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Posted by: Vacca Rabite Jan 14 2011, 09:06 AM

In just a few months it will be mid April. And that means we need to start planning for the Hershey Swap Meet 2011!

The meet will be on April 23-24, in the usual place at the usual time.

As in previous years, we need to grab it by the horns and make the Invasion happen - or else it won't.

As usual, I am putting out the call for a leader. Someone to spearhead the planning efforts. Make sure we get our spots, lodging, and a place to eat. We do not have Dr. DrEvil any more on the scene to coordinate some of this information.

Like last year, my attendance is on unsure footing. There is a major conference that is taking place that week which may have me in Vegas one or both days of Hershey. Last year I was able to sneak in for a day, and I am hopeful that this year I will be in for both. But it means I am not the ideal person to lead the effort. I will be happy to do whatever I can to make sure the event is a success, however.

So, which of you rogues will stand up and point the way to another great MidEngine Invasion?

Zach

Posted by: jsayre914 Jan 14 2011, 10:49 AM

I am going for Saturday. I was just thinking about Hershey earlier today Great minds think alike. I will help however i can, I would love to do the caravan again from the Hotel. That was actually my favorite part

INVASION !!!

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Jan 14 2011, 11:05 AM

One of my favorite parts is the drive up 83 watching all the cool old porsche's converge on Hershey. Not to mention cruising Hershey PA and finding all the different cars scattered at the different hotels.

Zach

Posted by: jsayre914 Jan 14 2011, 12:29 PM

But i only passed 1 914 last year (i do only live 40 min away)

Posted by: zymurgist Jan 14 2011, 01:23 PM

Thinking my 911 needs to be in the "for sale" corral.

Posted by: ArtechnikA Jan 14 2011, 01:57 PM

I expent to attend and will have at least a couple of spaces (the Titan takes all of one...). I will have my 10x10 EZ-up and a folding chair or two.

If you guys want to piggy-back onto my space allocation, let me know before too long how many spaces you figure it'll take...

Other than a space in the swap proper and a vehicle big enough to haul stuff in, I donno what more you'd want. I'm not in a position to play travel agent to arrange hotels and catering and such... Pre-parties and post-parties are fun for the guys making it a multi-day event, which is cool, but it's just a daytrip for me...

Posted by: turboman808 Jan 14 2011, 02:50 PM

Looks like I will have to sit it out this year.

Posted by: mepstein Jan 14 2011, 03:27 PM

I plan to rent a spot. How do I make sure I reserve a spot in the teener compound?

Posted by: flipb Jan 14 2011, 03:34 PM

I had a blast last year but I don't think I'll make it to this one. Timing's not great for me, plus I'm hoping to cash in one big Kitchen Pass so that I can attend the Potomac PCA Driving Clinic at Summit Point. (The fact that it's on my birthday should help my case.)

Posted by: ClayPerrine Jan 14 2011, 04:20 PM

Travis and Robyn Howard, and Betty and I showed up for the first one. We are talking about showing up again.

Still debating, but it looks good.

Posted by: hot_shoe914 Jan 14 2011, 05:23 PM

I am making plans to attend but will not be driving a teener. Sorry, don't know enough about the area to plan anything.


Shoe

Posted by: okieflyr Jan 14 2011, 07:44 PM

I'm planning to attend and probably getting two slots for the car/trailer.
I'll pull the small trailer down with the engine and parts on it. My parts load and weather will determine if the 914 brings the trailer or the Suby. For me this is one day event and return home at the end of the long day. I may be able to bring the ez up if the weather is bad for add'l shelter that everyone is welcome too.

Posted by: ppetion Jan 14 2011, 11:01 PM

I am planning on beeing there. This will be my first . i am not sure what I can help with, but if there is anything you guys think that I can help with, just let me know...

Posted by: hot_shoe914 Jan 15 2011, 02:52 AM

I could use some gas money......... just sayin'

Posted by: Dr Evil Jan 15 2011, 08:19 AM

YAY, I am off that weekend Looks like I will be going.

Posted by: kharma Jan 15 2011, 08:26 AM

I only got to meet the row of cars last year, maybe I'll do one better this year!

Posted by: Gint Jan 15 2011, 08:58 AM

Is this a Porsche specific Hershey event or ? Where's the nearest airport?

Posted by: ArtechnikA Jan 15 2011, 09:09 AM

The world's largest 1-day Porsche-only swap meet.
You will find the official stuff here: http://www.cpa-pca.org/. It's their event and that is _the_ authoritative information resource.

Nearest is probably Harrisburg, but good luck finding a good fare there.
Philadelphia or Baltimore are better choices and you can probably rent a car for the difference in airfare...

If you were to fly into PHL you could probably find someone to pick you up at the airport, put you up for the night, drive you to the meet, and get you back...

Posted by: zymurgist Jan 15 2011, 09:23 AM

Anyone sold a car there? Do you have to get a vendor space or is that sale area run differently?

Posted by: ArtechnikA Jan 15 2011, 09:30 AM

The 'cars for sale' area is typically a different place than the "parts for sale" standard vendors spaces. For one thing, getting in and out of the vendor spaces is quite difficult and quite a PITA for anyone wanting to see it run or go for a test drive.

You probably _could_ sell a whole car in a vendors' space. You can't sell parts anywhere else.

There are separate parking areas for the concours (people's choice), model-specific corrals (e.g. the 914 MEI), and the cars-for-sale.

But check the CPA site for this year's specifics...

