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Bluerauder
01-12-2007, 08:33 AM
Several folks from the Capital Area Marauders (CAM) have made the trip into DC for the annual auto show. So, who is in and interested this year. The show runs from 24-28 January this year.

Vote Up in the Poll

Saturday, 27 January seems to be a good date to try this again. Doors open at 10 AM. I plan to arrive between 10:30-11:00 AM. Can meet up at the FORD display area at noon.

As in years past, a short walk to the Capitol Brew Pub for eats :food: and drinks :beer: at about 5 PM might be arranged.

Link to Show info >>>>> http://www.washingtonautoshow.com/

Washington Auto Show
Washington Convention Center
801 Mount Vernon Place, N.W.
Wash, DC 20001
1-866-WAS-AUTO

Adults -- $10.00
Seniors -- $ 6.00
Children 6-12 -- $5.00
Children < 6 -- Free

Breadfan
01-12-2007, 08:42 AM
I'll be there. :)

Doesn't seem to be running quite as long this year...but I do agree the 27th looks like the best day.

Haggis
01-12-2007, 08:57 AM
Chris and I should be there again this year. Ford at noon on the 27th, gotcha.

merc
01-12-2007, 09:09 AM
I think I can make this one.

Haggis
01-12-2007, 09:13 AM
I think I can make this one.

What do you mean THINK??

merc
01-12-2007, 09:20 AM
What do you mean THINK??

I WILL BE THERE AT NOON SIR !

Bluerauder
01-12-2007, 12:59 PM
I WILL BE THERE AT NOON SIR !
So why is it that I don't see your name in the poll? ;)

merc
01-12-2007, 01:47 PM
So why is it that I don't see your name in the poll? ;)



Because I am invisible !!!

MyTMerc
01-12-2007, 07:33 PM
Aye, Aye! We're onboard and plan to be there.

JimmyXR7
01-13-2007, 08:12 AM
I went to the SJ, CA auto yesterday, If you have never gone to an auto show you must go!

In my area they have Rolls-Royce, Bently, Ferarri, Maserati, besides the Toyotas, chevys and Fords. Each make has their newest models or prototypes.

The Jeep Gladiator and the Chrysler Imperial prototypes made going into other brand areas worth it!!!

Jim

Mike Poore
01-15-2007, 04:19 AM
Chris and I should be there again this year. Ford at noon on the 27th, gotcha.
'Course, it all depends upon when Chris can get the sleepyhead out of the sack. :sleepy:

Mike Poore
01-15-2007, 04:21 AM
Because I am invisible !!!

Um, we'll be going in the daytime. :D

And, as usual, Charlie, George, and I will be getting there when the doors open.

Bluerauder
01-15-2007, 05:50 AM
And, as usual, Charlie, George, and I will be getting there when the doors open.
Looks like George won't be making the trip with me this year. :( His job at Dulles is cutting into his "free time". His weekends now happen on Wed-Thurs. Here's a pic from last year's show \/\/\/\/\/. Yeah, I know ... it's a Challenger. We liked it. :rolleyes:

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/1/8/9/1/CAMWASChallenger.jpg

DEFYANT
01-16-2007, 09:55 PM
Because I am invisible !!!

Talk like that could get you some time off buddy! :banned:

Put me down as "probably".

Bluerauder
01-20-2007, 07:09 AM
Time for a :bump:

Several folks from the Capital Area Marauders (CAM) have made the trip into DC for the annual auto show. So, who is in and interested this year. The show runs from 24-28 January this year.

Vote Up in the Poll

Saturday, 27 January seems to be a good date to try this again. Doors open at 10 AM. I plan to arrive between 10:30-11:00 AM. Can meet up at the FORD display area at noon.

As in years past, a short walk to the Capitol Brew Pub for eats :food: and drinks :beer: at about 5 PM might be arranged.

Link to Show info >>>>> http://www.washingtonautoshow.com/

Washington Auto Show
Washington Convention Center
801 Mount Vernon Place, N.W.
Wash, DC 20001
1-866-WAS-AUTO

Adults -- $10.00
Seniors -- $ 6.00
Children 6-12 -- $5.00
Children < 6 -- Free

Bluerauder
01-23-2007, 01:09 PM
:bump: :bump:
Several folks from the Capital Area Marauders (CAM) have made the trip into DC for the annual auto show. So, who is in and interested this year. The show runs from 24-28 January this year.

Vote Up in the Poll

Saturday, 27 January seems to be a good date to try this again. Doors open at 10 AM. I plan to arrive between 10:30-11:00 AM. Can meet up at the FORD display area at noon.

As in years past, a short walk to the Capitol Brew Pub for eats :food: and drinks :beer: at about 5 PM might be arranged.

Link to Show info >>>>> http://www.washingtonautoshow.com/

Washington Auto Show
Washington Convention Center
801 Mount Vernon Place, N.W.
Wash, DC 20001
1-866-WAS-AUTO

Adults -- $10.00
Seniors -- $ 6.00
Children 6-12 -- $5.00
Children < 6 -- Free

Mike Poore
01-24-2007, 08:39 AM
Hey Charlie! Didn't we meet at the train station about 10, last year? I can do that again, if you want.

Bluerauder
01-24-2007, 09:38 AM
Hey Charlie! Didn't we meet at the train station about 10, last year? I can do that again, if you want.
Mike, I'll be shooting for 10:15 AM at the Chinatown Metro Station same as last year. George has to work. The wife is uncommitted at this point. ;)

I will get a report on the show from George tonight. He's off today and tomorrow and is planning on heading up there with some friends.

Haggis
01-24-2007, 09:55 AM
Hey Charlie! Didn't we meet at the train station about 10, last year? I can do that again, if you want.

Didn't you travel down with us last year? I still have your Metro ticket.

Bluerauder
01-24-2007, 10:00 AM
Didn't you travel down with us last year? I still have your Metro ticket.
Maybe the year before. Mike met George and I at Chinatown at 10:20 PM. You and Chris were running late last year and just barely made the 12 Noon link-up at the FORD display near the Shelby GT500. :rolleyes: He did go home with you last year. ;)

Breadfan
01-24-2007, 10:07 AM
I'll probably metro in from Franconia or Alexandria. As of right now I'm not sure if I'll be able to meet at Chinatown, we often have work committments starting at 6am on Saturdays so it depends on when I can break away, but, I will be there at the meeting place by the Ford stand at noon if that's still the plan. I was thinking I should be leaving my place no later than 10.

If the plans to just meet at Chinatown instead I'll shoot for that too but otherwise will jsut call when I get to the show.

Haggis
01-24-2007, 10:51 AM
Is anyone interested in having lunch/dinner at the Hard Rock Cafe? It is only two blocks fron the Chinatown Metro ststion

Breadfan
01-24-2007, 10:52 AM
Is anyone interested in having lunch/dinner at the Hard Rock Cafe? It is only two blocks fron the Chinatown Metro ststion

I'd probably be up for something like this, anyway beats an $18 sub at the convention center. ;)

Bluerauder
01-24-2007, 06:27 PM
I will get a report on the show from George tonight. He's off today and tomorrow and is planning on heading up there with some friends.
Got the report from George. He liked the show; but was only able to spend about 4 hours there today (11:30 AM - 3:30 PM) because he needed to get back here to pick up his car from the dealer for some warranty work.

He says that the Ford display is at the back of Halls C & D upstairs (same area as last year but at the opposite end from the entry doors. That might be good 'cause there is a cafeteria right there for the lunch inclined.

Since I didn't want to wait for the ride at "Jeep Camp" last year, he decided to take the obstacle course this year. No line on a Wednesday. He and a buddy rode the Jeep Rubicon (extended length version) over the obstacle course. He said the side hill climb and the downhill on the big hill were the most "interesting". He said he could reach out the window and touch the ground on the side hill.

His list of Must See concepts:

Ford "Interceptor" concept ..... 400 HP possible replacement for the CV --- but not 'til 2012 ???

Ford "Airstream" crossover concept ... collaboration between Ford and Airstream trailer manufacturer. Very interesting features. You'll definitely see the Airstream influence in the design.

Buick Urban Concept .... 20 inch wheels, ground effects, 2-tone .... seems GM is trying to "Open some new doors, too"

No Dodge Challenger on the floor this year.

He gave the show a :up: He's a car guy who likes just about everything on wheels. :D This show has lots of that in all varieties and makes.

merc
01-24-2007, 06:43 PM
No Dodge Challenger on the floor this year.



Pam is really :mad2: about not seeing the Dodge Challenger.

Haggis
01-25-2007, 04:17 AM
Pick up a copy of 'Auto Trader' and tear out a page. It is worth $4 off of admission to the car show.

Breadfan
01-25-2007, 05:44 AM
I heard there's going to be a big anti-war rally in DC on Saturday. I wonder how that'll affect the crowds, etc. Hence why I'm not driving in though.

Mike Poore
01-25-2007, 01:21 PM
Gordon, I came back with you guys, last year. That's why you have the subway ticket. I'll try to get on the train at Shady Grove at 9AM to be at Chinatown to Meet Charlie ~ 10. Last year I was on the train before Chris could get you out of bed, and you guys didn't get there until noon, as I recall. :sleepy:

It's great news that we'll be sharing our train ride with the great unwashed, going to and from the protest. We'll be able to view the 50 something's X Hippy chicks who gave up wearing their bra's back in the 70's. :eek:

The ride back should be a hoot! Who knows, perhaps we'll get offered a hit on the joint they'll be passing around. Remember ......."Be sure to hide the roaches" :beatnik:

sweetair
01-25-2007, 08:21 PM
I guess the consesus is going on Sat. I am trying to go tomorrow afternoon around 4 or so, and stay for a few hours, get some eats and metro out again. Anyone going??

Mike Poore
01-26-2007, 08:17 AM
Pick up a copy of 'Auto Trader' and tear out a page. It is worth $4 off of admission to the car show.

Darn, I went looking, on line, but couldn't find a coupon to print out. Calvin & I will have to go for a ride & pick up a copy of Auto Trader.

There is a Senior Citizen's discount, though.

Um, I guess you young whippersnappers can't take advantage of that, though. :neener:

:hide:

merc
01-26-2007, 11:54 AM
Is this the date and time for the event ?

Saturday, 27 January seems to be a good date to try this again. Doors open at 10 AM. I plan to arrive between 10:30-11:00 AM. Can meet up at the FORD display area at noon.

Haggis
01-26-2007, 12:06 PM
Is this the date and time for the event ?

Event??? What event?

Bluerauder
01-26-2007, 01:07 PM
Is this the date and time for the event ?

Saturday, 27 January seems to be a good date to try this again. Doors open at 10 AM. I plan to arrive between 10:30-11:00 AM. Can meet up at the FORD display area at noon.
That's the plan for tomorrow as I understand it. I am meeting Mike Poore at the Chinatown Metro at 10:15 AM. We'll walk up to the Convention Center from there. See you at the FORD Display at noon unless we happen to run across each other before then. :D

Mike Poore
01-27-2007, 05:06 AM
I expect to depart Fairfield ~ 8 to arrive at Shady Grove Metro ~9, for the trip on the Red Line to Chinatown station, meeting Charlie ~10. Hopefully the protesters won't hog all the parking places at Metro. If I'm lucky, I'll find some of 'em handing out free metro tickets.

merc
01-27-2007, 05:12 PM
A couple of pictures from the Car Show
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/2/3/8/DCcarshow.jpg

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/2/3/8/HardRock.jpg

Mike Poore
01-27-2007, 06:13 PM
Great times with great friends.....as always. Good 'ol CAM, you're the best! :beer:

Breadfan
01-27-2007, 06:32 PM
Sorry I missed you at the Hard Rock, but since I got there late I headed upstairs to complete my tour of the show. I knew if I left, I wouldn't make it back.

And sure enough I was correct, the metro ride back was almost as hard as the one in!

Sorry I missed some of you there!

Bluerauder
01-27-2007, 06:46 PM
Great times with great friends.....as always. Good 'ol CAM, you're the best! :beer:
Right on the money there, Mike. The show was packed with people on Saturday. Had another great day with the CAM family. Here's some pics from our wanderings ......

Lincoln XK "R"
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/1/8/9/1/WashAuto1.jpg

Fiord Airstream Concept
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/1/8/9/1/WashAuto2.jpg

Shelby GT500
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/1/8/9/1/WashAuto3.jpg

Mike and the GT500
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/1/8/9/1/WashAuto4.jpg

Ford Interceptor Concept
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/1/8/9/1/WashAuto5.jpg

Bluerauder
01-27-2007, 06:48 PM
Some more pics from today's CAM outing to the Washington Auto Show ......

Checking out Mike's new F-150 King Ranch (he's considering)
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/1/8/9/1/WashAuto6.jpg

Volkswagen Tiguan (a mini-Touareg??)
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/1/8/9/1/WashAuto7.jpg

Porsche GT3
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/1/8/9/1/WashAuto8.jpg

Merc and Mrs. Merc
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/1/8/9/1/WashAuto9.jpg

Some of the CAMers at the Hard Rock Cafe, Washington, DC
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/1/8/9/1/WashAuto10.jpg

Joe Walsh
01-28-2007, 11:09 AM
It looks like everyone had a good time!
Sorry I could not attend, I was doing some mid-winter house fix up projects.

BTW: Did the Hollywood actors and war protesters clog up the Metro?
Oh, that's right....Susan Sarandon & Tim Robbins wouldn't be caught dead on a subway!;)

MarauderMark
01-28-2007, 02:05 PM
Thanks for the pics Glad to see ya'll had fun.wished i was there with ya'll..D
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/2/3/8/DCcarshow.jpg