#24 is added to the list - Paul Montgomery is crusiing in from Canada with his '94 Intermeccanica again this year. That's three of our neighbors from the north, maybe you guys can caravan down as a group. Any more coming from Canada?
Okay, one more to reach our first goal - any takers?
Count us in !
Houston, I think we have a TENT!!! and that ain't no problem. WOO HOO! Ding-ding-ding!
BD
BD
Not so fast Cowboy!! I sent the 24 names to Carlisle last night to confirm and today they assured me that we only have TWENTY-TWO cars registered with our group. Guys, Guys, Guys the instructions at speedsterseast.home.att.net say you MUST specify your club as "Speedsterowners.com" otherwise Carlisle DOES NOT include you in the count!! BUT good news, providing Bryant Irish registered as "Speedsterowners.com", we are back up to TWENTY-THREE and only need two more registrations. That's okay, the more the merrier.
I am going to work on Carlisle to reconsider the two missing names but in the interim - we need two more for a tent. And don't forget -your club must be specified as "Speedsterowners.com"!
And WELCOME to Bryant Irish - I know who you are and we're anxious to see your beautiful IM at Carlisle. Hey Gordon, he's coming from New Hampshire, maybe another caravan candidate?
I am going to work on Carlisle to reconsider the two missing names but in the interim - we need two more for a tent. And don't forget -your club must be specified as "Speedsterowners.com"!
And WELCOME to Bryant Irish - I know who you are and we're anxious to see your beautiful IM at Carlisle. Hey Gordon, he's coming from New Hampshire, maybe another caravan candidate?
Bruce: Perhaps Carlisle can e-mail the missing to check their affiliation. Let me know how you make out as I have my greasegun handy.
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Bruce... I am trying to see if I can make this trip... I want to make sure that the hotel is available first....I hope another attendee helps.. I am a bit concerned as most people seem to be registered as couples, but I don't think my wife will make the 650 mile plus trip...is this a problem?
Robert,
If you're concerned there might not be available rooms, Alan posted above that there are still some available - just go here and follow the instructions:
speedsterseast.home.att.net/stayover.htm
If you are looking for someone to split a room then let us know here and we'll see if someone pipes up and offers to split.
If you have any hotel-related questions, try contacting Alan Merklin off-line at drclock@comcast.net because he know who is coming from NJRC too.
Alan,
You just listed the SO.com people who are reserved for Friday and Saturday night dinners, right? I believe you have the 2 speakers and NJRC people coming too. Could you post the totals?
If you're concerned there might not be available rooms, Alan posted above that there are still some available - just go here and follow the instructions:
speedsterseast.home.att.net/stayover.htm
If you are looking for someone to split a room then let us know here and we'll see if someone pipes up and offers to split.
If you have any hotel-related questions, try contacting Alan Merklin off-line at drclock@comcast.net because he know who is coming from NJRC too.
Alan,
You just listed the SO.com people who are reserved for Friday and Saturday night dinners, right? I believe you have the 2 speakers and NJRC people coming too. Could you post the totals?
Bob: Even though I am local, I have decided to book a room. I would be willing to split it with you if you decide to come.
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HOTEL RESERVATIONS
Called the Carlisle Hotel yesterday to check on the balance of rooms available.
Connie the group sales Rep, there are 15 out of the 40 room block available (this is a combined total to date of the SOC and the NJ Replicar Club)
Don't wait till it's too late to reserve your rooms directly with the hotl ....
The room block gets released after April 20th!
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DINNER RESERVATIONS
This is the up to date dinner reservation list, please check your name and number in your party.
If there are any additions and or changes please email my at drclock@comcast.net
Alan
The below for some reason is from Word Perfect and would not paste as it was intended to be.
First number is for Saturday night dinner at Sunnyside ...then second is for Friday night at the Carlisle Cafe'
Sunnyside Dinner Carlisle Cafe'
John Hallstrand 2 2
Henry Reisner 1 1
Alan Shapiro 2 2
Jerome Smith 2 2
Bruce Stumpp 2 2
Carey Hines 1 =
Bill Drayer 2 2
Karl Macklin 1 1
Dan MacQueen 2 2
Tom Buchanan 2 2
Steven O
Bill and Bruce, thanks for the information...don't worry about the room... I wouldn't even make my worst enemy share a room with me...I snore like no tomorrow...I was just wondering if most of the attendees were coming as couples....I didn't want to be a lone wheel, third wheel, etc...
Robert,
Don't worry about coming solo! But, you've got to have a buddy or family member you know who might enjoy good food, cold beer, bitchin' cars and most importantly friendly people.