Posted by: zymurgist Jan 15 2011, 09:32 AM

I didn't see anything on their website other than vendor spaces... that's why I asked.

Posted by: ArtechnikA Jan 15 2011, 09:36 AM

This early on they don't have as much information as they usually do... Just the link to the vendor's preregistration form is kinda lame...

I've been doing this since 2003 and how I described it is how it's worked before. They could always change it but I expect not much.

Posted by: kharma Jan 15 2011, 09:59 AM

The for sale corral is near the entrance and relatively easy to get in and out of for test drives. I think we were taking $20 a car last year, no prereg necessary? My parents are pretty involved with the CPA-PCA, alternated my time between roaming the vendors and helping out (in my case, staring at all the cars coming in!).

Posted by: plas76targa Jan 15 2011, 12:32 PM

Gint, if you find better rates to Baltimore or Dulles Airport we can get you up to Hershey PA easily.

Posted by: BarberDave Jan 15 2011, 03:46 PM

Well, If the creek don't rise , this 73 yr. old will be there get there Fri. (social

time and eats. Sat the Swap & plenty of B.S. with my peeps. The wife thinks


im a crazy old loon. My ans. to her ,( You married me didn't you )!!!!

My back is doing well, the best it's been in yrs. That means no drugs

Clear mind. Zack I will do what I can from this distance. To everyone

who thinks it,s to far it will be 1,000 miles round trip. And boy is it ever worth

it, the best fun standing up. See you ALL there. Dave

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Jan 19 2011, 11:42 AM

For serious. Land where you can. We will come and get you.

Zach

Posted by: rdr Jan 19 2011, 12:31 PM

This is my 3rd year as well. Will be there as it's a 50 minute drive or so. I also love the fact you see older Porsche's up 83. I don't think I will get to bring my 74 as it should be in the paint shop by then. Usually bring a truck to bring home all the goodies! Last year snagged some real bargains on body pieces.

I can strongly recommend it to those on the fence!

Take care,

Rick

Posted by: Dr Evil Jan 23 2011, 10:41 PM

Gint, you can see about flying into Pittsburgh as well. I can pick you up and we can drive the 4 hours there together.

Posted by: Gint Jan 23 2011, 10:48 PM

Still up in the air. Route66 is in April now I heard.

Posted by: hot_shoe914 Jan 24 2011, 12:03 AM

Yeah, but Route 66 and Hershey are 3 weeks apart. Hershey is awesome.

Posted by: ClayPerrine Jan 24 2011, 07:54 AM

We did this two years ago. It was cheaper to rent the car for the weekend than to try to find a flight into Harrisburg.

We flew to Philly, had a cheesesteak, did some site seeing, and then took off for Hershey. Good weekend, shipped a lot of stuff home to Texas via fedex.

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Jan 24 2011, 08:35 AM

Well, it looks like I will be able to make Hershey for sure. unless things at work change dramatically I will not have to go to the conference the weekend of Hershey.

Zach

Posted by: rmital Jan 24 2011, 10:53 AM

thanks for reminding me Zach...I think I'll email my boss to let him know not to expect me around the office that weekend.

Looking forward to any event; got a serious case of cabin fever.

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Jan 24 2011, 11:29 AM

Do we have a steering committee yet?
I have to admit when I thought I was not going to be able to go I was not paying very close attention.
Zach

Posted by: jsayre914 Jan 24 2011, 12:53 PM

I will lead the caravan again

are we meeting at the same hotel (palmyra) it seemed like a nice spot. It was a 10 min drive to the swap. I am trying to talk the wife into comming this year, so i am not sure exactly how early i can be there. need to line up the babysitter etc..

The way I see it....

We need 2 groups. The caravan group. The swap group.

The swap group: needs to find a good empty row and put some cones up "914 parking only" and try to herd all the 914's that dont know about the invasion into our row. Also setup the tent in the swap area.

The caravan group: meet at hotel, drink coffee, socialize, shoot the shit: drive your 914


I would like to be in the caravan group.

how early are the vendors gettin there anyway
i dont remember what time we got there last year, but i do remember we ran out of parking spaces and had to move some fencing So mabey we should leave a little bit earlier???

Posted by: ClayPerrine Jan 25 2011, 12:03 PM

I am trying to convince myself that 1,424 miles, 23 hours and 89 gallons of gasoline are worth it to drive my 38 year old 914/6 to the Hershey swap meet......and then have to turn around and repeat the trip in the other direction to drive home.




And if my wife is reading this... yes, I am crazy. Love you too!

Posted by: ClayPerrine Jan 25 2011, 12:08 PM

This thought just crossed my mind...

"You could always stop in Memphis and pickup HotShoe."

Then the followup though....

"You would have to let that batshit crazy guy drive your 914/6!"

Posted by: Dr Evil Jan 25 2011, 12:10 PM

At least Donald is the silent, pensive type

I tell you what!

Posted by: ppetion Jan 25 2011, 12:14 PM

Ray, maybe i can meet you somewhere in NJ and we can folow each other.

Posted by: ppetion Jan 25 2011, 12:16 PM

you are my inspiration for getting this on the road, I definiltely want to meet you

Posted by: rdr Jan 25 2011, 12:52 PM

Duh... hell yeah!

Posted by: rmital Jan 25 2011, 01:17 PM

definitely....the last two years we had at least half a dozen 914s from Northern Jersey meeting up. Picked up others on the way....

Posted by: ppetion Jan 25 2011, 01:24 PM

Great!
Thats a plan.

