Pics From Chick-Fil-A Cruise In
#1
Pics From Chick-Fil-A Cruise In
Here are some pics from the Chick-Fil-A Cruise In I was at last night. I had no idea it was "Support Chick-Fil-A" night over there, lol. Guess it was in the papers and on the national news, but I missed it somehow. Anyhow, there was a little room for us cruisers to park, lol, and a great show of support for the franchise. I'm not gonna get political, lol. Myself, I like Chick-Fil-A food and will continue to eat there. Hope I don't offend anyone....
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The DJ said cars were lining up the street by 3:00. I know it was a constant stream of cars and people while I was there.
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The DJ said cars were lining up the street by 3:00. I know it was a constant stream of cars and people while I was there.
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#2
Good for you guys!! Big thumbs up for the reason of the show, not that most of us need an excuse to get out and show our cars.
#3
Nice pictures. We always see Teepo, why don't we ever see you and Teepo. That would be a nice picture.
#4
Whether one is on one side of the issue or the other regarding the comments made by the owner of the Chick-Fil-A chain, the bottom line for me is that you are supporting his and everyone's right to have an opinion and express it. One doesn't have to agree with him, and one can certainly choose or not choose to patronize the restaurants. But comments such as were made by the Mayors of Chicago and Boston about the business not being welcome in those cities were beyond the pale.
#5
Guys, this isn't a political site and lets not go there about who supports who and what. This thread could go downhill quickly, lets leave the politics out of it and stick to cars. No more or we'll have to close it. Thanks.
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#7
This particular car show was held with the specific purpose of supporting Chick-fil-A, and the issue is a highly-charged, political one. Merely mentioning the name of the show brings politics into it.
Last edited by jaunty75; August 2nd, 2012 at 09:20 AM.
#9
Yup I know that, and was at my local one supporting them too. However we're NOT going to allow said highly-charged political discussion here on the site. Thanks for understanding.
#13
There was another line around the block today at lunch. That being said, wish we had one yesterday....chicken's good, so is free speech.
#15
Just an Olds Guy
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Location: Edmonton, AB. And "I am Can 'eh' jun - eh"
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Nice pics Sandy!
That green New Yorker convertible sedan? WOW! Love that style.
Why I see even the PO lice had an entry driving by on the street!
Thanks for sharing, and Pass de chickin please!
So me not knowing about Chick Fil A, how does the taste compare to the Colonel?
That green New Yorker convertible sedan? WOW! Love that style.
Why I see even the PO lice had an entry driving by on the street!
Thanks for sharing, and Pass de chickin please!
So me not knowing about Chick Fil A, how does the taste compare to the Colonel?
#16
Nice pics.
I was looking for all the chicks (girls) before noticing that the chick-fila was actually a restaurant.
I was looking for all the chicks (girls) before noticing that the chick-fila was actually a restaurant.
#17
Nice pics! I'm beginning to notice and appreciate that you post a lot of photos from various car shows. Any chance you'll be driving up to Michigan for Back to the Bricks?
http://www.backtothebricks.org/index2.html
http://www.backtothebricks.org/index2.html
#18
Thanks all. Sorry I stirred up some politics.....
No, I won't be heading to Michigan. Looks like a pretty cool thing, though. I go to as many shows and cruise in's around here as I can. Seems we have something going just about every night, lol. I love the cars and love being around them. Car people are the best!! I also love sharing the pics with my friends!!
No, I won't be heading to Michigan. Looks like a pretty cool thing, though. I go to as many shows and cruise in's around here as I can. Seems we have something going just about every night, lol. I love the cars and love being around them. Car people are the best!! I also love sharing the pics with my friends!!
#19
1 character.
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#20
Please - let's keep our comments about the car show pictures only!
Okay, opinions on the food are fine, too...
Great pictures - lots of fine cars there.
Oh - I would have brought a hamburger, as my personal motto is "Eat More BEEF"!
Okay, opinions on the food are fine, too...
Great pictures - lots of fine cars there.
Oh - I would have brought a hamburger, as my personal motto is "Eat More BEEF"!
