Bruce, no promise yet, but I may try and make the run by either going east to hook up with John and Gordon, or north and travel with Steve. If John Hoss can make both meets in the summer of Hoss, I may join in.
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Bruce, no promise yet, but I may try and make the run by either going east to hook up with John and Gordon, or north and travel with Steve. If John Hoss can make both meets in the summer of Hoss, I may join in.
You're a bawlbagger if you do.
You are calling ME a Bawlbagger? You are a Bawlbagger too! Especially if I am on the brakes and down shifting to stay behind you on the way back from Ga-knotts, or up to PA. ;) The Year Of The Hoss and The Transplant Kid.
Jim
Bawlbagging Again
Jim
Bawlbagging Again
Alright, I'm busted: The "Red Dirt Bawlbagger #2." I think we better put you out front in the bawlbagger caravan. I'll shift into 5th and kick in the afterburner and hope that I don't get airborne. This may be a whole new experience for me. Will you have a radar detector in your new ride? How about an ejection seat?
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Ejection seat!!!!!! I knew I forgot something.... Jim there is a slight chance......I emphasize slight...that I may be in Tennessee the week before Carlisle starts and end up driving up to Carlisle with the Hoss also.....now that would be a Caravan. Of course I didn't put a radar detector in, because it only encourages me to go too fast.
We would have to have some luck and good fortune to make it all work out though.
We would have to have some luck and good fortune to make it all work out though.
Sounds like the summer of the Bawlbagger! I'm looking forward to seeing all of you guys there.
Alan: Is Hotel Carlisle the former Embers Convention Center?
BD
BD
Yes it is one of the same .
In past years, the NJ Replicar Club stayed there but the rates went throught the roof so we went with the Ramada Ltd in past 4 years .
The Carlisle Hotel has changed ownership once again and has done quite a bit of upgrades and was able to offer us a discounted rate.
In past years, the NJ Replicar Club stayed there but the rates went throught the roof so we went with the Ramada Ltd in past 4 years .
The Carlisle Hotel has changed ownership once again and has done quite a bit of upgrades and was able to offer us a discounted rate.
Great job, Alan. Thanks.
Anyone planning to join us at Carlisle, please register early, It makes Alan's job easier. Last year we had a lot of late registrations and increased the block size several times - almost ran out of rooms (or maybe we did?). I hate to wait so will register tomorrow.
We were able to get in some late night bench racing at the Ramada last year but I think this location will accomodate us even better!
Anyone planning to join us at Carlisle, please register early, It makes Alan's job easier. Last year we had a lot of late registrations and increased the block size several times - almost ran out of rooms (or maybe we did?). I hate to wait so will register tomorrow.
We were able to get in some late night bench racing at the Ramada last year but I think this location will accomodate us even better!
This is a really nice place, guys and gals! Had many fine meals there.
Hope it's as good now as it was. Register as soon as you can!
I'm local and even considering getting a room for the fun of it!
BD
Hope it's as good now as it was. Register as soon as you can!
I'm local and even considering getting a room for the fun of it!
BD
Last year we did run out of rooms at the Ramada as the show weekend approached and it was left to chance to come up with rooms at area low end motels.
Considering the thousands that attend the Carlisle auto show events and the travelers that converge off of Rt 81, it's easy to see how Carlisle's dozen or so hotels sell out quickly and usually do months in advance.
Best to be on the safe side by booking early!
Considering the thousands that attend the Carlisle auto show events and the travelers that converge off of Rt 81, it's easy to see how Carlisle's dozen or so hotels sell out quickly and usually do months in advance.
Best to be on the safe side by booking early!
Anybody comming in from Oregon? I need a car delivered :)
I'm looking at things now... that would be three weeks after I return from Knotts. I need to do some Yahoo mapping. A north route and an east route.
If John is doing both, I will too. GB?
If John is doing both, I will too. GB?
Jim, probably only Carlisle - I can't justify giving up two weeks to go to Knotts.
