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Tue Mar 03, 2009 1:59 pm

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If you are local, and would like to participate, please PM me. I've registered for our bus + 5. With enough interest/notice, I can get space for up to 12. The parade has grown each year, and is now large (2+ hr.s?) and is televised.
This parade is very fond of vintage cars and clubs. I've only seen one VW (a herbie bug) in it ever, and thought it was time our citizens were treated to some vintage buses!... and the city agreed. In fact they are thrilled. Pre '67's only please.
It's all over by 11 at the latest, and I'm considering a post-parade BBQ. Please contact me (soon!) if your up for this.

Thanks in advance, Dave

Tue Mar 03, 2009 2:10 pm

I might be able to make it. I just have to find out the plans for that day first

Tue Mar 03, 2009 2:57 pm

8) Let me know. I know it's tough being a holiday and all, but it starts/ends early, leaving plenty of time to go celebrate after.

Tue Mar 03, 2009 3:43 pm

I'd love to lead a contingent of NUTS down for your celebrations there dave, but realistically, the chances are pretty slim.

Tue Mar 03, 2009 3:52 pm

Keith, we'd love to have you, but yeah, seems a bit of a drive for you for a 2 hour parade... unless of course you are truly NUTS :lol: . However (if thats the case), then come on down!. :wink: . I have a long overdue care package for you, my northern bro... Will send it soon.

Tue Mar 03, 2009 4:39 pm

I will plan on coming up for this. I am sure I can get a few more buses to tag along. I will get the word out.

Tue Mar 03, 2009 4:46 pm

Very cool!!!... I need to give them the final # of buses by 3/15. Does suebug have anything running now?...

Tue Mar 03, 2009 8:03 pm

Dave24 wrote: Very cool!!!... I need to give them the final # of buses by 3/15. Does suebug have anything running now?...

she might. We will have to see. Hopefully she will have something running by the 4th

Tue Mar 03, 2009 9:09 pm

der58SC wrote: Dave24 wrote: Very cool!!!... I need to give them the final # of buses by 3/15. Does suebug have anything running now?...

she might. We will have to see. Hopefully she will have something running by the 4th

Now I know why my ears were burning! Yes, Dave24, put me down as a yes! Sundial or SC will be there!

Wed Mar 04, 2009 10:03 am

So what time exactly does the parade start? Also where does it start and end? What is the route?

Wed Mar 04, 2009 12:30 pm

I'll PM particulars to all soon, I have to attend a meeting at city hall just after the 15th. Come on now, where are the rest of you local bus guys and girls?... step on up. It's gonna' be fun!.

Wed Mar 04, 2009 6:16 pm

Dave24 wrote: I'll PM particulars to all soon, I have to attend a meeting at city hall just after the 15th. Come on now, where are the rest of you local bus guys and girls?... step on up. It's gonna' be fun!.

Thu Mar 05, 2009 9:30 am

Hey Dave,

Count me and the family in! I have a 67 dlx bus, and I live in N. OC and also have a house in Rancho Santa Margarita. Would be a fun one for the kids! Keep me posted via PM. Thanks

Thu Mar 05, 2009 1:33 pm

8) 8) 8) ... More please!!. :D

Fri Mar 06, 2009 10:12 am

Need a few more to join the fun... step right up!...

Sun Mar 08, 2009 10:11 am

Dave24 wrote: Need a few more to join the fun... step right up!...

Sun Mar 08, 2009 11:59 am

Count me in................if my panel is TV worthy!!!! :lol:

Sun Mar 08, 2009 2:02 pm

NAES wrote: Count me in................if my panel is TV worthy!!!! :lol: 8) ... I'll pm everyone the particulars when I get them next week.

Sun Mar 08, 2009 4:37 pm

In past years the parade started at 10 AM in front of El Toro High School at Toledo and Ridge Route. Where is the staging area for the cars? Away from the horses, I'd gather. Kiwanis has done a pancake breakfast at the high school before also.

Tue Mar 10, 2009 1:35 pm

Thanks for all the interest and pm's. Will keep everyone posted as things progress... still have room for a few more... anyone? :D