MARAUDER MEET Hershey, PA OCT 18 & 19

[LincMercLover]

Ennis meet is September 19-21. When would you prefer the Hershey meet?

PS: Let's only have those of you who ARE going reply to this post. Thanks!

[MM03MOK]

Thanks for the poll, LML.

OK - Mid West/East Coast Marauderers!

Vote away!

mmmm.....chocolate!!!

[Mikeenh]

LML,
Carlisle, PA show & meet is Oct 1-5 and the BIG Hershey AACA meet is Oct 8-11. For the 8-11 meet there will be NO motel rooms for a 30 mile radius.:mad:

[LincMercLover]

Umm... so we're done here?

[MM03MOK]

OK folks - 5 have voted. 18 had expressed interest in Hershey. Let's keep this going. I haven't given up yet. I'm willing to do as much as I can to organise it. Thanks MikeENH for letting us know about Carlisle & AACA - a big help.

Once the date is settled, we'll need honest commitments to get a head count. Plenty of things to do there. It should be a fun time.

Mary

[MAD-3R]

Well, with chocolate involved, I've been told we WILL be attending.

[Bigdogjim]

I agree it not over till its over? Anyway I'll check with my Hershey friends and see what going on with dates?
Will report back very soon.....

Mean while the rest of you all can check in! K?

[MMM2003]

I voted for Hershey, and still planning on attending PA, if anything.
Any date in October is fine, therefore I haven't voted on this Poll.

Not sure on what Mikeenh is saying, are both weekends " Oct 1-5 and the BIG Hershey AACA meet is Oct 8-11" out of question?

If so, let's plan on the next available Oct. 10-17.

Big Dog Jim, are you still in on this ?

[MMM2003]

That's scary,

BigDog must have read my mind. He posted his answer, before I got to post my question!!

[martyo]

I voted for October 10-12, but my arm could be twisted and I would go on October 17 - 19. Either way, this brackets my birthday and you all will have to buy me an ice cream cone!

I am still working on going to Texas too (one last work hurdle to resolve).

[LincMercLover]

I CAN make the poll a multiple choice, in case some would want to vote for two dates?

[Murader03]

I voted for 10/17-10/19. I don't have my work scedule nor do I have the vacation schedule for October with me as I'm out of the office this week. If the date firms up prior to, sa the 15th of September, then I can make arrangements.....

[MM03MOK]

Originally posted by martyo
...you all will have to buy me an ice cream cone!

That's (hopefully) a lot of ice cream but I know you're up to the challenge. Jimmies (as we say in the Northeast or is that just in MA) too??

:D

[MMM2003]

Just voted for Oct. 17-19.

Count me in. Anyone wanting to list the (8) who started and start working on details via PM? Or, too early (for details)? Or, keep all info on this thread? Don't know, just throwing things out there, which are going thru my mind.

So far from this thread I see:

Murader03
MMM2003
Bigdogjim
MAD-3R (+better half)
MM03MOK

Not sure:

Mikeenh
Martyo

This doesn't account for 8 votes, but it's a start.

[MAD-3R]

Well, better 1/2 and I both voted, so that is 8

Hey, I spent time in Chicago and I learned, "Vote early, and vote often."

[MMM2003]

Originally posted by MAD-3R
Well, better 1/2 and I both voted, so that is 8

Hey, I spent time in Chicago and I learned, "Vote early, and vote often."

I believe, that type of voting applies to Florida. Oh no wait, they just keep recounting them. Too close to call!

OK, back on subject.

OK, so we know who the 8 "voters" for PA on Oct. 17-19 are. What's next?

I think we need a few more people to sign up for that date, before we make more detailed plans.

[jgc61sr2002]

Oct. 17 -19 looks good. Marty the ice cream is on me.

[Marauderman]

Gotta see if wife can get her friend in the Pocanoos(sp) -
E.Strasburg -- ready for a visit and then maybe we can come--is that near where it's being held? How about a NC MM'er ya'll?

[CRUZTAKER]

I'm good for ANY date, count me in...ok?

[SergntMac]

Awe shoot, I blew it!

I hate these poll thingys...I voted for 3-5 only to see that the popular vote is 17-19. What else can I screw up, eh? I should have read the posts to see more first. Can I vote again? 17-19? Please?

To be honest here, I'm on vacation during these dates anyway, the specific weekend is not important to me, any date works.

What I really want, is for this weekend to happen, to get scheduled and for as many MM owners to show as possible, for it all to work for us.

I want to meet as many real MM owners in Hershey as possible, so, any date is cool with me, K?

Y'all know I'm going to the Texas meet, but to me, that's a big show. Logan says that the crowd last year was 210K, and I am sure I'll feel like just another piece of MM meat strolling through a crowd of Ford lovers. Sure, this is all fun, I love hot dogs, beer, crowds, carnivals, pins, baseball caps....A great time it will be. However, something will be missing and I think I know what that something is missing.

