Reading IV Planning -- Reading, PA 2003

[Seraph]

I know this is early but all things must start at one time or another by one person or the other. I am not a big planner. I just want Reading to be a little earlier or later than this year on a sunny day. Normally, Reading Meets are held around April if I recall....

So... fill in the rest. I started this one.

Lwin

[LarryIII]

Seraph - Lwin.

The Reading SVX meet is always held around Aprils Fool Day.
After all we do own SVXes and why else would the "Reading " Meet be held in Morgantown.

I vote for the Holiday Inn in Denver Pa. Now that we have all these 'youngin' SVXers that live in the Lancaster PA area, I say to them plan Reading IV.

Larry III
PS: IV is not something you take intraveniously. It is the Roman (Latin) numeral for 4. As we used to say in high school, "Latin is a dead language, and it's killing me."

[Green1995SVX]

I agree regarding the Holiday Inn in Denver. A much better location, and if I recall, the owner of the hotel has an SVX.

-Mike

[Green1995SVX]

Oh, and I will do what I can to help in planning, but would like some assistance from another area SVXer as I will be starting school in a few weeks.

-Mike

[Aredubjay]

As one of the "charter members" of the Reading meet, I would not be opposed to making it a week or so later (as some had suggested). My son would also be grateful, since it would take it out of the range of his birthday.

Mike, Nubs, Jake . . . you, know -- Youze guys -- take the torch and run with it. I'm also Okay with Denver (especially since the lowest rate we could get at HI/Morgantown was 79.00 per night, and Denver was offering 49.00).

[SHISVX]

the sooner the better!!!!

if anyone needs my help, let me know

Kelli

[vkykam]

Holiday Inn Denver for $49/night? That's a steal...

Anyhoo, I'd be glad to pitch in to help organize Reading IV, with the hotels. I've a few connections to travel agents.

VK

[Green1995SVX]

Originally posted by vkykam
Holiday Inn Denver for $49/night? That's a steal...

Anyhoo, I'd be glad to pitch in to help organize Reading IV, with the hotels. I've a few connections to travel agents.

VK

I believe randy already has the email address of the owner of the HI in denver. He offered the rates as a specail deal to fellow SVX owners if I remember correctly. I'm sure we can get him to offer those rates again.

M

[Green1995SVX]

OK i just gave myself a little motivational talk... I can organize this thing! Nubs, you up to helping me?

M

[SHISVX]

Originally posted by Green1995SVX
OK i just gave myself a little motivational talk... I can organize this thing! Nubs, you up to helping me?

M

YOU GO BOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


*GIVING TWO THUMBS UP*

Kelli

[Seraph]

Look what I started -- Keep it up boys and girls. We had 40 at Reading III if I counted correctly. We want at least the same number if not more.

Lwin

[Ron Mummert]

So how about shooting for a date where daylight saving time has kicked in & we have a daytime average temperature above 40 degrees! Be careful - upon what date does Easter fall in 2003?

Ron.

[BluebyU]

Count me in......I'll do what I can......It's so close to me, how could I not help out?.....besides, I can bring Louise to this meet....woof.......(she said hi) :D

[Green1995SVX]

OK so I guess it's time to start the list.

1. Green1995SVX
2. LagunaBlueByU

Y'all know the drill.

-Mike

[svxcess]

Daylight Savings Time arrives in Pennsylvania early in the morning Sunday, April 6, 2003

Easter Sunday is on Sunday, April 20, 2003

April 11-13 is one week later than the traditional "first full weekend in April" date for Reading, (which this year would have been April 4,5,6) and is the weekend prior to the Easter holiday.

For the past two years I had arranged for the hotel contract with the Morgantown Holiday Inn. The Denver Holiday Inn offer showed up late, after we had made arrangements. We thought it would not be fair to the Morgantown HI to cancel reservations and go down the street. We decided to try the Denver HI this year. The owner of the Denver HI has an SVX and authorized his general manager to offer the low rate.

Randy has the letter which outlines the offer (rates, etc., contact, phone)

Does Friday, April 11 to Sunday, April 13, 2003 sound like a workable date for Reading IV? (Otherwise it goes to April 25-27)

[Green1995SVX]

As far as a date... How does april 11-13 sound?

Mike

[svxcess]

OK so I guess it's time to start the list.

1. Green1995SVX
2. LagunaBlueByU
3. svxcess

[Seraph]

OK so I guess it's time to start the list.

1. Green1995SVX
2. LagunaBlueByU
3. svxcess
4. Seraph

[Green1995SVX]

Originally posted by svxcess
Daylight Savings Time arrives in Pennsylvania early in the morning Sunday, April 6, 2003

Easter Sunday is on Sunday, April 20, 2003

April 11-13 is one week later than the traditional "first full weekend in April" date for Reading, (which this year would have been April 4,5,6) and is the weekend prior to the Easter holiday.

For the past two years I had arranged for the hotel contract with the Morgantown Holiday Inn. The Denver Holiday Inn offer showed up late, after we had made arrangements. We thought it would not be fair to the Morgantown HI to cancel reservations and go down the street. We decided to try the Denver HI this year. The owner of the Denver HI has an SVX and authorized his general manager to offer the low rate.

Randy has the letter which outlines the offer (rates, etc., contact, phone)

Does Friday, April 11 to Sunday, April 13, 2003 sound like a workable date for Reading IV? (Otherwise it goes to April 25-27)

As I said, that sounds great, John. :)

-Mike

[mattski]

OK so I guess it's time to start the list.

1. Green1995SVX
2. LagunaBlueByU
3. svxcess
4. Seraph
5. Mattski

[nubs]

Mike, I will do what I can to help,but I must warn you, I work alot in the spring, so my time may be limited.Moving it ahead a week sound like a good idea.Maybe the weather will be a little more cooperative.






