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2006 The Lincoln Mark VII Club Breakfasts

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Posted by: OldSchool1

The next breakfast of
The Lincoln Mark VII Club is
Saturday, March 4, 2006
in the following locations:

West Springfield, MA, Hometown Buffet, 935 Riversdale St (Route 5), 9:00AM – NOON
See Nick "ND4SPDLSC"

Springfield, PA, Old Country Buffet, 825 Baltimore Pike, 9:00AM- NOON
See John "OldSchool" Dancy

Baltimore, MD, Old Country Buffet, 2033 E Joppa Rd, 9:00AM – NOON
See Rick "One_Way" Eckenrode

Everyone is welcome!

Posted by: StincolnLincoln

wish i was in NJ in would come to that

Posted by: OldSchool1

Quote:

Originally Posted by StincolnLincoln

wish i was in NJ in would come to that

As membership grows, so will the number of chapters and the number of locations. Eventually, we hop e to have one in your neck of the woods.

Posted by: Black87LSC

Is it open to Town Cars too?

Posted by: OldSchool1

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black87LSC

Is it open to Town Cars too?

Absolutely!
At least two of our Members own Townies and others even have non Lincolns.

Everyone (and their car) is welcome!

Posted by: ND4SPDLSC

So who's coming?

Posted by: LuxurySportCoupe

I've got to work, once again. Go figure.

Posted by: Vitas

Quote:

Originally Posted by ND4SPDLSC

So who's coming?

Can I bring a 1985 Continental Valentino? Or a 1966 4-door convertible?

Or a 1983 Continental Mark VI? Or my winter sled?

Posted by: Black87LSC

I'm working too.....

I forgot all about it...

Posted by: OldSchool1

For everyone that's working on March 4, 2006, that's cool!

The Next national meet will be our NO FOOLIN' BREAKFAST on April 1, 2006 times and locations to be announced!

Posted by: HOT ROD LCN

Any Central NJ Mark vii owners out there looking to put together a club/chapter, or any other ideas? I would love to come out, but its quite a ride for me. This forum is a great resource, but their is nothing like a person standin over your shoulder to give advice. I am new to lincolns, and would host if needed- Thanks LVC-

Posted by: OldSchool1

Quote:

Originally Posted by HOT ROD LCN

Any Central NJ Mark vii owners out there looking to put together a club/chapter, or any other ideas? I would love to come out, but its quite a ride for me. This forum is a great resource, but their is nothing like a person standin over your shoulder to give advice. I am new to lincolns, and would host if needed- Thanks LVC-

LVC is a great site and The Lincoln Mark VII Club really appreciates the opportunity to meet and greet car enthusiasts from all over the world through this forum.

What's your zip code? Club Chapters can only be formed by Club members. To become a member, please visit our JOIN page at http://www.thelincolnmarkviiclub.org/join/index.htm

Posted by: HOT ROD LCN

Hey John,
thanks, and will do!!! zip is 08817- im approx. 3 blocks from Edison Ford plant, now disfunkt. Boy, i wish they were makin MARK 7s there. Ive been here over 20 yrs, and only remember escorts and ranger pickups comin outta there.so sad.
Shall join the Mark VII Club asap!

Posted by: OldSchool1

Edison?
I attended a few meets there of a Luxury Car Club. Of course there's a HomeTown Buffet not too far from you (561 U.S. Route 1 South Edison, NJ 08817) . That would be PERFECT for Breakfast Meets.

JD

Posted by: HOT ROD LCN

Thats in Wick Plaza on Rt1 South. There is also a Advanced Auto and another national parts store , like Pep boys, both within walking distance of Hometown Buffet. That would be perfect! Ill pm you after I join to find out more. Thanks JD!!!-

Posted by: OldSchool1

Quote:

Originally Posted by HOT ROD LCN

Thats in Wick Plaza on Rt1 South. There is also a Advanced Auto and another national parts store , like Pep boys, both within walking distance of Hometown Buffet. That would be perfect! Ill pm you after I join to find out more. Thanks JD!!!-

You're welcome.

