Carlisle 2019

What Mr. Pip said: The Blue Ridge Parkway, at least the portions in and around Maggie Valley can indeed be navigated at speeds well above those posted.  And it ain't no interstate.  So if you want to use it to get from one place to another, do so with the idea that you are not in a hurry, and want to enjoy the gorgeous views and countryside.  Kinda like: do I take the I5 or the PCH?  Depends on what it is you want to do. And how much time you have to do it.

PS, have done the PCH top to bottom a couple of times, and I'll put it at #1.  Skyline drive and BR Pkwy are very nice, and may be the coolest thing in the East, but you just cant beat the PCH.  IMHO.

U R SO RIGHT ON ABOUT PCH.

Book your Courtyard by Marriott rooms now for Carlisle 2019.   Just four rooms remain in the contracted block of room, before I can increase the block count.... I need you to step up and book your hotel room asap   Thanks!

Anderson,    Arseneau,    Ascheman,    Carley,    Crosby,    Croxford,    Cuccuredu,Drake,    Drewek,    Erickson,    Frazer,    Gallo,    Holder,    Ignacio,    Kennedy,  Kerswill,    Lanz,    Manto,    McKelvey,    Merklin,    Mossberg,    Mullis,    Pascale, Piperato,  Seitz,   Shapiro,    Stroud,    Stumpp,    Thibodeau,   Thompson,   Vickers.

Be sure to reserve your hotel room for Carlisle !  Courtyard by Marriott 717 300 7026 Between 8am & 4pm  Monday through Friday, direct reservation with Charity Shreffler Event Manager . 31 Rooms are now reserved !   Make your Hotel reservation asap  . Breakfast's are included !  Breakfast buffet on Friday morning and their Bistro Breakfast vouchers for Saturday and Sunday mornings ~

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Some past years's names yet to reserve: Blankenship, Bobrow, Breza, Clark, Duckworth , Greig, Hallstrand, Hayword,  McCoy, Schumacher, Zimmer, El-Tahr

Wait...  Max and Toni haven’t registered yet?  Get on it Max!  😱

Hotel reservation done.  Countdown is on!!

Thanks Tom !

Max and Toni sent their rsvp today.

Good alphabetical sorting on those names   ......

 Any manufacturers coming this year?

I sent an email to Greg ( Vintage Motor Car Calif. no reply yet. I haven't head from Carey ( Special Edition ) but they said they would be at Carlisle not sure if in Vendor role or just to socialize. Henry ( IM ) is super involved with the SOLO car I have't head anything else.

I know Carey is hoping (as am I) to be bringing the Coupe this year.  Not sure if he’ll have a vendor spot or just be partying with him homies (us).

I'll give Greg a call this week. I've been trying to get him to come for ten years. With Phil's new Suby car, my type1 and Lenny's type4 he's got his Spyder bases covered. All he needs is a Speedster and a pre-A coupe to make a full set.

Lane, I'm hoping too. I hope I get a ride AND a drive!

It would be nice to see the West coast vendors out east for sure.... 

BTW What happened to the FeartheYorkie, did it snow that much in Virginia?  Or is picture taking that consuming these days.    

Carlisle Breaking News....  Henry Riesner just messaged me, he is booked at the Hotel  for Carlisle !   33 rooms are now reserved in the room block....Book your's today !

Well the son of the grand daddy of the replica speedster is coming to Carlisle Interesting.  

Spyderguy wrote: "With Phil's new Suby car, my type1 and Lenny's type4 he's got his Spyder bases covered."

That's true.  Will that get you guys preferential parking? 

BTW Where is Phil the spyderman?

Alan Merklin posted:

Carlisle Breaking News....  Henry Riesner just messaged me, he is booked at the Hotel  for Carlisle !   33 rooms are now reserved in the room block....Book your's today !

Dude.

Stan does that mean your also coming ? Dude  

In addition to my usual complaints regarding the timing, etc. of Carlisle— my daughter has a baby due right about then, making the timing extra-bad. 

But HR, El Guapo, and all the SOC buds I’ve never met (and lots who I have) are gonna be there...

Dude. 

Ok, I know that some of you guys have airplanes.  Can’t one of you fly over and bring President Stan in for a day?  You’d get to call yourself Air Force One-ish. 😬

I do have a room reserved (5/16-5/19) and baring a work crisis I’ll be there. I’m looking to tow this year as the 700 mile trek is a bit much for me. @Alan Merklin my room is not under the speedster group, I’m using reward points lmk what you need from me. 

Stan, that’s a pretty poor excuse.    

My #1 grandson was born on May 28’th and #2 (Chris’ son) was June 1’st.  Pretty poor planning on their parent’s part, if you ask me.

