Let the Tour Begin

Today was the day that we, and all the other 375 participants, had been preparing for; the first day of activity in the MAFCA Canyonland Tour.  But, first Lou had to repair the bendix drive on his starter, not a big deal but you do get your hands dirty and it was a bit on the chilly side in the morning.  Job done...now Lou needed some hot coffee.

The first activity was to get our registration packages, which usually takes a long time to do, not because the registration process is slow but because you wind up talking to so many people.  I have seen local members from the Lakes Region Model A Club (NH), Worcester County (MA),  Long Island (NY), Pine Tree A's (ME).  Lots of local area (North East) people attending.

Today was an open day for touring, and our group was going in all different directions.  Lou & Rose had their son's family join them and they explored Paria Townsite which was the backdrop for many western movies.  This was accessible via a dirt road, and Lou was glad they were using the rental car to get there.  He didn't recommend taking the Model A's on this dirt road. 

Don & Sue and their friend Lornie visited the Hollywood Movie set and the Coral Pink Sand. Bruce and Trish went to Cedar Breaks.  Nan & I met up with our friends, Dave & Pam Jamieson  from Ontario and drove to Coral Pink Sand Dunes park and to the small town of Mount Carmel.  Dave and Pam love driving their Model A and think nothing of driving to the coast of Maine for a lobster.  

It was a fun filled day for everyone and thankfully everyone sent me pictures to record our activity.

Late in the afternoon I decided to head to the local car wash and get all the dirt of the the Model A.  That sure made a difference.  

Sunday evening was the welcome gathering in Jacob Hamblin park.  Over 700 people were there and the caterer did a great job getting the buffet food served.  In addition to having everyone get together we also got some advice for touring the National Parks.  

With our bellies full, we headed back to our hotel to get ready for a day of touring tomorrow.  And for our tour group that means we will be heading to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.

Check out all the great pictures from today's activities.

Coral Pink Sand Dunes area

The Jamieson's Tudor 

Some of Model A's at the Welcome Party

Bruce at Cedar Breaks..the air is a little thin

Cedar Breaks

Part of the Welcome Gathering

Some of the Model A's in our Hotel Parking lot

Paria Canyon

Lou & Rose's granddaughter. check out the cars way down below

Lou & Rose

Lou's Parking Lot Seminar - fixing the Starter
looks like a class of one!