Countdown to Kentucky!!!

[MM2004]

OK, I would suggest pouring your favorite beverage, as this will be the longest post I have submitted to date...:D

First of all, I would like to thank everyone who is coming to "Loose-ville" for the first regional meet being held here. Who knows, this may very well turn into an annual event as we are now 40 people strong, near 16 MM's with all colors being represented from approx. 11 states!

Secondly, there is only a few days left before the remaining two rooms at the Holiday Inn will be withdrawn from the "Marauder" group and placed back into the Hotel's hands. We now have 18 rooms confirmed of 20, and if you are sitting on the fence for this, you will have to about Wednesday this week, or the rooms will be long gone.

Friday afternoon near 1:00PM, we will travel to Bardstown to tour the Kentucky Railway Museum. If anyone wishes to participate, please be at the Hotel no later than 12:30 that afternoon.

Friday night dinner will be at the Limestone Restaurant around 7:00PM. We have a private room for the group that should have more than enough room if everyone can make it.

http://www.limestonerestaurant.com/

I am quite sure not all will be in town by this time. However, it would benefit all of us in posting here if you cannot make dinner on Friday.

It should by now, be safe to assume that everyone will be here for Saturday's festivities and dinner that evening at Claudia Sander's Restaurant in Shelbyville, KY immediately following the Distillery tours?

http://claudiasanders.com/

Dinner is scheduled for around 5:00PM as we will stop there prior to returning to "Loose-ville" for more sippin' of KY. Bourbon.

I have attached the itinerary below for future reference.

I have added a list of members that I have attending the meet with number of guests accompanying them (below). If there are inaccuracies in this list, please post as soon as you can so that I can make necessary adjustments.



Whew...That should be about it for now and if I forgot anything, I will update with new posts as necessary.

Mary, could you make this a sticky please?

Twenty five days and counting....

Best,

Mike (MM2004).

[SergntMac]

Hell yeah, I'm there. I've got my time off approved, my hotel room reserved, and I have also arranged to have both of my Marauders present thanks to my friends Dan and Becky, who will be driving my #3.

Yeeee-Haaaaww!

[Zack]

A land speed record will be set getting to this event, no doubt.

[KillJoy]

I am in Columbus, Ohio. I would like to meet up with anyone passing through Central Ohio on Friday. I would like to see the Train Museum, so about 9:00-ish or so??? Maybe meet up for breakfast?

KillJoy

[CRUZTAKER]

I am in Columbus, Ohio. I would like to meet up with anyone passing through Central Ohio on Friday. I would like to see the Train Museum, so about 9:00-ish or so??? Maybe meet up for breakfast?

KillJoy

Sure.

I was planning on leaving Cleveland around 7 am or so.

[MM03MOK]

Hell yeah, I'm there. I've got my time off approved, my hotel room reserved, and I have also arranged to have both of my Marauders present thanks to my friends Dan and Becky, who will be driving my #3.

Yeeee-Haaaaww!I wonder if this is a first? FordNut? GordonB? Teamrope? Certainly for one owner!

[KillJoy]

I just did a quick direction search, and ceom Columbus, multiple things say it will take about 3 Hrs down 71 South (umm....doing the speed limit).

There is a Cracker Barrel on the West Side of Columbus at 270 and 70. Would anyone be interested in meeting up there at say.... 8:30-ish?

KillJoy

[Rider90]

(umm....doing the speed limit).
Don't count on it :P

[CRUZTAKER]

There is a Cracker Barrel on the West Side of Columbus at 270 and 70. Would anyone be interested in meeting up there at say.... 8:30-ish?

KillJoy

POST 5 :rolleyes:

[Haggis]

The intinerary sounds great, but how many people are going to want to eat breakfast on Sunday moring? All that greasy bacon and sausage, runny eggs, heavily buttered toast, soggy grits and cold coffee.

[MM2004]

The intinerary sounds great, but how many people are going to want to eat breakfast on Sunday moring? All that greasy bacon and sausage, runny eggs, heavily buttered toast, soggy grits and cold coffee.

Hehehe! The coffe will be hot, I do not eat grits, love buttered toast, eggs over medium and greasy sausage and bacon are excellent cures for a hangover! :D

Where are you eating :confused:

Don't be skeert...;)

Mike.

[jimlam56]

Sounds like you have a great event organized here Mike!
Make sure y'all take lots of pics to share with us who can't attend.

[Dark_Knight7096]

I do not eat grits

I'm going to pretend I didn't hear that.

I'm excited, I only get the crappy quaker instant grits up here, the grits are one of the main reasons I travel to the south :D . Your guest chart it says number of guests 2 for me, am I included as one? I will be bringing a friend and his g/f with me, we will probably be getting in around noon or so friday.

[chapel1]

Wife and I hope to be there around 5:30 on friday? Would like to make dinner with everone but,that will depend how far and how tight the resturant schedule is?:beer:

[MM2004]

I'm going to pretend I didn't hear that.

