The Rocket City Ramble, October 16-19, N. Alabama, thank you to all who attended! :) |
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The Rocket City Ramble, October 16-19, N. Alabama, thank you to all who attended! :) |
SGB |
Oct 6 2008, 08:08 PM
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just visiting Group: Members Posts: 4,086 Joined: 8-March 03 From: Huntsville, AL Member No.: 404 Region Association: South East States |
I think the best route from atlanta to Huntsville is up 75 to Adairsville (Grady could meet you near here), through Summerville, Menlo, Mentone (over lookout mountain), down to Scotsboro. Definitely better for Porsches than 1-20.
Start at: Atlanta, GA I-75 N toward Adairsville/Summerville - 0.3 mi Turn left at GA-140 (signs for Adairsville) Continue to follow GA-140 - 16.0 mi Turn right at US-27 Continue to follow GA-1/US-27 - 13.9 mi (THATS ABOUT 10 NILES NORTH OF ROME GRADY) Turn left at GA-48 Continue to follow GA-48 Entering Alabama - 12.6 mi Continue on AL-117 - 10.4 mi ZIg right at AL-117/AL-7/US-11 - 0.1 mi Zag left at AL-117/AL-40 Continue to follow AL-40 - 23.9 mi Turn right at AL-35- 3.4 mi Turn left onto the ramp to US-72 - 56 fti Continue on I-565 W - 1.7 mi Arrive at: Huntsville, AL google map |
hot_shoe914 |
Oct 6 2008, 08:27 PM
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on ramp passer Group: Members Posts: 3,806 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Earle, Ar. Member No.: 8,354 Region Association: None |
Primacy Parkway is about 3 miles from my house. There are two of us here that plan on convoying from Memphis with you guys.
SHOE |
Al Meredith |
Oct 6 2008, 08:39 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 969 Joined: 4-November 04 From: Atlanta, ga Member No.: 3,061 |
I just got the 914 ,I intend to take to H'ville, from the paint shop. The engine has been rebuilt and started on the test stand and Blake just finished a rebuild on the Xmission. I have to put everything back on and install the engine, all the brakes and shocks . This is starting to feel like an episode of "overhaulin" will it be done on time. I'll have to bring the 912E if I can't finish on time.
I would suggest Altanta to Rome , meet up with Grady , then through Scottsboro, AL onto Huntsville. |
Rusty |
Oct 7 2008, 07:08 AM
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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 |
Good morning, Ramblers!
One restaurant and the banquet folks have asked for a projection on meal choices. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) I sent a note out asking for RSVPs and menu choices for a couple of the meals. When you get a chance (read: very soon, please), please reply to that email and let us know what you want to eat! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chowtime.gif) -Rusty (IMG:style_emoticons/default/type.gif) |
tommy914 |
Oct 7 2008, 08:13 AM
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Life is a journey, enjoy every turn. Group: Members Posts: 1,103 Joined: 15-September 03 From: Ridgeland, MS Member No.: 1,165 Region Association: None |
Good morning, Ramblers! One restaurant and the banquet folks have asked for a projection on meal choices. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) I sent a note out asking for RSVPs and menu choices for a couple of the meals. When you get a chance (read: very soon, please), please reply to that email and let us know what you want to eat! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chowtime.gif) -Rusty (IMG:style_emoticons/default/type.gif) Rusty, any additional details on the lunch choices for Friday? Triple-Salad plate - what are the 3 salads BBQ plate- chicken or beef or possum ? Soup & Half-Sandwich plate - type of soup? type of sandwich? thanks |
Rusty |
Oct 7 2008, 09:25 AM
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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 |
Rusty, any additional details on the lunch choices for Friday? Triple-Salad plate - what are the 3 salads BBQ plate- chicken or beef or possum ? Soup & Half-Sandwich plate - type of soup? type of sandwich? thanks I didn't ask for a lot of details on the plates, but I called. I've been eating there for some time and the food is always excellent. They cater some of the very high end weddings in town. Everything on the menu is good. The triple-salad plate is a choice of three of five different salads (think chicken salad, pasta salad, tuna salad, etc, etc). The BBQ is beef. The soup is vegetable beef. If I remember correctly, the sandwich choices include homemade Chicken Salad; Tuna Salad, Turkey, Ham, Club or BLT. Hope this helps, Rusty |
MiddleGACruiser |
Oct 7 2008, 05:35 PM
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Hobbits? What Hobbits? Group: Members Posts: 115 Joined: 5-September 04 From: Porschenaire, GA Member No.: 2,694 Region Association: None |
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Rusty |
Oct 8 2008, 08:06 AM
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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 |
Ramblers and Ramblers-to-be!
Today is the last day for registrations! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) -Rusty (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif) |
SGB |
Oct 8 2008, 09:56 PM
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just visiting Group: Members Posts: 4,086 Joined: 8-March 03 From: Huntsville, AL Member No.: 404 Region Association: South East States |
Talked to Nick, the Manager of the bar at the Marriott- Space and Rocket Center. He can let me hook up a DVD player to watch LeMans, or we could watch the Barret/Jackson auction from Lost Wages...
He's gonna open the joint early on Friday for the Autocross 101 class. Rusty has made some truly beautiful trophies and awards. I just know its all gonna go by so fast and I'll be lookin' back- but also forward to NEXT YEAR! WHERE WILL IT BE? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) We be Ramblin' soon! |
rick 918-S |
Oct 8 2008, 10:45 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,831 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Photo contest after the Ramble? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Challenge!
