RIP David Rein

David Rein was a great Alaska Miata Club member but he was also a friend. David joined the AKMC after quitting the Porsche Club of Alaska with his Porsche Boxster, THE DR. He quickly became a regular addition to the AKMC core group and would be at all events. David gave more to the club than he got. He enjoyed leading the group runs saying that a gaggle of Miatas was chasing him. He was one of our club photographers taking candid shots and beautiful photos of the group.

David also brought many different female NAVI to our events. He offered and hosted an event at his home where he made pizzas from scratch. He was a great cook and a great host. He had lots of suggestions too whether we implemented them or not. Lastly, he would remind members that the AKMC accepted donations. lol

David drove with us to the point we would start to see a decline. He crashed the THE DR one winter and we were able to get him ROSE, the rare black 2005 Mazdaspeed Miata. The years after it was the "shakes", having a hard time finding reverse, and trouble backing into parking spots. Eventually David's claim to fame was the only accident in AKMC's 20 year history when he rear ended NOZOMI. No harm, no foul but things were getting serious. After wrecking 2 more personal winter cars I spoke to him about when he would stop driving. He told me he didn't want to miss out driving with the club.

That was what the last phone call was about. He called me and we caught up. He told me about his fainting spells but still asked when the next event was. After our call, I got a butt dial 20 minutes afterwards.

David, thank you for your friendship and adding to our enjoyment of the Miata. You will be missed and remembered yearly at the Memorial Poker Run as long as I run this club. Your photos will be forever on the internet.

Rest in peace.

Thaw Out Run

It was a bright and crispy morning. Facebook showed that at least 3 were going. Mike showed up in NOZOMI alone as Dannielle was sick. Loth and Demi was already at McDonald's in HELLOKITTY. Trinity and Jamie showed up in MEDUSA and CLOUD. Levi showed up in his Porsche 944. The surprise was a white PRHT NC which was Joshua's new ride. That meant we had all generations. Nikki was his navi. I though we had lost him after selling his Dark Blue NC. A red Mark I MR2 and blue Subaru Sti also showed up to see what was going on. I invited them to join us but they decided not to go today.

Jamie did a great job leading to Girdwood then to Portage Glacier. We were 6 deep enjoying the great view of the inlet. After taking pics we headed to Chair 5. Everything was going pretty good as I ordered too much food. Then they messed up Josh and Nikki's BBQ Chicken pizza and eventually forgot to remake it. We decided to leave after waiting/eating. Once again splitting the bill was another fiasco. We are gonna try another place next season.

Miata Fool's Meet

Thanks to all who made it to Red Robins. We had old and new members share a meal together and caught up. Chris and Nate stopped by with good news about CONNIE. Trinity and Jamie sported MEDUSA and CLOUD. Mike and Dannielle came in NOZOMI. Loth and Demi with family came by minivan. Lastly, new member Levi brought his white Porsche 944.

See you at the next event. Peace!

Happy 2024! Season Schedule

April 1 Miata Fool's Meet Dimond Red Robins
April 14 Thaw Out Run Brobell to Portage Glacier Run
May 12 Mother's Day Brobell to Hope
May 26 Memorial Poker Run Brobell to Lake Eklutna, Knik Lodge, Hatcher Pass, and Palmer Brewhouse
June 4 Wander to Whittier Brobell to Whittier lunch at Swiftwater Cafe
June 18 Father's Day Brobell to Long Rifle Lodge
July 4 Anchorage Independence Parade
July 7 OR Over Hatcher Pass
July 14 Potluck Picnic TBD
August 4 Jay Osfthun Show and Shine Delaney Park Strip
August 18 Point Mackenzie to Big Lake
September 15 Strip Cruise Brobell to the strip then Point Woronzof
September 29 Leaf Peeper Run Brobell to Talkeetna