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Posted by: gregrobbins May 5 2006, 06:00 PM

The group is gathering. Howard, Joe and Judy pulled in for So Cal. John blew in from Vegas. Others are yet to arrive.

So guess what: Howard said they hit snow on the 7200' pass on the way to Flagstaff. It didn't stick, but it gives him something to talk about. It has rained a little on and off since we arrived at 4 p.m.

I will be posting photos on Sunday as I left my camera cable at home.

Posted by: Brad Roberts May 5 2006, 06:03 PM

Keep us updated the best you can!

Thanks for the first post.


B

Posted by: SLITS May 5 2006, 06:04 PM

Judy who?

Posted by: gregrobbins May 5 2006, 06:31 PM

I don't know, a lady was getting out of a black 914 and Howard mentioned her name was Judy. She was getting stuff out of Joe's car. Does that give you a clue. Skys have cleared and now it is time to head to the watering hole.

Posted by: SLITS May 5 2006, 06:33 PM

Greg....that's /L = Linda

The rarified air must be effecting Howie. Give him a kiss for me........

Posted by: MW 914 May 5 2006, 06:46 PM

Judy...Linda...after a couple of hours in the RV, would you really remember?

Posted by: SLITS May 5 2006, 06:49 PM

I remember everything

OH BTW....who in the hell are you ?

Posted by: Howard May 5 2006, 07:13 PM

I'm gonna swear I said 'Linda', but at my age...

Here's Joe and Judy, formerly known as /L and what's her name looking at some more Rte 66 types.


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Posted by: gregrobbins May 6 2006, 08:45 AM

Picture from dinner last night at the Beaver Street Brewery

Shown: John, Susan, Greg Howard, Ernie, Judy (formerly known as Linda), Joe, Steve and Andrea.


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Posted by: SLITS May 6 2006, 08:53 AM

I recognize that rest stop.....it's in BF Egypt......What, no images of the camels that live there?

I see that someone threw their hemmoroid pillow out in the image of Judy (formerly known as Linda) stalking the Detroit Iron drivers.

Oh, BTW, is Judy as Horneeee as Linda? Honk, Honk

Posted by: dekman May 6 2006, 11:01 AM

Pic's are great! More....... Can someone post a pic of Howard's ride...I'm guessing it's not a 914.

Posted by: Flat VW May 6 2006, 03:26 PM

John

P.S. I bet much fun is being had, the weather is purrrfect today.

Posted by: Toast May 6 2006, 05:01 PM

Glad you guys are having so much fun.


MORE PICS, MORE PICS, MORE PICS!!!

Judy, I love your smile.

Posted by: Flat VW May 6 2006, 05:15 PM

Route 66'ers, route 66'ers, ..... Stand-by for an emergency message......


Jim and his girl, Amanda are going to leave here soon and join you all for dinner.

Ernie, I contacted Murphy's and had them add two to your party, both prime rib.





John

P.S. I thought of being there too, but I am too crudddy of a passenger for the long trip.

Posted by: Toast May 6 2006, 05:30 PM

You're one of them winning types and needs to stop at every damn exit to go pee don't you?





JK, I know what ya mean.

Posted by: gregrobbins May 6 2006, 06:45 PM

Your right. There are a couple shameless blokes running ARPs including Howard in his 996. I got photos, just no way to get into the computer until I get home. (Forgot my cable )

NARP: you all know what that means. So drop the N and you have ARP.

Posted by: gregrobbins May 6 2006, 06:57 PM

Progress report:

We are in Prescott. Michael Wills drove up from Scottsdale to have breakfast and drive with us for awhile. ShogunEagle Steve also stopped by to eat.

Drove from Flasstaff to Sedona to Jerome to Prescott. Perfect weather all day. Gerard and md91420 pulled into Prescott from Phoenix.

Should have a good crowd for dinner.

Mechanically everyone is solid. And we are all having a blast: why aren't you here?

At breakfast, the server told us that Flagstaff was expecting 20+ car clubs today and an equal number tomorrow, all doing Route 66 runs. Lots and lots of beautiful and interesting cars to look over.

