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Posted by: plas76targa Jul 30 2009, 09:08 AM

Hey 914 gang, I'll host another get together, BBQ and swimming. So bring family too. When? Saturday August 22. Plenty of time to plan and arrange our schedules (okay maybe). If you've been here before you know the place. I'll post more details as we get closer to the date, but we're basically just north of Frederick, MD off route 15. Zymurgist how's your brew stock? We'll provide the main dish, and ask that you all bring your favorite side dish. We can accommodate overnighters if you want to travel from afar. Don't be shy!

Look forward to seeing you all !

Who's in:
Zymurgist - Ken (1)
Vacca Rabite - Zach (3)
Dr Evil - Mike (1)
Okieflyr - Kevin (2)
Mike Spraggi (1?)

Posted by: zymurgist Jul 30 2009, 09:36 AM

I guess that would be a good opportunity for me to get that grain mill out of your garage, Matt.

If Rod shows up, maybe he can take it back to his shop... otherwise I'll take it home myself, even if I have to bungee it to the luggage rack.

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Jul 30 2009, 10:02 AM

I cleared this with the wife yesterday.

We will be there, and hopefully Theo will get his first swim in a real sized pool. :-)

I hope that fat assed me does not displace all the water when I jump in.

Zach

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Jul 30 2009, 10:05 AM

I also mentioned to Erin that this would be a great shakedown cruise for my car. So now I have to get it running in 2 weeks. And AAA.

Zach

Posted by: zymurgist Jul 30 2009, 11:12 AM

If I don't send all that water cascading into the grass, I think your bellyflops will be safe.

Posted by: Dr Evil Jul 30 2009, 12:47 PM

You guys make me look thin

Posted by: crash914 Jul 30 2009, 07:41 PM

bummer, We will be on vacation...

Posted by: zymurgist Jul 30 2009, 07:46 PM

It's not a beer belly... it's a fuel tank for a sex machine!

Posted by: BarberDave Jul 30 2009, 08:21 PM

Is this in place of, or in addtion to the ECC ?

Dave

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Jul 30 2009, 08:35 PM

In addition too. Matt has hosted a cookout for the past 3 years now.

Zach

Posted by: ws91420 Aug 2 2009, 07:42 AM

Posted by: kenshapiro2002 Aug 2 2009, 09:18 AM

DAMN...and so close...my mc Semites On Bikes www.semitesonbikes.com (SOB) has our monthly ride that day. Thanks for the invite though...I'm shooting for the ECC.
Ken

Posted by: Dr Evil Aug 2 2009, 11:41 AM

Bummer, I wanted to jam out with your son this year

Posted by: crash914 Aug 2 2009, 01:43 PM

for sure, he is getting better and better..

I am about to upload a new video at his web site..

WWW.InkfloMusic.com

Posted by: Dr Evil Aug 2 2009, 02:09 PM

That site is awesome! I was never so lucky when I was his age and playing I am jealous.

Posted by: crash914 Aug 2 2009, 06:05 PM

It is cool, I am learning how to work with web sites...fun to play around with...

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Aug 3 2009, 04:59 PM

Bump to the top.

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Aug 7 2009, 06:20 PM

2 weeks away. Hope to see locals there!

Posted by: okieflyr Aug 7 2009, 06:52 PM

Unlike the ECC, I think I can make this one!

Besides, It gives me an excuse to listen to my exhaust in the Fort McHenry Tunnel!

Thanks Matt!

Posted by: Dr Evil Aug 7 2009, 08:21 PM

One week away? The 22nd?

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Aug 7 2009, 08:27 PM

Ummm... Oops. I had it down as the 14th. Mostly cause I am a dope.

Two weeks away.

Zach

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Aug 7 2009, 08:28 PM

Der.... Double post

Posted by: Dr Evil Aug 7 2009, 10:55 PM

I wish it were the 14th. I had another engagement that I had to cancel so I could make this one. Family first

Posted by: plas76targa Aug 10 2009, 07:35 AM

I'm Baaaaack! Thanks Mike and Zach for keepin this 'active'. Yes two weeks away - 8/22. where are the rest of the NoVA, MD, PA crowd (and those crazy few from further north Ray and company?). Hope to see you all!

