Southeastern NC Mustang Club Car Show

[fastblackmerc]

Show will be on 10/25 at the Independence Mall in Wilmington, NC.

http://clubs.hemmings.com/clubsites/sencmc/index_009.htm

[SC Cheesehead]

Show will be on 10/25 at the Independence Mall in Wilmington, NC.

http://clubs.hemmings.com/clubsites/sencmc/index_009.htm

Hooha, gonna plan to make this one again, for sure!

SCCH

[Marauderman]

Great --the date is ok --now see if Ms. M is willing and hope there won't be any interruptions to interfer with this trip..last year was fun ....may go down again a few days ahead like last year --a lot to look around and do --..beach was fun too......as well as the food there.....yum--yum--

[fastblackmerc]

:mad2: Bad news..... :mad2:

My social director has just told me that I will be attending a wedding on that date :bigcry::bigcry:

I'd blow off the wedding but the daughter of one of our good friends is getting married. He'd understand cause he's a car guy too, but my wife and his won't......

This SUCKS!!!!

Hope you guys have a good time!

[vonirkinshtine]

I shound go ahead and book the hotel now! October will give me plenty of time to make sure I don't end up 2nd in class again (anybody know of any body shops that won't take me for a ride?).

[Marauderman]

(anybody know of any body shops that won't take me for a ride?).

......not trying to hi-jack-but ---you didn't have a metal bender did ya?

[Marauderman]

:mad2: Bad news..... :mad2:

My social director has just told me that I will be attending a wedding on that date :bigcry::bigcry:

I'd blow off the wedding but the daughter of one of our good friends is getting married. He'd understand cause he's a car guy too, but my wife and his won't......

This SUCKS!!!!

Hope you guys have a good time!

WOW--I thought you got to call at least one monthly event of your own---dang man!!.....uh.....maybe a work crisis near there could develope.......and Ms fast could tell you all about the wedding later.......that would be lucky now wouldn't it.....hummmmm

[fastblackmerc]

Looks like I'm going to be there after all :banana2::banana2::banana2:

[vonirkinshtine]

......not trying to hi-jack-but ---you didn't have a metal bender did ya?

I did have a metal bender back when I worked at Joe Gibbs.

[Marauderman]

Looks like I'm going to be there after all :banana2::banana2::banana2:

THAT IS GREAT NEWS!!! Wonder if any of my clues helped--- don't matter--just glad you'll be there---


I did have a metal bender back when I worked at Joe Gibbs.


I meant to your CV--not the machine in the garage......which is it?

[vonirkinshtine]

P.S. let's start thinking about where we want to stay.

There is a Hampton Inn a block away from the mall (2320 South 17th St., Wilmington, NC)

Also, there is a Howard Johnson around where we stayed last year
(3901 Market Street, Wilmington, NC)

I mentioned the HoJo because I get a discount there (I could probably get us all a discount). Right now it looks like around $63.00 per night per room.

[Marauderman]

P.S. let's start thinking about where we want to stay.

There is a Hampton Inn a block away from the mall (2320 South 17th St., Wilmington, NC)

Also, there is a Howard Johnson around where we stayed last year
(3901 Market Street, Wilmington, NC)

I mentioned the HoJo because I get a discount there (I could probably get us all a discount). Right now it looks like around $63.00 per night per room.

fast stays free----so he is out as far as counting him in for this---try and see what you can get for several of us--discount that is--tellum cause of gas and all--we'd stay with them if they gave some discounts-----I don't remember what we paid last year------I may come down several days early --tellum --if the price is wright --and check out the area for stuff....

[vonirkinshtine]

I meant to your CV--not the machine in the garage......which is it?

Wait....huh? :confused:

[fastblackmerc]

fast stays free----so he is out as far as counting him in for this---try and see what you can get for several of us--discount that is--tellum cause of gas and all--we'd stay with them if they gave some discounts-----I don't remember what we paid last year------I may come down several days early --tellum --if the price is wright --and check out the area for stuff....
I'll be staying at my daughters place this time. We can wash & detail cars there if needed.

[Marauderman]

I'll be staying at my daughters place this time. We can wash & detail cars there if needed.

Now thats what I'm talking about-=--and more fun too...thanks Jim....

[SC Cheesehead]

I'll be staying at my daughters place this time. We can wash & detail cars there if needed.

