Bert's 50's Diner 17 April

[MyTMerc]

OK, It's official. Bert's confirmed for April 17th at 1pm. Lunch will start at 2pm. I'll add the address and direction.

Should be a good turnout. I made reservations for 50-60 people. Please post up on this thread so I can get them a accurate count.

Diane and I will be there and possibly a few other family members.

Dash plaques will be provided for the first 50 cars.

[Bluerauder]

OK, It's official. Bert's confirmed for April 17th at 1pm. Lunch will start at 2pm. I'll add the address and direction.

Should be a good turnout. I made reservations for 50-60 people. Please post up on this thread so I can get them a accurate count.

Diane and I will be there and possibly a few other family members.

Bluerauder and the Mrs. for Bert's (Count = 2). :2thumbs:

[Ms. Denmark]

Wish this was on a Sat. Maybe one year it could be combined into a long weekend CAM event. Is there anything else to do in that general area?

[Bigdogjim]

Wish this was on a Sat. Maybe one year it could be combined into a long weekend CAM event. Is there anything else to do in that general area?

It's only about 41/2 hours O/W so just take a ride:confused:

You got 2 marauders? Use one:)

Or you can ride with me:beer:

[JOEMERC]

How many miles from philly area,well just north of that ? Im like 15 miles north of philly.

[Seneca]

Me Emma and baby julie will be there:D

[Bluerauder]

How many miles from philly area,well just north of that ? Im like 15 miles north of philly.

About 188 miles from Willow Grove, PA (about 3.5 hours)

Bert's address is:

28760 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville, MD

[Bigdogjim]

From Lawrence, NJ it's about 215 miles :)

Just a walk in the park

[jabird56]

Me and the Mrs. will meander down the street I supposes....

[Haggis]

Me and the Mrs. will meander down the street I supposes....

We do not want to put you and Denise out now.

J/K ;)

[HammerDown]

2 for us

HammerDown &
Fordfrk

[HammerDown]

Wish this was on a Sat. Maybe one year it could be combined into a long weekend CAM event. Is there anything else to do in that general area?

There is a little town where the Patuxent River and Bay meet -- Solomons

There is a Holiday Inn Select right on the edge of town, Drum Point Lighthouse you can tour, a Marine Museum, antique shops, restaurants along the river. (and a really cool Tiki Bar!!!!)

We've been there several times in September with "boat" friends. Always fun there in Solomons. Anyway, something to think about for the future.

Anyone else have a thought on this?

[MyTMerc]

There is a little town where the Patuxent River and Bay meet -- Solomons

There is a Holiday Inn Select right on the edge of town, Drum Point Lighthouse you can tour, a Marine Museum, antique shops, restaurants along the river. (and a really cool Tiki Bar!!!!)

We've been there several times in September with "boat" friends. Always fun there in Solomons. Anyway, something to think about for the future.

Anyone else have a thought on this?
The area's grown up a little in the past few years (not a lot). There is also several new resturaunts, chain hotels Marriott's, Hampton Inns, (Hilton Gardon Inn on Solomons Island). On this side of the bridge there is the Naval Air Test Center Museum about 10 miles straight south on RT 235 (Three Knotch Road).

[Ladyhawke]

Gordon and I plan on coming to Berts.

Haven't told Mom I won't be making Palm Sunday church with her yet. I'm going to get the :bop: !

[Ladyhawke]

There is a little town where the Patuxent River and Bay meet -- Solomons

There is a Holiday Inn Select right on the edge of town, Drum Point Lighthouse you can tour, a Marine Museum, antique shops, restaurants along the river. (and a really cool Tiki Bar!!!!)

We've been there several times in September with "boat" friends. Always fun there in Solomons. Anyway, something to think about for the future.

Anyone else have a thought on this?

This sounds like fun plus Shaun's suggestion of the Naval Air Test Center Museum. Weekend road trip!!

[HammerDown]

Gordon and I plan on coming to Berts.

Haven't told Mom I won't be making Palm Sunday church with her yet. I'm going to get the :bop: !

go to the "early" service if they have one:)

[Ladyhawke]

go to the "early" service if they have one:)

We do have one. I would need to be in Hagerstown by 8:15 am for it. :bigcry: Plus it is just a lot of driving to do both. I'll see about it as the time gets closer.

