Pumpkin Run Car Show and Cruise /Sept 21-23rd

[Scott 0168]

Deb, yes I have your cell #. I PM our cell numbers to you also!

[HotRodGirl]

Boopin Up

Still time to join in......if you missed the pre-registration (mail-in) you can register on Friday between 4 & 7:00 P.M.

[OLDYELR]

Judy & I sent our pre-registration in today and made motel reservations this morning. We should arrive before 4:00 pm as I have the day off and can come anytime. Looking forward to seeing everyone again. Seems like we've missed everything this spring and summer.

We're a little late getting pre-registered as my mother was put in the hospital on 8/19, she passed away 8/26 and the funeral was yesterday. She was 91, but it is still hard. Keep my father and our family in your prayers.

Jack & Judy (OLDYELR)

PS. Debbie PM us your cell phone and I'll do likewise.

[HotRodGirl]

Originally Posted by OLDYELR

Judy & I sent our pre-registration in today and made motel reservations this morning. We should arrive before 4:00 pm as I have the day off and can come anytime. Looking forward to seeing everyone again. Seems like we've missed everything this spring and summer.

We're a little late getting pre-registered as my mother was put in the hospital on 8/19, she passed away 8/26 and the funeral was yesterday. She was 91, but it is still hard. Keep my father and our family in your prayers.

Jack & Judy (OLDYELR)

PS. Debbie PM us your cell phone and I'll do likewise.

Prayers are being sent............My deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother It's never easy to lose a loved one no matter how old they are!
Keeping you both in my thoughts.

PM being sent with cell#. We will talk more soon

[downshifter]

Originally Posted by OLDYELR

Judy & I sent our pre-registration in today and made motel reservations this morning. We should arrive before 4:00 pm as I have the day off and can come anytime. Looking forward to seeing everyone again. Seems like we've missed everything this spring and summer.

We're a little late getting pre-registered as my mother was put in the hospital on 8/19, she passed away 8/26 and the funeral was yesterday. She was 91, but it is still hard. Keep my father and our family in your prayers.

Jack & Judy (OLDYELR)

PS. Debbie PM us your cell phone and I'll do likewise.

Jack and Judy, You have our thoughts and prayers coming your way and we know that you will feel the comfort that comes with the prayers.
I am so glad that you all are coming and that again we will have the triplets at the Michigan party-YAHOOO
I just can wait to see you guys again!!
Judy=#1

[wildcat66]

Condolences on your loss

[Focks]

Originally Posted by OLDYELR

my mother was 91, but it is still hard. Keep my father and our family in your prayers. Jack & Judy (OLDYELR)

Sorry to hear about your loss, OldYelr. Our hearts go out to you and yours.

[Cool Blue]

Originally Posted by downshifter

Jack and Judy, You have our thoughts and prayers coming your way and we know that you will feel the comfort that comes with the prayers.
I am so glad that you all are coming and that again we will have the triplets at the Michigan party-YAHOOO
I just can wait to see you guys again!!
Judy=#1

Judy & Jack
So sorry to hear about your loss. My mother passed away in March and still having a hard time.She was 93, you are right-age doesn't matter.
Will be glad to see you soon. Judy #1 was right, will be nice for Judy's to be together again.

Judy #01
see ya

[PRPLHZE]

Originally Posted by OLDYELR

Judy & I sent our pre-registration in today and made motel reservations this morning. We should arrive before 4:00 pm as I have the day off and can come anytime. Looking forward to seeing everyone again. Seems like we've missed everything this spring and summer.

We're a little late getting pre-registered as my mother was put in the hospital on 8/19, she passed away 8/26 and the funeral was yesterday. She was 91, but it is still hard. Keep my father and our family in your prayers.

Jack & Judy (OLDYELR)

PS. Debbie PM us your cell phone and I'll do likewise.

Sorry to hear about your loss... you and your family are in our prayers

[downshifter]

Originally Posted by HotRodGirl

More than likely we will meet for dinner somewhere then chill by the pool in the hotel. Marty & Dee and Steve & I are going up early.

Hey Deb, How early are you going up there , because Marv and I are also thinking about what time to leave here. We could caravan with you and Marty. Please let us know and we will meet up with you.
Judy

[HotRodGirl]

Originally Posted by downshifter

Hey Deb, How early are you going up there , because Marv and I are also thinking about what time to leave here. We could caravan with you and Marty. Please let us know and we will meet up with you.
Judy

I will notify both of you as soon as I can. I have the day off.......Steve's schedule depends on what has to be out of the shop before we leave.

I would like to leave before 12:00 noon on Friday.....it's a 2 1/2 hr drive from my home. We can meet at a rest area on I75........sound good?