We'll be staying at our kid's place as well, but I think we need to plan another Friday night get-together. Someplace that has Blue Moon, I know Tom has acquired a taste for it.:beer:

[DOOM]

I may try to make a weekend out of this.

[Marauderman]

Oh Yeah--Just checked and will be off from the Wed. before thru to MOn--so will prolly go down on Wed and stay thru to Sunday for drive back then----like we did last year--visit the town for a few days before the Sat. day on the lot--MsM can go across the lot and do Mall shopping as well---

and maybe Cheese, we'll get to enjoy somemore of that Bru under the tents at the other end of the lot like last year---------

So where did we stay last year--fast--anyone?---so three of us and one CV---we need more!!!!!!!!

[DOOM]

Where do i register?

[SC Cheesehead]

Oh Yeah--Just checked and will be off from the Wed. before thru to MOn--so will prolly go down on Wed and stay thru to Sunday for drive back then----like we did last year--visit the town for a few days before the Sat. day on the lot--MsM can go across the lot and do Mall shopping as well---

and maybe Cheese, we'll get to enjoy somemore of that Bru under the tents at the other end of the lot like last year---------
Unfortunately, this year's Oktoberfest is scheduled for the weekend before the car show, but we can always have one of our own after the show.:beer:

So where did we stay last year--fast--anyone?---so three of us and one CV---we need more!!!!!!!!You guys stayed at the Holiday Inn on Market Street.
5032 MARKET STREET
WILMINGTON, NC 28405 UNITED STATES (http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hotel/ilmms/transportation)
Hotel Front Desk: 1-910-3921101


I'll try to get into town earlier this year so that we can spend a bit more time on Friday evening.

[DOOM]

How many days are you guys going to be there?

[vonirkinshtine]

I'm taking friday off so I can drive up thursday evening and chill at the beach all day friday. Then I'll leave after the show saturday.

[fastblackmerc]

I'll be there 1st thing Friday afternoon.

[Marauderman]

Prolly go down on Wed and drive back Sunday after brunch---a 4 day thingy-

[Marauderman]

Any place other than the Inn on Market Street---it was ok last year --but might be nice to try another place--anyone know of places????

[SC Cheesehead]

How many days are you guys going to be there?

A couple are coming down early, Jim and I will arrive in town some time Friday afternoon (albeit from different directions). I'll head back to SC Sunday afternoon.

If you have the time available, and you've never been to Wilmington before, suggest to try to get into town a day or two early, there are a bunch of things to see and do.

[SC Cheesehead]

Any place other than the Inn on Market Street---it was ok last year --but might be nice to try another place--anyone know of places????

Lots of places available in Wilmington, you may even want to take a look at Wrightsville Beach, it's about 5 miles or so to the east, and right on the coast.

Otherwise, there's a bunch of hotels on College Ave.

[fastblackmerc]

Where do i register?

No registration required!

We usually meet and go out for dinner Friday night where we make plans on what time and where to meet on Saturday morning so we all roll in together.

[fastblackmerc]

Hotels:

A. Hilton-Wilmington Riverside - www.hilton.com - (910) 763-5900
B. Best Western Coastline Inn - www.coastlineinn.com - (910) 763-2800
C. Days Inn Wilmington Market Street - www.daysinn.com - (910) 799-6300
D. Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington - www.marriott.com - (910) 395-8224
E. Holiday Inn-Wilmington - www.wilmingtonhi.com - (910) 392-1101
F. Hampton Inn Wilmington - www.redroof.com - (800) 843-9999
G. Carolinian Inn - www.thecarolinianinn.com - (910) 763-4653
H. Extended Stay America Wilmington - New Centre Dr. - www.extendedstayhotels.com - (910) 793-4508
I. Jameson Inn-Wilmington - www.jamesoninns.com - (910) 452-5660
J. MainStay Suites - www.mainstaysuites.com - (910) 392-1741

Websites with more hotels:

http://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF-8&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&q=hotels&near=Wilmington,+N+Carolina&fb=1&view=text&sa=X&oi=local_group&resnum=1&ct=more-results&cd=2

http://hotel-guides.us/north-carolina/wilmington-nc-hotels.html

http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide-478397-wilmington_vacations-i

http://travel.yahoo.com/p-hotel-478397-wilmington_hotels-i

There is a Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort on the beach in Wilmington, very nice but very expensive.

