2006 Woodward Photo's and Follow Up - Page 2

HotRodGirl · 08-28-2006, 08:00 AM

Hubby told me that someone got on top of our camper and took a picture of the SSR's on the lawn at the picnic site.

If anyone has a photo of this please post it! I have yet to see any from the lawn out in Lansing and I know we had many SSR's out at the picnic site.

Thanks

Deb

Scott 0168 · 08-28-2006, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by HotRodGirl

Cleaning out the camper and my SSR today. I noticed on the inside door handle on the trunk someone left me this message at the picnic site in Lansing

"Have You Lost Your Marbles?"

Taped to it................anyone want fess up

Deb, I guess you coulden't remember everything!

ssr71 · 08-28-2006, 06:02 PM

I finally got myself organized. I put my pictures out on my web site and created index pages this time so it's easier to view everything.

I also scanned the newspaper articles from the Free Press and State Journal. (thanks to Chris - Devastator for providing them to me) I know that Debbie posted the electronic links, but you never know how long it'll be until they pull the stuff to make room for more recent "news".

http://kmaher.3guysonline.com/woodward-06/

I still have to get my second video pulled off. I'm also a bit leary about putting that up as I know it'll trash our bandwidth for quite some time. Sadly, the video I took of the run from the picnic to the factory did not turn out as my video heads choked up and caused the video to break up ( plus, no audio).

HotRodGirl · 08-28-2006, 06:30 PM

Kevin nice job organizing, scanning and summarizing the 2006 WDC.....well worth the wait

BIG JIM · 08-28-2006, 07:46 PM

Nice Job Kevin........Can't wait for the video!

James Dean · 08-28-2006, 07:55 PM

Great job Kevin all the photos are very nice!!!

WearyEagle · 08-28-2006, 08:01 PM

Geat pics, Kevin . . . . but you didn't take any pics of yourself ! ! Sooooooo . . .

Scott 0168 · 08-28-2006, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Gina

I was one of the SSR fanatics that talked to Debbie about the picnic. I told her I thought that throwing this picnic for the employees was a great idea for this year. My feelings were that it was a ton of work on her and that she should not put herself through this every year.
But, we should still do WDC, just not the big picnic every year. If she wants to throw the picnic and thank them again, well thats her perogative.
Personally, I would like to see Debbie have more fun at the WDC and enjoy the event more.

I can speak on the above subject with some personel experience. I worked at a now closed GM plant in Kalamazoo and transfered to Grand Rapids, Michigan a little over 10 years ago. Even thou I was offered to continue my employment with GM, the first year after was not a favorite time I relish. Maybe we should think of the picnic as a party for us SSR owner's. The memories of their job loss at the LCC may have been a little to fresh in there minds to celabrate a get together at this time.

Just my 2 cents on the above subject.

HotRodGirl · 08-28-2006, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott 0168

I can speak on the above subject with some personel experience. I worked at a now closed GM plant in Kalamazoo and transfered to Grand Rapids, Michigan a little over 10 years ago. Even thou I was offered to continue my employment with GM, the first year after was not a favorite time I relish. Maybe we should think of the picnic as a party for us SSR owner's. The memories of their job loss at the LCC may have been a little to fresh in there minds to celabrate a get together at this time.

Just my 2 cents on the above subject.

I have mixed emotions in regards to this issue. Mike in AZ and I talked about this today on the phone.

A couple of things to keep in mind….

Just as in any reunion the longer you wait the harder it will be to keep in touch with many of these employees.

I had several of the LCC employees say that the ones who didn’t show missed a really nice time. Of these same employees they also said that once word returns back to those who didn’t show that many will come next year.

Yes it was difficult to tell exactly where we stood, but I don’t think it was a loss and I know we touched many for the good.

Yes for this year it was a lot of work…but went smooth anyway. If we do it again for next year…..it will be even smoother as I already know what to expect.

I’m sure that this was a difficult time for many of the LCC/ASC employees not only because of job loss but also job placement. Michigan’s economy is at it worst with unemployment at the highest it’s been in 25-30 years.

Do we wait? Or is it best to continue next year??????

My thoughts......don't loose what we already started!

(I will be placing a call to Sue Figel within the next few days to get some feedback)

roadsterjeff · 08-28-2006, 09:27 PM

Good pics and nice write up. Here is one I took on the way to the picnic and some of the trucks lined up at the picnic....

HotRodGirl · 08-28-2006, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by roadsterjeff

Good pics and nice write up. Here is one I took on the way to the picnic and some of the trucks lined up at the picnic....

