"Operation BBQ Express"
The annual club convoy combined with the monthly meeting was
held on a beautiful Saturday. For several days prior, Events
Coordinator Danny was cleaning and prepping his place we affectionately
call "Kaiserville" for the onslaught of historic
military vehicles. In fine fashion, starting early Saturday
morning the vehicles began to roll in.
The vehicle line-up this year included little trucks, big
trucks and huge trucks. In fact, we had eleven vehicles this
year! Glen V was there with his CJ2A, JD and his dad had their
MB and Madison drove his M37. Rory drove his 5 Ton with Jeff
L and his deuce. Danny had his M37 on display as well as his
M151A2. Fred finally finished his project Navy CJ2A for it's
maiden 'voyage' and I brought my M38A1. Also there was Herb
with his GPW and Chuck B and his wife Connie with their MB.
After the majority of us had arrived and munched down on coffee
and doughnuts, the club conducted an informal swap meet while Herb
worked on some little project. About 11:30, it was time to
roll out so we all fired up the vehicles and made the short 20
mile trip to Lockhart.
There, we went to Kreitz's Market where we were treated to
ample parking for the large number of vehicles. We sure did
draw a crowd this time. After we secured our vehicles, we
all headed inside to some pretty good bbq. About an hour or
so later, with bellies full and fresh refills on iced tea, we
headed over to the Lockhart County Courthouse for some photo
opportunities. Many shots were taken in front of the
historic building then we headed back to Kaiserville.
Upon arrival, we parked the vehicles and allowed ourselves to
relax under the big awning and cool down as the temperatures were
still climbing. When everyone was cooled off, we conducted
our monthly club meeting in short order.
After the meeting, some members loaded up their vehicles for
the long trips back to Corpus or San Antonio, while others stayed
and enjoyed each others company.
It just doesn't get any better than this..... |