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Title: 2017 Buick Club of America National Meet Brookfield, WI July 5-8: Friday 7/7/17 Meeting
Post by: Mark Ascher on February 25, 2017, 10:56:55 AM
ALL,

There is a 65 GS Division meetup, meet & greet, cookout, party being planned for Friday, July 7 at the BCA National Meet in Brookfield.
As luck would have it, Tony Sollazo resides approx. 5-6 miles from the host hotel, the Sheraton Brookfield. It's a nice cul-de-sac that
can accommodate a number of cars (hopefully with his neighbors approval!).

It would be helpful to get some kind of people count/car count for this event. Please post here if possible.
Open to all the 64-66 Specials, Skylarks and GS cars.

Mark
Title: Re: 2017 Buick Club of America National Meet Brookfield, WI July 5-8: Friday 7/7/17 Meeting
Post by: GS66 on February 25, 2017, 11:22:05 AM
We can make it, 2 people. Tony, send me a PM.
Title: Re: 2017 Buick Club of America National Meet Brookfield, WI July 5-8: Friday 7/7/17 Meeting
Post by: cwmcobra on February 25, 2017, 11:24:47 AM
Four people.  Since I'll be bringing a car to be judged, I won't be driving a Buick.

Chuck
Title: Re: 2017 Buick Club of America National Meet Brookfield, WI July 5-8: Friday 7/7/17 Meeting
Post by: tsollazo on February 25, 2017, 12:23:17 PM
Hi Everyone,

I hope everyone who's planning to come to the meet can make it over! So many of you helped me tremendously with the restoration of our Skylark. It'd be great to meet you in person, and look forward to seeing all of our 65's together!

Let me know if you are in and I will pm you my address.

Thanks!

Tony
Title: Re: 2017 Buick Club of America National Meet Brookfield, WI July 5-8: Friday 7/7/17 Meeting
Post by: dsags on February 25, 2017, 12:37:24 PM
Two people in one GS. Thanks for hosting this.

Dan
Title: Re: 2017 Buick Club of America National Meet Brookfield, WI July 5-8: Friday 7/7/17 Meeting
Post by: 35chevcoupe on February 25, 2017, 01:11:50 PM
2 more people .   I won't have the GS done yet though .
Title: Re: 2017 Buick Club of America National Meet Brookfield, WI July 5-8: Friday 7/7/17 Meeting
Post by: GS66 on February 25, 2017, 01:24:57 PM
We will be in the 65 GS too. I entered it in the Driven Modified class at the show too.
Title: Re: 2017 Buick Club of America National Meet Brookfield, WI July 5-8: Friday 7/7/17 Meeting
Post by: SBRMD on February 25, 2017, 03:32:31 PM
Possible, working on it.....
Title: Re: 2017 Buick Club of America National Meet Brookfield, WI July 5-8: Friday 7/7/17 Meeting
Post by: Loren At 65GS on February 25, 2017, 04:20:22 PM
Well the pressure is on.  Make that 2 more.

 Hope to see you all,
 Loren
Title: Re: 2017 Buick Club of America National Meet Brookfield, WI July 5-8: Friday 7/7/17 Meeting
Post by: 65arcticfox on February 25, 2017, 04:26:24 PM
We will plan on it. 2 people 1 Buick. Thanks Tony,   Bill
Title: Re: 2017 Buick Club of America National Meet Brookfield, WI July 5-8: Friday 7/7/17 Meeting
Post by: Rollaround on February 25, 2017, 07:33:22 PM
Count Angie and I in.  We'll be riding in the Special.  The GS will still be a project in work. 
Title: Re: 2017 Buick Club of America National Meet Brookfield, WI July 5-8: Friday 7/7/17 Meeting
Post by: tsollazo on February 26, 2017, 09:17:21 PM
Hi Guys,

Everyone that's in so far has a pm from me.

Keep 'em comin!!

Thanks,
Tony
Title: Re: 2017 Buick Club of America National Meet Brookfield, WI July 5-8: Friday 7/7/17 Meeting
Post by: Brian on February 27, 2017, 09:41:40 AM
Tony,
  Hollie and I are flying into MSP the week of the show and traveling over with the Ascher's, so we will be there for your get-together.
Title: Re: 2017 Buick Club of America National Meet Brookfield, WI July 5-8: Friday 7/7/17 Meeting
Post by: mdkd on February 27, 2017, 10:10:55 AM
Tony

Count me in.

