4th Annual Bert's CAM Meet

[MyTMerc]

FREE ICE CREAM AND MILKSHAKES!!!

The weather is starting to get nice around here so it's time for another Bert's run. For anyone that has not been there, Bert's is a 50's style restaurant that serves food, ice cream and great milk shakes and malts.

Last year's meet was one of our largest CAM meets ever, we had 32 cars. As a way of saying thank you to the CAM crew for hosting last year's MV5, Mary and the owners of the MMnet have provided us with gift cards that we will use to pay for all the ice cream, milkshakes and malts for our CAM members attending the event. That includes new members that want to attend!

The date/time is driven by the restaraunt's ability to host our large group. It's scheduled for Sunday, April 20th, at 2pm at Bert's 50's Diner in Mechanicsville, MD, Route 5, Northbound Lane. Directions to follow.

[Blk Mamba]

I'm sorry if this sounds stupid, but what is CAM? Never mind I see it now, how dumb, I didn't even read.

[MyTMerc]

I'm sorry if this sounds stupid, but what is CAM?

Capital Area Marauders (CAM)

[MarauderMark]

Will try to be there.:up:

[NATEHAWK]

Count me in on this one...Im sure Doom and Airborne will be here to post soon.

[Ms. Denmark]

Sounds like a great time! Altho I'm technically a "Northeasterner", I'm only 16 miles from PA. and hope to join the CAM group now and then. I'll be in California in April, so will miss out on this one. Know you'll enjoy yourselves!:)

[MyTMerc]

Sounds like a great time! Altho I'm technically a "Northeasterner", I'm only 16 miles from PA. and hope to join the CAM group now and then. I'll be in California in April, so will miss out on this one. Know you'll enjoy yourselves!:)

All MM, previous MM and panther owners :) are always welcome at CAM meets. Mike Poore is putting together a meet in PA for May, might be a good time to hook up with the CAM.

[Ladyhawke]

Can't miss our birthday celebration Shaun! 29th, hmm don't I wish. ;)

See everyone there!!

[Breadfan]

I should be there!

[Bluerauder]

FREE ICE CREAM AND MILKSHAKES!!!

Last year's meet was one of our largest CAM meets ever, we had 32 cars.

I'll be there !!! :D Sunday, 20 April 2008 at 2:00 PM.

32 cars? .... where was I? ;) I think you meant people.

[Ms. Denmark]

All MM, previous MM and panther owners :) are always welcome at CAM meets. Mike Poore is putting together a meet in PA for May, might be a good time to hook up with the CAM. Thanks for the heads up. Already signed on for that one!:) Hey, something cool just happened...... I'm a "senior member" and they gave me a star. Doe's this mean I'm spending a little too much time with you guys!?

[Breadfan]

Berts 2006, part of the MM showing:

http://www.neuralimpulse.com/cars/marauderbannersm.jpg

[ctrlraven]

Haven't been able to make the last 2 Bert's meets so third time is hopefully the charm.

[TiTo35]

I am taking off work that day too, I will try to make it...My sister's bike club and most of the bike clubs in the DC area are throwing their annual caberat on the 19th @ the DC Armory...Hmmm I wonder if a few guys are willing to have a mini meet that night?

[DOOM]

Count me in. I'll be there.

[Damien2003]

I'll be there.:D

[Bluerauder]

Bert's 50s Diner ..... from past gatherings.

Bert's 50's Diner 28760 Three Notch Road
Mechanicsville, MD 20659-3221
Phone: 301-884-3837

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/1/8/9/1/BertsApril06-5.jpg

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/1/8/9/1/BertsApril06-4.jpg

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/1/8/9/1/Berts079.jpg

[Tom Doan]

So far so good, but that is a long way off.

[Haggis]

Thanks for the heads up. Already signed on for that one!:) Hey, something cool just happened...... I'm a "senior member" and they gave me a star. Doe's this mean I'm spending a little too much time with you guys!?

Nah, not enough if you ask me. :)

[Bluerauder]

I'm a "senior member" and they gave me a star. Doe's this mean I'm spending a little too much time with you guys!?
Means that you just hit 100 posts. Time to convert that star to a checkered flag. ;)

[DOOM]

Nice pics i cant wait to attend.

[Bluerauder]

:bump:

Where is the rest of CAM?? Come on gang -- time to sign up and make a committment.

