Moncton, NB Meet (April 18-20, 2008)

[JMILLS]

Just checked the Speed Sport East website and this years car show is April 18-20th. We going to do another meet?

http://www.speedsporteast.com/

[sunrunner_pei]

Just checked the Speed Sport East website and this years car show is April 18-20th. We going to do another meet?

http://www.speedsporteast.com/

JASON!!!!!!

I'm game! Hell, I haven't missed one yet. :)

[JMILLS]

Well I just put in my vacation request for the 17th - 21st... So I will be up there.

[sunrunner_pei]

Awesome!!!

[99GrandAMSE]

If the weather is fine, the GA might even make it :) ... regardless, I should be able to be there :)

On a side note, the show looks disappointing being it is advertising the same stuff as last year ... also, can't remember for sure but I think, the price went up too :shrug:

[JMILLS]

I couldn't care less about the show quite frankly, I just like to use it as a firm date. So much easier then throwing dates back and forth. If we skip the show I wouldn't feel bad, lol.

[sunrunner_pei]

I too don't care about the show, but it'd be cool to do the show if Evan makes the trek this year. I think he'd really get a kick out of it.

[JMILLS]

Yeah, I bet he would like it. And I can go for traditions sake. I really don't care one way or another, I will just be happy to be in Canada and out of Cell Range... lol. Might bring my friend Connor again this year, haven't decided yet.

[99GrandAMSE]

... i just mentioned the show quality comment as confirmation that it seems to be getting worse and worse each year :( ... I certainly do attend for the show ;)

[2001GAGT]

Hey Kelly I think that is last years show info.. well that and the fact that there is text scrolling towards teh top of the page that says stay tuned for 2008 show info. heheh

[JMILLS]

That is a good possibility, lol

[sunrunner_pei]

... i just mentioned the show quality comment as confirmation that it seems to be getting worse and worse each year :( ... I certainly do attend for the show ;)

You certainly do attend for the show? Wow, I feel so loved. :lol:

[JMILLS]

I come for da naked ladies.... Just haven't really had much luck in the past years.

[sunrunner_pei]

What? I caught a great glimpse of beaver last year. Damn girls don't know how to close the changing room door. :thumbup2:

[JMILLS]

Well jeesh, next time your supposed to come get all of us... or at least take a picture, lol

[Gimli]

Somehow that never made it into the photo album...

[Gimli]

BTW chances are I'll be able to make it this year, I'm only making it to Vegas on the 28th of April :D

[sunrunner_pei]

Well jeesh, next time your supposed to come get all of us... or at least take a picture, lol

Geesh, it was only a glimpse. Short skirt and no undies makes for a great view when they bend over. I wonder why they never realized that. :shrug: :lol:

BTW chances are I'll be able to make it this year, I'm only making it to Vegas on the 28th of April :D

:woot:

[Jchiasson]

Hm, might be in TO 16th -18th, but I might be able to swing up after the conference.

[Gimli]

Alright, booked time off work, trying to book flights now... Looks like I will likely get in on Thursday the 17th around 2300hrs and leave Monday the 21st around 0615hrs.

What hotel do we usually stay at?

[sunrunner_pei]

We've been staying at the Delta Beauséjour the last few years. Kelly usually gets us a discounted rate.

http://www.deltahotels.com/hotels/hotels.php?hotelId=27

Delta Beauséjour
750 Main Street
Moncton, New Brunswick
E1C 1E6
Tel: 506-854-4344
Fax: 506-858-0957
Toll-Free : 1-888-351-7666

[Gimli]

Alright, my flights are booked. I make it in at 2205 on the 17th and leave at 0700 on the 21st.

How far is the Delta from the airport? Any public transportation (bus, shuttle, etc) options available?

Is Kelly going to make the reservations at the Delta again this year? ;) If anybody would like to share a room I'm up for it...

[sunrunner_pei]

The airport isn't too far away. I'm sure one of us can transport ya if need be. :)

I'll see if I can get in touch with Kel tonight about the rooms. :)

[JMILLS]

oops.....

[Gimli]

If push comes to shove I can get us all government rates but not somewhere as fancy as the Delta Beauséjour ;)

[Gimli]

If push comes to shove I can get us all government rates but not somewhere as fancy as the Delta Beauséjour ;)

[sunrunner_pei]

The Delta isn't all that fancy, at least not once you're past the lobby. ;)

[JMILLS]

I actually liked the place we stayed at the first year with the Suites. Living Room and bedroom. The Delta's decent, but the name sounds too fancy for the rooms, lol.

For me, it's just a room. As long as there is a bathroom and a bed and a TV I'm good.

[Gimli]

Beer pong table would be nice too :D

[sunrunner_pei]

I actually liked the place we stayed at the first year with the Suites. Living Room and bedroom. The Delta's decent, but the name sounds too fancy for the rooms, lol.

For me, it's just a room. As long as there is a bathroom and a bed and a TV I'm good.

IIRC, the Country Inn & Suites we used to stay at was more expensive, and the rooms smelled bad. :( Unless you stayed somewhere else?

[sunrunner_pei]

Beer pong table would be nice too :D

Or flip cup? :lol: I think we need the LCD projector again too. I'll bring the Wii, you guys bring the games. :D

[Gimli]

For reference, here are a couple of the nicish places where I could get us fairly cheap reservations:

Midtown Motel & Suites (2.5 stars)
http://www.atyp.com/midtown
I can get a one bedroom suite with kitchen for $100 or a regular suite for $69 a night.

Amsterdam Inn (3.5 stars)
http://www.amsterdaminns.com
I can get regular rooms for $75 a night there.

Econo Lodge (3 stars)
http://www.choicehotels.ca/hotels/hotel?hotel=CN662
I can get rooms for $78 a night.

Just for Shawn: Country Inn & Suites By Carlson - Moncton (3.5 stars)
http://www.countryinns.com/
Regular room $89, one bedroom suite $104.

[JMILLS]

I think I can manage to bring a projector. Mine should be back from the service company in a couple of weeks I hope. No where on the box did it say that dropping it from a height of 8' to the cement floor would cause any issues...

[sunrunner_pei]

:eek:

[99GrandAMSE]

You certainly do attend for the show? Wow, I feel so loved. :lol:

OOOOps :(

[99GrandAMSE]

Beer pong table would be nice too :D

No thanks :lol:

[99GrandAMSE]

I'll check on the reservations tomorrow.

[99GrandAMSE]

OK, my contact at the Delta is "no more" :( (the company she works for no longer has an association with Delta which SUCKS!!!) ... anyway, I looked in the Country Inn and can get a King Size room for $90 (well, $89 something) which I think is really decent so I will make some reservations there unless there are any objections :) ... so, how many do we need? ... I need a king size, I assume Jason and Beth will want a king, Shawn and Karen for another king (or would you prefer two doubles in case Evan comes?) and finally one for Ben?? ... anyone else??

[JMILLS]

I might be looking for two doubles if they have it. We might be bringing Connor with us and he would have to stay in our room, unless Ben wants a roomate he's never met... lol.

[Gimli]

Actually, if Jason's friend doesn't mind shelling for the difference ($15 a night) I could take the one-bedroom suite and he'd have a sofa-bed to sleep on. This way we also get a comfortable living room type place to play games and all.

Otherwise a king room will work for me :)

BTW we WILL need a projector. By the looks of it, they have 13" TVs in the rooms!

[JMILLS]

I'd shell out the difference for the privacy... lol. But that sounds like it might work out. I will provide a projector one way or another... future shop's security isn't that good ...:P If I remember correctly the TV's didnt have any RCAs or anything but were a decent size. Thats where we were staying when I "rented" the converter from Radio Shack and ended up getting burnt on the currency conversion rate.

[sunrunner_pei]

Woohoo!

Sorry, gettin' excited. :)

[99GrandAMSE]

OK, so what am I booking?? ... I will book them tomorrow

1 KING for me and Paula
and?????

[sunrunner_pei]

Single King room for Karen & I. I just checked with her, and she informed me that Connor can stay with me, she's gonna stay with Ben in the suite. :lol:

[Gimli]

Single King room for Karen & I. I just checked with her, and she informed me that Connor can stay with me, she's gonna stay with Ben in the suite. :lol:

Works for me :lol:

Just book me the suite Kel. We'll figure it all out once we get there...

