Dream Without Sleeping at Amazing Machinery Show

E-mail Jack Oglesby
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A massive and whimsical showcase of 2,000 driving, flying and working machines takes place April 27 at Half Moon Bay Airport.

The Pacific Coast Dream Machines Show, a popular annual attraction, is headlined this year by an exact replica of the original Wright Brothers Flyer (celebrating its 100th anniversary this year).

The show also features a beautifully restored World War II B-25 Mitchell bomber, a P-47 Thunderbolt (one of the leading fighters from WW II) and a stunning exhibit of automobiles of every style and era.

Flying in will be an array of showplanes including stylish homebuilts, classics from the '40s and '50s, and a special display of carefully restored warbirds.

Rounding out the show are tractor-pull competitions, a collection of large and small gas engines and steam tractors, and amusements for the kids. Food and live music also will be available.

The show runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the airport located on Highway 1, about 20 miles south of San Francisco and 5 miles north of Highway 92. Admission is $5 for seniors (65 and older) and children ages 5 to 14. For everyone else, the charge is $15.
For more information, call (650) 726-2328.

LIVE LIFE: The concern with war and terror has had a serious effect on travel for pleasure. There is no problem keeping posted on the events throughout the world, thanks to radio news programs, television and the reports in newspapers and other publications.

Along with this information, travel agents have additional sources of information on the world of pleasure travel, and it may be helpful to take advantage of their knowledge and the alternative choices they can present.

Travel agents belong to and work with international travel associations that keep them posted on events, both good and bad - and, of course, some of the in-between. One of their most valuable sources of information is what they are told by their clients.

As for travel, this is said by a major travel company: "You either live in fear or you live your life. And travel is part of living your life."

WINNING WINES: Those who like to plan their trips well in advance should note that this year, the gold medal winning wines at the Los Angeles County Fair will be available for tasting by the public, Sept. 12 to Sept. 28. In addition, the gold medal winning olive oils will be available for the public to test their tastes against those of the judges.

CRUISE NEWS: Princess Cruises has announced that its Grand Princess will sail in the Caribbean this summer. Its sister ship, the Golden Princess, will continue her summer Mediterranean program. The Grand Princess' new summer Caribbean season will officially begin May 4.

CANYON LODGES: The Bryce Canyon Lodge in Bryce Canyon National Park and the Grand Canyon Lodge at the north rim of Grand Canyon National Park will open their 2003 seasons April 1 and May 10, respectively. Both are historic lodges listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Step-by-step guide service is available for groups at the lodges. Some of the finest hiking and sightseeing activities anywhere are accessible after a short drive into either park.

CLOSE TO HOME: The fine arts museums of San Francisco have announced the acquisition of landmark works of art for the collections of the DeYoung and the California Palace of the Legion of Honor. Artists represented are Stanhope, John Marin and Stuart Davis. The Legion of Honor, in San Francisco's Lincoln Park, is free to the public every Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.