Bourbon lover?? Distillery tour March 24-26th LAST CALL!!! [Archive]

MERCMAN

01-11-2006, 11:22 AM

STLR FN

01-11-2006, 12:09 PM

I think I will look for this but for now I'm in the mood for a little Beam Black.:coolman:

dwasson

01-11-2006, 12:20 PM

That area is known for boutique distilleries. There are quite a few around Franklin County, some of them quite good.

KillJoy

01-11-2006, 01:00 PM

I'd be interested in a meet. It's less than 200 Miles each way. Warmer weather would be better.:beer:

KillJoy

Bluerauder

01-11-2006, 01:15 PM

That area is known for boutique distilleries. There are quite a few around Franklin County, some of them quite good.
Looks like I'll be headed back to Fort Knox and the E-Town area for a couple weeks around 26 Feb to 10 March ... give or take. :D

O's Fan Rich

01-11-2006, 03:03 PM

Ohhhhhh...... maaannnnnnnnn........ I so would love some right now.....now.

dwasson

01-11-2006, 04:13 PM

Here's (http://www.kybourbon.com/english/pages/trail.html) how to turn it into a Marauder event. Nothing beats an alcohol inspired, road race.

Vortex

01-11-2006, 04:45 PM

Henry McKenna. Not overpriced and very smooth.

MERCMAN

01-11-2006, 04:49 PM

Here's (http://www.kybourbon.com/english/pages/trail.html) how to turn it into a Marauder event. Nothing beats an alcohol inspired, road race.

To hell with the winery tours that looks like a WINNER to me!!:up:

the_pack_rat

01-11-2006, 05:31 PM

Nothing beats an alcohol inspired, road race.

What's this about alcohol & a road race ?.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=83 94&d=1137025816 http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=83 95&d=1137025828

Mike Poore

01-12-2006, 07:36 AM

I came across this site from another board that is planning a visit to this distillery. After looking at the website, I am suddenly in the mood for some fine Ky. bourbon. Check out this website, it is easy to navigate and think about visiting it as a regional meet for those in the area :up:
http://www.buffalotrace.com/main.asp?page=product

Boy, Dan(s) it must surely be a small production boutique distillery. I checked their, where to buy, tab, and they list zero places in Pa or Maryland. Not selling in PA is something of a surprise, since we have State run Liquor stores, which are the largest single volume buyer/seller of liquor in the nation. Um, except for the town where Teddy Kennedy lives. :D

I'd sure like to try some though.

StevenJ

01-12-2006, 08:07 AM

MM2004

01-12-2006, 09:53 AM

Let me know if this pans out. I am in Louisville west of Franklin and would love to meet up with you guys.

Mike.

I came across this site from another board that is planning a visit to this distillery. After looking at the website, I am suddenly in the mood for some fine Ky. bourbon. Check out this website, it is easy to navigate and think about visiting it as a regional meet for those in the area :up:

http://www.buffalotrace.com/main.asp?page=product

STLR FN

01-12-2006, 09:55 AM

Mike they have it in Pa. Don't use the zip search. Select city/state search. Alllentown, Bala Cynwyd, PGH, Exton, Easton, Lancaster, Lansdale, KoP, and Philly to name a few.
Boy, Dan(s) it must surely be a small production boutique distillery. I checked their, where to buy, tab, and they list zero places in Pa or Maryland. Not selling in PA is something of a surprise, since we have State run Liquor stores, which are the largest single volume buyer/seller of liquor in the nation. Um, except for the town where Teddy Kennedy lives. :D

I'd sure like to try some though.

dwasson

01-12-2006, 03:17 PM

Ah... Jim Bean is one of the distilleries listed on the tour! They make the best burbon/ whisky! Better than Jack Danniels!

Nah! Jack Daniels is filtered through charcoal. It takes out all of the chemicals, impurities, hangovers, and divorces.

rocknrod

01-12-2006, 04:08 PM

Ya I been hittin Jim Beam lately. A neighbor gave me a bottle of "Rare Breed" Wild Turkey the other day. Never been cut with water etc. yet. Smooth.
Wish I could make a trip like that.:)

the_pack_rat

01-12-2006, 04:39 PM

A neighbor gave me a bottle of "Rare Breed" Wild Turkey the other day. Never been cut with water etc. yet. Smooth.
Wish I could make a trip like that.:)

I can tell you what ya' DON'T wanna do with that stuff ...

Mix it with cranberry juice & drink entirely too much of it ... after you were already 3 sheets to the wind.

I think slamming ones skull repeatedly into a brick wall, non-stop from sunrise to sunset ... would result in LESS of a headache.

16 years later & I still haven't forgotten that headache the next morning.

:P

KillJoy

01-12-2006, 06:25 PM

So......is this the beginning of a meet?