Not sure as to what extent yet.

I plan on bringing my white 65 GS.

Milton (MDKD)
Title: Re: 2017 Buick Club of America National Meet Brookfield, WI July 5-8: Friday 7/7/17 Meeting
Post by: vinnie on February 28, 2017, 06:31:23 AM
Add two people and the white hardtop to the list. Looking forward to seeing everyone. Thanks for hosting.
Title: Re: 2017 Buick Club of America National Meet Brookfield, WI July 5-8: Friday 7/7/17 Meeting
Post by: nut465gs on February 28, 2017, 10:35:15 AM
Hi Tony,

I plan to be there with my convertible and my wife, Karen. Looking forward to seeing old friends and making new ones.

John Egel
Title: Re: 2017 Buick Club of America National Meet Brookfield, WI July 5-8: Friday 7/7/17 Meeting
Post by: tsollazo on February 28, 2017, 12:35:21 PM
We're up to 24!! Awesome turn out so far. Keep 'em coming'!!

Neighbors and police have been warned (and invited).

All who have responded to this point should have received a pm from me. Let me know otherwise.

Thanks!
Tony
Title: Re: 2017 Buick Club of America National Meet Brookfield, WI July 5-8: Friday 7/7/17 Meeting
Post by: Mark Ascher on March 13, 2017, 09:44:59 PM
Bump.
Title: Re: 2017 Buick Club of America National Meet Brookfield, WI July 5-8: Friday 7/7/17 Meeting
Post by: gssizzler on March 19, 2017, 09:56:25 PM
Going to stop in! Mite not have my GS there but should be driving a Buick!
Title: Re: 2017 Buick Club of America National Meet Brookfield, WI July 5-8: Friday 7/7/17 Meeting
Post by: Starc Traxler on March 23, 2017, 09:34:16 PM
Tony you can plan on me to be there with my 65 GS and a friend
Title: Re: 2017 Buick Club of America National Meet Brookfield, WI July 5-8: Friday 7/7/17 Meeting
Post by: wildcat65 on March 31, 2017, 02:45:24 PM
I am going to be there but Probably  with a 65 Wildcat.
Title: Re: 2017 Buick Club of America National Meet Brookfield, WI July 5-8: Friday 7/7/17 Meeting
Post by: Loren At 65GS on March 31, 2017, 04:03:15 PM
I am going to be there but Probably  with a 65 Wildcat.

 Ted,
  Are you going to make it to Tony's on Friday ?

 Loren
Title: Re: 2017 Buick Club of America National Meet Brookfield, WI July 5-8: Friday 7/7/17 Meeting
Post by: tsollazo on April 01, 2017, 12:10:33 PM
PMs sent. Updated as of 12:08pm today.

We're up to 28! 29+ if Ted is in.

Keep em comin!!!

Tony
Title: Re: 2017 Buick Club of America National Meet Brookfield, WI July 5-8: Friday 7/7/17 Meeting
Post by: GS66 on May 29, 2017, 11:11:51 AM
Bump. Tony, thanks for hosting this!
Title: Re: 2017 Buick Club of America National Meet Brookfield, WI July 5-8: Friday 7/7/17 Meeting
Post by: tsollazo on May 30, 2017, 12:43:17 PM
Thank for the bump Jim!

Well be back to everyone shortly with timing and details.

Tony
Title: Re: 2017 Buick Club of America National Meet Brookfield, WI July 5-8: Friday 7/7/17 Meeting
Post by: wildcat65 on May 31, 2017, 03:59:27 PM
Hey there, checking in

(http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f376/Wildcat65/70%20stage%20rear%208%2016_zpsrd4cjfhr.jpg)

This will be ready.  I will be there!  Ted
Title: Re: 2017 Buick Club of America National Meet Brookfield, WI July 5-8: Friday 7/7/17 Meeting
Post by: tsollazo on June 01, 2017, 10:25:35 AM
Great Ted!

Great looking '70. Is that some roll bar I see there through the back glass?

