Michigan Members
07-31-2006 | 08:24 AM
#31
Senior Member
Joined: 10-26-2005
Posts: 630
From: Michigan
Originally Posted by SCOOT
OK... with all the talk about the Dream Cruise - we need someone to step-up and take the reigns (FENRIS?).
It's obvious that most people on this board are car-nutz, therefore, an HHR showing would be pretty cool. I can prolly give a friend of mine a call (Dean)... he owns "Dino's" on Woodward around 9 mile. DEFINITELY not a dive bar - but I'm unsure of whose over (or under) 21, therefore a pub might not be the best place to meet. Another problem- there's NO WAY we'd be able to meet there DURING the cruise- just too crowded (car's/people)... and he has no rights to parking spaces in front of the bar (city owned)
.
It should be noted that 'cruising' on Woodward has been going on for a little over a month now
(my wife works at R.O. Beaumont) AND remember they tend to SHUT Woodward down at 9 or 10pm the few days *before* the event.
Other considerations... should fellow chevyhhr.net members be coming in from out of town, detailed directions of the area would be nice PLUS accomodation recommendations (I'm sure everything remotely close to the cruise is/has been booked for some time).
So... whoever's willing to step up to the plate (FENRIS
), speak NOW. I'll contribute/assist but can't organize 100% due to the fact that I'm going to be out of town quite a bit over the next few weeks.
-Scoot
It's obvious that most people on this board are car-nutz, therefore, an HHR showing would be pretty cool. I can prolly give a friend of mine a call (Dean)... he owns "Dino's" on Woodward around 9 mile. DEFINITELY not a dive bar - but I'm unsure of whose over (or under) 21, therefore a pub might not be the best place to meet. Another problem- there's NO WAY we'd be able to meet there DURING the cruise- just too crowded (car's/people)... and he has no rights to parking spaces in front of the bar (city owned)
.It should be noted that 'cruising' on Woodward has been going on for a little over a month now
(my wife works at R.O. Beaumont) AND remember they tend to SHUT Woodward down at 9 or 10pm the few days *before* the event.Other considerations... should fellow chevyhhr.net members be coming in from out of town, detailed directions of the area would be nice PLUS accomodation recommendations (I'm sure everything remotely close to the cruise is/has been booked for some time).
So... whoever's willing to step up to the plate (FENRIS
), speak NOW. I'll contribute/assist but can't organize 100% due to the fact that I'm going to be out of town quite a bit over the next few weeks.-Scoot
07-31-2006 | 01:48 PM
#32
Joined: 05-23-2006
Posts: 7
From: Michigan
Dream Cruise or elsewhere
First off let me say hello again.
Its been awhile but I have a good excuse, couldn't type. Am getting over a broken shoulder. That means I couldn't drive either.
Now that I can type and drive again, I am most interested in a get together as well, but..............
there is no way I am getting anywhere near the dream cruise! I've been there on the day of the cruise before and it is a nuthouse. I've been there a few days before as well and it is no different. Sorry, but I drive in that muck all day long and am not about to do it for fun. Just my two cents.
Fenris brought up a good location for a get together tho.....
Hines Park is a nice place. Granted it is only a two lane road, but picture a bunch of HHR's on parade, that will get some attention!
There are also a few nice places to park and show off the cars as well as maybe a cookout.
I am not sure of my schedule yet, I have a full plate at the moment. Still have physical therapy 3x a week till the end of Sept. There is always that evil monster called work that gets in the way too. I am usually booked on weekends somewhere out on Lake Erie on the boat, but have been known to stay home once in awhile if I have something else to do.
I have another place in mind as well, but I'd have to check with the Captain first. Hint hint.
Its been awhile but I have a good excuse, couldn't type. Am getting over a broken shoulder. That means I couldn't drive either.
Now that I can type and drive again, I am most interested in a get together as well, but..............
there is no way I am getting anywhere near the dream cruise! I've been there on the day of the cruise before and it is a nuthouse. I've been there a few days before as well and it is no different. Sorry, but I drive in that muck all day long and am not about to do it for fun. Just my two cents.
Fenris brought up a good location for a get together tho.....
Hines Park is a nice place. Granted it is only a two lane road, but picture a bunch of HHR's on parade, that will get some attention!
There are also a few nice places to park and show off the cars as well as maybe a cookout.
