Carlisle 2020 !

We're registered at the hotel.

Stan Galat posted:

The trailer guys could sleep in their tow vehicles in the hotel parking lot and bum showers from the paying guests. If I was dragging an enclosed car-hauler, I'd absolutely do it. Roll out a memory-foam mattress in the back, and Bob's your uncle.

I tell my kids all I need is an extension cord and a garden hose, and I'm set for a couple of weeks at least.

Well, hey, it smells so nice nobody would even know if we crapped right there in the grass on the edge of the parking lot! I'm in.

edsnova posted:

Showfield tent, tables and folding chairs are ordered.

Aside from the many entertaining activities on the showfield itself—which include auto-crossing and a "low car limbo" which Spyders tend to win when entered—I will be supplying two self-guided twisty-road/scenic overlook/winery/covered bridge/pub/lunch tours for our members to drive solo or in groups at their own leisure.

Both are about 100 miles and will take 2-3 hours of drive time on nice roads.

That's a good idea, Ed.  Those who want to sit and drink beer can do so, and those who want to have an interesting run and drink wine can do so.

Good thinking to all the organizers.

DannyP posted:

Stan Galat posted:

The trailer guys could sleep in their tow vehicles in the hotel parking lot and bum showers from the paying guests. If I was dragging an enclosed car-hauler, I'd absolutely do it. Roll out a memory-foam mattress in the back, and Bob's your uncle.

I tell my kids all I need is an extension cord and a garden hose, and I'm set for a couple of weeks at least.

Well, hey, it smells so nice nobody would even know if we crapped right there in the grass on the edge of the parking lot! I'm in.

I'd like to hear Michelle's reaction when you tell her about the new money saving plan for Carlisle now that you're retired. Make sure to mention using the car wash hose for showers after dark. 

Michelle is as low-maintenance as they come. She likes to camp. Your point Al?

DannyP posted:

Michelle is as low-maintenance as they come. She likes to camp. Your point Al?

Relax dude. Al's not trying to offend you or Michelle. He's just laying some humor down. If you read Stan's post he's talking about trailer guys sleeping in the tow vehicles bumming showers and you're talking about crapping on the edge of the grass area so Al is just jokingly asking if you had told your wife about the camping plans. 

The second time Chris and I worked at the Rolex race, I was determined to get at least some sleep in the middle of the night.  So, I bought a big air mattress that would fit between the rear wheel wells in my pickup, and a 12volt air pump to pump it up.  The truck already had a cap, so I also got a sleeping bag with the thought that we could drive under the grandstand and park and either of us could scoot down there from the grandstand roof and get a few winks on our off-shift in the middle of the night.

It was a great idea, except for one thing:  There is so much noise coming from the cars racing down the front stretch at 180+mph and then braking for the turn into the infield that you really can't sleep.  I tossed and turned for over an hour and finally gave up and went back to the roof, but along the way I stopped at the grandstand kitchen on level two and talked them into nuking a couple bowls of chicken noodle soup I brought to take up to the roof.  The head chef was hesitant until he asked which car we were spotting for and when I told him he looked at the race monitor and found we were currently in first place in GT (we ultimately came in second).  Once he saw that he nuked the soup and also gave us a hefty supply of Naan bread to go along with it!

Robert M posted:

DannyP posted:

Michelle is as low-maintenance as they come. She likes to camp. Your point Al?

Relax dude. Al's not trying to offend you or Michelle. He's just laying some humor down. If you read Stan's post he's talking about trailer guys sleeping in the tow vehicles bumming showers and you're talking about crapping on the edge of the grass area so Al is just jokingly asking if you had told your wife about the camping plans. 

Don't worry, Robert, I'm just givin' it to him, and he knows it. The little smiley face- I'm just being a smart a** and again, he knows it. He'll shoulder punch me at Carlisle, I'll hit him back, we'll laugh and then open beers.. _{(and if I play my cards right I'll be drinking his beer!)}

F that, I'm drinking your beer Al!

FIGHT, FIGHT, FIGHT!

Simmer down you guys in the back!

DannyP posted:

F that, I'm drinking your beer Al!

Well then, we'll just have to buy more...

ALB posted:

DannyP posted:

F that, I'm drinking your beer Al!

Well then, we'll just have to buy more...

Well, Al, hopefully you can bring some real beer from the north...

DannyP posted:

F that, I'm drinking your beer Al!

Now that's more like the response I expected from you, Spunky!

We're registered.

Carlisle room reservation list w/ 24 rooms reserved to date. ( 26 remain available_

Anderson,  Arseneau,  Ascheman,  Bobrow,  Carley,  Croxford,  Cuccureddu, Duckworth,  Erickson,  Fish,  Gallo,  Greig,  Holden,  McKelvey,  Merklin,  Mossberg, Mullis,  Piperato,  Putman,  Stroud,  Stumpp,  Thibodeau,  Thompson, Wilson.     _____________________________________________________________________________________

Room cancellation policy: Must cancel 24 hours prior to scheduled 12 (Midnight) the day prior to arrival cancellation policy. Any reservation not canceled in accordance with reservation policies will be subject to a cancellation fee of one night’s room and tax.

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Carlisle - Courtyard by Marriott Breakfasts & Dinners !  

Thursday 2:00 - 5:00PM Hotel Welcome w/ Cookies, Brownies and Lemonade. 

