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Posted by: Garold Shaffer Jun 15 2017, 12:51 PM

I need to clean the garage out so It's offical!

The 10th Annual NorthWest Indiana 914 BBQ will be held on Saturday August 5th 2017. So save the day!

If possible to please bring side dish to share. We will have the big ice tray cooler so we can keep cold food cold.

Menu will include, but not limited to:

Burgers, Brats, Dogs
Soda, Water, Ice tea, and Coffee BYOB if you want anything else.

You don't need a 914 to come. We have plenty of room. I have chairs, but its a good idea to bring your own.

Doors open 10:30am central, that's 11:30am for eastern time guys.

My address:

Garold Shaffer
6852 Prairie Run Ave
Portage In 46368
219-730-9205 (cell)

Location is my house in Portage Indiana just off the Indiana Toll road (Portage exit) and I-94 (exit 19).

Directions:
From I94 take Exit 19 (Portage / Port of Indiana) south to 1st stop light (Rt 20). Turn left (east) on RT 20 to first stop light, aprrox 1 mile (sameulson road). Turn Right (south) on Sameulson rd. Go to 3rd stop sign (central ave) and turn left (east) on Central Ave. My subdivison is on the left about 1/8 mile called Prairie Run. Turn in and stay left, we are 5th house on left. You will see my 914(s) in the drive. Don't worry about parking in my drive, all 914s mark their spots and I have cleaner.

I will put out a few signs with 914 & arrows on them once you get to central ave to help direct you on your way.

Location is my house in Portage Indiana just off the Indiana Toll road (Portage exit) and I-94 (exit 19).

Posted by: Garold Shaffer Jun 15 2017, 12:54 PM

Pictures from past years.



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Posted by: McMark Jun 15 2017, 12:57 PM

Well if I can't make this one, I better sell everything and quit.

Added it to my calendar.

Posted by: gms Jun 16 2017, 11:14 AM

Count me in!

Posted by: jat914 Jun 16 2017, 11:18 AM

Would like to be there, but Arizona is too far of a trip!!

Posted by: JP3 Jun 16 2017, 03:38 PM

I have to check my calendar but will try to make it. I was there last year and had a great time.

Posted by: GeorgeRud Jun 16 2017, 04:15 PM

Thanks for hosting this again, it's a great time.

Posted by: TM_Corey Jun 17 2017, 06:13 PM

Wife and I are planning on coming up!

It's the perfect excuse to miss my 25th class reunion.

Posted by: orthobiz Jun 17 2017, 07:33 PM

Dang! Vacationing in Quebec...

Paul

Posted by: Chris H. Jun 18 2017, 12:24 PM

That gives me just under 7 weeks... ...I'm in. Found that clutch pulley IOU BTW .

Posted by: McMark Jun 27 2017, 10:40 AM

Also posted an event on Facebook. Hopefully that's okay Garold!

Posted by: Garold Shaffer Jun 27 2017, 02:38 PM

Yep. I forgot about the FB page.

Posted by: Mike Fitton Jun 27 2017, 02:52 PM

Damn, conflict again. The 6 was invited to the Milwaukee Concours d'Elegance for that weekend. Saturday 8/5 is the driving tour, show on Sunday.

Posted by: Camaro Mike Jun 27 2017, 07:22 PM

Thanks for hosting this. Looking forward to it.

Mike

Posted by: Garold Shaffer Jul 4 2017, 08:16 AM

Posted by: Garold Shaffer Jul 14 2017, 11:26 AM

Just a few weeks away

Posted by: earossi Jul 21 2017, 09:12 PM

Hi Garold,

Though my 914 now resides with my son in Idaho, I plan on attending. I plan on driving my beat up 997 to the event if that is alright.

Posted by: Garold Shaffer Jul 26 2017, 08:05 PM

Just over a week away.

Posted by: injunmort Jul 26 2017, 08:49 PM

not this year, but maybe next. planning on moving to mi. in the next 12-18 months

Posted by: Chris H. Jul 26 2017, 10:08 PM

I STILL THINK I'm gonna make it with the 914aru . Very close to extended-trip-roadworthy.

Posted by: earossi Jul 30 2017, 02:43 PM

Chris,

If you break down, I can give you a lift from Naperville.

Posted by: TM_Corey Jul 31 2017, 07:08 PM

I'll be leaving the Lebanon, IN area around 9am Eastern if anyone wants to group up from Indy or down south.

I'll be in the 914 with one Rugrats and the wife will be in the 997 with the other rugrat.

Posted by: Chris H. Jul 31 2017, 08:27 PM

Thanks Ernie! I should be good but it's nice to have a backup plan.