I'm excited, I only get the crappy quaker instant grits up here, the grits are one of the main reasons I travel to the south :D . Your guest chart it says number of guests 2 for me, am I included as one? I will be bringing a friend and his g/f with me, we will probably be getting in around noon or so friday.

Then pretend. :D

I haven't had them in a few years, and will try them again just for you.

I have you + 2 guests for a total of 3. ;)

Best,

Mike.

[MM2004]

Wife and I hope to be there around 5:30 on friday? Would like to make dinner with everone but,that will depend how far and how tight the resturant schedule is?:beer:

Gary,
You and the Mrs. should not have a problem as the restaurant is about 5 miles from the Hotel, and we should have plenty of room.

Hell, I'll let you buy me a beer for making it...:D

Mike.

[chapel1]

Thanks and will be there for Sunday breakfast.

[Embassy]

The intinerary sounds great, but how many people are going to want to eat breakfast on Sunday moring? All that greasy bacon and sausage, runny eggs, heavily buttered toast, soggy grits and cold coffee.

There is a Perkins next to the hotel, a Bob Evans and a Waffle House across the street, and a Cracker Barrel off the next I-64 exit.

[Haggis]

There is a Perkins next to the hotel, a Bob Evans and a Waffle House across the street, and a Cracker Barrel off the next I-64 exit.
CRACKER BARREL!!!! :woohoo:

Mike, put Chris and I down for all reservations, 21 days and counting.:banana: :banana:

[Embassy]

CRACKER BARREL!!!! :woohoo:

Mike, put Chris and I down for all reservations, 21 days and counting.:banana: :banana:

Add me as well. :banana2:

[pantheroc]

I am in Columbus, Ohio. I would like to meet up with anyone passing through Central Ohio on Friday. I would like to see the Train Museum, so about 9:00-ish or so??? Maybe meet up for breakfast?

KillJoy

I'll try to do the meet also. Will know when time gets closer.

[Hack Goby]

Yep,This is going to be a good one.I still dont have a guest but Im working on it.(Bar hopping) I am leaving friday morning so sometime late afternoon I will be rolling in.

[Hack Goby]

A land speed record will be set getting to this event, no doubt.
If you guys drive like you did on the way back from Barrys last year you will get down here in no time.I convoyed with Mac,Zack, and Big Joe P back from Cleveland last year and we got to I-75(My turn off) in just under an hour.:eek:

[alarmguy]

Mike, my wife can't make it, but my brother might come up from Richmond on Saturday. At best he's a maybe.

Cruztaker, pantheroc, anyone else coming down from Cleveland: I'm meeting Killjoy149 at the Cracker Barrel at 8:30 a.m. Friday morning. That's the next exit west of I270 & I70 on the west side of Columbus. I 70 at Hilliard Rome Rd. on the north side of I70. Let us know if you want to meet.

[CRUZTAKER]

....we got to I-75(My turn off) in just under an hour.:eek:

Uhh...that would be aproximately 109 miles from my exit.

We don't have a smiley for that remark. :banned:

[Hack Goby]

Well it seem that quick(Pulling my foot out of my mouth)

[MM03MOK]

Well it seem that quick(Pulling my foot out of my mouth)It was actually the big grin on your face that made it seem like lightening speed! :D

[SergntMac]

Well it seem that quick... It was....

[Dark_Knight7096]

There is a Perkins next to the hotel, a Bob Evans and a Waffle House across the street, and a Cracker Barrel off the next I-64 exit.

BOB EVANS!!!!!!!!!!! WOOOOOOOOO!!! Sausage gravy!!!!! :banana:

[KillJoy]

Ewwww.....BE = puke on a plate.

Hows about an IHOP??? We don't have ANY of those anywhere around here in Central Ohio... and that is truely a shame!

KillJoy

[Dark_Knight7096]

Rooty Tooty Fresh And Fruity Brefas, not too much can beat one of those!!

[Haggis]

...not too much can beat one of those!!
Cracker Barrel can....Yummy!!!!

[KillJoy]

CB = pretty good....especially the Chicken & Dumplins!

KillJoy

[Embassy]

Hows about an IHOP??? We don't have ANY of those anywhere around here in Central Ohio... and that is truely a shame!


Unfortunatley, I do not think there are any around here.

[Zack]

Once again I have poorly planned a big project for my car too close to an event. No way it will be done in time.
I will be there no doubt, the car wont.
Shucks.

[Haggis]

Once again I have poorly planned a big project for my car too close to an event. No way it will be done in time.
I will be there no doubt, the car wont.
Shucks.
Well why bother coming then? We wanted to see the car, who cares if you can make it or not. ;)

[Hack Goby]

Ordered my rear tires today.They will be on next week so now I dont have to come down with my winter package on.This means here in Detroit we will have a big snowstorm sometime soon after.

[Big Joe P]

I'm still waiting to hear if I could set up something with Freddie Noe, I do have a couple great Booker Noe autographed items I will bring for a raffle.

