We're going to be in a PARADE!!!

[HPUdrew]

Ok, we've been contacted by BB&T and asked to help with the parade they will be putting on... here are the details:

"The parade is May 19th from 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. and runs from downtown Winston-Salem at 4th Street to Grace Court (which is the park with the gazebo across from West End Caf?). The parade is to kick off the Forsyth Humane Society's "Art Unleashed" event for 2007 (if you are a local, this is the event with the painted dog and cat forms that decorated downtown Winston-Salem all summer). Last year we had a tremendous response and are hoping for more of the same this year. We'd love to have your group participate in the parade and personally, as a new MINI owner, I'd love to hear more about your group as well:) "

We need to be at our staging location between 11:30 and 12. The parking lot is between 4th and Holly on Poplar St. This is virtually in downtown W-S.

The parade starts at 12:30 and they are expecting it to be over by around 1ish. I think at that point we'll all just meet back up in a nearby parking lot and head over to Miller Park for our 2nd year Anniversary Cook Out.

I'll try to post a Google Maps link of the location.

This parade is being held to benefit animals, so if you are an animal lover, please feel free to bring yours along with you for the parade!

I'll update this post to keep track of who all is going to go. :cool:

1. Drew, Kati, Emily & Molly (HPUdrew)
2. Mark, Shea, Hayley & Ditto (Twister)
3. James (jbalfour)
4. Laura (KillerKar)
5. Steve, Ann & Solomon (MINIanni)
6. Steve (Mr. Magoo)
7. Heidi (Shatzi)
8. Mary & Keith (scooter)
9. Jennifer & Van (vannifer)
10. Mark, Joan, & Angel (minimark)
11. Becky +1 (firemedic_722)
12. June (azeem83)
13. Andrew & Julie (DSRH)
14. Dave, Michelle, & Snoopy (ncdave)
15. Rick & Amy (Lou777)
16. Roger, Donna, & their English Bulldog (MINI Rog)
17. Dave & "wifey" (MidnightDave)
18. Daniel & his German Shepard (FTGT101)
19. Dale S (dalbren2)
20. Griff, Susan, & one of many pets (SimplyGriff)
21. UN4G1VN
22. Jack & Jan (Jack)
23. Stella +3 (Stella)
24. Wendy (Gidget)
25. Frank B.
26. Wanda & Bill S. + some yorkies
27. Lpegar + 1
28. Steve C. +1
29. Cathy & Will
30. Heidi Lynch

Thanks,
Drew

PS. Some of these members have replied to the email sent out, so sorry for the list getting a little messy. ;-)

[jbalfour]

I'll definitely come if I don't have a soccer game that day. I'm not scheduled to, but there could be a makeup game that day. Sorry for the ambiguity.

- James

[KillerKar]

Count Gary & I in!

Laura Carter :D

[HPUdrew]

Darn you and your ambiguity! ;) Just kidding. I'm going to go ahead and put you on the list since you probably won't know by Monday if there is a game or not. :D

Drew

[jbalfour]

Darn you and your ambiguity! ;) Just kidding. I'm going to go ahead and put you on the list since you probably won't know by Monday if there is a game or not. :D

Drew

Thanks Drew. I'll go ahead and put it on my calendar, so I will remember to ask for a 9am game if they do schedule one.

[Silver_Phoenix]

As far as I know, count me in. I'll have to check on my other half's schedule and see if he is working county that day or not....

1 maybe 2, will advise when I have more info.

Becky

*** Edit***

There will be 2 of us available for the parade. My other half does not have to work that day, so count 2 for my car.

[TWISTER]

Lurkers are cool, Stalkers are not! Welcome to the fun! If I can be of help here is my cell 336.391.8084

[scooter]

Count Mary and Keith in.. See ya:)

[Vango]

Jennifer and Van as far as I know will be there

[minimark]

You can count us in! Mark, Joan & Angel...:)

[minianni]

yup! The miniannis Ann, Steve, and Solomon.

[HPUdrew]

A little update... at this point they aren't really requesting that we put anything on or in our cars, we're just there to add some color, some spirit, and some smiles to the parade... all of which I'm sure we can do very well.

To the drop top owners, as in any parade there might be a couple of people riding in convertibles. Is that even possible in the MINI, at least to sit up higher than tucked away in the back seats? If so, we may need some volunteers for this, though right now it's not a real request. And what you do with your car is completely up to you.

