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Posted by: hot_shoe914 Nov 21 2009, 01:03 AM

Okay people, pay close attention. There will be a very important annoucement made in the next week or so. You DO NOT want to miss it. Stay tuned for more details!



Shoe

Posted by: Socalandy Nov 21 2009, 01:51 AM

When I pulled up this thread my Norton flaged it as SPAM

Posted by: URY914 Nov 21 2009, 07:48 AM

I am on the edge of my seat.....

Posted by: db9146 Nov 21 2009, 08:46 AM

I'm not sure I can hold my breath that long.....

Posted by: jimtab Nov 21 2009, 09:07 AM

Is this gonna be that they finally looked on the back side of a Mayan calender and found that it's continued on the back?

Posted by: tod914 Nov 21 2009, 09:15 AM

Slapped on some depends.. staring at my monitor like a mental patient.

Posted by: PH1 Nov 21 2009, 09:48 AM

You must have inside information that the NCAA is going to sanction both Florida and Alabama which will put Arkansas in the SEC playoff game with the possibility of being the national champion this year.

Posted by: bandjoey Nov 21 2009, 10:07 AM

You're getting married......But to which girlfriend???

Posted by: Gint Nov 21 2009, 10:53 AM

...blueball...

Posted by: tat2dphreak Nov 21 2009, 10:54 AM

or boyfriend? not that there's anything wrong with that

Posted by: spare time toys Nov 21 2009, 10:59 AM

You found out Memphis style BBQ isnt that good and are shipping in a truckload of TEXAS REAL BBQ

Posted by: turboturtle Nov 21 2009, 11:02 AM

Oh my. I'm dyeing over here! I needed some good humor this morning! LMAO

Posted by: reverie Nov 21 2009, 11:57 AM

So the free buffet isn't vegetarian?

Posted by: spare time toys Nov 21 2009, 12:15 PM

Part of it is the cow didnt eat meat

Posted by: Cap'n Krusty Nov 21 2009, 12:24 PM

Oh, just kick the closet door down and come out ........... Nobody here cares

The Cap'n

Posted by: URY914 Nov 21 2009, 12:38 PM

914's ARE really VWs????

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Nov 21 2009, 12:49 PM

I agree with the Krusty one.

Zach

Posted by: Mikey914 Nov 21 2009, 01:35 PM

Just don't paint you 914 rainbow.

Posted by: Drums66 Nov 21 2009, 01:53 PM

Come with it!!......I like surprises

But please..........no gender changes. LOL

Posted by: JRust Nov 21 2009, 01:59 PM

Damn it! I know my 914Rustorations website is almost done. How the heck did you know . Nobody can keep a secret these days

Posted by: 9146986 Nov 21 2009, 02:02 PM

C'mon Shoe, if your gonna tell everyone it ain't top secret!

Posted by: blitZ Nov 21 2009, 04:51 PM

Let me guess, getting that gender change operation?

Posted by: hot_shoe914 Nov 21 2009, 06:32 PM

Nice to know I have your attention, I will try to toss out a couple of hints.

Posted by: SGB Nov 21 2009, 06:36 PM

After those reminder pics of your creamedcicle, we are a little anxious.

Posted by: hot_shoe914 Nov 21 2009, 06:44 PM

First hint has been shown.

Posted by: Kansas 914 Nov 21 2009, 06:47 PM

Hmmm - Your Avatar has changed....

Posted by: hot_shoe914 Nov 21 2009, 06:49 PM

I need to talk to you about our other venture. We have a slight problem.

Posted by: Kansas 914 Nov 21 2009, 06:54 PM

Top Secret PM sent....

Posted by: Mark Henry Nov 21 2009, 07:10 PM

You got new tits?

Posted by: jmill Nov 21 2009, 08:13 PM

I blew coffee out my nose on this one.

Posted by: ClayPerrine Nov 21 2009, 11:17 PM

I know the answer... has to do with next October.....

Posted by: 6freak Nov 22 2009, 02:27 AM

next October your driving a smart car down US HWY 129 out of Memphis never to look back

Posted by: 7275914911 Nov 22 2009, 06:26 AM

Hellbender?


Cherahola Skyway?


Tail of the Dragon?


Say What? When? Damn!!!!
Oh please let my car be running next fall!!

KP

Posted by: 7275914911 Nov 22 2009, 06:48 AM

Oh did I mention the scenery....








