Registration Open For 3rd Annual Woodward Dream Cruise, Marauders Cruisn' Woodward! [Archive]

MI2QWK4U

06-05-2006, 06:20 PM

LINK TO REGISTER! (http://www.mollyguard.com/event/30892400)

The Motor City Marauders are hosting our 3rd Annual Woodward Dream Cruise Event for 2006. We have secured parking in the same lot as last year, the BK lot across the street from Dugan's Irish Pub.

We are sharing the lot this year with the IMOA, so space will be limited. We only have room for 35 Marauders this year, so do not delay. Spots will be awarded first pay first serve. If all spots are taken, we will start a waiting list, as there is a possibility of more spaces becoming available.

Come on out and enjoy the largest outdoor car show in the world!!

Don't forget to reserve your hotel room at the special rate!
Host Hotel Information (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=26313)

Latest information on the Event:
Latest Event Information (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=24240)

Fast4Door

06-05-2006, 07:07 PM

I'm there. I'm actaully going to have my hood OPEN this time!

See you all there.

Rider90

06-05-2006, 07:15 PM

Just went over the dates and I'll be in Sturgis. I hope you all have a great time! I was really looking forward to this year too

whoskal

06-05-2006, 07:34 PM

I wont be showing this year, but I will be there

Fourth Horseman

06-06-2006, 08:48 AM

Wish I could afford to make the trip this year. It was a great time last year. Hopefully I'll be able to attend in '07.

Big Joe P

06-06-2006, 04:15 PM

I'm in........

Bigdogjim

06-06-2006, 04:46 PM

I will be there....kool-Aid for all...............

MI2QWK4U

06-06-2006, 06:13 PM

I'm in........

Great! Any chance you could start a Detroit Exit?!

bigslim

06-06-2006, 06:18 PM

I'm in........
Glad to see you coming Joe. :D

MikesMerc

06-07-2006, 04:43 AM

Thanks for the news post Dave! Everything is set to go.

BTW, BK freshly resurfaced the lot this year, so things will be in great shape. We are also working out some details for other bells and whistles like event shirts, drinks at BK, etc, etc. Although this is much scaled down from last year's MVIII, things are turning ourt nicely :)

Daily 03

06-07-2006, 10:47 AM

Nellie and I are registered. Looking forward to seeing everybody again and enjoying the great events.
Later Dale

MikesMerc

06-10-2006, 06:48 AM

Bump!

Hurry along and register. Spaces are limited and going fast!

Jerry Barnes

06-10-2006, 08:44 PM

Mike,

I will be there occupying a couple of spaces. It's great to see Big Joe P coming along. I had a great time in Chicago meeting Joe, his wife, the great people at the EXIT, Bradley, Steve, Leonard, etc.

We need to schedule a visit to the EXIT when we go to Joliet in July.

See ya!

Threept4me

06-10-2006, 09:48 PM

Just reserved my spot. Looking forward to seeing everybody again!

MI2QWK4U

06-11-2006, 09:23 PM

Just a reminder! Make sure to reserve your hotel rooms now if you are going to attend Woodward this year. I think the block of rooms wont be held beyond July 1st. Once that expires, so do the perks and special rate.

MI2QWK4U

06-21-2006, 01:16 PM

For those coming up for the Cruise, I dont see your names on the hotel roster in our block of rooms. Be sure to call and reserve your rooms soon! I know you have registered for parking, just dont forget the hotel. Thanks....

Daily 03

06-21-2006, 04:41 PM

Dave,
I have registered for both the Hotel and Parking. My name should appear on both lists.
Thanks Dale

MI2QWK4U

06-21-2006, 05:22 PM

Dave,
I have registered for both the Hotel and Parking. My name should appear on both lists.
Thanks Dale

Yep, you are right at the top of both lists!

DEFYANT

06-23-2006, 09:20 PM

CheeseheadBob and I are in!

And were driving up - muwahahahahahaha! To hell with the plane!

I just reserved 2 spots at the WDC!

