Galaxy Drive-In and more

Trina and I are planning a drive down to the Galaxy Drive-In in Ennis.

We will also be spending the night in a B&B and we can check on group rates for those of you who want to make a weekend of it.

We have decided on the weekend of Saturday, March 15th.

So to re-cap,

What: Galaxy Drive-In and stay at a B&B (optional)

When: Saturday, March 15th, 2008

Where: Ennis/Waxahachie

More details to follow. We will likely plan a twisty drive down there and for those with significant others, Trina suggested shopping in downtown Waxahachie and the "guys" can find something else to do for a bit.

Please respond if your interested and if you know of any good roads to check out in the area.

We took the Hot Rods down to Galaxy to see American Graffiti.
It was awesome with 100+ rods lined up and partying.
Not far enough for a B&B, but there is a good little shihole bar across the street. ;)

Sweet!

Count me and my SO in..............if we are not out of town working.

What a GREAT idea! I've wanted to go since they opened, this sounds like fun! :)

I have a schedule conflict with dates so have to wait and see.

Marked on my calendar. Real pretty bluebonnet country there in late March. FM 813 and 879 are some neat roads to take.

I had to change the date as the weekend of the 22nd is Easter weekend. (That's why there wasn't an AutoX.) ::BaHump::


So it's now scheduled for one week earlier, on Saturday, March 15th. I know this won't work for the AutoXers but you guys AutoX nearly every weekend anyway and finding a free weekend is impossible.

Any reason you didn't bump it up a week later to the 29th?

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Originally Posted by black roadster

I had to change the date as the weekend of the 22nd is Easter weekend. (That's why there wasn't an AutoX.) ::BaHump::


So it's now scheduled for one week earlier, on Saturday, March 15th. I know this won't work for the AutoXers but you guys AutoX nearly every weekend anyway and finding a free weekend is impossible.

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Couldn't have made that weekend (22nd). This might be doable.

So are we going on the 15th? Want to meet somewhere and drive down together?

William, several LSMC'ers are interested, please post on the forum.

Unfortunately, I can't make it, I'll be running around SoCal. LSMC does this a couple of times a year and we have a great time.

I have a problem. Hopefully someone who knows the area can help. I don't know the roads down there well enough. Can someone suggest a good run in the area and/or maybe even lead it?

We are working out the Drive-in and B&B details but don't have the time to get down there and explore.

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Originally Posted by cam76034

Marked on my calendar. Real pretty bluebonnet country there in late March. FM 813 and 879 are some neat roads to take.

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I haven't personally driven this route but looking at google maps perhaps we could take 983 out of Ferris southwest toward Rockett then 813 southeast through Palmer then east across Interstate 45 to 879 and take it southwest back to 45 and the theatre in Garrett.

I checked the Galaxy website http://www.galaxydriveintheatre.com
and it looks like we should arrive early in order to park as a group.
They open at 6 and show starts at 8 on Saturday. Also they are a cash only operation.

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Originally Posted by Nails

I haven't personally driven this route but looking at google maps perhaps we could take 983 out of Ferris southwest toward Rockett then 813 southeast through Palmer then east across Interstate 45 to 879 and take it southwest back to 45 and the theatre in Garrett.

I checked the Galaxy website http://www.galaxydriveintheatre.com
and it looks like we should arrive early in order to park as a group.
They open at 6 and show starts at 8 on Saturday. Also they are a cash only operation.

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We did this ride today on the motorcycles and the all the curves where fun, I had to slow down on my bike. Nails can post more about it when he gets the chance.

Was fun route. Ferris to Rockett and Rockett to Palmer was best. 879 back to Garrett was a bit straight. Yellow diamond signs were on average 15 mph lower and there was a series of esses followed by a right hand sweeper that had no yellow warning signs but should've. This was right before Palmer. Roads were smooth and clear except right past downtown Palmer were there was a spot that was a large gravel pit covering 75% of the lane. Travel time from Ferris to Garrett was maybe 40 minutes.

Want to lead the run for us? ::Banana::

East from Palmer FM 813 to 660 then south to 34 over to Ennis. From Ennis you can go back north to Palmer on I45, or take old Hwy 75.

West side of I45 is pretty boring. Likewise getting to Palmer from the metromess. Straight down 45.