KP

Posted by: Sparky Nov 22 2009, 09:02 AM

Since I am currently between P-cars I'll have to do it in a Jetta

Posted by: hot_shoe914 Nov 22 2009, 11:41 AM

Close, end of September.

Posted by: bandjoey Nov 22 2009, 02:16 PM

Dear Ride Clearinghouse 2010: Please get this on the calendar asap so we can start the schedule conflict thread! Thank You. The Management.

Posted by: D1A3 Nov 22 2009, 06:23 PM

I hear the cops have been pretty bad up there lately. We did the Run under the "South East Classic" title a few years ago and a lot of folks on here joined. I'm in for another run up there, so count me in!

PS: I might want to go first since no one else can keep up with me!

Posted by: 6freak Nov 22 2009, 11:10 PM

dont let your tweety bird ass overload your aligator mouth or in other words dont let your mouth write a check your ass (or car) cant cash

Posted by: D1A3 Nov 23 2009, 07:52 AM

I would love to see you out here on The Dragon and/or on the track. But oh, wait... your car probably won't make it this far East... Maybe you can borrow someone elses?

Posted by: 6freak Nov 23 2009, 08:51 AM

Damn i wish GA was not so far away sounds like your calling me out...lol..But the real ? lies in which car i want to use my factory 6 or my Dad`s factory 6 or maybe my brothers factory 6 or maybe one of my best friends 2008 Z-06 ...but anywho Ive heard that was one great road ..I dont get to aggressive on the street ...but on the track i let it all hang out and push pretty hard......Ask Mark B about willows raceway Damn the was a fun track...theres video somewhere......you guys have a great time and be safe

Posted by: detoxcowboy Nov 23 2009, 10:43 AM

As she said is it a "Big Secret" or a "Little Secret". Like the Cap'n said thoings are getting Gay around here..

Posted by: Jake Raby Nov 23 2009, 11:53 AM

...and Aircooled Heaven is only a few miles away.. I'd be willing to open the doors again for this as long as it doesn't interfere with either our SCCA or Land Speed Racing schedules..

Posted by: scotty b Nov 23 2009, 07:12 PM

Will I be snubbed if I show up in the 944? Same ? goes for Jakes place.....

Posted by: bandjoey Nov 23 2009, 09:08 PM

We had a water cooler this year...all welcome as long as the wine and cheese is left at home, but 914's get choice parking

Posted by: Jake Raby Nov 23 2009, 09:28 PM

The house is equally divided here now.. Up front its all air, in the back its all water...

Posted by: hot_shoe914 Nov 23 2009, 10:20 PM

Well, since you are going to do my LE in exchange for my motorhome, you can drive the wasser pumper. You can park it next to Robyn's.

Posted by: hot_shoe914 Nov 23 2009, 10:21 PM

Jake, we will be in touch with you about this. I have the dates and we can see if it fits into your racing schedule.

Thanks for the offer,
Donald

Posted by: Jake Raby Nov 23 2009, 11:24 PM

I hope we can make it work. We have two events in October that I can't miss.. The SARRC championship and my Wife's Land Speed Racing event.

Posted by: hot_shoe914 Nov 24 2009, 10:42 PM

Any day now. You won't want to miss out on this so stay tuned!

Posted by: Thoward914 Nov 24 2009, 11:48 PM

If things work out right and the stars align correctly, I may be driving this to the Ramble next year. I'll put a picture of the 914 on the dash.

Posted by: 7275914911 Nov 25 2009, 07:39 AM

The real ? would be does Robyn get to ride.....

KP

Posted by: bandjoey Nov 25 2009, 09:03 AM

Travis Travis Travis is the wine and cheese crowd getting to U?

Posted by: spare time toys Nov 25 2009, 10:34 AM

What dealer has that one?

Posted by: JazonJJordan Nov 25 2009, 11:18 AM

Put me in also. Thanks -Jordan-

Posted by: ClayPerrine Nov 25 2009, 11:21 AM

That won't even make a good donor car... it has a water pump. You have been listening to Robyn too much.


Take the planter you call a 911 and put that engine in the 914 where it belongs. Then maybe you can keep up with me.

Posted by: hot_shoe914 Nov 25 2009, 10:21 PM

Posted by: hot_shoe914 Nov 28 2009, 07:33 PM

sigh

Posted by: PH1 Nov 28 2009, 07:44 PM

Does this mean that we are getting close to an announcement?