Me & Booker (RIP)
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=88 10&d=1142222325

[Dark_Knight7096]

Is anyone bringin the obligatory FRS radios? If anyone is plannin on having them, what channel are u guys gonna be on?

[KillJoy]

I'm thinkin about borrowing a set from a buddy. Not sure of what channel though.

KillJoy

[MAD-3R's Wife]

I'm thinkin about borrowing a set from a buddy. Not sure of what channel though.

KillJoy

We'll bring our and have them set to channel 5.

[MM03MOK]

If I remember to pack them, I'll bring a set. We usually use Ch. 5, straight up.

[KillJoy]

Sounds like Channel 5!

KillJoy

[Dark_Knight7096]

Channel five sounds good!

[MM03MOK]

I just had to say :bump: :bump: !!!!!

[KillJoy]

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KillJoy

[Zack]

Ill be on the dyno Tuesday at 9am.
Im gonna be one hell of a point man on this trip.

[KillJoy]

What are the expected speeds?

KillJoy

[MM03MOK]

What are the expected speeds?

KillJoyLightening!

[KillJoy]

Well, iffin the speeds are too high, I am gonna have to be playin Caboose. Little bit is good, but three digit speeds are not going to occur for long!

KillJoy

[Haggis]

Forecast Conditions High/Low °F Precip.
Chance High Temperatures Low Temperatures Precipitation
Today
Mar 20 PM Showers
44°/31° 30%
44°F

Care for Your Plants in the Rain
Tue
Mar 21 Light Wintry Mix
38°/22° 40%
38°F

Wed
Mar 22 Partly Cloudy
46°/25° 10%
46°F

Thu
Mar 23 Mostly Cloudy
50°/31° 10%
50°F

Get Tips for Driving in the Rain
Fri
Mar 24 Partly Cloudy
51°/34° 10%
51°F

Sat
Mar 25 Partly Cloudy
54°/35° 20%
54°F

Sun
Mar 26 Partly Cloudy
56°/42° 0%
56°F

Check Your Local Event Forecast
Mon
Mar 27 Mostly Cloudy
63°/48° 20%

Looks good to me. :)

[MM2004]

OK, A few things that everyone needs to know when traveling to Looseville. ;)

In Jefferson County and the City Of Looseville, we have the RFG crap fuel for all cars. I would suggest topping off your tanks, prior to reaching Jefferson County and the Looseville City Limits.

I-65 South Travelers, gas up before reaching the Ohio River while still in Hoosier Land.

I-71 South Travelers, gas up around Lagrange or Oldham County, KY.

I-65 North Travelers, gas up around Elizabethtown KY, or closer to Jefferson County near Shepherdsville, KY.

I-64 West Travelers, Gas up around Lexington or Frankfort, KY.

I-64 East Travelers, gas up before reaching the Ohio River while still in Hoosier Land.

WARNING! The State Police Posts are located at Lagrange, KY on I-71 as well as Frankfort, KY on I-64.

Them boys and girls love to write speeding tickets.

The Hotel, as everyone should know by now, is off of Hurstbourne Lane at I-64. When getting off Of I-64 (If Heading East Bound) make sure and take the left fork of the ramp that will send you North on Hurstbourne lane.

At the bottom of the ramp, you will see a Chevron Gas Station on your right. Don't blink, or you will do a fly-by. Turn into this Gas station to access the Holiday Inn Hotel.

For the I-64 West Bound travelers, there is a light at the bottom of the ramp for Hurstbourne Lane. Hang a "Ralph" then another "Ralph" into the Chevron as mentioned above.

**There is only one ramp for Hurstbourne Lane**!

Many of you have my number, and please, feel free to call if you are in need of assistance.

FINAL NOTE: I wish everyone a very safe and enjoyable road trip to Looseville. Please use your better judgement;
Keep your eyes peeled,
Have both hands on the wheel,
Seatbelts fastened and,..

"Punch" that sucker to the carpet,.. :D ;) .

Otherwise,.....

3, 2, 1 BLAST OFF! :burnout:

Best,

Mike.

[Haggis]

OK, A few things that everyone needs to know when traveling to Looseville. ;)...

...FINAL NOTE: I wish everyone a very safe and enjoyable road trip to Looseville. Please use your better judgement;
Keep your eyes peeled,
Have both hands on the wheel,
Seatbelts fastened and,..

"Punch" that sucker to the carpet,.. :D ;) .

Otherwise,.....

3, 2, 1 BLAST OFF! :burnout:

Best,

Mike.
Thanks Mike good advice.

[Mongoose]

WARNING! The State Police Posts are located at Lagrange, KY on I-71 as well as Frankfort, KY on I-64.


And for those coming up I-65 from the south, Exit 94 in Elizabethtown!;)

FYI, there is road construction with lane shifts on I-65 from mile marker 97 to 102 and there is a NO-FLY ZONE :nono: from mile marker 124 to 131. The last mile marker on I-65 going north in Kentucky is the 137 at the Ohio River in Louisville. The I-264 exit on I-65 is the 131, and the I-265 exit is the 125.

