Post by: Fierofool on January 11, 2015, 01:00:42 pm
Dublin is just outside Macon on I-16 toward Savannah. From the Galaxy Diner, travel is about 150 miles and about 2 1/2 hours. Travel time would be about the same for most of our West Side club members. East Side members might want to travel down through Madison and Milledgeville using US 441, and travel time for us would be a bit less.
I've sent an inquiry about the club entering and the cutoff date for entry. I need a solid commitment to participate so that I know if it's worthwhile to submit an entry. Maybe our Augusta folk can join us on this one, being about a 2 hour drive coming down through Wrens, Louisville and Wrightsville.
As our Atlanta participants know, the interior of the car is really unimportant since viewers are kept at the curb and minor blemishes and imperfections can be covered with streamers and decorations.
Post by: GrannyLinda on January 11, 2015, 07:28:03 pm
Post by: Fierofool on January 12, 2015, 11:26:36 pm
Again, anyone interested?
Post by: TopNotch on January 13, 2015, 03:59:57 pm
Post by: Fierofool on January 13, 2015, 04:58:05 pm
Because of other activities on the morning of the parade, theirs doesn't kick off until 11AM, so we would not have to arise any earlier than we did for the Atlanta parade. Leave Atlanta around 8 and get there around 10-10:30. Their vendors are centrally located so there's lots of food close by.
Post by: pgackerman on January 13, 2015, 10:12:31 pm
I'd like to go again. Be nice having a place to sit.
Post by: Fierofool on January 21, 2015, 08:16:07 pm
TopNotch can provide 2 cars. Ron said that he'll see if Susan will drive TopNotch's second car and there will be Ron's and my cars. AeroDon said he will also go.
I would like to issue a personal invitation to CowsPatoot, pgackerman, f85gtron, metalblue85gt, scottb, Redraif, and Raydar to join us.
Any others reading this are welcome, too. I need to have a definite YES not later than March 1 so that I can get the application submitted and accepted. Based upon my correspondence with the people in Dublin, I'm very sure we will be accepted.
I would also like to have two young ladies to walk ahead of us carrying the club banner. Paul, how about your girls. The wife could go along and make it a full family day. Or maybe one of your girls and Ron's daughter.
Club members, you were all in a tizzy when we were no longer accepted by the Atlanta parade and you wanted another. Here it is, so come on and get with it.
Post by: ron768 on January 24, 2015, 10:42:48 am
Post by: Fierofool on January 24, 2015, 12:34:54 pm
Ron R.--1
Pat S.--2
Charlie S.--1
Don H.--1
Randy M.--1
Ray S.--1
Ron S.--1?
Paul A.--1?
Any other readers want to join us, you're welcome. Just let us know by March 1. If you aren't registered with the forum, email us at
GeorgiaFieroClub@Gmail.Com
Post by: scottb on January 27, 2015, 06:49:37 am
Post by: pgackerman on January 28, 2015, 09:48:33 pm
...it's a big deal in Fitzgerald.
Post by: Fierofool on January 29, 2015, 09:06:58 am
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PENJxl-THS8
Post by: Fierofool on February 14, 2015, 04:27:59 pm
Dollar Tree has already put the static cling shamrocks and other items out for sale. We must have our cars decorated for the parade. Go grab several packages so we can cover our cars when we get there. If you can't find them at Dollar Tree, try some of the other Dollar stores or Walmart, but Dollar Tree has always had them every year.
Again, if anyone can find some green Saran Wrap, grab several rolls and let us know on here or maybe if some of the shamrocks in the static cling kits are large enough, we could cut them down to the size to cover headlights.
Post by: Fierofool on February 18, 2015, 07:44:08 pm
For any who want to pick up some decorations, Michaels, Hobby Lobby and again most of the Dollar stores have items. We need some rolls of papernache ribbons if someone would get 5 or 6 rolls. Any decorations you buy, we can have the club reimburse you. Just keep the receipt to give the Treasurer.
Post by: GrannyLinda on February 18, 2015, 08:19:08 pm
Post by: Fierofool on March 01, 2015, 11:40:39 am
The current list of definite entries are:
Ron R--1
Charles--1
Ray--1
Pat--3
Don--1
I will submit the entry tomorrow with just those unless I hear from someone else with a definite answer. Paul, do you plan to be there? Ron S.?
Post by: pgackerman on March 01, 2015, 12:27:04 pm
Post by: Fierofool on March 01, 2015, 03:02:48 pm
Post by: pgackerman on March 01, 2015, 04:55:20 pm
My wife will (probably) be attending, but she wants to watch from the crowd.
Post by: f85gtron on March 01, 2015, 06:59:43 pm
Paul, give your wife a video camera to capture crowd reactions. It may be interesting.
