anyone in the gary indiana area?

[moparstuart]

i just watched a movie and gary looks like a wonderful little train stop town. very old fashion with a pool hall, a nice library, and some very concerned parents. they have a great band too. every one seems to be able to sing there. im not much of a singer. dang, it sure doesnt seem to be the same place.

If you notice, The Music Man is shot on the same set as The Dukes of Hazzard.  Even though the film was made 15 years prior to The Dukes, you can clearly see the Bank, Bosses House, Courthouse and many of the stores around the square.  The livery stable, where Robert Preston and Buddy Hackett do a song is Cooters Garage.

Also, the movie The Music Man, is supposed to take place in River City Iowa.  Robert Preston, Professor Hill is from Gary, Indiana. One of my favorite movies. . . yes, I am a dork. 

   

[nvrbdn]

wow, your right. and i love that movie too. yep, iowa, just the song for gary indiana.

    now on a happy note. or i think it is. the indiana people will know,   but im actually going to be in merrillville indiana. i hope this is better news for me.

[chargerboy69]

Merrillville. . . . . much better.

I was last though there about a year ago, I could not believe how much it had grown. Did not see any problem areas, however, I did not stay.

Not sure how long you will be there, but a little town down 30 called Plymouth, has a Blueberry festival.  During that time they have a huge car show, very well done. Not sure when it is, will have to Google it.

[nvrbdn]

sounds good to me, i will be there for the month of may, a couple weeks in june and july, and the month of august. mabey a couple weeks in september according to how the system comes up. so let me know if this lines up with the car show. heck, being there almost all summer, i should line up with something.

[PlainfieldCharger]

I have customers in East Chicago(next to Gary, Merrillville and in Plymouth Indiana. Gary is very ruff. Only go through there before noon. Merrillville is very nice. They even have a Portillo's. I recomend going there!! Plymouth is Omish country. At least a carriage pulled up and parked next to me. :

[nvrbdn]

that sounds so much better.

[nvrbdn]

is merrillville part of the longest yard sale that runs through that area in august?

[chargerboy69]

Seeing you are only an hour and a half from Fort Wayne, a couple Ryan Newman fans may have to get together.

There are some really good car shows/cruise ins/ Kruse Auctions throughout the summer in this area.

Kokomo Chrysler Transmission plant has a show every year.  Last time I was there it was huge.  Chrysler even had a nice display concept cars there, including a old turbine car.

[Dave Kanofsky]

On weeknights you can head over to some of the cruises in the Chicago area, there are quite a few really good ones in the south/southwest suburbs.  Check the listings at:

http://www.donspeeno.com/

Wednesday nights in Lemont is excellent!

See you there?

[nvrbdn]

Seeing you are only an hour and a half from Fort Wayne, a couple Ryan Newman fans may have to get together.

There are some really good car shows/cruise ins/ Kruse Auctions throughout the summer in this area.

Kokomo Chrysler Transmission plant has a show every year.  Last time I was there it was huge.  Chrysler even had a nice display concept cars there, including a old turbine car.

we will definately have to get together. check the schedule.

[nvrbdn]

On weeknights you can head over to some of the cruises in the Chicago area, there are quite a few really good ones in the south/southwest suburbs.  Check the listings at:

http://www.donspeeno.com/

Wednesday nights in Lemont is excellent!

See you there?

this sounds good too. unfortunately i will have a company car for my cruising pleasure, not the charger. but i can still head over and check out the cars. 

[nvrbdn]

made it to indiana this morning. went into gary to get to the mill. yep, even on a sunny day this city is tore up. 70% of the buildings are trashed on the main drive thru. and half of those are burned out. the good news is after we made it to the mill, leaving we were able to drive out the gate and imediately hit a toll road that goes east a few miles and jump off for a nice drive to merillville.  this town im in is nice. went to olive garden for dinner tonight. now im kicked back at the hilton, and checking the internet. so far, so good. but sitting in indiana isnt gona get the car ready for mega mopar may 17th at home. but i will try.