Carlisle May 16-18 Car Count [Archive]

Al Navarro

01-10-2008, 06:23 AM

Folks-

I'm setting up this thread to serve as a car counter for Carlisle 2008.

We can get a free 20 x 20 tent if we have 25 cars show. Otherwise there's s $160 fee. I think the convenience of having a shaded place to park is worth the $ even if we have to split the fee among ourselves. I'll also check with Mazda and John to see if there's money in the club budget to cover the fee.

Carlisle runs from Friday to Sunday, but I've found that Saturday is the "big" day. If you are interested in going, please add your name, car type, and dates to this thread and I'll update the list below regularly. Keep in mind that if you are interested in going and are from out of town, that you should get a room as hotels book up fast. When I stay in town, I generally stay at the Sleep Inn or Allenberry Resort. We'll also look into a local group drive route for either Saturday or Sunday morning, or Saturday PM.

Please use this thread only to communicate your commitment to attend. Use the other thread for any other discussions.

USA7s at Carlisle Car Count

1. Al Navarro (Current Club Secretary), 2004 Caterham SLR - Saturday
2. John Viviani (Current Club President), 1978 Caterham - Friday and Saturday
3. David Williams, 1999 Caterham - Saturday and Sunday (75% Probability)
4. Bruce Wiser, 2001 Birkin - maybe Friday, definitely Saturday
5. Steve Novelli, Superformance S1 - Saturday
6. Mazda Ebrahimi (Current Club Treasurer), Rotus V-8 - Saturday
7. Jon Winterhalter, Locost/BMW - Saturday, maybe Friday
8. Sal Fanelli, 1982 Caterham S3 Crossflow - Saturday (50% Probability)
9. Jeff Duncan, 2004 WCM Ultralite S2K - Saturday
10. Paul Brocious, Locost/R1 - Friday, Saturday
11. Harold Owen. 2007 Caterham
12. Robert & Mary Kansa, Birkin
13. Kevin Kearney, DSK7 (wow!)
14. Gary Lutz, Birkin
15. Michael Dougherty, Caterham
16. Roman, WCM Ultralite

NOTE THAT I AM ONLY LISTING SE7ENS HERE.

sparecr

01-10-2008, 01:04 PM

2) John Viviani, 1978 Caterham Friday and Saturday

xflow7

01-10-2008, 01:29 PM

David Williams, 75% Probability
1999 Caterham
Saturday and Sunday

11Budlite

01-10-2008, 05:22 PM

Bruce Wiser
2001 Birkin
Maybe Friday, definitely Saturday

The_Bishop

01-11-2008, 06:42 AM

Al/John:

Would love to join you guys this year if you don't mind having an Elise among the ranks. I met you both last year, and John, you parked your 7 behind my blue Elise in the field. I'll plan on being there to Auto-X on Sat and hang out the remainder of the day checking out the grounds. Really looking forward to it.

Let me know,

- Allen.

Al Navarro

01-11-2008, 07:28 AM

Allen-

We'll try to keep the tent for Se7en variants of all sorts, but would love to have you for the group drive and/or meal when we sort that out.

-Al

The_Bishop

01-11-2008, 07:35 AM

Sounds great, Al. There will probably be some guys from lotustalk.com getting together at any rate, but if you need another entrant for purposes of the free tent, I'll be glad to register with you guys.

- Allen.
cabishop@jlg.com

S1Steve

01-11-2008, 10:53 AM

Hi Al,
I will attend on May 18, and would like to hook up on the road with anyone for the drive out.
Sunday, the 19th, is my 50th:ack: So this will be a great way for me to enjoy it.
Steve Novelli, Superformance S1 # 47 :7drive:

slngsht

01-11-2008, 11:08 AM

i'll be there, 50/50 if my car will be on the road.

Al Navarro

01-11-2008, 12:25 PM

Thanks all....I'll update list over the weekend....got to concentrate on paying work for the next few hours.

Al Navarro

01-11-2008, 01:10 PM

S1Steve

01-11-2008, 01:34 PM

Al,
Thanks , I have my dates screwed up.