I may get to meet up with a whole bunch of MM owners, but we won't really have time to get to know each other very well. The meet itself will be a distraction to us, and distract us from meeting each other as friends, as people. It will happen like it happened at the GLD races...Here's a snip from the "record this" track in my brain, of that day.

"yeah, hi(race), how are ya(race), nice(race) car, yeah, sure(race)it's a 300A(race), yeah, hi(race), I'm Mac, yeah(race) nice to meet ya(race), gotta run(race), yeah, bye, gotta go, yeah, see ya, bye.

What I expect of the Texas meet is to miss out getting a better handle on what "bone daddy" means, and the taste of a true Texas "BBQ Brisket" because the MM owner who has the time and desire to show me all that, will be busy with the show too.

I'm not a Texan, and one weekend in Ennis will not make me a Texan. Bear with me on this, please? I hope to help you understand shortly.

A cop brain is a sick brain, perverted, we think differently about stuff. Everything we absorb is taken in and evaluated in terms we later spit out as "manner, method, motive." Knowing answers to all three suggests a reasonable conclusion to an eternal question of "why?" but, without anysureness. Applying this theory to MM owners trying to meet up with each other, and it all can still work.

Our "manner" is a meet, a physical "face to face" get together, an eyeball. Those who show up are real, those who do not, are not.

Our "method" is travel, over the road, over highways, pick a spot on a map, and get your butt there on time, and driving an MM too.

Our "motive" is to climb out from behind the wheel of one of the greatest American automobiles ever built with a smile on our face, and extend to another similar smile, a hand shake that says friend and gets a likewise hand shake in return. Hopefully, this will mean that another MM owner likewise drove highways, just to extend a hand to me.

If you can be there, be there. I will be there too. Pick a spot, pick a date, we'll shake hands.

What I want to feel in my hand, is another MM owner's hand shake. I'm not going to get this at Ennis, that's all about a car.

I'm about the people who own a car. There is a difference.

[MMM2003]

Nice post, Sarge! Isn't there a maximum word limit?
You sure have a long breath (or fast fingers)!

Back to subject.

Yeah, I wish there would have been time for maybe a Group pic and some brewski at 'Da Grove! Hopefully next time!

[MM03MOK]

Originally posted by SergntMac
Awe shoot, I blew it!

I hate these poll thingys...I voted for 3-5 only to see that the popular vote is 17-19. What else can I screw up, eh? I should have read the posts to see more first. Can I vote again? 17-19? Please?



OK - LML - Fix his vote, please!

:)

[LincMercLover]

Fixed! :up:

[MM03MOK]

Originally posted by LincMercLover
Fixed! :up:

What a guy!! TNX

[SergntMac]

Great, thanks. Yep, 17-19 Oct. works for me, I'm in.

[MN6]

I should be good for the 17-18, only minor question is wifes work schedule.

[merc]

Ok, I am in for any date in P.A, just say the word.......:coolman:

Oh Sh@t, SergntMac is going to be there. Then it's time to lock and load and leave the women and children at home.
:flamer:

[CRUZTAKER]

Originally posted by SergntMac
What I want to feel in my hand, is another MM owner's hand shake. I'm not going to get this at Ennis, that's all about a car.
I'm about the people who own a car. There is a difference.

Now I'm all teary eyed......


I get your point. That's exactly what I am still thinking. Unless we all camp at the same hotel, which I guess has been arranged, it will be hard to meet people we want to meet. It could get mighty lonely down there otherwise....

[MMM2003]

SOoooo,

where are we at with this? Have I missed something, are we waiting to start working on details, until we get closer to the date?

What needs to be done?
Can I help?

We have a weekend - 17-19 Oct !
We have 12 people, who voted for that date.

My participation has, unfortunately, become iffy?! Not sure if I have enough vacation days left. With other events/vacations already scheduled, without my knowledge (ask the wife).

[MM03MOK]

It's not too soon to get into the details. Rooms are the first item. BigDog is checking with some of his peeps on that. If people arrive Th. night or early Friday, we can do a Harley Davidson factory tour, which is not available on the weekend.

We may need an idea of the block of days people will need to help get the best rates. Some will come on Thursday and may want to stay until Monday. Let's see what BigDog finds out. Once we have a base staked out, the planning can continue.

All, feel free to check out all the activities in the area. We can do large group, smaller groups or individual things as we all see fit. Plenty of meals to be had together too!!!!


Originally posted by MMM2003
SOoooo,

where are we at with this? Have I missed something, are we waiting to start working on details, until we get closer to the date?

What needs to be done?
Can I help?

We have a weekend - 17-19 Oct !
We have 12 people, who voted for that date.

[martyo]

I will mark my calendar.

What's for dinner?

[Black Badger]

Can I come and play?