Posted by: Garold Shaffer Aug 1 2017, 08:57 PM

getting closer

Posted by: Freezin 914 Aug 2 2017, 02:55 PM

Hi everyone, contemplating the trip down, do you all have a confirmed count? Also do this event go on rain or shine?

Posted by: Garold Shaffer Aug 2 2017, 03:08 PM

No confirmed count but usually around 20-30 people during the afternoon and 15+ or so 914s (or other Porsche cars) Yes rain or shine the party goes on.

Posted by: snakemain Aug 2 2017, 03:37 PM

Rained in 2015 in the afternoon. Fun was still had by all.

Posted by: GeorgeRud Aug 2 2017, 07:02 PM

Not all of them rain! Great turnout at Garrold's in past years, and I'm hoping to make it again this year (though not with my car).

Posted by: Freezin 914 Aug 2 2017, 08:55 PM

Ok, I keep seeing an olyimpic blue car with five lug Fuchs, members car? I had taken a photo of it at Road America at vintage weekend.

Posted by: designerguy90 Aug 3 2017, 07:06 PM

That was my old car. I sold it last fall to Brian Hughes of Fuelfed.

Posted by: Freezin 914 Aug 3 2017, 08:49 PM

I am a fan!

Posted by: McMark Aug 4 2017, 10:44 AM

Getting my car ready.

See ya'll tomorrow. Can only stay for a few hours though...

Posted by: Garold Shaffer Aug 4 2017, 02:14 PM

TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: gms Aug 4 2017, 08:24 PM

See you tomorrow buddy!

Posted by: TM_Corey Aug 5 2017, 05:40 AM

Today's the day!!!

Leaving in less then two hours. This will be my first 50 mile plus drive since the rebuild. Wish me luck!!

Posted by: McMark Aug 5 2017, 08:34 AM

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Posted by: GeorgeRud Aug 5 2017, 08:53 AM

I won't be able to join you folks today, but wanted to wish everyone my best and have a great time! Please be sure to post pictures so we can at least be there over the Internet.

Posted by: timothy_nd28 Aug 5 2017, 09:24 AM

Sadly, I can't make it this year either. We have a new addition to the family, and still adjusting

Hope everyone has a great time.

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Posted by: Chris H. Aug 5 2017, 11:30 AM

Sorry to miss it at the last minute (again). Strained my back a bit lifting this piggy on to the engine stand yesterday.



Was fine until this morning...

Enjoy the day! Great weather for it!

Edit: yeah it's upside down too..


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Posted by: ConeDodger Aug 5 2017, 11:30 AM

Wishing I was there.

Posted by: Camaro Mike Aug 5 2017, 03:13 PM

Thank you for hosting this great event!


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Posted by: Camaro Mike Aug 5 2017, 03:18 PM

One more shot of the driveway.



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Posted by: Mike Fitton Aug 5 2017, 03:44 PM

Sorry I missed it this year but I was up in Milwaukee today visiting with Glenn's best friend.

Posted by: fixer34 Aug 5 2017, 05:27 PM

Too late to make the pictures.

Garold; good times and thanks for the hospitality.

Posted by: Freezin 914 Aug 5 2017, 06:37 PM

Thank you guys for a great afternoon filled with all things 914! I had a great time meeting you! P.S. Garold thank you for hosting this great event! Cheers!

Posted by: TM_Corey Aug 5 2017, 07:38 PM

Wife and I had a great time!! She's actually getting into this "car thing".

Very special thanks to Garold & Julie for hosting and Garold and Brad for putting up with all my newbie questions. Was also great meeting everyone in person. Wish I would have asked everyone's screen name so I could start putting faces to posts.

We headed from the cookout to the lake. Couldn't drive to the end of Indiana without seeing that beautiful blue water and the famous Indiana Dunes.


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Posted by: Garold Shaffer Aug 5 2017, 08:11 PM

It was great to see everyone. Couldn't ask for a more prefect weather. Thanks to all that made it and to those who couldn't we will be doing it again next year.

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Posted by: gms Aug 6 2017, 08:58 AM

Thanks for Hosting Julie and Garold!
It was a great time as usual!

Posted by: Garold Shaffer Aug 6 2017, 11:56 AM

You all are welcome. Anyone leave a folding chair behind?

Posted by: Porschef Aug 6 2017, 01:40 PM

Looks like it was a very successful event. Nice work Garold!

Posted by: McMark Aug 7 2017, 06:32 AM

Me. I remembered about 30m north of Michigan City.

But it's yours now. Please don't bring it back.