Add my son Russ and his son Sean. This is shaping up--great to see. And thanks to Clint!
Tom, if you have Scott's contact info, please let him know about this. I'm not sure how often he checks or if he's at sea right now. Also, I liked Boone when we went up in the spring a few years back. We could have a cruise take us up that was and have lunch up there or something. Whadaya think?
On the fence but interested. Vince's secretary is really working me.
You'll need a breather by September. Heck, by then Sandy will find out about Vince's sexretary, and you'll have a
Where is Aaron and will this plan work for Hoss and Sarah?
This is always a really fun trip!
How about our shark guru in Miami---and how about David Stroud---David this is worth your time!
I should be able to make this trip, only hesitation is soccer schedules for my kids do not get published until August.
It was 17 seconds before Vince's secretary made me.......If Joe goes, then I am leaning more to yes!
Don't you hate when that happens....
Thanks to Tom for letting me know what's happnin'. I am indeed back on the high seas, and will be working until early September. The plan is for Christine to come over to Italy and we are going to tour around our old stomping grounds, and catch up with some old friends until near the end of the month. If the MM schedule shifts farther into the fall season, I would be in. But as it stands, I have to regretfully decline.
Yeah, I think I'd choose Italy as well.
Sounds like a nice one, Jack but 1,000 miles each way. Fran and I will be heading down thru Lake Placid to the coast of Maine for her birthday in mid August.
Wasn't there a giant Aligator in that lake, I think I saw a movie about it....
Dave, Is Orchard Beach on your mid August destination??
If not, I owe a visit to friends in Kennebunkport and could scoot about a bit to have a cold beer with you...Cheers, Carl
Yeah, Dave - keep us New Englanders aware of your trip and maybe we can plan a multi-person/car get together somewhere. Just remember......the best fried clams in the World are in Ipswich, MA. Ya gotta stop on the way through!
Dave--it was worth a try!
Thanks for the encouragement, Lads. If some of you would like to get together that would be great. I'll start another thread...Speedsters hit the New England Coast.
And Vince, that was no alligator...it was the Ex's Mother still looking for me.
Wow been a while since I have been on here. Have discovered not only do heart issues slow you down they are expensive. We will probably not make it this year. Becky managed to convince me to see a doctor they found 80% blockage in rt coronary which had slowed me down quite a bit. Better now just have a monster hole in my pocket wiped out my speedster fund and then some.Cest la vie at least I will be around to save up some more for another car. I vote Smokies as always but if you haven't made the low country trip it is well worth it.
Ride safe all
You gotta listen to those women. I had the same thing happen. If it weren't for the wife insisting I go to the hospital who knows what would have happened? Now's the time though to take some stock of your lifestyle and make some permanent changes unless you want a repeat visit. Take care...
Dr made it real clear wher I was headed a box would have never known I hit the floor. Bought Becky a new vacume to say thanks, plus a new housekeeper to run it. I guess this is what Oi get for dropping the smokes after 44 years quit and get sick.
Clint, any news on the hotel front?
Not yet I was on the road all last week, also been waiting to get firmer numbers... should have it done by Tuesday.
Ok folks, you heard him. Anyone considering joining us, please let Clint know.
Clint, I plan to be there by myself.
I'm in..... Doesn't matter what you plan.... ;-)
I'm in, Speedsterless, but I'll be there
Ok, I have the Hilton in Asheville set, just waiting to sign and send contract back when I get home tomorrow. I will post all the reservation info on Monday or Tuesday when I get the links.
Rate is $159 a night up $10 from last year, thats a deal since the Govt rate is $139 and AAA is $219.
I have the following on hold and can add more.
| 9/20/2012 | 9/21/2012 | 9/22/2012 | 9/23/2012 |
One King Bed Non Smoking | 1 | 7 | 7 | 1 |
Two Queen Beds Non Smoking | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
Here is who I have coming (by last name):
Anderson
Raymond
Blankinship
Scott
Crosby
Owings
"freshair1" ??
Fortino
Chupp
Did I forget anything?
Clint---you are a good guy for honchoing this ! I'll get back to you as soon as I hear from my son, Russ.
Jack
I did a ride last weekend chasing my brother-in-law in his 2012 Corvette, it's a pretty good ride to consider - lots of hills and turns.
102 miles about 2.5 hours of riding. Leave Hotel a little before lunch and drive to Pisgah Inn, eat lunch and then drive to Rosman via 215, stop at a Ice Cream Shop #5, then ride up 64 through Pisgah Forest back to the parkway then back to hotel.
215 and 64 through Pisgah Forest are some nice winding roads.
Something to consider.
"freshair1" is Tom Raymond. I believe you met him at last year's event.
The route sounds good to me. We will be able to come up with others to fill the rest of the weekend. One spring trip a few years back we went up to Boone. That was also a nice run.
Clint, just a reminder not to include me in your hotel room counts as I'll be staying at my in-laws.
i cant make it
Count me in as a go. Looking forward to it - Russ
Clint, what is the cancelation policy? I'm currently retired, but hope to be working again between now & then. I'm hoping that my new job won't mess up my plans for this trip, but there are too many moving parts right now.
Ok the rooms are all set-up and you can make reservations until August 7. We have 10 rooms for Fri & Sat and 2 rooms for Thur & Sun if needed.
You can book your rooms online by clicking on the link below or you may call the hotel directly, make sure you tell them you are with the Speedster Owners Club.
So go ahead and make your reservation and if more rooms are needed we should be able to get them if available.
As Tom asked above the cancelation policy is:
Failure to cancel your reservation within 72 hours prior to your arrival or failure to show on your day of arrival will result in a charge that is equal to the first night’s stay to your credit card for each room reserved. Failing to call or show before 2:00 am after the first night of a reservation will result in cancellation of the remainder of your reservation.
Your personalized group web page has been approved and has been published to the web.
Your web page address is: http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/gr...x.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG
| Group Name: | Speedster Owners Club |
| Group Code: | SPEEDS |
| Check-in: | 20-SEP-2012 |
| Check-out: | 24-SEP-2012 |
| Hotel Name: | Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park |
| Hotel Address: | 43 Town Square Blvd |
| Asheville, North Carolina | |
| 28803 | |
| Phone Number: | 828-209-2708 |
Thanks, Clint. You might want to repost the hotel info as it appears to be overwritten somehow.
Looks like the site doesn't like grids, see if this works.
Group Name: Speedster Owners Club
Group Code: SPEEDS
Check-in: 20-SEP-2012
Check-out: 24-SEP-2012
Hotel Name: Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park
Hotel Address: 43 Town Square Blvd
Asheville, North Carolina 28803
Phone Number: 828-209-2708
Thanks Clint. That works for me. When you started talking contract I was concerned that you were putting up money yourself. I'm glad that we're booking directly. Thanks for setting this up!
Reservation made!
Woohoo!! See ya in September, Baldy!
Originally Posted by Lane Anderson:
Woops. Hit the wrong icon.
Woohoo!! See ya in September, Baldy!
Maybe I can drag Frank V. up with me.