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Bluerauder

10-19-2008, 03:56 PM

Wow what a weekend. Great weather, great friends, a full belly, and activities for everyone. It was another very successful CAM gathering with lots of fun activities. Thanks to all who turned out to make this a great event. Fall colors were at their peak. The ride through the Catoctin Mountains was awesome. Did the "Covered Bridge" traditional thing. Bernie and I had a terrific time ..... Now it is time to relax. :2thumbs:

Marauders on Seminary Ridge -- battlefield in background ....

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/1/8/9/1/Gettysburg0801.jpg

At the Roadside Orchard ......

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/1/8/9/1/Gettysburg0802.jpg

View from the hill in Mike's front yard ..... he gets internet out here ????

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/1/8/9/1/Gettysburg0803.jpg

Fordfrk and GordonB discussing ground clearances ....

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/1/8/9/1/Gettysburg0804.jpg

Close call for RayJay turning left at this Stop Sign ...... NOT CLEAR !!!

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/1/8/9/1/Gettysburg0805.jpg

Bluerauder

10-19-2008, 03:58 PM

More pics ....

The FBI Picnic near Camp David .... the locals gawked at our arrival....

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/1/8/9/1/Gettysburg0806.jpg

Getting close to nature and the "Prez" ......

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/1/8/9/1/Gettysburg0807.jpg

Cozy Inn & Restaurant in Thurmont, MD .....

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/1/8/9/1/Gettysburg0808.jpg

Mr. & Mrs. Fordfrk and 2ndMDRebel

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/1/8/9/1/Gettysburg0809.jpg

Mr. & Mrs. RayJay, Haggis, and Mr. & Mrs. Mike Poore

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/1/8/9/1/Gettysburg0810.jpg

Bluerauder

10-19-2008, 04:00 PM

Guess who I saw this morning parked "under the canopy" at the Hampton Inn?? There's a story to this beginning at 0545 AM this morning. :D

DOOM's "Reserved Parking" under cover at Hampton Inn's worldwide. ;)

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/1/8/9/1/Gettysburg0811.jpg

At the Seton Shrine and Basilica in Emmittsburg, MD (side trip) .....

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/1/8/9/1/Gettysburg0812.jpg

Inverted Speed Bumps ??? Speed Trenches?? ..... :dunno:

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/1/8/9/1/Gettysburg0813.jpg

Keep pouring at Adam's County Winery ....... :D

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/1/8/9/1/Gettysburg0814.jpg

Enroute back to ABC Brew Pub at Seminary Ridge ......

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/1/8/9/1/Gettysburg0815.jpg

SMOKE

10-19-2008, 04:18 PM

GREAT pics...lookit all the pretty colors of Marauders too! And the deep, rustic red of the Pimpmobile....

-Jonathan

Ms. Denmark

10-19-2008, 04:44 PM

Yeah Smoke, all 4 colors were well represented! It was a really good time! :burnout:

Ken

10-19-2008, 05:39 PM

Guess who I saw this morning parked "under the canopy" at the Hampton Inn?? There's a story to this beginning at 0545 AM this morning. :DThat had to be Jake!:D

Glad you all had fun. Sorry that I missed it.

Ken

DTRMiguel

10-19-2008, 07:25 PM

Awesome pics i will be sure to come along next time.

oldekid

10-19-2008, 07:51 PM

That sure looked like a lot of fun guys. Good pics!
:beer:

twin03

10-19-2008, 08:37 PM

Great pics, I wished that I was there........

rayjay

10-19-2008, 09:26 PM

Great pics Bluerauder. We had a fantastic time!

TAKEDOWN

10-19-2008, 09:31 PM

That's awesome, great times, great people, great cars!

Bluerauder

10-20-2008, 04:22 AM

That had to be Jake!:D

You're right. :up: At 5:45 AM Sunday morning, I heard the unmistakeable roar of a Marauder exhaust leaving the hotel. :eek: I jumped out of bed in time to see a Black MM taking off at the green light. Whew .... glad it wasn't the Blue one. :rofl: About 10 minutes later, I heard it again and popped on some clothes and headed to the lobby to see "who" it was.

