Alley by CJ and Doug Cope

 

This week's Alley was hosted by CJ and Doug Cope at CJ's Ridgefield C10 Ranch. The weather was nothing but picture perfect fall weather. Da guys put on a feed of Butcher Boys dogs, chili and assorted toppings to put together a killer chili dog followed up with cookies. The hot dog stand was manned by our buddy Chris, the same smiling face that greets you at The Bolt, and our pledges Shawn and Trent. 

CJ also had new editions of the Papa Chubby Woody Shop T-shirts and " party favors ".

The new Alley schedule is about ready to hatch, and there are a few openings. . .don't hesitate! The Binder Alley in a couple of weeks has been picked up by Jimmy at The Club House. There will be a special meeting / vote at Grimm's Alley in regards to annual picnic. 

The firewood party last week saw 10 1/2 Poks and 2 wood splitters make quick work of the 2 trees Magoo dropped, limbed and bucked. Thanks to those that came to help: Rev, Pete, Jimmy K, Briz, Troy, Tom Lows and his son (the 1/2), Nick, Steve Boerwick, GVail and Bart.  Thanks to Jerry Melton for providing coffee and donuts, and Bobbi for getting them. Also Beav for supervising from his electric riding lawnmower LOL.

Thanks CJ and Doug for a great Alley!

Alley by Ted, Dean and Sal (?)

 

The day started cloudy then rain in the afternoon. But, by Alley time, the sun was out. Perfect fall evening for a Alley brought to you by the team of Ted, Dean and supposedly Sal at Ted's TBird shop. The boys put on a feed of Ted's beans, fried chicken, salad and garlic bread followed up with ice cream bars.

Pete had a report covering yesterday's Hough school supply drop off and hot rod show and tell. In 2 weeks there will be a special meeting regarding the annual picnic.  Seelbinder's Alley has been picked up by Jimmy Frantz at the Club House. 

There us a wood splitting and stacking party at the Club House at 10AM. Many hands make light work!

There was a sharp shooter competition in what was trailer parking this afternoon became a shooting gallery. After some close competition, Magoo and Ike tied with 4 out of 5 cans. They split the pot, congrats guys!

Apparently Sal is somewhere between the east coast and home. . . .likely story. Thanks to our hard working pledges, Ted and Dean had lots of help.

Thanks Dean and Ted for a great Alley!

This picture is just for you Gary, love, B

Hough Elementary school supply drop off

 

On a perfect fall Thursday the Slo Poks paraded into Hough Elementary to drop off 23 boxes of school supplies and present the largest check to the Hough Foundation. The supplies and money were collected through the 2026 Uptown Village Show and Shine. 

12 Slo Poks and their hot rods made the presentation. The whole student body came out and toured the cars parked in front of the school. Mike Grimm's Model A gets the award for most tactile experience for the kids. Pretty dang sure they ALL climbed through his car, giving those Fekins upholstered seats a workout! 

Thanks to the Poks who took time out of their day to make this special presentation something for the Hough students and staff something to remember. Thanks to the many Poks who worked to make the show and fundraising possible. Over the years the Poks have donated more than $30K. Last but not least, a special thanks to the show chair, Michael Finn, and committee chairs for leading the charge to make this all possible. 

Alley by Andy

 

Andy posing proudly with his #16 golf cart.

This week's fall Alley was hosted by Andy Vail at his Camas compound. As always, Andy's Alley had great weather and attendance. Andy had Butcher Boys best on the grill with the grill builder and master himself running the burgers and brats. There was also killer beans, potato salad and assorted chips to round out the menu.

Pete had some announcements. The Hough school supply drop off is Thursday. Meet at 1pm and parade down to the school at 1:30. The Hough Foundation put together a nice promotional flyer. Tomorrow is the Dirt Drags out in Woodland, details in the flyer. 

Andy's Alleys tend to draw guests that we don't see a lot. Spotted in the crowd was Russ Paradis, Todd Todeli and Chris Ito.

Gary fired up 219 for the guys. Nothing like a supercharged open header small block in a historic Bonneville car to draw attention!

Thanks Andy for another top tier Alley!

Blasphemy of the highest order! Andy is blaming it on a Slo Pok brother who is no longer with us. . .Doug Nicoli. He claims Doug made a special trip out to Andy's to deliver the signs just to mess the Ford guys. It worked.