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Hack Goby
03-27-2006, 05:51 PM
I am starting this thread for everyone as it needs to be done.Saying how great it was dont belong on the end of the old thread.So lets here the war stories about how great last weekend was.Mike thank you agian for setting this up.2006 is starting out strong.

KillJoy
03-27-2006, 05:59 PM
Absolutely great gathering! The ride down was nice, and the ride back was good, but all those cars in line on the twisty country roads was a blast, and oh what a sight! Freddy (tour guide at Buffalo Trace) definately made that tour one to remember!

It was nice to finally be able to put a name to a face. We felt like we made a lot of new friends, and are looking forward to the next gathering!

KillJoy

FastMerc
03-27-2006, 06:32 PM
YOU bet it was a blast,more fun than I thought.Cruisin around was cool,tasting all that Bourban was an education for me now I understand the differences in quality.:) Saturday night was a party of parties. One of the funnier moments is when it was pointed out to Steve our escourt car, that his plates were expirerd:D Sorry had to mention that.... Hats off to Mike it was a great time.

MM2004
03-27-2006, 06:47 PM
I am the one that should be doing all the thanking, as without the collective, this never would have happened.

Friday started off less than favorable due to the weather being less than perfect as well as the schedule not being forgiving. It was too stringently planned, and will know better next time.

Dinner was awesome although a bit pricey. Some may say you get what you pay for. However, probably too much for some folk.

Time must be allowed between activities for the motorcade as well as gathering the members together prior to leaving for the next activity.

Saturday started off wonderfully with weather improving as the day progressed. A little cool for me, but at least it was essentially dry.

The schedule was more relaxed thus not everyone feeling rushed traveling from stop to stop.

Dinner was wonderful and IMHO very reaonably priced. The food was excellent, and being a buffet, no one should have walked away hungry or broke.

Returning to the Hotel for the door prizes and sipping was a great time as everyone got to know each other a little better as the night progressed. Many laughs and conversations were shared by everyone in the group.

The climax to this event was Sunday, as there was hardly a cloud in the sky early AM, with the members having their cars washed and spending time detailing in the Hotel parking lot.

I personally witnessed wonderful detailing ideas from many members that will be used in the future.

Visiting City Hall with the Mayor and the Police Officers of Bardstown was a real treat, not to mention the Police escort thru town and being filmed by my Sister-in-Law Brenda and the local newspaper.

Sunday was very laid back as I told many members the itinerary had been erased. Whatever majority ruled was fine with me.

In closing, I had a most wonderful weekend that will never be forgotten. I didn't get a thing accomplished at the office today except for visiting the site that we share to pull down pics and vids. :D

I believe we all have a favorite story to tell about this weekend, and encourage everyone to post up and share those memories with the collective.

A big thanks once again to everyone that made it to Looseville!

Best wishes,

Mike.

CRUZTAKER
03-27-2006, 06:54 PM
Boo-ya! :up:

Dark_Knight7096
03-27-2006, 07:19 PM
Already planning to clear my schedule for next year! Everything everyone else said, AND MORE!!!

merc
03-27-2006, 07:22 PM
:pirate: Rumor has it that the police are looking for a few missing barrels of whisky.

CRUZTAKER
03-27-2006, 07:30 PM
Not sure about missing barrels...but a few of us snuck some (illegal in the states) single barrel 140+ proof woodford reserve. :nono:

KillJoy
03-27-2006, 07:37 PM
:eek:

Someone did that!:nono:

I wonder who it was?:D :coolman:

KillJoy

SergntMac
03-27-2006, 08:00 PM
A great weekend, one of my best MM adventures to date. Dee-licious!

Thank you all, and a special "thanks again" to Mike.

pantheroc
03-27-2006, 08:05 PM
Mike thanks for taking the lead on this. Diane and I really had a great time.

I second everone else's stories I shared with them on this trip.

Sometimes even the unplanned can be just as enjoyable as the planned. The accidental left turn up the curvey, cut through the hills road was visually stunning, especially with the line of Marauders. Can't wait to see if someone shot quality pictures/vids of the ride, all I have is bad photos, but great memories to go on.

The impromptu gathering in the Lobby late into the nights.

Etc., etc., etc!!!

Haggis
03-28-2006, 06:35 AM
Not sure about missing barrels...but a few of us snuck some (illegal in the states) single barrel 140+ proof woodford reserve. :nono:
Who would do something like that? :rolleyes:

As Killjoy mentioned Freddy was the best of the best as tour guides go. He made the experience of distillerys a fun learning adventure. I am not a vodka drinker, but they do make so good vodka at 'BuffaloTrace' and who could pass up on 20yr old bourbon.

The Kentucky countryside is beautiful to bad the trees were not green yet. One of the best parts that I enjoyed was blocking traffic so everyone could make it through the intersections. We just need to learn to double up at the traffic lights and have two road guards.

