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Title: DKP 2011 CHRISTMAS CRUISE IS IN THE HISTORY BOOKS Post by: johnl on December 05, 2011, 05:38:51 am We've just returned home from this great event. For those of you who couldn't attend I believe the car count was 111 which according to Bill Schwimmer is a new record. The weather was clear and cool and the route was changed for the previous years. A bit shorter but covered some of the neighborhoods that we've become familiar with. The homeowners really go out to set the mood for the season and we owe them a big thank you for their efforts.
This year Christie and I were honored to have been asked by the DKP group to lead the event. Memories stirred within my head from me leading the first Anaheim to Hollywood Caravan some 45 years ago. That was a different time and place and I don't think that one could be pulled off today. One of the stops along our route was Troy High School in Fullerton. This also brought back memories as many years ago I use to drive my 63 VW there to pick up my girlfriend. Tonight I did the same except the "girlfriend" was my navigator... ;) ;) ;) I hope all who participated had a good time on the drive and fellowship seeing old friends and meeting some new ones. Christie and I look forward to doing it again next year. Merry Christmas and a Happy and prosperous 2012 to all. Peace, John & Christie Title: Re: DKP 2011 CHRISTMAS CRUISE IS IN THE HISTORY BOOKS Post by: johnl on December 05, 2011, 05:50:20 am A couple of shots of the DKP Old Guard. First Ron Fleming and myself. Next Mike Johnston who is almost go his new ride on the road, myself, Mike Taylor and Ron Fleming.
Title: Re: DKP 2011 CHRISTMAS CRUISE IS IN THE HISTORY BOOKS Post by: johnl on December 05, 2011, 05:52:48 am Our old faithful '63 sedan was the lead car followed by Gregg Bunch with his blue 64.
Title: Re: DKP 2011 CHRISTMAS CRUISE IS IN THE HISTORY BOOKS Post by: johnl on December 05, 2011, 05:55:30 am The three Brinton pups made their annual appearance all decked out. The kids love to see the dogs and I think the grown ups do as well.... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: DKP 2011 CHRISTMAS CRUISE IS IN THE HISTORY BOOKS Post by: Rennsurfer on December 05, 2011, 05:55:58 am Good stuff, John, and great seeing you both.
Title: Re: DKP 2011 CHRISTMAS CRUISE IS IN THE HISTORY BOOKS Post by: johnl on December 05, 2011, 05:58:39 am My longtime friend Ed Craig made an appearance with his wife Sue and of course the Green Ghia. Hard to believe but this coming June Ed & Sue will be grandparents. Congrats to both.... 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: DKP 2011 CHRISTMAS CRUISE IS IN THE HISTORY BOOKS Post by: Fritter on December 05, 2011, 16:27:09 pm Christmas in California...that would be weird for me since I'm in the Chicago area and used to snow/cold weather!
Looks like it was a fun time! 111 cars is insane, in the midwest we might get 20 together and then those are not all cal lookers, they're from all areas of the air cooled hobby. It's very cool seeing all the old pictures of you guys from the 60s and then seeing you "a bit older" and still hanging out/doing the same things. I hope I still have friends like that when I'm your age, too cool!! Any more pix?? Title: Re: DKP 2011 CHRISTMAS CRUISE IS IN THE HISTORY BOOKS Post by: johnl on December 05, 2011, 17:02:18 pm Christmas in California...that would be weird for me since I'm in the Chicago area and used to snow/cold weather! Looks like it was a fun time! 111 cars is insane, in the midwest we might get 20 together and then those are not all cal lookers, they're from all areas of the air cooled hobby. It's very cool seeing all the old pictures of you guys from the 60s and then seeing you "a bit older" and still hanging out/doing the same things. I hope I still have friends like that when I'm your age, too cool!! Any more pix?? Mike, I don't have anymore photos as Christie shot the ones I posted. Unfortunately she didn't grab the camera until we were getting close to leaving Nick's. No time for photos while on the route as we were busy trying to keep things orderly and make sure the group stayed together. I'm now hearing that the count of 111 I posted has been upgraded to 119. Along with the stress of leading this thing, our car acted up a bit with some kind of a fuel delivery or ignition problem. I was afraid it might stop running while on the route, but alas it did the job. Maybe it is telling me it needs more carbs and a bigger motor... :o :o :o :o I actually got into a discussion with Ron Fleming last night about building a 2110 Weber motor. The weather was clear and cool (for us So-Cal ers) and our dogs were very happy to see us when we arrived home shortly after 8pm. They both spent the night huddled next to us. ;) ;) ;) I don't know how you people that live in cold weather places that has all of that rain and snow deal with it. Personally I hate winters here so I'd never make it anywhere else. I hope others who attended the event will post their photos on this link. Title: Re: DKP 2011 CHRISTMAS CRUISE IS IN THE HISTORY BOOKS Post by: Carlos De Alba on December 06, 2011, 03:08:16 am One of my favorite events for sure...... Too much fun as always 8)
Title: Re: DKP 2011 CHRISTMAS CRUISE IS IN THE HISTORY BOOKS Post by: Carlos De Alba on December 06, 2011, 03:19:50 am A few more pictures....... :)
Title: Re: DKP 2011 CHRISTMAS CRUISE IS IN THE HISTORY BOOKS Post by: edcraig on December 06, 2011, 04:25:58 am Yep...that was a lot of fun. Great turn out, and a fun drive up the Brea and back. Thanks to DKP for a fun holiday event.