My brother, who didn't really know anything about Speedsters, came with me last year and had such a good time he's coming back with me this year.
Jerome
Don't worry about coming solo! But, you've got to have a buddy or family member you know who might enjoy good food, cold beer, bitchin' cars and most importantly friendly people.
My brother, who didn't really know anything about Speedsters, came with me last year and had such a good time he's coming back with me this year.
Jerome
Bob: Last year we all went to the Saturday evening dinner, hosted by the NJ RepliCar Club - a really nice bunch of folks. Just before dinner started (during the "happy hour") my son and I were standing near a couple of the wives from that club and overheard one of them say to the other:
"I can't get over this......none of these people have ever met before, and it's like going to one of the best family reunions I've ever been to!!"
That about summs up BOTH Knott's and Carlisle.
Come join us.......it'll be like family, only better!!
Gordon and Chris Nichols
The "Five Cent Racing Guys" from Rhode Island and Massachusetts
"I can't get over this......none of these people have ever met before, and it's like going to one of the best family reunions I've ever been to!!"
That about summs up BOTH Knott's and Carlisle.
Come join us.......it'll be like family, only better!!
Gordon and Chris Nichols
The "Five Cent Racing Guys" from Rhode Island and Massachusetts
One more name on the list - Glenn Noble from Maryland in his "Best Paint" award winning JPS. His Speedster will also be on display again this year at the JPS Motorsports booth.
Glenn is #26 on our list BUT Carlisle has only received 24 of them, sooooo we need one more person to register to make our goal of 25 before April 21st. Let's go guys, 12 more days to go!
Glenn is #26 on our list BUT Carlisle has only received 24 of them, sooooo we need one more person to register to make our goal of 25 before April 21st. Let's go guys, 12 more days to go!
Another addition to the list - Bill Pickering and his son from New Hampshire! By my count that's the 25 (actually 27) we need for the tent to be pitched at Carlisle! PLUS the Speedsters coming that are registered wirh the NJRC.
Bill is interested in caravan-ing from New England and arriving on Friday so if you're interested in joining him, send him an email and let him know (his email address is in the registry).
Okay guys, don't stop now, keep 'em coming. Just in pure numbers we shamed the Cobras and all the other replicas at Carlisle 2004 and we're going to do it again this year. Send a message - Speedster replicas are out here, inforce!
Bill is interested in caravan-ing from New England and arriving on Friday so if you're interested in joining him, send him an email and let him know (his email address is in the registry).
Okay guys, don't stop now, keep 'em coming. Just in pure numbers we shamed the Cobras and all the other replicas at Carlisle 2004 and we're going to do it again this year. Send a message - Speedster replicas are out here, inforce!
Okay, I made the hotel reservations and will go online to formally register with the Speedsterowners.
In a hurry, have to go, look forward to matching names and faces with your Speedster sleds.
In a hurry, have to go, look forward to matching names and faces with your Speedster sleds.
That's great, Robert! We're looking forward to you joining us.
I also received an email today from Tony Asiago - he is registered and bringing his custom Speedster back to Carlisle this year. So two more names added to the list at the top of this thraead.
I have a gut feeling we're heading for a record turnout again this year! In fact - commemorative, frameable certificates will be given to EVERYONE who registers with Carlisle before May 20th and brings their Speedster!
I also received an email today from Tony Asiago - he is registered and bringing his custom Speedster back to Carlisle this year. So two more names added to the list at the top of this thraead.
I have a gut feeling we're heading for a record turnout again this year! In fact - commemorative, frameable certificates will be given to EVERYONE who registers with Carlisle before May 20th and brings their Speedster!
And another name on the list - Sean Howley with his 550 coming all the way from Tennessee! Maybe another car in the John Hallstrand parade to Carlisle? Welcome Sean, we look forward to having a Spyder in our midst.
Yeah, Sean....about the middle of last year at Carlisle, we all realized that no Spyders had shown up and we were a little bummed out.
Glad to see we'll have more variety this year!
Now if we could get Team Evil's TC to bring his V-8 powered VW panel truck down......
gn
Glad to see we'll have more variety this year!
Now if we could get Team Evil's TC to bring his V-8 powered VW panel truck down......
gn
Ditto, I would love to see a spyder up close!
Jerome
Jerome
Done - registered yesterday for the hotel and the event.
I may be alone, but my wife and or son may come with, so i guess I should get put down for 2 for the dinners. I don't know if I will get there before Friday, but my hotel reservation is for Friday and Saturday night.
