Hi Golden Horseshoe & area Fiero friends & folks,

(to distract you all from all this snow we've had & to dream ahead..... )


I'm looking to put a cruise schedule together in the next month or so, so people can mark the dates on their calendars & to avoid conflicts with long weekends, the 25th anniversary, other local Fiero events (ie.SOFA show/cruises etc).....

This way, we may be able to maximize turn outs too!

The majority of the scheduled cruises will be on Sundays as this seems to be the day of availability for the majority. (but there also may be an odd, urban one or two on a summer Sat. afternoon/evening...keep watching the forum& the calendar of events above!)


If there are any fixed date local events you're aware of, pls et me know so i can note & plan around them; Once announced i can develop & release the tentative schedule for our summer & fall cruises.

i.e. The 25th anniversary, holidays & long weekends have already been noted.

S.O.F.A. show date?
S.O.F.A. cruise date(s)?
Montreal/Ottawa major events?
I know it'll be challenging & we won't be able to please everyone/avoid all conflicts (apologies given well in adavance for that),
but it's worth a shot to do some advance planning for the collective enjoyment of all with these Fiero events...


Refer to the GTA link here for the full jist of it:

http://www.gtfieros.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=546
thanks in advance all & happy diggin-out!

Nick

Great idea Nick. I can never get enough cruisin. The season is too short.

I'll be keeping an eye on this thread, as this should be the spring Fiero2m8 finally gets paint!

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1986 Fiero2m8 (LT1 NX / 4T60 Roadster Build)
https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum2/HTML/071642.html

quote Originally posted by Dave E Bouy: Great idea Nick. I can never get enough cruisin. The season is too short.

THANKS, hopefully this will help maximize the season & possibly assist in coordinating with other groups/enthusiasts too!


On that note, tentative 2008 Cruise Schedule
(hosted by the GTA group, unless otherwise notated):

2008 Summer Series:

May: Sunday May 4th
May: Sunday May 25th (S.O.F.A cruise)
June: Sunday June 22
July: Sunday July 20
Aug: Saturday Aug. 16th (afternoon Fiero Urban Ice Cream Cruise)
Aug: Sunday Aug. 24th


2008 Fall Series:

Sept: Sunday Sept. 7th
Sept: Sunday Sept. 14th
Sept: Sunday Sept. 21st
Sept: Sunday Sept. 28th

Oct: Sunday Oct. 5th
Oct: Sunday Oct. 19th
Oct: Sunday Oct. 26th

Nov: TBA & weather pending.


HERE are some of the cruise tours/ideas to date to decide/choose from:

1) Belleville-Prince Edward County Loop
2) Caledon-Hockley-Halton Hills Part 1
3) Niagara Wine Route: Stoney Creek to Port Dalhousie
4) Caledon-Hockley-Halton Hills Part 2 (Halton Hills-Flamboro-Milton portion)
5) Lake Simcoe Loop
6) The Grand River Meander: cruise on one side of the Grand, to Pt Colborne & Canal
7) Kawartha Lakes Tour: cruise around some of the cottage lakes
8 ) St Jacob's- Elora Country: rural towns & with a possible stop at my ole' gliding club (& maybe take a flight or two!)
9) Lakeshore/Ice Cream Cruise: an urban cruise from Mississauga to Burlington along the Lakeshore Strip,...a good Sat afternoon/evening ride..
10) 3T's: The Trent Tour: from Rice Lake along the Trent River
11) Kingston Regatta (possible meet up with Ottawa/Montreal group)
12) Scenic Niagara Parkway: Ft Erie to Niagara Falls to Niagara on the Lake to Port Dalhousie (or vice versa, tba)
13) Welland Canal Tour: follow the Welland Canal from South to North (or vice versa, tba)

[This message has been edited by OHNIKO (edited 03-19-2008).]

bump for a bout of spring Fiero fever!

please have you cars ready for May 1st! (if not earlier)

[This message has been edited by OHNIKO (edited 03-19-2008).]

