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May 11, 2012 | 05:33 PM

scott1094

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Oh the shame

Headed up to the first cruise of the season at a local bowling alley (Continental Lanes) here in Michigan. All geeked up with the Vette and got turned away because it was too new (2000). Stayed cool and left quietly but saw many newer vehicles in the lot. Oh well...

Scott

May 11, 2012 | 05:37 PM

f6john

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Very uncool. At least they could give an honest reason for the snub

May 11, 2012 | 05:53 PM

olbear1962

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What a rude bunch of a$$e$.
I cannot tolerate or stand snobery or elitism......
May there milk curdle in their coffee and there aging bowels block solid!!

May 11, 2012 | 05:55 PM

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May 11, 2012 | 05:57 PM

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May 11, 2012 | 05:59 PM

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How can they exclude someone regardless of what year Vette they drive? I bet if someone showed up in a brand new ZR-1, they would have been welcomed with open arms.

I guess at least you now know how that club or organization operates and check them off your list.

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May 11, 2012 | 06:01 PM

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That isn't right!

May 11, 2012 | 08:04 PM

C5Wolfe

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i bet if you were in a 4 door honda with a big wing and a fart can they would have let you in! these people have no class at all!!!

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May 11, 2012 | 08:07 PM

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boycott them...start your own cruise night right across the street if you can..that is pretty messed up that they would do that

May 11, 2012 | 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Roostertail

It's just a bowling alley parking lot that has a cruise night after their leagues end to generate some extra income (food, beer, etc.). Not a big deal and I'm not mad, just surprised. But you are right, they have been checked off my list for the future.

Scott

May 11, 2012 | 08:36 PM

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Before you cross them off the list, maybe talk to the bowling alley manager and find out what the deal is. Perhaps it was a misunderstanding, but if not, let them know you didn't appreciate the snub.

May 11, 2012 | 08:38 PM

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What a rude bunch of a$$e$.
I cannot tolerate or stand snobery or elitism......
May there milk curdle in their coffee and there aging bowels block solid!!

May 11, 2012 | 08:42 PM

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Yep that is lame.
Their loss

May 11, 2012 | 08:42 PM

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Before you cross them off the list, maybe talk to the bowling alley manager and find out what the deal is. Perhaps it was a misunderstanding, but if not, let them know you didn't appreciate the snub.

May 11, 2012 | 08:46 PM

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Never heard of such a stupid thing. What a bunch of a**holes!

May 11, 2012 | 08:49 PM

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You could have told them you were there to bowl!!!!

May 12, 2012 | 04:41 PM

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There is one that I was at last night and they have a big sign in front that says Pre 1976 only and no 4X4's.

It's their show, so they get to set the rules. I can live with that.

May 12, 2012 | 09:57 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Silverback51

There is one that I was at last night and they have a big sign in front that says Pre 1976 only and no 4X4's.

It's their show, so they get to set the rules. I can live with that.

No problem there, I agree, it's their show. But, to exclude my 2000 Vette yet allow 2003 T-Birds and late model Mustangs in makes me question why I was turned away. My buddy (68 Chevelle 396) came by and told me they admitted a C-6 vette after they turned me away and when he questioned them they said refusing me was a mistake so who knows what was going on. For the record, it's just a car cruise with no restrictions that anyone knows of. For what its worth, I slept like a baby last night so no worries.

Scott

Last edited by scott1094; May 12, 2012 at 09:58 PM. Reason: Changed C-7 to C-6

May 12, 2012 | 10:31 PM

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The Cruz In's around here at the chik-fila's are pretty much a bunch of punks comparing their ********.

Im not going near them my with my rides! I hang out with the old dudes club here in town.."Cam Jammers".....everbody is welcome as long as you can tell a lie!