2008 OctOpel Fest - Page 4

MantAscona · 10-09-2008

Hey Dave, bad news, Dennis is already here and he doesn't have a pumpkin.

Now, if you'll excuse us, we have to get back to drinking some beer.

Duane

neuropel · 10-09-2008

Beer request? I'm going to the package store tomorrow...

jerseydave · 10-09-2008

Yeah after I posted I remembered he was thirsty and was coming in early!

I may take a ride up tomorrow evening after work and make sure every one is doing their share to fill up the recycling bucket.

gtopeler · 10-09-2008

Duane and guys

I might be joining you!
I'm off tomorow so I will be leaving early Friday morning.
Will make a quick beverage stop and should be checking in to the Courthouse Motor Inn late afternoon.
Will see you-all soon!!!!!!!!!

Ron M.

Gary · 10-10-2008

Originally Posted by MantAscona

Hey Dave, bad news, Dennis is already here and he doesn't have a pumpkin.

Now, if you'll excuse us, we have to get back to drinking some beer.

Duane

Those NH folks always have to be 'first in the nation'. Have a great time guys!

MantAscona · 10-10-2008

Originally Posted by neuropel

Beer request? I'm going to the package store tomorrow...

No special requests from Dennis and I. Bring whatever you think is good.... we trust your judgement.

When are you coming btw?

Duane

MantAscona · 10-10-2008

Originally Posted by jerseydave

Yeah after I posted I remembered he was thirsty and was coming in early!

I may take a ride up tomorrow evening after work and make sure every one is doing their share to fill up the recycling bucket.

Cmon over, it's sounding like Friday night is going to be a nice gathering.

Duane

MantAscona · 10-10-2008

Originally Posted by gtopeler

Duane and guys

I might be joining you!
I'm off tomorow so I will be leaving early Friday morning.
Will make a quick beverage stop and should be checking in to the Courthouse Motor Inn late afternoon.
Will see you-all soon!!!!!!!!!

Ron M.

We'll be here Ron. Looking forward to seeing you.

Duane

neuropel · 10-10-2008

I'll bring some Yuengling B&T since that's popular, and also a special Octoberfest that's only brewed once a year.

My plan is to leave Saturday AM and hopefully get there around lunch/early afternoon. No Opel unfortunately - likely my little silver "Road Warrior" Sentra. And I'll be bringing Jim a Manta downpipe.

See you guys tomorrow!
Todd K.

Mach1Tom · 10-10-2008

Sorry guys, Brian & I wont be able to attend. I haven't been feeling well the last few days & decided to wait until now to see if I thought I could make the drive. Brian's wife, a nurse, was unexpectedly called to work this weekend even though she requested off. So he has to watch the little one.

Bob, I was able to get ahold of Ron before he left though. He picked up 2 cases of Shiner Bock for you.

Have fun guys & have a few (or more) for me.

~ Tom

opelnut10 · 10-10-2008

Originally Posted by neuropel

I'll bring some Yuengling B&T since that's popular, and also a special Octoberfest that's only brewed once a year.

My plan is to leave Saturday AM and hopefully get there around lunch/early afternoon. No Opel unfortunately - likely my little silver "Road Warrior" Sentra. And I'll be bringing Jim a Manta downpipe.

See you guys tomorrow!
Todd K.

How about some Iron City

that stuff will make your tonsils cry for mercy.

neuropel · 10-10-2008

Originally Posted by opelnut10

How about some Iron City that stuff will make your tonsils cry for mercy.

No no...we drink BEER at these meets.

opelgtguy · 10-12-2008

Duane, Lynn, Shelby & Erin:
Thanks for a great time; fun as always

It was good seeing everyone again, and better being able to help with the
reassembly of the hillclimb car. The fact that Adam surprised me by making the trip home from school only made it better. I'll post some pix in a day or two, after I return to work (the T1 line is much friendlier for uploading photos than my home setup).
Rick, Adam, Alyson & Tom

nhopel · 10-12-2008

just letting everyone know that there was no beer consumed at this gathering

Dennis

gtopeler · 10-12-2008

Hi all,
The same goes for me!
Arrived home -400 mi- 7 hrs and-no problems.
I had a great time as always.It was great to see old friends,meet new people and eat lots of food and have a few brews!!
Again, THANKS to Duane, Lynn, Shelby & Erin for their wonderful hospitality.

Ron

jerseydave · 10-12-2008

Thanks to the Foley household for a totally awesome weekend!!!!

It is a good thing that you live in a rural area because last night was rockin'.

