CAM Meet, Saturday 17 November 2007

[Bluerauder]

Capital Area Marauders (CAM) Meet

check the list of names so far for the restaurant at the bottom .... :D

Come on out and meet some of your fellow Marauders from the National Capital region. This is a good opportunity for some of our MM folks from the Fredericksburg, Richmond, and the Tidewater area to link up with the CAMers from MD, VA, DC, DE, PA and NJ. We'll meet in the museum parking lot between 12:30-1:00 PM.

When:
1:00 PM, Saturday
17 November 2007

Where:

National Museum of the Marine Corps
18900 Jefferson Davis Hwy.
Triangle, VA 22172
1.800.397.7585

Museum link here >>>>
http://www.usmcmuseum.org/

Open from 9:00 AM (0900) to 5: 00 PM (1700) every day except Christmas Day.

Admission to the National Museum of the Marine Corps is FREE.

Directions:

The National Museum of the Marine Corps is located in the town of Triangle, VA just off I-95, 36 miles south of Washington, D.C., and 76 miles north of Richmond, VA.

From I-95 southbound, take Exit 150A to Route 1 (Jefferson Davis Highway); turn right (south) onto Route 1; travel approximately ¼ mile; the Museum’s entrance is on the right.

From I-95 heading north, take Exit 150 (Jefferson Davis Highway); turn right (south) onto Route 1; travel approximately ¼ mile; the Museum's entrance is on the right.


And Dinner Afterwards about 5:00 PM at:

Zum Rheingarten Restaurant
3998 Jefferson Davis Highway, Stafford, VA 22554
Phone: 703-221-4635
Open Wednesday to Friday 5-9pm, Saturday 5-9:30pm,
Sunday 4-8pm (closed Monday and Tuesday)

Restaurant link is here >>>> http://www.zumrheingarten.com/

On US Route 1 about 2 miles south of the new Marine Corps Museum.

Here's who I show for the restaurant so far --- (24)
WE ARE LOCKED IN AT 24
Bluerauder (2)
Breadfan (4)
CBT (2)
Haggis (2)
High-C (3)
merc (2)
N40GL (1)
shawn.criswell (2)
SilverSurfer03 (2)
Tom Doan (1)
ts-pa (3)

[CBT]

Count me in, can't wait!

[Bigdogjim]

Only 215 O/W miles south of me?

Might be up for a ride?

[merc6]

Not gonna happen.

[ts-pa]

I plan on going alone at the moment.
Trying to convince my family to go along also. This could add two to four more to my count.
I'm also planning on going to the restaurant. I'll let you know as soon as I can.

[ts-pa]

Are we going to "pre-stage" as suggested here (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=39288&page=3)?

[Breadfan]

I plan to attend the museum and check out the restaurant, I'll meet you all down at the museum won't make any rendevous points.

[Bigdogjim]

Are we going to "pre-stage" as suggested here (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=39288&page=3)?

If I go I can hook-up along I-95 somewhere?

[ts-pa]

If I go I can hook-up along I-95 somewhere?

Where & when do you have in mind?

[airborne_mp84]

Are we going to "pre-stage" as suggested here (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=39288&page=3)?there will be me plus one or two other MMs...scince your coming from up north we can meet you at the iwo jima and we'll just go down together...should be 3 or 4 MMs total at the prestage sight...this will be good for all the MMs north of DC or in the DC area and plus we can make an entrance

[ImpalaSlayer]

too far for me boys sorry

[Bluerauder]

too far for me boys sorry
Its only 130 miles. That's an easy 2-hour run (add 30 minutes for uncertainties). BDJ is running nearly twice that.

Keep us in mind when we start hitting Big Bat's again on Kent Island. That's probably only 50-60 miles from you. :rolleyes:

[Bigdogjim]

too far for me boys sorry

If you want to go and not driver I understand. I would be willing to pick up somewhere? Let me know.

[sweetair]

I might have to make a last minute run to Buffalo for the day. My plans might change. If not, a meet is in order.

[ts-pa]

too far for me boys sorry

Hey, if you are concerned about getting lost, we can have our own convoy. You are welcome to meet with me near US-1 & I-95 intersection, at the Christiana Mall at 8:45

I know this would add a little to the distance for you, but it would make for a more interesting ride.

Let me know.

[2ndMDRebel]

I have a range orientation and was planning on staying for the competition shoot that Saturday. Looks like we won't be making this one.