Posted by: rmital Jan 25 2011, 01:25 PM

not to put any undo pressure on Jaime, but hopefully he could come up with the artwork, make a modification and make them available on his website (at least that's how he did it 2 years ago)....

or someone could come up with a new design. tried that last year....with no success.

whether or not there's going to be a meet and greet would determine sponsors for the back of the shirt....obviously

Posted by: ppetion Jan 25 2011, 01:29 PM

You think we should have a new thread for the meet, for location, time Etc?...

Posted by: rmital Jan 25 2011, 01:33 PM

yes...but not till the beginning of April. Plans seem to change right up till the last minute!!

we seem to meet at one of the last rest stops on the GSParkway, right before you get on Route 78 West

Posted by: ppetion Jan 25 2011, 01:35 PM

Ok , thanks,

Posted by: oldschool Jan 25 2011, 02:25 PM

yeah if some one wants to redo the design. No worries

Posted by: rmital Jan 25 2011, 02:34 PM

Jaime's work is top notch...quality second to known. Not to mention, he handles all the ordering/shipping/etc.



and maybe get some freeze dried Chile Rellenos with every order of 5 or more shirts.....except for Dave of course

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Jan 25 2011, 06:05 PM

I am looking to see if I still have the artwork for that shirt. I made it, but I think it was lost in the great office flood of 2009.

It might still reside in email somewhere. I am hopeful that I can find it, I was proud of that work.

I found the EPS file that has the banner art - which has the major design elements on it. A start. One other place I can look and see.

Zach

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Jan 25 2011, 06:15 PM

HA!
I found it on an old thumb drive backup. All it needs is the "Hurshey." _ HA! found that too. God, do I love thumb drives!

If anyone wants the basic design to play with let me know. Or I could take another try at making something a little different this time around.

Zach

Posted by: rmital Jan 26 2011, 08:11 AM

...just got an email from Jaime, he doesn't have the art work on file...so would need it to be sent to him. If no one volunteers to create something new, using the old graphic and adding the "III" would be an option.

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Jan 26 2011, 11:37 AM

I'll send it to him.

Zach

Posted by: ws91420 Jan 26 2011, 07:14 PM

Do they realize that the dates are Easter weekend?

Posted by: ws91420 Jan 27 2011, 09:18 AM

Contacted a person from the CPA site and they realize it is Easter w/e but it was the date given to them by Hershey.

Posted by: Dr Evil Jan 27 2011, 09:30 AM

Hmmm, I wonder how many will show. I will.

Posted by: rmital Jan 27 2011, 10:00 AM

to our advantage...maybe less traffic on "Good Friday" for the drive out.
I'll be home for Church on Sunday.

Posted by: zymurgist Jan 27 2011, 10:01 AM

I will, but I'm a heathen anyway.

Don't know whether this is also the day that Griffith Energy rents the park yet...

Posted by: jsayre914 Jan 27 2011, 10:38 AM

That might change my schedule a bit.

Posted by: type47 Jan 27 2011, 11:02 AM

We'll be in England at the same time as THE wedding.

Posted by: dflesburg Jan 27 2011, 12:10 PM

If I don't lose my car in the divorce, I am going to try to make it this year.

Wish me luck next week! Trial Day 1 is Feb 1.

Prayers are requested and welcomed!

Posted by: jsayre914 Jan 27 2011, 12:59 PM

is that your wife in yor avatar??



Good luck anyway. I will pray for your cars saftey

Posted by: saigon71 Jan 27 2011, 03:46 PM

I will be coming up on Saturday - looking forward to seeing everyone. Unfortunately, the teener will still be in pieces. Sigh...next year I will be joining the caravan.

Posted by: hot_shoe914 Jan 27 2011, 07:34 PM

That's what you said last year!

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Mar 1 2011, 01:15 PM

We are now into March...
Anyone?
While I intend to go, I can't do anything planning wise, especially with the new job inbound. My time is seriously not my own right now.

But, if no one steps up (and soon) this event is not going to happen. Not organized, at least.

Someone needs to take this by the horns. We will lend support. We have contacts for on site shelter, but we have to have spaces to put it. Someone needs to make dinner reservations - if that is going to happen.

If planning is happening and I don't know about it, I apologize. Right now, we have 54 days to put it all together.

Zach

Posted by: zymurgist Mar 6 2011, 11:35 AM

I'm not much on organizing, but I would be interested in a hotel room if we are getting a group together. I want to get to the swap meet early so I can try to sell the tail dragger.

Posted by: hot_shoe914 Mar 6 2011, 04:17 PM

Somebody tell me what all we need organized and I will see what I can do from down here in the south, resturant, hotel etc....etc..... As ofnow I am planning on showing up at Evil's place sometime Friday and dropping off a gear box and a Bumble Bee. From there I will be motoring on to Hershey. Outside chance I will be coming up the other way though to drop a Benz off at Scotty's place, just not sure yet.



Shoe

Posted by: saigon71 Mar 6 2011, 05:47 PM

You are correct. I find more rust on a daily basis!

Posted by: wit61 Mar 6 2011, 08:38 PM

Planning to be there. Look forward to seeing the crew after the long hibernation.... My 70 911 Targa will probably be in the corral

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Mar 6 2011, 09:39 PM

As far as I know, we need:
1) spaces.
2) a tent ( I have a contact for this maybe, but will be 2 weeks into a new job and unable to pick it up prior to the event)
3) A meeting place to convoy in.
4) someone on the scene early to make sure we have spaces for the convoy to park in (I can do this, especially if I am room sharing with someone local.)