Killjoy

MERCMAN

01-12-2006, 08:05 PM

Sounds like a good "spring fling" to me. Throw in some time at one of the gambling venues and you have the makings of one hell of a trip!!
Lets see if there is any interest. I am up for it,, anyone else?

KillJoy

01-13-2006, 06:40 AM

I'd be up for it... sounds like a nice weekend.

KillJoy

MM2004

01-13-2006, 04:57 PM

I'm in. Let's set something up,...

Uhem, this might just be my first meet. :D
Mike.

Sounds like a good "spring fling" to me. Throw in some time at one of the gambling venues and you have the makings of one hell of a trip!!
Lets see if there is any interest. I am up for it,, anyone else?

MarauderMark

01-13-2006, 04:58 PM

I'm in. Let's set something up,...

Uhem, this might just be my first meet. :D
Mike.
Hey jr. your to young:D But i isn't:up::D

CRUZTAKER

01-13-2006, 05:25 PM

Nah! Jack Daniels is filtered through charcoal. It takes out all of the chemicals, impurities, hangovers, and divorces.

Correct...JD is not bourbon, it's sour mash.

The shat they do to it nullifies their right to be legally designated 'bourbon'.

Oh YEAH... :puke:

A few of my cheaper sipping favorites:
WOODFORD RESERVE
EZRA BROOKES 12YR SB
EAVAN WILLIAMS 12Yr SB

I am DEFINATELY IN on any gathering in this region. :up:

I really want to go HERE. (http://www.woodfordreserve.com/bottlings.asp)

MERCMAN

01-13-2006, 05:46 PM

well, perhaps MM2004 would be kind enough to take the "point" on this and set something up when the weather breaks!!! How about it???

MM2004

01-13-2006, 08:37 PM

well, perhaps MM2004 would be kind enough to take the "point" on this and set something up when the weather breaks!!! How about it???

Okay, I'll bite. Let's see how many people have an interest in visiting the Bluegrass state shall we??

Dan, can you add "Regional Meet" in the title and sticky?

BTW, Anyone tried this yet (Four Grain) -> http://www.woodfordreserve.com/bottlings.asp

Best bet would be to stay in Lexington -> approx. 30 miles from the Distillery. Lexington has enough hotels/restaurants/bars to keep us busy.

Especially Belterra Casino in Nicholasville just off I-75. Any Gamblers out there?

I will look into what else is around that area.

Sring Fling sounds like a great time!

Mike.

KillJoy

01-13-2006, 08:43 PM

Sprint is good for me.....Early to Mid April???

KillJoy

MM2004

01-13-2006, 08:53 PM

Sprint is good for me.....Early to Mid April???

KillJoy

I would be a little leary of April as usually there is a lot of rain. Let's see what feedback we get from others that may be interested.

Mike.

MERCMAN

01-14-2006, 06:25 AM

OK Mike, started a poll to gauge interest, lets make this happen!:2thumbs:

MM2004

01-14-2006, 07:38 AM

OK Mike, started a poll to gauge interest, lets make this happen!:2thumbs:

Thanks Dan :beer: . My vote is in...

SergntMac

01-14-2006, 08:05 AM

MM2004

01-14-2006, 08:18 AM

Should I vote yes without knowing the dates? That way, when I have to back out due to work, I can pelted with remarks about being afraid to attend.

Or, I can hold my vote until the dates are announced, and until then, be known as a spoiler because I won't post my vote.

Tsk, tsk, decisions, decisions.

I think the voting will go better if you pick a date. Keep in mind about 25 members are already doing something April 21-23 2006.

Fair enough Mac,..

How about March 24th (Friday) - March 26th (Sunday)? This will be the first weekend of Spring and the weekend after St. Pat's day.

Drive to Lexington on Friday meeting for dinner.

Saturday, visit the distillery then Belterra for "games of chance."

Sunday, depart for home.

Just shooting from the hip.

How's that??

MERCMAN

01-14-2006, 08:26 AM

Now thats what I call a man of action, a date has been set. lets do it!!. Hotel accommodations will be stated at a later time, but the date has been set!!

Be there or be square!

SergntMac

01-14-2006, 08:29 AM

Fair enough Mac,..How about March 24th (Friday) - March 26th (Sunday)? This will be the first weekend of Spring and the weekend after St. Pat's day. Drive to Lexington on Friday meeting for dinner. Saturday, visit the distillery then Belterra for "games of chance." Sunday, depart for home. Just shooting from the hip. How's that?? Bravo, Mike, and good shooting. I'm in, the dates are good with me. If we get more that 10 Marauders, I'll supply the dash plaques.

Mercury Marauder National Members
"Sippin' and Slippin' in Lexington"
24-26 March 2006

Ummm...One thing, Mike. Ahh, this being so close to St. Partrick's day, I may show up in my skirt. We kinda celebrate like all month around here. I presume, not problem with that. eh?

