it is that lovely time for us to begin planning our
2003: 4th Annual M&M Doo-Dah

WOOOOHOOOOOOOO!!!!
and!!! in 2003 we go west of the Mississippi...

now! everyone gets to play!!
here is PHASE ONE:

the first thing we need to do is to take suggestions from everyone regarding a FANTASTIC "west-of-the-big-river" location to have our get-together!

we need a really cool car related event the same weekend .... preferably (of course) a FORD event... but muscle and classic and cool will be taken into consideration!!! so will awesome collections and museums and so forth!!

please use THIS topic to post your suggestions...
please include...
WHERE
WHEN and then sell us on ...
WHY!!!!

keep in mind we want good accomodations with lots of places for food and drink close by and a lounge IN the hotel so we can lounge-lizard out in the afternoons .... heh heh heh.... a close proximity to a major airport and a high probability of LOTS OF M&M'ers making it to the event!!!!!!

i will take care of all the details once a city is selected... working with sales departments for the best hotel rates, any comping-out of event tickets or whatever that may be available.... so dont worry about that part....

right now all we want is suggestions...

here is an example of what we are looking for:

where: anywhere, USA
when: july 14th - 21st
why: the most awesome all ford show and race ever...i have gone to this the past four years and it rocks!!! the hotel i stayed in was the blah-blah-america and the rates were reasonable ... the rooms super clean and drink specials were incredible!! i recommend this event to everyone!!!

(if there is a weblink with more info please include it !)

OKAY!!! everyone got it???
lets begin!!

phase two will consist of the moderators selecting 5 popular suggested locations as "semi-finalists" and steve will set up a voting site for you to decide where you want the gig to happen!!!!! woooooohoooooo!!!

so....if someone posts a place etc that you agree with... dont be shy!! let us know you LOVED it and would certainly go back!!! that way it helps us choose the semi's for voting!!!

OH MY GOD!!! I AM EXCITED ALREADY !!!!!

That's west of the Mississippi isn't it?

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Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator/ non 65-66 Mustang owner sensitivity co-ordinator

NHRA/IHRA/SRA/MCA member
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00, '01, & '02
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
Part time secret agent license #0089
Professional Manwhore
The Barry of BarrysGrrl

2nd choice would be the Mustang plus car show in Stockton Ca.

SCOOP

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2.634 60's
[email protected] 1/8 mile

65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8"3.40 TracLoc,Cragar SS,Black Suede.

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All Fords since 1977!

sam

Ok Ok I was kidding I will push it for the next one on the east coast.

reno sounds great.

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Lyle
69 rag top 7030 cc
93 explorer
98 f 150
28 slick craft 14,873 cc

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Originally posted by Moneymaker:
Catalina Island

That's west of the Mississippi isn't it?

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Now there's a great idea Really now, I'd only ask that the venue be AS FAR WEST AS POSSIBLE. My car gets really crappy gas mileage

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Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator/ non 65-66 Mustang owner sensitivity co-ordinator

NHRA/IHRA/SRA/MCA member
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00, '01, & '02
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
Part time secret agent license #0089
Professional Manwhore
The Barry of BarrysGrrl

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Originally posted by Moneymaker:
Lot's of near nakkid women too!

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WHERE???...

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2.634 60's
[email protected] 1/8 mile

65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8"3.40 TracLoc,Cragar SS,Black Suede.

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Originally posted by Fastymz:
WHERE???...

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In all the clubs Pam wouldn't let me go to!

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All Fords since 1977!

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Originally posted by SteveLaRiviere:
In all the clubs Pam wouldn't let me go to!

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Those clubs,I dont go in those anyways.

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2.634 60's
[email protected] 1/8 mile

65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8"3.40 TracLoc,Cragar SS,Black Suede.