Tony
Title: Re: 2017 Buick Club of America National Meet Brookfield, WI July 5-8: Friday 7/7/17 Meeting
Post by: gs spoken here on June 01, 2017, 05:04:20 PM
If I make it to the meet, I should be able to come to the party. Still up in the air, if I can make it, so I am a maybe, thanks Bill.
Title: Re: 2017 Buick Club of America National Meet Brookfield, WI July 5-8: Friday 7/7/17 Meeting
Post by: Loren At 65GS on June 01, 2017, 06:16:28 PM
If I make it to the meet, I should be able to come to the party. Still up in the air, if I can make it, so I am a maybe, thanks Bill.

WHAT ??!!!
Transmission out on that car?  haha

  Loren
Title: Re: 2017 Buick Club of America National Meet Brookfield, WI July 5-8: Friday 7/7/17 Meeting
Post by: gs spoken here on June 01, 2017, 09:58:35 PM
No pressure, did you volunteer to help push the 65? On a lighter note, I would bring the T-Type if I can get it drivable, it has only set in storage sense 1999, and so far I have driven it down the street to the car wash, but not to fast, the tires are square. Wish me luck.
Title: Re: 2017 Buick Club of America National Meet Brookfield, WI July 5-8: Friday 7/7/17 Meeting
Post by: Rollaround on June 02, 2017, 06:06:17 AM
Anyone have some intel on the parking arrangements for our cars in Brookfield?  Blacktop, grass? Distance the trailers will be parked from the show cars.  Ability to move our cars in and out?  Looking for general information on the show layout.   
Title: Re: 2017 Buick Club of America National Meet Brookfield, WI July 5-8: Friday 7/7/17 Meeting
Post by: Loren At 65GS on June 02, 2017, 07:32:47 AM
From my experience, typically the National BCA meets are on pavement. You are allowed to drive your car in and out , with the exception of Saturday once the show field is closed for judging. There normally is an area available for car washing.  Pictures of an Oldsmobile meet held there show a lot of pavement and very little shade.
Here is a link to the BCA thread on the Nationals topic :  http://forums.aaca.org/topic/280749-2017-buick-club-of-america-national-meet-brookfield-wi-july-5-8/ (http://forums.aaca.org/topic/280749-2017-buick-club-of-america-national-meet-brookfield-wi-july-5-8/)
 
The following is edited from the BCA forum

 The meet is being held at or just adjacent to the host hotel.

Also, to those who have never attended a BCA national meet: Just because the Registration Desk is open certain hours during the meet, including Saturday morning, does NOT mean you can show up on that day, expect to register for the meet, and register a car for judging! It doesn't work that way. If you want to show a car and get it judged (no matter what type or class of judging), you have to register in advance of the meet! The purpose of the Registration Desk's hours at the meet is to allow members to pick up their registration packets, with event tickets, windshield cards for your registered show car, judging forms, etc., all of which have been prepared in advance of the meet.

The registration deadline is June 23. PERIOD! After that date, decisions will be made as to judging class size, which classes to split based on how many are registered in each class, how many judging teams are needed, how many awards to order, how many forms to get copied, how to lay out the show field parking lot, etc., etc. 

Trailer parking will be in the Sears parking lot, which is just across the driveway that comes into the hotel. There is room for probably 75 trailers, all in walking distance.  It is an ideal location.

Loren
Title: Re: 2017 Buick Club of America National Meet Brookfield, WI July 5-8: Friday 7/7/17 Meeting
Post by: tsollazo on June 02, 2017, 09:36:41 AM
Hi All,

For those of you planning to attend our annual 65gs "Meat and Greet," we've established a start time of:

3:00PM on Friday 7/7.

Note that Loren updated the schedule on the BCA event thread with this.

Working on final logistics and details to send along to those planning to attend. Expect to see that this weekend.

Thanks,
Tony
Title: Re: 2017 Buick Club of America National Meet Brookfield, WI July 5-8: Friday 7/7/17 Meeting
Post by: GS-66 on June 13, 2017, 09:51:42 AM
Hi Tony,

Thanks for hosting this picnic, sounds like great fun.  My brother and I will be attending, working hard to finish his 64 conv. and I'll have my 66GS, plan on 4 of us - two of my son's will probably join.

Looking forward to meeting everyone.