MM2004

01-14-2006, 08:35 AM

Bravo, Mike, and good shooting. I'm in, the dates are good with me. If we get more that 10 Marauders, I'll supply the dash plaques.

Mercury Marauder National Members
"Sippin' and Slippin' in Lexington"
24-26 March 2006

Ummm...One thing, Mike. Ahh, this being so close to St. Partrick's day, I may show up in my skirt. We kinda celebrate like all month around here. I presume, not problem with that. eh?

Nah, no worries. Just stay away from the street grates. No Marilyn Monroe impersonations please,... :D

MM03MOK

01-14-2006, 12:01 PM

Distilleries on Modern Marvels right now! Whet your appetite!

CRUZTAKER

01-14-2006, 12:59 PM

I would be a little leary of April as usually there is a lot of rain. .....

We did have two meets locally in May... and I agee it is hit or miss.
The last two picks were April 21 or so, and we were lucky on both years.
Well...there was that EAM-II massive, end-of-the-world-is-coming hail storm right before the track....

Check your local almanac for the historical weather for the dates in April.

50-50 chance ANY time of the year, but this early (April), and this far north and east...who knows. :dunno:

I'm in regardless.

How about pushing it out a tad further, say May, say 2nd or third week, and call it EAM-IV?

SORRY, DIDN'T NOTICE THE DATE WAS SET.

Call it EAM-IV " Slippin' and a Sippin' " Prologue to " It's not snowing...it's all in your imagination "

MERCMAN

01-14-2006, 01:16 PM

Barry, the Derby is the first weekend in May:( Besides, we don't want to get 2 events too close together ie: the annual Cleveland bash with Barry, Jessica and Gage :)

CRUZTAKER

01-14-2006, 06:29 PM

..........2 events too close together....the annual Cleveland bash with Barry, Jessica and Gage :)

The what....:hide:

I wouldn't count on the latter.

KillJoy

01-14-2006, 06:30 PM

I voted Yes, but I do think a time further out would be better due to Ohio's sucky weather.

Also, is that time anywhere near Memorial Day???

KillJoy

Haggis

01-14-2006, 10:03 PM

The what....:hide:

I wouldn't count on the latter.
WHAT!!!!:eek: :bigcry: Why not? Chris and I always look foward to our annual meet in Cleveland, we schedule all our other vactions round it. It won't be the same if EAM-IV isn't at Barry and Jessica's.

I'll tell you what, you tell Chris and break her heart. I'm not doing it. :nono:

MM2004

01-15-2006, 07:14 AM

I voted Yes, but I do think a time further out would be better due to Ohio's sucky weather.

Also, is that time anywhere near Memorial Day???

KillJoy

Ok. I chose the dates in March for several reasons:

One Holiday that month -> St. Pat's Day

In April, it is historically rainy and during this month there is Good Friday, Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday as well as Daylight savings time change (spring forward).

In May, as Dan said, there is Derby then Mother's day as well as Memorial day during this month.

I will try and get ahold of a Farmer's Almanac for *****s and giggles, but March feels good so far.

Hopefully, this won't be an issue for the members wanting to attend?

Mike.

KillJoy

01-15-2006, 07:44 AM

I'm still still good for it.

Sounds fun!

KillJoy

SergntMac

01-15-2006, 08:06 AM

Barry, let us know when you're out of town in May? We just sit in the back yard and share the memories, promise to clean up after ourselves too. But, I gotta come back to Cleveland, I left something at US.42...

MM2004

01-15-2006, 09:10 AM

Any member that can make it in Friday around lunchtime, or shortly thereafter could travel a little out of the way and stop by my work for a tour.

I work at Dana Corp. (Spicer Driveshaft Division) and is only 60 miles west of Lexington. Anyone interested would get the nickle/dime tour to see how driveshafts are assembled, welded, straightened and balanced (dynamic). We make driveshafts for the Escape/Tribute all the way up to Class 8, over-the-road vehicles.

Sound good?

Mike.

SergntMac

01-15-2006, 09:20 AM

Are we there yet?

KillJoy

01-15-2006, 09:24 AM

How much are the tours? Is there a charge, or are they free? Do they have reduced pricing for "souviners"?

Is this for just one sidtillery, or multiple?

KillJoy

MM2004

01-15-2006, 09:34 AM

How much are the tours? Is there a charge, or are they free? Do they have reduced pricing for "souviners"?

Is this for just one sidtillery, or multiple?

KillJoy

I believe the tours are ~$5.00 p/person. There are 2 distilleries within close proximity to one another (Buffalo Trace and Woodford). I will need to investigate further.

Tours at Dana are free and I will be your friendly tour guide :D .