Posted by: naro914 Nov 28 2009, 08:49 PM

I know what it is....and it seems like so does everyone else.

Posted by: flipb Nov 28 2009, 08:53 PM

From what I've gathered, sometime next Fall, 914world is going to "group buy" the entire length of Tail of the Dragon. We'll eliminate speed patrols and declare it open to 914's only. Taildraggers and other P-cars permitted on three pre-selected dates per year. All other cars banned.

Am I close?

Posted by: hot_shoe914 Nov 30 2009, 09:37 PM

I like your idea much better!

Posted by: ClayPerrine Dec 1 2009, 08:22 PM

That is not going to happen.... much as I would love it, PCA would not permit it. And the MUSR is a PCA sponsored event.


But we are going to do a "tour" there.................

Posted by: hot_shoe914 Dec 2 2009, 05:26 PM

Contract went in the mail today! Soon this baby will be rolling full speed ahead!

Posted by: hot_shoe914 Dec 2 2009, 11:28 PM

For all of you watching this thread and waiting for more info here is a little bit for you to keep your interest and let you start making plans.


October 14th, 15th, 16th and 17th.

318 curves in 11 miles plus lots more!

With luck a possible trip through Jake's place if interested.

Good friends, good cars, lots of fun and well.............




Shoe

Posted by: Jake Raby Dec 3 2009, 12:37 AM

I am still looking at my other schedules but maybe we can make this work..

I have cleared and smoothed out a 2.5 acre field on my property as a place to have small car shows and etc so maybe we could make something like that happen as part of this??

I also will have both driveways paved by then as well as my parking lot (been working on this for a while) and I am purchasing a piece of property adjacent to the shop as well, another good place to park cars..

We could have a small dyno day too, as we have a dynojet chassis dyno on site :-)

Posted by: naro914 Dec 3 2009, 07:30 AM

I thought you were planning on September? We discussed that. That weekend is the Euro Auto Festival in Spartanburg, and the NASCAR race in Charlotte. You will probably lose everyone from the Carolinas with that weekend.

Posted by: 7275914911 Dec 3 2009, 08:54 AM

Clay/Admin needs to set us up a Planning Forum so we can get this date mess worked out......

Posted by: hot_shoe914 Dec 3 2009, 08:56 AM

I am sorry Bob. my original dates were the same as the Red Rock Classic and I also had to dodge the Petite leMans. The other dates I tried were shot down by the hotel already having previous bookings. Therefore I did the best I could to dodge all other activities and still make it early enough so the Northwest guys wouldn't freeze if they wanted to come down. I truely wish I could please all the people all the time but everyone knows that isn't possible. I did the best I could with what few brains I had. My apologies to anyone that this inconveniences. For everybody else, LET'S PARTY!!!


Shoe

Posted by: hot_shoe914 Dec 3 2009, 09:01 AM

Dates are set, contract has been drawn up. Any earlier in September puts you too close to Labor Day, and later than what I have puts you too close to Porsche Palooza. I also had to dodge Petite Lemans and then work around the hotels previous bookings.


Sorry Guys, I tried.

Posted by: hot_shoe914 Dec 3 2009, 09:25 AM

That would be awesome Jake. We have a projected itenary drawn up but nothing is set in stone as of yet. Would really like to make this one awesome event for all who attend.


Shoe

Posted by: bandjoey Dec 3 2009, 09:53 AM

That's great Donald. I know it's hard to schedule. Do my best to be there

Posted by: ClayPerrine Dec 3 2009, 01:26 PM

Bob,
I nixed the September dates. Too early in the year for the southern folks with no AC, and we also had some conflict with the Red Rocks Classic. We have to consider the 914 events first, other Porsche events second, and other motorsports events last.

I hope this won't keep you from being there.

Posted by: tat2dphreak Dec 3 2009, 01:48 PM

thank you for doing the scheduling guys, I can hope to be there, but I can probably only plan on attending one 914 event, and I hope it to be MUSR

Posted by: naro914 Dec 3 2009, 02:02 PM

Clay,
as I said to Donald: I understand, schedules are difficult to do. I just wish someone would have contacted me before you committed to a definite date. He and I discussed a September date that I know did not conflict with anything in the area. October is a very bad time to schedule things in this area because there is so much going on already. I had asked our local 914 guru John Forbes at Black Forest Racing if he could come and probably bring 5-6 914 guys. The October weekend won't work for him (I talked to him earlier - it's also a NASA race weekend) or me either at this point, so no I will probably not make it. I even had our local region change it's DE weekend to accomodate the Sept dates that Donald mentioned.

sorry, but it would have been a good idea to discuss with the local 914 owners before you set a date.