[vonirkinshtine]

I can get a deal at HoJo, but my discount code won't let me coat-tail anyone else in. So if we decide on another hotel I'll say "screw it" to the discount. Staying with you guys was half the fun last year.

[Steve_NC]

Jane and I are planning on going to this one again. It will be great to see everyone again. Any updates on where we are going to stay?

[vonirkinshtine]

nope, no updates, lol.

C'mon guys. We're coming up on the 2 month mark.

[Marauderman]

Jane and I are planning on going to this one again. It will be great to see everyone again. Any updates on where we are going to stay?


nope, no updates, lol.

C'mon guys. We're coming up on the 2 month mark.

I'll look over the hotels and post up what where we might stay--hold up getting reservations--then wait to hear from yall----then confirm the stay somewhere....stay tuned.....

[SC Cheesehead]

Hey guys, found us a place to eat at Friday night before the car show.

Capt. Bill's Backyard Grill just off Market St. Great food, good beer, sand volleyball courts to watch while dining/drinking. Ms. CH and I checked it out this weekend while visiting the kids.

http://www.captnbills.com/

[fastblackmerc]

Hey guys, found us a place to eat at Friday night before the car show.

Capt. Bill's Backyard Grill just off Market St. Great food, good beer, sand volleyball courts to watch while dining/drinking. Ms. CH and I checked it out this weekend while visiting the kids.

http://www.captnbills.com/

Sounds good. If you want barbecue I suggest Jackson's Big Oak Barbecue.

http://wilmington.cape.fear.dininggui de.com/data/d101120.htm

[vonirkinshtine]

Ok, so I've personally narrowed it down to the following:

Quality Inn
Days Inn
HoJo
Ramada

All 4 of these are on Market St. (the road we stayed off of last year). I picked these because I can stay 3 nights (thursday-sunday) for less than $250.

The Ramada looks very nice :cool: IMHO

[fastblackmerc]

Ok, so I've personally narrowed it down to the following:

Quality Inn
Days Inn
HoJo
Ramada

All 4 of these are on Market St. (the road we stayed off of last year). I picked these because I can stay 3 nights (thursday-sunday) for less than $250.

The Ramada looks very nice :cool: IMHO

That's not a bad price.

[vonirkinshtine]

So, are you officially saying that you'd vote for the Ramada?

[fastblackmerc]

Don't think my vote should count. I'm staying at my daughter place.

[SC Cheesehead]

Don't think my vote should count. I'm staying at my daughter place.

Me too, Jim, but what the heck, let's throw our :twocents: in.

The Ramada sounds good to me, although I've stayed at the Quality Inn a couple times, and that wasn't too bad either.

[fastblackmerc]

Me too, Jim, but what the heck, let's throw our :twocents: in.

The Ramada sounds good to me, although I've stayed at the Quality Inn a couple times, and that wasn't too bad either.

OK... I vote for the Ramada Inn! :banana2:

[vonirkinshtine]

Ok, I vote Ramada too.

So that makes 3!

[SC Cheesehead]

Ok, I vote Ramada too.

So that makes 3!


What happens if the other guys want to stay somewhere else, is the whole deal off?;)

[vonirkinshtine]

No, it just means they're loosers :flamer:

[Steve_NC]

The Ramada is good with me and wife. See you there!

[Marauderman]

I feel like smoking one who said loser....:lol:...Ramada ...uuhmmm...well it is different--but they all are alike --really---guess I check and CEEEeee.....

[SC Cheesehead]

We're planning to drive up to ILM on Friday morning, how's about we start making plans for a time/place to meet up on that afternoon. Should we make Capt. Bill's the rendezvous point?:beer:

[Marauderman]

We're planning to drive up to ILM on Friday morning, how's about we start making plans for a time/place to meet up on that afternoon. Should we make Capt. Bill's the rendezvous point?:beer:

We haven't decided when we're coming up yet--need to re-check Capt.Bills place and all--but ...we still have time...prolly Thurs ...Fri is abit a rush for us to get there and enjoy ya'll and all..:lol:

But I know what your thinking--I do have a RUSH car!!

[SC Cheesehead]

We haven't decided when we're coming up yet--need to re-check Capt.Bills place and all--but ...we still have time...prolly Thurs ...Fri is abit a rush for us to get there and enjoy ya'll and all..:lol:

But I know what your thinking--I do have a RUSH car!!

In the words of the late Jerry Reed, "we've got a long way to go, and a short time to get there."