Steve:banghead:

BobDrye

01-11-2008, 02:57 PM

It would be fun, but I will be enjoying my 25th wedding anniversary in Hawaii that is on the 14th of May.

Jon W.

01-11-2008, 04:33 PM

Locost 7
Saturday, maybe Friday
Jon Winterhalter

Will trailer car. Took home a trunk full of purchases in the sedan last year.

fnmag58

01-11-2008, 06:35 PM

Tentative sign-up for me, Saturday looks good. Car is approaching 50% completion.

Sorry Al but I can't make it--everything to finish it up is taking a lot more time than I planned. Frustrating but you just have to keep after it. Hope all the attendees have a great time and the weather cooperates.

EburgE

01-11-2008, 08:20 PM

I like the idea of sharing the tent with the Lotus crowd. If my Seven is not finished I would be inclined to bring the Elise. And, it might be easier to get a dozen Elises and a dozen Sevens. Just a thought.

:party:

sparecr

01-12-2008, 05:21 AM

I am going to try and have the tent placed so that Lotus cars and 7's can be basically in the same place. Since they normally don't label Lotus parking area the tent will probally cause the Lotus to parking in the area anyway. So we can overlap some. But as Al stated we would like to keep things 7 related inorder to promote the club, by having other cars I can see it causing confusion.

I am in the same boat also as I will be trailering my 7 from AL, but the Erin will probally brint the Elan.

jwduncan

01-12-2008, 09:47 AM

I can make Saturday
Jeff Duncan
2004 WCM Ultralite S2K

andrew7

01-12-2008, 04:44 PM

Count me in.
I'll be towing in Friday, van camping and leaving Saturday late afternoon.

How are you going to put all 25 cars under a 20'x20' tent, stack 'em? The Elises should go on the bottom. :jester:

I don't care who we share the tent with :grouphug:...as long as they don't play that thumping Crap music..I mean Rap music.:smash:

Carbuff

01-13-2008, 12:53 PM

The tent serves as an HQ. The other cars get field space next to the tent. :boxing:

You can't stack more than a couple cars anyway, the tents are not that tall...:party:

I'd rather see a Seven with a full cage on the bottom. More stability!

:leaving:

sparecr

01-21-2008, 03:50 PM

Sort of died off here, I am assuming since we have 10 who say they will be there realistically we will have 5-6 cars right? Just trying to figure out if we want the tent or not.

EburgE

01-21-2008, 06:41 PM

I'm thinking it's more realistic to get a dozen Elises and a dozen Sevens.

Count me in #11, with Seven. (Baring an act of God that rids the Seven un-drivable.)

Al Navarro

01-22-2008, 06:07 AM

John-

I think there is plenty of time for people to sign up. I think Mike D. had chimed in over on the Se7ens.net list that he would come. And probs Scott L. if he's around.

I don't know when the deadline for ordering a tent is, but perhaps we just take the plunge and then split the costs among the attendees and the club? Just a thought.

Again, I still think there is plenty of time. I personally don't look too far past 2 months ahead when scheduling things on my own calendar..

-Al

pugg57

01-22-2008, 12:34 PM

All,

As "the Bishop" pointed out, a few of us on the LotusTalk forum are trying to get a group together for this too. At the moment, I'm not sure if there's more than 10 people, mostly only able to go on Saturday. I'm guessing most poeple would be fine with in just combining all of the Lotus owners we can get together for the event, surely between the two groups we can pull 25 cars, and get everyone to register under one group name. I know I'd like to.

Would you guys be interested at all? The thought has been brought up on LotusTalk already too, but just recently, so no real opinions just yet. I will gladly pass on any details that ya'll would like me to.

~Rich

Al Navarro

01-22-2008, 12:58 PM

Rich-

My only hesitation is that the USA7s Club represents the wide world of Se7ens, regardless of marque.