I think he already has the rooms reserved.

bigslim

06-23-2006, 09:43 PM

CheeseheadBob and I are in!

And were driving up - muwahahahahahaha! To hell with the plane!

I just reserved 2 spots at the WDC!

I think he already has the rooms reserved.
Be nice to see you again Charlie.

DEFYANT

06-23-2006, 09:54 PM

Be nice to see you again Charlie.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y193/Defyant/MeandSlim.jpg

You too Daryl.

bigslim

06-23-2006, 11:37 PM

Wow, what a great picture. I didn't have that one. Thanks Charlie. :)

MikesMerc

06-24-2006, 06:55 PM

CheeseheadBob and I are in!

And were driving up - muwahahahahahaha! To hell with the plane!

Looking forward to seeing you guys in August:beer:

Tallboy

06-24-2006, 06:57 PM

I shall be there! However, I have made "other" :D accomodations for lodging.

Plane lands Monday at 2PM. Should be at Duggan's by three...:beer:

bigslim

06-24-2006, 09:48 PM

I shall be there! However, I have made "other" :D accomodations for lodging.

Plane lands Monday at 2PM. Should be at Duggan's by three...:beer:
More like 4:00 or 5:00 in our traffic.:D

Tallboy

06-25-2006, 09:12 AM

More like 4:00 or 5:00 in our traffic.:D

Not with Jerry driving!!! :lol:

Tallboy

06-25-2006, 09:14 AM

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y193/Defyant/MeandSlim.jpg

You too Daryl.

Let's not overlook the background actors-Carfixer and MikesMerc!

shakes_26

06-25-2006, 07:16 PM

Not with Jerry driving!!! :lol:

Only if he gets clearance from the tower..... why he bothers putting advertising all over the car I have no idea....you can't read a thing when he flies past like that!!!

MI2QWK4U

06-26-2006, 01:31 PM

CheeseheadBob and I are in!

And were driving up - muwahahahahahaha! To hell with the plane!

I just reserved 2 spots at the WDC!

I think he already has the rooms reserved.

Charlie, that is great news! Cant wait to mix it up at Milan with you guys!

mr.continental

07-06-2006, 06:39 PM

Hey Dave, just wanted to know if I registered my spot in time?

modular46

07-06-2006, 07:41 PM

Reserved my spot tonight!!:banana:

Mebot

07-18-2006, 07:31 AM

I will actually be heading out to Woodward for the first time since 2001. I'm looking forward to it, but I won't be driving, I'll be flying up.

I look forward to seeing you all.

MI2QWK4U

07-18-2006, 02:37 PM

Did you guys reserve your rooms? The block of rooms is closed, so as of today there were only a few rooms left out of our original block of rooms, and those rooms are now open to anyone and they are the ONLY rooms left in the host hotel!

Tallboy

07-18-2006, 04:00 PM

shakes_26

07-18-2006, 08:53 PM

I am good-to-go, Dave! See you Monday the 14th...:beer:

Ditto :beer:

Oh boy this is gonna be great!

Mebot

07-19-2006, 06:23 AM

I actually have family in Detroit, so I have free room and board when I get there!

modular46

07-22-2006, 05:21 PM

How many MMs are expected?

BilletFlow

07-26-2006, 02:50 PM

How many spots are left?
How much does it cost for a spot?

MikesMerc

07-26-2006, 04:51 PM

How many MMs are expected?

Right now we have 22 cars coming, and space for about another 10 to 12 more. We also have about 10 members (plus guests) coming to WDC without thier cars. Nice turnout so far for a scaled down regional event :)

fairlane347

07-27-2006, 10:09 AM

Does anyone know why the IMOA is not going to be present at the BK lot? Found this out on the IMOA web site. What the :censor: Anyway I am getting a spot for my MM, but can someone tell me if I can register my dads Mercury Comet there too? I want to do both at once. :beer: Thanks
I will be there on Wednesday morning if any MMers want to meet up.