Not too fussy on where we meet up, just as long as it's some place where we can cut the dust, so to speak (preferably with Blue Moon.):drink:

[fastblackmerc]

We're planning to drive up to ILM on Friday morning, how's about we start making plans for a time/place to meet up on that afternoon. Should we make Capt. Bill's the rendezvous point?:beer:

I should be in ILM by noon Friday.

[SC Cheesehead]

I should be in ILM by noon Friday.

Our ETA is tied directly to how much time I spend at the Harbor Freight outlet store en-route.

[fastblackmerc]

Our ETA is tied directly to how much time I spend at the Harbor Freight outlet store en-route.

Been there............ Done that!:banana:

[vonirkinshtine]

I'm heading up wednesday evening with the girlfriend. We were going to spend all day thursday seeing the sights because she's never seen the ocean. So we were going to do that before the neighborhood goes to the dogs friday evening ;-)

I'll make a phone call to the Ramada this week to see if we can get a group rate. Let me see if I have a curent count of people coming.

1) myself and girlfriend
2) Steve and wife
3) Tom and Mrs. Marauderman

Rex and Jim will be staying with family. I think Frank (red GM from UNCC that was out with us last year) will come out just for the day again. I'll see if he wants to get a room. I'll hit CVN hard to see if I can't get anymore Carolina panther drivers to commit.

[Marauderman]

I'm heading up wednesday evening with the girlfriend. We were going to spend all day thursday seeing the sights because she's never seen the ocean. So we were going to do that before the neighborhood goes to the dogs friday evening ;-)

I'll make a phone call to the Ramada this week to see if we can get a group rate. Let me see if I have a curent count of people coming.

1) myself and girlfriend
2) Steve and wife
3) Tom and Mrs. Marauderman

Rex and Jim will be staying with family. I think Frank (red GM from UNCC that was out with us last year) will come out just for the day again. I'll see if he wants to get a room. I'll hit CVN hard to see if I can't get anymore Carolina panther drivers to commit.


Sounds fine----be waiting to hear what you find out on the accomo's....

[vonirkinshtine]

Add one more to the Ramada list, Frank will be staying with us friday night. He said that detailing the car that morning at the show was a PITA, hahaha.

That brings the count to

1) Vonirkinshtine and girlfriend
2) Mr. and Mrs. SteveNC
3) Mr. and Mrs. Marauderman
4) Frank

[SC Cheesehead]

Add one more to the Ramada list, Frank will be staying with us friday night. He said that detailing the car that morning at the show was a PITA, hahaha.

That brings the count to

1) Vonirkinshtine and girlfriend
2) Mr. and Mrs. SteveNC
3) Mr. and Mrs. Marauderman
4) Frank

Me and the Mrs. won't need a room (staying with the daughter and son-in-law), but keep me in to loop as to everyone's ETA so we can get together Friday evening.

[Marauderman]

Believe that will be 10 folks with 3 MM's and one CV..+.the other?? am I correct?

[vonirkinshtine]

yeah, we had one more MM last year, correct?

[fastblackmerc]

We need to try & get Russ and the Professor there.

[SC Cheesehead]

We need to try & get Russ and the Professor there.
Russ and I will be going to MVVI, I'll talk to him about Wilmington while we're there.

[vonirkinshtine]

There we go, that's what I'm talking about!

[03mmmonroe]

I will be going to wilmington. I will see you there. 03mmmonroe.

[fastblackmerc]

I will be going to wilmington. I will see you there. 03mmmonroe.

Great!

Now we have to get the Professor onboard.

[vonirkinshtine]

Russ, how long you going to stay in Wilmington?

[Marauderman]

Add one more to the Ramada list, Frank will be staying with us friday night. He said that detailing the car that morning at the show was a PITA, hahaha.

That brings the count to

1) Vonirkinshtine and girlfriend
2) Mr. and Mrs. SteveNC
3) Mr. and Mrs. Marauderman
4) Frank

Did you get info from Ramada on the accomo's ---cost break or anything---or should I just call'um-BTW--Where ( what street) is it again?

[vonirkinshtine]

Market St. Just a couple of blocks down from where we stayed last year.

[vonirkinshtine]

OK UPDATE!

Tom, hang up the phone I already called them. Their "big group rate" doesn't really kick in until like 10 or 12 rooms, but she did give me a 5% discount anyways.