....wisconsin sucks now that i think about it

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Max
-1989 Mustang GT (MaxTang)
225/50R15 tires
BBK Strut Brace
K&N Filter
4 cats, no muffs
180* stat
Member 1,861

"My Best Friends Are My Dog, and My Car"

according to a previous post, the show by the bay was augest 8th.

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Max
-1989 Mustang GT (MaxTang)
225/50R15 tires
BBK Strut Brace
K&N Filter
4 cats, no muffs
180* stat
Member 1,861

"My Best Friends Are My Dog, and My Car"

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Originally posted by lyle29464:
Ok I will keep score.
So far we have 7342 votes from flordia for miami and only 17 for reno.

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Now thats funny,LOL

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2.634 60's
[email protected] 1/8 mile

65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8"3.40 TracLoc,Cragar SS,Black Suede.

Option 1

Where: Shangri-La Resort in Nud ?? ummmm New River, Arizona
When: Sometime Next October
Why: Because it would make for an interesting show. You never know who might pop u?.errrr pop in with a new car. Not only that, but we need support for the ones who show their Fords at the resort. It always seems to be a Corvette crowd who over runs this show. Besides, we can show each Corvette droopy butt owner who has the better body.

Option 2

Where: Knotts Berry Farm (Close to Anaheim California)
When: In March (I believe)
Why: From my reliable reports on the all Ford Show Day - I've been told this is the place to see and to be seen.

Option 3

Where: Las Vegas
When: In March or April
Why: Spring Fling attracts all sorts of cars from the Southwest. From what I been told this show host a fairly large turn out.

Option 4

Where: Scottsdale, Arizona
When: January
Why: Scottsdale holds one of the biggest car auctions known as Barrett-Jackson. However, two things: 1.) I been told they're moving the auction into Phoenix and 2.) I think it is known now only as Barrett's.

Option 5

Where: Durango, Colorado
When: June (I think - J help me out on this)
Why: A weekend of racing and shows for the Mustangs!

Option 6

Where: Van Nuys, California
When: July
Why: Mustangs in the park. Not really over stated with a lot of Cars though.

Just a few. I still have more.

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Jim

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Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator/ non 65-66 Mustang owner sensitivity co-ordinator

NHRA/IHRA/SRA/MCA member
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00, '01, & '02
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
Part time secret agent license #0089
Professional Manwhore
The Barry of BarrysGrrl

Lets make it a little more central this time so we can get more folksies to attend...Youse guyz what lives in Nevadar,Arizonie, and Kalyfourney can hitch a ride with Big D!

Utah to Joyce's Show... She has enough cars for everyone flying in...

As far as Reno goes,,, It would be great fun,,, but don't expect to get the kind of prices during Hot August Night as we got last year... But that is some kind of show...

Don

Mustang Roundup presented by Mustangs Northwest in Bellevue, Washington
Thursday July 17th- Sunday July 20th (if I remeber right)
Itenerary (if same as recent past):
thursday: open track day at Seattle Raceway
friday: POny Trail by Mustang Monthly, cruising about 200 miles with 265 mustangs in tow( world's largest pony trail BTW)
saturday: judged show with approx. 150 concours cars in attendance
sunday: participants choice show with 1400 mustangs/fords in show (that's right folks 1413 this year, always world's largest annual show).

Selling points!!!
1. Suburb of beautiful Seattle and less than 30 minutes from SeaTac airport.
2. Lots to see and do in Seattle, which is less than 45 minutes from show site.
3. Pony trail takes in some of the most scenic countryside you can imagine in and around Puget Sound (like I said this year there were 265 mustangs in the caravan). It's always a BLAST!!!
4. 1400 mustangs at one show!!! Enough said.
5. Great restaurants and mucho hotels in the vicinity of the show (although I kind of like the Hotel 6 due to the fact it is reasonable, secluded, 10 minutes from the show, has an IHOP in the same lot with several other restaraunts within a mile and a Krispy Kreme just around the corner).
6. 1400 mustangs at one show!!
7. Judged and Particpants choice shows are held on the beautiful campus of Bellevue Community College, which makes for a very peaceful and nice show area.
8. Did I mention 1400 mustangs at one show!!