Posted by: type47 Aug 10 2009, 07:43 AM

I'll be there in spirit, I have family in for a visit. Enjoy! Where's root and angorosa?

Posted by: fitsbain Aug 10 2009, 02:08 PM

I willn't be able to make it.

Sorry guys.

Posted by: root Aug 11 2009, 01:08 AM

Matt

I'm in China and won't be back in time, sorry.

Anybody want me to pickup something for them while in China?

root

Posted by: Dr Evil Aug 11 2009, 01:34 AM

No H1N1

Posted by: zymurgist Aug 11 2009, 05:11 AM

I don't think customs will let you in with a shitload of fireworks!

Posted by: okieflyr Aug 11 2009, 06:48 AM

Absynth (sp)?

Posted by: plas76targa Aug 11 2009, 07:55 AM

first post edited with who's in and who's maybe in. Plenty of room for more folks. I'll check but I think Potomac PCA has an autocross on the next morning. Anybody want to try that?

Posted by: JmuRiz Aug 11 2009, 01:38 PM

This one slipped past me for 2 weeks.
Oooo, sounds like fun, I'll see if I can make time to head up there.

A lot depends on how much work I get done in my garage this weekend though (see my post in the 'what other cars do you have' thread). I am cleaning out space to fit the new arrival. It works better than the 914 at present time, so I may drive it.

I'll keep you posted, could you PM me your address?

Posted by: plas76targa Aug 12 2009, 06:22 AM

Nathan - I will PM you the address. Hope you can make it regardless of what you drive.

.. cancel the autocross comment of mine above. PCA Potomac AC is this Sunday 8/15.

Posted by: okieflyr Aug 12 2009, 08:17 PM

Matt, I'm going to be out of town this weekend but still planning to come down for the BBQ. Still unsure if I'm a "1" or " 2" person for this trip at the moment, but will check in as I can.


KB

Posted by: ghuff Aug 12 2009, 08:27 PM

I am heading this way to pickup some minilites for my 914 this weekend of the bbq it turns out, so I will try to stop by on my way back in the GTi.

Unfortunately I can't attend with the 914.

It is on jackstands. It was not on jackstands until I started posting here regularly.


You guys gave me the jackstands, and I passed it to my 914

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Aug 12 2009, 09:18 PM

Mike came over, and my 914 roared back to life tonight.

He has a list of stuff that needs to be done to be able to drive it to Matts. We KOed a lot of that stuff this evening.

Zach

Posted by: zymurgist Aug 13 2009, 06:51 AM

Posted by: MikeSpraggi Aug 17 2009, 05:34 PM

Matt, I'll be there. What do I need to bring? Also, I believe your 924 Turbo neighbors would like to attend.

Posted by: okieflyr Aug 17 2009, 07:06 PM

It looks like Leesa is going to attend with me for this
It will be good to see the green machine under it's own power Zach!
See everybody Saturday!

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Aug 17 2009, 07:56 PM

Yeah. Mike and I plugged leaks (we think) over the weekend. I may take a day off tomorrow to try and get everyhting buttoned back up and adjusted.

Zach

Posted by: okieflyr Aug 17 2009, 08:10 PM

Nothing like getting a few short trips under the belt to build confidence before a long road trip.

Posted by: plas76targa Aug 18 2009, 09:47 AM

Mike S - tell the neighbors to stop by too! Kevin, glad yer brining a co-pilot.. And now we're just 5 days to go. checking the attendee list for food planning, so speak up if we haven't heard from you. Scotty where you bean?

Did I set a time? Katherine would prefer 3pm.. but if yer travellin from afar don' worry about arriving early. We just might put you to work.

JmuRiz - bring that 356!

Folks - PM me if you need the address or directions!

Posted by: zymurgist Aug 18 2009, 09:58 AM

It's contagious!

Posted by: ws91420 Aug 18 2009, 10:06 AM

Unable to make this one. We have one manager out at work so it leaves just me and the store manager. It also means I have to work on my burthday.

Posted by: type47 Aug 18 2009, 10:25 AM

what is that? .. a Bricklin? De Lorean? Aztek?

