Friday afternoon safety meeting.

[Rich82GS750TZ]

One might start to get suspicious about the true nature of these so-called “safety meetings”

Happy New Year, Trevor.

[Sandy]

The things you have to do to get your buddies to come over to shovel snow. I bet you don't have a CBC Daybreak sweat shirt either. Happy New Year my friend.

[trevor]

The things you have to do to get your buddies to come over to shovel snow. I bet you don't have a CBC Daybreak sweat shirt either. Happy New Year my friend.

Haha.....Happy New Year my friend! Snow is long gone here and I'm actually going dirt biking today with Rob (AZR) and a couple of other buddies.

[trevor]

Another successful Friday Afternoon Safety Meeting!
First one of 2023! Happy New Year.

[trevor]

Remember what I was saying about the eccentric collectors and collections on the Island? Well I got an invitation to see something very special in nearby Sooke.
First an article about the man

https://www.vicnews.com/life/in-love-with-classic-cars/

Among the cars Forbes is most proud of is his Canadian-only 1958 Pontiac Parisienne convertible and matching American-built 1958 Pontiac Bonneville convertible, which is awaiting restoration. Although both cars look alike, they are very different. The Parisienne was built in Canada on a Chevrolet platform, borrowing its frame and mechanical components from its sister car. The American Bonneville is larger because it is built on an Oldsmobile platform and is powered by a unique and much larger 371 cubic inch engine. Forbes’ rare example has factory tri-power carburetion. Ted Forbes bought his first car at the age of 14. Growing up on a farm in Souris, Manitoba, he loved machinery and cars specifically.

[trevor]

Some more.....



















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[Rob S.]

So yours is not the only deluxe man cave in Canada.

[trevor]

So yours is not the only deluxe man cave in Canada.

Lol.....this guy's garage is on a way different level...

[Eli69]

Those are probably the ugliest cars I've ever seen. I mean they're beautiful but hideous. And I used to drive an AMC Gremlin so I would know.

[Rob S.]

I like that el train!

[trevor]

Those are probably the ugliest cars I've ever seen. I mean they're beautiful but hideous. And I used to drive an AMC Gremlin so I would know.

Lol…agreed! Not my style at all… I liked the truck the most. But I can appreciate the cars for sure.

[dpep]

Vancouver Island would seem to have more vintage vehicle enthusiasts per capita than anywhere else on the planet. Except maybe Cuba?

[Cipher]

Little snow no salt.

[bccap]

Vancouver Island would seem to have more vintage vehicle enthusiasts per capita than anywhere else on the planet. Except maybe Cuba?

I've noticed that myself .... A quarter of the size of the UK and less than 900.000 people a large number of who are vintage motorcycle and car collectors ..... A fair number with deep pockets ..... I don't know what is in their air but it must be " vintage " oxygen ........

[trevor]

I've noticed that myself .... A quarter of the size of the UK and less than 900.000 people a large number of who are vintage motorcycle and car collectors ..... A fair number with deep pockets ..... I don't know what is in their air but it must be " vintage " oxygen ........

I think the fact that we have so many people from other parts of Canada that end up retiring here because of the climate...we get guys with money (because we know it ain't cheap to live here) that were maybe collecting already, decide to up their game while here....and as Cipher says, no salt and rusting vehicles helps.....plus the island is for sure known to attract the weird....I mean I'm here....Lol