SSM 2006 Picnic - Pictures Teaser *DUW*

[Rick-n-Miami]

Just got back from another excellent SSM Picnic! Great job guys!

Here's a little picture-teaser of the event (more to come later)

http://www.gideonart.com/mm/ssmpicnic06-teaser2.jpg

[Ryans PI]

That's a sweet turn out. I wish ours were like that. Nice job, guys.

I bet some people thought that was an FHP gathering.

[Rider90]

Beautiful shot! Nice Cars too :beer:

[jdando]

Wow, that is a lot of MM's!:eek:

Glad you had good weather.

jeremy

[MarauderMarc]

heres another teaser.....

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/3/7/5/4/Picnicday006.jpg

[StevenJ]

Was that the one you took, mark the tree climber? j/k Still can't believe you climbed that tree btw. Yeah it was a good day btw. Dennis, you need to get some better threads. Awsome car but your tires are holding you down. Thanks for the ride.


That's a sweet turn out. I wish ours were like that. Nice job, guys.

I bet some people thought that was an FHP gathering.

A lot of people drove by when we were prepping that shot. None of em said anything but they either gave it a good glance or just stared straight a head. I was hoping for a better reaction. The only reaction we did get was when a park ranger came by and he yelled at Mark for climbing a tree to get a good shot of the cars.

[MarauderTJA]

Nice pictures, great people and a great time.

[Cobra25]

Nice pictures, great people and a great time.
I agree 100 % Tom. I believe everybody had a great time. Thats the biggest turn out we ever had. I remember that 4 Marauder's left before the pictures were taken.

[Tallboy]

Awesome picture, Rick! As always, it was a pleasure hangin' out with you again...:bandit:

[ncmm]

Looks like something I'd like to attend if I lived in FL. Thanks for sharing!

[n-cherok]

I think that there should be more DTR there though :P

[Hack Goby]

You bastages with all the warm weather having all the fun.Damn,Looks like y`all had a grat time though.A few of the Motor City Crew got together at Duggan`s on Woodward today 25 and a cold wind.Once agian congrats on what looks to be a great time.

[Hotrauder]

Marc, great shots. But there are 12 more Marauders on the right that are not shown. Guys we had 32 Marauders at the picnic.
What a time and what a sight. Marc, thanks for letting me play with the baby. Dennis:beer:

[Rick-n-Miami]

Yes, this is correct. Some cars had already left before this shot was taken. However, I did at one point count 36 cars, and I know a couple more showed after that. The final count was probably closer to 40!




Marc, great shots. But there are 12 more Marauders on the right that are not shown. Guys we had 32 Marauders at the picnic.
What a time and what a sight. Marc, thanks for letting me play with the baby. Dennis:beer:

[Hotrauder]

Dennis, you need to get some better threads. Awsome car but your tires are holding you down. Thanks for the ride.quote, stevenJ

Stephen, you drive my car for 30 miles, scare the ***** out of me, get us lost, drive over 2 six inch curbs and thru a gravel trap, stick me with a reentry to the park fee for both of us and burn my gas. Now you criticize my tires. All this after I felt sorry for you because you said you had never driven a S/C Marauder. Steven, BITE ME! Dennis

[StevenJ]

Marc, great shots. But there are 12 more Marauders on the right that are not shown. Guys we had 32 Marauders at the picnic.
What a time and what a sight. Marc, thanks for letting me play with the baby. Dennis:beer:
I didn't even notice Mark's wife there until right before I left. I saw a Grand Marquis that looked like her car but didn't know it was hers. Well was nice to see the kid though, looks like he'll grow up to be strong child. Nice to see you all got homesafe.


