I in for eating whenever early or late i will go with the flow but I do love those 2 restaurants. Ann I will send out a check tomorrow for the parking.

 

Yes Yes Yes , Makes perfect sense to me.
Friday dinner at Moose Preserve and Saturday late dinner at Tavern 13
I'd say stay at mile 13 into the evening on Saturday and then go the short one mile drive to Tavern 13.
Much more time to spend on Woodward and as you mentioned folks can leave whenever they want and head to Tavern 13 and just tailgate with a little less going on around them until we all are there.
This plan has my 100% vote.
Now let's hope the restaurants can comply with our reservation needs.

 

Thanks RPM. I couldn't remember who had given me this name.
I have sent them a pm. cabinisle never joined the forum ???

 

Valk/Gary has put in a lot of effort/time getting and keeping the members info organized, thanks whole bunches.
We didn't get a reply to our PMs from these members,

Crossfire1957 last on line 5/8
X-FIREcmv (Cory) last on line 5/21
kasketfiller last on line 5/21
lookinto (Rich and Liz) last on line 5/21
Moldmaker1 last on line 5/22
pedals down last on line 5/11

They had expressed an desire to attend, which everyone can do FOR SURE, but to park with the group is a problem.
If you know any of them have them PM me.
One member who had expressed interest, Non toxic, was on line today. Non toxic any questions please send a PM.
Regardless of the parking arrangement everyone should attend that had wanted to join the Crossfire Club for the weekend.
You will have a really good time.

edited only to show members in bold

 

I just want to thank both Ann and Gary for all the time spent for making this happen. Look foward to seeing you all at the cruise.

 

Hi guys, yes, cabinisle1 is my brother-in-law. I sent you a PM.
Thanks.

 

Originally Posted by tom2112
Ann & Gary: thanks for all your hard work organizing this event.


[quote=Rapp's yellow CF]
Hey by the way "Ann & Gary" Whats with this Gary?????? /quote]

Ok tom2112- In my mind "Gary" is my husband Gary. It didn't register with me that you were talking about Valk/Gary.....................yes Valk/Gary has worked hard on this, sorry it was a duh moment!

 

LOL! That's OK Ann. I was gonna razz you about it at the meet. You know, hogging all the credit, pushing Valk out. LOL.

 

Ann, having dinner on Saturday night at a later time is great, I was actually going to suggest it. I heard from Gary today because I had not signed up yet.
This is going to be my 10th. Woodward Cruise, and every time I go it seems like it just keeps getting better and better.
I'm not signing up for the 13 Mile parking because that's really not what I go to the WDC for. I go to take part in the Cruise itself, to see, and be seen. Don't get me wrong, one of the coolest things about our GTG's is meeting other Crossfire owners and just hanging out together. But on Saturday, there is just so much to see and do that sitting around in one location all day doesn't allow you to take part in the whole WDC experience.IMO.
I feel I may have offended a few forum members last year when I left the Church parking lot after only being there for about an hour, and for that I'm sorry, but I really wasn't being anti-social. I just knew time was running out, and there is so much to see further North on Woodward.
For me, the best way to take in the cruise itself is to get there early. (well before noon on Saturday) Go up to at least 15 Mile Rd. then cruise on back down South on Woodward. That way, traffic hasn't got to the point of "grid lock" yet. Then soon after I start heading back up North, and parking on side streets every once in awhile to get out and walk around and take in the sights along the way. Then go back to the car and cruise a little more and then park again. Eventually winding up at the little town on the West side of Woodward at 15 Mile Rd, where they close down all the city streets for a gigantic car show. That's where Ford and Chevrolet set up their displays both in walking distance of each other. There is also a multilevel parking deck at that location.
The only problem with taking in the WDC the way that I do, is it doesn't lend itself to a large group of cars and people. But I highly recommend making it down to 15 Mile Rd to take in the Ford and Chevy exhibit, not to mention the huge car show at that location, just one block West of Woodward.
I've been a big supporter of the cruise ever since the first one that I attended 10 years ago, and I mentioned it here on the forum during the first year I became a member. I'm so glad a few forum members have gone to all the trouble to organize the event, and it's turning into such a popular GTG for the forum.
I'm not wishing my summer away, but I do look forward to the 3rd. weekend of August, that's for sure. Thanks again for all you guy's do.


edited for spellcheck only

 

