Planning For **********

[MM2004]

Is in this thread -> http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=50293

:burnout:

:D

Mike.

[Bluerauder]

...has officially started..

:burnout:

:D

Mike.
********** = Louisville ???

[Embassy]

I plan to be there despite the long distance. :D


Mike you've got my number if you need some assistance.

[a_d_a_m]

i'm in...if it's the weekend of april 18th-19th...

[sd8683]

There's not an obscenity under all those asterisks...... is there:D

[FastMerc]

I hope to be an attende this year?

[Georges93LX]

I may need directions. Is that in Indiana?:rofl::laugh::jk:

[DOOM]

Very funny Mike.

[DOOM]

first week of April (fingers crossed) :rolleyes:

[sd8683]

I'm hoping its in cam land , they have the biggest following

[Haggis]

I hope to be an attende this year?

I hope it is in a little warmer part of the year and it would be nice if the trees had leaves on them and the grass was green.

Oh, Mark I'll bring the Rye.

[MM2004]

Very funny Mike.

Here's one even funnier Jake...

I took my Mother to dinner last week at a restaurant she had never been to.

She loved it. And said she will return.

I'll give you a hint...

I ate like a PIG in this CITY!

:D

Mike.

[Embassy]

I think we should invade Sake Blue this year.

[sd8683]

Here's one even funnier Jake...

I took my Mother to dinner last week at a restaurant she had never been to.

She loved it. And said she will return.

I'll give you a hint...

I ate like a PIG in this CITY!

:D

Mike.

hmmmmmmm....... so where does tom doan live:hmmm:

[DOOM]

Here's one even funnier Jake...

I took my Mother to dinner last week at a restaurant she had never been to.

She loved it. And said she will return.

I'll give you a hint...

I ate like a PIG in this CITY!

:D

Mike.
:drool: :food:

[Bluerauder]

It better!

I hope there are different people on the weather committee this year. ;) I have already called ahead to reserve my parking place UNDER the canopy. :rofl: Sorry Jake .... its the back lot for you. :corner:

[FastMerc]

I hope it is in a little warmer part of the year and it would be nice if the trees had leaves on them and the grass was green.

Oh, Mark I'll bring the Rye.OMG! I remember that stuff

[Drewstang]

I might be there. Maybe I can actually get time off work this time.

[MM2004]

I will be starting a thread within the coming week that will announce the 4th Annual Regional Kentucky Meet.

Dates will also be announced.

;)

Every year this gathering has grown in size, and looking forward to another great time in 2009!

:beer:

Stay tuned...

Mike.

[CBT]

So is this planning for a Marauderville gathering or a Kentucky Regional meet?

[MM2004]

So is this planning for a Marauderville gathering or a Kentucky Regional meet?

4th Annual Regional Kentucky Meet.

Come On Down!

Mike.

[CBT]

4th Annual Regional Kentucky Meet.

Come On Down!

Mike.

I mapquested the distance, it's a bit of a drive from here, but I'll keep it in mind.:beer:

[Bluerauder]

I mapquested the distance, it's a bit of a drive from here, but I'll keep it in mind.:beer:
Its a walk in the park, Casey .... just over 600 miles. About the same distance for me.

[SC Cheesehead]

Its a walk in the park, Casey .... just over 600 miles. About the same distance for me.

About 420 for me.

Last year we had six Blues there, can we set a new record?

[CBT]

About 420 for me.

Last year we had six Blues there, can we set a new record?

Is there a set date? I looooove me some road trippin'!

[SC Cheesehead]

Is there a set date? I looooove me some road trippin'!

Mike's working on it as we speak. Usually held the 1st or 2nd week in April.

[CBT]

Mike's working on it as we speak. Usually held the 1st or 2nd week in April.

Word. I shall track this thread most enthusiastically. knine is only a couple hunnerd miles from Louisville.

[DOOM]

Ribs!!!!!!

[SC Cheesehead]

Ribs!!!!!!
:drool:
.......................

[knine]

Word. I shall track this thread most enthusiastically. knine is only a couple hunnerd miles from Louisville.
I was there last year.

