Announcing...

2005 Mid US914 Ramble
MUSR 7 will be held at The Lodge of Grandbury Sept.1-4, 2005
The following events are scheduled:

---Car Show
---Rally
---Autocross at The Mineral Ring
---Socials
---Tours
---Swap Meet
---Parts Quiz
---Banquet
---Drive in Movie Night
---Behind the scenes Tour of Fossil Rim

This yearly 914 event usually draws 30-50 cars from Texas, Oklahoma,
Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississipi, Kansas, and
Tennessee...plus the rest of the country!! (All teeners are welcome!
If you don't have a car, still come and bring pictures! There will be
some people in attendance without their 914's!)

Cost for this 4 day event is only $50.00 (yes this includes the Track Fees )

For more info and to see previous MUSR's , go HERE ! ! ! !

Confirmed attendees

Clay & Betty Perrine
Curt Curtis
Joseph Mills
Charlie and Teri Davis
Thom Ewing
Jimmy Wilkinson
Dennis & Linda Carter
Richard and Rita Fisher (475HP V8 914) ah... those are real #'s
Wayne & Brandy Fry
Don and Stephanie Doumecqs
Al & Patti Swanson
David Lee (V8)
Anne LeBlanc (V8)
Tony Chavez
John Reynolds
Greg Fox
Jason Fox
Mike Floyd
Gary and Penny Perser
Ron and Karen Dupre
James and Margarita Tomlinson
Gene Chavez
Cary and Geneva Spreen
Steve Shelly
George Schoeler



Regester NOW !!!





MUSR 3 - 2001, in Solana, Texas

i don't think i'll be able to make it this year ...

but who knows, maybe things will look better by september ...
Andy

Now come on Andy... Grab half a dozen folks, 2 trucks, each with its own trailer and attached 914, and DRIVE!!!
I mean its only like 30 hours straight 1 way....
Hell you could even stop and bring a few folks that live along the way - Maybe even DD will come -
(If his attorney lets him....)
Its not like you haven't done it before!!!

Thom

Isnt Granbury around the DFW area? My sister lives in Granbury. If it is, I made that drive in a lot less than 30 hours. More like 17 hours straight through. Well, that was from there to my house, I live in So Cal so I guess it isnt as far. Average speed was 109, what a ride!

QUOTE (skline @ Jul 11 2005, 11:26 PM)

Isnt Granbury around the DFW area? My sister lives in Granbury. If it is, I made that drive in a lot less than 30 hours. More like 17 hours straight through. Well, that was from there to my house, I live in So Cal so I guess it isnt as far. Average speed was 109, what a ride!

Scott,
Yes Granbury is in the DFW area... (SSW)

If you averaged 109 in a truck pulling a trailer and a 914, I bet you would be lucky to make it....

I used to live in Santa Barbara, and the drive took about 24 hours, when the speed limits were 55....

Please come and bring the Mrs... We would love to have you guys - However,
just to be clear, there is nothing like Neverland at the MUSR, except maybe the bar accross the street from the hotel...

Thom

As of right now, we have only 10 confirmed registrations for MUSR 7. It's only 5 weeks away. If we don't get some more of you signed up, IT IS NOT GOING TO HAPPEN!!!

If you are planning on coming, we need to know. We are only 5 weeeks out!!

Don't let this event die from lack of interest!!!!

I mailed my in last week, hopefully I make 11.

serously?! WTF?

what about Wes? Rich?

is it because it's on Labor day weekend?!

I knew I had forgot something...sent an email but not a check...will send tonight!

- Tony

QUOTE (tat2dphreak @ Jul 20 2005, 01:46 PM)

serously?! WTF? what about Wes? Rich? is it because it's on Labor day weekend?!

I was discussing the MUSR with Charlie Davis via e-mail.

Charlie Davis - "I'm waiting to see if we will have enough people come to bother with shirts. 10 and holding. I ain't doin 10 shirts..."


C'mon people!!! Let's get off your duffs and get signed up!!!!


Wes says he is going to have to work. Rich is hopefully going to make it, but he is not sure.


Seriously, if we don't make this happen, it's not going to happen.

QUOTE (ClayPerrine @ Jul 20 2005, 02:27 PM)

QUOTE (tat2dphreak @ Jul 20 2005, 01:46 PM) serously?! WTF? is it because it's on Labor day weekend?! I was discussing the MUSR with Charlie Davis via e-mail. C'mon people!!! Let's get off your duffs and get signed up!!!! Seriously, if we don't make this happen, it's not going to happen.