[99GrandAMSE]

OK, I'll book some rooms tonight :)

[sunrunner_pei]

So are the rooms booked? :poke:

[TheTrader]

how the hell did I miss this thread????

Jason, Kelly & Shawn, check your PM's

I will be there, and our opinion on the show is, let save our money for the go-carts!!! that was a blast!!

[sunrunner_pei]

According to Kelly, the go-carts might be a no-go this year. :( Apparently they're being overly strict about their size restrictions. :mad:

[Jchiasson]

Hey Frogger was pretty fun! :lol:

[TheTrader]

According to Kelly, the go-carts might be a no-go this year. :( Apparently they're being overly strict about their size restrictions. :mad:


I went in August and didnt have a problem.... and Kelly dosent weigh that much more... they have the "big guy" cart's still....

[sunrunner_pei]

Kelly went in December and they wouldn't let him ride. :(

[Gimli]

Kelly went in December and they wouldn't let him ride. :(

We'll see what they say when Kelly, Dan and I all show up with a mean look on our faces... :evil2:

[JMILLS]

I guess I am all set on a room, so don't book one for me.

[TheTrader]

We'll see what they say when Kelly, Dan and I all show up with a mean look on our faces... :evil2:


Well, I have to say they did have very clear signs saying they had a weight limit of 275 every time I went, and I am clearly not 275, so maby they are starting to stick to their rules.... or maby he just happened to go when the boss was working or something, we might get lucky and get someone that just dosent give a shit and let us all ride... or maby like Ben is implying, we will just scare them into letting us race !

[99GrandAMSE]

I guess I am all set on a room, so don't book one for me.

Well, I have four rooms booked ... three kings and one suite ... so, please some tell me if you don't want them and I will cancel ... one king was reserved for me, one king for Shawn, one king for Jason and the suite for Ben and Jason's buddy :shrug:

[99GrandAMSE]

Well, I have to say they did have very clear signs saying they had a weight limit of 275 every time I went, and I am clearly not 275, so maby they are starting to stick to their rules.... or maby he just happened to go when the boss was working or something, we might get lucky and get someone that just dosent give a shit and let us all ride... or maby like Ben is implying, we will just scare them into letting us race !

They actually will WEIGH you now if they 'think' you're over ... I told them that they should either abide by the rules or not and make up their mind as it was quite apparent that I didn't hurt any car the last several times I was there, plus, had almost the fastest times so their idea where their cars can't handle the extra weight is BS :lol:

[TheTrader]

They actually will WEIGH you now if they 'think' you're over ... I told them that they should either abide by the rules or not and make up their mind as it was quite apparent that I didn't hurt any car the last several times I was there, plus, had almost the fastest times so their idea where their cars can't handle the extra weight is BS :lol:

I agree.... because I had the fastest time every time I have been there, and I am over their magic number... imagine how fast that "big guy" kart is with someone only 275lbs !!

[JMILLS]

Ya, I am pretty sure I won't be needing the room Kel.

[Gimli]

I'm thinking the weight thing is probably a clause in their insurance policy, which they may have been caught not respecting and been threatened to be cut off the insurance.

Either way, we'll see once we get there :)

[JMILLS]

Is it april yet?

Well, good news the projector arrived back from the manufacturer today and it's all repaired... yay! So I will be bringing that along with me as long as I don't drop it again in the meantime.

[sunrunner_pei]

I can send you down a pair of rubber gloves for extra grip if that'll help. :D

[TheTrader]

Is it april yet?

Well, good news the projector arrived back from the manufacturer today and it's all repaired... yay! So I will be bringing that along with me as long as I don't drop it again in the meantime.


Projector eh.... sounds interesting.... :) big screen X-Box :>:>

[JMILLS]

Yep, big screen Xbox360 & Wii. As long as I can find a white wall somewhere in Moncton, lol. In albany last year I almost tried to hook it up and project on the outside of the hotel. That would have been pretty cool.

[TheTrader]

Yep, big screen Xbox360 & Wii. As long as I can find a white wall somewhere in Moncton, lol. In albany last year I almost tried to hook it up and project on the outside of the hotel. That would have been pretty cool.

Well, depending on the weather we have, my house is white, and I have a backyard / deck to setup in :)

unfortunately there is no white paint left inside our house :)

[99GrandAMSE]

OK, so I will cancel one of the rooms ... I assume it is the suite that I will cancel :shrug:

[TheTrader]

OK, so I will cancel one of the rooms ... I assume it is the suite that I will cancel :shrug:

Pretty sure Shawn wont need a room either.....

[99GrandAMSE]

Oh ... OK ... so we are down to two, I assume :shrug:

Might as well ask about the third one ... is it still needed??

Guess that maybe Paula and I will be by ourselves at the hotel :lol:

[TheTrader]

Oh ... OK ... so we are down to two, I assume :shrug:

Guess that Paula and I will be by ourselves at the hotel :lol:


:lol: guess so :P

You know where we will be :)

3rd.... not sure who it was for, if it was Jasons friend, he is covered.... not sure about Ben....

[Gimli]

Don't cancel me! :bawl:

I'll stay at the hotel, unless Dan is offering to host me too... I don't want to miss out on the late-night console games :D

[99GrandAMSE]

Yeah, no worries ... I have been 'alone' before ;) :lol: ... I just don't like feeling like a burden, even though I do appreciate the offer ... OK, I'll cancel the suite and one of the king rooms ... do you want the other king Ben or are you going 'elsewhere' ;) :lol: ... guess maybe I'll change my room to only showing up Saturday then instead of Friday night as I was only coming up early so Jason wasn't there all by himself :)

[99GrandAMSE]

Nope, wouldn't cancel you without being told to ... let me know :)

[Gimli]

Looks like I'm staying at Dan's too so go ahead and cancel me ;)

BTW a lot of us are getting there on Thursday night, coming in Friday wouldn't be wasted time...

[99GrandAMSE]

OK, cool ... I'll cancel three rooms, possibly the forth as well ... I will probably just come up on Saturday morning and head home Saturday night :)

[TheTrader]

OK, cool ... I'll cancel three rooms, possibly the forth as well ... I will probably just come up on Saturday morning and head home Saturday night :)

thats no fun!!! stay for the party man !!! I am sure between you & Paula someone will be sober enough to get back to the hotel !! :)

Hell, depending on that hotel your at, its likely only a 5 dollar cab ride away... if you look at a map, I am literally in the centre of the city !!

[JMILLS]

Plus you can't miss Sunday Morning... its tradition.

[Gimli]

I want pancakes!

[TheTrader]

I am excited now!! this should be a blast... I am going to have to check on the fire laws around here and see if having a bon fire in the back yard would be legal or not :P

[99GrandAMSE]

Sorry guys ... direct to the point, I am not overly interested in partying at Dan's house (no offence intended, Dan, as you know I like you guys a bunch and it is nothing personal) ... it is just that I can party at someone's house RIGHT HERE without feeling like I am imposing (I know I was invited but I still can't help but feel like a burden, that is just the way I am) ... and I had no idea that any one of you were actually staying there until yesterday which is why I booked the Hotels (yeah, you probably decided that afterwards which is OK so I'll just cancel them, no worries) but you all must have been discussing this between yourselves being there is now mention of you showing up on Thursday which was a first for me ... anyway, not trying to be dramatic here fellas (you know me better than that) but this is what I see happening, you'll show up at 12:00 to McDonalds, then we'll go to the Car Show after which you'll probably say 'lets head back to Dan's for a rest and we'll meet you guys later' or whatever ... then we meet up for Supper and then we'll all head back to Dan's for drinks which of course means either Paula or I can't partake because we'll have to drive back to the hotel (I don't leave my car or truck anywhere that I am not) so what is the fun in that?? ... not trying to lessen the party atmosphere, be a pain in the ass or to cause anyone to have less of a good time just because I am a 'stick in the mud' but I am just being honest and telling you how I feel ... seriously, I am not upset at anyone and have no ill will or grudge because of this but that the same time, I am just thinking ahead and maybe just feeling a little left out ... is that your fault, not really as I am spent my entire life not overly fitting in with others but at the same time, I don't have to intentionally attend events that I can visualize not working out to be a style that I 'like'.