Jim
19.5 hrs of drive time & 1266 miles for you to Carlisle.
I just ran it through my truck's "Streets Program 'puter" better than any online map site, also tells the truth :)
Looks like an easy run up onto I-44 East to 55 North to I-70 East into Ohio and picking up I-76E aka Pa. Tpk. getting off at Exit 226 bearing right onto Rt.11 North for 4 miles, passing under Rt.81
.... the Carlisle Hotel is on the Right.
Glad to help in any way I can with anything you may need....
Alan
19.5 hrs of drive time & 1266 miles for you to Carlisle.
I just ran it through my truck's "Streets Program 'puter" better than any online map site, also tells the truth :)
Looks like an easy run up onto I-44 East to 55 North to I-70 East into Ohio and picking up I-76E aka Pa. Tpk. getting off at Exit 226 bearing right onto Rt.11 North for 4 miles, passing under Rt.81
.... the Carlisle Hotel is on the Right.
Glad to help in any way I can with anything you may need....
Alan
Alan,
Just some FYI...
Are we still planning on doing some things on Friday? (i.e. crusing)
I just called to setup my hotel reservations and inquired about the 19th (My planned travel day). He told me that the rooms were only reserved for the nights of 20 and 21 and I would have to call the reservations clerk in the morning about the 19th.
I'll post again after I talk with the clerk.
What about registering with the show folks?
Looks like Kevin will be tagging along with me again.
Jerome
Just some FYI...
Are we still planning on doing some things on Friday? (i.e. crusing)
I just called to setup my hotel reservations and inquired about the 19th (My planned travel day). He told me that the rooms were only reserved for the nights of 20 and 21 and I would have to call the reservations clerk in the morning about the 19th.
I'll post again after I talk with the clerk.
What about registering with the show folks?
Looks like Kevin will be tagging along with me again.
Jerome
Cool, Jerome! Maybe we can hook Kevin up with his favorite, a shiny Blue Metalflake Bradley GT this year! hehe.
BD
BD
Jerome,
If I recall correctly, Carlisle Productions begins taking the show reservations some time later this month.
The 20th and 21st are the two nights in the reservation package.
On all of the eleven Carlisle show weekends the hotel rates go through the roof hence, you arrival in Thursday the 19th should be a true bargain, for that night anyway.
No cruise scheduled we figure that most participants will be arriving during the day on the 19th.
I am looking into returning to Rods Road House Cafe' again on Friday night.
Alan
If I recall correctly, Carlisle Productions begins taking the show reservations some time later this month.
The 20th and 21st are the two nights in the reservation package.
On all of the eleven Carlisle show weekends the hotel rates go through the roof hence, you arrival in Thursday the 19th should be a true bargain, for that night anyway.
No cruise scheduled we figure that most participants will be arriving during the day on the 19th.
I am looking into returning to Rods Road House Cafe' again on Friday night.
Alan
I'm registered and I actually remembered to put in speedsterowners.com this time!!!
I'm happy to announce the second annual SpeedstersEast Meet is on as part of the 2005 Carlisle Import/Replicar Nationals in Carlisle, PA! The date this year is May 20-22. Last year Carlisle was the site of the LARGEST Speedster meet EVER - 45 attended from all over the east coast - and this year is expected to be even bigger. Also, the same team is together again with Alan Merklin as co-coordinator, hotel and Saturday night dinner organizer plus Barry Fuchs is back as our webmaster extraordinaire! And we'll be looking for a few volunteers to be the leads for caravans of cars driving in for the Meet. I think everyone who participated at the 2004 Meet will agree this is the can't-miss Speedster event of the year. An on-site swap meet, dinner cruises, give-away car, free seminars, entertainment, SCCA closed-course racing, Speedster manufacturers, a big turnout of other makes and models of replicars and manufacturers, a foreign car meet, a variety of great on-site food choices, drawings, tons of bench-racing and more. Details to follow as we get closer to the event so stay tuned.