I'll see ya'll Friday at the Limestone.:drool:

[mailman]

Thanks for the update! I'm staying in Nashville Thursday night and will be coming up 65 . I plan to get there by 11:00am. Almost had my trip cut short today. Got a subpoena to be in court 8:00am Monday today! Talked to the D. A. and the case has been continued. So it looks like I'm still on for Sunday. Can't wait!

[mailman]

Did you Ohio folks get any snow out of this Storm the last few days?:(

[CRUZTAKER]

Cincinnati got hammered. Possible 12" by the time it's over.

A coworker called from Columbus tonight and said it's on and off with 4" of accumulation so far.

Nothing north of Mansfield, Ohio. Just cold and cloudy here.

[alarmguy]

4" in Columbus? I'm in Gahanna ( east side by the airport ) and we just got a dusting. But it's been real cold. I was hoping for some warmer weather to get ny MM cleaned up a little for this trip.

[KillJoy]

Got the MM celaned up this last weekend. Been living in the Garage ever since!

On the West Side of Columbus, we also got a light dusting. Like I said, the weather here can change in the blink of an eye.

Hopefully it will warm up a bit in the next few days to get this crap melted!

KillJoy

[KillJoy]

Just checked www.weather.com (http://www.weather.com), it looks like it will be rainy Wed and Thurs, and snowy / rainy Fri. :(

KillJoy

[CRUZTAKER]

4" in Columbus? I'm in Gahanna

My coworker friend...he drinks alot...he also drives a corolla. Everything APPEARS LARGER when driving a Corolla. :baaa:

BTW: He's at a Cingular office off Cemetary Road.

[KillJoy]

My coworker friend...he drinks alot...he also drives a corolla. Everything APPEARS LARGER when driving a Corolla. :baaa:

BTW: He's at a Cingular office off Cemetary Road.

Must be hittin the bottle pretty hard this evening:P . I was just on Cemetary Road about 30 minutes ago. There was a good dusting, but no major accumulation.

Then again, 1" has been known to close the city:rolleyes:

KillJoy

[KillJoy]

Cruztaker - is you buddy in Columbus on Columbus Racing? Just wondering.

KillJoy

[CRUZTAKER]

I'm off to Hilliard tomorrow morning.

I'll just see for myself.;)

[KillJoy]

Drop me a line...Hilliard is about 10 minutes from my house!

KillJoy

[Hack Goby]

Snow or no snow the Marauder is going to the detailer tomorrow that way it will be good for a while.

[MM2004]

OK,

I just found out a couple of hours ago that the Mayor of Bardstown and the Chief of Police have agreed to meet up with us on Sunday morning at 11:30AM sharp, to give us an escort thru the center of town. ;)

During this time, we will be video-taped while we make a couple of laps around the circle then head back to the parking lot of the Police Headquarters for some hand shaking and car bragging rights.:D

Not 100% sure, be we may even get to meet the Mayor while parked.

My Sister-in-Law, Brenda, deserves a round of applause in making this and the video taping a reality. :high5:

We will then visit a couple of distilleries/museums, and from this point most people will begin their journey home.

I cannot express my appreciation to the people who are traveling from afar in making this meet a reality.

At the beginning, I was aprehensive in attempting to schedule a meet in Looseville. With the help of many people, this has been a very exciting time for me, and would do it again next year if we have the same enthusiasm as I have seen thus far. :)

I am looking forward to finally meeting each and everyone of you, and will happen inside of just 48 hours.

Peace,

Mike.

[mailman]

Many thanks Mike for all your work and planning. I know it's going to be a great weekend. Look forward to meeting you Friday.

[MM2004]

Many thanks Mike for all your work and planning. I know it's going to be a great weekend. Look forward to meeting you Friday.

You're welcome Tim.

I cannot take all the credit as Mac, Mary and Dan contributed their experience and ideas.

Can I have some money to pay for the past 2 months of cell phone calls? :D

Mike.

[Paul T. Casey]

Although I won't be attending this meet, I will be driving through Looseville on the way north to visit with my lovely spouse this Saturday. I'll keep an eye open and a hand on the horn. :D

[Hack Goby]

Mike, this is why the smaller events are so cool,Brenda thank you for setting this up.The national event is one thing but this weekend is just for all who show up .ROCK ON!!!!!:sing:(The band is playing free bird)

[SergntMac]

OK,

I just found out a couple of hours ago that the Mayor of Bardstown and the Chief of Police have agreed to meet up with us on Sunday morning at 11:30AM sharp, to give us an escort thru the center of town. ;)

During this time, we will be video-taped while we make a couple of laps around the circle then head back to the parking lot of the Police Headquarters for some hand shaking and car bragging rights.:D

Mike. Very cool! Thank you, Mike.

Jeeze...I got this brand new pair of Pirelli rear tires in 255/45-18 on my #1x and they are just dying to do a "500 plus to the back wheels" like burn out...

Any chance?

