2008 OctOpel Fest

MantAscona · 07-02-2008

I know it seems a bit early, but I wanted to start organizing the 2008 October Opel Meet to be held at my home. As usual, this meet will be held in conjunction with the Opels Across America gatherings which take place during the month of October.

So, let's begin by getting an idea of how many people would like to attend the meet. I know fuel prices are high and they may affect some members decision on whether to come or not and I'd like to see if there's even enough interest to hold a meet or not. Also, please let me know if any certain weekends would not work for any of you so I can settle on a date. Please reply to this thread with your intentions and we'll progress from there.

After we determine interest, we'll move on to topics such as:

Food and drink items
Cruise or no cruise
Beer selection
Accomodations
Etc.

Lynn and I enjoy hosting this event very much and we hope there's enough interest to have one again this year. Looking forward to your input.

Duane

opelgtguy · 07-02-2008

I'm in ! I should be able to make any weekend - Adam's birthday is the 25th, but he'll be away at school.

Rick

RallyBob · 07-03-2008

You know I'll be there. I look forward to this meet every year.

Bob

jerseydave · 07-03-2008

Looking forward for another meet at the Foley Garage. Any weekend but October 18th (Michigan game) is good for me, I can't miss two home games in one season (Opel National).

saxybiker · 07-03-2008

Originally Posted by opelgtguy

Adam's birthday is the 25th
Rick

Hey, my birthday, too! Tell Adam all great people are born on October 25th!

I believe, from Duane and my discussion, he was trying to stay away from the 25th anyway since our Ohio/Western PA group is meeting on that date and some Opelers attend both events.

I'll add a shameless advertisement for our meet, in case any of you want to make the trip. This year it will be hosted by Thomas and Amy Kahlert in Springfield, OH on October 25th.

Vickie

MantAscona · 07-10-2008

I received a PM from Vickie saying that the 25th is no longer the date for their meet, so it is available if that's when people want to meet here. Does anyone have anymore input? Dave can't make the 18th, so it still leaves the weekends of 4&5, 11&12 and 25&26. Do you prefer earlier in the month to try for warmer weather? Let's settle on a date so Vickie can plan their gathering.

Duane

opelgtguy · 07-10-2008

I'll probably be at Pitt the weekend of the 25th - their parent's weekend happens to fall on Adam's birthday weekend.
Rick

MantAscona · 07-10-2008

How convenient, couldn't ask for any better than that. So, that leaves the first and second weekends open, anyone else?

Duane

neuropel · 07-10-2008

I should be able to attend, whatever the date.

Todd K.

Mach1Tom · 07-10-2008

The 25th is not good for me. Another nieces B-day party.

Oct 11-12 would be best for me but the 4-5 weekend is OK. The RT 66 event is the weekend before & I will probably go to Chicago from there for a few days to visit relatives.

~ Tom

jerseydave · 07-10-2008

Duane

I think the earlier dates in the month would probably get us a little warmer weather. Shouldn't really matter though because it was pretty toasty last year near the fire!

MantAscona · 07-10-2008

Considering that the Route 66 meet is the week before the 4/5 as Tom mentioned, how about we settle on the 11/12th? That will allow people some recovery time between meets. All in favor?

Duane

jerseydave · 07-10-2008

My vote is yes for the 11/12 weekend. Maybe we'll even get some neewbies!

timemachine · 07-10-2008

I'm currently available that weekend and will encourage Mitch Manta and the new guy from New Jersey to come as well. Duane's events are classics.

Jim

MantAscona · 07-10-2008

We're on a good roll, keep the reply's coming.

Duane

nhopel · 07-11-2008

looking forward to coming, can I get the same accomodations as last year ?

Dennis

MantAscona · 07-11-2008

Absolutely, you're always welcome here.

Duane

jerseydave · 08-25-2008

Just wanted to see if we were still good for the weekend of October 11/12. Trying to justify all of these golf & Opel excursions to the other half!!!!!!

MantAscona · 08-25-2008

Yes, we're still on 10/11&12 and it's coming quick. We should probably start thinking about food and beverages. Any input?

Duane

gtopeler · 08-25-2008

Hi Duane and all;

I can not believe I missed the first postings.

