Carlisle Awards Banquet Dinner Reservations

Banquet update.

Bruce and Norma Stumpp, Lane Anderson, Bill Ascheman, Jim Lanz & guest, Michael & Jianping McKelvey, Richard & Becky Pascale, David & Francine Stroud, Jack and Toni & Max Zimmer, Kelly Frazier and Barbara Solomon, Paul Mossberg, Wolfgang and Adrian Seitz, Danny P and Michelle, Allan and Barbara Shapiro, El Guapo Jim Ignacio & Ginny, Cory and Jeni Drake, Bill & Audrey Haas

and now Lenny Cuccureddu (send your form, cuz), Jim and Bob Vickers, Michael Warjas and Dianne Croxford, Dave Kumpf and Dale Schumacher

37 and counting.

Keep them cards and letters (and checks) coming.

Ed.

The cheque’s in the mail for us two.  At least, it will be.  Sometime soon.

Excellent.

So here is the deal, Becky and I have run into some personal issues that will cause us to cancel this trip. Our Banquet is paid for. Please use the funds for whatever can assist with the gathering. Give them as a prize at the awards banquet perhaps....

Damn I hate typing this.

Sorry to hear that Richard. 

@Richard Pascale

Rich, sorry to hear you won't be joining us in Carlisle! Hope all works out well and that we can look forward to meeting you at the next SOC gathering. 

Things pop up unexpectedly, Rich and can put a stop to plans.  Let us continue to hear from you on the SOC and hopefully we'll see you next year.  Be careful on the "Rooster"---remember that your knees are your bumpers!

We have been spit up since before Halloween, Becky’s  in MS I’m in FL. Every 3 rd weekend or so we get together. Oldest son is a self made victim of the Opioid Crises. CPS took his son his fiancée died of an OD. Becky has been there to keep th baby out of foster care.it was supposed to be over 3/19. My sons lawyer got it extended until at least the end of May. 

Richard: 

I am so sorry.  God bless you two for being such great grandparents.

Bump.

It's six weeks until Carlisle, folks. I have right now 40 for the banquet and I'm pretty sure that's a short count so let's get those forms in. Here's what I have so far on the spreadsheet:

Bruce and Norma Stumpp, Lane Anderson, Bill Ascheman, Jim Lanz & guest, Michael & Jianping McKelvey, David & Francine Stroud, Jack Crosby, Toni & Max Zimmer, Kelly Frazier and Barbara Solomon, Paul Mossberg, Wolfgang and Adrian Seitz, Danny P and Michelle, Allan and Barbara Shapiro, El Guapo Jim Ignacio & Ginny, Cory and Jeni Drake, Bill & Audrey Haas; Lenny Cuccureddu (send your form, cuz), Jim and Bob Vickers, Michael Warjas and Dianne Croxford, Dave Kumpf, Dale Schumacher and also Mike Valenzano, Paul Holden and Glenn McCoy. Oh and me and Karen of course.

Much love to my Plastic Clown Car Fam. If you sent the form and/or the cash and are not on this list please chime in either here of privately so we can rectify. 

Added Carey Hines and Chris Thibbodeau, each a plus-one. Plus Chris's brother Ray is gonna maybe park his Cobra in with us.

OK FOLKS, JUST A COUPLE WEEKS UNTIL THE DEADLINE. PLEASE GET ME THOSE FORMS AND YOUR BANQUET BUCKS IF YOU'RE COMING FOR THE SATURDAY MEAL. WE'RE IN THE HIGH 40S NOW AT LEAST SO IT'S GETTING PRETTY GOOD!

ALSO REMEMBER TO BRING A THING FOR THE ANNUAL RAFFLE. THE CASH RAISED FROM THAT GOES BACK INTO THE KITTY TO GET NEXT YEAR'S SHOW PLANNED AND PAID-FOR. 

FINALLY, ONE LAST THING: THE CARLISLE FOLKS DO A TOY DRIVE EVERY YEAR SO IF YOU WANT, BRING A NEW, UNWRAPPED TOY AND WE'LL GET THEM TO THE RENAULT OWNERS CLUB, WHICH ARE RUNNING THAT.

IN OTHER NEWS: I GOT MY STICKER YESTERDAY! NOW ALL I NEED IS A CAR TO STICK IT ON.

DONE.  

