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Title: Blyththeville brief Schedule ?
Post by: robertglines1 on April 01, 2013, 06:11:48 PM

For us unfortunate drive in day visitors. What may we expect? I tried to research the two boards but must have missed something.  Would like to come and renew some old friendships and put faces with names on board members.   Bob   

Title: Re: Blyththeville brief Schedule ?
Post by: pd4501-771 on April 01, 2013, 06:54:48 PM

Hi Bob

Here is a brief overview:.

Thursday April 4, 2013
8am-5pm Coach arrivals. Coach Photo ops, flea-market, antique coaches on display. Depot museum and bus memorabilia displays open.
6-9pm meet and greet for event participants (sponsored by Main Street Blytheville) at Greyhound depot. Hamburgers & Hotdogs, etc. provided by Blytheville Chamber of Commerce.
Friday April 5, 2013
8 am Depart for optional group tour to Memphis aboard Greyhound Scenicruiser, and 2-5 other coaches. (yet to be totally determined!) 
9am arrive at Elvis Presley’s Graceland for Platinum tour. (Mansion, auto museum, Elvis’ 2 custom jets, trophy bldg., business office, racquetball bldg with exhibits, Presley family graves (including Elvis) etc.
12:30pm Group tour lunch by Germantown Commissary (served at a Memphis community center)
about 2pm-3pm return to Blytheville Greyhound terminal
2pm-10pm music, Coach photo ops., flea-market, antique coaches on display. Depot museum and bus memorabilia displays open.
Saturday April 6, 2013
8:00-9:30 Pancake breakfast at Greyhound depot by local church. Participant’s cash fee will apply.
10:00 am Peter Zittre recycled veggie-fuel seminar.
5-7pm catered dinner provided by “Dixie Pig BBQ” of Blytheville at Greyhound depot.
9:00 am -10:00 pm Outdoor music, Coach photo ops., flea-market, antique coaches on display. Depot museum and bus memorabilia displays open
3:00 PM antique coach parade through downtown Blytheville.

Downtown streets near depot will be closed to provide participants show-parking area for all coaches. Dry camping allowed (and recommended) in show area. Passenger cars parking will be available downtown. Saturday would probably be your best bet to see the most coaches. Hope to meet you. Take care

Tom

Title: Re: Blyththeville brief Schedule ?
Post by: robertglines1 on April 01, 2013, 07:02:22 PM

Thank You! Hope to see ya all Friday and Sat.  I think many other close by will drive in also. We  don't expect to participate in meals etc just need to know whats up.  Good job sounds great!   Bob