Early Partying for the 2015 SHOOTOUT...

[popo8]

Who is going down/when?




I will begin to update the section below so we all know when others are heading to KY... that way caravans can be better coordinated. Please comment with the location. U are departing from and what day and time u plan on leaving. ONCE u comment I will put it all together and try to put different locations together under the "day" clusters.


Monday;




Tuesday;




Wednesday;

Popo8 leaving from Eastern PA @ 0300hrs (3am)

BADHAWK leaving from Chi Town 7am Weds and arriving at 3pm Weds.

SAHARA54 leaving from Dover DE (unsure of departure or arrival so this is an est based on comments)


Thursday;

SHOWNOMERCY and "BLS" leaving from NJ on Thursday AM

TYLER WHEAT leaving Joplin, MO

TONY S & KYLE M leaving Texas in the AM

Lloyd Elliot (being picked up by Tony and Kyle on their way.



Friday 09/04/15,
(Car show Day)

ZGOBYBY arriving Friday from Harrison Township, Michigan

ZOOMO arriving Friday night

DAWDAW leaving from Davidson Michigan after 5pm

CHRIS leaving from TN (???) (whenever the Certified Performance crew leaves)

RYAN STOUT arriving Friday



Saturday 09/05/15,
(I hope everyone is there before this day)


SHIPPY8907 arriving Saturday for the race

[dawdaw]

Since I have a different job and part time now. .. I can work a Monday Tuesday and head out like Wednesday morning. ... be down Wednesday evening. will be nice to actually head down early instead of Friday night .

[popo8]

Since I have a different job and part time now. .. I can work a Monday Tuesday and head out like Wednesday morning. ... be down Wednesday evening. will be nice to actually head down early instead of Friday night .
Awesome man... that would b great!

[SSlowBoat]

Looking at leaving late Wednesday after work or early Thursday

[JCzNova]

Hoping to be there Thursday, if not Wednesday.

[popo8]

Let me suggest... if u can get the time off amd make the trip early... be there by thursDAY, so ur all settled in by Friday for the FESTIVITIES!

[Badhawk]

We will be down Thursday morning lastest maybe Wednesday. :cheers:

[popo8]

Great news Jeff!

[Chris]

Was talking to the Certified guys today about their plans and I will more than likely be heading down with them on Friday. No early for me.

[CamaroZGuy]

well, i have my vacation time submitted for the shootout this year. come Apr ill have a better idea on my chances of making it

[Sahara54]

I want to head down Wednesday if I'm able to take off. My new shift schedule is killing my vacation plans for this year.

[popo8]

Its s new year... submit ur time off requests...

[popo8]

I may turn the first thread into a "where are you coming from and what day are u leaving" section. Then maybe people can meet up. Ill list ot by days....

[popo8]

I will begin to update the section below so we all know when others are heading to KY... that way caravans can be better coordinated. Please comment with the locatio. U are departing from and what day and time u plan on leaving. ONCE u comment I will put it all together and try to put different locations together under the "day" clusters.

[Badhawk]

I like the idea Larry.

[popo8]

Thanku... just need some responses. Lol

[shownomercy]

Friday with the sunrise, from the best state of the Union.

[SSlowBoat]

From the armpit of america, Wednesday night or Thursday morning early early

[waltsfastz]

Friday with the sunrise, from the best state of the Union.


I didnt know you lived in Kentucky too!!

[dawdaw]

looking at leaving at Wednesday morning . do some stuff around town with the gf and go to.the vette.museum. Friday sT
Saturday do some drinking :)

[popo8]

Excellent man... sounds like we may have a nice lil crew.... see u at the hotel bar for the first round...

[dawdaw]

oh ya. im second guessing bringing my gf. cant be bad :)

[popo8]

Been bringin mine through all different stages of our relationship... its all good.

[popo8]

For those that posted when they were departing or arriving, or vague estimates, please check and make sure I entered info correctly.


...


Monday;




Tuesday;




Wednesday;

Popo8 leaving from Eastern PA @ 0300hrs (3am)

DAWDAW leaving from davison michigan in the AM

BADHAWK leaving from Chi Town (unsure of departure or arrival so this is an est based on comments)

JCZNOVA leaving from West Virginia (unsure of departure or arrival so this is an est based on comments)

SAHARA54 leaving from Dover DE (unsure of departure or arrival so this is an est based on comments)


Thursday;

TUBBYFORMY leaving from NJ (unsure of departure or arrival so this is an est based on comments)

LTCONVERT leaving from NJ (unsure of departure or arrival so this is an est based on comments)



Friday 09/04/15,
(Car show Day)

SHOWNOMERCY leaving from NJ (sunrise)

CHRIS leaving from TN (???) (whenever the Certified Performance crew leaves)


Saturday 09/05/15,
(I hope everyone is there before this day)

[Badhawk]

Larry, should be leaving around 7am wednesday and arrive around 3pm wednesday.

