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Posted by: Dave Cawdrey Jul 21 2003, 11:46 PM

First weekend looks to be the weekend of 16/17th of August.

Food and beer will be provided. BBQ or Subs. Poll it

Gimme a yea or ney...

Posted by: Brad Roberts Jul 21 2003, 11:50 PM

Ok.. gang.

Why can we not combine this with JRust's gathering ??

I'll drive up the first weekend of August.. fly out the second weekend to Watkins Glen..and then return to drive BACK to Seattle.

What happened to a "winter" time frame ??


B

Posted by: Dave Cawdrey Jul 21 2003, 11:57 PM

Hows my car gonna get down there?

You can come to the next one

Posted by: Brad Roberts Jul 22 2003, 12:01 AM

How many does it take ??LOL

You dont have somebody like me that tows peoples shit around for free everywhere ??


B

Posted by: Dave Cawdrey Jul 22 2003, 12:07 AM

Could try to tow it w/ the new van

Posted by: Bleyseng Jul 22 2003, 07:57 AM

Jamie is the guy who tows everything to every gathering. Plus Jamies is way down in the middle of Oregon, 4 hrs away.

I am in for the 16 or 17th
Geoff

Posted by: DNHunt Jul 22 2003, 08:00 AM

I'm in for the 16th, 17 th

Dave

Posted by: Bleyseng Jul 22 2003, 08:15 AM

I just checked, John Walkers Swap meet is on August 16th. So you local guys should come up for that in the morning (opens at 8am and is over by lunch) and then go to Korijo's ( he never gets up in the morning like Brad).

Geoff

Posted by: Qarl Jul 22 2003, 08:38 AM

Let me know when the date becomes firms. I may try to come.

I'd fly into Seattle, right?

I'd probably arrive that night (7:00pm to 9:00pm time frame). Could someone pick me up at the airport?

I'd need a recommendation of a place nearby to stay. Nothing fancy, just safe. I know Seattle is large and has good places and bad places.

Posted by: Bleyseng Jul 22 2003, 08:47 AM

Into SeaTac airport not Boeing Field. I might be able to put you up but I'll have to ask Monique as we might already have guests.
Where to stay? Look for hotel deal on Orbitz and a stay near downtown. Do not stay at a place on Aurora Ave as those are by the hour. Dave lives in Fremont so maybe a hotel near Eastlake (SilverCloud I think) or Westlake. Hooters is on Eastlake too.

Geoff

Posted by: Qarl Jul 22 2003, 09:28 AM

I don't necessarily need to shack up with anyone (unless she's cute, single, and won't tell my wife.) Just kidding.

I just need a hotel or a street nearby with decent hotels on it. I've never been to Seattle, so it would be like throwing darts at a dartboard as far as location.

Thanks!

Posted by: Qarl Jul 22 2003, 09:29 AM

Oh... and of legal age too! hee hee!

Posted by: rhodyguy Jul 22 2003, 09:46 AM

i see to remember some mention of dave's car being in bell town (seattle neighborhood). if that's the case, stay at the westin. a little spendy(but less than a steering wheel, 6 con, flairs, fancy seats, etc). fantastic location. close to monorail, westlake center, the pike place market. when we stay there my wife gets a discount for being a teacher. the mayflower is nice too. don't get one of the cheepos on aurora ave, unless you want some hookers or crack. just book at the westin. tell em you want a western exposure. $1,000,000 view.

kevin

Posted by: rdauenhauer Jul 22 2003, 09:48 AM

Im in for the 16th-17th.
Walker is still holding that meet?
Last time I attended one was when Wier was still around with one of his own.
Does John still play with Trantulas?

Posted by: boxstr Jul 22 2003, 10:12 AM

Karl Try the Warwick Hotel on Sienna. Walking to everything, plus they have a shuttle van that will take you and can pick uou up. Next to Belltown.
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Posted by: Bleyseng Jul 22 2003, 01:39 PM

Kevin, where have you been? Daves car was in Belltown what a year ago. He and the car are in Fremont.

Karl, yeah there are so nice views from Belltown of Elliott Bay. I'll get online tonight to look for a hotel.

Geoff

Posted by: Dave Cawdrey Jul 22 2003, 01:48 PM

No No No, Karl. I don't want to impose on your Kobe affairs , but you are more than welcome to stay here...

