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December2006 Volume 5- Issue 12

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS

TOGCC 5 Years Old Touch of Glass Corvette Club will be celebrating five years together during January’s

monthly meeting. Come and join in the celebration as we move forward to make this

one of the best Corvette clubs to belong to. There will be a custom cake with chrome

exhaust, polished wheels, leather seats, heads up display, GPS, well maybe frosting!

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I’m Back form my assignment in Canada!!! One of two things happened, either I did a really good job and

they don’t need back in Canada or I didn’t do a very good job and they don’t want me back. I like to think

it’s the first option. It was a good experience as far as the job and people go but terrible from the weather

perspective. It was the worst start of winter Edmonton Alberta has had in forty years, that’s forty years!!!

It was at -25 degrees and 26” of snow on the ground when I left. To put it all in perspective it was 100

degrees warmer while we were on the Corvette Sea Cruise (see article) than in Canada.

I would like to thank all the TOGCC members that stayed in touch with me while I was away, the calls and

e-mails were enjoyable.

I would also like to thank Vice President Roy Arnold for a great job in providing the club strong leadership

throughout the last couple months. I think he is a natural and ready for President in 2008. What do ya’ll

think?

How could we start a new year without thanking the officers from 2006. They did a great job in maintain-

ing and growing the club. We also raised more money for East Texas Angle Network that ever before.

When you see them make sure you let them you know you appreciate their efforts. Vice President - Roy

Arnold, Secretary - Nell Horn, Treasure - Linda Spicer, Activities Director - Clinton Hearn, Newsletter Editor

- Allen Bales, Webmaster - Jim Spearman and Board of Directors Member Doin Tipton. There are also

non-officer positions that contribute a lot to keeping things going, Club Apparel - Larry Horn, Courtesy Co-

ordinator - Nelda Arnold, National Corvette Museum Ambassador - Chuck McGregor and Public Relations -

Wayne White.

We are ready to move into 2007 with club officers in place ready to plan another exciting year. There was

only one officers position that changed during Decembers elections, Activities Director. Stephen Lott

(AKA “SOCKEYE”) was elected to lead the clubs activities in 2007. We look forward to his enthusiasm, he

is fired up! Last time I saw him he was all red in the face just trying to tell me about all the exciting things

he is planning.

The holidays always give us time to reflect and think about all the things we have to be thankful for. Out-

side of my family I am thankful for being part of TOGCC and being able to share my passion and experi-

ence in Corvette’s. We have a great group of people who know how to have a good time. As we go

through our day to day jobs or activities it is nice to look forward to going on a Corvette activity because

you know everyone is enthused and wants to be there, that is a formula for fun.

Last but not least take time to think about all the men and women in the US Military who won’t be home

for the holidays because they are in Iraq fighting for the freedom we take pleasure in. God Bless Them!

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SEA CRUISE

I found out going on a sea cruise is not like going on a Corvette weekend to the mountains, it becomes open season on the lug-

gage form hell. Cindy Bagley from Cindy’s Travel Emporium did a great job on booking TOGCC on the Carnival cruise ship Ecstasy.

Several members went down to Galveston on Sunday and stayed at the Hotel Galvez. The women wanted to get an early start by

taking advantage of a nice seafood dinner at Casey’s and take in the shopping on the Strand. The rest of the cruisers showed up

on Monday to embark the ship. I believe it was the firs time TOGCC has taken a trip out of the country. I didn’t realize how tough

it would be to get our women members through customs. Most of them were questioned about the amount of luggage they were

trying to get through! After getting everyone on board it was on to check out the very nice accommodating cabins. We were all on

the same level called the Promenade deck which was located about the center of the ship. Now it was time to check out the rest

of the ship, first stop was lunch on the Lido deck. Hey the ship is moving!! We were at sea that night and the next day docking in

the port of Progreso Mexico at 7:00 a.m. the following morning. There were several activities to choose from, some went to the

Mayan Ruins, some went on a Dune Buggy driving tour and some just went shopping. I viewed that as a dangerous option so went

with a safer activity. Everyone had to be back on the ship by 3:30 p.m. so we could continue on to Cozumel. Once the women had

a learned how to wheel deal and beat down the vendors to the last penny we were in trouble for the next stop where the shopping

was even better.