Regardless, I think that I will just head up early Saturday morning and head back Saturday night after supper (most likely by myself as it is Paula's birthday and she doesn't want to spend the entire day in car but understands that I love seeing you guys so it is worth it for me) ... again, sorry for sounding pathetic but since this is not the only 'sad' situation happening in my life over the past couple days, my spirits aren't at their highest level.

[JMILLS]

Sorry you feel that way man. Beyond that I really don't know what to say other then it would have been cool to have you hang around with us a little more, but I can understand your feelings.

[99GrandAMSE]

... I love to hang around, Jason, but sometimes, I don't get 'told' where the hanging is going to be ;) :lol: ... seriously, maybe it is more so not being in the right place at the right time, who knows and quite frankly, who cares :( ... it is no big deal, really, it is life and I am used to it because like I said above, I literally have spent my entire life not fitting in with people and their party's :lol: ... anyway, I probably shouldn't have typed this openly and just kept in bottled inside (like always) but felt you guys deserved to know that I am not intentionally avoiding you but instead it is how I am and that my "partying skills" when it comes to doing everything that other people do, is lacking making it appear like I am anti-social ... is that right or wrong?? ... I don't know and as long as I don't cause a damper to be put on everyone else's fun because of my feelings then I am happy ... thanks for your comments though :)

[TheTrader]

Sorry you feel that way man. Beyond that I really don't know what to say other then it would have been cool to have you hang around with us a little more, but I can understand your feelings.


Ditto here... I just figured since I live here that I would offer up some of our free space to people who would be traveling here to help to save some money (need to save as much as possible for Albany right :P ). Certainly didn't intend to make you feel left out at all, or to put any kind of a damper on your own fun. I hope you still make it up, and at least come over and see the house, it has changed A-LOT since the day you were here and it was all in grey primer !!

Anyway, too bad Paula is not coming, but if its her birthday, I can definitely understand that, you just better bring her back some fudge from one of those booth's at the car show to make up for being gone all day :P Trina will miss chatting with her, at least Beth & Karren will be here so she has someone besides a bunch of car guys to talk to :)

[99GrandAMSE]

... I know what you were doing Dan, no problems buddy :) ... it is just the whole style of the weekend changed from how it was originally set out to be over the years ... it went from a get together for a weekend to now a "weekend house party" and unfortunately, that style of event doesn't allow for me to fit in as easily as I did previously ... anyway, enough about 'me' and my 'crap' ... I am sorry for posting what I have :(

[TheTrader]

... I know what you were doing Dan, no problems buddy :) ... it is just the whole style of the weekend changed from how it was originally set out to be over the years ... it went from a get together for a weekend to now a "weekend house party" and unfortunately, that style of event doesn't allow for me to fit in as easily as I did previously ... anyway, enough about 'me' and my 'crap' ... I am sorry for posting what I have :(


Hmmm... I wonder if Shawn is caught up in the big ice storm power outtage on the island.....

[sunrunner_pei]

Sorry guys, yeah, we've been in the stone age for a while. We got power back at home, but our Internet connection has been up and down like a whore's drawers.

[TheTrader]

up and down like a whore's drawers.

I love that expression... :)

[TheTrader]

Well, I am bored, and decided it was time to bump this thread again, so here is all the smiles I like from our selection:

:drunkard::headbang::dance::dogtail::thewave::chai n::bananna::jaws::worship1::chainsaw::drinking::ti m::nothing1::party2::tread::bike::bopbop:

[JMILLS]

lol

[TheTrader]

lol



hmmmm, anyone out there ??? April is getting closer all the time!

[sunrunner_pei]

I'm still around Most of me, anyway.

[TheTrader]

I'm still around Most of me, anyway.


Most of you?? where is the rest of you....??

[sunrunner_pei]

I have no idea, actually. Probably in a jar somewhere.

[TheTrader]

I have no idea, actually. Probably in a jar somewhere.

hmmmm, care to explain?

[sunrunner_pei]

Look under my username. ;)

[TheTrader]

Look under my username. ;)


ahhhhhh, now this & the stuff on facebook make sence!! Hope your feelin better soon buddy!!

[sunrunner_pei]

hahaha Thanks Dan. I'm in agony at the moment. Gonna hang a white board around my next to help communicate.

[02G-Dam]

Hey guys.. We were thinking on coming up again in April Possibly.. I know we all dont know eachother that well yet, but we really had a good time. The car show just isnt our thing.. I mean dont get me wrong, we went to the moncton nationals, the balloon festival car show in sussex, etc.. I attended all the boardwalk car shows in the city last summer every tuesday night, I just cant justify wasting 50 bucks or more for the car show when its the same old crap for the past 5 years. But we wouldnt mind going out for supper with you guys if we came up this time.. This year we could plan to NOT have a BBQ at the house.. We actually moved to St.George since we last talked to you guys.. Sold our house in Quispamsis and moved back to Charlotte COunty where Im originally from.. Bought a 6 year old house with a garage upstairs AND a garage in the basement.. VERY EXCITING!!! Every car enthusiasts dream hahaha.. So anyways, we'll know more closer to april on whether or not we'll be attending, but as of now, Id like to again. IF theres no snow, Ill bring the grand am out of the basement and if not, I guess well be bring the dakota which Kelly, you would love to see being a dakota man yourself lol. Recently just undertook a facelift with a 2tone paint job, black and silver, 6 inches of lift, 35 inch mickey thompsons and stacks.. yeah, thats right, stacks! The husband is going a little off lol. But yeah, Id love to see you guys all again and get to know yas a little better. Last year was a little weird for us because we didnt really know anyone and I just havent been writing alot on this site.. I wish I could more but have been Busy Busy Busy! Hopefully we can get to know you guys better.. and its too bad everyone didnt live closer, we could of done a house tour, BBQ at everyones home.. Including yours Kelly!!!! I can understand where youre coming from seeing how you want to go away and want to get a hotel, its the whole intentions on "getting away" and at the same time, I can understand everyone elses point of view in wanting to save a buck.. this day and age you got to.. Luckily we're 20 mins from the Calais border so we get gas over there at a whomping 85 cents a litre! WOOT!!! and groceries too which would run 300 or more up here and goes no more than 150 over there.. So yeah, sorry to rant, just updates I guess.. Hope everyone is well!! Maybe we'll see you guys in April!
Chow For Now

[02G-Dam]

Oh and everyone is FAIRLY close together.. I mean why dont we make more meets for a day meet in Moncton throughout the year??? Shawn and Kelly are fairly close to moncton, dan lives there and we're about 2 hours away, well maybe more like 3 I guess.. Like today we're on our way to Moncton to meet my old roomate and her bf.. Havent seen her in 5 years or more so we're headed to Montana's for supper.. mmmm.. and who cant go to Moncton without hitting up Princess Auto?? ALready got dads wish list in hand and his cash too!!! hahaha.. Thats the life of being a garage owners daughter,, anywheres you go, he has something he needs picked up.. But yeah, again, sorry to go on and on and on lol.. But we could probably make a couple extra meets a year. maybe every couple months or something??

[TheTrader]

just a bit more then a month left !! woo-hoo

cant wait for this snow to go away.... for ony 44 days left (I think... quick count) I dont know if it will all be gone by then!!!

Hoping to get the car washed and waxed & the summer rims put on before the meet, but not sure if that will happen with our crazy weather!

[99GrandAMSE]

... I am looking forward to having the car out for a week or so BEFORE the meet (so I can possibly get the new muffler on) and to have reports from you that all the snow is gone :lol:

[02G-Dam]

wow man, you guys sure know how to make someone feel welcome dont yas? THanks for ANY of you acknowledging that I spoke..

[TheTrader]

wow man, you guys sure know how to make someone feel welcome dont yas? THanks for ANY of you acknowledging that I spoke..


the few meets in a year thing has been attempted before, people just cant get the time off / money to be traveling around.... Especially when it costs 40 bucks in tools just to get off PEI!

we were not ignoring you, I guess we all just know the answer / how it will work out to try and schedule more meets

See ya in April !