It is looking like 25 May for the first SOFA cruise. We'll be posting info later. The Great Lakes Fiero Show will most likely be on 9 August. No fall plans yet.

Arn

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Thanks Arn,

anything from les amies Montreal and Ottawa Fiero friends?

And of course, if not already implied, all our friends and new Fiero drivers from south of the border are more than welcome & invited to all of these events. We'd love to have ya!

Nick

quote Originally posted by OHNIKO: anything from les amies Montreal and Ottawa Fiero friends? Nick

Nothing yet, it's hard to get the Montreal club cursing
I'm still dreaming about a LARGE get together of SOFA, GTA, Ottawa and Montreal...

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T-Top Conversion~Dual HUD~LED Setup~Red Fieros~Montreal Club~Carputer

quote Originally posted by Mister: I'm still dreaming about a LARGE get together of SOFA, GTA, Ottawa and Montreal...

me too!, hopefully that's when the Kingston Regatta happens again this summer...!

i like the ice cream cruise... it has the world burlington in it . Can't wait for the season guys. see you all soon!

Andy

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Does anyone know if there is an Ottawa area group representative?
If so could someone pls direct him to this thread?

Let's see if we can coordinate & choose the date for the hopefully large summer "Kingston Regatta"...(possible choices are Sun. July 20 or Sun. Aug 24th)...

Arrrgggg!! I wanna go on cruises!!! Sounds like fun!...too bad my car looks like a POS right now.
Seems i need to get my act together!!!

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Dougie Murder
85 Fiero GT
Romeoliquorstore.com
Myspace

quote Originally posted by Dougie Murder: Arrrgggg!! I wanna go on cruises!!! Sounds like fun!...too bad my car looks like a POS right now. Seems i need to get my act together!!!

It doesn't matter what it looks like, as long as it's running & there's no parts falling off it while it's movin! ..heck, bring another GM if the Fiero isn't ready...besides, we still have over a month to go til the 1st one.

Events/dates have also been posted to the PFF calendar at top of main general chat page for further reference.
Individual cruise info will be posted as its' respective date approaches..

stay tuned. (no pun intended)

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bump for April!

Had mine out for a little run to the gas station and back the other day. Forgot to tighten wheel nuts. Had to walk home and get some more lug nuts after my left front came off. Oooops. No damage however, not counting my pride of course. Looking forward to the cruizin season. Whats up first?

Dave

I finally got my car started, so if I can get all the bugs worked out, I am up for something in May.

I can add any firms dates to the SOFA site.

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Jay Brintnell
Southern Ontario Fiero Association
Yellow 85 Notchback(A.K.A. GodFearN)

The progress thread: https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum2/HTML/077740.html

Tried to start mine 2 weekends ago - wouldn't start, but cranked... slowly - battery was dead and wouldn't take a charge
- guess that's what I get for leaving it outside and for being an older battery too

Hoping to get it up and running for a couple trips out and about this summer.
Need new rubber though...anyone got links on 225/45/16 tires?

*all proposed dates are marked in my calendar, we'll see if I get out

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i dunno guys if your first cruise is gonna be safe or not...ive heard that prince edward county loop is kind of a bit of rough territory....some real sketchy characters live in that area.... plus way too easy to get lost .....hehe...tim

I learned to drive fast 'n furious on PE county roads. Cherry Valley road @ 100+ mph, etc.

Will little county and some great scenery for cruises. I'm a little too far away though.

Arn

Lets just say in Prince Edward county you can drive what ever speed you want as long as it is not in Picton or a weekend where the sand banks is open for tourists.
For heavy speeds I like county rd 1 coming out of Consecon have a few times where the speedo went off the end and tried wrapping around which is a little crazy considering my speedo reads to 140 mph.
Don Guy is the guy in Ottawa to contact for getting a group of them together or if you want they come to my place each summer at least once for a barbecue and then off to Shannonville for drah racing in the evening. Could try and make it into a larger GTG of a few clubs as I have lots of room and my drive way is used to being full of Fieros. Dan

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THIS IS GREAT!!!!! now i can see ahead of time what days the cruises are and roughly where. I will have to check my schedule as I am working on a film right through till the start of August but I'll try and make it out to as many as possible. Winter was fun in the car, but let's face, corners are much more fun when the roads are dry lol

Desi

My Car is running!!!!! Good to go almost....

