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Above:  That's  what  we're  talking  about.  The  cool  view   from  Rodger  Mclean's  windows  -down   MG  (  It   has  air
 conditioning but he admits he's  a little afraid to use when it gets really hot. ) made you forget that  it was still in the
 upper 90s out there  in the sunshine, even at 5 pm.  The group maintained a respectful distance so everyone could
 enjoy the turns without having to white knuckle it  because of a car too close behind. Not seen in this photo would
 be Stuart Naylor's zippy MG (below) , top down and British Green, blending in with the wooded landscape.

                                                               The Verdict  for t his Drive? All the thumbs were  up
                                                               and if you missed it, what a shame.  Not only was the
                                                               drive   a  welcome  relief  from  the  heat,   there  were
                                                               great cars, enthusiastic participants, a cleverly plotted
                                                               route, and at the  end, the chance to stop for dinner at
                                                               The Loveless Cafe. We had an hour and  a half behind
                                                               the  wheel  by  the  time  we  passed  by  its  beckoning
                                                               location. It  was close to 6:45 pm, the dinner rush was
                                                               over,   there was no wait  for a table. Perfect Timing.

                                                               A  cold  glass  of  sweet  tea  or  a  sip  of  chardonnay,  a
                                                               choice of vegetables that  only a true  southern cook
                                                               can produce, a plate full of home made biscuits and
                                                               preserves, and  three  kinds of  pie  on the  menu, plus
                                                               take out service--  We couldn't have  done any better.
                                                               No wonder everyone wants to come drive with us.
    Foreground: Clayton Haralson,Leader Russ, Mike
    Long, Back: Stuart Naylor and Rodger Mclean .            55
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