mitzkitty is going to be in the area with her husband (sorry, no car with, they're renting one here), and was interested in meeting with some of us in the Niagara area. Post here if you're interested. I'll bring some GM Powertrain show information with me. The date we're looking at is June 23rd (Saturday), ideally thinking we would meet up at the Niagara Factory Outlets and cruise down NF Blvd to the Falls. Any takers? :thumb:

That's the American side right? :confused: I always get confused with what's on the American side and what's on the Canadian side. :red: :lol:

It's on the American side, on Factory Outlet Boulevard, right off of both NF Blvd and the 190.

I'll run the idea past my wife and see if she's interested. We might be there. I'd love to meet mitzkity and you.

(sorry, no car with, they're renting one here),

speaking of renting cars, I wasn't sure if everyone had heard of the hertz 'fun' collection, which includes the HHR. I have to say though, I don't particularly care for the comments from some of the folks on the link below, but I love the idea that you can be guaranteed an HHR when you need to rent a car!:thumb:
http://www.autoblog.com/2005/12/12/hertz-fun-collection/

Wish we could go, we LOVE Niagara Falls!!!! Check out Academy Park, I hear there is a Pt Cruiser show happening there that weekend....... ;)
http://www.cruzthefallsusa.com/images/ctglogo_01.jpg

I'll try to make it. Keep us posted as the date get's closer.:bow:

mitzkitty is going to be in the area with her husband (sorry, no car with, they're renting one here), and was interested in meeting with some of us in the Niagara area. Post here if you're interested. I'll bring some GM Powertrain show information with me. The date we're looking at is June 23rd (Saturday), ideally thinking we would meet up at the Niagara Factory Outlets and cruise down NF Blvd to the Falls. Any takers? :thumb:

DC, if your planning on making copies and have to pay for them don't I'll chase Donna from Tri Five Car Club for more.:thumb:

I we really can meet some of you, and I have to say that Desert Coyote has gone out of his way to give us ideas of things to do on our down time in that area. I don't have a passport or I'd be going to the Canadian side, which I hear is even better. :bow:

Count me in for the 23rd! I might even have Tropicar Jr. ready to show off that weekend. I like the idea of crashing the PT Cruiser get-together and Lewiston is a nice spot anyway. It's just a few miles north of the Factory outlet Mall area.

Mitzkity, I don't think you need the passport to get into Canada until January 2008.

mitzkitty is going to be in the area with her husband (sorry, no car with, they're renting one here), and was interested in meeting with some of us in the Niagara area. Post here if you're interested. I'll bring some GM Powertrain show information with me. The date we're looking at is June 23rd (Saturday), ideally thinking we would meet up at the Niagara Factory Outlets and cruise down NF Blvd to the Falls. Any takers? :thumb:

I might be up for that i'm only 2hrs away do you cross at niagra falls or ft erie?

jerrbear, we cant PM you. You are over quota!!!! Empty that box!!

I'll run the idea past my wife and see if she's interested. We might be there. I'd love to meet mitzkity and you.

CH must have picked up some new recipes on "Cannibals Cooking in Canola" or "Dracula Does Desserts" on the after midnite food channels. :lol:

Firewatcher - I clicked out your JOIN US link - thought maybe you were a cult leader or something HAHAHAHA --- dang, I already AM a member of that crazy cult!!

DC, if your planning on making copies and have to pay for them don't I'll chase Donna from Tri Five Car Club for more.:thumb:

Actually, I was going to try bugging my wife for forms from the plant, but if you have a contact in Tri-Five, that's cool too.

We have added two possible items to our agenda and I wanted opinions of "locals".

Friday afternoon, 2hr cruise to see the Lockport Locks on the Erie Canal

Saturday night after our get-together, a Ghost Walk complete with lanterns in Niagara-by-the-Lake.

These 2 things sound so neat to me - what do you think?

Lastly, how do I find out if it's true that I can go across the Canada border still, without a passport.

Thanks, folks.

I'm pretty sure you don't need a passport until 2008 unless you're flying. I don't have a passport and I've never had a hard time going over other than the time I went with my buddy J who had a pending DWI at the time. They held us for a while, searched us, searched the car, searched our positions, and turned us right back around just to have it repeated on the American side. :lol:

no problems on the border... definatly visit the locks in lockport....