Posted by: 7275914911 Dec 3 2009, 02:09 PM

I believe you are reading the correct thread then......

KP

Posted by: tat2dphreak Dec 3 2009, 02:25 PM

AHH, I thought this would be an event in addition to MUSR

Posted by: Jake Raby Dec 3 2009, 03:40 PM

Anytime in the fall you will have conflicting schedules.. The worst month is October..

Posted by: hot_shoe914 Dec 4 2009, 12:39 AM

sorry, but it would have been a good idea to discuss with the local 914 owners before you set a date.
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When you say "local 914 owners" are you refering to the ones local where I live, the ones local in the Northeast, or northwest or the west coast, east coast. I am sorry Bob but this event is meant for ALL 914 owners, not just the ones local to the location of the event. I did the very best I could to try and not conflict with any other "914" events such as Red Rock Classic, hershey, The East Coast Cookout or any others for that matter. I know we would ALL like to make ALL the events with our fellow teener owners but sometimes logistics have a way of dictating what we can and can't do. You mentioned 2 events to me , Petite leMans and the DE. I avoided both of the weekends you mentioned. I have changed the dates 3 times tring to accomodate all but had to decide on something. If someone else has a better plan, then let them speak now or forever hold their peace.

Once again I say LET'S PARTY!!

Posted by: shadygrady Dec 4 2009, 06:07 AM

I wish we could please everyone, but 61 years has taught me that you can't. Bob, we will certainly miss you and Nadine and John. I was looking forward to seeing y'all.

The last time we had it here, it was a lot of fun. Grasshopper did a great job setting it up. I really appreciate the effort that has been put in with the planning. I have put the dates on my calendar with hopes that work and grandchildren don't interfere.

Once again I say LET'S PARTY!!
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Posted by: naro914 Dec 4 2009, 07:05 AM

obviously I meant local to where you're going.
Point is, if you're going to have a party in someone elses backyard, shouldn't you at least consult with them before you schedule it? Why did you bother asking me in the first place?

Yes, I hate that all of us that LIVE here are going to probably miss it. I was really looking forward to it since we had such a great time in Alabama. I thought the weekend in September was perfect, it didn't conflict with anything.

Posted by: scotty b Dec 4 2009, 07:25 AM

Can't we all just get along ?

Posted by: naro914 Dec 4 2009, 07:39 AM

sorry Scotty. It's just that when the idea was brought up to me, I thought it was great and we discussed specific dates that would and wouldn't work. I said that October was a very bad month because there is so much going on in this part of the country that it will definitely conflict with too much, so we settled on September. With that knowledge, I started talking it up to all the 914 owners in the area. We had some really great ideas of things we could help out with and I got a bunch of people that have never done anything with the 914 group very excited. There is a collector here that has one of the Brumos 914 GT's that he said he would try to bring out...stuff like that.

I'm just a little upset that we finally have an event close enough for many of the Carolinas and other Southeast people can attend, and nobody bothered to see if the timing worked out.

I would assume being a PCA event you would need to consult the local PCA region to get them to sponsor it or something right? or is that not necessary? Not sure with SIG events....

Look, I'm sure this is going to be a great event, and yes, part of me is just pissed that we probably won't make it. I was at John's yesterday and he was very disappointed too. He's never been to a 914 gathering, even though his #1 passion is 914's. He has a long history of racing them, back when they were new from the factory. He's raced with Hurley Haywood and was good friends with all the Brumos guys. At one point, we counted 19 914's at his shop (some were just old chassis, but they count)

The Dragon is a great run, as are a lot of other roads there. If any of you can make it, I strongly encourage you to be there....

Posted by: kenshapiro2002 Dec 4 2009, 07:51 AM

As somebody who has organized events like this, Ill chime in...places like the "Tail" aren't in anybody's back yard...it's a national treasure. Besides, it's an event for everybody who wants to attend, not just locals. As to not conflicting with other events? Impossible. You try to avoid the "biggies" but even that is almost impossible because it's all subjective. That being said, the event planner always gets grief from some direction..."No good deed goes unpunished". One of the best lessons anybody ever taught me is that when a leader (or planner in this situation), does anything, 15% of the folks applaud, 15% decry it, and 70% don't give a rat's ass.