Yeah! Come on you SLACKERS!!!


I'm all paid up. I'm even already halfway packed to go... beer, clean socks, 13mm wrench...


I've seen the T-shirt design and it alone is worth 50 geeters.

Did I mention the 50 acre AX site all day event?

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QUOTE (joseph222 @ Jul 25 2005, 04:21 PM)

Yeah! Come on you SLACKERS!!!  :D  :D Did I mention the 50 acre AX site all day event?

YA!
Guess I'll be "runin" the 4x4 Suburban AGAIN this year!!!!!

QUOTE (dakotaewing @ Jul 25 2005, 04:08 PM)

QUOTE (joseph222 @ Jul 25 2005, 04:21 PM) Yeah! Come on you SLACKERS!!!  :D  :D Did I mention the 50 acre AX site all day event? YA! Guess I'll be "runin" the 4x4 Suburban AGAIN this year!!!!!

hey, you're scarin me......

for some of us, this will be our first a/x

QUOTE (jr91472 @ Jul 25 2005, 07:13 PM)

QUOTE (dakotaewing @ Jul 25 2005, 04:08 PM) QUOTE (joseph222 @ Jul 25 2005, 04:21 PM) Yeah! Come on you SLACKERS!!!  :D  :D Did I mention the 50 acre AX site all day event? YA! Guess I'll be "runin" the 4x4 Suburban AGAIN this year!!!!! hey, you're scarin me...... for some of us, this will be our first a/x

It's only my 2nd!!!

QUOTE (jr91472 @ Jul 25 2005, 07:13 PM)

QUOTE (dakotaewing @ Jul 25 2005, 04:08 PM) QUOTE (joseph222 @ Jul 25 2005, 04:21 PM) Yeah! Come on you SLACKERS!!!  :D  :D Did I mention the 50 acre AX site all day event? YA! Guess I'll be "runin" the 4x4 Suburban AGAIN this year!!!!! hey, you're scarin me...... for some of us, this will be our first a/x

furthermore, it may be the first time some of us drive our cars !!

QUOTE (jr91472 @ Jul 25 2005, 06:13 PM)

QUOTE (dakotaewing @ Jul 25 2005, 04:08 PM) QUOTE (joseph222 @ Jul 25 2005, 04:21 PM) Yeah! Come on you SLACKERS!!!  :D  :D Did I mention the 50 acre AX site all day event? YA! Guess I'll be "runin" the 4x4 Suburban AGAIN this year!!!!! hey, you're scarin me...... for some of us, this will be our first a/x

Don't fret! We only let Thom and the behemoth out on the course after we're safely finished.

Why this event is perfect for new AX'ers?

Some down to earth discussion all about autocrossing, what it is (it may not be what you think it is), how to prepare your car and yourself, what to expect, car preparation, safety, etc., held in a classroom environment with a questions and answer period. Plus maybe doughnuts.

Hands on driving skills workshop with driving instructors in a safe and focused atmosphere. This alone is worth 3 times the cost of MUSR7.

Hey, Got Milk? Hey, Got Fifty Bucks?

A full afternoon of autocrossing your car both with and without instructors. You'll have as many runs as we can make happen for you.

All of the effort you have invested in repairing, restoring, or upgrading will be well rewarded and you will come away with a new level of appreciation for your teener.

Or just take some "fun" rides with me in Sparky.

MUSR 5 - 2003, in Hot Spring, Arkansas

QUOTE (joseph222 @ Jul 25 2005, 09:41 PM)

Or just take some "fun" rides with me in Sparky.

Only if you promise to leave the camera in the pits and drive with both hands..... Unlike the Talamina drive.....

Hey... I was just doing a bit of "multi-tasking"...

Speaking of which, I was riding with a client to lunch yesterday and she starts sending a long text message on her mobil phone.

I offered to steer for her.

I have good news and bad news

the bad:
I probably will not make it after all to MUSR...

because:(the good)
if everything goes as planned(not that it ever does) we will have to move in to our new house at that time! so, I'll have a garage of my own to dirty up

I'm still going to try to make it, maybe if we can close quicker and take possession sooner, we can be in the house before MUSR; or maybe I can sneak away and just come on Saturday... something...

someone grab my T-shirt if I don't get to come.

I think I may have recruited another. A good friend and mechanic (helps me all the time). Steve Shelley is a water pumper (944) and been around racing and cars all his life.

