Carlisle 2013 Hotel Reservations

I'm in effective this morning.  BTW, I prefer the country road drive that is really pleasant. 

Hoss

 

 Reservation cut off date is April 16, 2013

Done.  Thanks Alan!

Okay, I'm in.  Made the reservation with the Marriott.  

Alan---great location and a fair price too.  Great work, buddy!

We're in.  Thanks Alan

I'm in. Thanks Alan!

Reserved for three nights, and looking forward to the weekend.

 

Thanks, Alan.

 

Done!  Already looking forward to it.  Thanks Alan, as always.

DONE! Looking forward to hanging with our knuckledhead SOC friends on the East Coast!

 

To see the following trailer in HD, click the 'gear' icon in lower right of video, change quality to 720HD. Peace-Out! 

 

 

MUSBJIM is a'com'n ..it's gonna be another great event ! 

Thanks for the great trailer !

 

Done!

 

Thanks for all your hard work Al!

Looking forward to my first trip to Carlisle, just be gentile with a newbie. Now to get that hydraulic clutch installed. 

No problem.  Most of us are gentiles, and we like newbies.  We were all one ourselves once.

 

Yes, get that clutch installed.

 

Joe,

 

We stay in the Penn Hills area the first night on the way to Carlisle.  Its about 3/4 the way.  We stay at nice Marriott hotel.  Good restaurant area & safe area for Speedster.  Makes a nice easy 3 hour drive the second day so you're not tired for the Thursday activities. It would be cool to caravan.  The first day is a biotch(hopefully construction done on turnpike) but the second day is an awesome drive through the hills and down into Carlisle.      

Marty you read my mind, could not imagine making it in one day. I will be riding solo, way too much going with the kids for the wife to make the trip. 

I CAN'T MAKE IT.

Gordon!  You're kidding, right?  Who is going to lead the caravan from New England?  Unbelievable that the father of Speedsters and Spyders meet at Carlisle would not make it!

 

Unbelievable!  What is this world coming to?

It's ok Gordon. the "Jack's" said to tell you Carlisle is the happening place...and they like it too ~

Bob--that was a hoot!   ---Jack  (Not one of Gordon's.)

I think Gordon's wearing his Gerddddd hat - he's had a few glasses of wine.

Yeah, I pulled a GERDDDDDDD on ya!

 

But the truth is, at this juncture, it looks like I may be doing a 6-day bicycle ride with some old friends around that time and simply can't afford to do both.  I'll be re-joining the New England TYP356 group again for 2013 and see what they are all up to.  In 2012, they hosted the PCA East Coast Holiday, so they're a pretty active (and local) group.

 

Enjoy Carlisle, everyone!

 

Gordon

The Speedstah Guy from Grafton

We'll miss ya Gordon.  I hope it works into your plans for 2014. 

Hoss

Rats. It was good to have you back last year for the first time in a while.

Yes, that sucks.  I too was looking forward to seeing you again, Gordon.

I can't make it either....maybe 2014

Too bad Vince.  It was fun to finally meet you last year.  Maybe you could send Gerddddddddddddddd as a substitute.

I missed Vince in CA & Carlisle.  I've met Gordon, but haven't been to Carlisle at the same time :-(.  I think it's time for the SoCal folks to come in force & give us the true picture of the "diversity" that is CA ;-)

i could actually make it

I don't think Carlisle can handle us both at the same time....

two out of three Amigo's isn't bad....

 

 

 

 

Los Hombres MUY Guapo!

In the spirit of the holiday season, english translation "The three Wise men"

Boy!  That picture got me thinking........Especially for you Hombres in SoCal.  There used to be a BUNCH of pirate Mexican radio stations blasting into SoCal in the 50's - 70's, a lot of them with great Chicano music.  Out of those bands came guys like Freddie Fender, Flaco Jiminez, David Hidalgo (of Los Lobos) and a bunch of others who formed Los Super Seven sometime in the late 90's - a terrific Chicano band from your area, but that picture reminded me of a particular song titled; "The El Burro song".  Scroll down on the following link and look on the right hand side for "El Burro Song" and click "play - the song will tell the rest.  Kinda fits you three...