We are in Cozumel! I think shopping was the hot activity for most. What were they thinking! Some opted for a safer activity Scuba

Diving. We all had great stories to tell once we gathered back at the ship. Make sure you ask about the wild jewelry shopping, the

vendors that were calling out our members by first name and the thrill of being 100 ft. under the water, the shows and all the

other activities. As all good time have to come to an end it was time to head back to Texas. It was a really fun trip with great

friends.

Thank You, Cindy Bagley for the complimentary bottle of wine for each cabin and the $25.00 credit towards our ship fun.

Fred & Pam Fred & Pam Fred & Pam Fred & Pam Russ Russ Russ Russ Pam, Fred, Freda, Butch, Pam, Fred, Freda, Butch, Pam, Fred, Freda, Butch, Pam, Fred, Freda, Butch,

Russ Russ Russ Russ

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Corvettes lined up to head to Kilgore and view the Christmas Nativity display at Forest Home Baptist Church which Bill and

Faye King attend. The King’s are gracious in inviting us for the Forest Homes Christmas In The Woods drive through display

topped of with a hot chocolate on a chilly night. The Christmas and nativity scenes are outstanding and very well presented.

We also took a ride through downtown Kilgore to view the Christmas decorations and finished with a stop at The Back Door for

a burger. It was a nice Saturday night local cruise. Thank You Bill and Faye King

December 2nd we had our Christmas Party at the Roseville Bed and Breakfast in Marshall. We all met at the Brookshire’s in Hallsville. The meal was buffet and it was delicious. There was around 40 something members that were there. After dinner we caravanned to Vickie and Jim Spearman’s house for the present exchange.

The gift exchange is always a hoot with our members. Susie Rohner had #1 so she got to pick first. Since she was #1, she was able to “steal” a gift at the end if she wanted. Herman got there after the gift exchange had started, so everyone saw the bag that she brought. Linda Spicer decided she would pick the gift Herman brought because she just knew Herman’s gift would be nice. Boy was she surprised when she opened her gift and saw that it was the same gift that Russ had gotten last year. I’m sure they are using that gift a lot right now as cold as it has been. Linda, you could use that at work. Have it under your desk keeping your little toes nice and warm!!!

Now, if you weren’t there you really missed it when Mary White opened her gift. It was RED & BLACK, and SEQUINS AND SILK and came in his and her outfits!!!! Wayne’s face matched the RED boxers. I could not believe that Mary kept trying to give them away.

There were a lot of gifts that were exchanged several times. Of course, the usual Corvette stuff went around all three times. There were some Corvette boxers that Dennis Dick got. I can’t remember if he was the lucky one that got to take those home.

At the end, Susie gets her chance to take a gift from anyone she wants. She walks around the room and to all of our surprise … she picks Mary’s gift!!!! Ed tried on the RED boxers and I believe he left the party in them. I hope he didn’t get stopped on the way home. That would have been a nice little story to hear.

If you have never made one of the Christmas parties you really need to do this. We all have a really good time.

Thanks to Vickie and Jim for having all of us in their home again. You’re the best!!!! Sheryl Caraway (Thanks for the article)

Touch Of Glass Christmas PartyTouch Of Glass Christmas PartyTouch Of Glass Christmas PartyTouch Of Glass Christmas Party

I’m going to write a brief outline about our TOGCC Christmas party. Requested by our Prez. (Because I really wanted too!) (Russ)

We all met at Brookshires in Hallsville and caravanned to the restaurant (Bed and Breakfast) in Marshall. Sorry I can’t remember the name of it, but it was a real treat. The food was delicious as it was last year. After eating as much as we could and still walk to our cars, we made the trek over to Jim and Vickie Spearman’s lovely home in Honey Suckle Farms for the exchanging of gag gifts.

There was some pretty funny stuff that went on, like the gift that Mary White got from Victoria Secrets. After all the laughing and losing gifts Susie Rohner took the gift from Mary and she and Ed modeled it for us. Ed really looks good in red satin shorts and Santa hat. They looked like Mr. and Mrs. Santa Clause. Later we found out that our sweet little quite Amy was the one that brought the lingerie. Way to go Amy!