1. Green1995SVX
2. LagunaBlueByU
3. svxcess
4. Seraph
5. Mattski
6. Nubs

[Green1995SVX]

Originally posted by nubs
Mike, I will do what I can to help,but I must warn you, I work alot in the spring, so my time may be limited.Moving it ahead a week sound like a good idea.Maybe the weather will be a little more cooperative.


No problem-

I will let John handle the hotel workings as has been done in the past. I guess what we need to work on is events for the weekend (drive, etc.) I will be in contact in the next week or 2 for some brainstorming.

Could everyone post what they liked and did not like about the last meet? That should help us choose a more suitable drive, and maybe plan some other fun events.

-Mike

[SVXphile]

1. Green1995SVX
2. LagunaBlueByU
3. svxcess
4. Seraph
5. Mattski
6. Nubs
7. SVXphile

:D Don

[DWayne2910]

John: Apr 11-13 sounds good to me...and Larry, re: Latin, the
way I heard that ditty: "Latin is a dead, dead language - it
killed the Romans and now it's killing me."

Dan

[Ron Mummert]

Originally posted by SVXphile
1. Green1995SVX
2. LagunaBlueByU
3. svxcess
4. Seraph
5. Mattski
6. Nubs
7. SVXphile
8. Me too

:D Ron

[vkykam]

1. Green1995SVX
2. LagunaBlueByU
3. svxcess
4. Seraph
5. Mattski
6. Nubs
7. SVXphile
8. Ron
9. vkykam
10. Aredubjay

I'd figure numero 10 is a safe bet. :)

VK

[seabreeze143]

1. Green1995SVX
2. LagunaBlueByU
3. svxcess
4. Seraph
5. Mattski
6. Nubs
7. SVXphile
8. Ron
9. vkykam
10. Aredubjay
11. Seabreeze143

Lafayette was our first meet. We are eeger to make it to a this one!

Scott

[SHISVX]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by seabreeze143
[B]1. Green1995SVX
2. LagunaBlueByU
3. svxcess
4. Seraph
5. Mattski
6. Nubs
7. SVXphile
8. Ron
9. vkykam
10. Aredubjay
11. Seabreeze143
12.SHISVX


well, one thing i didn't like about the last meet, saying goodbye, so can everyone come home with me??? i gots room...lol
:D

Kelli

can we beat the number in Lafayette? we should def try!

[Seraph]

well, one thing i didn't like about the last meet, saying goodbye, so can everyone come home with me??? i gots room...lol
:D
Kelli
can we beat the number in Lafayette? we should def try! [/B]

Well, this time, don't say good bye.... I got dibs on that room
As for beating the number, I seriously doubt that would happen. Unless those of us with multiple SVXes (That include you too Randy) to bring them all in.

Lwin

[LarryIII]

Originally posted by SHISVX
[QUOTE]Originally posted by seabreeze143
[B]1. Green1995SVX
2. LagunaBlueByU
3. svxcess
4. Seraph
5. Mattski
6. Nubs
7. SVXphile
8. Ron
9. vkykam
10. Aredubjay
11. Seabreeze143
12.SHISVX


well, one thing i didn't like about the last meet, saying goodbye, so can everyone come home with me??? i gots room...lol
:D

Kelli

can we beat the number in Lafayette? we should def try!

Please put the Naviguesser and I on the list. WE always make the Reading meet. You also forgot Warren & Sandy and SVXIT. They always attend. Maybe we can coax Maria & Chris (Ponzi) to come also.

[mohrds]

Sheesh! I don't check in here for one day and I end up being #14...

1. Green1995SVX
2. LagunaBlueByU
3. svxcess
4. Seraph
5. Mattski
6. Nubs
7. SVXphile
8. Ron
9. vkykam
10. Aredubjay
11. Seabreeze143
12.SHISVX
13.Larry III
14.mohrds


Doug

[alanscouse]

OK , Count me in ! Alan .

1. Green1995SVX
2. LagunaBlueByU
3. svxcess
4. Seraph
5. Mattski
6. Nubs
7. SVXphile
8. Ron
9. vkykam
10. Aredubjay
11. Seabreeze143
12.SHISVX
13.Larry III
14.mohrds
15.Alanscouse .




:p

[svxcess]

Can you believe we are already up to 20% of the Lafayette count in less than 24 hours?...
and eight and a half months to go.

Originally posted by alanscouse
OK , Count me in ! Alan .

1. Green1995SVX
2. LagunaBlueByU
3. svxcess
4. Seraph
5. Mattski
6. Nubs
7. SVXphile
8. Ron
9. vkykam
10. Aredubjay
11. Seabreeze143
12.SHISVX
13.Larry III
14.mohrds
15.Alanscouse .

:p

[Aredubjay]

Originally posted by Green1995SVX


No problem-

I will let John handle the hotel workings as has been done in the past. I guess what we need to work on is events for the weekend (drive, etc.) I will be in contact in the next week or 2 for some brainstorming.

Could everyone post what they liked and did not like about the last meet? That should help us choose a more suitable drive, and maybe plan some other fun events.

-Mike

I don't think we had enough time to visit at the last Reading meet. We could shorten the drive a bit to allow more visiting time. IMHO. :D Also, I was terribly disappointed that the Amish Buffet was packed out. I was really looking forward to eating until I made myself sick. :D

[Aredubjay]

Originally posted by vkykam
1. Green1995SVX
2. LagunaBlueByU
3. svxcess
4. Seraph
5. Mattski
6. Nubs
7. SVXphile
8. Ron
9. vkykam
10. Aredubjay

I'd figure numero 10 is a safe bet. :)

VK

Thank you, Victor. I hope you had some big money on that one. I'll be there. I'll have TWICE the chance of making it, this time.