Zach

Posted by: rmital Mar 7 2011, 08:26 AM

The Palmyra Motel served a small group of us pretty well the past couple years.

The first year the group stayed there, we probably had around 20 or 30 meeting up on Saturday morning, then driving over to the meet. I'd say at least 20 were rooming at the motel.

Last year, not as many....maybe half as much. But still a good place to meet, and a short but fun ride over to the park.

A couple of us weren't thrilled with the rooms last year....the area smelled like fertilizer and had the flys around to prove it. But, tis the time of the year to start working the fields in that area, so the Aesthetics are expected...at no extra charge!!

not sure of my plans this year...if last minute, the Palmyra might be the right deal. Maybe a closer place to the park with less local aesthetics....

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Mar 17 2011, 07:34 AM

ScottyB, Evil and I are going to be splitting a room at least friday night.
Anyone looked into spaces yet?

Zach

Posted by: ArtechnikA Mar 17 2011, 08:09 AM

How many do we need?

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Mar 17 2011, 09:36 AM

In previous years we have had 4, but a 10X10 pop tent only takes 2 or 3 spaces I think.

Zach

Posted by: ArtechnikA Mar 17 2011, 09:44 AM

OK on the dimensional analysis but it doesn't answer the question.
How many spaces do we need?

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Mar 17 2011, 10:54 AM

Lets say 4. :-)

Zach

Posted by: ArtechnikA Mar 17 2011, 11:08 AM

OK - I'll front the group 4 spaces when I make my reservation tonight.
I will be bringing the Titan and my 10x10 EZ-Up, along with a few tables and folding chairs. I'll post the space numbers as soon as CPA-PCA tells me.

If attendees want to chip in a bit at the event, you won't have to twist my arm very hard...

Posted by: Racer Chris Mar 17 2011, 11:16 AM

Zach, why do you say 4?
Last year I provided one space for the Mid-Engine Invasion.
I've reserved one for the group again for this year, along with space for Mark Epstein/Eric Shea.
Advance reservations online ended on the 10th AFAIK.

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Mar 17 2011, 11:19 AM

Nice!
Thanks Chris!
For some reason I thought we had more spaces then one. It may be that we just spilled over?

But, great. This means that we have spaces set!

Zach

Posted by: Racer Chris Mar 17 2011, 11:29 AM

I'm not bringing my big truck and race car so I won't take up nearly as much space this year.

Posted by: mepstein Mar 17 2011, 03:03 PM

I'll have "spill over" space as well.

Posted by: ArtechnikA Mar 17 2011, 07:00 PM

Didn't want to horn in on your action, Chris, I just wanted to make sure the group had a place. I was unaware of your arrangements.

so - thanks !

I will still be bringing the Titan, and the EZ-Up if it is needed. But other than that, I don't think I really need spaces - I have nothing to sell and I won't have time to paint anything before the meet. The only real advantage to having a prepaid space is guaranteed parking close to the action, and early admittance. I've never been able to get there early enough to take advantage of that...

So I expect I'll just drive up and hang out with you guys while I'm not shopping and taking photographs.

For anyone else considering reserving a space, tho, the flyer I received from CPA-PCA says deadline for vendor pre-registration is March 20.

Posted by: mepstein Mar 17 2011, 07:44 PM

I have space for the ez-up. I'd rather not sit in the sun all day. I will bring some extra chairs.

Posted by: Dr Evil Mar 17 2011, 07:50 PM

Dont forget Paul at EIMC always has lots of easy-ups. He is the guy that paid for everyone to get in last year

Posted by: hot_shoe914 Mar 17 2011, 08:08 PM

My daughter and I will be there also. I need to book a room for Friday night. Was hoping to drop the teener off at Evil's house on Friday before heading over if possible. Considering bringing a few things to sell but really doubt I will get that motivated.

Posted by: netbanshee Mar 19 2011, 08:14 PM

I'll try to make the drive down that weekend, depending on Easter w/e plans with the family and if the teener is behaving properly. Can't say more than that at the moment. :/

Posted by: perrysan Mar 24 2011, 07:03 AM

I live in Baltimore and plan to drive my teener to Hershey on Saturday. Unfortunately due to work obligations I'm unable to help organize the invasion, but look forward to seeing everyone there! I have a set of 914 Fuchs in nice shape that I'm not going to end up using (converting to a five lug setup); is it worth bringing them? Thanks.

Posted by: mepstein Mar 24 2011, 07:21 AM

I would - might not get top dollar but you get them in front of the teener crowd and don't have to ship.

Posted by: jsayre914 Mar 24 2011, 04:48 PM

I realize we are not organized

But, do we have a head count yet. How many 914s are we looking at this year in our corral??

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Mar 24 2011, 05:16 PM

Yours, mine, and hopefully many others.

Zach

Posted by: william1764 Mar 24 2011, 05:23 PM

I plan on attending and hope to catch up with some folks on the way up. Anyone leaving Friday from MD?

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Mar 24 2011, 05:41 PM

Stop at my place along the way (York). Mike and Scott and I will probably meet here and drive the rest of the way there Friday. Hopefully not quite as late as last year. Sounds like Hot Shoe may be following Mike??? Maybe. Plans are not confirmed yet.

Joe, I'd invite you but I know you'd turn me down.

Zach

Posted by: Dr Evil Mar 24 2011, 07:35 PM

Shoe is supposedly stopping here first to "drop off" his LE, then I will happily drive to Hershey with him following.
York is another hour away. Why not hit the hotel on Fri night with the crew there, so we can drink, and sleep through the snoring?

