 TALIMENA 1 Event! (120 Mile Road Tour), May 2-4, Oklahoma |
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| ClayPerrine |
 Mar 18 2008, 08:12 PM
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Life's been good to me so far.....  Group: Admin Posts: 15,540 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille 
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For the last three years, this has been an informal gathering of Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Texas 914 drivers and their cars. Last year, among all the 914's, we had three 911's attend the event (without incident, brawling, or name calling (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif), plus a 944. And this year we may have 3 or 4 Carreras, an early longhood and a Cayman. For whatever reasons, many of the Okie teeners are gone. So while our group size will remain about the same, and air-cooled, we will be more multi-colored... a good opportunity to learn more about the porsche family. And the event will continue it's tradition of being a low cost casual gathering that emphasizes cars and driving.
I look forward to seeing all the beautiful people and their rides! Here is the updated info for this year. We will meet in Talihina, OK, at the Talihina Inn. This is a classic "car" motel from the sixties and the rates are very economical (about 40 bucks or so). We have permission to grill hamburgers in the parking lot again Saturday night. Kitty (motel owner) likes our group. For our tour from Talihina, we will approach State Highway 1, also known as the Talimena National Scenic Byway, or for short, Talimena Drive. This road runs for sixty miles to the town of Mena, AR. Although other states can boast of a larger quantity of twisties, Talimena holds it's own when it comes to a driving challenge, and has been identified as one of the best sportscar roads in America by Car and Driver Magazine and various other car and bike organizations. It extends west to east on top of the ridgeline of Winding Stair Mountain and Rich Mountain in the Ouachita National Forest north of the Kiamichi Mountains. These sixty miles of highway are filled with sharp curves and 13% grades of unbroken blacktop. There are lots of both low and higher speed turns with many tight switchbacks that are often preceded by steep downhill grades. Overall, the road surface itself is in very good shape with only occasional, rough areas. There are many scenic vistas that overlook the valleys for pulling over and regrouping, or taking some pics. All of it comes together so nicely, that even if you're temporarily stuck behind a slow moving RV, it's still a cool drive. Remember, this is a road tour. It is not a race, nor is it a driving competition. If you want to race, I suggest you go elsewhere. In fact, I'd love to see you at my next autocross. All participants are encouraged to drive at their own comfortable pace and obey all traffic laws. We will tour around Mena, maybe have lunch, and when everyone is ready, get back to the driving task at hand, and tour back to Talihina. After a break, we'll get together for our cookout and favorite beverages. Sunday morning we'll have a nice breakfast before heading home. This is a fair weather get together. Mild chance of rain will not deter us, however eminent threat of severe precipitation will cancel our plans. Remember, this is a 120 mile round trip - be adequately prepared... or be prepared to be adequately humiliated. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) We will be in touch as the time draws near. ************************************************************** TALIMENA 1 AGENDA Friday, May 2nd Just hangin' out for those who don't want to drive down early Saturday morning. Maybe we'll order takeout pizza. Of course we'll need some beer to go with that... Saturday, May 3rd 9:14am Breakfast at Pams Cafe 10:00am (meet in parking lot of motel) Kiamichi Inn (504 Dallas St.) Talihina, OK ( http://www.talihinacc.com/ ). We'll discuss the tour, swap out some mobile numbers and have a few designated leaders & sweeper. 11:00am We will plan on heading out from Kitty's parking lot for the tour to Mena. There will be several scenic turnouts we will take advantage of on our way to Mena, AR. 1:30ish We'll have a late lunch in Mena, we will return to the BBQ place we discovered last year. 2:30pm We'll tackle highway 1 for our return to Talihina. We should be back at the motel around 5:00pm or so. We'll take a break and clean up our cars. 7:00pm hamburger/hotdog cookout in the motel parking lot. Sunday May 4th 9:11am Breakfast at Pam's Cafe and say our goodbyes. For reservations call 918-567-2243. VERY important, tell "Kitty" or Carmin you're with the 914 group. NEW 2008 RATES: 1 bed 1-2 people 43.90 2 bed 2-3 people 54.88 If there are no rooms available, just google Talihina OK and there are plenty of other nearby motels. If you have any questions, call myself (Joseph 405-615-9000), or Clay (817-360-4067). |
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| TheCabinetmaker |
Mar 20 2008, 12:29 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,304 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
Clay, your room is ready. #14 that is. I moved to 30
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| Joseph Mills |
Mar 22 2008, 11:48 AM
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on a Sonoma diet now... Group: Members Posts: 1,482 Joined: 29-December 02 From: Oklahoma City, OK Member No.: 39 |
Kitty's phone service has been down for 3 days, but back up now.
Call 918-567-2243 for reservations for the 914 group. Six rooms booked and 6 left in our name available: #18 (it's a double) 19 21 22 28 29 .. |
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| okieflyr |
Mar 22 2008, 08:24 PM
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9fauxteen Group: Members Posts: 816 Joined: 9-January 05 From: Phila PA Member No.: 3,426 Region Association: North East States |
BUMP!
