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Posted by: lapuwali Aug 10 2006, 12:48 AM

We're cooking up a BBQ at McMark's house in Napa instead of a breakfast this month.

Date has been confirmed as Saturday, 26 Aug. It will be at McMark's house: 1046 2nd Ave, Napa, CA.

This will be free burgers, but you bring your own drinks. I'd also suggest bringing any condiments you want on your burger, and any other food you'd like to have and/or share. All I'm supplying is meat, buns, onions, and my particular favorite flavor of mustard.

There's a pool, so bring your swimming gear.

If you're not driving a 914, you'll need to park down the street at a nearby school. The driveway and immediate street parking will be 914s only.

Mark also has an engine ready for a "How to tear down a Type IV" session.

I figure everyone should start wandering in around 11:30 to 12, and we'll hang around until Mark kicks us out.

Attendees so far: 20
Me, my wife Susan
McMark, his SO?
Jenny, Brian?
ChrisNPDrider
Jeff Keyser, Kylie
Gwen
SirAndy
toon1
Nate
jimtab
Anthony
Randy, Sylvie
Marty Yeoman
carreraguy
Jeff Bowlsby

Posted by: McMark Aug 10 2006, 12:55 AM

Posted by: Jenny Aug 10 2006, 12:57 AM

sounds awesome!!

Posted by: lapuwali Aug 10 2006, 10:39 AM

Posted by: ChrisNPDrider Aug 10 2006, 10:57 AM

August! Sept 2 is Labor Day weekend and I'm on a road trip.

Posted by: jkeyzer Aug 10 2006, 11:21 AM

Aug sounds good. Put me and Kylie on the list.

Posted by: GTeener Aug 10 2006, 01:59 PM

Fun idea!

Aug 26 would be better for me... maybe...

Posted by: jgara962 Aug 10 2006, 02:11 PM

Sounds great, but I probably can't make the 26th. Sucks since it will be just a couple of miles from my house

I vote the 2nd, but I know that probably doesn't work for most people.

Posted by: SirAndy Aug 10 2006, 02:17 PM

either way works for me ...

Andy

Posted by: toon1 Aug 10 2006, 02:27 PM

sounds like a good time, I will try to be there with the teener

Posted by: fiid Aug 10 2006, 02:48 PM

I'll do my best to be there... Susan (my Susan) is due on September 4th - so I might be in the hospital playing catcher....

Posted by: nebreitling Aug 10 2006, 03:41 PM

26th would work better for me.

Posted by: jimtab Aug 10 2006, 10:48 PM

Augusst good...Sept bad. Pasta salad????? Or smoked salmon dip and crackers???? Talk to me people...esp. Mark and Lapuwali since they are doing the "heavy lifting"....

Posted by: anthony Aug 10 2006, 11:18 PM

I'm in! Either day is good.

Posted by: jonwatts Aug 11 2006, 12:01 AM

I genuinely can't make either date, which is good because it's too far anyway.

But it sounds like a blast. I'd love to see Mark tearing apart a Type IV in his swimming pool!

Posted by: McMark Aug 11 2006, 09:49 AM

My girl won't get home from work until later (4 or 5 pm).

Posted by: mikez Aug 11 2006, 09:52 AM

Sept 2....I'll come up and pick up the red 914/6 and bring a few friends....

HEY...I DO HAVE them....

Posted by: RoadGlue Aug 11 2006, 12:26 PM

Either date should work for Sylvie and I, though the 26th would be a little better.

Let me know what we should bring!

Randy

Posted by: lapuwali Aug 11 2006, 12:30 PM

You should bring whatever you want to bring. There will be burgers. Anything else you want, you bring. Drinks, salads, hot dogs, crisps, pigs with an apple in their mouth, whatever.

Posted by: McMark Aug 11 2006, 12:46 PM

Hehehehe, you said crisps. I would expect such things from Fiid, but then again, you surprised me with the six conversion as well.