It was great to see so many friends gathered around eating, drinking and telling stories and sharing their Opel knowledge. Someday I might be able to tackle a front or rear end rebuild. I look forward to seeing the hill climb car in action.

Again thanks to Duane, Lynn, Shelby & Erin for putting up with us and I hope everyone had a safe drive home.

nhopel · 10-12-2008

Yes it was a great time at the Foley house great to see the opel people in learn some new things thanks again to all of the Foleys for putting up with us all can't wait for next year

Dennis

neuropel · 10-12-2008

Yep...Great time spent with a great bunch of people - I only wish we could get together more often. BIG thanks to the Foleys for yet another fantastic OctOpelfest!

Todd K.

MantAscona · 10-12-2008

Glad to hear everyone made it home safely!

As always, we had a great time hanging with all of you wonderful people. Even though we had a smaller crowd this year, the fun meter was off the scale. I think we may have set a new OctOpel Fest record for the consumption of brewed beverages too.

Festivities began Thursday evening with the arrival of Dennis from NH. Friday was a day of last minute preparations and the afternoon arrival of Bob and Gregg from CT and MA, Dave from NJ and Rick and Evan from PA. Saturday we had all of the above and Ron, Todd, Kevin, Jim, Adam, Alyson, Tom and Jim the hillclimb car painter all from PA. Sunday we had Dennis, Todd, Ron, Evan, Jennifer and Jeff (a new comer).

Friday we began assembling the hill car and hung out talking and drinking until about midnight. Saturday was a long day of fun that involved more assembly work on the hill car and a rocking evening as DJ Jazzy Quagmire was spinning the hits late into the night. We ended the day at 2am gathered around the fire. Sunday was a quiet wrap up day with most leaving by noon to head for home while Todd, Evan and Jennifer hung out until early evening.

I know I say it every year, but you people really are the greatest bunch of friends we could ever ask for. Thank you all for being our guests and choosing to spend a bit of your lives with us. We miss you already.

Duane, Lynn, Shelby, Erin and Mandy-Moo

RallyBob · 10-13-2008

Originally Posted by MantAscona

I think we may have set a new OctOpel Fest record for the consumption of brewed beverages too.

I believe I contributed heavily to this new record. My liver thanks you...

Awesome weekend. It always flys by so quickly however. It was great seeing everyone again.

Bob

MantAscona · 10-13-2008

Well just for giggles, I went out and counted the amount of bottles in the recycling container.... 98

, some of them were doubles from Dennis, which are actually equivalent to 2 beers - so more like 108! Lets see that's 14 people...some who only had a few... some who had none... I think we may need an Intervention. My liver is not speaking to me any longer. It was a great time, thanks to everyone who could make it and hope to see you all again next year. xoxo Lynn

10-10-2008	#85 (permalink)
Mach1Tom Moderator Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 332 Classified Rating: 100% (1)	Won't be there Sorry guys, Brian & I wont be able to attend. I haven't been feeling well the last few days & decided to wait until now to see if I thought I could make the drive. Brian's wife, a nurse, was unexpectedly called to work this weekend even though she requested off. So he has to watch the little one. Bob, I was able to get ahold of Ron before he left though. He picked up 2 cases of Shiner Bock for you. Have fun guys & have a few (or more) for me. ~ Tom

10-12-2008	#88 (permalink)
opelgtguy Opel-ing since '74 Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hatboro, PA Posts: 627 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Thank you to the MantAscona's Duane, Lynn, Shelby & Erin: Thanks for a great time; fun as always It was good seeing everyone again, and better being able to help with the reassembly of the hillclimb car. The fact that Adam surprised me by making the trip home from school only made it better. I'll post some pix in a day or two, after I return to work (the T1 line is much friendlier for uploading photos than my home setup). Rick, Adam, Alyson & Tom