#21
Just an Olds Guy
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Location: Edmonton, AB. And "I am Can 'eh' jun - eh"
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#24
Just a completely non-Olds related, non-political note......
At fridays "Kiss-in" In St Louis, there were a total of 3 participants. 3....at a Kiss in...awkward huh?
At fridays "Kiss-in" In St Louis, there were a total of 3 participants. 3....at a Kiss in...awkward huh?
#25
So more people like car shows. Allan, I didn't see you had asked, Chik-Fil-A is not really a comparison to Kentucky Fried Chicken. KFC has buckets, and they also sell chicken sandwiches. CFA only sells sandwiches I believe. Their sandwiches are pretty good though. I got the spicy one, and it comes with just pickles. I'm guessing that's a southern thing, it was a little different, but I thought it was good. They have this sauce you can put on that is a combo of BBQ and mustard, very tasty. The fries are waffle cut, they're great. I wouldn't probably make the trip, they're a little far from me for some reason, but lately, I've just had this feeling that makes me want to go to Chick-Fil-A.
#26
Here are some pics from the Chick-Fil-A Cruise In I was at last night. I had no idea it was "Support Chick-Fil-A" night over there, lol. Guess it was in the papers and on the national news, but I missed it somehow. Anyhow, there was a little room for us cruisers to park, lol, and a great show of support for the franchise. I'm not gonna get political, lol. Myself, I like Chick-Fil-A food and will continue to eat there. Hope I don't offend anyone....
Nice pictures BTW.
Last edited by 442much; August 5th, 2012 at 11:18 AM.
#27
Hmmmm, after reviewing the thread, pehaps I shouldn't have asked the questions I posted.
UPDATE: Just googled it. Nuff said.
UPDATE: Just googled it. Nuff said.
Last edited by 442much; August 5th, 2012 at 11:27 AM.
#28
So how is a discussion of the recently stated for all the world to hear like anyone give's a rat's *ss Chicken-Sh*t-Fil-a CEO's opinons considered politics, anyway? Its no more political that that assisine "What if the South won the Civil War" thread, that was allowed to go on unchecked for page after useless page. I always thought the place served lousy food, so I won't be eating there even if he espoused every political or social view I supported. I'd go to a car show in their lot though...same with Denny's (just wouldn't eat there...and again, because the food there is crap, no other reason).
#29
Just an Olds Guy
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Edmonton, AB. And "I am Can 'eh' jun - eh"
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I know the feeling. Once you find something you like it's like brand loyalty. Have to try them when I get down that way.
#30
We eat there about once a week for lunch. The daughter works there and she and the TW say they could eat it everyday. They have a decent breakfast menu as well. What can I say, I'm a fat boy and fat boy's gotta eat
#31
And Aliens, it's only political if you speak overtly of politics. If I may narrate without getting political....the owner of Chick-Fil-A is being singled out for being a political speaker, even though all he did is voice his personal opinion, but the issue has become highly politicized by mysterious forces that for some reason appear to want to politicize personal views. Again, this is my attempt at de-politicizing it. By even TALKING about it though, agreeing or disagreeing, one runs the risk of appearing to be political, as I am here, and politics are strictly off-limits on the board. But as I said before, I am specifically avoiding being political, and it's perfectly ok to say that you like car shows and Chick-Fil-A sandwiches, if you in fact DO like car shows and Chick-Fil-A sandwiches, so there's a lot of that going on. Apparently you do not like Chick-Fil-A sandwiches, which is entirely your choice to make. Thankfully, we live in a country where we're still free to eat or not eat at Chick-Fil-A, unless you want to eat there in Chicago, in which case you currently have to smuggle it in.
#32
mmmmmm, Dennys "Moons over my hammy" ....Homer Simpson drooling sound.....
So how is a discussion of the recently stated for all the world to hear like anyone give's a rat's *ss Chicken-Sh*t-Fil-a CEO's opinons considered politics, anyway? Its no more political that that assisine "What if the South won the Civil War" thread, that was allowed to go on unchecked for page after useless page. I always thought the place served lousy food, so I won't be eating there even if he espoused every political or social view I supported. I'd go to a car show in their lot though...same with Denny's (just wouldn't eat there...and again, because the food there is crap, no other reason).