[CamaroZGuy]

If all works out as planned, ill be Leaving SD on Monday to Chicago, then head to Bowling Green on Wednesday. maybe try to meet up with some other Chi-town guys. almost 2700 miles round trip!

[Badhawk]

If all works out as planned, ill be Leaving SD on Monday to Chicago, then head to Bowling Green on Wednesday. maybe try to meet up with some other Chi-town guys. almost 2700 miles round trip!



Just let us know when your close and we will figure out a place to meet up.

[Tyler Wheat]

IF we make it, we'll leave out on Thursday.


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[ZGOBYBY]

Count me in as leaving Harrison Township, Michigan on Wednesday morning as well. Maybe Dawdaw and I can cruise down together.

[dawdaw]

Sounds good Jen, I'll shoot you a pm when it gets closer to the event. Are you bringing the goat again? Or you bringing the turbo machine

[popo8]

Will update when i fire up the computer. Thanku guys.

[ZGOBYBY]

Probably just drive down in Brett's truck. I received some Christmas gifts for the GTO and well... We will see how it does going to OCMD this year. ::spool:: LOL

[popo8]

Updated as of today 01/27/2015

[Badhawk]

Larry posted my departure and arrival time on page 3

[popo8]

Larry posted my departure and arrival time on page 3

Shyt, sorry Jeff. Just corrected that.

[Badhawk]

Cool :)

[popo8]

BUMP.... about 200 days left!!!

[1994Z28]

Room is reserved. Look forward to catching up with everybody!

[NightTrain66]

booked the room a week or so ago.

Plans are to leave here Fri morning and get there by 4:00 or so Fri afternoon.

Will be stayinbg at hotel Fri night and Sat night then heading back to Texas after breakfast on Sunday.

See you guys there,

Lloyd

[popo8]

Are u flying there Lloyd?

[Dan]

I'm thinking about coming down to the shootout, just not participating. I'd have to see what school looks like first, and how the car is running.

[popo8]

Ibe attended 4 years and never once participated. Well worth it!!!

[ZGOBYBY]

I'm thinking about coming down to the shootout, just not participating. I'd have to see what school looks like first, and how the car is running.

Hey Dan, we are probably going to head down Wednesday or Thursday. Feel free to follow us down if you'd like! The season will be here soon enough, so I am sure I will see you around on Woodward or something.

[popo8]

BUMP!!!

[Chris]

Bump bump can't decide to come down with the stl crew or a day early


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[popo8]

We will be there weds.

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[MoeHorsePower]

Ibe attended 4 years and never once participated. Well worth it!!!

Just having you there puts smiles on peoples faces because everyone knows you do so much, Anyone, if youve never met popo, walk up to him, introduce yourself, hes an awesome guy..

[popo8]

Just having you there puts smiles on peoples faces because everyone knows you do so much, Anyone, if youve never met popo, walk up to him, introduce yourself, hes an awesome guy..
Wow... thank you Moe. I really appreciate that bro.

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[Badhawk]

Wow Moe do you have some unpaid parking tickets or something lol just kidding Larry is cool.

[popo8]

And ive taken care of the tickets... i mean... thanku

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[Badhawk]

It's very cool to be thought of like that by others. [emoji106]

[popo8]

It's very cool to be thought of like that by others. [emoji106]
Absolutely. ...

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[milehighz28]

I intend to get there Thursday. Leaving Charlotte, NC Thursday morning.

[Badhawk]

I intend to get there Thursday. Leaving Charlotte, NC Thursday morning.
Cool see ya there.

[BLK WS6]

Thursday night, the car show crew will be there ;)

[popo8]

Mrs Popo and I will be leaving PA, late Tuesday night or early weds morning, so we should be there by weds after noon.

Will be my first time towing a car out (or towing a car, period), so its gonna take longer than our usual 12 hours...

[shippy8907]

This will be my first time at the shootout, just coming as a spectator. What all can I expect? I've went to the LS Fest the past couple of years and its okay, but I feel like this will be much better. Much more my scene. LS Fest attracts a lot of douche baggery.

[popo8]

This will be my first time at the shootout, just coming as a spectator. What all can I expect? I've went to the LS Fest the past couple of years and its okay, but I feel like this will be much better. Much more my scene. LS Fest attracts a lot of douche baggery.

Much much smaller.... no douchebaggery... tight knit (mostly) community.