I know I'm gonna give up these tires on this trip, but I don't wanna pizz off any Mayor, or, Chief of Police.

What a show it can be, eh?

[MM2004]

Very cool! Thank you, Mike.

Jeeze...I got this brand new pair of Pirelli rear tires in 255/45-18 on my #1x and they are just dying to do a "500 plus to the back wheels" like burn out...

Any chance?

I know I'm gonna give up these tires on this trip, but I don't wanna pizz off any Mayor, or, Chief of Police.

What a show it can be, eh?

I think it's a great idea Mac, but you have the "Shield" not I. Maybe one of the LEO's needs to be skeert a little in #1?

Offer up, see what happens?

:D :D :D

Mike.

[KillJoy]

Cruztaker....how was that 4" of snow in Hilliard? HA!

KillJoy

[Haggis]

Thanks for all the hard work you did for this weekend Mike, it is greatly appreicated. Chris and I are looking foward to meeting you and spending time with our Marauder family. Talk with you tomorrow evening, we should be arriving sometime after 6pm. :dunno:

[MM03MOK]

Gordon....I hope to be at the hotel by ~ 9pm. I'll give you a ring.

[Haggis]

Gordon....I hope to be at the hotel by ~ 9pm. I'll give you a ring.
Chris says you better.

[CRUZTAKER]

Cruztaker....how was that 4" of snow in Hilliard? HA!

KillJoy

Nada.:rolleyes:

Just cold. You folks had a nice day. When I got home tonight, it was cloudy, and making every attempt to snow...attempt...

[KillJoy]

Hopefully the crappy weather will hold off until everyont returns home from KY!. We want nice weather!!!!

KillJoy

[Hack Goby]

Ok, The shocks are fixed,The new KDWS are on,The car has been detailed inside and out,and the tank is full.The hard part now will be not staying late at the Pub tonite as I want to get on the road early.I will see everyone tomorrow around 3-4pm.maybe earlyer.Lets all be safe.

[MM2004]

Post # 52 states to look for a Chevron immediately in front of the Hotel.

I just saw today that the station has changed to a BP.

LOOK FOR THE BP / HOLIDAY INN AT HURSTBOURNE LANE AND I-64.

Mike.

[Zack]

Already have the first story.
I was backing my Town Car into Macs garage and took the weatherstripping right off.
I was there picking up his Silver car to drive.
(Cause my car is a POS)

[Big Joe P]

Anyone need a room Fri and Sat nights at the host Holiday inn?
It's a smoking room with a king bed.
PM me and I'll give you the reservation details..

[SergntMac]

Already have the first story.
I was backing my Town Car into Macs garage and took the weatherstripping right off. I was there picking up his Silver car to drive.
(Cause my car is a POS) Yeah, yeah...I told you I wasn't interested in watching a reverse burn out, but nooooooooo....You just had to show me.

You did.

Cars are packed, we are ready to go. See y'all soon.

[Joe Walsh]

Already have the first story.
I was backing my Town Car into Macs garage and took the weatherstripping right off.I was there picking up his Silver car to drive.
(Cause my car is a POS)


Hey, Are you a graduate of the Mike Poore driving school???

:lol:

[Dark_Knight7096]

Headed out now guys, will be driving straight through, should see you all around 11ish tomorrow, will have the FRS/GMRS on channel 5. See you in a little!

[MM03MOK]

Already have the first story.
I was backing my Town Car into Macs garage and took the weatherstripping right off.
I was there picking up his Silver car to drive.
(Cause my car is a POS)That garage isn't big enough for your boat!! :eek:

[MM03MOK]

Headed out now guys, will be driving straight through, should see you all around 11ish tomorrow, will have the FRS/GMRS on channel 5. See you in a little!Safe drive, Martin. A few of us are here already. We'll keep an eye out for ya.

[Paul T. Casey]

Is Louisville central or eastern time zone?

[MM03MOK]

Is Louisville central or eastern time zone?Eastern....the IL/IN crew arriving momentarily and the OH crew arriving in an hour.

[chapel1]

Were leaving now both of us got out of work early. Just might make it for dinner!:beer:

[Embassy]

Look forward to meeting you folks at dinner tonight.

[CRUZTAKER]

There is a spot outside the main hotel lobby around the corner from the waterfall, and beyond the bar. It's up a long staircase, and elevated above the lobby floor.

Two 16' round tables and lots of chairs.

A handfull of us sat, chatted, and sampled last night.

Hopefully more come by this evening.;)

BTW: It's ok to bring a number of room glasses, and your bucket of ice. You need not bring anything to drink, as many of us have stuff to sample.
The staff has let us know it is ok to do so, just not in the bar (with our own booze).

[Embassy]

At what time is everyone meeting up for breakfast?

[Dark_Knight7096]

Dinner was great guys, I'm lookin forward to sippin and samplin in the hotel tonight!

I AM THE FABLED WHITE MARAUDER!!!

[Dark_Knight7096]

For the record: best vacation ever, sippin bourbon and sinthe! The conversations themselves are worth it!

