6th Annual SSRs at the Peach City Beach Cruise June 21 - 24, 2012

[Flassh]

News Flash

Penticton rated as one of the top ten destinations in the World by Huffington Post.
http://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&...hANg9w16dtOM7Q

The Beach Cruise website is now open for registration

Got a note today from a long distance Fanatic asking about dates - time to get the show on the road.

Update--Scott and Paul are making the trip from Okalahoma.

Great chance for all our new Northwest Fanatics to attend the largest SSR gathering in the Northwest.


6th Annual SSRs at the Peach City Beach Cruise, Penticton, B.C. June 21 - 24, 2012


31 SSRs coming to the 2012 Beach Cruise as of May 15, 2012


Schedule:

Thursday: Zia's - Meet and Greet - Cocktails 6 PM, Dinner at 7 PM - Separate bills

Friday: Registration from 9 AM
Wine Cruise, Cruising all day Friday
Parade - Arrive at 5:30 PM, roll out at 6:30 PM
Car Show - Rotary Park
Dinner at your leisure - lots of restaurants to choose from.

Saturday: Car Show from 8 AM *** All registered SSRs must be in Rotary Park
Group Dinner (optional) $20/plate Beef or Salmon or Chicken or Veggie Burger dinner 4:30 PM at the Lakeside (purchase tickets with registration)
Winding Road Cruise/Tickleberrys 6:30 PM


Sunday: Awards at 11 AM - 12:30 PM

Afternoon Cruise - To Be Announced

Costs:

Beach Cruise Registration ($35, $40 After June 1), Saturday night dinner ($20/person - optional) and any clothing purchase (optional) are paid directly to the Beach Cruise


Parking, Tent, Security, Incidentals: $20 per SSR payable to Ray Lamothe.

Please note - this $20 cost applies to all SSRs registering for the Beach Cruise - to be paid prior to arrival.

Please send a cheque (check for our US friends)to:

Ray Lamothe
Box 1619
Summerland, B.C.
V0H 1Z0

The Beach Cruise was featured on My Classic Car in 2009. There are
stills and a short preview of Episode 13, Season 13 on the My Classic Car website


Surprising number of shots of SSRs. The large group with Dennis is none other than SSRFanatics.

Episode 24 of My Classic Car in late August featured Summerland and a Winery Cruise.


Passports are now required for all movements between Canada and the US.

The Okanagan Valley made MSN's top 10 list of places to visit in 2008. One of only two North American destinations to make the list.

Link to the Penticton Tourism Website

Penticton & Wine Country Tourism | Wineries | Hotels | Events | Attractions

Links to some Videos of the Beach Cruise

The Blues Brothers - Friday night after the parade in 2008

YouTube - BluesBrotherstoo's Channel

Video of the parade - 2009


YouTube - Classic car parade
YouTube - Classic car parade


Our SSRs will be on the grass at Rotary Park Thursday, Friday and Saturday night. Security will be on site, eliminating the logistics of parking at the hotel. Parking at the Lakeside will be limited this year with the auction happening on the open parking lot of the Lakeside.

Registrations for the 2011 Beach Cruise was 770 cars. We can accomodate up to 800 cars.

The setting is spectacular. The car show is staged from the Lakeside Resort Hotel (The long pier at the center of the photo) all the way to the SS Sicamous, at the far right, just before the river channel.

We will be using the park area to the right of the hotel on the photo below. We'll be just off the beach, on grass, directly across from the outdoor entertainment area and concessions.

Link to the Peach City Beach Cruise Home Page

Peach City Beach Cruise


Registration for the 2012 Peach City Beach Cruise is now online. Click on the photo galleries on the left side of the main page to see the quality of cars at the 2011 show.

Model is SSR Class is SSR

Link to Online Registration

OnlineRegistrations

Link to a print a Mail-in Registration Form

http://www.peachcitybeachcruise.com/...ion%20Form.pdf


The Saturday night buffet at the Lakeside Hotel (optional), is not included in the basic registration price.

We will arrange an early meal time so we can cruise afterward. Include the cost of the meals when you register either online or by mail.

Registration includes free entertainment at Gyro Park all weekend, Winery cruise on Friday afternoon, the Parade of Iron through the city Friday night, an evening show and shine Friday night, the car show Saturday and a Cruise on Saturday afternoon. Breakfast is available at a nominal cost on Saturday and Sunday.