Maybe FREE BEER :beer: would bring out more peeps. ;)

>Unfortunately, there is no beer at Bert's<

[2ndMDRebel]

Count us in... Vicky, Bethany, and myself!

[1of327]

I do believe that I could make this one....Lilith should be up to par by then, all parts fixed and such.

[joefireman18]

:banana2:I'm planning on going. I have lost's of questions for all of you.

Maybe a silly question? But would we have a rain date, You know, JUST incase it's all busted up weather wise?

[shawn.criswell]

My wife and I would so much love to be there, but we're in a holding pattern for now. Trying to save as much dough as possible until September, when will close on the biggest purchase of lives thus far, a brand new 4 bedroom 3 bath house with a two car garage on a half acre lot. Only about a ten minute drive to Historic Yorktown, Williamsburg, and Jamestown. Maybe I'll be able to play host for an event in this area later this year. We'll see!

[airborne_mp84]

if i dont have to work count me in

[joefireman18]

Any way a couple of us can meet up before 2:00pm, and roll togeather as a group? :cool:

[G rauder]

sounds like a great outing. Count me in!

[MyTMerc]

Maybe a silly question? But would we have a rain date, You know, JUST incase it's all busted up weather wise?

We normally go rain or shine although some decide to bring a hoopty if they don't drive their MM's in the rain.

[Ladyhawke]

We normally go rain or shine although some decide to bring a hoopty if they don't drive their MM's in the rain.

My 02 Explorer Limited V8 is not a hoopty!! It's my daily driver and gets me to/fro safely. :)

[MyTMerc]

My 02 Explorer Limited V8 is not a hoopty!! It's my daily driver and gets me to/fro safely. :)

OK, agreed... I've never seen a hoopty in either of your garages. Just make sure you keep checking the tire pressure.:) oops

[N40GL]

I'm in! Can't wait to try out my new camera.

[Bluerauder]

My 02 Explorer Limited V8 is not a hoopty!! It's my daily driver and gets me to/fro safely. :)
He wasn't talking about the Explorer. I thought he meant the "other" one, uhhh .... the uhhh Fire Hawk. :poke: :hide:

[MarauderMark]

He wasn't talking about the Explorer. I thought he meant the "other" one, uhhh .... the uhhh Fire Hawk. :poke: :hide:

Dang! i wouldn't show up if i were you.:revenge:

[WHINE-N]

I plan on being there, right up the street from me so I'm game.....Just picked mine up today so I can come right.....:woohoo:

[Bluerauder]

I plan on being there, right up the street from me so I'm game.....Just picked mine up today so I can come right.....:woohoo:
You need to check in on the poll.

Welcome :welcome1: to CAM and the MM.Net. Looking forward to meeting you at Bert's.

[WHINE-N]

You need to check in on the poll.

I tried but it says it's closed, I look forward to meeting everyone at Bert's.

[Haggis]

He wasn't talking about the Explorer. I thought he meant the "other" one, uhhh .... the uhhh Fire Hawk. :poke: :hide:


Dang! i wouldn't show up if i were you.

I would take his advice if I were you Charlie and no I am not telling her what you said. I will let her find it on her own. :hide:

[MyTMerc]

I tried but it says it's closed, I look forward to meeting everyone at Bert's.

I set the poll to close on 4/20/08. I don't know why it closed early??:help:

[MM03MOK]

Fixed it....it was set to close 4 days after 3.9.08.

[Bluerauder]

Fixed it....it was set to close 4 days after 3.9.08.
:bump: OK :up: The poll is OPEN again for those of you who missed it when it closed early. Time to check in.

[MyTMerc]

Fixed it....it was set to close 4 days after 3.9.08.
Thanks Mary. I typed in the date, don't know why it didn't stick.

[twin03]

I'll be there, I just need the directions...............

[twin03]

I'll be there, just need the directions........

[twin03]

mmmmm:D:D:D

[MyTMerc]

I've attached the directions to Bert's in Microsoft Word.

