Christmas Parade

dbenke · 10-24-08, 07:20 PM

As a recruiting / publicity tool, I would like to ride in some parades. Everyone I talk to about the club has no idea there is one in the area. I would like to see if there is any interest before I book though. I was thinking Mt. Pleasant and Summerville. I know the Mt. P. is a night time one but I don't think the others are. I'll get some dates, but post if you are willing to ride.
Thanks David

BenMara · 10-24-08, 07:34 PM

the Heep club Southern Mudders do both i think

dbenke · 11-01-08, 06:35 PM

I was hoping to get more feedback on this.

I don't want to ride alone.

Brock · 11-01-08, 09:37 PM

Hopefully we will have a good turnout at HAMOM and can discuss then...

Trollhole · 11-03-08, 05:51 PM

David you might also check with the local papers. Most will allow you to publish your events for free. Good publicity.

IndianDoc · 11-04-08, 12:20 AM

Wow I do like the idea and would love to commit to such an occasion but I can't plan that far ahead without pre planing the year before with uncle.

As I told you on the phone just found out that the plant I am covering is working on the 15th on Nov so unless they change that schedule I'm going to miss the hammon too!

Only bad thing about working for Uncle. Sorry but if I am free on the date of the parade and even close to the area will be happy and proud to ride with the club. I just never know!!!Sorry

dbenke · 11-04-08, 09:09 AM

Doc, If you can ride, you can drive the 62, and I'll get Robs 62 (guy I worked for on James Island) and drive it. I've tried to get him to join us, but his interests are in Dragon Boat racing and he spends most of his free time doing that. However, he said I can borrow his 1988 FJ62 any time.

mooker82 · 11-04-08, 10:05 AM

I can probably do the Mt. Pleasant one depending on the date. As long is it is after Thanksgivining I can drive the 40. If its is before I can drive the 80.

GregFrench · 11-04-08, 03:25 PM

Let me know a date. I'll try to work it. Sounds fun!

dbenke · 11-04-08, 09:06 PM

I looked it up online. It's on Dec 14 (Sunday evening), But the guidelines said only 2 vehicles per participant (???)

Doesn't sound too car club friendly to me. I'll call tomorrow and see. We may have to do somewhere else besides Mt. P.

Also all vehicles must be lit for the hollidays

GregFrench · 11-05-08, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by dbenke

Also all vehicles must be lit for the hollidays

Like the drivers!

Brock · 11-05-08, 01:10 PM

LOL....at least you did not say GAY and FESTIVE! We know how the Grand Strand rolls....LOL haha

dbenke · 11-05-08, 01:31 PM

I talked to them today, and she said car clubs don't count in the 2 vehicle maximum.

She was very excited that we wanted to participate.

I told her 6 to 8 vehicles......Can we get that many?

I have to register soon, there's a 100 entry max. It's already up to 70.

Please let me know soon if you can make it.

BenMara · 11-05-08, 05:16 PM

time to pull out some Christmas lights and find an inverter hahaha

Brock · 11-05-08, 05:20 PM

count me in if I am in town....

IndianDoc · 11-06-08, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by dbenke

Doc, If you can ride, you can drive the 62, and I'll get Robs 62 (guy I worked for on James Island) and drive it. I've tried to get him to join us, but his interests are in Dragon Boat racing and he spends most of his free time doing that. However, he said I can borrow his 1988 FJ62 any time.

Sounds like a plan now date to the question and if Uncle will let me off if a work day. LOL Doc

Added in edit just caught the date think I am off the following week too, with it being a sunday I can comit to the parade so count me in. Doc

proinv · 11-06-08, 07:13 PM

Our local jeep (with a little "j") club does all the events and festivals, air shows, parades, etc. Members get to "park close" and inside the gate. Check with the Chamber they usually organize those events or at least have a calender and know who the contact persons are.

dbenke · 11-06-08, 09:43 PM

I'll call tomorrow and (oops, it's tomorrow already) sign us up.
I would appreciate as many as possible to show.

Scott's also checking on S'ville. dates, times, etc.

dbenke · 11-17-08, 03:54 PM

Parade's all set.............Let's make it a BIG event

Brock · 11-17-08, 05:26 PM

muddy or clean?

BenMara · 11-18-08, 04:56 PM

when and were do we meet?

Brock · 11-19-08, 05:24 AM

somewhere near the start so we can have time to put on the lights....and drive there without them falling off.

dbenke · 11-21-08, 06:21 PM

We meet at Patriot's Plaza (Whole Foods) about 4 pm. I'm supposed to get a letter in the mail around the 1st of Dec. with more info.

Clean, I think

Brock · 11-21-08, 07:26 PM

Clean with lights...I wonder if my 8 foot tall inflatable GRINCH would fit on top of FJC if we drove slow in parade.

Maglight · 11-22-08, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Brock

Clean with lights...I wonder if my 8 foot tall inflatable GRINCH would fit on top of FJC if we drove slow in parade.

Do it!!!
That would be awesome.

Brock · 11-22-08, 02:34 PM

I think if I strap it down it will work....got to go Slllllooooooowwwwwwwww though as you cant find them anymore to buy....and I need to REPRESENT in my yard this year again.

dbenke · 11-22-08, 06:18 PM

I talked with Rob (James Island fj62)today and secured his ride for me. Doc, you can drive (yours,mine, ours)??

Ron, I,ll check with the town on the GRINCH. I dont think it will be a problem, They said no SANTA'S.

That's no Santa!!

Brock · 11-23-08, 05:35 AM

wonder why no santas.....he is not religous icon. that makes no sense for a Christmas Parade. Let me know...

proinv · 11-23-08, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Brock

wonder why no santas.....he is not religous icon. that makes no sense for a Christmas Parade. Let me know...

Bet they are going to have one, they just don't want a bunch of Santas out there confusing the little boogers.

dbenke · 11-23-08, 05:41 PM

They reserve the SANTA for the fire truck at the end of the parade. They have done this since I was little.

Also, no throwing candy or getting out of the car.
A kid got killed when he went out in the road for a piece of candy a long time ago. and no throwing since.
That doesn't mean we cant drive to the side and hand out some though