 

http://mp3.li/index.php?q=Los%20Super%20Seven

 

Don't forget to crank up the volume and REALLY listen to the lyrics!!!!!!!!

 

And for your musicians out there, listen to how tight this band is!

Vince, Gordon, you will be missed. Too bad you can't make it. Cory and I promise not to corrupt Gerd, hahahahaha!

 

P.S., I have been informed that Lenny and I are reserved already!

P.P.S. Nice trailer, El Guapo!

Made our reservations today, we're in too!

 

Come one guys, there are only so many rooms available...don't be left out. 

Alan,

I'm in...reservations at Marriott for 16,17,18 and all set with a Carlisle registration too.

 

I'll bring the Jarhead Red...you bring the corkscrew!

Jarhead Red sounds like the name of a female Marine.

Roger that Carl!

Ok, I registered, anyone know if Cory or Spydergirl will be there?

I am in... Should have the new wheels by then and I am looking forward to making the trip....  My wife and I plan to arrive Friday mid morning.  Thanks.. P.S. I am coming from central Massachusetts if anyone wants to connect and caravan.

Scro ........... Peter Venuti in Beverly, MA will be in a caravan passing near you.  I copied his message to me here:

 

Hi John,

 

I’m in Beverly Ma. In the past I have driven out the pike on Thursday morning and meet up with Gordon and his wife Kathy at the Charlton rest area.  From there we head to Southington, CT where we rendezvous with Al and Heidi Gallo and Lenny C. Then we continue south to meet up with Carl Berry in Danbury, CT and Danny P in Montgomery, NY.

 

So far I see everyone but Gordon and Kathy have confirmed there attendance to the event. So the route may change slightly depending on that and if the folks who attended last year are up for another caravan.

 

Let me know if you heading down on Thursday and if any of those towns on the way might be a good spot to meet up with you.

 

Peter

Scro .......... I plan to come from Rhode Island and meet Peter in Southington or Danbury, CT.

That's great. I'm very familiar with Southington. I can hook up with Peter in Ma somewhere or just meet everyone in CT in either Southington or Danbury.  Sounds great to me... Thanks for Getting back to me... Chris Schofield

Atta boy Nolan, I knew I could count on you.  Is Jan coming with you?  Would you like to stop by our place on the way?  Sarah has said Jan is welcome to have a bachelorette weekend with her if she does not want to continue on to Carlisle.  Just a thought. 

Scro:

 

Where are you in Massachusetts?

 

I'm just east of Worcester.

 

gn

Gordon, it's Chris Schofield.  I met you at the Volksvair show with my green intermeccanica a couple of years ago.  I have sold that one and I am building a new one.  I live in Shrewsbury.  

Chris, I did not realize that you are Scro.  Are you the 2.0 Turbo that Henry is finishing? I hate that we don't know Who-the-Fock we are talking-to half the time.  

Hi Marty, yes, I find this site so much different and lacking thAn the previous site... I used to love to look at members pics, but that is not possible now.   No, I am not doing a 2.0 Turbo. Mine is not that far along.  I am going with a 2.5 non turbo Subaru.  I believe  both you and Peter Venuti advised me against the turbo, so I was happy when I spoke with Henry and he told me he was going non turbo.  Mine should be done in a month  or two.  I am jealous of you and your subi..... It's awesome....Love how the top matches the wheels.....

Cool, your gonna love it.  A few of us are just curious of how the installation looks on a Turbo car.   The Subaru runs like a top and I never need to fuss with the engine.  One Oil Change since purchase and that is it.  Maybe add one more piece of info to your name like Chris-Scro   and we can place who you are.  Then I can defend you when the Devil calls you Scro-tum 

Wow.....Chris may just be another person on here who has met the infamous "TC" (the other two being me and Boston Bob Elliot) and has seen more of him than this:

 

BTT

I just got the last King suite. All they have left now is single King Rooms. And she said they were almost all gone. The rest of the weekend is sold out also. You better hurry.