I'm going to try and have get togethers throughout the year as there are plenty of dry days in November and December and January and February, that we can still meet and have a great breakfast and discuss cars and clubs.

Posted by: OldSchool1

In attendance was:
Brent "BrentAllen" Allen 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII
Jack "HizHonor" Cohen 1985 Lincoln Mark VII Bill Blass
Timothy "Tim" Crisden 1988 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
John "OldSchool" Dancy 1984 Lincoln Mark VII
Joe "JoeyChrome" Mazzone 1988 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
RJ "RJ McDufferson" Scalafani 1989 Town Car

Another great meet with something old and something new! Old timer Brent Allen drove his Mark VIII over an hour to enjoy breakfast with the Pennsylvania Chapter of the Club. Jack debuted his new 1985 Bill Blass with an immaculate Carob (dark Brown) interior. The Club ran codes on a couple of cars, just to give the owners something to worry about. Jack received a visit from a curious 1990 Red Towncar. The single owner car was well maintained and sharp! RJ worked on that tan! A good time was had by all!

Posted by: OldSchool1

The Lincoln Mark VII Club
will attend the
Coldwater Car Show
& Swap Meet

May 13, 2006
8:00 AM

4-H Fairgrounds
Coldwater, Michigan
http://www.carshowswapmeet.com/pdf/cwmap.pdf

coordinator: Chuck "MiLSC"
http://thelincolnmarkviiclub.org/eve...0513/index.htm

Posted by: OldSchool1

The Lincoln Mark VII Club Breakfast

May 21, 2006
10:00AM to NOON
Hometown Buffet
Brookside Plaza
14 Hazard Avenue
Enfield, CT 06082-3713
(860) 741-8087
coordinator: Nick "ND4SPDLSC"

Posted by: OldSchool1

The May 20, 2006 Maryland Breakfast was another example of "Great Minds Think Alike"! Thanks to everyone who came out for good food, good friends, and good food!

The Junk Yard Run was a HUGE surprise as there were between ten and fifteen Mark VIIs there! Parts galore! The number of Cougars netted a good amount of parts also. Just ask any of the participants ... we're going do this on a regular basis. MARS is one of the best yards I've ever been to!

http://thelincolnmarkviiclub.org/eve...0520/index.htm

http://thelincolnmarkviiclub.org/eve...1200/index.htm

Posted by: MARKED MAN

when is the next junk yard run to MARS? i had to work and missed out on all the festiveties

Posted by: OldSchool1

Quote:

Originally Posted by MARKED MAN

when is the next junk yard run to MARS? i had to work and missed out on all the festiveties

You missed a HELL of a good time Dude! This yard was all that and then some more!
Shoot an e-mail to Rick as he's the Maryland coordinator.

Posted by: One_Way

Quote:

Originally Posted by MARKED MAN

when is the next junk yard run to MARS? i had to work and missed out on all the festiveties

What he said! We'll do one again soon, even if it's just the Maryland guys! I need to get the rest of my interior from the black '91 SE.

Posted by: OldSchool1

May 21, 2006 Enfield, CT Breakfast!

"The meet was a lot of fun with 4 attendees. From FvC: MyMark7; 2 from LOl members: CheesesteakJim and Johnny and his son."

The next Lincoln Mark VII Club Breakfast is
June 3, 2006
9:00 am to 11:00 am
The Waffle House!
1249 HARRISBURG PIKE, CARLISLE, PA 17013
coordinator: John "OldSchool1"

Posted by: OldSchool1

The next Breakfast of
The Lincoln Mark VII Club
will be Saturday,
June 3, 2006
9:00 am to 10:00 am
The Waffle House
1249 HARRISBURG PIKE, CARLISLE, PA 17013
coordinator: John "OldSchool1" Dancy
oldschool1@thelincolnmarkviiclub.org
http://www.thelincolnmarkviiclub.org...0603/index.htm

Posted by: OldSchool1

The next Breakfast of
The Lincoln Mark VII Club
will be Sunday,
June 18, 2006
TBA
Hometown Buffet
935 Riversdale St (Route 5) West Springfield, MA 01089-4656
coordinator: Nick "ND4SPDLSC"

Posted by: Winks87

You guys have all the fun!! Out here on the left coast I don't see anyone having Breakfast Lunch or Dinner. Sheesh what a drag.