10-12-2008	#94 (permalink)
MantAscona Kick a little asphalt Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Plumsteadville, Pennsylvania Posts: 904 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Glad to hear everyone made it home safely! As always, we had a great time hanging with all of you wonderful people. Even though we had a smaller crowd this year, the fun meter was off the scale. I think we may have set a new OctOpel Fest record for the consumption of brewed beverages too. Festivities began Thursday evening with the arrival of Dennis from NH. Friday was a day of last minute preparations and the afternoon arrival of Bob and Gregg from CT and MA, Dave from NJ and Rick and Evan from PA. Saturday we had all of the above and Ron, Todd, Kevin, Jim, Adam, Alyson, Tom and Jim the hillclimb car painter all from PA. Sunday we had Dennis, Todd, Ron, Evan, Jennifer and Jeff (a new comer). Friday we began assembling the hill car and hung out talking and drinking until about midnight. Saturday was a long day of fun that involved more assembly work on the hill car and a rocking evening as DJ Jazzy Quagmire was spinning the hits late into the night. We ended the day at 2am gathered around the fire. Sunday was a quiet wrap up day with most leaving by noon to head for home while Todd, Evan and Jennifer hung out until early evening. I know I say it every year, but you people really are the greatest bunch of friends we could ever ask for. Thank you all for being our guests and choosing to spend a bit of your lives with us. We miss you already. Duane, Lynn, Shelby, Erin and Mandy-Moo Last edited by MantAscona; 10-12-2008 at 11:28 PM.

10-13-2008	#96 (permalink)
MantAscona Kick a little asphalt Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Plumsteadville, Pennsylvania Posts: 904 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	About the "record" Well just for giggles, I went out and counted the amount of bottles in the recycling container.... 98 , some of them were doubles from Dennis, which are actually equivalent to 2 beers - so more like 108! Lets see that's 14 people...some who only had a few... some who had none... I think we may need an Intervention. My liver is not speaking to me any longer. It was a great time, thanks to everyone who could make it and hope to see you all again next year. xoxo Lynn

10-09-2008	#76 (permalink)
MantAscona Kick a little asphalt Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Plumsteadville, Pennsylvania Posts: 904 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Hey Dave, bad news, Dennis is already here and he doesn't have a pumpkin. Now, if you'll excuse us, we have to get back to drinking some beer. Duane

10-09-2008	#77 (permalink)
neuropel Rice Cooker Join Date: May 2002 Location: Spring Church, PA Posts: 1,459 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Beer request? I'm going to the package store tomorrow...

10-09-2008	#78 (permalink)
jerseydave Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 395 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Yeah after I posted I remembered he was thirsty and was coming in early! I may take a ride up tomorrow evening after work and make sure every one is doing their share to fill up the recycling bucket.

10-09-2008	#79 (permalink)
gtopeler Opeler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Springboro.Pa Posts: 26 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Duane and guys I might be joining you! I'm off tomorow so I will be leaving early Friday morning. Will make a quick beverage stop and should be checking in to the Courthouse Motor Inn late afternoon. Will see you-all soon!!!!!!!!! Ron M.

10-10-2008	#84 (permalink)
neuropel Rice Cooker Join Date: May 2002 Location: Spring Church, PA Posts: 1,459 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	I'll bring some Yuengling B&T since that's popular, and also a special Octoberfest that's only brewed once a year. My plan is to leave Saturday AM and hopefully get there around lunch/early afternoon. No Opel unfortunately - likely my little silver "Road Warrior" Sentra. And I'll be bringing Jim a Manta downpipe. See you guys tomorrow! Todd K.

10-12-2008	#89 (permalink)
nhopel Opeler Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Laconia NH 03246 Posts: 149 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	just letting everyone know that there was no beer consumed at this gathering Dennis

10-12-2008	#90 (permalink)
gtopeler Opeler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Springboro.Pa Posts: 26 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Hi all, The same goes for me! Arrived home -400 mi- 7 hrs and-no problems. I had a great time as always.It was great to see old friends,meet new people and eat lots of food and have a few brews!! Again, THANKS to Duane, Lynn, Shelby & Erin for their wonderful hospitality. Ron

10-12-2008	#91 (permalink)
jerseydave Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 395 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Thanks to the Foley household for a totally awesome weekend!!!! It is a good thing that you live in a rural area because last night was rockin'. It was great to see so many friends gathered around eating, drinking and telling stories and sharing their Opel knowledge. Someday I might be able to tackle a front or rear end rebuild. I look forward to seeing the hill climb car in action. Again thanks to Duane, Lynn, Shelby & Erin for putting up with us and I hope everyone had a safe drive home.

10-12-2008	#92 (permalink)
nhopel Opeler Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Laconia NH 03246 Posts: 149 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Yes it was a great time at the Foley house great to see the opel people in learn some new things thanks again to all of the Foleys for putting up with us all can't wait for next year Dennis

10-12-2008	#93 (permalink)
neuropel Rice Cooker Join Date: May 2002 Location: Spring Church, PA Posts: 1,459 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Yep...Great time spent with a great bunch of people - I only wish we could get together more often. BIG thanks to the Foleys for yet another fantastic OctOpelfest! Todd K.