The members of the Raritan River Region, aside from other warm and ingenious qualities, know how to have a good time.  For instance serve up a couple of eggs, add toast and jelly.  Breakfast?  Yes, sort of.  Add the fine folks from the RRR and you have a real festive occasion.  Add some omelets, french toast, pancakes and some cinnamon coffee cake and you have a meal fit for the royalty eating it.  And don't forget the oatmeal.

This has been a rather cold winter.  When it gets to be March, we start to look for a little added warmth enhancing our winter sun.  Following the vernal equinox it is a crap shoot as to whether or not we get warmth from the weather.  Sunday March 22 (yes, officially Spring) dawned below freezing in most areas of Jersey.  A chilly trip to the HomeTown Buffet in Edison was rewarded with the unseasonable warmth of 28 Raritan River Region members and one guest.  In two short hours everyone did a good job sampling the bodacious buffet offered.  Omelet station, carving station, a selection of eggs of many styles, meats of many varieties.  Add to that a selection of breakfast staples and breakfast treats.  Not every one forgot the oatmeal and no one left hungry.  Sounds nice?  Read on....

After everyone had their fill, it was time for a stroll to the parking lot.  Some came modern, but not all.  Quite surprising, one of the stars of the parking lot show was a Ford.   Hugh and Kathy Dyer have a 1931 Cadillac V12 Phaeton which is in the final stages of restoration.  Their 1930 Model "A" Deluxe roadster (without side curtains) did an admirable job of transporting them to Edison, then entertained all spectators outside while the Dyers entertained our Region members inside.

Another view of Hugh & Kathy Dyer's '30 Ford, alongside Lou & Mike Filardo's '77 Coupe.	Bob Rankin's 1963 Series 62 Coupe Maybelline.  Bob is one of the founding members of our region.  He and his cars always signify a pleasant time.	The Carusomobile:  Mom's car is obviously not used to haul around children from soccer practice to swimming class.  Or is it?
Bob and Ann Losco drove up from their shore home to join us. The 2005 DTS probably was a better candidate for EZ Pass on the Parkway than their 1911 Model 30.	Julie Levine and Steve Rose know how to travel.  Their 1978 Fleetwood always delivers them in safety and comfort. Like Julie and Steve, the car is easy to look at!	Lou and Mike Filardo know how to travel in Style, that's spelled with a capital "S".  Their 1977 couple was a beacon for grace in the parking lot.

Apologies go to those whose cars are not listed, and the following attendees, as an amateur cameraman trying to learn the secrets of digital photography proved not up to the task of photographing all there was to see.  The camera's eye may have been quite intrusive but, unfortunately, it didn't capture the smiling faces of Bob Rankin, or Lou Filardo and his son Mike.  Also omitted was photographic evidence of two people who affect every member of our region.  Tony D'Agostino is a member of our board, and his wife, Lynn compiles our monthly Caddy Corner for publication.  Two important people, two important jobs.  Please accept photographic ineptness as an excuse, as no slight was intended. A special thank you goes to guest, Bob Allen.  The Somerset County Library has been very good to us over the years.  Bob Allen, outreach director continues to coordinate 4 nursing home visits each fall, presenting entertainment for the residents of 4 upscale elder care establishments, while providing the Raritan River Region, CLC and the New Jersey Region, AACA some very nice events.  Check the Caddy Corner, and website calendar, for these fun September events.

Although there was no specific long distance award, a little research (thanks to Google Maps) holds a surprising tid-bit of information:

Since no information on traffic citations has come forth, all three couples receive a hearty handshake and a sincere thank you for going the distance to be with their fellow region members!

Thanks goes to Bob Crimmins, Tony & Lynn D'Agostino, the Caruso clan: Pat, Mary and Aunt Dora, Bob Allen, Tom DeGaglia, Hugh and Kathy Dyer, Lou and Mike Filardo, Jeff & Mary Hookway, Jack & Nancy Hotz, Ray Koziol, Julie Levine & Steve Rose, Bob & Ann Losco, Joe Manna, Rich & Marion Nalavany, Joe Puleo, Bob Rankin, Jay Raskin, Bernie Cooney.  A special thanks also goes to the staff and management of the HomeTown Buffet for being such wonderful hosts.