[ts-pa]

I have a range orientation and was planning on staying for the competition shoot that Saturday. Looks like we won't be making this one.

Darn, I was looking forward in meeting you & seeing your ride in person!

[Breadfan]

Here's a link to pics of the museum, if you don't wanna see what's in there, don't click it! (But this is only a small bit of the exhibits) http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=37299

[shawn.criswell]

Definitely in, need to add one for the chow hall afterwards. Those of us coming from the Tidewater area will probably get together somewhere here and meet ya'll at the museum.

[CBT]

Ooops, I didn't see the reservation option for the resterant. Restraraunt? Resto-rant....the freakin place we're going to eat dinner with the food and stuff!! I need two, please. :)

[ImpalaSlayer]

Hey, if you are concerned about getting lost, we can have our own convoy. You are welcome to meet with me near US-1 & I-95 intersection, at the Christiana Mall at 8:45

I know this would add a little to the distance for you, but it would make for a more interesting ride.

Let me know.

sounds strange that some one else on here actually knows what that is. its only a half hour from here. how long would it take to get to the museum?

[Bigdogjim]

sounds strange that some one else on here actually knows what that is. its only a half hour from here. how long would it take to get to the museum?

We are both traveling from North of Phila, me 215 miles O/W:burnout::banana2::banana2:

[ts-pa]

sounds strange that some one else on here actually knows what that is. its only a half hour from here. how long would it take to get to the museum?

Trust me, I don't know. Google is your friend, google maps is also quite handy! ;)

According to Google-maps: From Christiana, DE to Iwo Jima Memorial is about 106 miles, 2hrs & 40 mins. That would place us there about 11:30-noon. After we meet the folks there. I imagine that we will then head on over to the Museum arriving around 1:00. Somewhere in that time frame, maybe we can grab a quick grub stop. I know that I'll never make to 5:00 or so without a pitstop!

So does this mean you'll be going if BigDogJim & I meet up with you?

[VAmarauder03]

:(sorry guys, i gotta work:alone:

[ts-pa]

:(sorry guys, i gotta work:alone:

Would you be able to meet up at the restaurant after work?

[merc]

I just got back from SSHS7. In the next couple of weeks Chris and I will be removing the motor and installing the 03 cobra short block and ported blower.
I also have some minnor adjustment to make to the transmission. So I need all my weekends before the bitter cold. I might be able to make part of this CAM event but Pam has not given me the ok yet.

[Warbuff]

Wish I could make it, but will just be getting back from a week in Vegas. Have fun, sounds like another great time is ahead!

[TCBO1]

To make it easier I had SilverSurfer03 respond and say that we are both going. Also, can we also be added to the list for going to dinner after the museum?

Thanks!!

Natalie

[DOOM]

See You There Charlie:burnout:

[Joe Walsh]

Highly unlikely for me....

Tons of stuff to do this weekend...:(

If I do make it...it will be a last minute; "OH what the heck! This other stuff can wait!"

[Mike Poore]

Sorry, guys, we'll be in Ohio, so will have to miss this one.

[Haggis]

:neener:
Sorry, guys, we'll be in Ohio, so will have to miss this one.:neener:

I thought it was this weekend, my bust, we might be able to make it on the 17th.

[High-C]

I'm in... I'll be bringing my Dad with me to have some fun "quality time" since my parents will be here from AZ... I don't know about the dinner but hopefully we can add two when we get there if necessary. :beer:

[Joe Walsh]

:neener::neener:

I thought it was this weekend, my bust, we might be able to make it on the 17th.

JEEZ!!!

I have got to STOP SMOKIN' CRACK!!!!

:rasta:

I thought that it was this weekend also!

I should be good for the 17th!

:beer:

[Haggis]

JEEZ!!!

I have got to STOP SMOKIN' CRACK!!!!

:rasta:

I thought that it was this weekend also!

I should be good for the 17th!

:beer:

Will you be bringing the misses?

[Joe Walsh]

Crap!

I just checked with Marianne....

Back on the fence... we have a party to attend in Ellicott City at 6:00 pm on the 17th.

[Tom Doan]

I'm still checking with the wife. Tom

[Haggis]

Crap!

I just checked with Marianne....

Back on the fence... we have a party to attend in Ellicott City at 6:00 pm on the 17th.

No you have fallen off the fence and laned on the; 'Honey we are going to the party' side. As Marianne stomps her foot with her arms crossed in front of her.