I have several gear sets I am hoping to sell and all I want is a 915 to rebuild and mess with.....maybe video.

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Mar 24 2011, 07:47 PM

Sounds like a plan to me.

Zach

Posted by: ppetion Mar 24 2011, 09:59 PM

I will be there, will try to get together with some teeners here and meet the Jersey crew.

Posted by: Eric_Shea Mar 24 2011, 10:18 PM

Sun? Hershey? Eternal Optimist.

Posted by: ArtechnikA Mar 25 2011, 04:45 AM

Eric may not believe it will be sunny but since the date change, the past few years have been favored with very nice weather.

I will 'toss' the EZup into the truck and it'll find a use somewhere I'm sure. PM me your space number when CPA_PCA lets you know, and I'll send you my phone number...

Posted by: scotty b Mar 25 2011, 06:06 AM

with terms like " driving a teener, swap, head count, piggy back, spill over, Hershey, e-z up and toss " I'm not real sure
I want to attend this event

All this perversion on Baby Jesus' ressurection


I'm never going to grow up

Posted by: ArtechnikA Mar 25 2011, 06:13 AM

Hershey is a fixed event, but Easter is a Movable Feast.

Do you know how the date for Easter is determined?

It is the first Sunday after the first full moon after the Vernal Equinox.

No Pagan tradition there...

Posted by: mepstein Mar 25 2011, 06:21 AM

ezup is even better if its raining but last year was a sunny day
I'll be next to Chris at Tangerine since he reserved my space.
I'll be there early so I'm sure you'll see me.
Thanks, Mark

Posted by: mepstein Mar 25 2011, 06:25 AM

Aren't most Porsche owners Jewish?

Posted by: jimkelly Mar 25 2011, 06:40 AM

no one gonna touch that hot matza cracker : )

Posted by: flipb Mar 25 2011, 06:43 AM

It's also during Passover.

Posted by: mepstein Mar 25 2011, 06:46 AM

I had a Rabbi with a really sweet Jaguar XKE. He would have made an exception for Hershey.

Posted by: flipb Mar 25 2011, 06:52 AM

Evidently, I go to the wrong shul!

Posted by: Racer Chris Mar 25 2011, 11:34 AM

I just got the "corrected" space assignment. They had sent me a confirmation for just one space earlier.
We went from occupying just F16 to having F42-F45.

Posted by: william1764 Mar 25 2011, 08:42 PM

sounds good zach. I'll plan on meeting up your way. when you decide departure time let me know.

Posted by: chuckc Mar 28 2011, 04:06 PM

I'm in. I'll be driving my 914 and my dad may take his 911.

is this the Motel?
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&sugexp=ldymls&xhr=t&q=the+palmyra+motel&cp=17&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&bs=1&wrapid=tljp130135032049102&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wl

Posted by: jsayre914 Mar 28 2011, 05:30 PM

And this is because I wouldnt go roller skating with you

What time are we meeting at your place??

Posted by: zymurgist Apr 11 2011, 07:46 AM

Are people planning to stay at the Palmyra Motel? I might be able to talk Babydoll into coming out.

Posted by: Dr Evil Apr 11 2011, 09:12 AM

I plan on arriving early evening with Don and quickly getting drunk

At the Palmyra Motel with Zach and Scotty, and Noel

Posted by: zymurgist Apr 11 2011, 10:34 AM

Friday the 22nd, right?

Posted by: Racer Chris Apr 11 2011, 11:13 AM

Yes.
It's now a Knights Inn.

Posted by: jsayre914 Apr 11 2011, 11:40 AM

I will be metting up with you guys Early Sat morning at the Palmyra (Knights Inn) just like last year. What time are we planning to roll over to the event. I know we left a little bit late last year and lost all the parking spaces (we had to move a barracade )

If you want I can wake everybody up with my new stereo

Posted by: hot_shoe914 Apr 11 2011, 06:49 PM

Scotty might shoot your ass!

Posted by: saigon71 Apr 12 2011, 12:49 PM

I will be rolling up Saturday morning. Catch you at the event!

Posted by: turboman808 Apr 12 2011, 01:03 PM

Looks like I will be free that weekend. The 914 isn't running though. However, I mentioned this on the 914club site. If anyone wants to bring down parts to sell I will bring down my van and we can fill it with parts, or if people want to fill it with parts for the drive back. I'm in the North Jersey Area.

Otherwise I will spend that weekend fishing.

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Apr 12 2011, 04:41 PM

I go the room that Scott, Mike and I will be sharing at the Palmyra/Knights Inn. Now I just need to find the time to get my car de-winterized. I have so far had 2 afternoons to work on it since december.

Zach

Posted by: wilchek Apr 12 2011, 05:18 PM

Got my car ready this weekend. New oil, filter, screen cleaned, tires checked, cv's checked, fixed a couple of things, and off I went. It drove better than when I put it away. I topped it off with ethanol free fuel before I put it away and it started almost right away. Looking forward to Hershey.

deja vu, Mike is your bus going to be ready. What happened, I thought it was running and almost done. How's westen Pennsylltucky

Posted by: auerbach Apr 12 2011, 08:05 PM

Are there plans for dinner Friday night?

Posted by: jsayre914 Apr 12 2011, 08:10 PM

why not race me to the hotel saturday morning?

i will prolly head up 83 from the pa74 exit around 6:30ish am, with a lot of coffee

Posted by: saigon71 Apr 13 2011, 05:43 PM

The ol Mazda pickup will be no match for your teener! Plus, I have to help someone move in the AM. Bring some K2!