[MM03MOK]

Originally posted by Black Badger
Can I come and play?

You'd better!!!!

[jgc61sr2002]

Sounds good to me.:up:

[Mark McQuaide]

I'm late to this thread! COUNT ME IN for Oct 18-19. Hershey's a nice easy drive. And after that post by Sarge, I HAVE to be there.

[MM03MOK]

Here's the updated list since MMM2003 posted on 28 May.

Murader03
MMM2003
Bigdogjim
MAD-3R (+better half)
MM03MOK
RF Overlord
Martyo
Cruztaker
SergntMac
Merc
Black Badger
jgc61sr2002
Mark McQuaide
gja
JerseyVics
Rich_Long
Mikeenh

Not sure:

Marauderman


We need to keep this going along side Marauderville. No hotel info yet but check your calendars and set aside the time. It'll be here before you know it!

mmmmmm....chocolate!!!!

[gja]

I am IN!

[TripleG]

Just got my MM 2 weeks ago and if would be nice to do a road trip. Checking the Map for the distance from Hartford CT to Hershey, PA.

gg

[MM03MOK]

Welcome ggalske!! Congratulations! Glad to see another New Englander on "Board."

Some are driving from the NYC area and maybe NH so there's a convoy in the making. Keep an eye on this thread.

All - it's not too soon to be thinking about accommodations. Any updates??
http://smilies.sofrayt.com/1/b/coolgleam.gif

[Bigdogjim]

Will post hotel this weekend just got E-Mailed the contract. Stay tuned for more info.

[MAD-3R]

Hmm, maybe get Trilogy to bring it's car?...

[CRUZTAKER]

I'll be waiting on the hotel info there Jim.....my wife asked the other day what happened to this plan? I am bringing the troops to this one!

[jgc61sr2002]

ggalske - Welcome to the site. You came to the right place. Enjoy your new ride.:up:

[JerseyVics]

I am so there! Not a Marauder owner but Blown (and should have a new trans by than, I hope) so I hope you guys won't be ashamed of me!

Whatever you decide on I'm game... as long as it doesn't interfere with my November trip to SEMA in Vegas... everything else is open just need to know enough in advance to take a day off from work....


Mmmm, Hershey! Time to bring the car back to its first owners (I'm the second) I bought the car a few miles away from there in Harrisburg, so it'll be a nice re-union, lol


--Russ ;)

PS. To all attending, PA troopers are cruel on our cars, so do the speedlimit! You're not invisible if you consider yourself driving a cop car!

[O's Fan Rich]

I may not need a hotel room, only an hour away. But get the details to me, I'll be able to show up with SWMBO. If the room would benefit us, we can do that too.

[Bigdogjim]

OK! Hotel for Hershey Hampton Inn & Suites
749 East Chocolate Ave.
Hershey, Pa.
Phone # 717.533.8400
Fax # 717.520.1892
Book under Mercury Marauder Group. Room rate is $125.10 per night. Please make your booking ASAP.
Any questions PM or e-mail bigdogjim@att.net

See you all there.

[martyo]

Jim: You forgot to leave us your credit card number! I will be booking my room under the alias "Willie Wonka." I thought that would be appropriate.

[O's Fan Rich]

I'm still debating getting a room. am planning on Friday for sure, but if the activities warrant (or demand ;) ) We'll get a room.
Let me know!!

[Mikeenh]

Just made my reservations at the Hershey Hampton Inn (717-533-8400) for the October 18th & 19th meet. This is still foliage time. Make your reservations now. You can cancel up to 6 PM THAT DAY. :burnout:

[SergntMac]

^ Ditto ^ what ^ he ^ said.

[CRUZTAKER]

Reservations made....:up:
Thanks for the legwork BDJ.

[Bigdogjim]

OK! 4 + me in so far what about the rest??????

[martyo]

I will make my reservations this week. Please remind me!!

[MM03MOK]

Just moving the list forward and also noting (in "chocolate") those with reservations. If I missed anyone, PM me or post. If folks are going to be there on Friday or Monday, we can organize a tour of the Harley plant but we need to pre-arrange it. When you post your reservations, please include the dates. I believe the rates are cheaper before and after the weekend when I last checked. They also have an AAA discount. You got questions? Just post 'em!

Murader03
MMM2003
Bigdogjim
MAD-3R (+better half)
MM03MOK
RF Overlord
Martyo
Cruztaker
SergntMac
Merc
Black Badger
jgc61sr2002
Mark McQuaide
gja
JerseyVics
Rich_Long
Mikeenh
Marauder2306

[Bigdogjim]

Originally posted by martyo
Jim: You forgot to leave us your credit card number! I will be booking my room under the alias "Willie Wonka." I thought that would be appropriate.

Hey nice try but I belive Willie was not a Hershey guy!!!