Alan reserved a block of 47 rooms.  So far I've received 33 RSVPs.  So, assuming only 33 rooms have been reserved, there are only 14 left.  BUT my guess is several RSVPs haven't been received yet and there are fewer than 14 rooms remaining.       

 

So it's important that if you are coming to Carlisle you need to start making your hotel reservations.  When the block is full there are no more rooms available at this hotel. Since the hotels are filling up in the area we may need to grab up a few more rooms at another location so the sooner we know the need the better.  I know it's cold outside but think Spring!   

Bruce

 

Alan Hais told me he has reserved one of the remainig rooms - does that mean one less left?

Most likely, yes but I have not received an RSVP from him.  I know of at least 4-5 others who have posted here or on Facebook that they reserved rooms but have not yet sent an RSVP to me. 

Bruce -- Toni and I have a room for Friday and Saturday nights.

Aha... I will get to meet Max and Toni.  I'm really looking forward to that.

Guess we better show up then. Naw. Same here, John. Thanks. But you got a whole crazy crowd to look forward to.

OK great, Max.  Looking forward to seeing you and Toni!  Don't forget to bring your Speedster. 

Does it even run?

Have more faith in your work, Danny. Like you and Lenny left it.

You mean without an engine lid?

Rats. Forgot about that.

 Maybe a birthday present Max?????  

Oh good grief.

Glad I didn't say anything... 

Max,

 

Since I fabricated your deck lid hinges, I'll come to your Casa and figure out the geometry issue....we don't want your ass exposed at Carlisle, again . ~Alan

Alan, meet you there. This time I am gonna drink a beer and watch you work!!

Good deal ..I think !

Gordon -- I appreciate your restraint. Thanks.

 

Alan and Danny -- I'm gonna tackle and solve this myself once the weather warms up. I need to earn my stripes back. But hey, I'd love the company!

PARTY AT MAX'S!!!!!  Dang.  Wish I could come.

RSVP received from Marty Grzynkowicz - Illinois.  Thanks Marty!

 

Yeah, Max, cover that engine up, and stop showing us your old ass!

 

Yes, Alan, meet at Max's. Isn't it his bday again?

 

And Max, I think I need to install some venturis, don't I?

Okay. I've reserved a block of two rooms at my house. Each room has a capacity of 27 adults and a fifty-mile view of the Kittatinny Ridge. On-site parking is limited but there's shuttle service to a park-and-ride at a Weis Market down the hill. Make sure you reserve early and register for a seat in the garage for the engine lid and venturi installation seminar.

 

Max the Hotelier

 

P.S. We just had an extra space open up. Lane had to cancel.

Someone come up with a tenative date...We are kicking sand the week of 3/23 - 3/31.

Every other weekend starting this weekend, excepting St. Patty's day weekend is good for me.

Alan, is that your annual Myrtle Beach trip?  If so, let's keep in touch.  I could drive up and meet y'all for lunch on the beach or something.

Yes annual MB treck and will let you know .

RSVP received from Don Loveless - Michigan.  Thanks Don!

That makes 7 TDs booked so far.

 

The TD resurgence continues apace.

ECB:  I got a second room for Chris and Karen and the two junior crew chiefs so they can see everyone along with Kathy and me.

 

I'll get you a RZVP as soon as they figure out what they'll be doing.

gn

Gordon,

Terrific, it will be fun having the whole family there.  I'll watch for the RSVP.

ECB  

Im gonna be there with my son Matt again this year. All reservations are made. Time for a polish and tune up!  Tom

I am looking forward to my first time at the event.  Having taken everybody's advise I'm having my new Sub Engined Beck delivered to Carlisle so I can participate in the Cruises.  I will then have it trucked down to South Florida to finish the dreaded sorting. Carey and his team have been great and I really don't expect any issues.  The car is well on track to be ready on time.

 

Here is a "before" picture of my Suby 2.51L engine after the first 100,000 miles .