Remember - May 20-22 - don't forget to plan ahead and schedule an extra day or two off so you don't miss any of the fun.
Drive 'em, trailer 'em, tow 'em but get them there somehow !!!
Do you own a Spyder - they're invited too!!!
Life is short, enjoy the drive,
East Coast Bruce
Meet co-coordinator
Remember - May 20-22 - don't forget to plan ahead and schedule an extra day or two off so you don't miss any of the fun.
Drive 'em, trailer 'em, tow 'em but get them there somehow !!!
Do you own a Spyder - they're invited too!!!
Life is short, enjoy the drive,
East Coast Bruce
Meet co-coordinator
According to the Carlisle website they are already accepting registrations for the show! We all need to register using the same club name so everyone use "Speedsterowners.com" when you register. Remember, if we get 25 registrations or more Carlisle will again erect a tent free-of-charge which was great to gather under and gave shelter from the SUN! Also puts us in the running for the largest club turnout.
Go here and click on REGISTER: www.carsatcarlisle.com/schedule/import/index.asp
Cost is $15 for the weekend at Carlisle, no entry fee for the Speedster/Spyder meet. Please let me know when you are registered so I can keep a count.
Go here and click on REGISTER: www.carsatcarlisle.com/schedule/import/index.asp
Cost is $15 for the weekend at Carlisle, no entry fee for the Speedster/Spyder meet. Please let me know when you are registered so I can keep a count.
I'm registered.
I would like to go but I don't think my speedster will be ready. I would like to do the road trip thing, anyone I could catch a ride with?
Ben, I'm still pondering the run. If I go, I'll be doing the I-44 to STL route per the suggestion of Alan. It would be neat to make a pit stop and throw your duffle in. I'll let you know.
Who's planning to be there Thurday night/Friday morning?
Kevin and I can both get the extra day off and would like to do some cruising. I'd love to hook up with some other "early birds" to see the PA countryside Friday morning.
Hey Bill, maybe you can hook me up with a good route, or better yet join us!
Personally, I thought Kevin was more smitten by the Brubaker Box van.
Jim, you've got to make the Carlisle trip. I've got to meet you! Besides you will go down in Speedster history by being the first guy to drive to both meets. Also, you would be a shoe-in for the longest distance award!
Jerome
PS: I'm registered!
Kevin and I can both get the extra day off and would like to do some cruising. I'd love to hook up with some other "early birds" to see the PA countryside Friday morning.
Hey Bill, maybe you can hook me up with a good route, or better yet join us!
Personally, I thought Kevin was more smitten by the Brubaker Box van.
Jim, you've got to make the Carlisle trip. I've got to meet you! Besides you will go down in Speedster history by being the first guy to drive to both meets. Also, you would be a shoe-in for the longest distance award!
Jerome
PS: I'm registered!
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I'm planning on getting to Carlisle late Thursday night, but I don't know when or if my car will get there??
Jerome, Sounds good to me! As it gets closer, we can get a feel for timing. I just may get a room myself at the Hotel and save myself a LOT of commuting back and forth to my house.
Bruce: I just registered with the fairgrounds.
Alan: Not a word about my knees!
BD
Bruce: I just registered with the fairgrounds.
Alan: Not a word about my knees!
BD
Hey!
Nice Nerf Bars!
(The legs ain't bad, either!)
'Course, if you looked a little to your left, you would'a seen me!
Nice Nerf Bars!
(The legs ain't bad, either!)
'Course, if you looked a little to your left, you would'a seen me!
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I made my hotel reservations today. May will be here before you know it!
I went back today and reread the recap of last year's meet. If you want to reminisce or, hopefully, get motivated take a few minutes and read it:
speedsterseast.home.att.net/images/eventpix/review/bruce01.htm
You might want to take another look at all those Speedster photos while you're there too!
