Come one, come all to my club's annual event, Mustangs Northwest's ROUNDUP. This year we are combining the big show (1200+ Mustangs!!) with the MCA Grand National.

July 15-18 2010

Schedule of events:
THURSDAY- Autocross
FRIDAY- The largest Pony Trails in the country
SATURDAY- MCA Grand National (Bellevue College Campus)
SUNDAY- "World's Largest Annual Mustang Show" People's Choice with 50 trophy classes. (This is the BIG show I always talk about.)

http://www.mustangsnorthwest.com/page15828.asp

See you there! I want to see all of your Specials!
Amy

Oh YES I almost forgot!

BBQ at Rob's house on Saturday night!

"Coupes with scoops"! You said it, Rob!

Race with Val and her mean lookin' & soundin' black demon!

I may chose Friday over Saturday, because most of you will want to go to the Sunday show early. That will give you time to clean up and get there early.

But I am flexible! I plan on Texas style brisket for dinner. 25 pound variety. Cooked for 24 hours over apple wood!

Coupes with Scoops!!! Let’s do it. I hope a bunch of you can make it. Or Rob, Val, and Amy better get real hungry!!

Rob

If there's anyway possible, I'm going to try to make this show.

Neil

Neil,
And I will take great care of you!!!

Rob

Amy, any ideas on the pony trails route? Are we ( the specials) going to be in Saturday's and Sunday's show? I'll only do the Sun. show as I'm definitely not concours. I've got it on the calender.

Bret

If there's anyway possible, I'm going to try to make this show.

Neil

...Ditto for me. I doubt that I will bring a car as far, but would sure love to attend :-)

Amy,
We have all ready started planning the trip. I just can't wait. I am all ways excited about national shows. But what is really great about this one is I will get to meet many of you. I did want to say there are classes for every mustang in the MCA, your car does not need to be a concours car! Please Bring Your Cars! Marty MCA 38812

Amy and Rob;
We have it on our calendar, and definitly want to be there and meet every one. As we get closer we will want ideas on where to stay, although I think your club has a host hotel.
We have been talking about this show within our club and hope to bring as many as we can out of Alberta. Of course coupes with scoops sounds great and I will start working on that, I believe Gary is in, and we have to see about J/Y as he is out of the country so much.
BoB

Tim, I have a CS for you to drive! Tim, meet Saaaataaaaannn. Bwah hah haaaahhhh...

Autocross was from Bellevue to Yakima this year, across I-90. This year the route is undecided, but stay tuned.

FRIDAY at Rob's. Ok.

SUNDAY is the show I want to see everyone at, if you please can make it!

As for parking, I will voice my opinion that the CS cars are separated as they were supposed to be for 2009, where the 68 section had an area singled out for CS, Machs, and fastbacks. Then for the new models there was a designated section for the CS cars within the 05-current cars.

So excited to meet everyone!

Amy & Rob,

I would love to make it to the show. Not sure yet, but I'll let you know. Like Tim, I probably won't bring my car, but would still love to be there.

Tim, I have a CS for you to drive! Tim, meet Saaaataaaaannn. Bwah hah haaaahhhh...

FRIDAY at Rob's. Ok.
SUNDAY is the show I want to see everyone at, if you please can make it!
So excited to meet everyone!

That would be so cool! I would be (strangely) honored!

Amy, would it be okay if I brought along a date??
;-)

Tim,
Don't let Amy fool you. Satan is a cupcake now! I need to address an automatic leak this winter, but she purrs like a kitten!

Sunny day today up here. GT/CS is outside my window at work! Pick and choose and drive her all year long! The security guards love her when I come through the gate in the morning.

Rob

As of this point in time, we're planning on being there. The Bar-B-Q was the clincher! :wink:

Steve

B-Q is on big guy!!!

we are planning to attend and have talked to the other members in our club...it looks like the three Amigos from Calgary will be there with our cars

Gary

Now we are talking!!! I better get a couple 20 pound briskets!!! No problem!!

Rob

We have family in Seattle! Maybe visit in July :icon_ecst

Randy

We have family in Seattle! Maybe visit in July :icon_ecst

Randy

We all do, named Amy and Rob.

Steve

...Yep! Cousin Rob and Auntie Amy. Both are a little on the wild side which is cool 'cuz we get away with doing stuff w/ them we otherwise get grounded for, closer to home. ;-)

Now all we need is Arlie from Texas!!! His taste in beer is strange, but I bet he can eat some brisket!!!

Rob :grin:

Now all we need is Arlie from Texas!!! His taste in beer is strange, but I bet he can eat some brisket!!!

Rob :grin:

You want me to travel 2500 miles from Texas to the PNW for brisket???

Salmon or dungeness crab, yes, but I've got the best brisket in the world right down the street!!!

Come to think of it that beer you drink looks a little like liquid brisket!:wink::grin:

Wow, what a wonderful group of folks, I don't know how Ralph and Karen could possibly miss this one! Rob is Renee' going to be helping with the Brisket??? might need to notify the local fire dept. Now we have to start looking for rooms near a good self wash car wash.

Ralph

Renee' is not touching my cooker!!! Arlie can be my brisket judge! To see if it measures up at all!! Maybe he will move to Washington to be closer to Omak?

An then of course, Arlie will learn about good beer!!! Ralph And Karen live in Portland, the home of the micro brew!!!

Rob

Maybe he will move to Washington to be closer to Omak?

Rob

Psssttt, Rob, that's not a selling point!:tongue:

Renee' is not touching my cooker!!! Arlie can be my briket judge! To see if it measures up at all!! Maybe he will move to Washington to be closer to Omak?

An then of course, learn about good beer!!! Ralph And Karen live in Portland, the home of the micro brew!!!

Rob

Renee' is not touching my cooker!!! Arlie can be my briket judge! To see if it measures up at all!! Maybe he will move to Washington to be closer to Omak?

An then of course, learn about good beer!!! Ralph And Karen live in Portland, the home of the micro brew!!!

Rob


Rob, I promise I won't set your BBQ on fire :cry: :cry: :cry:

Just pour me a nice glass of wine and I will just sit back and watch YOU do the cooking :wink:

You want me to travel 2500 miles from Texas to the PNW for brisket???

Salmon or dungeness crab, yes, but I've got the best brisket in the world right down the street!!!

Come to think of it that beer you drink looks a little like liquid brisket!:wink::grin:

I'll try to talk my son out of some of the salmon he's got in the freezer. If not, I'll spring for the crab. In fact Arlie, if you're coming through here, we can caravan.

Steve

Steve,
I will even get some "salmon" colored beer for Arlie!

:grin:

Rob

Okay now...if you're talking salmon and crab, I am definitely going to be there!!!

I cook salmon at least two to three times a month here. I LOVE IT!!! I get it at the grocery, but nothing is better than wild salmon!! Even frozen!!

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Speaking of salmon, we used to have a state representative that was giving a press conference and one of the media wonks asked her about the shortage of salmon. Her reply was "There's no shortage of salmon. I can go to Safeway and get as much as I want." The media almost pee'd all over themselves. I thought I was going to die laughing. Sorry, but I just had to share. :rofl::rofl:

Steve

Okay now...if you're talking salmon and crab, I am definitely going to be there!!!

I cook salmon at least two to three times a month here. I LOVE IT!!! I get it at the grocery, but nothing is better than wild salmon!! Even frozen!!

Rob, I promise I won't set your BBQ on fire :cry: :cry: :cry:

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...Don't be fooled guys. She really means THIS!

"Flaming, Fast Lane Foster"!!!! FFLF!!! YAAAAA BABBBEEEE!!! May need to drag out a second wood fire barbeque for the salmon and crab!

I cook little fish, so someone else will be in charge of that! Steve?? Tim??? Renee'??????? Better up the fire insurance. Actually a fireman lives next to our cabin!! I can make him stage a truck company for the weekend!! :grin:

Rob

Okay. Now that everyone here thinks I'm a firebug, is this better???

...OKAY...okay...For the record - you're not a firebug, but you are a lot of fun and a great sport :-) But since Rob and Amy have already tamed Satan - I thought "What the "Hell"...
;-)

I don't mind having fun. Actually, you guys have had me laughing through this whole thing. But, I still must admit, I did set the BBQ on fire :undecided (Don't worry Rob...I'm not going near your BBQ!!!)

And it's not like I don't like fire, because I love a nice warm fire (controlled of course) :wink:

Renee',
I really can't offer my personal opinion, We have never met. I do know there are those on this site that think you are hot. There are all those comments about fire. Oh I get it! GT-CS hot car!!! Can't wait to see you drive it. I am sure it will be smoken. Marty

I'm looking forward to this BBQ!! And meeting everyone.

But I'm not an 'aunt'. I'm a SISTA. Rob is old; he's Uncle Rob, or Dr. Rob as he is the king of taming Satan.

Can't wait til show season again! It's been raining f-o-r-e-v-e-r in Seattle.

Then some of us will be uncles too! We are excited about the show as well. We were working on our hotel arrangements last night. See you soon Marty

Good point Marty.
Amy/Rob- what's your recommendation for hotel/motel convenient for the gathering?

Neil

Renee',
I really can't offer my personal opinion, We have never met. I do know there are those on this site that think you are hot. There are all those comments about fire. Oh I get it! GT-CS hot car!!! Can't wait to see you drive it. I am sure it will be smoken. Marty

Marty, I am looking forward to meeting you in Seattle next July. I won't have my car there since it is a bit to far to drive it, but I'll be there for sure!! Looking forward to once again getting together with the "family"!!

