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Miles 318 to 480: Cumberland Rhode Island – Diamond Hill State Park & RICOA Show

This was our first car show, and what a great time! Geri and I met up with Tim, Nick, Nick, and others at the Hopkinton DD rally point, then headed for the open road and the Emerald Square Mall. This was Catharine’s first trip on the open road, and gosh did she run great. You can tell she was made to run! Also her big debut: first car show! Thanks for Tim for snapping this pic, and the video of our highway "parade"!



We had no idea what was going on at the mall, since I had not looked at the New England pages in a few weeks. But after we parked where we were told and climbed up the parking garage, we got a big, and I mean big, surprise!



The ride to the park was awesome – Tim, thanks for the escort! Almost 50 5th gen Camaros in a row – earning us the coveted participation award for our efforts and success!



Tim it was great meeting you and seeing your beautiful orange ride. And oh, what a sound it makes!!!



The after party at Havocs was great too! There were even enough brownies left for everyone, though Geri had been giving them away at the show! And you can’t outdo Mrs. Havoc’s pulled pork – delicious!! Thanks Havoc, and Mr. & Mrs. Havoc, for opening your home to us!

What a great time it was. We headed for home as the next day was Monday, and back to work. We’re really looking forward to more shows this year! Update: Found some orange and black folding chairs at Wally World that match you-know-who's interior! If you want to match your IOM interior, check them out!