Posted by: lapuwali Aug 11 2006, 01:02 PM

I spend way too much time around Brits...

Posted by: Marty Yeoman Aug 11 2006, 01:09 PM

I'm an Aug 26 kind of guy.

Posted by: carreraguy Aug 11 2006, 04:11 PM

I'll try to make it, but 8/26 works best for me. Assuming of course I'm able to googlemap Mark's house.

Posted by: Jeff Bowlsby Aug 11 2006, 05:59 PM

Add me to the list...either day works

Posted by: GTeener Aug 13 2006, 04:15 PM

I knew there was a reason I was a definite maybe... Soccer tournament the weekend of the 26th. Maybe Labor Day is better

Posted by: McMark Aug 13 2006, 10:07 PM

I think we can officially say it's the 26th. What do you think James?

Posted by: lapuwali Aug 13 2006, 10:14 PM

It's looking that way. Monday, I'll update the first post with a proper date and more detail (like the exact location). I can't edit the title, but you can. ;-)

Posted by: lapuwali Aug 14 2006, 02:41 PM

OK, first post has been edited with the correct date and location.

McMark, can you edit the title to correct the date?

See all of you there on the 26th. Let me know if your name isn't on the list in the first post and you intend to show.

Posted by: McMark Aug 15 2006, 02:26 PM

Done!

Posted by: McMark Aug 15 2006, 02:33 PM

Some maps...

Address is 1046 Second Ave, Napa CA 94558.


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Posted by: McMark Aug 15 2006, 02:43 PM

More images to confuse people. If you use Google Maps, this will help some.


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Posted by: BenT Aug 15 2006, 03:11 PM

Crap, I had hoped to meet some of the Bay Area members but we are in Vegas hotel/casino hoping until the 27th. You guys have fun. I hate Vegas -- not the car -- the "Las" (the-the).

Cheers,

BenT

Posted by: McMark Aug 17 2006, 01:14 PM

Posted by: Jenny Aug 17 2006, 02:22 PM

I am a possibly-maybe. Almost definately without the SO. My car is also in need of a fuel pump, so not the 914 either.

Jen

Posted by: BenT Aug 17 2006, 11:49 PM

Sounds like you're walking from the school parking lot. I'm got two running 914's but can't make the date.

BenT

Posted by: Trevorg7 Aug 18 2006, 12:15 AM

Sounds like fun especially with the engine breakdown but I am out of town.

Next time.

T

Posted by: jgara962 Aug 20 2006, 05:46 PM

I hope this BBQ is still on.

I can make it for a couple of hours. Looking forward to meeting everyone.

Posted by: McMark Aug 20 2006, 06:13 PM

It's still on. See you then.

Posted by: tiim5 Aug 20 2006, 07:42 PM

Mark, this is one event I hate to miss. I am on the board of my daughter's school, we have a board meeting that day. I think we finish around 3 or so.

I know it would make for a long day but I am tempted to drive two hours to see who is left at you place, sounds crazy but that's why we drive what we drive...right?

Posted by: SirAndy Aug 20 2006, 08:27 PM

i, for one, will still be there when the sun settles over beautiful napa ...

but then again, that might be a reason for you not to come up there ...
Andy

Posted by: RoadGlue Aug 20 2006, 08:39 PM

We'll be there as well, and I don't see any reason for us to take off before the sun sets.

Posted by: trekkor Aug 20 2006, 09:11 PM

I'm still up in the air.

1. BBQ
2. a/x @ Marina
3. races at Sears.


KT

Posted by: McMark Aug 20 2006, 11:18 PM

As far as I'm concerned, we'll hang out as long as people are willing. Maybe I'll have to bring down the ping-pong table and we'll have some tournament fun.

Posted by: RoadGlue Aug 20 2006, 11:22 PM

Ping pong? Please! I used to be pretty good, but it's been a while.

