Pinto/Bobcat Fans,
The Ohio Get Together is back!!
Well, if you missed "The Stampede" in Dearborn, don't fret! You can still have some Pinto/Bobcat fun before summer is over. If you made it to "The Stampede", let's do it again!
We are planning a "Pinto Picnic" pitch-in on Sat. Aug. 23rd, 2014 at the Geneva Township Park with a beautiful Lake Erie setting in Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio 45 miles east of Cleveland. MARK YOUR CALENDARS!! We will provide the hamburgers, hot dogs, buns, ketchup, mustard, relish, tomatos, onions, lettuce, paper plates, and eating utensils. Pinto/Bobcat owners with a car ending in an even year bring a dessert and those with Pintos/Bobcats ending in an odd year bring a cold side dish or snacks (no electricity). A large pavilion with grills has been reserved just behind the displayed cars in the park.
Bring your own beverages.
If you have never heard of or have never been to Geneva-on-the-Lake, you will want to see this! It's like driving thru a strip of restaurants, bars, shops, amusement rides and gaming from the 1950s and 1960's right on the beautiful backdrop setting of Lake Erie. "The Strip" is packed with visitors in the summer and we will show the cars at the park just a 2-3 minute walk from 'The Strip'... ..fun for the whole family!
Bonus #1 We have invited the Maverick/Comet Club International (MCCI) who will be joining us as guests for their Ohio Meet.
Bonus #2: In case you haven't had enough.... We will leave the park at 4pm and caravan to Annabelle's Diner in Mentor, Ohio, 28 miles west on I-90 where there is a very well attended cruise-in at a super cool 50's diner with local band for our evening activity.
Bonus #3: We have secured a police escort to get us thru "The Strip" to the park
Bonus #4: Just Added!!!! Our own Jim Madison from Missouri will be coming with DJ equipment to DJ the show. He is also bringing item to raffle for the Wounded Warrior Project. Very Cool!!! Thanks Jim!!!!!
This exciting event will begin at the "Chops Grille and Taphouse" parking lot across from the Motel 6 at "Geneva S.R. 534" (exit #218) off I-90 at 10am and we will leave in caravan style at 10:30am.
We will caravan 5-6 miles to town thru "The Strip" to the park. This should be quite the spectacle:
Pintos/Bobcats and Mavericks, and Comets, Oh my! Door prizes, dash plaques, t-shirts, music, all the usual fun!
This is a don't miss!!!!! Rain or Shine!!
Supporting the Wounded Warrior Project.
Feel free to ask for lodging options if needed. Questions now or day of the show: 216-408-1906
Please email either one of us if you are interested so we can add you to our roster for updates on details .
Rob Smarsch- Co-coordinator
rallytwo@aol.com
Michelle Garvey- Co-coordinator
garvey2@windstream.com
Hey Rob,I will try to make it up there.Sounds like lots of fun.
PintoMan,
I am counting on you!!
Rob
I'll plan on bringing the Cruising Wagon!
Matthew Gunter (FlyerPinto)
Troy, OH
MAN I WISH THIS HAPPEN ABOUT 10 YEARS AGO!! I LIVED 30 MIN. AWAY- 19.1 MILES TO BE RIGHT ON THE MONEY!!
WELL ALL THAT GO HAVE A GREAT TIME! IT WAS A FUN PLACE TO GO AS A KID AND HANG OUT!!!
TAKE CARE!! DIDNT KNOW THERE WHERE THAT MANY PINTOS UNDER MY NOSE!! LIVED IN PAINESVILLE OH FOR 20 YEARS!!
Matt,
Will look forward to seeing the Cruising Wagon!
I have your personal email and will keep you updated with details.
Thanks!
Rob
bbobcat75,
I live in Cleveland Heights, not far from your old stomping grounds Painesville.
Where do you live now? Are you close enough to make our show?
Rob
RALLYTWO,
IM NOW ABOUT 1200 MILES AWAY IN SWFL, THE GOOD OLD SUN SHINE STATE!!
LIVE IN A MUCH WARMER AREA NOW AND DRIVE THE CAR LESS! TO MANY OLD FARTS THAT CANT SEE AND HEAR! SO THE CATS STAY IN THE SAFE GARAGE!! TILL THE SNOW BIRD SEASON IS OVER!!!
TAKE CARE, GLAD TO HEAR THERE ARE SOME PINTOS STILL AROUND UP THERE AND WILL HAVE TO MEET UP NEXT TIME IM IN TOWN!!
Well at least you are in warm weather. It is -6 this morning here in Cleveland. Hoping for warm weather by August for the show!
Enjoyed the pic of your Bobcat under Pinto Lane!
Rob
Anyone interested in coming or learning more information regarding "The Ohio Get Together" can email me their email. I will provide more specifics and details as they become available and add you to our roster.
Thanks!
Rob
rallytwo@aol.com
Hopefully I can have something nicer than my beater parts wagon on the road by then.
Pinto5.0
The beater parts wagon would be fine!!
Hope you can come!
Rob
Anyone interested in attending this show, please email us so we can add you to our roster to keep you updated on the details of the show.
Thanks!
Rob Smarsch- co-coordinator
rallytwo@aol.com
or
Michelle Garvey- co-coordinator
garvey2@windstream.net
Count me in!!
I will be there with my 1980 turbo pinto
That spot is truly local to me!!
I live on lake road in Geneva!!!!!
Great choice there is a ton to do there, it's a great area for kids as well
Thanks
Dave
WOW Lets see now--A picnic, Pintos, Bobcats, Mavericks, Comets,
and Lake Erie all In one. Now thats an event!!
