Toronto Summer Opelfest and BBQ 2009

Rionart · 05-11-2009

Hey Everyone,
I realise we are all in the middle of the annual "git 'er done for Carlisle" panic, but I thought I'd get word of this out before we gather so those of you with questions can see me at Carlisle...

So this year the 5th Annual Summer Opelfest and Barbeque will be on Saturday 27th June 2009.

As usual I will supply the food and a selection of non-alcoholic beverages…and those of you who have been here before already know where the beer fridge is….!!
Local hotel is available, so plan on making a weekend out of it.

Rgds, Rob.

Mach1Tom · 05-11-2009

Looking forward to it Rob. I planned on asking you about it at Carlisle. I was hoping it would be that date since I also have something going on in Erie that Sunday evening. So I'll be able to drive right to that before heading back to Pittsburgh.

~ Tom

opeler69 · 05-11-2009

i cant wait to come out and meet all you guys, n girls. i really hope that i'll have my GT finished by then.

timemachine · 05-13-2009

Rob,

Sometimes timing is perfect. I am actually at a conference in Toronto on that Friday and would be really psyched to visit, meet the gang and see all your goodies.

Now I feel like driving up instead of flying and renting a car. Wonder how my boss would feel about me taking the 35-year-old Manta up. (With a 54 cents a mile personal vehicle allowance @28mpg I'd make a killing.)

Jim

Gary · 05-13-2009

Are passports needed for visits to Canada?

dcm013 · 05-13-2009

I believe the law requiring passports in/out of Canada takes effect in early June.

Some states, like MI and maybe NY, can issue you a special drivers license that will take the place of a passport in/out Canada, for an extra fee of course

.

Don

First opel 1981 · 05-13-2009

Originally Posted by Gary

Are passports needed for visits to Canada?

Yes.

As of June 1, 2009, everyone from every country that comes to Canada by air, land and sea needs a passport or equivalent travel document.

Passport Requirements at the Canada Border - Do Americans Need a Passport to Visit Canada?

kwilford · 05-15-2009

Originally Posted by Gary

Are passports needed for visits to Canada?

Originally Posted by First opel 1981

Yes.

As of June 1, 2009, everyone from every country that comes to Canada by air, land and sea needs a passport or equivalent travel document.

Passport Requirements at the Canada Border - Do Americans Need a Passport to Visit Canada?

as is pointed out in the link, you don't actually need a passport if you are an American entering Canada. HOWEVER, the American Gov't, in all it's eternal paranoia, DOES require a passport when coming back in the the U.S.A. So unless you are planning on staying, you need a passport to return to your home country. Based on local gossip, that alone has the potential to reduce tourist traffic by Americans to Canada by up to 25%, as the percentage of Americans who actually have a current passport is very low, half or less of the Canadian count.

FWIW

Rionart · 05-27-2009

One month to go....

Viny Charb · 05-27-2009

Wish I can join you guys with my car, but Toronto too far and too risky for me...Anyways have fun guys and drive safe

P.J. Romano · 06-03-2009

Rob,
I changed my return ticket, so I will be back home on Friday. I will be at your place on Saturday for the BBQ Fest (little jet-lagged though).
I wonder how many friends from the south of border will be able to participate due to new passport regulations...

Rionart · 06-03-2009

Originally Posted by P.J. Romano

Rob,
I changed my return ticket, so I will be back home on Friday. I will be at your place on Saturday for the BBQ Fest (little jet-lagged though).
I wonder how many friends from the south of border will be able to participate due to new passport regulations...

Excellent PJ, I look forward to seeing you again...
As for who is coming up from the 'States....hopefully anyone planning the trip will shout out soon so I can get an idea of numbers...
I'm still waiting to hear back from the City if they will close the street for me...

kwilford · 06-03-2009

Originally Posted by P.J. Romano

...I wonder how many friends from the south of border will be able to participate due to new passport regulations...

According to a newspaper article yesterday, only 27% of Americans have a passport, compared to over 50% of Canadians. But the US Customs folks have stated that they are being lenient on the planned passport requirements for the rest of the summer, using it as a "warning" but still allowing passage so long as other valid ID is presented.

saxybiker · 06-03-2009

Rob:

We are a maybe. We have our passports so that is no problem. It is more a matter of time constraints. Right now it is on the calendar and we are hoping to make it.

We are headed out for vacation late next week. We shall see on return from vacation whether we can pull everything together and get there.