So, here's the rundown

6 rooms reserved starting Oct. 23rd (Thurs. night) checking out the 26th (Sun. morning). The rate for each night is $66.25. I made it easy on myself and made each room a non-smoking double. If people aren't coming until friday let me know and I'll adjust the reservation. BUT LET ME KNOW AT LEAST 72hrs BEFORE OCT. 23rd.

If there's anything we need to change to the reservation let me know.

OH, we're registered under "Carolina Marauders".

[Marauderman]

OK UPDATE!

Tom, hang up the phone I already called them. Their "big group rate" doesn't really kick in until like 10 or 12 rooms, but she did give me a 5% discount anyways.

So, here's the rundown

6 rooms reserved starting Oct. 23rd (Thurs. night) checking out the 26th (Sun. morning). The rate for each night is $66.25. I made it easy on myself and made each room a non-smoking double. If people aren't coming until friday let me know and I'll adjust the reservation. BUT LET ME KNOW AT LEAST 72hrs BEFORE OCT. 23rd.

If there's anything we need to change to the reservation let me know.

OH, we're registered under "Carolina Marauders".

Ok--We will be leaving thursday afternoon the 23rd about 1PM from here arriving later in PM---so go ahead and get us in for three(3) days ----if you need more info --Pm me or call me--Tks.

[vonirkinshtine]

Leaving from Charlotte? You want to "convoy"?

[Marauderman]

Leaving from Charlotte? You want to "convoy"?

I guess we could---my plan is to pick up Ms M downtown by the hospital on
4th street and head towards 74 to Monroe...Ms M should be ready about noon hopefully or thereabouts.....does that fit into anywhere for you??

[vonirkinshtine]

Yeah, that should work for me. I'm still working to see if anyone else from the Charlotte area is going.


Random question...anybody else wouldn't happen to have a CB radio as well would they?

[Marauderman]

Yeah, that should work for me. I'm still working to see if anyone else from the Charlotte area is going.


Random question...anybody else wouldn't happen to have a CB radio as well would they?

I found some old FM radio car to car hand-held radios type cleaning out some stuff this weekend in the garage--let me put some new batteries in them and check them out--if they work you can have one and another car the other--(maybe me--)some 2 miles or so distance ---I'll get back with you--

[Marauderman]

Yeah, that should work for me. I'm still working to see if anyone else from the Charlotte area is going.


Random question...anybody else wouldn't happen to have a CB radio as well would they?

check your PM--on other stuff--

[Marauderman]

If there is a gas issue for 93 --I will have to bail out--I will not use other lower octane in my beauty--period---So I hope there is no problems with getting 93 outside Charlotte to Wilimington--I will be checking before I get reg.

[vonirkinshtine]

Yeah...this blows. I was out on the coast this past weekend and I didn't have a problem trying to find gas. I'll check the Wilmington news outlets to see if they're having as big of a problem as the Charlotte area is.

*edit* I just checked the website for NBC News 6 out of Wilmington NC (www.wect.com (http://www.wect.com)) they make no mention of "gas shortages" anywhere on any of their news pages. I think Charlotte just sucks.

[SC Cheesehead]

Gas shortages seem to be more prevalent in the western Carolinas (found out the hard way coming back from MVVI). Unless we get another big blow along the Gulf Coast between now and 10/25, we should be okay on gas supplies.

[fastblackmerc]

Gas shortages seem to be more prevalent in the western Carolinas (found out the hard way coming back from MVVI). Unless we get another big blow along the Gulf Coast between now and 10/25, we should be okay on gas supplies.

There shouldn't be any problem getting 93 octane. My daughter hasn't seen any station out of gas, was in Fayetteville last week - got gas and last Saturday the wife and I went to a winery in Wagram, N.C. - plenty of gas there.

[Marauderman]

the wife and I went to a winery in Wagram, N.C. - plenty of gas there.

........foueeee....in whose car you go in?The MOST recognized one or that "other"--:lol:--sorry--couldn't help it---my bad!

[fastblackmerc]

........foueeee....in whose car you go in?The MOST recognized one or that "other"--:lol:--sorry--couldn't help it---my bad!

What car do you think I drove?

[Marauderman]

What car do you think I drove?

I hear ya--I'm having withdraws--need to blow out the doors a bit--darn gas crunch--no 93 around--much less 87 around here---.....hummmmm-it better get better soon......

[vonirkinshtine]

Tom, what happens if you go south? Still shortages in South Carolina?