Oh, and is it warm enough to go topless? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I cold here and the leaves are going fast! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) |
SGB |
Oct 9 2008, 09:04 AM
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just visiting Group: Members Posts: 4,086 Joined: 8-March 03 From: Huntsville, AL Member No.: 404 Region Association: South East States |
I'm hoping for mid-70s for highs and mid-50s for lows. That would be typical anyway. I usually keep the top off untill mid december...
The leaves are just starting to turn here and should peak in about 10 days. |
cooltimes |
Oct 11 2008, 12:01 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,508 Joined: 18-May 04 Member No.: 2,081 Region Association: None |
Edit: Crap, I am a week early. Sorry bout that. Rust on the brain and no cure in sight. Pick it up next week end, Been down on the I40 exit 83 overpass all day waiting to see a 914 that runs well enough to go places outside the city limits..
Has to be some party animals and news of the trips getting there so sock it to us Mike Cooley who says: "I am too ugly to ramble". This post has been edited by cooltimes: Oct 11 2008, 12:09 AM |
Rusty |
Oct 11 2008, 02:54 AM
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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 |
Mike... are you sure you can't come down? I saved a "walk-in" slot for you.
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naro914 |
Oct 11 2008, 07:40 AM
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Losing my mind... Group: Members Posts: 2,476 Joined: 26-May 06 From: Charlotte, NC Member No.: 6,073 Region Association: South East States |
Edit: Crap, I am a week early. Sorry bout that. Rust on the brain and no cure in sight. Pick it up next week end, Been down on the I40 exit 83 overpass all day waiting to see a 914 that runs well enough to go places outside the city limits.. Has to be some party animals and news of the trips getting there so sock it to us Mike Cooley who says: "I am too ugly to ramble". DON'T DO THAT TO ME!! I woke up this morning, checked my emails before I had coffee (and after a late night of a few adult beverages (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drunk.gif) ) and saw the original post... then immediately checked the calendar and website to see if we were missing the weekend!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) Jeez.... THAT got me going .... Need more coffee..... |
ArtechnikA |
Oct 11 2008, 08:05 AM
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rich herzog Group: Members Posts: 7,390 Joined: 4-April 03 From: Salted Roads, PA Member No.: 513 Region Association: None |
DON'T DO THAT TO ME!! Jeez.... THAT got me going .... Need more coffee..... me too... I'm already two weeks behind on everything dealing with the crashed Subie so everything's a bit of a thrash. The Plan has been to FedEx the painting outta here Monday (Tuesday at the latest) so if it were happening this weekend I'da been screwed on that plan... Calm(er) now. Busy weekend ahead of me. Rebuild Subie suspension, mow an acre of grass, paint like a man posessed... |
cooltimes |
Oct 11 2008, 10:08 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,508 Joined: 18-May 04 Member No.: 2,081 Region Association: None |
Mike... are you sure you can't come down? I saved a "walk-in" slot for you. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) Actually, I would if I could, Thanks for the generous offer and encouragement. You have no idea how good you made me feel the moment I saw your post ole Rusty one. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) The really bad thing is I had sort of planned to sneak in and just watch from a safe distance and actually see some 914's and the people who do these ramble things. I don't really fit in the same 914 brotherhood per my past experiences with some Ramblers and that is honestly to say because of my own faults and errors. You wouldn't want to walk a mile in my shoes is the nicest way for me to say it. I didn't ever intend to burn any bridges but some others have so I'll try and do the I40 exit 83 overpass 914 salute if I can calculate the day and time correctly. Sorry I spooked anyone with the week early error post. Don't forget, I am getting more senile and it is embarrassing to make an error about my favorite interest in life, the 914 and it's people. Extra cup of coffee or (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) does wonders. My Grandson's birthday party falls on the same weekend so now the toast is burned and I can't even do the sneaky old me thing above. EDIT: He will be 5 and wouldn't understand me not being there on his day. Mike Cooley This post has been edited by cooltimes: Oct 11 2008, 10:12 AM |
Rusty |
Oct 11 2008, 10:12 AM
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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 |
Well, Mike... we're all friends... and every one of us makes mistakes from time to time - especially me.
At the end of the day, we can all hang out in the parking lot and drink a beer together. So, if ya want - come on down for a day or an evening. Everyone will be happy to see ya! |
cooltimes |
Oct 11 2008, 11:29 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,508 Joined: 18-May 04 Member No.: 2,081 Region Association: None |
Well, Mike... we're all friends... and every one of us makes mistakes from time to time - especially me. At the end of the day, we can all hang out in the parking lot and drink a beer together. So, if ya want - come on down for a day or an evening. Everyone will be happy to see ya! Rusty, I like what you wrote.A good one to remember when I have another chance to visit a ramble. Sometimes the shadows of the past is too well remembered when it isn't the correct answers for the future. How true this quote below is: Men in rage strike those that wish them best.—Shakespeare. Like a good lager we all can appreciate, I look forward to the future times for 914 friendship. Mike |
rick 918-S |
Oct 11 2008, 03:26 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,831 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
My engine is complete. I just rolled the car in to the shop for the engine install. She should be running tonight. I've got everything crossed. If I could cross my butt cheeks I would... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)
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wbergtho |
Oct 11 2008, 05:11 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,314 Joined: 28-April 03 From: Roberts, WI Member No.: 623 |
Good show mate! Now go get a few miles on that beast. Did you spin the engine over with no surprises? I'll bet you have it this time. Alabama here we come! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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