Lastly, how do I find out if it's true that I can go across the Canada border still, without a passport.

Thanks, folks.

Here you go:

Current Passport Regulations

The Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 requires that by January 1, 2008, travelers to and from the Caribbean, Bermuda, Panama, Mexico and Canada have a passport or other secure, accepted document to enter or re-enter the United States, according to the US Department of State. US citizens may currently travel to and from Mexico, Canada, Panama, the Caribbean and Bermuda using a US birth certificate with embossed state seal and driver's license, rather than a passport

Mitzkity- Both of your ideas are great. The canal cruise out of Lockport is interesting and Niagara-On-The-Lake is always great! Very quaint and as close to finding British charm as you'll find this side of the Atlantic.

Here is your up-to-the-minute head count for June 23rd:

mitzkitty
Desert Coyote
BlackHHR06
Docwylie
jerrbear (possibly)
captain howdy (possibly)

When we get into June, we can hammer out the particulars (i.e. where to meet, where to go, etc.). :thumb:

It's quite possible we'll be helping Mitzkity celebrate a Ducks Stanley Cup win and the avenging of the Sabres loss to the hated Senators!

GO DUCKS!!!!!

Wasn't that a beauty? We were screaming so loud the dog almost peed!

The only thing better for me would have been for the Sabres to have scored the OT goal against the Sens yesterday...but they didn't...so now (at least until next year) the Ducks are my team!

On to Game 6!

id like to come along and meet some of my fellow WNY hhrs count me in .plus ill need the reg form for the power train show ,desert,i hope that wont be to late to submit it.

We are very interested in attending the Falls get together, Also we need the form for the Tonowanda Engine Plant get together, We will be attending both get togethers & looking forward to meeting everyone attending.
Don:thumb:

Okay, here's the up-to-the-minute head count!

mitzkitty
Desert Coyote
BlackHHR06
Docwylie
Hellraisehr
Don Battista
jerrbear (possibly)
captain howdy (possibly)

No worries on lateness for the Powertrain auto show entries, the due date isn't until August (Aug. 10, if I'm not mistaken) for preregistration. BlackHHR06 is trying to get us a stack of entry forms that he'll bring with.

As far as location where to meet, at the Factory Outlets there is a section of the parking lot adjacent to an Elks club, kind of away from the mall itself. Ideally, that's probably the best place to powwow before heading to the Falls proper, since the only time I ever see folks parking in that area is Christmas. :thumb: Times will come later as we work things through on this, but feel free to offer suggestions of meeting times here!

glad to hear about the powertrain show ,i was getting a little worried there ,this should be a good meet ,can we really crash that pt show or whatever it might be ,id like to roll up there and show them how it was supposed to be made :lol:

I'm going to try to make it on June 23rd. I'd like to at least be able to do the Niagara Falls run, but probably won't be able to do the Canada part. So you can write me in as a "hopefully" for June 23rd.

I'm still a definite for the Tonawanda Engine Plant show.

Steve

Based on what I saw on the PTCruiser event website, it looks like trying to get into their enclave would be difficult, and I don't know that we want to start any trouble in Niagara County.

:bow: Have in my position 12 registration forms for GM Power Plant Car Show. I can get more if needed. And rest asured preregistration cut off is Aug. 10.

How lucky are WE to be able to meet so many of you!

To go into Canada you won't need a passport until this coming January. I escort oversize loads over the Lewiston-Queenston and Peace bridges with no problems.

To go into Canada you won't need a passport until this coming January. I escort oversize loads over the Lewiston-Queenston and Peace bridges with no problems.

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o132/pats50fan/smilies/welcome4.gif to the site!!! As far as the passport, Yup ;)

Here you go:

Current Passport Regulations

The Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 requires that by January 1, 2008, travelers to and from the Caribbean, Bermuda, Panama, Mexico and Canada have a passport or other secure, accepted document to enter or re-enter the United States, according to the US Department of State. US citizens may currently travel to and from Mexico, Canada, Panama, the Caribbean and Bermuda using a US birth certificate with embossed state seal and driver's license, rather than a passport

To go into Canada you won't need a passport until this coming January. I escort oversize loads over the Lewiston-Queenston and Peace bridges with no problems.

Welcome to the forum. Good luck with your HHR.