Bob, you in a different time-zone or something? About time LOL!

DannyP posted:

Bob, you in a different time-zone or something? About time LOL!

No need to rush things, young fella. 

Everything gets done eventually, and you live longer that way...

As Kramer said: "Giddyup!"

Ed, as you have probably noticed, I sent the reservation form in and sent payment via PayPal. Other than registering with Carlisle, I think I’m up to steam.

Sent reservation via e-mail and paid via PayPal.

see everyone soon.

Rich:  Just wait for Danny chastising you for being so late...  

lol.

After driving (and I mean driving it) my 911 last year, he’ll never chastise me again.

I totally understand that.

When my son tossed me the keys to his 996 last year and we took off, it was like another whole world opening up to me.

Then, after about five minutes he taps my arm and says; "Will you STOP babying it?  Get on it a little!" and I got my foot into it.....A lot.   

I don't know who was smiling more, him or me.

I have one standing rule for those who drive my 997. The rule is that they have to agree to hit redline on the way out and on the way back 😁

edsnova posted:

Added Carey Hines and Chris Thibbodeau, each a plus-one. Plus Chris's brother Ray is gonna maybe park his Cobra in with us.

Weather permitting, my brother is in for Saturday. He is probably bringing his father who will probably have a hard time wiping the smile off his face after the ride up. We are coming in something. Either the Spyder or the 987 CS. 

Rich: I wouldn't mind getting to know that 911 of yours a little better. Anytime, my friend!

Bob: IM S6 posted:

Rich:  Just wait for Danny chastising you for being so late...  

lol.

Not a chance, Bob, Rich gets special dispensation for being out of country. Ha!

DannyP posted:

Bob: IM S6 posted:

Rich:  Just wait for Danny chastising you for being so late...  

lol.

Not a chance, Bob, Rich gets special dispensation for being out of country. Ha!

For the last three months?  No.  You can't use that excuse...

Ed, As to the list I'm good, except no right seater this time  :-( .  We can settle on all of that as suits you. 

Rich's Red Rocket is mighty cool, no doubt about it.  Likewise Danny's "new" Spyder.  Two very different shades of cool, but cool all the same.  But what I would REALLY wish to have turn with will be the new Hines SE Coupe.  If it will be possible to tear Lane's hands off the thing.

It's already been established that I get to drive Lane around in the coupe that Carey is bringing.

Sorry about your luck, lads.

Unless, of course, you suffer yet another injury prior to Carlisle 😈.

HEY, that's not nice! And I never injure myself before Carlisle, only other times of the year. As Gordon says Pffffffttttt!

SIX DAYS TO GO UNTIL CARLISLE BANQUET DEADLINE.

I've got to give the hall a final guaranteed headcount (and a check to cover it) next FRIDAY MAY 10 so everybody who wants to eat with us better get me your form and the moolah by then.

Here's the count so far; looking good, people!

Bruce and Norma Stumpp, Lane Anderson, Bill Ascheman, Jim Lanz & guest, Michael & Jianping McKelvey, David & Francine Stroud, Jack Crosby (and Alice!), Toni & Max Zimmer, Kelly Frazier and Barbara Solomon, Paul Mossberg, Wolfgang and Adrian Seitz, Danny P and Michelle, Allan and Barbara Shapiro, El Guapo Jim Ignacio & Ginny, Cory and Jeni Drake, Bill & Audrey Haas; Lenny Cuccureddu (send your form, cuz), Jim and Bob Vickers, Michael Warjas and Dianne Croxford, Dave Kumpf, Dale Schumacher and also Mike Valenzano, Paul Holden and Glenn McCoy.

Rick Milczanowski and guest, Al and Heidi Gallo. Tab Tanner, Bob and Mary Carley, Rich Drewek, Ray Arseneau, Chris and Karen Thibodeau, Ron & Maddie Mullis, Al and Connie Merklin, and me and Karen of course.

Pending is Al Blanchette. He's supposed to be Drewek's right seater in his 911. 

By my count that's 56 banquet eaters. A couple more would be nice; I told the lady to plan on 50-100.

Please everyone remember to bring an item for the annual SOC Plastic Clown Car Accessories Raffle for immediately after the dinner. Everything Must Go! (Into the kitty to pay for next year's event). 

I'm about to start printing out name cards which I truly hope will be an easier job than wiring the Spyder.