[Bigdogjim]

I mapquested the distance, it's a bit of a drive from here, but I'll keep it in mind.:beer:
About 635 O/W for you :)

About 690 for me..NIce one day romp:burnout:

[Robert 96]

So being new to this forum and maybe having a P71 by April, where do you meet? Is it a one day event? what will be on the agenda? are there any maroon cars there? Robert 96

[Bluerauder]

So being new to this forum and maybe having a P71 by April, where do you meet? Is it a one day event? what will be on the agenda? are there any maroon cars there? Robert 96

Here's a synopsis of last year's event .... runs late Thursday to early Sunday. Specifics for this year are still in the planning process per the title of this thread. No maroons last year .... but there were at least 2 DTR MMs and a Burgundy Town Car. ;)



MEMORIES OF LOUISVILLE, KY
REGIONAL MARAUDER MEET, 3-6 April 2008
“Firepower and Horsepower” (aka The Bourbon Run revisited)

Thursday, 3 April 2008

• 593 miles in the rain through VA, WVa, and KY
• Following N40GL the entire way at 75-80 MPH
• Nearly catching Haggis & Ladyhawke joining the I-64W run
• Coming up behind 03mmmonroe and SC Cheesehead as they join at I-75/I-64W
• Arrival at the Hampton Inn at 6:30 PM
• Quick check-in and change of clothes
• Convoy to the Gasthaus Restaurant (9 miles). Reservations for 7:30 PM
• Zack getting “pinched off” by an 18-wheeler as the right lane ended
• Excellent dinner at the restaurant (Weiner Schnitzel & dark beer for me, the wife gets Jaeger Schnitzel and white wine)
• Why is Mike Poore going straight instead of taking I-64E toward Lexington?
• Follow 03mmmonroe back to the hotel, still raining
• Meet Killjoy for the first time
• Hang out in the hotel lobby/lounge until nearly midnight

Friday, 4 April 2008

• Up at 7 AM
• Still raining
• Breakfast in the hotel lounge
• Mill around out front and in the lobby
• Rain stops
• Why does Dr. DOOM get preferred parking out front?
• 10:00 AM departure time comes and goes
• More milling around and scratching
• 20 MM Convoy to Fort Knox, KY departs at 10:15 AM (not bad for MM folks) .... MM2004 in the lead
• I-64E to Gene Snyder Freeway to KY 31W south. Who played the "Goldfinger" theme on the FRS/GMRS radio? :rofl:
• Pics of convoy enroute
• Marauders in double file down 31W (The Dixie Dieway)
• Arrival at the Patton Museum, Fort Knox, KY at 11:00 AM
• Mill around in the parking lot, take pics
• Pat and I hit the restrooms 500 yards away (whew!!)
• Group breaks in two sections for a guided tour of the museum
• Tanks, vehicles dating back to WWI displayed inside and outside
• Lots of history M1, M1A1, M60, M48, M47, M26 … T-72, Panzer II …. And more
• View of General Patton’s life, exploits and memorabilia
• Back to the parking lot
• Peel off and head south for about a mile to view “The Gold Vault” repository
• The “Free Sample” sign had been removed. No gold today.
• Head back to the hotel
• Embassy catches me on 31W --- in his Crown Vic
• Chase Embassy to the hotel
• Short nap before dinner
• Gather in hotel lobby at 5 PM
• Convoy to Rumor’s Restaurant
• Another excellent dinner (Fried Shrimp & beer for me, Salmon and Ice Tea for her)
• Starts raining again through the night
• Back to the hotel one at a time
• MM03MOK rides rear seat security in the Bluerauder
• More hanging out in the hotel lounge
• BYOB and LCR games