Posted by: Howard May 6 2006, 07:20 PM

OK, here's a few. Concoarse



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Posted by: Howard May 6 2006, 07:22 PM

yada


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Posted by: dekman May 6 2006, 07:38 PM

BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! Howard.........wish I was there. My tranny is out for the 915 transplant operation. Wash that non-914!

Posted by: Howard May 6 2006, 10:36 PM

Describe the feeling of driving a 914 in zero words or less.


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Posted by: one914racer May 6 2006, 10:44 PM

is that judy

Posted by: gregrobbins May 7 2006, 07:40 AM

Sooo, we get back to the hotel after the dinner. Damn, there is a 914 setting in the parking lot--not one of the Route 66 troupe.

Jeff Duncan from Corpus Cristi, Texas has showed up. As earlier posted on the site, he was buying a car this weekend, and driving it from Southern California to Texas. His first intent was to pick the car up Saturday and have a group of locals do a PPI, er Post Purchase Inspection. (How many of us have done that?), but fearless BarBQue leader Joe is on the Route 66 Classic. Instead of leaving on Sunday headed east, Jeft decides to find us and hook up for the final day's events.

What a pleasent surprise. Maybe Howard can post a photo of his car this morning.

Yes Thomas: /L, I mean Judy, or Linda if you prefer, is having a blast. And at the awards presentation, she won an award. Then agan we all having a great time!

Posted by: gregrobbins May 7 2006, 04:03 PM

I'm home, now I can share some photos:

Friday after the rain.


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Posted by: gregrobbins May 7 2006, 04:04 PM

More Friday


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Posted by: gregrobbins May 7 2006, 04:05 PM

Saturday morning


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Posted by: gregrobbins May 7 2006, 04:05 PM

Saturday ready to roll


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Posted by: gregrobbins May 7 2006, 04:06 PM

Sedona


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Posted by: gregrobbins May 7 2006, 04:07 PM

The Crew


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Nice Roads


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Posted by: gregrobbins May 7 2006, 04:08 PM

Late arriver Jeff Duncan, stopped by on his way from LA to Texas


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Posted by: gregrobbins May 7 2006, 04:13 PM

Parting shot: we ended up in Congress, AZ. Here the group split up and headed home. Thanks Ernie and John for great planning. Thanks Howard, Joe, Linda, Michael, Mike, Jim, Amanda, Steve, Jeff, Steve, Andrea, Gerard, Darla, and Susan for making this event so much fun. Finally, thanks to the guy on the Prescott street corner who looked at my car and yelled "Nice Porsche."

Cars in Order left to right: Greg & Susan's White 968. 914s in order: Ernie's Yellow, John's Black, Linda's Black, Joe's Blue, Jeff's Maroon, Gerard's Revenna Green, Howard's Blue 996.


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Posted by: VegasRacer May 7 2006, 11:43 PM

Thanks Ernie (ThinAir914) for organizing a FANTASTIC event.
It was great to see some old friends and meet some new ones.

Here are the first of my Dam pictures.



How could I resist this place for lunch in Wikieup.
The food was so good I stopped again on the way back home.

Posted by: VegasRacer May 7 2006, 11:46 PM

Artsy shots from the host hotel parking lot in Flagstaff.

Posted by: VegasRacer May 7 2006, 11:51 PM

Dinner Friday night at the Beaver Street Brewery.



"If you show me The Beaver, I'll show you 'The Hose' ©."

Posted by: Joe Sharp May 7 2006, 11:59 PM

It was such a good time.
I even found a body by Karman.


:PERMAGRIN: Joe

Posted by: Joe Sharp May 8 2006, 12:09 AM

It was cold Saturday morning.
Awsom. The road is down there somewhere.

Posted by: Joe Sharp May 8 2006, 12:13 AM

And then there was this Biker.



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Trying to keep al of this stright.

Posted by: Joe Sharp May 8 2006, 12:25 AM

She pulled out in front of Judy

Posted by: Joe Sharp May 8 2006, 12:29 AM

She pushed her way past the Hoser and almost pased Ernie

Posted by: Joe Sharp May 8 2006, 12:31 AM

Linda was affraid of running her over, should she go down and Howard cut her slack.