If you need directions from Southern Maryland you probably never left the county and really shouldn't be driving. :)

[Bluerauder]

:bump: 6789

[joefireman18]

Aaaaaah,,,,,,,,,,we have a good group showing up in the bowie area.
My question is?
Can the MEN/WOMEN meet up, Rool down as a group, to rep the area?
I have to give it up from Dr.Doom for gathering us togeather.
Appriecate the hospitaly my friend. Thank's for all the help as well.:cool:

[Bluerauder]

Another :bump:

[fordfrk]

Hey all voted late. Having problems with the car.
With seneca's help i think i'm up and running.
See ya all saturday????

jack:eek:

[Bluerauder]

See ya all saturday????

jack:eek:
It's scheduled for Sunday, April 20th, at 2pm at Bert's 50's Diner in Mechanicsville, MD, Route 5, Northbound Lane

[airborne_mp84]

just check the schedule..im there

[Dj1]

ill be there and it will be my first time at a meet

[TiTo35]

Are we going to meet somewhere first and shock most of MD with a Marauder convoy?!?!?! Can we can we can we PLEASE!!!

[ctrlraven]

I'll be coming from Baltimore, maybe we can meet up around Capitol Raceway since it's off Rt. 4?

[Big House]

I am there but I need some help. Does anyone have an extra Godshead centercap laying around.

[Joe Walsh]

Shaun,
It looks like we'll have a pretty sizable group...can we reserve a BIG table or the side room?
If the weather is good maybe we can use the outside tables??

[TiTo35]

I'll be coming from Baltimore, maybe we can meet up around Capitol Raceway since it's off Rt. 4?

I am already on the south end...if thats the plan maybe I can just slide in once yall get near Andrews...

[DOOM]

I'll be coming from Baltimore, maybe we can meet up around Capitol Raceway since it's off Rt. 4?

Rt.3 bro crain highway.

[ctrlraven]

Same difference 3, 4 it's all the same lol.

[offroadkarter]

crap crap crap crap crap :(


Why cant this be over the summer! Ill see if anything is up during this date, but 98% chance i wont make it, which sucks because this place is literally 25 minutes from my grandparents house, and ive eaten here twice.

Crap! :mad2:

Edit: now realising its a Sunday, and i have school on Monday http://www.buggynews.com/images/smiles/eusa_wall.gif


What time would all this partake at? I mean unless my brother would be up to road tripping 3 hours back to NJ at night, we might "might" be able to go there earlier for an hour or two.

Curse the man who created the two-day weekend :mad:

[Haggis]

crap crap crap crap crap :(


Why cant this be over the summer! Ill see if anything is up during this date, but 98% chance i wont make it, which sucks because this place is literally 25 minutes from my grandparents house, and ive eaten here twice.

Crap! :mad2:

Edit: now realising its a Sunday, and i have school on Monday http://www.buggynews.com/images/smiles/eusa_wall.gif


What time would all this partake at? I mean unless my brother would be up to road tripping 3 hours back to NJ at night, we might "might" be able to go there earlier for an hour or two.

Curse the man who created the two-day weekend :mad:

Remember to bring the Marauder if you can make it.

[offroadkarter]

Remember to bring the Marauder if you can make it.


But of course :)

[MyTMerc]

Shaun,
It looks like we'll have a pretty sizable group...can we reserve a BIG table or the side room?
If the weather is good maybe we can use the outside tables??

They will have the the back room ready for us. The manager also asked if they could take pictures of our cars and up load them on their website. I didn't think anyone would object.

http://www.berts50sdiner.com (http://www.berts50sdiner.com/)

[Bluerauder]

They will have the the back room ready for us. The manager also asked if they could take pictures of our cars and up load them on their website. I didn't think anyone would object.

http://www.berts50sdiner.com (http://www.berts50sdiner.com/)
And a couple 8" by 10" prints hanging from their walls wouldn't hurt either. ;)

[offroadkarter]

Ok im not coming

Have fun without me :(

[joefireman18]

Dude's, I'm down for one of them BIG AZZ PIZZA'S.:banana2:

[Mike Poore]

Sorry about sandbagging so long on this one. I'm not gonna be able to make it. :(

[ImpalaSlayer]

any body trying to meet up and convoy down?

[DOOM]

Sorry about sandbagging so long on this one. I'm not gonna be able to make it. :(
I was hoping you could make it out. Hopefully ill see you in st. louis. :beer:

[TiTo35]

No meeting place yet?

[ImpalaSlayer]

well i think im in along with vkirkend i belive. im really trying to convoy down with some of yall.

[ctrlraven]

Ok guys lets find out a place to meet.

I'm good with meeting up in Bowie if everyone else is.

[SWOOSH]

What time are we looking at?

[SWOOSH]

Also, I might bring 2 more people, would this be okay?

[Breadfan]

All, I passed through MD-5 and I-495 today and noticed a sign up about construction and road closures on April 19 and 20.