Dennis, you need to get some better threads. Awsome car but your tires are holding you down. Thanks for the ride.quote, stevenJ

Stephen, you drive my car for 30 miles, scare the ***** out of me, get us lost, drive over 2 six inch curbs and thru a gravel trap, stick me with a reentry to the park fee for both of us and burn my gas. Now you criticize my tires. All this after I felt sorry for you because you said you had never driven a S/C Marauder. Steven, BITE ME! Dennis
Sorry about that excrusion! Lol, um........... I'll pay you back for the gas AND the re-entry fee. I'll give you back $30 next time I see you. I didn't mean that in a bad way. What I was trying to say was that if you were, not that you have to, get a better set of tires you would definitely run low 12s with that car. It's really great and while I perfer a badged grill, I must admit that custom one you got is real slick and I really REALLY do appreciate your kindess for leting me drive. Thank's a million and sorry for having to make the u turn right before toll both, I thought we were both okay on that. I really didn't plan on driving out there. I honestly didn't know I missed the exit. Feel free to beat up on my car next time you come down here!

[DEFYANT]

Wow. That is really are great turnout. You guys really are lucky to have the nice weather year round!

Do you guys plan to put together another meet during the Sebring gathering in April?

[Shora]

Yes, this is correct. Some cars had already left before this shot was taken. However, I did at one point count 36 cars, and I know a couple more showed after that. The final count was probably closer to 40!

I was 1 of the few who had to leave early. :alone:
I want to send a big thank you to all who made this picnic a great event. Again, I must apologies for leaving early. My nephew had to be at a birthday party and his mom would have killed me had I not gotten him there in time. I am sorry that I didn't get the chance to hang out with more of you but I did check out your MMs and they are sweet.

Special thanks to RoyalPITA for the oil deflector and installation. You are a great guy and I'm thankful for your help.

Again, I am sorry that I didn't get to speak with more of you but thank you for welcoming me and my family to the event.

[Tallboy]

Dennis, you need to get some better threads. Awsome car but your tires are holding you down. Thanks for the ride.quote, stevenJ

Stephen, you drive my car for 30 miles, scare the ***** out of me, get us lost, drive over 2 six inch curbs and thru a gravel trap, stick me with a reentry to the park fee for both of us and burn my gas. Now you criticize my tires. All this after I felt sorry for you because you said you had never driven a S/C Marauder. Steven, BITE ME! Dennis

StevenJ, Dennis is kind enough to let you drive his car, and this is how you pay him back? By criticizing his tires? I suppose you know what a "low-12 second car" feels like, huh? Son, you don't know crap about crap, and I for one am seriously running out of patience with you. Straighten up. :shake:

[StevenJ]

StevenJ, Dennis is kind enough to let you drive his car, and this is how you pay him back? By criticizing his tires? I suppose you know what a "low-12 second car" feels like, huh? Son, you don't know crap about crap, and I for one am seriously running out of patience with you. Straighten up. :shake:

No I don't know exactly what a low 12s second car feels like but if anything, Dennis's is and I should of elaborated more kindly on what I had originally said, sorry.

[Cobra25]

Dennis, you need to get some better threads. Awsome car but your tires are holding you down. Thanks for the ride.quote, stevenJ

Stephen, you drive my car for 30 miles, scare the ***** out of me, get us lost, drive over 2 six inch curbs and thru a gravel trap, stick me with a reentry to the park fee for both of us and burn my gas. Now you criticize my tires. All this after I felt sorry for you because you said you had never driven a S/C Marauder. Steven, BITE ME! Dennis :popcorn: :popcorn: I don't understand why would you want StevenJ to Bite You? :confused:

[Rick-n-Miami]

Guys.... let's keep this thread about the picnic and the pictures...

[Tallboy]

No I don't know exactly what a low 12s second car feels like but if anything, Dennis's is and I should of elaborated more kindly on what I had originally said, sorry.

