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[Vortex]

Ok, its the new year and I havent seen anything else about it so lets discuss. I vote it be held someplace a days drive or less for the majority of the particilants here. Seems to me someplace in the MO, TN, KY area. Any ideas?

[DOOM]

southern VA. or the CAROLINAS

[my_rodder]

I like MO. :)

[FordNut]

Somebody has to get together a group of folks willing to do the work, then submit a proposal. Probably needs to be somebody local to wherever the event is gonna be.

[Pat]

What he said ^^^^^.

Another aspect is timing of the event. Not too close to the previous years event, at least 12 months, and keep it at least four months before or after the Woodward Dream cruise, usually mid-aug.

That way members are not conflicted with one or the other.

[BUCKWHEAT]

OK, several of us here in St. Louis can step up, but who is willing to help? Cruzer said he would help, now that he has his new PCM installed.

St. Louis has SLIR just a few minutes across the river. It has both a drag strip and the ability to set up several different road courses including partial use of the NASCAR oval.

The city has lots of convention hotels, shopping centers, some great restarants, a brand-new downtown casino, a baseball team with real fans, and lots of family attractions (6 Flags, Zoo, several museums, etc.) and several Bar districts, including Laclede's Landing on the riverfront.

Who else is willing to step up?

[Bluerauder]

What he said ^^^^^.

Another aspect is timing of the event. Not too close to the previous years event, at least 12 months, and keep it at least four months before or after the Woodward Dream cruise, usually mid-aug.

That way members are not conflicted with one or the other.
Understand what you are trying to say, Pat. However, the 4 month gap is not realistic IMHO. That puts Marauderville in mid-April or mid-December. Mid-December ain't happening anywhere. And, mid-April is quite inconvenient for folks that have school age kids or other obligations. I think a better window is June-Sep. But that is only my opinion. :o

Your suggestion seems to place Woodward as a primary consideration at the expense of MV whatever. I respectfully disagree. Yes, some deconfliction is necessary for those that want to attend both events. 3-4 weeks ought to be sufficient. We tried to do this for MV5 .... but only could get a 2 week gap. That is just the way it worked out on the schedule ...

I attended MV III and Woodward Dream Cruise in August 2005. It was a very nice event and my son and I enjoyed it quite a bit. I'd like to do another one.

That said, Woodward Dream Cruise (WDC) is a carbon copy event every year. The event in 2006 was essentially identical to 2005. WDC 2007 was nearly identical to 2006. WDC 2008 is shaping up to be just like 2007 if a sponsor can be found to help out with the costs of the BK lot. Overall planning seems limited to pulling out last year's files and changing the dates. Sorry, but that is what I see there.

Caper's is OK for the welcome dinner. I've eaten better. A little variety would be nice. The 75 minutes trip cross-town from the Host Hotel at the height of rush hour traffic seemed to be more geared for the locals than for the travellers that had spent most of the day on the road.

Sitting at Burger King for 3 days in the parking lot gets a little old. I enjoy the parade of cars -- but after 2 nights and a full day Saturday .... again some variety would be nice.

Visits to the Rouge Plant, Ford Museum, Greenfields Village were really own your own for tickets and transportation.

Visit to Trilogy Motorsports was also a find it on your own event.

The Drag Racing at Milan was quite good and enjoyable.

I guess what I am saying is that I really enjoy the events that are sponsored here and elsewhere. A little variety in the activities is welcome. My wife had a blast at Marauderville 5 exactly because of the variety of activities. She felt included and was glad that it just wasn't about standing around in the parking lot looking at open hoods.

This post was not intended to offend or criticize anyone or anything. I have had a terrific time at EVERY Marauder event EVERYWHERE.

BTW -- St. Louis is fine with me. Prefer the outskirts where hotel prices will be cheaper and parking will be more available.

[BUCKWHEAT]

BTW -- St. Louis is fine with me. Prefer the outskirts where hotel prices will be cheaper and parking will be more available.

The St. Louis hotel market may be competitive in price everywhere. The hotels with parking garages may be able to give us our own parking area with security. That could be a deciding consideration.

[FordNut]

Gateway City: Marauderville 6

That ought to work.

[Zack]

What he said ^^^^^.