[shippy8907]

Good deal. I plan to bring my car if I can get my rear main seal leak fixed. Hopefully it can make the trip. lol

[popo8]

This will be our 5th year going. I think... or maybe 4th. Anyways. 740mi one way amd we have only been spectators.

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[shippy8907]

Holy crap. That is a long drive. I live in southern Indiana so its not a terribly far drive.

[popo8]

Lol... our first year we drove... DROVE my 96.

383 stroker with procharger... was in the 500hp range back then... 4.10s in the rear.


But this community is worth it. Id do it without the day at the track. Hangin at thw hotel and parking lot partying is so worth it.

Sept 2012 I proposed to my now wife at the race awards ceremony

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[shippy8907]

That is awesome man. You really are dedicated then. Lol. Yeah I can tell this is going to be a better time just how your describing it.

[popo8]

Its an awesome time. Thats why we go several days early as well.

Planning on towing the stock TA down this year to make some stock passes.

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[Neil350]

Going to try and make it Thursday night. I have some buddies that want to come up for it.

[popo8]

Going to try and make it Thursday night. I have some buddies that want to come up for it.
Thats awesome man.
Will be good to see u.

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[Badhawk]

Going to try and make it Thursday night. I have some buddies that want to come up for it.
Cool Neil see you there.

[popo8]

Our room is BOOKED!

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[shownomercy]

Prob changing things to leaving early Thurs morning to arrive in middle of nowhere Midwest that night.

[popo8]

Prob changing things to leaving early Thurs morning to arrive in middle of nowhere Midwest that night.
Thats cool... look for us at the bar. Lol.

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[Chris]

Well with great regret I will not be attending this year. Opportunity for work changed my plans latter in the month which caused a domino effect and then I was scheduled to be in Arkansas Tuesday after labor day. But I will be going to Detroit three times this fall so theres that?

[popo8]

Well with great regret I will not be attending this year. Opportunity for work changed my plans latter in the month which caused a domino effect and then I was scheduled to be in Arkansas Tuesday after labor day. But I will be going to Detroit three times this fall so theres that?
Lol. No one aknowledged it so u reposted?

;)

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[SexyTransAm]

damn chris that sucks. we will miss u

[SexyTransAm]

This will be my first time at the shootout, just coming as a spectator. What all can I expect? I've went to the LS Fest the past couple of years and its okay, but I feel like this will be much better. Much more my scene. LS Fest attracts a lot of douche baggery.
its much smaller than lsfest. and a much closer group or racers/friends. u will see just bout everyone u raced/saw at the track at the hotel that night hanging out. this is the one event of the year i wouldnt miss for anything.

[popo8]

its much smaller than lsfest. and a much closer group or racers/friends. u will see just bout everyone u raced/saw at the track at the hotel that night hanging out. this is the one event of the year i wouldnt miss for anything.
Well said!

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[dawdaw]

Well defenetly not headed out Wednesday now. Either headed out Thursday night if I can get Friday off or Friday night which is looking more then likely . Would put me there around 7am Saturday If i leave at 8pm . Sure hoping we don't have a lot of guys taking vacations this week and I get stuck with a Saturday bulk run.

[shownomercy]

Well defenetly not headed out Wednesday now. Either headed out Thursday night if I can get Friday off or Friday night which is looking more then likely . Would put me there around 7am Saturday If i leave at 8pm . Sure hoping we don't have a lot of guys taking vacations this week and I get stuck with a Saturday bulk run.

Put your gay ass car in the trailer with teh bulk and drive it to Beech Bend.

Don't be scurred.

[Chris]

Lol. No one aknowledged it so u reposted?

;)

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Only place I posted it?

[popo8]

Only place I posted it?
I know... but it was posted prior to my post.. then the other was delwted and it was posred after my post. Just busting ur balls.

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[Chris]

Yeah time stamp is 12:28am.... Definitely wasnt up then I post that at like 8 or 9 last night?

Correction it is 3:20 my time and the timestamp on this one shows 8:20 on my computer. Dont know I didnt delete anything

[96LT1355Z28]

We'll be leaving Thursday morning and be there sometime Thursday afternoon.

[popo8]

Its getting close... quick!!!

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[dawdaw]

Put your gay ass car in the trailer with teh bulk and drive it to Beech Bend.

Don't be scurred.

No I'm literally saying I hope I don't get tagged with a bulk load at work on Saturday. I talked to my boss today and he said sign up for a voluntary lay off and I got a decent chance of getting Friday off fingers crossed.

