Pontiac Picnic in the Park (PPP)

[Crisisman]

July 25th, 2009

The plan:
1. Meet at Triple X in Issaquah from 8:30-9:30am
2. Cruise in convoy to Leavenworth from 9:30-11:30am
3. Park, Eat, Converse, Shop, and enjoy the afternoon from 11:30am until we're done(we are reserving the park 'till 5pm)
4. When people are ready they can either leave solo or we can gather for a return cruise.

Flyer Link Here (http://www.northwestlegends.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=2332&d=1247319293)

Pat

[LonnieS]

Thanks for the leg work Pat - I will IM you Mike and Wally's contact info.

[Survivor]

Lake Wenatchee State Park - a few miles west of Leavenworth - might be another picnic location.

[Mark B]

Pat,

I forwarded your email to Mike and Wally and CC'd you. We'll need to know how many are interested in doing the cruise/picnic to see if the 2 lots will be big enough. How about a sign up sheet for those going. I'll make up a list of those that respond.

Everyone,

PM me if you plan on going, even if is just a maybe right now. Let me know though if it is a maybe. We need a head count of some sort to be sure we get a big enough parking area.

This will be a no entry fee, non judged event, no pressure, just a day of family fun with the Pontiacs. If this turns out well, we'll make it an annual event.

Invitations will be sent to the Western WA. Firebird club, and POCI. and will be open to Pontiacs only.

Pat will you take care of notifying the LS1/LS2 Pontiac guys?

[Mark B]

Ted

I'll keep that one in mind if it turns out there will be as many cars as I hope there are.If it turns out we need more space, we could still make a stop over in Leavenworth to group up and do a parade run through town then convoy as a group to the lake. That should garner some looks by the locals. :D

[Crisisman]

The state park is a thought that crossed my mind. The lady at the chamber of commerce said it tends to fill up fast on Saturdays though, so there's no guarantee we'd be able to get a large group all in one place unless we got there really early.

I already posted a thread on the ls1/2/x sites to see who's interested. I also stressed to them that this was a family event and no hotrodding on the cruise. Leavenworth doesn't take speeders very well, but they do like tourist $, so they're more than happy to have us as long as we behave.

[Crisisman]

We already have 3 non-club GTOs and 3 G8s saying they want to attend from the other boards.

We had 6 club members raise their hand at the meeting. I don't remember them all, but I think I remember Don, Tom, Kevin, myself and two others.

So that puts us at a dozen and counting...

[miltvine]

I'm in.

[geewheezer]

I'm definately in! I'll send a PM to Mark.

Don M

[Mark B]

Here are the names that said they are going.
Milt Vine (Miltvine)
Don M (GeeWeezer)
Pat Murphy (Crisisman)
James - Safetykiller (GTO)
??? - VR4GTO (GTO)
Nate - GTO nate (GTO)
Tyler - Tylerb59 (G8 GXP)
Ranay - MissNaySimon (G8 GT)
Brandon - BobtheMonkee (G8 GT)
??? - ouchnie (GTO)
Don - Don B (GTO)

I'll add to the list as I get names,
You can post here too to be added.

Pat, send me the names from the other websites and I'll add them to the list.

John Bozony, will there be another newsletter out before the cruise/picnic? If so I'll make up a flyer page for it.

[Unknown_Authority]

Yes, there will be another newsletter before that date. Go ahead and make it up and email it to me......

[Crisisman]

From ls1gto.com-
James - Safetykiller (GTO)
??? - VR4GTO (GTO)
Nate - GTO nate (GTO)

From lsxnation.net-
Tyler - Tylerb59 (G8 GXP)
Ranay - MissNaySimon (G8 GT)
Brandon - BobtheMonkee (G8 GT)
??? - ouchnie (GTO)
Don - Don B (GTO)

I also got word back from POCI. He'll pass the word around, but I have no idea how long it'll take to get any kind of number from them.

[Mark B]

So far we aren't getting the older Pontiacs, is that because the distance to the picnic is too far? The original idea for the picnic was Spanaway Lake. Would that be easier for the older cars to make?
The plans aren't set in stone... yet... so let's hear from the classics and get some feedback. We could still make a morning meeting spot and cruise to the lake if that works out better for more people. The whole idea is to get another club event going on an annual basis, maybe pick a new spot each year.

[Mark B]

Yes, there will be another newsletter before that date. Go ahead and make it up and email it to me......


Thanks John!

As soon as we nail it down I'll make up a flyer. It would be nice to finalize the plans soon so flyers could be passed out at other shows There are a lot of Pontiacs that aren't members of any club but do attend some car shows.

[Crisisman]

I saw a couple of classics hands go up at the meeting, but didn't write down any names. I'm thinking one was Bob Bukoski, but can't recall who the other was.

Also, some more names to add...
??? - pontiacwildchild (GTO)

and some maybe's...
Russ - Krautburner (GTO) [7/18 only - is racing on 7/25]
Sam - Sandman SS (GTO) [7/18 only - going to Iraq the following week]
Grant Morris (POCI) - [7/25 only - POCI has their own picnic on 7/18]
Mike Santella - (GTO) [7/25 only - if family plans fall through]

[Mark B]

Updated list .
Milt Vine (Miltvine)
Don McLaughlin (GeeWeezer)
Pat Murphy (Crisisman)
James - Safetykiller (GTO)
??? - VR4GTO (GTO)
Nate - GTO nate (GTO)
Tyler - Tylerb59 (G8 GXP)
Ranay - MissNaySimon (G8 GT)
Brandon - BobtheMonkee (G8 GT)
??? - ouchnie (GTO)
Don - Don B (GTO)
pontiacwildchild (GTO)
Mark B - for 7/25 ...... (I plan on shooting a rolling video during the cruise)
kagtech (GTO)
tdicola (GTO)and some maybe's...
Russ - Krautburner (GTO) [7/18 only - is racing on 7/25]
Sam - Sandman SS (GTO) [7/18 only - going to Iraq the following week]
Grant Morris (POCI) - [7/25 only - POCI has their own picnic on 7/18]
Mike Santella - (GTO) [7/25 only - if family plans fall through]
Sig Larsen (POCI) - 25th only (POCI event on the 18th)
John McGinnis (POCI) - 25th only (POCI event on the 18th)

[Crisisman]

Two more maybe's for the list...
Sig Larsen (POCI) - 25th only (POCI event on the 18th)
John McGinnis (POCI) - 25th only (POCI event on the 18th)

[Crisisman]

BTW, Don's (geewheezer) last name is McLaughlin. :)

Also, Brent is now in the loop so hopefully we'll have some word from the WWFirebirds soon.

[Spyral]

Pat, I can't make either date. I hope you guys have fun!

[Mark B]

List updated!

[Crisisman]

Well, it's looking more and more like 7/25 is the more popular date. I have the form here to send in. Shall put that date down and send it in on Monday?

[Crisisman]

BTW, Mark, I just noticed I had put 9 instead of 7 on a couple of the dates. Not sure why I did that. You might want to change them all on the list so nobody gets confused. We're talking July...not September. :o

[Mark B]

Pat

What is the name of the park? I'm working on the flyer and need a name.

[Crisisman]

Lion's Club Park.

[Mark B]

Thank you.

[Crisisman]

Ok, the info has been sent off requesting July 25th.

Next subject, what time do we want to arrive there? If we aim for lunch time, then I think we should gather at the Triple X around 9am. We can plan to leave around 9:30-9:45am, and that should put us in Leavenworth before 12noon. We can eat, shop, hang out for a few hours, then when people want to leave they can either leave solo or we can form up again for the drive back.

How does that sound?

[sixt8bird]

Ok, the info has been sent off requesting July 25th.

Next subject, what time do we want to arrive there? If we aim for lunch time, then I think we should gather at the Triple X around 9am. We can plan to leave around 9:30-9:45am, and that should put us in Leavenworth before 12noon. We can eat, shop, hang out for a few hours, then when people want to leave they can either leave solo or we can form up again for the drive back.

How does that sound?