I WILL BE THERE !!!!!!!!!!

Ron M.

jerseydave · 08-25-2008

Well lets see---I can bring the brownies and peanut butter cake!!!!!!!!!

Maybe some beverage

AND this year a car!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MantAscona · 08-25-2008

Originally Posted by gtopeler

Hi Duane and all;

I can not believe I missed the first postings.

I WILL BE THERE !!!!!!!!!!

Ron M.

EXCELLENT! Very glad to hear you'll be attending Ron. By any chance will you be driving a Kadett to the meet???

Duane

MantAscona · 08-25-2008

Dave,

You are the desert man! Those are always big favorites among everyone.

Is there a preference of which brands of beer everyone wants?

Duane

saxybiker · 08-25-2008

Originally Posted by MantAscona

Yes, we're still on 10/11&12 and it's coming quick. We should probably start thinking about food and beverages. Any input?

Duane

Duane:

We were planning to come, but will not work out this year. My parents are taking us to an overnight, dinner theater performance for my birthday, and, of course, that is the only weekend available.

We are still going to make it out there one of these times.

Vickie & Allen

MantAscona · 08-25-2008

Sorry to hear you can't make it, we will certainly miss you. I understand though as family always comes first

. We'll have one every year so there will be other opportunities.

We will be sure to have a birthday salute to you

during the festivities!

Duane

07-02-2008	#1 (permalink)
MantAscona Kick a little asphalt Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Plumsteadville, Pennsylvania Posts: 1,090	2008 OctOpel Fest I know it seems a bit early, but I wanted to start organizing the 2008 October Opel Meet to be held at my home. As usual, this meet will be held in conjunction with the Opels Across America gatherings which take place during the month of October. So, let's begin by getting an idea of how many people would like to attend the meet. I know fuel prices are high and they may affect some members decision on whether to come or not and I'd like to see if there's even enough interest to hold a meet or not. Also, please let me know if any certain weekends would not work for any of you so I can settle on a date. Please reply to this thread with your intentions and we'll progress from there. After we determine interest, we'll move on to topics such as: Food and drink items Cruise or no cruise Beer selection Accomodations Etc. Lynn and I enjoy hosting this event very much and we hope there's enough interest to have one again this year. Looking forward to your input. Duane __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten"

07-03-2008	#4 (permalink)
jerseydave Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 693	Looking forward for another meet at the Foley Garage. Any weekend but October 18th (Michigan game) is good for me, I can't miss two home games in one season (Opel National). __________________ Dave 73 Opel GT-work in progress 74 Manta 75 Manta Previous 72 Manta Rallye-owned 1974-1979

07-10-2008	#6 (permalink)
MantAscona Kick a little asphalt Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Plumsteadville, Pennsylvania Posts: 1,090	I received a PM from Vickie saying that the 25th is no longer the date for their meet, so it is available if that's when people want to meet here. Does anyone have anymore input? Dave can't make the 18th, so it still leaves the weekends of 4&5, 11&12 and 25&26. Do you prefer earlier in the month to try for warmer weather? Let's settle on a date so Vickie can plan their gathering. Duane __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten"

07-10-2008	#8 (permalink)
MantAscona Kick a little asphalt Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Plumsteadville, Pennsylvania Posts: 1,090	How convenient, couldn't ask for any better than that. So, that leaves the first and second weekends open, anyone else? Duane __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten"

07-10-2008	#9 (permalink)
neuropel Rice Cooker Join Date: May 2002 Location: Spring Church, PA Posts: 1,787	I should be able to attend, whatever the date. Todd K. __________________ "In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years." -Abraham Lincoln ________________ 1972 GT 2.4L 1974 Manta GT/E 2.2L 1973 Manta Rallye 2.5L

07-02-2008	#2 (permalink)
opelgtguy Opel-ing since '74 Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hatboro, PA Posts: 810 Real Name: Rick	I'm in ! I should be able to make any weekend - Adam's birthday is the 25th, but he'll be away at school. Rick

