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Default Re: Woodward Dream Cruise & GTG - August 17, 2013 - Michigan

Wanted to share what I had been working on. I hadn't earlier as it was an unknown: no point in getting anyone excited.

First I was working to get the Crossfire prototype brought out for us at the Walter P. Chrysler Museum. It can not be done this year
The problem ended up being time/transportation from storage to the museum. I was likely able to have our group allowed in to see it, but the keeper of the keys is already way overbooked with Chrysler Corp. tasks. I'll try again for next year one never knows.

Secondly I've been corresponding with Eric Stoddard about meeting us in some fashion for a meal. After considering options, head count, cars (parking them) time available it looks like Friday night dinner. I'm working now to find a place which can have us, will work for Eric and isn't too far from his home - but isn't too far for XF owners to get too.

Eric is enthusiastic about this, in fact he had invited many of us last year to his home. I left it up to him but pointed out he would end up with 30-50 people all coming over mostly at one time for BBQ. He said his street will not accommodate many cars and honestly asking the guy to grill that much food seemed wrong.

I'd like to keep the group/dinner near his home, for the cars to be parked safely and the food be a decent wide range of selection but not pricey. I'll know in the next few days and post it here.

You have to let me know if your in town Friday early enough to go to a dinner around 7pm or so.

Valk please help me with keeping an accurate headcount for this, is there a empty post that can be used on page 1?
Valk has been keeping me updated on XF things which I really appreciate thank you Gary.

Looking forward to seeing everyone in a few weeks. Ann