April 2014

Military Through the Ages in Jamestown
-Tammy Brackett
The Jamestown Settlement
opened its expansive grounds
to over 300 re-enactors depicting soldiers from the 11th
century through modern
times on March 15-16, 2014.
Our ZCAR members, Tammy
Brackett and Chris Grigg,
Maggie and Willie Wilson,
Jack Waters and Daryl and
MaryAnne Scruggs met at
GriggZGarage in Roxbury
around 10:00am and caravaned to the event in Williamsburg.
Even though weather warnings were dire, it truly was a
gorgeous day to peruse the re
-enactment encampments with a hot beverage and good friends! Our trip back in time included witnessing the evolution
of military power from the early centuries of knights and Vikings to the more modern depictions of an artillery display
from the 2014 Virginia Army National Guard 111th Field Unit.
We walked through woodsy camps of British Military, units from WWI and WWII, Rifle Regiments and even The British Women's Land Army. The chance to see authentic period dress and set pieces -weapons, food, communication devices,
transportation, tents and more- was truly a walk through history.
Your humble reporter adored the chance to see medieval life up close! A visit to the encampment of Lord and Lady Grey
was a highlight as Lord Grey was practicing sword with his man at arms and Lady Grey was entertaining visitors all
dressed in fur and silks, showing off her latest embroidery projects wrought on linen. Another re-enactment highlight
was the opportunity to see a modern herbal- a medical book depicting herbs and their medicinal uses- along with a young
girl creating bobbin lace.
And the cannons! A cannon firing, featuring cannons from different countries and centuries, was a sight to behold and
HEAR!
After walking the grounds and visiting the Jamestown settlement and the encampments, we briefly toured the extensive
museum at The Jamestown Settlement Museum. In the lobby, we were treated to the music of Cliff Williams and Lynn
Trott who played songs from the 17th century on period instruments. Truly a treat!
Then it was off to Anna's Restaurant for Italian food and conversation- always a highlight of any ZCAR excursion!
We so hope lots of you will join us should we decide to make another trip to Jamestown in 2015. It really was a very fun
and educational Z trip!
ZOOMING
IN
What sort of work do you
do? I own a company with
my Father called Hometech
Consulting, LLC. Our company specializes in home
performance testing and auditing. Such tests would include Blower Door and Duct
Testing. These tests check
pressures to determine how
tightly sealed a house and/or
HVAC duct system is. I perform these tests on existing
homes, new homes, commercial buildings and I also
Tyler Tetreault 2003 Nissan 350z
certify Energy Star and
Earthcraft Virginia homes.
Energy Star and Earthcraft
Virginia are green building programs that certify homes that are built above today’s code. I came out of high
school working for my Father. He owns another company called The Drying Co. & Thermaltec. That company specializes in insulation, water restoration, water proofing, weatherization, energy auditing, ect. I took interest in the
energy auditing part of the business and along came Hometech Consulting, LLC. I went and got certified to test
homes then became one of the youngest raters in the country. Today, I have certified over 100 Earthcraft and Energy Star homes and continue to rate/audit homes on a daily basis.
2. How did you get into Z Cars? Tell us about mods, etc. I have always been a big fan of the Nissan 300ZX Twin
Turbo. A few years ago I was heading home from work and passed one on the side of the road that was for sale. I
rushed home and told my Mother Nansea and my Step Dad JR about it. Next thing I know we have a 300ZX Twin
Turbo in the family. That’s where it all started. A few months later I ended up purchasing one of my own and have
been a Z fan ever since. Today, I have a 2003 Nissan 350z. She’s my baby girl and I love every moment I get to
drive her. Upgrades include; carbon fiber hood & trunk, xxr 531 wheels, Tokico shocks with Megan lowering
springs, JWT pop charger intake, Motordyne 5/16 plenum spacer, DC Sport headers, Berk HFCs, and Injen dual
exhaust. The Zs true color is black but currently is dipped Khaki.