Saturday, 5 April 2008

• Up at 6 AM
• Coffee & juice in the hotel lounge
• Dr. DOOM is parked in front of the hotel under the canopy again
• 8 AM Breakfast at the Hometown Buffet near the hotel (about 30 people show up – MM.Net foots the bill)
• Head to the touchless carwash on Shelbyville Road with DOOM & MERCMAN for a quick wash to knock off 2 days of rain & grime
• Top off with 93 Octane at the BP station on Blankenbaker Parkway
• Back to the hotel to do a quick external detailing & wheel wipe
• Check under the hood and see hours wasted on engine compartment 3 days ago
• Gather in front of the hotel
• Another 10:15 AM departure (MMers are always 15 minutes late)
• ~ 20 MM Convoy to Buffalo Trace Distillery
• Guided tour begins at 11:30 AM. DR in lot changing serpentine belt.
• Quick overview of the history and making of Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• White oak barrels are charred on the inside to give the color & taste
• Bourbon works its way into the barrel wood and out again as temperature fluctuates
• Break into two groups to tour buildings and barrel warehouses (~61* F is base temp)
• Barrels weigh 530 pounds each, 52 gallons each (stored in rows called Ricks)
• Bourbon barrels cannot be reused. Sold to Irish Whiskey and other users.
• Blanton, Eagle Reserve, Buffalo Trace, and Pappy Van Winkle
• Bourbon tasting (root beer for the non-drinkers)
• Lots of opportunity to spend in the gift shop (bourbon, barbeque sauce, buffaloes, candles and clothing items)
• Cashier had trouble keeping up with our volume of business
• Mill around in the parking lot until the gang catches up
• Confusion over lunch vs. convoy to Wild Turkey
• Group splits into 3 sections
• Group 1 heads back to hotel
• Group 2 head to Outback Restaurant for lunch
• Group 3a goes to Sonic for lunch
• Make two loops around Sonic and head to Arby’s up the street in Group 3b with Haggis, Ladyhawke, MM03MOK, RF Overlord, DOOM, and Cruztaker.
• Mini-Convoy departs at 2:00 PM to Wild Turkey Distillery, Cruztaker in the lead using Army map skills
• We don’t need no stinkin’ GPS
• Other group is already at Wild Turkey when we arrive at 2:30 PM
• Break into 2 groups for the distillery tour (sneek into the 1st group when the guide wasn’t looking)
• Learn about the evaporation from the barrels – 10% is the “Angel’s Share”
• It takes only 30 seconds to fill a barrel with bourbon. Longer to empty -- but more fun.
• Collect barrel bungs
• See more of the actual fermentation and distillation process here than Buffalo Trace
• 15,500 gallon and 30,100 gallon fermentation tanks generate heat & odors
• Looks nasty … Haggis and 1st Merc poke holes in the crust
• Old Railroad Bridge and the S-Bridge visible from the tower. Nice pics.
• A little taste of the High Wine … a light burn all the way down ….tip of the tongue is numb … pure 132 proof crystal clear bourbon before it is cut to the various available proofs and finally goes in the barrels
• Haggis & Cruztaker busted by tour guide trying to peel a magnetic W.T. logo off a parked truck
• Back to the gift shop to pick up a few souvenirs and a bottle of Wild Turkey 101 and Wild Turkey American Honey
• Convoy of about 10 MMs and 1 Corvette back to Pig City Barbeque Restaurant. Can hear somone's Nav system over the FRS/GMRS radio. Who was it?
• Arrive at restaurant parking lot at 5 PM
• More groups arrive between 5:30-6:00 PM
• Barbeque, ribs and brisket (I get the Burnt Beef sandwich, wife gets the BBQ Chicken)
• Mill around the parking lot after dinner
• Police escort arrives and chats with MM owners
• 30 MM convoy departs restaurant lot at ~ 7:30 PM with MM2004 leading, police lights flashing and blocking traffic on Shelbyville Road.
• Single file down to Blankenbaker Parkway where Hack Goby & Carol are positioned to take videos
• Unmarked red police car passes me on the left -- right at the turn
• Police cars leap frog from light to light to stop traffic as we pass through
• Make the final turn onto the hotel street (Alliant Avenue) at 7:41 PM
• 6 Blue MMs line up in back of the hotel for photo opportunity. Zack, Mike, Bluerauder, Dennis R., SC Cheesehead, and Knine.
• Standing Ovation for the police escort
• Louisville Metro Police go along on a Dennis Reinhart “ride along”
• Motorhead350 assumes the position on the trunk of the police car
• More milling in the parking lot
• Dominic nearly “busted” by Louisville’s Finest on a Sharpie Run
• Gather in the conference room at 8:15 PM
• Surprise birthday party for Ken …. His 50th !!! Nice cake, too.
• MM.Net announcement of Marauderville VI (MV6) in St Louis, MO 18-21 September 2008. Save the Date !!!
• Goodie bags from Bourbon Country visitor’s bureau, dash plaques, and vendor raffle with very nice prizes…. XCal 3 and a specially marked bottle of Buffalo trace, tote bags, fender bibs, T-Shirts and more.
• Dominic asks members to sign his MM.Net Marauder banner
• Group breaks up slowly around 9:30 PM, some goodbyes due to early departures in the morning

Sunday, 6 April 2008

• Up at 6 AM
• Pack suitcases, load car and eat breakfast
• Dr. DOOM is still parked out front
• Depart hotel at 8:00 AM
• Attend local church services
• Top off the tank with Marathon 93
• Meet up with Haggis/Ladyhawke and N40GL turning onto to Blankenbaker (perfect timing)
• Run all the way to Charleston, WVa in mini-convoy
• Stop at Cracker Barrel for lunch about 1:15 PM (long delay with food)
• Back on the road at 3:00 PM
• Haggis/Ladyhawke head north on I-77
• N40GL and Bluerauder continue on I-64 to I-81 to I-66
• Back home at 9:36 PM … total mileage 1,435 miles (about $223.30)
• Wow, what a trip !!!