Ron
Post by: Fierofool on March 01, 2015, 07:11:31 pm
Don't forget, go to the dollar stores and find decorations for your cars. TopNotch and I have green film to put over our headlights but we need the cars decorated. Keep your receipt for reimbursement, everyone.
It's looking like Roger may drive Pat's 3rd car. I spoke with two other board members and the club will provide fuel for the third car.
Post by: Robs Fieros on March 06, 2015, 10:50:18 am
Post by: f85gtron on March 06, 2015, 02:42:18 pm
Ron
Post by: Fierofool on March 06, 2015, 04:12:31 pm
All the cars must be decorated in a St. Patrick's theme according to the application, thus the reason for the static cling shamrocks, green paper streamers, etc.
Post by: Fierofool on March 06, 2015, 06:54:47 pm
Post by: Roger on March 06, 2015, 07:52:07 pm
Drat! I was hoping to get my green mini-skirt out of the cleaners in time too.
Post by: Fierofool on March 06, 2015, 08:27:09 pm
Any word yet if you and Brenda are going to drive Pat and Linda's 3rd car?
Post by: Fierofool on March 07, 2015, 05:29:24 am
We should be in place by 9:30 AM. The parade kicks off at 10:30.
First Church of the Nazarene
312 Telfair Street
Dublin, GA 31021
This address is the same as US Hwy 441 South. When coming in on I-16 from Macon, take Exit 51 and turn left. Go straight for about 2 miles and the church is on the right.
Coming in from the north on US 441, it might be best to take the bypass until it dead ends into Telfair Street then turn left to the church. This is because the downtown parade and festival area will probably be clogged or blocked off.
Post by: ron768 on March 07, 2015, 08:32:28 am
Post by: Roger on March 08, 2015, 11:08:47 am
What day was this again?
Post by: f85gtron on March 08, 2015, 11:53:15 am
Post by: Fierofool on March 09, 2015, 03:30:41 pm
Post by: f85gtron on March 09, 2015, 09:39:57 pm
Ron
Post by: Fierofool on March 09, 2015, 10:12:58 pm
TopNotch and GrannyLinda went to Party City over the weekend and found a transparent green table cloth that they think will be ideal for covering headlights. They will report back on the suitability so we know whether to search further.
Just be sure the daughter has lots of green. I'll try to pick up a couple of clear ponchos just in case it might be a rainy day.
Post by: GrannyLinda on March 10, 2015, 12:33:10 pm
Post by: Fierofool on March 10, 2015, 12:53:21 pm
We only had 2 years where it rained at the Atlanta parade. One year it rained during, and the other it rained until just before and started back just as we finished.
Post by: GrannyLinda on March 10, 2015, 08:32:41 pm
Pat Said The Table Cloth Won't Work.
So While I Was Out Today I Picked Up 2 Rolls Of Green Cellophane
That Will Work.
I Also Picked Up 2 Cardboard Tiaras For The Girls That Are
Carrying Our Banner.
The Tiaras Are Green With Shamrocks On Them.
Post by: pgackerman on March 10, 2015, 10:04:07 pm
Candy?
Post by: Fierofool on March 10, 2015, 10:13:54 pm
Checks Payable to Dublin Civitan Club
ALL ENTRIES MUST BE DECORATED WITH A ST. PATRICK’S THEME
***FOR VIEWER SAFETY WE ASK YOU DO NOT THROW CANDY FROM FLOATS***
$$$$$ AWARDS $$$$$
COMMERCIAL NON-COMMERCIAL
1ST PLACE $75.00 1ST PLACE $75.00
2ND PLACE $50.00 2ND PLACE $50.00
3RD PLACE $25.00 3RD PLACE $25.00
ALL ENTRIES MUST BE DECORATED WITH A ST. PATRICK’S THEME
***FOR VIEWER SAFETY WE ASK YOU DO NOT THROW CANDY FROM FLOATS***
$$$$$ AWARDS $$$$$
COMMERCIAL NON-COMMERCIAL
1ST PLACE $75.00 1ST PLACE $75.00
2ND PLACE $50.00 2ND PLACE $50.00
3RD PLACE $25.00 3RD PLACE $25.00
Post by: GrannyLinda on March 10, 2015, 11:12:33 pm
Super 8 Motel In Dublin.
He Is Going Down Friday Night And Checking Out Saturday Morning.
Rooms Start At $ 55.00 A Night.
Post by: TopNotch on March 13, 2015, 09:07:11 pm
Checks Payable to Dublin Civitan Club
How much, and what for???
Post by: Fierofool on March 13, 2015, 09:11:06 pm
Post by: Roger on March 15, 2015, 08:03:46 pm
:o
Post by: Fierofool on March 15, 2015, 08:32:10 pm
Pat and Linda provided some rolls of green streamers and some static cling decorations for the cars and a roll of green film. Today Ray and I did some testing and the film will work very well. We'll cut some pieces and have them ready to place onto the headlights.
