posted 04-23-2007 03:54 PM                  

Gary Myers even wrote a trip report:

Gems in the Foothills
By Gary Myers

From a distance it looked like a necklace of colored gems draped across Mother Nature’s dress of spring greenery. These gems moved, as if on a long, stringed necklace, over the green foothills, down the valleys and through the groves of oak and pine trees. As the parade of gems came closer, the individual gems were brightly colored plastic and metal shapes---and what beautiful shapes they were! They were low and sleek with narrow, wind piercing noses and with wide rear stances. As the shapes came nearer, one could hear a low growl emanating from deep inside each gem. Viper DNA must have contributed to that sound…did they come from the same Mother (factory)? As the gems passed by a group of spectators, one could just see the heads and faces of the passengers above the high beltline. They were all smiling! These passengers were obviously being transported by their out-of-this-world capsules to a better life. Quick as a wink, the string of gems was gone, over the next hill, leaving just a rustling of leaves and grins on the faces on the bystanders.

The jewelers who put this display of gems together were Phil and Jane Horvath. After a long absence, they scoped out a route and sent emails out to the collected throng. What a crew responded—18 Prowlers and another P-car. They all gathered over coffee and chatter to get reacquainted and look over the enhancements to the gems that each had made---from Scott’s Lambo doors to Steve’s flames, to many wonderbars, much chrome and striping. This happy crew of gem owners and passengers met on Saturday morning April 21, 2007, in Folsom ready to take on the curves that the tourmiesters had devised for them. Phil and Jane had prepared a great cruise route, and they even got the weather to cooperate. Via the back roads in the foothills, we went through the gold rush towns of Sutter Creek and Jackson to a ghost town of Volcano for our first stop. True to its name, laughter erupted as the passengers spilled from their gems after this the first leg of the cruise. Next P&J let us over Daffodil Hill, through Fiddletown to the Bella Piazza Winery. In the Bella Piazza parking lot there were other automotive jewels—a fleet of new Thunderbirds, a few limos with celebrities and other assorted jewels. But none shone as brightly as our gems. Over the hill to Placerville, we then took US50 to lunch at Lolita’s Mexican restaurant in Folsom. Lunch was full of rowdy conversation. Yes, it was a memorable cruise and many thanks to Phil and Jane, who may be moving to Florida, if their house sells. We will really miss them. But as has been said before---the cars are great…but the people make the experience wonderful.

Looking forward to our next cruise.

posted 04-23-2007 07:48 PM                  

When's the next prowler meet/event? Is the Half moon bay show still going on? Maybe someone could chime in this.

posted 04-23-2007 09:13 PM                  

Contact Scott Curtis or El Aliga about where to meet since if you want to be together you need to arrive together.

Hey ED! Why didn't you call?

posted 04-25-2007 01:29 PM                  

Next fun fling... This Sunday at the scenic coastline of Half Moon Bay CA with forecast temps in the 80's. Group entry or on site cat gathering is not planned as of now. Any ideas Scott??? See y'all!

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LET'S HOOK UP AT HALF MOON BAY'S FESTIVAL OF HOT RODS, MAGNIFICENT MACHINES & FUN DANCING!

The NorCal Prowlers Fun bunch invite all for a spring fling get together & danzin. Let's hook up at the 16th Annual Pacific Coast Dream Machines Show, Sunday, April 29, 2007 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Half Moon Bay Airport. Highlighted at the show will be a menagerie of over 2,000 classic cars, custom rods, mean motorcyles, tricked out trucks, terrorizing tanks, new & old aviation wonders and other magnificent machines. Rounding out the show will be the west coast’s first ever Unicycle Dirt Drag Racing Exhibition, arts, crafts, amusements for kids, food, etc.

Oceanside Live music with party blues band Crawdaddy at 10am. This very popular band creates a montage of sounds that range from R&B to Country to Zydeco. Then a headliner concert-dance at 1pm by Grammy winner Tony Lindsay and his party band, Spangalang. As lead singer for Santana for the past 14 years, he is best known for his contributions both on the multi platinum "Supernatural" release and the follow up, "Shaman." The band will get the place rockin and the audience is encouraged to come ready to dance. Free parking with admission. For Complete information, direction, etc, click on http://www.miramarevents.com/dreammachines/
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Military Aviation Marvels, Rare Autos, "World Record Wonderland” at Pacific Coast Dream Machines Show, April 29 at Half Moon Bay Airport