OK, I've been to this show just two years running (this past one was their 22nd annual) and participated in the Pony Trail for the first time this year. But I am NEVER going to miss another Pony Trail or this show again if I can help it. I'm not trying to give this the hard sell (OK, I am ), but I truly believe anyone who attends will not be disappointed.

Here's hoping this one makes the cut!!

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Plus they open up a little drag strip there. Alex, you drivin?? hehe I'd like to see MONEYMAKER hit that 1/4 mile in person!!

Erik

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1966 Ford Mustang 2+2
Mine - Restomod in Progress

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Originally posted by Mustang Tally:
Where were you "Reno Hounds" last year when we had the grandest time! All I can say is "You missed a GOOD one" !

Lets make it a little more central this time so we can get more folksies to attend...Youse guyz what lives in Nevadar,Arizonie, and Kalyfourney can hitch a ride with Big D!

The Big D goes everywhere...

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I know I missed you guys the last time.I started here right after that.
I was at that show too.My car looked alot different then.

It was just a suggestion,I understand why some of you would rather go some where else.
I like the Knotts Berry farm idea too.I always wanted to make that show.

And like Don said Hot August Nights can be a wild ride sometimes.
I still think it would be great to have you all here for HAN.

SCOOP

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2.634 60's
[email protected] 1/8 mile

65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8"3.40 TracLoc,Cragar SS,Black Suede.

Or maybe someplace a little closer to Chicago!

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Originally posted by Dave Witthoeft:

maybe someplace a little closer to Chicago!

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i agree.

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Max
-1989 Mustang GT (MaxTang)
225/50R15 tires
BBK Strut Brace
K&N Filter
4 cats, no muffs
180* stat
Member 1,861

KEEP pouring on the suggestions!
i see a number of them that are sounding really F-U-N!!!!

sell!! sell!!! sell!!!!!

Shoot! No Shangri-La, but oh-well.

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Jim

Alcatraz

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Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator/ non 65-66 Mustang owner sensitivity co-ordinator

NHRA/IHRA/SRA/MCA member
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00, '01, & '02
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
Part time secret agent license #0089
Professional Manwhore
The Barry of BarrysGrrl

It is WAAAAYYY out on the very Northwest, which could be to far for many M&Mers however.

Therefore I also recommend, as I have numerous times in the past, the Rocky Mountain Mustang Roundup in Steamboat Springs, CO. Fathers Day weekend. June 12-15.

Last year were 400 stangs.
They also host a Pony Trails cruise, fabulous BBQ, and a big autocross for you racers.

Steamboat is a beautiful ski resort about 100 northwest of Denver. If you have to fly into Denver, maybe we could also make a M&M field trip to the Shelby museum in Boulder, CO.

Also if you chose to fly into SLC in time. You could rent a stang and caravan with my club. Usually about 25-30 cars. Or you could ride shot gun with someone. My family usually take 4 or 5 stangs to the roundup.

Another thought might be the International Meet held over Labor Day weekend which would allow for more travel time and time off work for some. It is being held in Missoula, MT. How about a little side trip to Glacier Park?

Thanks Don for the suggestion of my show as hosting the M&M gathering. But I want to play! and there is too much work for me during my show.

J.

Lot's of new places to pee!

Stay Away From My Tires...

We'd never get lower rates at hotel, I'll bet...Do they have casinos (or Sam won't have anywhere to spend his nickels) ! !

Arizona would be great anytime!! Except their "monsoon" season!! Have you ever seen those dry "gulches" fill up? You don't really want to be around it...

I guess I'll just have to take a trip to Branson by myself...Yeah, Right!

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Originally posted by Mustang Tally:
I guess I'll just have to take a trip to Branson by myself...Yeah, Right!

