Author Topic: Rip Wally's Burgers.... (Read 6420 times)

silas · « **on:** March 01, 2008, 07:10:05 PM »

i read an article in the vancouver sun today that says that wally's burgers is closing down at the end of march.

wally's has been a kingsway landmark since the 60's and is one of vancouvers last \"true\" drive-in burger joints. it used to be (and still kind of is) a hot spot for automotive enthusiasts to go and park, eat and bench race. the dvkk used to hold monthly meets there and i've been there many times where there has been some hot american iron parked out front.

the article in the paper said that it will most likely be torn down and developed into residential units. it also said that the owner/community doesnt want anything fast food or automotive related to take it's place.

so here's my proposal.....on the 2nd and last sunday of this month at lunch time (noon-ish), we should all drive our acvws down to wally's and partake in a little parking, eating and bench racing. this will be the last month to enjoy this activity at this historic venue, and the weather has been co-operative.....so lets get some people together and have some fun.

sound off on ideas and feedback about dates and times, and feel free to post up some wally's stories and pics from the past. B)

silas · « **Reply #1 on:** March 01, 2008, 07:22:36 PM »

the article from the vancouver sun.....

http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/ar...ae-0c15532b4b69

egspot · « **Reply #2 on:** March 01, 2008, 08:00:52 PM »

So far I got a yes for tomorrow.

See you there.

KOOL-AID MAN · « **Reply #3 on:** March 01, 2008, 08:18:14 PM »

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So far I got a yes for tomorrow.

See you there.

I believe he means at the end of the month, sounds like a great idea to me

blarneyman · « **Reply #4 on:** March 01, 2008, 08:32:15 PM »

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so here's my proposal.....on the 2nd and last sunday of this month at lunch time (noon-ish), we should all drive our acvws down to wally's and partake in a little parking, eating and bench racing.

Egspot,
You're a week off by my calculations. It would be next week and also in three weeks.

But you can go have fun if you want

Rob DVKK · « **Reply #5 on:** March 01, 2008, 09:09:51 PM »

Silas - is that the 9th or the 16th. Depending on who people use the next or this reference it could get messy.

I'm in as long as the weather and family are willing, might even bring the car.

silas · « **Reply #6 on:** March 01, 2008, 10:31:23 PM »

sorry guys, i should have been a little more specific.

originally i was thinking the second sunday of the month (the 9th) and the fourth sunday of the month (the 23rd). i would be into every week, but i think we could get a better turnout if we did it every second week.

as it stands, the 23rd is easter sunday...so that may not be the best day.

how about sunday the 9th at 12pm and sunday the 30th at 12pm?

lets hear what people have to say.

time to bust out some day permits guys!!!! B)

egspot · « **Reply #7 on:** March 01, 2008, 10:31:57 PM »

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Silas - is that the 9th or the 16th. Depending on who people use the next or this reference it could get messy.

I'm in as long as the weather and family are willing, might even bring the car.

I regrett the 2nd is tomorrow in my calendar and i missunderstood the actual date.

So now is the second Sunday of March and the last Sunday of March, Right?

In my old days I ussed to be the life of a party, and even now if I show up with my cane and all on my own, The party is happening. It is all attitude.

I was just looking for a good excuse to do something.

Thanks Guys.

blarneyman · « **Reply #8 on:** March 01, 2008, 10:50:03 PM »

I'd love to come up but I don't have a VW that is on the road right now. My beetle is getting new paint and fixing the brakes. My Ghia is stripped for rust repair and paint. It's now looking like my squareback is going to be 3 to 5 more years

Geoff · « **Reply #9 on:** March 01, 2008, 11:38:34 PM »

Im in for Sunday the 30th! The DVKK are now meeting on Sundays so I hope everyone in the club will have their cars out.

Rob DVKK · « **Reply #10 on:** March 02, 2008, 08:21:17 AM »

Any Sunday, but the 23rd - We're going to the Seattle Zoo. So the 9th, 16th and 30th work.

