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TAF
05-06-2003, 07:18 AM
So I have to head up I-85 again on Monday the 12th (Harris Teeter Golf Tournament on the 13th...tough duty)

How 'bout a Monday evening meet at frdwrench's place...Sam Johnson Lincoln-Mercury @ 5201 East Independance Boulevard, Charlotte, NC?

We can meet there, then head somewhere for a bite? Russell, you think that would be O.K.? Would 6 or 7PM work better?
Don, can you bring the silver? Mark, how 'bout the Blue? Willie, interested in a Monday night cruise to CLT? Any others in the area? Tom, you going to have yours back by then?

Have I hit my limit on questions?

Please post your interest...I'll bring the camera.

prchrman
05-06-2003, 07:23 AM
yur on TAFie...I do remember your comment way back, "you can take my gussied up MM for a spin"...yeah I burn that rag up...JK

TAF
05-06-2003, 07:25 AM
You are more than welcome to it, Willie. "Drive it like you stole it!" Ask anyone who I've allowed in the drivers seat...

Glad you can come...(I figured Monday would be a good day for you)

Marauderman
05-06-2003, 08:25 AM
TAF and all- Will be stopping after work today to see how close MM is from "delievery"...Would be a wonderful B-D present if I could get her back by Sat....but we'll see---won't matter--I'll be there for the meet regardless...

TAF
05-06-2003, 09:00 AM
We'll all look forward to you being there with it, Tom.

With dok and mrmark there (hopefully), we would have the first gathering with all 3 colors!

Anyone else within driving distance interested?

mrmark
05-06-2003, 11:02 AM
I'll be there with my Blue. Looking forward to it.

prchrman
05-06-2003, 11:13 AM
TAF...wife will be with me if any others wives want to know...we do just about everything together except coon hunt, baby showers and wedding showers...

TAF
05-06-2003, 11:18 AM
She's more than welcome. Now we just need dok to check in to be sure we have all 3 colors represented!

As well, we need frdwrnch's permission to meet at the dealership...

And, any others in the area.

TAF
05-06-2003, 12:26 PM
Hello dok?!?! What? You got one of those real jobs that doesn't allow you to be here all day? Or, are you still on your trip?

prchrman
05-06-2003, 12:28 PM
he's not still in Iowa is he....?????

frdwrnch
05-06-2003, 02:47 PM
Monday sounds great! Plenty of places to eat nearby. I can show you guys my new grill and deck lid badges crafted from vintage 1951 Merc hubcap centers.

frdwrnch
05-06-2003, 02:48 PM
6:00 pm would be best for me but I'm flexible, know how traffic can be at that time.

TAF
05-06-2003, 02:55 PM
Would it be cool to use your dealership as the meeting place?

And, let's say 6:00...O.K. with everyone else?

dok
05-06-2003, 03:04 PM
Just got home from my trip about an hour ago. Monday night sounds great.

TAF
05-06-2003, 03:08 PM
dok!!!!!

We're glad to hear from you!!!

Can't wait to see that silver...hope she was fun on the trip.

Marauderman
05-06-2003, 03:57 PM
TAF must have sent those Biblical rains from Alt. to Charlotte--cause I wasn't able to stop by to check on MM tonight ..but will tomorrow--and Oh by the way--6Pm on Independence and anywhere in Charlotte is difficult for driving anywhere--like any big city --- all need to wait until all are there is the first rule ...then stay close afterwards...

Now --is it 6pm at the dealership --out front... or did I miss something else..?

TAF
05-06-2003, 04:08 PM
I think we've settled on 6:00pm, marauderman. And...I LAUGH at your mere mention of traffic "BWAHAHAHAHA". CLT doesn't know what traffic IS.

If frdwrnch can give us an O.K. on meeting at the dealership, I'm sure we'll be able to work it out. And, no...we will await ALL arrivals before heading out. I've been to that dealer before...it's a pretty big place and it's on the North side of the road so most traffic will be coming out of the "Uptown" (it always cracks me up when I hear that)

*for those of you in other areas that don't know...Charlotte doesn't believe in calling their city center "downtown", because it's too negative:D

Marauderman
05-06-2003, 05:33 PM
Thanks Todd for the Charlotte 'Ad' on the "UPTOWN" beat..!!

Yeah--It's always been "UPTOWN" for the cleaness and up beat it stives to present and achieve......which I thought was pretty neat when I first came here in '79...and thought I thought then ."..why don't more cities do that theme idea...".... having come from cities like Richmond , Va and Wash.D.C and surrounding areas..yeah-=-glad I was turned around in the way a city can PRESENT ITSELF...... especially when you can't see it ..like hearing it on the news --radio or TV or otherwise..makes you want to investigate the "city"..WHICH THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE apparently got across to everyone...cause it seems to even work on you too Todd..meantioning it to folks to wonder the same ..until they too investigate it themselves...cha-ching--$$$..gotta have a catch ..even in the chamber business too....(was my Dad's business as well)
So thanks for letting all know that we here in Charlotte refere to OUR City as "UPTOWN"..it's, up beat with a lot of adventures and fun --especially with a new areana and eventually pro basketball team for an even more UPTOWN adventure .....it's not a new trend...the slogan..it's just what's happening...Uptown....think about it.....all the business and locals think so...has works for over 20 yearfs and counting..the mind of those curious will want to visit and see for them selve..