[vkykam]

I don't think anyone wants to take that bet... :)

However, you have soon have to deal with Meet Monster², so I'm not so sure... :eek: :p :D

VK

Originally posted by Aredubjay


Thank you, Victor. I hope you had some big money on that one. I'll be there. I'll have TWICE the chance of making it, this time.

[Aredubjay]

Originally posted by vkykam
I don't think anyone wants to take that bet... :)

However, you have soon have to deal with Meet Monster², so I'm not so sure... :eek: :p :D

VK



The meet monster is DEAD, as far as I'm concerned. I looked him in the eye and sent him packing!

[Green1995SVX]

Originally posted by Aredubjay


I don't think we had enough time to visit at the last Reading meet. We could shorten the drive a bit to allow more visiting time. IMHO. :D Also, I was terribly disappointed that the Amish Buffet was packed out. I was really looking forward to eating until I made myself sick. :D

I have already thought about this. My friend Joe and I will be discussing several routes. Joe lives about 200 yards from the Denver Holiday Inn, and is a SVX enthusiast (even though he doesnt own an svx.) :) I have invited him to join the network message board.

Am I having too much fun with planning this thing already? hehe.

Mike

[Seraph]

Originally posted by Aredubjay


The meet monster is DEAD, as far as I'm concerned. I looked him in the eye and sent him packing!

He tried pretty hard. We are even for now since I did make it to the last meet. Pray for me. I will be there -- even if it mean getting more SVXes.

Lwin

[Zeppelin]

1. Green1995SVX
2. LagunaBlueByU
3. svxcess
4. Seraph
5. Mattski
6. Nubs
7. SVXphile
8. Ron
9. vkykam
10. Aredubjay
11. Seabreeze143
12.SHISVX
13.Larry III
14.mohrds
15.Alanscouse
16) Zeppelin


Count me in guys! Hopefully I'll have a few more mods by then :D

[wawazat??]

1. Green1995SVX
2. LagunaBlueByU
3. svxcess
4. Seraph
5. Mattski
6. Nubs
7. SVXphile
8. Ron
9. vkykam
10. Aredubjay
11. Seabreeze143
12.SHISVX
13.Larry III
14.mohrds
15.Alanscouse
16) Zeppelin
17) wawazat??

I'm with Mark, more mods on my tealie machine!

Todd

[Aredubjay]

Originally posted by wawazat??
1. Green1995SVX
2. LagunaBlueByU
3. svxcess
4. Seraph
5. Mattski
6. Nubs
7. SVXphile
8. Ron
9. vkykam
10. Aredubjay
11. Seabreeze143
12.SHISVX
13.Larry III
14.mohrds
15.Alanscouse
16) Zeppelin
17) wawazat??

I'm with Mark, more mods on my tealie machine!


Todd


Yippee! Da Todd-miester, comin' atcha!!! Well, I may have to drive my "modded machine" to this one. :)

[Zeppelin]

Originally posted by Aredubjay



Yippee! Da Todd-miester, comin' atcha!!! Well, I may have to drive my "modded machine" to this one. :)


I seem to have started something with these "mods"! :D :D

[Green1995SVX]

1. Green1995SVX
2. LagunaBlueByU
3. svxcess
4. Seraph
5. Mattski
6. Nubs
7. SVXphile
8. Ron
9. vkykam
10. Aredubjay
11. Seabreeze143
12.SHISVX
13.Larry III
14.mohrds
15.Alanscouse
16) Zeppelin
17) wawazat??
18. SVXMAN2001

Chris was too tired to post. I am nocturnal, so it is natural.

-Mike

[DWayne2910]

Count me in.
Dan
(DWayne2910)

[vkykam]

Thud.

(Faints from the comment coming from Stockboy)

VK

Originally posted by Aredubjay
Well, I may have to drive my "modded machine" to this one. :)

[RSVX]

Count me in too... UGH
==============================================

1. Green1995SVX
2. LagunaBlueByU
3. svxcess
4. Seraph
5. Mattski
6. Nubs
7. SVXphile
8. Ron
9. vkykam
10. Aredubjay
11. Seabreeze143
12.SHISVX
13.Larry III
14.mohrds
15.Alanscouse
16. Zeppelin
17. wawazat??
18. SVXMAN2001
19. DWayne2910
20. RSVX

[Green1995SVX]

Would anyone be interested in a AutoX sometime during the weekend? Just a thought. Give me some feedback.

-Mike

[svxcess]

I,m sur you can talk Harry Newman (newsvx) into it. He LOVES to autocross his red 97. Check out his locker at http://www.subaru-svx.net/photos/user.php?newsvx|3568

[SHISVX]

Originally posted by Zeppelin
1. Green1995SVX
2. LagunaBlueByU
3. svxcess
4. Seraph
5. Mattski
6. Nubs
7. SVXphile
8. Ron
9. vkykam
10. Aredubjay
11. Seabreeze143
12.SHISVX
13.Larry III
14.mohrds
15.Alanscouse
16) Zeppelin


Count me in guys! Hopefully I'll have a few more mods by then :D

yeahyeahyeah, you are just going cuz i said it 1rst :p

it will be nice to pile into another room this year and make fun of me again, won't it....:rolleyes: :p

Kelli:D the ol' gang back together again, can't wait!

[benebob]

I can help with what ever's needed, Has anyone given much though before into setting up a rally or something to that effect? Could be a nice change of pace from the typical group drive. Esp. with the traffic around these parts. However, I'm a skier and for me to take precious time off in the winter is a no no. I vote for April fools day or later.