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Originally Posted by black roadster

Want to lead the run for us? ::Banana::

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I don't mind mapping one out but I don't want to be lead car. I'm too slow and my car's mostly stock.

Is this still on or being postponed?

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Originally Posted by Nails

Is this still on or being postponed?

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I'm headed that way this weekend anyway as we have a place down there that needs some attention. If its still on, we'll take a run in the miata, otherwise I'll just take my truck so my dogs can take a ride out to the country.

William, it this still on? My SO and I are ready to go, even if its just crusing down I45 to get there. Thanks in advance...

Unfortunately for us it's out because our baby sitter fell through. :(

We will try to reschedule at a later date.

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Unfortunately for us it's out because our baby sitter fell through. :(

We will try to reschedule at a later date.

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What? Is there a shortage of teenaged girls in your neighborhood???

Guess we'll just have to add babysitting to the list of jobs most middle class Americans don't want to do.;)

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Nails and I are planning to go tonight. Temperature is supposed to be high 60's for late evening. Nice weather for a night at the drive-in!

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Tomorrow is the Greenville Ave. St. Patrick's Day Parade...

a tradition for us! :chug: so tonight is probably better anyway!

....it's also supposed to be warmer tonight than tomorrow night.

We're going to see Nat'l Treasure & Jumper

If you want to meet up with us, contact Nails (sometimes known as Michael):
214-994-9960

Or PM/post here and I'll tell him to check here before we head out...which will probably be around 5:30

Tell ya what...I'm going down there tomorrow anyways and will scope out some backroads for a future run. VFR750 and anyone else that might care to join us are welcome. I'll fire up the grill so bring anything you might like to throw on it. Send me a PM and we'll set up a time and location to meet tomorrow.

We go Airport Fwy past Texas Stadium to Stemmons, then Woodall Rogers over to I 45.

My wife and I are going tonight, sent a PM to Carazzie with my cell phone number. will be leaving Frisco about 5:15 or so.

Sorry if this is too late a notice. We're going tonite since it will be 10 degrees warmer with wind from the south tonite than tomorrow. We're leaving Bethany and 75 in Allen at 5:45p and if we get to Ferris by 6:30-6:45 we'll take a side trip for some twisties. Otherwise we'll probably go straight to Galaxy and save the twisties for another day.

Details are on their website http://www.galaxydriveintheatre.com/

They don't allow outside food or drink, but I doubt they search your car or trunk. They are cash only. We're goin for National Treasure and Jumper unless it's too full by the time we get in. Cara suspects there will be a line.

Anyone want to meet in Ferris on the way (if there's time) can call my cell 214 994 9960.

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Originally Posted by Nails

Sorry if this is too late a notice. We're going tonite since it will be 10 degrees warmer with wind from the south tonite than tomorrow. We're leaving Bethany and 75 in Allen at 5:45p and if we get to Ferris by 6:30-6:45 we'll take a side trip for some twisties. Otherwise we'll probably go straight to Galaxy and save the twisties for another day.

Details are on their website http://www.galaxydriveintheatre.com/

They don't allow outside food or drink, but I doubt they search your car or trunk. They are cash only. We're goin for National Treasure and Jumper unless it's too full by the time we get in. Cara suspects there will be a line.

Anyone want to meet in Ferris on the way (if there's time) can call my cell 214 994 9960.

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Yep, gorgeous spring night to be outside. Wish I could go tonight.:(

How does April 5th or the 12th sound for trying this agiain?

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How does April 5th or the 12th sound for trying this agiain?

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I might be able to make either one of those... I should at least have Sundays off by then. :punchout:

Was great weather and great time.

Jeff and Sherri joined Cara and I in Allen and we slogged down 75/45 rush hour to Ferris where we made a quick run to Rockett and then Palmer. We got to the Galaxy before sunset around 7:10 and had our choice of spots to park.
Food was good (not too greasy) and movies were good. We were at screen 1 which backs up to 45. I think we want screen 3 in future as its farthest back. Was a bit much highway noise for me to hear the speaker that well and screen 1 has a lot of headlight spill when others leave from the other screens. Still a good time and nice meeting Jeff and Sherri. BTW, you can bring stuff in with discretion but I doubt you can use a grill. :D

I didn't mean grilling out at the drive in.:D