Okay, here's the up-to-the-minute head count!

mitzkitty
Desert Coyote
BlackHHR06
Docwylie
Hellraisehr
Don Battista
jerrbear (possibly)
captain howdy (possibly)

No worries on lateness for the Powertrain auto show entries, the due date isn't until August (Aug. 10, if I'm not mistaken) for preregistration. BlackHHR06 is trying to get us a stack of entry forms that he'll bring with.

As far as location where to meet, at the Factory Outlets there is a section of the parking lot adjacent to an Elks club, kind of away from the mall itself. Ideally, that's probably the best place to powwow before heading to the Falls proper, since the only time I ever see folks parking in that area is Christmas. :thumb: Times will come later as we work things through on this, but feel free to offer suggestions of meeting times here!

My wife and I will tentatively try to make the June 23rd get together, at least to get to meet everyone. Not sure if we will be able to stay but it sure would be nice to meet the faces behind the forum names.
Also, is there any way I can get a registration form for the Powertrain show, either by fax or e-mail?
Thank's, Bigallis1................

Okay, here's the list as I have it as of right now!

mitzkitty
Desert Coyote
BlackHHR06
Docwylie
Hellraisehr
Don Battista
fastsuv (possibly)
bigallis1 (possibly)
jerrbear (possibly)
captain howdy (possibly)

Anyone with a suggestion for a time to meet, I'm open to anything after sunrise. :thumb:

Will be there
http://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/files/3/3/6/5/HHR2.jpg

Sounds great
I need a registration form, See you on the 23RD of June.
Leaving Florida May 31st and heading to Centerville New York, Can't wat to meet everyone June 23.

Here it is, the newly updated head count:

mitzkitty
Desert Coyote
BlackHHR06
Docwylie
Hellraisehr
Don Battista
escort11
fastsuv (possibly)
bigallis1 (possibly)
jerrbear (possibly)
captain howdy (possibly)

We're gonna have us a fun time in June! :thumb:

Can't wait for June 23rd get together & Tonowanda Engine Plant get together in August.
Were leaving Florida May 31st heading for Western New York.:thumb:

I was feeling so left out --- anybody got an HHR we can borrow LOL! I checked into hubby's car rental place and they don't even do HHRs. Oh well, maybe I'll put my extra .net decal on whatever we get temporarily.

I just saw a dark gray HHR sitting in an Avis lot in Orchard Park yesterday. If you can't find an HHR then look for a Cobalt. At least they're cousins!:lol:

I think Mattel uses Hertz - sadly.

Gee...that's too bad...but maybe Hertz has some fun cars in their inventory in lieu of an HHR.

Or...you could visit a local Chevy dealer...ask to take an HHR out on a test drive..and then just not return it until you're ready to depart for Anaheim!

Doc!! :eek: I'm just a mild-mannered piano teacher -- every lie I tell is written right across my face! (YOU DO IT!;) )

There's a HUGE Chevy dealer on Grand Island (ner Niagara Falls)...so I just may give it a try! :D

With my luck, as we're getting a "full sized" since I have to drag the other Mattel-ites around as I'll be the only one with a car, it will probably end up being a ford tarus or something similarly boring.

Will Mattel spring for a Chevy Suburban? At least that way there would be a symbolic link to the HHR. ;)

Gosh what a great idea, though. I'm going to look around - I'm not just going to accept a plain ole CAR CAR.

Little update on this ... my wife is going to snag us some GM Tonawanda swag (little stuff) for this GTG. I've got some swag from my workplace (strategically altered to our purposes) that I'd like to give out as well.

Hope to have a fun time with all of y'all on the 23rd.

Oh, and just an aside, my wife is very enthusiastic about the Ducks potentially clinching on Wednesday. :thumb:

Sounds great, Can't wait till the 23rd.

Any ideas on what we're going to do or where we're going to go after meeting up at the outlet mall, DC? Are we looking for a place to do a mini-"Cruise"?

Any ideas on what we're going to do or where we're going to go after meeting up at the outlet mall, DC? Are we looking for a place to do a mini-"Cruise"?