[Marty]

Hi Debbie and Judy, we just looked at the map and it looks like all of us could be using different routes. We were planning to go up 127. What do you think of meeting at the casino parking lot at Mt. Pleasant? Just a thought.

Marty and Dee

[HotRodGirl]

Originally Posted by Marty

Hi Debbie and Judy, we just looked at the map and it looks like all of us could be using different routes. We were planning to go up 127. What do you think of meeting at the casino parking lot at Mt. Pleasant? Just a thought.

Marty and Dee

I got that impression too....we usually take 175N to 227 Hougton Lake exit 55 across.

There is a restaurant at the Birch Run Exit 133-134 called Tony's Famous I75 Resturaunt.....this restaurant is notorious for serving HUGE portions.

Anyway Dee you know hubby well........he will most likely like the idea of meeting at the casino I'll check with him after work.

[HotRodGirl]

Originally Posted by Marty

Hi Debbie and Judy, we just looked at the map and it looks like all of us could be using different routes. We were planning to go up 127. What do you think of meeting at the casino parking lot at Mt. Pleasant? Just a thought.

Marty and Dee

Mt. Pleasant parking lot will work...........same driving distance no matter which way we go. Time..........not known yet. Please feel free to set a time and Steve and I will do our best to meet up with you guys. I don't want to have you waiting in the case Steve cannot get out of work early. For us it will be a last minute time factor depending on his work load.

[HotRodGirl]

Michigan Fall Color Update


As Featured in the Fall Color Update - Week of 9/4/2007
Fall Color Off to a Good Start in Western Upper Peninsula

Michigan's annual fall color show is off to a good start across the far western and northern Upper Peninsula, but the peak is not expected for at least two weeks, reports AAA Michigan.

AAA's weekly survey of state parks and regional visitor's bureaus shows minimal color in most areas of the U.P.; however, in the Ontonagon area, as well as Crystal Falls and Ishpeming, colors are developing at a slightly faster pace. Naturalists at Porcupine Mountain State Park report that the reds and yellows of the maples and birches are between 5 and 10 percent developed, well ahead of last year at this time.

In the Copper Harbor area color development is between 5 and 10 percent. Recent dry conditions may cause some leaves to fall early. Across the rest of the U.P. and Northern Lower Peninsula, color is just beginning to appear.

[Marty]

Originally Posted by Marty
Hi Debbie and Judy, we just looked at the map and it looks like all of us could be using different routes. We were planning to go up 127. What do you think of meeting at the casino parking lot at Mt. Pleasant? Just a thought.

Marty and Dee

Originally Posted by HotRodGirl

Mt. Pleasant parking lot will work...........same driving distance no matter which way we go. Time..........not known yet. Please feel free to set a time and Steve and I will do our best to meet up with you guys. I don't want to have you waiting in the case Steve cannot get out of work early. For us it will be a last minute time factor depending on his work load.

Debbie, still haven't heard from Judy and Marve. Anytime is ok with us because we are not planning to go to work that day. We will let you set the time and if something comes up at the last minute on either end we can get in touch by phone. Dee

[HotRodGirl]

Dinner will not be needed for Friday Night..........Free Pizza is provided at the Quality Inn for Registrants. Pizza Party between 5:00 P.M. & 7:00 P.M. Registrants Only.

Saturday at 4:00 P.M. the Lake Cruise starts (approx 1hr trip) this will be the last group event for Saturday afternoon. I will make dinner reservations for Saturday evening. We can then return back to the Quality Inn for dancing/bar time 50/60's style. More to come as soon as I find out what is the better place to eat Bucilli's or Limberlost Placing a few phone calls.


Marty, Dee, Judy and Marv....let's plan on meeting in the Mt. Pleasant Parking lot around 12:00 Noon...................OK? Please keep in mind it may not work for Steve and I......I will call of it does not.

[Marty]

Originally Posted by HotRodGirl

Dinner will not be needed for Friday Night..........Free Pizza is provided at the Quality Inn for Registrants. Pizza Party between 5:00 P.M. & 7:00 P.M. Registrants Only.

Saturday at 4:00 P.M. the Lake Cruise starts (approx 1hr trip) this will be the last group event for Saturday afternoon. I will make dinner reservations for Saturday evening. We can then return back to the Quality Inn for dancing/bar time 50/60's style. More to come as soon as I find out what is the better place to eat Bucilli's or Limberlost Placing a few phone calls.


Marty, Dee, Judy and Marv....let's plan on meeting in the Mt. Pleasant Parking lot around 12:00 Noon...................OK? Please keep in mind it may not work for Steve and I......I will call of it does not.

