And a good time was had by all!

[freezer]

I just want to personally thank HotRod Girl for this weekend. Without her there would not have been anything special. Her organizational skills are phenomenal!

[Mike in AZ]

She is a great gal and took charge of this from the beginning. She definitely has my vote for the lead on next year's event. Maybe she will be able to get a team together early to spread out some of the work.

Great job Debbie.

[parothed97]

Originally Posted by freezer

I just want to personally thank HotRod Girl for this weekend. Without her there would not have been anything special. Her organizational skills are phenomenal!

I fully agree, Dianne and I had a wonderful weekend thanks in great part to the planning and effort that Deb put into this event. Job well done to Deb and all of the volunteers........

[Marc NY]

Originally Posted by parothed97

I fully agree, Dianne and I had a wonderful weekend thanks in great part to the planning and effort that Deb put into this event. Job well done to Deb and all of the volunteers........

Thanks to Deb for all the hard work and effort that went into coordinating that Super Picnic!

Thanks also goes out to all the volunteers and to those that donated their time and gifts for the raffle too!

[circlek454]

yes, deb and her family, hubby steve and daughter jessica really put this
event on for all of us and they are to be commended. when my son and i arrived at the site with the first round of volunteers and saw the amount of buns alone on the picnic tables i was in awe. then we began to unload all the drinks, gifts for adults and children, banners, tents etc. it was amazing what she had put together. we can't forget sue from the local union, she also played a big part from her side.
so, deb and family, i thank you as do the rest of the ssr owners for a wonderful weekend where we got to visit with old friends, put faces to screen names and make new friends !
circlek and son dean

[circlek454]

anyone who did not recieve a event decal from me at debs house or the picnic may pm me with your address and i will send it to you while the supply lasts.
circlek

[Buffy]

DEBBIE FOR PRESIDENT!

[Scott 0168]

[downshifter]

Who could have thought that we would have had such a wonderful day and so well organized, except we had Deb in charge!!! Deb, Marv and I had a wonderful time meeting all of the people we only know by their handle name and can now put a face to. So glad you were surprised at the gift you were given at WDC and so rightfully deserved. Thanks a million for all you did.

[Gina]

THANKS DEB AND FAMILY

[HotRodGirl]

In additon to the THANK YOU'S I now many of you will agree...........

Ray (rhobbel) & Linda
for the wonderful lot at the WDC and the great BBQ as well! Without this lot the WDC wouldn't be possible for any of us!

Furykay
For the Margarita Machine and the great SSR Picnic Banner

Circlek454 & Son
For washing my SSR on the WDC lot and for always being such great gentlemen!
Patrick you are such a warm and wonderful man!

Jim Verrender (5) SSR's
For his generosity for the weekend dinner with the SSR Fanatics at Olive Garden
Jim.....so gald you came and hope we get to see you again!

Barakouda
For the great dance lesson's and the wonderful musical sounds!

Devastator and Cousin Rob
For your help inleading the volunteer run out to the picnic site and for always being on call for anything else that came up.

For the great idea on the BobA's gas award and for taking control of the situation for me.

Volunteer Group
Dee, Gina, Machelle and many others

For the early morning set up at the picnic. It was hard not to cry with all those onions being cut in the camper Thank You to all the Volunteers!!!!

Local 1618
Sue Figel and Tony Totty for all of their help in obtaining the location and working along with me to insure the picnic was successfull......THANK YOU!

My Family

My husband (Steve), Daughter (Jessica), Son (Stephen), daughter in law (Kirsten)
For being so supportive in every event I plan and helping me follow thru with them. You guys are my back bone and give me the strenght to to get things done!!

SSR Fanatics

FOR JUST BEING YOU! This weekend was successful due to all who were involved and who participated. You all offered your help in someway or another! THIS GROUP IS FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[RaticalSSR]

Great picnic, great weather and a great Deb. WOW!

[wildcat66]

Oh where to begin,
Debbie you hard work paid off in spades I am so glad that I made this trip to meet you and all the other fanatics and to match personalities to the avatars and names to faces.