Mike.

mailman

01-15-2006, 06:28 PM

This all sounds great to me ! I'll be driving up from Tunica and looking forward to sipping some samples. I've been drinking scotch lately, but I was weaned on Jack Daniels.

Hack Goby

01-16-2006, 08:55 AM

Looks like I'll be headed back to Fort Knox and the E-Town area for a couple weeks around 26 Feb to 10 March ... give or take. :D
Ya ,Fort Knox.How about a grand finally we do a 20 mile hike in full gear ending at the top of heatbreak hill,Ah those were the days.This sounds good to me count me 99% in.:drink: Drinking wild :turkey:

SergntMac

01-16-2006, 09:19 AM

After we're done with the tours, we can go find a big empty parking lot and fill it with Marauders and traffic cones, have our own little auto-cross, all drivers "naturally aspirated".

CRUZTAKER

01-16-2006, 09:21 AM

Very cool to hear you are going Hack!

Any chance of convincing the 'others'? :hide:

Hack Goby

01-16-2006, 09:41 AM

There all a bunch of tea totalers up here.Lowell and myself are probably the only real drinkers in the MCM.:beer:

dwasson

01-16-2006, 10:51 AM

There all a bunch of tea totalers up here.Lowell and myself are probably the only real drinkers in the MCM.:beer:

Hey! Who are you fooling? I just don't have any money.

Dark_Knight7096

01-16-2006, 10:55 AM

Ah... Jim Bean is one of the distilleries listed on the tour! They make the best burbon/ whisky! Better than Jack Danniels! They also include Wild Turkey. My friend is obssed with Wild Turkey. He keeps mixing it with 151 and man is it strong. One shot of that and you're good! You will definietely want soda or something else with that to make it go down easy! Good times, good times....

You chase Wild Turkey 101 with soda? :nono: Not a good thing, the :flamer: sensation is the fun part. Wild Turkey is the good stuff. The official bourbon of Frank Castle from the new Punisher. LOL. I'd be down for this trip. Booze is always fun!

CRUZTAKER

01-16-2006, 11:12 AM

SergntMac

01-16-2006, 12:02 PM

L) Mercury Marauder National Members
O) E A M -IV
G) "Sippin' and Slippin' in Lexington"
O) 24-26 March 2006

Whatcha think Bear?

Zack

01-16-2006, 12:08 PM

Hey everyone, Ill be there!

Dark_Knight7096

01-16-2006, 12:29 PM

L) Mercury Marauder National Members
O) E A M -IV
G) "Sippin' and Slippin' in Lexington"
O) 24-26 March 2006

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/2/9/6/1/surveysays.bmp

LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!

"Sippin' and Slippin' in Lexington" That's fabulous!

Haggis

01-17-2006, 06:09 AM

But, I will have to wait to see what other MM advents come along. I am limited on how much vacation time I have. I am still waiting on when and where MVIV will be.

Still, bourbon is a very mighty temptation. :2thumbs: :drink: :stagger: :falldown:

MM2004

01-17-2006, 01:16 PM

Ten people agree to make it and 7 seriously considering :cool4: .

Keep 'em coming!

Just wondering,..

Out of the 17 people and others thinking on it, how many are coming that want to gamble?

I am asking because dumba$$ me saw Belterra in Lexington not realizing that all gambling around Lexington/Louisville is across the creek in Indiana :bs: . Closest one approx. 90 miles (no biggie right?).

The Belterra in Lexington is an office or some crap like that. Distilleries are definiately a go with at least 2 we can visit and possibly more pending on how many are coming to gamble.

Speak up and let me know as I am working on a schedule that very possibly could include a lot of Distilleries.

Thanks,

Mike.

SergntMac

01-17-2006, 02:20 PM

No biggie for me, I'm fine without it.

I hear there's a train museum nearby, I may peel off for a few hours.

MM2004

01-17-2006, 02:22 PM

No biggie for me, I'm fine without it.

I hear there's a train museum nearby, I may peel off for a few hours.

Hehehe! I am trying to plan that in as they claim they don't do Sunday tours. I have inquired as we will most likely have more than 10 people. Maybe they'll change their minds,..

Strength in numbers, eh?

Mike.

CRUZTAKER

01-17-2006, 03:34 PM

:cool4:

Something new in the quicky liquor store at the market this evening.

Russels Reserve 10-yr.
Made at the Wild Turkey plant.

I had never seen, nor tried it. Very nice I must say. And apparently the $29 price tag was a good deal compared to prices I see on the internet.

I recommend.;)

Welcome Russell's Reserve, a 10-year-old small batch bourbon created by master distiller Jimmy Russell. Aided by son, barrel specialist Eddie Russell, Russell created the bourbon to be crisp, complex and smooth, he says. Made at the Austin Nichols Distillery, home of Wild Turkey, Russell's Reserve will be released by Pernod Ricard in September.

