NTM January events

[Pat]

There are two NTM events offered for January.

13 Jan - a huge hot rod/car/truck show in Pilot Point, Texas, North of Dallas. Cost is $20.00 entry fee, lunch locally, meet at the site around 11 AM. Directions are as follows: Proceed to Denton, Texas on I-35 east then turn right on hwy 380 for five miles then left on hwy 377 for ten miles, turn left on Mcdonald street and right on Foundation Blvd.

20 Jan - our first NTM meeting at the new location of John Eagle Sport City Toyota, intersection of Northwest Hwy and LBJ freeway (I-635). Time 10 AM. We will meet at the dealership and lunch locally. A side trip to Bill Bow's in Hurst may be arranged after the meeting.

I sent an E-mail to all the members who have given me their address. If you are reading this post and haven't received an e-mail would you please PM me your e-mail address for our club's roster.

You are highly encouraged to participate in one or both of these events.

Thanks,

Pat

[Vortex]

Pat, the Pilot Point show sounds good and if the weather will cooperate, Ill be there.

[Vortex]

So Pat, just me and you? :bigcry:

[Pat]

Jim;

Didn't I read this somewhere? "for where two or three Marauderites have gathered together in North Texas, there I am in their midst - Cruzer."

I'm coming to the 20th meeting for sure.

Pat

[Vortex]

Where is everybody? :snore: Well, off to the gun show!

[CRZYBIKER]

Angela is in Cancun at her company funded retreat:argh: , I should know which if any weekends I have available once she gets back Monday.........

[Redster]

I'm waiting to see the weather forecast for the 13th. Very likely that I will make both events if weather cooperates.

[rumble]

Sorry, I won't be able to make it.

Gary

[SID210SA]

I wont be able to make either one....sorry guys...

[Vortex]

Long term forecast isnt looking too good right now.

[Redster]

The forecast is getting worse and worse. At one point they said it might not hit until Sat. night, but now they are saying 70% chance thunderstorms. Well, guess I'll see you guys on the 20th.

[cruzer]

It was a dirty shame that last week-end was such a total loss for car enthusiasts--so, let's make up for it this Saturday--I hope to see a bunch of Marauders at Sport City Toyota at 10AM Saturday morning---you have been wanting a Club meeting on Saturday--now you have it--be there. Rain doesn't wash the paint off Marauders--I've got proof----so what if the weather is kinda yuccky ---come on to the meeting and make your day brighter--lots of things to do and plans to make for 2007--SEE YOU THERE, Maury

[Redster]

It wasn't a total loss, I'm having fun driving the Audi.

[Pat]

--I hope to see a bunch of Marauders at Sport City Toyota at 10AM Saturday morning---you have been wanting a Club meeting on Saturday--now you have it--be there. Rain doesn't wash the paint off Marauders--I've got proof----so what if the weather is kinda yuccky ---come on to the meeting and make your day brighter--lots of things to do and plans to make for 2007--SEE YOU THERE, Maury

I'll be there and I'll send off an e-mail Thursday night.

Pat :burnout:

[Redster]

Here is this morning's (1-18) forecast for Saturday from the Natl Weather Service for Fort Worth.
Saturday: Rain or freezing rain likely before noon, then periods of rain. High near 37. East southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

???

[crowdog]

It was a dirty shame that last week-end was such a total loss for car enthusiasts--so, let's make up for it this Saturday--I hope to see a bunch of Marauders at Sport City Toyota at 10AM Saturday morning---you have been wanting a Club meeting on Saturday--now you have it--be there. Rain doesn't wash the paint off Marauders--I've got proof----so what if the weather is kinda yuccky ---come on to the meeting and make your day brighter--lots of things to do and plans to make for 2007--SEE YOU THERE, Maury

Sorry I can't make it this weekend but with all the ice on the ground and another 5-10" of sleet/snow mix forecast here in Ok.:( I'm gonna have to pass. I'll just have to find out later what you guys come up with for this year. I wish it were just rain because I have no problem getting my baby alittle wet but putting her jeopardy in these nasty conditions, not happnen.Hope to see you all at future events.

[RVT04]

linda will be working but i plan on making it if the rain is heavy i will drive the beater , since i just got fresh sheet metal and paint on my baby i really don't feel the urge to drive to garland in the bumper car derby

[SID210SA]

Sorry I can't make it this weekend but with all the ice on the ground and another 5-10" of sleet/snow mix forecast here in Ok.:( I'm gonna have to pass. I'll just have to find out later what you guys come up with for this year. I wish it were just rain because I have no problem getting my baby alittle wet but putting her jeopardy in these nasty conditions, not happnen.Hope to see you all at future events.

No joke!! These are pics that my Dad sent to me yesterday....he lives about 5 miles oustide OKC. The first pic is a quarter on the side walk next to the ice....
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/3/9/4/3/P1180028_thumb.jpg (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/showimage.php?i=6957&c=3&userid=3943)
This pic is a sheet of ice that he removed from the sidewalk with quarter for size comparison
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/3/9/4/3/P1180029_thumb.jpg (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/showimage.php?i=6956&c=3&userid=3943)
And this is his street....the ice is almost even with the top of the curb http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/3/9/4/3/P1180032_603981_thumb.jpg (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/showimage.php?i=6955&c=3&userid=3943)

[Redster]

UPGRADED FORECAST - This morning the NWS provided the following:
Saturday: Periods of rain, mainly after noon. High near 38. East northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

[cruzer]

Just talked to Bob Arnold of the Cougar Club. Since the forcast is for temps above freezing, the meeting is still on for tomorrow. I plan to be there, but everyone will understand if you choose to stay at home. We all know how skittish the Marauders are in water---soooooooo:help: Bill had a little set-back and is O K, but he and Kay are both pretty tired, so I think we should call off the visit for now . I'll post a full report tomorrow nite, Hope to see you there, Maury

[Redster]

I'm planning to be there Maury. rain ain't no thang.

[CRZYBIKER]

Ditto, wife included I think.....

[cruzer]

And rain it did !!! Four brave souls ventured out to the LSCC meeting at Sport City Toyoto--the interesting thing is that the worst part of the trip was trying to find the way into the dealership. Construction on I 635 resulted in the removal of exit signs ?????, traffic reroutes and elimination of entrances to the dealership. All of us finally found our way in and enjoyed a good meeting. The Feb. meeting will be at Autorama in Dallas Market Hall on Thursday nite, the 15th---come in after 5 PM and help out with the club set-up and get to see all the cars free--just tell the guard that you are helping set-up the Lone Star Cougar Club display--don't miss this opportunity. The March meeting has not been set up yet. April has the LSCC Car Show at Chucks in Grapevine on Saturday, April 14th. Registration from 10 AM til 12 Noon---awards at 3 PM. The regular Chucks Saturday Cruise will be the 4th Saturday in April. The AER Car Show is the 1st Saturday in May--great show--more info later. That should keep your calendar busy for a while. I will be at Autorama, but I will be with the Cow Town Mopars with the Barracuda---see you there.
The brave souls at the meeting today were Steve(RVT04), Rod (Redster), Justin and Angela (CRAZYBIKER) and myself. We could have held a contest for the dirtiest car:D Hope to see all of you in the next month or so. I imagine Pat will publish a formal schedule as soon as we can tie it down.
Oh, yes, the subject of club shirts came up--we now have some good leads on good work--give us a few weeks and we should have definite info--will set up a poll when it's time to order. Also, we have a suggestion for a marauder get together very soon in the Fort Worth area--we need a good suggestion for a place with parking spaces--any ideas????
Well that's it for tonite, Maury

More info : Sonny stopped by for a quick visit--welcomed us and we still have his support. Also, Jerod is now with Sport City Toyoto--didn't get to spend any time with him--he looked happy and asked me to say Hi to all his friends.

[Redster]

It was kinda weird meeting in a Toyota dealership. But it has a good room to have a meeting and LSCC has some good ideas for the coming year including a car show. Maybe I'll bring one of my DVD's next time. They were super friendly, one of the sales managers personally directed me to the meeting room. I guess Sonny put out the word.
I made a detour to Clark's BBQ in Tioga on the way home to pick-up some Q.
I'm going to check out a 50's diner on Beach St. for a possible breakfast.
Cheers.