I am not sure of my schedule yet, I have a full plate at the moment. Still have physical therapy 3x a week till the end of Sept. There is always that evil monster called work that gets in the way too. I am usually booked on weekends somewhere out on Lake Erie on the boat, but have been known to stay home once in awhile if I have something else to do.
I have another place in mind as well, but I'd have to check with the Captain first. Hint hint.
08-01-2006 | 08:58 AM
#33
Senior Member
Joined: 03-06-2006
Posts: 304
From: DETROIT
Originally Posted by BertaB
I have another place in mind as well, but I'd have to check with the Captain first. Hint hint.
!Sounds like a water-side trip... Erie or St Clair??? C'mon... don't keep us hanging!
On another note- Broken Shoulder...
UCH!!!
08-01-2006 | 11:19 AM
#34
Joined: 05-23-2006
Posts: 7
From: Michigan
Originally Posted by SCOOT
Hmmmm... the "captain"??? What does that make you??? The 1st mate (no pun intended) !
Sounds like a water-side trip... Erie or St Clair??? C'mon... don't keep us hanging!
On another note- Broken Shoulder...UCH!!!
!Sounds like a water-side trip... Erie or St Clair??? C'mon... don't keep us hanging!
On another note- Broken Shoulder...
UCH!!!
Yes, it is a watery side trip.....Lake Erie. Check my photo gallery for a picture of my other "baby."
Shoulder is feeling way better than it did 6 weeks ago! Still sore and limited mobility, but better than only one arm! I looked like a one armed bandit!
08-03-2006 | 07:54 AM
#35
Senior Member
Joined: 03-06-2006
Posts: 304
From: DETROIT
Originally Posted by BertaB
...although I scored a 98% on the USCG safety course and the captain scored a 94%...
Glad to hear your feeling better. Can only image how bad that hurt... don't wanna know how it happened (the thought alone is bad enough). Prolly had some good meds though!
An Erie run would be fun... keep us posted.
08-06-2006 | 12:59 PM
#37
New Member
Joined: 07-17-2006
Posts: 18
From: Brownstown Twp. Michigan
Hi everyone! My name is Jeff Wysocki, and I live in Brownstown Twp., Michigan. This is the first 4 cylinder car I've ever purchased & I don't regret it! I'm new here and to this type of forum, and I'm looking foward to meeting you all hopefully, and if you don't mind a lot of questions from me?
08-07-2006 | 08:23 AM
#38
Joined: 05-23-2006
Posts: 7
From: Michigan
So much for that idea
The idea of a HHR run to our marina and boat is out. 
Due to technical difficulties beyond my control, the Lake Erie run is out. Have to order parts that may take a while to arrive. Not saying anything more than that.
However...........that Hines Park get together sounds great.
Due to technical difficulties beyond my control, the Lake Erie run is out. Have to order parts that may take a while to arrive. Not saying anything more than that.
However...........that Hines Park get together sounds great.
08-07-2006 | 01:15 PM
#39
Senior Member
Joined: 03-06-2006
Posts: 304
From: DETROIT
Yeah Berta... hopefully the parts are for the boat and not YOU ()or your HHR (unless they're performance based ). A boat party could get pretty large, pretty quick!
I 'may' end up being around/going to the cruise after all... still not sure though. If anyone else is going to be there... POST WHERE YOU *INTEND* to be and maybe we can rally there. We all know it's a headache... but maybe the Thursday before in Royal Oak or something? Of course- the Hines Drive isn't out of the question either- I just don't know the area all that well.
Jeff- You'll get a LOT on this board, just as much as your willing to Search and Read. But first things first...
There's a lot of little quirky things on these vehicles, but seemingly a LOT of them have already surfaced, been discussed, and (in most cases) have been FIXED or modified to the owners taste.
)or your HHR (unless they're performance based ). A boat party could get pretty large, pretty quick!I 'may' end up being around/going to the cruise after all... still not sure though. If anyone else is going to be there... POST WHERE YOU *INTEND* to be and maybe we can rally there. We all know it's a headache... but maybe the Thursday before in Royal Oak or something? Of course- the Hines Drive isn't out of the question either- I just don't know the area all that well.
Jeff- You'll get a LOT on this board, just as much as your willing to Search and Read. But first things first...
There's a lot of little quirky things on these vehicles, but seemingly a LOT of them have already surfaced, been discussed, and (in most cases) have been FIXED or modified to the owners taste.