Oh, not sure if we will be going to the show either... its alot of money to see the same cars again (we, as in, myself and Trina)

[99GrandAMSE]

Hey Christina, calm down there ;):)

I don't think anyone was ignoring you specifically, actually, there was a great number of other posts in here that I, for one, didn't directly reply or comment on either :( ... anyway, sorry if you felt you were being ignored as that is not the case ... for me, I have just been too busy to read every post in detail but I am looking forward to getting this weather over and getting the car out :) ... I really hope NOT to have the Dakota much longer as I am getting tired of it being how much trouble it gave me for the first year I owned it ... not really sure what else I will get as a replacement but might look at an AWD car or a smaller version 4x4 mainly to save a little on fuel costs :)

[02G-Dam]

Im sorry, maybe i jumped in there but it just seems like anytime i write something, thers no response.. anyhoo, as far as the dakota goes, i might suggest a JET superchip. I bought derek the stage 2 one for xmas and it made a HUGE improvement.. more horsepower, and less gas! We drove from Rothesay to st george which is 100kms in 4 wheel drive the entire way in one storm and it burned an 1/8 of a tank!

[Gimli]

We drove from Rothesay to st george which is 100kms in 4 wheel drive the entire way in one storm and it burned an 1/8 of a tank!

Are you sure it didn't just reprogram the gas gauge? :lol:

[99GrandAMSE]

HAHAHA ... thanks but the truck is GONE just as soon as I can get it out of here ... as far as I am concerned, it is the worst POS that I have ever owned :( (even though I actually like the truck in terms of how it drives and how it suits my life style; however, it has had way too much go wrong with it in the 40,000 KMs that I have driven it :()

[Jchiasson]

Ok KElly, we'r expecting 50-70 mm of rain tomorrow. Will that wash enough salt off the road for you to get that ride out of hiding? :poke:

[99GrandAMSE]

If it keeps up :lol:

[JMILLS]

I can't wait to get my car out. Yes, I have turned into a Kelly Jr. and the 04 was parked in November and hasn't seen snow since the one trip from the old house to the new house.

[99GrandAMSE]

... I have tought you well Grasshopper :lol:

[sunrunner_pei]

I can't wait to get my car out. Yes, I have turned into a Kelly Jr. and the 04 was parked in November and hasn't seen snow since the one trip from the old house to the new house.

I wish Karen would let me park mine. *shawn throws a temper tantrum*

[2001GAGT]

I wish Karen would let me park mine. *shawn throws a temper tantrum*

Just park it! It's not like you drive it much in the winter anyway.
I am happy that both the AM's are nice and dry. :D

[sunrunner_pei]

Just park it! It's not like you drive it much in the winter anyway.
I am happy that both the AM's are nice and dry. :D

Actually I do still drive it a lot in the winter. It's here today in fact. :(

[TheTrader]

Actually I do still drive it a lot in the winter. It's here today in fact. :(

And so do I... the GA is a great car in the snow!

Unfortunately I backed over the ice at the end of the driveway because I was running late, the whole bottom of the car scraped over it, and now my exhaust has an abnormal vibration to it.... oh well :)

[99GrandAMSE]

... probably bent one of the hangers ... when it gets warmer jack the car up and take a look and pull it back in to place :)

[TheTrader]

... probably bent one of the hangers ... when it gets warmer jack the car up and take a look and pull it back in to place :)


Thats kinda what I figured :)

Gotta jack it up to put tires on it in Spring, so I will check it out then :)

[Jchiasson]

Well, between the summer sports line up, the "honey dew" list and the lack of $$$ I'm not going to make Albany. Might just show up in Moncton though.....

[99GrandAMSE]

Shit Joe, I was hoping to see you in NY :(

[Jchiasson]

I was to. but the honey dew list has becaome a honey dew what we can afford! Roof, paint, floors new shed (after pulling down the old)....ugh I may not have time/money for beer!

[TheTrader]

ugh I may not have time/money for beer!

Thats going to be a problem, as I dont think its possible to do any of that work without beer!!!!

[RC360]

Beer is Good! Beer is Good! Beer is Good! :beer::drinking::D

[RC360]

what are the exact dates for the meet?? and were is it exacly ...magnetic hill mcdonald's? or at the coliseum? if i know the exact dates ill probably be able to make it....would be my first meet :)

[TheTrader]

what are the exact dates for the meet?? and were is it exacly ...magnetic hill mcdonald's? or at the coliseum? if i know the exact dates ill probably be able to make it....would be my first meet :)


It's basically a weekend long meet, everyone usually meets up at the mc donalds on saturday I think...?, then the meet just kinda "goes with the flow" people go check into hotels, etc, then usually hook back up at the car show, go out to dinner, go hangout somewhere, etc... its a pretty good time !

Speaking of which, its getting closer!!!!

[TheTrader]

Shawn, you gotta bring Evan, I am pretty sure I have heard he is a bit of a "Cars" Movie nut, well this year they have "Tow Mater" at the show!

http://www.speedsporteast.com/images/Tow-Mater.jpg



Also, if you go to http://www.speedsporteast.com/ they have updated with this years info, and I noticed a new link to a "Printable map to the moncton colliseum" well, if you click on that, check out the credit at the bottom left of the map, thats one of my creations! :)
Although it seems as though the quality has been reduced quite a bit since I supplied it to them... its looking a bit pixelated! oh well, its still my map!

[JMILLS]

I love MATER, lol.

[RC360]

It's basically a weekend long meet, everyone usually meets up at the mc donalds on saturday I think...?, then the meet just kinda "goes with the flow" people go check into hotels, etc, then usually hook back up at the car show, go out to dinner, go hangout somewhere, etc... its a pretty good time !

Speaking of which, its getting closer!!!!


i know and i cant wait:D

[JMILLS]

So excited to go! Figuring out what to bring and what I need to do to my car.

[FusionDreams]

You know guys, I'd love to come, but Moncton is a good 10 hour drive for me... Just a bit over the top.

[RC360]

So excited to go! Figuring out what to bring and what I need to do to my car.

As far as to what i have to bring probably not much..it's about 1h drive for me to moncton and i have a sister that lives there so il be able to crash at her place and as far as for what the car need's right now is a really good wash..lol with all the snow we have around here and the sand/salt it's really hard to wash and keep clean after, plus i gotta get rubber on the new rim's i just got --> http://www.gaownersclub.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=31094&d=1206167011

[99GrandAMSE]

You know guys, I'd love to come, but Moncton is a good 10 hour drive for me... Just a bit over the top.

I go to Albany every year ;) :lol:

[Jchiasson]

I have to wash , clay, take care of some "paint" issues and wax.
Jason, brining up the Parrot?

[sunrunner_pei]

I'm sure Jason & Beth will be bringing something new and exciting for this year, Joe. They always do! :lol:

[99GrandAMSE]

... and Shawn probably knows more than he is saying, which is also like he always does :lol: :poke:

[sunrunner_pei]

Nope, I'm in the dark as much as the rest of ya. I just have faith in my good buddy Jason. :lol:

[99GrandAMSE]

... OK, but I stand by my original statement :lol:

[JMILLS]

I have a couple ideas... still working on them...

And no, Shawn doesn't have any insight.

[TheTrader]

I have a couple ideas... still working on them...

And no, Shawn doesn't have any insight.

Should be a good time !!

My cats are still playing with the chickens that had an elastic in them to fling!

[TheTrader]

ONLY 2 WEEKS LEFT !!!!!


and my driveway is still suffering from snow banks on either side.... oh well

[sunrunner_pei]

:woohoo:

[99GrandAMSE]

... not sure how much I can drive it because there is still a little salt on the road here and there but the car is back on the normal side of the shed :)

[JMILLS]

ONLY 2 WEEKS LEFT !!!!!


and my driveway is still suffering from snow banks on either side.... oh well

I don't think I can make it then.

[sunrunner_pei]

I don't think I can make it then.

:slap:

[2001GAGT]

... not sure how much I can drive it because there is still a little salt on the road here and there but the car is back on the normal side of the shed :)

Kelly atleast you can get yours out. :lol: We still have snow drifts that I could lose a car in. Snowbank at work will still be there in mid to late May, and they slated the road just the other day. OH and with another stome on the way (freezen rain) they put the salt water mix on some raods tonight. I am predection 2 weeks of summer then right back to winter. :lol:

[TheTrader]

I don't think I can make it then.