Well, figured that we could get together at the mall, form up and convoy down Niagara Falls Blvd. to the Falls, park and get some pictures, and explore around the park. If anyone else has any other ideas for things to do, I'm open to suggestions. (BTW, "explore around the park" by implication includes anyone crossing to the Canadian side.) :thumb:

Souns like a plan. We could cross over to Goat Island and park at the main parking lot (cost = $10 per car, same as the lots near the Rainbow Bridge). That affords easy access to good viewing spots on the American side for photo ops plus there's a restaurant right there. There's also a trolley-type bus that cruises around the park.

If we get lucky we might find an unattended PT Cruiser to hoist over the Falls.:lol:

(On second thought, let's forget that option... I think it might be a Federal offense or something.)

Souns like a plan. We could cross over to Goat Island and park at the main parking lot (cost = $10 per car, same as the lots near the Rainbow Bridge). That affords easy access to good viewing spots on the American side for photo ops plus there's a restaurant right there. There's also a trolley-type bus that cruises around the park.

If we get lucky we might find an unattended PT Cruiser to hoist over the Falls.:lol:

(On second thought, let's forget that option... I think it might be a Federal offense or something.)

That was exactly what I was thinking, minus the "let's make a PT an artifical reef" bit. ;)

Myself and my wife, we've never taken the trolleys around the park, most of the time we've just walked the place (when it's warm enough and not windy as hell). Of course she being the engineer, her favorite part of the park is the statue of Tesla by the entrance to the Cave of the Winds. :one:

Yeah, you're right. Dropping a PT into the water would be a no-no. Besides, it might hang up on the rocks like that old rusty barge and end up being viewed for the next 100 years (like the old rusty barge).

Anyway...I've driven by that statue of Tesla many times. I work in Niagara Falls and on my lunch hour often drive over to the parking lot at the far end of Goat Island (where to date they haven't started the summer time parking fee) and relax with a fine cigar from Smokin' Joe's. Niagara Falls State Park is kind of a well-kept secret from locals it seems.

make sure you all drive the river down to lewiston... great views of the gorge from whirlpool park and others

Based on what I saw on the PTCruiser event website, it looks like trying to get into their enclave would be difficult, and I don't know that we want to start any trouble in Niagara County.

It wouldn't be a good idea!

The is a show in Clarion, PA in August. PTs and HHRs are invited, check out the Race and Street website! It's an EXCELLENT party!! :thumb:

Was wondering if I could jump on board and come over from Canada that day.

Here you go, folks, the new headcount. BTW, you are more than welcome, banditt.

mitzkitty
Desert Coyote
BlackHHR06
Docwylie
Hellraisehr
Don Battista
escort11
banditt90
fastsuv (possibly)
bigallis1 (possibly)
jerrbear (possibly)
captain howdy (possibly)

HERE IS THE PLAN!

We'll meet at the Niagara Falls Factory Outlet mall around 9am, in the parking lot section near the Elks club (as close to the Elks club as possible, lots of open space to form up). Sometime between 9:45 and 10am, we'll form up and caravan up Niagara Falls Boulevard straight to Niagara Falls nat'l park. We'll park on Goat Island (parking fee is usually $10), get some pictures and explore as much of the Falls as you wish, including the Canadian side. The Goat Island parking lot is close to a vistor's center with concessions, the Cave of the Winds and the Tesla statue. Going the opposite way toward the Horseshoe Falls, there is a restaurant/gift shop and the Three Sisters Islands (kind of a fun diversion, for the nature lover in you.). Going past the concessions by Tesla is the observation deck for the American and Bridal Veil falls, and further down (IIRC) is the Maid of the Mist. The only thing on the agenda once we're at the Falls is enjoying yourselves. :thumb:

My MIL says - on the Canadian side, that we should take some kind of boat ride that takes you down close to the water?? And also, something about a place where you can walk behind the falls? How long shall we plan to be there since this is prob. my only chance to see them.

Hey, StitchII's daddy - - you're a heck of an organizer!! HAHA - if we can't get an HHR, should we get a PT and honor the designer? We are thinking of turning in the rental and trying to get something other than the requisite TAURUS for the weekend.

My MIL says - on the Canadian side, that we should take some kind of boat ride that takes you down close to the water??

How much closer to the water are you going to get if you are on a boat ride?:lol:

ohhhh, maybe I should have listened better... but she just goes on and on... (worse than me) and I tune her out.

ohhhh, maybe I should have listened better... but she just goes on and on... (worse than me) and I tune her out.