Posted by: jsayre914 Apr 13 2011, 05:52 PM

I will bring a lot of fun stuff with me, but you do not have your teener, so you dont get any

Posted by: porscheless Apr 13 2011, 05:54 PM

The wife and me are gonna leave LI sometime Fri morning...if there's anyone looking to meet up in Jersey or wherever, let me know. We're totally flexible on the time so that's no issue.

Looking forward to it.

Thanks,

Joe

Posted by: hot_shoe914 Apr 13 2011, 07:43 PM

I booked my room for Friday and Saturday night at the Knights Inn.

Posted by: ppetion Apr 13 2011, 08:48 PM

I will take the offer if you make it.
If I buy anything that will not fit in my 914, (thats pretty much everything)I will get it closer to home in your van.

Thanks

Posted by: ppetion Apr 13 2011, 08:52 PM

Joe, I think we should meet somewhere in queens, I will pm you. I think that there is another menber in brooklyn who wanted to meet with us. I figure we can leave queens at 12 to meet the Jersey crew.

Posted by: rmital Apr 14 2011, 07:13 AM

I need to stop looking at the 10 day forcast

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Apr 14 2011, 08:35 AM

You do. The forecast is useless around here more the 24 hours out, especially during spring. April in MidA is always 50/50 rain or sun.

Zach

Posted by: zymurgist Apr 14 2011, 08:54 AM

I booked a room for Friday.

Posted by: Dr Evil Apr 14 2011, 09:44 AM

It was running, poorly, so I dropped the engine and started modifying it. It will not be ready. I will be driving Don's 914 home from Hershey anyway so the bus is a non-issue. It should be ready shortly after Hershey

Posted by: jsayre914 Apr 14 2011, 02:49 PM

Great Now you jinxed it. I had to look



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Posted by: 914 shifter Apr 14 2011, 03:01 PM

i will ask Mother to fiddle rosary beads

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Apr 15 2011, 08:03 PM

And already the forcast has changed.
Don't put any weight behind the forecast until you are 1/2 way down the road to Hershey!

Zach

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Apr 15 2011, 08:06 PM

My quest to find time to get my car ready for Hershey is continuing. Exhaust is back on. Spark plugs are changed, regapped got my hotter coil. Idles are jetted down to 50. Idle mix screws are base set at 2 turns out and waiting to be fine tuned. my interior is back in the car.

I need to try and fix my windshield wipers, and then put gas in the car and start tuning. It is going to come RIGHT to the wire! I need more time!

Zach

Posted by: ppetion Apr 15 2011, 09:45 PM

Why did you remove the interior?

Posted by: ArtechnikA Apr 16 2011, 04:37 AM

Actually, just ignore the forecast and be prepared for anything.
The standard Hershey Checklist:

1 GoreTex
2 Sunglasses
3 Sunscreen
4 Hat
5 Comfortable Walking Shoes

There will be shelter from sun or rain. There will be heat if it's cold.
Just Be There.

Posted by: 914 shifter Apr 16 2011, 05:33 AM

hershey survival kit

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Apr 17 2011, 08:58 PM

Wipers are fixed. Oil is changed. I just need to do some balancing sine I rejetted. Almost had it all done today but hadto spend some hours in the ER after a freak gardening accident. *sigh* Surely I will have one afternoon this week where I can move the car out of the garage. Right?



Right?

Posted by: ppetion Apr 17 2011, 09:09 PM

I hope all is fine with the er situation.

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Apr 18 2011, 06:02 AM

Tiller bounced a small rock off my eyeball. It took a few hours to get it all cleaned out. But I still got the bed tilled and the berries planted with a few hours left to wrench on my car.

Zach

Posted by: ppetion Apr 18 2011, 06:18 AM

Glad you are ok.

Posted by: ArtechnikA Apr 18 2011, 06:25 AM

Me too! But seriously - safety glasses !

Posted by: flipb Apr 20 2011, 08:39 AM

I'll actually be driving back from NJ to VA on Saturday, with the fam. We usually do the direct route (I-95) but it's awfully tempting to detour via I-78 through PA and end up taking 15 down to Frederick.

Doubt I could convince the fam to add an hour to the trip... and I wouldn't be in my 914... and there are no parts I desperately need this year.

Posted by: MikeSpraggi Apr 20 2011, 09:29 AM

Anyone want to meet up in Frederick on 15 to caravan up early Saturday morning?

Posted by: plas76targa Apr 20 2011, 10:56 AM

Spraggie - I could meet you Sat am. you want to just swing by or meet on 15 above frederick?

Posted by: MikeSpraggi Apr 20 2011, 11:50 AM

Matt, I was thinking we could all meet at Beckley's on 15. Some others may be coming from Silver Spring as well. Hoping some others join in. Are you up for an early departure?

Posted by: Eric_Shea Apr 20 2011, 12:41 PM

I need Evil to don a dress and hand out PMB fliers.

Posted by: Racer Chris Apr 20 2011, 08:02 PM

I thought you were coming to do that.

Posted by: Dr Evil Apr 20 2011, 08:23 PM

I have a price What are you offering?

Posted by: zymurgist Apr 21 2011, 11:56 AM

Question for the guys who are arriving Friday night... are y'all planning dinner or a meetup somewhere? I'd like to plan my arrival, especially since they are sucking me into working on Friday morning, and those things drag out sometimes.

