Wagonfest '10 & '11

You da man Mikie!!!!........

I've always wanted to see "the Glen". So much history there!

$25 each?! That's all? Dude I'd be in.

Saving pennies now.

I'd be in for that.

Suggest the later time slot though for us "distance" travelers.

Oh now that's just COOL. Will definitely be bringing my son to that too.

almost sounds good,. ..55mph limited? meh,.

nick

I'm in.

The 55mph speed limit is set by the pace car. Generally you are not allowed to pass anyone. Someones,unintentionally no doubt, someone might accidentally fall behind the pack. It's not unusual for them to try their best to catch up.

lakeffect wrote:

I'm in.

The 55mph speed limit is set by the pace car. Generally you are not allowed to pass anyone. Someones,unintentionally no doubt, someone might accidentally fall behind the pack. It's not unusual for them to try their best to catch up.

ah, so have another beer,. change the oil,. then head out after everyone, and try to catchup,.

cool,.

Nick
definitely last in the line for this deal,.

We aught to hold a raffle to see who's last. Might pay offsome of the WF11 expenses that way!

phantom 309 wrote:

almost sounds good,. ..55mph limited? meh,.

nick

I've done it before and if you get the right "pace car" driver, the 55 mph limit is not the case......

Hint of the day: Start out near the end of the group. That way you can screw around and pass people. Just don't pass the pace car! (don't ask me how I know....)

phantom 309 wrote:

almost sounds good,. ..55mph limited? meh,.

nick

Kill Joy.

phantom 309 wrote:

almost sounds good,. ..55mph limited? meh,.

nick

After watching you navigate a rotary today in NH, 55 is probably for the best.

^ LOL Do tell.

Cadet57 wrote:

phantom 309 wrote:

almost sounds good,. ..55mph limited? meh,.

nick

After watching you navigate a rotary today in NH, 55 is probably for the best.

wtf does that mean? yeah do tell,.

I am thinking of going to WagonFest 2011 in NY. I have a couple of questions regarding where everyone stays.

1) Are there a lot of activities based at the HQ hotel?
2)Would I miss a lot if I stayed down the road a piece?

Reason I am asking is a friend owns the Glen Motor in Watkins Glen and can stay there for a low low discount price. Looks to be less than an hour from there to WagonFest.

There is an "after party" in the grass lot next to the Microtel on both Friday and Saturday nights. Fermented beverages and stale conversation are in abundance until the last person leaves.... which is around the time the rest of us wake up........

Can you stay at the Glenn? Sure. Just commute.

My wife (maybe) and I will camp at the state park about 10 minutes from the Microtel.

If I was you, I'd stay at the Microtel. It sucks to have to drive home at midnight (been there done that, 'cause I live 45 minutes away and have commitments on sundays). If you're traveling by yourself, just post up that you're looking to split a room and you can get a deal.

I put out an invite to Rut (of TopGear fame) to come to our gathering. I will let you all know of any response.

Tim

BigBlackBeaSSt wrote:

I put out an invite to Rut (of TopGear fame) to come to our gathering. I will let you all know of any response.

Tim

Why?

nick

phantom 309 wrote:

BigBlackBeaSSt wrote:

I put out an invite to Rut (of TopGear fame) to come to our gathering. I will let you all know of any response.

Tim

Why?

nick

We invite you don't we! LOL .................. The more the merrier...............

BigBlackBeaSSt wrote:

phantom 309 wrote:

BigBlackBeaSSt wrote:

I put out an invite to Rut (of TopGear fame) to come to our gathering. I will let you all know of any response.

Tim

Why?

nick

We invite you don't we! LOL .......

No,. no you don't,. i just show up,.

nick

Damn Nick, That's what I was going to write, but you beat me to it!

Still funny regardless of the source.

Response from Rutledge............................

Hey Tim,

Thanks so much for the message. I really appreciate the info. I'd love to attend something like that if my schedule ever allows, so I'll definitely look into it.

I really love the wagons and I hope everyone will be able to look back at smile at our show. I know we had to sacrifice a wagon, but it was for the good of us all

Hope you're good...thanks again for the message. Take care,
Rutledge

Wicked wicked cool.

I love the passion around here. Too many folks in this world care about nothing and no one. Right or wrong, you have conviction and convey it with vigor.

well the ratmaster lives.....
we (paul and redd) are sry we missed wagonfest 10 both of us were very sick and in the middle of moving into the squeeky hinge farm along with our 20 or so other cars.
we are just making plans to attend wagonfest 11 hopefully we are planning on staying at the microtell with the rest of the festers hope to see everyone again

I just want to remind everyone to make plans, and reservation for Wagonfest Northeast '11, in Waterloo, NY. Fri., and Sat., July 29th, and 30th.

Microtel contact info: 1966 Route 5 & 20, Seneca Falls, NY - (315) 539-8438

It will be much as the same as last year other than adding a Fri. trip down to Watkins Glen International for a Thunder road tour with the wagons.... This will be BIG fun.

Hope to see all of you there, Lord willing.
MIke

I just booked the Holiday Inn, but didn't someone have a really bad experience at that hotel? Crovo maybe??

I have lots of Holiday Inn points and I can use them, but there are no other HI hotels in the area except auburn.

We stayed there last year and it was fine. Zero issues, the front desk was really accommodating with our late arrival issue last year.