And now I have finally met some more MM.Net screen names in person: MM2004, Embassy, jinxed, chapel1, Killjoy, Zack, Mike, DR, Leadfoot281, Knine .... who'd I forget?

Convoys are more interesting when you can hear all the chattering on the FRS/GMRS radios. Check channel 5. If you don't have the radios ... go get some and enjoy a whole new convoy experience. :up:

THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES GANG

Check out the Event Gallery for a collection of member’s pics of the event.

[Pat]

Patricia and I were there last year, we drove in with DR from Florida just after picking up my car with a Novi stuck on the front of the engine.

Had a great time, hope Dom comes again this year, motorhead350, so we can see him reenact his "arrest". He does it so well one whould think he wasn't acting. Ha

Make plans to be there all. We are looking forward to it.

Regards,

[Ms. Denmark]

Sounds like a great time. We'll have to give this one some serious thought. We've studied the manual and had some practice so we're very familiar with the Rules of the Road for these meets; 1. Doom has special parking privileges under any/all canopies. :D 2. Alcohol related activities are mandatory. 3.:beer: Hampton Inn is the official lodging for mm.net.:snoopy: 4. Nonstop eating is a marathon event. :food: ;)

[FastMerc]

Sounds like a great time. We'll have to give this one some serious thought. We've studied the manual and had some practice so we're very familiar with the Rules of the Road for these meets; 1. Doom has special parking privileges under any/all canopies. :D 2. Alcohol related activities are mandatory. 3.:beer: Hampton Inn is the official lodging for mm.net.:snoopy: 4. Nonstop eating is a marathon event. :food: ;)You got the hang of this group pretty quick.

[Dark_Knight7096]

I'm hoping to have a new engine in the MM for this trip. If not the Harley F-150 is coming, and something tells me I'm not gonna spit a plug in that :)

[SC Cheesehead]

Sounds like a great time. We'll have to give this one some serious thought. We've studied the manual and had some practice so we're very familiar with the Rules of the Road for these meets; 1. Doom has special parking privileges under any/all canopies. :D 2. Alcohol related activities are mandatory. 3.:beer: Hampton Inn is the official lodging for mm.net.:snoopy: 4. Nonstop eating is a marathon event. :food: ;)

Sounds like somebody's been coaching you!:D

Charlie said his Blue has first dibs in the canopy parking this year.;)

[MM2004]

This is great!

I started this thread as a 'heads up' for members interested in attending this annual event. A teaser thread if you will.

;)

Once I make a few more phone calls this coming week, I will start another thread and a poll for people wanting to attend.

That thread will also have all the information needed as I progress forward.

This thread will then be closed to limit any confusion between the REAL thread once started.

There should be enough notice for members to plan their vacation appropriately for this event.

If all goes as planned, the itinerary should be complete by mid-February.

:burnout:

Mike.

[DOOM]

Ribs!!!!!!!

[Hack Goby]

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[Embassy]

I look forward to once again leading a pack of power-hungry (and rib-hungry) Marauders down the Kentucky interstates.

[Dark_Knight7096]

+1 Ribs!!!!!

[DOOM]

Mike you sure did put together one helluva good time! :high5:

[SC Cheesehead]

Ribs!!!!!!!


And steak, too! Ain't that right, Papa John?:D

[Drewstang]

I look forward to once again leading a pack of power-hungry (and rib-hungry) Marauders down the Kentucky interstates.
I look forward to blowing your doors off while you're trying to keep up. :D

[Embassy]

I look forward to blowing your doors off while you're trying to keep up. :D

Might want to start by blowing the leaves and bird crap off your Marauder. :D

[Drewstang]

Might want to start by blowing the leaves and bird crap off your Marauder. :D
Done and done. You better get a tune and make use of the extra power. You're going to need it. :burnout:

We'll just say the garage is not the only building project at Durty Souf Racing.

[Embassy]

Done and done. You better get a tune and make use of the extra power. You're going to need it. :burnout:

We'll just say the garage is not the only building project at Durty Souf Racing.

A garage? Is it actually going to happen?

As for me, not all of us are rolling in car projects, guns, and cash. Other priorties are abound.

I'll get around to a forged motor later.

[Drewstang]

A garage? Is it actually going to happen?

As for me, not all of us are rolling in car projects, guns, and cash. Other priorties are abound.

I'll get around to a forged motor later.
Yes, plans have been submitted to the wonderful Metro Planning Commission and should be approved shortly. Cash is something I know not of, I am married with two kids. Fox body projects seem to fall into my lap, I'm by no means searching for extra work or projects.

As for the Marauder engine, mine is starting to burn 2-3 quarts between oil changes and noticably smokes under boot at high RPM. Its a ticking time bomb in an aluminum block. Again, some parts happened to fall into place and I'm only short a few more things to make it complete.

