, let me know!

AS ALWAYS, PLEASE REFER TO THE MTM EVENTS CALENDAR ON THE CLUB WEBSITE FOR DETAILS ON ALL

EVENTS, ETC………………

www.missiontrailmustangs.org

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SPONSORS / SUPPORTERS / FRIENDS

Vic’s All Start Kitchen - Pleasanton, CA

Carter Auto Repair - Fremont, CA

Mustang Magic Restoration - Fremont, CA

Jack’s Brewing Company - Fremont, CA

El Patio Restaurant - Fremont, CA

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