Then Ben & I might just have to drive to Maine and drag your ass back here..... (he gets here thursday night)

[Gimli]

Then Ben & I might just have to drive to Maine and drag your ass back here..... (he gets here thursday night)

Yay! Road trip!

[JMILLS]

It's coming up too fast... Seemed so far away just a few days ago and now it's right around the corner. We still have a lot of snow so I haven't gotten a chance to take the car out of the garage yet... oy!

So Ben shows up Thursday, I'm coming in Friday, Dan's already there.. whats everyone elses plans?

[Jchiasson]

Drinking!:lol:
Still not 100% positive I'll be there. If I am no ones allowed to look at my GA, winter took it's toll this year! I have to do a touch of body work/paint on those 2 little ares in front of the rear tires.
What hotel are you staying at Kelly?

[TheTrader]

It's coming up too fast... Seemed so far away just a few days ago and now it's right around the corner. We still have a lot of snow so I haven't gotten a chance to take the car out of the garage yet... oy!

So Ben shows up Thursday, I'm coming in Friday, Dan's already there.. whats everyone elses plans?

Shawn will be here Friday as well I think.... :)


If your friend still coming with ya Jason?

[sunrunner_pei]

Yup, I'll be there Friday. Rolling in alone or in pairs. Still not sure yet.

[99GrandAMSE]

I'll be along sometime on Saturday, probably noon-ish but heading back later Saturday afternoon.

[sunrunner_pei]

Anyone want to look into the go-carts again?

[99GrandAMSE]

Not me ... too fat :lol:

[sunrunner_pei]

Bah. We'll just gang up on the staff. ;)

[99GrandAMSE]

Doubt it would work ... 'she' was a b*tch :lol:

[sunrunner_pei]

Paula could take her.

[99GrandAMSE]

... if she was coming maybe ;) ... AFAIK, I'll be alone

[sunrunner_pei]

Looks like we both might be alone. Karen's slowly backing out on me. :banghead: Hopefully I can convince her that meets are more fun than potatoes. :lol:

[99GrandAMSE]

... and I am thinking of backing out entirely too :( ... mainly because of the 6 hours of driving for 3-4 hours of fun ... haven't decided for certain yet, but who knows :) ... I haven't cancelled my hotel room for Saturday night yet but the chances of me staying are slim ... actually, my Hotel room is for Friday AND Saturday night :)

[sunrunner_pei]

Bah, don't be a wimp! Get your butt down there, spend the weekend and have some fun for a change! :P

[TheTrader]

Yup, I'll be there Friday. Rolling in alone or in pairs. Still not sure yet.


this is a family outing!!! and we will have a real bed for you guys too, picking it up in a few hours!!

I was hoping to see everyone one in couples.... makes for a fun weekend!

[TheTrader]

Looks like we both might be alone. Karen's slowly backing out on me. :banghead: Hopefully I can convince her that meets are more fun than potatoes. :lol:

they are totally more fun then potatoes!!

[Jchiasson]

Maybe she's just not a "meet" and potatoes kind a gal! :lol:

[JMILLS]

That was corny...:D

I was very close to not coming this year, because two of my favorite bands are actually coming within an hour of my house for a free concert! But Canada still won...

Then I found out that Comedian Jeff Dunham is coming to Maine that weekend... Still Canada won..

This better be good.... lol

[sunrunner_pei]

The pressure's on!

[TheTrader]

The pressure's on!


Well, we will have to try a different restaurant then that Jungle Jims on Mountain road, last time I was there I ended up with a moldy salad... it was disgusting.... but we will have a good time here too :)

-Daniel

[JMILLS]

Resurant... who needs a resturant, you make the best burgers north of the border.:lol:

[TheTrader]

Resurant... who needs a resturant, you make the best burgers north of the border.:lol:

:) yea, thats right!! and I now have 2 propane BBQ's :) although I think 1 will do :P

hmmmm, that reminds me, I better go get some ground beef soon!!

[RC360]

mmmm.....BBQ!!!!

[RC360]

ok so do we have a list of who will be going to the meet?

[sunrunner_pei]

ok so do we have a list of who will be going to the meet?

I started an attendance thread here: http://www.gaownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=88764

[sunrunner_pei]

OK, so Meet Itinerary...

Saturday morning: Meet at McDonalds on Mountain Rd
Saturday afternoon: Attend car show/go carts (If possible)
Saturday evening: Supper (Pump House?)
Sunday morning: Brunch at McInnis Landing

Sounds about right?

[RC360]

I started an attendance thread here: http://www.gaownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=88764

thank's man

[JMILLS]

OK, so Meet Itinerary...

Saturday morning: Meet at McDonalds on Mountain Rd
Saturday afternoon: Attend car show/go carts (If possible)
Saturday evening: Supper (Pump House?)
Sunday morning: Brunch at McInnis Landing

Sounds about right?

No Stip Poker, Body Shots or Strip Clubs... and you call it a meet? :lol:

[Jchiasson]

:drool:

[Gimli]

No Stip Poker, Body Shots or Strip Clubs... and you call it a meet? :lol:

That's for the cool kids who get there before Saturday :agree:

[TheTrader]

Jason, is your buddy coming that came last time???

[JMILLS]

Not sure, haen't gotten a straight answer out of him yet. I should see him Thursday and I will find out. y?

[TheTrader]

Not sure, haen't gotten a straight answer out of him yet. I should see him Thursday and I will find out. y?

Just Curious :)

[TheTrader]

I just got an idea, what about a cruise?? after dinner Saturday we could all do a cruise maby down towards Alma?? or maby Shediac to the Giant Lobster ??

Just an idea to get everyone out together with the cars, would make for some good photo ops too :)

-Daniel

[sunrunner_pei]

I'm up for a cruise! We've done Shediac's lobster before, we can do it again! :)

http://www.gaownersclub.com/gallery/albums/cap_pele_2002/k_gaoc_nb40.jpg

http://www.gaownersclub.com/gallery/albums/cap_pele_2002/gaoc_nb22.jpg

140 KM/H... :lol:
http://www.gaownersclub.com/gallery/albums/cap_pele_2002/k_gaoc_nb48.jpg

http://www.gaownersclub.com/gallery/albums/cap_pele_2002/gaoc_nb30.jpg

http://www.gaownersclub.com/gallery/albums/cap_pele_2002/k_gaoc_nb46.jpg

http://www.gaownersclub.com/gallery/albums/cap_pele_2002/k_gaoc_nb49.jpg

[TheTrader]

I'm up for a cruise! We've done Shediac's lobster before, we can do it again! :)


Hmmmmm, well maby a cruise down towards Alma would be something a little different, lots of nice scenery, especially if we go all the way down to Fundy Park..... we would be Driving pask Mikes house if we did that, maby he would join up with his new ride....

I am just remembering the cruises I was on in Albany and they were a blast, would be fun to do something like that again...

[sunrunner_pei]

I totally agree. Not familiar with Alma. What's there?

[TheTrader]

I totally agree. Not familiar with Alma. What's there?

The Ocean..... but nothing really, its just a nice drive :)

there is a side road we could take to go down a more scenic route as well, & out to a light house too I believe....

I will charge up the 2-ways !!

-Daniel

[sunrunner_pei]

How far are we talking?

[prescill]

I haven't been on here lately, but just a warning that parts of mountain road look like it's been part of of( road side bombing) reall bad potholes, enough that it took the rear view mirror right of my fathers car when he hit one. Have fun , I might be there, guy i work with has some passes:P

[TheTrader]

I haven't been on here lately, but just a warning that parts of mountain road look like it's been part of of( road side bombing) reall bad potholes, enough that it took the rear view mirror right of my fathers car when he hit one. Have fun , I might be there, guy i work with has some passes:P

Yea, mountain road sucks pretty bad... along with quite a few other roads, but hey, its that time of year.....

[TheTrader]

How far are we talking?