[CRUZTAKER]

I found my thrill....

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/6/2/7/BUFFALOTRACE056Large.jpg

[KillJoy]

We had lot of fun today. Definately a good time, that MUST be done agian. Once this buzz dies, I'll add more.

KillJoy

[MM2004]

Today was so much fun, it should be illegal,.. :D

Tomorrow,...Police escort around the center of Bardstown. ;)

Mike.

[pantheroc]

Wow! What a day Saturday! The distillery tour, group dinner, convoys, gifts and the bourbon sampling to end the evening with a great group of people was awesome. Ready to do some more Maraudin' today.

[Embassy]

I'm up and at it.......barely.

See you all soon.

[Dark_Knight7096]

Sorry about missing bardstown this morning guys. At least u didn't have the white car messin up what I'm sure was a fabulous photo op! I can't wait till next year! Ill try to hit more distilleries and who knows, maybe ill be back in a marauder by then.

[Tallboy]

I found my thrill....

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/6/2/7/BUFFALOTRACE056Large.jpg


Will somebody please get Barry a straw? :drink:

[Embassy]

Will somebody please get Barry a straw? :drink:

We were all outside, waiting on him to come out of the warehouse. Finally got him out by telling him that bourbon tasting was the next stop on the guided tour. ;)

It was a real pleasure meeting everyone and I hope all have a safe trip home.

[SergntMac]

Already have the first story.
I was backing my Town Car into Macs garage and took the weatherstripping right off. I was there picking up his Silver car to drive.
(Cause my car is a POS) And...I think we have the last story to tell on this OTR trip too.

It's now Sunday, 3/26. It's 1855 Hr. on my watch at the moment, but back around noon today, we we're still back in Indiana. One silver birch, one black, two MMs both northbound on I-65, hammer lane.

Just clearing the Seymour ramps and it's truely a perfect l a z y day behind the wheel OTR. Sun burning our faces while chilly winter air is breezin' through cracked windows, and no one I mean no one in sight front to rear. True open road driving. We're crusing at the premier triple digit (which is 100 MPH for those of you who cannot interpret my poetic license duh?) until...

I swear, this cruiser dropped on us from the clear blue sky, really! Out of the clear blue sky. There was no where for him to hide that I cannot get a feel for (been there, did this) yet, he appeared from nowhere.

This has happened to me only once before, in Nebraska, when I was coming home from the O.J. trials. I can usually smell a perfect hideout. Not a sniff back then, or, today.

Anyway...I look up in my mirrors (while wondering why I need to check them jeeze, we haven't seen another car in two miles let alone pass anyone, can't see anything up ahead either) and what do I see five feet off my azz?

So close to me I cannot see his light bar in my mirrors, just his headlights, and his grin. I can't even give a shout-out up front to Zack, we are owned.

I signal and steer into the snooze lane (I-65 is two lane here), either giving him his lane for a greater emergency, or, my azz for speeding...No problem here, he's the resident, I'm just an occupant. No brakes, just coasting now, still over 90 MPH.

InSP comes along side me now, and I see sign language, and some lip reading...get a visual here please?

"Are"
"You"
"A"
"Cop"

"yes, sir"

"O k a y "

And he's drives on after mutual salutes.

He breezes by Zack (in front of me and still holding 90+) N.Q.A., and took the next ramp.

We didn't see another LEO after this, and made it home in under 4 hours.

Whomever you are, sir...Officer...Trooper...

Thank you.


UPDATE...While Zack and I repaired my garage door so I could at least get my #3 car off the street tonight, BigDogJim calls me from his road trip home, a work in progress at this moment.

Aopparently, this story will not be the last story afterall. I'd like to hear more about the eye-balls into saucers, Jim. Please?

[Hotrauder]

Good story Mac. Glad you guys had fun and stayed safe and sound. Tell us how the Zackster wiped out the G. door please, and did that shut him off for the weekend? Dennis:beer:

[MM2004]

Another story needs to be shared while we were in Bardstown this morning, meeting with the LEO's and the Mayor in their parking lot.

Steve (Embassy) should be the one to tell this ;) ...

How about it Steve?

Laughed so hard I almost did bad things in my pants:D .

Dayum, this weekend was fun!

Mike.

ps.

Mac, Glad to hear you guys made it home safely and without any citations.

[CRUZTAKER]

Steve (Embassy) should be the one to tell this ;) ...

How about it Steve?

Yeah...what's wrong with this picture...?

[MM2004]

Yeah...what's wrong with this picture...?

8 months?

Holy shat!

Steve?

ROTF LMAO!

[chapel1]

Just got home 7:30 p/m. What a Road Trip ! What a great time we all had.Looking forward to next year! And Barry's this year and maybe the Indiana Octoberfest,
And thanks Dan (MercMan) for running interferance with his speed detecter on I-65 on the way home.We had a great lunch at Steak and Shake.And again Mike Great Job!!!:cool:

[CRUZTAKER]

Jessica, Mark, and Steve made it back to Ohio in one piece. Hack, Jerry, Diane, and I are still here...sipping...trying to stay awake and enjoying the wind down to a very memorable event.