We used to have a trailer parked at Consecon Resort and went to the Bay of Quinte model jet rallies at Mountainview. It's a beautifull area, and would be a nice drive. Al little far from London though....

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Jay Brintnell
Southern Ontario Fiero Association
Yellow 85 Notchback(A.K.A. GodFearN)

The progress thread: https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum2/HTML/077740.html

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hmmm last time i was in ontario i drove whatever speed i wanted on the 401 in my rental car...hahahaah poor ford fungus.....tim

quote Originally posted by Eclipse: I finally got my car started, so if I can get all the bugs worked out, I am up for something in May. I can add any firms dates to the SOFA site.

yup, these will be the firm dates, rain or shine...

The number of people out will i'm sure be influenced by weather/distance/is the car running or not/other obligations/gas prices/i need to escape etc etc but there should be something for everyone...so don't say you didn't know when!

Keep yourself posted for updated cruise locations/routes for each upcoming date!

hey all,

it looks like it's a no-go for tomorrow as we weren't able to make a preliminary run of the route, plus it looks like it may have been a little early for most cars to be prepared, insured, out & running (including mine, haha)..

The next one scheduled is the one being organized by Arn from our friends at S.O.F.A. at the end of this month, the 25th i believe. Yaye!
https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum1/HTML/070257.html

Sorry to disappoint those who were ready & itchin, but we will indeed meet soon!

Keep posted for the other upcoming ones. Updated schedule is below.

2008 Cruise Schedule Update
(hosted by the GTA group, unless otherwise notated):

2008 Summer Series:

May: Sunday May 4th - cancelled (route not validated)
May: Sunday May 25th - (S.O.F.A cruise)
June: Sunday June 22 - Grand River Meander
July: Sunday July 20 - to be finalized & announced
Aug: Saturday Aug. 16th - (afternoon Fiero Urban Ice Cream Cruise)
Aug: Sunday Aug. 24th - to be finalized & announced


2008 Fall Series:

Sept: Sunday Sept. 7th - to be finalized & announced
Sept: Sunday Sept. 14th - to be finalized & announced
Sept: Sunday Sept. 21st - to be finalized & announced
Sept: Sunday Sept. 28th - to be finalized & announced

Oct: Sunday Oct. 5th - to be finalized & announced
Oct: Sunday Oct. 19th - to be finalized & announced
Oct: Sunday Oct. 26th - to be finalized & announced

Nov: TBA & weather pending.


thanks & keep posted.

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I like the ft erie to niagara falls one im in the buffalo ny area sounds like fun

we'll if they let me over the boarder not sure of the passport laws and what u need to get over now...

If you are coming over from Buffalo.......well, I kinda like Marlborro reds and don't mind in the slightest paying a man for his troubles....and you ARE allowed to bring a carton with you.

quote Originally posted by FieAirRo87: I like the ft erie to niagara falls one im in the buffalo ny area sounds like fun we'll if they let me over the boarder not sure of the passport laws and what u need to get over now...

No passport needed for land border crossings until 2009

hey all,

update to add SOFA's cruise on June 29th...


Keep posted for the other upcoming ones. Updated schedule is below.