...I hope Cory, Trina & Jace can make it. 'It can be another opportunity for a grand "book" signing, plus I'll actually get to sit & visit with everyone as opposed to running around putting out fires ;-)

Jace is a phenomenal and talented young man whom I could easily adopt :-)

...I hope Cory, Trina & Jace can make it. 'It can be another opportunity for a grand "book" signing, plus I'll actually get to sit & visit with everyone as opposed to running around putting out fires ;-)

Jace is a phenomenal and talented young man whom I could easily adopt :-)

Thanks for the wonderful comments. We will see what we can do, we have plans to take a trip to Florida to visit some family down that way so it will hinge on when that takes place and how much time off I can get, if the economy is nice enough to spare me, who knows. Jace wants to fly somewhere so bad he can't stand it so I figure a trip to Florida should cure that...well maybe not he won't have all the luggage and arrangements to worry about, I hate flying because of all the BS you have to go through.

I will need to collaborate with Amy on the best place to stay. The event centers on Bellevue Community College basically due East of Seattle across the 520 bridge. The Sunday show is the big participant choice show. Saturday is the concurs show.

I live about 1 hour from Seattle in Bremerton, and if we do my lake property it is about 40 minutes due west of Bremerton past a small town called Belfair. So, all in all, where ever we would meet we should start early afternoon on Saturday if we intend to enjoy ourselves for any length of time. For those who will enter a car in the Sunday show, this will leave time for some cleaning at one point or another.

Anyway, here is the link to the 2010 show. Track time on Thursday. Pony Trails on Friday, which is a great way to tour the NW.

Maybe Friday is a better day for my party? I am totally ok with any of the 4 days. I want to find the best time that we can sit down and just visit! Crashing at the cabin is ok. If at my house, there are close hotels. But from Bremerton back to Seattle is a bit of a drive.

Rob


http://www.mustangsnorthwest.com/page15828.asp

We have our hotel booked already...I guess we are really come down now

Gary

We have our hotel booked already...I guess we are really come down now

Gary

Gary, where are you going to stay. Is it close to Rob's in Belfair?
Ralph

Marty, I am looking forward to meeting you in Seattle next July. I won't have my car there since it is a bit to far to drive it, but I'll be there for sure!! Looking forward to once again getting together with the "family"!!

I am looking forward to meeting you as well. I have all ready met your GT-CS. I judged it twice when Paul owned it. It is a real nice car! See you and family soon. Marty

Gary, where are you going to stay. Is it close to Rob's in Belfair?
Ralph

we are booked into the Embassey Suites Seattle-Believue (Friday-Sunday)

Gary

We are planning on staying at the Quality Inn at 1850 southeast maple vally in Renton.
Rob is that any where near you? If there is a better choice near you let us know. Marty

We are planning on staying at the Quality Inn at 1850 southeast maple vally in Renton.
Rob is that any where near you? If there is a better choice near you let us know. Marty

If any of you are Jimi Hendrix fans and you have some extra time you may want to check out his memorial at Greenwood Memorial Park, in Renton.

We are planning on staying at the Quality Inn at 1850 southeast maple vally in Renton.
Rob is that any where near you? If there is a better choice near you let us know. Marty

Marty,
Renton is a short drive up the freeway (I-405) to the Mustang Roundup. About 1 hour from where I am.

I appears that most people will center on a weekend for the visit. With alot of people coming in on Friday, I think it is best that I plan for any gathering we (I) have for Saturday afternoon. This would allow a chance to go to the concurs show in the morning and then we can meet Saturday afternoon.

I am commitied to having a party and barbeque, but on Saturday night the Mustang Roundup event is having a Northwest traditional salmon cook going on close to the show and on Lake Washington. Hard to beat that, but normal stuff for the NW people attending.

But I would love to have you my way for some mouth watering Texas, Clay River style, briskett done for 24 hours over apple wood.

So to fit everyone the best, Saturday early afternoon would be best for my barbeque. Then we have the show on Sunday! As most are here for the Sunday show, I would stay in the Seattle area.

Rob

Marty,
Renton is a short drive up the freeway (I-405) to the Mustang Roundup. About 1 hour from where I am.

I appears that most people will center on a weekend for the visit. With alot of people coming in on Friday, I think it is best that I plan for any gathering we (I) have for Saturday afternoon. This would allow a chance to go to the concurs show in the morning and then we can meet Saturday afternoon.

I am commitied to having a party and barbeque, but on Saturday night the Mustang Roundup event is having a Northwest traditional salmon cook going on close to the show and on Lake Washington. Hard to beat that, but normal stuff for the NW people attending.

But I would love to have you my way for some mouth watering Texas, Clay River style, briskett done for 24 hours over apple wood.

So to fit everyone the best, Saturday early afternoon would be best for my barbeque. Then we have the show on Sunday! As most are here for the Sunday show, I would stay in the Seattle area.

Rob

I thought it would be petty cool to see a whole bunch of GT/CS cars but briskett.....this will be GREAT!!!!!!

Gary

I thought it would be petty cool to see a whole bunch of GT/CS cars but briskett.....this will be GREAT!!!!!!

Gary

Last one I did was 25 pounds and I cooked it for about 26 hours over apple wood. Spray it down with apple cider every hour and leave it alone the rest of the time!!! Drink beer, watch, and smell the wood fire meat!

Cut it with a fork!!!

Rob

Last one I did was 25 pounds and I cooked it for about 26 hours over apple wood. Spray it down with apple cider every hour and leave it alone the rest of the time!!! Drink beer, watch, and smell the wood fire meat!

Cut it with a fork!!!

Rob

you deal with the cooking....I'll bring down Molson Canadian Beer. I guess I will find out if me and Cndy (the better half) can sleep it off in the car.

Gary

We have beds!!

Rob

SAT for the BBQ.

The dinner hosted by my club is expensive- $40 a plate, and I'd rather be with my CS peeps.

Hotels? I'll look into that. Anything in Seattle is close to I-90 which is the road to Bellevue College and the Sat/Sun shows. Plus we usually meet at the college for the Pony Trails and go somewhere using I-90.

The Embassy in Bellevue is what my club suggests for this event. Renton is far away, Maple Valley is far. I'll go look online. BRB.

For those of you that like the Marriot-

Courtyard-Seattle Downtown
925 Westlake Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109 (206) 213-0100

This one is across from Lake Union, and a hop away from the ferry terminal to Rob's, plus easy access to freeways. Not in the hub of downtown Seattle, and close to the funky town of Fremont. Starbucks, good restaurants on the water.

For those of you that like the Marriot-

Courtyard-Seattle Downtown
925 Westlake Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109 (206) 213-0100

This one is across from Lake Union, and a hop away from the ferry terminal to Rob's, plus easy access to freeways. Not in the hub of downtown Seattle, and close to the funky town of Fremont. Starbucks, good restaurants on the water.

Don't forget to check out the Fremont troll.

It is getting closer!! Better bring your smoke masks!! For both rubber smoke and barbeque!!

Rob

I just made my reservation @ the Embassy Suites-Belleview (since that is the host hotel for the show). Should arrive Thurs, 7-15. Saturday I'm planning on eating Rob out of house & home, Sun for the show, return home on Monday the 19th.

Neil

Neil!! You are the man! Can't wait to spend some more time with you!! Us young kids need to be kept in check!

Rob

I just made my reservation @ the Embassy Suites-Belleview (since that is the host hotel for the show). Should arrive Thurs, 7-15. Saturday I'm planning on eating Rob out of house & home, Sun for the show, return home on Monday the 19th.

Neil

That makes four Calspec at that hotel and counting

I am relatively new to the Ford scene. What happens at an MCA show? Is this a national show, regional show, etc? Seems like a lot of interest in attending...maybe all a result of Rob's BBQ?

Thanks
David

MCA shows are the greatest!! Mustangs, Mustangs, and more Mustangs. All years, good, bad & (some) ugly. Pretty much the whole spectrum- years, models, condition, from beaters to magnifcent concourse. If you can make it, I HIGHLY recommend it. Good folks, and MCA shows are well staged. And lots of vendors & flea market.
I've usually only attended those here in the east, but I've made so many friends out west, it's a good time to get together.
Try it - you'll like it. I won't have my C/S there (a bit of a drive from NC!) but I'll still be able to drool over the beauties that are there.

Neil

I am relatively new to the Ford scene. What happens at an MCA show? Is this a national show, regional show, etc? ..............

MCA is the national club and regional groups apply to host National shows in their area. Normally there are about five annually located around the lower 48 states and Canada - so far. Since some of the national awards are associated with the accumulation of points some will travel great distances to get this points towards those awards. Also these national events do not return (normally) to the same region year after years so if you get the opportunity IMHO take the opportunity to participate.

Like everything - you many not enjoy everything about these larger shows, but I assure you that you will find many things that you will.


We'll see everyone there

One coming next year at Myrtle Beach, Va.

Neil and Jeff,

Thanks for the info. Not sure why I have not heard more about MCA.

My son is a senior in high school and one of his top college choices is the University of Puget Sound. If he gets accepted and decides that is where he wants to go, I might be able to pull off a trip to Seattle in July. Sounds like it will be a fun time.

david

I joined MCA many years ago. They also put out a pretty nice monthly magazine.

Neil

The Mustang Roundup is an event to behold. The shear volume of Mustangs and collectable Fords cannot be matched by any single event in the country IMO. Coupling this with an MCA stop is still more icing on the cake. It looks like they may get a track day at Bremerton Raceway which is very close to my home and lake cabin. Years ago I used to bracket race our Mustang there. Lots of fun, and they also can set up an autocross course. Depends on what Mustangs Northwest decides to do.