And we can pick you up (w/ the new van, hopefully)

Posted by: Qarl Jul 22 2003, 02:37 PM

Okay... I can come as long as I get a confirmation that this is the weekend. I'll need to book my airfare once I get a thumbs up.

I'm looking forward to meeting some of you guys! Oh yeah.. and meeting Dave to.... just kidding!

Regards,

Karl

Posted by: John Kelly Jul 22 2003, 03:25 PM

Ok, we have Geoff, Karl, Dave, Rich, and me so far for the 16th and 17th of August. Anyone else?

There will be other weekends set later as we find out when folks can come.

John www.ghiaspecialties.com

Posted by: rhodyguy Jul 22 2003, 04:15 PM

is it going to be both days? what with all the stuff i hope to unload at the swap i have to take the ford p.u. on sat. "why did you drive a truck with a bunch of crap in the back?". " where's this phantom car you allways post pictures of ?".

kevin

Posted by: John Kelly Jul 22 2003, 04:28 PM

Hi Kevin,

Yes, both days. We know you have a nice 914 (insert smily emoticon). You can drive your truck. I'm driving mine when I really should be driving a Ghia right? At the moment, my dream car (mid-engine, gullwing doored, flared, and channeled Ghia) is a pile of parts, and 10 years or so away from being finished. Are you in for after John Walkers swapmeet?

John www.ghiaspecialties.com

Posted by: Mike Wofford Jul 22 2003, 04:28 PM

John & Dave,
My son and I are in for the 16 & or the 17th if I don't have to work (Work for Lowes, I"m suppose to have that weekend off) Mike&Aaron

Posted by: rhodyguy Jul 22 2003, 04:38 PM

john, i'll hit walkers gig early. i figure the serious buyers will be done by 11. pack up then drop down the hill to freemont. prob sun as well. then i get to drive up in the appropriate vehicle. so i'm in. i was wondering how things were progressing w/ the ghia. for those that don't know, mid engine ghia, still with the gull wings?, 914 trans, punched up t-1. the hotroded bug you told me about is thought about frequently (walkers).

kevin

Posted by: John Kelly Jul 22 2003, 05:27 PM

Great! We have:

Geoff
Karl
Dave
Rich
Mike
Aaron
Kevin
me

Anyone else?

John www.ghiaspecialties.com

Posted by: Bleyseng Jul 22 2003, 08:08 PM

That's all that will fit into the little garage space the car is.
Dave can we roll the car out into the main area???

Geoff

Posted by: Dave Cawdrey Jul 22 2003, 11:20 PM

My bro in law, and another buddy Tristan, prolly will be there...

What about Chris ??



Its more organnized now, and will be more by then. Lots more room. We can also move stuff out, but not the car... Besides, the private garage will muffle (somewhat) the palm nailer's racket-.... I mean, "beautiful music"

Posted by: John Kelly Jul 23 2003, 07:44 AM

OK, we have:

Geoff
Karl
Dave
Rich
Mike
Aaron
Kevin
Chris
Bro-in-law
Tristan
John

John Walker's swap will siphon some of our manpower on saturday morning, but that's not a problem. We will bring you late guys with parts in pockets up to speed.

John www.ghiaspecialties.com

Posted by: Qarl Aug 8 2003, 09:57 PM

Can you provide an update on this get-together? I am flying up there!

Karl

Posted by: Bleyseng Aug 8 2003, 10:09 PM

Yeah, whats up! John and Dave.


I still can take you around town on Friday Karl if you want. All the usual places, PikePlace Market, Chinatown, Hooters, Space Needle, Belltown, Safeco Field.

Geoff

Posted by: Qarl Aug 8 2003, 10:11 PM

I'm coming in Thursday night, so I am available whenever on Friday.

I'll give you a call tomorrow. I think I've got your number here at home!

Thanks!

Posted by: Dave Cawdrey Aug 8 2003, 10:13 PM

How about some last minute, punch list help on Fri. After your tour...

Posted by: boxstr Aug 8 2003, 10:17 PM

Coming up Friday evening, going to the swap meet Sat. morning. Will try and get over to the Flare Witch project afterwards.
Kevin, I am bring up a rear targa bar pad, finally got it off, cut the rollbar section off. Hope you still want it. Looks good.
Need anything else??
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