Another aspect is timing of the event. Not too close to the previous years event, at least 12 months, and keep it at least four months before or after the Woodward Dream cruise, usually mid-aug.

That way members are not conflicted with one or the other.

Now why would this affect MV-6?

[Ladyhawke]

The St. Louis hotel market may be competitive in price everywhere. The hotels with parking garages may be able to give us our own parking area with security. That could be a deciding consideration.

Please consider when planning the accessability of the hotel, restaurants, points of interests, etc. We will be driving as a very large group. Easy in and out of places help keep everyone together (as much as possible).

[Pops]

I would like to host it here in Michigan. If any of you are willing to help let me know and I will work up a proposal. All of the surrounding groups could help with this. We have everything we need here and nothing would be more than one hour away. I also like the St Louis location.

[sailsmen]

What he said ^^^^^.

Another aspect is timing of the event. Not too close to the previous years event, at least 12 months, and keep it at least four months before or after the Woodward Dream cruise, usually mid-aug.

That way members are not conflicted with one or the other.

I am confused. :confused:

Does the Woodward Dream Cruise last 8 months?

Are some members restricted to travel once every 4 months?

I look forward to attending the Woodward Dream Cruise one day soon.

I have seen and participated in the world's greatest parades dozens of times. One entire day at the same palce is all that myself and most are interested in.

[Haggis]

What he said ^^^^^.

Another aspect is timing of the event. Not too close to the previous years event, at least 12 months, and keep it at least four months before or after the Woodward Dream cruise, usually mid-aug.

That way members are not conflicted with one or the other.


Now why would this affect MV-6?


I am confused. :confused:

Does the Woodward Dream Cruise last 8 months?

Are some members restricted to travel once every 4 months?

I look forward to attending the Woodward Dream Cruise one day soon.

I have seen and participated in the world's greatest parades dozens of times. One entire day at the same palce is all that myself and most are interested in.

I agree with Zack and Sailsmen, what does the WDC have to do with the planning of MVVI, different events and different sites. And sitting in a parking lot all day is borning.

[Pat]

A little clarification on my part.

I would like to do both the dream cruise and the MV's but if they are too close together in the calender year my travel budget constrains me. For others it may not be a factor.

Just a little selfish I guess, want my cake and eat it too.

It's incorrect to tie my previous post to the MCM portion of the WDC, I am just refering to the WDC event itself not the MCM activity. I see where I didn't make myself clear.

[Pat]

St Louis works for me, My oldest son lives nearby.

BUCKWHEAT has a good idea about out sourcing some of the planning and execution tasks. A central figure to coordinate everything. Even the planning can be done via the internet. I am willing to help. Just let me know what specific task.

[Haggis]

A little clarification on my part.

I would like to do both the dream cruise and the MV's but if they are too close together in the calender year my travel budget constrains me. For others it may not be a factor.

Just a little selfish I guess, want my cake and eat it too.

It's incorrect to tie my previous post to the MCM portion of the WDC, I am just refering to the WDC event itself not the MCM activity. I see where I didn't make myself clear.

Didn't mean to pick on you Pat. But, I myself will probably never go to the WDC or Detroit for that matter. I just get jumpy when confined for long amounts of time and get bored very easy.

[sailsmen]

St Louis works for me, My oldest son lives nearby.

BUCKWHEAT has a good idea about out sourcing some of the planning and execution tasks. A central figure to coordinate everything. Even the planning can be done via the internet. I am willing to help. Just let me know what specific task.

All we need is a few more like Pat offering to help and it will happen.:D

I will try to make it.

[CRUZTAKER]

IT COULD BE ANYWHERE IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPERE....

As long as it's not the weekend my wife is due. :lol:


OH YEAH...That weekend is already booked.:bs:


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[CRUZTAKER]

... at least 12 months, and keep it at least four months before or after the Woodward Dream cruise.
That way members are not conflicted with one or the other.


Now why would this affect MV-6?

WTF?

Woodward?
Please.
Maybe SIX dot-net members would be in conflict. ;)

I think it's more of a conflict for a dozen or so MOCITY members.

...apparently you do have a point. :hide:

[knine]

Somebody hasn't had his (bourbon) bottle today. ;)

[Cobra25]

It has been talked about in the past, but I still like the idea of having it in Atlanta Georgia.