The participant choice show on Sunday can attract 1,500 cars. It is nearly exhausting to see and fill out your ballet. I will have Neil do mine!!!

I can’t wait to see as many of you as possible. This will be great fun! And to get the Arlie seal of approval for my brisket!!! A true Texas guy used to the biggest and the best! Maybe he can attract “in front of you” to the great NW!

Rob

We are also booked into Embasy Suites Bellevue, course we will be traveling with Limelyt another GT/CS and hopefully more cars out of Alberta.

Right now i am tempted to book an Alaskan cruise out of Washington or Vancouver following the show.

BoB

Woo hoooo! woop woop! I'm so excited y'all are coming in July! Rob we are in for it!

Just bought a black on black (of course) V8 Explorer (my other SUV pooped out) so I can do airport shuttle and hold 5 passengers. Everyone please fly in together to SeaTac.

AND to carpool to Rob's on Sat (ferry is $15 each way) I can still hold 5 more peeps comfortably.

Bring them on!!! Bring their appetites!!

Rob

I am relatively new to the Ford scene. What happens at an MCA show? Is this a national show, regional show, etc? Seems like a lot of interest in attending...maybe all a result of Rob's BBQ?

Thanks
David

David if you get Mustang Monthly there is a artical in January's addition about winning in the MCA. It gives you a good idea of what the MCA is all about. Our Jeff Speegle should get a lot of credit, this year he lead the best judges meeting I have ever attended. Caught the attention of Donald Farr the editor of Mustang Monthly. Way to go Jeff! Marty MCA 38812

Marty - thanks for the kind comments - just doing the job I was hired for ;)

Hopefully we will work towards getting everyone in step in the year to come. Would be nice to improve (what the plan is designed to do) the consistency in judging. Not that everyone will agree with everything (never do) but at least it’s allot easier if you know what to expect. Always more difficult to hit a moving target ;)

We've discussed requiring each club hosting a national event (and making it available to every regional group as a benefit for their members) to host a series of Judging classes before they have their events. With a couple of these you can prepare both local owners and judges for the show, answer allot of questions and concerns before the show and reduce the number of "easy and inexpensive points) given away by the first timers.

Hopefully readers will get some value from the article and again thanks for the kind comments.

Amy;
Regarding that Ferry for $15, is that walk on? or per car? Sounds awful cheap for a car, but maybe a short distance.
BoB

That is for a car one way. About an hour ride from Seattle to Bremerton.

Can't wait!!! Hope a bunch of you can make it! Amy and I talked yesterday about the party. Still shooting for early afternoon or late morning on Saturday 17 July. All day long eating and telling stories. Bring your appetite!

And then the big, huge, Sunday show.

Rob

An hour?? Each way?? Where are you, in the Aleutians??

Neil:grin:

That is for a car one way. About an hour ride from Seattle to Bremerton.

Can't wait!!! Hope a bunch of you can make it! Amy and I talked yesterday about the party. Still shooting for early afternoon or late morning on Saturday 17 July. All day long eating and telling stories. Bring your appetite!

And then the big, huge, Sunday show.

Rob

That's too bad I will be judging all Saturday afternoon. I understand it is hard to find time on that busy weekend. Hopefuly I'll see you all on Sunday. Rob bring me a taste of that brisket that I have heard so much about. Marty

I have never been on a ferry. I lived in Washington for two years on the coast back in 1974 to 1976. :eek: I have lots of relatives in Washington.
My husband and I are seriously thinking of driving there to Seattle in July for this show. We would love to meet you all. :cheesy: :icon_ecst

An hour?? Each way?? Where are you, in the Aleutians??

Neil:grin:

Neil, from my experience with Seattle/Bremerton traffic, it takes an hour just to get to the coffee shop.
Ralph

Neil, from my experience with Seattle/Bremerton traffic, it takes an hour just to get to the coffee shop.
Ralph

Yup, one hour "scenic" ferry ride between Seattle and Bremerton. And then a 40 minute drive to scenic Belfair were Rob & Val’s lake cabin is. Each way. Not to mention a 30 minute drive from Bellevue to the Ferry terminal.

You can drive South from Bellevue to Tacoma and then West skipping Bremerton and going directly to the Belfair area that I estimate would take one hour total. As this will be Saturday, the traffic will be lighter. That may add 2 hours to your time at my cabin!!

That is why I want to start the party at noon on Saturday. So you can have some fun and not get back to your room at midnight before the Sunday show. You will be able to experience some of the concurs show on Saturday early and then come over.

Best I can do to fit a party in on this weekend. Friday is the pony trail drive. Sunday the big “show”.

By the way, if you skip the concurs show and have a leisurely breakfast, you can come by as early as you want. I will be tending the brisket starting early Friday afternoon all through the night. So you can come by any time Saturday!

Rob

I'm planning on reserving ALL of Saturday for the Rob/Val excursion. Hope Amy will be our tourguide!

Neil

Looks like I better throw some good old Canadian Beer in my trunk as well. Just worried it will be too much weight for Gary ( limelyt ). But let's think a minute, if I put beer in my trunk at Calgary, will it still be there by the time I reach Bellevue????????
BoB

Bob,
I hate to say, that my wife would be driving and I would be reducing the supply.

Rob

a 1 hour ferry ride!!!! we might have to meet on the boat as I can drink a lot of beer in 1 hour...but I will save some for the cabin :icon_lol:

Gary

That makes four Calspec at that hotel and counting

Add #5 Special (the BAD BOY 428 HCS) to Embassy Suites at Belleview. Coming in WED. afternoon for THURSDAY racing, FRIDAY for Pony Trails, SAT. AM for tire kicking and looky lue at concourse judging site and then on to Rob's for Beans and Whatnot SAT. morning or EARLY SAT. afternoon. MAYBE tour to Rob's anyone????????????? THEN, the main attraction Sunday. Anyone need a ride to any of the activities, LET'S TALK, when we are at the Embassy on Wed/Thurs/Friday or Sat. AM. (I think I'm going to have to buy a GPS? for all this moving around). FYI, the gal at the Suites that took my reservations last night said that they're getting the rooms filled quite rapidly. See you there! Hicountry Bob here.

ALLRIGHT,Bob. It will be good to see you again. I had a great time riding in your 428 HCS on the LA freeway!
My schedule is to arrive on Thursday (probably late afternoon/early evening.

Neil

a 1 hour ferry ride!!!! we might have to meet on the boat as I can drink a lot of beer in 1 hour...but I will save some for the cabin :icon_lol:

Gary

Gary and I are going to get along just fine!!!

Rob

Add #5 Special (the BAD BOY 428 HCS) to Embassy Suites at Belleview. Coming in WED. afternoon for THURSDAY racing, FRIDAY for Pony Trails, SAT. AM for tire kicking and looky lue at concourse judging site and then on to Rob's for Beans and Whatnot SAT. morning or EARLY SAT. afternoon. MAYBE tour to Rob's anyone????????????? THEN, the main attraction Sunday. Anyone need a ride to any of the activities, LET'S TALK, when we are at the Embassy on Wed/Thurs/Friday or Sat. AM. (I think I'm going to have to buy a GPS? for all this moving around). FYI, the gal at the Suites that took my reservations last night said that they're getting the rooms filled quite rapidly. See you there! Hicountry Bob here.


Bob!! No need for GPS! We will take GOOD care of you!! Wow!! You are the man, and I cannot wait to meet you!!

Rob

Being a local boy, I will have to bring out the beast to Robs BBQ and enter the peoples choice on Sunday to add to the representation of coupes w/scoops!

If we can pull it off, I could arrange a longer drive to the BBQ where you can see a bit of backroads of Kitsap County. Along Hood Canal and very rural and pretty.

Of course not to cut into beer and brisket time. Priorities!!!

Rob

Robert

any chance since you live near by the show you can get all the calspecs parking together for the Sunday show?

I think Amy's working on that.

Neil

I spoke with my old Mustang mentor (he's even older than me!) in Miami, and I think I have him convinced to also come to the big show in July. He is an encyclopedia of Mustangs & details (all years). I'll keep you posted.

Neil

Neil,
Older than you!! What, is he 50??? You stud you. I cannot wait until July!! We are gonna have some fun!

Val's Fastback should be on her feet tomorrow!! Badder than ever!!

Rob

Amy and he new friend Raquel came over for a bit today! Went out and beat on the GT/CS a bit! Lots of fun!

We were counting the people for July!!! Can't wait!

Hope you are hungry!!!!

Rob

Robert any chance since you live near by the show you can get all the calspecs parking together for the Sunday show?

OKAY here it is- I need to know NOW who is coming so I can block off spaces MAYBE with Jeannie's permission.

IF everyone gets there promptly at opening time with their 68 CS cars then we can hog the section.

It was only myself, Steve (mechanical guy) and Bill (traveledGTCS) last year. The year before I had 40 spaces reserved for our GT/CS section.

I am a loudmouth member of the sponsoring club, Mustangs Northwest.

Amy and her new friend Raquel came over for a bit today! Went out and beat on the GT/CS a bit! Lots of fun!
Rob

It was a perfect clear sunny day for racing around in Rob's CS. What a beast! The car too! Went roaring around & left rubber on the streets of Bremerton woo hoooo! Thanks for the good time, Rob! As always!!

Ok whomever is going to the Rob BBQ- I will meet you at the XXX Root Beer Drive In on Saturday, time to be determined, and we will caravan to the Bremerton ferry and I will lead you to Rob's cabin... I will provide my cell phone if you PM me.

We may have to visit J Speegle who will be judging the Sat show & prob won't make it til late to Rob's.

XXX is right off I-90, near the MCA show.

98 NE Gilman Boulevard
Issaquah, Wa
425 392 1266

Amy

I will be there at the sunday show

Amy, I'll be there for the BBQ and Sun. I'll probably also do the Fri. run. I'm busy replacing the trans and pulling the engine to get the engine bay more presentable.

Bret

Brett,
Can't wait to meet you!!! Be hungry and be thirsty!!!

Rob

Like wise Rob, I think I'll fast for a day before. Can't believe it's only Feb. I've been looking forward to this since we started talking about it. I look forward meeting everyone and putting faces to names. Must go bust a knuckle or two on the car. You know you have a problem/obsession when you look forward to bleeding, cause you know it's gonna happen.

Bret

Bump to the top for those making summer plans!!

Rob

I've already got my hotel reservation. Now I'm watching airfares for summer specials.

Neil

...I'm announcing an air show / car show on July 9th and 10th and will be really busy up to that time. If I make it - it'll be via plane or train and no car (Amy). 'Gonna really try, but I know Renee "Ponygal" is going :-)

It will be super to see as many C/S folks that can make it in July. (And Rob's cooking!)

Neil

Neil,
If we could just get HCS Bob up here with you!! The Grand Poobah's of our cars!!!

Tim,
Is the air show Grass Valley or Reno? I may need to fly down!

Rob

Rob,
"Thunder in the Sky" at nearby Auburn. P-51s, TBMs and big Hawkers. Big hangar party and dinner/ dance the night before :-)

Neil,
If we could just get HCS Bob up here with you!! The Grand Poobah's of our cars!!!

Tim,
Is the air show Grass Valley or Reno? I may need to fly down!

Rob

ROB, I'm coming up to the Seattle/Bellvue show w/ my friend Russ Stearns who one Saturday back in 1981, bought my 1st HCS for me. I saw a for sale ad in the AM paper that Sat and as I had to work, I called Russ to see if he'd come by the house and get the money ($800.00) and go look at it and buy it if it was RIGHT for me. I waited all day to hear from him and finally about 3:00 he came by the Safeway store I was at and said I owned it and it was at his house because it needed HIM (tuneup). He said I got a bonus 'cause it had a deluxe interior which is quite uncommon in HC Mustangs and was a 1 owner car. Marty Rupp in Nebraska has it now. He bought it out of Ernie Gonzales's collection this past year(I had sold it to Ernie years ago when I thought I needed a '78 SA Corvette). AND I'm going to work on my friend David I (di81977) of Boulder, Co. to take his HCS up to the Seattle/ Bellvue show with us, also. See you around, Bob Teets here.

ROB, I'm coming up to the Seattle/Bellvue show w/ my friend Russ Stearns who one Saturday back in 1981, bought my 1st HCS for me. I saw a for sale ad in the AM paper that Sat and as I had to work, I called Russ to see if he'd come by the house and get the money ($800.00) and go look at it and buy it if it was RIGHT for me. I waited all day to hear from him and finally about 3:00 he came by the Safeway store I was at and said I owned it and it was at his house because it needed HIM (tuneup). He said I got a bonus 'cause it had a deluxe interior which is quite uncommon in HC Mustangs and was a 1 owner car. Marty Rupp in Nebraska has it now. He bought it out of Ernie Gonzales's collection this past year(I had sold it to Ernie years ago when I thought I needed a '78 SA Corvette). AND I'm going to work on my friend David I (di81977) of Boulder, Co. to take his HCS up to the Seattle/ Bellvue show with us, also. See you around, Bob Teets here.

I am very much looking forward to the Bellvue grand national. Getting to meet many of the GT-CS and HCS folk is the icing on the cake. Bob it wll be great to meet your freind Russ as he is another piece of the history of our car.

Tim you are a lucky guy to live so close to so many great automotive and aircraft events. I so wish I could see your event. Back when we had a plane I use to fly to the Oshkosh Wi., man that was a great time. Oh the smells and sounds of those old war birds. Marty

Rob,
"Thunder in the Sky" at nearby Auburn. P-51s, TBMs and big Hawkers. Big hangar party and dinner/ dance the night before :-)

Tim,
Your killing me!!! How many hours are in a day?? I guess I will give up on sleeping!!

Rob

ROB, I'm coming up to the Seattle/Bellvue show w/ my friend Russ Stearns who one Saturday back in 1981, bought my 1st HCS for me. I saw a for sale ad in the AM paper that Sat and as I had to work, I called Russ to see if he'd come by the house and get the money ($800.00) and go look at it and buy it if it was RIGHT for me. I waited all day to hear from him and finally about 3:00 he came by the Safeway store I was at and said I owned it and it was at his house because it needed HIM (tuneup). He said I got a bonus 'cause it had a deluxe interior which is quite uncommon in HC Mustangs and was a 1 owner car. Marty Rupp in Nebraska has it now. He bought it out of Ernie Gonzales's collection this past year(I had sold it to Ernie years ago when I thought I needed a '78 SA Corvette). AND I'm going to work on my friend David I (di81977) of Boulder, Co. to take his HCS up to the Seattle/ Bellvue show with us, also. See you around, Bob Teets here.

Bob AND Neil!!! Now we are talking!! Neil is like a father to me, but I can use one a bit closer to my time zone!!

Rob

Hooray! My people are coming to the Northwest! Specials will take over Roundup once again!! I'm SO excited to meet you all!

Hey all,

Sorry I've been away from the site for so long, but I have had one hell of a case of the flu!! Got sick the day after St. Patrick's Day, and just got to feeling human again in the past day or so. Knocked me on my butt for sure!!!

I am definitely planning to make it up to Seattle in July, and I hope to drag Tim along with me!! We'll see...:wink:

Can you smell it.....I think I can......it is getting closer......GT/CS and BRISKET....can't wait!!!!!!

:icon_ecstGary

I can smell Bremerton in Monroe!!

Don't rush it too much tho. I still need to get my eng. and trans back in the car, ARGH. Everytime I go into the garage, I see something else that needs cleaned up or painted. I need to put on a blindfold and just put it back in and drive her!!! I'm getting itchy throttle foot.:)


Bret

BRISKET ..... and....... BEER!!!!

Spent today getting the lawn at the Haven Lake Cabin ready. Lots of organic fertilizer, seed, and hand aerating!!! This lawn is like a well manicured fairway at Augusta in the summer!!!

We will sit, eat, drink, and be merry!!! Parking is clean, not dusty, but not on pavement! Long single wide driveway that may require jockeying for those people leaving early!!

I wonder if Steve “rvrtrash” is bringing any fish?

Rob

My boys are the fishermen, not me. I'll see what I can talk them out of. I'm working on a plan that should make it possible to be there.

Steve

Dude! We need you, fish or no fish!! I promise not to light the BBQ on fire!! Tim can leave the fire extinquisher at home!

Rob

Dude! We need you, fish or no fish!! I promise not to light the BBQ on fire!! Tim can leave the fire extinquisher at home!

Rob

And Rob, I PROMISE to stay away from your BBQ!!! We don't want a repeat of the "Grass Valley incident" :eek:

New Bayliner was christened yesterday at Haven Lake!! Cocktail cruise with 9 people in the boat at 7:00 p.m. when the complete lake goes to 5 miles per hour max!!

A slow cruise with good friends!

She be ready for the BBQ!!!! Honing my skills on baby backs and steaks!!
Rob

Just finished booking our flights for the BIG SHOW!!

Peggy & I will get into Seattle Thursday afternoon, 7-15 staying at the Embassy Suites, Belleview, and spend the weekend, returning home on Monday, 7-19.

Neil

Rob;
Simply a reminder that Gary and I are planning on bringing down some good Canadian beer. We will need you to suply the ice.
BoB

Roger all!

Anyone need a ride? I can be avail to everyone/anyone who needs a shuttle ride from Seatac airport to hotel etc. I have a great big SUV that seats 6.

I have 4 weeks of vacation and live near the airport. PM me for my cell number.

On SATURDAY I will be able to take 5 adults from hotel to Rob's for the BBQ. My friend Raquel can fit 4. Let me know if you need a ride to BBQ.

I'll bring my burn supplies in case of fire.

I will be unable to make this Mustang show. However, several of us from the shop are planning on attending the Cougar Prowl the next weekend. July 25, pretty much any Ford product including Mustangs are invited.

http://www.cascadecougarclub.com/prowlinfo2010/prowlreginf.html

Come by and say, Hey. The Cascade Cougar club puts on a very good show.

Everyone expects me to look like my avatar, but I don't. LOL

I will be unable to make this Mustang show. However, several of us from the shop are planning on attending the Cougar Prowl the next weekend. July 25, pretty much any Ford product including Mustangs are invited.

http://www.cascadecougarclub.com/prowlinfo2010/prowlreginf.html

Come by and say, Hey. The Cascade Cougar club puts on a very good show.
Everyone expects me to look like my avatar, but I don't. LOL

OH!! This is at the XXX Drive Inn! VEERRRRYY good place for a car show! I have the show in Port Orchard this day, but will drop by XXX after the show. May be late though, like after 5p. May I crash your party with a Mustang? Bring some other Mustangs with me?

I need a list of people who are participating in the Saturday July 17th MCA Judged show in Bellevue, so we can correlate the ride to Rob's BBQ. The show is 8-5. The cars are expected to stay at the college- security will be there to watch the cars. Of course you can remove your car, but for Sunday they'd like it back in the judged lot.

For those of you who've never been to this event, the Sunday show is the BIG show, People's Choice, and is judged by the crowd of attendees.

Of course, bring your chairs!

Need some advice/guidance. I'm not familiar with the area, so- - Peggy & I are arriving Thusday afternoon @ SEATAC, staying at the Embassy Suites/Belleview, flying home Maoday morning.
1.) How far from the airport to Embassy Suites?
2.) Do they have a shuttle?
3.) How far from Embassy Suites to the MCA show?
4.) How do we get from hotel to Rob's on Saturday?
My definite points I want to do are Saturday @ Rob's, Sunday at the MCA show.
Friday is open - no plans. I'd kinda like to have dinner at the Space Needle Friday nite or Sunday (Peggy's never been to Seattle) I can get a car from Enterprise for the weekend, just don't know if its necessary.
Amy/Rob: what's your advice?

Neil

I hope all of you can "mapquest"! the address to the lake is:

2061 N.E. Haven Way
Tahuya, WA 98588

Land line to lake is (360) 277-0733. Cell phone coverage is "spotty" to say the least.

I plan on having greeters at Belfair State Park to lead you the last 7 miles to the lake. It is very easy to find, but we will make sure all get there!

This is Rob talkin now!! As Amy says the big show is Sunday. It is huge. I will be up all Friday night stokin the BBQ for the brisket. You can come ANYTIME on Saturday. You can sit and relax and enjoy!! The Saturday show is just ok in my eyes, but if you like concurs judging, by all means take it in!

To spend any time together on Saturday you need to be late morning early afternoon. Most of you will want to leave by early evening, but if you want to crash, that is ok!!! We have lots of floor space, two beds, a blow up mattress, and some 3-inch thick mattresses that work good on the floor. A bunch of deck space and hot coffee in the morning!!! And left over BBQ!!

I have to say that the couple of days at Tim’s were so “special”! No people cleaning cars, and just a bunch of owners sharing and talking! The best time I have had in a long long time!!

Anyway you are welcome all day! The longer you can stay the better! I plan on dinner at about 4:00 p.m. Horse-e-dovers during the day. Ice cold beer, pop, and friendship!!

Rob

Need some advice/guidance. I'm not familiar with the area, so- - Peggy & I are arriving Thusday afternoon @ SEATAC, staying at the Embassy Suites/Belleview, flying home Maoday morning.
1.) How far from the airport to Embassy Suites?
2.) Do they have a shuttle?
3.) How far from Embassy Suites to the MCA show?
4.) How do we get from hotel to Rob's on Saturday?
My definite points I want to do are Saturday @ Rob's, Sunday at the MCA show.
Friday is open - no plans. I'd kinda like to have dinner at the Space Needle Friday nite or Sunday (Peggy's never been to Seattle) I can get a car from Enterprise for the weekend, just don't know if its necessary.
Amy/Rob: what's your advice?

Neil

Amy can answer the distances and whether you need a car or not. Sounds like she has some rides for Saturday, but you may need a car for the Space needle. Sunday can be a long day with lots of food around, so Friday sounds to me like the best Space Needle day. It is awesome! Took Val in my first Mustang to one of our first dates to the Space Needle in 1975!! May want to just spring for a cab to and from! I bet you can hitch lots of rides to the show and everywhere else!!

Rob

Need some advice/guidance. I'm not familiar with the area, so- - Peggy & I are arriving Thusday afternoon @ SEATAC, staying at the Embassy Suites/Belleview, flying home Maoday morning.
1.) How far from the airport to Embassy Suites?
2.) Do they have a shuttle?
3.) How far from Embassy Suites to the MCA show?
4.) How do we get from hotel to Rob's on Saturday?
My definite points I want to do are Saturday @ Rob's, Sunday at the MCA show.
Friday is open - no plans. I'd kinda like to have dinner at the Space Needle Friday nite or Sunday (Peggy's never been to Seattle) I can get a car from Enterprise for the weekend, just don't know if its necessary.
Amy/Rob: what's your advice?

Neil

I can't answer much, but that the Embassy Suites is walking distance to the show--we always leave the cars at the motel Saturday and walk up to check out the judged cars for a bit. There is a nice bikepath that's not far away that we use.

I just got off the phone with Amy. We are getting close to firming stuff up. Amy is willing to make a run at about 11:00 a.m. Saturday towards our lake. That will get you there about noon. Give you some time to talk and relax.

The roads are fine and I have good parking that will not crap up your GT/CS if you drive it. Like I said you can come anytime after midnight on Friday!! I will be stoking the apple wood every two hours.

Want a shift on the apple wood stokin??? Let me know!!! Just kidding, its for idiots!!!

Haven Lake is open all day Saturday!!! We will have a 1975 Suzuki 2 stroke triple, Val's 67 Fastback, and the blown GNS for fun and tire frying!!! Lots of deck and a beautiful lawn for sunning!!

Cocktail cruising and swimming in a crystal clear spring fed lake!!!

Sking or tubing is open also!!

Rob

Just spoke the BBQ Master Rob.

I will be in Bellevue at Embassy Suites (and whatever else hotel anyone is staying at) to pick up everyone who needs a ride to Rob's BBQ on Saturday.

Everyone be ready at 0900. We will shoot for the 1000 or 1110 ferry to Bremerton. Tell me where you're all at so I can pick you up. I DO need a head count of how many people need rides to Rob's.

Neil I can come get you from Seatac no matter what time, and I can take you back to Seatac on MOnday. Send me your flight info. You and Peggy have a seat with me to Rob's BBQ Saturday. Airport is maybe 35 mins from Embassy.

YES there is a shuttle from Embassy Suites to Bellevue College. Here is the site-

http://www.mustangsnorthwest.com/Userfiles/Docs/2010/2010MCAGrandNationalRegistration.pdf

You will be exhausted after the show on Sunday. It is an all day event. Friday is a good day for the Seattle Center. The waterfront is also a treat, with the Seattle Aquarium, the trolley. If you have money to spend, I'd recommend a dinner show at Teatro Zinzanni, Jazz Alley, or... MUSEUM OF FLIGHT!!!

Embassy Suites Seattle - Bellevue
3225 158th Avenue SE, Bellevue, Washington, United States 98008-3225
Tel: 1-425-644-2500 Fax: 1-425-644-2091

http://www.museumofflight.org/

http://dreams.zinzanni.org/

http://www.seattleaquarium.org/netcommunity/page.aspx?pid=183

Seattle's famous EMP Experience Music Project, nearby Space Needle.

http://www.empsfm.org/

To be continued...

I have a question/comment. Is anyone taking in the Judged Show on Saturday or is everyone attending Sundays 'Show and Shine'? I haven't decided which as yet and it will probably be the last minute choice since I am currently traveling eastern US, and hopefully home by the 16th of July.

Bill

We're all set. Amy has graciously offered to pick up Peggy & me @ the airport Thurs afternoon, transport us to Rob's on Sat, airport drop off on Mon. Airline & hotel reservations are confirmed.

Neil

Note- when you call the Embassy to make a reservation, you MUST say "Mustangs Northwest Grand National Show" or they will tell you hotel is full. There are about 9 rooms left per reservation desk, just spoke to them.

Again, Sat is the judged show ONLY. So far 143 Mustangs are registered to be judged. If you think THAT'S alot of cars... come to the Sunday show...

The big show (BIG) (1300+) is Sunday, where we fill up the college. Awards for the Sat show are given on Sunday.

Thursday is the race track day.

Friday is Pony Trails, a two hour drive with 2-300 of your Mustang friends. We take over Highway 2. All you see is Mustangs! Anyone who wants to bring their Mustang and do this ride, I will post info on where we'll be meeting- usually the college at oh dark hundred.

We are counting down the days...can't wait...it will be a awesome trip!!!!
:icon_ecst

Note- when you call the Embassy to make a reservation, you MUST say "Mustangs Northwest Grand National Show" or they will tell you hotel is full. There are about 9 rooms left per reservation desk, just spoke to them.

I'm glad you posted this! I just got it in gear and made our reservations, so we're cool. It's a good hotel--you get free made-to-order breakfast every morning and free cocktails for happy hour from 5-7pm each night. Decent indoor pool and the hotel provides a hose if one should happen to actually wash their car with water.

Note- when you call the Embassy to make a reservation, you MUST say "Mustangs Northwest Grand National Show" or they will tell you hotel is full.

Boy is Amy right about that!! I called them this morning around 6:30-7:00 and I was told that the hotel was booked solid! Even after I mentioned that I was going to be there for the Mustang show and that several members of my group were staying there, "No rooms available" I was told. So, I called the Days Inn across the street and booked a room there for Fri-Mon. Hey, I'm more of a Days Inn person anyway :-}

I guess I should have booked earlier, but I was procrastinating. I was waiting for something else I have going on, and to get a backup at work trained to do my job for both this trip and another one that I am taking next week. Oh well, I have a room booked and I am looking forward to being there!! I may not be at the same hotel with a lot of you, but I will still be over there at the Embassy quite a lot to visit ;-]

Boy is Amy right about that!! I called them this morning around 6:30-7:00 and I was told that the hotel was booked solid! Even after I mentioned that I was going to be there for the Mustang show and that several members of my group were staying there, "No rooms available" I was told. So, I called the Days Inn across the street and booked a room there for Fri-Mon. Hey, I'm more of a Days Inn person anyway :-}

I guess I should have booked earlier, but I was procrastinating. I was waiting for something else I have going on, and to get a backup at work trained to do my job for both this trip and another one that I am taking next week. Oh well, I have a room booked and I am looking forward to being there!! I may not be at the same hotel with a lot of you, but I will still be over there at the Embassy quite a lot to visit ;-]

We've stayed at the Days Inn, too--it's just right across the street!

