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turnpikecrusier 01-15-2017 08:46 AM

Club cruises
 

Our local club has a monthly cruise,we seem to to stuck in a rut. Same ole thing,donuts n coffee then drive around town. What are some things your clubs do for monthly events?

BW 01-15-2017 09:07 AM

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We take a scenic cruise to a restaurant, car show or a poker run

TagMan 01-15-2017 09:20 AM

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I'm in several clubs and most of them have an event each month. We have poker runs, garage tours, tours through engine builder's facilities, historical attractions, etc. Usually, the runs are a one-day event, but we've also done weekend tours and one club has a "1000-Mile Tour" every other year which is a week long tour.

Lots of things to see & do in this great country. Just pick something that you always wanted to do and do it !

KGS 01-15-2017 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by turnpikecrusier (Post 1414043)
Our local club has a monthly cruise,we seem to to stuck in a rut. Same ole thing,donuts n coffee then drive around town. What are some things your clubs do for monthly events?

I would take a page out of "Ole Henry's" book and plan a trip (cruise)as he does.
As I recall from my Philmont days, there are many places of historic value in New Mexico.
Ken

turnpikecrusier 01-15-2017 09:39 AM

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We have done a garage tour but only to my house,hard to get other members to participate at their house. I'll look into a business place for a tour.

john in illinois 01-15-2017 09:50 AM

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My model A club has about 2 tours a month. There are great things to visit close to home in any state. These are usually one day events with visits to a local place of interest and lunch. We try to find a scenic route,off the beaten path to get there and a different one back home.

We also have a 3day tour the first of June every year.

John

Hoop 01-15-2017 10:25 AM

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Want some excitement?

Have a cruise and let the wives/girlfriends drive.

This usually works better in states with open container laws ... and liberal community property laws.

... at least when you meet up to start your next cruise, announce that the women are going to be driving. Watch the response.

51 MERC-CT 01-15-2017 11:33 AM

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Maybe just cruise around to see who can spot the most Flying Saucer crash sites. :):D

Willit Stop 01-15-2017 11:35 AM

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Hoop: I was just looking at your avatar.....who was driving?

turnpikecrusier 01-15-2017 11:56 AM

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Good suggestions everyone. Hoop I think some of us might end up looking like your avatar if the ladies drove.

Hoop 01-15-2017 12:44 PM

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Her driving is fine. Her temper is terrible ... especially when she's drinking.

(I made the mistake of telling her she shouldn't be texting while driving the '35 pickup. Wish she had slowed down before kicking me out.)

Ross F-1 01-15-2017 02:36 PM

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I used to belong to the Roadrunner RG north of the OP, and they did longer cruises once or twice a year. The problem in NM is that distances are pretty long between "points of interest" compared to back east or on the coasts. Down in Roswell I imagine you could easily put on 250 miles (RT) and through some pretty desolate country. We were fortunate to be an hour from the northern mountains where there are a lot of interesting sites, but driving up there requires cars in good condition throughout, especially brakes.

One thing we did that was interesting and didn't involve lots of driving was to put on a parking lot "show" at a retirement home/assisted living facility. Obviously a good audience for old cars, for people who can't always get out and around. Lots of interesting stories from the folks there.

mhsprecher 01-15-2017 09:48 PM

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I have been organizing monthly "excursions" as I call them. A couple of hours out and back over a scenic route with a neat destination along the way, with a stop for lunch. They have been a lot of fun so far.

deucemac 01-15-2017 11:20 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Hoop (Post 1414098)
Want some excitement?

Have a cruise and let the wives/girlfriends drive.

This usually works better in states with open container laws ... and liberal community property laws.

... at least when you meet up to start your next cruise, announce that the women are going to be driving. Watch the response.

Was your avatar picture taken before or after the "wives drive" suggestion?


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