2003 -- FULL SPEED
Bill Moseley
Feb. 3, 2003
Always check our website! Upcoming events and photos of
past ones are always posted by webmaster, Mike Japp at
www.PBCA1.com .
Monthly meetings are held on the third Monday of the month,
with the exception of July and December, at the Seafood
Shanty. Eat at 6:00, meeting starts at 7:00. Seafood
Shanty, 6550 Pensacola Blvd. (Hgy 29), Pensacola, is on the
east side, next to the large red Ramada Inn sign. For
reference, it is about one mile south of the I-10 Pensacola
Blvd./Hgy 29 exit.
Saturday, April 26 is show day for the Pensacola Beach
British Car Show . A MUST-ATTEND show. 132 entrants were
here last year. We will again host the Friday evening "Red
Beans and Rice Welcome Party" which is always a highlight
of the show weekend. The best red beans and rice anywhere
will be served at no charge and PBCA members and our
out-of-town guests always enjoy a great get together.
This year the show will feature a large canopy tent located
in the middle of the show to shield folks from the beach
sun and dusk to dawn paid security on Friday and Saturday
night to keep the parking lot at the Pensacola Beach Best
Western secure.
Read about the 2003 show, see photos from recent shows and
get your entry form at the PBCA website.
First Event of 2003
Keith and Nelda Sanders led a tour
ninety miles west to the giant Florida Caverns near
Marianna. The 60 degree year-round temperature below the
ground was much higher that the unusually frigid Florida
day. Norma Peterson's complete article follows here.
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PBCA 2003 Events
PBCA MEETINGS ARE THE THIRD MONDAY OF EACH MONTH (EXCEPT JULY AND DECEMBER) AT 6:OO PM DINNER, 7:00 PM MEETING
AT THE SEAFOOD SHANTY.
MARCH 8, SATURDAY PANAMA CITY BRITISH CAR SHOW PANAMA CITY, FL
" 15, SATURDAY FAIRHOPE ARTS FEST BRIT. CAR DISPLAY FAIRHOPE, AL
" 16, SUNDAY SPRING FLING BRITISH CAR SHOW LAKE HELEN, FL
" 22, SATURDAY NEW ORLEANS BRITISH CAR SHOW NEW ORLEANS, LA
APRIL 5, SATURDAY 19TH ANNUAL BRITISH CAR SHOW WINTER PARK, FL
" 5??, SATURDAY CAMELLIA CLASSIC CAR SHOW BELLINGRATH GARDENS
" 12, SATURDAY TECHNICAL SESSION TBA (PENSACOLA)
" 25, FRIDAY "RED BEANS & RICE" WELCOME PARTY PENSACOLA BEACH
" 25 SATURDAY PBCA PENSACOLA BEACH BRITISH CAR SHOW " "
MAY 3, SATURDAY TOWNSEND, TN, BRITISH CAR SHOW TOWNSEND, TN
" 10, SATURDAY EURO CAR SHOW (ALL EURO MAKES) NAVAL AIR MUSEUM
" 10, SATURDAY AACA MOBILE ANTIQUE CAR SHOW MOBILE, AL
" 11, SUNDAY CHUMUCKLA AIRPORT PICNIC CHUMUCKLA, FL
" 17, SATURDAY CHATEAU ELAN BRASELTON, GA
" 24, SATURDAY BIG BEND BRITISH CAR SHOW TALLAHASSEE, FL
" 24, SATURDAY HAJI TEMPLE CLASSIC CAR SHOW PENSACOLA, FL
" 31, SATURDAY LILLIAN ANTIQUE CAR SHOW LILLIAN, AL
MAY 24-JUNE 1 BRITISH CAR WEEK (Build awareness of our hobby by driving
your British Car as much as possible during this week.)