BTW, we're planning on doing t-shirts this year so leave a little room in your closet for a t-shirt or two. Hope to have an update on this in the next few weeks.
Lovely knees guys.
I went back today and reread the recap of last year's meet. If you want to reminisce or, hopefully, get motivated take a few minutes and read it:
speedsterseast.home.att.net/images/eventpix/review/bruce01.htm
You might want to take another look at all those Speedster photos while you're there too!
BTW, we're planning on doing t-shirts this year so leave a little room in your closet for a t-shirt or two. Hope to have an update on this in the next few weeks.
Lovely knees guys.
"Lovely knees guys ?" ..... I'm ummmm concerned Bruce :)
Uhh, I'll have bluejeans with that t-shirt.
BD
BD
Hey!
You ride a 12-speed to work for ten years and you can have pretty knees, too!
and that's a 12-speed BICYCLE, Alan, NOT a Kenworth!
gn
You ride a 12-speed to work for ten years and you can have pretty knees, too!
and that's a 12-speed BICYCLE, Alan, NOT a Kenworth!
gn
Driving big truck for 30 plus years causes a case of "flat-ass".... in the trucking industry, it's a well know disability having a positive benefit of visual magical powers that draw women from near and far:)
Well you and Bill have "bigger ones" than me for show'in those knees.
I ran track through out school and now for National Security reasons hide my bony knees at all cost with the exception of exposing them out while out of the country on vacations :~)
Funny how original posts tend to go a foul and take many left turns !
Well you and Bill have "bigger ones" than me for show'in those knees.
I ran track through out school and now for National Security reasons hide my bony knees at all cost with the exception of exposing them out while out of the country on vacations :~)
Funny how original posts tend to go a foul and take many left turns !
Jerome,
I "tested the water" a few weeks ago to see if there was any interest in doing something on Thursday but didn't get much of a response (I think Gordon was the only one who posted an interest). Alan and Bill did offer to put together a cruise on Thursday so if there is enough interest maybe they'll get motivated.
I "tested the water" a few weeks ago to see if there was any interest in doing something on Thursday but didn't get much of a response (I think Gordon was the only one who posted an interest). Alan and Bill did offer to put together a cruise on Thursday so if there is enough interest maybe they'll get motivated.
Carlisle ' 05 Hotel Reservations:
Gentlemen and the ladies too, start your engines !
This year we are "moving on up" to the better neighborhood less than a half mile from last year's stay at the Ramada LTD.
While the Ramada is a great place to stay, we found it to not have an ample gathering place to socialize and minimal parking .
I have checked into several area hotels and have selected the
"Hotel Carlisle" and Convention Center.
It's a large hotel facility that is set back off the interstate for a more peaceful nights accommodations.
The hotel's the amenities include an indoor pool, sauna, hot tub, billiard room (3 tables), restaurant that is open until 10pm and a bar that remains open until midnight or later upon advance request.
Our cars will be parked in a well lit area near each individual room.
There is also ample on premises trailer parking, an improvment from last years, across the highway trailer storage.
As we did last year, I have combined the SpeedsterOwners.com and the New Jersey Replicar Club groups to get the best rate possible for a car show weekend in Carlisle.
Based on the number of rooms occupied last year, I have secured a block of 35 rooms for Friday May 20th and Saturday the 21st.
The usual two night minimum stay applies, the room rate is $107 per night dbl. occupancy plus applicable tax.
It's in the groups best interest to book early, this will allow for additional rooms to be secured early on if needed and avoid a last minute scramble for rooms.
Reservations are made directly with the Carlisle Hotel under the resevation named as :
New Jersey Replicar Club/Speedster owners.com
PLEASE DO NOT BOOK RESERVATIONS ON LINE!
Call *DURING THE DAY * Toll Free: 1-(800) 692-7315
IF you encounter any problems than ask to speak to Connie Cunningham
Your reservations must be made no later than 30 days prior to the show weekend hence the hotel will release the block of rooms on April 20th.