I had great neighbors at both hotels.

There are so many different people who bring so much to this forum and I had tears in my eyes on more than one occasion over the last few days,

I finally got meet Pistons' #1 Fan Mo He is a true inspiration with his hard work and for being the caring person he is
Brenda & Rebel My Canadian Boyfriend I wish we had more time to hang out.
Arin thank you for bringing you newly modified truck I was at a loss for words for many reasons. I hope you understand. You did an outstanding job on the truck and it is truly yours now

The Long Distance Award had several people in tears so I wasn't alone !!! What a special prize!

I think we were well entertained.
Thanks Ray for getting us the parking at the bank lot. I had a great time chatting with everyone I miss y'all already and can't wait til next year

[WearyEagle]

I wouldn't know where to start either . . .

Debbie said it all. What a great group. Being there without my truck gave me serious last minute reservations , but you all made it come together.

Michael (FOCKS) for giving me that harrowing ride down Woodward and scaring the Beejesus out of those 2 kids in the crosswalk with that air horn. You are certifiably insane . . . . I love it.

Jim for all your input and the great dinner at the Olive Garden. I certainly hope we hear from you again.

Ray for the great spot along the cruise route.

All the volunteers who's hard work and dedication made this happen. You're the backbone of our organization and it shows.

All the members who let me take their pic (even though I have a terrible time remembering and attaching names )

And Gina (BAD GIRL), for just being Gina.

[RoadsterJim]

Guys and Gals,

I had such a good time meeting all you and seeing all your SSR's. Thanks so much for setting this up HotRodGirl.

Oh yea, what was up with the yellow SSR at the picnic with the pole incident???

It looked like everyone at the picnic had such a good time. The Lansing plant people were all smiles as they got to see each other. It reaally looked like a Homecoming.

Thanks for letting Michele and I share in such a great weekend.


Jim

[Gina]

Originally Posted by RoadsterJim

Guys and Gals,


Oh yea, what was up with the yellow SSR at the picnic with the pole incident???

I heard something about this. Who was it? How bad was it?

[Barakouda]

I can't even begin to explain how much fun I had, how great it was to meet everyone, and how overwhelming the friendliness was. Diverse as we all are, we all enjoyed seeing each other, and driving our SSR's.

I tried to chat with, and meet as many of you as I could and didn't finish many of my conversations, as you know I like to talk . I apologise for my endless babble of stories and lore , but not for my didge playing .

But a BIG cheer to Debbie, Steve, and family. You made it.

Thank you thank you thank you....

buzzzzipbuzzz (didgespeak)

[Gina]

On the way from Warren to Lansing in the early morning caravan led by Devastator, this strip of plastic on the left side of my windshield comes loose. It was barely hanging on and flapping all over the place. Well I am right behind Dev, who is running 90 of course. So for 20 miles I have my arm out the window holding this dang thing on. Thank god for the pit stop at the rest area where Wildcat was the head mechanic rigging it with some tape to get on to Lansing.

So, I heard this happened to someone else in a redline over the weekend. Who was it?
Still waiting to hear who was in the slingshot that hit the pole.

Taking her in tomorrow for the fix.

Thanks Wingrider for taking that off for me so I didnt have to deal with it on the long ride home.

[Marc NY]

Originally Posted by Gina

... this strip of plastic on the left side of my windshield comes loose. It was barely hanging on and flapping all over the place. Well I am right behind Dev, who is running 90 of course.

So, I heard this happened to someone else in a Redline over the weekend. Who was it?
Still waiting to hear who was in the slingshot that hit the pole.

Taking her in tomorrow for the fix.

Gina that happened to Scott Doran who is from Canada on his way to the Marriott Hotel in Warren. Apparently his dealer had ordered a new one to replace the damaged one he had.

I took a closer look at it and it appeared that the industrial strength Velcro had lost its adhesive abilities and came loose. It appeared that the dealer didn't prep the surface (cleaned it thoroughly) it looked like the adhesive tape never really stuck well to the pillar from the get go.