While the Elise and the Se7en have a lot in common, if the tent is going to be semi-sponsored by USA7s — with the intent of sharing the Se7en with newbies/future owners — then I think we should try and make it exclusively Se7ens. Just my POV, however Se

However, I'll run the idea by the other Club officers again. As I mentioned in an earlier post, there is still plenty of time before Carlisle.

If any USA7s clubbers have thoughts, please chime in.

----

On another note, I have thought it would be fun to get together with Elises, Atoms, and Furys in a "Charge of the Light Brigade" type of themed meet. Let me know what you think.

-Al Navarro
USA7s Club Secretary

pugg57

01-22-2008, 01:10 PM

augh... in my exuberance, i didn't think about the "multiple marques" part of this. its still a thought though.

the "Charge of the Light Brigade" sounds like it could be a fun event! I'll have to hang around here a bit and see if anything else comes of it... although, with a name like that, i'll want a T-shirt :)

EburgE

01-22-2008, 06:27 PM

I think that we can honorably represent the USA7s brigade by partitioning the tent. Keep all the Sevens on one side, all the Loti on the other, and use banners, streamers, signs, spotlights, music, magicians, donkeys, etc. to segregate marques.

Ask yourself, what would Colin Chapman do? One tent is definately much lighter than too.

(But if the team decides to make it a Seven only tent, I will be glad to divide the tent price by the number who show on Saturday.)

:7head:

sparecr

01-22-2008, 08:39 PM

I was just wondering as the tent deadline is nearing. We will get one reserved and work things from there. Hope to see all Lotus persons there.

And man last time I type elisetalk.com it came up elisetalk, maybe I should go over there once and a while. Esp since that is where I found my Caterham.......

southwind25

01-23-2008, 08:49 AM

questions:
We have never been to carlisle before, but over the years have heard it's a great show.
It's about 5 hr's away from us as the 7 flies, we are curious, is there tent camping on site? is their a place to clean up a bit? if we do this we suspect we will have to do it on a budget.
Do they have RV camping on site? thats another option for us.

oh..also..is the show fun?..since our history is racing events, in the past we have found ourselves bored silly at car shows..
whats it like?

slngsht

01-23-2008, 08:53 AM

I don't recall seeing any camping on-site. the actual site is a fairgrounds. But I'm sure there is camp sites nearby.

Al Navarro

01-23-2008, 09:01 AM

I went for the first time last year and found it slightly overwhelming. Great to meet the other Se7eners though...

S1Steve

01-23-2008, 10:10 AM

Southwind,
I would get on the Web site to find out about were to camp.
I have been going to this event for many years, and always found it to be a great time, except when it rains.
It's more than a car show, they have a nice swap meet and lots of vendors selling just about anything for a English car, and other makes.
Go and enjoy it, I think you'll be happy you went !!!

See you there !!!! Steve Novelli

Jon W.

01-23-2008, 04:38 PM

Re: camping

http://www.carsatcarlisle.com/import/gate.asp

Camping:
Camping is available. Call (717)243-7855 for a fee schedule and to pre-register.

I don't remember seeing campers, but then I didn't cover every area of the grounds.

southwind25

01-24-2008, 05:27 AM

Ok, count us in at a 90% possibility of showing up.
If Mary's work schedule interferes it might only be one of us. :toetap: Looks like we will probably do this the old fun way, strap a tent and couple sleeping bags between the rollbars ,change of clothes and a toothbrush.
Hope it doesnt rain.
if the forcast is for rain, we might tow it in and rv it.
hey,,why no beauty contest for this show?:toetap:
guess the cars will be the beauties eh?

11Budlite

01-24-2008, 09:32 AM

"Ok, count us in at a 90% possibility of showing up." - Hope you both can make it. Nancy and I will definitely be there on Saturday, and it'd be good to have another Birkin there!! :)

Bruce :7drive:

xflow7

01-24-2008, 10:01 AM

Ok, count us in at a 90% possibility of showing up.
If Mary's work schedule interferes it might only be one of us. :toetap: Looks like we will probably do this the old fun way, strap a tent and couple sleeping bags between the rollbars and come.
Hope it doesnt rain.
if the forcast is for rain, we might tow it in and rv it.