Vickie & Allen

Crazy Harry · 06-04-2009

Rob,

I'm planning to be there.

I read somewhere else on this forum that Frank and Belinda of Magna fame may be coming!

Harold.

Rionart · 06-04-2009

Originally Posted by Crazy Harry

Rob,

I'm planning to be there.

I read somewhere else on this forum that Frank and Belinda of Magna fame may be coming!

Harold.

My people are talking with their people to see if we can make it happen...

timemachine · 06-14-2009

Hi Rob,

I'm going to be in town for a conference Friday and we're taking in the ballgame Friday night and staying downtown.

Have to catch a flight out of Pearson at 5:45 Saturday and have a rental so I'm able to come out for a few hours and see your groovy scene.

Can you email or PM me your address so I can figure out how to get there?

Really looking forward to it.

Jim

Rionart · 06-14-2009

Directions sent by PM JIm...
Anyone else needs help, just give me a shout...only 2 weeks to go!!

neuropel · 06-15-2009

Rob, I realize it's a PITA, but there's a slight possibility that my wife and I might make the trip - possibly in a new toy - but I can't confirm anything until it's closer. Can you handle a few last minute stragglers?

Rionart · 06-15-2009

There's always room for more...for some reason I always seem to buy too much beer.....

Rionart · 06-18-2009

Keep your fingers crossed for me...I'm jumping through hoops for the City to get a permit to close the street down on the 27th...that way we can park the Opels angled to the curb all along the road...
I should know by tomorrow if I'm getting the permit.....

Rionart · 06-18-2009

Just had a call....come to the Council office and pick up your permit!!
WooHoo!!....I just hope we have enough Opels to justify it....

Crazy Harry · 06-18-2009

Originally Posted by Rionart

Just had a call....come to the Council office and pick up your permit!!
WooHoo!!....I just hope we have enough Opels to justify it....

Good going Rob! Don't you have enough Opels of your own to justify it

?

Harold.

Rionart · 06-22-2009

Weather forecast for the coming weekend is good...hot and humid...good beer drinking weather!!
My neighbours all think it's cool that I've got permission to shut the road down...they are looking forward to "the car show"...

Latest on the border is that although you technically need your passport, they are still letting people through with photo ID for a 3 month 'grace period'
So Bob....fuel up the bike...road trip!!

neuropel · 06-22-2009

Unfortunately, I don't think Gina and I are going to make it Rob. I recently bought a GT that was delivered just yesterday, but I wouldn't be comfortable taking it on a 6hr road trip just yet. Hope you guys can take lots of pictures for us.

Todd

05-11-2009	#1 (permalink)
Rionart Manta Maniac Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,186	Toronto Summer Opelfest and BBQ 2009 Hey Everyone, I realise we are all in the middle of the annual "git 'er done for Carlisle" panic, but I thought I'd get word of this out before we gather so those of you with questions can see me at Carlisle... So this year the 5th Annual Summer Opelfest and Barbeque will be on Saturday 27th June 2009. As usual I will supply the food and a selection of non-alcoholic beverages…and those of you who have been here before already know where the beer fridge is….!! Local hotel is available, so plan on making a weekend out of it. Rgds, Rob. __________________ Politicians and diapers have one thing in common. They should both be changed regularly and for the same reason.

05-11-2009	#2 (permalink)
Mach1Tom Moderator Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 386	I'll Be There Looking forward to it Rob. I planned on asking you about it at Carlisle. I was hoping it would be that date since I also have something going on in Erie that Sunday evening. So I'll be able to drive right to that before heading back to Pittsburgh. ~ Tom

05-13-2009	#4 (permalink)
timemachine Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Swarthmore, PA Posts: 871 Real Name: Jim	Rob, Sometimes timing is perfect. I am actually at a conference in Toronto on that Friday and would be really psyched to visit, meet the gang and see all your goodies. Now I feel like driving up instead of flying and renting a car. Wonder how my boss would feel about me taking the 35-year-old Manta up. (With a 54 cents a mile personal vehicle allowance @28mpg I'd make a killing.) Jim __________________ '74 Manta ("Sig") '75 Sportwagon (project) '72 GT (whenever I get to it) Sold or wrecked: '72 Manta Rallye '73 Manta '74 Luxus Last edited by timemachine; 05-13-2009 at 02:10 AM.