KillJoy

01-17-2006, 03:57 PM

I could do w/o the gambling. Saves more money for the MM!

Does anyone who is planning on attending have a Black MM w/ a Delete Grill?

KillJoy

Embassy

01-17-2006, 04:02 PM

Uhem, this might just be my first meet.
Mike.

Mine too. :D

MERCMAN

01-17-2006, 04:04 PM

I could do w/o the gambling. Saves more money for the MM!

Does anyone who is planning on attending have a Black MM w/ a Delete Grill?

KillJoy
Zack(the Father of the badgeless grill) will be attending as well as mac, both have them :up:

SergntMac

01-17-2006, 05:45 PM

If you want a badgeless grille from Zack, order it now and he'll deliver and install it for no charge. If you don't like it, believe me, it will sell to someone else. Prolly me for my #3.

MERCMAN

01-17-2006, 06:11 PM

For those of you who might be trying to decide to make this meet

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=21139

Check out that thread. Mike(MM2004) is trying to get something going with Jim Beam with the help of our own BigJoeP.
I have seen a rough draft of the itinerary and it looks like one hell of a good time :up:

CRUZTAKER

01-17-2006, 06:20 PM

Do we have a hotel in mind yet?

mailman

01-17-2006, 06:20 PM

The gambling is fine with me either way. I get pleanty of that here at home in Tunica . Whatever the group wants to do. I'm just looking forward to a good roadtrip!

MM2004

01-17-2006, 06:26 PM

Do we have a hotel in mind yet?

Yes I do, and am working on a group rate. If not, I'll pull the "Corporate Account" on them and see what happens. :D

It is a Holiday Inn in Louisville. Very nice place with a bar (insert smile).

Well lit parking lot with security cameras and a guard walking the beat from 10:30PM until 6:00AM.:beer:

The Stree Rod guys always stay here, and have been well taken care of.

They even offered to put our rooms where we can overlook our MM's.

I did not inquire about burnouts Barry. (Sorry, had to :-))

Nice part of town. My part :o .

Mike.

Haggis

01-18-2006, 06:41 AM

Yes I do, and am working on a group rate. If not, I'll pull the "Corporate Account" on them and see what happens. :D

It is a Holiday Inn in Louisville. Very nice place with a bar (insert smile).

Well lit parking lot with security cameras and a guard walking the beat from 10:30PM until 6:00AM.:beer:

The Stree Rod guys always stay here, and have been well taken care of.

They even offered to put our rooms where we can overlook our MM's.

I did not inquire about burnouts Barry. (Sorry, had to :-))

Nice part of town. My part :o .

Mike.
This is looking more possible all the time....I havn't had a good snort of Wild Turkey Rye (green lable) in a long time.

If the Holiday Inn doesn't work out is their a Hampton in the area, we always have good luck with Hampton.

And don't worry about burn-outs I'm sure Barry, Mac and Zack will find a spot. :burnout:

As too the gambling you know what they say; 'Unluck at cards, luck at love.' and I don't want to end up loosing at both.

MM03MOK

01-18-2006, 07:15 AM

I'm in. Let's set something up,...

Uhem, this might just be my first meet. :D
Mike.

Mine too. :D This is the best part of this planning! Bringing people together. We've already proven it brings that third dimension to our passion for this car.

Pick a place, anywhere in the country, put a plan together and they will come! See you there!

Trains are more my cup of tea than the slots.

MM2004

01-18-2006, 08:09 AM

OK,

We have 13 members saying they will attend our meet in the Bluegrass State with 7 members considering. ;)

So far, so good. I have shared a rough draft itinerary with Mary and Dan with positive feedback. This schedule will be posted in about a week or so.

Here's where we need your help,...

Sunday scheduling is a bit tricky as I am unsure who wants to stay Sunday then leave Monday to return home to their families.

Many people are coming from Indiana, Ohio, Illinois and Michigan. There are others traveling from farther away requiring hours and hours behind the wheel. :burnout:

We want everyone to be safe and fully rested for their drive home and need a response from the members coming and if they can stay Sunday then leave Monday morning.

Again, once I have this information from each of you, then Sunday can be finalized and itinerary posted. :)

Currently we are looking good, and need a solid schedule.

For those members considering coming down, a decision will need to be made fairly soon. :poke: :D ;)

I guarantee one hell of a good time with plenty of activities to keep us busy. :beer:

So, reply as soon as possible on who can return home Monday so we can proceed with planning.:cool: ?

Thanks in advance,

Mike. :)

KillJoy

01-18-2006, 08:19 AM

I can stay 'till Monday, so I will be leaving Sunday evening (I am in Columbus).

I will probably be heading down on Friday though. Need a day off work :)

Killjoy

SergntMac

01-18-2006, 08:45 AM

13 solid votes in the poll, with 7 possibles! Go Marauders! Dash plaques on me!

