MVV Attendance Poll

[Bluerauder]

Who is gonna be there in Hagerstown, MD for Marauderville V (1-5 August 2007)? Check in on the poll. Multiple entries are possible if your situation changes. Mileage listed is for One-Way distance. :D

The Host Hotel is the
Sheraton Four Points Hotel in Hagerstown
1910 Dual Highway
Hagerstown, MD 21740

Phone (301) 790-3010
Fax (301) 733-4559

Sheraton Toll Free Central Reservations 1-888-625-5144

To get the $75 rate please use either MARAUD rate code or SHAUN DONNELLY. We have 50 rooms booked at that price and can get more once they fill up as long as rooms are available. The cut off date for our rate is 1 July.

You can view the hotel on their website http://www.fourpointshagerstown.com

[High-C]

I will be in the area but unable to stay in Hagerstown. Hopefully I can stop by and also participate in the local festivities...

[gonzo50]

Who is gonna be there in Hagerstown, MD for Marauderville V?

Still up in the air for me, trying to coordinate those dates with my son who's in Virginia. We'll see.:rasta:

[Peter]

Will see if I can make it...

[MM03MOK]

Do you believe! 499.3 miles door to door!! :D

[jgc61sr2002]

I'll be there.:D

[Blackened300a]

I'll be there.:D

^^^Likewise^^^

[MyTMerc]

I heard is was going to be a blast! We won't miss it.:banana::banana: :banana:

[1stMerc]

I'll be there.:D

For sure!!!!!!!

[Dragcity]

The Missus and I are trying to configure things. She needs to reveiw the "List of events" to be sure she will join me...

Hell, we'll be down in Virginia in July, Why not Maryland in August????

[SC Cheesehead]

Who is gonna be there in Hagerstown, MD for Marauderville V?
Bluerauder,

Gonna be there!

How many DPBs do you think will show up this year?:hmmm:

SCCH

[teamrope]

I wish we could, but we already have one cross country trip in May for the "unveiling" of Grandbaby #2.

[Mike Poore]

I heard is was going to be a blast! We won't miss it.:banana::banana: :banana:

Dang, Shaun ....now that I know you and Charlie are gonna be there, I wouldn't miss it. :woohoo:

Boy, We sure hope Gordon decides to come. :D

[Bluerauder]

Boy, We sure hope Gordon decides to come. :D
Check his "vote" in the poll. He needs to talk to his better half (3/4??) more often. Heck, he can crawl to Hagerstown and be there before 9 AM. :rofl:

[rayjay]

Strongly considering it, but can not commit yet. As of 02-25-07 the wife says go for it.

[Ladyhawke]

Check his "vote" in the poll. He needs to talk to his better half (3/4??) more often. Heck, he can crawl to Hagerstown and be there before 9 AM. :rofl:

Sure if he gets up at 4 am like on a workday, he should be there by 9 am.
:D

[merc]

This poll has a interesting trend.

[Master]

Hmmm. 1850km. Would love to go but its quite a trip. As a real out-of-towner, are there going to be opportunities to partake in both MM events AND some sort of interesting site seeing tours? I'd love to hit the highlights - museums, government, historical buildings, etc?

[snowbird]

That far away in time, it's harder to know for shure but the planets look all aligned this year datewise. :)

[ctrlraven]

The wife and I will be coming, not sure if we are going to stay in Hagerstown since were only 1.5 hrs away. I can't wait!

[FastMerc]

My vacation time is already put in for it.

[jonroe]

I should be able to commute to a couple events as I'm in Herndon. I won't be staying at the hotel. Don't know which events yet. I'd like to make the photo shoot.

Jon

[MyTMerc]

Hmmm. 1850km. Would love to go but its quite a trip. As a real out-of-towner, are there going to be opportunities to partake in both MM events AND some sort of interesting site seeing tours? I'd love to hit the highlights - museums, government, historical buildings, etc?

Master,
I know Charlie's PM probably did a good job of answering your question but it may look to the group that nobody responded. Just want to add that I concur with what Charlie mentioned in his response. Although there is some "Free Time" purposely built in to the schedule (see schedule post) for seeing the sights you choose, I'd recommend for anyone not local to take as much time as you can afford to take in all the area has to offer. Over the next few weeks, we'll be adding links to help you plan your time in the Capital region.