Drew

[DSRH]

Add us in...Andrew & Julie Talbert (DSRH)

[ncdave]

Count Michelle and I in! And maybe Snoopy!:)

[Lou777]

We're always down for the animals!!!! Put Rick and me on the list w/ one MINI...this is going to be FUN!!! and for a great cause!

Amy

[MINI Rog]

Donna & I are hoping to participate and bring along our English Bulldog granddog.

[Lou777]

Oh my goodness! I can't wait to see your granddog!!! I've been wondering about that breed for the past few years...not sure what has inspired me :rolleyes:

[MidnightDave]

I'm in. Might bring the wifey, won't bring my Dalmation and Border Collie, they're too...well, just too... ;-)

[FTGT101]

I am in. Might even bring my German Shepard!

[simplygriff]

You already added us. :D
-G

[UN4G1VN]

Sounds like fun for a good cause. I would like to attend.

[Jack]

We shall try to be there.

[Stella]

Stella and 2-4 people will be there. Can't wait.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Silver_Phoenix]

I have edited my previous post. There will be 2 of us in my car attending the parade.

Becky

[TWISTER]

First page updated

[Stella]

Stella will arrive with 2-4 people. See you soon. Sherry

[Stella]

stella and 2-4 will be going to the parade.

[jbalfour]

I'll definitely come if I don't have a soccer game that day. I'm not scheduled to, but there could be a makeup game that day. Sorry for the ambiguity.

- James

Well, they have scheduled a game for that day, but it is at 9am, so I can make Winston by about 12:15pm. I just hope I am relatively clean at the end of the game.

You can solidify my 1.

- James

[HPUdrew]

James, we'll keep you on the list, and maybe we'll bring some extra cologne along too. ;)

Sherry, we've got you down on the list. We've just been updating the first post with the constantly updated list. Sounds like you are bringing quite a group along!!! :)

I'm impressed with how many people have turned out for this. I emailed the ladies at BB&T to let them know roughly how many cars/people/pets we plan on adding to the parade. I have a feeling they will be very happy with our turnout! :cool:

Drew

PS. Here is the link to the first post with the updates on it. http://www.tarheelminis.org/showpost.php?p=3682&postcount=1

[jbalfour]

James, we'll keep you on the list, and maybe we'll bring some extra cologne along too. ;)




If I'm lucky, maybe they will have some sort of washing station set up for people's pets. :D

[ncdave]

Is there going to be a staging area for us to meet at on Saturday? I have visions of MINIs circling around 4th Street.:)

Many Thanks!

[Chuffed2Bits]

I can't make it to this, as much as I would like to. I have a friend's 50th birthday party on my calendar for that day in the afternoon in Raleigh. :(

[KillerKar]

Count Gary out, unfortunately. It'll just be me and Killer coming on the 19th! (Gary's gonna be chasing Ferraris at VIR's Ferrari Challenge that weekend.) - Laura

[Minime]

I may stop by since I'm going to be in Winston anyway getting new tires in the morning. I'm not bringing my dog since he's way too big to fit in the Mini and he only has three legs so its diffucult for him to get in and out of the car unless its our Volvo wagon.

[mrry550]

Wish we could be there to meet everyone, but I'm afraid that we already have plans for the 19th. :(

[wscruiser]

This will be my first chance to get together with the club, so count me in.

My name is Mark; I met some of you this past Monday night in the parking lot at Oak Hollow Mall.

Any idea how long it will last?

[HPUdrew]

Alright, I've got some new info for us. I'll post it here, but I'm going to update the original post with all of the info and the most recently updated list.

We need to be at our staging location between 11:30 and 12. The parking lot is between 4th and Holly on Poplar St. This is virtually in downtown W-S.

The parade starts at 12:30 and they are expecting it to be over by around 1ish. I think at that point we'll all just meet back up in a nearby parking lot and head over to Miller Park for our 2nd year Anniversary Cook Out.

I'll try to post a Google Maps link of the location. Keep checking the original post in this discussion for updates and details. :)

Drew

[jbalfour]

Alright, I've got some new info for us. I'll post it here, but I'm going to update the original post with all of the info and the most recently updated list.