Hopefully he will register this weekend

Change of plans. Due to impending modifacations to my wife, we will not be going to see Dr. Evil in PA labor day weekend....

We're going to MUSR and "The Suicide Blond" will be there!



Do I have to pay extra for the Blond?

I may be coming after all... I may have to come down friday morning and leave sunday morning(early) but I'm sweet talkin' the missus... stay tuned for further developments

QUOTE (Red-Beard @ Jul 31 2005, 08:41 PM)

Change of plans. Due to impending modifacations to my wife, we will not be going to see Dr. Evil in PA labor day weekend.... We're going to MUSR and "The Suicide Blond" will be there! Do I have to pay extra for the Blond?

Thats great James!
We look forward to seeing you there!

TE

Wayne...

Now that's more like it!



James...

Which blond are you referrring to?

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If I get the windshield frame on I may load the German8Tor up and bring it out to the swap meet just for grins. I aint selling but just blowing off the dust.

QUOTE (spare time toys @ Aug 1 2005, 03:22 PM)

If I get the windshield frame on I may load the German8Tor up and bring it out to the swap meet just for grins. I aint selling but just blowing off the dust.

You can bring it to the car show. Just push it into the space. No one said it had to be running.

Last year, Dennis Carter won the peoples choice award, and his car was on a trailer with no headlights or interior. He and I wired the tail lights and turn signals in the parking lot one morning.

QUOTE (ClayPerrine @ Aug 1 2005, 04:40 PM)

QUOTE (spare time toys @ Aug 1 2005, 03:22 PM) If I get the windshield frame on I may load the German8Tor up and bring it out to the swap meet just for grins. I aint selling but just blowing off the dust. You can bring it to the car show. Just push it into the space. No one said it had to be running. Last year, Dennis Carter won the peoples choice award, and his car was on a trailer with no headlights or interior. He and I wired the tail lights and turn signals in the parking lot one morning.

Clay -
Do you know anyone that would loan me their trailer so I could bring my tub? I need to get Richard Fisher to give me a qoute on a paint job any way - It is a litlle more bear than the germanator....



TE

I hadn't thought of that, but I need a quote too... someone tell rich to bring his little black book

QUOTE (tat2dphreak @ Aug 1 2005, 07:28 PM)

I hadn't thought of that, but I need a quote too... someone tell rich to bring his little black book

Wayne,
I have seen your car. Just put the motor and seats back in and drive it down....

QUOTE (ClayPerrine @ Aug 1 2005, 09:46 PM)

QUOTE (tat2dphreak @ Aug 1 2005, 07:28 PM) I hadn't thought of that, but I need a quote too... someone tell rich to bring his little black book Wayne, I have seen your car. Just put the motor and seats back in and drive it down....

I'f I'm there, the car should be too

So if I come just for Sat can I hitch a ride on the tour with someone? Ill have the Suburban with a trailer on it. I will know if I will bring mine to show as a work in progress just for kicks this weekend

Okay, Guys.
I am trying to figure out a cheap way to a room in or near Granbury. Is any one splitting a suite and need another roomy. I've heard that some have an alternate place to stay, Motel 6? Some one give me a shout, I really don't want to miss this event since I was able to get my lovely wife to cut me loose again to run with the 'teeners.
Waitin' for a line...
George

Lodging for MUSR7

I've been informed by the Granbury Lodge that there are no more rooms available at all.

I have reserved two rooms at the Comfort Inn nearby. Three of us are sharing one of the rooms -
which brings it to around 30.00 each daily

I reserved the other room for anyone that might want it and/or to share it with others that do not have anywhere to stay at the present (Tulsa/Arkansas/Texas guys, etc.). Check in is 3:00pm Friday with check out on noon monday.

Right now, Curt Curtis & George Schoeler are caravaning from Tulsa departing about 6:00am Friday and picking me (and possibly Craig Mitchel) up in OKC around 8:00am. We expect to arrive in Granbury around noon on Friday. If you want to join the caravan make it known here.

Larry, we will find you a car to ride in.

I just called and was able to get a room for Margarita and I....

If you haven't called yet, call now!

Drumroll Please...

The MUSR7 T-Shirt is completed and in production!

Below is the graphic for the backside. As indicated, the T will be a light blue.

Below is the front graphic (it's about 3" across). It goes in the pocket area.

Remember, you receive a T-shirt with your 50.00 event fee, as well as the banquet dinner, and a full day of driving activities at a 35 acre AX site!

What a deal!

