Dick Quinn's encapsulation in Post #16 of this thread reminded me of something that happened about a month ago:
Everyone in our church (Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod; Carmel IN) knows me to be a Studebaker fanatic first and foremost. That's because Cari and I brought in a professionally-framed print of the Studebaker-themed poster Sunday Service and placed it, with a separate framed writing describing it, in the church's fellowship hall. (In fact, the poster and descriptor is on the wall right between the entrances to the two rest rooms, so everybody sees it sooner or later! <GGG>)
So about a month ago, the gentleman half of a couple about our age (named Bob, of course), fellow members and friends of ours, approaches me one Sunday morning during coffee. He and his wife Marylin have a modest interest in history, but no particular interest in automobiles; cars are simply another appliance to them.
But the previous day, Saturday, Bob said Marylin was on the internet, "looking for something to do for a day trip," and chanced onto a link to The Studebaker National Museum in South Bend.
He said they drove to South Bend (from the Indianapolis area) specifically to "take in" The SNM. He then proceded to rave for several minutes about what a wonderful, interesting place it was, and how they had thoroughly enjoyed the trip, the museum, and their day. Again, this from folks who have zero interest in collector cars per se.
Obviously, geographic realities preclude most Studebaker Drivers Club members from ever being able to visit the new museum, so it is heartening to know that the good work being done by and at the museum appeals to casual tourists and those seeking an adventure in Indiana history. Congrats and thanks to all "up there."
Oh, and when we returned to our car after church, I noticed something had been placed, face down, under one windshield wiper. Bob and Marylin bought a BAIL OUT STUDEBAKER bumper sticker at the museum gift shop and brought it back to prove they were there! <GGG> BP
Everyone in our church (Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod; Carmel IN) knows me to be a Studebaker fanatic first and foremost. That's because Cari and I brought in a professionally-framed print of the Studebaker-themed poster Sunday Service and placed it, with a separate framed writing describing it, in the church's fellowship hall. (In fact, the poster and descriptor is on the wall right between the entrances to the two rest rooms, so everybody sees it sooner or later! <GGG>)
So about a month ago, the gentleman half of a couple about our age (named Bob, of course), fellow members and friends of ours, approaches me one Sunday morning during coffee. He and his wife Marylin have a modest interest in history, but no particular interest in automobiles; cars are simply another appliance to them.
But the previous day, Saturday, Bob said Marylin was on the internet, "looking for something to do for a day trip," and chanced onto a link to The Studebaker National Museum in South Bend.
He said they drove to South Bend (from the Indianapolis area) specifically to "take in" The SNM. He then proceded to rave for several minutes about what a wonderful, interesting place it was, and how they had thoroughly enjoyed the trip, the museum, and their day. Again, this from folks who have zero interest in collector cars per se.
Obviously, geographic realities preclude most Studebaker Drivers Club members from ever being able to visit the new museum, so it is heartening to know that the good work being done by and at the museum appeals to casual tourists and those seeking an adventure in Indiana history. Congrats and thanks to all "up there."
Oh, and when we returned to our car after church, I noticed something had been placed, face down, under one windshield wiper. Bob and Marylin bought a BAIL OUT STUDEBAKER bumper sticker at the museum gift shop and brought it back to prove they were there! <GGG> BP
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