[knine]

Who's got that link for the roll-by coming back from dinner last year? That should convince a few more.

[MM2004]

Who's got that link for the roll-by coming back from dinner last year? That should convince a few more.

You mean this one?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyjMyNbI7UY

:D

Mike.

[Pat]

Sounds like a great time. We'll have to give this one some serious thought. We've studied the manual and had some practice so we're very familiar with the Rules of the Road for these meets; 1. Doom has special parking privileges under any/all canopies. :D 2. Alcohol related activities are mandatory. 3.:beer: Hampton Inn is the official lodging for mm.net.:snoopy: 4. Nonstop eating is a marathon event. :food: ;)


ms. denmark;

There was another event that was noteworthy, the late night raffle games, the conference room was packed and prizes galore. I won an XCal 2, donated by Rehinhart Automotive.

This year I'm bringing a deep dish transmission oil pan kit to donate toward the raffle.

Hope to see ya there.

Regards,

[knine]

You mean this one?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyjMyNbI7UY

:D

Mike.
Yes! ....and this one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rp-hI_gyuUc :banana2:

[Drewstang]

Yes! ....and this one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rp-hI_gyuUc :banana2:
I couldn't find my car in that vid. :D

[O's Fan Rich]

Michelle and I are hoping to attend this year.
However, I do want to state that I am officially "on the wagon".

Although I will eat as much as I can, I will not be drinking alcoholic beverages. Yes, I am serious.
So, that should save Doom ( or should i say his GF...) some $'s.

[SC Cheesehead]

I couldn't find my car in that vid. :D

See, you need to get a BLUE one!:D

[Drewstang]

See, you need to get a BLUE one!:D
No thanks. I hear the blue ones are slower.:flamer:

[SC Cheesehead]

No thanks. I hear the blue ones are slower.:flamer:

An urban legend with no substantiation. ;)

www.snopes.com (http://www.snopes.com)

[Drewstang]

An urban legend with no substantiation. ;)

www.snopes.com (http://www.snopes.com)
I've yet to see a blue hit the 10 second mark. :D

[Embassy]

I couldn't find my car in that vid. :D

That's because your Marauder was in the convoy's rear,....naturally. :D

Mine can be seen leading the pack on the off-ramp from I-64 to Frankfort.

[Vortex]

Since Ive seen nothing about a MMVII anywhere, maybe this could be considered a dual 4th Annual Louisville Meeting and MMVII? Im up for a distillery tour, esp. Heaven Hill!

[Drewstang]

That's because your Marauder was in the convoy's rear,....naturally. :D

Mine can be seen leading the pack on the off-ramp from I-64 to Frankfort.
I'm surprised to see you on time for an event.


And my position at the rear had nothing to do with speed. 80% of the cars are N/A and I don't make it a habit to pick races with N/A cars.

[Embassy]

I'm surprised to see you on time for an event.


It happens.

I'm surprised to see you even show up for a meet.:D


I remember that day. You were really making tracks from the south side to join the convoy.

[Drewstang]

Thats what happens when vacation time is overridden. I had to make up where I could.

[Embassy]

I hear ya on that one.

[Pops]

And steak, too! Ain't that right, Papa John?:D

Rex I will have an aged steak for you! :D

[Embassy]

Since Ive seen nothing about a MMVII anywhere, maybe this could be considered a dual 4th Annual Louisville Meeting and MMVII? Im up for a distillery tour, esp. Heaven Hill!

Sounds like a plan.

[DTRMiguel]

Rex I will have an aged steak for you! :D


I R like steak how aged is it papa?

[MM03MOK]

Rich, not a problem at all. You won't be alone. We'll make sure soda, etc. are on hand.

[Pops]

I R like steak how aged is it papa?

Very aged for Rex! :flamer:

[MM2004]

Kentucky is a regional event that many have enjoyed the past 3 years. Soon to be 4.

Looking forward to seeing repeat members this year, and new faces as well.

;)

Mike.

[DTRMiguel]

Very aged for Rex! :flamer:

10 days r good :up:

[Drewstang]

Sounds like a plan.
Good luck with that.

[SC Cheesehead]

Very aged for Rex! :flamer:


10 days r good :up:

Yeah, I think John is throwing it in his trunk this week, can hardly wait! :food:

[Pops]

Yeah, I think John is throwing it in his trunk this week, can hardly wait! :food:

Rex it has 30 days on it now! :P

[SC Cheesehead]

Rex it has 30 days on it now! :P

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/189/489217247_fa6922f515.jpg

:drool: I can hardly wait!!