Well Im game but living so close to Highway 2 it doesn't make sense to drive to Triple X and go the back way. Or are you coming up north? Maybe if theres a Herd of Goats up north we could just meet in Leavenworth and have two caravans.

[Mark B]

Well Im game but living so close to Highway 2 it doesn't make sense to drive to Triple X and go the back way. Or are you coming up north? Maybe if theres a Herd of Goats up north we could just meet in Leavenworth and have two caravans.

That sounds good, two paths would work. We would need to designate a meeting spot for the north crowd, do you have any ideas for that?

Pat...

9:30 - 9:45 leave time is good with me if it works for everyone else.

We still need to get some more classic Ponchos to join us.

[Crisisman]

That sounds good, two paths would work. We would need to designate a meeting spot for the north crowd, do you have any ideas for that?

Pat...

9:30 - 9:45 leave time is good with me if it works for everyone else.

We still need to get some more classic Ponchos to join us.

I haven't heard back from Brent yet. I suggest bringing some of your flyers to the Greenwood show and passing them out. Same goes for the 4th of July nostalgia races and the July 11 meeting. I put 30 cars on the application, so we have lots of space for more people.

I have two more names for the list...
kagtech (GTO)
tdicola (GTO)

Lastly, on the Hwy 2 idea...a friend of mine just drove it last weekend and said there's a 10 mile stretch just west of Leavenworth that they have all torn up for construction. He does NOT recommend driving a show car across that stretch until they finish. Maybe sixt8bird, or someone else up that way, can give us an update on road conditions closer to the date of the event. I had personally hoped to return via that route, but not if it's under major construction.

[Mark B]

Updated list .
Milt Vine (Miltvine)
Don McLaughlin (GeeWeezer)
Pat Murphy (Crisisman)
James - Safetykiller (GTO)
??? - VR4GTO (GTO)
Nate - GTO nate (GTO)
Tyler - Tylerb59 (G8 GXP)
Ranay - MissNaySimon (G8 GT)
Brandon - BobtheMonkee (G8 GT)
??? - ouchnie (GTO)
Don - Don B (GTO)
pontiacwildchild (GTO)
Mark B - for 7/25 ...... (I plan on shooting a rolling video during the cruise)
kagtech (GTO)
tdicola (GTO)
Ben2009GT (G8 GT) and some maybe's...

Russ - Krautburner (GTO) [7/18 only - is racing on 7/25]
Sam - Sandman SS (GTO) [7/18 only - going to Iraq the following week]
Grant Morris (POCI) - [7/25 only - POCI has their own picnic on 7/18]
Mike Santella - (GTO) [7/25 only - if family plans fall through]
Sig Larsen (POCI) - 25th only (POCI event on the 18th)
John McGinnis (POCI) - 25th only (POCI event on the 18th)

[Mark B]

Here's the Flyer!

Changed flyer, see new one

[sixt8bird]

Its 1 hour 38 minutes leaving from Monroe. I'd like to get a group that leaves from the north end. Just at the end of Monroe on the south side, last light is a Chevron station with plenty of parking. We could meet there at 10:00 AM , have a few minutes to BS and then leave at 10:20 AM.
Leavenworth is 85 miles from Monroe and is a twisty and fun road that follows the river.

[miltvine]

Wow, nice flyer. Makes it look like a real event. We are moving up from the days of just a bunch of posts and then a meetup. I'm impressed.

Milt

[Crisisman]

Looks great Mark!

[Mark B]

Thanks guys! I'm hoping to make this an annual event, seeing as how we don't have Rainier Run anymore. Different destination each year.


sixt8bird ...

Give me the street names at the chevron and I'll add them to the flyer before it goes in the newsletter. Maybe brief directions for those that may get lost getting to the chevron station.

[Crisisman]

If it's the station I'm thinking of it's hard to miss. Just look right as you head out of town. It'd be good to know the intersection though.

[Crisisman]

BTW, Brent sent me some of the Firebirds talk about the meetup in Monroe. It sounds like there's 2 or 3 of them anyhow. I'm hoping to get a more solid head count from the Firebirds before too long.

[Mark B]

Here is the "new edition" of the flyer with the Monroe meet added.

I want to print some of these up and take to the POCI Fathers day show in Puyallup this Sunday. I don't have the street names for the Chevron, but apparently they are not needed.

[Crisisman]

Lookin' good Mark. I hear the Grand Prix guys at the show Sunday may be interested. Feel free to slip them a flyer. Just ask that they RSVP so we know how many to expect and can plan for the parking space.

[Mark B]

Lookin' good Mark. I hear the Grand Prix guys at the show tomorrow may be interested. Feel free to slip them a flyer. Just ask that they RSVP so we know how many to expect and can plan for the parking space.

Tomorrow? Is there another show, or do you mean Sunday?

Flyer edited ......... again

[Crisisman]

Nah, I mean Sunday...I must be working too hard...my days are blurring together. :)

[Mark B]

Ok, I thought so. Are you going to the POCI show Sunday?

[Crisisman]

Nope. My wife has something planned for me. :)

[Crisisman]

Another name...
Ben2009GT (G8 GT)

[G6T8O]

I test drove the G8 GT....I was very impessed...I want one!
How about the G8 GXP?

[Crisisman]

I test drove the G8 GT....I was very impessed...I want one!
How about the G8 GXP?

I test drove the GXP and was very impressed. If I needed the 4 doors and wanted to track it as well that'd be the one I'd pick. Now is the time as well. $4k off right now if you already own a GM car.(GM owner loyalty cash)

[Mark B]

Updated list ...
Milt Vine (Miltvine)
Don McLaughlin (GeeWeezer)
Pat Murphy (Crisisman)
James - Safetykiller (GTO)
??? - VR4GTO (GTO)
Nate - GTO nate (GTO)
Tyler - Tylerb59 (G8 GXP)
Ranay - MissNaySimon (G8 GT)
Brandon - BobtheMonkee (G8 GT)
??? - ouchnie (GTO)
Don - Don B (GTO)
pontiacwildchild (GTO)
Mark B - for 7/25 ...... (I plan on shooting a rolling video during the cruise)
kagtech (GTO)
tdicola (GTO)
Ben2009GT (G8 GT)
Wally Santella (64 GTO)
Grant Morris (POCI) - [7/25 only - POCI has their own picnic on 7/18]
Your Name goes Here!and some maybe's...

Russ - Krautburner (GTO) [7/18 only - is racing on 7/25]
Sam - Sandman SS (GTO) [7/18 only - going to Iraq the following week]
Mike Santella - (GTO) [7/25 only - if family plans fall through]
Sig Larsen (POCI) - 25th only (POCI event on the 18th)
John McGinnis (POCI) - 25th only (POCI event on the 18th)
Ted K - 64 GTO

[geewheezer]

Looks like a good number of people/ rides will be present. But I hope Wally isn't the only classic (car ;) ) on the ride!

[Mark B]

Me too

Looks like a good number of people/ rides will be present. But I hope Wally isn't the only classic (car ;) ) on the ride!

[Crisisman]

You can move Grant from POCI to the confirmed group. That's another classic. I'm sure we'll get more before we're finished.

BTW, Jason(the brazen orange 2006 that won at Tiger Run the last 2 years) is going to spread the word at the Goat Herd meeting in case any one from down south is interested in coming up and joining us.

[Survivor]

Put me on the maybe list. Can't let Wally show me up.

[Mark B]

Put me on the maybe list. Can't let Wally show me up.

Now we're Talkin'!
Come on you classic guys, when this becomes the 10th annual PPP you'll wish you could say you were at all 10 events. :D

[Realdeal]

Can't have this happen without a 65' being represented - put down "Realdeal" as a go from Monroe.