[Bluerauder]

It has been talked about in the past, but I still like the idea of having it in Atlanta Georgia.
May the best proposal win !!! Who is submitting and when??? 15 Jan was the cutoff last year. What's the timeline this year?

[Cobra25]

May the best proposal win !!! Who is submitting and when??? 15 Jan was the cutoff last year. What's the timeline this year?

I agree , May the best one win !

[Zack]

Id have to disagree with Atlanta.

Its kinda like handing the wolf the keys to the hen-house.

[MarauderTJA]

It will be interesting to see where it is located this year.

[Hack Goby]

sitting in a parking lot all day is boring.Sitting in the largest one day car event in the world is not boring plus you have the option of cruising among every shape and size car ever made.But way the lines are drawn now between sites having the events close together will only effect a few people.The price of the lot on Woodward is outrageous (12K) and could go up this year if it does MCM will be hard pressed to put it on at there prime lot.They also what to do the "Marauder Nationals" so they will be another event to choose from.Both sites have good people running there sites and are good at fund raising,It will be up to the individual to pick where they want to go and keep all the site bashing out of it.

[SILVERSURFER03]

i vote md,(tn,)va,wva lol,oh they all work for me just let me and tcbo1 know and we will attend. sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet mv6

[Blackened300a]

Id have to disagree with Atlanta.

Its kinda like handing the wolf the keys to the hen-house.

I agree, We may end up having our hotel and outback reservations cancelled.

[SC Cheesehead]

Id have to disagree with Atlanta.

Its kinda like handing the wolf the keys to the hen-house.

I think Atlanta would be great.

Also would enjoy TN, Bristol would be a great location.

If they had a 1/4 mile track, Charlotte would be fantastic.

That said, I could see St. Louis, Indy (again) or Michigan.

Just hope somebody jumps on it soon.

FWIW, I even thought about Chicago, but there are a couple (ahem) shady characters up there that could cause trouble for the rest of us repectable folks.;)

SCCH

[FastMerc]

I pointed this out a little while ago! Heres another thread so who is gonna step up!!! :banana: MV-6

[Redster]

St. Louis sounds good to me. Buckwheat says they have a facility that has both a dragstrip and a road course. That's something we have never had. Depending on the timing, I might be able to help. But I'm relocating in August and may have to miss this one. Cheers.

[Haggis]

Sitting in the largest one day car event in the world is not boring plus you have the option of cruising among every shape and size car ever made.But way the lines are drawn now between sites having the events close together will only effect a few people.The price of the lot on Woodward is outrageous (12K) and could go up this year if it does MCM will be hard pressed to put it on at there prime lot.They also what to do the "Marauder Nationals" so they will be another event to choose from.Both sites have good people running there sites and are good at fund raising,It will be up to the individual to pick where they want to go and keep all the site bashing out of it.

I'm not bashing the other site, but sitting in a parking lot looking at cars all day may not be boring to you Hack. But, it is to me and to do it for two days in a row. I was not even going to mention that the cost for a parking place is outrageous.

[ctrlraven]

St. Louis sounds good to me, I've never been there before and have always wanted to go. Plus for the CAM members going we would have a nice rolling convoy.

[merc]

I vote for Bristol. Team up with Fun Ford Events. The hotels and eats are a short drive away.

[Bluerauder]

I vote for Bristol. Team up with Fun Ford Events. The hotels and eats are a short drive away.
FFW Bristol 2008 Friday, 1 Aug - Sunday, 3 Aug 2008 >>>>> http://www.bristoldragway.com/events/fun_ford_weekend/

Still need someone or some group to take the lead and propose a plan.

Do you have a concept that allows MM unique/only activities?

[Zack]

Fun Ford in Ennis was a very memorable event.
This should be considered. :up: (Bristol)

[hdirish50]

I vote for Philly

:banana2:

[jdenning002]

I am pretty new but willing to help in any way,

Why don't we set up a quick poll to get the basic needs/ wants down, and where...?

I can do some leg work on logistics if I know how many are comming etc...

[Bluerauder]

I am pretty new but willing to help in any way,
...

You need to come out and meet the Capital Area Marauders (CAM). Keep your eyes peeled for CAM events in the Forums. It gets a little slow in the winter; but it picks up in the Spring.

