Chatanooga breakfast?

[Marauder_Santa]

At this past Saturday's breakfast, I mentioned to a few folks the idea of moving our Breakfast to the Chatanooga area one month. I proposed this because we have a few members driving a long distance from that direction and maybe we can meet them more on their turf. This may also attract a few Marauder owners that find Atlanta just to far to travel.

If we do this, I would like to find a third Saturday where there is a car show or cruise-in following the breakfast.

What are your thoughts?

[4drcbra]

Id be willing to do that. Chatt-town isnt too far and would make for a nice group cruise.

[PonyUP]

I'd be up for that schedule permitting


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[Bubba Hyde]

There's a Cracker Barrel near Hamilton Place Mall that may not have too much traffic (depending on the time), or you could hold it at the Cracker Barrel in Dalton (Exit 333 off I-75, two right turns if you're coming northbound) or in East Ridge (right at the TN line, exit 1B).

Email me if you need some local legwork - I'm in that area.

steve64ga(AT)yahoo(DOT)com

Steve

[Marauder_Santa]

Hey Steve thanks for the suggestions. Do you know of any car shows or cruise ins in that area?

[Bubba Hyde]

Hey Steve thanks for the suggestions. Do you know of any car shows or cruise ins in that area?

Not as of yet, but I've put a post on a local forum to see if anyone else knows of anything. Usually the car shows start back up in March/April, but somebody may decide to do something since the weather's so mild this year.

I'll add to this thread if I find anything.

Steve

[Granddaddy Marq]

This would be a much easier trip for me. My only fear is having to work at the last minute and miss it. The pix of my car were made in Chattanooga.

[Marauder_Santa]

This is a trip that we would be looking to do in the warmer months when the car shows and such are in full swing. Just putting out the feelers now to get some feedback. Thanks for all the comments and help.

[Granddaddy Marq]

How about, I'll do everything in my power to make it to this little get together!

[CWright]

I'm good with it. I should be back together and ready to go by then.

[mcb26]

I'll try to make it.

[4drcbra]

Lookin forward to it. Keep us posted

[Tnbigbody]

hey me and my family where wanting to goto chatt around the middle of july i down if its around that time :)

[Marauder_Santa]

Our breakfasts are always the third Saturday of the month at 8am at cracker barrell.

It would make sense if we can find a third Saturday of the month when there is a car show or cruise in after the breakfast in the Chatanooga area.

I'm also hoping this attracts a few MM that find Atlanta just a bit too far.

So far there is some interest in this event.

[Tnbigbody]

so the 21st of july at cracker barrel in chatt? :D
p.s. i should be getting the marauder back from the shop tomorrow :)

[drummerboi]

I live in Chattanooga and I would love that!!! I go pick up my marauder this Tuesday, plus I found one other guy here who has one that I'm sure would love to meet up... Plz keep me informed

[Tnbigbody]

any updates on this??? i am still interested in doing this

[Marauder_Santa]

Since you know the lay of the land and can research some cruise in and car shows in the area, it might be best if you guys can organize it and then invite us from Atlanta to join you.

In the mean time join us at our monthly breakfast each month on the third Saturday in Marietta Ga. at Cracker Barrell Delk Rd and I75.

[Tnbigbody]

Is anyone still interested in this? We are still planning on it as it stands

[Granddaddy Marq]

Get something lined up and I'll do all I can to be there. Breakfast and a car show would be good, or just breakfast. It would be a great place. Tn. Ga. and Al. are all close 2 hour trip. I've all most talked my self into riding up there this weekend just to do something.

[PonyUP]

I just got Chattanooga as part of my region, so I'll be up there a few times year for work, including the 9th and 10th before Louisville. If I don't get a dinner set up for work, maybe we can grab a beer.

And if there's any car shows coming up, we will roll up there in force to show the flag and get some grub


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[Marauder_Santa]

I will be interested in breakfast if their is a car show that follows.

[Mac-MerC]

what happened with this?...........

[Granddaddy Marq]

what happened with this?...........


Ya! What happened to this? Drummerboi, Tnbigbody, find us a car show to invade! One Saturday, breakfast, and car show, in Chattanooga. This needs to be done. Maybe a Ford Dealer Show or a Mustang Club Show. Worst case sanario a Mopar Show.

[chevysnfirst]

This sounds cool depending on when it would be.
I am on break from classes I will see if I can do some research

[Marauder_Santa]

We need someone in the Chatanooga area to make this happen. I would come out for breakfast and a show after.

[Tnbigbody]

Well how about instead of a show we could go to honest Charlies or Coker tire shops? Check out what they have

[CWright]

I'm out either way this month. Hope to see y'all in June!

[Marauder_Santa]

Well how about instead of a show we could go to honest Charlies or Coker tire shops? Check out what they have

Send along their websites!

[Granddaddy Marq]

I tried to call 2 ford dealers up there to ask about any All Ford Shows they might host or sponsor they did not return my call.

[Tnbigbody]

dont have their websites but its a quick bing search away :) lol but i always see the sponsering on the car shows that i watch and they often show their shops which are located in Chattanooga... soo any takers??

[BJNashvillePrez]

Is this a club meeting or can you just own a Marauder and make an appearence

[Granddaddy Marq]

Good news you don't even have to own a Marauder. Just come on by and eat.

[Tnbigbody]

Any and all are welcome no pushy people here if you have one and want to bring your marauder then do so :)

[Tnbigbody]

Getting closer by the day I'm looking forward to this meeting any one want to join?

[Tnbigbody]

Is there still some interest in this?