Posted by: OldSchool1

Quote:

Originally Posted by Winks87

You guys have all the fun!! Out here on the left coast I don't see anyone having Breakfast Lunch or Dinner. Sheesh what a drag.

It's really easy to do.

The Club just picked up a Member in California. That member now qualifies for Chapter Coordinator.

The Chapter Coordinator locates a buffet ANYWERE in their state like:
Joe's Buffet
123 Main Street
Los Angeles, CA 12345

Then the coordinator sets a date such as:
June 1, 2006

Then the coordinator sets a time such as:
9:00 am to noon

Then the coordinator tells the Club:
PROMOTE THIS

Then the promoter shows up 30 to 15 minutes before the start of the meet:
parks in an area that will accomodate 2 to 20 cars
pops their hood so others can find them
details their car (or just buffs the rust and dirt for the hell of it)
meets and greets people
takes everyone inside to eat (buffets are easier than splitting a check)
takes people outside to talk about cars and answer car and Club questions
plan the next meet

Posted by: Winks87

Hey Ho! Now it's up to me. I'll scout around. Thanks for the info.

Posted by: OldSchool1

Quote:

Originally Posted by Winks87

Hey Ho! Now it's up to me. I'll scout around. Thanks for the info.

You're welcome for the info.

Posted by: OldSchool1

Everyone is welcome!

The next Lincoln Mark VII Club Breakfast
(followed by a trip to Mars Junkyard)
wil be held
Sarurday
July 22, 2006
10:00AM to 12:00NOON
The Cookery
(ask for the Buffet)
227 Lums Road, North East, MD 21901-2411
coordinator: Rick "One_Way"

Posted by: StincolnLincoln

aww man i am so mad i missed that i need a trunk lid. mine is rotting from the inside out on the bottom..

Posted by: OldSchool1

Quote:

Originally Posted by StincolnLincoln

aww man i am so mad i missed that i need a trunk lid. mine is rotting from the inside out on the bottom..

Just plan to attend this weekend then. The coordinator is Rick "One_Way" and you can reach him through one_way@thelincolnmarkviiclub.org We had a few Members of a Cougar and Thunderbird Club show up at the last one. We looked like a small army decendingdown upon the yard

First of all ... we need someone that knows how to reak into the trunks without a key and without damaging the decklid (no, a long pipe through the cylinder did not work the last two times). Second, which Austin are you in?

Austin, TX, US
Austin, MN, US
Austin, IN, US
Austin, KY, US
Austin, MT, US
Austin, NV, US
Austin, PA, US
Austin, AR, US

Posted by: LuxurySportCoupe

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldSchool1

The only way in the trunk is to put a 12volt source to the popper in the glovebox. If you dont have a 12volt source you can bust off the trunk lock and find the cylinder, insert long flatbade screwdriver...and viola.

Posted by: OldSchool1

Quote:

Originally Posted by LuxurySportCoupe

...
you can bust off the trunk lock and find the cylinder, insert long flatbade screwdriver...and viola.

Tried that. Didn't work for us.

We need a locksmith.

Posted by: OldSchool1

Quote:

Originally Posted by LuxurySportCoupe

...
insert long flatbade screwdriver...and viola.

What are you doing this Saturday ?

I think you should come over for breakfast and a Junk Yard Run.

Posted by: StincolnLincoln

I am all the way down in Austin TX...

Posted by: LuxurySportCoupe

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldSchool1

What are you doing this Saturday ?

I think you should come over for breakfast and a Junk Yard Run.

Suppose to be meeting tommy to give him some parts. Depending on what i'm doing i might be able to swing that, what time is this going on?

Edit: I just saw 10-12...i dont think i'll be able to make that. We'll see.

