Guys, VCR is now closed. Thank you all for everything. It is a new beginning and it shall be great! D
You are destined for much larger things. Congratulations for leveraging a small coffee shop into such a social phenomenon as the VCR gatherings and the charities that came from it. I've made many friendships as a result of your effort and you've changed my life-and many others-for the better because of it. Thanks, Dusty
THANK YOU!!! VCR is def a very special place to many of us, thank you so much for making the magic happen! Best of luck on all your future endeavours! By the way, where is the new official meeting spot?
In a nut shell. Von's complained. Mall mgmt. shut down car show. Business dried up. VCR Closed. http://www.dailynews.com/ci_14003233#
Dusty, I have had some great times at VCR and will always be grateful for your support of our community. It was great seeing you at Motor4Toys and look forward seeing you at other events.
WOW!!!!....I had no idea that the managemnt company went after Dusty directly. So the mall basically told it's tenent to get rid of it's own customers. Unbelievable!!!!! Best of Luck Dusty!!!!! Thanks, UZY
Dustin, The VCR was much more than just a place to have coffee. It was a place to meet friends and relax, talk about cars, our families and much more. I know there are great things ahead for you. Warmest regards, Stew
As they say, All good things must come to an end? Hopefully the future holds even better things for you & everyone else that is affected.
Well said and so very true on many levels. Dusty, ever since I moved out of California a few years ago, I would make it a point to visit VCR and the gathering to see old friends whenever I had the chance. I've been monitoring the updates the entire time and sorry to hear of your troubles. It is their loss in more ways than one but onwards and upwards for you. As always, thank you for your efforts and wishing you and yours all the best! Can't wait to see what's next. Safe and happy holidays to all!
Sorry, maybe I missed the message here in this thread. Is the post saying "VCR - The Car Gathering" is officially closed?....Or is "Village Coffee Roasters" (the coffee shop) now closed. Someone please clarify the thread for me. Thanks, Uzy
Time for someone to buy an existing business and open up a "car/motorcyclist friendly" establishment...
thxs dusty for all the great times!!! no easy to put vcr together and keep it going, but you did! thxs for the great memories, and bringing so much joy to people...
I knew everything up until the part about VCR closing; I was wondering if that was the result of the lawsuit or just that the economy sucks and people stopped coming for coffee.
It's a risky move on the part of Regency. Any car guy will steer clear of the mall and businesses will suffer. Wait till the new year and no one has any money and they'll be crying for business. I hope the retailers begin to negotiate their leases down after this or move out They'll be getting some blow back over this for sure.
Very well put Bruce! Seems like most good things eventually come to an end, but it was a fun ride while it last. With his tenacity and determination, I have every confidence Dusty will move upwards & onwards.