BBQ at Rob's

Rionart · 05-27-2007

It's that time of year again, Carlisle is past, and Summer is upon us (almost).
The Southern Ontario Summer BBQ will be on Sunday, June 24th of this year.
Everyone is welcome, with or without their Opels...all I ask is an RSVP if you are coming by 17th of June so I have an idea of numbers.
Several people talked about coming up from the 'States this year, perhaps use this thread to plan any caravanning etc.
Nearer the time I will be sending out maps, directions etc.
I will also have local hotel info, I would suggest making a weekend out of it if you are traveling a distance...Toronto is a great city to visit, and the heart of the city is 16 minutes from my place by GO train.
Looking forward to seeing old and new friends,
Rob.

Mach1Tom · 05-27-2007

Rob,

I will be there again this year. I had a great time at the last one.

Anyone else crossing the border at the Buffalo/Niagara Falls area, we could meet & caravan from there. I'll be driving I-79 north to Erie,PA & I-90 east to Buffalo. I checked the US.gov website, passports ARE NOT needed to drive across the US/Canada border until 2008.

~Tom

saxybiker · 05-27-2007

We are tentatively planning to come up, too. We will be driving up I-90. Tom, we could meet you in Erie and caravan up from there. We are 2 hours from Erie... maybe 3 more to your place Rob ? So we will probably need some hotel information. I'm thinking we will not be wanting to drive 5 hours home that night after a party at your house

Vickie & Allen

simplemind7 · 05-27-2007

i'm not sure if i'll be able to make it yet, my work schedule is pretty random. if i do come, it will be without an opel again.

Rionart · 05-27-2007

Yup, Erie to my place is around the 3 hour mark.
There is a Days Inn just down the road from me, I'll get the rates and number this week.

neuropel · 05-27-2007

My wife and I are looking to attend as well - my son will be in NC. Any chance Derek and his SO will be there? We'd have England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales all represented...

Todd K.

Rionart · 05-27-2007

Hey Todd,
Derek will be there, not sure of Kay's schedule yet, but Mike will be there to help represent England...

tekenaar · 05-28-2007

If only I still lived in Michigan . . . I'd be there in a New York, uh, Toronto, minute!

Sure would like to see all your toys, Rob!

Emtee · 05-29-2007

Greetings all, of course I'll be there, I live around the corner (almost)
Here's a question though, I'm thinking of getting the front spring that was @ Carlisle and being it's in Salunga PA, I was hoping I might impose on on of the fellow afflicted (opelitis, the only disease with a support system for the addiction and not the cure!)) to pick it up on the way past. Is anyone going to be going past Salunga? It's just ouside Lancaster
Map of Salunga, PA by MapQuest
Let me know and I can make the arrangements,

Best,

Mike

Rionart · 06-03-2007

A gentle nudge to put this back on the home page for the weekend readers.

I'm noting the almost deafening silence from the local guys....(apart from Mike and Senen)...I guess none of them are frequenting the site

RallyBob · 06-03-2007

If I didn't have so much going on right now Robbie I'd be up for a drive to my 'home country' in the red wagon.

Hoist a few cold ones for me....

Bob

sugg578 · 06-03-2007

I'd go but I dont I dont think dad is in for any trips soon. So I dont know if I'll be there.

Rionart · 06-03-2007

Originally Posted by RallyBob

Hoist a few cold ones for me....

Bob

We'll make a special effort for you Bob!!

BQS4 · 06-03-2007

mapquest.com says 980+ miles, and at least 15 hours, sorry Rob, I'll have to pass, but, I'll slather BBQ sauce on my white t-shirt in your honor!

Crazy Harry · 06-04-2007

Rob,

I am going to be there with or without the GT. I'm new at these meetings, do I need to bring anything?

Harold.

Rionart · 06-04-2007

Originally Posted by Crazy Harry

Rob,

I am going to be there with or without the GT. I'm new at these meetings, do I need to bring anything?

Harold.

Hi Harry,
A good appetite helps....