Posted by: OldSchool1

Quote:

Originally Posted by LuxurySportCoupe

You and Tommy Two Marks need to get your buffet on or at LEAST go to the yard with us in the afternoon. There's as far as the eye can see

Posted by: LuxurySportCoupe

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldSchool1

You and Tommy Two Marks need to get your buffet on or at LEAST go to the yard with us in the afternoon. There's as far as the eye can see

Wow, how many mark vii's are down there?

Posted by: OldSchool1

Quote:

Originally Posted by LuxurySportCoupe

Wow, how many mark vii's are down there?

I counted about twelve.

Posted by: LuxurySportCoupe

wow.

I'm not sure when/if tommy is coming down this weekend. I know he has not been feeling well. i'll shoot him a pm later and see whats up.

Posted by: OldSchool1

The Lincoln Mark VII Club Breakfast
(followed by a trip to Mars Junkyard)

July 22, 2006
10:00AM to 12:00NOON
The Cookery
227 Lums Road, North East, MD 21901-2411
coordinator: Rick "One_Way"

In attendance was:

Robert "EightLives" Brossman 1999 Ford F150 Larret 4x4
Devon "Devon" Blair 2000 Ford Mustang GT
Joe "Joe" Bush 1995 Toyota 4x4 P/UP
Jack "HizHonor" Cohen 1985 Lincoln Mark VII Bill Blass
John "OldSchool1" Dancy 1984 Lincoln Mark VII
Rick "OneWayStreet" Eckenrode 2003 Dodge Dakota
Andre "Mark V" McGill 1979 Lincoln Mark V
John "MarkedMan" Thorton 1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC

The next meet of
The Lincoln Mark VII Club
will be:
Pennco Tech
Car Show and Open House
Saturday July 29, 2006
10:00AM - 3:00PM
3815 Otter Street (Rte. 13 & Newport Road)
Bristol, PA 19007-3618
$15.00
coordinator: Jack "HizHonor"

Posted by: OldSchool1

EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

The next Breakfast of
The Lincoln Mark VII Club
will be:

“The *MARK* This Date On Your Calendar Breakfast”
August 5, 2006
9:00AM to 12:00NOON
Old Country Buffet
The Court At Oxford Valley
650 Commerce Boulevard, Fairless Hills, PA 19030
coordinator: Jack "HizHonor"

Posted by: OldSchool1

“The *MARK* This Date On Your Calendar Breakfast”
August 5, 2006
9:00AM to 12:00NOON
Old Country Buffet
The Court At Oxford Valley
650 Commerce Boulevard, Fairless Hills, PA 19030
coordinator: Jack "HizHonor"

In attendance was:
Robert "EightLives" Brossman 1989 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
Jack "HizHonor" Cohen 1985 Lincoln Mark VII Bill Blass
Tim "Tim" Crisden 1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
John "OldSchool" Dancy 1984 Lincoln Mark VII
Fred "FastFreddy" Gross 1990 Ford Thunderbird
Joe "JoeyChrome" Mazzone 1988 Lincoln Mark VII

The Next meet of
The Lincoln Mark VII Club
will be:
August 12, 2006
TBA
IHOP
70 Boston Turnpike,
Shrewsbury, MA 01545-3601
(508) 791-9328
coordinator: Nick "ND4SPDLSC"

Posted by: OldSchool1

EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

The next meet of The
Lincoln Mark VII Club
will be for breakfast:

August 12, 2006
10AM-12PM
IHOP
70 Boston Turnpike
Shrewsbury, MA 01545-3601
coordinator: Nick "ND4SPDLSC"
nd4spdlsc@thelincolnmarkviiclub.org

Posted by: OldSchool1

Another great meet!

Another great write up!

Thanks to everyone that came out!

In Attendance was:
Dawnne "LSCPrincess" 91 Mark VII LSC SE
Johnny "Johnny" 86 Mark VII
Richard Boone (From NH) 89 Mark VII
Nick "Late" Wong 86 Mark VII

http://www.thelincolnmarkviiclub.org...0812/index.htm

Posted by: OldSchool1

It's SEVEN days to SATURDAY and another Breakfast Cruise!

EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

No matter what you drive,
No matter what condition it's in,
Come have Breakfast with us!

Greet, Eat, and Meet the best
car enthusiasts in America!

When:
September 2, 2006
9:00AM to 12:00NOON

Where:
Old Country Buffet
Brandywine Square
1090 East Lancaster Avenue
Downingtown, PA 19335

Why:
Food and Fun and Friends!

coordinator: Jack "HizHonor" (hizhonor@TheLincolnMarkVIIClub.org)

Posted by: OldSchool1

It's seven hours before the Downingtown, Pennsylvania Breakfast meet. Forcast reads light showers 67°F 40% chance of precipitation. Winds from the East at 14 mph.

This will be dubbed "The Stedfast Breakfast" as I know of at least THREE stedfast enthusiasts that will be there. No matter what the weather, please be safe on the roads.

John "OldSchool1" Dancy

Posted by: OldSchool1

In attendance was:
Rosalie "Rosalie" Chismar
Timothy "OmniPresent" Crisden 1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
John "OldSchool1" Dancy 1984 Lincoln Mark VII
Jeff "LSCinPA" Hine 1986 Cougar
Rachel "Rachel" Hine
Joe "JoeyChrome" Mazzone
Charolette "Charolette" Wilde

The first breakfast of September was another great cruise! We've always said that every car was welcome and two Club Members proved that again. In addition to the two Mark VIIs that made it through the tail end of HURRICANE ERNESTO, attendees drove a Cougar and an Infinity. The breakfasts have always been a family event. This was Charolette Wilde's first breakfast cruise. Her good friend, Rachel is no stranger to shows and cruises though as Mom and Dad (Rosalie and Jeff) are car enthusiasts. With several cars in their stable, their Lincoln Mark VII is undergoing exhaust work.

The Next Breakfast Cruise Will Be:

Sunday, September 10, 2006
10:00AM to 12:00NOON
Hometown Buffet
Melville Plaza
165 Slater Street
Manchester, CT 06040
coordinator: Nick "ND4SPDLSC" Wong
nd4spdlsc@thelincolnmarkviiclub.org

Posted by: OldSchool1

EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

The next Breakfast meet will be:

September 10, 2006

10:00AM to 12:00NOON

Hometown Buffet
Melville Plaza
165 Slater Street
Manchester, CT 06040

coordinator: Nick "ND4SPDLSC"

Posted by: OldSchool1

The Lincoln Mark VII Club
Breakfast Cruise and
Junk Yard Run

September 16, 2006
9:00AM to 12:00NOON

East End Shopping Center

Old Country Buffet
26 Heinz Drive
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702-6968
coordinator: Jeff "LSCinPA" Hine

September 16, 2006
12:00NOON - until needed
Harry's U Pull It
1010 Winters Avenue
West Hazeltown, PA 18201
coordinator: Jeff "LSCinPA" Hine

Posted by: OldSchool1

coordinator: Jeff "LSCinPA" Hine

"It was a great beautiful sunny day with 4 marks and a cougar. We started at the old country buffet at 9am ate and talked till noon left to go over my garage and talk and work on some cars til 5pm, it was another successfull meet. Thanks go out to John, Joe, Rob, and Tim thanks again for coming out see you guys soon."

In attendance was:
Robert "EightLives" Brossman 1989 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
Rosalie "Rosalie" Chismar 1991 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
Timothy "OmniPresent" Crisden 1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
John "OldSchool" Dancy 1984 Lincoln Mark VII
Jeff "LSCinPA" Hine 1986 Cougar
Rachel "Rachel" Hine
Joe "JoeyChrome" Mazzone

The next Breakfast Cruise will be:

September 23, 2006
9:00AM-12:00PM

Old Country Buffet
Walpole Mall
90 Providence Highway
East Walpole, MA 02032

coordinator: Dawnne "LSCPrincess"

Posted by: OldSchool1

The next Breakfast Cruise will be:

September 23, 2006
9:00AM-12:00PM

Old Country Buffet
Walpole Mall
90 Providence Highway
East Walpole, MA 02032

coordinator: Dawnne "LSCPrincess"

Posted by: OldSchool1

The Next Meeting Of
The Lincoln Mark VII Club
will be:

"The First Southern California
Lincoln Mark VII Club Lunch"
Sunday October 29, 2006
1:00 pm until ?