[Murader03]

Guys....I won't be there Friday, but will be up early on Saturday. Other half wants to know what we'll be doing beside talking cars, and I said there would probably be a trip to the Park, but I didn't know for sure. SO.......What is on the agenda for the weekend?

[MM03MOK]

Feel free to throw out suggestions and I'll consolidate into one post. I picked up the AAA tour guide so I'll check that out too.

1 Harley Davidson Factory Tour - York, PA (http://www.harley-davidson.com/CO/FTY/en/york.asp?bmLocale=en_US)
Need a minimum of 10 to set up a group tour. Mon-Fri only. ~45 min. from Hershey.

2 Hershey's Chocolate World (www.hersheys.com/chocworld/)

3 Mack Truck Assembly Operations in Macungie, PA, (http://www.macktrucks.com/default.aspx?pageid=45)
~70 miles from Hershey. Tours (min. of 5) Tuesday and Friday, 8am-1pm.

4 Yeungling, America's Oldest Brewery, Pottsville, PA (http://www.yuengling.com/)
Mon-Fri, 9-4, ~50 miles from Hershey

5 Railroad Museum of PA, Strasburg, PA (http://www.rrmuseumpa.org/)
Monday - Saturday, 9 - 5. Sunday, 12 - 5. ~37 miles from Hershey

Factory Tours in PA (http://www.factorytoursinpa.com/factorytours/keypad/index.jsp)

[martyo]

Mary: When should we arrive? Please let me know as I need to book a room.

[MM03MOK]

It would be nice, for those that can do it, to make a full day of either Friday or Monday. I'm thinking of coming on Thursday and leaving Monday. I've never been to the area and may want to extend the time to do stuff on our own. Once we know when people are coming, we can plan an agenda. People can follow that in part or all of it - very flexible. Chocolate's on top of the List!! More ideas, please.

As Mikeenh said, you can cancel the room at the last minute.

[martyo]

Count me in for Friday. I will do what I am told.

[JerseyVics]

http://www.jerseyvics.com/pantherclub/hershey-mmn.gif

[MMM2003]

Very nice artwork JerseyVics!!!!

The Hershey graphic isn't bad either! :-)

Just kidding! Very nicely done. Both of them!

[MM03MOK]

I love it!

[Bigdogjim]

Way cool!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jrzygrl]

I can't go, but will someone get me a T-shirt if I send you the $$$$, PLEASE? PM me.

[Marauderman]

For the record--I will not be able to attend this meet ...Only time I have left is for the Texas meet and Thanksgiving and it looks like a trip to Fla..then....sorry.....

[jgc61sr2002]

Jersey - Looks great.:up:

[MM03MOK]

Just made reservations for 4 nights, starting Oct. 16. The AAA rate was better than the rate quoted to BigDog. $107.10 per night for a double, $97.10 for a single. Of course she could find no reference to Mercury Marauder - asked for our corporate number. LOL

If you've made your reservation, let me know so I can update the list. If you haven't, time's awastin'!! We haven't heard from many in the Mid Atlantic and New England area - come on! The more the merrier!

Still looking for suggestions on what people want to do. Some things are only open during weekdays.

[TripleG]

I just got rear ended, I'm not sure if I'll be keeping the Marauder. It's being repaired and should be done my the weekend. Made one payment, it's not new anymore. I scheduled vacation for this event. I think it's a 5 hour ride from Connecticut
George

[MM03MOK]

George - sorry to hear about your accident.

Owning a Marauder's not a prerequisite for Hershey. Others from CT and NY are coming and we hope you join us.

I hope you do keep the car. She has lots of potential.

[jgc61sr2002]

George - I am also sorry about the accident. Sounds like you just purchased your MM. Give it a chance and you won't be able to wipe the smile off your face, just like the rest of us. Welcome to the site and enjoy your new ride. P.S Hope you keep it you won't be sorry.:D

[MM03MOK]

Updated with map:

Feel free to throw out suggestions and I'll consolidate into one post. I picked up the AAA tour guide so I'll check that out too.

1 Harley Davidson Factory Tour - York, PA (http://www.harley-davidson.com/CO/FTY/en/york.asp?bmLocale=en_US)
Need a minimum of 10 to set up a group tour. Close-toed shoes; govt. issued photo ID; children under 12 not allowed on tour but may visit the visitors center. Mon-Fri only. ~45 min. from Hershey.

2 Hershey's Chocolate World (www.hersheys.com/chocworld/)

3 Mack Truck Assembly Operations in Macungie, PA, (http://www.macktrucks.com/default.aspx?pageid=45)
~70 miles from Hershey. Tours (min. of 5) Tuesday and Friday, 8am-1pm.