Cape Enrage would be cool....

http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=2792715595148823286,45.845880,-64.576220%3B4580914708004801401,45.635410,-64.778120&saddr=46.099305,-64.804401&daddr=HWY-114+%4045.845880,+-64.576220+to:HWY-915+%4045.635410,+-64.778120&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=0&sz=13&via=1&sll=46.083471,-64.75668&sspn=0.080965,0.148659&ie=UTF8&z=13

Not sure how good the roads are out there... LOL

Shediac would be safer as far as road quality goes, thats for sure !

[JMILLS]

I just got an idea, what about a cruise?? after dinner Saturday we could all do a cruise maby down towards Alma?? or maby Shediac to the Giant Lobster ??

Just an idea to get everyone out together with the cars, would make for some good photo ops too :)

-Daniel

I'm scared of boats ...

[guyl]

Hello strangers.

I was driving the other day and saw a message saying that the car show was this weekend. My first thought was, hey, I wonder is the old crew is coming up. By reading this thread, well I guess so. So, please tell me what the plan is, is it as usual, meet at the MacDonalds at 12:00 noon? on the saturday?

Now as you all know I don't have my car anymore, it died, but I do have a shinny Silver ich 2001 toyota corolla? I hope you don't mind I come. Well, I'm coming anyways, if Kelly can bring his truck, then I can come with my Toyota.

Also, I don't drink at all, so if anyone needs a ride anywhere, please let me know and I will be your taxi. It would be my pleasure. And for the people that are going that I haven't already met, the offer goes to you as well.

Please let me know what the plans are and I'm in.

Salut!!!

P.S. I went drag racing for the first time last year, yes with my Corolla, and yes, I was the slowest one there, but I can tell you one thing for sure, I bet I was the only car there that could drive up to Miramichi from Moncton, drage 14 times down the track and drive back and still do over 35 miles per gallon, hahahahaha!!!!!!

[sunrunner_pei]

GUY!!! Buddy! :woot: How are ya, big guy? Of course you can come along with us. And if you do you'll get to meet your twin. :D

[JMILLS]

Uh oh.... I don't think those two people are allowed to co-exsist.... lol


Almost had to cancle my trip yesterday. Got a call from my father and was told that my Grandfather passed away on Friday. We weren't the closest, and he was technically my Step-Grandfather (if such a thing exsists) but I was still going to be there for the family if needed. Luckily everything is being taken care of and the services are not until May. So I can still make it to Canada... yay.

Can't wait.

[sunrunner_pei]

Sorry for your loss, Jason. But I'm happy you're still coming!

[TheTrader]

Sorry for your loss, Jason. But I'm happy you're still coming!

Me too man, loosing family, no matter how close, just plain sucks.

but on another note, I cant wait for the weekend! this week is going to go by pretty slow I think... the weeks always do when I am looking forward to the weekend!!

I am going to try and scout a place to take some cool group shots this week.... :)

[sunrunner_pei]

Sounds good, Dan!

On a related note, my GA is gonna look like shit for the week. The weather has not been co-operating and it hasn't been washed or waxed all winter. Hell, I've still got the winter rims/tires on it. Not sure how much I'm going to have time to do before the meet. So if it looks terrible it's not my fault. ;)

[TheTrader]

Sounds good, Dan!

On a related note, my GA is gonna look like shit for the week. The weather has not been co-operating and it hasn't been washed or waxed all winter. Hell, I've still got the winter rims/tires on it. Not sure how much I'm going to have time to do before the meet. So if it looks terrible it's not my fault. ;)

Just get your summer tires on and you will be all set, depending on the weather here friday night we could have a little evening detailing session maby :)

I am going to try and get my tires changed today sometime, hopefully I wont snap off any studs like I did on the Cavalier yesterday!

but like you, my car has not seen any more then a spray down pretty well since the start of last July when we bought the house... LOL so yea, mine is looking a little "beater-ish" right now, dirty black steelies & all... oh yea, and a dented in front bumper corner... hoping it will pop back out!

[2001GAGT]

Such a long list of good people going to the meet, wish I didn't have to work that weekend. :( I would like to be there when Guy meets his twin. :D I hope everone has a good time!!

[Jchiasson]

Sounds good, Dan!

On a related note, my GA is gonna look like shit for the week. The weather has not been co-operating and it hasn't been washed or waxed all winter. Hell, I've still got the winter rims/tires on it. Not sure how much I'm going to have time to do before the meet. So if it looks terrible it's not my fault. ;)
Like Dan says, throw your summers on!
I just did a major wash and wax, first in 4 months, changed to summers, cleaned the engine bay, Simply Green MAX FTW! 5 hours I'm bushed, haven't even touched the interior or glass yet.
Oh and Kelly those wires are now installed, and that "other" item to...;) Looks niiiccceeee!!!

[99GrandAMSE]

Sorry for your loss Jason :(

... and glad you're happy Joe :)

[sunrunner_pei]

Looks like great weather this week, hopefully I'll have time to get everything done. :)

[TheTrader]

Looks like great weather this week, hopefully I'll have time to get everything done. :)


Yea, the weather is looking awesome, hoping to get my car all clean & shiney once again this week before Friday as well :)

OOOOOOHHHHH YEA!! check out this forecast.... gotta love it

[JMILLS]

Woo Hoo, my vacation starts today at noon!

Dan, can you PM me an address so I can plan my trip.

[sunrunner_pei]

Ditto that. I'm gonna need your address and some directions, Dan. :) I'll be over sometime on Friday. Looks like we're in for some of the nasty 'R' word though. :tears:

[TheTrader]

Ditto that. I'm gonna need your address and some directions, Dan. :) I'll be over sometime on Friday. Looks like we're in for some of the nasty 'R' word though. :tears:


Wow, I PM's google directions before even reading these posts, guess I read your minds! :)

and its only a chance of the "r-word"

I am going to be changing tires & cleaning the car tonight with the help of some halogen lights tonight after cleaning the house :)

cant wait for the weekend, should be a blast...

-Daniel

[sunrunner_pei]

I got my tires changed over, but had to put on new pads/rotors on the front. :doh:

No more RSM slotted rotors or EBC Greenstuff pads for Shawnie Poo. :(

[TheTrader]

I got my tires changed over, but had to put on new pads/rotors on the front. :doh:

No more RSM slotted rotors or EBC Greenstuff pads for Shawnie Poo. :(

oh well, I havent changed my brakes since buying the car... but, I also have only driven 36,000 km since I got it.. LOL

but I think they are due sometime this summer...

-Daniel

[sunrunner_pei]

I knew they were getting bad. But they were grinding something terrible this week. So I picked up the parts on the way home and inspected the old ones. Yup, time for replacement.

They lasted about 40,000 KMs.

[99GrandAMSE]

40K isn't that bad :)

[99GrandAMSE]

OK, to be completely honest, I was really considering changing my mind and coming up Friday night, but unfortunately, that isn't in the cards due to the fact I simply can't afford the extra hotel cost ... so, that leaves me with 'possibly' staying Saturday night but it might just not be worth the expense ... not sure yet though, still contemplating ... anyway, enough drama, I do plan on coming but it more than likely won't be until Saturday around noon (as we used to do ;)) and it may be just a quick trip to say hello, hopefully get my odometer changed over (I still haven't been able to catch up with the guy yet so not sure when that will happen), maybe see the car show and eat/chat for a bit, then head back home ... sorry for not being there fellas and for making what you may feel as a 'big deal' out of things but with this type of situation, it is just the way it is with me (not specifically anyone's fault but my own, I know) ... regardless, hope you guys have a good time Friday night and you should see me sometime on Saturday, just not completely sure when or for how long :)

[TheTrader]

OK, to be completely honest, I was really considering changing my mind and coming up Friday night, but unfortunately, that isn't in the cards due to the fact I simply can't afford the extra hotel cost ... so, that leaves me with 'possibly' staying Saturday night but it might just not be worth the expense ... not sure yet though, still contemplating ... anyway, enough drama, I do plan on coming but it more than likely won't be until Saturday around noon (as we used to do ;)) and it may be just a quick trip to say hello, hopefully get my odometer changed over (I still haven't been able to catch up with the guy yet so not sure when that will happen), maybe see the car show and eat/chat for a bit, then head back home ... sorry for not being there fellas and for making what you may feel as a 'big deal' out of things but with this type of situation, it is just the way it is with me (not specifically anyone's fault but my own, I know) ... regardless, hope you guys have a good time Friday night and you should see me sometime on Saturday, just not completely sure when or for how long :)

We will miss you Friday night bud. but I am sure we all understand cost restrictions! !!

