Birthday cruise for Darren (DarrenX33) on May 1st

[DarrenX33]

Thanks for all the early birthday greetings all. I very much appreciate it.

More so I am appreciating this weather forecast for Sunday. Not that warm but at least we seem to be dodging the rain.

Per: www.intellicast.com

Sunday:
Times of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 60s and lows in the upper 30s.

[Postsedan]

Everyone attending the cruise,

John and I need a head count on all attending the cruise. Please post if you will be attending or email me at [email protected]

Looking forward to seeing everyone.

Dan.

[Mr. Duece]

Count me in Dan. I'll be there with my Frost Green 69 Chevelle. See ya there. Don

[rsatz28]

I wish I could join in and meet a few of you. The car is not running and too many projects to finish before Memorial Day weekend.
Happy B'day Darren

[Postsedan]

Rob,

Hopefully you`ll have your Camaro running for Strats Car Show on Sunday May 15th. We`ll all be there, so see you there.


Ed Murphy...hope you can make it out for the cruise.


As for all the rest of you, we`ll see you at John`s at 11:00am tomorrow. Don`t worry Darren the weather will be perfect.

Dan.

[DarrenX33]

Lookin' like it. I'm gonna have a hell of a time sleeping tonight. Looking forward to the "work" I have to do beforehand.

[Belair62]

See you guys up north.

[Born30YrsLate]

Happy B-day Darren...wish I could have made it...Mr. Bob, have a Pabst for me!

[Xplantdad]

Happy Birthday again Darren, you lucky dog...

Hey...have Belair buy you a beer on me!

[Motion Camaro]

<font color="blue"> Happy Birthday Darren

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