Here >>>>> http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=67

[High-C]

I like the Bristol idea because we can piggy-back it to the FFW and the scenery kicks ass...

Myrtle Beach would be cool as well in late Sept / October / November after the heat and Hurricane season has passed. No 1/4 mile drag strip though only an 1/8 mile track but the beer is cold...

[merc]

I have talked to the organizers of Ford Ford Events several times about a Bristol Marauder meet. What would be fun is running True Street Class and have 40+Marauders make three trips around the NASCAR Track. I have done that twice and it's worth the price of admissions. Secondly that day you have a ton of bracket racing and a car show for two days. Saturday's car show is Top 25 and Sunday is class judging. We could add a Marauder class and personalize our awards as apart of the overall challenge. Folks it doesn't take a team of people to make this happen. You pay at the gate, the hotels are cheep, and you show up and have fun. It's just that simple. Sherman and I are going to be at the event regardless.

This is a hugh complex and we have plenty of space
http://tennesseeguy.files.wordpress.c om/2007/08/speedway.jpg

Fun Ford events car show information.
http://www.funfordevents.com/index.php?submenu=CarShow&src=gendocs&link=CarShow&PHPSESSID=1cbd39d0263e6e692fd3 e956bc19e9a9

[DOOM]

Bristol sounds VERY nice.

[pantheroc]

If so, I better start working on a camera mount!


What would be fun is running True Street Class and have 40+Marauders make three trips around the NASCAR Track.

[merc]

If so, I better start working on a camera mount!

It's so, they advertise it on their site. Look in the back ground and you might see Martyo.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/showimage.php?i=4331&c=3&userid=238


Use this link for event details.
http://www.funfordevents.com/index.php?src=directory&view=ffwschedule&srctype=display&back=ffwschedule&refno=2129&submenu=Events&pos=0,20,10

[Fourth Horseman]

Just to throw my 2 coppers in:

If the St. Louis crew make it happen there it'd be really awesome if it could be scheduled a week when the Cardinals are home. I'd love to catch a game in the new ballpark while I'm there.

Just a thought.

[Pat]

Bristol also has a nice ring to it. It's right on the edge of a one day travel time from NW Louisiana. Fun Ford Weekend would be a great time. I can envision a Marauder component at the mother of all Ford shows.

Any club servicing that area?

[DOOM]

I think we would make one hell of a showing at the fun ford weekend:D:trophy1:

[CRUZTAKER]

I vote for Bristol. Team up with Fun Ford Events. The hotels and eats are a short drive away.


Bristol has been mentioned in the past, and was a good idea each time.

Who is able to coordinate such an event?

I am no where near Bristol, but I am willing to offer help in anyway if this becomes a solid choice. ;)

[SC Cheesehead]

Bristol has been mentioned in the past, and was a good idea each time.

Who is able to coordinate such an event?

I am no where near Bristol, but I am willing to offer help in anyway if this becomes a solid choice. ;)
:bump:Anything new on MVVI? Curious minds want to know.:bump:


SCCH

[Zack]

Its in my backyard.

[Zack]

Only BLUE MARAUDER owners allowed :D

[Aren Jay]

I suggested with a junior proposal to have a Marauderville in Calgary, beginning of July. This year or maybe next.

This would coinside with the Calgary Stampede, the biggest rodeo outdoor show, midway (rides), concerts, casino's, etc....

The whole city gets involved and it is a 10 day party. Parade and everything. Might even be able to book a Marauder convoy in the Parade.

There is a local drag road course and oval track which can be booked. Hotels, motels, etc... are plentiful.

Anyway it is just an idea.

We should be able to get enough Marauders to do a run to the mountains, just an hour and a bit away plus there are lots of things to do in the city.

What do you think?

[Haggis]

Only BLUE MARAUDER owners allowed :D

Why are you having a 'Gay Pride' event?

[SILVERSURFER03]

Tn Sounds Good Pigion Forge Area Is Good Lots Todo And See There

[Hack Goby]

Tn Sounds Good Pigion Forge Area Is Good Lots Todo And See There
Ya but its a dry county.Of course the SSHS was in a dry county and we managed just fine.Being Im not a Marauder owner anymore I really dont have much say but I think it`s time to do it somewhere in the midwest.Other than Ennis they have all been on the Eastern part of the States.