MikesMerc

07-27-2006, 06:24 PM

Does anyone know why the IMOA is not going to be present at the BK lot? Found this out on the IMOA web site. What the :censor: Anyway I am getting a spot for my MM, but can someone tell me if I can register my dads Mercury Comet there too?

Simply put, the IMOA did not have enough interest from their members. Its not totally shocking though. Besides the Marauder crowd, the IMOA is an "older" group with priceless classics. It does not shock me that many of them did not want to drive their precious trophy cars into the chaos that is the WDC. Many probably did not know how well organized and safe the event in our lot really is.

I'll find out form Jerry Barnes (regional IMOA guy) what the intentions are for their portion of the lot. I'll see what we can do to get other non marauders parked in the BK lot. Stay tuned.

Meteorite

07-27-2006, 07:07 PM

Simply put, the IMOA did not have enough interest from their members. Its not totally shocking though. Besides the Marauder crowd, the IMOA is an "older" group with priceless classics. It does not shock me that many of them did not want to drive their precious trophy cars into the chaos that is the WDC. Many probably did not know how well organized and safe the event in our lot really is.

I'll find out form Jerry Barnes (regional IMOA guy) what the intentions are for their portion of the lot. I'll see what we can do to get other non marauders parked in the BK lot. Stay tuned.
Thanks for the update! Man, I hope the IMOA sends me my $75 back, at least!

Fortunately Eliot's Meteor is not a priceless classic, but a partly-finished street brauler, so we'll show up regardless. Even if I have to camouflage it as a Marauder to sneak it in!:D

fairlane347

07-28-2006, 05:44 AM

MI2QK4U sent me a pm I am going to register my MM and my dads Comet. Bring your meteor anyway. Thanks

Just reserved my 2 spots, he!! yeah party time.

Meteorite

07-28-2006, 06:08 AM

MI2QK4U sent me a pm I am going to register my MM and my dads Comet. Bring your meteor anyway. Thanks

Just reserved my 2 spots, he!! yeah party time.
Is it the red Comet? We should try to park my son's Meteor next to it.

fairlane347

07-28-2006, 10:47 AM

Yes the comet is the red 1964, and that would be cool. Did you see it on my web site? It now is kind of lettered up like a race car. I need to get more pictures up.:beer:

MikesMerc

07-28-2006, 04:10 PM

Fortunately Eliot's Meteor is not a priceless classic, but a partly-finished street brauler, so we'll show up regardless. Even if I have to camouflage it as a Marauder to sneak it in!:D

As fairlane347 said, go ahead and register it under the MCM side of things. We'll make room for you!!

bigjohn

07-29-2006, 02:18 PM

Finally got confirmation that I have the time off from work so I'm registered. Looking forward to another good time on Woodward!

MikesMerc

07-29-2006, 02:37 PM

Welcome aboard John!

Right now we have 25 spots are sold and there is definite room for at least 5 more cars. Once we hit 30 spots, we'll re-work the layout and see if we can fit more. Dave and I think we can fit 35 with a smart layout.

Meteorite

07-31-2006, 08:43 AM

As fairlane347 said, go ahead and register it under the MCM side of things. We'll make room for you!!
Mike,

I just got off the phone this morning with Jerry Robbin of the IMOA.

The IMOA will be at the Burger King lot for the WWDC, Friday night and all day Saturday.

However, they only have about 12 cars confirmed (including Eliot's), so I'm guessing they'll have extra spaces to sell, perhaps back to the Marauder side of things.

Jerry Robbin told me that he has been communicating through Jerry Barnes, so I think Jerry Barnes would be a good person to contact regarding the latest news involving the IMOA.

Big Joe P

07-31-2006, 02:27 PM

I reserved a spot and am coming out on Saturday.
What time do you recommend I get to the lot?

MI2QWK4U

07-31-2006, 03:54 PM

I reserved a spot and am coming out on Saturday.
What time do you recommend I get to the lot?