Posted by: tat2dphreak Dec 4 2009, 09:31 AM

ever tryied to get 10 people to come together on the same day? it's hard... everyone has their own things going and no one is clairvoyant to pick the dates that works... well, imagine that only it's potentially 100+ people, and instead of one meal, it's 4 days, travel, lodging, and planning things to do during those days... then make it more complicated and say "it can't be this week or this week because other, similar events are planned... "

what hot shoe and co. planned was a huge undertaking and I for one am grateful for the time put into it to make it as feasible as possible... I hope to make it. but if I can't, I hope everyone else has a great time, and shows appreciation to all those who put forth the effort to plan it. I'm sure if there WAS such a thing as a perfect time, you guys would have found it...

Posted by: Jake Raby Dec 4 2009, 12:51 PM

Logistics suck- thats usually why I never try to plan any event with a group of people.. Out of every group 10% of the people will be whiners, or they'll just bitch about something. The first mistake is trying to please everyone! Its much better to plan the day and let the whiners stay at home rather than trying to accommodate them to only have them bitch later..

The only time I have in October is the 15-17, but don't try to work around my schedule as there is lots more to worry about than a stop by my place..

We are having a VW/ Porsche show here the first weekend in June along with a dyno day so some people could attend that IF my available dates don't work out.

Posted by: 7275914911 Dec 4 2009, 01:04 PM

I believe those are the dates of the event....damn good luck that could be!!

And the first weekend in June might just make a perfect time for tour Pre Runs??

Ken

Posted by: naro914 Dec 4 2009, 01:37 PM

Guys,
I think you're missing the point. Common courtesy, not to mention PCA ettiquette, dictates if you are going to run a PCA sanctioned event (which a SIG event is) it's a good idea to contact the local region, or at least the Zone Rep, to make sure it does not conflict with anything else going on in the region or surrounding area. Holding your own event in your own area is different.

No, you can't please everyone, trust me I know. After 4 years as a Region President, organizing many events in and out of Carolinas Region, organizing Porsche Parade in Charlotte, and now Zone Rep, I understand conflicts. My point is that before you do something in someone elses area, it's a good idea to get buy in from them first.

Posted by: Jake Raby Dec 4 2009, 03:23 PM

Cool. Like I said, if it works it works, if it doesn't we have June. Conflicts with people are something I hate, thats usually why I stay as far away from organizing events or having anything to do with it as I can..

I have no tolerance for pansy ass whiners that look for something to bitch about :-) (There are more and more of those people in our circles these days)

Posted by: bandjoey Dec 4 2009, 07:03 PM

OK. Let's get a 2011 Calendar started NOW so that year works. There has to be a central place or person that can start the scheduling today.

I'll be moving my dates around to get there, although it'll mean I have to get my car back on jackstands in January, so it'll be ready for that cross country drive in October.

Jake, just open the garage door and put a yellow rope on anything you don't want touched, if you can't be there in person..I'm not worthy

Posted by: zymurgist Dec 4 2009, 09:41 PM

Posted by: D1A3 Dec 4 2009, 10:04 PM

I helped organize the run through The Dragon a few years back for the "SouthEast Classic." These roads are always a fun drive and there are lots of different routes to take to and from.

My personal opinion is that we should try to get a drive in the spring/summer and then again in the fall. October may be the dates that get set, but September would be a much more scenic drive through that area.

I'm in for any drives on any dates that are in North Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee etc...

Just set the dates of what you are doing and let those that can attend come along if they are able or want to. I do agree though that you've got to involve the Peachstate Region if you make this an "official" PCA event.

Anyone not familiar with the area and looking or help to orgnaize this or any other drive are free to contact me. :-)

Posted by: hot_shoe914 Dec 4 2009, 10:12 PM

The point is I set a date and ran it by you. I was informed that it was the same weekend as Petite leMans and that you had a DE going the following weekend.(neither being a 914 event) Therefore I went after other dates suggested in September(which I actually prefer) but unfortunately the dates I wanted were not available at the hotel so I chose what I thought was the next best thing. Once again I that up as it turns out it was the same weekend as the Red Rock Classic.(a 914 event) So, for the 3rd time I contacted the hotel and checked to see which dates they had available that did not interfere with the RRC or Petite LeMans or the DE. I accepted the dates they had available as they DID NOT conflict with any 914 gigs nor the two events you mentioned to me. Now, as far as NASCAR, I don't give a about those circle driving wimps anyways. I DID avoid the only events mentioned to me and DID check with you first. The POINT IS, the dates are set and there is no need in . I truely hope you and the other locals can find a way to squeeze this party into your schedules but if not, the party will still take place and there will be fun for everyone. That is all I have to say on this matter.

