Our 31st Annual Rocket Round had some bad luck, but it turned out well. More on that in this issue.

It’s semiofficial. If no one comes forward, the next president and editor of the club will be Cole Irving. If you want to run for one or both jobs, you have until October 31 to submit your name.

Our Facebook page has over 700 members showing their cars, their projects and anything to do with Oldsmobile. I see that some members of the page sign up some of their friends. That is fine, however remember that there are questions to answer before they can join. We get people trying to join up from who knows where and their profile has no photo, and no posts. Some try to join so they can hack some members’ accounts. When we see this, they are declined. Some do not agree with question and only put a description of their car. You must answer all 4 questions.

If you recommend someone who has an interest in Oldsmobile, then ask them if they’d like to be a member of the page. Some answer in minutes and are accepted within minutes. However, after a day, if the questions are not answered, then the person is declined. Since the newsletter is quarterly, the Facebook page fills in the time in between. And there is even a chat page. So, make sure you sign up.

Another good thing I like about the site, is that you can post photos of Olds parts you want to sell. You must enter the price and location. Just make sure the person selling has the part and doesn’t just take a picture from the internet and only wants your cash, and you get nothing. I have seen a few places trying to sell parts and Facebook asks if the post is allowed to be posted or not. A few have been “NOT”. Ask for a photo of the person selling with a photo of the part. Now you know he has the part. Still buyer beware. Most transactions are real and legit. I was just cautioning you to be diligent.

Car shows are now down to one left. The Smokey Lake Pumkin Run is on October 4. Last few years the weather was great. We’ll see about this year. Anyway, have a Happy Thanksgiving in October, remember our fallen in November and Merry Christmas in December.

Until the January issue of Olds Faithful, stay safe and be well,

Ken