[mattski]

I'm with benebob. The later in April the better as the snow has usually melted by then in the East.

[Green1995SVX]

Hey, I'm a skier too... :) The date selected should be well out of our PA ski season (as winters have been typically)

-Mike

[vkykam]

Oh yeah... For sure...

Anything to exercise the struts and bearings are good... :)

VK

Originally posted by Green1995SVX
Would anyone be interested in a AutoX sometime during the weekend? Just a thought. Give me some feedback.

-Mike

[benebob]

Not for those of us who work to ski free!!! That first week is Ski Roundtops (my employer for 7 years now come winter weekends) employee party and the reason I only made it 1/2 way through the covered bridge tour last year. Lots of good drunken sleding. I wouldn't miss it for the world!

[Never2phat]

Count me(& Sean) in :) Reguardless of the date I'll be there. I'll take the leisurely 45 minute drive to Reading anyday over that 12/13 hour drive to Indiana!!!

1. Green1995SVX
2. LagunaBlueByU
3. svxcess
4. Seraph
5. Mattski
6. Nubs
7. SVXphile
8. Ron
9. Vkykam
10. El Presidente Aredubjay
11. Seabreeze143
12. SHISVX
13. Larry III
14. Mohrds
15. Alanscouse
16. Zeppelin
17. wawazat??
18. SVXMAN2001
19. DWayne2910
20. RSVX
21. Never2phat (& Sean)

:D B.C. :D

P.S. Mike, any help you need let me know :)

P.P.S. Hey Joe - How's the Sunfire?

[Green1995SVX]

Originally posted by benebob
Not for those of us who work to ski free!!! That first week is Ski Roundtops (my employer for 7 years now come winter weekends) employee party and the reason I only made it 1/2 way through the covered bridge tour last year. Lots of good drunken sleding. I wouldn't miss it for the world!

Neither would I! Can you take a guest, or should I be applying for a job? hehe :D

-Mike

[benebob]

Yeah Mike, I can get you in a few times a year w/o much fuss. There's no way I could keep up with you skiing though. A reconstructed knee, 1/4 titanium ankle and the fact I telemark with traditional leather boots kinda slows me up a bit. Amazing thing is they are so much better on my knees. I'll send you an email with my phone number and such in case you misplaced my last. I'm more than willing to help out with the planning in anyway shape or form. Maybe all of us could do a brainstorming meet to come up with a good plan of action. I know your kinda running out of spare time as school approches.

[Seraph]

Originally posted by Never2phat
Count me(& Sean) in :) Reguardless of the date I'll be there. I'll take the leisurely 45 minute drive to Reading anyday over that 12/13 hour drive to Indiana!!!

Show me meet (SVX of course) Show me directions. I'll be there. I am sick of having a personal 2 car meet everyday. :D

Lwin

[Green1995SVX]

Originally posted by benebob
Yeah Mike, I can get you in a few times a year w/o much fuss. There's no way I could keep up with you skiing though. A reconstructed knee, 1/4 titanium ankle and the fact I telemark with traditional leather boots kinda slows me up a bit. Amazing thing is they are so much better on my knees. I'll send you an email with my phone number and such in case you misplaced my last. I'm more than willing to help out with the planning in anyway shape or form. Maybe all of us could do a brainstorming meet to come up with a good plan of action. I know your kinda running out of spare time as school approches.

I was just joking around, but wow.. the thought if free skiing makes me want to put the ski rack on my car right now! :D

My dad used to have a small ski resort in the northern part of the state, but sold it about a year ago... I still haven't gotten completely used to paying for my lift ticket. ;)

-Mike

[Green1995SVX]

Originally posted by benebob
Maybe all of us could do a brainstorming meet to come up with a good plan of action. I know your kinda running out of spare time as school approches.

Maybe some evening or weekend we can get together for dinner somewhere and do some planning and such... just a suggestion.

-Mike

[LarryIII]

Mike,

Be careful who you invite, all us SVXers might just show up, now that you're buying !! :D :D :D

[SHISVX]

Originally posted by LarryIII
Mike,

Be careful who you invite, all us SVXers might just show up, now that you're buying !! :D :D :D


hey i have been told i am a cheap date....i don't eat much

i'd be happy with McDonalds...lol

Kelli

[Aredubjay]

Originally posted by SHISVX



hey i have been told i am a cheap date....i don't eat much

i'd be happy with McDonalds...lol

Kelli

Hmmmm. I've just been told I'm "Cheap." :rolleyes:

[SHISVX]

Originally posted by Aredubjay


Hmmmm. I've just been told I'm "Cheap." :rolleyes:

with all wonderfully due respects for the local prez:p


nahnahnahnahnahana

Kelli:D

[nubs]

Originally posted by Green1995SVX


Maybe some evening or weekend we can get together for dinner somewhere and do some planning and such... just a suggestion.

-Mike

Sound's good to me. Let's do it.

[LarryIII]

Originally posted by Aredubjay


Hmmmm. I've just been told I'm "Cheap." :rolleyes:


Randy,

You may be cheap but I'll still respect you in the morning !!:D


Larry III
PS: Should'nt you be packing now for your flight to "Da City"?

[montypython]

Originally posted by Never2phat
Count me(& Sean) in :) Reguardless of the date I'll be there. I'll take the leisurely 45 minute drive to Reading anyday over that 12/13 hour drive to Indiana!!!