All of the MMs staying at the hotel had parked in the back row. However, I noticed one that was out of place. As I listened a little closer I could hear the low roar of an MM idling. So, I decided to walk over a little closer to check it out. Black MM with fully blacked out windows. As I approached the back of the car, I saw the rear license plate read "DOOM". :bows: Jake and his GF had departed the DC area after work around 4 AM and had arrived in time for my morning wake up call.

Jake and I sat in the lobby for awhile as we awaited the arrival of the other MM sleepyheads. He pulled the DOOM-mobile under the canopy to surprise the others. Shades of Louisville ... but it wasn't even raining.

:lol:

DOOM joined in and attended all of the Sunday activities at Gettysburg. Way to go, Jake !! :banana2:

Cable Guys P70 HPP

10-20-2008, 04:31 AM

Nice tunrout guys but my meet is in 2wks up nouth from there.......

GordonB

10-20-2008, 10:07 AM

Bluerauder

10-20-2008, 10:11 AM

Bluerauder/Charlie,
Joan and I want to publicly thank you for organizing this wonderful event. We had a great time and look forward to our next outing together with our fellow MMers, including those from NY and NJ who drove 100s of miles to join us for the weekend. Lots of fun.
As we like to say, our MMs are 2 tons of fun! And then some!
GordonB
Appreciate the thanks; but Mike Poore did all of the groundwork assisted by Haggis/Ladyhawke on the Sunday winery tour and luncheon convoy. Thanks to Ms. Denmark for coming up with the idea in the first place. Sometimes CAM just needs to be pointed in the right direction. Once we are there ... the fun kinda happens naturally.

Ms. Denmark

10-20-2008, 10:29 AM

Surprising how, with nothing in common except a GREAT car, you guys were willing to show up to spend a weekend together. We had members from NYC, and way out on Long Island, way, way Upstate NY, NJ, MD and VA. One who drove out from near Philly just for lunch, and one who drove up from MD early (real early) to join the Sunday activities. And the best part is that not only did you bring your great cars, most brought their GREAT wives/GFs! (or in my case GREAT husband). What a crowd!!! We enjoyed all of you so much.:)

Bluerauder

10-20-2008, 10:50 AM

While Most of You were Leaf Peepin' ..... someone was "Marauder Peepin". I wonder who took this pic? Didn't even see them back there. Might have been downloaded from the Security camera, ya think??

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

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TiTo35

10-20-2008, 10:56 AM

I am glad everyone enjoyed themselves...
CAM sure can throw a shingdig :up:

SILVERSURFER03

10-20-2008, 11:55 AM

that pic was tcbo1 that went peeping....................... LOL

Bigdogjim

10-20-2008, 12:17 PM

It was a great time. Again all I could squeeze in was lunch on Satuday.

Nice pictures!

merc

10-20-2008, 12:41 PM

I think a see a couple of cars squatting, what does that mean?

http://gallery.me.com/mwhite26/100165/DSCN2394/web.jpg

DTRMiguel

10-20-2008, 12:47 PM

Thats actually a pretty nice pic merc. Good photography

Bluerauder

10-20-2008, 05:12 PM

The G. Donald McLaughlin Memorial Covered Bridge ....

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/1/8/9/1/Gettysburg0817.jpg

Just wish there was no reflection off the dash ... :o

TiTo35

10-20-2008, 05:14 PM

The G. Donald McLaughlin Memorial Covered Bridge ....

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/1/8/9/1/Gettysburg0817.jpg

Just wish there was no reflection off the dash ... :o

Thats just the sign of one clean ass car! :up:

Blackened300a

10-20-2008, 05:19 PM

Oh BTW, If you mash the throttle while inside of the bridge, The wood ground lets out this weird sound from the tires.

Now how would I know that? :D:rolleyes:

Bluerauder

10-20-2008, 05:28 PM

Oh BTW, If you mash the throttle while inside of the bridge, The wood ground lets out this weird sound from the tires.