Bob's Big Boy Restaurant
1407 W Glenoaks Blvd
Glendale, CA 91201

coordinator: Art "ArtBaileyJr"
artbaileyjr@theLincolnMarkVIIClub.org

Posted by: OldSchool1

First Southern California Lincoln Mark VII Club Meet. October 29, 2006

Today, the The Lincoln Mark VII Club held it's first west coast event. It was held in Glendale, Ca., just 10 miles nortneast of Los Angeles, at Bob's Big Boy, a restaraunt well known for hot rod, custom car and motorcycle meets for over 40 years.

Bob's Manager, (in costume.... kinda has that Rod Stewart look goin' on), pledged to help us in any way he could and was a funny guy anyway!

The meet was held at 1:00 pm and the turnout was small but sucessful for an event held on such short notice. Tha manager was most hospitable and tells us that events like this take a while to catch on but usually gain momentum rapidly.

In attendance were:
1987brent
Mrs. 1987brent
Junkyardkat
and myself, artbaileyjr

1987brent & Mrs. 1987., brought their beautiful light blue (yep, you guseesd it) 1987 LSC. Junkyardkat drove her white 1991 LSC and I arrived in my dark blue 1987 LSC.

Tee shirts with the club logo were handed out as well as a CD containing the songs, "Hot Rod Lincoln" (Charlie Daniels version), "Loretta Lynn's Lincoln", "Crazy 'bout a Mercury" ( OK!... not too darn many songs out there about Lincolns! I had to pinch hit!), and the original Commander Cody and the lost planet airmen's version of "Hot Rod Lincoln", to listen to on the drive home.

Mr. & Mrs. 1987brent are delightful people and enthusiastic about their Mark and the Club.

We chatted at the cars for 40 minutes or so then went inside and had a great lunch. We all felt as though we had met long lost friends, and were sorry to adjourn at about 4:45.

left to right: Mrs. 1987brent, 1987brent, artbaileyjr, junkyardkat.

We did not set a formal date for the next meeting, but agreed on a monthly Meet & Greet. I will post the date as soon as I can figure out how to avoid the important upcoming holliday dates.

I think that the club has forged a firm core out here to truly spread the membership coast to coast.

Thanks for everybody's support.
Art

Posted by: OldSchool1

Everyone is welcome!

The Lincoln Mark
VII Club Cruise

November 11, 2006
10:00AM-12:00PM

The Red Arrow Diner
61 Lowell Street
Manchester, NH 03101-1641

coordinator: Nick "ND4SPDLSC"

Posted by: OldSchool1

Everyone is welcome!

Breakfast Cruise

November 11, 2006
9:00AM to 12:00NOON

East End Shopping Center

Old Country Buffet
26 Heinz Drive
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702-6968
coordinator: Jeff "LSCinPA" Hine

Posted by: Black87LSC

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldSchool1

Everyone is welcome!

The Lincoln Mark
VII Club Cruise

November 11, 2006
10:00AM-12:00PM

The Red Arrow Diner
61 Lowell Street
Manchester, NH 03101-1641

coordinator: Nick "ND4SPDLSC"

Ill be there!!!

Who else is goin?

Posted by: OldSchool1

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black87LSC

Ill be there!!!

Who else is goin?

Half of the fun is not knowing until you're there in the parking lot

Posted by: Black87LSC

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldSchool1

Half of the fun is not knowing until you're there in the parking lot

Yea, I guess so..

Cant wait to finally meet some of LVC!

Posted by: Black87LSC

What happened to the Manchester meet??? I showed up just to see a clean black VII leaving

Posted by: OldSchool1

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black87LSC

What happened to the Manchester meet??? I showed up just to see a clean black VII leaving

The coordinator ran into some unavoidable obstacles and will have a statement for you shortly.