[MyTMerc]

This weekend is lined up for an engine change for Jacki's Matrix. It's been AWP for a while. Not too many old Matrix's around to draw from. The remanufactured wok is supposed to arrive this week. If it's here in time to get it done before Saturday, we'll be there.

This looks like a fantastic turnout. We even have an Ordy and others coming up from the Tidewater area. That's great!

[Bluerauder]

:bump: :bump:

Just a Reminder that I need to confirm reservations early at the restaurant. The ability to add folks "at the door" will be extremely limited. So, if you want to get in and sit with the group, I would like to get your intentions by Monday, 12 Nov at the latest. Thanks.

Here's who I show for the restaurant so far --- (24)
Bluerauder (2)
Breadfan (4)
CBT (2)
Haggis (2)
High-C (3)
merc (2)
N40GL (1)
shawn.criswell (2)
SilverSurfer03 (2)
Tom Doan (1)
ts-pa (3)

[Bigdogjim]

I will be working all weekend.

Next time.

[Haggis]

Chris and I will be there on the 17th.

[ts-pa]

My family (3 count) will be there at the Iwo Jima Memorial around 11:30-noon.

[Haggis]

My family (3 count) will be there at the Iwo Jima Memorial around 11:30-noon.

Where is the Iwo Jima Memorial located?

[ts-pa]

Where is the Iwo Jima Memorial located?


Go to Google Maps, "get directions" and place the following as the destination:

Iwo Jima Memorial, Uninc Arlington County, VA

[airborne_mp84]

My family (3 count) will be there at the Iwo Jima Memorial around 11:30-noon.hey bud i got three or four MMs meeting up at iwo jima so ill see ya there

[merc]

:bump: :bump:

Just a Reminder that I need to confirm reservations early at the restaurant. The ability to add folks "at the door" will be extremely limited. So, if you want to get in and sit with the group, I would like to get your intentions by Monday, 12 Nov at the latest. Thanks.

Here's who I show for the restaurant so far --- (21)
Bluerauder (2)
Breadfan (4)
CBT (2)
Haggis (2)
High-C (3)
N40GL (1)
shawn.criswell (2)
SilverSurfer03 (2)
ts-pa (3)

add Merc plus 1 to the list.

[Bluerauder]

add Merc plus 1 to the list.
Done :2thumbs:

[Tom Doan]

I'll be there, and I'm ready to eat. I do not know what happened to my previous reply? Dang contraption bites me on the butt again. Tom

[Bluerauder]

I'll be there, and I'm ready to eat. I do not know what happened to my previous reply? Dang contraption bites me on the butt again. Tom
You mean this \/\/\/\/\/ previous reply?


I'm still checking with the wife. Tom

I have added you to the list for the restaurant. This goes final today for 24 folks.

[ts-pa]

hey bud i got three or four MMs meeting up at iwo jima so ill see ya there

See you there! I should have no problem spotting the group. ;)

[High-C]

hey bud i got three or four MMs meeting up at iwo jima so ill see ya there

How is your group going from there? I suggest down the GW Pkwy to Mt Vernon and then to the Marine Corp Museum from there... We could caravan from MV where maybe Breadfan and even Charlie could meet and we could try for 6-8 MMs together. Just a thought... - C

[Bluerauder]

How is your group going from there? I suggest down the GW Pkwy to Mt Vernon and then to the Marine Corp Museum from there... We could caravan from MV where maybe Breadfan and even Charlie could meet and we could try for 6-8 MMs together. Just a thought... - C
I live only 15 miles from the museum about 1/2 way between Mount Vernon and Triangle. See you all at the museum. I plan on arriving around 12:30 PM.

Breadfan might be coming from the Nokesville-Manassas vicinity so he'll likely pass on the Mount Vernon and Iwo Jima link-ups as well.

If you plan to do the George Washington Parkway to Mount Vernon Parkway to US Route 1 south, be sure to allow some extra time. Posted speed limits are 45 MPH on those routes.

[ts-pa]

If you plan to do the George Washington Parkway to Mount Vernon Parkway to US Route 1 south, be sure to allow some extra time. Posted speed limits are 45 MPH on those routes.

Is it worth the 4 extra miles to go on the Mount Vernon Parkway instead of just George Washington Parkway to US Route 1 south?

[Breadfan]

Yeah, I'm going to stop by the folks house to clean my car up, beats try to wash it in the city.

