Summer is here and it's time to get ready for the big weekend down in Pebble Beach, the Monterey Historics at Laguna Seca, and right after Labor Day the drive to Canada to PCA Escape. July was kind of light except for the DE event at Thunderhill on July 15. We really need some members to step up and host a tour or two next July. People are bored looking at their Porsches (nice and clean after the Wash N Shine) but just sitting there wanting to hit the road.
Jacquie and I were busy and I am sorry that I did not answer all your emails right away. We had a trip to New Orleans (our first time there), two weddings, and an autocross in July plus two trips to SF to see the Impressionists at the de Young. We had a great time in New Orleans with tours of plantations along the Mississippi, a drive to the swamp, and a wedding in the aquarium. Unfortunately not in our Boxster, but a Ford Focus. Even my pickup truck handles the curves better, oh well we did have fun. Almost forgot the five days I spent in court in Martinez trying to figure out who was guilty. The parking is really bad and I got a parking ticket on the second day. I really should read all those exceptions to where you can park with your jury pass.

We are putting together a nominating committee for the 2011 open positions on the Diablo board of directors. If you are interested in serving on the board, please send me a note at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and I'll put you in touch with one of the committee members. All you really need is an open evening on the second Tuesday of the month, a two paragraph statement of your background for the ballot, and time to volunteer for our activities. We do have a very active board and it really does not work out for you or the club if you only attend board meetings.

Please keep those feedback emails coming in to us. We have gotten some and they really help us focus on areas that we need to improve.

Have fun and drive with care!