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| Joseph Mills |
 Feb 26 2007, 09:45 PM
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on a Sonoma diet now...  Group: Members Posts: 1,482 Joined: 29-December 02 From: Oklahoma City, OK Member No.: 39  |
Here's the "official" posting:
For the 3rd year in a row... we're driving down Oklahoma Highway One... one more time!  As it's been for the last two years... this is an informal NO FEES, NO FRILLS, NO T-SHIRT, real CHEAP MOTEL gathering of teener owners with an emphasis on DRIVING! Well... that and hangin' out. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) The date for this year will be Saturday, April 7th (day before easter). This weekend has been chosen because there will be no conflicting "car events" surrounding this date. Children are welcome and maybe we will have a 914 easter egg hunt. OVERVIEW: As in the past, the tour will be similar in nature to the MUSR road tours, in that there will be opportunities for some "spirited" driving, but it is not a race, nor is it a competition. If you want to race, feel free to meet me at the next MUSR AX... All participants are encouraged to drive at their own comfortable pace. We will be stopping on numerous occasions for "breaks" at the scenic viewpoints and a few "photo ops'. This will allow us to re-group when necessary. Bring your camera! We will meet in Talihina, OK, at the Kiamichi Inn. This is a classic "car" motel from the sixties, owned by Miss Kitty, who has again given her blessings for our Saturday night cookout in the parking lot right next to our cars. Many of us arrive on Friday. For the drive, from Talihina, we approach State Highway 1, also known as the Talimena National Scenic Byway, or for short, Talimena Drive. This road runs for sixty miles to the town of Mena, AR. Although other states can boast of a larger quantity of twisties, Talimena holds it's own when it comes to a driving challenge, and has been identified as one of the best sportscar roads in America by Car and Driver Magazine and various other car and bike organizations. It extends west to east on top of the ridgeline of Winding Stair Mountain and Rich Mountain in the Ouachita National Forest north of the Kiamichi Mountains. These sixty miles of highway are filled with sharp curves and 13% grades of unbroken blacktop. There are lots of both low and high speed turns with many tight switchbacks that are often preceded by steep downhill grades. Your brakes should be in their best condition. Several drivers have told me "THIS is better than any friggin' DE I've ever attended!" Overall, the road surface itself is in very good shape with only occasional, rough areas. There are many scenic vistas that overlook the valleys for pulling over and regrouping, or taking some pics. All of it comes together so nicely, that even if you're temporarily stuck behind a slow moving RV, it's still a cool drive. Remember, this is not a drive around the block - be adequately prepared... or be prepared to be adequately humiliated. Or cared for... or left behind (we'll pick you up on the way back). Extra parts, tools and AAA are strongly advised. We will tour around Mena, have lunch, and when everyone is ready, get back to the driving task at hand, and tour back to Talihina. Don't even bother trying to re-wind the turns backwards... won't work (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) After a break, we'll get together for our cookout and favorite beverages. Sunday morning we'll have a nice breakfast before heading home. This is a fair weather get together. Mild chance of rain will not deter us, however eminent threat of severe precipitation will cancel our plans. We will be in touch as the time draws near. Location: Kiamichi Inn (504 Dallas St.) Talihina, OK (http://www.talihinacc.com/). For reservations call 918-567-2243. Tell "Kitty" you're with the 914 group. The rates are about the same as last year: 1 bed 1-2 people 38.41 2 bed 2-3 people 49.39 3 bed 3-5 people 65.36 (In some cases, an extra 5.00 may be charged for the 3rd or 4th person) Attendees list as of 3/20: Joseph & Rea (plus Edith), OK Curt & Angela, OK Clay & Betty, TX Rusty, AL Doug & "Das Weibchen", TX Stephen, Krebs OK I will update this list as you reply to this thread or PM me. I'm working on a "schedule" of events. .. |
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| Betty |
Feb 27 2007, 11:07 AM
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Driver Group: Members Posts: 516 Joined: 10-December 04 From: Hurst, TX Member No.: 3,255 Region Association: South East States 
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"... and maybe we will have a 914 easter egg hunt".
