04SpringFlingPhotos

(Last updated Thursday, 3 June 04)

...just when you think the scenery couldn't be prettier than last year...

...just when you think the course couldn't get more interesting than last year...

...just when you think you couldn't have a better time than last year...

Chris and Darren top last year !!

By all accounts, Spring Fling '04 was a tremendously fun success! Our generous hosts, RRR members Darren Muso and Chris Pozarycki, opened their home to a dozen rallye teams. While finishing the course was each team's goal, every team can claim victory, as the rallye raised over $110 for the Alzheimer's Association!

The morning started off at Chris & Darren's colonial home, Tall Pines, built in 1741. We were treated to a delicious breakfast and a chance to admire the antique cars that gathered on the grounds. But soon it was down to business as Chris and Darren explained the rules:

1) Don't speed - only your mileage and trivia answers count.

2) If you leave New Jersey, you've made a wrong turn.

As we leisurely weaved our way thru Warren, Hunterdon and Somerset counties, we enjoyed some of NJ's most picturesque scenery. The route featured the horse and family farms and quaint towns of northern NJ. But there was more to do than just look out the car window ~ there were stops along the way. Antique stores ~ toy stores ~ vintage general stores. And since time was not an issue, all the teams took advantage of browsing and shopping!

The route brought us 44 miles (or longer!) back to our home base of Watchung Ridge Assisted Living. The cars were arranged in show fashion for the residents and visitors for their Mother's Day Bazaar. Hamburgers, hot dogs, ice-cold soda (phew, thanks) and the best darn brownies in Somerset County were the afternoon fare.

There were plenty of laughs all around as teams amused each other with stories of their low-speed driving antics.

By 4pm it was time to present the trophies, but not before a well deserved round of applause for Chris and Darren. Their time, effort and hospitality made Spring Fling '04 a memorable and enjoyable time for all! Thanks, gents!