2. After many years of admiring and participating in other car club's events - traveling from one state to another - all phases of parades, club cruise ins and shows were participated in and observed. Many award and trophys were won as ideas were stored away for someday - when they could... start a club of their own. They watched for bigger and better banners, advertising techniques, parking strategies, how cars were classed and parked, what kind of awards and trophys were given out, and most of all - what kind of cars belonged to which clubs. Street rods, antiques, custom, classics, all rumbled, purred, and roared before their eyes. Every one a true treasure - every one a valued gem to be included in their club - if only they could! The gleam of the highly polished cars mirrored the twinkle in their eyes as they said "Of course we could". Could, would.... And did. "When We Could" became a reality when the dreams of just two people (who were the original cruisin buddies) gave birth to Cruisin Buddies Car Club in April of 2001.

3. As the fledgling Cruisin Buddies are now starting to coordinate their own parades, cruise ins and shows to raise funds for rotating charities, they proudly display cars from all classes and periods. From T-Buckets to Lincolns. From Subaru to Cadillac. Club members car range in year from 1933 to 1972. Members also include those who do not own any car! Enthusiasm and love of the vehicles is just as welcome as a set of wheels. Of course, they look a little funny in a parade but generate enormous stamina keeping up with all of the club cars!

5. The club wanted this to be a memorable event, so it was naturally named "The Downtown Memory Cruise." As a first time event for the club we decided to cruise our cars from Johnson City, New York to the main street of Binghamton, New York, a distance of about 5 miles. Fast and furious, the details were pulled together in just 48 hours. Sometimes it is good not to know what you are getting into! Permits and people flew in all directions! A couple of streets were arranged to be closed off for the evening to park the 50 cars we expected. 50's Music and speakers were wired from street lamps so people were able to dance in the streets. Permissions were given, door prizes were donated, awards were decided upon, and cars were washed and waxed to a dazzling finish. Hundreds of flyers were printed and distributed. Enthusiasm ran rampant as everyone spread the word. Cruisin Buddies was going to have their first real cruise to raise funds for the Association of Retarded Citizens and sponsor a coat drive for those in need.