Mike
Title: Re: 2017 Buick Club of America National Meet Brookfield, WI July 5-8: Friday 7/7/17 Meeting
Post by: tsollazo on June 14, 2017, 09:02:27 PM
Hi Mike,

Sounds great!

I'll pm you details

Tony
Title: Re: 2017 Buick Club of America National Meet Brookfield, WI July 5-8: Friday 7/7/17 Meeting
Post by: tsollazo on July 07, 2017, 09:43:40 AM
Hi Everyone!

Just a reminder that the 65GS.com Meat & Greet is today at 3pm.

Our house is the one with the Astro Blue '65 car in the front. For those attending, you have our address via previous pm.

For those not driving a classic Buick, we ask that you park up or down the road so the classics have room in the court.

Reminder, please bring your chairs if you have them.

We'll have Burgers, Brats & Fixings, Beans, Slaw, Salad, Chips, Dip, Veggies, SODA, Beer, Water... So come Hungry and Thirsty!

Thanks for coming! Can't wait!

Tony
Title: Don't forget your camera! (Re: 2017 BCA National Meet)
Post by: elagache on July 07, 2017, 10:53:21 AM
Dear Tony and mid-60s Buick lovers, . . :love4:

Just a reminder that the 65GS.com Meat & Greet is today at 3pm.


Just a reminder from those who can't attend . . . . .  Don't forget your camera and take lots and lots of pictures! (http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/Custom_emoticons/kodak.gif)

Cheers, Edouard  :occasion14:
Title: Re: 2017 Buick Club of America National Meet Brookfield, WI July 5-8: Friday 7/7/17 Meeting
Post by: dsags on July 07, 2017, 12:19:32 PM
Just for Edouard
Title: Re: 2017 Buick Club of America National Meet Brookfield, WI July 5-8: Friday 7/7/17 Meeting
Post by: dsags on July 07, 2017, 12:27:25 PM
Not everyone is at the show yet but here are some pictures of those that are.
Title: Re: 2017 Buick Club of America National Meet Brookfield, WI July 5-8: Friday 7/7/17 Meeting
Post by: dsags on July 07, 2017, 12:28:26 PM
More
Title: Re: 2017 Buick Club of America National Meet Brookfield, WI July 5-8: Friday 7/7/17 Meeting
Post by: dsags on July 07, 2017, 12:33:55 PM
And more
Title: Re: 2017 Buick Club of America National Meet Brookfield, WI July 5-8: Friday 7/7/17 Meeting
Post by: Barb69 on July 07, 2017, 01:20:35 PM
Keep them coming. Thanks.

Sent from my SM-G900T using Tapatalk

Title: Yeah, yeah, yeah! (Re: 2017 Buick Club of America National Meet)
Post by: elagache on July 07, 2017, 09:49:29 PM
Dear Dan, Barb, and mid-60s Buick lovers,   :love4:

Just for Edouard


(http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/Custom_emoticons/wink_smile_triangle.gif) . . . Of course not!  That's much to young!  That's almost robbing da' cradle! . . . . (http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/Custom_emoticons/Laughing_LOL.gif)

Keep them coming. Thanks.


(http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/Custom_emoticons/wink.gif) . . . . Yeah, yeah, yeah!  Just what she said!!! . . . . (http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/Custom_emoticons/drool-smile.gif)

Cheers, Edouard  :occasion14:
Title: Re: 2017 Buick Club of America National Meet Brookfield, WI July 5-8: Friday 7/7/17 Meeting
Post by: gssizzler on July 07, 2017, 09:57:09 PM
A very special thanks to Tony and his family for hosting "The picnic"
:headbang: Great food, so nice to meet everyone to! , and fun with our own block party style car show!


Title: Re: 2017 Buick Club of America National Meet Brookfield, WI July 5-8: Friday 7/7/17 Meeting
Post by: GS66 on July 07, 2017, 10:39:10 PM
Yes, great job by Tony and family!
Title: Re: 2017 Buick Club of America National Meet Brookfield, WI July 5-8: Friday 7/7/17 Meeting
Post by: cwmcobra on July 08, 2017, 07:07:12 AM
+1...The day was really special because of the hospitality of the Sollazos.  Many thanks!

Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

Title: Re: 2017 Buick Club of America National Meet Brookfield, WI July 5-8: Friday 7/7/17 Meeting
Post by: tsollazo on July 08, 2017, 02:21:31 PM
Thanks to all that attended!

It was a great pleasure having everyone over. It was proof how special our 65gs.com community is.

We have plenty of pictures to upload here in the next days.

Thanks
Tony
Title: Re: 2017 Buick Club of America National Meet Brookfield, WI July 5-8: Friday 7/7/17 Meeting
Post by: Loren At 65GS on July 09, 2017, 07:24:02 PM
A very special thanks to Tony and his family for hosting "The picnic"
:headbang: Great food, so nice to meet everyone to! , and fun with our own block party style car show!


  Many , many thanks!  Fantastic event.

  Loren
Title: Re: 2017 Buick Club of America National Meet Brookfield, WI July 5-8: Friday 7/7/17 Meeting
Post by: 35chevcoupe on July 09, 2017, 07:44:54 PM
YES !
 Thanks Tony for hosting the 65GS get together , Very good party .
It went by so fast it didn't seem like there was enough time to meet and talk to everyone , but its nice to meet everyone in person and put names and faces together .
This group of guys and gals is truly a special group of people .
Title: Re: 2017 Buick Club of America National Meet Brookfield, WI July 5-8: Friday 7/7/17 Meeting
Post by: vinnie on July 09, 2017, 08:25:44 PM
Tony, Great time at your party. Thanks to you, your wife and your mother for the wonderful food and drinks. What a great setting for the get together.
Title: Re: 2017 Buick Club of America National Meet Brookfield, WI July 5-8: Friday 7/7/17 Meeting
Post by: Mark Ascher on July 09, 2017, 08:37:01 PM
As John said, the afternoon and evening went by very fast. A few folks didn't make it to the meet & greet, and they were missed.
A great time and fantastic meal by Tony's family for everyone. They also have a beautiful home and neighborhood. Pics attached.

Mark
Title: Re: 2017 Buick Club of America National Meet Brookfield, WI July 5-8: Friday 7/7/17 Meeting
Post by: Mark Ascher on July 09, 2017, 08:42:00 PM
More pics.
Title: Re: 2017 Buick Club of America National Meet Brookfield, WI July 5-8: Friday 7/7/17 Meeting
Post by: Mark Ascher on July 09, 2017, 08:45:44 PM
And more Pics.
Title: Re: 2017 Buick Club of America National Meet Brookfield, WI July 5-8: Friday 7/7/17 Meeting
Post by: Mark Ascher on July 09, 2017, 08:50:58 PM
More.
Title: Re: 2017 Buick Club of America National Meet Brookfield, WI July 5-8: Friday 7/7/17 Meeting
Post by: GS66 on July 09, 2017, 08:57:02 PM
Thanks for the pictures Mark. I'm counting 10 '65 Buicks! Or was one a 64? And we had a 66 later too, and Bills car. Great event and wonderful hosts!
Title: Re: 2017 Buick Club of America National Meet Brookfield, WI July 5-8: Friday 7/7/17 Meeting
Post by: Mark Ascher on July 09, 2017, 09:02:34 PM
And more.
Title: Re: 2017 Buick Club of America National Meet Brookfield, WI July 5-8: Friday 7/7/17 Meeting
Post by: Mark Ascher on July 09, 2017, 09:04:00 PM
More.
Title: Re: 2017 Buick Club of America National Meet Brookfield, WI July 5-8: Friday 7/7/17 Meeting
Post by: Mark Ascher on July 09, 2017, 09:07:46 PM
Most of these pics were taken by Will Ascher.
Title: Thanks for all da' pics!! (Re: Friday 7/7/17 Meeting)
Post by: elagache on July 09, 2017, 09:43:14 PM
Thanks Mark for posting all d'em pics!!   :icon_thumright:

Cheers, Edouard  :occasion14:
Title: Re: 2017 Buick Club of America National Meet Brookfield, WI July 5-8: Friday 7/7/17 Meeting
Post by: mdkd on July 09, 2017, 10:24:08 PM
All

Thanks Mark for posting these pictures and thanks to Will for arranging and taking most of these pictures.

Tony and family sure provided us with a great setting and substance for our 65GS get together.

My white hardtop sure enjoyed itself also.

Thanks to all.

Milton