L) Marauder.Net National Meet 2006-1
O) Sippin' and Slippin' in Louisville, KY.
G) March 24-26, 2006
O)

Schedule...As in the past, Zack and I will prolly leave Chicago Friday morning for an afternoon check at the hotel. Fun starts Friday evening. Leaving Sunday morning after breakfast with our friends. Anything y'all want to do in between, count us in.

Hotel doesn't matter to me, but we (as a group) have patronized the Hampton chain in many events without disappointment.

MM2004

01-18-2006, 09:03 AM

:D
13 solid votes in the poll, with 7 possibles! Go Marauders! Dash plaques on me!

L) Marauder.Net National Meet 2006-1
O) Sippin' and Slippin' in Louieville, KY.
G) March 24-26, 2006
O)

Schedule...As in the past, Zack and I will prolly leave Chicago Friday morning for an afternoon check at the hotel. Fun starts Friday evening. Leaving Sunday morning after breakfast with our friends. Anything y'all want to do in between, count us in.

Hotel doesn't matter to me, but we (as a group) have patronized the Hampton chain in many events without disappointment.

Mac,

See if ya'll can make it in around lunch Friday. Schedule is showing a train museum tour that day commencing early afternoon. The Hampton Inn will be considered if Holiday Inn can't pull off a good rate. The location is right, and has all the,...did I mention bar? :D

Mike.

(Edited due to a schedule error on my part)

KillJoy

01-18-2006, 09:24 AM

Where are the two hotels in question located (City)?

KillJoy

Haggis

01-18-2006, 09:28 AM

:D

Mac,

See if ya'll can make it in around lunch Friday. Schedule is showing two distillery tours commencing that early afternoon. The Hampton Inn will be considered if Holiday Inn can't pull off a good rate. The location is right, and has all the,...did I mention bar? :D

Mike.
Are the distillery tours on Friday or Saturday? It will be an 8 hour trip one way for us. Any other CAMmers going?

MM2004

01-18-2006, 09:50 AM

Are the distillery tours on Friday or Saturday? It will be an 8 hour trip one way for us. Any other CAMmers going?

I don't want to give too many details as it is early in the game. The "theme" for this meet is bourbon/sippin' in Louisville.

BTW, gambling is not included in this schedule, but does not mean members can't branch off to a casino if they so desire.

A train museum visit is scheduled for Friday.

Distillery tours are scheduled for both days (Saturday/Sunday) with a possible surprise mixed in (cross fingers here).

It is a very tight schedule, loaded with fun and convoying in relatively short "bursts" :D .

The Hotels will be in Louisville.

(I had to edit due to an error. Got my events crossed. My apologies).

Mike.

Zack

01-18-2006, 11:01 AM

:D

Mac,

See if ya'll can make it in around lunch Friday. Schedule is showing two distillery tours commencing that early afternoon. The Hampton Inn will be considered if Holiday Inn can't pull off a good rate. The location is right, and has all the,...did I mention bar? :D

Mike.
We'll be there by lunch.
Its a 4 hour flat trip for us from Chicago to Louisville.

KillJoy

01-18-2006, 11:13 AM

"I" would prefer the Hampton Inn :)

KillJoy

SergntMac

01-18-2006, 01:42 PM

Just heard from BigJoeP via e-mail, he's coming, just not in the poll yet.

C'mon folks, it's 15 + 7 now. This is going to be a great way to welcome the '06 season of Marauder.Net National events.

MM2004

01-18-2006, 02:00 PM

Just heard from BigJoeP via e-mail, he's coming, just not in the poll yet.

C'mon folks, it's 15 + 7 now. This is going to be a great way to welcome the '06 season of Marauder.Net National events.

Great Mac!

Click here -> http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?p=335144#post33 5144

We need to act fast Guys and Gals!

Mike.

mailman

01-18-2006, 02:58 PM

I'll be there by noon friday and can stay most of sunday. Plan to leave late sunday afternoon. Everything sounds great to me . Thanks for all the planning and time you're putting in.

Haggis

01-19-2006, 04:39 AM

I don't want to give too many details as it is early in the game. The "theme" for this meet is bourbon/sippin' in Louisville.

BTW, gambling is not included in this schedule, but does not mean members can't branch off to a casino if they so desire.

A train museum visit is scheduled for Friday.

Distillery tours are scheduled for both days (Saturday/Sunday) with a possible surprise mixed in (cross fingers here).

It is a very tight schedule, loaded with fun and convoying in relatively short "bursts" :D .

The Hotels will be in Louisville.

(I had to edit due to an error. Got my events crossed. My apologies).

Mike.
The reason I asked is I need to know if I need to leave here Thursday or Friday and to plan the return trip and vacation time.