Please inform the hotel if, you require a smoking room so that they are able to make available any non smoking rooms that are not utlized.
Any questions, please check with the hotel or email me
(Alan Merklin) at drclock@comcast.net
......Alan
Hotel Carlisle & Convention Center
1700 Harrisburg Pike (Rt 11)
Carlisle, PA 17013
Toll Free: 1-(800) 692-7315
Check their web site
www.secure-res.com/res/vn2/checka.asp?hotelid=1585
Gentlemen and the ladies too, start your engines !
This year we are "moving on up" to the better neighborhood less than a half mile from last year's stay at the Ramada LTD.
While the Ramada is a great place to stay, we found it to not have an ample gathering place to socialize and minimal parking .
I have checked into several area hotels and have selected the
"Hotel Carlisle" and Convention Center.
It's a large hotel facility that is set back off the interstate for a more peaceful nights accommodations.
The hotel's the amenities include an indoor pool, sauna, hot tub, billiard room (3 tables), restaurant that is open until 10pm and a bar that remains open until midnight or later upon advance request.
Our cars will be parked in a well lit area near each individual room.
There is also ample on premises trailer parking, an improvment from last years, across the highway trailer storage.
As we did last year, I have combined the SpeedsterOwners.com and the New Jersey Replicar Club groups to get the best rate possible for a car show weekend in Carlisle.
Based on the number of rooms occupied last year, I have secured a block of 35 rooms for Friday May 20th and Saturday the 21st.
The usual two night minimum stay applies, the room rate is $107 per night dbl. occupancy plus applicable tax.
It's in the groups best interest to book early, this will allow for additional rooms to be secured early on if needed and avoid a last minute scramble for rooms.
Reservations are made directly with the Carlisle Hotel under the resevation named as :
New Jersey Replicar Club/Speedster owners.com
PLEASE DO NOT BOOK RESERVATIONS ON LINE!
Call *DURING THE DAY * Toll Free: 1-(800) 692-7315
IF you encounter any problems than ask to speak to Connie Cunningham
Your reservations must be made no later than 30 days prior to the show weekend hence the hotel will release the block of rooms on April 20th.
Please inform the hotel if, you require a smoking room so that they are able to make available any non smoking rooms that are not utlized.
Any questions, please check with the hotel or email me
(Alan Merklin) at drclock@comcast.net
......Alan
Hotel Carlisle & Convention Center
1700 Harrisburg Pike (Rt 11)
Carlisle, PA 17013
Toll Free: 1-(800) 692-7315
Check their web site
www.secure-res.com/res/vn2/checka.asp?hotelid=1585
Jim,
Sounds good.
Sounds good.
A cruise Thursday night or Friday morning would work for me.
Even if its just Bill, Alan, Gordon (If he's still up for it) and Me it will be worth the expense of the extra night at the hotel.
Jerome
Even if its just Bill, Alan, Gordon (If he's still up for it) and Me it will be worth the expense of the extra night at the hotel.
Jerome
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The night after the group dinner, Jerome was following us to find the Go-Kart place and we made a wrong turn off the main drag and almost immediately found ourselves on some of the prettiest, windiest back roads you could want a Speedster on.
Doing a cruise one night to find more of those roads (especially after the stick-straight roads here in South Carolina) would be neat. Count me in........
gn
One of the "Bees Knees Guys" in Beaufort
Doing a cruise one night to find more of those roads (especially after the stick-straight roads here in South Carolina) would be neat. Count me in........
gn
One of the "Bees Knees Guys" in Beaufort
Bitchin'
I reserved our rooms. No problem adding on the 19th, they still whacked me for the $107. They only had the rooms under NJ Replicar Club. He said there was nothing under Speedsterowners.com.
Jerome
I reserved our rooms. No problem adding on the 19th, they still whacked me for the $107. They only had the rooms under NJ Replicar Club. He said there was nothing under Speedsterowners.com.
Jerome
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