Been waiting on pics like these

Was wondering why no one was posting them..........Thanks RoadsterJeff.....You and ssr71 made my night

BIG JIM · 08-29-2006, 05:03 PM

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HotRodGirl · 08-29-2006, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by BIG JIM

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That's a keeper..............Than'sk BIG JIM.............You ROCK

cruzned · 08-29-2006, 06:27 PM

Those are the best yet Roadsterjeff! Thanks for sharing!

BIG JIM · 09-04-2006, 12:34 PM

Please help me Identify....Fanatic Name and Real Name?

BIG JIM · 09-04-2006, 12:40 PM

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cruzned · 09-04-2006, 01:27 PM

Third one is Scott0168 from Kalamzoo, Michigan area. Union man for GM.

BIG JIM · 09-04-2006, 03:27 PM

Thanks Ed (surf's up!)

woohoo · 09-04-2006, 03:39 PM

Wildcat and I met for lunch today and she gave me my sailor cap with all your signatures on it. Thanks to everyone who signed it for me. It is a keepsake I will proudly display with my SSR memorabilia. Wish I had been there, but this is almost as good.

IcemanBaldy · 09-04-2006, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by BIG JIM

Please help me Identify....Fanatic Name and Real Name?

Last picture is IcemanBaldy (Jay & Lisa Bennett of Grosse Pointe, Michigan).

'06 Final Production Run, chrome package

WindsuppreSSR · 09-05-2006, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BIG JIM

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Jim, That is a fantastic picture (sure wish the sun had been shining that day)

Thanks for sharing it

BIG JIM · 09-05-2006, 06:21 PM

Maybe Next Year!

HotRodGirl · 09-19-2006, 10:51 PM

Picnic Photo's and Thank You e-mails have been sent to...

Bob Walczyk (GM)
Mandy Hodges (Chevy Club)
Tony Totty (LCC)
Sue Figel (LCC)

along with a link back to this thread to view additional photo's.

HotRodGirl · 09-23-2006, 10:06 PM

Fanatic members.............

I have received word from Jim (owner of the 5 SSR's). Many members had asked me about him after they returned home from the WDC weekend. Jim is doing fine and had a great time meeting all of us at the WDC/Picnic.

I was pleased to hear from him.....Jim has also requested that he be notified of up and coming National/International Event.

Jim the pleasure was ours.........Thank You Again for coming out and participating

It was a pleasure to get to spend time with you

Looking forward to seeing you again!

Scott 0168 · 09-23-2006, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by HotRodGirl

Fanatic members.............

I have received word from Jim (owner of the 5 SSR's). Many members had asked me about him after they returned home from the WDC weekend. Jim is doing fine and had a great time meeting all of us at the WDC/Picnic.

I was pleased to hear from him.....Jim has also requested that he be notified of up and coming National/International Event.

Jim the pleasure was ours.........Thank You Again for coming out and participating

It was a pleasure to get to spend time with you

Looking forward to seeing you again!

Did something happen to Jim?

HotRodGirl · 09-23-2006, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott 0168

Did something happen to Jim?

No....Jim just finally had time to let me know he had a great time. This was the first time I heard from him since the WDC weekend. I received many PM's from members wanting to know if he made it home safely and to thank him for the dinner.

HotRodGirl · 09-24-2006, 09:36 AM

Received another e-mail from Darla (ASC) employee today. Many ASC employees have been asking her how to get to this site.

I have sent her the links and asked that they participate, as we would love to hear from them.

HotRodGirl · 09-30-2006, 10:11 AM

Janet Garber from ASC sent BIG JIM and myself a CD full of photo's from the Lansing picnic. I also received a lovely note inside and so from this Special Lady I would like you to view what she saw that day.

Janet would like us to share these pictures with all of you......Thanks Janet!

Photo #1..................Janet (ASC) & Marc NY
Photo#2...................Janet (ASC) & Sue Figel (LCC) showing of the T-Shirts
Photo#3...................Janet & Jule (ASC)
Photo#4...................JACKWALDROP & Wildcat66 (bringing out the toys)
Photo#5...................GottaFlyToo (nice set up)

HotRodGirl · 09-30-2006, 10:43 AM

Janet Garber-ASC Pictures continued........

Photo#1 Left to Right
Janet (ASC), Marc NY, Scott 0168 and Charlie®

Photo#2
GottaFlyToo
Look what's inside

Photo#3

Devastator and JACKWALDROP
This was a very touching award where Jack had won the Long Distance Award in memory of BoBA by using his original gas cap. Jack pocketed a little extra cash for the ride home and a very special gas cap that went on his SSR as well!

Photo #5

Pictures were being taken from all directions. Janet (ASC) is inside my SSR with me HotRodGirl as we were getting ready to head out to the LCC Building. WearyEagle (Gary) was taking photo's as well.

grgarberii · 09-30-2006, 11:06 AM

Nice pictures my mom didnt even show me those. See where I rank