If you sent me a form and/or money and I didn't list you here please PM or email me so I can stammer embarressedly that my Google Sheet has a bug in it or some such.

Much love to all y'all PCCA people.

DannyP posted:

HEY, that's not nice! And I never injure myself before Carlisle, only other times of the year. As Gordon says Pffffffttttt!

And once at Carlisle!  When it comes to Carlisle - I see an accident prone tendancy. Note - another use of blue painters tape!

Turn 4 neck 'n neck...………...

Pending also Carey Hines and Mike Fincher, Richard and Lauren Wobby and Dale Schumacher.

One year Schu and I towed Wobby's MG TD to very top of hill overlooking where Speedsters were parked.  His battery died.  He went flying down the hill towards the Speedsters - never once poping the clutch to start the engine.  Was doing a good 40 mph by the bottom. Wish I had a photo!  What a hoot.

edsnova posted:

SIX DAYS TO GO UNTIL CARLISLE BANQUET DEADLINE.

I've got to give the hall a final guaranteed headcount (and a check to cover it) next FRIDAY MAY 10 so everybody who wants to eat with us better get me your form and the moolah by then.

Here's the count so far; looking good, people!

Bruce and Norma Stumpp, Lane Anderson, Bill Ascheman, Jim Lanz & guest, Michael & Jianping McKelvey, David & Francine Stroud, Jack Crosby (and Alice!), Toni & Max Zimmer, Kelly Frazier and Barbara Solomon, Paul Mossberg, Wolfgang and Adrian Seitz, Danny P and Michelle, Allan and Barbara Shapiro, El Guapo Jim Ignacio & Ginny, Cory and Jeni Drake, Bill & Audrey Haas; Lenny Cuccureddu (send your form, cuz), Jim and Bob Vickers, Michael Warjas and Dianne Croxford, Dave Kumpf, Dale Schumacher and also Mike Valenzano, Paul Holden and Glenn McCoy.

Rick Milczanowski and guest, Al and Heidi Gallo. Tab Tanner, Bob and Mary Carley, Rich Drewek, Ray Arseneau, Chris and Karen Thibodeau, Ron & Maddie Mullis, Al and Connie Merklin, and me and Karen of course.

Pending is Al Blanchette. He's supposed to be Drewek's right seater in his 911. 

By my count that's 56 banquet eaters. A couple more would be nice; I told the lady to plan on 50-100.

Please everyone remember to bring an item for the annual SOC Plastic Clown Car Accessories Raffle for immediately after the dinner. Everything Must Go! (Into the kitty to pay for next year's event). 

I'm about to start printing out name cards which I truly hope will be an easier job than wiring the Spyder.

If you sent me a form and/or money and I didn't list you here please PM or email me so I can stammer embarressedly that my Google Sheet has a bug in it or some such.

Much love to all y'all PCCA people.

Not to be the grammar police but it's Chris and Karyn.

WOLFGANG posted:

DannyP posted:

HEY, that's not nice! And I never injure myself before Carlisle, only other times of the year. As Gordon says Pffffffttttt!

And once at Carlisle!  When it comes to Carlisle - I see an accident prone tendancy. Note - another use of blue painters tape!

 

Yeah, this is getting old. Here's the story for those who don't know:

Friday night, go-karts, 2010. All lined up on the indoor slick-track. We get started, one, maybe two laps, and I got bumped by somebody(whose initials are CD) and get turned 180 degrees and stopped facing oncoming karts. This kid, not one of our group, comes straight at me head-on, full throttle, WHAMMMO! Doesn't lift or react in any way, dumbass I say. Anyway, major whiplash and nothing but pain for weeks. Actually, permanent clicking and stiffness. Which is why I am very serious about safety and the fragility of our meat-carcasses. And I don't do go-karts.

So, I ask, exactly how is any of this my fault, or makes me accident-prone?

Name tags printed (got it, Chris).

I count 64 banqueteers paid-up with four (two pairs) pending. I'm also missing a form from Rick Milczanowski, who Paypal'd me $80 back in April but I don't know who his guest is? 

Time to complete the process....

T  Minus 11 days until Carlisle !  Did you register for the hotel and dinner and get your form and funds to Ed Erickson ?

Looking good, Ed! You've probably gone through a couple sets of ink cartridges, eh?