4 Yeungling, America's Oldest Brewery, Pottsville, PA (http://www.yuengling.com/)
Mon-Fri, 9-4, ~50 miles from Hershey

5 Railroad Museum of PA, Strasburg, PA (http://www.rrmuseumpa.org/)
Monday - Saturday, 9 - 5. Sunday, 12 - 5. ~37 miles from Hershey

Factory Tours in PA (http://www.factorytoursinpa.com/factorytours/keypad/index.jsp)

October 18
12th Annual Microfest - Stoudt's Brewing Company

The Great Eastern Invitational Microbrewers Festival will present 18 Microbreweries featuring their finest products. Two sessions will feature entertainment, the "Best of the Wurst" German Buffet an endless supply of beer in your souvenir glass. Tickets available at the gate. For advance tickets or info call: 717-484-4386 or visit our website at: www.stoudtsbeer.com. Only $24 per session. Hours: Noon - 4pm or 7pm - 11pm. Stoudt Brewing Company, Route 272, Adamstown, PA

Choo Choo Barn - TrainTown USA (http://www.choochoobarn.com/)

[O's Fan Rich]

I'd suggest that if the largest group will be on saturday, that would be the day we set something up.
Does not matter to me where we go.

[MM03MOK]

Just wanted to refresh this thread. Anyone else interested in attending? How about input on activities? Don't leave it all up to me!!! I'm NOT the Den Mother!! We can be very flexible but some places need reservations and we don't want to be disappointed. Don't forget to book your hotel room!

Only 60 days away!!!!

I promise not to post a countdown daily!!!

:D :cool:

[MAD-3R]

My beter half would love ot tour the Harley plant, While me I like Choo choo trains....

:lol:

[MM03MOK]

My preferences are, in no particular order:

CHOCOLATE
Harleys
Trains
BEER
Penn Dutch

[MM03MOK]

I've scheduled a Harley factory tour for 10am on Friday, Oct. 17 (not open on weekends.) They are sending me a registration package with a card for each attending to fill out. Photo ID is required. There's a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 18 for the tour. Children under 12 not allowed on tour but may visit the visitors center

I need a final head-count for our group tour by Monday Sept. 15. If we don't have 10 people, we'll have to take our chances in getting in.

EMAIL (Marauder03@comcast.net) me if you can DEFINITELY make it. I'll update this thread on the count.

We can do trains in the afternoon. Again, folks can do whatever they want. All of these choices are just group suggestions.

[GordonB]

Just saw this thread! Oct. 17 - 19 sounds great to me. I need to check with my wife before I commit since she may be having/recovering from knee surgery. We have my daughter's wedding Sept 19-22 and Corvettes at Ocean City MD is Oct 3 - 5. I may have to tell her to defer her surgery!!

Gordon B.

[TripleG]

Add me (I'll be a single) to the list. Just made my reservations for the weekend & Sunday too. The Harley Tour sounds good to me. I need to find out how long the trip will take form CT before committing to the tour. I'll be starting my trip very early in the morning. Brewery sounds good too!

GGalske

[martyo]

Might I suggest a caravan from the NY area?

[O's Fan Rich]

Let us PA people know your route, maybe we can hook up in state?
We are eating breakfast somewhere... right?

[MM03MOK]

Originally posted by Rich_Long
We are eating breakfast somewhere... right?
Must start the day with a hearty meal!! I'll leave the suggestions up to those knowing the area. It doesn't need to be right in Hershey if it's more convenient for those driving in on Friday.

[martyo]

Originally posted by Rich_Long
Let us PA people know your route, maybe we can hook up in state?
We are eating breakfast somewhere... right?

I will let you know my route when I figure it out.

Eating? My understanding was that was why we are taking a trip in the first place!!

[O's Fan Rich]

http://www.shady-maple.com/
BIG a## food!!!! GRRRREAAAT!!
There is a restaraunt off rte 30 (exit 24 I think) in York It use to be a Rutters , but it's a new name now.
Good parking and the food is good.

[martyo]

Oh Bunny, I meant to tell you, I booked my room. 10/17 - 10/19. I will need to leave on Sunday to head back to NY, but I think we can still do some hanging out (at least one last brunch) before I go.

[TripleG]

martyo

I'll be taking the TAPPAN ZEE Bridge. It's almost a 6 hour ride to Hershey, so I'll be leaving pretty early to get there by 9:30.

10: Merge onto NEW YORK STATE TRWY N/ I-87 N toward ALBANY/ TAPPAN ZEE BR (Portions toll). 18.69 miles

11: Merge onto I-287 S via exit number 15. 46.89 miles

12: Merge onto I-78 W via exit number 21B toward EASTON PA. 107.35 miles

Maybe we could put a caravan together.

George

:alone:

[martyo]

George: Call me: 914-582-6262.

[MM03MOK]

Moving this forward:

Anyone else interested in joining us for a fun-filled weekend? Make your reservations and join the crowd. Let me know when you've booked your room so we can turn you into "chocolate"!! Activities are shaping up!