Posted by: D1A3 Dec 4 2009, 11:32 PM

What hotel are you looking at and where? The last time we ran the Dragon we all stayed in Helen, GA. Nice place and pretty fitting for the drive.

Posted by: kenshapiro2002 Dec 5 2009, 04:45 AM

Good King Crab at Paul's but the rest of the town is "creepy"...a fake German town in t middle of Jaw-Jah ? It's like hanging out in an amusement park!

Posted by: 7275914911 Dec 5 2009, 06:56 AM

It is in Vonore, TN
Smokey Mtn Region?
Hopefully Bob can still put us in contact with a local Region person so we can get waivers because yes it is a PCA sanctioned event.

Posted by: Jake Raby Dec 5 2009, 04:43 PM

Helen isn't the town it used to be.. My shop is 5 miles away..

After the Tornado ripped through there 3 years ago it hasn't been the same town... Its not really a fake town, the majority of businesses are owned and operated by German- American families.

Posted by: kenshapiro2002 Dec 5 2009, 04:50 PM

Very touristy...Bavarian type architecture done on purpose to simulate a German town...pretty "fake" to me.

Posted by: bandjoey Dec 5 2009, 11:57 PM

The average Temp for those dates is in the 50's. Everyone put the heat exchangers back on.

Posted by: 7275914911 Dec 6 2009, 06:02 AM

And that temp is probaly around 1000 feet above sea level. Most of the driving will start at that elevation and take us to about 6000 feet above sea level on the Skyway.

I have left Maryville in the 60's and at the top of Skyway water was freezing on the side of rocks and the wind is merciless up there too......

Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.......

KP

Posted by: kenshapiro2002 Dec 6 2009, 07:42 AM

weenies...it's 31º in Bawlmer right now and I'm getting ready to take the Harley out. No windshield, but I do have Gerbings. Think I'll use them in the 914 if I do the Dragon with ya'll.

Posted by: zymurgist Dec 6 2009, 08:17 AM

Got heated gear? My buddy in G'burg does.

Posted by: kenshapiro2002 Dec 6 2009, 08:36 AM

That's what Gerbings are.

Posted by: zymurgist Dec 6 2009, 09:11 AM

As Paris Hilton would say, that's hot.

Normally I rely on the prodigious heat shedding capacity of the Corvette for winter cruises... don't know if I'll take it out today because of the salt on the roads though.

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Dec 6 2009, 11:52 AM

What? 50s is shorts and a t-shirt weather!
Hell, I did my 4 mile run yesterday (in the rain / snow) in shorts. Cold rocks, warm blows.

Zach

Posted by: carr914 Dec 6 2009, 03:54 PM

So this is a PCA event, not a 914 event? What did it matter if it conflicted with Red Rocks? The participation level will be higher from the part of the country where the event is scheduled.

The fact that you are putting together a PCA event and not involving the Local regions is weird. It would be like scheduling an event @ Sebring and not contacting my region.

T.C.

Posted by: ClayPerrine Dec 6 2009, 04:19 PM

The Mid US Ramble is primarily a 914 event, as it is sponsored by by the 914 SIG. Now the SIG is part of PCA. So in reality it is both a 914 event and a PCA event. We try not to conflict with any scheduled 914 event, then any PCA event in the local region. Unfortunately, in this case, we ended up with an issue of we interfere with one or the other. So now we are left with a choice of which? I chose to make our event available to all the 914 people. Plus, September is too early in the year for what we are doing. October is the traditional month for the Mid US Ramble.

Bob.. we did not intentionally try to cut you out of the loop. We honestly thought you had given us all the scheduled events for your region. And Don is the person who is working on the hotel scheduling, and frankly that is a tough thing to do.

I would love to have you and Nadine there with us. If you can come up with a date in October, where we are not interfering with a local PCA event, and we can find a hotel has an opening, the we can change it. Nothing is set in stone yet.