Since you were traveling at speeds of 90+ MPH you might have encountered the same as Scott who may have been traveling over 125 MPH when it happened to him.

BTW: I know that he goes that fast because I was following him last year when my bra became loose at 127 MPH.

[Marty]

To all the Fanatics and their spouses,

Marty and I had a wonderful time. It was great seeing everyone we had already met and all the new ones. I know there were ones we still didn't get to meet, but we will do that next time.

Thanks Deb, Steve and Jessie. Also, Ray and Linda, Furykay and Jim and so many more. Steve, I hope you feel better as I am sure Deb is off on something new and will be running you ragged again. Deb you are a doll and we love you.

Chris, again you had a great idea with the gas cap. It's always fun being with you.

Till we're all together again, everyone stay healthy and be safe.

Marty and Dee

[cruzned]

It was great to meet everyone, especially you Freezer since you have helped me solve so many of my problems and kept me up and running. Thanks a million. Was great to put the face with the screen name finally! And here is is, right next to my SSR!

[REBEL]

Flapping plastic on the side of window. My 03 has three velcro and three push pins holding it on, are the later models not the same? As these push pins are a bugger to get out. (hold on well)

[Gina]

Originally Posted by REBEL

Flapping plastic on the side of window. My 03 has three velcro and three push pins holding it on, are the later models not the same? As these push pins are a bugger to get out. (hold on well)

Rebel,
I had my windshield replaced due to the antenna problem back in January. I'm guessing it wasnt put back together correctly.

[WearyEagle]

Originally Posted by Barakouda

. . . I apologise for my endless babble of stories and lore , but not for my didge playing . buzzzzipbuzzz (didgespeak)

Rich, I love the didge sound, but was smoke supposed to come out of the end while you're playing them ?

Incidentally, Rich, it was so refreshing to see another man that knows how to DO THE TWIST . . . . . Rock On, Brotha.

[Gina]

Originally Posted by WearyEagle

Rich, I love the didge sound, but was smoke supposed to come out of the end while you're playing them ?

Incidentally, Rich, it was so refreshing to see another man that knows how to DO THE TWIST . . . . . Rock On, Brotha.

Rich was a very neat person. I enjoyed meeting him and having lunch with him, MarcNY, and Harv on Friday. After the story he told us I realized we are lucky to still have him in the SSR family.

BTW, I did give Marc his "ride" on Friday. He thanked me with the lunch at Chilis. Then we all went to the liqour store and bought 3 cases of Coronas. and made a pit stop at Wal-Mart.

Also, thanks again Gary and Lloyd for the chairs you couldnt take on the plane. There a perfect red/black match for my SSR. I am going to leave them in the back of it for future use at outdoor events.

[HotRodGirl]

I agree on the twist.........learned many dances from Loyd, Jack and Rich.

Rich I promise next time I'll get over the leading part

[HotRodGirl]

In addition


BIG JIM
For the lovely calendar packages you gave each of us.....just beautiful!

CircleK454
For the Super Special Return Picnic Decal

Scott 0618
For the Decal for our cars of where we were from

Betty the Boop
For all of the lovely Betty Boop gifts I received.....I will cherrish them always

Mary NY
For the SSR pins and for carvaning the 10:00 A.M. crew to the picnic location

Devastator
For the Redline SSR in the new box and for the Red SSR cover for my keychain


I will be adding more as they come to mind

[Scott 0168]

Again I (Scott 0168) and (Karen 0168) want to thank Deb, her husband Steve and their daughter Jessie for all there hard work last week! Being a Mich-i-gander myself, I hope all our out of state SSR Family had a great time. I know Karen and I did to say the least! Looking forward to next years Dream Cruise

[Focks]

We are still on the road, but what fun we had during the cruise. How can anyone compete with Deb's hospitality, by opening up her home, for not just the Margarita and pizza night, but also to store things brought for the picnic in her trailer, an the impromptu garage for fixing Jack's fan. Got any Pizza left?

[freezer]

http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/g...rams=Itemnr=58

Gina's photo on the Detroit Free Press WDC coverage.