Realdeal

[Mark B]

Updated list ...
Milt Vine (Miltvine)
Don McLaughlin (GeeWeezer)
Pat Murphy (Crisisman)
James - Safetykiller (GTO)
??? - VR4GTO (GTO)
Nate - GTO nate (GTO)
Tyler - Tylerb59 (G8 GXP)
Ranay - MissNaySimon (G8 GT)
Brandon - BobtheMonkee (G8 GT)
??? - ouchnie (GTO)
Don - Don B (GTO)
pontiacwildchild (GTO)
Mark B - for 7/25 ...... (I plan on shooting a rolling video during the cruise)
kagtech (GTO)
tdicola (GTO)
Ben2009GT (G8 GT)
Wally Santella (64 GTO)
Grant Morris (POCI) - [7/25 only - POCI has their own picnic on 7/18]
Denny "Realdeal" Deal (65 GTO)
5 Firebirds from WWF
Saiko_56 (GTO) --- he's going to meet with the Monroe group.
Your Name goes Here!and some maybe's...

Russ - Krautburner (GTO) [7/18 only - is racing on 7/25]
Sam - Sandman SS (GTO) [7/18 only - going to Iraq the following week]
Mike Santella - (GTO) [7/25 only - if family plans fall through]
Sig Larsen (POCI) - 25th only (POCI event on the 18th)
John McGinnis (POCI) - 25th only (POCI event on the 18th)
Ted K - 64 GTO

[Crisisman]

This is shaping up nicely.

Mark, did you get any flyers handed out Sunday? Just curious.

BTW, the G8 guys say there's 2 or 3 more from their web site that are coming, but I don't have any names.

[Crisisman]

I just got word from Brent West. He says there are currently 5 Firebirds planning on making the trip from the Monroe location. If it keeps gaining at this rate we might run out of parking!!!

[Mark B]

Yes, I handed out flyers at the POCI show. Several people that I talked to seemed interested.
As far as parking goes, we can always park down the middle of the lot too, if the spaces fill up.

[Crisisman]

Do we, as a club, have any 'parking reserved' signs? We're going to want someone to scout ahead and mark off the parking first thing in the morning so that the locals don't fill up our space before we get there. Some signs to put at the entry points and in the picnic area would be a good idea.

[Mark B]

Do we, as a club, have any 'parking reserved' signs? We're going to want someone to scout ahead and mark off the parking first thing in the morning so that the locals don't fill up our space before we get there. Some signs to put at the entry points and in the picnic area would be a good idea.


No signs that I know of. I'll be riding with Wally doing a video of the cruise, so I won't be able to go ahead. Are you volunteering? :D Didn't the forms you filled out reserve the spot for us?

[Crisisman]

It reserves the spots, so nobody else can schedule it for that day. It does not, however, prevent individuals from parking there spontaneously before we get there to claim it. i.e. the city isn't going to have someone out there patrolling the parking for us.

We can bring it up at the meeting. Maybe there will be someone interested in spending Friday night in Leavenworth and marking it all off for us first thing Saturday morning? Maybe the club could chip in a few bucks for someone's stay that night to accomplish this task?

[Survivor]

I have construction candles and yellow tape if that works to cordon off an area.

[Crisisman]

I have construction candles and yellow tape if that works to cordon off an area.

That would be perfect. Once we know who will be heading up early we can arrange to make sure they have the candles and tape.

[Unknown_Authority]

It reserves the spots, so nobody else can schedule it for that day. It does not, however, prevent individuals from parking there spontaneously before we get there to claim it. i.e. the city isn't going to have someone out there patrolling the parking for us.

We can bring it up at the meeting. Maybe there will be someone interested in spending Friday night in Leavenworth and marking it all off for us first thing Saturday morning? Maybe the club could chip in a few bucks for someone's stay that night to accomplish this task?

I think you better call the Leavenworth Police station and clear that with them first. Since they are ultimately responsible for parking enforcement, you might want to run it by them first...I'm just sayin'.

[Crisisman]

I think you better call the Leavenworth Police station and clear that with them first. Since they are ultimately responsible for parking enforcement, you might want to run it by them first...I'm just sayin'.
It was the Chamber of Commerce that advised me to have someone do this. I'll double check before the event though, just to make sure everything was approved.

[Crisisman]

One more name for the list...
Saiko_56 (GTO) --- he's going to meet with the Monroe group.

Also, just verified that we are on their calendar of events with the park and parking 'tentatively' reserved. Final approval by city hall is pending.

[Mark B]

Updated list ...
Milt Vine (Miltvine)
Don McLaughlin (GeeWeezer)
Pat Murphy (Crisisman)
James - Safetykiller (GTO)
??? - VR4GTO (GTO)
Nate - GTO nate (GTO)
Tyler - Tylerb59 (G8 GXP)
Ranay - MissNaySimon (G8 GT)
Brandon - BobtheMonkee (G8 GT)
??? - ouchnie (GTO)
Don - Don B (GTO)
pontiacwildchild (GTO)
Mark B - for 7/25 ...... (I plan on shooting a rolling video during the cruise)
kagtech (GTO)
tdicola (GTO)
Ben2009GT (G8 GT)
Wally Santella (64 GTO)
Grant Morris (POCI) - [7/25 only - POCI has their own picnic on 7/18]
Denny "Realdeal" Deal (65 GTO)
5 Firebirds from WWF
Saiko_56 (GTO) --- he's going to meet with the Monroe group.
Jason - (cncmasterofor) (Goat Herd) (GTO)
Your Name goes Here!and some maybe's...

Russ - Krautburner (GTO) [7/18 only - is racing on 7/25]
Sam - Sandman SS (GTO) [7/18 only - going to Iraq the following week]
Mike Santella - (GTO) [7/25 only - if family plans fall through]
Sig Larsen (POCI) - 25th only (POCI event on the 18th)
John McGinnis (POCI) - 25th only (POCI event on the 18th)
Ted K - 64 GTO

[Survivor]

Pat - how may candles do you think we need? I'll bring them with me to the July 11 meeting.

[Crisisman]

Pat - how may candles do you think we need? I'll bring them with me to the July 11 meeting.

I'm thinking 8. Two for each of the two entrances, plus 4 to make a square around the picnic area. I'll double check this with one of the locals.

[Crisisman]

BTW, I got a call yesterday from the City of Leavenworth...we're approved!!!!

[Crisisman]

Oh, and they reminded me that they don't block off parking so they encouraged us to have someone there early to mark off enough space.

[Crisisman]

Another taker...
Jason - (cncmasterofor) (Goat Herd) (GTO)

[Mark B]

BTW, I got a call yesterday from the City of Leavenworth...we're approved!!!!

Good deal!

Updated list ...
Milt Vine (Miltvine)
Don McLaughlin (GeeWeezer)
Pat Murphy (Crisisman)
James - Safetykiller (GTO)
??? - VR4GTO (GTO)
Nate - GTO nate (GTO)
Tyler - Tylerb59 (G8 GXP)
Ranay - MissNaySimon (G8 GT)
Brandon - BobtheMonkee (G8 GT)
??? - ouchnie (GTO)
Don - Don B (GTO)
pontiacwildchild (GTO)
Mark B - for 7/25 ...... (I plan on shooting a rolling video during the cruise)
kagtech (GTO)
tdicola (GTO)
Ben2009GT (G8 GT)
Wally Santella (64 GTO)
Grant Morris (POCI) - [7/25 only - POCI has their own picnic on 7/18]
Denny "Realdeal" Deal (65 GTO)
5 Firebirds from WWF
Saiko_56 (GTO) --- he's going to meet with the Monroe group.
Jason - (cncmasterofor) (Goat Herd) (GTO)
Your Name goes Here!and some maybe's...

Russ - Krautburner (GTO) [7/18 only - is racing on 7/25]
Sam - Sandman SS (GTO) [7/18 only - going to Iraq the following week]
Mike Santella - (GTO) [7/25 only - if family plans fall through]
Sig Larsen (POCI) - 25th only (POCI event on the 18th)
John McGinnis (POCI) - 25th only (POCI event on the 18th)
Ted K - 64 GTO

[Mark B]

Bringing the flyer to the top :)

[Crisisman]

Are you bringing a few flyers to the meeting tonight Mark?

[Mark B]

Are you bringing a few flyers to the meeting tonight Mark?

Didn't see this till now. Yes I did :D

Looks like we'll have some more older GTOs at the picnic.

If anyone has a badminton set, or croquet set and wants to bring them along that would be great. Any kind of activity/game that would be appropriate for a park setting would work too.

[HOTROD64-STOCK69]

Theresa and I will be there...but we are going over friday for the weekend. So I'll attract all the troopers ahead of you all, keep a lookout for the 'Big Green Monster'. See ya there, Mike

[Mark B]

Updated list ...
Milt Vine (Miltvine)
Don McLaughlin (GeeWeezer)
Pat Murphy (Crisisman)
James - Safetykiller (GTO)
??? - VR4GTO (GTO)
Nate - GTO nate (GTO)
Tyler - Tylerb59 (G8 GXP)
Ranay - MissNaySimon (G8 GT)
Brandon - BobtheMonkee (G8 GT)
Don - Don B (GTO)
pontiacwildchild (GTO)
Mark B .... (I plan on shooting a rolling video during the cruise)
kagtech (GTO)
tdicola (GTO)
Ben2009GT (G8 GT)
Wally Santella (64 GTO)
Grant Morris (POCI)
Denny "Realdeal" Deal (65 GTO)
5 Firebirds from WWF
Saiko_56 (GTO) --- he's going to meet with the Monroe group.
Jason - (cncmasterofor) (Goat Herd) (GTO)
Mike and Theresa Buzard (64 GTO)
Your Name goes Here!and some maybe's...

Russ - Krautburner (GTO) [7/18 only - is racing on 7/25]
Sam - Sandman SS (GTO) [7/18 only - going to Iraq the following week]
Mike Santella - (GTO) [7/25 only - if family plans fall through]
Sig Larsen (POCI) - 25th only (POCI event on the 18th)
John McGinnis (POCI) - 25th only (POCI event on the 18th)
Ted K - 64 GTO

[Crisisman]

Theresa and I will be there...but we are going over friday for the weekend. So I'll attract all the troopers ahead of you all, keep a lookout for the 'Big Green Monster'. See ya there, Mike

Mike, any chance Theresa could keep Rebekah company while guarding our parking Saturday AM?

Also, Rebekah and I have a favorite place we can show you for dinner Friday night if we arrange to be there around the same time. It's the best and most authentic German food in town.

[Crisisman]

BTW, Mark, ouchnie has to bow out due to a change in work schedule.(he was coming up from Coos Bay Oregon but just won't have time now)

[HOTROD64-STOCK69]

Pat,
Theresa is not opposed to helping out but what is the time window commitment and what would I be doing during that time?

[Crisisman]

Pat,
Theresa is not opposed to helping out but what is the time window commitment and what would I be doing during that time?
I will be heading back to Issaquah at around 7am(to get there around 9am) to meet up with the main group and join the cruise.

All options are on the table for you.
Option A - You could hang out with your wife and mine(or just sleep in).
Option B - Drive back in your car when I do to join the main cruise as well.
Option C - Ride along with me as a passenger if you'd rather not drive back and forth all day long.
As for the time commitment, we should make sure the candles and tape is all in place no later than 9am(to make sure we get a solid block of parking before locals start to show up) and be on site until the main body shows up around 11:30-12:00.

[Crisisman]

Mark, Jason from the Goat Herd said he got your flyer into their newsletter for the month and he knows of two others from their club that will be joining him in cruising up from Portland for the event with us.

It just keeps growing!!!

[Mark B]

Mark, Jason from the Goat Herd said he got your flyer into their newsletter for the month and he knows of two others from their club that will be joining him in cruising up from Portland for the event with us.

It just keeps growing!!!

Outta Site!!

This will be an event everyone will be talking about!

We'll be bringing 8 racks of babyback ribs already smoked and at least a hibachi to heat them with. I'm trying to get one of my kids to bring thier truck with a gas BBQ in case there are none there, or not enough.
I hope everyone brings thier picnic basket!

For such a short notice on this we are getting quite a turnout, how cool is that?

We'll need to present this to the club for a vote, but I think next year we should have dash plaques and I think even plaques for those that attended this year given out next year. There just wasn't enough time to do it for this year.

I'll make a sign in sheet for the attendees so we know who to send plaques to.

Notice to all!
Bring your cameras!!!! Especially video cameras. I will be making a DVD with all submitted video and giving, yes giving copies to all that want it.

[Crisisman]

I just got a PM from 'Gary Brown' who is RSVPing to let us know he'll be joining us at the XXX. He and his wife both own new GTOs. He'll be bringing his, but his wife won't be able to make it.

[Crisisman]

I added a link for the flyer to the original post.

Also, I dropped by Auburn Valley Pontiac today and gave them the last two copies of the flyer that I had picked up at the meeting. They posted one in their service department and said they'd make copies of the other to post on the doors to the showroom. The manager was thrilled at the idea and bookmarked our web site.

[Mark B]

Updated list ...
Milt Vine (Miltvine)
Don McLaughlin (GeeWeezer)
Pat Murphy (Crisisman)
James - Safetykiller (GTO)
??? - VR4GTO (GTO)
Nate - GTO nate (GTO)
Tyler - Tylerb59 (G8 GXP)
Ranay - MissNaySimon (G8 GT)
Brandon - BobtheMonkee (G8 GT)
Don - Don B (GTO)
pontiacwildchild (GTO)
Mark B .... (I plan on shooting a rolling video during the cruise)
kagtech (GTO)
tdicola (GTO)
Ben2009GT (G8 GT)
Wally Santella (64 GTO)
Grant Morris (POCI)
Denny "Realdeal" Deal (65 GTO)
5 Firebirds from WWF
Jason - (cncmasterofor) (Goat Herd) (GTO)
Mike and Theresa Buzard (64 GTO)
Gary Brown (GTO)
Your Name goes Here!and some maybe's...

Russ - Krautburner (GTO) [7/18 only - is racing on 7/25]
Sam - Sandman SS (GTO) [7/18 only - going to Iraq the following week]
Mike Santella - (GTO) [7/25 only - if family plans fall through]
Sig Larsen (POCI) - 25th only (POCI event on the 18th)
John McGinnis (POCI) - 25th only (POCI event on the 18th)
Ted K - (64 GTO) Come on Ted! We need more classics and what better than the car that started the mucle car revolution?

[Mark B]

I added a link for the flyer to the original post.

Also, I dropped by Auburn Valley Pontiac today and gave them the last two copies of the flyer that I had picked up at the meeting. They posted one in their service department and said they'd make copies of the other to post on the doors to the showroom. The manager was thrilled at the idea and bookmarked our web site.

Maybe Auburn Valley Pontiac will bring a new G8 to show. :D

[Crisisman]

You can remove Saiko_56. His schedule changed.

We have a number of G8 planning to attend, so everyone should get a good look. I'd love it if they brought one of the new hard top solstice. They look pretty good.

[Spyral]

I might be making it after all. I have Don B booked for a detail the night before the cruise and if I can get my car done too, I will be in attendance.

[Crisisman]

I might be making it after all. I have Don B booked for a detail the night before the cruise and if I can get my car done too, I will be in attendance.
Tom, you're welcome to attend even if there is a speck or two of dust on your car. ;)

[Spyral]

I'm going to do my car Thursday night, so no worries there. It looks like I may just make this one!

[Crisisman]

Glad to hear it Tom.

We also have a confirmation from Al Lunde (WWF - 74 Firebird).

Brent West said he will not be able to make it.

[Mark B]

Updated list ...
Milt Vine (Miltvine)
Don McLaughlin (GeeWeezer)
Pat Murphy (Crisisman)
James - Safetykiller (GTO)
??? - VR4GTO (GTO)
Nate - GTO nate (GTO)
Tyler - Tylerb59 (G8 GXP)
Ranay - MissNaySimon (G8 GT)
Brandon - BobtheMonkee (G8 GT)
Don - Don B (GTO)
pontiacwildchild (GTO)
Mark B .... (I plan on shooting a rolling video during the cruise)
kagtech (GTO)
tdicola (GTO)
Ben2009GT (G8 GT)
Wally Santella (64 GTO)
Grant Morris (POCI)
Denny "Realdeal" Deal (65 GTO)
5 Firebirds from WWF
Jason - (cncmasterofor) (Goat Herd) (GTO)
Mike and Theresa Buzard (64 GTO)
Gary Brown (GTO)
Al Lunde (WWF - 74 Firebird).
Your Name goes Here!and some maybe's...