AM glad to rant about a city that wqants to display itself as an "UP" beat happening scene......you'all need to visit more often...see ya...

Marauderman
05-06-2003, 05:35 PM
Almost made it--darn keys..!!!

TAF
05-06-2003, 06:01 PM
Tom...I wasn't "making fun"...hell, I love it up there...that's why I'm up there once a month. And, make a lot of money out of those HT folks (10 truckloads sold just today)...cha-ching, bling-bling, ****zle me izzle...

Well I'm looking forward to it folks. Glad everyone is able to come. Still room for any other N.C. "lurkers" that we may not know about...

Marauderman
05-06-2003, 06:35 PM
Glad you like it here ...business wise--just remember we all have each other too as friends and fellow rauder owners here as well should your business do a trend indifference later....as with others in other cities..there I go again wishing I won the lotto again for that national meet where I was paying for everyone to be together again--remember that thread,,..??

An seriously though---glad you brought up the "UPTOWN" reference to our "intown" area....cause you will heard alot about it over the next years....the "UPTOWN" pharse as you say--cause the media will run with it cause most cities don't know or can't figure what to do with such a pharse ( not a slogan--so thanks again)--mean it really---it needed to be explained cause others may want to know (follow)....

For others ..you may want to contact your local C of C to let them know of such a great happening!!!!!

Marauderman
05-06-2003, 06:37 PM
Enuff of my town--back to cars will ya for ___ sakes!!! OKay---

marauder1
05-06-2003, 06:44 PM
Count me in! I,ve been waiting on someone to have a get together around here. Hay Frdwrnch, I've wanted to get our MMs back together since the All Ford day at Mooresville Dragway anyway. I will need directions to the meeting spot though (not very familiar with Charlottes streets).

frdwrnch
05-06-2003, 06:50 PM
Hey Guys 6:00 pm is fine; I look forward to seeing everyone there!
Meet at Vantage Linc/Merc 5201 E.Independence Blvd. Charlotte. Between Beck Mercedes and Town and Country Ford. Across the street from the now defunct Hooters (man I miss those Bikini Car Washes).

Marauderman
05-06-2003, 06:58 PM
You had to say that didn't ya

Marauderman
05-06-2003, 06:59 PM
Hey marauder 1 --where have you been?

Marauderman
05-06-2003, 07:01 PM
I feelin' a growing NC bunch of MM fun growin' here guys and girls..are there more??????

marauder1
05-06-2003, 07:13 PM
I've been around just haven't had time to post anything lately. My work schedule during the war has been brutal.

TAF
05-06-2003, 07:18 PM
Hey marauder1...I believe I drive through Lincolnton on the way up, right? Or at least the exit for it...

There's a "prime" area of newly-paved I-85 near there...man I LOVE those drives up. Looking forward to it!

Hey frdwrnch...I guess I used the wrong name for the dealership, eh? Sorry...Vantage L/M instead of Sam Johnson.

Marauderman
05-06-2003, 07:31 PM
Is this when I should say __You need to be "Up" on things like that Todd!! J/K :lol:

TAF
05-06-2003, 07:39 PM
Just go get your :censor: car and be there, will ya? J/K

I'm looking forward to that TRUE stealth appearance with no rear badge, black grill and I NEED to hear those tips so I know whether to get ahold of Wes or not...

BTW...A Birthday Beer for both of us will be appropriate!!!:beer:

dok
05-06-2003, 07:52 PM
While I was gone, I received a thank you letter from my salesman at Vantage LM. He enclosed 5 of his business cards. Really sharp with a color picture of a black Marauder on it. I'll try to remember to bring one to show.

1BADMERC
05-06-2003, 10:57 PM
Hey guys, I live in good ol' NC too. I've been on the boards for a while but had to change my screen name because my wife changed internet providers and for the life of me I couldn't figure out how to get back into my old account and change the email address. anyways coming up with a new one was much easier. Thats great there are more Marauders out "there" I have only ever saw two others besides mine, and I'm not for sure that it wasn't the same one just seen twice. If any of you ever get up towards this way, maybe the Casino in Cherokee or something somthing drop me a line, I would like to talk cars with you or something. As for coming down to Charlotte I doubt I ever would, because I don't like to put very many miles on my MM. It was my dad's car before he passed away and I intend on keeping it as an heirloom, with as low of miles as possible. I wish I had another one as a daily driver because it is a blast to drive. Good to know there are other MM's in NC besides mine.:)

TAF
05-07-2003, 06:51 AM
Welcome 1BADMERC,

If you can't make it to CLT this time, I'm sure you could stay in touch with the N.C. boys for future meets. I'm in Atlanta and just travel for business to CLT often and have already made friends with a couple folks here "UP" there. (that was for you Tom)

As for this get-together...I'm just the catalyst... uh...instigator...um...