Posted by: ND4SPDLSC

"The best laid schemes of mice and men ging aft agley." – Robert Burns

The meet did not go quite as planned and I sincerely apologize to anyone who may have been there at 10 and may have left. I was regretfully late leaving CT, having forgotten some club materials. While I made it to Manchester around 10:30, circling to navigate around the closed, main street to get to the restaurant dragged that out much further. The Veteran's Day parade had closed one of the main thoroughfares down. This made getting on to the one way street on which the restaurant was located very interesting. You needed to cut across the closed street to get to the restaurant. Unable to do this, traffic was diverted around the closed portion. By the time I reached the restaurant it was around 11 or just after 11 AM.

Unable to get any closer to the restaurant, I parked and walked down Lowell Street. I did see NH member Dick Boone heading up the street in his instantly recognizable black LSC with crystal clear lights as I was walking down. He deserves much credit for having gotten to that part of the street with the main road closed. I certainly never figured out how to do it. Having failed to get his attention waving, I thought he was just looking for the restaurant or parking. I was hoping he'd see my car as he drove further up, but no dice. Unfortunately, I never saw him again. I asked a waitress if anyone had come in looking for the Mark VII Club, but she said no. A check of the area around the restaurants for Lincolns also turned up nothing.

Waiting in the restaurant until perhaps 12:10 or so, I decided that perhaps people had gathered at the NEL meet a couple miles away. This was also not quite true as I was the first attendee until Vitas showed up an hour or two later in his '60s Continental convertible.

I have heard from one person that he mixed up the day of the meet. So, it looks like the perfect combination of mistakes and poor timing conspired against all of us.

While an unsuccessful first meet, it will not be our last in the Granite State. I think it did offer us some lessons in terms of future event organization that will be helpful. These include making an available number to reach the coordinator, an easy way to identify club members, and a readily accessible location at the time of the meet. It was unfortunate that we were so close and missed each other, but there will be more meets in the near future and they will be better.

Posted by: OldSchool1

We're just glad that you're OK Nick.

Posted by: Black87LSC

No big deal, there will be other meets

... I got sick of driving around the roadblocks, and actually drove down the one-way alleyway next to the diner the wrong way LOL

P.S. Glad to hear everything is ok

Posted by: ND4SPDLSC

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black87LSC

No big deal, there will be other meets

... I got sick of driving around the roadblocks, and actually drove down the one-way alleyway next to the diner the wrong way LOL

P.S. Glad to hear everything is ok

I should have did that and shaved a good 20 minutes off my looping.

I guess everything was off just enough that day to make a difference.

Posted by: OldSchool1

Everyone Is Welcome!

Can you participate in a trifecta (three events in 24 hours)?

*updated*
November 18, 2006
Breakfast Cruise
Old Country Buffet
Carney, MD

November 18, 2006
Junk Yard Run
Baltimore, MD

November 18, 2006
Junk Yard Run
Chase, MD

See: http://thelincolnmarkviiclub.org/events for details

Posted by: OldSchool1

Everyone Is Welcome!

The next Lincoln Mark VII Club
"Western Region" cruise will be held

Sunday, November 19, 2006
Time: 1:00 PM
Location:
Bob's Big Boy
1407 W. Glenoaks Blvd.
Glendale, California, 91201

coordinator: artbaileyjr@TheLincolnMarkVIIClub.org 818 836 0477

Posted by: OldSchool1

Maryland Breakfast Cruise
Saturday November 18, 2006

Old Country Buffet
2033 E Joppa Rd, Carney, MD 21234-2837
coordinator: Rick "OneWayStreet"

In attendance was:
John "OldSchool" Dancy 1990 Lincoln Mark VII
Fred "FreMar68" Dudley 1992 Lincoln Mark VII
Rick "OneWayStreet" Eckenrode 1990 1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC SE
Lynette "Mrs.OldSchool" Hendershot 1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
Karl "Cougars2Go" McEvoy 1978 Lincoln Continental Limousine by Stageway
John "MarkedMan" Thornton 1990 Lincoln Mark VII