I expect that I will be driving the car unless the wife and or son join me, then I guess the Speedster becomes a trailer queen, or we bring two cars.
I really look forward to matching names to faces and cars.
Too bad Mike C isn't coming , seems like Mike is a "wild and crazy guy".
I may be alone, but my wife and or son may come with, so i guess I should get put down for 2 for the dinners. I don't know if I will get there before Friday, but my hotel reservation is for Friday and Saturday night.
I expect that I will be driving the car unless the wife and or son join me, then I guess the Speedster becomes a trailer queen, or we bring two cars.
I really look forward to matching names to faces and cars.
Too bad Mike C isn't coming , seems like Mike is a "wild and crazy guy".
Wild and Crazy? You know about the 3 wise men bringing, something, frankenscence and Mirr....what ever that is. I bring 3 Quebec strippers. (and some know what I'm talking about here)
But alas this year I will miss out. It pains me to think that I will not be attending. It is a great event, the cars are ALL awesome. Yeah that's right in a field of beauty we look at ours and we all say awwww you are gorgeous. It's a great time to look and ask and take pictures of cars for your tweaking projects.
I will miss it and will need to live through the comments and pics this year. If only I had the stamina for the 3 strippers?
But alas this year I will miss out. It pains me to think that I will not be attending. It is a great event, the cars are ALL awesome. Yeah that's right in a field of beauty we look at ours and we all say awwww you are gorgeous. It's a great time to look and ask and take pictures of cars for your tweaking projects.
I will miss it and will need to live through the comments and pics this year. If only I had the stamina for the 3 strippers?
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One more for the list - Gary Overmeyer is caravaning down with Dan McQueen from our northern neighbor - Canada!!
Alright!! Eh! You guys have a fun trip!! Don't forget your toque..
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Mike C - fly down to the closest airport to Carlisle. We'll pick you up!
What is the closest major airport to Carlisle?
Steven
BWI Baltimore/ Washington is 2.5 hrs same for Dulles in DC area
but BWI is a bit easier acesss to getting to Carlisle
Harrisburg Pa is only 1/2 hr but tends to be a little more costly to fly into but as mentioned close to Carlisle
Alan
BWI Baltimore/ Washington is 2.5 hrs same for Dulles in DC area
but BWI is a bit easier acesss to getting to Carlisle
Harrisburg Pa is only 1/2 hr but tends to be a little more costly to fly into but as mentioned close to Carlisle
Alan
Mike,
Let us know if you're coming down in the Sikorsky, we'll get Carlisle to give you ground clearance! The copter will be fun on the cruises too.
Let us know if you're coming down in the Sikorsky, we'll get Carlisle to give you ground clearance! The copter will be fun on the cruises too.
Jerry White's added to the list - coming with the NJRC.
One more added to the list - and it's a Spyder. Welcome Wendel Green, glad to hear you're joining us!
Another one registered and added to the list - welcome Luis Pelaez - cruising in from New York in his Vintage widebody!
That puts us right around 40 officially registered - keep 'em coming!
That puts us right around 40 officially registered - keep 'em coming!
And one more - Dave Kumpf is joining us again this year. Welcome Dave!
And another - Tony Carrer from Pennsylvania in his custom Speedster.
WOW, I'm starting to get all verklempt again! If you own a Speedster this is going to be the place to be again this year!
WOW, I'm starting to get all verklempt again! If you own a Speedster this is going to be the place to be again this year!
Different from last year, I'm going to make a big huge effort to get a picture of every single spyder/speedster owner that shows up, with their car. I did pretty well last year, but didn't quite get everyone.
So, look for a guy wearing a Red Sox hat with a digital camera. If I haven't snapped your picture yet, grab me!! :)
Chris
So, look for a guy wearing a Red Sox hat with a digital camera. If I haven't snapped your picture yet, grab me!! :)
Chris
If we register 25 Speedster owners for Carlisle by APRIL 21st they will once again erect - free of charge - a large tent in our gathering area on the show field. The tent is great for getting out of the sun (it's not going to rain!) and meet with the other members. It's also a super place to put stuff during the day and just relax.
Registration is still CHEAP: $15 (increases to $20 AFTER April 30th) for the whole weekend.
The procedures for registering can be found here:
speedsterseast.home.att.net/register.htm
PLEASE don't forget to register your club as "Speedsterowners.com" - if you don't or if you abbreviate/misspell it we will not get credit!
Email me when you register and I'll add you to this list.