I hit the MD website and after some digging found a press release annoucning road closures on the evening of april 19th through the morning of April 20th - according to this the contract states closure permitted through 1pm on April 20th.

Looks like the closure is on I95 but will affect traffic on MD-5 in that area. I dont know if any exits will be closed or not...

I know many (including myself) travel this route to Bert's.

They've been working on this project since the first time I went to Bert's a few years ago...hasn't changed much in a few years either... *sigh*

http://www.sha.state.md.us/information/newsrel/oc/newstxt.asp?filename=08_04_10. 78.z


I-95 TRAFFIC ALERT

STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE I-95/I-495 (CAPITAL BELTWAY) AT MD 5 (BRANCH AVENUE) ON SATURDAY NIGHT, APRIL 19 AND SUNDAY MORNING, APRIL 20

NEW DATE ANNOUNCED as Crews Set Steel for Bridge at I-95/MD 5 Interchange; I-95 to be Affected for up to 17 Hours; MOTORISTS ENCOURAGED TO AVOID THE AREA

(April 10, 2008) – On Saturday night, April 19, as part of the State Highway Administration’s (SHA) $52 million interchange project along MD 5 at I-95/I-495 (Capital Beltway), SHA will begin setting structural steel for the southbound Capital Beltway flyover ramp to southbound MD 5 (Branch Avenue.) The steel placement will require a temporary closure of southbound I-95 for up to 14 hours and a temporary closure of northbound I-95 for up to twelve hours, weather permitting. The closures are necessary to ensure worker and motorist safety as 12 twenty-ton, curved steel beams are erected and bolted together directly over the travel lanes of I-95. In addition, five massive cranes needed to lift the beams will be on the I-95 travel lanes, necessitating the total road closures.

SOUTHBOUND I-95 (INNER LOOP OF THE BELTWAY)

• Beginning at 8 p.m. Saturday, the contractor will begin closing lanes of southbound I-95, diverting traffic onto the two-lane ramp to Branch Avenue. Motorists will be detoured to a double-left turn onto Auth Road, across the MD 5 intersection and back to southbound I-95.
• Traffic signal timing will provide the maximum timing for the I-95 traffic being detoured. Major delays are expected along I-95, Auth Road and MD 5 in the area.
• Two lanes along southbound I-95 should re-open by 10 a.m. Sunday morning, though the contract does permit a total closure through 1 p.m. All lanes are expected to open by 1 p.m.

SOUTHBOUND MD 5 RAMP TO NORTHBOUND I-95

• SHA will also close the ramp from southbound MD 5 to northbound I-95 between 8 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday.
• Traffic will be diverted to the MD 5/MD 337 intersection to access northbound I-95.
• The ramp traffic must be detoured as the right shoulder along northbound I-95 will be used as a through lane, meaning ramp traffic would have no merge area.
• SHA suggests either MD 458 (Silver Hill Road) to MD 4 (Pennsylvania Avenue) or MD 414 (Saint Barnabas Road), which both connect to I-95 as an alternate during the ramp closure.

NORTHBOUND I-95 (OUTER LOOP OF THE BELTWAY)

• SHA will close two left lanes of northbound I-95 beginning 8 p.m. Saturday night, April 19. Two right lanes will remain open.
• ALL LANES ALONG NORTHBOUND I-95 WILL CLOSE between 10 p.m. and 10 a.m. on Sunday morning, April 20. Traffic will be diverted onto the ramp to southbound MD 5 (Branch Avenue) to MD 337 (Allentown Road) to the I-95/MD 337 interchange, where motorists can access northbound I-95.
• SHA and the contractor will do everything possible to re-open a single right lane along northbound I-95 by 8 a.m. on Sunday, April 20.
• All lanes along northbound I-95 should be open by 1 p.m. Sunday, April 20.

All lanes along both directions of I-95 and the southbound MD 5 ramp to northbound I-95 are expected to re-open to traffic by 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 20.

To avoid MAJOR delays, motorists are strongly encouraged to use alternate routes. Motorists from the north traveling through the Washington region to points south are encouraged to use I-495 across the American Legion Bridge. Motorists from the east along US 50 should consider US 301 south, or continue along US 50 to MD 295, which turns into I-295 in Washington D.C. and connects back with I-95 near the Woodrow Wilson Bridge.