Look forward to seeing you...

Rionart · 06-04-2007

Originally Posted by BQS4

mapquest.com says 980+ miles, and at least 15 hours, sorry Rob, I'll have to pass, but, I'll slather BBQ sauce on my white t-shirt in your honor!

So you're not up for 30 hours driving and a skinful of beer in a weekend....you must be getting old Gene!!

Emtee · 06-09-2007

So...anyone going near Saluga PA before the BBQ?

Rionart · 06-11-2007

Assuming this link works, it is the Hotel details for the 'Days Inn' nearest my place.

Canada411.ca

saxybiker · 06-13-2007

Rob:

I am working on our plans to attend your BBQ next weekend. What time do you kick off all the festivities? Tomorrow, I plan to make hotel reservations for Sunday night. We are meeting Tom Cavataio in Erie on Sunday morning and driving up with him.

What would you like us to bring?

Thanks,

Vickie

P.S. We will need some directions to your house before then.

Rionart · 06-14-2007

Hey Vickie,
Great that you guys are coming up!
We will probably kick off around noon, but it's super casual, so when ever you can make it is good, we will keep going until we run out of beer, or the cops shut us down....

All you need to bring is a good appetite!!
I'll send out directions soon...
Rob.

neuropel · 06-14-2007

Looks like my wife and I will be unable to attend. Just too much time spent away from the farm lately and I need to catch up - I've hardly looked at the car since Carlisle. Its' a real bummer since we were looking forward to it, but perhaps next year.

You guys be sure to take lots of pics!

Todd K.

05-27-2007	#1 (permalink)
Rionart Manta Maniac Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 930 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	BBQ at Rob's It's that time of year again, Carlisle is past, and Summer is upon us (almost). The Southern Ontario Summer BBQ will be on Sunday, June 24th of this year. Everyone is welcome, with or without their Opels...all I ask is an RSVP if you are coming by 17th of June so I have an idea of numbers. Several people talked about coming up from the 'States this year, perhaps use this thread to plan any caravanning etc. Nearer the time I will be sending out maps, directions etc. I will also have local hotel info, I would suggest making a weekend out of it if you are traveling a distance...Toronto is a great city to visit, and the heart of the city is 16 minutes from my place by GO train. Looking forward to seeing old and new friends, Rob. Last edited by tekenaar; 05-27-2007 at 02:47 PM.. Reason: more terrible speeling

05-27-2007	#2 (permalink)
Mach1Tom Moderator Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 333 Classified Rating: 100% (1)	Rob, I will be there again this year. I had a great time at the last one. Anyone else crossing the border at the Buffalo/Niagara Falls area, we could meet & caravan from there. I'll be driving I-79 north to Erie,PA & I-90 east to Buffalo. I checked the US.gov website, passports ARE NOT needed to drive across the US/Canada border until 2008. ~Tom Last edited by tekenaar; 05-27-2007 at 02:39 PM..

05-28-2007	#8 (permalink)
tekenaar Cunning Linguist Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Plano, TX 75074 Posts: 3,985 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Rob's toys . . . If only I still lived in Michigan . . . I'd be there in a New York, uh, Toronto, minute! Sure would like to see all your toys, Rob!

05-29-2007	#9 (permalink)
Emtee Opeler Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 56 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Anyone? Greetings all, of course I'll be there, I live around the corner (almost) Here's a question though, I'm thinking of getting the front spring that was @ Carlisle and being it's in Salunga PA, I was hoping I might impose on on of the fellow afflicted (opelitis, the only disease with a support system for the addiction and not the cure!)) to pick it up on the way past. Is anyone going to be going past Salunga? It's just ouside Lancaster Map of Salunga, PA by MapQuest Let me know and I can make the arrangements, Best, Mike

06-03-2007	#10 (permalink)
Rionart Manta Maniac Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 930 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Bump... A gentle nudge to put this back on the home page for the weekend readers. I'm noting the almost deafening silence from the local guys....(apart from Mike and Senen)...I guess none of them are frequenting the site