1. Green1995SVX
2. LagunaBlueByU
3. svxcess
4. Seraph
5. Mattski
6. Nubs
7. SVXphile
8. Ron
9. Vkykam
10. El Presidente Aredubjay
11. Seabreeze143
12. SHISVX
13. Larry III
14. Mohrds
15. Alanscouse
16. Zeppelin
17. wawazat??
18. SVXMAN2001
19. DWayne2910
20. RSVX
21. Never2phat (& Sean)

:D B.C. :D

P.S. Mike, any help you need let me know :)

P.P.S. Hey Joe - How's the Sunfire?

Hey, somebody took my number.

[SVXStowell]

We would be remiss if there was a gathering of more than two SVX's within 500 miles of Albany NY and we didn't rep the Capital District. In fact, we haven't seen another SVX since we lost our lead car out of Indy on Sunday afternoon somewhere before Dayton Ohio!! Count Beverly, Scott and Pearlie in!

1. Green1995SVX
2. LagunaBlueByU
3. svxcess
4. Seraph
5. Mattski
6. Nubs
7. SVXphile
8. Ron
9. Vkykam
10. El Presidente Aredubjay
11. Seabreeze143
12. SHISVX
13. Larry III
14. Mohrds
15. Alanscouse
16. Zeppelin
17. wawazat??
18. SVXMAN2001
19. DWayne2910
20. RSVX
21. Never2phat (& Sean)
22. SVXStowell

[LarryIII]

Bev & Scott,

Youse guys is in Albany, huh ? Dat's not too far above 'Da City'.
If I organize a Deli Tour SVX Meet in Lower Manhattan, would youse come ?

[LarryIII]

Wow, I just made 1400 posts!! :eek:


Larry III
PS: This is a sneaky way to make #1401

[SVXStowell]

Larry,

Congrats on 1401,1402,and probably1403... we would love to make the run to The City as long as you will be our gastronomic guide.


Scott

[BluebyU]

Hey Scott,

Was that lead car out of Indy a Laguna Blue? If it was, that was us. My friend was driving (quite fast I might add) and you guys were behind us for a while. I fell asleep and when I woke up and asked where you guys were he had no clue as some lady in a taurus was driving 70 mph and reading a novel(no joke).....she was all over the road.......

[sjlwel]

I'm reading about Reading (the English language is wonderful, isn't it?). ...and thinking about all the discussion that went on before Indianapolis. One of the early suggestions for Indy was to drive the actual speedway. Is anyone familiar with Maple Grove?? It is a Speedway the high school kids and other car clubs (Corvettes, etc) from Reading area go to. It is located actually quite close to The Morgantown exit of the PA Turnpike and therefore approximately 6 miles from the Morgantown Holiday Inn and probably 30-45 minutes from Denver HI.

I called to see about the SVX Club doing something there. Here is what the manager told me:

1. To rent just for SVX Club: $3500 (If 35 cars, then $100 each...they need insurance, staff, and an ambulance standing by...but this must be a week-day; they cannot do this on a weekend because that is when they are open to race fans.)

2. They can reduce the price to $2000 if we came early in the day on a Friday as the insurance is already paid for the day due to racing that night. (Sorry, I did not get more details, but it sounded "semi-private" ...no race fans in the stands until evening.)

3. The third option, described as a long day on a Saturday, is to pay a $22 entry fee per car and go through elimination trials in the morning and actually racing in front of fans in the afternoon or evening. He said he can categorize all SVX's to race together and give the club a special parking area to display them together.

The manager said the track is open 9-5 daily if any of you locals are interested in checking it out. It is not a demolition type place...safety is a big issue, track is 30 feet wide per car with concrete walls if you goof up. Track length is a quarter-mile with a quarter mile to slow down.

Being an older person who preferred to visit James Whitcomb Riley's Indiana home while you guys visited the Indy Museum, I'd like to go on a weekday and be the only group there, but of course, that's bigger bucks, especially if too few can get vacation on weekdays to get here. (I'd hate to reserve the raceway and be the only one to show up!!)

Well, I started your wheels turning. If you want me to do anything else for Reading IV, let me know. (Another calm covered bridge tour maybe; we didn't see nearly all of them at Reading iii ...)

To view and see schedule, the raceway web site is: www.maplegroveraceway.com

Sandy and Unkle Worn - one SVX apiece.

[Green1995SVX]

Hey :)

I was at Maple Grove this weekend for a chevy cavalier show/race and SCCA autox event. I tried to track someone down to ask about the possability of having an autox there. (as it would probably be a lot more fun than drag race - especially in a svx.) but the rep from the raceway disapeared when I was there. I will keep y'all updated.

-Mike

[NuVission]

Well i guess i'll start by introducing myself... i'm Joe ..... and..hmmm... i like the svx and wish i could have one..hehe. Thanks for asking about the sunfire brain...it's fine, just still in need of paint. And i'm going to be helping out Mike with settting up the next meet. So if anyone has an suggestions let me know. I'm going to email this autocrossing team about getting some info about autoxing.

later Joe

[charlie]

Hey all, just wanted to add my name to the distinguished guest list of what should be another fine meet. Hoping for good weather and looking forward to seeing many 'old friends' from Lafayette and meeting new ones who couldn't be there.

[Aredubjay]

Originally posted by charlie
Hey all, just wanted to add my name to the distinguished guest list of what should be another fine meet. Hoping for good weather and looking forward to seeing many 'old friends' from Lafayette and meeting new ones who couldn't be there.

Charlie,
Is that you? The Charlie who was with Stan at Lafayette? Welcome to the asylum, bud! :D

[charlie]

Thanks for the welcome, where do I pick up my straight jacket? I'm sure I should be wearing one by now.

[Aredubjay]

Originally posted by charlie
Thanks for the welcome, where do I pick up my straight jacket? I'm sure I should be wearing one by now.


What, you didn't pick up your official SVX World Network straight jacket at the Lafayette Meet?

