Christmas in Kinzua Country

2009 – Kinzua Chapter Christmas – Erie PA by Ted Calder

Once again we decided to go to Erie Pa with Carole & Max for the Kinzua Chapter Christmas party held Sunday Dec 6th. This year the girls asked to spent 2 nights in Erie so they could have more shopping time. I had booked the Econo Lodge for Fri & Sat so as soon as Max and Joanne got out of work at noon we headed for Erie. A trip to Erie between Oct & Apr usually involves snow and this year was no exception. The ladies found some bargains and even Max found a non Studebaker gift for himself, a HDTV, what a bargain. The Christmas party at McGarry's Oakwood Cafe – 1624 West 38th & Green Garden Rd., was attended by some 30+ Studebaker enthusiasts who enjoyed a very enjoyable buffet dinner followed by the exchange of gifts. The exchange of gifts is a little different because if someone else has an opened gift that you want, then you steal that gift and that person goes and selects another gift from the table. Noel Ritchie is the facilitator of this exchange/stealing of gifts. Obviously a fun time was had by all.

So why not mark Dec. 12, 2010 on your calendar and you can do some last minute Christmas shopping plus attend a great Studebaker party with our friends from the Kinzua Chapter. I have already booked our room at the Econo Lodge, 8050 Peach Street , Erie, PA. This is a great little motel with a lovely pool/whirlpool and a complete continental breakfast. I book the motel thru www.choicehotels.com .