[Bluerauder]

Is it worth the 4 extra miles to go on the Mount Vernon Parkway instead of just George Washington Parkway to US Route 1 south?
The Mount Vernon Parkway is a much more scenic drive that runs along the Potomac River from Alexandria until it joins US Route 1 (also known as Jefferson Davis Hwy, Jeff Davis Hwy, or Richmond Hwy) at Fort Belvoir. VA.

George Washington Parkway turns into the Mount Vernon Highway when it comes out the south side of Alexandria, VA.

I wouldn't take US 1 from Arlington/Pentagon/Crystal City area to Fort Belvoir on a bet. It is a nightmare of traffic lights, construction zones, shopping centers, and congestion.

About 5 miles south of Fort Belvoir, VA the road splits. Left lane goes to I-95 south and the right lane continues on US 1 through Woodbridge. This is a dilemma point. Personally, I would use I-95 south to exit 150 (about 10 miles). It is all about timing 'cause I-95 South can get plugged up pretty badly. US 1 south is a maze of stoplights until you get out of Woodbridge proper (about 4-5 miles).

So, from the Iwo Jima Memorial, I would take GW Parkway south through Alexandria. Then continue on Mount Vernon Parkway, past Mount Vernon, until it T-Bones with US 1. Make a left turn. Straight on US 1 for 5 miles until the split under the RR bridge overpass. Left lane takes you to I-95 South. Continue on I-95 South for 10 miles. Exit 150 toward Quantico.

Ya'll have fun. :D

[Breadfan]

...regarding 95...if HOV is going south, it will probably run pretty good most of the way.

If HOV is going north, it will slow down.

If HOV is south, HOV ends around the exit for the museum, so it may slow down a tad as the HOV'ers merge in.

I'll get that out of the way early so I can come from the other direction and go on Joplin Rd, lots of curves and hills!

[High-C]

So, from the Iwo Jima Memorial, I would take GW Parkway south through Alexandria. Then continue on Mount Vernon Parkway, past Mount Vernon, until it T-Bones with US 1. Make a left turn. Straight on US 1 for 5 miles until the split under the RR bridge overpass. Left lane takes you to I-95 South. Continue on I-95 South for 10 miles. Exit 150 toward Quantico.

Ya'll have fun. :D

That is exactly the way that I was planning on going... It's definitely the most scenic route and I can lead the pack from MV to the museum... You guys just let me know. I'll see you on Saturday either way. - Chris

[Bluerauder]

...If HOV is [running] south[bound], HOV ends around the exit for the museum, so it may slow down a tad as the HOV'ers merge in.
HOV ends just about 1 mile north of Exit 150 for the museum. I can't figure out the weekend schedule of north or south timings. It seems the VDOT has set it up so that it is open in the opposite direction to the one that needs it the most.

Traffic Camera at I-95 South at the Occoquan River bridge .... >>>> http://www.trafficland.com/#city/WAS/camera/820

Another useful source of traffic info is on WTOP 103.5 FM or 820 AM. It is an all news, traffic and weather station for the DC area. Or check >>>>> http://www.wtopnews.com

[Joe Walsh]

Can't make it this weekend!

I was hoping to meet some of the newer CAM members....:(

See everyone next time.

[Breadfan]

HOV is running southbound on Saturday AM and Northbound on Sunday PM - not quite sure when they do the switch I believe it's Saturday PM.

I think I've gone down 95 as late as 1 or 2pm and see HOV still running southbound on Saturday.


HOV ends just about 1 mile north of Exit 150 for the museum. I can't figure out the weekend schedule of north or south timings. It seems the VDOT has set it up so that it is open in the opposite direction to the one that needs it the most.

Traffic Camera at I-95 South at the Occoquan River bridge .... >>>> http://www.trafficland.com/#city/WAS/camera/820

Another useful source of traffic info is on WTOP 103.5 FM or 820 AM. It is an all news, traffic and weather station for the DC area. Or check >>>>> http://www.wtopnews.com

[ts-pa]

So, from the Iwo Jima Memorial, I would take GW Parkway south through Alexandria. Then continue on Mount Vernon Parkway, past Mount Vernon, until it T-Bones with US 1. Make a left turn. Straight on US 1 for 5 miles until the split under the RR bridge overpass. Left lane takes you to I-95 South. Continue on I-95 South for 10 miles. Exit 150 toward Quantico.

