2006 190SL Group Convention
 Athens, GA

Thursday  Driving Tour

September 29, 2006 
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DSC04295Thursday was a day for a driving tour to historic Rutledge GA with lunch in a fun little restaurant.  The evening reception was dedicated to Ron Rapp, the founder of the 190SL Group.

 

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The morning sun at our hotel; Walt Puryear ad Jim Villers cars are on the top level of the parking garage.
The line up Willow Street in preparation for the days tour.
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June Hay with their car begin lining up for the morning drive. 
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??#1 lead by Bob Clendenin, Bill Lamb and George Orndorff leaving an assembly area.

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David Hay, George Orndorff and Don Freese on the road.
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George Orndorff at the first break after driving past University Of GA greek row and university facilities.
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Kathy Drabik, Shirley & Don Freese, Walt Puryear and Don Drabik.
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Bob Platz with John & Linda Lewenhauer.

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The interesting point of this picture is that we are on the wrong road and preparing for a massive "U" turn.
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Arrival in Rutledge, a very small town somewhere south of Athens.
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Bob Clendennin with his triple - double - zero license plate.
Lunch, the purpose of our trip.  Lynn Spiher and Bob Merrell.

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Teri & Jack English with Linda Lusk and Bob Clendenin.
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Shirley Freese, Kathy Drabik, Cheri Ferbrache, Bill Johnson, Don Freese and Don Drabik.
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Historic Rutledge.
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Lynn & Charles Spiher resting on a bench with Walt Puryear.

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Bill Lamb walking the main street.
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Betty Villers and Lynn Spiher hustling to visit a few more shops.
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arriving back at our hotel, we have a reserved parking area. 
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John Lewenauer with Tom Hamilton and Bruce Adams.

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Don Drabik, Larry Spitzmiller, Don Freese and Susan Spitzmiller.
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Linda Rabon with Doretha & Everett White and Ron Rabon.
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The Reception for Ron Rapp; Bill Coffin, George Hubbard and Chris Struppeck.
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Ron Rapp receives a 190SL print from Tom Hamilton in recognition of his contributions to the club.

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Jim Wiseman and Larry McLean (foreground).
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We were entertained by the UGA acappella choir. 
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Don and Shirley Freese enjoying the choir.
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Don and Shirley Freese with Bruce Adams.