3. What do you do for fun?If the weather is nice, I love going on cruises, exploring new roads, attending car meets,
and taking the boat out on the river. I always love working on the Zs and recently got into powder coating. I also
like working out, playing soccer and of course hanging out with my love of my life, Ashley.
What is something people would be surprised to learn about you? Many people are usually surprised when I tell
them I own my own company. Another fun fact about me is that a year ago, at the age of 21, I became a first time
homebuyer. I can’t believe it’s been a year already!
ZCAR Officer’s & Appointed Chairpersons
ZCAR Events
April Event
Wine Cruise and Bluegrass Music
http://www.notavivavineyards.com/
Notaviva Vineyards, LLC
13274 Sagle Road
Purcellville, VA 20132
(540) 668-6756
Meet up location and time - noon at Shell Gas station, 817 ENGLAND ST,
ASHLAND, VA 23005
This is right off I-95 North at the Ashland exit.
Total estimated time for event including driving - 8 hours
We will leave from the Shell gas station at noon and drive to vineyard. The
vineyard only has cheese and crackers for food. There will be a stop near
the winery to grab some food to take with us to vineyard. Depending on the
weather we will either be inside or out at the winery. They have tables to
eat at both inside and out.
2:30ish - arrive at winery, music starts at 3pm.
5:30pm - leave winery for drive back to Richmond
8pm. - arrive back in Richmond
Winetasting is $13 per person, which includes 8-9 different wines. Music is
free!
Bring your ID for winetasting!
This trip will take us to the northwestern part of virginia so we could hit
some traffic. Please print out this information and bring with you just in
case we get separated on the way up. Also bring your walkie talkies and
chargers.
Upcoming Event’s
ZCAR Monthly Club Meeting
Monday, April 21st 7pm
Anthony's Italian Restaurant
4000 Mechanicsville Tpke · Richmond
Cars and Coffee Richmond*
Saturday, April 5th, 8am - 10am
Boychik's Del
4024 Cox Road, Glen Allen, Virginia,
23060
Wine Cruise and Bluegrass
Notaviva Vineyards, LLC
13274 Sagle Road
Purcellville, VA 20132
Meet up location and time - noon at
Shell Gas station, 817 ENGLAND ST,
ASHLAND, VA 23005
Upcoming Event’s
ZCAR Events
April 5 - Wine Cruise (Notaviva Vineyards Open Bluegrass Jams) Purcellville,Va
May 10 - Noland Country Fair Day Cruise, Nathalie Va.
June 14 - ZCAR Picnic/ ZCAR olympics ,Osbourne Landing, Henrico, Va.
July 13 - five and dime cruise / open house at GZG
August 23 - Cruise to Lurray Caverns and Cars and Carriages Museum
September 13 or 20 - Cruise to Dominion Racetrack and lunch
October 12- Ztoberfest Car Show
November - Fall Foliage Cruise "Back of the Dragon" 2- day event(Details to come...)
December - Xmas Party at River’s Bend Grill
Here is a short list of some of the national Z events for 2014
April 26 - Springfest Import Car Show , Va. Beach
May 3rd - Tidewater Z Odyssey, Pocomo Nissan, Hampton, Va
(Registration Link)
May 15-18 - ZDAYZ, Fontana Village, NC ( Club will host a stop on the poker run! )
August 5-9 - ZCON San Diego. CA
October - 2014 ZNationals at Z1 Motorsports, Carrolton GA.
ZCAR Officer’s/Chairperson’s Reports
Treasurer’s Report
As of March 21st, 2014
Beginning Balance
$3,204.26
Deposits
$539.50
PayPal Account
$103.65
Expenditures
$157.00
Total Funds Available
$3,690.41
ZCAR Birthday Report
Wyatt Williams
Thur., Apr. 10th
John Csomay
Mon., Apr. 14th
Suzanne Cox
Tue., Apr. 15th
Becky Csomay
Thu., Apr. 17th
Andre Hebert
Sat., Apr. 19th
Anthony M. Chase
Wed., Apr. 23rd
Gerald Dale
Tue., Apr. 29th