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President’s Message“Hot Fun in the Summertime”, a familiar song in the Summer of ’69, was launched by Sly and the Family Stone. It was also the time of Woodstock, transforming the thinking of a lot of young folks as well as assisting with the development of the hippie movement in Berkeley and San Francisco. The Vietnam War was in full swing and the people of America were growing weary of the draft and constant chaos in our city streets. I remember leaving the Tower Records store near Sather Gate at U.C. Berkeley and was inadvertently tear gassed by the Berkeley Police. Talk about being in the wrong place at the wrong time! In great fashion, Bill Bell launched his Three Rivers Drive which featured lots of scenic and twisty roads. As is typical with Bill, included was a wonderful bakery in Concrete. We finished off at Double Barreled BBQ in Sedro Wolley. Next, Bill Snowden reprised his Fun Run to Snoqualmie which was also a great way to get into the summer mood! Once again, Bill Bell led his many followers in his newly popular SkyRail Run which has proven to be a simply beautiful and interesting drive. July came in hot as a two-dollar pistol beginning with yours truly with a short, but sweet, Summer Splendor drive through the backroads of Snohomish County, arriving at Toscano’s Italian Kitchen for lunch. Alex Countouriotis led his flock through his Capital Forest Drive, beginning and concluding in Olympia with a tasty pizza lunch. I must say that Alex has received raves regarding his first ride with our club and has additional rides scheduled throughout the Summer. Finishing out the month of July, Ingvar Carlson will be leading his Miata Fly-in that promises a magnificent scenic drive to an airport that will feature vintage planes as part of their annual show. We will kick off the month of August with our Northwest Gathering of Miata’s at Giot’s in Tacoma. This PSMC event is possibly the most popular event of the year and the attendance will be many. You will have a People’s Choice car show with trophies for the winners in each of the four generations of the Miata. Griot’s will be putting own a demonstration of their car detailing products on a volunteered car (no, they don’t do the whole car). Lunch will be provided by the club free to current club members. Others are also welcome with a $5 charge. The show is grand, the setting is perfect and Giot’s is a hoot to visit. Bill Bell will treat you with beautiful sights and a great sampling of twisties with his Olympic Drive Northwest, finishing with a great lunch. The last drive of the month will be hosted by yours truly and his gorgeous Whatcom and Skagit Counties Select Tour. Both Ross and Sean will be hosting their 1st Tuesday and 3rd Thursday social events during the Summer. On Friday, July 11th, your PSMC Board met via Zoom for our quarterly meeting. Our recurring reports include club finances, membership and social media. Both our finances and our membership rolls remain steady with slight increases in both areas. The board discussed our upcoming Gathering of Miata’s coming in August. This will be followed up in a meeting on July 18th to finalize our plans. The board also began planning our year-end PSMC Holiday Party. We will be focusing on a new venue. For additional information you can refer to our PSMC Board Meeting Minutes. We also announced making up a new “quality” logo T-shirt for sale to members, with more info to follow. Our little company of Miatalits continues to grow and further promote participation in our quality rides and to experience the fun! Have a wonderful Summer and zoom-zoom!
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Extra ND trunk spaceby Denton R. Fender Are you one of those current generation (ND) Miata drivers who wish they had a few more cubic centimeters of luggage space in the trunk? If so, the manufacturer has read your mind. Open your trunk and look at the passenger side of the compartment. There is a pull-off panel which you can remove by hooking your fingers into the little recess provided. Inside there is enough room for a couple of cans of your favorite beverage! Whatever you stow there, pad it with an old towel or similar protection because there is exposed metal and wiring. That space is actually the jack storage compartment for Miatas in some locations which require jacks. In America we don’t get a jack or a spare tire.
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About UsThe Puget Sound Miata Club was the first Miata club in the United States to join and be recognized as a member of the Miata Club of America. Our claim as the "First Miata Club in the Nation" is based on this fact. Our original club name was: Our Membership is based in the Puget Sound region of Western Washington and hosts many events each year with several reaching into neighboring states and provinces. The club was organized to share the fun of owning a Miata and to maximize the enjoyment of driving a great roadster. We do this in a variety of ways - we publish a newsletter 9 months of each year with information about the Miata and our activities; we organize and participate in sports car events such as driving tours, rallyes, autocrosses, driving schools, gymkhanas, and concours d'elegance; we arrange technical sessions to learn more about the Miata and its care; we have parties!; we go to sports car races; we caravan to other Miata or car club events; and we participate in parades. Unlike many sports car organizations in the Northwest, we do not specialize in any one-type of activity. As a group, we have opted to sample everything. This leverages the opportunities for our Miata fun. We are a Miata information resource to each other. We know where and what to purchase for the Miata and the best prices available. We get discounts from many dealers and repair shops in the area. Basically, we have more fun in and with our Miatas. Our organization has been in existence since 1989 and has a current membership in excess of 150 Miatas. Join Us and enjoy your Miata to the fullest! |
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