I grew up in Lancaster so IF Carey is done with my engine conversion by then...I may try to make it up ...again...this year.  I really hate driving in rain and I remember the time of year that they hold this little party. Anyway, I'll hold my breath and plan on a definite maybe this year.

Safety Jim is planning on being there!  I look forward to having better weather and hopefully a better looking and better working old speedster! 

   Only issue may be my work schedule as my company just made the acquisition of a key competitor.... and, I am very involved in the safety business vertical...

Here’s my New Years wish.  A smoothe running speedster and great weather this spring, summer and fall! 

Sandy and me are trying to make this year.  I'll only drive the IM Cafe Macchiato if the weather is decent.  Wow, I am going to need some grecian formula.  The years are clicking by too fast. 

Trust me, Marty, better Grecian Formula than Hair Club For Men.

Marty Grzynkowicz posted:

Sandy and me are trying to make this year.  I'll only drive the IM Cafe Macchiato if the weather is decent.  Wow, I am going to need some grecian formula.  The years are clicking by too fast. 

Come on, Marty.  Don't be afraid to get those driving gloves wet.

Trust me - it's a joy driving in a torrential downpour.  

@Bob: IM S6 

Wow.....Lotta SOC history in that photo.  From those chairs, I'm guessing the Caddy Shack.

"Diesel" John Estes on the left background, sitting next to Cory Drake then "Wild Bill" Drayer in the far background, a couple of the best mechanics on the planet in the right far background, then Mr. Piperato and "East Coast" Bruce Stumpp.

Oh! and the Grzynkowiecises, too!  Nice photo, Marty and Sandy.

And as it says on Danny Pip's shirt; "because, without beer, things do not seem to go as well..."

Too true.

GERD CAN'T MAKE IT.  [Note: the 'T is silent.]  How cool is that?  Note to Gerd:  get busy with Google Maps and realize that Carlisle is pretty much on the east end of PA, and Pittsburgh is only two long home runs from Ohio in the west. And yes the turnpike runs fast between the two, but it is a pretty long ways.  Harrisburg is by far closest airport to the town and hotel, but likely no way to have a non-stop flight, if that might be important.  One can go non-stop between SoCal and BWI (MUSBJIM has done this a few times) .  And has been said, BWI to hotel is about two hours by car.. 

And please, lets have some dry weather this time around.  And a new Coupe!!  And Cousin' Vinny.

I have actually met the illusive GERD when he couldn't make it to Morro Bay a few years ago.  Turns out, he's  a pretty nice guy.

Did someone say history??

Do I need my Denver snow gear in case it rains?

John Denver produced snow gear?  I don't think I'd want to see it...

Bob: IM S6 posted:

Marty Grzynkowicz posted:

Sandy and me are trying to make this year.  I'll only drive the IM Cafe Macchiato if the weather is decent.  Wow, I am going to need some grecian formula.  The years are clicking by too fast. 

Come on, Marty.  Don't be afraid to get those driving gloves wet.

Trust me - it's a joy driving in a torrential downpour.  

Yeah right:-0

John Denver, "FAR OUT!"   Actually saw him in concert.... good singer, bad pilot! 

Denver, lousy at preflight inspection... " Which tank has gas in it ?"

Alan Merklin posted:

Denver, lousy at preflight inspection... " Which tank has gas in it ?"

There was a lot more involved with that unnecessary and sad crash, Alan. Generally, you can make a few mistakes and survive a flight ok but if you make many mistakes all at once, your chance of survival go down quickly. From what I've heard, these were contributing factors in Denver's crash :

That lousy preflight for sure, then flying in unfamiliar airplane, flying at low altitude, flying in known hazard area ( large population of large birds in the area ) , fuel gauge had to be viewed in a rear view mirror, fuel tank valve was difficult to reach, fuel tank valve handle was broken and replaced with vice grip pliers, he knew he would have to transfer fuel from one tank to another, vice grips became dislodged from fuel valve at some point. There may have been even more to it. It was known that he previously had made bad decisions with other unrelated aircraft incidents and he also had some DUI type infractions. A sad case in all. I loved much of his music. 

Thank GOD I'm a country boy!!!!

The wife and I were vacationing in Naples, FL back in the early 90's, when we heard some live music at the beach.  Turned out to be a free John Denver concert at one of the resorts. It was loads of fun.

3:00 AM driving home to NJ from Ft. Jackson SC  " Country Roads " comes on the radio and I think.... " West Virginia sounds like a beautiful place"  Some 46 years later we retired here in Elkins, WV ~

So, Carlisle 2019 is going to have a John Denver theme.  Take me home country roads?  Far out!  Sunshine (and Speedsters) make me happy.  For Vinny, MUSBJIM, GERD: Leaving on a jet plane.  For Stroud: Honey, grab that vice grip there and give it a quarter turn to the left.  Are our side curtains (flaps) down?

I CANT MAKE IT

Oh you tease!

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DO IT NOW!

Happy New Year!

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Registered!  Now I have to make hotel reservations.

Hotel Info- details will be posted tomorrow evening ~

Lane Anderson posted:

Registered!  Now I have to make hotel reservations.

Reservations done. Will approach quietly from the North or more likely from Cocoa Beach after Cinco de Mayo .  Thanks for doing this.

do I need to buy a pass for carlisle?

Our room has been reserved and we can’t wait for the 2019 family reunion!

Thank you @edsnova and @Alan Merklin for putting this all together!  <3

GERD posted:

do I need to buy a pass for carlisle?

Just catch a ride in with someone who has a sticker on their car.

OK IM BOOKED MARCH 15TH ARRIVING AND CHECKING OUT MARCH 19TH

That's nice but if you book May 15th thru the 19th the rest of us will be there too and you'll ll get to meet east cost gang.  

Ride with someone through the gate 

see what u guys have to look forward to. jokes and pranks. oh and if Vince is going to be there the east coast will never be the same with him and me together

2019 CARLISLE COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT HOTEL RESERVATIONS. 

 Wow, you guys are “filling up mt senses for this year”, no driveto the Caddyshackafterall these years? Since their parking always sucks, Ican take a pass. From the photos, it looks like the MarriottCY has made a few changes. We know they love us.

@Rich Drewek, it is a different hotel of the same brand.  This one is in Shippensburg.  (Wouldn’t want you to end up in the wrong place:-)

It looks awesome and the BBQ is a great idea!

@Alan Merklin I'm really looking forward to this. Especially the new venue and BBQ.

Well done sir(and ma'am)!

@Rich Drewek Just don't go breaking "Grandma's feather bed" LOL!

So did we get kicked out of the other one? I didn’t break anything!

The hotel from previous years contends with a number of local events (college graduations etc.) the same week as the Carlisle weekend . They proposed a hefty increase room price,  no longer included the Hospitality room  for free wanting $100 daily for 4 hour use of hospitality room also dragged their feet for further negotiation  of a room contract. They basically they were not  eager about our group smaller room block. It quickly became clear that  Court Yard Mechanicsburg PA was no longer a good choice.

.........Courtyard Shippensburg 2019 = Lower room rate , Free larger hospitality room, huge outdoor patio with the fire pit.  Free breakfasts and a hotel staff eager to go the extra mile for us~