http://issuu.com/healey-oregon1/docs/aprnews

Here are a couple proposed driving itineraries for travel to the 2008 Conclave in San Diego this summer that John Wilson and I have traded with one another. Nothing has been decided yet and there’s a bit of time to discuss alternatives. Our return could be via the same route, up I-5, or up the east side of the Sierras via I-15 and US395. Let John or I know if you have any other ideas.

From John:

• Day 1: (Thursday, June 26^th): Eugene to Eureka, via the coast at Reedsport (330 miles).
• Day 2 : Eureka to Santa Cruz (350 miles).
• Day 3: Santa Cruz to Ventura via Hwy 1 through Big Sur (310 miles).
• Day 4: (Sunday, June 29): Ventura to San Diego via I-210 and I-15 (235 miles).

An alternative would be to stop at Crescent City the 1st day (250 miles), Santa Rosa on the 2nd day (300 miles), San Luis Obispo on the 3rd day (300 miles) and then on to San Diego (370 miles).

From Jeff:

• Day 1: (Wednesday, June 25^th): Salem to Brookings (300 miles).
• Day 2: Brookings to Santa Rosa, CA (325 miles).
• Day 3: Santa Rosa to Monterey, CA (170 miles) – providing time to visit the aquarium and give your butt a break.
• Day 4: Monterey to Ventura (275 miles) via Big Sur coast – could meet John’s group from here South.
• Day 5: (Sunday, June 29): Ventura to San Diego via I-210 and I-15 (235 miles).

Portland Historic Races will be held this year on July12-13. To get your passes at a discounted price and participate in the Collector Car corral and a parade lap around the reconfigured P.I.R. please send me (Tom Monaco) a check for $ 45.00. Further details about the race can be found at www.portlandhistorics.com. These fees must reach me by May31st. Our own Steve Rux will be racing his Sprite. This car has more horsepower than most six cylinder Healeys. Another AHCO member, Doug Escriva, will be bringing his “freshley sorted” 1957 100-6 out for the first time. They’ll  be fun to watch and  would appreciate your support. 

See you there!

Tom

Feb. 2008 Healey Northwest issue is posted at issuu.

March 2008 issue of Healey Northwest is posted at issuu.

The Austin Healey Owners Association of British Columbia is pleased to be hosting the 2008 Northwest Meet from September 18-21, 2008. We are following the example set at Astoria and Silverdale with a four day informal meet, and have selected Harrison Hot Springs, B.C. as the venue.

How to get there: Harrison Hot Springs is located in the Fraser Valley, in southern B.C., at the head of Harrison Lake. This is a beautiful and scenic venue with lots to do and see while we are there. It can be reached easily from the United States by entering Canada at Lynden/Aldergrove (Washington 539) or at Sumas/Huntingdon (Washington 9) crossings. Both crossings quickly lead you to Canada Highway1 Eastbound, which will take you to BC 9, about a 30 minute run. From there it is a short, scenic drive to Harrison.

If you are coming from the lower mainland, proceed east on Highway 1 and exit at Highway 9 and proceed North to Harrison Hot Springs, or proceed East on the Lougheed Highway and proceed North on Highway 9 at Agassiz.

From the Interior of BC, you have the choice of Highway 1 westbound, exiting at Highway 9 northbound, or alternatively taking Highway 7 westbound off Highway 1 at Hope and proceeding North on Highway 9 at Agassiz.We recommend that our US friends determine their applicable reentry requirements to the United States, in advance, from Homeland Security.

Host Hotel: The venue we have selected is the Harrison Beach Hotel, located at 160 Esplanade Avenue, Harrison Hot Springs, B.C. They can be reached by calling toll free 1.866.338.8111, and when you call, ask for the Austin Healey preferred rate for the Meet of $129.00 per night. (CDN).

Events: Meet events are in the planning stage, and will be forwarded to the clubs in the coming months. We hope that you will make the trip and that you will have a great time with us in British Columbia!Contacts: Brian Drab brian_drab@infoserve.net or Don Manning bn7@shaw.ca

http://issuu.com/healey-oregon1/docs/december_2007_hnw

Newsletter posted at issuu.com, a site for viewing multi-page pdf files. Pretty cool

http://issuu.com/healey-oregon1/docs/september_2007_hnw_pdf

Newsletter posted at issuu.com, a site for viewing multi-page pdf files. Pretty cool

http://issuu.com/healey-oregon1/docs/july2007hnwl

Newsletter posted at issuu.com, a site for viewing multi-page pdf files. Pretty cool

The March activity and tour will be held next Saturday, March 8, beginning at 10:30 am. We’ll tour Portland Powder Coating at 4740 SE 25th Avenue, then proceed to the Eastmoreland Golf Club for lunch and the Club meeting. The meeting is scheduled for 1:00 pm.

To get to Portland Powder Coating (according to Tom):
From the west side of Portland, cross to the east side via the Ross Island Bridge. Bear right onto Mcloughlin Blvd (99E) heading South. Stay in the right lane and take the Holgate exit. Proceed to SE 26th Street and turn right. Take the next possible right onto Schiller and the next possible right into the parking lot.

If you are coming in on 205, exit at Powell Blvd and proceed west to 26th. Turn left (south) and go 2.2 miles to Schiller.

The Eastmoreland Golf Club is 1.5 miles south of Portland Powder Coating. Find 26th 28th Street and follow it to the right.

See you there.