So far, I've been notified of the following registrations:
1. Bruce Stumpp - Maryland
2. Steve O'Brien - Iowa
3. Bill Drayer - Pennsylvania
4. John Hallstrand - Tennessee
5. Jerome Smith - Ohio
6. Lewis Martin - Pennsylvania
7. Jody Christianson - Ohio
8. Greg Billesbach - Pennsylvania
9. Karl Macklin - Maryland
10. Dan and Wendy MacQueen - Canada
11. Tom Buchanan - West Virginia
12. Allan Shapiro - New Jersey
13. Bob Carley - Canada
14. Walter Krause - Illinois
15. Adam Williams - Pennsylvania
16. Gordon & Chris Nichols - Rhode Island
17. Carey Hines - Indiana
18. Mitch Plapp - Maryland
19. Steve Ray - Michigan
20. John Estes - Rhode Island
21. Peter McEwan - South Carolina
22. Rene Burcksen - Maryland
23. Wayne Bush - Pennsylvania
24 Paul Montgomery - Canada
25 Bryant Irish - New Hampshire
26 Glenn Noble - Maryland
27. Bill Pickering - New Hampshire
The tent is ours!!!! Congratulations guys!!!!
28. Robert Bigham - Georgia
29. Tony Asiago - Pennsylvania
30. Sean Howley (550 Spyder) - Tennessee
31. Gary Overmeyer - Canada
32. Wendel Green (Spyder) - Pennsylvania
33. Luis Pelaez - New York
34. Dave Kumpf - Pennsylvania
35. Tony Carrer - Pennsylvania
36. Edward Duguay - New Hampshire
Last year we squeaked by with 25 cars registered and 45 showed so a heads-up would be appreciated.
BTW, we have several Speedsters/owners joining us from the New Jersey Replicar Club (NJRC) too. They register with the NJRC club so it doesn't help getting the 25 registrations for the tent but we'll start a list here so you know who's coming:
1. Alan Merklin - Pennsylvana
2. Rocky Cimbria - Pennsylvania
3. Jerry White
4. Who else is coming ???
THANKS!
Registration is still CHEAP: $15 (increases to $20 AFTER April 30th) for the whole weekend.
The procedures for registering can be found here:
speedsterseast.home.att.net/register.htm
PLEASE don't forget to register your club as "Speedsterowners.com" - if you don't or if you abbreviate/misspell it we will not get credit!
Email me when you register and I'll add you to this list.
So far, I've been notified of the following registrations:
1. Bruce Stumpp - Maryland
2. Steve O'Brien - Iowa
3. Bill Drayer - Pennsylvania
4. John Hallstrand - Tennessee
5. Jerome Smith - Ohio
6. Lewis Martin - Pennsylvania
7. Jody Christianson - Ohio
8. Greg Billesbach - Pennsylvania
9. Karl Macklin - Maryland
10. Dan and Wendy MacQueen - Canada
11. Tom Buchanan - West Virginia
12. Allan Shapiro - New Jersey
13. Bob Carley - Canada
14. Walter Krause - Illinois
15. Adam Williams - Pennsylvania
16. Gordon & Chris Nichols - Rhode Island
17. Carey Hines - Indiana
18. Mitch Plapp - Maryland
19. Steve Ray - Michigan
20. John Estes - Rhode Island
21. Peter McEwan - South Carolina
22. Rene Burcksen - Maryland
23. Wayne Bush - Pennsylvania
24 Paul Montgomery - Canada
25 Bryant Irish - New Hampshire
26 Glenn Noble - Maryland
27. Bill Pickering - New Hampshire
The tent is ours!!!! Congratulations guys!!!!
28. Robert Bigham - Georgia
29. Tony Asiago - Pennsylvania
30. Sean Howley (550 Spyder) - Tennessee
31. Gary Overmeyer - Canada
32. Wendel Green (Spyder) - Pennsylvania
33. Luis Pelaez - New York
34. Dave Kumpf - Pennsylvania
35. Tony Carrer - Pennsylvania
36. Edward Duguay - New Hampshire
Last year we squeaked by with 25 cars registered and 45 showed so a heads-up would be appreciated.
BTW, we have several Speedsters/owners joining us from the New Jersey Replicar Club (NJRC) too. They register with the NJRC club so it doesn't help getting the 25 registrations for the tent but we'll start a list here so you know who's coming:
1. Alan Merklin - Pennsylvana
2. Rocky Cimbria - Pennsylvania
3. Jerry White
4. Who else is coming ???
THANKS!
Another registered owner added to the list - Edward Dyguay traveling from New Hampshire. Faaaaantastic! Welcome Ed!