[MERCMAN]

Ya but its a dry county.Of course the SSHS was in a dry county and we managed just fine.Being Im not a Marauder owner anymore I really dont have much say but I think it`s time to do it somewhere in the midwest.Other than Ennis they have all been on the Eastern part of the States.


UMM, Hack you forgot MV2---INDY!

[Hack Goby]

UMM, Hack you forgot MV2---INDY!
Dan,To me that's still on the Eastern side of the Midwest.Indy was my favorite because I had just got my Marauder and everything and everyone was new.

[SC Cheesehead]

Why are you having a 'Gay Pride' event?

:mad2:DOH!!:censor:

SCCH

[MarauderTJA]

Now that is funny right there:laugh:



Why are you having a 'Gay Pride' event?

[Taemian]

I suggested with a junior proposal to have a Marauderville in Calgary, beginning of July. This year or maybe next.

This would coinside with the Calgary Stampede, the biggest rodeo outdoor show, midway (rides), concerts, casino's, etc....

The whole city gets involved and it is a 10 day party. Parade and everything. Might even be able to book a Marauder convoy in the Parade.

There is a local drag road course and oval track which can be booked. Hotels, motels, etc... are plentiful.

Anyway it is just an idea.

We should be able to get enough Marauders to do a run to the mountains, just an hour and a bit away plus there are lots of things to do in the city.

What do you think?

I think that any MM6 event that would be in Canada, should be in city that ranked as the best place to live ON THE PLANET a few times.

http://www.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/europe/10/04/eui.survey/

We have been in the "top 3" cities worldwide for about 10 years now.

We're an hour from Seattle, an hour from Whistler Mtn (2010 Winter Olympics), we have Mission Raceway, etc. A ferry ride to Vancouver Island, and a convoy/cruise along the Island highway....what a blast!

As it is, I'll just hope for some MM event in Cali so I can boot down the coast to attend, not many folks would venture up into Canada at all.

Apparently, our bumper stickers are working! (They say: "Welcome to Vancouver! Now get the hell out.")

[Blackened300a]

I wish the NE Marauders were just a bit more on the same page. I would love to have MVVI here in NYC.

The only bad part is that the most central area for everyone to stay would have to be Staten Island. Its only a ferry ride to Manhattan and its less then a 1/2 hour to Englishtown raceway. Plus we have enough attractions to keep everyone busy for a week.
I would need help with planning and a proposal. Maybe some of you NE guys would like to see this happen??

[ParkRanger]

Ok, its the new year and I havent seen anything else about it so lets discuss. I vote it be held someplace a days drive or less for the majority of the particilants here. Seems to me someplace in the MO, TN, KY area. Any ideas?


LAS VEGAS

pr :burnout:

[FastMerc]

I guess this gig is still in the air!!!

[Aren Jay]

Keep looking or check Forbes and you will see Calgary has been ranked the best City to live in in the World a couple of times. Wasn't it the UN that rated Calgary number 1 as well?

Maybe it was the cleanest city: http://www.forbes.com/logistics/2007/04/16/worlds-cleanest-cities-biz-logistics-cx_rm_0416cleanest_slide_2.htm l?thisSpeed=15000



Calgary is the fastest growing city in Canada and has been known in the past as a center for oil and gas. Today it has taken on an added attraction in sports and is becoming more sought by tourists. It has light manufacturing. It was chosen by the Economic Intelligence Unit as a leading city to live in.


Vancouver is 10th.


http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/capress/071212/national/most_attractive_cities

Vancouver does better here but has problems:



Still, Calgary scored high even against this measure, placing third behind Washington and Austin, Tex., and is the only Canadian city in the top 10. Four other Canadian cities did crack the top 20: Toronto, Edmonton, Vancouver and Ottawa-Gatineau.
Perhaps the biggest surprise is Vancouver's low placing in both lists since the city that bills itself as Lotus Land often scores among the best places to live in the world in other lists.
Lefebvre says most surveys he's seen only use a dozen or so indicators, while the Conference Board's 46 indicators offers a more complete picture.
And he notes that the indicators used by the study match closely to how people are actually voting with their feet. Calgary also led the country in attracting people between 2002 and 2006 as a percentage of population, followed by Oshawa, Toronto, Edmonton and Vancouver, all cities that rank high on the board attractiveness list.
Vancouver did score high on the health, environment and economy indicators, but it "fell down hard on matters of crime and housing affordability," Lefebvre said.
Vancouver had the worst drug-related crime in the country, the report said. And the city scored worst of the 27 cities on housing affordability, homeowners spending a whopping 42 per cent of their income on mortgage payments.



