Portland 9/16/06 meet

[PDXSVT]

Ok, let's try to make something official.

I have yet to ask my wife (though I anticipate no problems), but I am inclined to offer use of my backyard and gas grill for burgers if no one else pipes up with another enthusiastic alternative, and you'd have to be dog-friendly. My home is in Beaverton very close to Hwy 26, Hwy 217, and the surface street intersection of Walker Road and Cedar Hills Blvd. I will be out of town from 9/9/06 late night until late afternoon of 9/13/06, so if meeting at my place is what happens, for anyone who asks for directions or an address, I can send a PM once I'm back in town.

IF we are going to the PIR drags afterwards, I'd suggest we meet at around 4 PM to eat and shoot the bull, and then the gates for PIR open around 6PM, it's an easy drive there from my place.

IF this is what happens, I would invite Pat to bring his S/C'd SVT Mustang; my high school buddy Bill who went with Pat and I to Woodburn back in April (Bill met some of you last summer at BJs/Jantzen Beach, he has a black Mitsu eclipse turbo) and Pat's brother Dan (another old guy whose toy is a recent Honda S2000). Marty has met Pat and Dan at PIR.

We need to check out Marty's PRP and SZ2006 stories/pix if he's available; we need to welcome Derk to the Pacific Northwest if he's available; and I need to talk with Woogieman about whether Mike Hass will see any playing time with Da Bears this season. Yes, we can also talk about the Seahawks. (Did anyone else see the news story about the Detroit Lions coach who was recently arrested for DUII and driving nude? Why is he not working on a party boat for the Minnesota Vikings?) And we can brainstorm on reasons why Qbert should buy that S/C Contour, if anyone can reach him.

Yes, we can do go-karts instead, but if I'm on a track with Marty or Derk, they each need to carry an extra 80 lbs as ballast.

Anyway, if burgers at my place is acceptable, I'd like word from people in time to allow my lining up enough patties, buns, etc .

[PDXSVT]

Pat's already gotten back to me about his interest in meeting up and going to the track. Here's an e-mail from him including a link to pix taken by a buddy of his from our visit to the Ford Fever Day at Woodburn in August:

Dan is in Ann Arbor this weekend to catch a football game…Many thanks for the info on the 400HP 3.0L… That would be one fun car to own….? Below is the link to the pictures/ video that Rob captured at the All Ford Event… I am going racing this Sunday at Woodburn and yes am up for the 16th also… Sounds like a blast for sure… I’m not a Contour, but SVT related… I would like to see Marty’s pictures you mention and also somewhat surprised how much of a gear head he is… JK. Sunday will be in the 70’s and maybe finally will see some decent ET’s to brag about… Better remember my AAA card in case I get a bit too aggressive at the starting line… Any news on the CAI group purchase…?

http://s63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...0Ford%20Drags/

[GRN99SVT]

I'll be there if it doesnt get in the way of oktoberfest.

[shotwell]

I just might be able to make that Bob. Sounds like a good time!

[GrooveNerd]

I believe I'm free that day, and that sounds like a most excellent way to spend it! I can bring a laptop and a bunch of SZ06 pictures, as well as some from my trip to Chicago a bit over a month ago. I'll also have my XCal2 and PRP software along.

Marty

[Woogieman]

Quicksilv3r & myself will be attending the Mt. Angel Oktoberfest as well. We haven't decided exactly when we are going to be there but it will be after 12PM. I would still like to meet you guys at PIR or somewhere along the way if I'm unable to get to Bob's before you leave. I'm not sure if Quicksilv3r will join me but I've been applying some peer pressure already. I'll let you guys know what's going on as we figure it out, & I might try to get some cell phone #'s so I can keep intouch on Saturday the 16th.

GRN99SVT- maybe if things work out, you,Quicksilv3r,& I can head up to Bob's or PIR together. Just let me know if you're interested.

[GRN99SVT]

Hey woogieman I'am also tring to get buddy to go. I'll have get back to on meeting up with you, My son has a soccer game at saturday not sure when it get's over. Hope to see you guys on saturday!!

[Qbert]

I'll keep an eye to see if you guys are going karting. If so I'll try and show up. Got an SVT yesterday!!!!! See the other post in the NW.

Rob

[Herry]

I don't have an SVT, but just a Contour SE v6.
I would like to get together with fellow Contour fans in Portland.

If that's ok with you guys.
I plan to use my Contour SE until replaced in 2008 - Skyline GTR.

Cheers...

[Woogieman]

Herry- I'm sure I speak for all of us when I say you are always more than welcome to come & hang-out with us. We definitely don't discriminate. I've seen Taurus SHO's, Mustangs, 4cyl Contours, Foci,(< I like that word) & an Eclipse.

GRN99SVT- Are you going to go to Oktoberfest & Bob's/PIR? If so I will see you for sure. Quicksilv3r & I think next year we should try to have a meet at O'fest & see if we can all participate in the small Car Show there. We would have great parking spots & there's plenty of food and drink.

-Aaron