Post by: GrannyLinda on March 16, 2015, 02:46:27 pm
Considering the large number of members attending last Saturday, that was odd to not have a single Fiero in the parking lot!
:o
We All Brought Our Rebodies .
:)
Post by: Fierofool on March 16, 2015, 11:06:45 pm
A tip to keep the vehicle from overheating during the slow and often stop and go of the parade is to disconnect the compressor cycle switch on the receiver-dryer. It will allow you to press the NORM button of your climate control, making your engine cooling fan to run but not allowing the AC compressor to run. Since we will be driving the parade with the windows down in what is predicted to be low 70 degree temps, you won't need the AC.
Post by: Fierofool on March 17, 2015, 06:53:00 pm
When we get assembled at the Church, we need to quickly move up the street to our position which will be marked on the street or sidewalk with #71. For that reason, we all need to be there at one time so we can move out between 9 and 9:30 to our spot, then get our cars decorated and the banner set up.
Bring your radios and a chair to sit in while we wait or after the parade. Oh yeah, did I remind you to bring your radios for communications? We'll start out on channel 7 and later change to another if the traffic is too heavy.
Post by: Raydar on March 18, 2015, 12:04:51 am
I got the exhaust system cobbled together, but the carbs need completely gone through.
It's been asleep too long, and when it woke up it was pissed.
The gray car is having minor clutch issues that need looking into before they become major clutch issues. :(
Post by: f85gtron on March 21, 2015, 08:53:35 pm
Ron
Post by: Roger on March 21, 2015, 09:11:29 pm
It was good to see those at the parade and we missed those who could not make it.
The weather could not have been better and the crowd was AWESOME!!!
Although there were some issues with cooling systems, they were overcome and I
hope all had a grand time.
Thanks to Charlie for organizing everything with the City of Dublin, GA.
They were very nice hosts.
It was very good to see that Don and Daryl made it, even though the cops wouldn't
let them in as late arrivals.
I hope everyone had a safe journey home.
Post by: Fierofool on March 21, 2015, 09:45:38 pm
With everything going on, I only managed 3 pictures. Hope we can get a collection from the rest of the group and the parents of Summer Kelly who were taking pics and video. I'll talk to them tomorrow at church and see if I can get theirs. In the meantime:
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Post by: TopNotch on March 22, 2015, 08:58:20 am
Post by: Fierofool on March 22, 2015, 09:09:49 am
Roger and Brenda, Ron and Susan, Ron S. and Paul and Toni for making the long trek. Pat and Linda for providing almost half the cars in our group. Don and Darrel for making the trip even though you knew you might make it in time to join in.
I think we were well received by all except the one passer-by who remarked that our cars were "Ugly". I think it might be possible that there were more sidewalk spectators at the Dublin Parade than at the Atlanta Parade. Shall we do it next year, I believe we need to have a printed map of the city so that we may find our way to the staging point or to find lost souls to guide them in or rescue them. Maybe the club should purchase a couple of used GPS units to loan out when we do these little junkets.
Post by: f85gtron on March 22, 2015, 09:38:11 am
I had a GREAT time. I think we earned a whole lot of exposure. My car's ugly, but Paul's isn't and his attracted a lot of attention after the parade. That's what it's all about!
Post by: f85gtron on March 22, 2015, 09:47:10 am
One of Paul and his groupies.
One of me, but i needed Rogers green skirt to pull it off completely,
One green spooky headlights shot,
And one of our rear ends!
How are you getting pics into the body of the message?
Post by: pgackerman on March 22, 2015, 09:52:30 am
140 pictures, including two videos.
https://plus.google.com/photos/101244603559962497427/albums/6129053867678610753 (https://plus.google.com/photos/101244603559962497427/albums/6129053867678610753)
My view didn't change much, but my wife's did.
Post by: Raydar on March 22, 2015, 11:32:58 am
Next year...
Post by: Fierofool on March 22, 2015, 02:01:02 pm
Post by: pgackerman on March 22, 2015, 02:23:33 pm
Looks like a lot of fun! :D
Next year...
It was.
Post by: Fierofool on March 22, 2015, 02:35:27 pm
Ron: To post pictures in the thread, go to the Administrator's Announcement section at the top of the message board. There is an image posting application there. Download it. It will show up as PIP but anytime you post with it it will have a Georgia Fiero Club tag line. You'll just have to resize any pictures to about 100mb to download them in your message. They are there for anyone to see without having to register and log in. This can help to bring in new members, seeing some of the things we actually do. And the pictures will be there until the message board goes away.
Did anyone get a head-on shot of that Cross-Eyed Bumblebee? The best shot I could see was in Toni's number 107.
Post by: pgackerman on March 22, 2015, 10:04:18 pm
I have groupies!
Fiero groupies!
Thanks for the picture Ron. No one would have believed me otherwise.
Post by: ron768 on March 22, 2015, 10:21:48 pm
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