There is some time after the photo shoot to take in the National Mall. The mall is packed with museums, historical buildings, the Capital, etc. There is a bus loop that stops at each building every 10 minutes. The cost is $2.00 and it runs all day. I usually just walk. There is way too much to see in one day.

[GordonB]

Hi all,
Right now joan and I cannot commit, but we plan on attending.
GordonB

[merc]

Hi all,
Right now joan and I cannot commit, but we plan on attending.
GordonB

You better find you way to Marauderville or expect visitors.:bandit:

[Big House]

I am there. I will not be staying at the Hotel but I will be leaving out early to make the events.

[Master]

Hey Shaun,
Thanks for your input as well. This really does sound like a hoot. I just have to see how the summer shakes out before I can commit. All the best,
David

[DEFYANT]

And I'm working on an event too.

Ya'll make sure your tires, brakes and cooling systems are in good order.

I am not sure if I'll be there for the Wednesday - Friday morning part - I need to work that out with work. With Woodward, SSHS, training, and other family leave I have in... I'll be off more than at work!! (I dont know who I'm kiddin, I'll be there... dont tell the boss ;) )

[Joe Walsh]

And I'm working on an event too.

Ya'll make sure your tires, brakes and cooling systems are in good order.

I am not sure if I'll be there for the Wednesday - Friday morning part - I need to work that out with work. With Woodward, SSHS, training, and other family leave I have in... I'll be off more than at work!! (I dont know who I'm kiddin, I'll be there... dont tell the boss ;) )

Do I smell burnt brake pads at SUMMIT POINT???

:banana2:

[DEFYANT]

Do I smell burnt brake pads at SUMMIT POINT???

:banana2:

Your sence of smell is good. Your sence of location is not :( . They are booked that weekend. If we wanted to run there (..and that is recommended), we'd have to bump the dates. Not likely

[Bluerauder]

:bump:

Who is gonna be there in Hagerstown, MD for Marauderville V? Check in on the poll. Multiple entries are possible if your situation changes. Mileage listed is for One-Way distance. :D
Only 91 votes so far. :o Where is everybody?? :dunno:

[Blackened300a]

I was thinking the same thing. I thought we had over a 1000 active members.

[Mesencephalon]

I sure hope I can swing it. 481 miles, says Google Maps. Boy it sure would be nice to drive there with a fresh Procharger install. :banana2: Even cooler would be to drive direct from Kansas City FIT to MV 5 with a fresh Procharger install ... :D

[Bluerauder]

:bump: :bump:

[FastMerc]

I was thinking the same thing. I thought we had over a 1000 active members. You may want to check on how many are still active, many people have left! :(

[Master]

Just voted: "Wouldn't Miss it, dirving >1500 miles". My plan is to be there, though I haven't exactly booked a weekend or anything. I'd love to visit relatives all week long and finish up at the event. This is The Plan. Fingers crossed all goes according to The Plan! Would really like to see some Canucks make it down, too, by the way. Hint hint!

[Master]

PS
Many have left, but even more of us are in both places. Those with sense get the best from both and enjoy everything they can, let the rest roll off like water from a duck's back.

[MyTMerc]

PS
Many have left, but even more of us are in both places. Those with sense get the best from both and enjoy everything they can, let the rest roll off like water from a duck's back.

Way to represent our northern members from Canada! I hope more decide to make the trip. Growing up in Hollywood Florida, I've seen first hand that many of your countrymen love to drive south on vacation. The events and the comaraderie should be worth the trip.

[Master]

Again, fingers crossed! :)

[MaLo03]

Im there. Just voted YES

[Bluerauder]

Im there. Just voted YES
Great !! :up: You must be taking the Auto Train 'cause you voted in the < 500 mile block. I would have counted the whole distance if you are bringing the MM. :)

[SMOKE]

How do you change your vote in a poll?

I'm in the "Don't Know Yet." camp, but I'm doing my research and things are looking good!

If it will help the organization, I'd like to put my hat in the No Miss/< 500 mile pool.

Just got a few more details to look into...

Thanks!

[Bluerauder]

How do you change your vote in a poll?

Thanks!

