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Sunday, August 29, 2010

The Wall, American Veterans Traveling Tribute


Calling All Rodders,



Tonight was the last night that the traveling memorial wall was in Erie. Rex and I took the time to go to the First Assembly of God church parking lot on Oliver Road to see this display. Words can NOT explain the feeling of standing before that wall. We go about our busy lives and sometimes forget how lucky we are to live in a country that is protected by these great men and women. The ones that chose to give their life to keep us free and those that were called to duty and chose to defend our country and people. We all seem to have an opinion on how things should be run but these people did more than just talk about it. They gave the ultimate sacrifice and we need to never forget!

We need to THANK those people who gave their lives, We need to THANK those families who have lost a loved ones for the good of our country. And we need to THANK those men and women who put them selves in harms way everyday for US! No matter was race what religion what working class these people come from they come together for a cause and that is for you and I to live in a country where we can voice our opinion, complain about our government, and get an education if we want one, work where we want, simple put make choices and live safely all the things we take for granted! These men and women believe it is your right to these things and fight to keep those things and many more.
Stop and pause right now and remember why we have these rights and how many lives over the years all through history have been lost to ensure that our sons and daughters get those same rights and hopefully a better live because of the sacrifices of our service men and women! God Bless America! We are Proud to be Americans!

Monday, August 23, 2010

Woodward Dream Cruise 2010


Calling All Rodders,

Saturday, August 21, 2010 we woke up 5:30am to meet friends and headed up to Detroit Michigan!... Why?...

Because the worlds largest one day car event is going on there! Woodward Ave Dream Cruise 2010. With 40,000 cars and over one million people attended it is an event you don't want to miss. If you have ever gone before you know what I mean. Despite the weather the streets are filled with muscle cars, streetrods, hot rods, special interest cars, any kind and anything you can think of. This event runs the whole length of Woodward Ave. from Ferndale, Michigan to Pontiac, Michigan. Each town has a special part in t his event. The towns participating are Berkley, Ferndale, Birmingham, Huntington, Royal Oak, Bloomfield and Pontiac.

Dodge, Chevy, Ford and GM as well as other groups have there own special spot along the route. Also complete with Vendors, Car Clubs, Food, Event merchandise. There are Auto Techs, Promotions of next years cars and sneak peaks of what's to come in the auto world. Contests and prizes fun for all.


Speciality cars attend and partiapate in the crusin. We saw the Car from the Monkees, A Fred Flinstone Car, Deloran, Back to Future Car, Batman Mobile just to name a few.

In Ferndale on Nine Mile Street you have Mustang Alley where all the pony cars parked. Bands fill the air with music. Entertainment is plentiful.

We traveled the entire Woodward route and ended up in Pontiac Michigan, When we were there six years ago it was a very depressed looking area this year it looked like new life had been breathed into it. They have done quite a bit to bring this town back to life we saw remarkable change in the attitude and look of the town. Good Job guys, Keep up the good work. We saw parking lots filled with car enthusiasts and great classics. Pontiac was one of our favorite spots.


There we met Paul, Vince and Joe from Cruis'news. Talk about hospitality they were the best at welcoming us to the Dream Cruise! We stayed and talked to them for quite a while and they made sure we had all the information and souvenirs we needed to remember our trip to Michigan! Great Job Guys we enjoyed your time with us. We will be back!

Now we head back down Woodward on the other side of the boulevard and back out in the cruise line. People are lined up in lawn chairs all along the route enjoying the endless parade of great looking cars the the sounds and smells of the car enthusiast world! What a great event!


Back in Ferndale it is now time to find some dinner. When we were there in 2006 we went to a restaurant called, "Howe's Bayou" and had some of the best Cajun cooking we have ever had. So, lets try it again and sure enough it was every bit as good as before and we were glad we came back! The staff is super and the owner came out and talk with us right at the table. Great service and wonderful cuisine in Ferndale Michigan.


Now night is falling and the cars are still crusin until 9:00 pm when the street shuts down and the police will help empty the street and end the event for another year. This process is done rather quickly and without much traffic problems it is amazing to see them do this. The police departments in these towns are to be commended, there are very few problems with the amount of people the descend on Woodward Ave for this event! Great Job!


In closing I want to give everyone who makes this event run so smoothly a big Thank You for your all your efforts it shows that you take time to plan and organize because it is one of the best run shows I have been to. With the amount of people and cars that attend the Woodward Dream Cruise Event you do a great job!



See ya next year at the Woodward Ave Dream Cruise 2011, the plans have already started for next years event. Make sure you are there. Well worth the travel time.

Monday, August 16, 2010

Waterford Tool & Machine Cruise the Bay!