The weather websites seem to be conflicting for saturdays weather, but I am hoping this one (http://www.theweathernetwork.com/weather/CANB0067)is right... because this one (http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/city/pages/nb-36_metric_e.html#detailsf)sucks

Either way, I am sure we will have a blast saturday! Cant wait to see everyone!!

-Daniel

[Gimli]

Heading out for the airport. See y'all in a bit :D

[99GrandAMSE]

Enjoy your flight Ben :)

[JMILLS]

Ug. sooo much to do so little time. I tried to clean my car today, but the more I cleaned it the more I wanted to clean it, lol. So it will probably be dirty when I get up there anyway. I also didn't get to finish my stuff I wanted to get finished for the trip, but oh well.

I am not even sure what I am going to bring with me besides clothes, I am just beat...

[sunrunner_pei]

No worries, Jason. My car's gonna be a disaster. Meh, I don't care. Just come and have a good time. :) Oh, and bring some Wii remotes!

[JMILLS]

I threw my whole game room setup in a bag, so I have the projector all my wii stuff and my 360 stuff just in case we want to rock out to some Guitar Hero, lol.

[sunrunner_pei]

I'll be bringing Guitar Hero III for Wii. :)

[JMILLS]

Im bringing Guitar Hero II & III for the 360 with Two Guitars... so Pbbbbbt....

(I think thats how you spell Pbbbbbt.....)

Anyways, hitting the road, see ya tonight.

[sunrunner_pei]

:woot:

[JMILLS]

Posting from my MotoQ. In Houlton, stopped for lunch before making the crossing. See yall soon.

[sunrunner_pei]

Awesome! Only a few short hours to go!

So meet up at the Magnetic Hill McDonald's at noon tomorrow for anyone that's coming.

[Jchiasson]

I'm all ready in Moncton, working...; (

[99GrandAMSE]

... haven't been able to get in touch with 'my gauge guy yet' so if I can't talk to him before the end of tonight, you guys have a good time without me :(

[2001GAGT]

Posting from my MotoQ. In Houlton, stopped for lunch before making the crossing. See yall soon.

I'll pretend that I did not read that you were in my in my part of the woods and didn't tell me. :lol:

[2001GAGT]

OH enjoy you 7degree weather... hehehe Calling for upper teens here in the afternoon and the temp gauge in the truck was reading 23 when I left work. :P (Sorry just tring to make myself feel better about having to work this weekend. :( )

[kody]

Well it was up in the air whether we would be attending the Moncton car show this weekend but at the last minute we decided to go and am I ever glad we did. It was great to see all those modified cars and I got quite a few pics but I think the one I'm most proud of is the one below. I came back to the Wal-mart parking lot like four times hoping to catch you guys but it just didn't happen, at least I was able to snap a pic with your cars.

[Jchiasson]

Kody, we got your note. To bad we missed each other, would have been nice to meet you!

[Jchiasson]

Dang, hit the trifecta on the way home today!
ABS / SVS /Trac Off lights lit up about 40 minutes outside of Moncton....time to check my hubs/sensors I guess.
Hope everyone else made it home with out incident!

[kody]

Mines been on for a couple weeks now, gotta get the code read and pick up a new hub.

[Jchiasson]

Mines been on for a couple weeks now, gotta get the code read and pick up a new hub.
Kody....man you must have just left. Dan/Trina (green SE next to yours) met us in Walmart and I bet they were only there 10 minutes tops!

I'm going to check/clean my wiring before getting any codes read.

[JMILLS]

Made the crossing again without incident. Should make it home tonight by 630 EST.

[sunrunner_pei]

Thanks for a fantastic weekend, everyone! Karen & I had a blast, and are already starting to put together the next meet. An especially big thanks to Dan and Katrina for putting us up for the weekend, and for Dan's fantastic cooking!

Kody, sorry we missed ya. We did get your note though. Did you drive over from PEI on Friday?

[JMILLS]

Ya, big thanks to Dan & Katrina for housing us for the weekend. It was a great time as expected. Just made it back, long trip but well worth it.

Sorry Greg, I was actually mentioning to Beth when we where in Houlton that you were just across the border, but I didn't know how to find ya.

[2001GAGT]

That's OK Jason, I was just poking fun, But next time let me know, we could travel together. It was suck a long day at working knowing I was missing out on a good time in Moncton. :(

[kody]

Thanks for a fantastic weekend, everyone! Karen & I had a blast, and are already starting to put together the next meet. An especially big thanks to Dan and Katrina for putting us up for the weekend, and for Dan's fantastic cooking!

Kody, sorry we missed ya. We did get your note though. Did you drive over from PEI on Friday?

Drove up from Nine Mile River on Saturday morning, saw three cars up by Costco before lunch but nobody around them. When I saw the cars again down by Wal-mart I was very tempted to wait around for you to show up but we had to be getting back, we did drop by a few times though. Maybe I'll make the next meet if it isn't too far away.

[TheTrader]

Thanks for a fantastic weekend, everyone! Karen & I had a blast, and are already starting to put together the next meet. An especially big thanks to Dan and Katrina for putting us up for the weekend, and for Dan's fantastic cooking!

Kody, sorry we missed ya. We did get your note though. Did you drive over from PEI on Friday?

Ya, big thanks to Dan & Katrina for housing us for the weekend. It was a great time as expected. Just made it back, long trip but well worth it.

Sorry Greg, I was actually mentioning to Beth when we where in Houlton that you were just across the border, but I didn't know how to find ya.

And thank you for coming!! we enjoyed having everyone here, and We had an awesome weekend as well, loved every minute of it!! Just got back from taking Ben to the airport, gonna sleep for a few hours, then its another day off for me! yay, I love 4 day weekends... and 4 day weeks too!!

Cant wait for the next local meet!!.... maby we will have some "meet & potatoes" :D

[sunrunner_pei]

Drove up from Nine Mile River on Saturday morning, saw three cars up by Costco before lunch but nobody around them. When I saw the cars again down by Wal-mart I was very tempted to wait around for you to show up but we had to be getting back, we did drop by a few times though. Maybe I'll make the next meet if it isn't too far away.

Ahhh, cool. There was a car a similar color to yours that passed Karen & I a few times on the way to Moncton on Friday evening, and it ended up getting pulled over in Cap Pele. I asked because that same car was parked at Walmart when we arrived, just across the isle from where we were all parked.

And yup, that was us at Costco on Saturday morning. :) We went there for a little while before heading to McDonald's to meet up with Kelly & Joe.

For sure, you should stop by next time. The next meet is in the early planning stages. :)

[sunrunner_pei]

And thank you for coming!! we enjoyed having everyone here, and We had an awesome weekend as well, loved every minute of it!! Just got back from taking Ben to the airport, gonna sleep for a few hours, then its another day off for me! yay, I love 4 day weekends... and 4 day weeks too!!

Cant wait for the next local meet!!.... maby we will have some "meet & potatoes" :D

:thanks:

'Meet & Potatoes' sounds good! :lol:

I wonder if we can get thrown in a loft the next time we go out to eat together. :rofl:

[sunrunner_pei]

I forgot to mention that Karen & I found Owen's old Grand Am again on the way home. The owner lives on the PEI side of Cap Pele. I hope we didn't scare them too bad at Walmart! :lol:

[JMILLS]

Doh, got home and hooked everthing up to play GHII with the hope of unlocking sweet child of mine, I played one song on my career and it unlocked, lol.

[TheTrader]

Doh, got home and hooked everthing up to play GHII with the hope of unlocking sweet child of mine, I played one song on my career and it unlocked, lol.

lol... after all those attempts at cheat codes and all you needed to do was play one song ! :P

I gotta get me a projector... that thing is cool!

[sunrunner_pei]

Doh, got home and hooked everthing up to play GHII with the hope of unlocking sweet child of mine, I played one song on my career and it unlocked, lol.