05-27-2007	#3 (permalink)
saxybiker Opel Addicts Join Date: May 2002 Location: Tallmadge, Ohio Posts: 915 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	We are tentatively planning to come up, too. We will be driving up I-90. Tom, we could meet you in Erie and caravan up from there. We are 2 hours from Erie... maybe 3 more to your place Rob ? So we will probably need some hotel information. I'm thinking we will not be wanting to drive 5 hours home that night after a party at your house Vickie & Allen

05-27-2007	#4 (permalink)
simplemind7 Opel GT? Who makes that? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Ayr, Ontario, Canada Posts: 632 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	i'm not sure if i'll be able to make it yet, my work schedule is pretty random. if i do come, it will be without an opel again.

05-27-2007	#5 (permalink)
Rionart Manta Maniac Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 930 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Yup, Erie to my place is around the 3 hour mark. There is a Days Inn just down the road from me, I'll get the rates and number this week.

05-27-2007	#6 (permalink)
neuropel Rice Cooker Join Date: May 2002 Location: Spring Church, PA Posts: 1,466 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	My wife and I are looking to attend as well - my son will be in NC. Any chance Derek and his SO will be there? We'd have England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales all represented... Todd K.

05-27-2007	#7 (permalink)
Rionart Manta Maniac Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 930 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Hey Todd, Derek will be there, not sure of Kay's schedule yet, but Mike will be there to help represent England...

06-03-2007	#11 (permalink)
RallyBob Project 1450 supporter... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pleasant Valley, CT Posts: 6,537 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	If I didn't have so much going on right now Robbie I'd be up for a drive to my 'home country' in the red wagon. Hoist a few cold ones for me.... Bob

06-03-2007	#12 (permalink)
sugg578 Mr corey suggs Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: berkeley springs wv Posts: 557 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	I'd go but I dont I dont think dad is in for any trips soon. So I dont know if I'll be there.

06-03-2007	#14 (permalink)
BQS4 Southern Red Neck Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Snellville, GA Posts: 4,933 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	mapquest.com says 980+ miles, and at least 15 hours, sorry Rob, I'll have to pass, but, I'll slather BBQ sauce on my white t-shirt in your honor!

06-04-2007	#15 (permalink)
Crazy Harry Opeler Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oakville, Ontario, Canada Posts: 77 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Local Guy Interested! Rob, I am going to be there with or without the GT. I'm new at these meetings, do I need to bring anything? Harold.

06-09-2007	#18 (permalink)
Emtee Opeler Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 56 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	So...anyone going near Saluga PA before the BBQ?

06-11-2007	#19 (permalink)
Rionart Manta Maniac Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 930 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Hotel info: Assuming this link works, it is the Hotel details for the 'Days Inn' nearest my place. Canada411.ca

06-13-2007	#20 (permalink)
saxybiker Opel Addicts Join Date: May 2002 Location: Tallmadge, Ohio Posts: 915 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Rob: I am working on our plans to attend your BBQ next weekend. What time do you kick off all the festivities? Tomorrow, I plan to make hotel reservations for Sunday night. We are meeting Tom Cavataio in Erie on Sunday morning and driving up with him. What would you like us to bring? Thanks, Vickie P.S. We will need some directions to your house before then.

06-14-2007	#21 (permalink)
Rionart Manta Maniac Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 930 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Hey Vickie, Great that you guys are coming up! We will probably kick off around noon, but it's super casual, so when ever you can make it is good, we will keep going until we run out of beer, or the cops shut us down.... All you need to bring is a good appetite!! I'll send out directions soon... Rob.

06-14-2007	#22 (permalink)
neuropel Rice Cooker Join Date: May 2002 Location: Spring Church, PA Posts: 1,466 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Looks like my wife and I will be unable to attend. Just too much time spent away from the farm lately and I need to catch up - I've hardly looked at the car since Carlisle. Its' a real bummer since we were looking forward to it, but perhaps next year. You guys be sure to take lots of pics! Todd K.