[shawn.criswell]

I'll be there, + 3,

[MyTMerc]

This sounds like fun plus Shaun's suggestion of the Naval Air Test Center Museum. Weekend road trip!!
If anyone is interested: The Naval Air Test Center Museum is located 22156 Three Notch Rd (aka Route 235). The hours are 10am-5pm Tuesday-Sunday (Closed Monday). Their website is Paxmuseum.com Parking and admission are free. They do accept donations. They very have a nice gift shop, displays of USS Aircraft Carriers, Aircraft Systems and how they developed and were tested over time. I just read they have a new feature. They have four networked manned flight simulators that you can fly solo or against your friends. There is a charge of $10 for 30 minutes of simulator time. Sounds pretty cheap to me. You pick the aircraft and the mission you will fly. Any aspiring pilots out there? They have several scale models of unmanned aircraft inside (one I was worked on the development program and one that Charlie is very familiar with). One the outside there are many real test aircraft from old to the latest Joint Strike Fighter.
I’d be happy to give anyone a personal or group tour and explain anything Naval Aviation if there is interest. I can do this before the Bert’s event (they open at 10am) or some other time (schedule permitting).
The museum is located immediately north if the NAS Pax River Gate One. You’ll need to make a U-turn from the far left lane and head north at the gate one entrance light. The entrance will be on your right after the U turn.

[HammerDown]

We do have one. I would need to be in Hagerstown by 8:15 am for it. :bigcry: Plus it is just a lot of driving to do both. I'll see about it as the time gets closer.
Yeah, if it was in your town--that would be better.........:( well, definitely take Mom on Easter!!!

[MyTMerc]

Redesigned the Dash Plaques this year and they are on order. I should have them in next week sometime. Ordered 50 but I'd love to run out and have to order more. The weather is supposed to jump up to 75 this week and today was beautiful. Hoping for some fine weather for the meet. We'll see when it gets closer.

[ctrlraven]

I'll be there and will have a friend with me. (Count 2)

[Breadfan]

I don't think I'll be able to make it - my neice and nephew are having a combined b-day party - ages 1 and 4...hard to miss, and lots of attendees to unlikely I'll convince my sis to relocate from VA to Berts on the 17th...

Will have to catch up another time... :(

[twin03]

My twin and I will be in the house......

[The Great]

Will be there. This is my first time and I'm excited to meet all of you who will be there.

[Seneca]

Will be there. This is my first time and I'm excited to meet all of you who will be there. ur in for a treat! always a great time! :D

[MyTMerc]

Dash Plaques are in and they turned out pretty nice. See you Sunday:D

[HammerDown]

Will be there. This is my first time and I'm excited to meet all of you who will be there.

Welcome to the site and to Bert's meet--always a fun time. We'll look forward to meeting you. I think this is our 4th or 5th meet.

Connie & Jack (Fordfrk)

[ctrlraven]

This will be my first Bert's meet as well. lol

[Mebot]

i'll be looking to pop my Bert's run cherry as well.

Hopefully Matt (Illwood) and I can meet up beforehand and caravan down.

[SILVERSURFER03]

we love the bert's run can't wait to see everyone again and meet the NEWBEE'S

[05crownsport]

Am I too late? I will be there plus three!

[Seneca]

Am I too late? I will be there plus three!
Never to late!! ;)

[ctrlraven]

Hopefully my pinion whining will be fixed by then so I can make it.

[Mebot]

Just got an EM back from Greg (3dogknight) he's checking his schedule, but should be able to come! Plan right now is that Illwood (Matt), myself and Greg will try to meet up in the Tysons Corner, VA area and caravan down. If anyone else in the NoVA area wants to meet, let myself or Matt know!

Cheers

[illwood]

Just got an EM back from Greg (3dogknight) he's checking his schedule, but should be able to come! Plan right now is that Illwood (Matt), myself and Greg will try to meet up in the Tysons Corner, VA area and caravan down. If anyone else in the NoVA area wants to meet, let myself or Matt know!

Cheers

:up:

Hopefully, I'll get a chance to get a wash in on the car.

Ideally, I would like to pull the headlights and go through the sand and polish routine as they are pretty sandblasted.

[ctrlraven]

Thanks to SmokdMercRauder, he got my rear axle whining problem fixed and looks like I'll be able to make it for sure now. (fingers crossed)

[DOOM]

Thanks to SmokdMercRauder, he got my rear axle whining problem fixed and looks like I'll be able to make it for sure now. (fingers crossed)

Sweet!!! Was hoping you could make it!

[ctrlraven]

Sweet!!! Was hoping you could make it!

Now I just hope it doesn't rain.

