The Rodding Roundtable
Motorhead Message Central => Rodder's Roundtable => Topic started by: KustomLincolnLady on February 23, 2005, 07:52:25 PM
Just sitting here wondering who's going weekend after this!!!! so figured I would start the post.
40 are you coming this yr????
I know Bob K's coming, so thats a new face to meet!!!
what are the plans for meeting and saying HI and getting our hugs :lol:
sure going to miss George! Hope he's doing well with his surgery :wink:
Debb
Is it that time already ? :shock:
I'll be there,just follow the smell of 1-Shot,to the Pinstripers area. :)
Quote from: "KustomLincolnLady"
I know Bob K's coming, so thats a new face to meet!!!
You met BobK a few years ago in Indy. Remember the group shot that was taken in the swap area? The one where I'm feeling up his leg? Your in that shot as well.
Yep, I'll be there and I've got a surprise for you. What time are you arriving on Saturday??
I'll be there. We have your window part done Denise, want me to bring it along?
Quote from: "HotRodLadyCrusr"Quote from: "KustomLincolnLady"
I know Bob K's coming, so thats a new face to meet!!!
You met BobK a few years ago in Indy. Remember the group shot that was taken in the swap area? The one where I'm feeling up his leg? Your in that shot as well.
Yep, I'll be there and I've got a surprise for you. What time are you arriving on Saturday??
OH DUH!! You know I thought thats who that was in the pic!!! that was a long time ago and the first time I met everyone !!
I'm not sure I guess we will prob leave so we arrive about 10-10:30 or so.
A Surprise?? for me!!!! COOL can't wait.
Some of us Canadians will be there Friday to see the sites. Where is everybody meeting?
Rochie
I'll be down there on Saturday. See ya somewhere.
Charlie
After chatting with a number of folks that are attending all four days, setup Thursday & 3 show days, we've kinda came up with some Meet and Greet times that should cover just about everyone who's attending that actually wants to meet up with other RRT/HAMB folks and chat for a bit. If someone is attending and none of these times are convienant, please say something and they can be modified. Nothing is set in stone, these times are just a starting point. We kinds followed these same times last year and had quite a crowd of folks that wanted to meet each other.
Like it's been stated in previous posts on the HAMB, the traditional rides will be located on the lower level. The stairs to the lower level are located to your left when walking in the main front doors, left front corner. From what I've been told there will be a traditional ride at the top of the stairs so this area will be easier to spot. The HAMB rides will be located down there and would make a logical meeting place. Look for HotRodDrummer, Ionia Hot Rod Shop's shop truck, Plowboy's Spacetruck, Starliner's Starliner, Donzie's Fleetline just to name a few. We have a HAMB banner that we'll try to hang or display.
Thursday 2pm and 6pm
Friday 2pm and 6pm
Saturday 2pm and 6pm
Sunday 2pm (tentitive cuz don't know when the traditional awards are going to be given out)
I plan on bringing a couple of coolers, one with pop (of course Mt Dew included), the other with beer. Roadstar and I will fill them up once, Thursday. There will be a coffee can in each for donations. The money in donations will be used that nite to purchase beverages for the next day. No donations, no beverages the next day. Also, please don't go overboard with the donations, just something normal to pay for the pop or beer you drank. With food and drink being very expensive there this might be an effective way for all of us to keep costs down.
As far as parking downtown, for those that have never been, the cheapest and easiest is the roof on the top of Cobo Hall. Follow the signs from the freeway. It's less then $5 for all day, and most of the others places will charge you $10-12. Under Cobo Hall garage parking is inexpensive as well but from what I understand the front of Cobo is torn up and I'm not too sure if the underground parking is accessable.
Options for food are somewhat decent down near Cobo Hall. There are two bars on the side of Cobo, across the street. One's called Cobo Joe's, the other is The Post Bar. Both a decent bar food and a sports bar type theme. Another choice would be a couple of coney island hot dog places located on Layfette St(sp?). If you left the front of Cobo and turned to your left, you'd walk up about 2 short blocks to Layfette, then turn right and go down a couple of blocks. One place is called Layfette Coney Island the other is called American Coney Island. Both have really good hot dogs, chili and loose hamburgers.
If you really want an eating adventure, head to greektown. From the third level of Cobo Hall take the "People Mover" $.50 each way) to the Bricktown exit. When you exit the little station look across the street and to your right. There's a place called Niki's that has really good, inexpensive food for Greektown. Another option, stay on the "People Mover" till the next exit which is called Greektown. Exit the bulding, turn to your right and go to the corner. Your should be standing on the corner of Beaubian and Monroe. Look across the street and to your right a bit. There is an awesome deep dish pizza place called PizzaPopalous (sp?). While standing on that same corner, if you turn to your left and go down about half a block theres a nice restaurant called Fishbones. Good food, very nice atmosphere. There are a ton of other bars and restaurants in this area, I just gave you a few examples. There is also a casino in Greektown and another one near Cobo Hall.