Posted by: SirAndy Aug 20 2006, 11:29 PM

how about "spin-the-bottle" ???
Andy

Posted by: Marty Yeoman Aug 21 2006, 01:57 PM

Bump

Posted by: Joe Sharp Aug 21 2006, 08:37 PM

James.

Posted by: McMark Aug 22 2006, 10:20 PM

Posted by: trekkor Aug 23 2006, 12:05 AM

If I go to Marina, will you guys save me a burger?


KT

Posted by: anthony Aug 23 2006, 12:13 AM

Mark, what time does the tear down start?

Posted by: McMark Aug 23 2006, 12:55 AM

Trekkor, we'll do what we can.

Anthony, I don't know. What time do you want it to start? I'd guess between 1:30 & 2:00.

Posted by: pffft Aug 24 2006, 12:08 PM

Is anyone heading up to the bbq that can meet 914_1.8t to grab some biggish
parts and drag them along for me?
He has graciously offered to
" meet one of the locals and give the parts to them." as he cannot attend.

These are control arms and axles.

I'm gonna make the trek down with some stupid old pictures and stories of James
to add some history to the memories.

patrick

Posted by: anthony Aug 24 2006, 12:15 PM

Any time is fine with me. Just wondering if there was a schedule. How long does it take?

Posted by: Jenny Aug 24 2006, 12:19 PM

I'm gonna try to come, but will have to bail out early. I've got a birthday dinner in Gilroy @ 6pm to attend. How long does it take to get to Napa from south San Jo anyway? Two hours? Less?

Jen

Posted by: RoadGlue Aug 24 2006, 12:24 PM

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&saddr=napa,+ca&daddr=gilroy,+ca&ie=UTF8&om=1

Google shows 2 hours, so probably less if you drive a little faster then the speed limits.

Posted by: fiid Aug 24 2006, 12:38 PM

I'll be there. I'll probably be early, and sporting a 3 litre 6 of German construction.

Posted by: jkeyzer Aug 24 2006, 12:45 PM

Real 6's are horizontally opposed.

Posted by: Jenny Aug 25 2006, 11:07 AM

*bump*

Jen

Posted by: McMark Aug 25 2006, 11:45 AM

I'm cleaning house right now. Gotta get the place looking sharp. Don't forget Original Customs BBQ has a two drink minimum.

Posted by: carreraguy Aug 25 2006, 04:45 PM

Might not make it tomorrow - may be meeting up with a highly-recommended Suby tuner to evaluate my ECU.
Later,

Posted by: ChrisNPDrider Aug 25 2006, 06:00 PM

Just read through this again....
Engine class starts 1:30-2:00
Tasty burgers are when?
We need to bring a minimum of 2 drinks?
I can harvest some BBQ able squash from my garden to contribute.

Posted by: McMark Aug 25 2006, 06:49 PM

Burgers will be around noonish.

I have 24 burgers and buns, mayo, yellow mustard, ketchup, cheddar, and pickles. This is all I'll be providing. Anything else you want on your burger bring it along. Anything else you want to eat or drink, bring it along (chips, drinks, dessert, etc).

Don't forget we'll have the ping pong table set up and the pool will be OPEN!

Posted by: trekkor Aug 25 2006, 10:18 PM

I may sneak in



KT

Posted by: Joe Sharp Aug 26 2006, 06:16 AM

I'm on my way.
Joe Sharp

Posted by: fiid Aug 26 2006, 06:16 AM

Joe: You rock man.

Posted by: McMark Aug 26 2006, 10:09 AM

SWEET!!!

Posted by: jgara962 Aug 26 2006, 11:00 AM

Wow, that is aggressive!

Posted by: McMark Aug 26 2006, 11:07 AM

The gauntlet has been thrown down. Now the NorCal guys are going to have to start showing up to SoCal events.

Posted by: Aaron Cox Aug 26 2006, 11:19 AM

and pigs fly?

LOL... see you norcalr's at joes next BBQ or at RRC?