I was thinking of tent camping, too. Nothing compares to the gawks you get driving into a spot and extracting a campsite from the boot of a Seven. :)

Al Navarro

01-24-2008, 11:49 AM

The first time I met Steve T, he camped out at Shenandoah...with his Seven .

ottocycle

01-25-2008, 08:03 PM

Hello all,
I would like to be there on Saturday. I will confirm closer to the date. It will be nice to meet everyone in person.
Cheers,

Dermot.
Modified Fury/ Hayabusa.

Mandurath

01-25-2008, 08:17 PM

My folks used to be stationed there, and for those that have never been to a Carlisle event, its quite an experience. Kinda like thinking you can take in all of disney in 5 days.

Kitcat

01-26-2008, 06:43 AM

I read somewhere that if you walked around to see every exhibit it would be 32 miles.

S1Steve

01-26-2008, 03:21 PM

KitCat,
Spring Carlisle and Fall Carlisle are the real big events. If it were made for a car , you would have a good chance to find it at those events. I have seen parts for cars I never heard off.
The Kit Car show is alot smaller,and no waiting on the exit ramp of the PA turnpike for an hour or more,and another 40 or so to the fairgrounds. It's a 10 minute drive from the turnpike to the fairgrounds on a normal day.
Still, bring your walking shoe's, it's a BIG place !!!

:cheers: Steve Novelli

lotusman1951

01-31-2008, 05:04 AM

Sounds good, I'll be there, Kevin Kearney DSK7

11Budlite

01-31-2008, 09:08 AM

"Sounds good, I'll be there, Kevin Kearney DSK7 " - Glad you can make it Kevin, it'll be nice to have another se7en brand there! :) For those who don't know what a DSK7 is, check out this site: http://www.simplesevens.org/DSK/

Bruce :7drive:

lotusman1951

02-02-2008, 05:41 PM

Hi All, I have been to the kit car show and the big Fall shows 6 or 7 time now over the past 20 years. The Big Fall show is overpowering, miles of stuff, the Kitcar/Import show is very doable in 4-5 hour, double loop-usaully a day trip for me at 125 driving miles from the DC area.

If you are a real buyer/looker Friday is the day-all those Cosworth rods and Porsche engines get snaped up before noon on Friday, after that its leftovers and overpriced boring stuff. From the perspective of HOW MUCH? I would questimate 300 vendors of used stuff, 200 for sale cars, 100 new kit cars, 50 vendors of new stuff, 300 show cars on the field. The fall show is 10X that amount but ya gotta like 1953 Dodges-If you want a Meyers Manx or a toyota powered 7 its the kit car show. Its really a corn dog experience-its better as a buyer than as an observer, but if your hot for a Puma GT, Devlin, or Crosley Hot Shot-its the place to shop. Bring cash make a deal.

southwind25

02-05-2008, 06:49 AM

Question:
Has anyone ever made up some small "USA7s.com" decals?
I dont mind a few discrete decals,,,dont want to look like a nascar or anything..

slngsht

02-05-2008, 06:50 AM

Question:
Has anyone ever made up some small "USA7s.com" decals?
I dont mind a few discrete decals,,,dont want to look like a nascar or anything..

Not yet, but they'll be coming.

gjslutz

03-14-2008, 07:00 AM

Count me and the Birkin in. I know it won't rain.

Gary

EviLRome0

03-19-2008, 09:13 AM

id love to go but the se7en has tore up and wallet :( no loot for a a place to stay and a safe spot for the se7en. if anyone has a couch and a safe parking spot i may be able to make the 2HR+ drive out from home base in hatboro pa :).

Roman

BobDrye

03-19-2008, 10:41 AM

I think that I will be there, but it could be just 1 day without my seven. At this time I would say that it will be Saturday.

