OKTEENERFEST 2018 - Sept. 13-16, *** RAIN or SHINE *** Options

[jdamiano]

Well the forecast keeps getting worse the more I check it. I’m going to have to make a decision tomorrow on getting to Asheville by Wednesday. Then heading into Helen early Thursday and riding it out after that. They haven’t called for bad winds in Helen and Friday and Saturday don’t look bad yet. This sucks having to guess about the storm.

True on the storm. But it will still be a fun time regardless.

Hopefully all just part of the story!! Just keep hoping that cone moves north!

[naro914]

FYI, for those that are trailering and did not see the link in the email I sent out last week (I'll send another couple updates this week). Here is the instructions/directions to the trailer parking.

http://okteenerfest.com/wp-content/uploads...nstructions.pdf

When you park in the lot, if anyone asks, just say you are with the 914 group staying at the Helendorf, and that Lynn negotiated this with Bob Saville (it's all on the instructions).

[naro914]

I have received several inquiries regarding the weather situation this weekend.

While we appreciate that there is a major hurricane approaching, there is not much we can do about it. Everything is paid for with no refunds, so we can't really cancel or reschedule. However, from what I keep seeing, while we will probably get some rain, it may not impact us too severely. We can only wait and see what Big Blow Flo has in store for us.

I have sent out an email to all the registrants with basically this same information.

However, I did hear a rumor that Clay will be wearing a Speedo under his wet suit, so who would want to miss THAT? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

[bandjoey]

Even with the storm we shouldn’t see any bad weather before Sunday.

[Jamie]

It's amazing what we will suffer through just to get a T shirt! I'll probably have a 7 hr. drive in the rain, so I'm checking the condition of my wiper blades. I just hate to get Mistress wet, but it's happened before, and I'll just bail her out when we get back home! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

[lvnzdrm]

Well I got things sorted but still not enough to complete a proper shake down. We are close to the coast and things are getting crazy here. I've secured all cars in the garage and brought in all out door items. The wifey and I will still be leaving Wednesday AM and plan on having a great adventure. I'm sorry I'll miss having my car there but can't wait to see everyone and check out their cars. If there are 2 empty seats we may be game for the drive. See everyone soon. Safe travels!!

[vw_porsche]

Last minute alignment.
A little rain isn't going to scare off this Florida boy.
See everybody in a few days.

[ClayPerrine]

However, I did hear a rumor that Clay will be wearing a Speedo under his wet suit, so who would want to miss THAT? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

Funny, I actually own a speedo.

But I don't own a wet suit.

Betty says "We do have diving equipment. Should we bring it?"

[michael7810]

Day 1: 435 miles Phoenix to El Paso. Smooth sailing until I got to El Paso and the freeway was closed. Finally go back on and there was a sign saying freeway closed all traffic take airport exit which luckily is where my hotel is. That means I’ll have to go through another detour in the morning when I depart for Dallas. Glad I didn’t try to make it to Dallas on Day 1.

[billh1963]

Day 1: 435 miles Phoenix to El Paso. Smooth sailing until I got to El Paso and the freeway was closed. Finally go back on and there was a sign saying freeway closed all traffic take airport exit which luckily is where my hotel is. That means I’ll have to go through another detour in the morning when I depart for Dallas. Glad I didn’t try to make it to Dallas on Day 1.

Now that's a long drive! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

[Bills914-4]

Day 1: 435 miles Phoenix to El Paso. Smooth sailing until I got to El Paso and the freeway was closed. Finally go back on and there was a sign saying freeway closed all traffic take airport exit which luckily is where my hotel is. That means I’ll have to go through another detour in the morning when I depart for Dallas. Glad I didn’t try to make it to Dallas on Day 1.

Now that's a long drive! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

I think we a winner for the IRON BUTT award (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif) ,

[Bills914-4]

My wife (Luz) & I are leaving tonight (11hr. drive + 2 for nap (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) ) to get their
a day+ early to check out the sights around Helen , looking forward to this Event
since I missed it last year ( hurricane irma) Bill D.

[JawjaPorsche]

I live thirty miles from Helen. I just checked the latest forecast and there a 40% percent afternoon thunderstorm on Friday and Saturday is mostly sunny with only a 20% of a stray thunderstorm.

I like that forecast much better! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[Jamie]

I live thirty miles from Helen. I just checked the latest forecast and there a 40% percent afternoon thunderstorm on Friday and Saturday is mostly sunny with only a 20% of a stray thunderstorm.

I like that forecast much better! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

Of course the now undefined path that Florence chooses to take will make this prediction "subject to change!" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon_bump.gif)

[naro914]

However, I did hear a rumor that Clay will be wearing a Speedo under his wet suit, so who would want to miss THAT? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

Funny, I actually own a speedo.

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[ClayPerrine]

However, I did hear a rumor that Clay will be wearing a Speedo under his wet suit, so who would want to miss THAT? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

Funny, I actually own a speedo.

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Do you want me to bring it with me???? I can model it for you!

But if I do, you have to model the lederhosen/pink tutu outfit.

[naro914]

But if I do, you have to model the lederhosen/pink tutu outfit.

There is ZERO chance of that happening.

[michael7810]

Day 1: 435 miles Phoenix to El Paso. Smooth sailing until I got to El Paso and the freeway was closed. Finally go back on and there was a sign saying freeway closed all traffic take airport exit which luckily is where my hotel is. That means I’ll have to go through another detour in the morning when I depart for Dallas. Glad I didn’t try to make it to Dallas on Day 1.

Day 2: 615 miles El Paso to DFW. Another mostly uneventful drive. 20 miles from the motel a box the size of a washing machine flew out of the pickup in front of me and there was nowhere to go but through it. It was cardboard and other than scaring the shit out of me there doesn’t appear to be any car damage. Noticed my rt headlamp is out and both fuses are blown. Dudes hanging out in the Motel6 parking lot look way scary for me to be put there troubleshooting. I’ll address the short another day.
Meeting Clay, Betty and bandjoey tomorrow AM for the remainder of the drive to Helen.
I need a beer (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif)

[poorsche914]

20 miles from the motel a box the size of a washing machine flew out of the pickup in front of me and there was nowhere to go but through it.

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[aharder]

Day 1: 435 miles Phoenix to El Paso. Smooth sailing until I got to El Paso and the freeway was closed. Finally go back on and there was a sign saying freeway closed all traffic take airport exit which luckily is where my hotel is. That means I’ll have to go through another detour in the morning when I depart for Dallas. Glad I didn’t try to make it to Dallas on Day 1.

Day 2: 615 miles El Paso to DFW. Another mostly uneventful drive. 20 miles from the motel a box the size of a washing machine flew out of the pickup in front of me and there was nowhere to go but through it. It was cardboard and other than scaring the shit out of me there doesn’t appear to be any car damage. Noticed my rt headlamp is out and both fuses are blown. Dudes hanging out in the Motel6 parking lot look way scary for me to be put there troubleshooting. I’ll address the short another day.
Meeting Clay, Betty and bandjoey tomorrow AM for the remainder of the drive to Helen.
I need a beer (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif)

1,000 + in 2 days, and many more to go! Enjoy !!!