[Granddaddy Marq]

Yep, I'ld like to ride up and have breakfast. The work schedule might shot it down, but I'll always try to make it. The Southern Marauders have there breakfast every 3rd Saturday in Marietta Ga. I can only make it every 3 to 6 months. It's a long trip for me. Try and go to one of there breakfasts, meet them, and make some plans. I'ld go to Chattanooga just for a day trip. Come up with a plan, and post it up.

[Bubba Hyde]

Heres what I've got so far:

There's a Cracker Barrell with easy access from I75 and a large enough parking lot so all the cars can park together. I've heard rumors of a show about 10 minutes from that, and I'm trying to get that confirmed. I do have a confirmed show in Dayton, but that's about 45 minutes north of Chattanooga.

Hoping to have the show confirmed by mid-week as to yes or no. If the show isn't happening I'll try to have info for other things to do around the area.

The Cracker Barrel is in Ringgold, I75 exit 348. I've spoken with a manager who has assured me he can accommodate the group without issue. I'll post up full directions later on, but just wanted everyone to know that we are working on it and I'll do my best to make it worth the trip!

Thanks,
Steve

[Mac-MerC]

Date?.....

[Tnbigbody]

Weekend of the 20th is when I'm headed down there so I'm good with any time til the 23rd then back to work I go lol

[CWright]

I'd be out for this month due to vacation. Any other month should work.

[Bubba Hyde]

:banana:Date will be July 21.

Still working on a show, having difficulty confirming something but I'll find the right person eventually.

Steve

[Granddaddy Marq]

That is the same date as the Southern Marauders 3nd Saturday Breakfast in Marietta Ga. What to do???? It is hard for me to get to Marietta so I don't go all that often. Ringgold won't be as hard to get to. I'll try to attend.

[Bubba Hyde]

My understanding is that the breakfast will be moving up here from Marietta for that weekend only. Somebody please chime in if I'm wrong.

[wannaMM]

SO.....Its on? SAT 7/21 in Chattanooga?

[GAMike]

That would be the correct date for the monthly Rain or shine Southern Marauders breakfast....

[Bubba Hyde]

Yes.

Trying to firm up a show. I found a cruise-in, but it doesn't start until 3.

Post up if you plan to attend!

Thanks,
Steve

[Granddaddy Marq]

I want to attend. That don't mean I'm going to make it, but I'm going to try. I'ld like to see the Marietta gang there. Good bunch of guys. I do want to meet the Tennessee gang. There's a lot of new members in and around Chattanooga. How'bout I post up if I can't make it. As of right now I'm in.

[GAMike]

Yes.

Trying to firm up a show. I found a cruise-in, but it doesn't start until 3.

Post up if you plan to attend!

Thanks,
Steve

I am gonna try to be there, no promises tho.....:burn:

[Tnbigbody]

Attending as well

[PonyUP]

Unfortunately, I'm out of town


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[Bubba Hyde]

Here's the driections for the Cracker Barrel in Ringgold:

coming from Atlanta: take I-75 north to exit 348. Turn right, then left at the next light (at the Chevy dealer). Turn left at the Holiday Inn and you'll be on the access road to the Cracker Barrel.

coming from Chattanooga: take I-75 south to exit 348. Turn left, then left again at the second light (by the Chevy dealer). Turn left at the Holiday Inn and you'll be on the access road to the Cracker Barrel.

The parking lot has a lot of open space on the left as you're driving in, so that should be a good place for everyone to park together without having to worry so much about other drivers.

I found one show that weekend, but it's tied to the Scopes Festival (the evolution trial, not the mouthwash) but it was a haul from Chattanooga and has been cancelled.

There is a cruise-in in Fort Oglethorpe, which would be about a 20 minute drive from Ringgold, but it doesn't start until 3 pm.

The show that I was trying to confirm I found out is in August, so it doesn't do us any good for this month.

Let me know if you'd like any additional info or you need clarification on anything and I'll do my best to help.

Hope everyone has a safe trip, and I'll see you Saturday!

Steve

[Tnbigbody]

Sounds like a plan hope everyone makes it safely hopefully ill have my latest MM project done before I leave for chatt

[Marauder_Santa]

Where and when is the show in August?

[GAMike]

That would work better for me (if the Chatanooga meet was in August) Look forward to meeting our TN bretheren at some point:):beer:

[Marauder_Santa]

According Steve, there is a show in the Chatanooga area on the third Saturday of August that will start in the morning. This would be a better date and gives us a month to organize it.

[Bubba Hyde]

Given that there is a convenient show in August and nothing nearby in July, let's push this breakfast meet to August.

I'll post up more info after work tonight.

Thanks,
Steve

[Marauder_Santa]

Thanks Steve for all the leg work. I will pass along the info to the Atlanta based guys this Saturday at our breakfast.

[Bubba Hyde]

In case anybody missed it, I've started a new thread with the Chattanooga breakfast info:

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?p=1200323#post1 200323

Hope to see everyone in August!

Steve

[Tnbigbody]

So thisweekend is a no go???

[Bubba Hyde]

So thisweekend is a no go???


Unfortunately, no - the breakfast will be in Marietta for July.

[Tnbigbody]

Well lady's and gents since we had made plans to come we did and we had a blast. Hope the scheduling works out better next time I try to go to an event for our cars. Not trying to be rude but I can't change plans the week or days before and not going to drive any further then necessary for what I planned. This thread has been out for a good while if there was a conflict then it should have been ironed out way before. It would have been nice to meet up with the ones that could or wanted to thanks for reading my post gn

[Marauder_Santa]

The breakfast will be Saturday August 18th at the Cracker Barrel in Ringgold, exit 348 off of I-75.

As a point of reference, exit 348 is about an hour and a half north of Town Center/Barrett Parkway.

After breakfast, we can take a short 15 minute drive to Lakeview Ft. Oglethorpe high school for a car show: :burnout:

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