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um....mom????
are you suggesting branson??

if so..... SAY IT LOUD AND SAY IT PROUD GRRL!!!

kk

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2.634 60's
[email protected] 1/8 mile

65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8"3.40 TracLoc,Cragar SS,Black Suede.

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Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator/ non 65-66 Mustang owner sensitivity co-ordinator

NHRA/IHRA/SRA/MCA member
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00, '01, & '02
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
Part time secret agent license #0089
Professional Manwhore
The Barry of BarrysGrrl

Option 2

Where: Knotts Berry Farm (Close to Anaheim California)
When: In March (I believe)
Why: From my reliable reports on the all Ford Show Day - I've been told this is the place to see and to be seen.

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Originally posted by Moneymaker:
I suggested Branson once and Steve about had a heart attack!
He hates C&W music more than I do. I just suggested it because of the geographics, not the entertainment.

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I hate few things more then C&W music.

Reno has alot of pretty things to look at.

SCOOP

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2.634 60's
[email protected] 1/8 mile

65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8"3.40 TracLoc,Cragar SS,Black Suede.

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Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator/ non 65-66 Mustang owner sensitivity co-ordinator

NHRA/IHRA/SRA/MCA member
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00, '01, & '02
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
Part time secret agent license #0089
Professional Manwhore
The Barry of BarrysGrrl

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Originally posted by Moneymaker:
10-4 on pretty things to look at in Reno.

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Why thank you..

SCOOP

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2.634 60's
[email protected] 1/8 mile

65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8"3.40 TracLoc,Cragar SS,Black Suede.

quote:

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Originally posted by jkilroy:
I vote for...

Option 2

Where: Knotts Berry Farm (Close to Anaheim California)
When: In March (I believe)
Why: From my reliable reports on the all Ford Show Day - I've been told this is the place to see and to be seen.

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I think this would be my 2nd choice now.My wife grandma lives near KnottsBerry farm.And I always wanted to go to that show.I could not bring scoop down there. And if you've never been to HollyWood after nidnight,your in for a real site.
And Pinks Hot dogs known world wide the best dog on the west.And the kids all love Knottsberry farm too.There are a few small drag stips near there too.

So Reno would still be my 1st choice.Lots to see and do during Hot August Nights.And the BIG kids all love Reno.

SCOOP

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2.634 60's
[email protected] 1/8 mile

65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8"3.40 TracLoc,Cragar SS,Black Suede.

Bellevue Roundup is good too... Bowling Green would be a good event, but so is the California Hot Rod Reunion (in October) and
March Meet (in March...surprise!),both in scenic Bakersfield.

Bakersfield will thrill C&W fans (if any) by visiting Buck Owens Crystal Palace. The rest of us can loiter around the car scene.

First is the show is always the third sunday in April, which might make it hard for folks with youngins in school. Plus it is a one day show and like I said, it is on sunday only.
You will probably be hard pressed to find a reasonably priced hotel in that area that is in a safe neighborhood. I know from experience because I lived directly across the street from Knotts for a couple of years. Of course, this really doesn't concern me too much because my folks still live within easy driving distance of there (hehehe).
Now having said that, this is one of the shows I always think about attending (but never have). It is always one of the larger all Ford shows in SoCal and is in a beautiful setting. Plus the region has plenty of other stuff to occupy our time before the show, like the "Donut Derelicts" weekly saturday gathering in Huntington Beach and plenty of "scenery" while down in that neighborhood
Anyway, this would have to be one of my top three choices (this show, Steamboat Springs or Bellevue)

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Originally posted by Mustang Tally:
New Orleans sounds good...but not in the summertime!!

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I'm afraid i must agree; Summertime in New Orleans sucks! Besides, I wanna take a trip! I could get behind Arizona, that sounds cool. I like Reno, of course, 'cause i used to live there. Heck, i've never been to Chicago, lets all go crash at Dave's!

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Originally posted by Fastymz:
I hate few things more then C&W music.