I think this is what she was suggesting.......

MAID OF THE MIST (http://www.maidofthemist.com/en/)

It's called the "Maid of the Mist" (the boat ride that takes you right to the base of the Falls) It's an incredible trip not to be missed! You can actually board on either the US or Canadian sides. We'll give you directions that day. The other attraction is called the Cave of the Winds. You elevator down to an area inside the falls and then walk out onto wooden catwalks (perfectly safe...or so they say!) for an upclose and personal view of the falls from down below. This attraction is within walking distance of where we'll be parking. They're both fun, but my personal recommendation is the Maid of the Mist. Other options are helicopter rides over the Falls and a tethered hot-air balloon. Haven't done either one so can't vouch for their worth. You can do all those things on the American side.

Sounds great Desert Coyote, We will be there.

I check with my Girl if she can take a day off from work, If not can you send me a entry form for the show in august!?

I suggest that you should go at least eat at The Rain Forest Café on the Canadian side on Clifton hills, this road it self is a must to see, there are planny of attraction .Click here for info (http://www.cliftonhill.com/), there are every weekend firework over the fall...

Here some pics from last year trips to the falls, just to tease you...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v507/teddybert/th_video001.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v507/teddybert/?action=view&current=video001.flv)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v507/teddybert/niagara/St-Thomas061163.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v507/teddybert/niagara/St-Thomas061162.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v507/teddybert/niagara/St-Thomas061193.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v507/teddybert/niagara/St-Thomas061220.jpg

Now I'm starting to get really excited! So many things to do!! Um, Wikipedia says there are 2 outlet malls - but one is closed. It is Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls on Military Rd in Niagara, right? I'm mapping everything now.

D.Coyote, why don't you PM me your cell phone no, and your real names, and I'll reply.

I am SO READY to get wet at the FALLS.

Oooh, the Nightmares Fear Factory in Niagara Falls- is that good?

I suggest that you should go at least eat at The Rain Forest Café on the Canadian side on Clifton hills, this road it self is a must to see, there are planny of attraction .Click here for info (http://www.cliftonhill.com/), there are every weekend firework over the fall...


I've walked Clifton Hill once, and you're right, it's one of the highlights of the Canadian side. The big attraction for myself and my wife, though, HAS to be the WWE Store. :thumb:

There is a haunted house accross the street from the Days Inn on Clifton that is the scariest place I have ever been to (other than Terror on Church Street in Orlando). Check it out.

Change my possibly to a confirmed, i'll be in niagra falls on the 23rd. See you all then. :thumb:

Presenting the new list!

mitzkitty
Desert Coyote
BlackHHR06
Docwylie
Hellraisehr
Don Battista
escort11
banditt90
jerrbear
fastsuv (possibly)
bigallis1 (possibly)
captain howdy (possibly)

Everyone who is on this list as of Wednesday (6/20) and attends on Saturday will receive a fabulous GIFT BAG! Each bag contains seven items:

T-shirt (chevyhhr.net/CARQUEST)
Hat (chevyhhr.net/CARQUEST)
Can koozie (UAW/GM)
GM Powertrain information brochure
GM promotional booklet
GM Powertrain fuel economy flyer
Either a UAW/GM Powertrain letter opener or UAW/GM Powertrain license frame.

Looks like this is going to be a great Meet :thumb:

Should be a lot of fun to see everyone and check out our rides! I'll scope out Goat Island this week and see what the status of parking fees will be. The big lot at the far end was still free as of last week, and there's a trolley stop there.:thumb:

What time are we meeting at ?????????

What time are we meeting at ?????????

Just went thru postings and found a 9:00 AM start time. Are we still on for that time ?????:thumb:

Our super shuttle picks us up at 6:40 tomorrow morning, and after that -- blackout (we have no laptop). Hopefully hubby can check the forum from Fisher Price. Any emergency messages can be left with the Hampton Inn in East Aurora, NY. If I don't sound excited, it's because I'm exhausted, but READY. Getting 7 pets in 3 different areas of the house, set up for pet sitter and all the automatic timers on the hoses...ACK!

Sounds Great
Is meeting time Sat 6/23 still 9am at Summit Mall Parking lot section in Niagara Falls near Elks Club

What time are we meeting at ?????????