[BLK95-Z]

I still plan to attend. Not sure on an arrival time/day though

[popo8]

No I'm literally saying I hope I don't get tagged with a bulk load at work on Saturday. I talked to my boss today and he said sign up for a voluntary lay off and I got a decent chance of getting Friday off fingers crossed.


There is always that "BUG" that is going around. sniffle sniffle...

[NightTrain66]

Gotta get with Tony S and Kyle M to see the final schedule closer to Shootout but I am sure that we will be heading out early Fri morninga nd arriving there sometime around 5-8 PM.

Lloyd

[blackbirdws6]

Just booked the room. Looking forward to the trip

[popo8]

Tapa keeps bouncing me around when i post

[popo8]

Just booked the room. Looking forward to the trip
Awesome man!!!

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[shownomercy]

Can anyone give any insight to diesel pricing in Midwest area?

[popo8]

If u map out ur route on most of the gps apps u can highlight the fuel stations and bring up the reported prices if people posted.

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[shownomercy]

If u map out ur route on most of the gps apps u can highlight the fuel stations and bring up the reported prices if people posted.

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It is what it is, not like I can't buy fuel and expect to get anywhere. Just was curious how the pricing trends were.

Looks like PA gets expensive and gets cheaper as you head out.

[popo8]

Even with regular fuel... it will drop for us all the way out... so we must be near the peak.

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[shownomercy]

Even with regular fuel... it will drop for us all the way out... so we must be near the peak.

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Silly PA people..

And can you update the list, BLS and I are leaving early Thurs morning now, also, any idea of anyone else coming from the East Coast?

[popo8]

Silly PA people..

And can you update the list, BLS and I are leaving early Thurs morning now, also, any idea of anyone else coming from the East Coast?
Tubby and lt1convert said they were... but idk.

Mike v says he is... but again have not heard a confirmation.

Ill update for u.

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[shownomercy]

Yea nothing concrete and if the registered racer list is true, looks like its you and me popo :lol:

[firebird_1995]

Can anyone give any insight to diesel pricing in Midwest area?
2.37 a gallon in southern illinois

[shippy8907]

What time does everything start over at the track? I need to know when I need to leave in the morning to head that way.

[DMBlack]

What time does everything start over at the track? I need to know when I need to leave in the morning to head that way.

The track gates open at 8am. Tech and time trial will start soon after that.

[popo8]

What time does everything start over at the track? I need to know when I need to leave in the morning to head that way.

8am I believe, but if you have the ability, you should really come a day or so prior. The parking lot parties are alot of fun, and the car show is also Friday iirc.

[shippy8907]

I would love to come down on Friday but me and my wife just had our first child about a week ago so I probably wouldn't be able to pull that one off. lol. I'll get down there as early as I can though.

[Ryan Stout]

I'll be there friday. Woot!

[popo8]

I would love to come down on Friday but me and my wife just had our first child about a week ago so I probably wouldn't be able to pull that one off. lol. I'll get down there as early as I can though.
Oh yeah... thats a good excuse. Lol

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[popo8]

I'll be there friday. Woot!
Awesome

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[NightTrain66]

texted with Tony S a lil while ago and we are heading out early Thurs morning. Should be there sometime on Thurs evening/night at some point.

Tony S, Kyle M. will be leaving from Austin/San Antonio area and picking me up about 3-4 hrs later

Its 11 hrs from that point (about 14-15 total for them) so it will be a LONG ASS DAY (especially for them) .

Could be LATE when we come in on Thurs night but we will be able to do what ever on Fri and relax so we are not "jet lagged" at the track on Sat.

See you guys in 18 days!!!

Lloyd

[popo8]

Wooo hooo... ill update the list when at a computer!

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[popo8]

Updated

[zoomo]

We can't get Friday off, but we will head that way right after work and be there by Saturday morning :)

[popo8]

At least ur making it... will u be staying that night at least?

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[zoomo]

Yes we will stay Friday night either there or in the way, and Saturday night for sure. At least we have Monday off! We wanted to make it one way or another .

[popo8]

Yes we will stay Friday night either there or in the way, and Saturday night for sure. At least we have Monday off! We wanted to make it one way or another .
Ok cool. Cause u MUST experience the parking lot partying.

Did u lock in ur room?

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[zoomo]

Not yet! I suppose I need to try to get that done! Ha I'm always a procrastinator. Hopefully there's something still available and I'll try to book tonight

[popo8]

Not yet! I suppose I need to try to get that done! Ha I'm always a procrastinator. Hopefully there's something still available and I'll try to book tonight

I know that MoeHorsePower was telling me that the block was filled, however I notified the coordinators, so Im hoping they were able to extend the rooms.

[Ryan Stout]

I called 5 days ago and got a spot. Online is says they're full but I called and they let me reserve a room.