JUNE 8, SUNDAY FISH CAMP RESTAURANT TOUR BON SECOUR, AL
" 19-22 NAMGBR CONVENTION ST LOUIS, MO
JULY 20, SUNDAY PBCA/SABCC PICNIC AT THE SCHMITZ'S LILLIAN, AL
AUGUST 24, SUNDAY TOUR TO AIR FORCE MUSEUM EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE
SEPTEMBER 13, SAT TBA
" 27, SAT AACA ANTIQUE CAR SHOW SEVILLE SQ. PENSACOLA. FL
" 27, SAT MONTGOMERY BRITISH CAR SHOW MONTGOMERY, AL
OCTOBER 10-12, FRI-SUN NATCHEZ, MS, BRITISH CAR SHOW NATCHEZ, MS
" 18, SATURDAY NAVARRE HIGH SCHOOL CAR SHOW NAVARRE, FL
" 25, SATURDAY NORTH ALABAMA BRITISH CAR SHOW FLORENCE, AL
" 26, SUNDAY 3RD ANNUAL PROGRESSIVE DINNER PENSACOLA, FL
NOVEMBER 7-9, FRI-SUN CHATTANOOGA BRITISH CAR SHOW CHATTANOOGA, TN
" 8, SATURDAY SOUTH ALABAMA BRITISH CAR SHOW FAIRHOPE, AL
" 16, SUNDAY 2ND ANNUAL POKER RUN AND RALLYE PENSACOLA, FL
DECEMBER 6, SATURDAY PBCA CHRISTMAS PARTY PENSACOLA BEACH, FL
" 7, SUNDAY CHRISTMAS BRUNCH, BAYSIDE GRILL PENSACOLA, BEACH, FL
" 13, SATURDAY LILLIAN CHRISTMAS PARADE LILLIAN, AL
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OFFICERS FOR 2003:
| President | Ron Newman |
| Vice President | John Barber |
| Treasurer | Tom Schmitz |
| Club Spark Plug (events and entertainment) | Keith Sanders |
| Show co-chairmen: | Tom Schmitz and Bob Henson |
| Technical Advisor | Bill Snyder |
| Editor | Bill Moseley |
| Webmaster | Mike Japp |
Largest Turn-out Ever for Christmas Party
The 2002 Christmas Party was held at the Pensacola Beach Best
Western on December 7th. Very well attended by over 50 PBCA
members, it featured fried turkey, ham and all the
fixings provided by PBCA and coordinated by Ann Fell. Ann
also arranged again this year for a cake with PBCA
decorations for dessert. Another "Dirty Santa" gift exchange
was held to both the delight and the chagrin of many members.
Ralph Overly was presented with the Member of the Year Award
by PBCA President, Ron Newman. Ralph, PBCA Secretary,
attended every meeting and most other events, is always a big
help with the annual British car show and is famous for his
friendliness and willingness to help out in any way. The
completeness and accuracy of his minutes of the club meetings
have become legendary.
The weather cooperated again this year and it was nice enough
to lounge about in a light jacket on the beachside patio
before and after the party and a number of couples did just
that. Many then took advantage of the the very low room
rate, spent the night, and got together for Sunday brunch at
the Bayside Grill next door to the motel.
See more about the Christmas party on our website on the "Other shows 2002" page. Click here for that page.
PBCA Membership Soars in 2002
Our membership, for the first time, went over 100 members
in 2002 but dropped slightly with the occasion of people
moving, cars being sold and a few illnesses. Within two
months, the departed members were replaced by the following
enthusiastic British car owners and we are again 100
strong. If you see an unfamiliar face in a British Car in
your travels, invite them to join us.
Please welcome the following new members:
Ray and Lida Agnew, Pensacola, 1984 Jag XJS Conv.
Dave Burrows, Gulf Shores, AL, 1967 MGB
Kevin and Susan Curran, Navarre, 3 TR6s
Curt and Midge Derby, Milton, 1953 MGTD
Bob and Carol Dorsey, Milton, 1975 & 1977 Spitfires
Don and Barbara Hambrick, Destin, 1962 Austin Healey
John Hassebrock, Cantonment, 1971 Spitfire
Mack and Debbie Innis, Pensacola, 2002 Mini Cooper
Chuck and Linda Johnson, Mary Esther, 1974 Midget
Barry Knight. Cantonment, 1980 TR7
Rick and Gail Leonard, Pensacola, 1980 Spitfire
Ed and Phyllis Lubbers, Milton, 1995 Jag XJR
Larry and Maureen McCain, Valparaiso, 1960 Morris Minor Conv
Tim and Amber Rosser, Navarre, 1973 Austin Mini
Michael and Janis Thomas, Pace, 1973 TR6
Bob and Helen White, Pensacola, No Brit car currently
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