Oysters! Oysters! Oysters! What a way to start the weekend at Bodega Bay! Rod Souza cooked, the rest of us ate at Friday's feast.
	Champagne and old cars was the theme for Saturday's events.
	Mont and Cynthia McMillan head for the Korbel Cellars in their vintage Mercedes. Bette Shutt demonstrates champagne tasting techniques to the gang.
	Linda Bingham at Saturday's buffet table and crab feed.

	Lobsters! Lobsters! Lobsters!  Spring Fling kicked off Friday night with a lobster feast that wouldn't quit.
	Neat vintage cars were the "in"  mode of transportation.
	Saturday's car tour ended at Catacula Winery for a guided tour and tasting.
	Charles Eldridge and Don Smith discuss the finer points of wine tasting while Barry and Jenny Ludwig opt for water tasting.
	Paul Mehus, Ron Nichols and Herb Hall puzzle over how to make a Riva run. Life is good for the Robello's.
	Sales were brisk for the new chapter burgee (pennant?)
	Dave and Tammy Lyon set the pace for the saturday night '50's sock hop (Dave, how did you manage to keep your letter sweater from the moths?).  The DJ gave lessons, does anybody remember what this dance is?

Antique boaters drove their vintage cars to Ironstone Vinyards for an informal car show and crab feed.

	Chuck Kelley put on his famous crab feed.
	Saturday there was a vintage car tour,  a picnic, followed by a visit to Moaning Caves.

Saturday night was a big Hoedown at Ironstone Vinyard. Some people reported sighting Elvis and James Dean too.

	Spring Fling, held in Nevada City,  featured antique transportation this year, starting with horse and buggy rides. A horse faced butler welcomes our chapter president, Jeff Peterson, to the carriage house for cocktails and dinner.
	Carlos and Suzie Rodriguez helped Judy Koch organize this years event. What a totally well organized and fun event.  Tom Grossman and Bernie Atkinson enjoy the fun and camaraderie.
	Marshall Mathews brought his 1908 Thomas Flyer. This meticulously restored historical vehicle lead the old car parade to the Empire mine tour and picnic. It was a real treat to see the cars up close.
	The highlight of the Spring Fling was the traditional crab feast. Cynthia and Mont McMillan lead the toast to Chuck Kelly who did an extra effort to find us fresh crabs this late in the season. We certainly appreciate that.
	The weekend ended with a train ride through the woods. Sites of interest included old mining operations, much antique railroad equipment and a Chinese graveyard.

Spring Fling, 2000

	95 people attendedThe Spring Fling at the Little River Inn in Mendecino! Great event!
	Chuck Kelly, chief organizer and crab chef prepares for the Friday night crab feed
	Members inspect the 40 ft Alden designed wooden sailboat at the Makala Boat Works in Fort Bragg.