[Marauderman]

Tom, what happens if you go south? Still shortages in South Carolina?

Somewhat--Carrowinds is still out as of this morning---Plan on checking locals near home tomorrow earily in AM and if a problem will go to Clover,SC near by--they should have pleanty--thats about 15 miles away---

[vonirkinshtine]

Ok, I've had a change in plans. I have to be back in Charlotte saturday night, so I will be leaving for the coast wednesday after work. That'll give me and Karen all day thursday and friday to relax at the beach. Saturday I'll do the show and leave afterwords.

Since I am currently the keeper of the reservations, I need to know from everyone what their ittineraries are for that weekend so I can tell the hotel how long we need each room booked for.

Also, it's this month! Push hard to get as many panther drivers out as you can!

[SC Cheesehead]

Ok, I've had a change in plans. I have to be back in Charlotte saturday night, so I will be leaving for the coast wednesday after work. That'll give me and Karen all day thursday and friday to relax at the beach. Saturday I'll do the show and leave afterwords.

Since I am currently the keeper of the reservations, I need to know from everyone what their ittineraries are for that weekend so I can tell the hotel how long we need each room booked for.

Also, it's this month! Push hard to get as many panther drivers out as you can!

Anybody contacted Professor?

We're going to stay with the kids, will be there mid-afternoon on Friday; need to plan evening itinerary.

[03mmmonroe]

Hello Rex, I will be staying at holiday inn ON ford so FREE. I will not be getting to Willimington until 8:00 pm so I may pass on Dinner. Russ

[fastblackmerc]

Anybody contacted Professor?

We're going to stay with the kids, will be there mid-afternoon on Friday; need to plan evening itinerary.

I sent him a couple of PM's, hasn't returned any of them. It wouod be nice to have an SB there, then all we'd need is a DTR.

[SC Cheesehead]

I sent him a couple of PM's, hasn't returned any of them. It wouod be nice to have an SB there, then all we'd need is a DTR.

Maybe if we offer to pay for Agent's gas, he'd entertain a little road trip for that weekend....;)

[vonirkinshtine]

Hey, are we all going to need fire extinguishers again like we did last year?

[fastblackmerc]

Hey, are we all going to need fire extinguishers again like we did last year?

Yes, I believe it's a show requirement, something to do with insurance.

[vonirkinshtine]

Ok, I've been meaning to mount mine in the trunk anyways.

[Marauderman]

Hey, are we all going to need fire extinguishers again like we did last year?

I got extra ones if needed --let me know---and thanks for the reminder--

[Marauderman]

Say---is the Ramada we are using the one at 5001 Market St. near I-40, ph # 910-799-1730??????????

[Marauderman]

OK UPDATE!

Tom, hang up the phone I already called them. Their "big group rate" doesn't really kick in until like 10 or 12 rooms, but she did give me a 5% discount anyways.

So, here's the rundown

6 rooms reserved starting Oct. 23rd (Thurs. night) checking out the 26th (Sun. morning). The rate for each night is $66.25. I made it easy on myself and made each room a non-smoking double. If people aren't coming until friday let me know and I'll adjust the reservation. BUT LET ME KNOW AT LEAST 72hrs BEFORE OCT. 23rd.

If there's anything we need to change to the reservation let me know.

OH, we're registered under "Carolina Marauders".

Hey-- the link below from their web page gives a room at 64.95+ Tax per night---maybe you need to call back and discuss...or should I....I was gonna anyway ----let me know...

http://www.ramada.com/Ramada/control/Booking/check_avail?areaCode=&brandCode=RA,MQ,DI,HJ,KG,SE,TL ,BU&searchWithinMiles=25&areaType=1&destination=Wilmington&state=NC&country=US&checkInDate=10/24&numberAdults=1&numberRooms=1&checkOutDate=10/26&numberChildren=0&numberBigChildren=0&rate=000&smoking=no&bed=2&promotionCode=&corporateCode=&iataNumber=&variant=&id=00125&propBrandId=RA&force_nostay=false

[SC Cheesehead]

I got extra ones if needed --let me know---and thanks for the reminder--

One for me, thanks!

[vonirkinshtine]

hm, ok....I'll check on that. I need to start finalizing the reservations anyways.

[Marauderman]

One for me, thanks!

Gotcha covered

[Marauderman]

hm, ok....I'll check on that. I need to start finalizing the reservations anyways.

