A whirlwind trip to
Hats off to Dave and Ellen Norton for hosting such a fabulous event and opening up their home to a rag-tag group of weary travelers and making them feel at home.
A total of 10 cars equals the record set at Stowe in 2005, and as always, the Singer Spirit was high! Sure we were asked the same old questions about a relationship to a sewing machine company, but that is just part of the fun in spreading the word about our favourite marque.
The Saturday get-together was an opportunity to chat and ask questions. We shared stories of how we found our cars and what we had and/or will do to make them our own. We still meet members who have not seen other Singers than their own and having a few of the same model is helpful in comparing how things went together. We were all excited to see John Slusar and his 4AD Roadster Racing Special. His arrival was a well kept secret. Fortunate that he could share and ask questions on his car. He had a good chance to talk-technical with Phillip Avis, and gave some insight to Bill Howerth on the ins and outs of metal stitching. John's friend Julie was around, but moved too fast for anyone to take a photo. We tried to convince her to look at a Singer, but to date, she is still firmly on the side of Edsels. Perhaps one day.
Dave Norton, our host, also had the benefit of a few extra hands when fitting his freshly chromed grille and shell on his 4AD. There were probably 5 or 6 "helpers" at one time or another. The end result is quite striking.
Gene and Lynn made it safe and sound despite passing through a hail storm. Each had their own concern once they passed through - Gene for their new tow vehicle,
Sunday's event was full of surprises. With a space for about 6 or so cars and the display, all were pleasantly surprised to see 7, then 8, 9 and finally 10! Room was made for everyone and in the end things looked just like a little town garage doing a very hardy business! Mostly checking the air pressure, oil level and topping off the petrol since we all know that Singers are rock solid performers!
Despite the advice from several members and his personal physician, Paul dressed up in his Singer "Men in White" coveralls, shirt and tie. Got to look the part when standing by the Garage! Several bottles of water and the primo location under a large tree were instrumental in keeping the paramedics at bay. Our mechanic friend "George" made his appearance thanks again to Lynn Mulder and a wooden tibia. Paid by the hour, George spent all of his time under the Super Ten.
More "surprise" visitors included Charles Roberts from Illinois in his 4AD, Rick Potter from Michigan in a very original 4A and our friends from the west Bob and Sherry Ward from Manitoba!
While this was the 2nd Mid-America Singer meet, it was the 1st where Singer was the Jewel Marque as part of this show.
Photos by Alan Natali, Phillip Avis & Paul Bouchard
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