Murader03
MMM2003
Bigdogjim
MAD-3R (+better half)
MM03MOK
RF Overlord
Martyo
Cruztaker
SergntMac
Merc
Black Badger
jgc61sr2002
Mark McQuaide
gja
JerseyVics
Rich_Long
Mikeenh
Jrzygrl
ggalske
DLoreanMARAUDER


Not sure:

MN6
GordonB

Hotel for Hershey Hampton Inn & Suites
749 East Chocolate Ave.
Hershey, Pa.
Phone # 717.533.8400
Fax # 717.520.1892
Book under Mercury Marauder Group. Room rate is $125.10 per night. Please make your booking ASAP.
Any questions PM or e-mail bigdogjim@att.net

[DLoreanMARAUDER]

Hollly cow!
I've been somewhat following this discussion but It didnt hit me till now. My mom lives 20 min from hershey, and My girlfriend goes to school about an hour from there, and to make things better my job ends columbus day weekend. that means Im free that weekend, I have a place to stay for free, and I'll get to see my girl. I obviously wouldnt need to book a hotel room ( more $$ twards my payments). Ill use this meet as an excuss to see my G/F (cause she hates when i go out of my way to see her), or vice versa, ill use my G/F as an excuss to go to hershey:D .
THATS IT I'M COMMING!

Marty, is there going to be a NY caravan?

[martyo]

Originally posted by DLoreanMARAUDER
Marty, is there going to be a NY caravan?

I sure hope so! Call me....

[MM03MOK]

Originally posted by MM03MOK
I've scheduled a Harley factory tour for 10am on Friday, Oct. 17 (not open on weekends.) They are sending me a registration package with a card for each attending to fill out. Photo ID is required. There's a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 18 for the tour. Children under 12 not allowed on tour but may visit the visitors center

I need a final head-count for our group tour by Monday Sept. 15. If we don't have 10 people, we'll have to take our chances in getting in.

EMAIL (Marauder03@comcast.net) me if you can DEFINITELY make it. I'll update this thread on the count.

We can do trains in the afternoon. Again, folks can do whatever they want. All of these choices are just group suggestions. If there's enough interest in Harley, I can look into a second group tour for those later arrivals and we can still meet up in Strasburg for choo-choo's. HEADCOUNT - HARLEY TOUR

MM03MOK
RF OVERLORD
MAD-3R
MAD-3R'S WIFE
RICH_LONG + 1
GGALSKE
MARTYO
MIKEENH + 1
MERC + 1
BIGDOGJIM
Marauder2306 + 1

Don't forget to make your room reservations!
Headcount and Reservation info (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=56643#post56643)

[Bigdogjim]

Hotel for Hershey Hampton Inn & Suites
749 East Chocolate Ave.
Hershey, Pa.
Phone # 717.533.8400
Fax # 717.520.1892
Book under Mercury Marauder Group. Room rate is $125.10 per night. Please make your booking ASAP.
Any questions PM or e-mail bigdogjim@att.net


If you book days other than Friday & Saturday the rate is $107. per night. Friday & Saturday are a sell out that weekend so they can not go any lower that that.

Please book you rooms now! This weekend will sell out!!!
We need head counts.
Thanks

[bigslim]

I will try to make it. That weekend sounds good so far.

[MM03MOK]

______Anyone else interested in joining us, either for a day, a long weekend or anything in between? Please post your interest.

______If you're staying over, have you made your reservations yet? The weekend rooms WILL sell out. Don't be left to sleep in your Marauder!!! See BigDogJim's post above.

______Any more for the Harley tour on Fri? We need a minimum of 10 (max of 18) to get a group tour. We need the headcount in advance so they can plan accordingly. I'd like this finalized before I head to Marauderville.

Itinerary as it stands now is:

Friday, Oct. 17:
- Breakfast
- Harley Tour, 10am
- Strasburg Railroad Museum (lunch?)
- We can do dinner on the road or back at/near the hotel

Saturday, Oct. 18:
- CHOCOLATE!!!!!!

Don't forget to bring your FRS/GMRS radios.

[Murader03]

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- CHOCOLATE!!!!!!

Don't forget to bring your FRS/GMRS radios. [/B]


????????????????????? What???????????

[Mikeenh]

Mary,
Diana and I are in on the Harley tour on October 17th. Did that years ago...GREAT tour.
For those of you on the fence, make a reservation at the Hampton Inn, Hershey. Phone 717-533-8400. You can cancel later, but you may not get a room later. RESEVERVE NOW.
Don't like a Harley tour? There is a Mack truck assembly plant, Yuengling Beer....the OLDEST brewery in the USA, the AACA Museum, lots of antique shops, the Amish are next door and of course CHOCOLATE. The hardware stores carry things you thought were dropped 40 years ago. The Amish don't use modern technology. No power machinery, electricity etc.
Where else can you drive through towns with names like, Intercourse, Blueball, Bird-In-Hand and others that I won't name, because you would think I was kidding.Logan or LML would do the magic "ZIT", you're gone action to the thread if I listed them.
Did I mention GREAT FOOD everywhere.
Bigdog was called pupdog before he started eating some of the great food in the area. :eek:

[martyo]

Is anyone bringing any kids?

[Murader03]

Don't have any to bring. All the grandkids work, and the two girls wouldn't be interested anyway. They aren't into cars or amusement parks. The grandson is working to pay his upcoming college bills and don't want to go. That's okay, cause I don't mind coming alone, as the wife isn't to keen on the idea either.,

[jrzygrl]

IF I get to go...which now it's looking pretty slim, I would bring my two boys..8 & 12.

[DLoreanMARAUDER]

I dont think Ill be able to make it for the harley tour on friday, But I definatly be there all day saturday for chocolate! Im going to try to make it out there friday afternoon or so, but I cant say for sure yet (i have to bring my younger brothers to stay with my mom for the weekend).

[MM03MOK]

I'm not wasting any time here, as you can see......let the high of Marauderville bring even more excitement and participation to Hershey!!

Don't let the hotel get booked out. Make your reservations ASAP.

I need a final head count for the Harley tour. We can take 7 more people but I need to notify them of the count so they can plan accordingly. First 7 people to let me know can join us.


Originally posted by MM03MOK
______Anyone else interested in joining us, either for a day, a long weekend or anything in between? Please post your interest.

______If you're staying over, have you made your reservations yet? The weekend rooms WILL sell out. Don't be left to sleep in your Marauder!!! See BigDogJim's post above.

______Any more for the Harley tour on Fri? We need a minimum of 10 (max of 18) to get a group tour. We need the headcount in advance so they can plan accordingly. I'd like this finalized before I head to Marauderville.

Itinerary as it stands now is:

Friday, Oct. 17:
- Breakfast
- Harley Tour, 10am
- Strasburg Railroad Museum or other local train stuff (lunch?)
- We can do dinner on the road or back at/near the hotel

Saturday, Oct. 18:
- CHOCOLATE!!!!!!

Don't forget to bring your FRS/GMRS radios.

[CRUZTAKER]

As you know, we are sooo there. Ennis was a blast. Reservations are made. No Harley tour if I can't bring my son. It's also too bad there isn't a track nearby. These get togethers require somewhere to goof around.

-Barry

[jgc61sr2002]

Mary - My reservations are made. Not sure if I can make the Harley tour, will let you know ASAP.:D

[MM03MOK]

Just looking to keep this fresh......less than 3 weeks away!!! Some are arriving on Thurs. evening, some during the day on Friday and some on Sat. too! Come join us!! If you're joining us and haven't posted as such, please let us know.

[Bigdogjim]

Are we too early for a list?

Who in??

Let go, fun for all..............:)

[DLoreanMARAUDER]

DAMN FORD! they might screw up my plans. I plan on comming but my cars in the shop for the second time for an electrical short and ford doesnt know whats wrong. Im giving them 2 weeks to fix it, then short or no short im coming down. otherwise Ill have to show up in the Focus curtousy car.

DAMN FORD! (too bad the marauders related to them)

[jgc61sr2002]

Tony - Hope the repairs are done in time. Come anyway with or without the MM. See you there.

[Bigdogjim]

Originally posted by martyo
Might I suggest a caravan from the NY area?

Hey I though you driving the Marauder???? :lol:

[MM03MOK]

Originally posted by MM03MOK
HEAD-COUNT - HARLEY TOUR

MM03MOK
RF OVERLORD
MAD-3R
MAD-3R'S WIFE
RICH_LONG + 1
GGALSKE
MARTYO
MIKEENH + 1
MERC + 1
BIGDOGJIM
Marauder2306 + 1
Only got room for 3 more! Last chance!!! I have to let them know the group has grown by Friday!!!!!!

Plans are formulating for those going to Hershey on Thursday from NE/NY. PM Marty or me if interested - late afternoon, early evening convoy.

[MAD-3R's Wife]

Just to let eveyone know. Mad-3R and I will not be able to make the Friday events. Work won't allow us. But we will be up for Saturday.

[O's Fan Rich]

It's 'cause you guys know that I'm only able to be there on Friday.... isn't it?
I'm getting a complex overhere!!
:alone:

[MAD-3R]

It's because we blew all the vacation on Texas. :)

And you do need a bath... :D

[O's Fan Rich]

I just need to take one alone once and awhile.... I'd get cleaner that way!!
;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) :P

[planetauto]

15th-18th would be awsome when is it

[planetauto]

i am trying to attend pa any helping info wpuld help

[MM03MOK]

Originally posted by planetauto
15th-18th would be awsome when is it Hey Neighbor!!!! We're leaving on Thursday the 16th with a short stop in CT (ESPN) on the way thru - staying until Monday morning. Hope to hook up with a bunch of folks in NY to head down in the late afternoon. I'll stop by to see you and give you some details.

