The heart and soul behind Bakers of Milford, Gathering of Earlys

Back in 2005, some friends decided to get together with their early vans and meet at Bakers of Milford's Sunday Cruise event...  If I remember the story right, there were only 3 guys, 2 vans and it rained!

but it only takes a spark...

Fast forward to 2007

 

and things really began to snowball into something great!

The Vintage Vans were given top billing and the sweetest spot to set up at Bakers each year after that!

Behind it all is our very own Chris Hatswell, a.k.a. G-Man,

 who works tirelessly year round collecting goodies for grab bags, promoting the event, having trophy plaques made up each year, and more....

Of course, every hero has a sidekick, and Billski is "Robin" to G-Man's "Batman"...

Last year, when Chris took ill, Billski took on most of the event duties, but Chris would not be held back completely.

Last year was also a record turn out with some 60+ vans!  And they come from all over the US and Canada each year now...

This year is the 9th annual Gathering of Earlys, June 23rd and ALL Vans are welcome to join in for a day of fun, friendship and a lot of really cool vans!

All because one man in particular wouldn't let a little rain ruin his day and let it stop him from having a good time with his fellow vanners....

We salute you G-Man!

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