May the skies be bright, and the roads dry! I would love to make this event, but my wife and I will be traveling back home to OKC for a couple of weeks around the 18th or so. A little too late i'm afraid. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) |
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| Rusty |
Mar 27 2008, 02:21 AM
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Wanted: Engine case GA003709 Group: Admin Posts: 7,942 Joined: 24-December 02 From: North Alabama Member No.: 6 Region Association: Galt's Gulch 
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Hey Joe,
Do you know how many rooms are left? |
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| ClayPerrine |
Mar 27 2008, 07:20 AM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,540 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille
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QUOTE(Rusty @ Mar 27 2008, 03:21 AM)  Hey Joe, Do you know how many rooms are left? Are you coming out to play? |
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| Joseph Mills |
Mar 27 2008, 02:09 PM
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on a Sonoma diet now... Group: Members Posts: 1,482 Joined: 29-December 02 From: Oklahoma City, OK Member No.: 39 |
QUOTE(Rusty @ Mar 27 2008, 03:21 AM) Hey Joe, Do you know how many rooms are left? We have about five rooms left. If you arrive in this car below, other than receiving the long distance award...  you will also receive a complimentary six pack of...  waiting in your room. CHILLED! .. |
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| Gint |
Mar 27 2008, 08:17 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,083 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Finally! I get to see a picture of the purple bomb with the polished Fuchs on it.
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| Rusty |
Mar 31 2008, 12:42 AM
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Wanted: Engine case GA003709 Group: Admin Posts: 7,942 Joined: 24-December 02 From: North Alabama Member No.: 6 Region Association: Galt's Gulch
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Are you gonna go to this one, Mike?
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| SGB |
Mar 31 2008, 06:08 AM
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just visiting Group: Members Posts: 4,086 Joined: 8-March 03 From: Huntsville, AL Member No.: 404 Region Association: South East States |
Grapette?
yum. fizzy, like a 914. |
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| ClayPerrine |
Mar 31 2008, 12:05 PM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,540 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille
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QUOTE(Rusty @ Mar 31 2008, 01:42 AM) Are you gonna go to this one, Mike? I don't think Gint is coming. He would get arrested if he goes that far east. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) |
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| Gint |
Mar 31 2008, 03:25 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,083 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
QUOTE(ClayPerrine @ Mar 31 2008, 12:05 PM) QUOTE(Rusty @ Mar 31 2008, 01:42 AM) Are you gonna go to this one, Mike? I don't think Gint is coming. He would get arrested if he goes that far east. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) I doubt it. I'd kinda like to, but I've got my car down for the next few weeks as it is and a we have a lot of crap going on in the immediate future. You guys have fun. Here's a cheap (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon_bump.gif) |
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| Thoward914 |
Mar 31 2008, 08:04 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 114 Joined: 20-July 04 From: Irving, TX Member No.: 2,376 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Okay, I just reserved a room, #18.
I guess I'll need to add some water to the 944 for the wife (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif) and clean up the 911. Or as Clay calls it "the donor car" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
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| ClayPerrine |
Mar 31 2008, 09:19 PM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,540 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille
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QUOTE(Thoward914 @ Mar 31 2008, 09:04 PM) Okay, I just reserved a room, #18. I guess I'll need to add some water to the 944 for the wife (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif) and clean up the 911. Or as Clay calls it "the donor car" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) There is something wrong with a guy who owns a perfectly good 914 and won't drive it anywhere but the autocross course....... C'mon Travis... think about it... a 914 with a 3.2 Motronic, 5 lugs and big 911 Carrera brakes...... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) |
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| Betty |
Mar 31 2008, 09:37 PM
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Driver Group: Members Posts: 511 Joined: 10-December 04 From: Hurst, TX Member No.: 3,255 Region Association: South East States
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QUOTE(Joseph Mills @ Mar 27 2008, 03:09 PM) you will also receive a complimentary six pack of... waiting in your room. CHILLED! .. Gentlemen, gentlemen.... who cares about this engine and mechanical nonsense. There are MUCH more important things to be considering here.... Like figuring out what type of hard liquor mixes well with Grapette Soda?!?!?! I'm thinking vodka (even though I am of the personal opinion that Rum goes with just about everything), although when the question was "hypothetically" posed to a group of friends, Everclear was mentioned... Any suggestions? These are very important decisions that MUST be made far enough ahead of the event to allow time for the procurement of said beverages!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drunk.gif) |
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| Rusty |
Apr 2 2008, 01:54 AM
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Wanted: Engine case GA003709 Group: Admin Posts: 7,942 Joined: 24-December 02 From: North Alabama Member No.: 6 Region Association: Galt's Gulch
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Grape soda makes me gag. Nothing goes with it.
Hmmm... I think we need a banner for this event! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| ClayPerrine |
Apr 2 2008, 09:25 PM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,540 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille
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QUOTE(Rusty @ Apr 2 2008, 02:54 AM) Grape soda makes me gag. Nothing goes with it. Hmmm... I think we need a banner for this event! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Ok. we can get you something else purple colored to eat or drink. |
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| ClayPerrine |
Apr 3 2008, 09:03 PM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,540 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille
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Ok.. everyone who is going.. let's check in.
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| TheCabinetmaker |
Apr 4 2008, 11:16 AM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,304 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
I'll be there, and I have a peice of fire wood to keep us warm.
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| ClayPerrine |
Apr 4 2008, 10:24 PM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,540 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille
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QUOTE(vsg914 @ Apr 4 2008, 12:16 PM) I'll be there, and I have a peice of fire wood to keep us warm. Bolted to the front of your car??? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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