QUOTE (joseph222 @ Aug 12 2005, 02:53 PM)

Drumroll Please... The MUSR7 T-Shirt is completed and in production! Below is the graphic for the backside. As indicated, the T will be a light blue.

cool design... can someone pick up my shirt for me? I paid, but can't attend.

Do I still get a shirt if I show up and pay on Saturday?

QUOTE (spare time toys @ Aug 13 2005, 12:24 PM)

Do I still get a shirt if I show up and pay on Saturday?

Larry -
Don't count on it- Apparently there are a lot of people who think they can show up on saturday, pay then, and get a t-shirt, participate in the events, have a spot at the dinner table Saturday night, and all will be well -

The organizers of the event have repetively stated to register NOW - there are MULTIPLE vendor and liability issues that this resolves in advance - Charlie and I may work out a deal where the registration remains the same amount for the event if someone wants to register on Saturday - and you DON'T get a shirt -

We want everyone who comes to the event to have a great time, but again
this event is designed on a tight budget - ie no profit to pay for T shirts that no one buys... ie no profit period..

PS - The lousy $50 registration fee includes a $20 meal Saturday night, a $15 T shirt, autocross fees for a 35 acre autocross site (including donuts and coffee), and the insurance that covers the event -

If you pay for the event and don't show up - I'll make sure you at least get your t-shirt -

Right now we are at 28 people and 18 cars that have registered...

rant off -
TE

Hello all. Just poppin in on Brian's coumputer. Granbury is on the books for me. I'll be leaving T-town with George and Tim on Friday morning, and we'll meet up with Joseph in OKC. We should all be there around noon. Look forward to seeing all you guy's again.

Clay, is the 6 ready? The galley plugs were a piece of cake. Thanks for the advice. The biodegradable bumpers are still in place . Just got no time with the new job and the bumlebee restoration.

Thom, Can i get a ride in the burb at the AX?

Anyone heard from Gary and Penny Perser?

QUOTE (vsg914 @ Aug 13 2005, 06:07 PM)

Thom, Can i get a ride in the burb at the AX?  :D Anyone heard from Gary and Penny Perser?

The burb may refrain from the AX this year.... Its at 180K, and the tranny was replaced a year ago - a little more than a 901... and its leaking again...

The Persers are registered and paid....

TE

QUOTE (tat2dphreak @ Aug 12 2005, 03:46 PM)

cool design... can someone pick up my shirt for me? I paid, but can't attend.

Ill grab it and you can swing past the house on Sunday to pick it up. Im sending off my check Monday. I can only go on Sat.

QUOTE (spare time toys @ Aug 14 2005, 08:06 AM)

QUOTE (tat2dphreak @ Aug 12 2005, 03:46 PM)  cool design... can someone pick up my shirt for me? I paid, but can't attend. Ill grab it and you can swing past the house on Sunday to pick it up. Im sending off my check Monday. I can only go on Sat.

cool, by sunday we'll only be a few miles apart!! you'll have to come over when we have our inagural BBQ

QUOTE (tat2dphreak @ Aug 14 2005, 08:08 AM)

cool, by sunday we'll only be a few miles apart!! you'll have to come over when we have our inagural BBQ

Ill be there for sure. Im at Dads doing some stuff this afternoon. Im thinking Sunday after the MUSR I will probably not be healthy and need to take a sick day

Okay, I finally sent the registration fee off to Charlie. And I reserved a room.
I'm ready and waiting.

I just sent in my registration today also for two people. I am going to try an arrive Friday evening. I was wondering, do we have to stay at the lodge? I know there's a confort inn up there.

Eric Hickam
Austin, Texas
erictime@msn.com

QUOTE (ehick72 @ Aug 16 2005, 06:10 PM)

I just sent in my registration today also for two people. I am going to try an arrive Friday evening. I was wondering, do we have to stay at the lodge? I know there's a confort inn up there. Eric Hickam Austin, Texas erictime@msn.com

Eric-
There are a few folks staying at the Comfort Inn-
So to answer your, question, no, you don't have to stay at the lodge -

TE

QUOTE (ehick72 @ Aug 16 2005, 05:10 PM)

I just sent in my registration today also for two people.  I am going to try an arrive Friday evening.  I was wondering, do we have to stay at the lodge?  I know there's a confort inn up there. Eric Hickam Austin, Texas erictime@msn.com

Contact the Comfort Inn. I bet they have a room. If not, let me know.

Just a crazy question. Where is the regestration at on Sat AM? Are the activities ran out of the Lodge and thats where I need to go?