At the end of the party everyone was standing around talking and making pictures, when all of a sudden the candles on a table were knocked off onto the floor and got wax all over Vickie’s carpet. We all felt so bad and everyone was giving advise on how to get it off. I’m not sure anyone came up with a good solution, but I understand they got the wax up, but wouldn’t you know the candles were red and left a stain. Poor Vickie! If anyone has a good solution to removing stains from candles, give Vickie a call. After that and all the advice we all left, leaving Jim and Vickie with the problem. Nelda Arnold (Thanks for the article)

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T'was the night before Christmas, in Texas, you know. T'was the night before Christmas, in Texas, you know. T'was the night before Christmas, in Texas, you know. T'was the night before Christmas, in Texas, you know.

As East Texas is, without any snow. As East Texas is, without any snow. As East Texas is, without any snow. As East Texas is, without any snow.

Asleep in the Busted Knuckle, were Herman and Russ, Asleep in the Busted Knuckle, were Herman and Russ, Asleep in the Busted Knuckle, were Herman and Russ, Asleep in the Busted Knuckle, were Herman and Russ,

Dreamin' of a Corvette Christmas just like the rest of us. Dreamin' of a Corvette Christmas just like the rest of us. Dreamin' of a Corvette Christmas just like the rest of us. Dreamin' of a Corvette Christmas just like the rest of us.

Not stockings, but boots, at the foot of their bed, Not stockings, but boots, at the foot of their bed, Not stockings, but boots, at the foot of their bed, Not stockings, but boots, at the foot of their bed,

For this was Texas, what more needs be said, For this was Texas, what more needs be said, For this was Texas, what more needs be said, For this was Texas, what more needs be said,

When all of a sudden from the still of the night, When all of a sudden from the still of the night, When all of a sudden from the still of the night, When all of a sudden from the still of the night,

There came such a ruckus, it gave us a fright.There came such a ruckus, it gave us a fright.There came such a ruckus, it gave us a fright.There came such a ruckus, it gave us a fright.

Cross the road were flames from the exhaust, Cross the road were flames from the exhaust, Cross the road were flames from the exhaust, Cross the road were flames from the exhaust,

A Red Flamed Rig, filled with Corvette stuff, A Red Flamed Rig, filled with Corvette stuff, A Red Flamed Rig, filled with Corvette stuff, A Red Flamed Rig, filled with Corvette stuff,

The driver was "Heein" and "Hawin", at will, The driver was "Heein" and "Hawin", at will, The driver was "Heein" and "Hawin", at will, The driver was "Heein" and "Hawin", at will,

As he drove to the shop with a masterful skill.As he drove to the shop with a masterful skill.As he drove to the shop with a masterful skill.As he drove to the shop with a masterful skill.

"Come on hurry up unload this Rig, that’s right!"Come on hurry up unload this Rig, that’s right!"Come on hurry up unload this Rig, that’s right!"Come on hurry up unload this Rig, that’s right!

I’ve got plenty of travelin' to other vette guys tonight." I’ve got plenty of travelin' to other vette guys tonight." I’ve got plenty of travelin' to other vette guys tonight." I’ve got plenty of travelin' to other vette guys tonight."

The driver in Levi's and a shirt that was red, The driver in Levi's and a shirt that was red, The driver in Levi's and a shirt that was red, The driver in Levi's and a shirt that was red,

Had a tenHad a tenHad a tenHad a ten----gallon Stetson on top of his head.gallon Stetson on top of his head.gallon Stetson on top of his head.gallon Stetson on top of his head.

As he stepped from the buckboard, he was really a sight, As he stepped from the buckboard, he was really a sight, As he stepped from the buckboard, he was really a sight, As he stepped from the buckboard, he was really a sight,

With his beard and moustache, so curly and white. With his beard and moustache, so curly and white. With his beard and moustache, so curly and white. With his beard and moustache, so curly and white.

As he burst in the shop, he woke us up, As he burst in the shop, he woke us up, As he burst in the shop, he woke us up, As he burst in the shop, he woke us up,

And we were so astonished, that neither one spoke.And we were so astonished, that neither one spoke.And we were so astonished, that neither one spoke.And we were so astonished, that neither one spoke.