Now how would I know that? :D:rolleyes:
So you are telling me that was tire smoke and not a reflection. ;) I was right behind you. Splinters on the bumper to prove it. :D

MyTMerc

10-20-2008, 05:46 PM

Oh BTW, If you mash the throttle while inside of the bridge, The wood ground lets out this weird sound from the tires.

Now how would I know that? :D:rolleyes:
Better check those tires for splinters :burnout:

Ms. Denmark

10-20-2008, 05:58 PM

Paul, we all enjoyed the way your car sounded and performed on numerous occasions this past weekend!!!Hopefully you were able to perform the "other" necessary ritual inside the covered bride as you were mashing the gas pedal. ;)

Bigdogjim

10-20-2008, 07:29 PM

Too bad it's such a short bridge....:rofl:

sweetair

10-20-2008, 07:59 PM

Looks like a great time was had. Sorry I missed it. I had a beer or two and was toasting you all. Thanks for the pics.

rayjay

10-20-2008, 08:16 PM

I lit them up and did the ritual too. What a great time, NH should be a blast!

Ms. Denmark

10-21-2008, 03:11 PM

I lit them up and did the ritual too. What a great time, NH should be a blast!
Way to go rayjay! Yeah, we'll have our hands full in New Hampshire. There's a covered bridge everywhere you turn! Glad we had a chance to practice.;)

fordfrk

10-21-2008, 07:30 PM

Hey Everyone,

We, too, had a wonderful time last weekend in Gettysburg. We so lucked out with beautiful sunny weather for driving around the countryside and seeing the sights. Looking forward to the next lunch get together and also next fall in New England!!!!!

Connie and Jack (Mr. and Mrs. Fordfrk)

sd8683

10-21-2008, 07:35 PM

Way to go rayjay! Yeah, we'll have our hands full in New Hampshire. There's a covered bridge everywhere you turn! Glad we had a chance to practice.;)

New hampshire?? INTERESTING:beatnik:

Bluerauder

10-22-2008, 06:18 AM

New hampshire?? INTERESTING:beatnik:
Yeah, CAM has expansionist tendencies and we are considering taking over the entire Northeast. ;)

DOOM

10-22-2008, 06:33 AM

You're right. :up: At 5:45 AM Sunday morning, I heard the unmistakeable roar of a Marauder exhaust leaving the hotel. :eek: I jumped out of bed in time to see a Black MM taking off at the green light. Whew .... glad it wasn't the Blue one. :rofl: About 10 minutes later, I heard it again and popped on some clothes and headed to the lobby to see "who" it was.

All of the MMs staying at the hotel had parked in the back row. However, I noticed one that was out of place. As I listened a little closer I could hear the low roar of an MM idling. So, I decided to walk over a little closer to check it out. Black MM with fully blacked out windows. As I approached the back of the car, I saw the rear license plate read "DOOM". :bows: Jake and his GF had departed the DC area after work around 4 AM and had arrived in time for my morning wake up call.

Jake and I sat in the lobby for awhile as we awaited the arrival of the other MM sleepyheads. He pulled the DOOM-mobile under the canopy to surprise the others. Shades of Louisville ... but it wasn't even raining.

:lol:

DOOM joined in and attended all of the Sunday activities at Gettysburg. Way to go, Jake !! :banana2:

The lady at the front desk said you requested a early wake up call. :D

sd8683

10-22-2008, 06:39 AM

Yeah, CAM has expansionist tendencies and we are considering taking over the entire Northeast. ;)

When is that gonna happen?

Bluerauder

10-22-2008, 07:37 AM

When is that gonna happen?

Just talk and concept now .... next year .... maybe August, maybe September, maybe early October, maybe not at all. Thinkin', plannin', .... the idea was just mentioned 3 days ago so the deal is not real firm at all.