For sports Vancouver has umm hmm uh any great teams? Calgary has one of the greatest hockey teams ever:
http://www.forbes.com/2008/01/29/greatest-sports-teams-biz-sports-champions08-cx_tvr_0129greatestteams_slide _18.html?thisSpeed=20000

Too many Druggies in Vancouver to be a truly great place.

[merc]

Fun Ford Events has not responded to any of my E-mails. So I guess Bristol is out. Unless someone picks up the ball.

[Taemian]

Keep looking or check Forbes and you will see Calgary has been ranked the best City to live in in the World a couple of times. Wasn't it the UN that rated Calgary number 1 as well?

Maybe it was the cleanest city: http://www.forbes.com/logistics/2007/04/16/worlds-cleanest-cities-biz-logistics-cx_rm_0416cleanest_slide_2.htm l?thisSpeed=15000



Vancouver is 10th.


http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/capress/071212/national/most_attractive_cities

Vancouver does better here but has problems:




For sports Vancouver has umm hmm uh any great teams? Calgary has one of the greatest hockey teams ever:
http://www.forbes.com/2008/01/29/greatest-sports-teams-biz-sports-champions08-cx_tvr_0129greatestteams_slide _18.html?thisSpeed=20000

Too many Druggies in Vancouver to be a truly great place.

When your city has been listed as the best city in the world 5 years in a row, you see if problems don't start to then appear. The MAIN GIGANTIC reason for our placing drop is that it now costs an a$$load of money to live here, just because everyone wants to live here. The average single family detatched home starts around $645,000. My 2850 foot house on a double city lot has almost tripled in value in 9 years. That's insane.

You have a million people in Calgary, we have twice that in the GVRD (Greater Vancouver Regional District). Shove another million people into the Calgary area, and imagine what will happen. The Law of Diminishing Returns kicks in pretty fast, and before you know it, services and supply become an issue as supply and demand overwhelm capability.

As for the druggie thing, yeah, it exisits. In every city. Sports teams? I have no idea how that's relevant to an MM6 discussion. We have the best geography on the planet...I've been skiing in the mountains in the morning, waterskiing in the ocean mid-day, and cruising the Sea to Sky Highway in the evening. That kind of climate/geography would lend itself well to driving events in many terrain types. Sweeeeet!

For those who don't know, Vancouver/Calgary sports teams are like the Hatfields and McCoys. I'm sorry, but I've forgotten the name of your NBA team...what was it again? Oh, that's right, you've never had one. We did....but there's just too many cool things to do here in Vancouver instead of practice!:D

Someone metioned Vegas...now THAT sounds like a do-able thing.:)

[TooManyFords]

I would like to see a St.Louis or Branson MO., A Colorado Springs / Pikes Peak / Mt. Rushmore or a Vegas spot.

The Colorado Springs / Pikes Peak would be a WAY COOL PICTURE with 50 Marauders heading up the side of the mountain and an equally cool picture from the top. (Been there a couple times myself). Lots of great parks (Garden of the Gods) and twistie roads instead of trying to break our junk on a dragstrip. And if we're lucky we can tour Stargate Command and see the Stargate!
:D

Just some thoughs, carry on.

[Aren Jay]

When your city has been listed as the best city in the world 5 years in a row, you see if problems don't start to then appear. The MAIN GIGANTIC reason for our placing drop is that it now costs an a$$load of money to live here, just because everyone wants to live here. The average single family detatched home starts around $645,000. My 2850 foot house on a double city lot has almost tripled in value in 9 years. That's insane.

You have a million people in Calgary, we have twice that in the GVRD (Greater Vancouver Regional District). Shove another million people into the Calgary area, and imagine what will happen. The Law of Diminishing Returns kicks in pretty fast, and before you know it, services and supply become an issue as supply and demand overwhelm capability.

