Chickens, Eggs, Drinking, & Driving
Sean e-mails with congratulations:
Congratulations to you and Beth on the birth of Nathaniel. He looks like he will be a great Model T driver! We should have him driving in a year or two and drinking just a few months later. Or is it the other way around?
I am certain that Nathaniel was worth it but you and Beth missed a super Doughty 500 this year. Your brother kept us entertained by loudly (and slurred by the alcohol) proclaiming the way things were and then amending his statements after some counseling from his bride-to-be. Shauna is a super troop to have gone thru with things after first enduring a 500!
Vanessa and I send our best to you and your family (a little slow I recognize but we did get around to it) and look forward to seeing the little guy next year.
Pictures from Sean of the 2005 Doughty 500 are rumored to be on the way.
UPDATE: Jay wishes to offer this brief rebuttal:
...don't forget to add Sean's all-time classic line that he dropped on Audie when she tried to make a point: "Excuse me, the men are talking."
It was a show-stopper.
Tuesday, September 27, 2005
Monday, September 12, 2005
Gone To The Chapel
And he done got married. Jay and Shauna Doughty tied the knot on Friday September 9th in Richardton, North Dakota. Single women around the world were reported to be wailing and gnashing their teeth upon learning that Jay is no longer available on the market. Here's a pic from Brendan of the bride and groom (Jay's the one wearing black) immediately after the wedding:
And here's another shot from Brendan of Beth, Nathaniel, and I at the reception with Bernice looking on.
More later as they become available.
And he done got married. Jay and Shauna Doughty tied the knot on Friday September 9th in Richardton, North Dakota. Single women around the world were reported to be wailing and gnashing their teeth upon learning that Jay is no longer available on the market. Here's a pic from Brendan of the bride and groom (Jay's the one wearing black) immediately after the wedding:
And here's another shot from Brendan of Beth, Nathaniel, and I at the reception with Bernice looking on.
More later as they become available.
Thursday, August 04, 2005
2005 Photo Page Up
The first batch of pictures from the 2005 Doughty 500 have been posted here. If you have any photos or tales to tell from this year's 500, please e-mail to me at: rightwinger23@hotmail.com
A special thanks to all those who contributed to help cover the costs of maintaining this site. Your generosity is much appreciated.
The first batch of pictures from the 2005 Doughty 500 have been posted here. If you have any photos or tales to tell from this year's 500, please e-mail to me at: rightwinger23@hotmail.com
A special thanks to all those who contributed to help cover the costs of maintaining this site. Your generosity is much appreciated.
Friday, July 29, 2005
Thursday, July 21, 2005
Monday, July 04, 2005
So Close You Can Almost Taste It
The Martini at the end of the day's driving that is. The 2005 Doughty 500 kicks off in two weeks. Here's the latest need to know information from Dan:
The plan is complete.
Day one, 18 July 05, 08:30. We will depart 4554 Eastland Ct and head to the North/Northwest. Lunch at Gilligans (a three hour tour?) on Lake Pokegama, Chetek, a PM break in Barronett then on to Siren.
Day two, 19 July 05, 09:00. Tour the Crex Meadows wildlife Area, lunch at
Ike Walton Lodge on Yellow Lake. PM tour to the Northeast.
Day three, 20 July 05, 08:30. Tour the Fish Lake Wildlife Area, the Burnett
and Polk Co. forest, lunch in Cushing. (Note; there are two bars in Cushing
that serve food. They are small and service may be slow but if we are
patient I think we well all get fed.) PM, More of the Co. forest and
wildlife area.
Day four, 21 July. No tour planned. Dinner that evening at the Northwoods
Crossing, it is right across the street from the motel. 6:00 PM Social Hour,
7:00 PM Dinner.
The menu;
Prime Rib, $14.00
Ribeye Steak, $18.00
� Pressure Fried Chicken, $11.00
Deep Fried Walleye, $15.00
Children’s Menu;
Chicken Tenders with Fries, $5.00
Corn Dog with Macaroni & Cheese, $5.
I will need your selection by Wednesday eve.
Day five, 22 July. Head for Eau Claire. Lunch at Lucky’s in Clear Lake. They will have a private room set up for us.
