Pat & Norm in front of Waleke's World
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Waleke's World by Robert Boren
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During our recent travels, Anne and I had the priviledge
of visiting for a short time with Pikes Peak Section members
Norm and Pat Waleke from Las Cruces, New Mexico. Together, retirees
Norm and Pat have built a car collection and a place to house
it that gives new meaning to the term enthusiast. From the three-pointed
star in the wrought iron gates on the drive, to the one in the
ceramic tile on the floor of one of the three garages, their
home is a temple for car buffs in general and Mercedes-Benz owners
in particular.
Since the weather of southern New Mexico is ideal for top down
motoring, their collection naturally leans towards convertible
sports cars including an '89 560SL, a '97 SL500 Anniversary Edition
and a '98 SLK230. For 'daily' transportation, they have a '93
300E Sportline and, in acknowledgement of the other half of DaimlerChrysler,
they also include a '01 Prowler and PT Cruiser in the stable.
And just to prove that even the best of us can be tempted, a
'00 Honda S2000 rounds out the group.
As if this wasn't enough, Norm and Pat have added and remodeled
garages that would make TV's Tim 'the tool man' Taylor drool
with envy! Heated and air conditioned, they house their other
automotive memorabilia and a workshop in addition to the cars.
With a TV and fridge in one, Norm spends more time in it than
the house!
Pat's other pastime is working with her computer and developing
an award winning web site about Waleke's World. You can see it
and learn more about Norm and Pat and their collection at www.zianet.com/SLlover.
As you'll soon learn, they're always happy to welcome other Mercedes-Benz
fans and I recommend taking the opportunity to stop by if you're
in the area. My thanks to Norm and Pat for their hospitality
and showing us their collection!
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