Thats all.
:PRMAGRIN: Joe

Posted by: VegasRacer May 8 2006, 01:12 AM

The road to be conquered on the way to Sedona.



The overlook in Sedona

Posted by: VegasRacer May 8 2006, 01:20 AM

The award winner for the Best Non-NARP.


Our host, Ernie.



YPAF (or at least it will be after it gets a Series9 makeover)


MW914

Posted by: VegasRacer May 8 2006, 01:29 AM

On the road.


Go Judy, go.


Zoom, zoom.

Posted by: VegasRacer May 8 2006, 02:12 AM

Nice Hats. (Joe and Greg)


Nice shades. (Mike, Steve, Howard)



R.I.P.

Posted by: VegasRacer May 8 2006, 04:34 AM

This years Route 66 Classic was unique for the fact that several members joined the fun for the limited time that their schedules would allow. Steve (shoguneagle) was only at the Saturday breakfast. Mike (MW914) had to leave after Sedona. Joe (Series9) even found the time to call from the Corkscrew at Laguna and wish us well. We added Gerard (3d914) and his wife in Prescott. Ernies son Mike also came in his Bug. Shaggy and friend drove in from Phoenix just for dinner. LvSteveH and Andrea went north on Saturday night in their Jeep. The biggest surprise was to find a red teener and the new owner Jeff, waiting for us at the Hotel. He ran with us on Sunday and then continued his long journey home to Texas. Thank you all very much for the extra effort to find a way to come out to play.

The people are what makes this Club so special and the real reason for the Classic events. I am honored to have been able to spend a couple of days on the road with you. I look forward to seeing you all again at the next R66C.

Don't forget - the WCC in Portland is less than 2 months away.
If there is any way you can attend - DO IT!

Posted by: VegasRacer May 8 2006, 04:42 AM

IMHO the best drives of the weekend were on Sunday.
I also really enjoyed the time we spent in Jerome.
Here are some of my NPC photos.


Chillin'.


Jerome

Posted by: VegasRacer May 8 2006, 04:46 AM

Architecture

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Vertical

Posted by: VegasRacer May 8 2006, 04:58 AM

We visited the Gold King Mine outside of Jerome.




Don Robertson, the proprietor, Has a lot of cool stuff.
This truck looks good, but it sounded even better when he fired it up.

Posted by: VegasRacer May 8 2006, 05:03 AM

More Mean Machines.

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Other

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Details

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More

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Last.

Posted by: jasons May 8 2006, 07:42 AM

Gold King Mine is the sight of the annual Jerome Bus Jamboree. Its a huge VW bus event. They actually raffle a restored bus every year.

Posted by: LvSteveH May 8 2006, 10:11 AM

Great pictures! I'll add some as soon as we find the patch cable for our camera. Had a great time. The chick on the bike smoked us on the hill. We had a great time shooting over to Pinetop. Nice drive. Did 1000 miles for the weekend. It was great to see everyone again

Posted by: Howard May 8 2006, 10:21 AM

Thanks gang. Well planned event with great roads, scenery and FOOD. While the big meets are super, these smaller ones let you meet the people. Special thanks to Greg for the Arizona history lessons.

Other lessons learned:
1. 1100 miles is a lot for a weekend.
2. That girl on the bike knew her stuff. Would love to see how fast she would go with a motor.
3. Linda is a very good driver. I couldn't keep up with her on the downhill twisties. See #2
4. These cars get pretty good mileage.
5. 36f Flagstaff Saturday morning. 100f Palm Springs Sunday. Heat and A/C are not a bad things.

One more postcard.







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Posted by: AZ914 May 8 2006, 11:01 AM

Great pictures everyone! Wish I could have made it this time.

Posted by: olav May 8 2006, 11:09 AM

Thanks for sharing. The pictures look great. Would have liked to join you guys and gals.