Ms. Denmark

10-22-2008, 02:22 PM

Just talk and concept now .... next year .... maybe August, maybe September, maybe early October, maybe not at all. Thinkin', plannin', .... the idea was just mentioned 3 days ago so the deal is not real firm at all. Connie, Arleen, Susan, Joan and I think it's pretty darn firm! :banana2: Sounds like Ray's in too. This train's rolling Charlie. Hop on!;) BTW I've already started checking hotels and......Bunny wants to join us.:)

sd8683

10-22-2008, 02:28 PM

Ms. Denmark

10-22-2008, 02:34 PM

I'm in too:)
Great! Stay tuned.......;)

rayjay

10-22-2008, 09:00 PM

See if the hotels will do a group discount like they've done for the Maraudervilles.

Bluerauder

10-23-2008, 04:14 AM

Connie, Arleen, Susan, Joan and I think it's pretty darn firm! :banana2: Sounds like Ray's in too. This train's rolling Charlie. Hop on!;) BTW I've already started checking hotels and......Bunny wants to join us.:)
I guess my wife was in the restroom when this went down. ;) Our attendance will likely depend on the specific timing --- but WE are definitely interested. :up: Let me know when the "train tickets" are for sale.

sd8683

10-23-2008, 08:30 AM

I guess my wife was in the restroom when this went down. ;) Our attendance will likely depend on the specific timing --- but WE are definitely interested. :up: Let me know when the "train tickets" are for sale.

You gotta come, I've never seen a BLUE

Bluerauder

10-23-2008, 12:39 PM

You gotta come, I've never seen a BLUE

Here's a pic of 6 Blue MMs in Louisville, KY last April. That may not ever happen again ........ or maybe it will in NH. Gotta be there to find out.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/1/8/9/1/08KentuckyBR39.jpg

merc

10-23-2008, 12:44 PM

http://images.mustangandfords.com/featuredvehicles/mufp_071000_16_z+1969_mercury_ marauder_X_100+bumper.jpg
I hate to tell you Charlie, but real Marauders comes in one color only, BLACK. They were the first and the last to be produced.

Bluerauder

10-23-2008, 12:50 PM

I hate to tell you Charlie, but real Marauders comes in one color only, BLACK. They were the first and the last to be produced.
You're just jealous. :P

Bigdogjim

10-23-2008, 01:02 PM

Just talk and concept now .... next year .... maybe August, maybe September, maybe early October, maybe not at all. Thinkin', plannin', .... the idea was just mentioned 3 days ago so the deal is not real firm at all.

It will never happen in the New York area:)

Those guys can never agree on a date, palce time :rofl:

merc

10-23-2008, 01:03 PM

You're just jealous. :P

The Breakdown Is As Follows According To Dupont In The March Edition Of Automobile Magazine:

While/pearl White: 19%
Silver: 18%
Black: 16%
Red: 13%
Gray: 12%
Blue: 12%
Others: 10%

Colors are very personal. Although most people agree that the classic muscle car color is red, yellow and black are also popular (though black is impossible to keep clean). Certain makes (such as MOPAR) were known for wild colors that reflected the late '60s and early '70s (with equally wild names like Go Mango and Plum Crazy). And don't forget about the interior color. Unlike today's cars, muscle cars came in a variety of matching or contrasting interior colors, from mainstays like black and red, to green, blue, and even orange.

I am not jealous Charlie. Look at my signature. James Brown said it best "Say It Loud - I'm Black and I'm Proud". Nothing says Marauder better then Black, except in Bristol Va.

Ms. Denmark

10-23-2008, 03:00 PM

It will never happen in the New York area:)

Those guys can never agree on a date, palce time :rofl: Jim! We're talking CAM here. You know we can get things done! We had 7 Northeasterners at Gettysburg. You better plan on this one! Plus I've got wives/GF's going for me.;) Charlie, I'm sure Bernie agrees this is a great idea. I have to give credit to Mrs. Fordfrk for suggesting it.:banana:

Bigdogjim

10-23-2008, 05:09 PM

The Breakdown Is As Follows According To Dupont In The March Edition Of Automobile Magazine:

While/pearl White: 19%
Silver: 18%
Black: 16%
Red: 13%
Gray: 12%
Blue: 12%
Others: 10%

Colors are very personal. Although most people agree that the classic muscle car color is red, yellow and black are also popular (though black is impossible to keep clean). Certain makes (such as MOPAR) were known for wild colors that reflected the late '60s and early '70s (with equally wild names like Go Mango and Plum Crazy). And don't forget about the interior color. Unlike today's cars, muscle cars came in a variety of matching or contrasting interior colors, from mainstays like black and red, to green, blue, and even orange.