Now THAT sounds like fun! Easter egg hunt for any kids and how about an Easter Booze Hunt for the adults?!?!?! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drunk.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Does anybody have any bunny ears? |
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| cooltimes |
Feb 27 2007, 12:07 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,508 Joined: 18-May 04 Member No.: 2,081 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Betty @ Feb 27 2007, 11:07 AM)  "... and maybe we will have a 914 easter egg hunt". Now THAT sounds like fun! Easter egg hunt for any kids and how about an Easter Booze Hunt for the adults?!?!?! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drunk.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Does anybody have any bunny ears? Google search brought this up. Shows how anyone can make some and cheap. http://www.marthastewart.com/page.jhtml?ty...&navLevel=3 Playboy wasn't too helpful. |
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| Joseph Mills |
Feb 27 2007, 07:17 PM
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on a Sonoma diet now... Group: Members Posts: 1,482 Joined: 29-December 02 From: Oklahoma City, OK Member No.: 39 |
QUOTE(cooltimes @ Feb 27 2007, 12:07 PM) Does anybody have any bunny ears? Shows how anyone can make some and cheap. http://www.marthastewart.com/page.jhtml?ty...&navLevel=3 Playboy wasn't too helpful. Thank you Mr. Cool for that link! Here they are:  I can see it. A dozen 914s being driven by rabbits thru the hills of oklahoma. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) .. |
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| cooltimes |
Feb 27 2007, 08:35 PM
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[quote name='Joseph Mills' date='Feb 27 2007, 07:17 PM' post='868624']
Betty said, "Does anybody have any bunny ears?" [/quote] I can see it. A dozen 914s being driven by rabbits thru the hills of oklaoma. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) .. [/quote] Bunny ears are hot this year. |
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| TheCabinetmaker |
Mar 2 2007, 07:49 AM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,325 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
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| Joseph Mills |
Mar 2 2007, 04:35 PM
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on a Sonoma diet now... Group: Members Posts: 1,482 Joined: 29-December 02 From: Oklahoma City, OK Member No.: 39 |
Okay now... where are the rest of you Okies...
We don't want to be outnumbered by those TEXANS! do we? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) Attached image(s) 
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| ClayPerrine |
Mar 3 2007, 10:55 AM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,950 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille
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Joseph...
Miss Kitty says you stole my room!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) For the last 2 years, Betty and I have been in room 14. She told me you said you were in there last year. Buddy, I have pictures to prove it!!!! I have room 11 if you want to trade (king size bed in 1, queen in 14). (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) |
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| Joseph Mills |
Mar 4 2007, 11:56 AM
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on a Sonoma diet now... Group: Members Posts: 1,482 Joined: 29-December 02 From: Oklahoma City, OK Member No.: 39 |
QUOTE(ClayPerrine @ Mar 3 2007, 10:55 AM) Joseph... Miss Kitty says you stole my room!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) For the last 2 years, Betty and I have been in room 14. She told me you said you were in there last year. Buddy, I have pictures to prove it!!!! I have room 11 if you want to trade (king size bed in 1, queen in 14). (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) Sure, I'll be happy to trade. Have you heard from Dennis/Linda or Rich/Reba, etc? How about the Houston guys? .. |
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| ClayPerrine |
Mar 4 2007, 12:35 PM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,950 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille
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QUOTE(Joseph Mills @ Mar 4 2007, 11:56 AM) QUOTE(ClayPerrine @ Mar 3 2007, 10:55 AM) Joseph... Miss Kitty says you stole my room!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) For the last 2 years, Betty and I have been in room 14. She told me you said you were in there last year. Buddy, I have pictures to prove it!!!! I have room 11 if you want to trade (king size bed in 1, queen in 14). (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) Sure, I'll be happy to trade. Have you heard from Dennis/Linda or Rich/Reba, etc? How about the Houston guys? .. I called Richard right after I called in my reservations. I am going to notify RichJ so he can tell Dennis and Linda. I can also get in touch with Mike Floyd. |
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| Rusty |
 Mar 6 2007, 07:06 PM
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Wanted: Engine case GA003709 Group: Admin Posts: 7,952 Joined: 24-December 02 From: North Alabama Member No.: 6 Region Association: Galt's Gulch 
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Okay... count me in!