Thursday 6:30 - 8:30PM:  BBQ Buffet consisting of BBQ Pulled pork, Boneless BBQ chicken, Italian sausage w/ onions and peppers. House salad, BBQ Baked beans, Baked mac n cheese, Potato salad, Rolls, Cookies, Ice tea and Lemonade.  $23.88 pp includes tax and tip . This cost will automatically be charged to your room.

Friday: FREE Buffet Breakfast 6:00 - 9:00 AM w/ Seasonal fresh cut fruit, Assorted muffins, Sliced bagels w/ cream cheese, butter, fruit preserves, Scrambled eggs, Breakfast potatoes & Bacon. Chilled fruit juices, freshly brewed Starbucks coffee also regular and decaf.

Friday PM we will pitch in and order in a large pizza order as we did last year or you can head out to local eatery's. 

Saturday 6:30 - 11:00 AM:  FREE Breakfast " E coupon " that you present to the Hotel's Bistro for your selection choices.

Saturday 6:30PM - 10:00PM  Catered Dinner Buffet by the Courtyard by Marriott.  Chicken Carbonara, Lasagna, Rolls, House salad, Green beans almandine, Steamed vegetables, Assorted deserts, Ice tea & Coffee.  $31.44 pp includes tax and tip will automatically be charged to your room. 

Sunday: FREE Breakfast Buffet: 6:30 - 11:00 AM  w/ Seasonal fresh cut fruit, Assorted muffins, Sliced Bagels w/ cream cheese, butter, fruit preserves, Scrambled eggs, Breakfast potatoes & Bacon. Chilled fruit juices, freshly brewed Starbucks coffee also regular and decaf.

Bobbi and I are registered and looking forward to a reunion with all of our peeps.

Did You get your room for Carlisle 2020??? 

Carlisle room reservation list w/ 26 rooms reserved to date.

Anderson,  Arseneau,  Ascheman,  Bobrow,  Carley,  Croxford,  Cuccureddu, Chupp, Duckworth,  Erickson,  Fish,  Gallo,  Greig,  Holden,  McKelvey,  Merklin,  Mossberg, Mullis,  Piperato,  Putman,  Shapiro, Stroud,  Stumpp,  Thibodeau,  Thompson, Wilson.     _____________________________________________________________________________________

Room cancellation policy: Must cancel 24 hours prior to scheduled 12 (Midnight) the day prior to arrival cancellation policy. Any reservation not canceled in accordance with reservation policies will be subject to a cancellation fee of one night’s room and tax.

Alan, I assume that "Cupp" is actually Leon Chupp, right?  He made his reservation this week.

Lane Anderson posted:

Alan, I assume that "Cupp" is actually Leon Chupp, right?  He made his reservation this week.

Thanks for the correction

No Drakes? tisk tisk Drakes 

I was wondering that myself.....

DannyP posted:

I was wondering that myself.....

I get an updated list every 7 - 10 days 

I regret to say I cannot make it this year. 

Dang. We'll miss you, Joe.

Joe Fortino posted:

I regret to say I cannot make it this year. 

Dang, Joe and I had a gift for you this time. Do you have 4 or 5 lug wheels ?

Sorry we won't see you this year, Joe.

Joe Fortino posted:

I regret to say I cannot make it this year. 

Joe Fortino posted:

I regret to say I cannot make it this year. 

This is sucky news

Hey but everybody else not registered...REGISTER! Lets get planning those valve cover racers too. Still waiting on the final OK from Buckzeski but I think we'll get clearance.

Also: pretty sure Cory and Jenni are gonna get there but I will bug them this weekend. 

edsnova posted:

Hey but everybody else not registered...REGISTER! Lets get planning those valve cover racers too. Still waiting on the final OK from Buckzeski but I think we'll get clearance.

Also: pretty sure Cory and Jenni are gonna get there but I will bug them this weekend. 

Buckzeski is a cool guy. I gave him a soft blast back in 2011for not having a long distance award for those driving to Carlisle. He recognized the error of his ways and sent us a nice " Longest Driven " plaque and a coplimentry IPad. I didn't need the IPad and gave it away. Two weeks later he sent a second one. I'm typing on it now.  

Heard from Cory and Jeni tonight they are registered at the Hotel

Excellent. I'm still gonna bug 'em tho, just on general principles

edsnova posted:

Excellent. I'm still gonna bug 'em tho, just on general principles

Well of course. 😈

FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT!

So who’s bringing the flashing LED strip for The Hoopty?

???

Lane Anderson posted:

So who’s bringing the flashing LED strip for The Hoopty?

I'd completely forgotten about that!

Gordon Nichols posted:

???

Definitely a "you had to be there" thing, Gordon. 

Carlisle room reservation list w/ 28 rooms reserved to date.

Did YOU ....reserve your room for Carlisle 2020 ? 

Reservations to date :  Anderson,  Arseneau,  Ascheman,  Bobrow,  Carley,  Chupp,  Croxford,  Cuccureddu, Drake, Duckworth,  Erickson,  Fish,  Gallo,  Greig,  Holden,  McKelvey,  Merklin,  Mossberg, Mullis,  Piperato,  Putman,  Shapiro, Stroud,  Stumpp,  Tanner, Thibodeau,  Thompson, Wilson.     _____________________________________________________________________________________

Room cancellation policy: Must cancel 24 hours prior to scheduled 12 (Midnight) the day prior to arrival cancellation policy. Any reservation not canceled in accordance with reservation policies will be subject to a cancellation fee of one night’s room and tax.