The meeting time is still 9:00am, place is the Niagara Falls Factory Outlets, in the parking lot area near the Elks club. :thumb:

The meeting time is still 9:00am, place is the Niagara Falls Factory Outlets, in the parking lot area near the Elks club. :thumb:

Desert Coyote, just wanted to double check the address of the outlet mall.
Is it, 1900 Military road?
If so, I just ran a mapquest map and I'm only 90 mi and 1hr 35min from where I am in Rochester. Not a bad run.
Still trying to work out some details as we have the g-daughters with us for the summer.
Thank's...........

Un fortunnaly we can be there, my girl finish work at 7 PM Friday, by the time we leave Montreal I'll have to drive all night to meet you guy's, it about a 8 to 9 hours drive from Montreal to the fall, include a few stop on the way.... :(

It's now officially "tourist season" in Niagara Falls...which means that the parking lots on Goat Island are no longer free. The cost per car is $8.00. Lots of things to do however, and it's as nice a park as you'll find.

http://www.niagarafallsstatepark.com/

Desert Coyote, just wanted to double check the address of the outlet mall.
Is it, 1900 Military road?
If so, I just ran a mapquest map and I'm only 90 mi and 1hr 35min from where I am in Rochester. Not a bad run.
Still trying to work out some details as we have the g-daughters with us for the summer.
Thank's...........

That's the correct address. :thumb:

Hope to see you on Saturday!

Bertland - sorry to hear that, I'm still hoping to see you in August! (we'll get an entry form up to you in Montreal.)

You can count me in as a definite. I'll be there for at least the first part (meeting at the mall & sightseeing on the American side of the falls).

The weather forecast is for a high of 78 degrees and patchy clouds (if the weatherman somehow gets this on right:lol: ).

Steve

This is the final head count for Saturday. Anyone who is on the "possibly" end of the list, please confirm by tomorrow if you will or will not be joining us!

The Count: (12)

mitzkitty
Desert Coyote
BlackHHR06
Docwylie
Hellraisehr
Don Battista
escort11
banditt90
jerrbear
fastsuv
bigallis1 (possibly)
captain howdy (possibly)

The Itinerary:
We will be meeting at 9am, at the Niagara Falls Outlet Mall parking lot (near the Elks club). At the Outlets, all participants will receive their gift bag.
At 9:45, we'll form up and drive down Niagara Falls Blvd. to Niagara Falls Park. We'll park in the lot on Goat Island (parking fee $8) and get some photo ops with our cars. After that, you'll be free to do whatever you choose, including crossing to Canada, the Cave of the Winds, the Maid of the Mists, the Three Sisters islands, or any of the other activities available at the Falls.

Hope to see everyone there! :thumb:

I'll be there!

Wish I could come, but it's a bit of a haul from Ottawa and I have to work all day.

Well that and I won't have my HHR 'til Monday :lol:

GOOD NEWS!

mitzkitty just called me at work. It seems their rental company managed to score her an HHR! :one:

As of right now, we have 10 HHR's riding down NF Blvd tomorrow morning. Hope to see everyone there! :thumb:

That's great! I was thinking earlier that she was going to feel left out if she had to drive some other car.

See y'all tomorrow!

Sounds great, 10 HHR'S cruising down Niagara Falls Blvd Sat.

GOOD NEWS!

mitzkitty just called me at work. It seems their rental company managed to score her an HHR! :one:

As of right now, we have 10 HHR's riding down NF Blvd tomorrow morning. Hope to see everyone there! :thumb:

Make that 11 Coyote! Count us in.
Lookin forward to meeting everyone.
:thumb: :thumb: :thumb:

Sounds like it's going to be a great time, looking forward to meeting everyone.:thumb: See you all saturday am. P.S. don't leave without me if i'm not right there at 9am :lol: You know 2hr drive / border crossing. :lol:

:nuts: I'm ready, all fuled up for the long trip to the Falls. Even packed my swimming trunks so I can take a quick dip in the river. LOL

9 hours on the count down clock.:bow:

4 hours on the clock & counting down:bow: :nuts:

4 hours on the clock & counting down:bow: :nuts:

Ready here too. See everyone later this AM.

A BIG THANK YOU to Desert Coyote for organizing today's GTG at tthe Falls! And thanks also for the great gift bags! You truly went above and beyond to make this a great event!