Posted by: zymurgist Aug 18 2009, 10:31 AM

Let me know when one of those can bark the tires in at least 3 gears.

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Aug 18 2009, 07:47 PM

Opel GT. Can't you tell?

Zach

Posted by: scotty b Aug 19 2009, 06:41 PM

Sorry Matt, taint gonna make it. I'm in the process of moving both the shop and myself in the next few weeks. Got 1 car left to get painted before I lose the paint booth for a couple months. Will be buying a NEW one soon hopefully Been working 7 days a week for a little over a month now. Took ONE day off in the last 6-8 weeks

Posted by: jimkelly Aug 19 2009, 07:05 PM

paint booth ??

http://delaware.craigslist.org/bfs/1316340302.html

Posted by: scotty b Aug 19 2009, 07:11 PM

[quote name='jimkelly' date='Aug 19 2009, 05:05 PM' post='1204702']
paint booth ??

http://delaware.craigslist.org/bfs/1316340302.html

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Sorry Matt, taint gonna make it. I'm in the process of moving both the shop and myself in the next few weeks. Got 1 car left to get painted before I lose the paint booth for a couple months. Will be buying a NEW one soon hopefully Been working 7 days a week for a little over a month now. Took ONE day off in the last 6-8 weeks
[/quote]
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DANKE !!

Posted by: zymurgist Aug 19 2009, 07:20 PM

11" High x 15" Wide x 27" Long

Seems kind of small to me.

Posted by: scotty b Aug 19 2009, 07:29 PM

Nah typical. This is one of the new ones I'm looking at. Nowhere near top of the line but I'm not in the market for a $50,000.00 booth.

http://www.autobodytoolmart.com/side-down-draft-spray-booth-pc-12563-959.aspx

Couple others similar to this one for a bit less I am looking into as well.

Posted by: zymurgist Aug 19 2009, 08:06 PM

27 inches is really too small to be of practical use.

Posted by: ghuff Aug 19 2009, 08:23 PM

Definitely not making it.


Have to hurry up and finish moving this weekend, I am antsy and my family is sick of bouncing between houses.

Cleaning, and shoppping/taking care of two places is WAY too much work. Has to end this weekend.

Posted by: JmuRiz Aug 21 2009, 01:48 PM

Friendly bump....however I don't think I'll be able to make it, I'm picking up the 356 and hoping to sell the FZR this weekend.

I will probably try and park the Mercedes (see sig) in the garage for cleanup. I really need to spark some interest in it, so I can get on with my 914 projects and enjoy the new 356

Wish me luck, and I'm sure you all will have a GREAT time.

Nathan

Posted by: angerosa Aug 21 2009, 09:08 PM

Sorry Matt can't make it. This is my first time back on the BBS in months. 2 kids. Daughter is almost 9 months old now. nuff said.

Posted by: angerosa Aug 21 2009, 09:11 PM

And I just realized it's been so long I have to change the cars in the auto-signature.

Posted by: plas76targa Aug 22 2009, 05:50 AM

Jason - you'll be missed but we understand. BTW this IS a family event. Dunk the girls in the pool if you want. Bring 'em next year!

Weather looks a bit wet today, but we're still ON! I am expecting about 10 people. See you all this afternoon.

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Aug 22 2009, 06:53 AM

I talked to Ray last night. He will be there. Crazy man driving down from the northern wilderness.

Zach

Posted by: okieflyr Aug 22 2009, 07:12 AM

Matt,
I'm still on for today, although it looks like it is just me for today as my co-pilot won't be coming with me today.

KB

Posted by: bonedoc Aug 22 2009, 09:06 AM

Matt-

I may be able to make it. What time and how do I get directions?

Bonedoc

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Aug 23 2009, 07:31 AM

Great party. Sorry I had to bug out early, but that was a condition of bringing Theo, and it was important to me to be able to bring him since I know he loves the water (even when its raining.)

Zach

Posted by: zymurgist Aug 23 2009, 07:39 AM

I thoroughly enjoyed Matt and Katherine's 914 pool party. Even though I didn't drive a 914 and it was (ironically) too wet to go in the pool.

