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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1985-05-15, Page 37ror h� :t1 t morn, the N Y on to Rocks' Te '"(Gi- villaa iseu i r� r tic tly Art cress Ireef,a portuity- CAA/AAA. tion trip to Ne ty and area.t'ltalas; the first trip flfe New York DepartMent, .: Commerce. had . solnM sored so our Tour Direc- tor, Debbry-Har; was as eager and en- thusiastic as we were. We were joined by Travel Counsellors from ,,Florida, New York, Rhode Island, Ohio, Michigan, Connecticut, Masaachry.se-tts; New Jersey, Ontario and Quebec. Our group met in the afternoon for a sightsee- ing tour of Manhattan. An excellent tour guide accompanied us as we made our way to Times Square, The World Trade Centre, the Em- pire State Building, Yankee Stadium, Broad- way Theatres and Brooklyn. Our first night's stay was at the Roosevelt Hotel in Manhattan. The Roosevelt has an Old World charm about it and it's loca- tion—close to shopping and theatres, make it an ideallace to stay. Following a breakfast seminar the next mor- ing, we were given a breathtaking helicopter tour over New York Ci- ty, highlighting the Statue of Liberty' and downtown Manhattan. The East Side Heliport conducted the tour and, being a bright sunny morning, 'the view was nnagnificent. This being my first helicopter ride, it was.- one of the highlights of the week for me. Rides are available to the public at a cost of $30 for 15 minutes. Lunch this day was at the "Tavern on • the Green". A beautiful decor with facilities to accommodate up to 1,000 guests make this famous restaurant a must to see. Lyndhurst Mansion was our next stop. Alex- ander Jackson Davis (1803-92), one of America's most influen- tial architects, designed Lyndhurst in 1838 for William Paulding, a former Mayor of New York City and General in the War of 1812. The Estate and Manor had two more owners before bering "turned over to the National Trust in 1967. Thenext day was a continuous tour of man- sions—Phillipsburg Manor in Tarrytown, Caramoor Mansion in 0. ottl802. Thous son, t ew x attlefield, they"' country inn ^ as . F r . at est Point 71.. / ' .fitted with ern lunch we mon mints'and mo . n odr,'. eobel—an. '<•4of -,t4pInistory off t ze early I9tb centil "" man "' j. . It was°bhee•referred sign which stands high to as "the most impor- above the Hud > f :; tafutvpo in A lei* _. Built...in..180.4,.. Boscobel has .been restored as one of the nation's leading museums, exhibiting an outstanding example of New York Federal domestic architecture. Individual and group. tours are available to the public. A trip to Hyde Park the next morning includ- ed a visit to the -home of Franklyn Roosevelt; the library and museum. This was 'another highlight for me as it is not that distant in history. Admission to the museum and library is quite reasonable and senior citizens and children under 16 are ad- mitted free of charge. Our next tour was of Vanderbilt Man- sion—the former home of William Kissam Vanderbilt II (1878-1944), a great grandson of the famous "Commodore" Cornelius Vanderbilt. On a 43 acre estate overlooking Nor- thport harbor and Long Island South, the 24 room Mansion contains Our hotel -this night was the 'Thayer, the hotel that housed the Iranian hostages upon their return to the U.S. Next morning -1r met the rest of our group at Bear Mountain Inn, where we had breakfast and a tour of the Lodge and grounds. We left here for an hour and a Half drive to Long Island, stopping for a picnic lunch at "Old Westbury Gardens" at West Lake. We toured the Gold Coast, whichis the North Shore of Long Island and stopped at a fish hatchery at Cold Spring Harbor. Our hotel for the night was Burt Bacharach's East Nor- wich Inn. Unfortunately Mr. Bacharach was not there, having been there two weeks previously. Dinner was at the George Washington Manor in Roslyn. One long table in the grand dining room accom- modated all 34 of us. The service and dinner were excellent. -Did you knows? Motorists ,are neglec- ting routine maintenance on their cars. Poor tires head the list of defects most fre- quently reported, follow- ed by defective lights, worn drive belts, low engine oil and battery problems. These findings are based ,on the results of automotive diagnostic services provided by some CAA/AAA clubs around the country. These services, which provide complete testing and analysis of a vehicle's condition, are furnished through either fixed diagnostic centers or mobile diagnostic vans. In 1983, CAA head- quarters introduced a mobile diagnostic van program. These vans, which can serve members in multiple locations, are completely self-contained and equip- ped with electronic engine analyzers that can detect prbblems af- fecting a car's perfor- mance or its fuel con- sumption. During the diagnostic check, the van techni- cian also visually in- spects the car's lights, windshield wipers, belts, hoses, battery and cables, fluid levels, air filter, radiator, and tires. A diagnostic evalua- tion printout and writ- ten report describes any 'repairs that may be needed. The consumer then can take this infor- mation to the repair facility of his choice. To date, 29 clubs in the United States and Canada operate either fixed -station or mobile diagnostic units. Such service, available to all consumers, ultimately can reduce emergency road service' calls and also help head off major car repairs. The diagnostic service also can benefit used -car shoppers who want to evaluate any vehicle they are considering for purchase. is " ham ; nt0, history—.eve thin as it rias years ago. Awn, tours are available to the publ a -, We then departed for Garden City, Long Island with a tour of the Aviation Museum. Our hotel for this last night was the fanastic Mariott Inn in Garden City. This Allo is a great city. It is not ad visable however, to drive into the downtc__ areas. Parking le nanaliitA and traffic els extreme hea .: Visitors area - , to p ark outside the ity and take the public transportation,which ,p 'c• . e* excellent, „ Ser*. vice. �oa',frl�e a trip to New r the future, consult you r CAA Travel Agency or Touring Department for flight information, maps, brochures on points of interest and anything else that can help make your trip a lit- tle easier. .Remember too—American Express MOBILE ENGNE D!AGNOS!S ANOTHER MEMBER EXCLUSIVE The Mobile Engine Diagnosis is the result of numerous requests from our members, to provide an unbiased inspection of vehicles at a low price. Our technician will provide you with a report on the condition of your car's engine and various systems as well as a list of only those items which need repair. An Engine Diagnosis inspects and tests everything from charging to cooling systems; condensors to cylinder balance, wipers to wires. This 86 point check takes about 30 minutes and costs only $25.00 for members, non-members $35.00. Because appointments are limited, members will be served' on a first come, first served basis. The Mobile Engine Diagnosis Van will be in these locations on the following dates: WINDSOR May 20 - 24 June 3 - 14 July 2-5 July 15 - 19 Phone 255-1212 CLINTON May 27 July 8 Phone 482-9300 OWEN SOUND May 28 - 29 July 9 - 10 Phone 376-1940 ORANGEVILLE May 30 - 31 July 11 - 12 Phone 941-8360 SARNIA June 20 - 21 July 24, 25, 26 Phone 542-3493 CHATHAM June 17, 18, 19 July 22 - 23 Phone 351-2222 CALL OR MAIL THIS APPLICATION FOR AN APPOINTMENT Name Membership No Address Vehicle Make Vehicle Model City Postal Code Cylinders: (circle one) 4 5 6 8 Other Phone (Bus ) (Res )