Joe, I would reccomend that you get there as early as possible, it gets busy early. I think we get there around 8 am to get set up by 9 am. You will have a spot reserved, so that shouldnt be a concern. If you want to come in friday, there may still be rooms at the Hampton.

bigslim

07-31-2006, 04:19 PM

I reserved a spot and am coming out on Saturday.
What time do you recommend I get to the lot?
Nice to see you coming. I would get there no later than 8-8:30am. It starts to get busy early. You being a car guy will enjoy this huge show.

TooManyFords

07-31-2006, 04:51 PM

I know I post this yesterday, but I'll post it again...

I will not be able to make it with the timing too close to finish my project. If someone wants to buy my slot in the lot, PM me and I'll let you have mine!

If you need a hotel room in the guest hotel, also PM me as I'll let it go as a "package deal" to a fellow Marauder owner.

If I get no takers, I'll just have to drive my POS mustang out and park it with Y'all!

Cheers

John

MI2QWK4U

07-31-2006, 05:05 PM

dwasson

07-31-2006, 06:24 PM

Or bring the POS Mustang. Just be there.

Big Joe P

08-01-2006, 09:20 AM

MI2QWK4U

08-01-2006, 12:07 PM

Joe, Friday night is one of the best nights on Woodward. They start our early in the week and each night builds in numbers of cars cruising Woodward. We have the lot to ourselves Friday night as well as Saturday, so everyone will be out there Friday night hanging out and cruising. There are several great resturants and watering holes nearby as well. Trust me, its well worth the nights stay on Friday night. That will let you get a good nights sleep, get up around 7:30 or so, the Hampton Inn puts on a really good breakfast buffett, then its 10 minutes to Woodward and the BK. Just something to think about....

bigslim

08-01-2006, 05:36 PM

Thanks guys, I'll get there early Saturday.
What's going on Friday night? Capers?
Give me a good reason to come out there early....
Maybe a BigSlim VS BigJoeP bowling match?... (handicapped of course)
It'd have to be on my turf though, GARDEN BOWL (http://www.majesticdetroit.com/garden.asp)
Actually, if we bowled there, it would be scratch... The place is crappy
enough to even us both out....
If you come up Friday I could be persueded to go bowling altough Friday night is just like Saturday on Woodward. Just to let you know I haven't picked my ball since New Years day (I still got game though).;)

Rick-n-Miami

08-08-2006, 04:59 AM

Everything is 100% confirmed now. I'll be up (by plane) on Wednesday at the host hotel. I'll see you guys next week!

Ken

08-09-2006, 08:56 AM

I'll be in Thursday Night. What is anyone doing on Friday? I've seen suggestions, but nothing posted.

Ken

Tallboy

08-09-2006, 08:58 AM

I'll be in Thursday Night. What is anyone doing on Friday? I've seen suggestions, but nothing posted.

Ken

Friday night=Woodward, baby!!! :beer:

dwasson

08-09-2006, 09:21 AM

I'll be in Thursday Night. What is anyone doing on Friday? I've seen suggestions, but nothing posted.

Ken

Be at the BK lot. There will be a lot of action on Woodward Friday evening.

Ken

08-09-2006, 10:05 AM

Friday night=Woodward, baby!!! :beer:
I planned on that from last year. I was wondering about the rest of the day (earlier) Capers? etc. Anyone going to Milan on Thursday night?

Ken

MI2QWK4U

08-09-2006, 03:35 PM

Ken and the rest of the Woodward guests, boy have we got great things we are working out. Mike and I are putting some finishing touches on a couple of events that should make for a memorable prelude to the Cruise.
Don't worry though, Capers is in the mix, Milan on thursday may be one of a couple of choices for that night. We are finalizing things as I type!
STAY TUNED!

DEFYANT

08-09-2006, 06:40 PM

mmmmm, Milan

:D

Thanks for the effort MCM!

Tallboy

08-10-2006, 12:41 PM

Hey, Dave-are we set-up for fountain drinks like we were last year?

Should I bring my MVIII mug?

MikesMerc

08-10-2006, 01:50 PM

Hey, Dave-are we set-up for fountain drinks like we were last year?

Should I bring my MVIII mug?