It was a real pleasure meeting everyone and putting faces to the "screen names"...also lots of fun to see everyone's HHR's and all the different mods. I sure got some great ideas!

I hope we can do this again sometime...maybe at a local "Cruise Night" somewhere in WNY...and definitely at the Powertrain Show in August. Is there some way we can set it up so that we can display our rides together at the show?

Anyway..again, great to meet all of you and thanks again DC for a job well done!

:thumb:

WE WANT http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g47/phicara/smileys/thcamera.gif :D

DC your one great guy:one: A big THANK YOU for ally our eforts in planning the GTG.
It was great to met everyone. Best of all was the 5 of us driving our HHR's thru the PT Cruiser meet.
Don I hope you found your way to the BP. I allready started my search for the gold moulding for my running boards.

THANKS again DC:bow:

Thanx DC:thumb: for the wonderful morning weather and all (and gift pac), great to meet you all. Hope we can do this again soon. Thought of a lot of questions after I left. BlackHHR06 got to Lewiston after they ran you out of town:lol:. Sorry I missed you, that sure was a lot of PT's. Included some pics hope you all enjoy. Took me long enough to get it right. Thanx to all who helped me post pics. Will be there in August.
The Shmoo

Ten Really Cool HHR's
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The Parade Off Goat Island
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More pics to come ...

This one is entitled: "Tropicar Tames the Falls"...or..."I thought you said it was a RIGHT turn out of the park, Desert Coyote!";)

Thanx DC:thumb: for the wonderful morning weather and all (and gift pac), great to meet you all. Hope we can do this again soon. Thought of a lot of questions after I left. BlackHHR06 got to Lewiston after they ran you out of town:lol:. Sorry I missed you, that sure was a lot of PT's. Included some pics hope you all enjoy. Took me long enough to get it right. Thanx to all who helped me post pics. Will be there in August.
The Shmoo

Ten Really Cool HHR's
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http://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/files/1/5/2/6/June23b.jpg

http://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/files/1/5/2/6/June23a.jpg
The Parade Off Goat Island
http://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/files/1/5/2/6/June23e.jpg

I too would like to thank Desert Coyote, and his wife for organizing and making this event happen. It was great to meet everyone and to check-out your HHR's. Would look forward to doing it again.
Hope to see all of you in August at the engine plant show.
I posted pictures in the gallery.

That sure is alot of HHR's :thumb: :thumb:. How about an annual Falls G2G. I'd love to come next year!!!

Thanks go out to Desert Coyote & His Wife for the Falls get together, Great Job.
Again thankyou for the Gifts,Had a GREAT TIME, Also thankyou to Black hhr 06 for handing out the entry forms for the Engine Plant get together in August.
The Wife & I really enjoyed meeting everyone and there HHR'S. I hope we do this G2G at the Falls again..
I'M just glad we got out of Lewiston alive with all those PT Cruiser's around, But I imagine when they seen our HHR'S they liked what they saw but wouldn't want to abmit it, They did have alot of nice Cruisers.
Every one hope to see you all in August at the Chevy Engine Plant in Tonowanda. :thumb: :hhr:
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Man, no summit white again!!! I really need to start going to these!!

I think it would be great to have you Michiganders join us...and yes SJJSK, a Summit White would have been nice!

Here's a couple more pics...

No time like the present to plan for next summer :thumb: :thumb:

Thanks all for your enthusiasm yesterday! :thumb:

We were the last ones to leave the park (almost 4pm: we crossed to Canada for lunch), but it was quite a thrill to see so many HHR's out the rear-view mirror, not to mention the number of heads we turned down Pine Ave through Little Italy. ;) Thank you also to BlackHHR06 for my shiny new set of smoothie locks! (can't wait to install them! :cool:)

I have to say, it was quite fun to finally place the cars to the people, and actually get to see the cars I've only read about for months now. :thumb:

I have pictures but have not taken them off my camera yet. Soon's I do, they're hopping up at the Gallery. :one:

BTW, bigallis1 -
GREAT shot of our wives!

http://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/files/2/8/3/9/HHRGatheringNiagaraFalls6-23-07016.jpg

http://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/files/2/8/3/9/HHRGatheringNiagaraFalls6-23-07034.jpg