Local traffic heading south along MD 295 (Baltimore Washington Parkway), US 50 (John Hanson Highway), MD 214 (Central Avenue) and MD 4 (Pennsylvania Avenue) should use MD 295 or US 50 to I-295 into Washington DC. I-295 connects with I-95 near the Woodrow Wilson Bridge.

SHA has coordinated with the Virginia Department of Transportation to use dynamic message signs (DMS) to alert motorists to the delays expected along northbound I-95 and divert through traffic along the west side of I-95/I-495.

SHA will use overhead DMS as well as additional static signs along southbound I-95 between the Baltimore Beltway (I-695) and Capital Beltway, southbound MD 295 (Baltimore-Washington Parkway), westbound US 50 and along southbound I-95 in Prince George’s County.

The overall I-95/MD 5 project began in March 2006 and is expected to be completed by summer 2009, weather permitting. SHA’s contractor for the project is Cherry Hill Construction of Jessup.

Citizens who have questions about Branch Avenue, I-95/I-495 or any other State numbered roadway in Prince George’s county, please call SHA’s District 3 office toll free at 1-800-749-0737. SHA encourages all motorists to drive responsibly and “Think Orange” while driving through work zones by driving the speed limit and remaining alert at all times.

[TiTo35]

Yea Breadfan they close that exit atleast once a month...I think it is exit...7a and b...Just take exit 9 towards andrews air force base and take allentown rd to branch ave. Oops from the south its exit 9 then a right @ the light (allentown rd) From the north its exit 9 the a right over the overpass then another right @ the light (allentown rd)

[Breadfan]

Yea Breadfan they close that exit atleast once a month...I think it is exit...7a and b...Just take exit 9 towards andrews air force base and take allentown rd to branch ave. Oops from the south its exit 9 then a right @ the light (allentown rd) From the north its exit 9 the a right over the overpass then another right @ the light (allentown rd)

Thank you for the tip!

[Bluerauder]

There is a possibility of a Special Guest Appearance at the Bert's meet. A recent work schedule change may make it possible for an appearance by the S.O.B. It has been more than a year and a half that he has been available on a weekend to participate in Marauder CAM meets. Now all that he has to do is convince the "new wife" that he needs to be with the guys on his first Sunday off in 18 months. Lets see who wins this one. :rofl:

[Tom Doan]

Hijack.... PIG,PIG,PIG,PIG,PIG,PIG,PIG,PI G,PIG, DROOL......

[MyTMerc]

Now all that he has to do is convince the "new wife" that he needs to be with the guys on his first Sunday off in 18 months. Lets see who wins this one. :rofl:

He should bring her along. All he has to do is tell her he is taking her out to lunch:rolleyes:

[TiTo35]

Oh yea...is it cool to bring the family...I never asked...my daughter and her mother...and her father...:lol:

[MyTMerc]

Oh yea...is it cool to bring the family...I never asked...my daughter and her mother...and her father...:lol:
Please do. They are always welcome at every meet! There are usually folks that bring their kids... especially to Bert's for the Ice Cream.

[ctrlraven]

So are anyone of us Capitol racers meeting up to convoy down???

[merc]

After 2 years in a row I will have to pass on this one. I am moving that weekend to that deluxe apartment in the sky downtown. :D

[Bluerauder]

After 2 years in a row I will have to pass on this one. I am moving that weekend to that deluxe apartment in the sky downtown. :D

Movin' on up !! Good luck with the move, Mark. You and Pam will be missed at Bert's.

[TiTo35]

After 2 years in a row I will have to pass on this one. I am moving that weekend to that deluxe apartment in the sky downtown. :D

Tell George, Weezy...Lionel...the first one...and them I said wassup:D

[ImpalaSlayer]

damnit. i have to back out sorry boys. its my sisters B-day party this weekend so i gota hang around with the family. sorry guys.

[Bluerauder]

damnit. i have to back out sorry boys. its my sisters B-day party this weekend so i gota hang around with the family. sorry guys.
Since you checked "Yes" in the I will definitely be there column in the poll, you cannot back out at this point. You will just have to tell your sister that she has a birthday every year and that you will do better next year. Get her a nice gift .... and then head off to the meet. ;)

[Bigdogjim]

Or bring her to the meet! A birthday she will never forget!!

