Pacific Region report on the WDC, LCC picnic in Detroit

WearyEagle · 08-17-2006, 08:05 AM

Well, Lloyd (lloger) and I arrived at DTW airport at 6:00 am

Relatively uneventful flight. Weren't a lot of people to crowd the security issues at 10:40 pm. But got there plenty early so had about a 2 hour wait after checkin for our flight. We both nailed window seats with empty middle seat so lots of room.

WOW, that Lloyd is really funny when he's drunk (I was afraid they wouldn't let us on the plane). Just Kidding.

Rental car by 7:00, 35 miles to Warren and our hotel. Had breakfast along the way. Lloyd has a fantastic GPS unit made by Magellan. Tells you when to do everything. I'm getting one as soon as we return.

Great rooms, booked us into our rooms at 9:00 ! !

Will check in frequently . . . . off to the Marriott and Walmart (to get chairs)

kwhopper89 · 08-17-2006, 12:08 PM

Represent us well you guys!

What model GPS does Lloyd have???

RickSSR · 08-17-2006, 01:08 PM

Have Fun..Send Pictures....

RickSSR

BlastfromPast · 08-17-2006, 02:07 PM

Thanks for keeping us in the loop, Gary! You two Pacific region guys have a wonderful time and be safe.

Blast

REBEL · 08-17-2006, 05:55 PM

WearyEagle .... I wonder if Duck soup is considered a liquid bomb for air travel?
(Probably only if it was eaten the night before)

LTs SSR · 08-17-2006, 08:21 PM

Yahooooo! Glad to hear you made it safe & sound. About now it would be cool to have streaming video of the Margarita party!!! Pictures... Pictures please!! ... Well when you get a chance... long flight, hang overs... might be a while ummmmmmmm. Who wants to book a last minute flight to Michigan? If only!!!

WearyEagle · 08-17-2006, 09:03 PM

Just back from HotRodGirl's Party . . . . . . Debbie is a kick and very gracious hostess, and without a doubt, a true dedicated Fanatic. More pizza than we could all eat ! ! Double-screw margarita machine (with Focks mixing his own concoctions on the side) . . . . . SSRs of every conceivable color . . . . .all the usual suspects. Great Group of people ! ! Sure wish I were better with names, but can't miss Devastator, Big Jim, Gina, Machal, Focks (complete with air horn that very seriously duplicates the sound of just seconds away from being hit by a friggin' train ! ! )

Will work on downloading pics for the next post (WARNING: I'm not very good at this).

WearyEagle · 08-17-2006, 10:22 PM

Sure hope this works . . . . .

LTs SSR · 08-17-2006, 10:26 PM

Gary ... ya done good... although a couple looked like you had a margarita first!.... tee hee hee

WearyEagle · 08-17-2006, 10:26 PM

Hehehehe . . . . this is fun ! Crap, forgot to hit upload button . . . will try again.

WearyEagle · 08-17-2006, 10:50 PM

The Tall and the Short of it . . . . Little Debbie, our gracious hostess and Focks (that soup guy)

And, of course, from DVD fame . . . . the donut man, Chris (DEVASTATOR)

Enjoy all, start the Woodward Dream Cruise tomorrow with more on Saturday and the Lansing Craft Centre picnic on Sunday (my favorite because I get to meet some of the people that built our beautiful trucks).

Its nearly 1:00 am here and Lloyd will be banging on my door in 7 hours . . . GAWD this is hard work ! !

Sooooooooo . . . . . . . . . . . .

HotRodGirl · 08-17-2006, 11:36 PM

Tall and short if it

I'ts 1:15 A.M and the last two guest have left (Devastator and Rob)
Furykay and Tressa are tucked away in bed and I just finished cleaning up the pizza boxes!

WELOME TO MICHIGAN MY SSR FANATIC FRIENDS!!!!! I HOPE YOUR STAY HERE IS VERY ENJOYABLE!!!!

It was a pleasure to meet so many of you, Jerry (lloger) and Gary (WearyEagel).....I'm looking foward to visiting you two in CA.

So Many SSR Fantatics and so little time........Thank You to everyone who showed up to make this party successful.

lloger · 08-18-2006, 05:18 AM

Good morning, everyone. Got up at 6:00 am this morning, MI time, and decided to check in. Had a great time at Hotrod Girl's party last night. When we arrived she was easy to spot, because she was wearing her fire fighting outfit. Debbie is really a great hostess and I know she enjoyed the margarita machine, because she confused me with my wife, Gerry. I wish Gerry could have come with me, miss you babe, but with her son getting married next weekend, she was a little busy. Enjoyed seeing all my old friends again; Machell (Wildcat 66), Chris (Devastator), Michael (Focks), Ed (Purple Penelope), Big Jim from Virginia, and having time to socialize and get to know some new people. I had the opportunity to meet our esteemed moderator, Marc (MarcNy) and so many others that I won't start naming names, because I know I'd leave someone out. Thanks to Gary (Weary Eagle) for posting the great pictures, now I don't have to. Gotta sign off now, have to jump in the shower, get ready, go bang on Gary's door, and set off on another grueling day of cruising, meeting new people and partying. Gary and I have a lot to do, sincle we don't have any other CA representatives to share the load with. It's rough, but someone has to do it.

LTs SSR · 08-18-2006, 08:39 AM

Thanks for caring such a heavy burden... representing us West Coast types! Tee hee hee!

BlastfromPast · 08-18-2006, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by lloger

Gary and I have a lot to do, sincle we don't have any other CA representatives to share the load with. It's rough, but someone has to do it.

You mean Pacific Region representatives! You guys are representing alot more than just CA. Keep up the great work!