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| Betty |
Mar 6 2007, 08:56 PM
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Driver Group: Members Posts: 516 Joined: 10-December 04 From: Hurst, TX Member No.: 3,255 Region Association: South East States
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QUOTE(Lawrence @ Mar 6 2007, 07:06 PM) Okay... count me in! Woo Hoo!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rocking nana.gif) |
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| Joseph Mills |
Mar 6 2007, 10:09 PM
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on a Sonoma diet now... Group: Members Posts: 1,482 Joined: 29-December 02 From: Oklahoma City, OK Member No.: 39 |
QUOTE(Betty @ Mar 6 2007, 08:56 PM) QUOTE(Lawrence @ Mar 6 2007, 07:06 PM) Okay... count me in! Woo Hoo!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rocking nana.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Nice! Allow me to add your name to our roster! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) .. |
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| TheCabinetmaker |
Mar 7 2007, 05:01 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,325 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
QUOTE(Lawrence @ Mar 6 2007, 07:06 PM) Okay... count me in! Excellent!!!!!!!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drunk.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif) |
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| dagdal1967 |
Mar 7 2007, 08:28 PM
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What are YOU looking at... Group: Members Posts: 372 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Carrollton, Texas Member No.: 423 |
Now that my crisis of faith is over, I'll be there! Looking forward to getting to drive "Das Weibchen" (the bitch) on some curvy roads!
Doug |
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| Betty |
Mar 7 2007, 08:57 PM
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Driver Group: Members Posts: 516 Joined: 10-December 04 From: Hurst, TX Member No.: 3,255 Region Association: South East States
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QUOTE(dagdal1967 @ Mar 7 2007, 08:28 PM) Now that my crisis of faith is over, I'll be there! Looking forward to getting to drive "Das Weibchen" (the bitch) on some curvy roads! Doug Woo Hoo again!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) I'm thinkin' you need to get "Das Weibchen" printed on a magnet you can put on the side of the car! The one year we had Clay's old 2.0 motor in my car while we were rebuilding my engine, I put "+.2" on a magnet and put it next to the "1.8" on the back of my car. In fact... I know where I can get my hands on a set of magnetic flames if you think they'll make your car go faster?!?!?! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) We can even swap them from car to car for special "Kodak moments"! |
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| Joseph Mills |
Mar 7 2007, 10:15 PM
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on a Sonoma diet now... Group: Members Posts: 1,482 Joined: 29-December 02 From: Oklahoma City, OK Member No.: 39 |
QUOTE(Betty @ Mar 7 2007, 08:57 PM) I'm thinkin' you need to get "Das Weibchen" printed on a magnet you can put on the side of the car! The one year we had Clay's old 2.0 motor in my car while we were rebuilding my engine, I put "+.2" on a magnet and put it next to the "1.8" on the back of my car. In fact... I know where I can get my hands on a set of magnetic flames if you think they'll make your car go faster?!?!?! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) We can even swap them from car to car for special "Kodak moments"! What does a ride with a whale tail and five foot long decals need? Needs some flames... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) Doug - Keep on keepin' the faith... I added you & yer bitch to the list. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) .. |
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| dagdal1967 |
Mar 8 2007, 08:41 AM
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What are YOU looking at... Group: Members Posts: 372 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Carrollton, Texas Member No.: 423 |
QUOTE(Betty @ Mar 7 2007, 08:57 PM) I'm thinkin' you need to get "Das Weibchen" printed on a magnet you can put on the side of the car! Where exaclty can one get magnets like that printed... Hmmmm (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) |
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| Betty |
Mar 8 2007, 10:06 AM
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Driver Group: Members Posts: 516 Joined: 10-December 04 From: Hurst, TX Member No.: 3,255 Region Association: South East States
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"Where exaclty can one get magnets like that printed... Hmmmm (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)"
Google is your friend. Just search on "magnetic flames". They're already printed and pre-cut. The place I got them from is no longer in business but there are other places out there. I even found one place where you can get magnetic bird poo for playing jokes with... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| cooltimes |
Mar 9 2007, 08:46 AM
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QUOTE(Joseph Mills @ Mar 6 2007, 10:09 PM) QUOTE(Betty @ Mar 6 2007, 08:56 PM) QUOTE(Lawrence @ Mar 6 2007, 07:06 PM) Okay... count me in! Woo Hoo!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rocking nana.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Nice! Allow me to add your name to our roster! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) .. Here is a bump just because it important bump to the OAT areas. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon_bump.gif) |
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