...Ed. Title: Re: DKP 2011 CHRISTMAS CRUISE IS IN THE HISTORY BOOKS Post by: Sarge on December 06, 2011, 16:10:32 pm ;D
Title: Re: DKP 2011 CHRISTMAS CRUISE IS IN THE HISTORY BOOKS Post by: Sarge on December 06, 2011, 16:15:29 pm :D
Title: Re: DKP 2011 CHRISTMAS CRUISE IS IN THE HISTORY BOOKS Post by: Sarge on December 06, 2011, 16:19:53 pm ;)
Title: Re: DKP 2011 CHRISTMAS CRUISE IS IN THE HISTORY BOOKS Post by: Fritter on December 06, 2011, 16:50:51 pm Cool pix ;D I really dig Greg Bunch's '64.
Title: Re: DKP 2011 CHRISTMAS CRUISE IS IN THE HISTORY BOOKS Post by: dirk zeyen on December 06, 2011, 17:49:47 pm Please obey all traffic laws..... ;D
hard job!!! Title: Re: DKP 2011 CHRISTMAS CRUISE IS IN THE HISTORY BOOKS Post by: vwcab on December 06, 2011, 18:42:27 pm Cool pix ;D I really dig Greg Bunch's '64. x2 ;)Title: Re: DKP 2011 CHRISTMAS CRUISE IS IN THE HISTORY BOOKS Post by: carlito421 on December 06, 2011, 22:37:06 pm Cool pix ;D I really dig Greg Bunch's '64. x2 ;)yeah, me too Title: Re: DKP 2011 CHRISTMAS CRUISE IS IN THE HISTORY BOOKS Post by: Dominick Luppino on December 06, 2011, 22:58:20 pm Sorry I showed up with V8 power...
Title: Re: DKP 2011 CHRISTMAS CRUISE IS IN THE HISTORY BOOKS Post by: johnl on December 06, 2011, 23:03:39 pm Sorry I showed up with V8 power... Dominick, Nothing wrong with those. I have a few Hemi V8 powered cars myself. They are really good on a clear day when you have a strong desire to burn some $$ and pollute the local atmosphere. ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) Title: Re: DKP 2011 CHRISTMAS CRUISE IS IN THE HISTORY BOOKS Post by: Dominick Luppino on December 06, 2011, 23:53:05 pm Sorry I showed up with V8 power... Dominick, Nothing wrong with those. I have a few Hemi V8 powered cars myself. They are really good on a clear day when you have a strong desire to burn some $$ and pollute the local atmosphere. ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) John, I like your thinking, thanks! Title: Re: DKP 2011 CHRISTMAS CRUISE IS IN THE HISTORY BOOKS Post by: So.Cal.Life on December 07, 2011, 00:48:01 am John & Dominick , please send me some global warming for Christmas. :D
Title: Re: DKP 2011 CHRISTMAS CRUISE IS IN THE HISTORY BOOKS Post by: johnl on December 07, 2011, 02:31:11 am John & Dominick , please send me some global warming for Christmas. :D It is COLD enough here so I can only imagine what your weather is like. :o :o :o :o :o Come home to So-Cal where you belong........ ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D Title: Re: DKP 2011 CHRISTMAS CRUISE IS IN THE HISTORY BOOKS Post by: 70slooker on December 07, 2011, 03:23:45 am John & Dominick , please send me some global warming for Christmas. :D It is COLD enough here so I can only imagine what your weather is like. :o :o :o :o :o Come home to So-Cal where you belong........ ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D x2 get your ass back home buddy, and build another legend! Title: Re: DKP 2011 CHRISTMAS CRUISE IS IN THE HISTORY BOOKS Post by: low oval on December 07, 2011, 04:40:33 am Sorry I showed up with V8 power... that is one bad ass vega!Title: Re: DKP 2011 CHRISTMAS CRUISE IS IN THE HISTORY BOOKS Post by: Dominick Luppino on December 07, 2011, 16:45:32 pm Sorry I showed up with V8 power... that is one bad ass vega!Thanks! That was its maiden voyage with the new 406 monster, it should be making over 600hp plus I will be putting a 400hp nitrous unit on it soon. I started to bring my Unlimited Street car to do the drive with, it has not been driven since the Classic, and it was having issues so I took the Vega out for a spin. Title: Re: DKP 2011 CHRISTMAS CRUISE IS IN THE HISTORY BOOKS Post by: low oval on December 07, 2011, 18:53:40 pm I couldn't get my ghia running so I contemplated bringing my nova. got a ride with alex in black ghia vert instead.
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