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The newsletter of the San Diego Miata Club Volume 11 Number 10 October 2006 Film and food critiqued at Santee Drive-in LES SMITH y Heavens, treat. man, who played the Ger‐ where’s a movie Upon entering the man whore, and other M critic when you drive‐in, we promptly cast members. For exam‐ need one? David Elliott, violated the prominently‐ ple, “If you can drink film critic of the San Diego posted rule about remain‐ ram’s piss, you can drink Union‐Tribune, must have ing in your vehicle; our anything.” (An SDMC What’s Inside? had a crush week to have row of folding chairs and twist on this could be, “If Officers & Contacts 2 overlooked “Beerfest,” coolers stretched a good you can drive a yellow playing at the Santee 20–25 yards in front of Miata, you might drive Membership Info 3 Drive‐In the weekend of our vehicles. Yet, one anything.”) President’s Message 4 the “Debbye Does the could argue that the I think I’ve written Editor’s Column 5 Drive‐In” run. And, while Miata is quite inappropri‐ enough about the movie, I’m on a roll, why don’t ate for drive‐in movies, other than admitting to Coming Events 6-7 those drive‐in managers other than for getting two glancing over my shoul‐ Viewpoints 7 consult us in selecting a people there and then der occasionally at scenes Sal Causarano 8 feature when they know back home again. (I did of the animated feature Obituary run leaders Bruce and not see one teenage cou‐ “Barnyard” playing on Debbye Lewis are going ple there in a Miata.) the opposite screen. It Remembering Sal 9 to be leading a couple of looked kind of funny! Going Nuts for Ribs 10 dozen Miatas down that The movie Back on the Road 10 dusty lane and through Seeing that the San The food their ticket booth? Diego Miata Club doesn’t Seeing that the San Personality: Licatas 11 Answer me that! have a film critic, I was so Diego Miata Club doesn’t Humble Beginnings 12 That group gathered at moved by “Beerfest” that have a food critic, let me Miatafun Yosemite the Chicken Pie Diner in I hopped up out of my offer these observations 13 Poway late one Saturday folding chair immediately about the treats that Run afternoon in August for upon its conclusion, helped make Debbye Eibach Pro-kit springs 14 dinner before heading to sought out Bruce and Does the Santee Drive‐In Classified Ads 15 Santee via Highland Val‐ Debbye in the dark, and such an enjoyable eve‐ ley Road, Ramona, and volunteered to write this ning. Member Discounts 15 Wildcat Canyon Road. article for Twists & Turns. First, there were the Events Calendar 16 Beautiful crimson clouds It wasn’t the plot, screen‐ goodie—and I mean graced the sky as sunset play, or acting that left an goodie—bags provided approached during our impression. Rather, it was by Bruce and Debbye. I descent into Santee for the profound dialogue especially enjoyed the the evening’s cinematic uttered by Cloris Leach‐ (Continued on page 12) SDMC Officers Contact SDMC On the web www.sandiegomiataclub.org 24-hour voice message line 619‐434‐2007 By mail P.O. Box 180833 Sue Hinkle Scott Lewis Brenda Kay Judy Ryan Coronado CA 92178‐0833 President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Club e-mail Executive Board Most club communication is con‐ ducted via e‐mail through a Yahoo “@...” indicates that e‐mail address ends in @sandiegomiataclub.org Group named SDMC‐List. A free PRESIDENT Sue Hinkle 760‐735‐9456 president@... Yahoo account is required. Follow VICE PRESIDENT Scott Lewis 619‐890‐8305 vicepresident@... these steps to join. SECRETARY Brenda Kay 858‐715‐0013 secretary@... 1. Go to http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/ TREASURER Judy Ryan treasurer@... group/SDMC‐List (capitalization To send e‐mail to all members of the Board board@... matters!). 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The Editor reserves the right to edit options, see the club’s web site. all submissions. 2 Twists & Turns October 2006 Membership Information New Members Dues Welcome to our newest members (since the previous newsletter): Dues are $35 per calendar year, Kelly Fitzpatrick & Kerry Bullard, San Diego............................. 1994 Black for either an individual or a dual membership (two members in the Steven & Kit Licata, Santee ............................................................ 1992 White same household). Members who Kathleen Marshall, Chula Vista ........................................................1993 Red join the club in the first half of the calendar year (January through Josh & Renee Morales, Escondido.................................................2004 Silver June) pay $35 for their first year; those who join in the second half of Harold & Janet Schwartz, San Diego..................................... 2006 Black/Tan the year pay $20 for the remainder Mark Sciarretta, San Diego.....................................................2000 Mahogany of the year. Andy Sterling, San Diego .................................................................2005 Gray Badges As of September 14, 2006, we have 290 memberships (107 single, 183 dual) Have you noticed those engraved and a total of 473 members. plastic name badges that other members wear? Would you like to get one? Monthly Meetings Badges are available in colors to match your car. The cost is $9 each Our monthly meetings are a great and SR 163). To contact the restau‐ for badges with safety‐pin closures, opportunity to meet your fellow rant, call 858‐571‐6225. or $10 each for badges with mag‐ club members, ask questions, and Many members arrive around 6 netic fasteners. Prices include ship‐ share stories. Meetings are held on p.m. to enjoy meals, snacks, or bev‐ ping to your home. the fourth Thursday of each month, erages while chatting with their Vicky Krueger handles the order‐ except in November and December Miata friends. The informal meeting ing. Badge request forms are avail‐ when we meet on the third Thurs‐ starts at 7 p.m. We guarantee you’ll able at the Regalia table at monthly day. have fun. meetings and on the club’s web site. We meet at the Boll Weevil All orders must be prepaid. restaurant, 9330 Clairemont Mesa This month’s meeting date: Blvd., in San Diego (between I‐15 Thursday, October 26 JACQUES O. LOWNTERNE Missing Reports This issue is missing some articles we would like to have included. Despite numerous pleas, we received nothing on SDMC’s Our Mission Summer Picnic, Meguiar’s Car Care Tech Day, or the summer‐long The purpose of the club is to pro‐ series of Cruisin’ Grand evenings. mote the enjoyment of, and enthusi‐ The picnic seems a particularly serious omission, being one of the asm for, one of the world’s most ex‐ major club‐supported events of the year. The Hunts graciously citing sports cars—the Mazda Miata. opened up their beautiful home to us, the Hinkles planned and led a Owning and driving a Miata is pre‐picnic run, and the club generously provided meats and drinks one of life’s great pleasures, and for everyone. The picnic was also our final farewell to Jim and adding the company and camarade‐ Laurie Patton. Yet, despite some serious begging, nobody would rie of like‐minded enthusiasts only agree to provide a write‐up of the proceedings. enhances the experience. Won’t you Considering the effort and expense that goes into creating an join the fun as we enjoy the beauty event, it doesn’t seem unreasonable to ask that at least one member of San Diego County from the seat should be willing to document it for posterity and for those who of a very special little roadster? could not attend.