I don't have any homebrew ready, but I can pick up a few growlers at Appalachian along the way.

Posted by: scotty b Apr 21 2011, 11:59 AM

nothing formal planned. Most of us are staying at the Palmyra/ Knights Inn, just show up there and we'll figure it out.

Posted by: Dr Evil Apr 21 2011, 12:08 PM

I know of a good place to get wings over on the edge of Harrisburg. I want to go if anyone is interested. I like it way better than Dukes.

Posted by: scotty b Apr 21 2011, 12:11 PM

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Posted by: zymurgist Apr 21 2011, 12:11 PM

As long as they have quality beer... otherwise I'm gonna have to sneak a growler in.

Posted by: hot_shoe914 Apr 21 2011, 12:34 PM

I can bring ribs if you can get the fixings. Come up with a grill and I will bring some of Kansas' finest ribeyes.

Posted by: jsayre914 Apr 21 2011, 02:53 PM

I will be there SAT morning.

I am stoked

Posted by: hot_shoe914 Apr 21 2011, 03:58 PM

Not sure what part of that he didn't understand.

Posted by: Scarlet75 Apr 21 2011, 05:35 PM

How many are going to drive their teeners in the rain?

Posted by: jsayre914 Apr 21 2011, 05:55 PM

EVERY DAY BABY !!!

Posted by: MikeSpraggi Apr 21 2011, 06:03 PM

Is it really going to rain ? Forecast looks a little better then just a few days ago. I'll be there in my teener unless something goes terribly, terribly wrong.

Posted by: Scarlet75 Apr 21 2011, 06:08 PM

I plan on driving the teener from up here. Just curious who else is doing it in the rain and making sure I am not the only one foolish enough.

Posted by: hot_shoe914 Apr 21 2011, 06:20 PM

Mine is coming rain or shine.

Posted by: MikeSpraggi Apr 21 2011, 06:22 PM

Matt, I'd like to get there just about when they open. Can you do it that early? Would like to meet at Beckley's.

Posted by: Scarlet75 Apr 21 2011, 06:28 PM

Trailer doesn't count

Posted by: ArtechnikA Apr 21 2011, 06:29 PM

You be the judge.
Rain Friday, Rain Sunday...
Rain Saturday, thundershowers right around 3pm - prolly most people be packed and on their way home by then...
http://www.weather.com/weather/wxdetail/USPA0710?dayNum=2

Posted by: mepstein Apr 21 2011, 06:32 PM

Rich - I'll be there. Save me an eze-up please. Mark

Posted by: ArtechnikA Apr 21 2011, 06:40 PM

Yup - that's the plan. It comes with side curtains, which I bet we'll need. And I'm packing an industrial propane heater...

Especially if you don't mind if I park a few parts for sale there;
I'll even bring my own table.

Posted by: mepstein Apr 21 2011, 06:43 PM

No problem.

Now if we can find someone with a bbq and beer

Posted by: ArtechnikA Apr 21 2011, 06:49 PM

Can't help you with the Q.
Officially, there is 'no alcohol' allowed on the grounds.
I can't say I've never seen this, nor seen anyone get hassled for it, but them's the rules so make an informed choice ...

Posted by: mepstein Apr 21 2011, 06:54 PM

JK - I'm not much of a drinker.

Posted by: hot_shoe914 Apr 21 2011, 07:05 PM

It may arrive on a trailer or Mike may drive it in. Either way it will leave with Evil driving it and it runs just fine.

Posted by: Scarlet75 Apr 21 2011, 07:08 PM

Drive safely Shoe see you there

Posted by: 914shutterbugB Apr 21 2011, 07:10 PM

Super stoked to see everyone!! On my way with camera in hand!! everyone travel safe!!

Posted by: okieflyr Apr 21 2011, 07:14 PM

I dug out the EZ up and heater as well, so all are welcome to a dry spot during the walk throughs. Just another typical day for Hershey in April

Posted by: scotty b Apr 21 2011, 08:28 PM

I have a friend coming up that has a room reserved and had his roomies bail on him. If anyone wants to share a rom and cut down your costs let me know. I can pass the info along or intro you at the hotel.

Posted by: Dr Evil Apr 21 2011, 08:44 PM

The place for hot wings has good beer. It is called Underdogs I miss that place so much!

We can do wings when ever.

Posted by: rmital Apr 21 2011, 08:51 PM

Mike...I got a box of stuff from Tod to give you. See you at some point over the next couple days....

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Apr 21 2011, 08:57 PM

I'd be up for the place with hot wings. Its way yum!

Zach

Posted by: ppetion Apr 21 2011, 09:51 PM

Try to contact member " wilrod" I know he decided to go last minute, he may not have a room I will pm you his cell.

Posted by: zymurgist Apr 22 2011, 07:22 AM

om nom nom nom

I ate wings last night, but whateva. Looking forward to seeing you guys!

Posted by: rmital Apr 22 2011, 07:43 AM

Posted by: ArtechnikA Apr 22 2011, 01:30 PM

Radar image just in from http://radar.weather.gov/Conus/centgrtlakes_loop.php

That orange glop is what's expected over Hershey at 1500 Saturday.
GoreTex.
Rain-X.
Towel.
Security Blanket.

You'll be fine.

Posted by: jsayre914 Apr 22 2011, 06:14 PM

I should be at the hotel around 7:30am. Were you guys tryng to leave before that?? I realize the gates open at 7:30 but i also realize you will all be hung over


are we trying to roll in a big line around 8am ??