[Bluerauder]

OK, It's official. Bert's confirmed for April 17th at 1pm. Lunch will start at 2pm. I'll add the address and direction.

Dash plaques will be provided for the first 50 cars.
:bump:



Sunday, 17 April 2011 at 1:00 PM

Bert's address is:

28760 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville, MD

[DOOM]

Now I just hope it doesn't rain.

Hey that's my line!

BTW it's raining like crazy right now! :argh:

[illwood]

Hey that's my line!

BTW it's raining like crazy right now! :argh:

True story.

It's raining like crazy here in Fairfax too. I was going to take the Marauder out anyway to get some of the pollen off :argh: so I don't have to deal with as much of it tomorrow morning.

[jabird56]

All this crap is suppose to blow through later tonight, potential for hail and sever weather later for southern MD. Weather guess'ers as betting for a sunny but windy day for Bert's tomorrow. High is slated for around 70 for the Bert's run.

See you there.

[ctrlraven]

Yeah tomorrow should be clear. I'll be coming from the Frederick area so it will take me about 2.5 hrs.

[Seneca]

Update. Wifes gotta work so it looks like it's going to be me and julie.... Next question.. do i feel like this long of a trip with a 8 month old by myself.. lol..

[Joe Walsh]

Sorry folks...I won't be able to make it.

My Marauder threw a CEL on the way home from the Gettysburg ABC CAM meet and I haven't had the time to even look into it.
It's just going to sit until I have 30 minutes to diagnose WTF.

It was missing on uphill climbs in OD.
Ran fine with OD off and some revs.
Doesn't pull as hard as it used to in the upper rpms...:dunno:

I'll pull the code when I have a chance.

[DOOM]

If this rain doesn't stop we may need to show up in row boats!

[Blown3.8]

Update. Wifes gotta work so it looks like it's going to be me and julie.... Next question.. do i feel like this long of a trip with a 8 month old by myself.. lol..

We'll give you a hand once you get there.:)


Sorry folks...I won't be able to make it.

My Marauder threw a CEL on the way home from the Gettysburg ABC CAM meet and I haven't had the time to even look into it.
It's just going to sit until I have 30 minutes to diagnose WTF.

It was missing on uphill climbs in OD.
Ran fine with OD off and some revs.
Doesn't pull as hard as it used to in the upper rpms...:dunno:

I'll pull the code when I have a chance.

Prolly plugs or a COP. Get the code to know which cylinder to go at first and hope its not multi cylinder misfire.

[jabird56]

WEATHER FOR TODAY:

Details for Sunday, April 17
Sunny with gusty winds. High 69F. Winds WSW at 15 to 25 mph.

[Seneca]

headed out to get the road film of the car from driving in the nastyness yesterday.

[Bluerauder]

Headed out the door in 10 minutes to meet Blown3.8 and Shermanator in route. See ya at Bert's. :up:

[SWOOSH]

I am out for the meet, catch you guys around some other time. Have fun.

[The Great]

Just got back in the house and I must say I enjoyed myself. Thanks for having me and it was nice meeting you all...

[DOOM]

Great times!!!
Good seeing everyone!
Don't know how many of you caught the smoke show! :D

[Bluerauder]

Great times!!!
Good seeing everyone!
Don't know how many of you caught the smoke show! :D

I missed the smoke show while I was inside; but heard about it from some of the others.

Turnout at Bert's was excellent with 30+ people to fill Bert's back room.

20 MMs on hand (12-Black, 6-Silver Birch, 1-DTR, and 1-Blue). Also had 1 Silver CV LX Sport (05 crownsport) and a rare 1 of 23 '94 Lincoln Mark VIII convertible (Shermanator).

Pics in another thread for today ..... http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=70503

[Mebot]

Nice to meet everyone. I'm glad I was able to get out to one of these meets finally! It seems like I always had something going on...

Well did anyone else get sunburned? Man i totally look like a fried lobster today, except for the part where my sunglasses were. Damn


I saw Doom's smoke burnout but didn't get my camera out in time. I did, however, take a video of everyone departing at the end. I'll post that up along with my pictures later this week!

[MyTMerc]

Wonderful to see everyone again! Can't believe it's been 7 years already. Nice to see new faces continuing to join in the fun.

I missed the smoke show. I'll have to wait till it comes out on video:burnout:

[shawn.criswell]

Man I wish I could have made it. Unfortunately I had some weather related issues and damages to tackle from Saturday's Storm. Looks like it was fun, hopefully I'll get a chance to make some event before I deploy.