Yup, incredible: third weekend of February, temperature’s right about 75, skies are clear, had to get the HSD out of the garage for about 45 minutes of pre-Polar Bear road testing. Everything seems to be working properly, should be a fine drive tomorrow.  Oh, and no surprise, plenty of convertibles out there today with their tops down.  A lot of contemporary vehicles but I did pass a really nice 68-73 ‘Vette and yes, we exchanged waves.

As for SLTOA’s big annual first drive of the year, tomorrow, meet time is at the Lewis & Clark boathouse on the riverfront in St Charles at 10 AM.  Figure on about 72 miles with three stops for photos/breaks/whatever, followed by a late lunch at Culpeppers at I-70 and Zumbehl.  The NWS is calling for more severe clear, albeit with temps in the mid-50s; have already heard back from one SLTOA member who complained it wasn’t cold/slick/messy enough for a REAL Polar Bear and as a protest he’ll probably drive his car with air conditioning.

Last year’s Polar Bear drew a wide variety of 28 vehicles, we’ll see how we do tomorrow.  As per usual, the event tends to bring out some truly unique cars; if you have one (or even if you don’t), how ’bout coming on out and joining us?