Everyone is welcome at 4554 Eastland for some after tour refreshments.
See ye all in two weeks, Dan
Please note all plans are subject to change, with out notice, at the
discretion of the tour director (That’s Me)
The Martini at the end of the day's driving that is. The 2005 Doughty 500 kicks off in two weeks. Here's the latest need to know information from Dan:
The plan is complete.
Day one, 18 July 05, 08:30. We will depart 4554 Eastland Ct and head to the North/Northwest. Lunch at Gilligans (a three hour tour?) on Lake Pokegama, Chetek, a PM break in Barronett then on to Siren.
Day two, 19 July 05, 09:00. Tour the Crex Meadows wildlife Area, lunch at
Ike Walton Lodge on Yellow Lake. PM tour to the Northeast.
Day three, 20 July 05, 08:30. Tour the Fish Lake Wildlife Area, the Burnett
and Polk Co. forest, lunch in Cushing. (Note; there are two bars in Cushing
that serve food. They are small and service may be slow but if we are
patient I think we well all get fed.) PM, More of the Co. forest and
wildlife area.
Day four, 21 July. No tour planned. Dinner that evening at the Northwoods
Crossing, it is right across the street from the motel. 6:00 PM Social Hour,
7:00 PM Dinner.
The menu;
Prime Rib, $14.00
Ribeye Steak, $18.00
� Pressure Fried Chicken, $11.00
Deep Fried Walleye, $15.00
Children’s Menu;
Chicken Tenders with Fries, $5.00
Corn Dog with Macaroni & Cheese, $5.
I will need your selection by Wednesday eve.
Day five, 22 July. Head for Eau Claire. Lunch at Lucky’s in Clear Lake. They will have a private room set up for us.
Everyone is welcome at 4554 Eastland for some after tour refreshments.
See ye all in two weeks, Dan
Please note all plans are subject to change, with out notice, at the
discretion of the tour director (That’s Me)
Wednesday, June 01, 2005
In The Genes?
Our Doughty Family has an interesting mission:
We are a group of modern day researchers interested in researching all the different variations and spellings of the surname Doughty. There are many different lines represented here. They are all distinct, but through DNA research, we have been able to prove that many of those lines are in fact related.
Our Doughty Family has an interesting mission:
We are a group of modern day researchers interested in researching all the different variations and spellings of the surname Doughty. There are many different lines represented here. They are all distinct, but through DNA research, we have been able to prove that many of those lines are in fact related.
Friday, May 13, 2005
A Plan Comes Together
The 2005 Doughty 500 will be based out of Siren and will take place from July 18th through July 22nd. Siren was also the host city for the 1998 Doughty 500 and I'm told that the local bar owners are really looking forward to the economic boost that the 500 provides. The local constabulary has also been advised to be on the lookout for miscreants making "gas runs" with T's at three in the morning, so consider yourself warned.
Guests will be staying at the fabulous Best Western Northwoods Lodge in Siren. Dan advises that you can get a room for seventy-two bones as long as you mention that you're part of the tour. Make your reservations by June 18th by calling 1-877-349-7800 or you might be sleeping under the stars.
Sean was concerned about the whether there was a pool at the hotel and so he called to confirm. His conversation with the manager went something like this:
Sean: "You got a pool over there?"
Manager: "We have a pond in the back. We have a pool and a pond. The pond would be good for you."
If you have questions, you can drop Dan an e-mail at: dandy@cvol.net or call him at 715-835-0685.
The 2005 Doughty 500 will be based out of Siren and will take place from July 18th through July 22nd. Siren was also the host city for the 1998 Doughty 500 and I'm told that the local bar owners are really looking forward to the economic boost that the 500 provides. The local constabulary has also been advised to be on the lookout for miscreants making "gas runs" with T's at three in the morning, so consider yourself warned.
Guests will be staying at the fabulous Best Western Northwoods Lodge in Siren. Dan advises that you can get a room for seventy-two bones as long as you mention that you're part of the tour. Make your reservations by June 18th by calling 1-877-349-7800 or you might be sleeping under the stars.
Sean was concerned about the whether there was a pool at the hotel and so he called to confirm. His conversation with the manager went something like this:
Sean: "You got a pool over there?"