Posted by: Rotten Robby Aug 26 2006, 10:16 PM

I will pick up that gauntlet. Many of us will be at Ventura in a week or two...
Had a great time Mark... Thanks for hosting.

Posted by: trekkor Aug 26 2006, 10:26 PM

It was good to be there. What, 10 914's ( running ) on the property?


KT

Posted by: rick 918-S Aug 26 2006, 11:00 PM

Posted by: SirAndy Aug 27 2006, 12:55 AM

just got back ...

thanks for hosting mark! and thanks to everybody who showed up ... and thanks to joe for driving all the way up from SlowCal ... and thanks to (i forgot your name) for bringing the pictures of james ...



and here are the pix ...


the gang standing around the future $5k engine:




closeup:




SlowCal Visitor:




What's left of the crew at sunset:




and some more Mueller bling ...




Andy

Posted by: SirAndy Aug 27 2006, 01:01 AM

and the paddock, panorama shot ... (click on image to see a large version)

Andy


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Posted by: RoadGlue Aug 27 2006, 01:11 AM

Mark - Thanks for the burger and being such a great BBQ host! It was great seeing so many familiar faces and meeting a bunch of new folks too.

I really appreciated Patrick (pffft) coming out and sharing his James Montebello stories and photos. That meant a lot.

Thanks for taking and posting those photos Andy!

Looking forward to yhr next get together.

Cheers,

Randy

Posted by: fiid Aug 27 2006, 09:39 AM

Big thanks to Mark for hosting, and also big thanks to Patrick for making the trip and sharing pictures and stories about James.

Posted by: trekkor Aug 27 2006, 11:16 AM

Great job on the pictures! Thanks.


KT

Posted by: mikez Aug 27 2006, 11:23 AM

Did you guys do the ceremonial "pee on Z's fender"?

Posted by: RoadGlue Aug 27 2006, 11:44 AM

Funny you should ask...

Though your motor sure sounds a lot better in my car then the old 2.0 I pulled out yesterday. You'll learn to enjoy it though, I promise.

Posted by: Joe Sharp Aug 27 2006, 01:01 PM

I made it home without a ticket, got stopped in Napa by a Sargent before 5am. I was speeding and had a tail light out and he cut me slack. He wanted to know what I was doing there at 5, I told him about James and the Club, asked me what I did for a living and I said that I worked for a Co. of L.A. as a carpenter sup. He let me go. Traffic only stopped once in LA.
Travel time 6:45, not bad.
Thanks again Mark
God Bless James.
Joe Sharp

Posted by: McMark Aug 27 2006, 01:46 PM

Notice any jackets missing, Joe? Or was that a gift. Thanks for coming up it was great to see you again.

Thanks to everyone who came for making it a successful and fun event. I had a good time. Jeff Bowlsby arrived around 10 am, and Mueller and SirAndy left around 10 pm.

Andy, I'm glad you grabbed some pictures, because I got distracted every time I went for my camera.

Posted by: Joe Sharp Aug 27 2006, 02:49 PM

No Mark, That was a loading mistake. I put a wheel where the jacket was and frogot to put it back. Just bring it to the GAF.
Thanks again
Joe Sharp

Posted by: Rotten Robby Aug 27 2006, 03:36 PM

Nope... Took a big healthy Stromberg and stuffed it in the vent ducts though...

You gonna get back at us at Ventura next month???

Posted by: Eric_Shea Aug 28 2006, 04:13 PM

Mark had burgers?

Posted by: McMark Aug 28 2006, 05:08 PM

Mmmmm, only one left over.

Posted by: Scott Carlberg Aug 28 2006, 05:38 PM

Sounds like you guys had a good time.

(YIPEE, I drove my 914 for the 1st time in about 18 months... up & down the alley)




did anyone else get a *weird* feeling about this thread?

James Montebello started it back on August 9th.

Posted by: anthony Aug 31 2006, 10:12 PM

I had a great time too. Thank you Mark for hosting us. Nice to meet you Joe!