The Beach Cruise will accept checks for mail in pre-registration, cheques or cash at on-site registration. As per supersleuth Sue, US postage to Canada is 72 cents.

Hotels

The Lakeside Resort Hotel is a luxury hotel on the Beach. It has a pub, the Bufflehead Pasta and Tapas Bar, a patio eating area, and the Hooded Merganser Restaurant built over the water. It also has a Casino.

If you check the photo of the hotel on the link below, the park area is just over top of the Hooded Merganser restaurant on the right, past the giant tree.

Penticton Lakeside Resort and Casino

http://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&...xF2lI1sB9BMHlQ

The Lakeside is very convenient, at the center of the Beach Cruise, next to Rotary Park.

I have booked 30 rooms, available from Thursday through Sunday. Prices to be confirmed. Some upgrades to executive suites may be available.

Book by calling their toll-free number 1-800-663-9400. Booking is under SSRFanatic

Alternative Accomodations. These are a 10 - 15 minute walk or a short drive away.

Ramada Penticton Hotel
http://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&...9TTiadX4SeSpJg


Penticton Travelodge

http://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&...vP4T0tfipBEqYw

Days Inn & Conference Centre - Penticton BC
http://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&...vBWVOu5DFVEi-g


Sandman Hotels - Inns - Suites - Penticton, British Columbia

http://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&...Z6QIgpJ0WAzxBg



There are a lot of other motels/hotels available, some at lower cost. The motels along Lakeshore Drive are convenient, but many are fully booked.

Link to photos of SSRs at the 2010 Beach Cruise

Photo Thread - 2010 Peach City Beach Cruise

1 & 2 - SSRs in our reserved area in Rotary Park
3 - Fanatics getting ready for the Winding Road cruise
4 - Overview of the Lakeshore Drive area - Rotary park is to the right of the pier at the center of the photo
5 - Rendezvous point for the start of the Winding Road Cruise

[Flassh]

31 SSRs coming as of May 15, 2012


xs-cash-------- Nathan and Bernie--- Edmonton, AB
SSR Lou-------- Lou and Yvonne-----Richmond, B.C.
Flassh---------- Ray and Iris---------Summerland, B.C.
Cash----------- Dale-----------------Kamloops, BC
Turnheadz------Sandy and Wayne----Langley, B.C.
Tugboat--------Stephen and Gayle---Nanaimo, B.C.
Nice Eh---------Roy and Sandy------ Edmonds, WA
SRT10ss--------Brian and Diane------Lacombe, AB
Team Tall-------Tory---------------- Prince George
Joedecat--------Chris & Linda--------Victoria, B.C.
El Donovan------El and Anita---------Cache Creek, BC
donnys05SSR----Don and Lynn--------Orting, WA
mikebike--------Mike and Diana-------White Rock, BC
Roadranger------Scott and Paula------Anadarko, OK
Big Guy---------Kyle and Faye--------Clearwater, BC
Topgun2--------Scott and Jean-------Orcas, WA
Seattle Terry---Terry and Jeri---------West Seattle, WA
KellyO----------Kelly and Cyndy-------Stony Plain, AB
Jester----------Mark-----------------Puyallup, WA
skeet----------Tom and Karen--------Chelan, WA
Dragn----------Peter and Cindy-------Mount Lehman, BC
Tickledpink-----Sue & navigator-------Bellevue, WA
jncpetty-------Jack and Carol---------Bigfork, MT
Redracr--------Glen and Carol---------Puyallup, WA
Go N BYBY-----Jack and Sandi---------Orting, WA
SupportTech---Stephen and Kim-------Saskatoon, SK
Delphia-------- Delphia and Bob--------North Vancouver, BC
Peter Za-------Peter------------------Edmonton, AB
1BadSSR CDN--John and Jeanne-------St. Albert, AB
240 Gordy------Gord and Ev------------Edmonton, AB
Beryfun---------Brent and Marcia--------Lynden, WA

[Flassh]

Reserved for attractions and dining.

[turnheadz]

the Days Inn is full already

[Cash]

Originally Posted by turnheadz

the Days Inn is full already

I know the Annual Penticton SSR Run (aka Peach Festival) is the "event of the year", but WOW!! Are they ever there early!
Looking forward to it!!

[xs-cash]

hotel booked

[BlueStreak]

This event is a blast, but I think I will pass this year. For anyone who has not done it, You should if you can.