Manager: "We have a pond in the back. We have a pool and a pond. The pond would be good for you."
If you have questions, you can drop Dan an e-mail at: dandy@cvol.net or call him at 715-835-0685.
Thursday, March 10, 2005
Andy Swienton Memories
Another note from Pam:
Recently, we shared memories at Sam's funeral services and the
memories were read by Mike. The Swienton clan was so touched by the
different and personal approach that we are going to steal the idea.
We are requesting that anyone who would like to share a memory or
event with my dad, please e-mail me your story. We will read these
memories at the services. If you do not want your name mentioned,
please just let me know in the e-mail. If you can, please send them
to me today. We will also have paper at the church in Florida and
funeral home in Wisconsin for this same purpose.
I know there are so many hunting and fishing stories out there and we
want to know how Andy touched your life. I know he touched mine
everyday and "big foot" sightings will never be the same for me.
UPDATE: Hotel information from Pam
We have made arrangements to stay at the Paradise Shores Resort Hotel
in Holcome. If you need a room, because of the funeral, the rate is
$52.70/night (that includes taxes) with 2 double beds. All you have
to do is mention dad's name and you will be given that rate. Here's
the hotel details.
Paradise Shores Resort Hotel
26364 County Hwy M
Holcombe, WI 54745
(715) 595-4227
(800) 657-4512
You will most likely speak with Wanda, she's been wonderful and very helpful.
Another note from Pam:
Recently, we shared memories at Sam's funeral services and the
memories were read by Mike. The Swienton clan was so touched by the
different and personal approach that we are going to steal the idea.
We are requesting that anyone who would like to share a memory or
event with my dad, please e-mail me your story. We will read these
memories at the services. If you do not want your name mentioned,
please just let me know in the e-mail. If you can, please send them
to me today. We will also have paper at the church in Florida and
funeral home in Wisconsin for this same purpose.
I know there are so many hunting and fishing stories out there and we
want to know how Andy touched your life. I know he touched mine
everyday and "big foot" sightings will never be the same for me.
UPDATE: Hotel information from Pam
We have made arrangements to stay at the Paradise Shores Resort Hotel
in Holcome. If you need a room, because of the funeral, the rate is
$52.70/night (that includes taxes) with 2 double beds. All you have
to do is mention dad's name and you will be given that rate. Here's
the hotel details.
Paradise Shores Resort Hotel
26364 County Hwy M
Holcombe, WI 54745
(715) 595-4227
(800) 657-4512
You will most likely speak with Wanda, she's been wonderful and very helpful.
Wednesday, March 09, 2005
Andy Swienton R.I.P.
A message from Pam Barrett:
Dad passed away this morning at 9:40am est. He was in no pain and he
walked himself from this world to the next. We were all here as he
wanted. He waited for everyone to be here before he got really bad.
He crawled out of bed and wanted to stand. Andy and I held him as he
took his last steps. We all held him and set him in the wheel chair.
When we set him in the wheel chair to get him back to the bed, Andy
and Jean said he was gone and he lifted his head one last time, looked
at us and then breathed his last. He went out fighting all the way,
but now the terrible pain in is back is over. He was peaceful toward
the end. Mom is doing ok and we're all hanging in there. We're going
to have two services, one in Florida and one in Wisconsin.
Florida:
Viewing Friday, 3/11 @ 2:00-3:00pm est
Metz Funeral Home - (239) 542-2134
1306 Lafayette
Cape Coral, FL 33904
Service Friday, 3/11 @ 3:00pm est
Trinity Lutheran Church - (239)772-0172
706 SW 6th Ave
Cape Coral, FL 33991
Wisconsin:
Viewing Friday, 3/18 @ 12:30pm to 2:00pm cst
Service Friday, 3/18 @ 2:00pm cst
Nash Jackan Funeral Home - (715) 532-3744
Ladysmith, WI
In lieu of flowers, we would like contributions to be made in Dad's name to:
Hope Hospice - (800) 835-1673
9470 Health Park Circle
Fort Myers, FL 33908
or
American Heart Institue
or
American Cancer Society
Thanks and our love goes to all of you too...........................Pam
A message from Pam Barrett:
Dad passed away this morning at 9:40am est. He was in no pain and he
walked himself from this world to the next. We were all here as he
wanted. He waited for everyone to be here before he got really bad.