:7head:

gjslutz

03-20-2008, 06:52 AM

FYI all, I just reserved a room @ the Days Inn in Carlisle. #717-258-4147. They only had one non smoking room open after this one. I'm unsure if they had smoking rooms. I searched the area and this was all I could find. AAA $126.

Gary

southwind25

03-20-2008, 07:18 AM

our accomidations budget is very humblehttp://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/717140889_tent.jpg

Al Navarro

03-20-2008, 07:18 AM

FYI...Rooms are tight due to car show and Dickinson College graduation. I usually stay at the sleep inn, but it's booked. Allenberry, a charming old resort, only has 1 room left. I took the other one.

-Al

MichaelD

03-22-2008, 02:43 PM

I'm likely for Saturday. We look forward to seeing everyone again.

Michael D.

gjslutz

03-22-2008, 05:16 PM

My plan is to get in on Friday & Depart Sunday. I did the sign-up and am willing to kick in my share of the tent. It will not rain as I don't plan on bringing my weather gear.

Jon W.

04-28-2008, 04:15 PM

Today is the last day to preregister at the discounted rate.

I registered and booked a room in the '96 Econoline extended tow van for Friday night. Locost accomodations. Waiting to hear if my co-builder will attend.

Just ordered a fuel pump from a fellow builder so my antique powerplant should be back in business.

eVox

04-29-2008, 10:02 AM

Al Navarro

04-29-2008, 10:04 AM

Is there anyone in need of a copilot in the southeast (or anywhere near GA)?

I would love to go, and would already be driving past it if my plans for end-of-semester-going-home wern't forced to change. Its hard for me to justify driving to Carisle from atlanta once, then doing it again alone the next week :ack:

You should try and road trip with the forum member from your area...look in the "So tell us a little about yourself" section...I think his name is Martin.

sparecr

04-29-2008, 03:31 PM

I will be going from Birmingham, Alabama, could run through GA, depending on where you are at. Contact me off list if interested. I will be driving my truck (4 dr Dakota) and towing my Caterham and an addtional 7 frame, so we won't be to close and personal.

EviLRome0

05-07-2008, 11:35 AM

well i spoke with my father and we think it would be fun to drive up on saturday so count me in!! if possible id like to pay my membership dues there??

Al Navarro

05-07-2008, 12:15 PM

I think we're up to 16 committed cars (weather permitted, of course!)

sparecr

05-07-2008, 03:09 PM

Now Al, I am bringing 2 Sevens and probally will have the M100 (for sale, cheap) there on Saturday, all registeed under USA7s.org. So I am trying to help with the tent thing. Just a reminder to anyone who puts any car anywhere on the Fun Field make sure you register your club affiliation with USA7s.org. At 25 registered cars we get the tent for free. Seems we are less than 10 cars away.

gjslutz

05-07-2008, 04:26 PM

I'm not sure I knew to register USA7s.org as I did this back on 3-17-08. Is there a code on the confirmation? There will be a Europa with me fo the "other group".

I think Frank & Pat were planning on this with their CSR as well a few others from Cleveland, Oh area. Southwind 7 should know if they registered.

EviLRome0

05-09-2008, 10:05 AM

weather is still rain! cant drive a 7 with no roof :(

BobDrye

05-09-2008, 10:28 AM

weather is still rain! cant drive a 7 with no roof :(

Yesterday I drove my bucket of bolts 50 miles in the rain with no roof or hood!

:banghead:

xflow7

05-09-2008, 05:15 PM

weather is still rain! cant drive a 7 with no roof :(

You absolutely can! In fact, you can drive it in the rain when it's 40 degrees out and you have the flu...from Indianapolis to Ann Arbor. Ask me how I know. :)

(Okay, true that *particular* drive was really unpleasant, but I've driven loads of times in rainy weather with no top and short of torrential rain it's really not unbearable)

southwind25

05-12-2008, 04:57 AM

will ask about other 7's from the cleveland lotus club....

otherwise we are glued to the weather channel.:ack: :ack:

what to do what to do??...i drove the se7en in the rain friday night, and it was miserable....of course doors would have helped ALLOT.... driving it in the rain isnt really the problem..

its the tent.