Oh, that's right, we had to scrap them due to cost. That'll be one of our next items -- I'm sure people will be crazy about them. :rolleyes:

[Ron Mummert]

Originally posted by Aredubjay



What, you didn't pick up your official SVX World Network straight jacket at the Lafayette Meet?

Oh, that's right, we had to scrap them due to cost. That'll be one of our next items -- I'm sure people will be crazy about them. :rolleyes:



Just to pick at nits, it's Strait jacket, not Straight jacket.

Always grammatically correght, Ron.

[LarryIII]

Originally posted by Ron Mummert




Just to pick at nits, it's Strait jacket, not Straight jacket.

Always grammatically correght, Ron.

Ron,

How did you come by this arkane bit of knowledge ? Inquiring minds want to know !!:D

[LarryIII]

Originally posted by charlie
Hey all, just wanted to add my name to the distinguished guest list of what should be another fine meet. Hoping for good weather and looking forward to seeing many 'old friends' from Lafayette and meeting new ones who couldn't be there.

Charlie,

Welcome to the network. Let's meet up at Olga's diner. We can knosh and schmooze. Do you think that you can con Stan into coming to Reading IV.

[RSVX]

Originally posted by LarryIII


Charlie,

Welcome to the network. Let's meet up at Olga's diner. We can knosh and schmooze. Do you think that you can con Stan into coming to Reading IV.

Larry never wants to meet ME at Olga's Diner, and thats about 2 miles down the road from me... UGH

[sjlwel]

I guess my post (p. 5) was too long to be read, or to read, if giving two options for the pronunciation of read. Only Mike seems to have read it and Ron would want to spell it red.

Joe, there is a blue SVX in a car lot in Hillside, which is on Rt 309 just North of Wilkesbarre, PA . While all the other cars in the lot have a price in the window, the SVX does not.

Randy: Why has the spellchecker expired? ...Nobody using it?

[Aredubjay]

Originally posted by sjlwel
Randy: Why has the spellchecker expired? ...Nobody using it?

Unk,
The V-bulletin folks supplied the spellchecker as a free service . . . for a while. Then, they got greedy and wanted us to pay for it. We polled the members at the time and asked if they really wanted to have a paid spellchecker. The vote was, "screw 'em, if we gotta pay, we can do without it." So, there you have, the REST of the story. Page 2.

[sjlwel]

oops! Sory, Eye gas eye mist the era of spel chequeing diskushin. Ron n Rosie wil keep us strait.

[SHISVX]

who needs spell check anyways. i con spelle just finee without it! leemee see da list again! roll that beautiful svx footage!


Kelli

[LarryIII]

Originally posted by RSVX


Larry never wants to meet ME at Olga's Diner, and thats about 2 miles down the road from me... UGH

Chris,

I was in your neck of the woods last Sat. afternoon. We were at Continental Furniture on rte. 70 just east of the 70/73 circle.
We then went down to Botto's in Swedesboro for great Italian sausage with peppers & onions hero sandwiches.

Where were you ?

[LarryIII]

Originally posted by sjlwel
I guess my post (p. 5) was too long to be read, or to read, if giving two options for the pronunciation of read. Only Mike seems to have read it .

Warren,

Rosie & I read it last night. We got a chuckle out of Reading/reading. I was interested in Maple Groove but decided against it. Plus, we still have 5 covered bridges left to see.

[sjlwel]

FYI Regarding the Smorgasbord we went to at Reading II (that had been discovered by the whole world by the time of Reading iii): They still will not hold reservations on Saturdays and they are closed Sundays. They WILL provide party or banquet reservations Monday thru Friday. They are open 5 am to 8 pm every day but Sunday. By late afternoon, while the line is not hanging out the door, the parking lot is full even on week days. Unless something changes by April this is probably not a good place to plan on having dinner. Sorry, Randy. :(

[RSVX]

Originally posted by LarryIII


Chris,

I was in your neck of the woods last Sat. afternoon. We were at Continental Furniture on rte. 70 just east of the 70/73 circle.
We then went down to Botto's in Swedesboro for great Italian sausage with peppers & onions hero sandwiches.

Where were you ?

I was at work... you know, the place that I dont have to go to anymore, haha!!:D

Botto's huh, never been there, and I LOVE Sausage w/onins and peppers!! You should call me next time you are up this way, after all I have nothing but free time now...

[Aredubjay]

Originally posted by sjlwel
FYI Regarding the Smorgasbord we went to at Reading II (that had been discovered by the whole world by the time of Reading iii): They still will not hold reservations on Saturdays and they are closed Sundays. They WILL provide party or banquet reservations Monday thru Friday. They are open 5 am to 8 pm every day but Sunday. By late afternoon, while the line is not hanging out the door, the parking lot is full even on week days. Unless something changes by April this is probably not a good place to plan on having dinner. Sorry, Randy. :(


WHAAAAAAAAA!!!!:(

[Aredubjay]

Originally posted by Ron Mummert




Just to pick at nits, it's Strait jacket, not Straight jacket.

Always grammatically correght, Ron.

It's called "Backfire" Ron. I used to "abbreviate" the word Straight by just writing "Strait" when I was in high school. It was corrected so many times, that I've tried to remove "strait" from my vocabulary so's I'm not tempted. So, don't give me too much guff if you see me write "The Bearing Straights" some time. :D:D:D:D

[Ron Mummert]

Originally posted by sjlwel
oops! Sory, Eye gas eye mist the era of spel chequeing diskushin. Ron n Rosie wil keep us strait.

Damm strate, Worn!

Ron.

[Ron Mummert]

Originally posted by LarryIII


Ron,

How did you come by this arkane bit of knowledge ? Inquiring minds want to know !!:D


A while back, when I was discussing men's fashion with Jack Nicholson, the topic arose.