This was good...real good...

Those who missed it, we missed you as well. Never under estimate even the smallest event. We will not forget this one anytime soon.

BTW:

DARK KNIGHT...dude...the Absinth was as good as I figured.:drink: :banned:
You're not so scary in person.:P

[Embassy]

Another story needs to be shared while we were in Bardstown this morning, meeting with the LEO's and the Mayor in their parking lot.

Steve (Embassy) should be the one to tell this ;) ...

How about it Steve?

It's only a sticker. What's the big deal? :D

[MM2004]

It's only a sticker. What's the big deal? :D

Officer: "Mayor...I found one!"
Mayor: "A car you want?"
Officer: "Look at this."
Mayor: (Laughs).
Officer: "You need to leave this vehicle with me."
MM2004: (ROTF!) :D

Priceless...

[CRUZTAKER]

PICTURES UPLOADING :cool4:

HERE (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/browseimages.php?c=17&userid=)

[KillJoy]

We got home right at 6:30. 6:40 I was asleep. Woke up at 8:20 and got some dinner.

This was alot of fun folks! It was our first meet, and we were both treated like old friends. I can't wait until Barry's Party!

Bad thing is.....now I want to be spending a LOT of money. Need to get CA's, Sway Bars, Proguard... am I forgetting anything.... Oh yeah... BOOST!!!!

KillJoy

[Dennis Reinhart]

Dennis and I have made it as far as Atlanta and are settled in for the night. The ride from Bardstown was uneventful. We had a great weekend, good friends, good food and high spirits! Can hardly wait for the next get together! Thanks to all!
Sheila & Dennis

[Dark_Knight7096]

Well we are still in maryland on the way home. Thanks for the great times, already lookin forward to next year. Ill try to get my pics uploaded by wednesday, and then ill find someplace to host the vids, I got a couple realy good ones. And darn it barry, there goes my whole mistique!! Lol.

[Embassy]

BTW: Did any of the wedding guests sustain injuries from flying car detailing supplies?

[MM2004]

BTW: Did any of the wedding guests sustain injuries from flying car detailing supplies?

Nope. Nada. None.

Damn thing flew better than a frisbee didn't it? :baaa:

Mike.

[CRUZTAKER]

Nothing like a little smoke at City Hall....:cool:

CLICKIE FOR SMOKIE (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/misc.php?do=downloadfile&i=2277)

[CRUZTAKER]

BTW:

EVERYONE THAT TOOK PICS FROM THIS MEET...AND ARE GOING TO UPLOAD...

I opened up my KENTUCKY 2006 folder to allow anyone to upload into.
Please put your pics in THIS CATERGORY when you upload.

I will block this folder in a few weeks to protect accidental non-related uploads. ;)

[CRUZTAKER]

Keep track of this link.

We made the local news....:coolman:

http://kystandard.com/plg_tv13/

[MM03MOK]

:bunny2:'s home....tired, but safe.

Sweet prizes, dash plaques, Godshead shot glasses, MM pens, pads, calling cards, more kinds of "beverages" to taste than we knew what to do with....well, almost... :D...long convoys on the twisties, blocking traffic from two directions as we made each grand exit, Barry and Mark's burnouts, police escorted parade through Bardstown with the Mayor running shotgun in Embassy's car, photos and videos, sniffing bungholes....

I want to thank each and every Looseville friend for making this yet another memorable weekend. My pictures will come later this week.

Back to reality. :(

[MAD-3R]

We are safe and sound in Texas. A long haul with 3 ornary kittys. All's well

[MM03MOK]

We are safe and sound in Texas. A long haul with 3 ornary kittys. All's wellGood to hear that, Phil. I'm so glad that you and Tasha were able to briefly join us. It was great seeing you!

[Bluerauder]

:bunny2:'s home....tired, but safe.

Sweet prizes, dash plaques, Godshead shot glasses, MM pens, pads, calling cards, more kinds of "beverages" to taste than we knew what to do with....well, almost... :D...long convoys on the twisties, blocking traffic from two directions as we made each grand exit, Barry and Mark's burnouts, police escorted parade through Bardstown with the Mayor running shotgun in Embassy's car, photos and videos, sniffing bungholes....

I want to thank each and every Looseville friend for making this yet another memorable weekend. My pictures will come later this week.

Back to reality. :(
Wow sounds like it was a really great trip and lots of fun activities for the memory books. .... With regard to the sniffing part ... barrells, right ??? I hope !!!! :rofl:

[MM03MOK]

Wow sounds like it was a really great trip and lots of fun activities for the memory books. .... With regard to the sniffing part ... barrells, right ??? I hope !!!! :rofl:Is there another kind?? :eek:

[Dark_Knight7096]

Keep track of this link.

We made the local news....:coolman:

http://kystandard.com/plg_tv13/

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!:banana2:

[MM03MOK]

Keep track of this link.