11Budlite

05-12-2008, 09:07 AM

Nancy and I are going to be camping with a tent as well. Here's hoping that the weather holds out!!! :)

Does anyone know what the facilities are like? Do they have showers???

Bruce :7drive:

KENLUDE97

05-12-2008, 09:40 AM

I will be coming down for the day to check out everyones 7's. Mine is still on the build table.

pray for nice weather!

Ken

gjslutz

05-12-2008, 03:41 PM

I will be driving 300+ miles if rain, no roof just rain suit. I did a auto-X in the rain last month @ 50' with no issues.

Gary

EburgE

05-12-2008, 04:33 PM

I will be trailering my near-complete Seven. Don't laugh at me. :)

Bringing tent/sleeping bag. Can I camp at somebody's site?

--Harold

What still needs to be done?

Alternator wiring (still drains the battery); tach has no connection on engine; brake lights; headlights and turn lamps; doors; tonneau; O2 sensor; ECU mounting plates; torque wheels to 200 ft. lb; throttle cable attachment needs improvement; rivet fuel filler cover; side mirrors; windshield wipers; detailing; title/registration; etc.

slngsht

05-12-2008, 06:52 PM

sparecr

05-12-2008, 08:39 PM

Should we bring some toold and let Harold drive his car home?

Double check that wheel torque, one of the highest I have seen. The only higher number I have seen on a lightwheight car areE the Radicals at work 250 but that is a single nut.

11Budlite

05-13-2008, 03:41 AM

"Can I camp at somebody's site?" - I have a camping spot as well as a spot to park the truck/trailer so I'm sure we have room for you Harold.

"torque wheels to 200 ft. lb" - Did you mean the axle nuts? If you did, I have a torque wrench that goes up to 250 ft/lb (I think) that I can bring if you have the socket. Let me know.

Bruce :7drive:

southwind25

05-13-2008, 05:15 AM

Weather report is changing again...DRATS
http://www.weather.com/outlook/travel/businesstraveler/tenday/USPA0234?from=36hr_topnav_business

According to the car show website, they have showers (but it looks like all we will need is soap with the rain)..How muddy does the grounds and camping area get? or can we camp by the car?

important question:who's bringing the beer? :cheers:

looks like a raincoat weekend. gary you should put your shorty rollbar back in for the event so you have a top..raincoats are fine, but the seats are gonna fill up?:7rain:

EburgE

05-13-2008, 02:06 PM

"torque wheels to 200 ft. lb" - Did you mean the axle nuts? If you did, I have a torque wrench that goes up to 250 ft/lb (I think) that I can bring if you have the socket. Let me know.

Thanks, Bruce, for the invite about the torque wrench.

Yes, I mean torque the axle nuts. I will bring the socket.

C-ya!

Al Navarro

05-14-2008, 12:12 PM

Looks like we might have Justin B. of Stalker joining us....he shot me an email today.

southwind25

05-15-2008, 06:48 AM

Carlisle newbies Questions:

Looking at the carlisle website, this place is huge..
and while we expect attendance to be down due to flood warnings just south of carlisle, we are guessing theres going to be allot there yet.

How do we find the USA7's contingent when we get there friday night (sat morning?)..We am sure we could drive around till we find everyone, but at 1:00 am is there a certian section that is designated already? Will we be getting a canopy? Is there a possibility of pitching our little tent behind the car?

We got the car all buttoned up, waxed and rain-x'd, we have our raingear and are looking forward to making some new stories to tell.

carlisle or bust.

Al Navarro

05-15-2008, 07:29 AM

Robert-

The majority of us will be rolling in on Saturday. John V. will be there on Friday, though...

There should be a large tent reserved for USA7s...but I don't know if you can get in after normal hours (vendors are allowed though).

Regarding parking/camping, you'd have to check with Carlisle...I doubt they'd let you camp on the showfield...though you could bring your car over to the campground.

