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WOW 2012 started off Friday morning with a paddle out at 38th Ave. I think it was Spicolli that said it best, “Just give me some tasty waves and a cool Bud.” In this case it was Mimosas. Jim and Patty Ferdinand hosted a great brunch with the featured dish, biscuits and gravy by Joan from Hawaii. Then it was …

Since the National Woodie Club started “Drive Your Woodie Day”, the Santa Cruz chapter has selected that day to hold their annual Spring Cruise. This year Joe and Arlene Solis organized a day of scenic roads and breath taking views. The majority of our members live throughout the San Francisco and Monterey Bay Areas. Groups of woodies, from a number …

Each year, on the first Saturday in December, the city of Santa Cruz holds their annual Christmas parade. The tradition started many years ago, with Santa joining the procession. The Santa Cruz Woodie Club has been a participant, along with many local groups and interesting floats, taking part in this festive event. The morning started out on the chilly side, …

As usual, the Goodguys West Coast Nationals were held at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton CA. Late August in Pleasanton almost always guaranties great weather. The 24th annual was no exception. This event attracts more than 3,500 Rods, Customs and Classics thru 1972. One of the highlights of the show is the “Good Wood” area. Gary Meadors, founder of …

In 2011 Santa Cruz Woodies members put a lot of hours in on making this year’s Woodies on the Wharf in June the best yet. What better way to take a break from all the planning than to go for a ride on the National’s “Drive Your Woodie Day”. This year our Spring Cruise took us south on the Pacific …