How's that spoiler looking!?!?

MOK
:D

[planetauto]

harler tour sounds cool

[planetauto]

ill be pulling the bike behind me

[MM03MOK]

See if the hotel still has space - posted elsewhere in this thread. I'm sure there are other hotels in the area if the Hampton is full.

I'll stop by on Friday to say hello when I'm back in the office. If I see the car outside, I know you're there!!

Mary

[SergntMac]

Just got my reservations updated today, and I am glad I did. The Hampton had everything screwed up, but it's all straight now...Whew!

Would hate to have to sleep in my MM. OTOH, I've slept in worse places too.

Maybe my Patches would be more comfort than I expect?

Y'all wait right here, I'm going out to the garage.

I'll let you y'all know, K?

[Bigdogjim]

Time to book!
Hotel for Hershey Hampton Inn & Suites
749 East Chocolate Ave.
Hershey, Pa.
Phone # 717.533.8400
Fax # 717.520.1892
Book under Mercury Marauder Group. Room rate is $125.10 per night. Please make your booking ASAP.
Any questions PM or e-mail bigdogjim@att.net

October 17, 18, 19.
If you book days other than Friday & Saturday the rate is $107. per night. Friday & Saturday are a sell out that weekend so they can not go any lower that that.

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I have refreshed the hotel info.

I checked with the hotel on Thursday Oct. 2 at 1:00 AM and they are full Saturday night Oct.18. They have rooms Friday and Sunday?
There is a Hampton in Harrisburg, Pa. 7 miles away you will have to check there.

[DLoreanMARAUDER]

MARAUDER or NO MARAUDER, ILL BE THERE! so far It looks like Ill be driving the "curtiousy" focus-mobile. although I might not show up in a MM ill be wearing the jacket (even if its 90*). hope to see you all soon (days are getting shorter)!

[tbore007]

hey guys,,have fun,,wish i could make it but ill have to wait until the ny meet....peace...

[Murader03]

Where will everyone be Saturday morning for beakfast, and what time? I need to know what time to hit the road? I can't get there Friday and can only be there for the day, I'd like to make the most of it with the group!

[MM03MOK]

You think we plan that far ahead?? I think our Saturday will be right in Hershey (CHOCOLATE!!!) and I'm sure we're not moving much before 8:30 or so. Head in the direction of the Hampton Inn. We'll be on channel 5 on the FRS radios. I'll PM you my number and you can give us a call as you ride in.

[Bigdogjim]

Originally posted by MM03MOK
You think we plan that far ahead?? I think our Saturday will be right in Hershey (CHOCOLATE!!!) and I'm sure we're not moving much before 8:30 or so. Head in the direction of the Hampton Inn. We'll be on channel 5 on the FRS radios. I'll PM you my number and you can give us a call as you ride in.

Good move! Nothing written in stone!!

Fly by the seat of your pants!

Go with the flow!!

See where the day takes you!!:) :cool:

Oh boy only 7 more days:banana: :burnout: :baaa:

[O's Fan Rich]

what's a "FRS" Radio?

[Bigdogjim]

Originally posted by Rich_Long
what's a "FRS" Radio?

No problem....go to raido shack and ask.....they will gald to help...

Best way to explain it............................ :burnout: :up:

[TAF]

Y'all have fun, now...ya here?

Wish I could be there with ya...but, Marty said "No Pontiacs Allowed!!!"

[Bigdogjim]

Originally posted by TAF
Y'all have fun, now...ya here?

Wish I could be there with ya...but, Marty said "No Pontiacs Allowed!!!"

Well whata gonna do when the long arm of the law shuts you down:confused: :P :P :P

Besides you are :bs: you'll be busy making refinements to the Marauder after you get her back.......................... ..


:D :) :cool:

[TripleG]

FRS stand for Family Radio Service.

[Paul T. Casey]

I'll be blowin through town on Saturday, I'll stop by for a while, however just remember, I've been away from home (read that my wife) for over a month now so I probably won't hang around too long.

[DLoreanMARAUDER]

sorry I missed you all. My MM was supposed to have a new wiring harness in it and ready to rool by thurs, but it wasnt ready. at around 1:30 I went down to Hershey park with my family, and saw all the MM's parked in the back of the lot. my little brother was amazed to see so many in one place (nice turn out by the way). I stuck around for a little hoping to meet up with you's, but after a while my little bros. wanted to go on the tour ride.

Nice turn out, Im sorry I missed it (damn dealer) I hope all of you enjoyed the meet. I saw a few familliar cars and a few customized (I really liked the black rims:) )