We made the local news....:coolman:

http://kystandard.com/plg_tv13/OOOPS!! mercurymarauder.org????? :eek:

Can someone save it and edit it down?

[MM2004]

OOOPS!! mercurymarauder.org????? :eek:

Can someone save it and edit it down?

Email sent as follows:

Brenda,
The video posted on kystandard.com calls out "mercurymarauder.org"
THIS IS NOT THE CORRECT SITE!!!

.org is the antique marauders, and is not our site.

Can Tom correct this to say "mercurymarauder.net"??? I have not listened to the audio portion, and cannot say if he calls our site .org or .net.

Let me know as soon as you find something out,..

Mike.

[MM2004]

Brenda is hosting the 2 vids she shot of us heading into the Police Headquarters parking lot as well as the center of town.

We out flanked her as she thought we were going around the circle. She videotaped us from the side and heading out.

Enjoy,...

http://bourbonrecipes.com/Marauders.html

Mike.

[Bluerauder]

Brenda is hosting the 2 vids she shot of us heading into the Police Headquarters parking lot as well as the center of town.
Mike.
That is some great video ... always nice to see a convoy of MMs arrive .... anywhere !!! :D

[Dark_Knight7096]

I have some vids of Marauders.

Marauders entering the gate at Woodford Reserve, entering the parking area at Woodford, exiting woodford, and then a driveby on the highway. I'll try to get them hosted on my site, but last time I tried hosting something on that site it didn't work. I'll keep everyone updated.

[MM2004]

I have some vids of Marauders.

Marauders entering the gate at Woodford Reserve, entering the parking area at Woodford, exiting woodford, and then a driveby on the highway. I'll try to get them hosted on my site, but last time I tried hosting something on that site it didn't work. I'll keep everyone updated.

Martin,

Email me the "driveby" as I am dying to see it,...

PM sent.

Mike.

[CRUZTAKER]

Just arrived home a few moments ago.

What a wonderfull trip. It was good to see everyone as well. ;)

I am tasting a bit of the 20yr Pappy Van Winkle, and gonna grab a nap.

[Hack Goby]

Just got home.Diane,Jerry,Barry and myself stayed one more night for the "Afterparty" Stayed up to around midnite looking at pic`s and having cocktails.Barry was sipping his "Pappy Van Winkle" Life was good one more time and then it was over.Mike ,Thank you for setting this up.What a great way to start the year.

[mailman]

Just got back to Mississippi. Had a Great time with a wonderful bunch of folks! Thanks to all who had a part in putting this all together.:beer:

[Paul T. Casey]

Saw about 3 of you at mile 112 on I-65 yesterday, 2 blacks and a silver headed north. Then, I managed to run down Mailman, headed south. Stopped and said hi at the filling station. Sorry I couldn't make it, didn't finish giving my lessons at Huntsville Dragway until about 10:30 Friday night, couldn't get out of bed on time Sat. to make breakfast.

[MM03MOK]

Saw about 3 of you at mile 112 on I-65 yesterday, 2 blacks and a silver headed north. Then, I managed to run down Mailman, headed south. Stopped and said hi at the filling station. Sorry I couldn't make it, didn't finish giving my lessons at Huntsville Dragway until about 10:30 Friday night, couldn't get out of bed on time Sat. to make breakfast.I saw you!! I was with Hack in the silver and Mercman and Chapel1 were just ahead of us. So close! Mac told me you called.

[mailman]

I was just about to post about meeting you, Paul. Great to speak to you my friend. When that Rhode Island tag went by I said that car wasn't at the meet.I remember seeing your post last week about passing this way on your way to meet your wife . Thanks for stopping to speak! :)

[SergntMac]

So close and still so far...Six degrees of seperation.

You're never too far from a friend.

[Haggis]

Well, Chris and I had a great time. Thanks Mike!! Where do I start, the distillery tours were great, tasting 140 proof bourbon was smooth, putting faces to names was enjoyable and meeting old friends and making new ones was priceless.

We made it home at 12:30am Monday morning through some rain showers and a few snow flurries, but nothing serious to talk about. At abouy 11pm at exit 24 on Rt 68 in Maryland we pulled over to change drivers and were on the entrance ramp to the highway. We hear the truckers talking on the CB about a 'wrapper sitting on the entrance ramp', I let them know we are not the police.

Later on we catch up to the group of truckers and the one tells the other,
1st trucker, 'Remember that car you thought was a bear, he's right behind you.'
2nd tucker comes back, 'There's a bear behind me!'
1st trucker, 'No that car you thought was a bear.'
Seconded (lead) trucker moves over for us.
Me, 'Thank you for moving over and we are not a bear.'

Yesterday washed the car again to get the road salt off of her, sitting in the garage nice and clean with the cover on. Found a coulpe of new chips and scratches in the paint. That's the price you pay if you drive it and enjoy it.

We are ready for next years bourbon run in Kentucky. :2thumbs: