Spring Get together April 23, 2006

[maglinjosvinn]

well guys, i'm still all set. got an oil change in it today, parking breaks fixed, fluids topped. going to go see what i can't do about adjusting the timing to be 'dead on' and we'll see how it goes from there.

i'll be leaving lansing around 11ish cause of the paintball game earlier at 10, and hope to be at said park a wee bit early. gonna stick around for a few hours possibly, and then double on back home.

prolly going to grab something that looks like lunch for the grille, depending on what my passenger (whoever she might be (yar!)) says.heh.

also, gonna bring with me two fully functional original clocks, just cause i know one of you guys out there might want one. hehe. but if anyone is looking for anything else too, let me know and i'll look through the garage to see if i can't turn it up.

[asdasc]

I can't wait to meet you all!

I will get there about 1pm and start the grill. Who all is coming? My wife and kids won't commit, so it will be just me. The only reason it matters is that if it is just guys, the food prep gets way easier. I will bring about 10 brats, and I cook them up well. I can bring buns and some condiments also. Can someone else bring some pops, or should we just make it bring-your-own for the drinks.

I didn't think to check if beer was allowed in the park. I don't think it is, but with most of you driving a bit, that isn't all bad. I will bring a couple, just cause that is how I prefer to cook the brats! I hope everyone likes peppers and sour kraut.

Dan, if you have an extra voltage regulator, I would love to try it. Mine is acting wierd. I wasn't going to get a new big alternator until my new motor is closer to done.

See ya!

[dcm013]

Steve, are you going to order up some good weather for Sunday? Last report I heard didn't look so good. Find out what Charles Goin has done the last 2 years at Carlisle. We had great weather. We're counting on you!
Don

[asdasc]

Darn, you are right. Well, there goes my first born. I will do the little weather dance tonight and we can see what yahoo says in the morning.



Charles, any other ideas? Rituals? Dances?

[coolchrisp]

I hate to say it, (i baby my car to much) but i will be comming ...weather permitting... o well... lets hope for shine!

[asdasc]

I am telling you, the weather will be fine. I am doing the dance!

By the way, did you get your exhaust done? I want to see it!

[coolchrisp]

unfortunatly...no.. i went to 4 places and all wanted $350+.. and right now i cant afford that, so ill have to make up a hanger to keep it fron bouncing into the botton of the car for now..

[maglinjosvinn]

heh... if the weather is crap, it'll be fine in a few minutes. remember gents, this is where we live!

*holds up his hand, palm out*

[mschmalenberg]

If the weather is good I will be there, I don't want to take my 14 month old boy out in the rain.

[maglinjosvinn]

heh... tentatively, weather dot com reports showers for the detroit zip code on sunday.

[jgenglerj]

Gang; Depending on the weather I'll probably be there, if I do I'll bring my wife and a pkg of brats and some buns. Hope to see you all tomorrow. Jim

[maglinjosvinn]

for the diehards - is there a pavillion?

lol. i got windshield wipers. that work. in fact, they won't stop working even when i turn off the switch... but i wanna go on a road trip damnit! lol.

Barring any last minute trips from my company, I'll be coming. I put in a request for good weather. Since I won't recognize most (any) of you, I'll have to look for all the Opels. See you tomorrow.

[asdasc]

It is a pretty small park, so finding the Opels will be easy. There is a pavalion there, I will try to grab it but it is first come first serve. Even then, you can probably reserve it and kick the squatters out! I should have checked into that.

If everyone brings enough basics for themselves and a little something to share, we should have plenty!

I can't wait to see you all,
Steve

[maglinjosvinn]

GT's cleaned polished *laugh* a 2liter for my passenger and a 12 pack of 7up for me, a bag of pretzels and rain or shine, i'm driving somewhere. lol.

had an oil change 2 days agoish, topped off the tranny today, antifreeze is good, stopped at my tire place for lug and air check... ah... yeah.

good to go. lol. pritning of directions/maps now, and will be on the road tomorrow morning.

[maglinjosvinn]

ah... having trouble getting directions... your link is phoobar.

[asdasc]

The link in Post 3 is working...
If anyone needs direction tomorrow from the road, my cell number is 586-260-7488.

See ya!

BTW, the rain hit here just now. Lets hope it gets it out of it system tonight!

[coolchrisp]

yes sir, i cant wait to go, i spent 3 hours after work to day cleanin her up for tomorrow. waht time exactly is every one supose to arrive?

i set in my mind if its pouring..no go , slight rain or jsut wet, ill go!!

PRAY THE WEATHER MEN ARE WRONG AGAIN!

itll me and my dad commin by the way.

[maglinjosvinn]

well... someone show up. lol. i'm already here! not really... i drove to novi, spur of the moment, for some geek-fest con here. its been entertaining thus far, but since i'm already in detroit, i'm driving out there. hope to be there at about 1240 ish, and gone again by 2, cause at 3 my 'partner' is leaving with or without me, and driving back to lansing lonesome style just won't be my bag..... baby. lol. *goes back to homegrown beer, free sandwitches and the geekiest things ever...

[spdkilz02]

Im drinking some beer for u guys right now in hopes that tomorrow turns out to be a good day for ur gathering... kinda how my head feels right now... word of advice dont try to do wiring on ur opel after a night of drinking...

[asdasc]

Yeah, I am going to get there a little early also - 12:30-ish? It is B-E-A-U-tiful out right now, but supposed to start raining around 3.

See ya soon!

[maglinjosvinn]

*recovering from hangover*

its 10 now. i'm in novi. i need to get to sterling heights. plan to leave at about 11. ish.maybe sooner. i got a book, so if i'm there TOO early, i got something to do...

[baz]

dont forget i want to see so many photos that i will think i was there ,and some names would be nice have a good time folks