He crawled out of bed and wanted to stand. Andy and I held him as he
took his last steps. We all held him and set him in the wheel chair.
When we set him in the wheel chair to get him back to the bed, Andy
and Jean said he was gone and he lifted his head one last time, looked
at us and then breathed his last. He went out fighting all the way,
but now the terrible pain in is back is over. He was peaceful toward
the end. Mom is doing ok and we're all hanging in there. We're going
to have two services, one in Florida and one in Wisconsin.
Florida:
Viewing Friday, 3/11 @ 2:00-3:00pm est
Metz Funeral Home - (239) 542-2134
1306 Lafayette
Cape Coral, FL 33904
Service Friday, 3/11 @ 3:00pm est
Trinity Lutheran Church - (239)772-0172
706 SW 6th Ave
Cape Coral, FL 33991
Wisconsin:
Viewing Friday, 3/18 @ 12:30pm to 2:00pm cst
Service Friday, 3/18 @ 2:00pm cst
Nash Jackan Funeral Home - (715) 532-3744
Ladysmith, WI
In lieu of flowers, we would like contributions to be made in Dad's name to:
Hope Hospice - (800) 835-1673
9470 Health Park Circle
Fort Myers, FL 33908
or
American Heart Institue
or
American Cancer Society
Thanks and our love goes to all of you too...........................Pam
Tuesday, February 01, 2005
They're Everywhere
What is it with Doughtys and old cars anyways? Tony e-mails:
Sure enjoyed discovering a link this morning to your Doughty 500 website. I had heard about the tour a few years ago,but not in any detail.
By way of introducing myself, my name is Tony Doughty, I live in Walker, MN, have been an antique car hobbyist for a number of years, and the owner of a 1915 T touring for the past two years. The primary interest my wife and I have in the hobby is touring with the old cars. I'm writing you now from Green Valley, AZ where we spend the winter months. We have our T out here with us , and plan to take it over to the HCCA annual meeting and 4-day tour in Yuma next month.
While trying to keep my T as original looking as possible, (it still has it's original upholstery!), I have made a few touring and safety changes in the two years I've owned it including conversion to a distributor, directional signals, a brake light, Rocky Mtn Brakes, safety glass, and a modern but vintage appearing KC Warford transmission. In addition to the HCCA, we belong to the MTFCA and the Tucson Touring T's sub-chapter, as well as the VMCCA and the AACA..
I was particularly interested in noting all the family involvement in the photos on the website of the 2004 trip. Our grandchildren will be 7 and 5 this summer, and just about the age where we want to start bringing them along on a tour or two. I don't think it will work this July, as we already have commitments just before and just after the announced dates for this year(Pierce Arrow meet in Springfield IL and Twin Cities HCCA pre-16 tour in Siren, WI) but perhaps we can get involved down the road.
Thanks for taking the time to set up the website and to read this e-mail. I don't know where all the Doughty's involved in this group came from, but our wing of the family came from Troy, NY (great-grandfather) and Williamstown, MA (grandfather and father).
You can reach Tony via e-mail at: tdoughty@paulbunyan.net
and mail at:
Tony Doughty
7050 Juneberry Trail NW
Walker,MN 56484
What is it with Doughtys and old cars anyways? Tony e-mails:
Sure enjoyed discovering a link this morning to your Doughty 500 website. I had heard about the tour a few years ago,but not in any detail.
By way of introducing myself, my name is Tony Doughty, I live in Walker, MN, have been an antique car hobbyist for a number of years, and the owner of a 1915 T touring for the past two years. The primary interest my wife and I have in the hobby is touring with the old cars. I'm writing you now from Green Valley, AZ where we spend the winter months. We have our T out here with us , and plan to take it over to the HCCA annual meeting and 4-day tour in Yuma next month.
While trying to keep my T as original looking as possible, (it still has it's original upholstery!), I have made a few touring and safety changes in the two years I've owned it including conversion to a distributor, directional signals, a brake light, Rocky Mtn Brakes, safety glass, and a modern but vintage appearing KC Warford transmission. In addition to the HCCA, we belong to the MTFCA and the Tucson Touring T's sub-chapter, as well as the VMCCA and the AACA..