[Mike Poore]

I was hoping you could make it out. Hopefully ill see you in st. louis. :beer:

What about Kclinger's in Hanover, PA, next month, and of course, Carlisle? We're on our way to Ohio, today or tomorrow, depending upon when the relief team arrives, from Madison, WI. :drive:

[Bluerauder]

Now all that he has to do is convince the "new wife" that he needs to be with the guys on his first Sunday off in 18 months. Lets see who wins this one. :rofl:
The S.O.B. will be there. :up:

[SILVERSURFER03]

wow i just noticed that i havn't posted on this yet......

you could meet at dooms and i can join in in marlboro as u pass by.....

other than that im in rain or shine

[Bluerauder]

... other than that im in rain or shine

Same here. Rain or Shine. Weather says 90% chance of rain tomorrow. I am gonna do a wash and wax today, anyway. :D

[vkirkend]

If it rains I will be a no show:shake:.

[Bigdogjim]

Enjoy the meet while I am stuck in Montreal.

[Joe Walsh]

If it rains I will be a no show:shake:.

I probably won't make it either...:(

I sold my OEM rear tires and now I'm running P305 Nitto Drag Radials with VERY little tread left...they are an 'accident waiting to happen' in the rain!

Friggin' weather is GREAT all week....EXCEPT Sunday for our CAM meet.

[DOOM]

If it rains im bringing out the VIC

[NATEHAWK]

I might get my girl to drive....Since I got my Drag Radials on for a few more days...I might dry my Crown Vic too gotta go get a battery cause the one in the car is dead.

[ctrlraven]

So were all meeting at Doom's?

[Seneca]

Have fun Guys i'm not gonna make this one. Still working a few things out on the car. Have fun!! Seneca

[Big House]

Well the House clan will be there...I got a friend with a 04 Mystic Cobra that wants to tag along also. He loves Marauders.

[MyTMerc]

Also, I might bring 2 more people, would this be okay?

It's great to bring friends and relatives... share your passion. We don't have any restrictions on who you bring.

[MyTMerc]

Diane won't be there, her Aunt died yesterday in Michigan. I took her to the airport earlier today. My nephfew is flying in tomorrow morning. I told him about the meet last week and he is coming up from Jacksonville to be here for the meet. We'll be there rain or shine.

[Ladyhawke]

Shaun, please tell Diane that we are very sorry about her loss.

We plus Rachel will be there in the Hoopty.

[merc]

Shaun, please tell Diane that we are very sorry about her loss.

We plus Rachel will be there in the Hoopty.

What Hoopty did Rachel get?:bandit:

[MyTMerc]

Shaun, please tell Diane that we are very sorry about her loss.

We plus Rachel will be there in the Hoopty.

Thanks Chris, I'll pass your condolences along to Diane.

I am getting concerned about the weather reports. I usually ignor the weathermen around here because they rarely get it right for our neck of the woods. But, we had thunderstorms at around 4am this morning and they are expecting 1-3" of rain and heavy thunderstorms this afternoon. They are also calling for possible flooding. Several folks have backed out completely because of weather and various other plans and others are driving their hoopties. It may be shakey ride on the area roads today so for the safety of the members I'll through out the question to all.
Would you like to reschedule for Sunday, 27 April, 2pm? I'm heading to the airport and will be back around 1230-1300 so I won't be able to read responses until then. Some folks would already need to be on the road by then so if we have a consensus we'll either reschedule or go. I'm going either way.... not everyone will read this so I plan on going to Berts at 2pm for a late lunch and a milkshake.

I'll be on the road in a few minutes for the 2 1/2 hour ride to the airport. My cell: (240) 925-4133. If anyone would like to call (CAM area only please:D) and let me know if you are coming or going, or just want to share what's been posted, that would be great.

[Bluerauder]

Thanks Chris, I'll pass your condolences along to Diane.

I am getting concerned about the weather reports. I usually ignor the weathermen around here because they rarely get it right for our neck of the woods. But, we had thunderstorms at around 4am this morning and they are expecting 1-3" of rain and heavy thunderstorms this afternoon. They are also calling for possible flooding. Several folks have backed out completely because of weather and various other plans and others are driving their hoopties. It may be shakey ride on the area roads today so for the safety of the members I'll through out the question to all.
Would you like to reschedule for Sunday, 27 April, 2pm? I'm heading to the airport and will be back around 1230-1300 so I won't be able to read responses until then. Some folks would already need to be on the road by then so if we have a consensus we'll either reschedule or go. I'm going either way.... not everyone will read this so I plan on going to Berts at 2pm for a late lunch and a milkshake.