We need to be at our staging location between 11:30 and 12. The parking lot is between 4th and Holly on Poplar St. This is virtually in downtown W-S.

The parade starts at 12:30 and they are expecting it to be over by around 1ish. I think at that point we'll all just meet back up in a nearby parking lot and head over to Miller Park for our 2nd year Anniversary Cook Out.

I'll try to post a Google Maps link of the location. Keep checking the original post in this discussion for updates and details. :)

Drew

Well crud. I thought the parade was going to start at 1pm. I'm not sure I can make it before 12. I'll be leaving Chapel Hill at 10:45 at the earliest. Unless it is raining; then I will have plenty of time.

[KillerKar]

Man, short parade! Never mind, Killer & I will be there and ready!

[KillerKar]

Anybody got a greyhound I could borrow to ride in Killer with me, since the event IS for the Humane Society? None of my five felines would be caught DEAD doing anything so undignified as hanging their heads out of a car window, letting their ears flap in the breeze!!! - Laura

PS - No, really, I'm NOT joking. It'd be fun!

[minimark]

Why don't you call the Greyhound rescue people, they might hook you up. :)

[KillerKar]

True! Maybe they have a "Rent-A-Hound" in return for perhaps publicizing their program? We almost adopted one a few years ago ... until Gary thought more about taking him/her for walkies no matter what type of weather at 11 PM at night! LOL

We have 5 cats instead - and 2 litterboxes! ROFL :D - Laura

[Stella]

My daughter informed me that the parade is May 19th. I have been out of town and apparently, "out of it". My daughter, Lezlie Loftis, her "Pom", Ian, and I with my Chihuahua, Isabella, are planning on being in the parade.

Looking forward to great weather and a great day.

See you next Sat.

Stella/Sherry

[DSRH]

Hey Drew can you give details on the cookout? Just wondering what the plan is.

Thanks!

[simplygriff]

Are we gonna meet somewhere before going to the staging area?
-G

[HPUdrew]

Lets discuss this some tonight over dinner and beers. I've got a few ideas, but we'll put out the details tomorrow or as soon as we have everything sorted.

Drew

[simplygriff]

Sounds good to me!
-G

[FTGT101]

The cookout! I just realized right after the parade I will have to hightail it back to Charlotte. I have tickets to the race that night. I am going to bring my sister as opposed to the German Shepard. She may be less messy and does drool over the Mini, just keeps it under control. I am going to meet her up there since she lives in Greensboro these days.

[HPUdrew]

For those that were asking last night, I don't have the location pinned down yet, but I promise to have that done in the next 2 days! :)

Drew

[jbalfour]

Drew,

The earlier time is going to make it too tough for me. Take me off the list.

[SALEMGYM]

We would like to be added to the list.
Frank & Gail (SALEMGYM)

[SALEMGYM]

Plans changed again - We will not be in the parade.
SALEMGYM

[Lou777]

Hate to do this to you guys, but I just got told I'm going to need to come home (WV) this weekend for a cousin's wedding. I'd rather be in the parade, but you know how that stuff goes.

Have a great time...it's a great cause!
Amy

[simplygriff]

So what's the plan Stan? Are we gonna meet somewhere before we go to the staging area or just meet there? I just gotta figure out when I'm gonna have time to wash my car(still got bugs from Dragon... Ewwww) and how early I need to leave GSO.

Also, is there alcohol allowed at the park we're going to? As in, can we bring beer? If not it's totally cool, I just like frosty barley pop with my grilled stuffs :D
-G

[HPUdrew]

I checked out the location earlier. I'm going to try to find it on Google Maps if possible. It is up to everyone else on what to do about the staging area. I'd be happy to meet at Miller Park no later than 11:15 and head to the parade from there. That might simplify things for the group on the return trip to Miller Park for the Anniversary Cook Out.

The park doesn't allow alcohol, sorry... I'd like a few cold ones too! :)

Drew

[simplygriff]

I'd be down to meet at the park first. I assume that's easier to find than going aimlessly downtown since I don't think I've ever been to downtown W-S.