And he filled up their boots with Vette stuff galore, And he filled up their boots with Vette stuff galore, And he filled up their boots with Vette stuff galore, And he filled up their boots with Vette stuff galore,

That neither could think of a single thing more. That neither could think of a single thing more. That neither could think of a single thing more. That neither could think of a single thing more.

When Russ recovered the use of his jaws, When Russ recovered the use of his jaws, When Russ recovered the use of his jaws, When Russ recovered the use of his jaws,

He asked in a whisper, "Are you really Corvette Santa Claus?"He asked in a whisper, "Are you really Corvette Santa Claus?"He asked in a whisper, "Are you really Corvette Santa Claus?"He asked in a whisper, "Are you really Corvette Santa Claus?"

"Am I the real Corvette Santa? Well, what do you think?" "Am I the real Corvette Santa? Well, what do you think?" "Am I the real Corvette Santa? Well, what do you think?" "Am I the real Corvette Santa? Well, what do you think?"

And he smiled as he gave a mysterious wink. And he smiled as he gave a mysterious wink. And he smiled as he gave a mysterious wink. And he smiled as he gave a mysterious wink.

Then he leaped back in his rig, and called back in his drawl, Then he leaped back in his rig, and called back in his drawl, Then he leaped back in his rig, and called back in his drawl, Then he leaped back in his rig, and called back in his drawl,

"To all the Corvette guys in Texas, Merry Christmas to Ya’ll"To all the Corvette guys in Texas, Merry Christmas to Ya’ll"To all the Corvette guys in Texas, Merry Christmas to Ya’ll"To all the Corvette guys in Texas, Merry Christmas to Ya’ll

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CLUB ACTIVITIES CLUB ACTIVITIES CLUB ACTIVITIES CLUB ACTIVITIES VETTE CHATTER

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Monthly Club Meeting

First Tuesday Each Month

Location: David Beards Catfish Village

Gilmer Rd

Time: 6:30 p.m. SEE YOU THERE!!!!!!!SEE YOU THERE!!!!!!!SEE YOU THERE!!!!!!!SEE YOU THERE!!!!!!!

Jan. 6 Jan. 6 Jan. 6 Jan. 6 5D Cattle Company 5D Cattle Company 5D Cattle Company 5D Cattle Company ---- Dinner Cruise Dinner Cruise Dinner Cruise Dinner Cruise Meet at Ellis Pottery at 3:15 p.m. leave at 3:30 p.m. Meet Tyler group at David Beards onMeet at Ellis Pottery at 3:15 p.m. leave at 3:30 p.m. Meet Tyler group at David Beards onMeet at Ellis Pottery at 3:15 p.m. leave at 3:30 p.m. Meet Tyler group at David Beards onMeet at Ellis Pottery at 3:15 p.m. leave at 3:30 p.m. Meet Tyler group at David Beards on

Hwy 155 at 3:45 p.m. Hwy 155 at 3:45 p.m. Hwy 155 at 3:45 p.m. Hwy 155 at 3:45 p.m.

Jan 13Jan 13Jan 13Jan 13 Tech Day Tech Day Tech Day Tech Day ---- Busted Knuckle Shop Busted Knuckle Shop Busted Knuckle Shop Busted Knuckle Shop ---- After Breakfast After Breakfast After Breakfast After Breakfast

Jan20Jan20Jan20Jan20 Kiepersol’s Estates & Winery Kiepersol’s Estates & Winery Kiepersol’s Estates & Winery Kiepersol’s Estates & Winery ---- Lunch and Tour Lunch and Tour Lunch and Tour Lunch and Tour ---- Bullard Texas Bullard Texas Bullard Texas Bullard Texas

Meet at Whataburger on Broadway in Tyler 11:00 a.m. leave 11:15 a.m.Meet at Whataburger on Broadway in Tyler 11:00 a.m. leave 11:15 a.m.Meet at Whataburger on Broadway in Tyler 11:00 a.m. leave 11:15 a.m.Meet at Whataburger on Broadway in Tyler 11:00 a.m. leave 11:15 a.m.

