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What A Party! by Linda Bambina More than 450 folks enjoyed Riscky’s BBQ served in the spacious Stampede Room at the historic Stockyards during Parade’s Volunteer Worker Party sponsored by new sponsor CDOC. Plenty of great parking, clear signage, and a Big Smile and “Howdeee!” from Minnie Pearl (Taxi Breithaupt!) welcomed everyone with the yellow ticket of Parade Smooches. While often this special “thank you party” is little more than a quiet reception for the hundreds of folks who help to pull off each Parade, this year’s gathering was a REAL Party! Live C & W music from our own Hill Country Maverick, Ted Morgan and his friend Ruben Darnell were the opening act in a series of “special guest” appearances. Maverick DJ, John Hamilton was also on hand to play the traditional western dance tunes throughout the evening. Before the night was over, we had visits, songs Linda Bambina “Dale Evans” and silliness from Patsy Cline (our own local “CRAZY” lady, Lanean Hughes, coordinator/facilitator extraordinaire), Willie Nelson Photo by Alan Bambina Photo by Linda Bambina Volunteer Worker co-chair’s, Don & Taxi Breithaupt “Minnie Pearl” (Joe Holzer singing his OWN “revised” lyrics on some famous-Willie-songs), Dolly Parton (would you believe Aubrey Sutton????), Gabby Hays (Alan Bambina really ... our own local “CRAZY” lady ... looked like him!) and Trigger who brought the house down when welcoming Peter Porsche who came in as Roy Rogers! He was led (dragged?) to the stage by Dale Evans (me!) wearing ribbon ringlets attached to a white plastic cowgirl hat and decked out in a plastic tablecloth circle skirt with mylar fringe. Peter looked very much like the “King of the Cowboys” in his Texas-Flag, fringed cowboy shirt and western hat as we all sang “Happy Trails To You” as our good-bye and good-night to the camera-crazed crowd of smiling faces. Photo by Linda Bambina Photo by Linda Bambina The Shoffits as themselves (well... sort of) Jan & Ed Mayo took time out to relax a little! 18
Hospitality by Fran Ussery After nine days of smiling and being “nice”, I can be ME again! Actually, that was a wonderful nine days. I’m talking about Parade Hospitality at Porsche Parade 2004 in Fort Worth. For those of you that came by and gave me and my wonderful staff (Tinker Edwards, Michele deJong, Tricia Henderson, Sandi Lapp and Clay Perrine) big hugs, we thank you. For those of you Mavericks that did not take part in Parade... shame on you. You missed one Texas-sized party. ... AND acted as “wrench” on the coke fountain ... Part of being the 2004 Hospitality chair was hosting three venues during the week. The first venue and actually the first impression of Parade 2004, was our welcome “tent” on the east side of Fort Worth, Saturday and Sunday opening the Parade week. This area was staffed by Tricia Henderson and Sandi Lapp, who braved the sun and heat to greet the travelers with cold water, maps and information and beautiful Texas smiles. And of course, they were dressed the part! Thanks, ladies! We also want to thank your sponsor, Autobahn, for providing the water and to Bimbo Bakeries (Mrs. Baird’s) for providing the facility. The largest venue was the hospitality room at the Worthington Hotel, sponsored by Park Place Porsche. In our 6,000 square feet, we had displays from many of the other Parade sponsors including PCNA, an internet cafe sponsored by Powerhouse Racing, information central with maps and brochures for entertainment areas, historical and cultural areas and shopping areas. In addition to the free-flowing coffee, soft drinks, snacks and popcorn, we hosted a wine tasting and a “kegger.” With music by “We’re from Comfort and You’re Not” (members Don Breithaupt, Ted Morgan, Jean Fricke, all Mavericks, and Joe Holzer from New York), we had a great Tuesday night party. And what better decoration than a speed yellow GT3 from PCNA. Our coolest venue was TMS hospitality, again sponsored by Park Place Porsche and handled by Michele deJong. To offset the heat of the autocross, the Clubhouse at the Lone Star Condos was converted into a cool shelter with tables and chairs, lounges to relax, Gatorade, water and snacks and a Texas-shaped pool for those that needed emersion therapy! Thanks, Michelle. My two right hands (yep I have two right hands!) Tinker Edwards and Clay Perrine were there to help with all aspects and to answer questions and soothe the tired spirit. In addition, Tinker developed the Texas Parade Passport, researching places and things, definitions and Texas history for our visitors as well as bringing in lots of information on services and restaurants for our guests. Clay not only acquired and reformatted the seven computers for the internet cafe, he maintained it during the week, set up a game computer and Playstation AND acted as “wrench” on the coke fountain. Wow, thanks to you both. Am I glad the week is over? Yes. Am I glad the week is over? NO! By Friday, I was having the time of my life, I made some great new Porsche friends with Maverick Region folks and those that came to our Parade from across the country. If you missed it...shame on you! Just ask those that attended, they’ll tell you! PRINTER OF SLIPSTREAM SINCE 1982 Photo by Linda Bambina Fran Ussery (Ms. Hospitality!) poses with her kids, Erin and Adam USSERY PRINTING 3402 CENTURY CIRCLE IRVING, TEXAS 75062 972-438-8344 FAX 972-721-1847 19
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