#33
Originally Posted by Intragration
But as I said before, I am specifically avoiding being political, and it's perfectly ok to say that you like car shows and Chick-Fil-A sandwiches, if you in fact DO like car shows and Chick-Fil-A sandwiches, so there's a lot of that going on. Apparently you do not like Chick-Fil-A sandwiches, which is entirely your choice to make.
#34
Alright, if none of the above is political, then neither is this:
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- Eric
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- I never heard of Chick-Fil-A until about a week ago.
I grew up in NY, have lived in NY, Vermont, Maine, and Italy, and aside from a few drives across country have never been near any of the places where these stores are. Therefore, I have no personal interest in this chain. - When it comes to speech, I'm with Patrick Henry, in that I may disagree with what you say, but I'll defend to the death your right to say it.
I have no problem with anyone at any time saying what's on his or her mind, so long as he or she doesn't mind if I return the favor.
I believe that a democracy can only survive if we can all argue freely with each other about whatever has crawled up our behinds, and that because of that, everybody in a democracy needs to have a fairly thick skin (and that it's getting harder and harder to speak your mind these days because everyone is so darn sensitive and worried about what effect every falling snowflake will have on "the children"). - That all being said, my understanding is that this has nothing at all to do with free speech.
It has to do with money.
The family that owns this chain has publicly stated that they contribute (lots of) money to certain organizations that work toward certain goals associated with conservative social values.
Other successful business owners have done the same, such as the Coors brothers, the Koch brothers, and the guy who used to own Dominos Pizza.
On the other side, Melinda Gates, Steve Jobs, and the guy who owns Replacements Unlimited in North Carolina are happy to very publicly support socially liberal organizations.
The point is not what someone says, it's what he does.
In this case, many people don't want their money going into a cash register from which some of it will be donated to causes they oppose. Call it a boycott if you'd like, but it's just a question of where people want their hard-earned dollars to go. I doubt that anyone believes that not buying a single chicken sandwich, or pizza, or piece of china, is really going to affect the World Order. The Right has had the same idea in recent years, and has passed laws in many states that allow union members to hold back the portion of their dues that might be donated to charities with which they disagree. Same thing. - As far as I'm concerned, this is just another extension of the same tensions that go back to before the Civil War.
I'm sure that if you caught up with a large proportion of white Southerners back in 1858 and asked them what they thought of slavery, many would admit that it had its problems, especially those white Southerners who were part of the majority who didn't even own slaves. BUT, when it came to the North telling them what to do, they were all united in telling the North to bugger off. Same thing with segregation ("Now and Forever!"). It could have been debated by Southerners, but they were damned if they'd let Northerners dictate the rules. As far as I'm concerned, you'd have to be as crazy to be a gay couple in the South as you would to be a fire and brimstone Baptist in New York City.
So long as we've got uniform rules of commerce, I say states' rights should prevail, and if the residents of any given state don't agree with its laws, they can vote with their feet, which they do already anyway, if you check the census figures.
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- Eric
#35
Ya'll be killin' me with all this =) Great read guys. I've ate there maybe once or twice and it's decent. I have no side in the politics of it though, it's all a bunch of he said she said to me.
Eric - you seem cool as all get out! (no homo)
See what I did there?
Eric - you seem cool as all get out! (no homo)
See what I did there?
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#36
It's my opinion, and a non-political one, that the reason people may be going out of their way to go there is NOT because of what the CEO said or did with his money, but because they are upset that a few politicians used extra-legal power as elected officials to prevent restaurants from opening in their communities based on THEIR opinions. Politicians aren't supposed to rule by fiat, they're supposed to rule by law. It's chicken sandwiches this time, what's next? It's something people who drive old, gas-guzzling, high-polluting vehicles ought to think about.
#37
Knew it couldn't last. Skirting the edge while you say "this isn't political" or "well if the above isn't political" then "rant on" doesn't excuse the fact that the discussion is heading back to politics, and going down hill.
Thread closed, we're done here. Move along.
Thread closed, we're done here. Move along.
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