I'll be on the road in a few minutes for the 2 1/2 hour ride to the airport. My cell: (240) 925-4133. If anyone would like to call (CAM area only please:D) and let me know if you are coming or going, or just want to share what's been posted, that would be great.
I am in for today, regardless. I'll be there WITH the MM. Not a problem. Can't make it next week anyway 'cause I'll be in PA for a wedding.

[NATEHAWK]

It wont be real CAM meet without the cars. Alot of guys are not driving there Marauders....

[TiTo35]

I banged up my Marauder...I will have to wait til monday to see exactly what I :censor: up!!!

[2ndMDRebel]

Vicky, Bethany, and me (I.. whatever) are walking out the door now, will be headed there after church. See you all there.

[Marauder24]

I Will Stop By For Few Minutes.

[Breadfan]

I still plan to be there...

[SWOOSH]

I am out, the weather is a concern of mine also, sorry guys

[Bluerauder]

George and I made it home about an hour ago ( 5:50 PM). Very nice turnout at Bert's 50 Diner considering the weather. The drive down and back was wet; but weather held for about 15 minutes and we were able to gather in the parking lot. By my count, there were about 30 people there and a nice size MM conga line (~12 or so). Forgot my camera -- so I'll have to wait for George to send me what he has ---

Thanks gang it was another great gathering of the CAM folks.

Here's who braved the weather to join the crowd ....

2ndMDRebel/Vicky+
Dj1
Dr. Doom
G rauder/Mrs. G
joemama/friend
N40GL
NATEHAWK
SILVERSURFER03/TCBO1
fordfrk/Mrs. frk
Bluerauder/S.O.B.
Haggis/Ladyhawke
MyTMerc
Big House/& little houses
Breadfan & family
Continental 02 & family

[Breadfan]

I just made it back about 20min ago or so. We took the "scenic" route back after battling beltway traffic once. Went down to the 301 bridge across the potomac and up through Fredericksburg. Was a bit longer mileage-wise, but was a nicer drive.

I didn't get many pics I had planned to take more outside but the rain started so the camera went back in the car.

[MyTMerc]

Davin and I made it home safely. Only about 5 miles of rain, the rest of the ride was clear. It's been a while for me and it was great to see everyone again! Chris, thanks for the intell, I'll start planning our time off for MV6. Diane has family in Huntington, WV at the halfway point. We may plan on spending a day there on the way back (TBD).

[Ladyhawke]

What Hoopty did Rachel get?:bandit:

She's been driving their Sable or Explorer but still working on getting her own car.

Hope the move went okay for you two this weekend. We missed seeing you.

[Ladyhawke]

Chris, thanks for the intell, I'll start planning our time off for MV6. Diane has family in Huntington, WV at the halfway point. We may plan on spending a day there on the way back (TBD).

No prob Shaun, looking forward to our convoy again.

We made it home without an issues, lots of rain and traffic.

[merc]

She's been driving their Sable or Explorer but still working on getting her own car.

Hope the move went okay for you two this weekend. We missed seeing you.

We have a place 2 blocks from the Kennedy Center. Our address is 2400 Virginia Ave, go figure. We miss you both and hope to see you very soon. Happy B day once again.

The view from the bed room.

http://www.columbiaplaza.net/secondary/photo/entrance.jpg

[jabird56]

Glad you all got back OK, for those of you that came back up through Waldorf, they had a micro burst less that a mile off of Rte 5. A friend of mind called that lives in the area and this thing came through just a block or two away from his brothers place. They drove by Berts and saw you there. If I was in town on business, I would have stopped by. However, we're working on the house here in the Omaha area to put it on the market since we're moving West.

[Bluerauder]

Glad you all got back OK, for those of you that came back up through Waldorf, they had a micro burst less that a mile off of Rte 5.
Yes, the F0 tornado went through Waldorf at about 2:35 PM. Bert's is about 17 miles south of Waldorf, MD on Route 5. We were inside Bert's diner just ordering our FREE ice cream and milkshakes at that time. :D Everyone is OK. Thanks for thinking of us.

There was also an F1 tornado that went through Chillum, MD at the same time. Chillum is just north of Washington, DC but still inside the I-495 Beltway. That one sucked the roof off of a private school. No one hurt.

[Big House]

Marc,

How in the Hallibut did you end up in downtown DC way up from Manassas?

House