YES! Bring your mug! Anyone who brings the mug from last year will get free soda from BK all day long!!

Tallboy

08-10-2006, 01:51 PM

YES! Bring your mug! Anyone who brings the mug from last year will get free soda from BK all day long!!

Cool! Thanks, Mike!!! :beer:

MikesMerc

08-10-2006, 01:54 PM

I planned on that from last year. I was wondering about the rest of the day (earlier) Capers? etc. Anyone going to Milan on Thursday night?

Ken

For Friday we have been invited to the Saleen Motorsports Open House. See here:http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=29342

Thursday night is Milan with the FME group :banana2:

Friday night and Saturday is the Cruise at BK.

Wednesday is Dyno day at Lidio's and dinner at Capers.

MI2QWK4U

08-10-2006, 04:42 PM

:D

Thanks for the effort MCM!

Charlie, Its all worth it when you see good friends, shake hands, and enjoy good times, its a honor to host you all.

Jori Rintamaki

08-11-2006, 02:27 PM

Hello From Finland!
We are also coming to Livonia. Everything is arranged with IMOA!
See You there!!!!
Inka and Jori Rintamaki
http:/www.mercuryman.fi

Tallboy

08-11-2006, 02:47 PM

Hello From Finland!
We are also coming to Livonia. Everything is arranged with IMOA!
See You there!!!!
Inka and Jori Rintamaki
http:/www.mercuryman.fi

Finland? WOW! How's the old Mercury you pulled out of the woods? Had some importance, a gift between countries? See you on Woodward! :beer:

MM03MOK

08-11-2006, 02:56 PM

Hello From Finland!
We are also coming to Livonia. Everything is arranged with IMOA!
See You there!!!!
Inka and Jori Rintamaki
http:/www.mercuryman.fiNow that's cool! :welcome: to the website and have fun at Woodward!

Meteorite

08-11-2006, 07:51 PM

Hello From Finland!
We are also coming to Livonia. Everything is arranged with IMOA!
See You there!!!!
Inka and Jori Rintamaki
http:/www.mercuryman.fi
That's great! I hope to meet you. Will you be at the Burger King on Saturday?

DEFYANT

08-12-2006, 03:52 AM

Hello From Finland!
We are also coming to Livonia. Everything is arranged with IMOA!
See You there!!!!
Inka and Jori Rintamaki
http:/www.mercuryman.fi

Welcome! See you there.

Nice cars on your site.

MI2QWK4U

08-12-2006, 05:56 PM

Hey, Dave-are we set-up for fountain drinks like we were last year?

Should I bring my MVIII mug?

YES, bring that mug! Like Mike said, we will have unlimited fountain drinks Friday night and all day Saturday at the cruise. I cannot emphasize how great this perk is. No need for COOLERS to take up valuable space and trip over. Just walk in, and help yourself to anything at their self serve drink station, pop, tea, juice, etc. Last year we built in the $3 dollar tab for this perk into the registration price and paid Burger King directly. This year however you will need to pay BK yourselves, the cost is still $3, can you believe that?! It is an awesum thing.

It is important to note, the ONLY way to participate in this offer is to have the white/black event thermo mug from last years MVIII. You will not be able to refill any other cup or glass, this was made VERY clear to us. Their managers and crew know about the offer and the mug they are looking for, anything else and they will ask you to pay for the drink individually. For those that have your mug from last year, bring it! For those that dont, I have 8 or 9 left that you can buy at Woodward this year. Let me know, the mugs will go fast.

MI2QWK4U

08-12-2006, 08:13 PM

For anyone waiting for the right time, that would be now. 4 spots left. Thats it.

grampaws

08-14-2006, 11:25 AM

Room booked for friday and Saturday night!
Booked parking space!!

Mebot

08-18-2006, 05:35 AM

Looking forward to tonight! I will be on the plane from DC at 4pm and in Detroit at 6.

I might have to stop and see the family first, but I'll try and convince them that we have to head out to BK tonight.

MI2QWK4U, I am interested in one of those mugs. Please hold one for me, thanks!!