 

...Im gonna be there with my son Matt again this year. All reservations are made. Time for a polish and tune up!  Tom

 

Goes to show you folks we let anyone participate :~)

Tom B, 

Great to hear you and Matt are joining us again this year. 

Tom R,

We're looking to seeing your Subie-powered tub. 

 

 

Expect a fun weekend -the more the merrier!

 

Thanks Merklin!   I can't think of a good come-back.  Somebody help me!

Bwaaahahahaha  And now back to our regularly scheduled program.

Ok, I'll bite.  Who is "porscheavw"?

Marty....I'm betting that's the illustrious Tom Buchannan with his Son Matt. Excellent contributors to the Carlisle event.

Was Buchannan the court judge from Tennesse driving the yellow speedster?

I've probably seen the inside of a courtroom ,but I've never been a judge!  Can't wait to see "The Gang"  Tom Buchanan

 I do have an Ivory colored Intermecannica though.

Any chance it has a Soob in it, Tom ? Or was I misreading between the lines earlier ?

I would love to have a subie in it, but I like working on my aircooled VWs too.  I added driving lights and an A1 Sidewinder exhaust to it this winter.  I can see how Max's car has a soul.  How else can you explain the time,polish,repair and love we put in these cars. For Alan its the pride of creating something from a piece of fiberglass junk to a work of art.  Me...I just love to rub on her till she screams.

  Yea Dave,  I would like to change the heart of the beast sometime and when I do I will need your help.  Tom

WOW!  Talk about being late to the party.  Holy crow.

 

What number do I call the reserve space at Max's Hotel??  Don't want to miss that one.

 

Meanwhile, I have gotten registered at hotel and the showgrounds, so that is done.

 

It's going to take me a while to sort through all this chatter (three pages worth??!).  I have been a way for a while.  First, just not getting it w/ the "new" website horsesh**, then not really getting it w/ the Facebook angle either, and also being out of the country for a month.  Anyway, do I see that Gordon/Chris are not coming?  No Cuz'n Vinny, and no Lane either?  That does not sound right.  But Maybe GERD?  Now that would be a treat . . .

 

So the fundamental question: is there going to be a caravan coming up from the south, meeting in Hagerstown (or wherever) on Thursday, etc.  Just checking.

 

Short of the story: count me in.

 

Kelly

 

Kelly, Chris/Gordon (yes) Lane (yes) Vinny (no) Gerd (no).  Glad to hear you are going to make it.  The Southern caravan is organizing and will be at the usual meeting place (Hagerstown....Shoney's) probably sometime between 12:30 and 1:00 P.M on Thursday.  See you there.

Hoss

OKee-doke, Hoss -- txs for the update.  I see elsewhere that these fine fellows and many others are gearing up and planning to be there.  BIG numbers this year, more than ever as I hear it.  Also MUSBJIM (aka, El Guapo) riding up w/ Iron Butt Crosby.  Very cool.  Be seein' y'all gentlemen (and Lane, too) at Shoney's on Thurs.

Hey guys, I think the gentleman who was a judge and drives a yellow speedster is John Weyand and he comes from Ohio if we're talking about the same guy. He and his wife Nancy made a visit to the extreme East Coast last summer. Very nice folks. John told me he might not be able to make it this year as he does volunteer work in Haiti and it takes place at the same time this year.  As I said , very nice folks.

(maybe he should be from the "Volunteer State")

Host hotel rooms are sold out - but there are others nearby....

 

I received an email from one of our Speedster owners saying he called for a room today and was told our block of 47 rooms at the Courtyard Harrisburg West/Mechanicsburg is sold out.  For those of you who have not yet made hotel reservations, the following link to Google Maps outlines several hotels located within 2-3 miles of the host hotel and some still have vacancies: 

 

http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&bav=on.2,or.r_qf.&bvm=bv.44158598,d.dmQ&biw=1280&bih=823&wrapid=tlif136390406562510&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=hotels+near+Courtyard+Harrisburg+West/Mechanicsburg&fb=1&gl=us&hq=hotels&hnear=0x89c8e9cd1df3e667:0x96e7d940ddfa8a16,Courtyard+Harrisburg+West/Mechanicsburg,+4921+Gettysburg+Rd,+Mechanicsburg,+PA+17055&sa=X&ei=XoZLUdO_D5G40gGJxIHgAQ&ved=0COcBELYD

 

My suggestion is to call the host hotel first and try anyway, they might get cancellations from other groups who have reservations there. 