Deb, I heard from Judy and they are going right to the hotel. We will go with the flow. Dee

[HotRodGirl]

Originally Posted by Marty

Deb, I heard from Judy and they are going right to the hotel. We will go with the flow. Dee

Sounds good Dee.....I will keep in touch with you and Marty as we get closer

[HotRodGirl]

Dinner reservations are set at Kilkare Inn (Bar & Grill) - 3942 W. Houghton Lake Dr. in Houghton Lake (989)366-5254 for 5:30-6:00 P.M. on Saturday.

My mother who lives in the area said this is one of the better places to eat They have a wide variety on the menu and are well known for the best hamburgers in Houghton Lake.

I have a table set for 15 of us in case Ron (straight-up) joins us for the day

[Scott 0168]

Deb, sounds great!

[HotRodGirl]

Originally Posted by Scott 0168

Deb, sounds great!

The cool fall air has arrived in Michigan I had a light weight jacket on last night and this morning...........this run should be a lot of fun and I'm looking forward to it

[Cool Blue]

Took a ride to Houghton Lake yesterday, just to pass time & scope it out. Carl & I couldn't believe how it has grown. Even has a Super Walmart. It also has one of the biggest craft places in the state. It is called Arnie's and is right on the strip. One whole block long. The strip is full of barricades. Working on the road.

[HotRodGirl]

Originally Posted by seajay05

Took a ride to Houghton Lake yesterday, just to pass time & scope it out. Carl & I couldn't believe how it has grown. Even has a Super Walmart. It also has one of the biggest craft places in the state. It is called Arnie's and is right on the strip. One whole block long. The strip is full of barricades. Working on the road.

How long has it been since you were in the area? I shop at Arnie's frequently when visiting.

Let's hope the barricades are removed before the Pumpkin Run!

Houghton Lake even has a Apple bee's Restaurant and Home Depot now

I spend a good part of my summer and a little of winter up here as my mom and sister both reside here.

[PRPLHZE]

Cordell and I are excited and can't wait to get there. Looking forward to having lots of fun!!!

We won't be able to make it until 10-11pm on friday so we will miss dinner on friday. But count us in for all of the other activities and reservations.

And just a reminder Deb, not to forget the 2 Woodward Dreamcruise patches, and the SSR books that Jessica had extras of and was going to send with you from the heritage museum.

I will bring my extra copy of Truck Builder magazine w/ the article on Maggie Valley for you.

See Ya all next friday!!!

PRPLHZE
Cordell & Janell

[HotRodGirl]

Originally Posted by PRPLHZE

Cordell and I are excited and can't wait to get there. Looking forward to having lots of fun!!!

We won't be able to make it until 10-11pm on friday so we will miss dinner on friday. But count us in for all of the other activities and reservations.

And just a reminder Deb, not to forget the 2 Woodward Dreamcruise patches, and the SSR books that Jessica had extras of and was going to send with you from the heritage museum.

I will bring my extra copy of Truck Builder magazine w/ the article on Maggie Valley for you.

See Ya all next friday!!!

PRPLHZE
Cordell & Janell

I have you included in the other activities and I will not forget the items I need to bring to you

[TuffSSR]

Finally got the schedule juggeled around so that Lisa and I can join ya all!!!
We'll be arriving around 4pm Friday and can stay through Saturday (have to leave bright and early Sunday). We will be staying at Korbinski's which is at the southeast corner of Houghton Lake.
See ya soon!!
Keith
(TuffSSR)

[HotRodGirl]

Originally Posted by TuffSSR

Finally got the schedule juggeled around so that Lisa and I can join ya all!!!
We'll be arriving around 4pm Friday and can stay through Saturday (have to leave bright and early Sunday). We will be staying at Korbinski's which is at the southeast corner of Houghton Lake.
See ya soon!!
Keith
(TuffSSR)

Keith glad to hear you two can make it You can hit the early pre-registration between 4-7:00 P.M. at the Quality Inn if you did not register yet for the Pumpkin Run.....................see ya soon

[HotRodGirl]

We have 8 SSR's with the possibility of 9 if straight-up (Ron) shows up for the day on Saturday


All that is left now is to check the weather forecast on Thursday

Let's get ready for a Great Lakes Great Times Cruise and wake up the town of Houghton Lake

A few reminders:

Dress up in 50-60's costumes for Saturday. Our rooms are just across the way so we can head back to change quickly if needed.

I do not know what to expect as I have never participated in this Pumpkin Run. From the folks I have talked with it sounds like a good time.

Bring your usual items if we can sneak away............. I have a few back roads I would like to explore for fall decor

[TuffSSR]

I have no idea what the availablity of rooms is at the Quality or Super 8, but there are still a couple of rooms available at Korbinski's (989) 366-5306.
This is just a little reminder that it is still not too late to come join the fun.
Keith