June 25th Roll Call and What To Bring

I'll play it safe and will be there sometime after 12, just in time for the car wash. (You know me and time Mike

) I might have a friend coming. So no need to feed me but I'll bring some drinks for later.

Hey, if anyone coming doesn't have this chrome peice...

...lemme know, cause there a couple at a wreckers I can pick up on the way. Also some grab bars for the rear seats. And if I get that cougar knob I'm going to buy, anyone is welcome to offer something for my Richbrook shifter

Originally posted by DDV:

Originally posted by Beowulf:
Looks like I am out. Birthday party to go to.

Boo hoo

I know: you just didn't want to get up early!

I'll be bringing me, myself, and I, along with some potato salad and chips.

But of course!

I just had forgotten what weekend the birthday was going to be. Good thing her husband reminded me.

Originally posted by Beowulf:

Originally posted by DDV:

Originally posted by Beowulf:
Looks like I am out. Birthday party to go to.

Boo hoo

I know: you just didn't want to get up early!

I'll be bringing me, myself, and I, along with some potato salad and chips.

But of course!

I just had forgotten what weekend the birthday was going to be. Good thing her husband reminded me.

Bah! Bring em all! We'll have the party here!

Forecast isn't looking bad. 30% chance of rain. We can always move inside if we need to.

Here's who we have coming:

phlop, with 1 guest, bringing chicken and maybe some other stuff
DDV, with no guests, bringing potato salad and chips
Cris'pus, with 1 guest, bringing drinks for later
Bugzuki, with ? guests, bringing ?
1slo30, with ? guests, bringing ?
Jean, with ? guests, bringing ?
auiotour, with 1 guest, bringing ?
Mark_West, with 1 guest, bringing ?

Is this everyone? Please speak up if I missed you. Also, if there's a question mark by your name please fill it in. Only a couple days left!

Also, I'd like your opinions on whether to move it back to noon or not. It actually seems to make a bit more sense to BBQ in the afternoon than the morning, but either way is fine with me.

I have one revision so far:

phlop, with 1 guest, bringing chicken and maybe some other stuff
DDV, with no guests, bringing potato salad and chips
Cris'pus, with 1 guest, bringing drinks for later
Bugzuki, with 5 guests, bringing vegetable salad and ranch dressing
1slo30, with ? guests, bringing ?
Jean, with ? guests, bringing ?
auiotour, with 1 guest, bringing ?
Mark_West, with 1 guest, bringing ?

Keep em coming guys. The party is tomorrow!

Mike

If anyone needs to have their serpentine belt replaced, bring the new one and I'll show you how to do it. I have a couple of custom made tools that make it relatively easy.

phlop, with 1 guest, bringing chicken and maybe some other stuff
DDV, with no guests, bringing potato salad and chips
Cris'pus, with 1 guest, bringing drinks for later
Bugzuki, with 5 guests, bringing vegetable salad and ranch dressing
1slo30, with ? guests, bringing ?
Jean, with ? guests, bringing ?
auiotour, with 1 guest, Beer or Pop(kinda broke till 30th)
Mark_West, with 1 guest, bringing ?

What time is everyone meeting again?

David how long did it take us to get to the 20 last time. I don't remember.

Good to see you're coming! Pop my address into Mapquest and it'll tell you turn by turn and drive time. The original meet time was 10:00, but I think 11:00 or noon would be better. Don't get me wrong...I'll be ready by 10:00!

They're forecasting possible rain in the evening tomorrow, so we should be fine for the BBQ.

Latest update:

phlop, with 1 guest, bringing chicken and maybe some other stuff
DDV, with no guests, bringing potato salad and chips
Cris'pus, with 1 guest, bringing drinks for later
Bugzuki, with 5 guests, bringing vegetable salad and ranch dressing
1slo30, with ? guests, bringing ?
auiotour, with 1 guest, bringing beer or pop
Mark_West, with 1 guest, bringing ?
Jean, maybe
Sadeeq, maybe
Lance and Christy, please?
Darren, MIA
Qbert, YEAH RIGHT!

I'll be monitoring the post closely for any last minute additions and or cancellations. Thanks guys!

Originally posted by auiotour:
David how long did it take us to get to the 20 last time. I don't remember.

Just hit Yahoo Maps or MapQuest for driving directions from your address to Shotwell's. Both of them take you up and around via highway 20.

Give me a ring when you're about 15 minutes from Bothell and I'll meet you somewhere. If you get off at the Hwy 527 exit, turn right at the end of the off-ramp (I'm assuming you're driving 405) and stay in the right lane. At the very first light, make a right and then another right at the next light. You'll see a McDonald's there (it's in Canyon Park). Wait for me there and we can drive up together.

Bugzuki: when are you going to be at the Arlington rest stop? I'll PM you my cell phone number and maybe the three of us can drive up together.

Anthony: are you coming? Do you still have my cell phone number?

On a BAD note, I'm getting a persistent CEL. Does anyone have a code reader? (I don't have time to take it anywhere tonight.)