Jan 27Jan 27Jan 27Jan 27 TBA TBA TBA TBA ---- Toni Turk 50/50 Dinner Cruise Toni Turk 50/50 Dinner Cruise Toni Turk 50/50 Dinner Cruise Toni Turk 50/50 Dinner Cruise

Feb 10Feb 10Feb 10Feb 10----11111111 29th Annual Corvette Chevy Expo 29th Annual Corvette Chevy Expo 29th Annual Corvette Chevy Expo 29th Annual Corvette Chevy Expo ---- George R. Brown Convention Center George R. Brown Convention Center George R. Brown Convention Center George R. Brown Convention Center ---- Houston Houston Houston Houston

April ActivitiesApril ActivitiesApril ActivitiesApril Activities

Apr 13Apr 13Apr 13Apr 13----15 15 15 15 NASCAR WeekendNASCAR WeekendNASCAR WeekendNASCAR Weekend

Apr 19 Apr 19 Apr 19 Apr 19 ----22 22 22 22 Hot Springs Corvette Weekend Hot Springs Corvette Weekend Hot Springs Corvette Weekend Hot Springs Corvette Weekend ---- Arlington Hotel 15 Rooms Blocked Arlington Hotel 15 Rooms Blocked Arlington Hotel 15 Rooms Blocked Arlington Hotel 15 Rooms Blocked

Make Reservations Make Reservations Make Reservations Make Reservations ---- Phone 501 Phone 501 Phone 501 Phone 501----623623623623----7771 Under Stephen Lott w/ TOGCC7771 Under Stephen Lott w/ TOGCC7771 Under Stephen Lott w/ TOGCC7771 Under Stephen Lott w/ TOGCC

Apr 19Apr 19Apr 19Apr 19----22 22 22 22 Hill Country Cruise Hill Country Cruise Hill Country Cruise Hill Country Cruise ---- Boerne Texas Boerne Texas Boerne Texas Boerne Texas

May ActivitiesMay ActivitiesMay ActivitiesMay Activities

May 18May 18May 18May 18----20 20 20 20 18th. Annual Lone Star Corvette Classic 18th. Annual Lone Star Corvette Classic 18th. Annual Lone Star Corvette Classic 18th. Annual Lone Star Corvette Classic ---- Texas Motor Speedway Texas Motor Speedway Texas Motor Speedway Texas Motor Speedway ---- Ft Worth Ft Worth Ft Worth Ft Worth

October Activities October Activities October Activities October Activities

Oct 4Oct 4Oct 4Oct 4----7 Eureka Springs 7 Eureka Springs 7 Eureka Springs 7 Eureka Springs ---- Swiss Village InnSwiss Village InnSwiss Village InnSwiss Village Inn

It’s time for the Touch Of Glass Corvette Club to make it’s an-

nual donation to the East Texas Angel Network. We have built

our fund throughout 2006 and are looking to increase our con-

tribution for the third year in a row.

Our fund raising through the TOGCC Garage Sale and funds

raised from the Corvette Sea Cruise will let Neal McCoy’s ETAN

help more East Texas families

Thank You, Everyone for their efforts!

Cruise Lines & CINDY’S TRAVEL EMPORIUM,INC

Thanks to Cindy Bagley for arranging along with Carnival Cruise Lines a 50/50

matched donation or $100.00 for each cabin booked on the Corvette Sea Cruise. We

will be announcing the results of this contribution at January’s monthly meeting.

All funds raised will be donated to ETAN.

If you are not receiving your weekly Club Activities e-mail, please send an

e-mail to mystcobra@aol.com That way we will have the correct return

e-mail address.

2005 TOGCC2005 TOGCC2005 TOGCC2005 TOGCC

Officers / Other PositionsOfficers / Other PositionsOfficers / Other PositionsOfficers / Other Positions

Russ Shepard President 903-663-5362

Roy Arnold Vice President 903-663-1850

Nell Horn Secretary 903-759-7615

Linda Spicer Treasurer 903-297-0166

Membership/Administrator

Chuck McGregor NCM Ambassador 903-297-2707

Allen Bales Newsletter Editor 903-759-8966

Stephen Lott Activities Director 903-675-3663

Nelda Arnold Courtesy Card Coord. 903-663-1850

Jim Spearman Website Administrator 903-663-9136

Wayne White Public Relations 903-663-2916

Larry Horn Club Shirts 903-759-7615

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