Unique Hangout/Homecoming

To All:

I know that this is being discussed over the phone, via email, Facebook, etc. amongst a lot of Unique people. So, it’s time to pull it all together into one place so we can get on the same page.

The Lowdown:
An “official” Unique Motorcars Homecoming this year is a no-go. Mom confirmed with Maurice this morning. Times are tough, and the fact is that Homecoming takes a large amount of planning and investment by the Weavers.

The Proposal:
We do Homecoming ourselves. Give the Weavers a chance to relax and have fun at a Unique event that they don't have to worry about pulling off. I’ve heard rumblings from Texas to Connecticut about how we want to get together. So, let’s just go on and do it.

The Essential Details:
We’ve most all been to Homecoming at least a time or two, so we’ll stick with the usual format. There will be a few things we’ll have to wing it on. Here goes.

• Where – Gadsden, Alabama, with home base to be the Hampton Inn. (256)-546-2337
• When – May 10 – 12. These are the typical Homecoming dates, so we’re sticking with them.


Rough schedule

Thursday night – supper at Top o’ the River. (As the date gets closer, we WILL need to get an accurate headcount so the restaurant is prepared.)

Friday daytime – to be determined. The fact is that the shop is chiefly filled with restoration work these days, not Cobras. If the Weavers choose to let us drop in at the shop for the usual show & shine time, that’s great. However… if they do so, plan to be self-sufficient. Bring a cooler with water & soft drinks for yourself & your significant other. Plan to do lunch on your own. In other words, don’t impose.

If they choose not to host a show & shine at the shop – not a problem. We’ll know beforehand and can figure out something to do. We can show off our cars in another spot, go on a cruise, go on a non-Cobra field trip, or ??? This is a creative bunch. If nothing else, Jan Tucker can give us bellydancing/zoomba/Mexican hat dance lessons!!!

Friday evening – supper plans up to you. Hangout in the Hampton parking lot afterwards.

Saturday daytime – to be determined, but a cruise of some variety.

Saturday evening – supper together somewhere (I know the venue has changed several times in the past). We’ll just need to get a headcount first thing Friday and let the restaurant know.

So, there you have it. Travel arrangements, hotel reservations, food, drink, etc. are your responsibilities. No tee shirts, no trophies, and no door prizes. Just 2 ½ days of good fellowship with the Unique family.

Feel free to cross-post this on Facebook, or email to any Unique friends you think may not check this forum regularly.

We'll work on getting counts for restaurant closer to the date.

Hope to see you there!!!

ZACK..........GREAT IDEA and thanks for taking the lead. I agree that it is time to let the Weaver family relax and enjoy and maybe we can all start a new annual tradition. The love of Cobras brought us together, but once you've been around awhile you realise that the friendship and fellowship are most important.

If the Weavers are interested in doing a "semi Show & Shine" and open the doors to potential new prospects, I will gladly take a day off and help cleanup the shop a little. Pushing a broom or cleaning the restroom are things I'm gualified to do.

Please keep the group posted on how things are progressing and if there is anything I can do to help!

Thanks again!

Something to think about, could be put together easily I think.

I was planning to call the Hampton to see if I could get a special group rate for us. Just spoke with Maurice to get previous details, and he said that Alan was planning to make the arrangements[thumb].

He also mentioned that they were happy to host the group on Friday at the shop.

Maybe someone who knows the area can make a suggestion for a supper meeting place for Friday night, which could accomodate the group.

It looks like it is coming together... we should have a nice show and shine on Friday at the shop and a group hotel rate for the Homecoming[thumb]!

If you can make it, you will never forget it. Great family, great cars, great friends, for life.

If I still had a Unique I would make it for sure. Fondest memories.

Juanone 289
Black Tie Cobra

I'm in and I have my reservation made! Can't wait!
Sammy

I'm in....

I have to show up because I'm leaving the car for a respray. :)

Chris

I checked yesterday and the room rate for the Unique gathering is $79.00/Night at the Hampton Inn. (256)-546-2337 The person I spoke to was named Shelby - For real ..no BS.

It looks like I can clear my schedule to attend. Aggressor is running fine and I've been looking forward to a long distance cruise with her for a while now. (Consider it a 1600 mile roundtrip back adjustment ????).


- Geary

Did you check to see if perhaps the girl at Hamptions first name was Carol?

Anyway 1600 miles in a Cobra and we may need to get you the handicapped room. Naw Gumball rally ran one coast to coast non stop in what 32+ hours. Haven't watched that one in a while nothing like the sound they did with the cobra running full out through New York. Enjoy your trip plan to see you there.

As the Profit Buffett said " I'd rather die while I'm livin that live while I'm dead"

rw

Just checked into the Hampton for Thursday-Saturday nights.

For the head count add two. I'm bring a friend. He has interest in a future Unique build and this is his opportunity to hitch a ride South to see Unique's Facilities.

-Geary

BUMP

Got to keep this on the front page. GO ZACH!!!

Zack,

How many people have signed up? I've made my reservations. See you on 10 May.

Jer

I have a list of all the people who signed up in 2010 that Joan could not contact via email. I searched the internet and got phone numbers for everyone. I just have not had time to start calling them. I will start calling this evening!!!!!

I talked to Susan at Hampton Inn and they had around 15 as of last week. She said she thinks some called the 800 number or booked online so they were not counted. I talked to a few who said they were coming but have not booked a room yet, we also have a few locals that don't stay in a hotel.

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To keep on first page.:doh:

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to keep on front page:cool:

Not much activity on this thread. I wonder who's attending?

I plan to be there Thursday evening through Sunday morning. Betty plans to attend at least Friday evening and Saturday. I have a 3-night reservation at the Hampton Inn.

We have 60 people on the list as of now!

So does 60 people equate to about 40 cars?

32 Cobras, 1 Daytona and Tom Melia is driving his 36 Ford we built him.

I reserved my room last night and the Hampton still had over 25 available.

Alan, sign me up. As of today, I plan to be there.

Phillip

That is awesome turnout for a spontaneous event

So are we going to be meeting up at the Weavers on Friday?
Bob

Pretty much the same as years past, Thursday night at Top o the River, Friday at the shop and a cruise on Sat with lunch in Centre Al and dinner that night. Friday nights dinner is yet to be determind.

I'll be in Weds. afternoon. I plan to go to Mentone Thursday for a ride and lunch.

Reldon

Must be nice to be retired!!!!

Pat asked me what I was doing today. I said nothing. She said you did that yesterday. I told her I know, but I didn't finish.

Good response. I put that one in my notes, because someday I hope to be retired and can use it with Betty!!!!!

Today I pulled the plug and started my retirement. I read what Reldon wrote to my wife.... She didn't see the humor in it at all! Oh well, time to start my own "to-do" list and make sure it's longer than hers.
At least now I can finally plan a trip south. Next year I'll be heading to homecoming.