No sweat. :cool:

[Hotrauder]

:popcorn: :popcorn: I don't understand why would you want StevenJ to Bite You? :confused:

I hope that Stephen and you guys don't take this to seriously. I am not upset, I just wanted you, Stephen; to think about what you say and how it sounds. I know you well and I know you did not mean to flame me. I was glad to let you drive and enjoyed most of it. You don't owe me any money and I wouldn't "beat up" anyones car and You wouldn't either. So, relax and the next time we are at a meet I we will still be friends. Dennis. Oh, and Z, I don't want Stephen to bite me.:D and there is no film at 11. Dennis:beer:

Rick, sorry to hijacl a great thread. Really great pics with that tree climbing camera.Dennis

[Tallboy]

I hope that Stephen and you guys don't take this to seriously. I am not upset, I just wanted you, Stephen; to think about what you say and how it sounds. I know you well and I know you did not mean to flame me. I was glad to let you drive and enjoyed most of it. You don't owe me any money and I wouldn't "beat up" anyones car and You wouldn't either. So, relax and the next time we are at a meet I we will still be friends. Dennis. Oh, and Z, I don't want Stephen to bite me.:D and there is no film at 11. Dennis:beer:

Rick, sorry to hijacl a great thread. Really great pics with that tree climbing camera.Dennis

This is correct. Dennis doesn't hate anyone.

That's what he pays me for.:lol:

[StevenJ]

The thing is I'm just so used to other people saying "Oh your car needs a bigger bass, blah blah blah, throw on a super charger" etc. that when I give comment to others, the first thing I think of to mention is ways to improve. I do this to Z too. One time I said he should go with a 31 spline axle and nitrous so he could make his car faster than Lidio's. I didn't mean anything by that. Oh yeah, I don't want to go any more off topic than this so if anything else must be said regarding this issue, just make a PM.

[Hotrauder]

The thing is I'm just so used to other people saying "Oh your car needs a bigger bass, blah blah blah, throw on a super charger" etc. that when I give comment to others, the first thing I think of to mention is ways to improve. I do this to Z too. One time I said he should go with a 31 spline axle and nitrous so he could make his car faster than Lidio's. I didn't mean anything by that. Oh yeah, I don't want to go any more off topic than this so if anything else must be said regarding this issue, just make a PM.

there is no issue. There was no issue other than think about how what you say sounds to others. You can appreciate what others have done without assuming you know what their goals are or where they want to go. that way you never have an awkward moment..that is all this was about.:)

Rick, I apologize to you too as this is YOUR thread.
I misread. Sorry. Your pic and Marc's look like they came from the same camera. Dennis

[jgc61sr2002]

Way to go.:D A great turnout.:up:

[MarauderMarc]

Marc, great shots. But there are 12 more Marauders on the right that are not shown. Guys we had 32 Marauders at the picnic.
What a time and what a sight. Marc, thanks for letting me play with the baby. Dennis:beer:

I posted that picture when Rick posted a first shot of a few cars, so I did the same. Then he edited it with the full monty, so now mine looks like poo poo.

peyton enjoyed your stroller push through the Florida back roads. You can take him anytime.

Its been a while since I climbed a tree. Even longer since a 70 year old man driving a golf cart and wearing blue blockers yelled at me for it. What a great day!

[Cobra25]

I posted that picture when Rick posted a first shot of a few cars, so I did the same. Then he edited it with the full monty, so now mine looks like poo poo.

peyton enjoyed your stroller push through the Florida back roads. You can take him anytime.

Its been a while since I climbed a tree. Even longer since a 70 year old man driving a golf cart and wearing blue blockers yelled at me for it. What a great day! Ya, that guy in the golf cart was looking funny at you. Thanks for climbing the tree and taking some pic's.

[RoyLPita]

Great pics, Rick and Marc. I also believe that some of us took more pics of Marc in the tree than trying to take the pics of the MMs and fight the crowds driving by.

As for Steven, Be happy that someone there let you drive a Trilogized MM. I've been trying to drive one fully for years. The closest that I got was Trilogy one after the engine blew last year. I had the keys to roll up the windows and lock the doors.

[BUICKMAN]

Just want to thank you all for throwing a great picnic. We really enjoyed it and it was really great to have so many Marauders together at one time. I would like to see pictures of the whole group of cars when we had them lined up for the photo shoot. My camera could not capture all the cars in one shot. I had to take several shots to get them all. Thanks again for making the New Jersey group feel welcome.