Reno has alot of pretty things to look at.

SCOOP

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Any pretty things for us Grrls to look at? I'm tired of all you boyz having all the fun. Us Grrls need some nice scenery too ya know!

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Beth
Head Cheerleader for Moneymaker Racing!
I'm so proud of Alex & Tony!

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Originally posted by BarrysGrrl:
Any pretty things for us Grrls to look at? I'm tired of all you boyz having all the fun. Us Grrls need some nice scenery too ya know!

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Check with Ked because last year the Rodeo was in Reno while we were there and if I remember correctly she spent most of her time chasing "wrangler butts" (hehehehe)

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Originally posted by 73trials:
I'm afraid i must agree; Summertime in New Orleans sucks! Besides, I wanna take a trip! I could get behind Arizona, that sounds cool. I like Reno, of course, 'cause i used to live there. Heck, i've never been to Chicago, lets all go crash at Dave's!

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The way things are going, my house might be empty by then. I'll just stay in the basement and leave the upstairs vacant for the M&M crowd!

(Right now there is a fifteen year old girl and a twelve and a ten year old girl upstairs. The rest of us would never get to use the phone! )

Secondly, The Mustang Round-up is a great event lasting four days. Those of us that showed up (Ian?) had a blast this year and we're already looking forward next year.

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Dave

1993 5.0 LX convertible.
1996 Bronco (yes, it is a "full size". I didn't say Bronco II, did I??)
Part-time driver of one badass black 96 Cobra.
MCA Member #47838
M&M Member #666

Where are we all going and why are we in this handbasket???

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Originally posted by SteveLaRiviere:
Very good point, Dave. It might even be the same way for Knottsbury Farm, too. That's a very popular event.

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Originally posted by V8 Thumper:

No problem. Everyone can stay here at my place My wife might flip, but hey...

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Perhaps you haven't heard about kk and Wooden's bed jumping Olympics...

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Originally posted by SteveLaRiviere:
Perhaps you haven't heard about kk and Wooden's bed jumping Olympics...

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Once again, no problem

Lots of parking available

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Originally posted by Fastymz:
I know how about Reno.
BUFFETS every night,YES all you can eat.
Plenty of rooms,no they are not the most cheap rooms.

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HELLO!

SC P, we did Reno last year, Remember???You admitted you were "lurking" way back then, but didn't try to find us and we are all hurt!!

We'll get KK behind the room hunting deal...she got us a great deal in Reno...and just promise me you'll go the Peppermill Buffet and "eat one for me" !!

I'm sure there's lots of things to do in BRANSON, MO. than C&W shows...anyway, some of you city-slickers need to just LISTEN to those words...what is better than your dog, your grrl, and your truck???

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Originally posted by BarrysGrrl:
Us Grrls need some nice scenery too ya know!

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I thought thats why Alex was there !!!

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Conciousness - that annoying time between naps.

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Originally posted by TomP:
You a monk or somethin?

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LOL!

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Originally posted by V8 Thumper:

No problem. Everyone can stay here at my place My wife might flip, but hey...

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Brave man Todd,I know your the boss.

I vote for HAN

SCOOP

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2.634 60's
[email protected] 1/8 mile

65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8"3.40 TracLoc,Cragar SS,Black Suede.

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Originally posted by kid vishus:
I especially like the idea of the Washington show. That makes it incredibly easy for the BC folks to attend.

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My thoughts exactly kid, there's a whole hoarde of Canadians that should be able to come down for that show!!

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Originally posted by Moneymaker:
Catalina Island

That's west of the Mississippi isn't it?

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That would be a good spot if we were Pontiac freaks!

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Originally posted by Ken:
I thought thats why Alex was there !!!

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Even when you eat prime rib and lobster every day, a hamburger can sure taste good from time to time!

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Beth
Head Cheerleader for Moneymaker Racing!
I'm so proud of Alex & Tony!