The poll was set up to allow multiple votes, so you should be able to put in another vote to reflect you current status.

[MyTMerc]

How do you change your vote in a poll?

I'm in the "Don't Know Yet." camp, but I'm doing my research and things are looking good!

If it will help the organization, I'd like to put my hat in the No Miss/< 500 mile pool.

Just got a few more details to look into...

Thanks!

Yes, the update will be helpful, thanks. Good to see things are looking good for you attending the event.

[MyTMerc]

Well so far we have by my count:
42 members attending
31 maybe's
31 can't make it/no's

And a whole lot of folks that haven't posted up yet. It's shaping up to be a lot of fun. I know it seems like a long way off but please take a moment to post your intentions. It will certainly help us plan and may even get your wheels in motion and start seriously thinking about getting on the road to DC this summer. :banana:

:bump:

[RCSignals]

who is thinking of flying in?

[Bluerauder]

who is thinking of flying in?
Defyant is flying in. But he flies in for all of the CAM meets --- its a Grand Entrance sort of thing. :rofl: He flies out too unless he happens to get behind me. ;)

[Mesencephalon]

who is thinking of flying in?

Man you KNOW no matter what we do to these babies they still can't FLY! :banana2:

heeeeeeeeeeWAAACK!!! :lol:

Mes

[Zack]

I see no real reason why I cant make the trip.
This gives those who are going plenty of time to cancel!

Edit: Hotel Booked.

[Master]

Goof. Until you've offended me personally (and intentionally) I doubt your attendance, or anyone elses for that matter, would be a factor. Its about cars and enthusiasts, right?

[Peter]

It’s official I’m missing Marauderville....again...
I have a business meeting in Pennsylvania at the time....
Damn it.

[Master]

Jeeze, Peter, that stinks! Where is the Canadian contingent going to come from, then?

[knine]

Bluerauder,

Gonna be there!

How many DPBs do you think will show up this year?:hmmm:

SCCH

I thinks perhaps, shmaybe at least 4? :rolleyes:

[fastblackmerc]

It’s official I’m missing Marauderville....again...
I have a business meeting in Pennsylvania at the time....
Damn it.

Depending on where you are in Pa. you might be really close to Hagerstown....

[knine]

I'm comitted. .....or need to be comitted, or will be comitted.:loco:

[RoyLPita]

I'm on the fence for now.

[frdrckmarauder]

I will be there since I live a whole 10 minutes from the Sheraton

[knine]

I will be there since I live a whole 10 minutes from the Sheraton
Renting rooms any cheaper?:rofl:

[frdrckmarauder]

I might be able to put a few guys up last minute ..

The cheapest (liveable) place in town is the MOTEL 6 at the
Valley Mall in Hagerstown... it's like 50 bucks a nite...
newly renovated rooms but BASIC amenities.

[Pat]

I posted that Patricia and I were comming but I wasn't able to change the poll. How exactly is that done?

We have made reservations at the perscribed hotel.

James79stang is also coming.


Pat

[Aren Jay]

When is this happening?

Methinks it might be too far away, plus it would take me 6 weeks to get my passport renewed.

http://maps.yahoo.com/broadband#mvt=m&q2=Hagerstown,%20MD&q1=calgary,%20ab&trf=0&lon=-95.932617&lat=45.367585&mag=14

2230.3miles one way. 34 hours 5 minutes without any delays.

Now if Topgear was attending, I still probably wouldn't make it. Although it might be a fun trip. Especially if we could get a convoy of all the Maple leaf Marauders...

[Master]

Man, do NOT send your renewal to Ottawa. Go in person to an ACTUAL passport office, NOT a receiving office (they just forward your application to Ottawa). Go to the government website to ensure you know the location of your paassport office.
If you send the passport to Ottawa or a receiving office, you are looking at 10-12 weeks turnaround. If you go to your local office, you are looking at 2-3 weeks.
Please, do not waste your time with Ottawa. They are a mess and only getting worse. Field offices have it together and are filled with knowledgeable and helpful staff.
Hope this helps!

[RoyLPita]

I'm on the fence for now.

I'm off of the fence. I cannot attend MVV.

[fastblackmerc]

I'm off of the fence. I cannot attend MVV.

Sorry to hear that.