Russ - Krautburner (GTO) [7/18 only - is racing on 7/25]
Sam - Sandman SS (GTO) [7/18 only - going to Iraq the following week]
Mike Santella - (GTO) [7/25 only - if family plans fall through]
Sig Larsen (POCI) - 25th only (POCI event on the 18th)
John McGinnis (POCI) - 25th only (POCI event on the 18th)
Ted K - (64 GTO) Come on Ted! We need more classics and what better than the car that started the mucle car revolution?

[Crisisman]

It looks like Saiko_56 is back in.

[Mark B]

Updated list ...
Milt Vine (Miltvine)
Don McLaughlin (GeeWeezer)
Pat Murphy (Crisisman)
James - Safetykiller (GTO)
??? - VR4GTO (GTO)
Nate - GTO nate (GTO)
Tyler - Tylerb59 (G8 GXP)
Ranay - MissNaySimon (G8 GT)
Brandon - BobtheMonkee (G8 GT)
Don - Don B (GTO)
pontiacwildchild (GTO)
Mark B .... (I plan on shooting a rolling video during the cruise)
kagtech (GTO)
tdicola (GTO)
Ben2009GT (G8 GT)
Wally Santella (64 GTO)
Grant Morris (POCI)
Denny "Realdeal" Deal (65 GTO)
5 Firebirds from WWF
Jason - (cncmasterofor) (Goat Herd) (GTO)
Mike and Theresa Buzard (64 GTO)
Gary Brown (GTO)
Al Lunde (WWF - 74 Firebird)
Saiko_56 (GTO) --- he's going to meet with the Monroe group
Steve Leary AKA sixt8bird..
Your Name goes Here!and some maybe's...

Russ - Krautburner (GTO) [7/18 only - is racing on 7/25]
Sam - Sandman SS (GTO) [7/18 only - going to Iraq the following week]
Mike Santella - (GTO) [7/25 only - if family plans fall through]
Sig Larsen (POCI) - 25th only (POCI event on the 18th)
John McGinnis (POCI) - 25th only (POCI event on the 18th)
Ted K - (64 GTO) Come on Ted! We need more classics and what better than the car that started the muscle car revolution?

[Crisisman]

5 days and counting...

[sixt8bird]

5 days and counting...

Sounds like perfect weather and like I said before. "Im in!!"
Steve Leary AKA sixt8bird. I am the one that chose the Northend racers at the Chevron in Monroe. Race you guys up the mountain!!! Kidding!! This is going to be great and as far as the road construction on Hwy 2, I went through it a couple weeks ago and it was fresh pavement and maybe 100 yards of ground asphault which was actually not rough at all. Traffic was moving at about 55-60 the whole way. Convertible top weather!!! Yee Haw!!!! Cant wait!!!

www.youtube.com/sixt8bird

[Mark B]

Sounds like perfect weather and like I said before. "Im in!!"
Steve Leary AKA sixt8bird. I am the one that chose the Northend racers at the Chevron in Monroe. Race you guys up the mountain!!! Kidding!! This is going to be great and as far as the road construction on Hwy 2, I went through it a couple weeks ago and it was fresh pavement and maybe 100 yards of ground asphault which was actually not rough at all. Traffic was moving at about 55-60 the whole way. Convertible top weather!!! Yee Haw!!!! Cant wait!!!

www.youtube.com/sixt8bird (http://www.youtube.com/sixt8bird)

Added to list, sorry I missed you.

[Unknown_Authority]

Sounds like perfect weather and like I said before. "Im in!!"
Steve Leary AKA sixt8bird. I am the one that chose the Northend racers at the Chevron in Monroe. Race you guys up the mountain!!! Kidding!! This is going to be great and as far as the road construction on Hwy 2, I went through it a couple weeks ago and it was fresh pavement and maybe 100 yards of ground asphault which was actually not rough at all. Traffic was moving at about 55-60 the whole way. Convertible top weather!!! Yee Haw!!!! Cant wait!!!

www.youtube.com/sixt8bird

Steve, I'll be meeting you out there between 9:30-10am.

[Mark B]

Updated list ...
Milt Vine (Miltvine) (Had to cancel, maybe next year?)

Don McLaughlin (GeeWeezer)
Pat Murphy (Crisisman)
James - Safetykiller (GTO )
??? - VR4GTO (GTO)
Nate - GTO nate (GTO)
Tyler - Tylerb59 (G8 GXP)
Ranay - MissNaySimon (G8 GT)
Brandon - BobtheMonkee (G8 GT)
Don - Don B (GTO)
pontiacwildchild (GTO)
Mark B .... (I plan on shooting a rolling video during the cruise)
kagtech (GTO)
tdicola (GTO)
Ben2009GT (G8 GT)
Wally Santella (64 GTO)
Grant Morris (POCI)
Denny "Realdeal" Deal (65 GTO)
5 Firebirds from WWF
Jason - (cncmasterofor) (Goat Herd) (GTO)
Mike and Theresa Buzard (64 GTO)
Gary Brown (GTO)
Al Lunde (WWF - 74 Firebird)
Saiko_56 (GTO) --- he's going to meet with the Monroe group
Steve Leary AKA sixt8bird.
Unknown_Authority (70 GTO)
Don Crenshaw (Will be driving his 1955 Chieftain)
Your Name goes Here!and some maybe's...
Mike Santella - (GTO) [7/25 only - if family plans fall through]
Sig Larsen (POCI) - 25th only (POCI event on the 18th)
John McGinnis (POCI) - 25th only (POCI event on the 18th)
Ted K - (64 GTO) Come on Ted! We need more classics and what better than the car that started the muscle car revolution?

[miltvine]

I'm going to have to scratch this one. Dang. My family vacation timing has changed about 40 times with two people with medical issues and one son-in-law Navy pilot on a trip overseas. So, now I'm going to be in Central Oregon that day (Sunriver).

You guys (Pat, Mark and others) did such an outstanding job organizing this one that I was really looking forward to the cruise. Thanks for your good work.

Dang!

[sixt8bird]

Steve, I'll be meeting you out there between 9:30-10am.

Sorry no GTOs allowed from the north end!! LOL!!! Kidding.
Don Crenshaw will be driving his 1955 Chieftain.
Im going to post a reminder on our Firebird list. Also I me a guy with an awsome 1969 Convertible GTO with a ton of options and is one of the nicest GTOs I have seen in a while. I mentioned this cruise and he seemed interested. The car has only 80,000 miles on it and looks brand new.

[Mark B]

I'm going to have to scratch this one. Dang. My family vacation timing has changed about 40 times with two people with medical issues and one son-in-law Navy pilot on a trip overseas. So, now I'm going to be in Central Oregon that day (Sunriver).

You guys (Pat, Mark and others) did such an outstanding job organizing this one that I was really looking forward to the cruise. Thanks for your good work.

Dang!

Sorry to hear you can't make it. Maybe next year. Family always comes first!

[85 T/A WS6]

Maybe for me, and to add to the indecision, 85 T/A or 08 GP GXP

[GTOYea]

Sweet, I'll be there, the flyer says to RSVP...how do I do that?

[Crisisman]

Sweet, I'll be there, the flyer says to RSVP...how do I do that?
LoL, you just did. :)

C'ya Saturday!

[Crisisman]

Maybe for me, and to add to the indecision, 85 T/A or 08 GP GXP

My vote is for the T/A...there's already a fair number of G8 going to be there.

[Crisisman]

Don Crenshaw will be driving his 1955 Chieftain.
Great! So far that is looking like the grand daddy of the day.

[GTOYea]

LoL, you just did. :)

C'ya Saturday!

LOL..well great then!!! Thanks

[85 T/A WS6]

My vote is for the T/A...there's already a fair number of G8 going to be there.