Ron.

[SVXStowell]

Bobby,

Thanks for the rapid pace! We were fine until a Viper came through and everyone and their sister driving station wagons and trucks wanted to keep up with it. We've seen Road Warrior too many times to want to do battle in the cornfields of Ohio. We appreciate the company and hope to catch you in the Northeast again. Reading perhaps?

We love the blue SVX... haven't seen one before. We will end up with a 95 or 96 someday soon.

Roll on!
Scott and Beverly

[Ron Mummert]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by sjlwel
[B]I guess my post (p. 5) was too long to be read, or to read, if giving two options for the pronunciation of read. Only Mike seems to have read it and Ron would want to spell it red.


I dun red yer post, but mah eyes glazed over wen I seen $3,500 in print. Gaw-leee!

Me.

[sjlwel]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Ron Mummert

I dun red yer post, but mah eyes glazed over wen I seen $3,500 in print. Gaw-leee!

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Eye did knot think many wood bee interested inn any thing except "SEEING" those prices, and you have two admit it was an education. Now eye am wandering what the prices are four sum place like Watkins Glen oar Pocono witch mite bee a lot moor fun than drag racing. Sandy wood have a heart attack watching mi go a round that track. Wee doubt any won is a loud on without formal race driver training ...the least of witch is, again, $3500.

Old Indian saying: Man with glazed eyes not look through screen door ...cause eye strain.

[Aredubjay]

Originally posted by sjlwel
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Ron Mummert

I dun red yer post, but mah eyes glazed over wen I seen $3,500 in print. Gaw-leee!

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Eye did knot think many wood bee interested inn any thing except "SEEING" those prices, and you have two admit it was an education. Now eye am wandering what the prices are four sum place like Watkins Glen oar Pocono witch mite bee a lot moor fun than drag racing. Sandy wood have a heart attack watching mi go a round that track. Wee doubt any won is a loud on without formal race driver training ...the least of witch is, again, $3500.

Old Indian saying: Man with glazed eyes not look through screen door ...cause eye strain.


The sad thing about this is, that in reading it, I feel right at home. :rolleyes:

[SVXphile]

<So, don't give me too much guff if you see me write "The Bearing Straights" some time.>

...or "Dire Straights".... :rolleyes:

----------------HOLD THE PRESSES--------------
Yesterday afternoon in Beckley, I spied a pearlie that I had not seen before. Chasing it with the Swift was fun! Luckily he turned into the Mall, which is where we were going anyway. Turns out it is a '92 with almost the same miles as SuperRu, and the owner is a doctor, a surgeon to be exact, and he lives in town. I can't believe I had never seen it before. He told me he was on the lookout for another one, with fewer miles. Except for a door ding or two, his looked OK. I didn't have any club card thingies with me, but I jotted my name, number, and our website down on a card, and he gave me his business card in return. I asked him...no I BEGGED him to check in with us, especially now that Randy is paying a finders-fee for every new member... :rolleyes:
Don

[svxqueen]

I wanna go too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1. Green1995SVX
2. LagunaBlueByU
3. svxcess
4. Seraph
5. Mattski
6. Nubs
7. SVXphile
8. Ron
9. Vkykam
10. El Presidente Aredubjay
11. Seabreeze143
12. SHISVX
13. Larry III
14. Mohrds
15. Alanscouse
16. Zeppelin
17. wawazat??
18. SVXMAN2001
19. DWayne2910
20. RSVX
21. Never2phat (& Sean)
22. SVXStowell
23. svxqueen

I can't wait!!!

[benebob]

I guess we better start planning this thing if we've got this many interested parties already. Think we can iron out a time to meet before Mike heads back to Steeler Country? I'm quite open at the moment. Just looking for a house but that's usually scheduled a day or two ahead.

[Aredubjay]

Originally posted by benebob
I guess we better start planning this thing if we've got this many interested parties already. Think we can iron out a time to meet before Mike heads back to Steeler Country? I'm quite open at the moment. Just looking for a house but that's usually scheduled a day or two ahead.

Actually, it should be 25 or 26. I'm sure SJLWEL (Unkle Worn) will be there, and, if ain't rainin', his precious wife, Sandy, will bring their second one. :)

If I decide to bring the Evil Twin, that'll make 27. Can we break last year's record of 33? Only the Shadow knows.

[Green1995SVX]

Originally posted by benebob
I guess we better start planning this thing if we've got this many interested parties already. Think we can iron out a time to meet before Mike heads back to Steeler Country? I'm quite open at the moment. Just looking for a house but that's usually scheduled a day or two ahead.

I'm free any evening between now and wed (cept fri and sat) let me know what suits y'all :)
-Mike

[sjlwel]

Yes, Sugar dissolves inn water... butt bye April wee should bee able two find her a reign coat that matches her car. (Are Ron and Rosie still spell Czeching?)

1. Green1995SVX
2. LagunaBlueByU
3. svxcess
4. Seraph
5. Mattski
6. Nubs
7. SVXphile
8. Ron
9. Vkykam
10. El Presidente Aredubjay
11. Seabreeze143
12. SHISVX
13. Larry III
14. Mohrds
15. Alanscouse
16. Zeppelin
17. wawazat??
18. SVXMAN2001
19. DWayne2910
20. RSVX
21. Never2phat (& Sean)
22. SVXStowell
23. svxqueen
24. unkle worn and
25. sandy

[Aredubjay]

Originally posted by sjlwel
Yes, Sugar dissolves inn water... butt bye April wee should bee able two find her a reign coat that matches her car. (Are Ron and Rosie still spell Czeching?)