As for the druggie thing, yeah, it exisits. In every city. Sports teams? I have no idea how that's relevant to an MM6 discussion. We have the best geography on the planet...I've been skiing in the mountains in the morning, waterskiing in the ocean mid-day, and cruising the Sea to Sky Highway in the evening. That kind of climate/geography would lend itself well to driving events in many terrain types. Sweeeeet!

For those who don't know, Vancouver/Calgary sports teams are like the Hatfields and McCoys. I'm sorry, but I've forgotten the name of your NBA team...what was it again? Oh, that's right, you've never had one. We did....but there's just too many cool things to do here in Vancouver instead of practice!:D

Someone metioned Vegas...now THAT sounds like a do-able thing.:)


Grizzlies are still in existance? Didn't they lose everygame they ever played.

Besides you can't drag race in the rain, except in boats.

[Aren Jay]

Anyway to get back on "track".

For up coming Marauderville's Why don't we have several near simultaneous Meets?

Say an Eastern, a South Western and a North Western? Maybe an Ontario meet as well, depends where the Eastern is. May need a couple southern one depends where everyone is.


A north western could be for us north westerners USA Canada somewhere halfway, say Salmon Arm, Kelowna, Penticton with a lunch on the lake, mountain cruise, evening dinner and hotel, show shine pictures and return.

[Taemian]

Anyway to get back on "track".

For up coming Marauderville's Why don't we have several near simultaneous Meets?

Say an Eastern, a South Western and a North Western? Maybe an Ontario meet as well, depends where the Eastern is. May need a couple southern one depends where everyone is.


A north western could be for us north westerners USA Canada somewhere halfway, say Salmon Arm, Kelowna, Penticton with a lunch on the lake, mountain cruise, evening dinner and hotel, show shine pictures and return.

We have already gotten together with the Washington state MM group, made plans for more events, and I posted the whole SHO club national meet as well. (see the Maple Leaf Marauders section) Things seem pretty quiet.....though freakstatus and I are on the ragged edge of getting tickets together! Are cars have the same few mods, (though he also has Flowmasters) so we go out "testing". You might as well tie a string between his car to mine, because they stay locked together right up until one of us backs off the throttle. That said, I'm not seeing huge motivation from others to do stuff....maybe come spring things will pick up.

Hey...our city is #1 again...Doh!
http://www.nationalpost.com/news/canada/story.html?id=321815

Well, it would make most American visitors feel at home!:lol:

[Vortex]

From the looks of things right now, this is lookin like a lost cause. My vote is someplace where to the majority of the participants here it is a one day trip to get there, MO/TN/KY ect... Ill just see what happens I guess.

[Aren Jay]

That is why I suggest multiple events. Either at the same time or possibly after each other, who knows someone might want to go to all of them.

[Blackened300a]

From the looks of things right now, this is lookin like a lost cause. My vote is someplace where to the majority of the participants here it is a one day trip to get there, MO/TN/KY ect... Ill just see what happens I guess.

Exactly, with talks about MV being in on the west coast, My chances of attending are zero.

[SC Cheesehead]

From the looks of things right now, this is lookin like a lost cause. My vote is someplace where to the majority of the participants here it is a one day trip to get there, MO/TN/KY ect... Ill just see what happens I guess.

Yeah, I agree, not much discussion on it, so I wonder if there have been any proposals submitted.

Bunny, anything you can provide as an update?:confused:

SCCH

[my_rodder]

Anything new???? Where, when. I want to go :) I need to ask for time off?

[SILVERSURFER03]

tenn. bristol pigon forge still has my vote

[MM03MOK]

Deadline is fast approaching...Friday, Feb. 29....we'll keep you posted.

[ts-pa]

O.K., it is March 1st today. When will a decision be made as to where & when?

[whd507]

we decided St Louis.



























just kidding, I dunno.

St Louis would be good for me, Branson would be better, I'd be willing to help scout out stuff if needed. Bass Pro is close, Branson has more theater seats than NY, lots of Hotels, lots of roads and stuff to do, but likely more stuff to do in St Louis.

[ts-pa]

Maybe it could be bumped up to May to include Memphis in May (http://memphisinmay.org/home.html)? For the World Championship
Barbecue Cooking Contest ;)