The Grand Prix had the GXP badge way before the G8 lol (2005)

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc37/SneedGeetle/ls1siggxp.jpg

Your right, the T/A needs to get out more and lose the garage queen syndrome.

[cncmasterofor]

Sweet, I'll be there, the flyer says to RSVP...how do I do that?


I believe I already did that for ya Dennis.http://smiliesftw.com/x/smilie_thumbsup.gif (http://smiliesftw.com)


Pat, Dennis is the one coming from Skagit County.


BTW...Two coming from Portland. That includes myself and (Goat-roper) from LS1GTO forums.

[Crisisman]

The Grand Prix had the GXP badge way before the G8 lol (2005)
Right you are...at a quick glance I thought I read G8 instead of GP. Silly me.:p

[GTOYea]

I believe I already did that for ya Dennis.http://smiliesftw.com/x/smilie_thumbsup.gif (http://smiliesftw.com)


Pat, Dennis is the one coming from Skagit County.


BTW...Two coming from Portland. That includes myself and (Goat-roper) from LS1GTO forums.

Whoohoo can't wait...

[Mark B]

And it grows and grows...........................

Less than 2 days to go!!!

If I missed anyone or doubled your entry, post and let me know. All these screen names mixed with real names gets confusing.
Don McLaughlin (GeeWeezer)
Pat Murphy (Crisisman)
James - Safetykiller (GTO )
??? - VR4GTO (GTO)
Nate - GTO nate (GTO)
Tyler - Tylerb59 (G8 GXP)
Ranay - MissNaySimon (G8 GT)
Brandon - BobtheMonkee (G8 GT)
Don - Don B (GTO)
pontiacwildchild (GTO)
Mark B .... (Driving support van with BBQ and tent etc.)
kagtech (GTO)
tdicola (GTO)
Ben2009GT (G8 GT)
Wally Santella (64 GTO)
Grant Morris (POCI)
Denny "Realdeal" Deal (65 GTO)
5 Firebirds from WWF
Jason - (cncmasterofor) (Goat Herd) (GTO) (from Portland area)
Mike and Theresa Buzard (64 GTO)
Gary Brown (GTO)
Al Lunde (WWF - 74 Firebird)
Saiko_56 (GTO) --- he's going to meet with the Monroe group
Steve Leary AKA sixt8bird.
Unknown_Authority (70 GTO)
Don Crenshaw (Will be driving his 1955 Chieftain)
GTOYea - (??)
Goat-roper (from Portland area)
Your Name goes Here!and some maybe's...

Mike Santella - (GTO) [7/25 only - if family plans fall through]
Sig Larsen (POCI) - 25th only (POCI event on the 18th)
John McGinnis (POCI) - 25th only (POCI event on the 18th)
Ted K - (64 GTO) Come on Ted! We need more classics and what better than
the car that started the muscle car revolution?
85 T/A WS6 - 85 T/A or 08 GP GXP

[sixt8bird]

Is everyone ready for 100+ degree weather? Ugh!!!!!!
Im melting, Im melting!!!!

[Mark B]

I sure hope there are some shade trees in this park!

[sixt8bird]

Took my convertible 400 Firebird with a 66 Tri power last night. Its running flawlessly!!! I cant wait!!! I dont really like the thought of black interior and the top down as it gets frickin hotter than hell but its a risk Im willing to take!! If I had my AC working on my coupe, that would be my preference in that heat. I bought the car in 1979 and all the brackets and AC compressor were missing. 30 years later and I just need to change the condenser and get the hose fittings crimped and I will have Air!!! I figure it will take another 10 more years to do these two items!!!LOL.
http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/3757/p1020258a.jpg (http://img31.imageshack.us/i/p1020258a.jpg/)
The Iroc rims are long gone!!

[Crisisman]

The weather is going to be fantastic!!!! There is a gazebo for shade, but I would still highly recommend everyone bring the following...
1. Sunscreen
2. Extra water/juice/soda
3. Hat

The caravan leaves XXX in 58 hours and 15 minutes!!!

[sixt8bird]

The weather is going to be fantastic!!!! There is a gazebo for shade, but I would still highly recommend everyone bring the following...
1. Sunscreen
2. Extra water/juice/soda
3. Hat

The caravan leaves XXX in 58 hours and 15 minutes!!!

Wow the time on this forum that was posted is way off to the real time!!

The caravan leaves Monroe in 49 hours and 6 minutes!!!

[Crisisman]

Mark, we have another one for the list...
brazen06 - (GTO)

[Spyral]

Dammit..Pat, I am out again. Friggin Canada needs me..lol. Sorry.

[Mark B]

And it grows and grows...........................

Tomorrow is the big day!!!

If I missed anyone or doubled your entry, post and let me know. All these screen names mixed with real names gets confusing.
Don McLaughlin (GeeWeezer)
Pat Murphy (Crisisman)
James - Safetykiller (GTO )
??? - VR4GTO (GTO)
Nate - GTO nate (GTO)
Tyler - Tylerb59 (G8 GXP)
Ranay - MissNaySimon (G8 GT)
Brandon - BobtheMonkee (G8 GT)
Don - Don B (GTO)
pontiacwildchild (GTO)
Mark B .... (Driving support van with BBQ and tent etc.)
kagtech (GTO)
tdicola (GTO)
Ben2009GT (G8 GT)
Wally Santella (64 GTO)
Grant Morris (POCI)
Denny "Realdeal" Deal (65 GTO)
5 Firebirds from WWF
Jason - (cncmasterofor) (Goat Herd) (GTO) (from Portland area)
Mike and Theresa Buzard (64 GTO)
Gary Brown (GTO)
Al Lunde (WWF - 74 Firebird)
Saiko_56 (GTO) --- he's going to meet with the Monroe group
Steve Leary AKA sixt8bird.
Unknown_Authority (70 GTO)
Don Crenshaw (Will be driving his 1955 Chieftain)
GTOYea - (??)
Goat-roper (from Portland area)
brazen06 - (GTO)
Your Name goes Here!and some maybe's...

Sig Larsen (POCI) - 25th only (POCI event on the 18th)
John McGinnis (POCI) - 25th only (POCI event on the 18th)
Ted K - (64 GTO)
85 T/A WS6 - 85 T/A or 08 GP GXP

[Crisisman]

I just got word from Tyler that there are another 3 G8 from the G8boards meeting with the group in Monroe.

It looks like we're going to have more cars than the 30 cars we got permission for. I PM'd Denny for his cell number so we can have a car count from the Monroe group when they leave. Between that and me being at XXX we can let my wife know exactly how much parking to mark off.

35 hours to go...

[Crisisman]

Caravan leaves in 20hrs 48min...cya'll there!!!

[HOTROD64-STOCK69]

We just arrived via Hwy 2. The road is great. We encountered no road construction in the Sultan area, or any where else for that matter. See you all there Saturday.

[GTOYea]

Took my convertible 400 Firebird with a 66 Tri power last night. Its running flawlessly!!! I cant wait!!! I dont really like the thought of black interior and the top down as it gets frickin hotter than hell but its a risk Im willing to take!! If I had my AC working on my coupe, that would be my preference in that heat. I bought the car in 1979 and all the brackets and AC compressor were missing. 30 years later and I just need to change the condenser and get the hose fittings crimped and I will have Air!!! I figure it will take another 10 more years to do these two items!!!LOL.
http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/3757/p1020258a.jpg (http://img31.imageshack.us/i/p1020258a.jpg/)
The Iroc rims are long gone!!

Those two are beautiful!!! Lucky man you are!!!

[GTOYea]

And it grows and grows...........................

Less than 2 days to go!!!

