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it was a good time and a great turnout

wasn't bad at all

I didn't think we would have that great of a turnout but we broke our Kmart record the very first night.
At 5:30 I was wondering if anyone would show up. 5:45 I knew we would have enough cars. By 6 I was getting worried about too many cars and 6:30 we had every spot filled plus blocking off the drives and cars parked on the street in the front and back of the parking lot. On the very first night we have already over grown the lot. I had a great time! The only down side to the cruise other than running out of room was the mini van that was left in the lot. It has sat there all week. I'll see about getting it pulled. I left a note on it mid week and posted all the no parking signs.
Thanks to all the members that showed up and to the ones that helped out to make this happen.

i had a great time, good seeing everyone again and all the cars, looking forward to the summer now!!!

Looks like you all are off to a great start.

Looks like you had a nice weather and a great turn out.

I had a great time!! I counted 54 cars, I'm sure there where more.

So I guess I'll ask the question about the elephant in the room. Have we come up with anything to handle the amount of vehicles we had. I see Amy counted 54 cars. I know (with out standing by the road the whole time) I counted at least 10 to 12 cars that looked like they really wanted to stop in the curse in too. About half of those took a second pass, but I did not see them after that.

This only address half of the issue. We didn't have enough parking for people who wanted to stop with their cars but there wasn't any place close for people who drove by and saw the show to park and walk up. Im sure people were having to park 1,2,3 blocks at times to walk back to see the cars. While that is not a big deal for me, and I would walk it, I'm sure there were quite a few that just kept driving.

I like the location but you are right about the parking. There are just no other place to have it unless we used the river and there's nothing down there. No food or stores. If we can handle this for a while untill they build the stuff across the street from Sears we may be able to do something there. That is if they put in a burger joint of some type. Next week it will not be as bad. Some of our own group have stuff going on and so does the Country Cruisers. We will see what happens. I really have no idea what to do about the crowd. I'm open for ideas. One thing is for sure, I had alot more fun at this first show than I did at any of the Kmart gigs.

RebStew wrote:One thing is for sure, I had alot more fun at this first show than I did at any of the Kmart gigs.

Agree!

How about the club cars park on Dayton St. That will leave 16 spaces open. That's how many club cars where there. I guess we can see how many show up next week to get a better idea.. The Dayton St. wasn't my idea I just borrowed it..

i know ill be parking on dayton st. this weekend. so thats one free spot....

park on monmouth and let the others have parking in the lot if ya want..

my car stays with me

See some of you at tonights cruise. Hopefully it won't be a down pour of rain.

We need as many of the club members that can make a showing this Saturday. The numbers have been down and we need to get the numbers back in the lot. Call a buddy and drag him along too.

Someone need to grab the PA system after the Sonic Cruise this Thursday. Amy and myself are leaving town and won't be around. Can someone set up the music? you don't have to do door prizes unless you want to but the club needs someone there to spin some tunes.

if no one else steps up ill try 2 make it up there 2 do my part and run it if need be

How are you going to haul the PA in the Camaro??? Come on guys. We need some one to step up. There are going to be alot of club members and prospects out of town. I've been trying to work this out but it's been no good. We need some help. You would have to be at the Sonic Cruise on Thursday to grab the PA stuff and then bring it and the cones to the Newport Cruise on Saturday.
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Kenny You could do it I'm just wondering how you would haul anything.