We need to go on a cruise!

[69gmachine 15]

I'm bringing this back from last year since we were never able to get our schedules on the same page. I was waiting for the heat to break since I don't have my AC working. So Jay and anyone else in MD, No VA, or PA who want to get together for a cruise some time this month or next please chime in.

 

I'd still like to go to CJ Pony Parts, but I'm open to other ideas as well.

[cavboy78 28]

I'm about 5:30 out from CJ pony parts, but from the north. If i can get my car running in time, I'd be down for meeting up with you all as well.

[69gmachine 15]

I'm in no hurry, we need some time to plan anyway. How much time do you need to get your car on the road cavboy?

[Jayru 17]

I'm still down to do something. I just took the Stang out for a meet up (over an hour away). Was so nice to actually drive it and cruise on the highway a bit, it's starting to feel like a museum piece! lol

 

I'll be working away from home the next few weeks/months, so the only real option (by the time I get back every weekend) for me is a Saturday day trip somewhere. Any good events at Carslile coming up? If not, CJ's is still an option too. Keep me posted!

[jkskinsfan 19]

Meeting at CJ's works for me. Count me in if we can agree on a date. Columbus Day this year is, I believe, Monday Oct. the 8th but I can make it just about any day.

 

John

[69gmachine 15]

Columbus day weekend works great for me, and that coincides with Fall Carlisle. The only day I have booked is Sat Oct 14, otherwise my schedule is wide open.

Edited September 12, 2012 by 69gmachine
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[Jayru 17]

My vote's for Sunday the 7th at Carslile fall swap meet! We can meet up, walk around the show/swap meet, then cruise somewhere for a late lunch/dinner maybe?

[69gmachine 15]

All righty then, sounds like we have a plan. The swap meet will help justify the long drive. If anyone else lives near enough to make the swap meet, I hope you can join us, even if your car isn't ready.

[69gmachine 15]

OK, we're getting close enough to firm up the plans. Since I have a 4 hour drive, I was thinking about leaving around 6:00 AM to get there at approx 10:00. We need to allow a little time for everyone to gather up, so how about 10:30 at the bleachers behind the food court?

 

Is that enough time for you Cavboy? You may want to come down the night before since you have such a long drive.

 

We can walk around the swap meet for a while and then cruise to a restaurant for an early dinner say around 5:00/5:30? that would allow me to get back home around 10:30/11 ish. I'm open to suggestions for where to eat and times.

[Jayru 17]

That all sounds good to me. I may have to leave a little earlier if I don't end up with Monday off (a slight possibility) - but otherwise a 10:30 meet up sounds good. I've never been to Carlisle before, are the bleachers/food court easy to find? I've heard the place is huge.

[69gmachine 15]

At the bottom of the page is a picture of the food court (front) and bleachers (back).

 

http://www.carlisleevents.com/about/

 

They hand out maps at the entrances.

 

The fair grounds covers 82 acres. In years past the fall show covered every square inch. I haven't been in years, and the Ford show has been way down since '07 when the economy collapsed, so I don't know how big it will be this year.

[Jayru 17]

I'm so sorry guys, I think I have to cancel Sunday. I had a bad accident in the garage Sunday and split my right arm open pretty good. 15 stitches later, I'm hurting pretty bad. I can't drive stick at the moment, let alone stick with manual steering in the Mustang :-(

 

I'm so bummed out. It all totally sucks.

[stangme428 33]

I'm so sorry guys, I think I have to cancel Sunday. I had a bad accident in the garage Sunday and split my right arm open pretty good. 15 stitches later, I'm hurting pretty bad. I can't drive stick at the moment, let alone stick with manual steering in the Mustang :-(

 

I'm so bummed out. It all totally sucks.

 

ouch... get better.. more mustang work to be done!!

[69gmachine 15]

Sorry to hear that Jay, hope you recover soon.

 

Is anyone else still planning to go?

Edited October 3, 2012 by 69gmachine
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[Jayru 17]

Thanks guys for the well wishes. My stitches come out Sunday morning, I'm not sure how painful that will all be (been in a lot of pain so far), but if I am in decent shape, I'm trying to borrow an automatic so I can still drive down and hopefully see the show and meet up. But don't count on me 100% - going to play it by ear.

[69gmachine 15]

Jay, I think you should just stay home and get well. With no firm commitment from anyone, I'm not willing to drive 4 hours each way. My daughter has a softball game in the morning and some friends have invited me to a football/birthday party in the evening, so I have plenty of other things to do Sunday.

 

I also have another trip planned for the end of the month driving down to Wilmington NC for the Marine Corps Ball. My son asked me to drive the Mach 1 down, so I'll get a nice cross country trip out of it.

 

There's always next year:tongue:

[Jayru 17]

Yea, you're right, wishful thinking I guess. I was really looking forward to the meet up. I'm in no shape to go anywhere. Had some complications and the stitches don't come out till next thurs now anyways. Bummer.