Ya'll have fun. :D

Google maps shows this trip to be about 1-1/2 hours. If true, we would need to leave the Iwo Jima Memorial at 11:30 to arrive at the museum at 1:30. I added a 1/2 hour for a lunch stop. I see that there is a Burger King & Wendy's just north of the museum.
That being the case, I'll shoot for getting at the Iwo Jima Memorial around 10:30-11:00. I would like to get a few pics while there.

[Bluerauder]

Google maps shows this trip to be about 1-1/2 hours. If true, we would need to leave the Iwo Jima Memorial at 11:30 to arrive at the museum at 1:30. I added a 1/2 hour for a lunch stop. I see that there is a Burger King & Wendy's just north of the museum.
That being the case, I'll shoot for getting at the Iwo Jima Memorial around 10:30-11:00. I would like to get a few pics while there.
45-55 minutes should be doable from the Iwo Jima memorial. If you take the Mount Vernon Parkway route, you should not even hit any traffic until the US 1 /I-95 split near Woodbridge/Occoquan and that's about 12 miles from the museum. So the first 28 miles of the 40 mile run ought to be relatively trouble free. The last 12 miles is a crapshoot that no one can predict.

[ts-pa]

The last 12 miles is a crapshoot that no one can predict.

I'm pretty nervous about getting on I95 from DC to Richmond. In Aug & Sept when I was there, it was literally a slow moving parking lot both times. I'm talking about 10mph max!

[Breadfan]

I'm pretty nervous about getting on I95 from DC to Richmond. In Aug & Sept when I was there, it was literally a slow moving parking lot both times. I'm talking about 10mph max!

I think you'll be OK around noon or 1pm on Saturday going south. Northbound will look like a parking lot.

Of course, no one can predict traffic here, so hopefully i'm not jinxing it.

Check out Exit 152 on Google Earth/Maps, you get off 152 (Rt 234) towards Dumfries (NOT Manassas) and Rt 234 will end at Rt 1 within a light or two. Turn right (South) on Rt 1 and you'll do the last few miles on Rt 1, passing through the town of Triangle. Rt 1 will split and then come back together. It will come back together just north of the Museum and that's where the BK and Wendy's are located.

If it's clear I think the Museum exit puts you off Joplin Rd. which is just north of the museum and just south of the strip with BK/Wendys on Rt 1.

Hope this helps some.

[Bluerauder]

I'm pretty nervous about getting on I95 from DC to Richmond. In Aug & Sept when I was there, it was literally a slow moving parking lot both times. I'm talking about 10mph max!
Saturday, off-season, early afternoon --- shouldn't be too bad at all. If I-95 South ain't moving just get back off at the next exit and take US 1 south. You'll only be in the back-up for less than a mile.

Sometimes on Friday evenings coming home from work, I would like to get all the way up to 10 MPH. ;)

[FreddieH]

Hello Gang, I tried to make way for the meet, but things fell thru. Hope yall have a good time. Next time hopefully. Chris if you read this, Kelly says Hi!

[airborne_mp84]

How is your group going from there? I suggest down the GW Pkwy to Mt Vernon and then to the Marine Corp Museum from there... We could caravan from MV where maybe Breadfan and even Charlie could meet and we could try for 6-8 MMs together. Just a thought... - Cit dosent really matter to me but if you meet us at iwo jima im pretty sure we will figure out what best route to take...

[ts-pa]

Sometimes on Friday evenings coming home from work, I would like to get all the way up to 10 MPH. ;)

Charlie--You got a lot more patience than I do! I could barely tolerate the two trips that I made. I made the mistake of going to Texas once. I love the open roads they have! Now, if I can only convince my wife to move there;)

I'm glad were discussing the travel path ahead of time. It is putting my mind at ease as to which might be the best way to go.

[Breadfan]

I got more info on I-95 HOV while looking up something else...HOV on I-95 Southbound is open on Saturdays through 2pm:


(HOV Open Southbound) 6 p.m. Friday - 2 p.m. Saturdayhttp://www.virginiadot.org/travel/hov-novasched.asp#I-95

[High-C]

Hello Gang, I tried to make way for the meet, but things fell thru. Hope yall have a good time. Next time hopefully. Chris if you read this, Kelly says Hi!

It's too bad that you can't make it... Have a great weekend though!