Sold out? That should keep the front desk busy.

Did we occupy that many rooms last year?

 

Envious spectators are in for a treat seeing a stream of raucous Porsche replicas hijacking their roads. Maybe the Chamber of Commerce could assign a siren blasting motorcycle escort to clear us through red light intersections!...how cool would that be!

 

Or...We could all turn on our headlights and hire a big black hearse to lead us at a slower more dignified pace.

Bill Drayer could put an oversize luggage rack on Blackie and we could put a coffin on it.  I'd suggest we line it with plastic and fill it with ice and beer.

Don't forget the Smirnof Ice!

 

And that "slower, more dignified pace" only lasts for a while, and then those of us toward the back of the pack see some interesting passing over double yellow lines!

 

And yes, Kelly, Kathy and I are coming for sure, and Chris has a room...Whether he can find the time to escape for a weekend with his junior crew chief remains to be seen.

Now just who could you be (cough, Cory, cough) talking about?

Slower, more dignified pace?  HA!  By the time we get out of town we're nowhere near any speed limits.

 

I had to watch the video and photos afterward to make sure we actually went over some covered bridges.

Nah......Cory wasn't too bad.  As long as he was spaced away from that white Spyder.

 

And yeah, pulling 2'nd gear on a TIGHT right turn while simultaneously driving straight up the face of a friggin cliff was more than a little interesting, too.

 

I'm jus sayin........

 

And I love Al's hat.  I'm just hoping I won't have to use THIS one:

 

Oh, boy, been there, done that whole outfit, Gordon! I think it was 2006, when Lane's car got built.

 

And don't pick on Cory and I too much, we bring out the worst/best in each other. Like the brotherI never had(three sisters I grew up with).

 

My opinion, if you aren't crossing the lines, you aren't driving fast enough! Did you all stay in the lines when coloring as a child? 

Gordon,

You said above "And yes, Kelly, Kathy and I are coming for sure..."  Who is Kelly?

Frazer? Maybe?

Kelly Frazer's post of 24 March.

Yup.  El Senor Frazer

 

BTW:  Chris will probably be bringing his daily commuter car/office, a late Audi A4 (complete with two kiddie seats) so he may wander off to the Audi folks from time to time.  I think they always win for best hospitality tent or something like that.  He hasn't yet decided to bring along the rest of the tribe and do a side-trip to Sesame Street or not - we'll know as we get closer - but Lucas, the 3-yr-old Junior Crew Chief is a very definite maybe.  

I'm excited to add that, last night, my eldest son, Brian, who lives in Seattle, and only the west coasters  have met, will be traveling to Detroit and joining me on the trip to Carlisle!

Congratulations Tom.  Wish I could get my sons to join me.

Gordon, you forgot your tilde in Señor. 

Yeah, I saw the missing tilde, but I was on my Macbook at the time and find it Múcho easier to do Spanish emails with the iPad/phone (just hold down the key and all of the language variations are displayed to choose from).  No idea how that works on a Microsquash system, as it's been almost twenty years since I had one, now.....

 

Boy!   Everybody keeps bringing more and more relatives and we may have to get a bigger banquet hall!!  (Again!!)

 

And East Coast Bruce was worried that first year if anybody would show up......Now, our Thursday crowd is better than most people see on a big weekend!!!!!!

Si señor, I weel be arriving at dee casa del Speedsters theese Mayo een your state you call Peensylwania.

 

hasta lumbago,

 

Keely

Alternate lodging location for those who have not yet made reservations:

 

One of our members just informed me he reserved a room right across the street from the Marriott.  It's the Homewood Suites and there are rooms available.  You might try the Marriott in case there are any cancellations.