If I missed anyone or doubled your entry, post and let me know. All these screen names mixed with real names gets confusing.
Don McLaughlin (GeeWeezer)
Pat Murphy (Crisisman)
James - Safetykiller (GTO )
??? - VR4GTO (GTO)
Nate - GTO nate (GTO)
Tyler - Tylerb59 (G8 GXP)
Ranay - MissNaySimon (G8 GT)
Brandon - BobtheMonkee (G8 GT)
Don - Don B (GTO)
pontiacwildchild (GTO)
Mark B .... (Driving support van with BBQ and tent etc.)
kagtech (GTO)
tdicola (GTO)
Ben2009GT (G8 GT)
Wally Santella (64 GTO)
Grant Morris (POCI)
Denny "Realdeal" Deal (65 GTO)
5 Firebirds from WWF
Jason - (cncmasterofor) (Goat Herd) (GTO) (from Portland area)
Mike and Theresa Buzard (64 GTO)
Gary Brown (GTO)
Al Lunde (WWF - 74 Firebird)
Saiko_56 (GTO) --- he's going to meet with the Monroe group
Steve Leary AKA sixt8bird.
Unknown_Authority (70 GTO)
Don Crenshaw (Will be driving his 1955 Chieftain)
GTOYea - (??)
Goat-roper (from Portland area)
Your Name goes Here!and some maybe's...

Mike Santella - (GTO) [7/25 only - if family plans fall through]
Sig Larsen (POCI) - 25th only (POCI event on the 18th)
John McGinnis (POCI) - 25th only (POCI event on the 18th)
Ted K - (64 GTO) Come on Ted! We need more classics and what better than
the car that started the muscle car revolution?
85 T/A WS6 - 85 T/A or 08 GP GXP

GTOYea is an 04 GTO!!! 8)

[750rwhp]

I don't have reverse, but I do have 6 forward gears

See you at the XXX

[Survivor]

I can't make it guys. Packing up a U-Haul for my daughter this weekend and will drive to Austin next week. She will be attending U. of Texas this fall. Hate to miss this one - have a brats and a couple of Baverian suds for me!!

[Mark B]

And it grows and grows...........................

Today is the big day!!!

If I missed anyone or doubled your entry, post and let me know. All these screen names mixed with real names gets confusing.
Don McLaughlin (GeeWeezer)
Pat Murphy (Crisisman)
James - Safetykiller (GTO )
??? - VR4GTO (GTO)
Nate - GTO nate (GTO)
Tyler - Tylerb59 (G8 GXP)
Ranay - MissNaySimon (G8 GT)
Brandon - BobtheMonkee (G8 GT)
Don - Don B (GTO)
pontiacwildchild (GTO)
Mark B .... (Driving support van with BBQ and tent etc.)
kagtech (GTO)
tdicola (GTO)
Ben2009GT (G8 GT)
Wally Santella (64 GTO)
Grant Morris (POCI)
Denny "Realdeal" Deal (65 GTO)
5 Firebirds from WWF
Jason - (cncmasterofor) (Goat Herd) (GTO) (from Portland area)
Mike and Theresa Buzard (64 GTO)
Gary Brown (GTO)
Al Lunde (WWF - 74 Firebird)
Saiko_56 (GTO) --- he's going to meet with the Monroe group
Steve Leary AKA sixt8bird.
Unknown_Authority (70 GTO)
Don Crenshaw (Will be driving his 1955 Chieftain)
GTOYea - (04 GTO)
Goat-roper (from Portland area)
brazen06 - (GTO)
750rwhp - with no reverse :eek: ... who needs to back up anyway, can't win a race that way
3 G8 from the G8board
Your Name goes Here!and some maybe's...

Sig Larsen (POCI) - 25th only (POCI event on the 18th)
John McGinnis (POCI) - 25th only (POCI event on the 18th)
85 T/A WS6 - 85 T/A or 08 GP GXP

[Mark B]

I can't make it guys. Packing up a U-Haul for my daughter this weekend and will drive to Austin next week. She will be attending U. of Texas this fall. Hate to miss this one - have a brats and a couple of Baverian suds for me!!

Sorry you can't make it Ted. Good luck on your trip, and congrats to your daughter!

[Crisisman]

Quick report...

We had 33 cars make it. 19 GTO, 7 G8, 2 Firebirds, 1 T/A, 1 Tempest, 1 Grand Prix, 1 Cheiftain, and Mark's work van.

Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves.

A couple notes...
-Jason (cncmasterofor) gets recognition for the longest drive. He'll probably get home around 8pm.
-Wally gets recognition for coming closest to an involuntary remodel of his front end...thanks to a dual tanker truck that cut him off hard...Mark nearly rear ended Wally as well.
-Wally & Mark get recognition for some absolutely kick-butt ribs. The sauce was great too!

I had nothing but positive feedback from our friends in POCI and WWF. I think we can hit 40 participants next year. Let's look to start planning it right after the holidays.

Now...I can't wait to see all the pics and video that was taken...post 'em up everyone!!!

Pat

[Mark B]

Great event!

I'll have you know that work van of mine played a very important role. Not only did it have tools in case someone broke down, it carried the BBQ that heated up those pressure smoked babyback ribs :D

I have some pics I'll post later, right now I'm going to unwind from the trip.

Great turn out for a first year event, thanks everyone for making it a success!

A special Thank You to Jose at XXX Drive-in for coming in early and making up a fresh fruit dish for us all to have before the cruise. I liked the spicey fruit, it really hit the spot.

[sixt8bird]

I had a great time also. Had the top down all the way up and hit a bit of rain (about 6 wiper swipes and the sun came out and got real warm. It started to cloud up and a few drops of rain landed on our cars in Leavenworth and I decided to leave after 6 others left. So I solo'd it all the way home, hit rain for about 5 minutes and said screw it, the water wil dry in this heat and besides, my interior needed a little dusting. The funny thing was, at 70-75 my interior pretty much stayed dry. I got home around 5:15 as I stopped at Clearview cruise in and got some dinner to go at Mickey D's.

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On the way back, I didn't take any pictures but hope you like the ones heading up and at the Lions Park Picnic.
Oh and I also got a whopping 14 mpg with my Tripower, 4sp, 3:42 geared convertible 400!!! Thats not too bad for heading up and down the pass.
Anyway, I had a great time and hope we can do these type of cruises together more often. Sixt8bird.
Also you are all invited to the Westtern Washington Firebird picnic on Saturday before the All Pontiac show on Sunday. We will be having a BBQ and then heading to Clearview for the Saturday night cruise in and if you want to come back to the barn and shoot pool, play darts and just hang out afterwards, the barn is open!!!
You can check out some of my video's on www.youtube.com/sixt8bird

Also if you need a place to stay, we have an RV that can hold 3 couples and a big yard to throw a tent. We are about 5 miles from the All Pontiac show the following day.
Sixt8bird.

[sixt8bird]

WTF? All this time posting and it cut about 1" off the right side!!! UGH!!!!!!!

[sixt8bird]

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[sixt8bird]

I tried sizing the last picture down and it seems to be the Legends website. Oh well. If you right clic and "save picture as" it will be full size without cutting off the right sides of your cars.

[sixt8bird]

I just tried going to thread tools and clicked on show printable version and they are full size pictures.

[Mark B]

Great Pictures! You got better shots than I did.

[GTOYea]

Great Pictures! You got better shots than I did.

Hey all, I have uploaded my pics to my Photobucket.

http://s65.photobucket.com/albums/h218/washington_camaro_lover/Pontiac%20Picknic%20in%20Park%202009/

Yea I know...my spelling of Picnic is wrong, lol

I got a good video of us rounding the corner at Stevens Pass too, once I get it uploaded I post it too.

Thank Jason for the invite, was a great time. I hope to join more in future!!!

[geewheezer]

Had a great time! My wife and kids enjoyed the pool ('til the thunder ran 'em out! LOL) It was nice to see and meet the guys from the GOATHERD, POCI and WWF! Thanks for coming. It was nice to see the familiar faces from events past and a pleasure to meet the new faces. Here's a few pics:

[GTOYea]

Hey all, I have uploaded my pics to my Photobucket.

http://s65.photobucket.com/albums/h218/washington_camaro_lover/Pontiac%20Picknic%20in%20Park%202009/

Yea I know...my spelling of Picnic is wrong, lol

I got a good video of us rounding the corner at Stevens Pass too, once I get it uploaded I post it too.

Thank Jason for the invite, was a great time. I hope to join more in future!!!