2008 Cruise Schedule Update
(hosted by the GTA group, unless otherwise notated):

2008 Summer Series:

May: Sunday May 4th - cancelled (route not validated)
May: Sunday May 25th - (S.O.F.A cruise)- completed!
June: Sunday June 22 - Grand River Meander
June: Sunday June 29 - (S.O.F.A cruise & BBQ)
July: Sunday July 20 - to be finalized & announced
Aug: Sunday Aug. 10th - (S.O.F.A Fiero Show)- tentative
Aug: Saturday Aug. 16th - (afternoon Fiero Urban Ice Cream Cruise)- Mississauga to Burlington
Aug: Sunday Aug. 24th - to be finalized & announced


2008 Fall Series:

Sept: Sunday Sept. 7th - to be finalized & announced
Sept: Sunday Sept. 14th - to be finalized & announced
Sept: Sunday Sept. 21st - to be finalized & announced
Sept: Sunday Sept. 28th - to be finalized & announced

Oct: Sunday Oct. 5th - to be finalized & announced
Oct: Sunday Oct. 19th - to be finalized & announced
Oct: Sunday Oct. 26th - to be finalized & announced

Nov: TBA & weather pending.


thanks & keep posted.

note: next June 22 cruise info is here: https://www.fiero.nl/forum/F.../HTML/071201.html#p0

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free bump to me &:

note: next June 22 cruise info is here: https://www.fiero.nl/forum/F.../HTML/071201.html#p0

the next one is set for Sunday July 20th.
Route & link to be announced in the forthcoming weeks prior.

quote Originally posted by Arns85GT: I learned to drive fast 'n furious on PE county roads. Cherry Valley road @ 100+ mph, etc. Will little county and some great scenery for cruises. I'm a little too far away though. Arn

Try 240 plus (burried the spedo on a BMW) on the 407 just by the airport.

Franks red hot sauce havent a clue when they talk about a thrill a minute.

quote Originally posted by OHNIKO: the next one is set for Sunday July 20th. Route & link to be announced in the forthcoming weeks prior.

I'm looking forward to it. I haven't been able to make it out to anything yet!!! I'm finally getting my car back tomorrow morning!!

quote Originally posted by doublec4: I'm looking forward to it. I haven't been able to make it out to anything yet!!! I'm finally getting my car back tomorrow morning!!

Cool, I'm glad 4 U bud. I've seen it for a few minutes at Dan's place, It's looking good

quote Originally posted by Mister: Cool, I'm glad 4 U bud. I've seen it for a few minutes at Dan's place, It's looking good

So if you've been to Dan's place... does that mean you're a new potential customer?

hey all,

update to announce this month's run for JULY, on Sunday July 20th.


Keep posted for the other upcoming ones. Updated schedule is below.

2008 Cruise Schedule Update
(hosted by the GTA group, unless otherwise notated):

2008 Summer Series:

May: Sunday May 4th - cancelled (route not validated)
May: Sunday May 25th - (S.O.F.A. cruise) - completed!
June: Sunday June 22 - Grand River Meander - completed!
June: Sunday June 29 - (S.O.F.A. cruise & BBQ) - completed!
July: Sunday July 20 - Milton/Flamboro Run - cancelled (rain out)
Aug: Saturday Aug. 9th - (S.O.F.A. Fiero Show)- confirmed
Aug: Saturday Aug. 16th - (afternoon Fiero Urban Ice Cream Cruise)- Mississauga to Burlington
Aug: Sunday Aug. 24th - to be finalized & announced


2008 Fall Series:

Sept: Sunday Sept. 7th - to be finalized & announced
Sept: Sunday Sept. 14th - to be finalized & announced
Sept: Sunday Sept. 21st - to be finalized & announced
Sept: Sunday Sept. 28th - to be finalized & announced

Oct: Sunday Oct. 5th - to be finalized & announced
Oct: Sunday Oct. 19th - to be finalized & announced
Oct: Sunday Oct. 26th - to be finalized & announced

Nov: TBA & weather pending.


thanks & keep posted.

note: next July 20 cruise info is here:

https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum1/HTML/071697.html

updated to revise SOFA show in August.

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next one!!!!


see here:

https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum1/HTML/072059.html


Updated schedule is below.