[chapel1]

Awesome Mike Can't wait for Kentucky.......
Folks this is a great spring break weekend!!!
My wife and I have been on 3 of these Kentucky trips. Always fun and never the same,a nice break from the northern winter doldrums!:beer:

[Bigdogjim]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/189/489217247_fa6922f515.jpg

:drool: I can hardly wait!!
If this is on the table then....NO WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:eek::eek:: eek:

[SC Cheesehead]

If this is on the table then....NO WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:eek::eek:: eek:

Yeah, I should have stipulated FRESH steak when I made the bet with John. (darn fine print anway!!) ;)

Anyway, here's what Jake and I plan on tackling at least one of the nights we're in KY:

http://shop.label-one.com/images/BBQ-Ribs.jpg

[MM2004]

Yeah, I should have stipulated FRESH steak when I made the bet with John. (darn fine print anway!!) ;)

Anyway, here's what Jake and I plan on tackling at least one of the nights we're in KY:

http://shop.label-one.com/images/BBQ-Ribs.jpg

Hey Rex!

What about Blue Moons?

Converting the Trunk Organizer into a cooler?

Mike.

[Bigdogjim]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^OK Now I can get into that:drool::drool::drool:

[knine]

See, you need to get a BLUE one!:D
Heck, MOST of the cars at Kentucky were BLUE. How would that help? :dunno:


No thanks. I hear the blue ones are slower.:flamer: NOT. 14.3 Stock tires, Zack tune, 4:10's and K&N only. :burnout:

[SC Cheesehead]

Hey Rex!

What about Blue Moons?

Converting the Trunk Organizer into a cooler?

Mike.

Already set up!!:D

[DOOM]

For those who haven't made this trip before if you can only make one meet this year KENTUCKY is where you want to be! I have been looking forward to this trip since last april. Mike is a genius when it comes to putting these events together. Come hang with me SC Cheesehead and John Kuhn we will be at pig city stuffing our faces with ribs! This will be one of the BIGGEST gatherings of the year! Dont miss it!

[Hadamustang1]

I would like to know.. Is there a when and where anywhere yet..

[DOOM]

I would like to know.. Is there a when and where anywhere yet..

Stay tuned!

[MM2004]

The date is about the be locked in once a few more phone calls are made.

As of yesterday, the plan is coming together nicely considering it is still in the very early stage.

I want to thank everyone for their kind words and suppport for this annual gathering.

It is fun to plan it and more fun in experiencing it.

Honestly, it is getting damn difficult to outdo myself from the previous year(s) but feel this will be a great time!

Lots of neat stuff is being worked out.

Again, Once I lock in the date, another thread will be started with a poll and all pertinent information about the meet.

And this thread will then be closed with links to the new thread.

Stay Tuned!

:burnout:

Mike.

[SC Cheesehead]

Suggestions for this year:

1. More ribs!
2. Less rain!
3. Police escorts everywhere we go!
4. Taze Dom this year!

Other than that, repeat of the good time from last year!! :up:

[DOOM]

Dude im eatin ribs EVERYDAY!!! :food:

[SC Cheesehead]

Dude im eatin ribs EVERYDAY!!! :food:

Ahhhhh, practicing, are we?

[Robert 96]

Geez Louise that sounds like alot of fun. I'm only 2 hours away from Louisville. Better get ahold of Embassy and pick-up P71 and fast!!! We had a GM B-body get together in Louisville a couple of years ago. We planned it for the first weekend in October so the weather would be nice. 96 degree's and the AC broke. AHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!

[MM2004]

Geez Louise that sounds like alot of fun. I'm only 2 hours away from Louisville. Better get ahold of Embassy and pick-up P71 and fast!!! We had a GM B-body get together in Louisville a couple of years ago. We planned it for the first weekend in October so the weather would be nice. 96 degree's and the AC broke. AHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!

2 hours aint nothing. Where are you located?

Mike.

[CBT]

After watching the videos and reading these posts, I will try like hell to attend. It combines 3 of my favorite things: Alcohol, food, Marauders, friends, road trippin, and beer! I'd like to swing back down thru west TN and visit some family and friends on the way back. That reminds me of a joke we used to tell in TN. Why do all the trees in Tennessee lean North? Cause Kentucky sucks! :D

[SC Cheesehead]

After watching the videos and reading these posts, I will try like hell to attend. It combines 3 of my favorite things: Alcohol, food, Marauders, friends, road trippin, and beer! I'd like to swing back down thru west TN and visit some family and friends on the way back. That reminds me of a joke we used to tell in TN. Why do all the trees in Tennessee lean North? Cause Kentucky sucks! :D

Don't forget midgets!:banana:

[MM2004]

After watching the videos and reading these posts, I will try like hell to attend. It combines 3 of my favorite things: Alcohol, food, Marauders, friends, road trippin, and beer! I'd like to swing back down thru west TN and visit some family and friends on the way back. That reminds me of a joke we used to tell in TN. Why do all the trees in Tennessee lean North? Cause Kentucky sucks! :D

LOL

Trees will be leaning South after this meet.

