When we learned that the Micro/Mini Car World Meet 2010 was going to be held in Crystal Lake, Illinois - and on my birthday at that - we immediately made plans to attend.  And, if we were going to attend, we were going to travel driving the Metropolitan.  Since we had a vendor who wished to sell Vroomers at the event, we agreed to deliver them to him - and what better way to do that then by pulling a Dewdrop Trailer .  SO, on August 19 we ventured forth.  A quick gas stop and we were on our way!

 


We set a leisurely pace and made it without problems to our first stop, Sodus, Michigan. 



We had a lovely visit with family; and went to Silver Beach in St. Joseph to enjoy ice cream and ride the carousel.  (Subject for another entry.).  Then, Friday morning we were on the road again.  The day was bright and clear ... and HOT.  We weren't even out of Michigan yet when we hear BANG from the passenger side of the car.  We looked at each other, and Mark steered for the shoulder.   Yep, we had a blown tire.  Fast as anything Mark had the tools out, the trailer unhooked, the car jacked up, the tire off, the spare on and we were on our way again.  Being a wise wife, I kept my mouth shut and my camera in my pocket until he grinned at me and said "You're missing a lot of great photo opportunities."  Out came the camera! 




In no time flat (pun intended) we were on our way.  Great job Mark!  We took a well deserved stop at a toll plaza and decided to change our route.  Some quick consultations with the atlas and we were on our way again. 


Did I mention it was HOT?  We took 14 into Crystal Lake and at 5:00 pm the temp signs were all reading 90 - 94 degrees and it was overcast.  Air conditioning never felt so good when we reached the hotel!  We made it to Crystal Lake safely.  We can't wait for Saturday - the SHOW!

....to be continued

        

Imagine my surprise this morning to find several emails and wall posts to my Facebook page regarding comedian Chelsea Handler posting a photo of her wearing Silver Travel Trailer Vroomers slippers. 

It's sparked a mini ordering boom.  I feel like I should send her a thank you note!  Thanks Chelsea - I hope you enjoy them!

        

Cute picture huh?  Notice the slippers in the lady on the right's hand?  Yup, those are yellow Vroomers Classic Car slippers!  This picture was taken at the Cruise Inn meets Airbrush show Brunssum.  Awesome!  Thanks Rina for the great photo!

        

I love the internet!  How else would I be able to sell my funky little slippers to places like England, Germany, Australia, New Zeeland and the Netherlands – just to name a few.  It’s so fun to think about my little slippers bringing smiles across the globe. 

        

ELVIS IS IN THE PARK


Saturday, July 10, 2010 found us in Ypsilanti, Michigan taking part in Elvisfest.  We've never attended this event before, so when the Mitten Mets, one of the car clubs we belong to, sent out a flyer about attending as a club, we were game for the adventure.  We arrived and found a lovely spot by a tree.  It was wonderful seeing some of our fellow car club members.  The weather was gorgeous all day.  There were two car clubs there, with a nice array of cars for people to admire.  The classic cars were parked at the back of the field, far away from the stage, so many of the attendees never made it back to see our cars.  We could hear the music though and the stage was a short walk away to watch as one Elivs impersonator after another entertained us. 

The crowd was smaller than I expected for this two day event.  It did start getting bigger as the day went on.  I imagine it got busier in the evening.  Many of the impersonators were quite good.  We saw some Elvis impersonator wanna-bes walking around with their black hair and sideburns.  No beehive ladies though - I was disappointed!  There was the most adorable group of women who arrived together.  They were wearing matching shirts and for many of the performances they were up next to the stage.  Groupies!  I want to be just like them when I grow up.  <grin>

I didn't wear my Blue Suede Shoes - just my Nash Metropolitan inspired classic car slippers.  They worked though!  All in all, a great day.

        

Two months late ... but our new designs are here! 

We are EXCITED to introduce...  Bubblecar Slippers (Inspired by that classic microcar, the Isetta) available in either blue/white or red/white.




CANNED HAM vintage travel trailer slippers (inspired by the Shasta and other classics from the 1950's and 60's) availble in either pink/white or turquoise/white.



and... the Robot Slipper designed as a fund-raiser for the FIRST Robotics Team #67, Heroes of Tomorrow (HOT Team) 


We're celebrating with FREE SHIPPING in the USA and Canada for the month of July. <happy dance!>

        

I love small towns.  We are fortunate to live in a community that has parades for the 4th of July and Thanksgiving.  Our sons participate in the parade - on with Special Olympics and one with the FIRST robotics Team #67 - Heroes of Tomorrow.  FUN.  Remember to give thanks to those who gave their lives to protect our freedom.  Happy 4th.

Logan wore Vroomers Robot slippers in the Parade.  Sale of these slippers supports the HOT Team. 



Team Huron Valley Special Olympics was looking great in the parade!

        

 So sad.  Denice Reich uses her lovely 1961 AMC Metropolitan for her real estate business.  It’s featured in the banner on her website  and everything.  However, recently a drunk driver rear-ended her classic car. 

She is selling her little Met – and for a great price.  I hope Denice purchases another classic car to replace her Met.  If you’re in the Denver area, and looking for real estate, give her a call.  She needs to buy a new car!  (Disclaimer: I do not know Denice, I just feel very bad for her, and her little Metro.)

 

        

For the first time in something like 14 years, the Orphan Car Show held in Ypsilanti, Michigan was cancelled due to weather.  Torrential downpours the night before caused the river to rise considerably, and quickly.  The river overflowed its banks and flooded the park.  It was an incredible sight.

So there we are, all dressed up and no where to go.  For a while we parked our 1958 AMC Metropolitan at the side of the road watching the other cars pull in and leave. 

Then, we decided to head down the street to the Hudson Museum, which we had never been through before.  I guess lots of other folks had the same idea, as an impromptu car show formed in the parking lot.  Off-and-on sprinkles and overcast skies didn't dampen the mood and we ended up having a WONDERFUL day.  Plus, we were able to tour the museum. 

Everyone from our 1958 AMC (Nash) Metropolitan to a 1949 Packard to a nifty Citroen made an appearance. 


The show has been rescheduled to September 26th.  We'll be there, but I think this Orphan Car Show will go down as one of my favorites.

        

YAHOO!

Unexpected wins make them even more sweet.  As hard as it is to win a FIRST Robotics World Championship, it's even harder to do it two years in a row.    Despite fierce competition, an extremely tough division and an amazing defensive robot on the other alliance, HOT Team showed why they are World Champions and with their alliance of Team #294 Beach City Robotics (Redondo Beach, California) and Team #177 Bobcat Robotics (S. Winsor, CT) pulled off a tremendous win.

Our congratulations to the HOT Team.  Our congratulations to all the teams that made it to the World Championships in Atlanta. 

We'll see you next year in St. Louis, Missouri! 

Reminder - our Robot Slippers are a fund-raiser for the HOT Team.  Almost 1/3 of the price of each pair goes to the HOT Team.  We can also work with other teams if they'd like to explore a unique fund-raising opportunity for their team.