I was particularly interested in noting all the family involvement in the photos on the website of the 2004 trip. Our grandchildren will be 7 and 5 this summer, and just about the age where we want to start bringing them along on a tour or two. I don't think it will work this July, as we already have commitments just before and just after the announced dates for this year(Pierce Arrow meet in Springfield IL and Twin Cities HCCA pre-16 tour in Siren, WI) but perhaps we can get involved down the road.
Thanks for taking the time to set up the website and to read this e-mail. I don't know where all the Doughty's involved in this group came from, but our wing of the family came from Troy, NY (great-grandfather) and Williamstown, MA (grandfather and father).
You can reach Tony via e-mail at: tdoughty@paulbunyan.net
and mail at:
Tony Doughty
7050 Juneberry Trail NW
Walker,MN 56484
Monday, January 10, 2005
Information On Sam's Memorial Service In Florida
From Mike Doughty:
My cell phone is the best way to contact me. I check
the messages often. The home phone may have a 3 – 5
day delay after you leave a message.
(717) 421-2308 (primary)
(717) 671-4615 (secondary)
MEMORIAL SERVICE
22 January, 2005 @ 10:00 am
Immaculate Conception Church
3780 S. Hwy A1A
Melbourne Beach, FL 32951
Reception following on church grounds.
DONATIONS (in lieu of flowers)
Daily Bread
815 Fee Avenue
Melbourne, FL 32901
Genesis House / Birthright
P.O. Box 2044
Melbourne, FL 32901
From Mike Doughty:
My cell phone is the best way to contact me. I check
the messages often. The home phone may have a 3 – 5
day delay after you leave a message.
(717) 421-2308 (primary)
(717) 671-4615 (secondary)
MEMORIAL SERVICE
22 January, 2005 @ 10:00 am
Immaculate Conception Church
3780 S. Hwy A1A
Melbourne Beach, FL 32951
Reception following on church grounds.
DONATIONS (in lieu of flowers)
Daily Bread
815 Fee Avenue
Melbourne, FL 32901
Genesis House / Birthright
P.O. Box 2044
Melbourne, FL 32901
What's In A Name?
From the Merriam-Webster Dictionary Word of the Day for January 8th:
doughty • \DOW-tee "OW" as in "cow"\ • adjective
: marked by fearless resolution : valiant
Example sentence:
"Guy . . . is a doughty Swiss immigrant who insists the only cure for illness is fifteen minutes of violent gymnastics followed by a freezing shower." (Tad Friend, Vogue, January 1991)
Did you know?
"Doughty" is a persevering Old English word. Its earliest form was "dyhtig," but early on, the vowel changed, and the word became "dohtig." That was probably due to influence from a related Old English word, "dohte," that meant "had worth." By the 13th century, the spelling "doughty" had begun to appear. The expected pronunciation would be \DAW-tee\, paralleling other similarly spelled old words like "bought" and "sought." But over the centuries, the spelling was sometimes confused with that of the now obsolete word "doubty" full of doubt, and thus, so it is conjectured, we have the pronunciation we use today.
From the Merriam-Webster Dictionary Word of the Day for January 8th:
doughty • \DOW-tee "OW" as in "cow"\ • adjective
: marked by fearless resolution : valiant
Example sentence:
"Guy . . . is a doughty Swiss immigrant who insists the only cure for illness is fifteen minutes of violent gymnastics followed by a freezing shower." (Tad Friend, Vogue, January 1991)
Did you know?
"Doughty" is a persevering Old English word. Its earliest form was "dyhtig," but early on, the vowel changed, and the word became "dohtig." That was probably due to influence from a related Old English word, "dohte," that meant "had worth." By the 13th century, the spelling "doughty" had begun to appear. The expected pronunciation would be \DAW-tee\, paralleling other similarly spelled old words like "bought" and "sought." But over the centuries, the spelling was sometimes confused with that of the now obsolete word "doubty" full of doubt, and thus, so it is conjectured, we have the pronunciation we use today.
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