2008 Cruise Schedule Update
(hosted by the GTA group, unless otherwise notated):

2008 Summer Series:

May: Sunday May 4th - cancelled (route not validated)
May: Sunday May 25th - (S.O.F.A. cruise) - completed!
June: Sunday June 22 - Grand River Meander - completed!
June: Sunday June 29 - (S.O.F.A. cruise & BBQ) - completed!
July: Sunday July 20 - Milton/Flamboro Run - cancelled (rain out)
Aug: Saturday Aug. 9th - (S.O.F.A. Fiero Show)- confirmed
Aug: Saturday Aug. 16th - (afternoon Fiero Urban Ice Cream Cruise)- Mississauga to Burlington
Aug: Sunday Aug. 24th - Milton/Flamboro Run - rescheduled from July rain out


2008 Fall Series:

Sept: Sunday Sept. 7th - to be finalized & announced
Sept: Sunday Sept. 14th - to be finalized & announced
Sept: Sunday Sept. 21st - to be finalized & announced
Sept: Sunday Sept. 28th - to be finalized & announced

Oct: Sunday Oct. 5th - to be finalized & announced
Oct: Sunday Oct. 19th - to be finalized & announced
Oct: Sunday Oct. 26th - to be finalized & announced

Nov: TBA & weather pending.


thanks & keep posted.

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HI,

above post edited to add run description for Aug 24th....


see here for the one coming up this Saturday afternoon!:

https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum1/HTML/072059.html

and the one on Sunday , Aug 24th (this one is a re-attempt from the July cruise rain-out):

https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum1/HTML/072262.html

[This message has been edited by OHNIKO (edited 08-14-2008).]

Hiya GTA folks!!!


Updated schedule is below.

2008 Cruise Schedule Update
(hosted by the GTA group, unless otherwise notated):

2008 Summer Series:

May: Sunday May 4th - cancelled (route not validated)
May: Sunday May 25th - (S.O.F.A. cruise) - completed!
June: Sunday June 22 - Grand River Meander - completed!
June: Sunday June 29 - (S.O.F.A. cruise & BBQ) - completed!
July: Sunday July 20 - Milton/Flamboro Run - cancelled (rain out)
Aug: Saturday Aug. 9th - (S.O.F.A. Fiero Show)- completed!
Aug: Saturday Aug. 16th - (afternoon Fiero Urban Ice Cream Cruise)- Mississauga to Burlington- completed!
Aug: Sunday Aug. 24th - Milton/Flamboro Run - rescheduled from July rain out-confimed- completed!


2008 Fall Colours Series: Tentative Routes announced!


These are great routes to catch some Indian Summer rays & fall colours:

Sept: Sunday Sept. 7th - Scenic Niagara Parkway: Port Dalhousie to Niagara on the Lake to Niagara Falls to Ft Erie (not the Wine Route: see below)
Sept: Sunday Sept. 14th - Caledon-Hockley-Terra Cotta-Halton Hills (ending in Glen Williams Village)
Sept: Sunday Sept. 21st - Niagara Wine Route: Stoney Creek to Port Dalhousie
Sept: Sunday Sept. 28th - to be finalized & announced (i.e. Belleville Prince Edward County Loop -I may be out of town that weekend - anyone else want to lead it?)

Oct: Sunday Oct. 5th - Caledon-Halton Hills-Flamboro-Milton-Escarpment
Oct: Sunday Oct. 19th - The Grand River Meander: cruise on one side of the Grand, to Pt Colborne & Canal
Oct: Sunday Oct. 26th - to be finalized & announced/rain date/popular choice

Nov: TBA & weather pending.


thanks & keep posted.

p.s.

Next one is on Sunday, Aug 24th (this one is a re-attempt from the July cruise rain-out):

https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum1/HTML/072262.html

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Hey Nick are these dates firm. If so I'm certainly interested in the the Niagara Parkway run on Sept 7 and it just so happens that I'm in the GTA October 5 and I'd love to run the escarpment again in the falls colours. To any SOFA guys the escarpment cruise is a must. Fantastic driving perfect for a Fiero. We just don't have roads like that here in the flat lands I'm going to have to insist that you come

Dave

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