[xs-cash]

just completed registration also.....we are set.

[Flassh]

Originally Posted by turnheadz

the Days Inn is full already

So, Sandy, are you coming??? I think I'll take the reverse petition approach. You're on the list unless you cancel.

Originally Posted by Cash

I know the Annual Penticton SSR Run (aka Peach Festival) is the "event of the year", but WOW!! Are they ever there early!
Looking forward to it!!

We're really surprised at the advance bookings for hotels so far. One rod club from Texas has already booked their rooms at the Lakeside. Several of the Lakeshore motels are sold out.

However..... you need to get the name right. Peach Festival isn't till mid-August.

Originally Posted by xs-cash

just completed registration also.....we are set.

Adding you to the list.

Roy B called tonight - he and Sandy have their room booked.

[Flassh]

Originally Posted by BlueStreak

This event is a blast, but I think I will pass this year. For anyone who has not done it, You should if you can.

Thanks for the endorsement, Dwight.

We'll cross paths again somewhere in the SSR universe.

Also working on getting the grandkids to Disneyland for your special guided tour.

[Flassh]

Hopefully some of the new Norwesters will join us this year.

Did you know.........

We've never had a Fanatic from Oregon.

Where are they all???

[Tug Boat]

Put us down as a strong tentative.

[Flassh]

Originally Posted by Tug Boat

Put us down as a strong tentative.

Don't have such a category.....

How about definite maybe.

[turnheadz]

I'll go if Roadranger goes. I hear Scott is gonna bring the beer

[Tug Boat]

Originally Posted by Flassh

Don't have such a category.....

How about definite maybe.

Is there a strong definite maybe category? I could do that.

[Flassh]

Originally Posted by Tug Boat

Is there a strong definite maybe category? I could do that.

There is now - just for you.

[srt10ss]

Ray,

Add 2 more Brian and Diane, Lacombe, Alberta. #37 again please.

[Flassh]

You got it!!!

Not a bad party - 8 so far, and only the second day.

[xs-cash]

ray, if your handin out #s , i think you know which #1 i like.

[Flassh]

Originally Posted by xs-cash

ray, if your handin out #s , i think you know which #1 i like.

Seeing as you have already registered, chances are pretty good.

[TEAM TALL]

I would not miss it, this time I will be there on Thursday. Hope everyone is doing well!

[donnys05ssr]

Lynn and I have heard so much about all the fun everyone has with all the Fanatics, That we have just registered at the Lakeside Resort and Casino. We will be there for sure and can hardly wait for the party to begin. Thanks Don and Lynn Boltz, Orting Washington

[Flassh]

Originally Posted by TEAM TALL

I would not miss it, this time I will be there on Thursday. Hope everyone is doing well!

I think JR is coming. The silver on blacks will be in full force again.

Originally Posted by donnys05ssr

Lynn and I have heard so much about all the fun everyone has with all the Fanatics, That we have just registered at the Lakeside Resort and Casino. We will be there for sure and can hardly wait for the party to begin. Thanks Don and Lynn Boltz, Orting Washington

Glad you can make it. Looking forward to seeing that great flame paint job.

Now at 10 and counting.

[joedecat]

We will be there hopefully with the truflame red SSR and my 64 Ranchero if i have it finished . Only been 15 years and three times what my folks paid for a new house in 68.

The SSr is all in pieces and the fire or flames goes on this afternoon hopefully

The white dots on the rear hatch are reflections of lighting in office behind glass

[Flassh]

Originally Posted by joedecat

We will be there hopefully with the truflame red SSR and my 64 Ranchero if i have it finished . Only been 15 years and theree times what my folks paid for a new house in 68.

The SSr is all in pieces and the fire or flames goes on this afternoon hopefully

You have 219 days left to get it together (OK - approximately)

[El Donovan]

Ray,
El and Anita will be there. I will register when I get back home in about a week. Talk to you then.

[Flassh]

Originally Posted by El Donovan

Ray,
El and Anita will be there. I will register when I get back home in about a week. Talk to you then.

Have you on the list.

12 and counting - only day 2

[mikebike]

Hi Ray,
count me in
Mike

[mikebike]

I just registered for the Cruse and booked room at Lakeside Resort and Casino.

[Roadranger]

Okay Ray, put Scott and Paula on the list! We have our room booked and the registration is complete. Now if we can just find something to drive, we will see you'all in the spring.