05-27-2009	#9 (permalink)
Rionart Manta Maniac Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,186	Bump One month to go.... __________________ Politicians and diapers have one thing in common. They should both be changed regularly and for the same reason.

06-14-2009	#17 (permalink)
timemachine Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Swarthmore, PA Posts: 871 Real Name: Jim	Hi Rob, I'm going to be in town for a conference Friday and we're taking in the ballgame Friday night and staying downtown. Have to catch a flight out of Pearson at 5:45 Saturday and have a rental so I'm able to come out for a few hours and see your groovy scene. Can you email or PM me your address so I can figure out how to get there? Really looking forward to it. Jim __________________ '74 Manta ("Sig") '75 Sportwagon (project) '72 GT (whenever I get to it) Sold or wrecked: '72 Manta Rallye '73 Manta '74 Luxus

05-11-2009	#3 (permalink)
opeler69 Opeler Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Waterloo Posts: 28	i cant wait to come out and meet all you guys, n girls. i really hope that i'll have my GT finished by then.

05-13-2009	#6 (permalink)
dcm013 Opeler Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Troy, MI Posts: 333	I believe the law requiring passports in/out of Canada takes effect in early June. Some states, like MI and maybe NY, can issue you a special drivers license that will take the place of a passport in/out Canada, for an extra fee of course . Don

05-27-2009	#10 (permalink)
Viny Charb Opeler Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 50	Wish I can join you guys with my car, but Toronto too far and too risky for me...Anyways have fun guys and drive safe

06-03-2009	#11 (permalink)
P.J. Romano Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Goderich, Ontario, Canada Posts: 275	Rob, I changed my return ticket, so I will be back home on Friday. I will be at your place on Saturday for the BBQ Fest (little jet-lagged though). I wonder how many friends from the south of border will be able to participate due to new passport regulations...

06-04-2009	#15 (permalink)
Crazy Harry Opeler Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oakville, Ontario, Canada Posts: 94 Real Name: Harold	Rob, I'm planning to be there. I read somewhere else on this forum that Frank and Belinda of Magna fame may be coming! Harold.

06-14-2009	#18 (permalink)
Rionart Manta Maniac Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,186	Directions sent by PM JIm... Anyone else needs help, just give me a shout...only 2 weeks to go!! __________________ Politicians and diapers have one thing in common. They should both be changed regularly and for the same reason.

06-15-2009	#19 (permalink)
neuropel Rice Cooker Join Date: May 2002 Location: Spring Church, PA Posts: 1,787	Rob, I realize it's a PITA, but there's a slight possibility that my wife and I might make the trip - possibly in a new toy - but I can't confirm anything until it's closer. Can you handle a few last minute stragglers? __________________ "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

06-15-2009	#20 (permalink)
Rionart Manta Maniac Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,186	There's always room for more...for some reason I always seem to buy too much beer..... __________________ Politicians and diapers have one thing in common. They should both be changed regularly and for the same reason.

06-18-2009	#21 (permalink)
Rionart Manta Maniac Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,186	Closing the Street.... Keep your fingers crossed for me...I'm jumping through hoops for the City to get a permit to close the street down on the 27th...that way we can park the Opels angled to the curb all along the road... I should know by tomorrow if I'm getting the permit..... __________________ Politicians and diapers have one thing in common. They should both be changed regularly and for the same reason.

06-18-2009	#22 (permalink)
Rionart Manta Maniac Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,186	Got it!! Just had a call....come to the Council office and pick up your permit!! WooHoo!!....I just hope we have enough Opels to justify it.... __________________ Politicians and diapers have one thing in common. They should both be changed regularly and for the same reason.

06-22-2009	#24 (permalink)
Rionart Manta Maniac Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,186	Bump Weather forecast for the coming weekend is good...hot and humid...good beer drinking weather!! My neighbours all think it's cool that I've got permission to shut the road down...they are looking forward to "the car show"... Latest on the border is that although you technically need your passport, they are still letting people through with photo ID for a 3 month 'grace period' So Bob....fuel up the bike...road trip!! __________________ Politicians and diapers have one thing in common. They should both be changed regularly and for the same reason.

06-22-2009	#25 (permalink)
neuropel Rice Cooker Join Date: May 2002 Location: Spring Church, PA Posts: 1,787	Unfortunately, I don't think Gina and I are going to make it Rob. I recently bought a GT that was delivered just yesterday, but I wouldn't be comfortable taking it on a 6hr road trip just yet. Hope you guys can take lots of pictures for us. Todd __________________ "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

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