Huge Thanks to Dan, the Lehigh Valley Region gang, Bill Collins and Bruce Larson

[mark p]

A huge "THANKS" to the crew and hosts for organizing and executing a fantastic weekend.
Great/friendly people, a beautiful drive, 'way cool sights, sites/destinations, good food, incredible cars, nice hotel... and couldn't have even asked for nicer October weather.

[66shelby]

A huge "THANKS" to the crew and hosts for organizing and executing a fantastic weekend.
Great/friendly people, a beautiful drive, 'way cool sights, sites/destinations, good food, incredible cars, nice hotel... and couldn't have even asked for nicer October weather.

Ditto

[1109RWHP]

x3

[bosstachamp]

 We had a Great time.
Will be back next year

[Tony356]

Agree! Very nice job by everyone. I enjoyed the event and will be back next year.

[Cobrask8]

To everyone who joined us,

THANK YOU for being part of it!  

This year was the 2nd try, based on a great first event, and then trying to make it the same fun time, but with some new character and changes to set it aprt from the first. We still had some hiccups, but on the whole, I think it worked great.

I must thank my SAAC Region members, SAAC HQ, Sponsors, the host hotel, Bill collins and Bruce larson for helping make the 2nd  year just as fresh, fun, and cool and the first. What can be done for next year is still to be discovered.

Yes, as Diana said at the car show awards, it's a TON of work. But, the results are worth it, we all had a great event. Everyone wants us back next year! Part of being a club, doing things for all.

The most suprising part of the weekend was Bruce Larson's Barn and the suprising openess and warmth from Bruce himself. He confided in me after that our group was one of the best he's had, was genuinely interested in his career and history, and he wants us back next year. At the dinner, he changed his mind from an adamant "No" for not speaking to changing his mind and speaking at dinner, That literally happened that eve. I was floored and gratetul. He even joined us at our table at the bar after and enjoyed a drink with us.





This year's route (minus the missing word "WEST") turned out to be a great run, scenic, and easy on the bladder. Bill's reception for us was great again, and as we pulled in we were greeted by some outstanding cars in the lot.

The car show was again great, a heavy dose of 65 & 66 350's, plus a great mix of everything else.

For me, the best part was you. I made some new friends, terrorozed one member from Kasas, found some old friends I had not seen in years, and saw other people find friends, owners, and aquainances from thier past. Stuff you cannot put a price tag on. That's what makes it worth it.

And the tears in Diana's eyes upon recieving the Kenny Beers award was just the perfect end.

I'm still tired, but loved every minute of it, and am happy to go through it again.

Dan

[1109RWHP]

I can't wait to see what you come up with next year.  One of may favorite parts of the trip was when we swarmed that little mini mart in the middle of no where. I think they had to order more stuff after we left.

[Cobrask8]

I can't wait to see what you come up with next year.  One of may favorite parts of the trip was when we swarmed that little mini mart in the middle of no where. I think they had to order more stuff after we left.

Hah, that was quite the parking lot! And random cars pulling over to see our cars too! 

[Bob Gaines]

I had a great time . I met new friends and reminisced with old ones. Thanks to Tony356 who was nice enough to let me drive his new GT350 for part of the cruise. The car sights were awesome. . Bob

[Brant]

Dan,

You and your crew did a great job!  I'm already looking forward to next year's meet. 

The cars were great, and the people were better.

[DC-DD]

I have to thank the crew that made the car show work much easier for me.  Cindi Kramer, who is brand new to our Club, stepped up and offered to help when and where ever I needed her.  She sold the merchandise for us.  Deb Miller help at registration, count ballots and helped tear down.  Gary Miller, Bill P., Dominic, Dan Reiter, Terry Welsh (also new to our Club), Bill Silverstein and Tom Kramer helped park the cars.  Counting ballots, Carol P., Greg K., Cindy & Tom P., Bill S., Bill P., Gary & Deb M.  If I missed anyone I sincerely apologize but I wanted to specifically thank these members. 

Car show day was very interesting for me.  The man that sold me my car back in 1976 showed up, Barry Pizzano.  Since he was a member of National SAAC way back when, he spent time catching up with Howard Pardee and Chuck Cantwell.  There was another man there that use to be my neighbor when I lived in Trucksville, PA (20 years ago).  He had spoke to me several times back then about my Shelby.  He has a Boss 302.

The Shelby world is a small place. 

As I stated at the car show, without Dan Reiter this event would not have come even close to happening.  Dan did a super job meeting with people , laying out the cruise/rally route, writing all the documentation and doing the main registration.  A HUGE THANK YOU TO DAN.

Diana 

[GoMangoMan]

As a newbie (with my Cobra still on order) I contacted Dan and explained my situation of not having my car as of yet. He welcomed my wife and I into the club and spoke to us at both the banquet and car show. We enjoyed the warmth of our banquet table-mates as they made us feel like one of the family! I look forward to this show for next year when I can join in for the drive! thanks Dan, and everyone who contributed to making this past weekend a success!

[Doug C]

As a newbie (with my Cobra still on order) I contacted Dan and explained my situation of not having my car as of yet. He welcomed my wife and I into the club and spoke to us at both the banquet and car show. We enjoyed the warmth of our banquet table-mates as they made us feel like one of the family! I look forward to this show for next year when I can join in for the drive! thanks Dan, and everyone who contributed to making this past weekend a success!

This is exactly what makes the SAAC people so special, their warmth.

[Cobrask8]

This is exactly what makes the SAAC people so special, their warmth.