.....and ask if their is a reservation # set aside for us to identify us just in case---not sure if that will be needed but maybe a good thought anyway....or would LAST names be necessary--..if so ....PM us.......

[Marauderman]

since there has been no response--I will call the Ramada and see what is what--

[Gordonfan24]

6 rooms reserved starting Oct. 23rd (Thurs. night) checking out the 26th (Sun. morning). The rate for each night is $66.25. I made it easy on myself and made each room a non-smoking double. If people aren't coming until friday let me know and I'll adjust the reservation. BUT LET ME KNOW AT LEAST 72hrs BEFORE OCT. 23rd.

If there's anything we need to change to the reservation let me know.

OH, we're registered under "Carolina Marauders".
Just saw this.
Letting you know that I'll stay Friday and Saturday night, but not Thursday.

And on the topic of fire extinguishers, I will need to borrow one again, marauderman, if you've got another to spare. :)

[vonirkinshtine]

Tom, did you call the hotel? I will be calling tomorrow to finalize my reservation because changes must be made before 72hrs prior to check-in. Karen and I will be checking in wednesday evening.

[Marauderman]

Tom, did you call the hotel? I will be calling tomorrow to finalize my reservation because changes must be made before 72hrs prior to check-in. Karen and I will be checking in wednesday evening.


TO ALL ATTENDING:

Unfortunately, Me and Ms Marauderman will not be attending this event. Due to Ms M's wreck last Tuesday loosing her car and her physical brusing , she does not feel up to the trip. We have purchased another replacement car, which is identical to her '97 T-Bird with only 65K on the clock . She is very happy. The car was garaged pass 10 years and well taken car of.. We unfortunately just have to much stuff in addition that has come up that we must take care of----timing just became BAD!!

THE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS: Eric-- PLease contact me and I will give you pleanty to take down for all who need them--To those receiveing them...--please keep them from us....

[Gordonfan24]

I'm very sorry to hear that. Hope she's doing well!

[Marauderman]

:bump::bump::bump:


TO ALL ATTENDING:

Unfortunately, Me and Ms Marauderman will not be attending this event. Due to Ms M's wreck last Tuesday loosing her car and her physical brusing , she does not feel up to the trip. We have purchased another replacement car, which is identical to her '97 T-Bird with only 65K on the clock . She is very happy. The car was garaged pass 10 years and well taken car of.. We unfortunately just have to much stuff in addition that has come up that we must take care of----timing just became BAD!!

THE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS: Eric-- PLease contact me and I will give you pleanty to take down for all who need them--To those receiveing them...--please keep them from us....

[vonirkinshtine]

Alright, Tom, I will give you a call this week and pick up a handfull of extingsuhers.

Sorry to hear that circumstances will keep you away from Wilmington. I wish a speedy recovery for the mrs!

[vonirkinshtine]

Fastblack, where are you staying for the weekend?

[fastblackmerc]

Fastblack, where are you staying for the weekend?

At my daughters condo. About 3 or 4 miles from the mall where the car show is.

[vonirkinshtine]

Ok, so you and Rex are staying with family? Gotcha. Ok, so I'm going to confirm 3 rooms (myself, SteveNC, and GordonFan) at the Ramada. I'm having them check on the rate discrepency as well because if you go online you can get those rooms for $50. I was quoted at $65.

Here's a quick rundown:

Vonirkinshine with Crown Vic - Ramada
SteveNC with 'Rauder - Ramada
GordonFan24 with Grand Marq - Ramada
Fastblack with 'Rauder - family
Cheesehead with 'Rauder - family
03mmmonroe with'Rauder - Holiday Inn

4 Marauders, 1 Crown Vic, 1 Grand Marquis.

We need to bring a cardboard cutout of Tom, lol

[vonirkinshtine]

Ok, I talked with the "group reservation" lady at the Ramada. We may have to ditch our "group" status since we only need 3 rooms. That being the case, Frank, Steve, I may need you to call yourselves and place the reservation. Oh, and the $50 rate is with a 3-night stay. There is a 20% discount applied if you stay 3 nights or more. So, if you're only staying 2 nights, the rate is still $65

[Marauderman]

Eric---Thanks for picking up the extinguishers for all---Hope they servce everyone well--Take pleanty of Pics!!!

[SC Cheesehead]

Eric---Thanks for picking up the extinguishers for all---Hope they servce everyone well--Take pleanty of Pics!!!

