PA DE NJ NY MD car show meet - Kahunaville

Well, doesnt look like I'll be able to make it. Simply too much going on that has to get done at work and at home. But, spring is here (as well as all the rain) so here's to looking forward to future events. Have fun all!

Quick question for the West Pa VXrs.... What time are we going to meet on the turnpike? Its getting real close to sunday and I just want to have everything set.

Looks like the weather on Sunday should be good, I think.
Maybe a time agenda should be put together so we're all on "the same page".
Say we plan on getting to Kahunaville at around 11AM (?), then the PA Turnpike meeting should happen at around 9AM (?) at the Morgantown exit like Spike mentioned. Then a meet up at that Bennigans lot off route 202 around 10AM (?), then I guess we all proceed to DE?
I'm just guessing on the times and all that stuff but thought I'd offer it up?

So who's in at this point?

Perfect.. and even has a little extra padded time in there just in case.

Who needs detailed directions, and from where?

Email me ---> spike913@yahoo.com

That was posted on the web site along with the registration sheet.

Hey VX4... Ill be meeting up with you on the turnpike..... Not at the morgantown exit tho.... The meeting point is down the turnpike a couple of miles from morgantown. It a big parking lot/rest area across from a sunoco on the turnpike... Ill be there waitin at 9 so youll see me there.

Anyone hear from JumpnUgly?

(I really wanna see a Firefox up close.. heheh)

At this point, I'm still in. Still a bit of hesitation about making the eleven hour roundtrip in a day with the workday Monday, but I don't want to miss out on the fun. The nine o'clock meeting time at the Morgantown rendezvous point is do-able. I won't have to get started as early as I thought.

I can pass my cellphone # on to Eckstream and anyone else who will be at that meeting place.

(Early wx forecasts look promising for Sunday. Foxfire looks real good in the sunshine!)

Good thinking Sam..... My cell phone # is 484-333-1552 for all the people meeting up on the turnpike. I will be there at 9am so if anyone is running late give me a call and let me know when youll be there so I dont leave before you get there....

Just an update..

I emailed a couple maps and directions to those who were interested... and I have recieved some cell phone numbers that I will be taking with me as well.

Targeted times for various stops are as follows:

Central/Western PA owners
Arrive 9 am - Turnpike rest stop East of Morgantown
(approx mile marker 305)

leave by 9:20

Arrive 202 South & Dillworthtown Road
(Shopping center w/ Bennigans)

SE PA owners meet approx 10:00 (if everythng is running smooth, the Central group will actually be there before 10.

All leave by 10:20 (unless we hear there is a delay with the Turnpike meet)

Quick stop at about 10:35 - 10:45 at Charcoal Pit on 202 in north Wilmington to meet with a Delaware owner.

Everyone back on the road to head to Kahunaville.


Now, lets just hope we can find some XTerra's, Wranglers and H2's along the way to scare off the road.

;Db;

Spike, I was looking at your original post that started this thread.
Do we have to each individually register for the car show as you mentioned back then?

Yep... the form is available when you get there...

You don't have to print it out ahead of time unless you want to.

They want:
the registration form,
drivers license,
insurance card ...

It entitles you to something like 20% off of food too..
(I think it is just to get you on a mailing list actually)

Hey all......
I'm planning on being at the 202 South & Dillworthtown Road spot at 10AM, that's the best I can do.

Just wanted to let everyone know.....c-ya then!!

We aren't expecting anything better than that.

Just show up - either with as much shine and polish as possible, or completely coated with mud... NO in between hehehehe

So are there going to be any kind of entrance fees? I just need to get an idea of how much money I should bring with me.......

None that I am aware of... but don't quote me on that...

The form doesnt state any... It just lists that a replacement card is $5.
I tried calling and got a voice mail.

I think they are just happy to have a lot of people come out to show cars and bring in even more spectators, who will buy food and alcohol... therefore bringing in lots of revenue in for what would normally be a dead and boring Sunday afternoon.

They have a full menu, and an appetizer menu.
Plus if you like video and boardwalk games, they have a half decent miday
(I would say about 1/2 - 1/3 the size of Dave & Busters)

Spike, thanks for all of the great organization! Do you have a handle on how many of us there are now?

Not a problem, I only took one other's suggestoin and relocated it and did a little research... but thanks

No clue.. I know whe had a couple back outs.. but some people we haven't heard from in a while.

If we have 6 I think it would be a nice representation ... of course the more the better. Certainly not bad for a first time out!

(at least one of each color would kick butt heehee !)

If the weather tomorrow is as nice as today (and it's supposed to be) ... we couldn't ask for anything more!


Is this correct?

1. Spike . . . . . . . yes
2. VX_PA . . . . . . yes
3. Eckstream . . . yes
4. VX4EJR . . . . . yes
5. Jumpnugly . . . yes
6. Robert . . . . . . yes
7. navigator . . . maybe
8. Bantan . . . . . twisting arm?
9. Hotflyer . . . . . ?
10. Amack76 . . . ?
11. chopper . . . . ?
12. WormGod . . no
13. VXing . . . . . . no
14. t2p . . . . . . . no
15.... ? ? ? ?

Last call on map requests!!!