[Hotrauder]

Great pics, Rick and Marc. I also believe that some of us took more pics of Marc in the tree than trying to take the pics of the MMs and fight the crowds driving by.

As for Steven, Be happy that someone there let you drive a Trilogized MM. I've been trying to drive one fully for years. The closest that I got was Trilogy one after the engine blew last year. I had the keys to roll up the windows and lock the doors.

Brian, the closest you came to driving a T. car was yesterday at the picnic. I really ment my promise to you. Sorry we ran out of time. Wandering thru the everglades "Lost with Steven" burned up the clock. I owe you a drive and I will deliver the next time I can get down for a meet or you get in my neighborhood. Don't worry, Steven enjoyed the drive. He just didn't expect that at 20 mph slamming the loud pedal would put him sideways:D Don't blame the tires. We do that on purpose! Dennis

[djv5150]

Just want to thank you all for throwing a great picnic. We really enjoyed it and it was really great to have so many Marauders together at one time. I would like to see pictures of the whole group of cars when we had them lined up for the photo shoot. My camera could not capture all the cars in one shot. I had to take several shots to get them all. Thanks again for making the New Jersey group feel welcome.
Thanks for showing up it was a pleasure meeting you.

[StevenJ]

Brian, the closest you came to driving a T. car was yesterday at the picnic. I really ment my promise to you. Sorry we ran out of time. Wandering thru the everglades "Lost with Steven" burned up the clock. I owe you a drive and I will deliver the next time I can get down for a meet or you get in my neighborhood. Don't worry, Steven enjoyed the drive. He just didn't expect that at 20 mph slamming the loud pedal would put him sideways:D Don't blame the tires. We do that on purpose! Dennis\

Pretty much, I really did enjoy it though I am surpised it was able to handel as well as it does with OEM tires. If it is an consilation Brian, I need you to drive my car at the next meet. My brakes are being a really pain in the *** because they are squealing. I just wanted an expert opinion on it. So if you wouldn't, mind....

Oh yes, anyone have any idea when the SSM website will be updated with the new pictures? Just wondering.

[jim geary]

Dennis. I love your reply. That is a thing of beauty.
They don't like your tires maybe they should take up a collection.
Jim G.

[RoyLPita]

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Pretty much, I really did enjoy it though I am surpised it was able to handel as well as it does with OEM tires. If it is an consilation Brian, I need you to drive my car at the next meet. My brakes are being a really pain in the *** because they are squealing. I just wanted an expert opinion on it. So if you wouldn't, mind....

Oh yes, anyone have any idea when the SSM website will be updated with the new pictures? Just wondering.


Remind me at the next meet.

[MaLo03]

Guys.... let's keep this thread about the picnic and the pictures...
[CRITICISM IS "NEVER" TAKEN IN A GOOD WAY! GOT NOTHING NICE TO SAY, STAY SHUT!]

The picnic was fantastic. The turnout was enormous. The food was delicious and our MM family is the best. Thanks again for a great time, it was worth the 3+hr drive. Thanks Rick for that PIC, I couldn't get all the cars together like that. ROB, You still da man! (((quack)))
I know it took alot to pull this off. Thanks to everyone involved.

[94_302]

Rick that is a nice shot of all the cars. I really wish I could have made it, but I had classes today. That and a caught a cold on thursday and spent the weekend trying to kill it off. Looks like it was a blast, I know my parents had a good time.