And no worries on the beer. Probably for the best anyway.
-G

[HPUdrew]

Directions to Miller Park:

From Greensboro/Raleigh/East
Take I-40 West
Merge Right onto BUSINESS-40 West at the split
Pass downtown W-S, follow to
KNOLLWOOD ST EXIT
Turn LEFT onto Knollwood
Go through 3 stoplights
Turn LEFT onto QUEEN ST (4th Light)
Park in the open lot to your right (MILLER PARK)

From Clemmons/Salisbury/West
Take I-40 East
Merge LEFT onto BUSINESS-40 West at the split
KNOLLWOOD ST EXIT
Turn RIGHT onto Knollwood
Go through 2 stoplights
Turn LEFT onto QUEEN ST (3rd Light)
Park in the open lot to your right (MILLER PARK)

If anyone has any questions about where this is located just give me a call. I'll plan to be at Miller Park no later than 10:45 on Saturday and I'll lead the way to the parade.

Drew
336-287-6505

[simplygriff]

Got it! Will meet you there Saturday morning. :)
-G

[minimark]

Around what time do you think you will be at the staging area? We will already be downtown working Sat. morning, so we will just meet you there.:cool:

[DSRH]

anyone bringing a radio? If so what channel? Might be cool to do the parade with....

[TWISTER]

lets do 20-20 again

[Stella]

Do you want us there by 10:45? What time do we want/need to leave the park for the parade? Can't wait, Stella/Sherry

[wscruiser]

anyone bringing a radio? If so what channel? Might be cool to do the parade with....


lets do 20-20 again

Having never been to one of the events, is this a CB radio or FRS radio?

[TWISTER]

FRS channel 20
Privacy code/sub channel 20

[HPUdrew]

I haven't had a chance to update the list with all of the recent changes, but I'm really looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow morning for the parade and anniversary party. I'm probably not going to be online again until this event, so if you have any questions about directions or any other details just give me a ring and I'll do my best to answer your questions. :) See you all tomorrow!

Drew
336-287-6505

[ncdave]

Very cool event - it was great seeing you guys!

[Silver_Phoenix]

Hey Griff....

How about some pictures ;)

I think I only took 6 all day long....

[MINI Rog]

Okay, here's the pix!!!
http://www.tarheelminis.org/gallery/data/500/medium/100_0994.JPG
http://www.tarheelminis.org/gallery/data/500/medium/100_0996.JPG
http://www.tarheelminis.org/gallery/data/500/medium/100_0997.JPG
http://www.tarheelminis.org/gallery/data/500/medium/100_0998.JPG

[TWISTER]

http://www.tarheelminis.org/gallery/data/500/medium/100_0999.JPG
http://www.tarheelminis.org/gallery/data/500/medium/100_1000.JPG
http://www.tarheelminis.org/gallery/data/500/medium/100_1001.JPG
http://www.tarheelminis.org/gallery/data/500/medium/100_1002.JPG

[TWISTER]

http://www.tarheelminis.org/gallery/data/500/medium/100_1003.JPG
http://www.tarheelminis.org/gallery/data/500/medium/100_1004.JPG
http://www.tarheelminis.org/gallery/data/500/medium/100_1005.JPG
http://www.tarheelminis.org/gallery/data/500/medium/100_1006.JPG

[TWISTER]

http://www.tarheelminis.org/gallery/data/500/medium/100_1007.JPG
http://www.tarheelminis.org/gallery/data/500/medium/100_1008.JPG
http://www.tarheelminis.org/gallery/data/500/medium/100_1009.JPG
http://www.tarheelminis.org/gallery/data/500/medium/100_1010.JPG

[TWISTER]

http://www.tarheelminis.org/gallery/data/500/medium/100_1011.JPG
http://www.tarheelminis.org/gallery/data/500/medium/100_1012.JPG
http://www.tarheelminis.org/gallery/data/500/medium/100_1019.JPG
http://www.tarheelminis.org/gallery/data/500/medium/100_0991.JPG

[minimark]

Thanks for the great pics and we had a good time!:D

[simplygriff]

Hey Griff....

How about some pictures ;)

I think I only took 6 all day long....

I'll try to get some up this week.

Roger & Donna, Those are gerat pics! Very cool to have someone taking pics as a spectator.
-G

[Stella]

My daughter, my friend and hairdresser, and I enjoyed ourselves so much Sat. at the parade. Many thanks to all who made this a great day. Especially, The Forsyth Co. Humane Society.

Looking forward to our next get together!

Stella/Sherry

[MidnightDave]

Looks like a great time, sorry we missed it--there's always next year...