I am not jealous Charlie. Look at my signature. James Brown said it best "Say It Loud - I'm Black and I'm Proud". Nothing says Marauder better then Black, except in Bristol Va.
Merc: What you say about black cars is true in many ways, however if other colors were out at the launch then I really think sale would have been much higher. I know I read a story about people in the SouthWest and South holding out for something other then black. I really wish I had waited anther 3 months and got a blue:help:

rayjay

10-23-2008, 06:24 PM

I had a choice and did not want another black car, impossible to keep clean, especially in the winter where I live.

Ms. Denmark

10-23-2008, 07:56 PM

You all need to realise once Ms.Denmark/Paula sinks her teeth into a project she is like a pit bull. I was looking for a bowling partner 12 years ago and the next thing I know I'm in the White Mountains saying my vows, huh..who, I'm doing what. New Hampshire will happen now the question is who has the fortitude to step up. Paula and I will be there. TTFN, Mr.Man

Bluerauder

10-24-2008, 02:47 AM

Haggis

10-24-2008, 03:36 AM

You all need to realise once Ms.Denmark/Paula sinks her teeth into a project she is like a pit bull with lipstick. I was looking for a bowling partner 12 years ago and the next thing I know I'm in the White Mountains saying my vows, huh..who, I'm doing what. New Hampshire will happen now the question is who has the fortitude to step up. Paula and I will be there. TTFN, Mr.Man

:laugh:
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Rocknthehawk

10-24-2008, 04:24 AM

New Hampshire...interesting..with some planning it could be pretty big.

Last count I think there was 20+ in new england, with the majority being in Massachusetts.

Ms. Denmark

10-24-2008, 03:54 PM

New Hampshire...interesting..with some planning it could be pretty big.

Last count I think there was 20+ in new england, with the majority being in Massachusetts.There ya go! :)

Bluerauder

01-24-2011, 07:33 AM

:bump:

Here's a bump on the last Gettysburg Weekend for nostalgia ..... Thanks for the Memories. :D

rayjay

01-24-2011, 08:05 AM

Great memories Sir Charles. :beer: Thanks for the bump.

CBT

01-24-2011, 10:58 AM

Here's a pic of 6 Blue MMs in Louisville, KY last April. That may not ever happen again ........ or maybe it will in NH. Gotta be there to find out.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/1/8/9/1/08KentuckyBR39.jpg

I've seen 7 in one place :cool:

Haggis

01-24-2011, 11:15 AM

I've seen 7 in one place :cool:

That's what she said.

Bluerauder

01-24-2011, 11:18 AM

I've seen 7 in one place :cool:

And guess WHO was missing from that pic?

CBT

01-24-2011, 06:23 PM

And guess WHO was missing from that pic?

I personally drank a lot of beers in your honor. :beer:

HEAVY HITTER

01-24-2011, 07:08 PM

Great pics and the cars look NICE!!!!!

Bluerauder

10-14-2014, 03:18 AM

Just heard on the news this morning that the Cozy Inn at Thurmont has closed after 85 years .... Here are some pics from the Gettysburg Weekend back in October 2008.

More pics ....

Cozy Inn & Restaurant in Thurmont, MD .....

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/1/8/9/1/Gettysburg0808.jpg

Mr. & Mrs. Fordfrk and 2ndMDRebel

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/1/8/9/1/Gettysburg0809.jpg

Mr. & Mrs. RayJay, Haggis, and Mr. & Mrs. Mike Poore

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/1/8/9/1/Gettysburg0810.jpg