Oh yea...WE'RE IN!!!! Add two more to the confirmed list. :banana: :banana:

MERCMAN

01-19-2006, 05:22 AM

Now thats what I am talking about!!! WOO-HOO!! Gordon and Chris!! That makes a grand total of sixteen!! This is shaping up nicely :up:

Haggis

01-19-2006, 09:58 AM

Now thats what I am talking about!!! WOO-HOO!! Gordon and Chris!! That makes a grand total of sixteen!! This is shaping up nicely :up:
Every so often I drink the domestic stuff and I haven't had any WT Green Label in a long time. :turkey:

Hack Goby

01-19-2006, 06:22 PM

Im not much of a Bourbon fan but I know a good party when I see one.

Hack Goby

01-19-2006, 06:25 PM

Mine too. :D
Embassy we go way back to when I had my Crown Vic.It will be nice to meet you.:beer:

CRUZTAKER

01-19-2006, 07:26 PM

Found another new (to me) micro bourbon.

BLANTONS RESERVE
Not too shabby at $38 a 750....very smooth. Incredibly sweet after taste.
They do not disclose the barrel age, claiming the brewmaster selects the the bourbon when he feels it's ready. :dunno:

http://www.blantonsbourbon.com/CMS/

Really...reaalllly tasty.

MERCMAN

01-22-2006, 09:34 AM

BCKNBLK, Dan19063, dwasson, fastblackmerc, Forenzic, gohogs, Joe Walsh, marauder302hp, pantheroc, rayjay

If you are still not sure if you can make the Bourbon meet, hotel rooms are dwindling quickly. Once they are gone, you will be on your own to procure a room.

Looks like this is going to be a great way to start off the year! Remember the quote from Dante's Inferno "He who hesitates is lost" :up:

SergntMac

01-22-2006, 09:36 AM

Dante said that? I thought it was Antwon.

MERCMAN

01-22-2006, 09:50 AM

Dante said that? I thought it was Antwon.

MY BAD
upon furthur review, that quote can't be attributed to anyone!!

However, Dante did say" Abandon all hope all ye that enter here" Which could be the motto of some websites :rofl:

SergntMac

01-22-2006, 09:54 AM

You're making this ***** up, right?

MERCMAN

01-22-2006, 12:53 PM

You're making this ***** up, right?
No that was the insription before you enter the gates of Hell( the real Hell, not the one in Michigan) :)

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The supposed inscription at the entrance to Hell. From Dante's Divine Comedy. The translation into English by H.F.Cary is the origin for this English phrase, although he gave it as the less commonly used 'All hope abandon ye who enter here'.

Through me you pass into the city of woe:
Through me you pass into eternal pain:
Through me among the people lost for aye.

Justice the founder of my fabric mov'd:
To rear me was the task of power divine,
Supremest wisdom, and primeval love.

Before me things create were none, save things
Eternal, and eternal I endure.
All hope abandon ye who enter here.

Such characters in colour dim I mark'd
Over a portal's lofty arch inscrib'd:
Whereat I thus: Master, these words import

jimlam56

01-22-2006, 12:58 PM

He who hesitates is lost. - Joseph Addison (1672-1719)

http://www.wiseoldsayings.com/wosdirectoryh.htm

Don't ya just love the internet:rolleyes:

MM2004

01-22-2006, 02:17 PM

No offense to anyone here,...

Let's get back to the intent.

We need head counts and comitments. :)

Days are rapidly approaching deadline.

Let's make this happen smoothly,...

Thanks in advance,

Mike.

Bigdogjim

01-22-2006, 05:49 PM

BCKNBLK, Dan19063, dwasson, fastblackmerc, Forenzic, gohogs, Joe Walsh, marauder302hp, pantheroc, rayjay

Dan19063, Joe Walsh.. Maybe we can hook up somewhere? I am pulling out at '0 darkthirty Friday morning:)

MERCMAN

01-22-2006, 07:00 PM

Dan19063, Joe Walsh.. Maybe we can hook up somewhere? I am pulling out at '0 darkthirty Friday morning:)

the need to commit first!! LOL

dwasson

01-22-2006, 07:42 PM

You're making this ***** up, right?

Ahh the value of majoring in American Lit finally shows.

I won't able to make. Because I majored in American Lit I'm broke.

KillJoy

01-23-2006, 06:22 AM

If anyone would like to meet up in Columbus, Ohio, I can find us a place (That's where I'm at!)

KillJoy

Haggis

01-23-2006, 06:47 AM

Chris and I will be heading out on Thursday sometime. Anyone want to hook up for the drive out?

SergntMac

01-23-2006, 07:45 AM

Like I said in the other thread, it's Monday...And I'm still coming!