Calling All Rodders,

Well another record night at the cruise the bay event, held every Monday night at the Bayfront Park N Ride, in Erie PA..

We can't complain about this summer we have had great summer nights and lots of participation all over the tri state area at all the areas cruise in amd shows.
One of the most popular shows held in Erie, is the Monday night cruise in. Each night a new theme is presented and an area sponsor is there to participate in the show. Tonight the sponsor were Jim & Janet Shillings from Waterford Tool & Machine.







It was "Car Show Night", any or all that wanted to join in the fun had the opportunity to enter their car in the show, for the zany prizes, the choices were made by the fellow cruisers.

Winners, were Fran Yost, with her 1969 Mach One Merlot...Bob Sheimer with his Z28 Camero...Ken Johnson with his 1931 Red Ford Coupe, it was his first time at our show he came in from Geneva, Ohio...Joe Bruce with his 1964 Chevelle.

It was also Krispy Kreme night and they came with FREE samples of the best glazed donuts in the land! And a Spin to Win Wheel for more delicious goodies!


Don't let the summer evenings on the Bay front pass you by you won't be dissappointed. Jump in the car and come on down and Cruise the Bay with us!
See ya next Monday!

Thursday, August 5, 2010

Local Cruisers get invited to a Photo Shoot for Tuning World of Germany


Calling All Rodders,

Some lucky local cruisers had a once in a lifetime invitation to be a part of a national promotional photo shoot.

The Promoters of Tuning World an annual car show held in May in Germany. This attraction brings in over 1000 cars and over 100,000 spectators to this event. Along with the cars they also have a beauty contest to pick the next Miss Tuning to be used in all the promotional material for the event.

This year Kristin Zippel of Mering, Germany was the winner and along with the exclusive photo shoot in North America she won a New Nissan Micra.

One of the stops in North America is the wonderful Great Lakes. Erie was contacted and ask to help find cars for the photo shoot of local car enthusiast. Chris, from the Visit Erie office contacted us to help.

The German Promotional Group came into Erie about a month ago to meet with the local cruisers. It just happen to be a Friday Night and The Last Buggin State Street Event ! They then enjoyed a great evening in Downtown Erie and there they found a few more cars that they were interested in.

Today's event involved 3 local cruisers.




Our day started out at Beach #9 on Erie's beautiful Presque. Steve & Cheryl Nesselhauf and Son Cubby from Edinboro PA along with friend Kyle Sheehand who was lucky enough to tag along today! They brought out their 1955 Ford F-100 Truck to be apart of the photo shoot.

After some tense moments in the sinking sand Steve did a great job at getting his truck up on the beach. The the beautiful Miss Tuning, Kristin Zippel brought the pictures to life.



Then it was off to the next location. Erie's own Sara's Dinor at the entrance to Presque. The Dinor setting was perfect for the old skool HotRod shots. Rex & Annette Diemer from Waterford PA brought out their 1933 Plymouth Coupe to Sara's Dinor and there with the addition of some props and the wonderful backdrop of the Dinor, Miss Tuning, Kristin Zippel became the best mechanic in the area! You guys could only wish that your mechanic looked like her! We also enjoyed a wonderful lunch at Sara's.



Next the scene changes with the arrival of Paul & Marcia Jensen from Greene Township, in their 1966 Red Corvette Convertable. Our wonderful model, Kristin Zippel transformed into a full service Gas Station Attendant! What a fun day!

Thank you, Chris, from the Office of Visit Erie for including us this promotion.
And a sincere Thank You to Toby and his staff, Marc and his staff from Tuning World for giving us a day to remember! And for visiting our city. We all can't wait until the final 2011 Calendar comes out!

Also Kristin Zippel and her staff were a pleasure to work with.
More pictures can be seen of the days event by clicking on to our fan page on facebook or by going to the website www.callingallrodders.com

See ya at the next car event! You never know when you might be at the right place at the right time!

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

NEW EVENT TO REPLACE BUGGIN STATE STREET

Calling All Rodders,
I have just received a special announcement from George Lyons! Courtesy of a fellow cruiser! (Gregg H) As follows:

Yes, I am sponsoring/managing/promoting a Friday Night downtown Erie car cruise,
Friday, September 17th
It will be similar to a "Buggin State" event but will NOT be called that name.
I am going to promote it as:
CruiseTown Erie
2010
Exclusive sponsorship by Contemporary Motorcar
I do not yet know what next year will bring.......we will see how this goes for us.
Help spread the word and more info will follow by mid August.
Let's make this an event to remember.
Thank You,
George Lyons

Well , there we go lets continue the great cruise on State Street see ya on Friday,
Sept 17th, 2010!