A parent lee knot!

1. Green1995SVX
2. LagunaBlueByU
3. svxcess
4. Seraph
5. Mattski
6. Nubs
7. SVXphile
8. Ron
9. Vkykam
10. El Presidente Aredubjay, and
11. El Presidente's "Evil Twin." (maybe)
12. Seabreeze143
13. SHISVX
14. Larry III
15. Mohrds
16. Alanscouse
17. Zeppelin
18. wawazat??
19. SVXMAN2001
20. DWayne2910
21. RSVX
22. Never2phat (& Sean)
23. SVXStowell
24. svxqueen
25. unkle worn and
26. sandy
27. benebob

[Ron Mummert]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by sjlwel
[B]Yes, Sugar dissolves inn water... butt bye April wee should bee able two find her a reign coat that matches her car. (Are Ron and Rosie still spell Czeching?)


Jus' be shoore to bring them extra tars, in cas'n ah skrew mine up agin'.

Ron.

[charlie]

I thought I took care of this last week, but I'll make it 28 (my age, ha,ha)

1. Green1995SVX
2. LagunaBlueByU
3. svxcess
4. Seraph
5. Mattski
6. Nubs
7. SVXphile
8. Ron
9. Vkykam
10. El Presidente Aredubjay, and
11. El Presidente's "Evil Twin." (maybe)
12. Seabreeze143
13. SHISVX
14. Larry III
15. Mohrds
16. Alanscouse
17. Zeppelin
18. wawazat??
19. SVXMAN2001
20. DWayne2910
21. RSVX
22. Never2phat (& Sean)
23. SVXStowell
24. svxqueen
25. unkle worn and
26. sandy
27. benebob
28. Charlie
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
:)

[sjlwel]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Ron Mummert
Jus' be shoore to bring them extra tars, in cas'n ah skrew mine up agin'.

Now I want to tell you about the ripple effect: Because we had to run for "them extra tars" Larry iii had no leader for one of his Reading iii groups. He had to lead all 35+- cars. Periodically he would forget about those cute quaint country covered bridges and he and his followers would head for the Walt Whitman, the Ben Franklin, the George Washington, the Tappan Zee or the Lincoln Tunnel... So you see, when you need "an extra tar," Larry iii heads for Jersey/New York with 30 SVX's from all over the nation in hot pursuit, and that's called the ripple effect.

[LarryIII]

Warren,

Ya fergot the Tacony Palmyra !!

How did "Da Tunnil" make yer list ?

[sjlwel]

Originally posted by LarryIII
How did "Da Tunnil" make yer list ? [/B]

It's covered. In the old stomping grounds of which you sometimes speak "da tunnel" is the closest thing I could think of to a "covered bridge." Do horse and buggies still provide tours of the park? Covered bridges.. horse and buggies.... Maybe you are a little more Amish than we thought! :)

[BluebyU]

So are we having a meeting before Friday?

[benebob]

I don't think that we came up with a date. Didn't hear back from anyone but Mike. I just was figuring that with him going back to school we could sit down and figure so stuff up before he left but I'm guessing its a real good vacation time.

[Green1995SVX]

I am free every night including friday night. How about you guys?

-Mike

[Aredubjay]

Originally posted by Green1995SVX
I am free every night including friday night. How about you guys?

-Mike

Oh, WOW! When did you quit charging? Pencil me in for Thursday. ;) :D

[Green1995SVX]

Originally posted by Aredubjay


Oh, WOW! When did you quit charging? Pencil me in for Thursday. ;) :D

You dirty old man. hehe ;)

-Mike

[NuVission]

I am available to meet thur or fri (after 8pm on fri). So let me know what you guys want to do...the dinner idea sounds good. I"ll try to find a brief case and a clip board so we can make this look professional.
later Joe

[LarryIII]

Originally posted by sjlwel


It's covered. In the old stomping grounds of which you sometimes speak "da tunnel" is the closest thing I could think of to a "covered bridge." Do horse and buggies still provide tours of the park? Covered bridges.. horse and buggies.... Maybe you are a little more Amish than we thought! :)

Warren,

If you want covered bridges, take the lower levels of the GW, Verrazano, or Queenboro (59th St.) bridges

[Green1995SVX]

If we're gonna do this meeting, we gotta get it organized now. Let me know... Thursday or Friday. If you guys need to talk to me today, call my cell 917.2476. :)

Mike

[BluebyU]

Thursday works for me. What time and where at?

[benebob]

I'm good both Thurs and Friday nights. Pref after 7-8ish on Friday as I have a happy hour to attend. Who are we missing now? Nubs and Bobby? Wasn't there a Readingite interested in helping out?

[BluebyU]

I am available Thursday and Friday both, although I would prefer Thursday.

[Green1995SVX]

Ok so lets plan on meeting tomorrow (thursday) at around 7:00 somewhere for dinner. We can discuss everything then. I will PM nubs. Any ideas for where to meet?

-Mike

[NuVission]

OK....here's the plan...everyone that is attending the meeting tomorrow (thursday, aug 22, 2002)...we will be meeting at Damon's which is located at park city mall. If anyone has any objections...speak now or forever hold your peace
later joe

[Green1995SVX]

Originally posted by NuVission
OK....here's the plan...everyone that is attending the meeting tomorrow (thursday, aug 22, 2002)...we will be meeting at Damon's which is located at park city mall. If anyone has any objections...speak now or forever hold your peace
later joe

Haha Joe... way to dictate! :)

-Mike

[benebob]

C everyone tomorrow!!!

[Green1995SVX]

A new forum has been created to serve the Reading Meet. Please post all your meet related questions etc there. It will help make everything a little more organized :)

-Mike