Saturday nite I'm hosting bash at my place. Nothing fancy just a bunch of folks hanging out, drinking, eating, bench racing and getting to know each other. Anytime after 7pm would be cool. I'll serve some type of food and pop but why don't you guys bring your own beer and/or hard liquor. I'm easy to find, 4 blocks off the freeway. Mapquest my address. 29129 Oriole, Livonia, MI 48154. There are rumors there will be midget *, nakeed twister and transvestites in hot oil. I'll certainly have my camera ready. Reality is there will probley be 20 guys to every girl there, the HAMB Drags on my big screen TV, and certain HAMB members drunk wearing fur coats. In any event, should be a great time with cool folks. One thing though, I'm dead set against drinking and driving. If your coming to my party and drinking, your better have a DD or plan on spending the nite. I'm not against tying ya up and taking away your car keys.
I'm working on a special tour for Sunday morning of Lear. My buddy runs the crash test dummy lab there and has in the past given my out of town buds a awesome tour of the place. More details to follow once the plans are in place.
My cell number in case anyone needs anything at all while your in town is 734-673-6930. Anything except bail money
The weather here has been cold and we have a few inches of snow. Nothing on the roads though, in most cases except my street. Dam snowplows don't even know my street exists sometimes. Updated weather/road conditions early next week for those that are driving their cars in from outta town.
Well I think I covered next weekend pretty good. If anyone has any questions, just ask. Also, if your planning on attending the Saturday nite shin-dig sign off so I can kind of get an idea on how many to plan for food. I'm stoked!
Quote from: "enjenjo"I'll be there. We have your window part done Denise, want me to bring it along?
yes please!!! What day are you coming? F*A*R*T CAT, Miss Kitty and HotRodGal coming too???
Quote from: "HotRodLadyCrusr"Quote from: "enjenjo"I'll be there. We have your window part done Denise, want me to bring it along?
yes please!!! What day are you coming? Big Sexy, Miss Kitty and HotRodGal coming too???
We'll be there saturday, all of us plus maybe Josh, and SWMBO. And we are on for the deal at your house. Want I should bring some Kapusta?
Quote from: "HotRodLadyCrusr"Quote from: "enjenjo"I'll be there. We have your window part done Denise, want me to bring it along?
yes please!!! What day are you coming? Big Sexy, Miss Kitty and HotRodGal coming too???
denise, wanted to let you know that Rochester street rods will be at it again, about 100 or so looking forward to seeing you again, will be there Fri/sat Serge (inprimer)
Quote from: "HotRodLadyCrusr"
Reality is there will probley be 20 guys to every girl !
Mark me down as one of those !!!!!! :shock: :lol: ,Rob and I will be there. Not sure he fits any of those OTHER catagories though!! LOL :twisted:
Debb
I can't wait!!!!!
Quote from: "Inprimer"denise, wanted to let you know that Rochester street rods will be at it again, about 100 or so looking forward to seeing you again, will be there Fri/sat Serge (inprimer)
I'm so excited your coming!! Looking forward to a great big hug!
Quote from: "enjenjo"Want I should bring some Kapusta?
Anything you bring would be greatly appreciated sweetie.
We are going on saturday,but Irene is going to greek town casino and I will hop the people mover over.
Murrys auto has discount tickets.
Russ and Irene
Quote from: "KustomLincolnLady"Just sitting here wondering who's going weekend after this!!!! so figured I would start the post.
40 are you coming this yr????
I know Bob K's coming, so thats a new face to meet!!!
what are the plans for meeting and saying HI and getting our hugs :lol:
sure going to miss George! Hope he's doing well with his surgery :wink:
Debb
Ill be there with sue saturday early and prolly all day into the evening.
Ill make one comment .. If you want roof parking get there early it fills up fast.... I plan on being there fore they open... Im still looking for set up passes.. well one at least and id take a day off to go down and help out. Any available?
