"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times."   No!  Wait!  It was a GREAT time!  Let me tell you all about it.

The main branch of the Somerset County Library System at Bridgewater and the Raritan River Region, CLC have had a great relationship.  When the RRR needed meeting space, it was made available to us.  When the SCLS need old cars to visit assisted living facilities, the RRR was there.  In addition to having more information that any place in cyber space,  the library has always been able to answer (yes real people!) any question, or point one in the right direction to look for the answer.  They may not be able to rebuild your carburetor, but they can give you information on the design, history and engineering principles of fuel delivery systems since the dawn of time operable.  And that doesn't consider their myriad of "how to" books.  Rich Loomis and his crack reference staff also have another talent:  They know how to organize a car show. 

We know the library is good at research.  They ascertained, and presented, the three most important ingredients to a collector car show:  Cars, entertainment and spectators.  The field of about 70 show cars entertained a never ending stream of spectators.  Recorded music did a wonderful job of presenting a variety styles and moods.  And the steady flow of spectators was a sign of great success.

"Cadillac Row" was manned by Bernie Cooney and his elegant 1985 Seville.  Ray Koziol's '62 Convertible was top-down; making everyone jealous!  Pat Caruso lucked out and parked his '75 Sedan deVille next to the registration table.  But club members also brought out their non-Cadillac transports.  Joe Puleo's immaculate red Chevelle SS was a hit!  And Rich Nalavany and friend Al Gionta brought their 1949 Ford Tudor Custom, too.

A new addition to the show field was a restored 1950 Chevrolet ice-cream truck - fully stocked and open for business!

Thanks to our hosts, Rich Loomis and the entire staff of the Bridgewater Library!