Blast

abadssr · 08-18-2006, 12:22 PM

lloyd did you bring your bull horn and raffle tickets have a great time

abadssr

WearyEagle · 08-18-2006, 02:20 PM

Pics of the Woodward Morning Cruise . . . . Again, I'm sorry, I don't know all the names (yet)

I hitched a ride with Michael (FOCKS) (more on that later) and Lloyd hitched a ride with Machell (Wildcat66)

BIGJIM and his lady
Lloyd (lloger) and his . . . er . . . . um . . . . Machell(Wildcat66)
and the rest, I'll get to know you better soon.

WearyEagle · 08-18-2006, 02:46 PM

More pics . . . enjoy (this 5 pic limitation is a real log jam )

Again, real problems with names. So sorry. Gina in the REDLINE, aside her is PURPLE PENELOPE (I think) . . . . . GAWD, I feel like such a dunce. Old age I guess ? ? ?

abadssr · 08-18-2006, 10:21 PM

wildcat love the glasses
abadssr

WearyEagle · 08-19-2006, 06:59 AM

[QUOTE=REBEL]WearyEagle .... I wonder if Duck soup is considered a liquid bomb for air travel?/QUOTE]

Rebel, We'll find that out if all goes well at the picnic, Sunday.

AC Rob · 08-19-2006, 07:07 AM

Gary
Keep em going.

wildcat66 · 08-19-2006, 08:26 AM

we are having a great time visiting and talking to all the people we see online all the time. Great to meet everyone in person! Love the pictures Gary

RickSSR · 08-19-2006, 08:37 AM

Cool Pictures Gary..

RickSSR

cruzned · 08-19-2006, 09:24 PM

Here are a few from the WDC today. What an amazing event this is.

cruzned · 08-19-2006, 09:31 PM

but wait, there's more...

WearyEagle · 08-19-2006, 09:58 PM

Great time at the WDC event today . . . had front row seats to all the cruising cars and trucks . . . . took some of our own SSRs parked in the lot too, plus Marilyn Monroe (GINA) was there along with the usual suspects Debbie (HOTRODGIRL)& Machell (WILDCAT66).

Having a real problem with this laptop getting the pics to transfer into a workable file . . . . . AAARRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGHHH

Sorry, I think some are sideways . . . and, YES, that's a real policeman, a real SSR polic car, but he didn't have his cuffs with him. Its midnite here and Lloyd and I have volunteered to help setup the picnic with Debbie so have to get up in 6 hours ! ! Lloyd is a heartless task master, he never gives me a break . . .

BlastfromPast · 08-19-2006, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WearyEagle

Having a real problem with this laptop getting the pics to transfer into a workable file . . . . . AAARRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGHHH Sorry, I think some are sideways . . .

Sideways, upside down, whatever. It doesn't matter! The photos are fabulous and many of us Fanatics are so grateful that you and Lloyd take out time to share your trip with all of us!!

"Thanks" you guys!! Have fun, stay safe . . .

Blast

WearyEagle · 08-20-2006, 11:38 PM

I'm so glad CRUZNED (Ed & Chris) posted some pics of the Woodward Cruise. We were located on the opposite (west) side of Woodward and many of the cruisers didn't come down our side, but were packed thick all day on the other side. Ed & Chris went for a Looooooooong walk I'm told and got some great shots of the cruisers. I hope they post more.

Busy day today . . . actually too busy.

Got up at 6:00am to make the 85 mile drive to Lansing and help Deb prepare for the picnickers, along with 7 or 8 Fanatics lead by the donut man, Chris (DEVASTATOR), who obviously has a typical SSR ailment of the right foot . . . lead poisoning. 90-95-100 pick a number. Was sure we were all going to go to jail.

Food was terrific, got to meet many GM employees that worked at the Lansing Craft Centre. Got autographs from "Rick" the Plant Manager, Ed (FREEZER) the Project Design Engineer for our SSRs, and Roger, the man who won the on the DVD #24110, Julie from ASC (sorry I didn't get your Fanatic screen name). Spent a lot of time talking to Gary and Valerie from, to use their words, the "Squeak and Rattle" part of the plant, in which they road tested every one of our trucks before letting them leave their hands, and other workers at LCC. All a great bunch of people.

Well, one thing led to another, conversations went on for hours and by the time we left Lansing and returned to Detroit it was 1:00am. Our flight is at 9:00 and we have to be there 3 hours in advance, so we have to be at the airport at 6:00am and its about a 2 to 2 1/2 hour drive in Monday morning traffic to drive to the airport and return our rental car . . . . well, I think you get the picture ! ! Its pointless to sleep so Lloyd and I decided to make a post or two, make some coffee, get packed and be ready to head for the airport at 3:00am (getting some breakfast along the way). This is, of course, quite insane, but that's what we're going to have to do.

I have so many pics, but will be able to better post them when I get home and can work from my desk top puter. We're beat.

crazyrtr53 · 08-20-2006, 11:45 PM

Are you bringing that dam can back with you ???????

WearyEagle · 08-21-2006, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazyrtr53

Are you bringing that dam can back with you ???????

You Bet I Am . . . . . .

As a matter of fact. The 250 Bucks I paid for it is GOING TO THE INTERNATIONAL LAUGHLIN SSR RUN this January 26-28th ! ! . . . . . .(just don't ask how I managed this) . . . .

Fox's Fabulous Soup will be shipped to me by Debbie (HOTRODGIRL) in a box with the complete history of its travels. Bubble-wrapped, heavily insured I'm sure.

And, Tony, . . . was there ever any doubt ? ? ? ? ?