I tried to book Days Inn yesterday online and it showed it as full. I guess they didn't want to rent it at the internet rate. I'm tracking down someplace else to stay now. I should've got on the ball earlier, but wasn't sure I could make it.

Steve

The pony trails is leaving from Monroe at 9 (after photos) and heading west on hwy. 2 and then north on hwy 9 to Arlington, then out hwy 530 (i think) to Newhalem, past Darrington. Should be a nice scenic drive, all 2 way traffic, no passing on those hwy's. can't wait, should have my car back on the road this week.:)

Bret

We really want to go on the pony trails but will have to see how tired we are after driving 1750 miles in two days. Marty

I tried to book Days Inn yesterday online and it showed it as full. I guess they didn't want to rent it at the internet rate. I'm tracking down someplace else to stay now. I should've got on the ball earlier, but wasn't sure I could make it.

Steve

Steve, I checked online too and it showed that they were full. I called them directly and they said that they only had singles left and I booked. You should call them on the phone because as of yesterday they still had availability. No discounts, but the price is not too bad :-)

Bill; (Traveled)
Saw your post and I am doing the Saturday show, and also doing Rob's, unfortunately without the car at Rob's but the car will be there on Sunday.
You know my car, Royal Maroon out of Calgary.
BoB

The pony trails is leaving from Monroe at 9 (after photos) and heading west on hwy. 2 and then north on hwy 9 to Arlington, then out hwy 530 (i think) to Newhalem, past Darrington. Should be a nice scenic drive, all 2 way traffic, no passing on those hwy's. can't wait, should have my car back on the road this week.:)
Bret

We will have a group of Mustangs meeting in Bellevue VERY early to ride up together to Monroe (two hour drive). Copies of the drive and lead cars will be available to follow.

We will have a group of Mustangs meeting in Bellevue VERY early to ride up together to Monroe (two hour drive). Copies of the drive and lead cars will be available to follow.

How many miles do they expect to travel on this pony trails? Marty

Steve, I checked online too and it showed that they were full. I called them directly and they said that they only had singles left and I booked. You should call them on the phone because as of yesterday they still had availability. No discounts, but the price is not too bad :-)

I called them and they told me they were full. I guess they just don't want any (rvr)trash staying there. :sad:

Steve

I called them and they told me they were full. I guess they just don't want any (rvr)trash staying there. :sad:

Steve

Steve,
I have a bed at the lake or whatever if you want to stay with me or near me!! I am a bit of a ways from the car show, but at grand central station for the BBQ show!

Rob

Very generous Rob, but I just reserved a room at the Silver Cloud, which is apparently just down the street from everyone else. :embarass:

Steve

Amy, It's only about 45 mins. to Monroe. 405 to 522 and it drops you right at the fairgrounds. I'm not sure where they will do the photo shoot. Probably the big parking lot right behind the county courthouse on the corner of hwy. 2 and 179th.

Bret

Oh yes, coming from Bellevue and not Seattle will make a shorter distance to Monroe. I forget about the I-90/405/520 sneaker way east. Not to confuse everyone, but we have I-5 that runs North and South, then two bridges going east from Seattle to Bellevue called I-90 and 520, then to mix it all up we have 405 that runs east.

And then we have the FERRY that goes to UNCLE ROB'S!!

Ah, the great Northwest. I can't wait to meet all of you.

Photo shoot at the fairgrounds, Monroe Speedway. Does that sound familiar, Bret? And since you live over there, how far is it to the Gorge? That's where Jeannie says our Pony Trails destination is. I always thought it was a long ways away. And being that early in the morning, I know you'll tell us where a Starbucks is!

Very generous Rob, but I just reserved a room at the Silver Cloud, which is apparently just down the street from everyone else. :embarass:

Steve

That's a good hotel. I've stayed there many times.

I'm not sure how far to the gorge, never been there. It's past Darrington. Mapquesting it from Monroe, is just over 2 hours.

Now the most important info; Starbucks------- If you follow 522 all the way to Monroe, where it intersects with hwy. 2, it will be on the left (look out the drivers window).You have to go left on hwy. 2 to the next signal. From here either pull a u-turn or left on Kelsey and go thru the Fred Meyer parking lot. I prefer drive thru to parking cause the stalls are tight. Can you say door dings!!

Cheers, Bret

ALRIGHT!!!!

We are getting closer! For mapquest people here is the address to the cabin:

2061 N.E. Haven Way
Tahuya WA. 98588

A close landmark (7 miles) is Belfair State Park. We are hoping to lead people to the lake from this park.

NEW TIME!!! 2:00 p.m. on the 17th for grub coming off the apple wood!!!

Phone number to a land line at the lake is (360) 277-0733. If you try to call past the city of Belfair, the cell coverage is..... crappy!!! so if you get lost on the way, the cell is useless. Go back to Belfair and call. We will lead you in!

Amy is the contact for a group lead (caravan) from Seattle early in the morning. PM her or post on this thread asking for a time.

Rob

Ok, so I jumped in at the last minute, the job wasn't supposed to let me the time off, but hey Karma is on my side (or is it a CS Thang!@!)

Anyway, I am arriving at 9 pm Friday night, leaving Monday around 4:35 pm. Don't have a rental car yet, but that can be arranged if needed. Anyone arriving at SeaTac around the same time headed to the Cloud (where I have reservations) or Embassy or etc, that I can grab a ride with? And, anyone leaving around Monday PM that I could slide with? No problem with the rental, just hate to drive around in an area that I am totally unfamiliar with, without a local guide.

Tim, Steve, Neil, Bob and Renee, will be good to hook up with you again, Rob, better get more Beer and Brisket. Your tip on the Power Booster was Spot On! Arlie, I owe you one, so let's hope Limelyt can throw another Molson case in the trunk!!!!!! :wink:

Lookin forward to it, and am bringin a fire suit (and a jug of Aloe) just in case the breakfast bacon gets out of control again...

See Ya!!!!!!

Robert

Oh, and a "duh", but bring Cory's book so we can get more signatures from our extended family!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ok, so I jumped in at the last minute, the job wasn't supposed to let me the time off, but hey Karma is on my side (or is it a CS Thang!@!)

Tim, Steve, Neil, Bob and Renee, will be good to hook up with you again, Rob, better get more Beer and Brisket. Your tip on the Power Booster was Spot On! Arlie, I owe you one, so let's hope Limelyt can throw another Molson case in the trunk!!!!!! :wink:

Lookin forward to it, and am bringin a fire suit (and a jug of Aloe) just in case the breakfast bacon gets out of control again...

See Ya!!!!!!

Robert

Robert, Glad you could make it at the last minute! Looking forward to seeing you again too since I will be there, but it looks like Tim is not going to be able to make it this time :'-(

I for one, plan to STAY AWAY FROM THE BBQ!!!

I hope you guys have a blast and I hope it works out for me next time, sucks that I'm off for the next couple of weeks on vacation and I'm not going to be getting together with you guys. We are having a blast fly fishing and the fishing so far has been exceptional along with the weather.

Have fun for me.

Cory

Drive careful while out playing and I'll try not to go swimming while fishing. ;-)

Here's a picture of a nice brown I caught and released Friday night. Last night was all rainbows and man were they jumping and dancing nice.

Drive careful while out playing and I'll try not to go swimming while fishing. ;-)

Here's a picture of a nice brown I caught and released Friday night. Last night was all rainbows and man were they jumping and dancing nice.

Cory, that looks like SO much fun! :-)

....I too am very sad about not making this wonderful Northwest gathering! All of Amy & Rob's dedicated planning; missing a chance to meet Marty, Amy and so many other "family"; getting to see Neil & Sarge again and on & on...

Two things really kicked my butt this year. Three solid months of (up 'til 2 AM) air show planning and the fact that my "real job" has picked up to the point where I have to work weekends (regardless) just to keep up (which I am very grateful for). In addition, I have to plan a 4-day business trip to the Midwest that must happen here in mid-July...

It is SO cool however, that Renee "PonyGal" will make it up as our flower-in-hair, fun-loving NorCal rep and rest assured, I will be glued to these forums in delightful anticipation of the stories and photos.

You are all truly THE best and I wish you a fabulous time! ...a wish that I know has already been granted in advance - 'cuz I know the character of its source :-)

God Bless and Happy Independence Day!!!

Nice one Cory. Is it a native and is that a catch and release area only? I love frying them up on an open camp fire. YUM, YUM,. Have a great time. A lot are talking about Steamboat next year, maybe then we do another get together.

Bret

Two things really kicked my butt this year. Three solid months of (up 'til 2 AM) air show planning and the fact that my "real job" has picked up to the point where I have to work weekends (regardless) just to keep up (which I am very grateful for). In addition, I have to plan a 4-day business trip to the Midwest that must happen here in mid-July...

Will you be any where near Omaha? If so may be we could get together for a meal or somthing? Marty

Nice one Cory. Is it a native and is that a catch and release area only? I love frying them up on an open camp fire. YUM, YUM,. Have a great time. A lot are talking about Steamboat next year, maybe then we do another get together.

Bret

All native wild trout. No it isn't a catch and release section, and we cook one up once in awhile I'm just not much of a pick through all the bones trout eater so I catch and release.

