Auburn Vets Day Parade Nov. 10, 2012

[Amer-team]

Are there any of the SS crew that is interested in participating. Some of us belong to other groups that may be participating. If you are not in one of the other groups and would like to do this parade, please let me know.

I will send in a registration under the "Friends of Kilroy" name. Last year we fielded a Desert Storm theme, with 4 vehicles and 6 walkers participating. This year we will be open, bring what you have. So far tentatively there is one motorcycle, one WW2 jeep, and an M151 depending on weather. This is the largest Veterans Day parade in Washington, with lots of families that turnout.

Parade is at 1100, registration starts at 0930 and we should be lining up by then, as depending on where they put us, lineup parking is tight.

Chime in so I can give a good count to the parade registration folks. Thank you, P.

 

[Amer-team]

So far it looks like 4 vehicles are interested in attending. We should have a wide variety of military themes. So far we have WW2 and Vietnam. Vietnam has weather restrictions as he has no top. chime in or PM me. Thank you. P

 

[Stalwart]

If we go, we do it with the PSMVCC, numbers you know.

 

[Amer-team]

Will see you there Stuart. Looks like I will be doing WW1. Why drive a vehicle when you can walk? Looks like our Vietnam era medic will be driving the jeep for that day.

 

[Monstermetal]

I am in Auburn and If I got my M35A3 legal Id putz along just for the experience and to meet you all. I have an appointment to pick up the truck day after tomorrow. If I can muddle through getting plates and insurance, And dont end up with any major mechanical issues to solve...

 

[Amer-team]

Sounds like a winner Monstr. Keep us posted on your progress. A pic of your truck would be nice as well. In following the rules of the Auburn Parade association, we asked that it be reasonably stock, to be a fitting tribute and remembrance to the Veterans that used your vehicle. Peter L.

 

[JH1]

I'll be there. Thanks for heading this up.
Jim

M915 Line Haul semi tractor
FV433 Abbot self propelled gun

 

[Amer-team]

Jim, keep after me as this gets closer and we will trade phone numbers. They seem to always want to park us on one of their small side streets, that are okay for a jeep, but not too conducive for M35's, 5 tons, and small armor. We ended up last year doing or Desert Storm tribute by parking out of sequence on the main street, to accomodate vehicle size.

 

[JH1]

Will do. The setup is a bit over 50' long and the turning radius is about one standard Safeway parking lot.

 

[Fort Powell]

I will be there with The Carbon Glacier Young Marines.

 

[Amram]

I might be able to make it with my m35a2...may also be tugging "Chubby Checker" my newly acquired 53' Checker Cab XM105E3.

 

[Amer-team]

Sounds good you guys. Ed, "Go young Marines!" Would like everyone to do a check in for this event a couple days before so we can get a head count. Hope to see you all there.

 

[Amer-team]

Got the confirmation letter from the city of Auburn. We are to stage on "H" St. SE. They start registration at 0930 and I am thinking we should be there by 0900. The small side streets that they stage us on are a bugger for larger vehicles. Once you get in there is not getting out and no one can go around.

So far depending on weather, we are anywhere from 2 to 6 vehicles. Please let me know if you are going to do this so I can plan and beg for more room.

Will keep you posted. P

 

[Amram]

I will be attending this. Still gotta figure out how to get that darn engine out of my bed so I am not tugging around too much unnecessary weight.

 

[Amer-team]

Come on, it is only about an extra 1500 or so pounds. Just wrap a chain around it and to a tree and pull out from under it. You don't have a sturdy overhang of some sort that you could put a come along on and lift it out of the truck. Maybe think chainfall as most comealongs that we use are pretty light weight.

 

[randynoguts]

will try to come for the parade.. '66 powwer wagon with shelter.. ;o) depends on health.

 

[Storm 51]

I'll be there with an M-37. I'll need the info on where & when to meet.

I'll be coming down from Bothell.

Storm 51

 

[JH1]

I'll be there. Thanks for heading this up.
Jim

 

[Amer-team]

Randy will look forward to you being there. That is a very interesting old power wagon that you have.
Storm, take a look at post number 13, so I don't have to write it all again. "H" St. is perpendicular to Main. Once Amram pulls in with his 2 1/2T, that will be the end of any traffic on that street, so hopefully we will be in the right position at the time. Barring unforseen circumstances, I will be there by 0900.
If the weather treats us right at all, that is a very nice and well attended parade.

 

[Storm 51]

We are to stage on "H" St. SE. They start registration at 0930 and I am thinking we should be there by 0900. The small side streets that they stage us on are a bugger for larger vehicles. Once you get in there is not getting out and no one can go around.

So, should we be headed North on H Street? I only ask because you have said once the big trucks get there that there is no turning around (or moving) apparently.

Which side of the street should we be on, east or west?

Thanks,

Storm 51