-Al

gjslutz

05-15-2008, 07:57 AM

My cell phone# 330-704-5686 @ Days INN 717-258-4147. I will be departing Ohio early Friday A.M.

Gary

sparecr

05-15-2008, 07:13 PM

I will be at the Hampton Inn if you have problems. I won't be chipper at 1AM but always willing to help a 7ner. Cell is 703-371-0245.

As far as camping you really need to check with Carlisle, I am not sure camping is allowed but I know some were camping in the parking area last year.

I will be in Carlisle by 10-1030 AM

andrew7

05-15-2008, 07:17 PM

Hi all,

We could all try channel 7 on the FRS Walkie Talkies......Come in Al, anyone there???:jester:

Sorry I couldn't resist.

I talked with them when I reserved my spot a couple months ago. I believe everyone will go through gate 3. All camping is through gate 3 then left on top of the hill, looking down over the show field. There will be a sticker for your car in your reserve packet that allows you entry/exit of gate 3 at anytime. I plan on asking where the Lotus and 7 club tent will be in the show field(they should know) and then drive down after the campsite is setup. I was told you can't camp behind your car in the show field. I'm not going to leave my car in the field all night by its lonesome.

I should be there by Friday noon. I'm looking forward to meeting everyone again.

This is the page with the maps, check out the fairgrounds map. The end of each row has a red post with letters. If it has an "N" first its up near the camping section,NORTH. If it has an "I" its Infield, between the camping and the grandstand. If it has a "C" its at the far end, near gates 5,6,7and the dyno and Kit car vendors. The single letters are between the grandstand and visitor day parking.
I hope this helps.

http://www.carlisleevents.com/ce/contact/vendors.asp

southwind25

05-15-2008, 09:32 PM

oh gee whiz..i didnt get any packet!,,,just an e-mail confirmation with my name and car on it...

hope that works!

we were delighted just how much we could pack onto the se7en though!
2 man tent-2 sleeping bags-cooler-2 days of clothes-shoes and rain gear-tools-side vent widows-side 1/2doors-a fold up loveseat camera..etc etc...

it looks like the thomas flyer ready to go to paris...

so much for an economy run for MPG!http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/914726090_southwindflyer.jpg

11Budlite

05-16-2008, 05:13 AM

Al Navarro

05-16-2008, 06:43 AM

Andrew7/Paul B.....I totally had my radio on that day, I promise!!!

Rainy here in NJ. But looks like tomorrow will be only 50% chance of showers and clear in the am through 3 pm.

With the rain, I'm not going to get to clean my car up much...oh well. Have pity on me John V.

Planning on getting there between 7 and 8 AM (leaving home around 4:30!) on Saturday. Most of you know what I look like.

-Al

BobDrye

05-16-2008, 07:12 AM

You guys that are driving your cars to the event in this weather....I'm impressed!!! :thumbs:

Have a safe trip, try to stay dry, and we look forward to meeting up with everybody on Saturday! :)

Bruce :7drive:

Lets see, I spent all day last Saturday cleaning my seven for a show on Sunday. In about an hour I'm going to drive it in the rain. We are a different breed!

http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/2080995485_051708777.jpg

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xflow7

05-16-2008, 12:35 PM

FYI to anyone arriving late tonight. I just got off the phone with Carlisle and the indication I got was that you must be there prior to 7pm in order to get into the fairground/campgrounds.

I won't make that, so I think I'm going to drive down tomorrow instead (and because I just got home from London an hour ago!)

I PM's Robert. Hope he gets it before he's on his way and doesn't have a nasty surprise.

sparecr

05-16-2008, 06:14 PM

Okay 5 of us here today. And it seems some of us are nuts pulling into the show in the rain after driving over from Ohio. (and my boss from the last job says I am crazy). Our tent is over near the Standard of Excellence tent, drive down the center road and we are in the British section off to the left. Forcast looks so-so, I kept hearing it would be reasonably rain free tomorrow, we will see. I will be at the show as close to 7 as possible, so look forward to seeing everyone. Dress warm, it will be cool.
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