We are also clearing our schedule for next years bourbon run. :2thumbs:

For those of you that wanted to go, but couldn't, you missed one heck of a great time.

alarmguy
03-28-2006, 07:25 AM
I had such a great time it was a little depressing coming back to work. Best time I ever had partying with strangers, but by the end you all are now good friends.

Fire95Z28
03-28-2006, 11:00 AM
To those that NEVER SEEM TO MAKE IT, to theses meets. You have no idea what you are missing. This is the second time that I have been able to "tag along" to one of these meets. As usual everyone is very friendly and there are NO ATTITUDES. Thats the greatest thing about hangin around you guys. Although I was not able to attend a lot of the club doings I was still able to hang out with you guys on Saturday night (I think). The whiskey or bourbons that were there were stellar(amongst a few other things.) The only thing I have to say is Pizza Hut that late at night combined with as much as I drank is not a good combo. My tummy hurt. Hopefully the next time I see Dennis he will be feeling better. In case anyone would like I do have a lot of pics of our good friend at the Train museum and the truck show, and also a couple of pics from the Saturday evening events. I was totally not expecting the dash plaque or the wax. Which Merc man once I fully recoop I will post on the website. Thanx for the great time.


Dan

MM03MOK
03-28-2006, 11:10 AM
Good to see you again, Dan. Always seems to be at a party! :beer: Nice meeting Becky too. Barry has a folder set up for pictures in the Gallery. Feel free to upload. Clear your schedule for Barry & Jessica's in June!

KillJoy
03-28-2006, 11:22 AM
One thing we noticed on this trip (our one and only, hopefully not the last!), was the feeling of more than a group of people, but more of a Family Reunion.

Is this normal?

KillJoy

MM03MOK
03-28-2006, 11:28 AM
One thing we noticed on this trip (our one and only, hopefully not the last!), was the feeling of more than a group of people, but more of a Family Reunion.

Is this normal?

KillJoyBINGO!! You hit the nail on the head! We all got our feet wet in Ennis, TX for Marauderville I. Most had never met before. Every Meet since, whether large or small, has been a Family Reunion! It was a pleasure meeting you and Heather, Steve! Your title under your screen name is oh, so, appropriate! ;)

Dennis Reinhart
03-28-2006, 11:37 AM
One thing we noticed on this trip (our one and only, hopefully not the last!), was the feeling of more than a group of people, but more of a Family Reunion.

Is this normal?

KillJoy


Praise the lord I saw the light!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!

KillJoy
03-28-2006, 11:52 AM
Your title under your screen name is oh, so, appropriate! ;)

Well, someone's gotta keep Zack in check!:cool4:

KillJoy

Haggis
03-28-2006, 12:10 PM
One thing we noticed on this trip (our one and only, hopefully not the last!), was the feeling of more than a group of people, but more of a Family Reunion.

Is this normal?

KillJoy
Welcome to the Collective....er, family. You have now been assimilated!!! It was good to meet you and Heather. Remember Haggis makes a good middle name. :up:

Dan, are you sure that was Saturday night? I think you might have blended Friday and Saturday into one day. It was good meeting you, hope you can make it to Barry's.

MM2004
03-28-2006, 06:58 PM
Here's a couple taken by my Sister-in-Law...

Arriving at City Hall.
Police escort thru town.

Thanks Brenda!

Enjoy!!!

http://bourbonrecipes.com/Marauders.html

Mike.

GarageMahal
03-28-2006, 10:12 PM
Here's a couple taken by my Sister-in-Law...

Arriving at City Hall.
Police escort thru town.

Thanks Brenda!

Enjoy!!!

http://bourbonrecipes.com/Marauders.html

Mike.

Awesome! The church bells the first video seem very appropriate :banana:

I really wish we could have made it but we just got back from vacation lol.

jta

Fire95Z28
03-29-2006, 02:56 AM
Good to see you again, Dan. Always seems to be at a party! :beer: Nice meeting Becky too. Barry has a folder set up for pictures in the Gallery. Feel free to upload. Clear your schedule for Barry & Jessica's in June!

Unfortunatly I will not be able to attend that. I have made prior arrangements on the 8 - 11. The NHRA is comin to town here. I would really love to got though. That way there I would be able to ride my bike out there.:bigcry:

Ladyhawke
03-30-2006, 07:39 PM
We finally uploaded some of our pictures in the Gallery.

It was great seeing everyone again and meeting new friends. Looking forward to June at Barry and Jessica's! :D

Hack Goby
04-01-2006, 02:35 PM
Did anyone save the newscast.I missed it and its not in there archives.I would like to have a copy.

MM03MOK
04-01-2006, 02:37 PM
Did anyone save the newscast.I missed it and its not in there archives.I would like to have a copy.I couldn't figure out how to download it and hoped someone did. If not, I'm sure Mike, in all his efficiency, can procure us a copy to have hosted.