Dave :?:
Quote from: "HotRodLadyCrusr"If your coming to my party and drinking, your better have a plan . I'm not against tying ya up
is that a promise ~:) :)S(
to bad i can't make it :ha)
later jim
It sure sounds like a killer weekend...but...unfortunately,I'm not going to make it.Still having a little trouble with my old back.... the 500 mile goose chase after frame rails last weekend was the first real test and I don't think I'm quite ready for a trek across country to Detroit.I had hoped someone from the area was wanting to go to share the driving but so far,no takers.I have projects scheduled thru the end of the year and have absolutely no time for further back problems so I think I'll play it safe.I had a great time last year and hope everyone has a great weekend this year as well!
Has anyone heard from George?As I recall,he was scheduled for foot surgery??
Quote from: "river1"Quote from: "HotRodLadyCrusr"If your coming to my party and drinking, your better have a plan . I'm not against tying ya up
is that a promise ~:) :)S(
to bad i can't make it :ha)
later jim
Yes it is and one of these days I hope you take me up on my offer :lol:
Quote from: "N8DC"Im still looking for set up passes.. well one at least and id take a day off to go down and help out. Any available?
Dave :?:
PM me your address and I'll get one in the mail first thing in the morning. Anyone else want to come on Thursday and check out all the rides before the crowds? If so, PM me your mailing address.
Quote from: "HotRodLadyCrusr"Quote from: "N8DC"Im still looking for set up passes.. well one at least and id take a day off to go down and help out. Any available?
Dave :?:
PM me your address and I'll get one in the mail first thing in the morning. Anyone else want to come on Thursday and check out all the rides before the crowds? If so, PM me your mailing address.
Ok check your pm,s
Dave
A number of folks (ESPECIALLY DEBB!) have asked me for specific directions from Cobo Hall to my place/Comfort Inn so here goes. It's very easy, and I've been very specific. If your parked on the roof, or one of the other parking garages in the neighborhood, you might have to go around a block or two because alot of the streets are one way but if you just look down the side of Cobo Hall you will see the entrance ramp to the freeway I'm talking about and should be able to get yourself there from any of the side streets in the area.
Cobo Hall is located on Washington at the corner of Congress. Congress runs along the side of Cobo and is one way.
If you were on this corner and heading west (away from Washington St) just as Cobo Hall ends is the entrance ramp to the freeway, ON THE LEFT. It's called M-10 or John C Lodge.
Do not follow any of the other signs around the area for other freeway entrance ramps, you must take this one to follow these directions.
Go half a mile (the first exit), take the I-75 exit toward Toledo. On the exit ramp stay in the left lane. You will also notice a sign that says I-96 on this ramp.
Go one mile to the I-96 exit. Also known as the Jeffries Freeway, Take it WEST, signs says Lansing I believe.
Go about 14 miles. Doesn't matter whether you use the local or express lanes, they all go to the same place.
Take exit #176 MIDDLEBELT Road
Turn RIGHT onto MIDDLEBELT. (Those staying at the Comfort Inn will notice the sign on your right for the hotel at the first street, Buckingham.)
Turn RIGHT on JACQUELYN, which is the forth block from Middlebelt.
Turn RIGHT on ORIOLE, I'm the last house on the right. Please use the side door, the front porch is icy and I don't want any of you hoodlums slipping and sueing me.
anytime after 7pm.
cell number 734-673-6930
Quote from: "HotRodLadyCrusr"A number of folks (ESPECIALLY DEBB!)
:cry: Whats that suppose to mean :? I just don't want to miss the PARTY!!! :P :lol:
Thank you!!!!
P.S. I have a surprise for you :wink:
Debb
Ahh * alright, I'll come.
I'll be there at the press preview on Friday morning. I have four press passes if anyone want to go! I am just using them for the preview. I have them for all three days. So if anyone wants to use them let me know.
Quote from: "tattoo"I'll be there at the press preview on Friday morning. I have four press passes if anyone want to go! I am just using them for the preview. I have them for all three days. So if anyone wants to use them let me know.
Really? Im planning on going with the wife saturday.. Got em used up yet.
Dave
Dave, they're yours on saturday. Just two?
I'm coming on sat also, so if you have a couple of extras, I'll be glad to take them off your hands!!
John :D
Quote from: "tattoo"Dave, they're yours on saturday. Just two?
ya for me I could meet anyone that wants the others and hand em over saturday if need be. I could hook up with you friday if your going to be back in town early.....
Tell ya what i think ive still got your cell number on a pm ill call you tomorrow evening..
Dave
oh ya thanks a bunch.............
I will be home on friday around 1pm. I will just need them back friday night so if anyone wants to use them on sunday, they can. My cell is 517-652-3639
I sure hope someone feels sorry for us poor slugs that can't make it and posts lots of photos :roll:
All my pictures will be on www.layinbody.com. They should be up by Sunday
I've got some sneak preview ones up already on the HAMB.