Gonna miss you Tom, say hi to the Mrs., and pass along best wishes from Terry and me.

[Gordonfan24]

Ok, I talked with the "group reservation" lady at the Ramada. We may have to ditch our "group" status since we only need 3 rooms. That being the case, Frank, Steve, I may need you to call yourselves and place the reservation. Oh, and the $50 rate is with a 3-night stay. There is a 20% discount applied if you stay 3 nights or more. So, if you're only staying 2 nights, the rate is still $65
I made my reservation last night.
Signed up for some program and got a $30 mail-in rebate, too. I just have to remember to cancel before the free trial ends. :D

[vonirkinshtine]

hahahaha, nice job Frank!

Hey, we need to exchange phone numbers so we can hunt each other down friday for dinner. I'm also thinking that we should hit up the do-it-yourself car wash down the street from the hotel friday night.

Oh and Tom, no problem! EVERYONE, DON'T WORRY ABOUT EXTINGUISHERS. I HAVE 80lbs WORTH OF EXTINGUISHERS IN MY TRUNK.

[SC Cheesehead]

Hmmmmmmmmmmmm, weather forecast for tomorrow is thundershowers and windy, high in the low 70's.

I'm planning to bring my canopy, so we'll stay relatively dry. Make sure you bring lawn chairs.

[fastblackmerc]

The show is rain or shine.......

See everyone there.

[vonirkinshtine]

I have a canopy too, so no worries.

Oh, idea! Today Karen and I went to the USS North Carolina, and they have a section of parking lot that would make for a great group photo-op in front of the battle ship. What do you say, group photo after the show?

[fastblackmerc]

Sounds good.

[SC Cheesehead]

Sounds good.

+1

I love battleships, and getting a pic of a bunch of Marauders in front of the "Showboat" would be great.

[Marauderman]

Ok Guys---Haven't seen the pics alot of you said you would post ----so where are the show pics from today???????????

[SC Cheesehead]

Ok Guys---Haven't seen the pics alot of you said you would post ----so where are the show pics from today???????????

I didn't have a functional camera along with me, the other guys are en-route home this evening, would expect pics to be posted tomorrow.

Missed a good show, bubba. FBM walked away with "Best detailed engine bay," the rest of us also took home some hardware.

[Marauderman]

Missed a good show, bubba. FBM walked away with "Best detailed engine bay," the rest of us also took home some hardware.

It figures....FBM ...best to always be around him in any event....things seem to become bestowed upon him at events as such....and maybe to you if your next to him..hence why I try to park aside him whenever we're together.

Glad all had a good time...and I got your PM...will review and see what I can bring up for discussion...

[Marauderman]

I didn't have a functional camera along with me, the other guys are en-route home this evening, would expect pics to be posted tomorrow.

Are you sure there were pics taken ........haven't seen any as yet...........just checking......hellow---anyone out there who took pics----forgot--long ride back and it takes time to rest-------can't you tell we wished we were there........oh well....check back later....

[Gordonfan24]

The batteries in my camera went dead... I got a couple pictures, though. The engine you see in one of the first pictures was the twin-turbo Ford GT. :banana2:

Link to Photobucket album (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v698/Gordonfan24/SENCMC08/?start=all)

I had to get a couple pictures of the SS 454. For one, it was in amazing shape. And two, it's one of my mom's dream cars, so I had to show her. :)


...by the way, thanks for the fire extinguisher!

[Marauderman]

The batteries in my camera went dead... I got a couple pictures, though. The engine you see in one of the first pictures was the twin-turbo Ford GT. :banana2:

Link to Photobucket album (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v698/Gordonfan24/SENCMC08/?start=all)

I had to get a couple pictures of the SS 454. For one, it was in amazing shape. And two, it's one of my mom's dream cars, so I had to show her. :)


...by the way, thanks for the fire extinguisher!

your pics are great except for some Blue car that seems to get in the shot all the time..:lol:
..and your welcome on the extinguisher...keep it handy....

[vonirkinshtine]

I'm working on posting a link to a bunch of photos I took...give me a couple of minutes.

[SC Cheesehead]

your pics are great except for some Blue car that seems to get in the shot all the time..:lol:
..and your welcome on the extinguisher...keep it handy....

It HAD to be the cleanest car in the group (friggin' rain!).



+2 on the fire extinguisher

[fastblackmerc]

+3 on the extinguishers... got 2 to add to the home collection.