[MaLo03]

Too Bad You Missed Out. Next Year

[MaLo03]

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[MaLo03]

Here is Rob cutting up the cake. Poor Z walked the other way, he couldn't watch anymore.
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[MaLo03]

Band of Marauders
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/3/3/6/0/Picture040.jpg

[captJ696]

WOW, really great shot!! Looks almost like a 50 yard line formation.:shake:

[ghost03]

Here is Rob cutting up the cake. Poor Z walked the other way, he couldn't watch anymore.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/3/3/6/0/Picture039.jpg<TABLE class=tborder cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=6 width="100%" align=center border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=alt1 vAlign=top align=middle colSpan=4></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> The funny part is that I grabbed the piece of cake that had my name on it. I didnt intend to look for it, it just happened. It was a beautiful cake and I felt bad cutting it.

[MarauderTJA]

As for Steven, Be happy that someone there let you drive a Trilogized MM. I've been trying to drive one fully for years. The closest that I got was Trilogy one after the engine blew last year. I had the keys to roll up the windows and lock the doors.

Brian, I know you are a Trilogy fan, but any time you would like to drive my Procharger Car, let me know. You are welcome as is anyone else. Just ask and we can go for a spirited spin....

[sspmustang]

I'll vouch for that!!!:)
Sounds like you all had a great time, wound up going to Daytona but after the way race turned out the picnic would have been a far better choice! Hope to see everyone at Sebring.

[JMan]

I'll vouch for that!!!:)
Sounds like you all had a great time, wound up going to Daytona but after the way race turned out the picnic would have been a far better choice! Hope to see everyone at Sebring.

???:confused: ??? What's this? There was a race in Daytona when ?????

J:D

We missed y'all!
We wanna do a Bay Area meet soon! You up for it?

[Smokie]

Rick it was great to see you again, that first picture at the top is awesome.

I have to compliment Mark on some great camera catches up in that tree.....for those that know baseball: "you got soft hands". you reminded me a great deal of myself about 25 years ago!!!!...:coolman:

[merc406]

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Damn that's a nice cake, or was, Happy Anniversary SSM's !!!:beer:

[Blackmobile]

Just got back from another excellent SSM Picnic! Great job guys!

Here's a little picture-teaser of the event (more to come later)

http://www.gideonart.com/mm/ssmpicnic06-teaser2.jpg

Great image Rick, So good I had to download it and reprint it. I have 2 sizes
(35" X 9" and 18" X 69")I'll save a print for ya for the next Towers meet.
But I do have a request. As you know downloading images for the net come 72 DPI, so the enlargements are of fairly good quality, but a copy of the original print would produce excellent quality. So could you email me a copy so I could do some majic and make some kick azz prints?
Eddie

[Bluerauder]

Just got back from another excellent SSM Picnic! Great job guys!

Here's a little picture-teaser of the event (more to come later)
Wow, that is a great turnout. Terrific photo !! :2thumbs:

[Rick-n-Miami]

Here is another picture I put together from 3x originals. The perspective of the right and left flanks is a little more inline with one another, although it's a very wide image. Enjoy!


http://www.gideonart.com/mm/ssmpicnic06-teaser3.jpg

[ghost03]

Nice job Rick. I wonder if all that will fit on next years calander.

[MaLo03]

Here is another picture I put together from 3x originals. The perspective of the right and left flanks is a little more inline with one another, although it's a very wide image. Enjoy!
NICE.......VERY NICE

[Blackmobile]

Nice job Rick. I wonder if all that will fit on next years calander.

I think they would have to add more days to Febuary to make it fit.

[sspmustang]

???:confused: ??? What's this? There was a race in Daytona when ?????

J:D

We missed y'all!
We wanna do a Bay Area meet soon! You up for it?
Definately! Weather's getting nice..let's pick a spot!
--Mike

[Hotrauder]

Here is another picture I put together from 3x originals. The perspective of the right and left flanks is a little more inline with one another, although it's a very wide image. Enjoy!


http://www.gideonart.com/mm/ssmpicnic06-teaser3.jpg

Rick, This is the shot I have been looking for. Great job. Thanks. This should be the cover shot of the next Calendar. Dennis:D

[SouLRioT]

I think you guys might have to bribe the guy that does the calendar to get it on the cover. I hear Marc (Shakes) did.

Rick, great job with the pictures.