[Bluerauder]

Charlie--You got a lot more patience than I do!
Patience is NOT my strong suit. Traffic in this area eventually leads to a general numbing sensation. Generally, I just tolerate it and sit back and listen to the radio or the CDs in the jukebox.

I have lived in this area for most of my life and would leave tomorrow given half a chance. I have been working for 15 years to get my company to open a branch office in Montana. They say that we have no customers in Montana. So, what's their point. :rofl:

[CBT]

I was scoping out the wine list at the restaurant. See number 026? That's crazy. 120.00 a bottle for "Icewine"? Go with 020 or 022, yuuuuum yums!
Or maybe I'll bring my own...

[Bluerauder]

I was scoping out the wine list at the restaurant. See number 026? That's crazy. 120.00 a bottle for "Icewine"? Go with 020 or 022, yuuuuum yums!
Or maybe I'll bring my own...
My wife likes the no. 020 Twisted River Reisling because of the fruity taste.

German "Eiswein" is rare and sweet. Almost on the order of an after dinner cordial. Eiswein is made from the first of the frostbitten grapes late in the season. Thats why its so sweet..... and the supply rather limited. 1999 was a good year.

Personally, I do not do German wines anymore after the 1976 Bad Duerkheim "incident". :rofl: So I'll be sipping the Schmankerl Rauchbier.

[CBT]

My wife likes the no. 020 Twisted River Reisling because of the fruity taste.

German "Eiswein" is rare and sweet. Almost on the order of an after dinner cordial. Eiswein is made from the first of the frostbitten grapes late in the season. Thats why its so sweet..... and the supply rather limited. 1999 was a good year.

Personally, I do not do German wines anymore after the 1976 Bad Duerkheim "incident". :rofl: So I'll be sipping the Schmankerl Rauchbier.

Ahhhhh, someone who knows German wines! I have never met a German wine I didn't like. Just some overly priced ones. I'm down to an '82, a '90, and an '05 on the rack right now.:(

[ts-pa]

...and here I thought Germans were famous for their beers.:)

[Bluerauder]

:bump:

See you at the Museum Parking Lot. I'll be there between 12:30 - 1:00 PM. :up:

[CBT]

:bump:

See you at the Museum Parking Lot. I'll be there between 12:30 - 1:00 PM. :up:

This is going to be fun!!

[ts-pa]

Wow, I'm tired now! Just got in, averaged about 70 mph for the 230 mile trip. Very light traffic coming home.

We had a blast. The USMC Museum was very cool & impressive. It was great meeting all of you. It was neat to see all of the cars parked together. Any observers to our exit must think that we are all nuts!
Time for me to head to bed....I'll try to post pics on Sunday.

Sorry to have missed you guys at the Iwo Jima Memorial. I wish that I had waited longer for you, I missed out of going the scenic route.

[Bluerauder]

Wow, I'm tired now! Just got in, averaged about 70 mph for the 230 mile trip. Very light traffic coming home.
It was a very good outing yesterday for the Capital Area Marauders. The weather turned out better than I expected. Unfortunately, for the first CAM meet in nearly 4 years, I walked out of the house without the camera. Please post up if you have pics from the day. :up:

Tom, it was nice to meet you and your family. Likewise to Casey and Shawn on making the trip up from the Hampton/Tidewater area. Welcome to CAM. :welcome1:

Also welcome to "aparker0069" :welcome: a new member from the DC area who jumped on the convoy coming down from the Iwo Jima Memorial. See --- I did get your screenname right this time. :rofl:

Jake -- your 1st place trophy/plaque from the Laurel UPS car show is fantastic. Very nice --- thanks for representing (and winning in your class) the Mercury Marauder community. Hope you got a chance to pass it around and let everyone see your prize.

Mark and Pam -- great to see you guys again and thanks for the SSHS7 video -- I'll be watching that on TV today between football and NASCAR.

Gordon and Chris -- Wow, a record run from Frederick to Quantico. Nice times. Always great to see you two.

EB, Mark K, Tom D, Mike O, Mark O, Chris (nice to meet your folks), Brian and Natalie --- enjoyed chatting with you again.

Thanks to everyone who took the time to come out and enjoy the day. Hope you thought it was worthwhile. I know that I did. Seeing the entire back row at the USMC museum filled with Marauders was a real treat. I think that I missed alot at the museum and I'll have to schedule a rerun to allow more time in some of the exhibits. However, I did NOT missed the opportunity to sit down upstairs and have an Amber Bock in the famous "Tun Tavern" -- birthplace of the US Marine Corps.