Left to right we have:

fastsuv
Mr. and Mrs. Don Battista
Mrs. and Mr. Docwylie
catzcradle
mitzkitty
jerrbear
banditt90 and son
BlackHHR06
Desert Coyote
the shmoo
bigallis1

Okay, okay, next time I post on this will be with my own pictures. ;)

Sorry it took so long to post but i had a hockey party saturdaynite after returning from the falls. Thank you Desert Coyote for a great gtg i had a good time.:thumb: It was nice to meet so many different people with the same interest the HHR. Hope everyone had a safe trip home. Looking forward to next year and more HHR's. :thumb:

That was a blast. We did get down the maid of the mist ride, but we were so tired we never made it to niagra on the lake. We've been home for about an hour an a half, and heading to bed soon.

Thanks for all that showed up, and to Desert Coyote for setting this up.

We both just HAD to check in here, though it's near midnight and hubby has to work tomorrow. Thank you Desert Coyote, :bow: and all of the rest of you, :thumb: for giving us the classiest escort into Niagara Falls anyone could ask for. We had such a good time! Meeting you folks, of course, was the highlight. We have many photos also, and will post tomorrow. In the meantime, "There's NO PLACE like home!!" We have 7 very happy pets! Hey, cool goodie bag, I dug into it after we got home - that was a very good idea too. :one: An uneventful coupla flights, but we are bushed!!

Sounds like everyone had a great time!! Thanks for sharing the pics. :thumb:

It was even more fun when five of us met Maggie of Race and Street at a car show in Lewiston after we left Niagara Falls. The car show was an all-PT Cruiser show (lots of PTs, all kinds of mods), and when five HHRs showed up together it caused some second looks.

Thanks, Desert Coyote for organizing the event!

Steve

Look like every body had a nice time, Cant wait to see you guy at the show in august!!:thumb:

I finished the HHR slideshow today, and "Think" I got everyone identified right, but please let me know where I goof up, okay?

http://www.catz-cradle.com/galleries/NiagaraFallsMiniMeetnGreet07/


It's probably boring to 99.9% of you, but here's the link to my East Aurora slideshow:
http://www.catz-cradle.com/galleries/MyVisittoEastAuroraNY/


And, for those who love the Maid of the Mist and Niagara Falls:
http://www.catz-cradle.com/galleries/NiagraFallsMaidoftheMist/

Please forgive all spelling, etc. as hubby did the linking and the Niagara uploads and well, he's tired!!

I finished the HHR slideshow today, and "Think" I got everyone identified right, but please let me know where I goof up, okay?

http://www.catz-cradle.com/galleries/NiagaraFallsMiniMeetnGreet07/


It's probably boring to 99.9% of you, but here's the link to my East Aurora slideshow:
http://www.catz-cradle.com/galleries/MyVisittoEastAuroraNY/


And, for those who love the Maid of the Mist and Niagara Falls:
http://www.catz-cradle.com/galleries/NiagraFallsMaidoftheMist/

Please forgive all spelling, etc. as hubby did the linking and the Niagara uploads and well, he's tired!!

Cheri, great pictures. Thank's for posting...........

Great pics, Cheri :thumb:

[QUOTE=mitzkity;162947]I finished the HHR slideshow today, and "Think" I got everyone identified right, but please let me know where I goof up, okay?

Great pics Mitzkity! The ones via the rear view mirror are priceless!

Great pics. Beautiful HHR's!!

Love the pics at the falls. Went there when I was very young, the barge was there then, can't believe it's still there!

Thank YOU!!! I will have to say good-bye again now, as we are leaving for the camping trip to Seattle. You guys take good care of the forum!! And send Howdy some nastygrams for not showing up!

I got my photos together and wanted to post a link to another forum where you can go look at whatever you wanted to see. There are slideshows from Niagara Falls, the MeetnGreet (which I think I posted), East Aurora, and East Aurora Cemetary, and of course, the SEATTLE camping trip has 3 shows, one just of cars...(the "other" car of course).

http://www.chubbuddies.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7765&PID=145209#145209

We came back with a raging rotavirus, so are vegging out this week. What's new around here?? I see we're losing Camera Crew. What else?

Fantastic shots of the Falls Cheri.:thumb:
Thanx for for sharing

nice pics :thumb: