I have been discussing a lot of suggestions with a lot of owners and with a few of the vendors and some of these ideas sound like they should be seriously considered for the DCS 2006 event, so I will keep a few at the top of my "wish list" for the event. - Attempt to schedule the vendor room sale time NOT during the car show, possibly the day before the show, while other non-D related activities are going on. This allows everyone a chance to visit vendors and allows the vendors to enjoy the car show. - Have a scheduled but informal "pre-show" parking lot show at night, since a lot of folks are already doing this every night. There are more and more cars that have some type of non-stock lighting that is best viewed outdoors and at night. - Use the VIN line-up idea for a dual purpose: the VIN line-up can be done in the reserved parking area, thus creating your own reserved space, leaving at least one empty space between reserved spaces to allow for walk-in registration vehicles. People can then take photos of this line-up in the mornings, when most of the cars will still be at rest in the lot. - Those planning to drive to the show should attempt to get to the show early in the week, especially if you think you may need to get some work done after you get to the event. Many of those who can help you out would rather do so before the event or after the event, so they will be able to enjoy the event. If there is enough interest (advanced scheduled work), we may be able to have one or more of the service vendors come early or stay later to assist with more advanced repairs at a shop. Keep the ideas coming. Later, Rich W. --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Dave Swingle" <swingle@xxxx> wrote: > Regarding the tech thing----since the 2006 show is in our area, we're > looking at the possibility of hosting a pre-show tech event. This > would have to be somewhat controlled (planned) as I'm sure my neighbors, > already somewhat troubled by the Monster Garage thing (and the big > white trailer currently in my driveway) would not be amused by 35 > DeLoreans lined up in the front yard. It's a long way off, but > consider it a possibility for those who want to show up a few days > early (or stay late). > > We could also look into setting up one of those portable lifts in the > PR parking lot, I'll bet. > > Dave (and Rich and Marty.....). > > For example---- > http://www.dmcnews.com/events/techweek03/techweek03.html > To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/