For me, one of the highlights was our grand entrance into the restaurant parking lot. The folks standing there must have thought an FBI bust was in progress when 15 MMs roared in. The look on their faces was ..... well .... Priceless !!!

Great day, good times with MM family and friends. Thanks to one and all !!! Lets do this again sometime. :D

[Breadfan]

We all had a great time Charlie, was a good event and great meeting new faces as well as seeing old friends!

[airborne_mp84]

anyone gonna post pics from the meet

[merc]

anyone gonna post pics from the meet

http://web.mac.com/mwhite26/Site/Marine_Corps.html

[CBT]

We had a blast, a blast I say!
The trip there was fun despite heavy traffic, only went over a hunnerd 3 times that I recall. (IN YER FACE MAPQUEST!)
Charlie, your blue is spotless, and you have about 20 thousand less miles. I tried to switch but my key wouldn't work.;)
Merc, I don't know what's up but Pam and your Marauder seem to get better looking each time I see them, I think you made a deal with the devil. And the website is awesome, too. And I want to widen my rims after seeing yours.
Tom Doan, loved that engine and set up, and dang are you tall. I thought I was tall.
MP, nice ride, I want those tints now.
Silversurfer, that chin spoiler and wing combo was the bomb. It was fun sitting at dinner with you and Natalie and ts and Hannah and ts' wife.
Haggis and Ladyhawk, great meeting you and what a mean, clean ride.
I am bad with names, I can't remember them all, but to everyone we met, it was a pleasure, and you are more than welcome to come visit if you are in the area. And it wouldn't bother me if you took the cat when you leave...

[Tom Doan]

Yeah well I'm really bad with names and trying to remember names with screen avatars is just too much, which is why I just come up and start talking to you. I had a great time yesterday and am glad to see USMC Museum, got choked up a couple of times and had to leave the building.Tom

[CBT]

Yeah well I'm really bad with names and trying to remember names with screen avatars is just too much, which is why I just come up and start talking to you. I had a great time yesterday and am glad to see USMC Museum, got choked up a couple of times and had to leave the building.Tom

Yeah, my 'allergies' acted up in the museum a time or two. I only brought 3 rolls of film, I didn't think a Marine museum would be that photo-worthy, boy was I wrong, that place is mind blowing. And it's FREE?! I was out of film before we got to restaurant. Flat out forgot to bring the digital, I was kicking myself when the caravan left cause I was last in line, missed some great shots. I would definately go there again.

[ts-pa]

Here (http://pasig.myphotoalbum.com/view_album.php?set_albumName=a lbum14) is a link for my pics. Feel free to add comments and names of the persons in the photos---I stink at remembering names.

[Haggis]

Nice pics Tom, but you were not suppose to take pics of the flags that flew at Iwo Jima.

[ts-pa]

Did I do a faux paux, as in disrespecting the flag or the art by taking the pictures? Or are you mentioning as in efforts to preserve the artifacts?

I took the pictures in the art gallery & the flag display without a flash and the flag was also distorted through a translucent glass display. That is why those pictures are pretty dark looking.

If this is an issue of respect, I'll gladly remove them from my photo album.

[Haggis]

Did I do a faux paux, as in disrespecting the flag or the art by taking the pictures? Or are you mentioning as in efforts to preserve the artifacts?

I took the pictures in the art gallery & the flag display without a flash and the flag was also distorted through a translucent glass display. That is why those pictures are pretty dark looking.

If this is an issue of respect, I'll gladly remove them from my photo album.

Tom, it is not a disrespect issue, if it was I would have PM'd you. It is that they didn't want flash photograghy used as an effort for preservation. And since you did not use a flash disregard my post and carry on Troop.

The pics look great thanks for taking them. :up:

[ts-pa]

Wow, Good to hear that there was no disrepect! I didn't want to delete them, but would if required.

As you can see, I didn't have any order, just took pics at random. There is so much more to see there! It is an awesome museum! Who cannot be moved while being there? I wasn't even in any of the armed services, but I do respect the sacrifices made for our freedom.

Did you notice the emblem is mirrored on the outside near the entrance as shown here (http://pasig.myphotoalbum.com/view_photo.php?set_albumName=a lbum14&id=IMG_1402) vs. here (http://pasig.myphotoalbum.com/view_photo.php?set_albumName=a lbum14&id=IMG_1403) , the second is how it is throughout the museum.