Posted by: /L. May 8 2006, 12:34 PM

Thank you, John and Ernie for putting this event together for us. I had the BEST time driving ever!! I love it when I can meet new peeps. The ladys Susan (Greg's wife) and Andrea (Steve's wife). It's a wonderful thing The food was great and the company excellent I recommend the R66C to everyone Can't wait for the next drive

Posted by: Flat VW May 8 2006, 03:31 PM

Great photos as usual, John.


John

Posted by: Headrage May 8 2006, 04:01 PM

Hey Howie, do you even have a teener anymore?

Posted by: Ferg May 8 2006, 04:04 PM

Great Pics!!!

Can't wait for RRC

Ferg

Posted by: Joe Sharp May 8 2006, 04:54 PM

I can't wait for the WCC, RRC, Route 66 07, local runs and going to play with Howard in his Pray Grounds.
:PERMAGRIN: Joe

Posted by: dekman May 8 2006, 06:42 PM

"Linda wooped Howard?" Who is this woman? Was she on a bike? In a 914? Got pic's? Would of loved to have been there.................glad to hear your "automatic" had "air" Howard!

Posted by: gregrobbins May 8 2006, 08:01 PM

At the start of the sharp down hill twisties into Oak Creek Canyon, a lady on a road bike joined the fun. I have ridden that road on a bicycle before and you can decend very quickly. It is easy to outcorner a car, even a 914. Check the picture of her behind Ernie's yellow car, he was holding her up.

Posted by: dekman May 8 2006, 10:22 PM

Greg...your are being too kind! But.... the bottom line is that "a woman on a bicycle" beat Howard (in his fast, powerful, 3.6L, automatic, taildragger!)

Posted by: Lou W May 8 2006, 11:23 PM

Thanks for sharing the pictures

Posted by: Howard May 9 2006, 12:21 AM

Rob, you maroon. Ernie was traveling at a nice sedate speed. We were all taking pictures as we went. I waved her by so I could look at her ass, not Ernie's


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Posted by: LvSteveH May 9 2006, 11:22 PM

Ok, found the cable for my camera. I even resized them to be nice.


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Pic 2


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Pic 4


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Posted by: LvSteveH May 9 2006, 11:25 PM

If you look carefully, you can see both Howard and John taking pics.


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Pic 6


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Posted by: LvSteveH May 9 2006, 11:29 PM

Meet Pedro. Andrea is a wuss and wouldn't pet him. He rings that bell so people will feed him carrots, and let me tell you, the Salvation Army should hire this guy.


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Posted by: LvSteveH May 9 2006, 11:32 PM

Last but not least, here is Elvira when John and I went to Joe's BBQ a while back.


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Posted by: AZ914 May 10 2006, 11:08 AM

I love that car (Elvira). Should have bought it when it was on Ebay a2-3 years ago...!

Posted by: SLITS May 10 2006, 11:35 AM

Neither one can drive worth a crap, so image taking is within their realm of capabilities. and they get pissed about women putting on makeup while driving

Posted by: MW 914 May 10 2006, 11:49 AM

His car is awesome. Coulda, woulda, shoulda....we all have those! Hell, I should have bought Ferg's car...I would be enjoying a 3.2 right now if I would have!

Posted by: jasons May 10 2006, 11:55 AM

By the time you get to the end of the road you've started on, you probably coulda had that car. Nevertheless your car will be sweet when its done. Have you started sorucing your 5 lug goodies yet?

Posted by: MW 914 May 10 2006, 01:16 PM

You are absolutely correct regarding the total cost! However, I really like my car and I am excited to be keeping it after all the work I have put into it thus far.

My plan is no 5-lug. I want the car to look like a bone stock four.

Posted by: jasons May 10 2006, 02:40 PM

I totally respect that you would stick to your guns and see your car through. That gives you a different sense of pride than just buying a finished car.

Posted by: AZ914 May 10 2006, 03:46 PM

I agree. I love my car too... but a black flared -6.. oooooooooooo!!!

Posted by: Jeroen May 20 2006, 12:05 PM

John and everybody else at the event...
THANKS!!!!
for the shirt, mag and the nice postcard
it's much appreciated!!!