I am looking forward to this if all goes well on my end. :) :) :)
Later Dick
Well Dick , you know we can't have a gathering without the PostalPony!!!
I am counting on you!
Rob
Hey Rob,
It's gotta go right for me this time to get the 80 Pinto back on the road. Count me in. Nothing like a road trip in August. Hopefully I can complete the task this year & not have Murphy's Law bite me like in years past.
Hey Matt,
Really hoping Murphy doesn't show up for you!!
Should be a good show. The Maverick/Comet Club is really excited about this event. I have been working closely with them. Geneva-on-the-Lake is a really cool place. Will be alot of fun. See ya there.
Rob
really hoping I can make it I haven't seen another pinto in my home town other then at the blue sued cruise last year and that was the only one. I want to get out so I can check out some others and see what everyone has done with theirs!
Pintmobile76,
We would be glad to have you!!
Email me your address and I can send you a flyer and brochure for Geneva-on-the-Lake.
Hope you can make it.!
Rob
rallytwo@aol.com
Rob
I already got with you got my brochure today!
Oh that's you in Huron.
Nice '76 wagon!
See you and wagon in August.
Rob
yeah that's me and thanks glad y'all like it! cant wait for august!
Devin
We now have Pintos coming from Kentucky, Missouri, Michigan, New York, and many from Pennsylvania and Ohio!!
Wherever you are ..... come join us for lots of Pinto/Bobcat fun at the Pinto Picnic Car show in Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio!!!!
Come join us for the Pinto Picnic Car show with special guests the Maverick/Comet Club (MCCI) this Saturday Aug. 23rd.
Weather is cooperating and looking beautiful.
Hope to see you all there!!
Questions now or day of show: (216)408-1906 Rob
Thanks to all who came yesterday to the The Ohio Get Together Pinto Picnic Pitch-in in Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio yesterday!!!
We had 27 cars between the Pintos/Bobcats and Mavericks/Comets!!
Thanks to all who came from distances including Guy and Brenda Walker from Jersey Shores, PA 6 hours away, Ken and Cheryl Hall from Ithaca, NY, Tommy and Brenda from Dayton, and our awesome DJ Jim Madison from Illinois. Thanks to Jim for bringing his '76 sedan which is the 2nd lowest mileage Pinto in existence with 905 miles!!
We were blessed with great weather at the show and at the cruise-in at Annabelles Diner in Mentor, Ohio in the evening where the Pinto presence was recognized by the live band.
We had a police escort with lights and sirens thru Geneva-on-the-Lake which caused quite a stir in town.
There was plenty to eat for all.
We raised a little less than $500 for the Wounded Warrior Project!!
Everyone loved the idea of a dual meet with the Maverick/Comet Club International (MCCI) and we enjoyed comparing the cars.
Look for the U-Tube video being produced of the "rolling" part of the show mixed with some still slides of the cars and folks who attended. Look for the U-Tube address on this posting.
And in case you missed it........ we plan to do it again next year with Mavericks and Comets!! Dates to be announced soon.
Rob
Sounds like everyone had a ball - wish I could have been there! And Rob, thank you for the time and effort you invested in organizing what is clearly a wonderful meet.
Dwayne :)
Rob,
Sounds like everyone had a great time! Post the URL for the iTunes video... And pictures, pictures... Fun!
I am sorry for anyone that was unable to come to thisgathering. It was a special event. I would like to thank Rob for his exceptional effort in making this happen, Also EVERYONE who helped. Thanks to the Comet& Maverick club for coming. Your cars brought back a lot of memories of the several Mavericks & Comets that I have owned in years gone by. It was a pleasure to meet & talk with you. Keep up the good work. Dick Mathias aka "Postalpony"
Had a great time. Thanks for welcoming the Pa neighbors to Ohio. Look forward to next year. Special thanks to folks for all the work in planning this event, it was flawless. Also thank you to the donor of the PCAA gifts, Guy is very excited about his new clock and stuff.
Stay tuned for the U-tube video of the show to some "really interesting" Pinto music being professionally produced, pictures, and a special announcement teaser regarding next year's show that will be presented all at once. Give us about a week to put it together.
Rob
Rob, thanks for an awesome weekend! Your energy and enthusiasm for this event is outstanding. The drive through Geneva-on-the-Lake while watching the reaction of the people will not be forgotten! Attending the cruise in at Annabelle's Diner in Mentor afterwards was a great idea and an excellent way to wind up an awesome day.
We thought that the township park was an excellent setting for this event and we look forward to next year. Can't wait to see the video ;D .
Ken Davis & Cheryl Hall
aka The Phantom Pinto
Rob
I had a great time
I am glad you Invited me and can't wait until next year
Hope to have the new ECU in the pinto and have some time slips to show all the cool people I met
You really know how to host a get together my friend!
Thanks again
Dave
Here is URL for the Utube video to music of the Pinto Picnic Pitch-In 2014
It can only be viewed on PC, not mobile devices because of music rights.
Listen for Pinto cues in the words of the music and Enjoy!
Oops the Url didn't copy and paste so here it is:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laMBdlv_n4c&feature=youtu.be
Can only be viewed on PC, not mobile devices because of music rights.
Listen for cues in the music to match the scenes and Pinto cues.
Enjoy!
Rob
You can also find the Utube video by typing in 2014 Pinto Picnic Pitch-in
Can only be viewed on PC, not mobile device.
Listen for Pintos mentioned in the music.
Thanks Loreen Ingrahm for producing this video to music. Awesome job!!
One more correction:
Go under Youtube (not Utube) website to view the video of the show.
Type in 2014 Pinto Picnic PitchIn.
Rob
Great video!!! Looks like a fun meet! Thanks for sharing!
Dwayne :)