:D

Mike.

[knine]

.....It combines 3 of my favorite things: Alcohol, food, Marauders, friends, road trippin, and beer! :D
Uh, that's only two, Casey. :rolleyes:

[Ken]

Why do all the trees in Tennessee lean North? Cause Kentucky sucks! :DThey still lean North in Ohio, Cause Michigan sucks that much!:D

Ken

[CBT]

Don't forget midgets!:banana:
I wonder if they make inflatable midget sex dolls? Not that I want one...:rolleyes:

[MM2004]

I wonder if they make inflatable midget sex dolls? Not that I want one...:rolleyes:

Tell us,..

You gonna roll?

Mike.

[CBT]

Tell us,..

You gonna roll?

Mike.

This is how I roll... MIDGET STYLE !!

[jabird56]

Hopefully it's NOT scheduled for 3-12 April, as I'll be in Fort Lauderdale.

[SC Cheesehead]

[quote=CBT;701037]This is how I roll... MIDGET STYLE !!

Ahhhhhh, that ain't right....:shake:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drGlg0fWunQ

[DOOM]

RIBS :food:

[Haggis]

Buffalo Trace....need pappy.

[Robert 96]

Hey there MM2004, I live in Cincinnati. I agree 2 hours ain't nothing. Last summer when we were coming home from Wagonfest in Waterloo N.Y., the AC broke down just south of Cleveland. 5 hours, high 80's.

[Ken]

Hey there MM2004, I live in Cincinnati. I agree 2 hours ain't nothing. Last summer when we were coming home from Wagonfest in Waterloo N.Y., the AC broke down just south of Cleveland. 5 hours, high 80's.Must've been the Yugo Wagonfest. :lol:I've made King's Island from Cleveland in exactly 3 hrs!

Ken

[Bigdogjim]

RIBS :food:

Hey Doom I will bring my 5XLT jacket for you to try on:rofl:

If you keep eatin rib like you do you need it more then me :lol: :lol:

[SC Cheesehead]

Hey Doom I will bring my 5XLT jacket for you to try on:rofl:

If you keep eatin rib like you do you need it more then me :lol: :lol:

Hey Jim, even if he doesn't need the extra room, he can always stash a few midgets in there!:D

[DOOM]

RIBS RIBS RIBS I will be at pig city BB-Q for the duration of the trip!!!

[Bluerauder]

Hey DOOM. I received confirmation back from the Management at the Hampton Inn that my spot under the canopy has been reserved "For the Bluerauder" as requested. My room will overlook the space. There will be a sign prominently displayed. The guy at the desk has been instructed to eat potato chips and touch greasy fingers all over any Black cars parked illegally in that spot. Sorry for the inconvenience. ;)

[MM2004]

Hey DOOM. I received confirmation back from the Management at the Hampton Inn that my spot under the canopy has been reserved "For the Bluerauder" as requested. My room will overlook the space. There will be a sign prominently displayed. The guy at the desk has been instructed to eat potato chips and touch greasy fingers all over any Black cars parked illegally in that spot. Sorry for the inconvenience. ;)

I just got off the phone with the Owner of the Hotel and your request has been slightly adjusted:

Guaranteed parking in the usually full compact lot.

Your room (single twin) will be closest to the expressway at the opposite end of the compact parking area.

A courtesy cardboard box and a sharpie will be provided to you at check-in to make your prominent sign.

The guy at the desk will be terminated for eating on the job.

Sorry for the inconvenience. ;)

Mike.

[SC Cheesehead]

I just got off the phone with the Owner of the Hotel and your request has been slightly adjusted:

Guaranteed parking in the usually full compact lot.

Your room (single twin) will be closest to the expressway at the opposite end of the compact parking area.

A courtesy cardboard box and a sharpie will be provided to you at check-in to make your prominent sign.

The guy at the desk will be terminated for eating on the job.

Sorry for the inconvenience. ;)

Mike.

Ahhhh, Charlie....

I think DOOM paid him off.;)

[MM2004]

Charlie,

Get used to seeing this...

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/2/4/0/Louisville2008199_thumb.jpg (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/showimage.php?i=12053&c=64)

Mike.