MERCMAN

01-24-2006, 05:32 PM

MM2004

01-24-2006, 05:48 PM

As of tonight, we have almost 30 members in 17 cars coming in from 10 states for the Ky bourbon tour(where the marauders meet the mash)

If you are wavering on whether to join us or not, time is short. We still have a few rooms available on a first come-first served basis. No racing, but lots of good times, good people and GREAT cars.

PM Mike(mm2004) for room information.

See ya there :up:

PM me if you are coming and not on the poll(s) (plus # guests) as I will need a definitive answer within 2 days.

Everyone else that answered the poll...I got yer back!

Rooms will be $89.00 p/night (single king).

Whomever booked in advance, and paid a higher rate, this will be adjusted in Loose-ville

Look forward in hearing from you!

BTW, all 4 colors will be represented at this meet!

Mike.

SergntMac

01-24-2006, 06:09 PM

Okay...What's it going to be this time? Someone give me a hint?

Every National Member meet I've been to has had a "slogan", or, "tag" line on our dash plaques. "Raid on Chocolate Town", "Raid on Rock Hall" and "Dyno with Jerry, Dinner with Dennis" to name a few. What's it going to be for this National Member meet? So far, I have...

"Footloose in Looseville"
"Marauders Raid Mash Town"
"Sippin' an Slippin' in Looseville"
"Bourbon and Boastin' in Looseville"
"No brag, just booze"

And more. I am open to anything suggestion y'all put forth...Where are the poets when you need them?

Post your ideas here, or, e-me at SergntMac@aol.com

If I get enough good suggestions, I'll put the final three to a poll.

My deadline for suggestions is 1 March, 2006.

Haggis

01-25-2006, 07:48 AM

"Run for the Bourbon '06"

"Marauders, Bourbon & Burnouts"

"Getting Smashed in Mashville"

"Maraudering Louisville"

SergntMac

01-25-2006, 08:51 AM

More ideas on a slogan...

Mash-ing the Pedals in Looseville

and...

Gettin' distilled in Dixie

Keepers?

MM03MOK

01-25-2006, 09:12 AM

:up: "BEAM me up, Jim."

:down: "Spendin' our cash on sour mash"

:up: Mash-ing the Pedals in Looseville

:down: Gettin' distilled in Dixie

Embassy

01-25-2006, 09:39 AM

Why "Looseville" instead of "Louisville"?

SergntMac

01-25-2006, 10:03 AM

Just playing with words and pronunciation...

MM2004

01-25-2006, 10:22 AM

Why "Looseville" instead of "Louisville"?

Steve,

That would be the correct pronunciation from our Northern friends :D .

MERCMAN

01-25-2006, 10:38 AM

Isn't it pronounced as a one syllable word? as in louvle? Takes some practice
but after a while you can do it without moving your lips!:beer:

pantheroc

01-25-2006, 11:13 AM

I got a room just in case, could always cancel 24hrs in advance. It could go me alone, me and wife, or neither. Still working on it. I'll be in Terrace Wing(?) @ Holiday Inn, <BDO dir=ltr>1325 S HURSTBOURNE PKWY LOUISVILLE, KY 40222</BDO>

BCKNBLK, Dan19063, dwasson, fastblackmerc, Forenzic, gohogs, Joe Walsh, marauder302hp, pantheroc, rayjay

If you are still not sure if you can make the Bourbon meet, hotel rooms are dwindling quickly. Once they are gone, you will be on your own to procure a room.

Looks like this is going to be a great way to start off the year! Remember the quote from Dante's Inferno "He who hesitates is lost" :up:

KillJoy

01-25-2006, 12:01 PM

Another Slogan:

First Annual Bourbon Run

:D

KillJoy

pantheroc

01-25-2006, 02:06 PM

OK me and the wife are in.

SergntMac

01-25-2006, 02:35 PM

Steve,

That would be the correct pronunciation from our Northern friends :D .Awe...Youse guys is too much...

MM03MOK

01-25-2006, 03:21 PM

OK me and the wife are in.Jerry & Diane! Awesome! That brings the official headcount to 28, another known 2 not counted in the poll and maybe another 3 on top of that! :cheer:

Dark_Knight7096

01-25-2006, 04:28 PM

Rooms will be $89.00 p/night (single king).

Whomever booked in advance, and paid a higher rate, this will be adjusted in Loose-ville

Don't sweat it, i paid what, like 30 dollars more, i'm not gonna lose too much sleep over it. I'm glad i can get on vacation, especially right now, my personal life is just INSANE right now. I just got back from a week in St. Thomas and now i need another vacation, omg that reminds me i have to post the pic of me towering over a smart car i took while i was there.

BTW, all 4 colors will be represented at this meet!

As well as the elusive white maraud... err i mean Grand Prix, man this sux, i really gotta try to get into another MM

Dennis Reinhart

01-26-2006, 08:32 AM