One thing I'm not is a fly fish only catch and release only kind of fisherman pushing that agenda. I generally only fly fish and I primarily catch and release but I do so because it meets my idea of fun. I'll take anyone in the drift boat that wants to fish, bait, spin, bobbers what ever turns your crank and you can whack'em on the head and eat'em if you so desire, doesn't bother me at all.

Cory, Tim, wish you guys could make it. It sounds like it's going to be a great time. We'll be thinking of you.

Steve

I was thinking bout attending too, but we used all of our money to buy our house. It would have been a blast! Will be there in spirit tho!

I made an itinerary for the schedule of events coming up.

Packing our bags tonite. Driving to Atlanta tomorrow afternoon, dinner, O/N at LaQuinta hotel. Fly out Thurs morning, arrive SEA @ 1PM on AirTran. Sweet Amy is picking us up and taking us to the hotel.
No set plans for Friday, Rob's place on Saturday, MCA show on Sunday, fly home Monday.
Whew! I'm already tired!
We're looking forward to a great weekend.

Neil

Hope to have the new tires and wheels on the GNS for Saturday!!! Looks good for that!!

A buying spree on Friday and we will settle down for a night of cookin!!!

Rob

Get up early Thurs AM and start what should be a 15 hr drive, but i hear rumors of a party in Bonners Ferry tomorrow afternoon.
Looking foreword to meeting all, and all those book signings.
BoB

Heading out Friday night, be at SeaTac by 9, drive to Silver Cloud Hotel. Amy, I will need transportation to Rob's and back. Anyone up for Breakfast Saturday am? Looking forward to seeing all.
Robert

Leaving Thursday via Mustang (of course) and will drive to Salem, Oregon and spend the night. Head for Seattle Friday morning and should be arriving at my brother's house in Bellevue a little after noon. Looking forward to the ferry ride over to Rob's on Saturday and to seeing all of the CS family. Sunday will be incredible because it could be the largest gathering of Mustangs ever. I'm looking forward to seeing a good number of Specials all together like we had at Knott's two years ago.

Sarge, I will bring the parts that you ordered with me and see you Saturday to make the exchange.

Cheers,

Ron

I am flying out of Sacramento on Thursday morning and getting to Seattle around 9:00 am. My niece who lives in Tacoma is picking me up from the airport and I will spend Thursday night with her and her new baby. She is going to drive me into Bellevue on Friday. I am staying at the Days Inn across the street from the Embassy Suites Friday thru Monday. No plans for Friday night, but really looking forward to Rob's BBQ on Saturday and meeting everyone!! Sunday at the show, and I fly out Monday afternoon departing at 1:30 pm from SeaTac. Amy, are you still up to giving me a ride to the airport on Monday??

Can't wait to be up there!!! See ya all soon :-)

Same as Northern Pony...leaving at 5:30am, party in Bonner's, then off Friday to Bellevue. were coming in with about 12 cars (3 are GT/CS)

Gary

SARGE I can give you a ride to Rob's. Be outside in the lobby area of Silver CLoud at 9am. Big black and chrome Explorer will meet you there.

RENEE YES I can take you back to Seatac. You, Neil, and Peggy are coming riding with me. We'll leave respective hotels by 11am MONDAY.

Heading to the lake today. Any trouble finding it or if you just want to talk. (360) 277-0733 land line. Remember once you get out that way, cell service sucks!! Verizon is the best. T-Mobile is crap.

We should have people to run out and get you as you get close if needed.

I CANNOT WAIT!!!!

Rob

Going to pick up Franklinair in an hour at the airport.

Went to the racetrack in Kent this morning and watch JBart get 'teched' and 'numbered' and 'oriented'.

We found StigMrtr from Stangnation there with his white & black Jedi looking super charged '08 CS. And then Randy with his 07 Redfire CS, AND a mysterious dark blue CS with black stripes. (Who are you?)

To be continued...

Well, I am safely up here in the Seattle area :-) Had a great flight and I am at my niece's house in Tacoma. We went to Pike Place Market this morning and stopped at the original Starbuck's for a "much needed" cup of coffee!!

Amy, I'll call you later and touch bases with you, or you can call me if you get some time. You have my number...

See everyone on Saturday :-)

I have made it up from Sacramento, and it is a beautiful night here in Bellevue!!! Temps were ~ 106 when I left Folsom. The cool air feels great!!!

Amy, I will be out front of Silver Cloud lobby just before 9 am. Thanks for the lift to Rob's. See you all tomorrow.

Robert

We are in Seattle as well I will be busy judging at the MCA Grand National today. Hope to meet many of you tomarrow at the show and shine. Have fun at Rob's. Marty

OK HERE WE GO!

Rob's BBQ today! I'm so sorry both the MCA Judged Show and Rob's BBQ are the same day- I know many of you will be at the show. Will take lots of photos for you, and see you on Sunday at the People's Choice Show.

P.S. TIM we do miss you! Renee is super fun! I'm SO HAPPY so many of you are here!

Wish I could have been there. Sounds like you all are going to have a great time tonight. Don't forget to post pictures.

Good luck to those being judged today.

david

Wish I could have been there. Sounds like you all are going to have a great time tonight. Don't forget to post pictures.

Good luck to those being judged today.

david

...BIG Ditto to that all around David! "PonyGal" called me from the hotel lobby yesterday afternoon. The noise in the background was intense, festive and warm. After a brief, but equally intense description of the incredible cars and all the people arriving, she handed the phone to Neil who's commanding and fatherly voice solidified the magic!

When Renee returned, it was; ..."OhMyGawd - I just met "limelyt", "Northern Pony", MountiePony", "Deadstang" and "JBART"'s car is so awesome!...Amy is such a kick!...and, and "HighcountryBob"....These people are SO amazing!...I gotta' get a glass of wine!!"" then <click>...off the radar, she went...

A follow-up call late last night nearly brought me to tears with all the wonderful stories (until the phone batteries died;-) of real people united by a "Special" website....and the magic is only beginning!

Ok, just got back from the BBQ at Rob's lake house, and he smokes a MEAN brisket! I think there was only about 4-5 pounds of the 30 that he made. Rob and Val were most accomodating hosts, and have a cool cabin right on the lake. We did go out on the boat, and take a couple of laps around the lake, and then everyone got ready for the big show tomorrow. Lots of good GT/CS folks as one would expect, and enjoyed immensely meeting all the folks I had only heard or read about. Plenty of pics taken, we will post as able. More to come tomorrow!
Robert

A BIG THANK YOU to Rob and Val for a fantastic time. Excellent food and great people. What a great way to spend a Sat. afternoon. It was also a real pleasure to talk long distance to Tim (Midnight Special).
More to come after today's show.

Bret:)

Saturday at the Lake!!!

What a great day!!! Lots of coffee table book signing and conversations with some of the best people I have ever met!!

Simple times with great people who love these Mustangs and are not full of themselves!!

THANK YOU ALL FOR COMING!!!!

More later!!!

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...Speechless here Rob!
Joyfully overwhelmed and speechless...
:-)

Awesome! So did the cars have to ride the ferry too?

What a group! The brisket was wonderful, the friends were great, the day was heaven. Let me get the list together of who was there.

Thank you everyone for coming! Renee will tell you (gasp!) what she encountered during the coctail cruise around Haven Lake. Yes Tim, she got real close to the BBQ, caught it on camera above.

Dan (calspcl), Bret (68 special), myself (aemoo28), Renee (ponygal), Ron and Roy (clubpro), Neil & Peggy (franklinair), limelyt, Mike Godwin, Sarge. I forgot someone's screen name "J/Y" (mountie pony?) (I know! How could I forget YOU?)

Deadstang, ruppstang, hicountry bob, jbart, northern pony not at Rob's; at MCA show. TraveledGTCS Bill and Tanner met us on Sunday. 11 new models at Sunday show along with 8 CS '68 and 2 HCS '68.

So here we have Bob (hicountrybob), Neil & Peggy (franklinair), and Jbart in the background. We met for dinner after the Ride N Drive at the racetrack.

HOW do I post videos on here?? Ever been so scared you cannot scream? I have passenger footage in the Super CS on the track. It's not like you are alone doing 140mph. You are with 4 other cars at least, all riding on top of each other at the speed of light.

The second photo is everyone on the ferry, coming back from that famous BBQ.

Yes, it was a great time/eats at Robs and Vals, we could not stay for the duration and team photos, but attached a couple that I was able to take. It was great to meet everyone and put a face to the internet names, great group of people. Missed the show on Sunday, we didnt get out of port Hadlock till 11, wish I could have met the rest of the group. Sounds like overall it was a great turn out in the pacific northwest!

So here we have Bob (hicountrybob), Neil & Peggy (franklinair), and Jbart in the background. We met for dinner after the Ride N Drive at the racetrack.

HOW do I post videos on here?? Ever been so scared you cannot scream? I have passenger footage in the Super CS on the track. It's not like you are alone doing 140mph. You are with 4 other cars at least, all riding on top of each other at the speed of light.

The second photo is everyone on the ferry, coming back from that famous BBQ.

BOB AND NEIL IN THE SAME PHOTO!!! The Godfathers!!!!!

Words cannot describe how wonderful this past weekend was for me!! It was so great to meet all of the CS.Com members that were in Seattle as well as all the different people from Canada. It really was a fun bunch!! Amy, you are the best!!! Thank you for arranging all of this!! We all had a blast!!!!!

The BBQ at Rob's was awesome!! I can still taste that amazing brisket!!! Rob and Val were great hosts and it was really nice to take a short cruise around the lake. However, Rob did forget to tell us that there was a SHARK in the water!!!! I got proof... Check out the picture! It is a bit fuzzy because I had to snap it so quickly before the shark sank back into the depths of the lake :wink:

Anyway, here are a few pictures... More about the show itself later.