We both took a lot of heat (twice!) for “running off to Carlisle when that baby could be born any minute!”

Grandson #1 came along the same year we built Lane’s car at Carlisle.  Sometimes, you have to prioritize......

Gordon Nichols posted:

Stan, that’s a pretty poor excuse.    

My #1 grandson was born on May 28’th and #2 (Chris’ son) was June 1’st.  Pretty poor planning on their parent’s part, if you ask me.

We both took a lot of heat (twice!) for “running off to Carlisle when that baby could be born any minute!”

Grandson #1 came along the same year we built Lane’s car at Carlisle.  Sometimes, you have to prioritize......

Gordon, 

Zoey was born 3 days before my first Carlisle.  I had to leave the show for her first birthday party and whined about it so much, Jessica plans the party around Carlisle now!  😁😂

Good group here. I like your spirit.

It took a lot of “spirits” at Carlisle to not worry about what was going on at home back in 2006!

Joe   , call the hotel direct  M-F 8-4pm  Charity will be able to get you on the Thursday evening BBQ Buffet etc,  Glad you are coming this year !

Joe Fortino posted:

I do have a room reserved (5/16-5/19) and baring a work crisis I’ll be there. I’m looking to tow this year as the 700 mile trek is a bit much for me. @Alan Merklin my room is not under the speedster group, I’m using reward points lmk what you need from me. 

Would these help  

Carlisle Room list  (36)  to date ~   I just added additional rooms to the block.    

Carlisle reminder , in addition to you Hotel room reservation be sure to sign up with Carlisle Productions . Be sure to register ........under Speedster Owners.

Courtyard by Marriott Shipensburg PA . 717 300 7026 Between 8:00 am & 4:00 pm  Monday through Friday. Direct reservations with Charity Shreffler Event Manager.  

Carlisle Events registration                                             https://store.carlisleevents.c...hResults.asp?Cat=109

Updated room Carlisle Court Yard Hotel list : 

Anderson,    Arseneau,    Ascheman,    Buchanon,   Carley,    Crosby,    Croxford,    Cuccuredu,   Drake,    Drewek,    Erickson,    Frazer,    Gallo,    Gyzrykowicz,    Holder,    Ignacio,    Kennedy,  Kerswill,    Lanz,    Manto,    McKelvey,    Merklin,    Mossberg,    Mullis,        Pascale,      Piperato,     Reisner ,    Seitz,   Shapiro,    Stroud,    Stumpp,        Tanner,     Thibodeau,   Thompson,     Vickers ,      Zimmer.

I am officially registered with the group, or at least according to Charity I am. 

Thanks Joe, looking forward to seeing you ~

Monday update for Carlisle: Courtyard by Marriott Room list  (37)  to date ~            Newly added are Reisner and Fortino    

......Book your Courtyard by Marriott rooms now for Carlisle

Anderson,    Arseneau,    Ascheman,    Buchanan,   Carley,    Crosby,    Croxford,    Cuccuredu,   Drake,       Drewek,          Erickson,       Frazer,      Fortino,      Gallo,    Gyzrykowicz,    Holden,    Ignacio,    Kennedy,  Kerswill,    Lanz,    Manto,    McKelvey,    Merklin,    Mossberg,    Mullis,       Pascale,      Piperato,     Reisner ,    Seitz,   Shapiro,    Stroud,    Stumpp,        Tanner,     Thibodeau,   Thompson,     Vickers ,      Zimmer

whats the weather going to be like?

In May it could be anything from hot and sunny to cold, wet, and windy.  Check before you leave home and prepare for... well, pretty much anything.

GERD posted:

whats the weather going to be like?

Gerd,  Gortex is light weight and will prolly be useful around the fire pit at night even if not needed for rain. ( I hope, I hope ) LOOKING FORWARD TO MEETING YOU.

Gerd , I have been going to Carlisle for 20 plus years, I have froze my ass off, we have had strong winds, I've stood waiting for the Arc to come by and laid out in the sun.  May weather is iffy in Pennsylvania. No matter what the weather  have a great time .

Alan Merklin posted:

Gerd , I have been going to Carlisle for 20 plus years, I have froze my ass off, we have had strong winds, I've stood waiting for the Arc to come by and laid out in the sun.   

And those have been the good weather Carlisles...

GERD posted:

whats the weather going to be like?

The weather is guaranteed to be between 30and 90 degrees, with ark-requiring flooding to Sahara-like roasting and everything in between. Sometimes, all of the above in the same 3 day period.  

I usually put my underwear on backwards and start the “No Rain Dance” on May 1st. It worked great last year. 🙄