:doh: :rockdude:

lol... after all those attempts at cheat codes and all you needed to do was play one song ! :P

I gotta get me a projector... that thing is cool!

Yeah, that thing is awesome. Nothing like playing Wii Bowling from the sidewalk. :lol:

[Gimli]

I got back home yesterday morning. Beautiful day out here so I proceeded to put the summer tires on the Grand Am... only to snap two of my lugs! Just to make it worst my disc is frozen in place and there's no way for me to take it off so I've got an appointment with my local mechanic to fix it and do a brake job (already had that planned...) NEXT MONDAY! They couldn't take me earlier and I'll have to have the silver bullet towed there cause the two snapped lugs are on the same wheel and one of my summer tires is flat. Talk about a shitty Monday morning...

At least I went and biked the rest of the day to make up for it :)

That may just be what I was waiting for to get rid of the Grand Am...

Anyway... Big :thanks: to Dan and Katrina for putting up with me all weekend. You guys can have my guest room whenever you're in the region.

For those who were interested in that hot sauce I was talking about, here it is:
http://www.davesgourmet.peachhost.com/ct_PRdaui.htm

The best ribs/chicken wings hot sauce:
http://www.hotsauceworld.com/hsw3733hr.html

[sunrunner_pei]

I was just thinking that as I was reading your post Ben.. Could this be the proverbial straw? :lol:

Sorry for the shitty luck, but glad to see you made it home OK. Was it a good flight?

[Gimli]

Was it a good flight?

Wouldn't know, I slept through it :D

I'll be in Vegas while the car gets worked on so we'll see how I feel once I get back...

[sunrunner_pei]

Damn man, talk about traveling the globe! :o

[TheTrader]

I got back home yesterday morning. Beautiful day out here so I proceeded to put the summer tires on the Grand Am... only to snap two of my lugs! Just to make it worst my disc is frozen in place and there's no way for me to take it off so I've got an appointment with my local mechanic to fix it and do a brake job (already had that planned...) NEXT MONDAY! They couldn't take me earlier and I'll have to have the silver bullet towed there cause the two snapped lugs are on the same wheel and one of my summer tires is flat. Talk about a shitty Monday morning...

At least I went and biked the rest of the day to make up for it :)

That may just be what I was waiting for to get rid of the Grand Am...

Anyway... Big :thanks: to Dan and Katrina for putting up with me all weekend. You guys can have my guest room whenever you're in the region.

For those who were interested in that hot sauce I was talking about, here it is:
http://www.davesgourmet.peachhost.com/ct_PRdaui.htm

The best ribs/chicken wings hot sauce:
http://www.hotsauceworld.com/hsw3733hr.html

Glad you had a great time here, and your more then welcome back, the GAOC crew were the best house guests we have had yet, the first time ever that every guest in the house made their bed before leaving, gotta love that!! :) :) :)

So, I am not the only one snapping studs off this spring eh... fun stuff eh!!

The Victory sounds like a wicked bike, so riding around the rest of the day I am sure relieved the anger from snapping studs!

Edit: I want your recipe for spaghetti sauce you were telling me....

[Gimli]

Edit: I want your recipe for spaghetti sauce you were telling me....

Recipe? Real chefs don't use no recipe!

Hang on that'll be painful because I have no idea about the quantities I use so I'll go by Costco-size. Hopefully your local Costco has the same size containers we have around here :D

One of their large ground beef containers. They usually sell for 20-23 bucks around here. I guess it's about 5-8 pounds.
A dozen pack of hot italian sausage.
2 three-packs of pepperoni (the large 1.5-2" wide type, not the small jerky style).
1 large spanish onion.
2 garlic cloves (or equivalent quantity of de-hydrated sliced garlic, which is what I use).
4 large yellow or green sweet peppers.
2 large containers of fresh mushrooms.
About a half-pound of whatever fresh hot peppers the local market happens to have. Habaneros are good but jalapenos can do too :D
6 ~700ml cans of plain tomato sauce.
3-4 ~700ml cans of either diced or crushed plain tomatoes
2-4 small cans of tomato paste (I like to make it very thick for freezing then I add one 700ml can of plain tomato sauce for each pint of frozen sauce when I prepare it).
1/2 teaspoon curry.
1 teaspoon red hot chili pepper.

In a large pot (mine is 5 or 6 gallons I think), brown the diced onion and crushed garlic in a little bit of oil or butter for about one minute then add the ground beef. While the beef is cooking, microwave the italian sausage until fully cooked. Cut the italian sausage in bite-size (about 1/3 of a inch) slices and add to coocked ground beef. Cut pepperoni in bite-size (I like to cut it in quarters on the lenght and then in 1/2 inch slices) and add to the rest of the meat. Add the tomato sauce and diced/crushed tomatoes and bring to boil. Add diced/sliced vegetables (including hot peppers) and the rest of the spices and let simmer for about two hours. Add tomato paste as necessary to make a nice thick sauce. I usually add whatever hot sauce I have on hand, usually about a tablesppon of Dave's Ultimate Insanity sauce, unless I have fresh habanero peppers in the sauce, in which case I use about 200ml of regular Tabasco sauce. Remember that you'll dilute the thick sauce with plain tomato sauce when you prepare it for serving so make sure it's hot enough in it's raw state.

[2001GAGT]

Holly Cow Ben you cooking for the Army. :lol:

[Gimli]

Holly Cow Ben you cooking for the Army. :lol:

Yes... an army of one :D

I have a big freezer...

[TheTrader]

Recipe? Real chefs don't use no recipe!

Hang on that'll be painful because I have no idea about the quantities I use so I'll go by Costco-size. Hopefully your local Costco has the same size containers we have around here :D

One of their large ground beef containers. They usually sell for 20-23 bucks around here. I guess it's about 5-8 pounds.
A dozen pack of hot italian sausage.
2 three-packs of pepperoni (the large 1.5-2" wide type, not the small jerky style).
1 large spanish onion.
2 garlic cloves (or equivalent quantity of de-hydrated sliced garlic, which is what I use).
4 large yellow or green sweet peppers.
2 large containers of fresh mushrooms.
About a half-pound of whatever fresh hot peppers the local market happens to have. Habaneros are good but jalapenos can do too :D
6 ~700ml cans of plain tomato sauce.
3-4 ~700ml cans of either diced or crushed plain tomatoes
2-4 small cans of tomato paste (I like to make it very thick for freezing then I add one 700ml can of plain tomato sauce for each pint of frozen sauce when I prepare it).
1/2 teaspoon curry.
1 teaspoon red hot chili pepper.

In a large pot (mine is 5 or 6 gallons I think), brown the diced onion and crushed garlic in a little bit of oil or butter for about one minute then add the ground beef. While the beef is cooking, microwave the italian sausage until fully cooked. Cut the italian sausage in bite-size (about 1/3 of a inch) slices and add to coocked ground beef. Cut pepperoni in bite-size (I like to cut it in quarters on the lenght and then in 1/2 inch slices) and add to the rest of the meat. Add the tomato sauce and diced/crushed tomatoes and bring to boil. Add diced/sliced vegetables (including hot peppers) and the rest of the spices and let simmer for about two hours. Add tomato paste as necessary to make a nice thick sauce. I usually add whatever hot sauce I have on hand, usually about a tablesppon of Dave's Ultimate Insanity sauce, unless I have fresh habanero peppers in the sauce, in which case I use about 200ml of regular Tabasco sauce. Remember that you'll dilute the thick sauce with plain tomato sauce when you prepare it for serving so make sure it's hot enough in it's raw state.


Wow... now that sounds like a wicked sauce !!!

and it would be easy to make in a low fat version to fit in my diet as well... just leave out the pepperoni and use the super low fat sausage you can also get at costso, and boil them to remove the bit fo fat that is in them! :)

Thanks!

[Gimli]

Wow... now that sounds like a wicked sauce !!!

and it would be easy to make in a low fat version to fit in my diet as well... just leave out the pepperoni and use the super low fat sausage you can also get at costso, and boil them to remove the bit fo fat that is in them! :)

Thanks!

True. I find nuking the sausage also leaves me with most of the fat just melted at the bottom of the container I nuke them in while keeping most of the flavour in the sausage (which I think is the downside with boiling, you lose a lot of the flavour).