Oh yea, if any of you want one of the pictures in particular, I have the full size, full quality pics on my pc and can email it, or them to you, the full sizes are about 3.5 to 4.5 mb each and poster size. 8)

Later...

[geewheezer]

A few more pics:

[miltvine]

Thanks for posting up all those shots. I'm REALLY sad I missed it.

Next time!

Milt

[Crisisman]

Great pics guys!!! When I get a chance I'll probably ask for a few of those full size ones GTOYea.

[GTOYea]

I found a real big bonus to a convertible on the cruise...from looking over my picture taking skills,:eek: one item that I must note...lol:rolleyes: ...sixt8bird was driving down the road with of course the top down, and was taking pictures by just lifting his hand up over the windshield...now look at the pictues I took driving, they show the reflection glare of my window...:(
I'll remember this next time out...

Check out the video, I will make more of these two, now that I have a little practice.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_TaKKP0s9s

Has a great shot of sixt8bird!!! And crank up the volume, those side pipes and tripower sound sweeeeet:cool:

[sixt8bird]

I found a real big bonus to a convertible on the cruise...from looking over my picture taking skills,:eek: one item that I must note...lol:rolleyes: ...sixt8bird was driving down the road with of course the top down, and was taking pictures by just lifting his hand up over the windshield...now look at the pictues I took driving, they show the reflection glare of my window...:(
I'll remember this next time out...

Check out the video, I will make more of these two, now that I have a little practice.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_TaKKP0s9s

Has a great shot of sixt8bird!!! And crank up the volume, those side pipes and tripower sound sweeeeet:cool:

If you want, come by and I can convert your car into a convertibe in about 5 minutes or I can come to your place. Have Sawzall will travel!! Man if I'd have known you were videoing, I would have done a full throttle blast past you. That would have been awsome!!! Thanks for posting.

[GTOYea]

If you want, come by and I can convert your car into a convertibe in about 5 minutes or I can come to your place. Have Sawzall will travel!! Man if I'd have known you were videoing, I would have done a full throttle blast past you. That would have been awsome!!! Thanks for posting.


Maybe at next run we can demostrate to everyone 5 min convertible conversion:cool: ...lol...ok second though:idea: , we will have to keep the roof, so I can duct tape it back on the body when it rains...:eek:

Next time, we will have to do just that, the pipes sounded great just running, will be bitchen opening up the throttle!!! That will be a treat for everyone!!!

[Mark B]

A few pics. Some at XXX before the cruise.

[Mark B]

and more...

[Mark B]

and more..

[cncmasterofor]

Pat, Mark, Legends, and who ever else put this on, THANKS!!! I had a good time. As always it's great to meet new faces and see old ones. And their were alot of nice rides!

Dennis, I apologize I totally didn't realize who I was talking to. On my way home, scratching my head thinking how does that guy know me and my car. Then it dawned on me. I feel like a jerk! :o Sorry...I was under the weather.

Speaking of under the weather. I was blaming my crappy feeling on lack of sleep and allergies. On my way home I had gotten clamy, cold sweats and full on body aches. I then knew I had just gotten sick today. Hopefully I didn't pass it along to anyone else! That's why I didn't take up your offer Pat. I didn't want to share it and I would hate myself trying to make it home today. But thanks for the offer!

Anyways here are are a few pics before my batteries died. Others didn't turn out so well, so I didn't post them.

[cncmasterofor]

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[sixt8bird]

Its just too bad that not as many classics joined. I remember bout 15 years ago, we wnt to Leavenworth and I think 12 cars came along and they were all old and no new onwes as the new ones felt that they didnt belong? They were still Pontiacs and Firebirds at that. But now it seems everyone is afraid of breaking down? I have only broken down twice in all my life driving my old cars and most of the time its minor and can be fixed on the roadside. Except when my TH400 blew up in Bellingham at 11:30 at night. Luckly I made a deal with a friend to pick my car,my wife and me up and I installed a few windows for him. Another time the shifter nut on the inside of my TH350 oin my Blue coupe came loose and the s clip fell out and left me in 2nd gear in Vancouver BC in the pouring rain Christmas eve. I made it to my brothers place and worked on it till 9:00 PM in a river down his driveway that I was parting with my body!! It was 34 degrees. I bolted everything back up and put it in gear and I forgot the damned S clip!!!! That was a night to remember . Anyway, 100 of thousands of miles and no problems. I heard from a guy in our club that he wasn't sure about taking his car on such a long distance. WTF? All pussies I tell you all pussies!!!!! LOL!! Anyway, we need to keep doing these kind of things and maybe get the Firebird Brothers to flap there wings instead of driving 10 miles with clipped wings.. 190 more miles of memorable experiences.

[Mark B]

The plan is an annual event, with a different destination every time. Spanaway Lake was one idea mentioned. I really would like to have dash plaques next year. I think if we had more lead time and a shorter distance we would get more of all the cars, especially the classics. It was cool the 55 Cheiftain was there. We didn't have a lot of time to plan this but I think it turned out well.

[HOTROD64-STOCK69]

As far as not getting a lot of the older cars, it was the usual suspects that showed up. I'm proud to have been one of them. Lets not forget to thank Rebeka and Theresa for reserving the parking places. Especially Rebeka who had to endure many hardships including a major rain storm!!

[Crisisman]

Mike, do you have a larger version of that picture you can send me, or link me to?

Thanks,
Pat

[GTOYea]

Pat, Mark, Legends, and who ever else put this on, THANKS!!! I had a good time. As always it's great to meet new faces and see old ones. And their were alot of nice rides!

Dennis, I apologize I totally didn't realize who I was talking to. On my way home, scratching my head thinking how does that guy know me and my car. Then it dawned on me. I feel like a jerk! :o Sorry...I was under the weather.

Speaking of under the weather. I was blaming my crappy feeling on lack of sleep and allergies. On my way home I had gotten clamy, cold sweats and full on body aches. I then knew I had just gotten sick today. Hopefully I didn't pass it along to anyone else! That's why I didn't take up your offer Pat. I didn't want to share it and I would hate myself trying to make it home today. But thanks for the offer!

Anyways here are are a few pics before my batteries died. Others didn't turn out so well, so I didn't post them.

No worries Jason...we only knew each other for two years over the web never in person...so I understand...get better...oh and if I get sick:twisted: ...were gonna race...and your gonna let me win!!!!:eek:

[HOTROD64-STOCK69]

Mike, do you have a larger version of that picture you can send me, or link me to?

Thanks,
Pat
PM your email and I'll send the 3mb file

[geewheezer]

...Lets not forget to thank Rebeka and Theresa for reserving the parking places. Especially Rebeka who had to endure many hardships including a major rain storm!!

Thanks Ladies. Your effort was not unnoticed!

[Donald W.]

The plan is an annual event, with a different destination every time. Spanaway Lake was one idea mentioned. I really would like to have dash plaques next year. I think if we had more lead time and a shorter distance we would get more of all the cars, especially the classics. It was cool the 55 Cheiftain was there. We didn't have a lot of time to plan this but I think it turned out well.

I'll throw out a possible location for next year, Applewood Park in Naches. I drove my old Goat over there this past June for the Yakima Custom Rod and Street show. Swimming pool with lifeguard on duty, lots shade tree's, covered food prep and picnic table area.

East bound access via I-90. Or Hywy 12, White Pass, for folks comming via NB I-5. I know people in the area and could scope out this location for options if there is interest.

[MikeS]

Looks like this was a wild success....especially given the short lead time.
It also looks like it was a blast to be a part of.
Pat and Mark - thanks for putting this together and to everyone who was able to go.
Can't wait to hear the recap this Saturday.

[Crisisman]

I'll throw out a possible location for next year, Applewood Park in Naches.
I expect we'll start the planning process for next year with location ideas like this. We'll be sure and put it in the newsletter after the holidays and bring it up at the club meeting in January. That will give us plenty of time to research the proposed sites and make a decision by spring.

[Donald W.]

I'm sure that we will get a good variety of great ideas. In the meantime, congrats to all who attended this years cruise. I'd liked to have gone but couldn't fit it in with prior comentments.