P.S. Tim, we ALL missed you!!! It was great to talk to you on the phone though. Thanks for letting me "pass you around" for everyone to talk to!! Still, we wish you were there!!!

Unofficial count for Sunday show is 1700 Mustangs. Have you ever heard of so many Mustangs in one place?

Renee drove my 08 GT/CS to the show so I could have both cars there Sunday... Thank you Renee!! And to JB for helping me return the cars home post show.

Or rather, Satan was hiding it in her trunk. That car! :rolleyes: Bad Satan! Hiding a phone like that!

Today, yes, 3 days after the show, I was finally getting things out of both Mustangs when I found someone's cell phone. Thought it may be JBart's but he's already texted me so not his...

It's a Motorolla. ID it and I'll send it to you... or drive it to you...

Alrighty then.

I know who Rob, Neil, Ron, Roy, Sarge, and Renee are in the photos.

Didn't get the program that tells me the rest of the players.

Can you help a fellow GT/CS'r out?

I guess I should have put the names on my pictures, but I was a bit "pre-occupied" last night. Here are the names as best as I can remember...

I am sooooo sorry I forgot Jean-Yves' wifes name :sad:

I also included a couple of shots from the ferry ride home. It was a lot sunnier than the ride to Bremerton!

Great pics everybody!

Renee,
i checked my brother's extensive nascar collection, he only has one mark martin autograph. it's on a diecast, #6 car that is part of a large diecast collection, and he won't , of course, break up the set. i guess he really is a hard one to get.
sorry

Great pics everybody!

...Yes, Keep them coming!

Rob - your lakeside cabin is spectacular and the BBQ & boating you put on...Wow! I'm so sorry to have missed that. Renee was so gracious in calling me with updates and passing the phone around to my "cousins in cars" :-) You all made my weekend nonetheless!

Amy - what a great and generous job YOU did with your part in management! 1,700 cars in all - yet how fortunate the GT/CS folks who received such VIP treatment with huge smiles to go with their miles! You are the Real Deal :-)

JBART - you opened a real "can o'worms" talking NASCAR with Renee ;-) She will "drink you under the table" on that subject. Good luck with that one ;-)

What an historic and monumental event you all performed! Are there pictures of you all at the MCA show as well?

So proud of you!....So sorry to have missed out!

JBART - you opened a real "can o'worms" talking NASCAR with Renee ;-) She will "drink you under the table" on that subject. Good luck with that one ;-)



I found that out when we were having dinner wth the canadians, then Renee started talking "wine" with , i think Bob Walker.
that was interesting too, it was out of my realm of expertise, but it was interesting
way out

I too have this deep feeling that I really missed out on a great time, glad you shared as much as you have with us, brings it a little closer.

I guess I should have put the names on my pictures, but I was a bit "pre-occupied" last night. Here are the names as best as I can remember...

I am sooooo sorry I forgot Jean-Yves' wifes name :sad:

I also included a couple of shots from the ferry ride home. It was a lot sunnier than the ride to Bremerton!

Jean-Yves better half is - Bonnie

Here are a few more photos from the BBQ.

Robert thank you again for the great time, ans also to Amy who helpped put things together and for making sure we did not get lost ;)

Gary

Jean-Yves better half is - Bonnie

Oh, thank God I stopped myself before I typed "Connie". I decided it would be best to question myself rather then get it wrong. I met so many amazing people this trip and I am TERRIBLE with names.

Bonnie, I am sooo sorry I forgot your name :embarass:

Great pictures everyone! Keep them coming!!

Great pictures everyone! Thanks for sharing them!

Looks like it was a great time!

Renee,
i checked my brother's extensive nascar collection, he only has one mark martin autograph. it's on a diecast, #6 car that is part of a large diecast collection, and he won't , of course, break up the set. i guess he really is a hard one to get.
sorry

That's okay JBart. Mark Martin is a hard one to get and I know that. Thanks for the offer to check for me though :-) And Tim is right, I do love NASCAR and Mark Martin is my favorite driver!! I could talk your ear off about NASCAR racing!! I have been a fan since the 60's (I was still just a baby :wink:)

Another thing I enjoy is wine tasting/collecting. Hey, I live right in the middle of the California wine country!! I have quite a few "exceptional" wines in my collection just waiting for the proverbial "special occasion". Hey, sounds like a GT/CS party to me :cheesy:

That's okay JBart. Mark Martin is a hard one to get and I know that. Thanks for the offer to check for me though :-) And Tim is right, I do love NASCAR and Mark Martin is my favorite driver!! I could talk your ear off about NASCAR racing!! I have been a fan since the 60's (I was still just a baby :wink:)

Another thing I enjoy is wine tasting/collecting. Hey, I live right in the middle of the California wine country!! I have quite a few "exceptional" wines in my collection just waiting for the proverbial "special occasion". Hey, sounds like a GT/CS party to me :cheesy:

I got Elliot Sadler's Autograph when he came up to our luxury suite in Atlanta a few years ago. He used to be our driver.
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I had met him on numerous occasions when he came to race at Fontana.

here are some pictures of the dinner cruise, and show.
and i think the boat captains were playing chicken!

Wow, it looks like a great time was had by all! Thanks for all the pics. They almost make you feel like you were there.

Steve

Here are a few more pictures from the show itself...

Hey Tim, You need one of those Mustang carts to drive around during Airfest :wink:

...ALRIGHT! Nice pictures Renee! Nice GT/CSs too!
Nice to catch a glimpse of Marty, papa Neil, Satan... and I see You found a perfect pal for the walk-around ;-)

The golf cart is neat & would indeed come in handy! It looks like it could share many of the body parts with the pool table Jon posted in "off topic" this a.m.
;-)

We had a great week end and good week coming home. It is true what they say; "you meet the nicest people driving a Mustang". We met many nice and friendly people, the B-B-Q was awesome, and great hospitality from Rob and Val, thank you. The two shows were great and Renee thanks for posting a pic of my car at the judged show. I have never seen so many nice cars as at the S&S on Sunday.
A lot of Rum and a lot of Red Wine but I seem to remember something about Renee being our " honorary Canadian" and honorary member of our club, I believe Cindy is even going to send her our news letter. Great gal and she just worked her way into all of our hearts.
Of all I got to spend the least time with Marty but we did get together for a quick bite and car talk, very knowledgeable car guy. That beer I promised Marty will have to wait till next time.
Out of the whole trip my greatest worry was taking the old gal over Rogers Pass, but she just sailed through, kept up with the new cars, and was often in the passing lane climbing with the best of them. However a car of this age is not the best on bumpy down hill corners, as I quickly learned.
Great event, nice people, and awesome cars.
See you on the road.
BoB

Thanks to all who came!!! We went through all 30 pounds of the briskett by days end.

What a great bunch of people and it was Val and I's pleasure to host you guys. I had a great time and only wished you could have stayed longer!!

Fed Maxi the hound a small piece of brisket and she wolfed it down. Her "intestinal" difficulties are finally over and she is eating like a horse again. I thought I may have to put her down, but she has rallied like no ones business!!

Thanks again for all the great talk and camaraderie!! I will post a couple pics soon. Did 8 racks of baby back ribs last Saturday!!! Yummmm yummmm!!!

Rob

Glad Maxi is up and around so you didn't have to make the dreaded trip.
Thanks again for a great time.

Bret

Well, this year was another bust for Laurie and I and we just couldn't get away on those dates with too many other commitements on our plate. (That and the fact that our car is still apart and up on jack stands!) Maybe if Laurie and I can finally get retired next year maybe we'll have enough time to make more of these GT/CS and Mustang events?
Looks like everyone had a wonderful time, but we'll really have to try and make it down for one of these BBQ / get-together events just to ensure that there is at least ONE red GT/CS in the parking lot!
:grin:
Our car is STILL not quite back together yet, but hopefully some time this week it'll hit the road again so that I can drive it a bit and shake out any remaining "bugs". The good news is that in this current round of repair and restoration the Lucas fog lights are finally back on the car! The current plan is to leave on Thursday, August 5th to drive it up to Kamloops for their "Hot Nites in Kamloops" show and shine event. (I'll take lots of pictures and post a thread about it after we get back home.)
Best to all, and it's nice to finally put a face to some of the folks that post on the website!

Glad Maxi is up and around so you didn't have to make the dreaded trip.
Thanks again for a great time.

Bret

Brett,
Me too!! Celebrated with some tasty Scotch Ale!!! YUMMM YUMMMMMM!!!

Rob

i have been having trouble getting the video on youtube, i had to chop it up.
my camera wasn't adjusted very good, but here is a link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3WRoJvlJ7g

A lot of Rum and a lot of Red Wine but I seem to remember something about Renee being our " honorary Canadian" and honorary member of our club, I believe Cindy is even going to send her our news letter. Great gal and she just worked her way into all of our hearts. Great event, nice people, and awesome cars. BoB

Bob, Thank you for the wonderful compliment! I am very proud to be an "honorary Canadian" and an honorary member of your club!! Can't wait to get a copy of the newsletter with the write-up about the Seattle show. I do hope to make it up there to see a bit of Canada someday. It's on my "bucket list" :grin:

Rob, I am so glad to read that Maxi is up and around and eating again. Hope she stays that way for a while longer. How old did you say she was?? 15 or so? That is getting up there! Keep us up to date on her health. Again,, it was a great day and I still have the taste of that amazing briskett in my mouth!! That was YUMMY!!!!