First off, thanks for the input on the change of dinner locations, I'm making calls about it yet. Next, I wasn't offended last year. We too have always traveled around on Cruise day. Mostly we rode our bikes as it is insane to try to drive much and driving north on WW is simular to crawling there on your hands and knees. I agree that staying in one location sells the Cruise short, that being mobile is a great way to go. You are correct that a group can't move around, by moving the XF parking location further north people can see that there's a whole world out there
I hope that members feel free to come and go, that they wander around at the Cruise. We have very few organized activities so that members can use their time how they want. If they want to hang with the club we now have an excellent location (boy I sure hope!) for them to be and still see lots of things.
If they want to take off for a while, no problem. Everyone should go to Google Maps and get an idea of the area so that if you want to have your car close enough to walk back to, in order to drive somewhere, you can . There is only one residential neighborhood, directly behind the center. The other 3 corners will not have anything close enough to use. Beaumont hospital has their South parking lot, normally open to the public, large and free. But I don't know what they do on Cruise day and I think if there were more than 3 or 4 XF parked there it would be clear we were using their lot.
I have offered to a couple of members that they can park on my quiet residental street, but it is at 11 and WW with a 5-8 minute walk to WW. We can use my van to "shuttle" up to 13 mile on Coolidge Road, fast no traffic, goes straight north to the lot. If you did this you would be there until we drove back to your car.
There is no way to say that this 30 space limit is what works best for our group. But in order to move north on WW it's "slim pickens". Next year is a whole new cruise. If we like the location I think the owner will want us to stay and we'd get more spaces

 

Check for parking is in the mail . It's coming from my bank, so please don't think it's garbage mail and throw it out.

 

Can't wait till August, thanks to all who have put this together...since I am new, I will just offend all of you right now....I prolly will cruise some after mtg all of you, but since my friend won't be w/ us...we may cruise in his car instead....anyway can't wait, should be a blast...and my check is coming from FP's acct as well....just kidding...mine will be the rubber one...not...

 

FYI----> I did PM a second payment info page to correct the date. I must have issues with numbers, 18 seemed so much better than 16 ??????????????

 

That crack pipe makes you loose track of time

 

Edit to remove drug references-

 

Just so long as you brought enough to share with the rest of the group!

 

Hey Rapps,
How did it go with the restaurant reservations for Friday and Saturday nights ?

 

Red indicates log in but still waiting for confirmation.
PM's sent on 5/24 and 5/30 asking for confirmation.
PLEASE RESPOND

 

As of (July 10) the 13 Mile/Woodward lot (30 spaces) have been filled.
Our rental payment had to be paid.
The unreserved parking spaces have been filled by the three members who stepped aside and gave up their spots back in May and June.

Sorry to push this but it couldn't be left unresolved until August. It is not our intention to be difficult.

These members have paid for and reserved parking spot at Woodward and 13 mile in the North Woodward Parking lot:
Herbie53 6/6
Mi1Xfire 6/9
Lorne 6/9
mbepic 6/9
Iamfink2 6/9
Msxfire 6/10
FP 6/11
oledoc2u 6/11
NeedsWings 6/13
MI Roadster 6/16
Mike and Debbie 6/16
RPM 6/19
Hawksview 6/19
Rickz 6/20
tom2112 6/21
nox1s 6/24
Harbor 6/24
ApolloFX 6/25
Goldwing 6/25
Apkano 6/25
bflinn 6/30
Kckey12 6/30
CabinIsle1 6/30
James1549 7/3
Msgump 7/7
Az4R1 7/10
Crossfirefrank 7/10
Valkryderguy 7/10
Rapps yellow CF 7/10
Tony Sortino
Checks have been deposited.

These are the members who were sent the parking reservation PM on June 3 with a due date of June 30th. They sent no response or payment. The date after the name is when the member was last on the forum.

• Justice 6-28
  
• Liberty1 6-24
  
• Jonathan 6-22 *Not attending
  
• Mrs. Moose 6-24 *not attending

No payment or response was received from the final names on the wait list. They were sent a PM on 6/30 requesting payment "now/ASAP". As of 7/1 each was on the forum.

• fyrepower (not attending)
• tnn14
• Able1506
  

All of these names are now on the Church Parking lot list.
If interested in securing a parking spot for yourself please respond to Valk/Gary's PM.

 

Come join us at the Woodward Dream Cruise Aug 16,2008

Fast link to Woodward Attending list and event schedule: CLICK HERE
Fast link to Marriott Hotel Booking info etc: CLICK HERE
Fast link to members parking list and dinner info : CLICK HERE