200OZ wrote:

I just want to remind everyone to make plans, and reservation for Wagonfest Northeast '11, in Waterloo, NY. Fri., and Sat., July 29th, and 30th.
It will be much as the same as last year other than adding a Fri. trip down to Watkins Glen International for a Thunder road tour with the wagons.... This will be BIG fun.
MIke

55mph is fun????

Nick

phantom 309 wrote:

200OZ wrote:

I just want to remind everyone to make plans, and reservation for Wagonfest Northeast '11, in Waterloo, NY. Fri., and Sat., July 29th, and 30th.
It will be much as the same as last year other than adding a Fri. trip down to Watkins Glen International for a Thunder road tour with the wagons.... This will be BIG fun.
MIke

55mph is fun????

Nick

OK....... everyone except Nick is invited to go to Watkins Glen.......

Nick, there's a trick to it.

The PACE CAR is doing 55. So if you are first in line it's a bust. The trick is to be in the back and let everyone go on ahead. Then you wail it trying to catch up to them.


YEEHAA!

Dibs on last car!!!!!!!

Cadet57 wrote:

phantom 309 wrote:

almost sounds good,. ..55mph limited? meh,.

nick

After watching you navigate a rotary today in NH, 55 is probably for the best.

I still want to hear this story. I have fond memories of doing 50 mph through the Kittery traffic circle, with the understeer making the front wheels squeal all the way.

BigBlackBeaSSt wrote:

phantom 309 wrote:

200OZ wrote:

I just want to remind everyone to make plans, and reservation for Wagonfest Northeast '11, in Waterloo, NY. Fri., and Sat., July 29th, and 30th.
It will be much as the same as last year other than adding a Fri. trip down to Watkins Glen International for a Thunder road tour with the wagons.... This will be BIG fun.
MIke

55mph is fun????

Nick

OK....... everyone except Nick is invited to go to Watkins Glen.......

who died and left you in charge,..

Nick Danger wrote:

Cadet57 wrote:

phantom 309 wrote:

almost sounds good,. ..55mph limited? meh,.

nick

After watching you navigate a rotary today in NH, 55 is probably for the best.

I still want to hear this story. I have fond memories of doing 50 mph through the Kittery traffic circle, with the understeer making the front wheels squeal all the way.

there is no story,. just cadet judging my abilities against his own inability,.
if you toss it in hard enough,.the tail will hang out and you can just throttle it all the way around,.

nick
"Anyone that drives faster than you is a maniac,.
anybody driving slower is a moron",.
--george carlin

phantom 309 wrote:

BigBlackBeaSSt wrote:

phantom 309 wrote:

200OZ wrote:

I just want to remind everyone to make plans, and reservation for Wagonfest Northeast '11, in Waterloo, NY. Fri., and Sat., July 29th, and 30th.
It will be much as the same as last year other than adding a Fri. trip down to Watkins Glen International for a Thunder road tour with the wagons.... This will be BIG fun.
MIke

55mph is fun????

Nick

OK....... everyone except Nick is invited to go to Watkins Glen.......

who died and left you in charge,..

It been a while Nick, whats been keeping you.

"Anyone that drives faster than you is a maniac,
anybody driving slower is a moron"
--george carlin

Now ain't that the truth!

RIP Carlin and thanks for the laughs!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFW6NHbWX0E Airplane Safety -HA!

i thought i would let everyone know the microtel still has rooms. i tried to book on thier web site and it said they where booked that weekend but i called to double check and girl said they had rooms available. i booked my room

Pretty sure my wife Debbie and I will be there too,along with the big, blue, Buick, barge.
Guess I gotta schedule time for the wagon in my shop for at least 2 weeks worth of getting up-graded visually.

Steve Smith wrote:

Pretty sure my wife Debbie and I will be there too,along with the big, blue, Buick, barge.
Guess I gotta schedule time for the wagon in my shop for at least 2 weeks worth of getting up-graded visually.

Need pics............... I thought you fell off the earth!!

I guess I could claim I was abducted, but truth is, life got a bit complicated. Spring is officially here (although there's talk of that white crap making yet another appearance in this area , so with warmer weather and a sense of a new beginning, I intend to make a remarkable come-back.
I've got plans for my blue barge so she looks real nice in time for wagonfest. I'm looking forward to sprucing her up.

The Microtel is full for 7/29-31. The Holiday Inn, still has rooms.

The Watkins Glen Thunder Road Tour is ON. The track has our reservation listed under Wagon Fest. It will be Friday July 29th 4:30pm, check in at gate #2.

I have it reserved for 15-20 cars at $15.00 each car load, minimum 10 cars. We pay for and get the tickets on our way to the track in the village of Watkins Glen at the track store.

I'm thinking we can all drive down together leaving from the Microtel, stopping in the village of Watkins Glen at "The Shop" to get the tickets, then heading to the track.

The other option would be the 11:30am Thunder Road tour the same day. I picked the 4:30 because many people don't get to Waterloo until the afternoon.

It would be nice if anyone that is interested let me know ahead of time for a ruff car count.

Mike (200OZ)

The Microtel still has a few rooms/suites left. Make your reservations soon if you haven't already.

Microtel contact info: 1966 Route 5 & 20, Seneca Falls, NY - (315) 539-8438

WAY COOL!


I"M IN!
Count me and the Khiller Whale, Shammoo to be there!

O hell yeah I'm in! I can bring my boys for the ride on the track right?

Booked at the Microtel the 29th-31st!

Now I wont feel so awkward staring at all the other wagons from the Holiday Inn parking lot.