[MM2004]

A few friends to ensure parking order is maintained...

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/2/9/8/9/LMPD.Mike_thumb.jpg (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/showimage.php?i=12285&c=64)

:D

Mike.

[NATEHAWK]

I should be making this trip myself this year....

[knine]

Mike, get used to looking at this :lol:

[DOOM]

:lol: mike. You guys are :loco:

[Bluerauder]

Charlie,

Get used to seeing this...

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/2/4/0/Louisville2008199_thumb.jpg (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/showimage.php?i=12053&c=64)

Mike.
I didn't realize that you had a Maroon MM. :rofl:

For a minute there I thought you were gonna tell me that the hotel was changed. ;)

[MM2004]

I didn't realize that you had a Maroon MM. :rofl:

For a minute there I thought you were gonna tell me that the hotel was changed. ;)


Maroon? :bop:

Now go :corner:.

I am expecting a call from the General Manager of the Hotel with a group rate by weeks end.

Providing the rates are good, I will lock in the dates and start the official thread.

:burnout:

Mike.

[SC Cheesehead]

:laugh:


I didn't realize that you had a Maroon MM. :rofl:

For a minute there I thought you were gonna tell me that the hotel was changed. ;)

Rumor has it that there may be more BLUES there this year than last year, maybe all of 'em should get canopy parking....;)

[knine]

Providing the rates are good, I will lock in the dates and start the official thread.

Mike.
The "official thread" :lol: The "hint thread" is 9 pages already.




Rumor has it that there may be more BLUES there this year than last year, maybe all of 'em should get canopy parking....;)

No canopy big enough to hold all those BLUES haus.:rolleyes:

[Haggis]

:laugh:



Rumor has it that there may be more BLUES there this year than last year, maybe all of 'em should get canopy parking....;)

There is an old barn down the road, you can park in the stalls with the rest of the.......

[SC Cheesehead]

There is an old barn down the road, you can park in the stalls with the rest of the.......

DOH!!!:mad2:

http://www.johnspeedie.com/wavs/Seinfeld/no_soup!.wav

http://www.johnspeedie.com/wavs/Seinfeld/oneyear.wav

[DOOM]

Ribs!!!!!!!!!!

[CBT]

there is an old barn down the road, you can park in the stalls with the rest of the.......

oh no he didn't !!

[Haggis]

oh no he didn't !!

oh yes i did!!!!

[CBT]

oh yes i did!!!!

Then I throw my cat in your general direction, Sir. :D

[DOOM]

There is an old barn down the road, you can park in the stalls with the rest of the.......

:laugh: :laugh: :high5:

[Haggis]

Then I throw my cat in your general direction, Sir. :D

Oh no not Sa'tan Je'sus....I yield. :bows:

[knine]

..................

[Mike Poore]

Rumor has it that there may be more BLUES there this year than last year, maybe all of 'em should get canopy parking....;)

Owing to the rarity of the Blue cars, they will, eventually, like the '63-67 Corvette/375 HP 327 solid lifter, Fuelie, exceed by 5X the number that were ever produced. :rolleyes:

[Bigdogjim]

I will get there one ahead of all of you and grab the spot:razz::baaa:

[Bluerauder]

Not a PEEP from DOOM on the canopy parking. He's too interested in RIBS.

[Embassy]

I will get there one ahead of all of you and grab the spot:razz::baaa:

I only a live a few miles from the hotel. All of you are out of luck.

However I am open to selling the primo parking spot. :D

[MERCMAN]

If it looks like rain, your MM will not be anywhere NEAR the hotel :rofl:

[SC Cheesehead]

Owing to the rarity of the Blue cars, they will, eventually, like the '63-67 Corvette/375 HP 327 solid lifter, Fuelie, exceed by 5X the number that were ever produced. :rolleyes:

Mike, I hear you on that one!

There's already one '04 DPB floating around somewhere (with DTR "accents" under the hood.:rolleyes:)

[MM2004]

.....................

:D

Mike.

[Georges93LX]

It's my luck that I'll find a job about that time and have to go to work. Get those dates confirmed so I can call in sick in advance.:rofl:

[DOOM]

Not a PEEP from DOOM on the canopy parking. He's too interested in RIBS.

somebody say RIBS??? :drool: :run: :food:

[Haggis]

somebody say RIBS??? :drool: :run: :food:

Midget ribs!!!!

[CBT]

Midget ribs!!!!

Can't believe my midget pic got yanked...

[SC Cheesehead]

Midget ribs!!!!

Love midget ribs.......:drool:

[MM2004]

Go here -> http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=50293

Woo-Hoo!!

Mike.