December Get Together

Vortex

Vortex

Native Texan
Per Pats great suggestion, I thought Id duplicate it here. We are looking for a place around the DFW area to meet on a Sunday for lunch and informal car show. A place that had a small private room (like Chucks) would be nice. (I was curious if the Chucks in Frisco has the same settup?) Anyway, make suggestions here or respond to Pats email if youre up for it. Jim
 
I am dying for a get together since I missed MV4. I have an obligation on the 16 of December other than that my Calander is wide open
 
A while back we (the Crown Vic guys) met at the Dickey's BBQ in Irving on MacArthur Boulevard.

It was perfect. Enough room for everyone and our cars, plus good food and reasonable prices.

I'd be up for it if I'm not working that weekend! I'll promise to make the trip from Houston if Wes (from Innovative Interceptors) will commit to it, too. :)
 
The idea of a Marauder/Crown Vic meeting in Dallas sounds like a good one to me. I have no problem with the Dickeys BBQ either, does anybody have a connection there? It probably is a good idea that whereever we go, somebody touches base with the ownership so we can have a dedicated parking area for our show. Ideally a big parking lot where we could have an informal show for a couple of hours in an empty area would be nice. Comments?
 
Vortex;

I have received only seven replies to my query. You, me, RVT04, Rumble, Maninblack45 are good for the 17th.

Texas Corvette is non-commital, SID210SA can't make it on that weekend, maybe he can reschedule. I haven't heard from Cruzer but he should be there, we neeed the sign.

Let's explore using Towne East Mall. Big parking lot and resturants are all over the place there, plus lot's of foot traffic to see our cars.

If that's OK, then you are hereby appointed to visit Towne east mall and talk to parking lot security people and select a spot to display our cars.
Also select any resturant on that block, either side of 635 to dine and show the video, all we need is a small room with wall plug. If it cost anything we can take a collection.


We can meet at the selected parking lot area, at Towne East and show the cars from one to four PM, then cruise together to the resturant for dinner (supper), and show the video. Depart from there.

Comments?

Pat
 
Pat, Town East Mall is an absolute nightmare around Christmas time so I would strongly recommend a pass on that one. As an alternative Id be glad to stop by Sammys BBQ in Rowlett (the church lot next door is used every Thursday eve for hotrod parking) and see if we could go there. Its easy to get to I-30, Dalrock Road exit, go north til you get close to Hwy 66 (about 2-3 miles) and its on the left. There isnt any private room though and its a small Mom/Pop place. Comments?
 
Good report, recce

Jim,

Good report, first hand info. I keep forgetting I live in a small city.
Your idea sounds good to me. Let's explore that. Report back.
BTW is there enough traffic to make a show worth while or do we have to rent a crowd?

Pat
 
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Jim;

I'm thinking that since this is a Sunday will there be a conflict in using the Church parking lot?

Maybe we can offer ourselves as "Marauders for the Messiah".
(forgive me Lord I don't mean any disrespect)

Hey, a Harley bike club here uses that PR to assemble without interference.

Would the church be receptive to a "donation" for the use of their parking lot?

As for showing the movie, a plug and extension cord will do, if the BBQ place will allow it. I'll bring a table top 8" TV for viewing the film.

Also, we may have to adjust the date to one of the other weekends depending on participation level as time draws near.

Pat
 
Your still in the mix

AstroVic said:
A while back we (the Crown Vic guys) met at the Dickey's BBQ in Irving on MacArthur Boulevard.

It was perfect. Enough room for everyone and our cars, plus good food and reasonable prices.

I'd be up for it if I'm not working that weekend! I'll promise to make the trip from Houston if Wes (from Innovative Interceptors) will commit to it, too. :)
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AstroVic,

Your suggestion is great, it's still in the mix.

We would sure like to have you and that other guy, what's his name(?), oh yeah, Wes, delete tips, Chain. :D

Pat
 
Guy's,
This look interesting? http://www.hotrodsandhoggs.com/ This place caters to cars and bikes, it is a bar and grill so you get some goofies; however being in the motorcycle industry, this is a friendly place for motorcycle and car display's from what I have heard. This place realizes the benefits of car and bike shows for their business. I know several guys that spend their whole weekend there regularly because they like it. Just another option is all. Please note I have never been there, but heard good things over and over.

Edit: this may be a better link. http://www.hotrodsandhoggs.com/index.php?option=com_expose&Itemid=27

Assuming my wife will let me off the leash; I am availabe any Sunday.
 
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SID210SA said:
Still watching and waiting....keeping my fingers crossed..... :popcorn:
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Mike;

I'm acutely aware of how much you want to hook up with us in the nether regions.

At this point it's a toss up between the 10th and the 17th. I'm hoping any other people that wish to participate will pick the 10th. That's why I'm posting this, to get their attention to members needs. I hope no one is left out.

As we firm up the location then we can firm up the date. If the Houston guys can commit, it seems their dates are open, then more people will be available for the 10th than the 17th.

Pat
 
pat said:
Jim;

I'm thinking that since this is a Sunday will there be a conflict in using the Church parking lot?

Maybe we can offer ourselves as "Marauders for the Messiah".
(forgive me Lord I don't mean any disrespect)

Hey, a Harley bike club here uses that PR to assemble without interference.

Would the church be receptive to a "donation" for the use of their parking lot?

As for showing the movie, a plug and extension cord will do, if the BBQ place will allow it. I'll bring a table top 8" TV for viewing the film.

Also, we may have to adjust the date to one of the other weekends depending on participation level as time draws near.

Pat
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Forgot about church day. Maybe someplace else then. Any other DFW area member suggestions?
 
AstroVics suggestion

Jim,

Look at AstroVics post above. It's got what we want, if you can drive over there or call and see if it will work. Still in the DFW area.

I'm not comfortable with Hotrodders and Hoggs as a location. Different kind of clientel. Besides, when Patricia saw all those "pole dancers" she said, not no but H--l no. She said she'll bring my mother. Ha.

BTW, SID210SA needs the date changed to the 10th. Is that cool with you? OK with me and most of the others. The third is out, too close.

Let me know,

If the Irving location works out, then we'll set this thing in concrete and I'll do another mass mail out with the particulars. OK?


Pat
 
The 10th is fine for me right now. Any DFW members familiar with that location? (Im over here in Rowlett.)
 
I would even drive to Houston first and Caravan to DFW area with the Houston guys....that would be kewl.....
 
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