Here's me -- forever the procrastinator! After a visit to mapquest, I just realized that, in order to meet Eckstream east of the Morgantown exit from Butler, I need to get up at 4 a.m.!

Aw man, I don't know if I can pull off getting to the first rendezvous point by 9. I'm going to try but I'll give Eckstream a call with a status report on the way. I may have to catch up with you all at another rendezvous point or at the show, so I don't hold up the convoy.

:confused:

Just got in from the NY Auto show, about to head out to a party. Wanted to let you guys know I'm not going to be able to make it, cause I can't get off from work tomorrow. Have a great time and take lots-o-pics. Catch y'all at the NJ shore meet early this summer.

Peace

It was great to meet all of you today. How cool was it all of us riding around together? Too bad our parked VX's were out of the flow of foot traffic at the show.

Took me about five hours and fifteen minutes to get home with one stop for gas. VERY glad I decided to go. Let's do it again!

I really would have loved to have gone. I hope to see pics!! :)

I see folks were willing to travel for this, which is a very positive sign for us mid atlantic VXers. If any are willing to travel (and granted I can actually keep my license after my recent ordeal), we should have one of those weekend beach campouts (or hotel if you prefer) at Assateague Island, Md. Just throwing a possible next hook up in the pipeline if any are interested. Driving, cooking, drinking, and having a great ime on the beach are just a small part of the fun. ;)

To everyone who made it today... ;Db; thanks!
To everyone who didn't ... :cryb:

Everything was in our favor! Good people! Great weather! Kick butt cars! Good food!

Sorry we didn't get more members this round, but that certainly doesn't mean it wasn't a success.

Highlights:
The VX convoy to Delaware. :coolb:

The Ferarri 360 on the car carrier ;Dy;

The GTO Judge ;Do;

The rest of the 'rods and classics ;Dr;

The DeLorean :supercool

The return trip VX convoy passing a pack of Harleys rolling up 202 North at the end of the day. :clap:

Looking forward to seeing the pictures!
Glad you made it home safe Sam!

Talk at y'all real soon!
Pat

Oh yea, will the guy wearing the Buick 4 Sale sign, please come to the DJ booth? :right:

Hi Everybody!

It was a pleasure and privilege to meet you all.
Thanks for the great weekend!

Where should we upload the photos to?

Robert

It was definitely cool to meet up with you all !
And we couldn't ask for a better day, maybe just a little cooler.

Props to Spike for starting it all up!
Good to hear you made it home safe as well Sam!

I put an e-mail request to add a photo gallery for the meet, hopefully that'll be up soon(?). Got some nice pics to post!

Until next time !

curious .....
.
what was the average cruising speed on the highway ? ........
.

For the Convoy, anywhere from 35 - 55 Mph... mostly slow since it was a business route at that point.

For highway, talk to Sam and Eckstream.

:)

.....
the reason for the curiosity ....
.
with the short gearing, the 3.5 is really humming at 75 mph and over ......
.

I find it drives comfortably at 75 and even 85.
I just keep it in drive, and power button activated.

My grandfather passed away so I spent the day consoling my family. I hope the day went great for everyone. It was the prettiest day so far this year.

So what was the final count anyway??? I lost track with everything that happened last week.

Oh no!

I am so sorry to hear about that.

I just lost my grandfather back in February... so I can totally understand what you may be going through.
That was the hardest thing I have ever had happen in my life.

Nothing can ever be said to make the pain go away.

All I can do is encourage you to keep your family and friends close. And reflect on the good memories you have had with him over the years. I am still having my moments, it is not easy.

We are all here if you need us.


As for Sunday, the final count for our gathering was 5... 1 Foxfire, 2 Kaiser, 2 IronMan.

When you are ready, you let us know and we can put something else together...

Sorry for your family's loss, VX_PA. This was a great group of people that should definately plan to get together again.

If you guys are ever up for a gathering in the Pittsburgh area, let t2p and I know. I'm sure one of us could identify a venue.

Quaker Steak & Lube!!!

Wings and biker night!

Yeah, biker babes. That could take my mind off of things.;)

Thanks all for your kind words, it sounds like everyone had a great time.

First, VX_PA...I'm Very sorry for your loss.

Second...I agonized with the idea of joining you guys but this was a difficult weekend for me to be out of town for too many reasons to list. I even went so far as to map out the journey on Mapquest and made a last minute decision not to go. I wish I could've met up with you guys!

Third.... a meet somewhere in PA would be great for me in particular and a Pittsburgh Meet would be Awesome! Also..don't forget...Quaker Steak & Lube originated in Sharon, PA....alongside the HOT ROD CAFE!

Guys/Girls

How about some picks from the meet? I have some but I don't know where to put them.

Anybody?

Robert

Yeah, the Sharon location IS really nice.
That is the one I stopped at on my way back from buying my VX...

... Otherwise I've been to the one at Robinson Town Center about 5 different times, during 2 business trips.

Hi Robert. I think I'm the one with all of the pics. I'm SO BAD about getting film developed in a timely fashion. Will plan to get them over the Memorial Day weekend and get them posted.

Look for pictures of our get-together in the 2004 Events Gallery under PA DE NJ NY MD car show meet - Kahunaville.

We had a great time!