Posted by: Dr Evil Aug 23 2009, 01:08 PM

Most left early, but it was a great time and always good to see the hard core peoples

Posted by: plas76targa Aug 23 2009, 02:36 PM

It was a great time again. We enjoyed hosting you all for a visit. Unfortunately the weather tried to mimic last years ECC - thankfully not as much - we still huddled under the 10x10 and the other deck awnings. Thanks to Kevin for the great chips & dip. Who brought the quiche - or Egg Pie as the kids called it. Ray brought some great shrimp and awesome 1634 Ale from "Frederick Brewing co." Ken supplied a sample of some of his best bubbly as well.

We'll do this again next summer - hope to make it an annual gathering.

Posted by: okieflyr Aug 23 2009, 03:19 PM

Thanks for hosting again Kathrine, and Matt did a fine job on the grill as well.
It was good to see the hardcore even if we were a little close. (I could have sworn there was some groping going on). Matt's kids provided some bar tricks and majic entertainment. Once again not to be out done, Mike had to show that he can blow harder than the kids. This one has to last me until next spring since I won't be able to attend the ECC 09. It did rain all the way home, but the rainex did it's job and was uneventful.

Posted by: BarberDave Aug 24 2009, 05:45 AM

Heck we even except Wet Ones !



Dave

Posted by: zymurgist Aug 24 2009, 05:48 AM

Funny, my camera never left my pocket. Even with that gorgeous blue non-914 sitting out front.

Posted by: plas76targa Aug 24 2009, 08:02 AM

I thought about pictures but the rain didn't help and we're so ugly

BTW - who left the red backpack? it has a grey t-shirt and blue/white striped shorts or swim suit in it. als has an ipod holder with ear buds in the pocket.

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Aug 24 2009, 08:08 AM

Backpack is mine. Could have sworn I packed it in the car before I headed out.

Zach

Posted by: zymurgist Aug 24 2009, 10:15 AM

For those who are asking for pictures, how about a mental picture.

A bunch of guys are crowding under outdoor tables with umbrellas, drinking beer and smoking cigars. Then we got a EZ-Up (?) set up with a little more protection from the rain. More beer and cigars. Then we brought out the 7 layer dip (whoever brought that did an awesome job) and ate. Then Matt fired up the grill and made chicken and burgers.

It was basically an outdoor man-cave.

Posted by: plas76targa Aug 24 2009, 11:25 AM

zach - you want me to make a road trip to York or hold the back pack until ECC?

Posted by: BarberDave Aug 24 2009, 11:31 AM

Who was it that left the Chair at ECC last yr. ? Also didn't the same person leave

a hoddie at Hershey last April ???? Maybe the same person????





Zack ????


Dave

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Aug 24 2009, 12:14 PM

While this IS my usual MO, the hoodie and chair were Rod's, I think. I did manage to leave a bunch of stuff at Mike's townhouse after Hershey, though. But, yeah, I am known for leaving stuff at parties.



I won't be lost w/o it till ECC. But I won't turn down a visit either.

Zach

Posted by: JmuRiz Aug 24 2009, 12:19 PM

Come on guys, get those pictures posted so I know what I missed.

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Aug 24 2009, 02:03 PM

As far as I know, there were none taken. I did not even bring a camera. Ken kept his hidden away. I did not see Ray with one - and the three of us are the usual suspects when it comes to event pics (at least from the group assembled).

But let me set the stage.

It is a dark and stormy afternoon. About 9 middle aged men are sitting under a slightly too small tent trying to stay dry and all smoking cigars and drinking some great beer.

One fat and dazzlingly white git decides to go swimming with his perfect son - not minding the rain and ignoring the calls of "beached whale" and "his skin is blinding" from the smokers.

A collection of women occasionally walk out to say hello, but make stinky faces at the cigar smoke - which is magnified by the humidity and the rain. They quickly turn around and head back to the air conditioned and dry safety of the house.

Bean dip and steamed shrimp are brought to the men, and are devoured with a quickness.

Food is brought in. Roasted veggies, burgers, chicken, quiche, mac and cheese, and salad. But the weather, and a small tired boy, causes some of the party goers to leave.

After that, I can not say.
Zach