Shotwell: I'm also bringing some home-made carne asada (grilled thin-sliced steak) to share.

yo

Ill be bringing someone with me...however I wont be out of class(for work) until around 1430 or so, and it takes me about 45 min to make it from Burlington to O.H. sooooo

Originally posted by DDV:

Originally posted by auiotour:
David how long did it take us to get to the 20 last time. I don't remember.

Just hit Yahoo Maps or MapQuest for driving directions from your address to Shotwell's. Both of them take you up and around via highway 20.

Give me a ring when you're about 15 minutes from Bothell and I'll meet you somewhere. If you get off at the Hwy 527 exit, turn right at the end of the off-ramp (I'm assuming you're driving 405) and stay in the right lane. At the very first light, make a right and then another right at the next light. You'll see a McDonald's there (it's in Canyon Park). Wait for me there and we can drive up together.

Bugzuki: when are you going to be at the Arlington rest stop? I'll PM you my cell phone number and maybe the three of us can drive up together.

Anthony: are you coming? Do you still have my cell phone number?

On a BAD note, I'm getting a persistent CEL. Does anyone have a code reader? (I don't have time to take it anywhere tonight.)

Shotwell: I'm also bringing some home-made carne asada (grilled thin-sliced steak) to share.

Mmmmmm...carne asada. When I do my headers I will buy and you can cook it up David.

I owe you dinner for all the hospitality you have showed me.
-tropictour

Originally posted by 1slo30:
yo

Ill be bringing someone with me...however I wont be out of class(for work) until around 1430 or so, and it takes me about 45 min to make it from Burlington to O.H. sooooo

That's cool man. We'll probably still be around. I sent you a PM with my cell number, so give me a call when you get out of class.

Sorry, but I'm not gonna be able to make this one.

Hopefully next time.

I hope the weather's good for ya!

Marty

Sorry you couldn't make it tropic. You too GrooveNerd. I'll catch you guys another time.

If anyone has an extra set of SVT front rotors or a V6 starter, bring em! We'll be needin em so to speak. Come to think of it, bring any extra stuff you might have. We might do some tradin

I have a few things lying around.

david we are running a little late. my buddy is in the shower, and I gotta get gas, and then we will be headed that way. Call you soon.

Don't wait up...

What happened dude? We'll be here a while...we're still cookin'! DDV has some Carne Asada steak he's cooking up right now...

It's incredibly sunny right now too

Shotwell,
Thanks for hosting the bbq! It was great to see you again and glad to see everyone else who showed up: Bugzuki and family (black 1998 SVT), and Auiotour and his buddy (T-Red SVT). Did 1slo make it?

The meet was fun and the bbq was great! We'll have to do it again and have EVERYONE there!

The drive back was uneventful, but what's up with all the bugs in the valley there?? Oh well, my car could stand to be washed again.

Next meet I'll bring more carne asada and some of my NQWF Margaritas (NQWF: Not Quite World Famous).

Hope you have a great rest of the weekend!

Regards,
DDV

You're very welcome. The food was good, especially the steak! The sun came out around 1:00 and didn't let up. I just wish more people would have showed up. Other than my sunburn

everything went great!
I never heard from 1slo30 or phlop

What's up guys...you don't have my number?

I think the next organized meet should be a fun run. I propose Grand Coulee Dam! Mt Rainier or Mt St Helens would work too. I'll leave that to someone else to organize though

Thanks again to everyone who showed! Many pictures were taken. They'll be posted once they're hosted.

Looking forward to the pics.

Unfortunately, my camera was set to the Macro mode, so the few pictures I took are a little fuzzy.

Shotwell, I also wanted to apologize to Auiotour, his buddy, and your roommate, for leaving in a lurch. But I wanted to make sure you got the extra beer! I intended to go back in to say goodbye to everyone, but by then, I was already in my car, strapping in the fat boy (my cooler).

Take care and look forward to seeing you next time,
DDV

Mmmmmm...carne asada. When I do my headers I will buy and you can cook it up David.

I owe you dinner for all the hospitality you have showed me.
-tropictour

Yes, the carne asada today was great!

When you do the headers, I'll buy the meat, prepare it, and cook it up, and you can pick up the tab.

AND, you know what? There's a big, empty garage just BEGGING to have a Contour in it for work. And, it's not too far north of here.

You're welcome for the hospitality and dinner is not required. Just bring your sister with you next time!

Take care,
DDV

DDV, I'll never forgive you for leaving so fast!

I didn't think you darted out of here...

I could see doing some work in my garage. I have air tools

PM me and we'll plan it out. DDV can do the grilling this time!

Hey
Thanks for the fun time. It was nice meeting some of you.
Would have been nice if other would have showed up.

I should wash my car, it looked bad next to those clean red ones.

Thanks so much for coming Bugz. It looked like the kids had a blast! You guys can come over any time!

No worries about the dirty car. At least yours was here! Mine is dirtier BTW

and less functional.