[popo8]

I called 5 days ago and got a spot. Online is says they're full but I called and they let me reserve a room.

AWESOME!
firebird_1995

[firebird_1995]

Brad has been handling the hotel arrangements.

[zoomo]

I looked through and I know I'm missing it somewhere...but whats the hotel?

[popo8]

Holiday in. The thread was just bumped a lil earlier tonight.

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[popo8]

http://ltxtech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28632

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[popo8]

^^^ there u go.

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[Neil350]

Just did my hotel a few days ago, was able to get a room from Thursday to Sunday. The shoot out weekend is also the same weekend as the Museum Birthday.

[popo8]

It should be packed with vettes then. Was pretty cool a few years ago when it was our old cars and fancy fancy vettes.

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[MoeHorsePower]

They will let you book a room at $130 vs $109 Ltx price, Guess Im going to have to pay the $130.00

[popo8]

No no. I should be getting the discounted rate. Call in person and tell them ur part of the group. Brad should be making the arrangment.

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[popo8]

79LT1Monte

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[MoeHorsePower]

ok, just called again and its still the same, no LTx rooms available, so if you book online its $126.00 but no cancellations, or $139.00 before tax but you can cancel at this rate.

[79LT1Monte]

ok, just called again and its still the same, no LTx rooms available, so if you book online its $126.00 but no cancellations, or $139.00 before tax but you can cancel at this rate.

I have a call into the hotel and will have an answer shortly.

[79LT1Monte]

For everyone who still needs a room you will now have to contact Kaleighn at the number below to recieve the LTXShootout discount, they will honor the discount rate as long as they have rooms available but it is filling up quickly.

Kaleighn Whipkey
Group Rooms Coordinator
Holiday Inn University Plaza
1021 Wilkinson Trace
Bowling Green KY 42103
(P): (270)745-0088 ext. 1032
(F): (270)745-0019
Kaleighn.whipkey@jqh.com

[96LT1355Z28]

MoeHorsePower ^^

[Neil350]

Sounds good, I sent her an email my rate was 139$ for Thursday, 154$ for the rest of the nights.

Edit: She fixed my rate to reflect the 109$ a night group rate.

[popo8]

Getting excited now!

[zoomo]

I called after work the other day...but I guess she was gone so I sent an email but I haven't heard from them.
I suppose I should call back today and maybe leave a message if she doesn't answer.

Edit. Called back today at lunch. I'm booked for Saturday !
Friday is sold out . didn't even ask about the price oops

[popo8]

Updated list.

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[dawdaw]

You can change Me to leaving Friday at 5pm and arriving on Saturday at 2am. Can't get no time off but at least I'm coming

[popo8]

Updated

[Badhawk]

Larry, change in plans we won't be leaving until Thursday early arriving Thursday afternoon. Still having some car trouble.

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[popo8]

Larry, change in plans we won't be leaving until Thursday early arriving Thursday afternoon. Still having some car trouble.

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Oh no... ok.

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[Neil350]

I am out, unfortunately some things happened out here that are going to require me to work a week over my normal crew change, so I won't be home till the 8th. Bit disappointed but that's how it goes some times.

[79LT1Monte]

I am out, unfortunately some things happened out here that are going to require me to work a week over my normal crew change, so I won't be home till the 8th. Bit disappointed but that's how it goes some times.

Sorry to hear that Neil, pm me your address and I will get your shirt in the mail.

[popo8]

I am out, unfortunately some things happened out here that are going to require me to work a week over my normal crew change, so I won't be home till the 8th. Bit disappointed but that's how it goes some times.
Damn man... that sucks.

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[NightTrain66]

Crummy deal Neil,

We will see you next year!!!

Lloyd

[NightTrain66]

I spoke with Moe B. earlier and he I planning on leaving out Thurs morning about 5-6 AM and arriving at hotel that night at some point.

Lloyd

[Neil350]

Thanks guys, yeah I am not happy I had to miss this. I have been looking forward to this all year.

[popo8]

We are here. Bunch of vettes here...

Got a great view of the court yard and the side lot...

Parking on this side of the building will assure u, that i will be keeping an eye on the lot every so often.



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[blackbirdws6]

Shownomercy and I are on our way. Likely getting there pretty late.

[popo8]

Shownomercy and I are on our way. Likely getting there pretty late.
Whats ut GPS ETA?

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[blackbirdws6]

Whats ut GPS ETA?

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930- 10pm arrival is likely with minimal stops.

[popo8]

930- 10pm arrival is likely with minimal stops.
Awesome. Let me know if y need anything.

483-824-3343

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[popo8]

People rollin in now...

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