07-10-2008	#7 (permalink)
opelgtguy Opel-ing since '74 Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hatboro, PA Posts: 810 Real Name: Rick	I'll probably be at Pitt the weekend of the 25th - their parent's weekend happens to fall on Adam's birthday weekend. Rick

07-10-2008	#10 (permalink)
Mach1Tom Moderator Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 386	The 25th is not good for me. Another nieces B-day party. Oct 11-12 would be best for me but the 4-5 weekend is OK. The RT 66 event is the weekend before & I will probably go to Chicago from there for a few days to visit relatives. ~ Tom

07-10-2008	#11 (permalink)
jerseydave Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 693	Duane I think the earlier dates in the month would probably get us a little warmer weather. Shouldn't really matter though because it was pretty toasty last year near the fire! __________________ Dave 73 Opel GT-work in progress 74 Manta 75 Manta Previous 72 Manta Rallye-owned 1974-1979

07-10-2008	#12 (permalink)
MantAscona Kick a little asphalt Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Plumsteadville, Pennsylvania Posts: 1,090	Considering that the Route 66 meet is the week before the 4/5 as Tom mentioned, how about we settle on the 11/12th? That will allow people some recovery time between meets. All in favor? Duane __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten"

07-10-2008	#13 (permalink)
jerseydave Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 693	My vote is yes for the 11/12 weekend. Maybe we'll even get some neewbies! __________________ Dave 73 Opel GT-work in progress 74 Manta 75 Manta Previous 72 Manta Rallye-owned 1974-1979

07-10-2008	#14 (permalink)
timemachine Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Swarthmore, PA Posts: 871 Real Name: Jim	I'm currently available that weekend and will encourage Mitch Manta and the new guy from New Jersey to come as well. Duane's events are classics. Jim __________________ '74 Manta ("Sig") '75 Sportwagon (project) '72 GT (whenever I get to it) Sold or wrecked: '72 Manta Rallye '73 Manta '74 Luxus

07-10-2008	#15 (permalink)
MantAscona Kick a little asphalt Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Plumsteadville, Pennsylvania Posts: 1,090	We're on a good roll, keep the reply's coming. Duane __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten"

07-11-2008	#16 (permalink)
nhopel Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Laconia NH 03246 Posts: 182 Real Name: Dennis	looking forward to coming, can I get the same accomodations as last year ? Dennis

07-11-2008	#17 (permalink)
MantAscona Kick a little asphalt Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Plumsteadville, Pennsylvania Posts: 1,090	Absolutely, you're always welcome here. Duane __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten"

08-25-2008	#18 (permalink)
jerseydave Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 693	Just wanted to see if we were still good for the weekend of October 11/12. Trying to justify all of these golf & Opel excursions to the other half!!!!!! __________________ Dave 73 Opel GT-work in progress 74 Manta 75 Manta Previous 72 Manta Rallye-owned 1974-1979

08-25-2008	#19 (permalink)
MantAscona Kick a little asphalt Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Plumsteadville, Pennsylvania Posts: 1,090	Yes, we're still on 10/11&12 and it's coming quick. We should probably start thinking about food and beverages. Any input? Duane __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten"

08-25-2008	#20 (permalink)
gtopeler Opeler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Springboro.Pa Posts: 39	Hi Duane and all; I can not believe I missed the first postings. I WILL BE THERE !!!!!!!!!! Ron M.

08-25-2008	#21 (permalink)
jerseydave Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 693	Well lets see---I can bring the brownies and peanut butter cake!!!!!!!!! Maybe some beverage AND this year a car!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Dave 73 Opel GT-work in progress 74 Manta 75 Manta Previous 72 Manta Rallye-owned 1974-1979

08-25-2008	#23 (permalink)
MantAscona Kick a little asphalt Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Plumsteadville, Pennsylvania Posts: 1,090	Dave, You are the desert man! Those are always big favorites among everyone. Is there a preference of which brands of beer everyone wants? Duane __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten"

08-25-2008	#25 (permalink)
MantAscona Kick a little asphalt Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Plumsteadville, Pennsylvania Posts: 1,090	Sorry to hear you can't make it, we will certainly miss you. I understand though as family always comes first . We'll have one every year so there will be other opportunities. We will be sure to have a birthday salute to you during the festivities! Duane __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten"

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