Rob DVKK · « **Reply #11 on:** March 05, 2008, 04:45:31 PM »

Went by wally's today. Asked when the last day was and they said the 27th. So I guess the 30th is out. 16th?

Bruce · « **Reply #12 on:** March 05, 2008, 07:58:25 PM »

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I'd love to come up but I don't have a VW that is on the road right now.

Borrow your daughter's car. I bet she's borrowed your car many times before.

silas · « **Reply #13 on:** March 05, 2008, 08:05:16 PM »

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Went by wally's today. Asked when the last day was and they said the 27th. So I guess the 30th is out. 16th?

the 16th sounds good to me.

all those in favour say \"aye\".......

aye!!! B)

egspot · « **Reply #14 on:** March 05, 2008, 08:09:14 PM »

aye

surgerypending · « **Reply #15 on:** March 06, 2008, 04:54:41 PM »

It just so happens i'm getting a day pass on the 16th to move my car. Weather permitting...i'm in for the 16th!

egspot · « **Reply #16 on:** March 06, 2008, 05:23:26 PM »

So we are saying March 16th from 12:00 Noon on .....?

notchback · « **Reply #17 on:** March 06, 2008, 06:51:16 PM »

I wish my car would be done by then.... it might happen well see

Matt · « **Reply #18 on:** March 06, 2008, 07:19:52 PM »

I see a day permit in my future...

thrasherbill · « **Reply #19 on:** March 06, 2008, 07:56:10 PM »

Sunday March 23 is the \"official\" last car show at Wally's from 11am-6pm.

notchback · « **Reply #20 on:** March 06, 2008, 08:04:28 PM »

Im gonna make it happen whether the single cab isnt done or i have to debute the razor ghia early, dragging the floor pan all the way there

silas · « **Reply #21 on:** March 06, 2008, 10:14:19 PM »

just so we're all clear here.....

sunday march 16th at 12noon to wheneverwedamnwellfeellikeit o'clock will be the \"official\" acvw/asf/dvkk/dglvk gathering at wally's burgers.

as thrasherbill posted earlier, there is apparently a \"car show\" on the 23rd (which i'll go to regardless), but if we can all agree on the 16th, i say we go for it.

gerry & matt it would be great to see day permits on your rides and i'm dying to see that t34 bruce (with or without pans

).

so......who else is in? B)

dannyboy · « **Reply #22 on:** March 06, 2008, 10:58:49 PM »

Im there, I fired up the beetle today, and will drag it out if its good weather...

egspot · « **Reply #23 on:** March 07, 2008, 06:19:42 AM »

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wheneverwedamnwellfeellikeit o'clock

Why must you use those big words on me. I even GOOGLED it. I am hitting the Library next.

Lanny · « **Reply #24 on:** March 07, 2008, 06:39:28 AM »

If the weather clears, the turd will be there. Slap some plates on it thanks to the last Aircare pass..

LM1 LM1

CHEECH · « **Reply #25 on:** March 07, 2008, 06:50:54 AM »

COUNT ME IN SILAS

silas · « **Reply #26 on:** March 07, 2008, 08:26:35 PM »

below average temperatures but sunny with clouds.....

http://www.theweathernetwork.com/fourteenday/cabc0308

*fingers crossed*

thrasherbill · « **Reply #27 on:** March 09, 2008, 02:45:06 PM »

I know you guys are doing your own thing on the 16th but I thought I'd post this anyway

silas · « **Reply #28 on:** March 10, 2008, 12:19:22 AM »

thanks for posting that bill. sure is a cool pic.

i'll be at wally's on the 16th for the acvw's and the 23rd for the hotrods. B)

Geoff · « **Reply #29 on:** March 15, 2008, 09:25:15 AM »

Anyone going tomorrow? Looks like sun for sunday.

Author Topic: Rip Wally's Burgers.... (Read 6420 times)

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