Posted by: Pat Garvey Apr 22 2011, 06:23 PM

Just like clockwork! Something got in the way. Has happened for too many years. My second case of pneumonia this time! Apparently you become predisposed to this ailment after having it once. Mild case, but severe to me! Told to stay home for a few days. Got those little red pills too.

Too bad, because I had a bunch of concours/near concours parts to peddle.

Have fun boys - stay dry!
Pat

Posted by: ArtechnikA Apr 22 2011, 06:44 PM

You guys do what you gotta - I've been working with Racer Chris and Mepstein to make sure the canopies are set up and ready to go when you get there.

Posted by: jsayre914 Apr 22 2011, 10:28 PM

Thanks man

Posted by: ArtechnikA Apr 23 2011, 02:27 AM

Naptime's over - quick shower and out the door - see ya !
(steady drizzle here...)

Posted by: Scarlet75 Apr 23 2011, 04:49 AM

Nothing but liquid sunshine here in Hershey

Posted by: rmital Apr 23 2011, 02:33 PM

wasn't a bad day...just rain in the early morning.

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Apr 23 2011, 06:49 PM

Ass. That was me and Evil. Don's got at least 50 on me.

Posted by: 914 shifter Apr 23 2011, 07:46 PM

Posted by: flipb Apr 23 2011, 07:53 PM

So who scored some cool parts? Where are the rest of the photos? Did Zymurgist find any takers for the nine-eleben?

Posted by: 914 shifter Apr 23 2011, 08:00 PM

great meeting all new faces. Scotty B. thank you for pointing out the issue
with my rear trunk lid. "Gunny" your a pisser happy motoring to all.

Posted by: hot_shoe914 Apr 23 2011, 11:02 PM

Yah but I am also a foot taller than you.

Posted by: zymurgist Apr 24 2011, 05:34 AM

No, just tire kickers. The for-sale corral was dead. Probably a combination of the rain and Easter weekend. Got a few e-mails from my Pelican ad though.

Posted by: jsayre914 Apr 24 2011, 07:57 PM

I swear when i left the swap I had better compression the whole way home

Mabey someone secretly worked on my car while i was not looking


I will be taking it to work in the morning


Joseph

Posted by: okieflyr Apr 24 2011, 08:26 PM

It was probably the add'l sub compression under the front hood.

Posted by: ppetion Apr 24 2011, 09:07 PM

I did'nt see you there kevin

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Apr 25 2011, 06:40 AM

Kevin had a booth ~2 rows up from us. We bought some parts for the race car from him. :-)

Was a seriously good time. If you were scared off by the weather forecast - your loss. The rain was over by ~ 10am, by noon it was getting warm, and by the time we got back to the motel to get our drink on most of us had sunburns. And I got some great parts for my car.

Sunday, Don, Britt, Scott, Mike and I were the last to leave the motel. The cleaning "lady" was seriously pissed at us. We had done some cleanup the night before, but not enough. I gave her a $35 tip and told her "Sorry for being a pain in the ass." You would have thought I'd given her a brick of gold. I guess she never gets tips at that motel, as she went from mean to super nice to us.

Finding out that the AX we all thought was Sunday had been the week before due to Easter sucked. But it it meant that I got to go kayaking sunday afternoon. Judging by the pictures in the other thread.... I could stand the exercise! Saw a bald eagle, osprey, ducks and geese and otters.

Posted by: hot_shoe914 Apr 25 2011, 07:52 AM

Had a great time myself despite the 15 hours of driving each way. Scored a few parts even though I had to work really hard for them. Kevin turned me on to some nice freebies and Foley robbed me on a couple of out of date t-shirts . Thanks Chris, nice looking shirts. Brittney was wearing hers last time I saw her. The wings were great, the drinking was fun and thanks to Scotty I didn't have to watch those wimps fizzle out one by one all by myself. Yeah, that's right, me and Scotty were the last two standing, maybe not real steady, but still standing. Party on folks til next year.


Shoe

Posted by: Racer Chris Apr 25 2011, 09:24 AM

I'll have you know, those are limited edition collectibles and are already worth much more than you paid.

Posted by: 914dave Apr 25 2011, 10:42 AM

Scored a few parts even though I had to work really hard for them.


Shoe
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Don, work hard?? You just about killed the rest of us in the process! I didn't realize my stuff wasn't worth anything until you and Mike showed up! Had a great time meeting some new folks Mark and Chris. Getting to know some familiar faces (Mike and Don) was a blast. Hope everyone got home safe. Looking forward to next year already, I'll be bringing a bigger tent.
Dave

Posted by: Scarlet75 Apr 25 2011, 04:50 PM

It was a blast. Yeah damn right I led that bed time charge shoe No shame in it. Seriously though nice to put faces to names.

Posted by: saigon71 Apr 25 2011, 06:34 PM

Foley - did you make it to the AX on Sunday?

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Apr 25 2011, 07:12 PM

he did. I was amazed when I saw the pics this morning.

Zach

Posted by: saigon71 Apr 25 2011, 07:34 PM

Most impressive! I wasn't in any condition to do much yesterday, let alone an autocross.

Posted by: Scarlet75 Apr 25 2011, 07:54 PM

Freaking amature

Posted by: Racer Chris Apr 25 2011, 09:22 PM

I told the car owner the only reason I didn't beat him was the hangover.

Posted by: Scarlet75 Apr 26 2011, 03:59 AM

Mid Engine Invasion IV