Posted by: kenshapiro2002 Dec 6 2009, 04:30 PM

True dat...you can always dress up to get warm, but can't escape hot.

Posted by: kenshapiro2002 Dec 6 2009, 04:32 PM

Just be damn sure you avoid Saturdays for the jews and Sundays for the Christians.

Posted by: scotty b Dec 6 2009, 04:47 PM

Please do not plan on any mondays through fridays either. It conflicts with us workin folk. So to make this clear no monday- friday no saturdays, and no sundays. Please feel free to schedule any remaining days for the event. Oh and I will be getting a haircut on that jaxday, so if you could avoid it as well.

Posted by: hot_shoe914 Dec 6 2009, 05:47 PM

Posted by: flipb Dec 6 2009, 07:05 PM

You changed your Avatar again! Is that a hint? A fugly post-modern semi truck is going to trailer all of our 914's down to Tail of the Dragon?

And lest I be accused of being a wet blanket on this emoticon-fest:

Posted by: bandjoey Dec 6 2009, 09:38 PM

noorthern tools and probably others are selling a 12v electric blanket. anyone used these?

Posted by: jt914-6 Dec 6 2009, 09:53 PM

I'd check to see what kind of amps that electric blanket would draw.......

Posted by: bandjoey Dec 6 2009, 10:22 PM

2Amps. Is that in the ok range?

Posted by: kenshapiro2002 Dec 7 2009, 05:46 AM

Have one on my bed.

Posted by: hot_shoe914 Dec 8 2009, 09:29 PM

It is now official. MUSR 11 is set for Octobrt 14th, 15th, 16th and 17th and will be held on the Tail of the Dragon. The hotel has 50 rooms so you will want to book early. A thread will be started for this and registration information and event itenerary will be posted soon. Hope all can make it, will be a great time so don't miss out!


Shoe

Posted by: bandjoey Dec 8 2009, 09:33 PM

You keep a 12v Battery Under the BED for your blankie ????

Posted by: hot_shoe914 Dec 14 2009, 07:57 AM

Just a shameless since this is now official and no longer top secret.


Donald

Posted by: carr914 Dec 14 2009, 09:10 AM

Posted by: topatrout914 Jan 24 2010, 07:34 AM

Any new info on a hotel?

Posted by: ClayPerrine Jan 24 2010, 08:16 AM

That is all set. We are waiting on the finished registration webpage. When done, it will be http://www.musr11.com


Shoe... where is my webpage????

Posted by: lotus_65 Jan 24 2010, 09:05 AM

now THAT'S an bomb logo.

Posted by: hot_shoe914 Jan 24 2010, 08:44 PM

Hotel is all set and people can register at any time. Trying to get our registration page completed. There are a limited number of rooms (48) so be sure to register early so as not to miss out. I have booked the entire hotel for the ramble. The name of the hotel is Grand Vista Resort in Vonore, Tn. Phone number is 866-484-7111. To visit them online you may go to www.grandvistahotelandsuites.com. Please be sure to ask for the Mid-US Ramble. Any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me at 901-484-6977.

Posted by: 7275914911 Jan 25 2010, 02:56 PM

Preliminary Run Routes.....
Friday's Tour...
360-165/143-129-72
Saturday's Tour....
72-129-28-143 (turn around and do it again!!)

Posted by: bandjoey Jan 25 2010, 04:12 PM

Don are you gonna fix me up with a roommate again this year?

Posted by: hot_shoe914 Jan 26 2010, 10:51 PM

I will check with the ramble photographer and she if she is interested.

Posted by: jcambo7 Feb 23 2010, 02:34 AM

When is this going to happen? I would like to go if it is after I get back into the U.S.

Posted by: ClayPerrine Feb 23 2010, 12:59 PM

We are still waiting on the web designer to finish the registration page (shoe )

I will announce it as soon as it is up, but you can watch http://www.musr11.com. This is where the info and registration will be as soon as they are available.

Posted by: jcambo7 Feb 23 2010, 04:09 PM

Thanks Clay. I am hoping to be able to make it if it is after my deployment. I am supposed to be back in the U.S. around beggining to middle of May.

Posted by: hot_shoe914 Mar 6 2010, 10:17 PM

Don't forget to book your hotel soon. With a limited number of rooms don't procrastinate and get stuck in a tent.