I'm in the process of uploading my pics. About 100 so far.....

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/browseimages.php?c=17&userid=

jgc61sr2002
04-01-2006, 04:45 PM
Mary - Great pictures.:up: Thanks:D

MM03MOK
04-03-2006, 07:52 AM
Channel 13 just updated their archives. Right click on March 24 and "Save Target As" to download the newscast!! :cheer:

http://kystandard.com/plg_tv13/newscasts/

MM2004
04-03-2006, 09:28 AM
Channel 13 just updated their archives. Right click on March 24 and "Save Target As" to download the newscast!! :cheer:

http://kystandard.com/plg_tv13/newscasts/

Thanks Mary! This had slippeed my mind until just now.

BTW, Brenda has been trying to get ahold of Tom to see about editing the .org off of the newscast and adding mm.net.

Either way, I have a copy saved to local.

We shall see,...

Mike.

MM2004
04-04-2006, 12:02 PM
For the people that "won" any Zaino, Meguiar's or Eagle One product, could you please take a few minutes and send them a thanks via email on their site?

Sal Zaino -> sal@zainobros.com

Meguiar's -> http://www.meguiars.com/customercare/

Eagle One -> http://www.eagleone.com/pages/contactus.asp

This was a generous ofer by both of them, and a little thanks could go a long way for possibly next year??

Make sure and mention mercurymarauder.net for the Louisville Regional Meet last month.

Thanks in advance,..

Mike.

FastMerc
04-04-2006, 04:12 PM
I finally got to down load the video on ch13 pretty cool,I guess they did not use footage from the police escourt?

alarmguy
04-04-2006, 04:38 PM
This is the clip they ran Friday evening, 3-24-06. I didn't check the other braodcasts; were any other spots run about us?

alarmguy
04-04-2006, 04:54 PM
I just went back and looked at the broadcast from March 27, 2006. We are at the end of that evening's broadcast, a clip from our parade through town. Cool.

KillJoy
04-05-2006, 03:03 PM
Woodford Reserve was a feature on "Unwrapped" on Food TV on Monday, April 3, 2006!

I've been there!!!

KillJoy

Hack Goby
04-05-2006, 03:32 PM
The video I'm working on is getting to be a pain in the a$$.My old Sony HI8 Don`t work as good as it use to so a lot of the video sucks.the quality of Brenda`s video takes a hit buy the time I get to it but I do have soon pretty good stuff so it will be a while.On the good side I said screw it and went out and bought the new JVC GZ-MG20U It has a 20 GIG hard drive instead of a disc or tape with up to 4 hours of quality digital video or 7 hours of average.:pimp:

MM2004
04-06-2006, 07:16 PM
...from my Sister-in-Law.

Brenda wrote: "Speaking of stories, I forgot to mention the effect your group had on the folks that were participating in Woodford Reserve's annual Bourbon Academy. A friend of mine teaches the history portion of the course, and he said the whole room was up out of their chairs, looking out the windows, checking out your cars. Pretty cool."

Gottaluvit!

Mike. :D

FastMerc
04-07-2006, 12:56 PM
Thats awesome,baby...

Bluerauder
04-07-2006, 01:15 PM
....participating in Woodford Reserve's Annual Bourbon Academy.
There's a diploma that I'd like to add to my resume. Now all I have to do is figure a way to make it job related so the company picks up the tuition. :rofl:

MM03MOK
04-10-2006, 05:20 AM
Hey Bear! Love your new Sig!!! It was quite the show!!!


http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/6/2/7/BARDSTOWN.jpg

Bluerauder
04-10-2006, 06:41 AM
Hey Bear! Love your new Sig!!! It was quite the show!!!
Hey, I was gonna say that !!! ;) Nice one Barry !!! :up:

pantheroc
04-11-2006, 05:52 PM
For those of you who didn't get enough, check out John Ratzenberg on Travel channel at 9:30PM EST, Tues 4/11/2006. Maker's Mark is on the tour.

Embassy
04-17-2006, 06:59 AM
Hi, gents.

I pretty much disappeared into that hole called work after our meet.

Just coming up to the surface for a minute to again say I had a great time and enjoyed meeting everyone. Thanks to Mike and the organizers and all those who extended their hospitality to the lone Vic owner.

Looking forward to another event sometime soon.

Hack Goby
04-17-2006, 12:33 PM
Got ypur tags on now?:D

Embassy
04-17-2006, 07:57 PM
Got ypur tags on now?:D

LOL. I put them on the next day. For some reason, they were on my mind. :D

Hack Goby
10-30-2006, 11:57 AM
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/bb28f120-e583-4b3a-86c1-986a00c6a421.htmI just posted the Louisville video on Streetfire for anyone who didn`t see it.