I'll throw RF one "under-hand" and let him fill in the next _________...

prchrman
05-07-2003, 08:47 AM
Dok...parkway...June?...could get some super pics Senior TAFfao...

Marauderman
05-07-2003, 10:24 AM
OK -Ok -OK--TAF---Just was having fun as well--now I see why RC has so much fun with you too....I'd be careful what you throw RC---even under..maybe an upper would help........see you guys are getting me to act like you'all...--

Am off off to the shop to get some answers on Z MM's release date....

Butch
05-07-2003, 04:49 PM
I will try to make it also. I am just a little over an hour north of Charlotte. If I am not there by 6:30, don't wait on me, even though I would about expect all of you to still be hanging around there checking out each others rides!

TAF
05-07-2003, 04:55 PM
Hey Butch!

Another one has emerged.

We'll wait on you (lots to check out on each others cars...you're right). In fact, I'll PM you my cell number (maybe marauderman will send you his as well) so you can give us a call as you head in.

Looking forward to meeting you.

Marauderman
05-08-2003, 05:21 AM
Gotcha TAF--My cell # is on the way as well..Thanks--
And--welcome aboard Butch!!!

Marauderman
05-08-2003, 05:44 AM
If the MM is ready by then --will break my rule of taking her out in bad weather ( rain) for this big event---the meet and getting her back!!!Yahooo......

prchrman
05-08-2003, 06:03 AM
I am requesting 75 + or - 3 degrees with sunshine and light wind of 3-8 mph...

TAF
05-08-2003, 06:06 AM
It BETTER be nice...I'm playing golf on Tuesday!

Looking forward to it fellas!

prchrman
05-08-2003, 06:15 AM
pasture pool...never liked the game...every time I hit the ball it went into a little hole...never could score above 70...

Butch
05-08-2003, 08:17 AM
Side subject.....

Any of you guys that are going to be at the Charlotte meet interested in maybe taking a spin in a new 350Z ????

When I mentioned going to the meet and asked my girlfriend if she wanted to tag along, she wanted to know if she could bring her 350Z. She just got it a month ago and she is WAY TOO PROUD of it! I thought I was bad with the MM, but you should see the smile on her face when people come croud around her car! She has the Sunset Orange one, so it really stands out!

Anyway, if anyone is interested in seeing/riding in it, let me know and I am sure she would love to show it off also.

Yeah, Yeah! I know it isn't an MM, but I have to admit, that 350z is quick as hell. Just thought I would ask.

Later....

prchrman
05-08-2003, 08:26 AM
no problem here...bring it on...

TAF
05-08-2003, 09:28 AM
I'd love to see it, Butch. One of my "cars from the past" was a '78 280Z. Would like to see the almost 30 years of progress.

Man with all these spouse/spouse equivalents coming...maybe I need to throw my wife in the car with the sticks. (just kidding...I'd let her ride up front...if she'd EVER get in the thing)

dok
05-08-2003, 01:13 PM
Originally posted by prchrman
Dok...parkway...June?...could get some super pics Senior TAFfao...

Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. My Roadrunner went down yesterday morning. Time Warner came today, said he couldn't fix it and would have to call in another crew. Came back in the house and it was working.

Parkway in June still sounds good to me.

TAF
05-08-2003, 01:18 PM
Originally posted by dok
My Roadrunner went down yesterday morning.

That's cause RF is still staring at that picture of Vanna in front of her fridge instead of monitoring things...:lol:

prchrman
05-08-2003, 01:19 PM
Originally posted by dok

Parkway in June still sounds good to me.

cool...any others...east tennesse guy you should not be far away...

TAF
05-09-2003, 08:57 PM
in case we have some others within driving distance.

6:00 pm - Monday, May 12th
Meet at Vantage Linc/Merc 5201 E.Independence Blvd. Charlotte. Between Beck Mercedes and Town and Country Ford. Across the street from the now defunct Hooters.

Nothing formal...just checking out each others rides then we'll go grab a bite to eat somewhere. Hope one of you local boys is working on the place...I know there's lots of places around there.

Looking forward to finally meeting some and seeing others again!

TAF
05-11-2003, 08:01 PM
in case we have some others within driving distance.

6:00 pm - Monday, May 12th
Meet at Vantage Linc/Merc 5201 E.Independence Blvd. Charlotte. Between Beck Mercedes and Town and Country Ford. Across the street from the now defunct Hooters.

Nothing formal...just checking out each others rides then we'll go grab a bite to eat somewhere. Hope one of you local boys is working on the place...I know there's lots of places around there.

Looking forward to finally meeting some and seeing others again!

Marauderman
05-12-2003, 07:45 AM
Just want to remind those coming--don't forget your cameras---

TAF
05-12-2003, 07:21 PM
Group pic...

TAF
05-12-2003, 07:29 PM
It was a GREAT day in N.C.

First Marauder meet with ALL 3 available colors and MANY personalized Marauders. Lots of pics but, I'm on dial-up in a hotel room AND what's up with the Photo Gallery access?

Thanks guys....it was a LOT of fun!