[Breadfan]

Yep, pics OK just not flash, it's a hard shot to get due to the low light but I'm happy about the low light, that will keep the original flag preserved yet we are still able to see it and pay our respects.

[ts-pa]

Did you notice the emblem is mirrored on the outside near the entrance as shown here (http://pasig.myphotoalbum.com/view_photo.php?set_albumName=a lbum14&id=IMG_1402) vs. here (http://pasig.myphotoalbum.com/view_photo.php?set_albumName=a lbum14&id=IMG_1403) , the second is how it is throughout the museum.

Nevermind, apparently the emblem can be both directions as shown here (http://pasig.myphotoalbum.com/view_photo.php?set_albumName=a lbum14&id=IMG_1366).

[TCBO1]

Here (http://pasig.myphotoalbum.com/view_album.php?set_albumName=a lbum14) is a link for my pics. Feel free to add comments and names of the persons in the photos---I stink at remembering names.

Wow, you took wonderful pictures. Thank you for posting them for all to see. You even managed to get a picture of Brian's MM.. thank you, I will be taking advantage for your picture taking prowess and order from prints!!

Natalie

[ts-pa]

Just an amateur who gets lucky sometimes.
You should have seen all of the ones I've deleted. Good thing it's digital :)

[TCBO1]

I couldn't believe it when ya'll were talking about how many pictures you all have taken. I was like....
:awe:

Then I remembered you were doin' it digital style. I'm stuck in the past. I would rather take pics then develop them. Maybe it was because of dad... we had a dark room in the house growing up and I would help him develop pics he had taken for the Navy and just in general.... I think I'm going to have to break out the camera again, it's suck a relaxing hobby.

[ts-pa]

Hey Natalie, I remember the days in high school doing photography class. I miss the creativity that film & paper offered. It did teach me patience, as you know how long some of the steps took.

I had a full manual camera that took decent pictures. Unfortunately it was only about 4 out of 12 shots:( Most of the time it was focus issues, as in just behind the subject was razor sharp, not the subject. That is when I decided to go digital.

I understand that if I were to use photoshop, you could do quite a bit to digital pics with it.

So now I mostly just point and shoot. I miss candid shots, that I was able to get with film, due to digital camera shutter lag.

Maybe I need to upgrade my digital stuff someday.

Which pic shows Brian's car?

[Bluerauder]

Here (http://pasig.myphotoalbum.com/view_album.php?set_albumName=a lbum14) is a link for my pics. Feel free to add comments and names of the persons in the photos---I stink at remembering names.
Wow. Thanks Tom. You did take quite alot of pics. :2thumbs:

[TCBO1]

The last shot before the Movie clip, that is his car. It is the one with the hood up and the 169 on the bumper.

[ts-pa]

The last shot before the Movie clip, that is his car. It is the one with the hood up and the 169 on the bumper.

I have be meaning to ask....what is the 169 about?

[ts-pa]

The last shot before the Movie clip...

About that clip... I heard the Marauder roaring in and started the video recording. I'm a dope, wrong mode on the camera. I realized quickly all I got was a blurry photo. So what you see is all that got:(

[ts-pa]

Merc's pic "DSC_0141.JPG" is one of my favorites. Too bad we didn't get a video of this. Hindsight is 20/20 as they say. I'll try to keep this in mind for next time.

[TCBO1]

I have be meaning to ask....what is the 169 about?


He was born Jan '69 and the 03 SB is one of 417 cars so he just pulled that random # outa his brain and stuck it on there until proven otherwise... personally I think it is used to tell his car from all the other cars. :cool:

[TCBO1]

Merc's pic "DSC_0141.JPG" is one of my favorites. Too bad we didn't get a video of this. Hindsight is 20/20 as they say. I'll try to keep this in mind for next time.


speakin' of Merc's pics, picture DSC_0020... how did you get that trunk liner? I'm having self doubts until I see our car but, we don't hav the giant god's head in the liner... riiiight? So how can I get one?

NAtalie

[Bluerauder]

speakin' of Merc's pics, picture DSC_0020... how did you get that trunk liner? I'm having self doubts until I see our car but, we don't hav the giant god's head in the liner... riiiight? So how can I get one?

NAtalie
The trunk liner did not come standard with the Marauder, so you might not have one. CAR MotorSports is a vendor here and has their own forum. Check here for more info on the liners >>>> http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=18865