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Bluerauder
08-29-2009, 05:40 AM
It'll be here before you know it .... don't miss this opportunity to come out and meet MM owners from across the country. Don't miss a chance to take a Lap on the famous Indianapolis "Brickyard". These face-to-face get togethers are always fun and memorable. Come On Out and put a face to a screenname. Don't be shy ... you'll be welcomed with Open Arms as soon as you step on site. Try it. You'll like it.

MV7 Event Registration is here >>>>> MV7 Event Registration (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=55750)

MV7 Hotel Reservation info is here >>>>> http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=55162

Pics from the Hotel are here >>>> Cambria Suites Photos (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=56298)

King Tut Exhibit Thread >>>> Info on King Tut Optional Tour, Friday, 2 Oct 09 (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=56398)

The proposed itinerary is posted below for convenience >>>>>


Marauderville VII (MV 7) Itinerary
30 September – 4 October 2009

Wednesday, 30 September 2009

Arrival Day- Registration open 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Dinner on your own

Thursday, 1 October 2009

Registration open 7:00 AM-8:00 AM
Breakfast on your own
Departure 8:30 AM Road trip(cruise) to Old Metamora
http://www.metamoraindiana.com/

Lunch on your own at Metamora

Departure 3:00 PM for hotel
Leave 6:00PM for Hoosier Park Race Track and Casino ( ~ 15 minute trip)
http://www.hoosierpark.com/
Dinner at the track on your own. Stay as long as you like.
LCR and visiting back at the hotel.

Friday, 2 October 2009

Breakfast on your own
Depart 9:00 AM for Indy Zoo (With LEO escort)
http://www.indianapoliszoo.com/content.aspx?cid=243

Lunch on your own

Optional King Tut Exhibit (afternoon)
http://www.kingtut.org/about_the_exhibition
Tutankhamun: The Golden King and The Great Pharaohs
@ the Children's Museum of Indianapolis
Must buy your tickets in advance

Or Visit Panther racing (tentative) @ 2:00PM
http://www.pantherracing.com/index.cfm
Depart at 5:30 PM for DRAG RACING!!! “Fast & Furious Friday”
http://www.munciedragway.com/
Gates open at 6:00 PM

Dinner on your own

Mall across from the hotel
http://www.simon.com/mall/directory.aspx?ID=1214


Saturday, 3 October 2009

Breakfast on your own
Indy 500 Museum and lap around Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS)
http://www.indianapolismotorspeedway. com/content/General/Hall_of_Fame_Museum/32
Departure @8:30 AM
IMS “The Brickyard” Lap at 11:30 AM (Only those pre-registered may take the lap)

Lunch on your own

Car Show & Shine at Forest Park in Noblesville with Celebrity Judges. 2:00PM (?)

Hog Roast at Forest Park (MM.Net provided)
or take the Pizza train to Tipton (reservations on your own). Ride the train at your own cost 5:30 PM

Return to cars via train @ 8:15PM


Sunday, 4 October 2009

Breakfast (site provided)

Goodbyes and see-yas

MERCMAN
08-29-2009, 06:15 AM
If you have not made your reservations, better hop to it. The block is closing tomorrow and is your last chance to get a fabulous room at a GREAT price.

Ms. Denmark
08-29-2009, 06:18 AM
Mr. Man and I are looking forward to another totally fantastic "vacation" (and our first Marauderville!!) with some of the best people and greatest cars anywhere! Charlie is right, if you've never been to a meet, you will be instantly welcomed and fit right in. It's amazing, but simply owning and/or loving the Marauder is all that's required!

We have the opportunity to travel and vacation in lots of wonderful places, and yet we have had some of the best times while attending meets with our fellow Marauder owners. There is something for everyone. It's a great chance to bring your main squeeze (or friend or child) to something you'll both enjoy! It makes ownership of your Marauder even more enjoyable. (If you didn't know that was possible!) Don't sit on the fence.......COME ALONG WITH US!!!!:beer: See you soon!

Bigdogjim
08-29-2009, 06:27 AM
I will not be there. :bigcry: :bigcry:

Bluerauder
08-29-2009, 06:30 AM
I will not be there. :bigcry: :bigcry:
Isn't that what you called to tell me on the way to Louisville, KY. ;)

SC Cheesehead
08-29-2009, 07:53 AM
Countin' 'em down, boss.

Bluerauder
08-29-2009, 08:48 AM
SAMPLE DISTANCES TO INDIANAPOLIS, IN for
Marauderville VII (MV7)

Louisville, KY – 138 miles
Chicago, IL – 179 miles
Grand Rapids, MI – 237 miles
St. Louis, MO – 271 miles
Detroit, MI – 299 miles
Nashville, TN – 313 miles
Cleveland, OH – 329 miles
Green Bay, WI – 386 miles
Kansas City, MO – 511 miles
Toronto, Canada – 863 kilometers (535 miles)
Greenville, SC – 542 miles
Atlanta, GA – 556 miles
Rochester, NY – 579 miles
Minneapolis, MN – 586 miles
Charlotte, NC – 587 miles
Washington, DC – 605 miles
Omaha, NE – 607 miles
Tulsa, OK – 664 miles
Lawrenceville, NJ - 677 Miles
Queens, NY – 736 miles
New Orleans, LA – 843 miles
Dallas, TX – 928 miles
Boston, MA – 960 miles
San Angelo, TX – 1143 miles

Ken
08-29-2009, 08:52 AM
I will not be there. :bigcry: :bigcry:


Isn't that what you called to tell me on the way to Louisville, KY. ;)And he beat all of us there, except maybe DOOM! who also said that he wasn't coming! :D We'll see you guys there. :up:

Ken

Bigdogjim
08-29-2009, 10:32 AM
I am honest about it this time guys. Wish I could be there. No "Big Dog" act this time.

Looseville was last minute:)

SC Cheesehead
08-29-2009, 11:08 AM
I am honest about it this time guys. Wish I could be there. No "Big Dog" act this time.

Looseville was last minute:)

So? It ain't "last minute" yet.

It ain't over 'til it's over...

http://www.moviesounds.com/animal/germans.wav

JUST 1BULLITT
09-01-2009, 04:55 PM
Yeah, JOIN On in! I'm still looking at making up a CONVOY IF I can more folks from the West/MidWest here interested; can rally in Kansas City somewhere and motor on West to St. Louis and pick up more folks there...FRIDAY looks to be best day for the "late comers" and those like me who just can't make it early...but come on, let's just do it! CAN'T WAIT to meet folks in person and have reunions w/ some! :banana2: (REMEMBER: you don't regret the Shows & Events you GO TO...BUT you ALWAYS Regret the ones you don't go too! :()

Motorhead350
09-07-2009, 10:57 AM
I don't know....

Bluerauder
09-07-2009, 01:47 PM
23 more days .... :D

Bluerauder
09-15-2009, 03:56 AM
16 more days .... :D

SC Cheesehead
09-15-2009, 04:28 AM
16 more days .... :D

:woohoo:..................... :woohoo:

Blackened300a
09-15-2009, 05:30 AM
This weekend Ill be going through the car to make sure I have no issues heading out to MV-7.

According to my GPS, Indy is 715 miles so at a 80mph average, I should pull this off in just under 10 hours.

Mr. Man
09-15-2009, 11:42 AM
Don't forget "pitstops" Paul

W4LTD
09-20-2009, 02:24 PM
Marauderville 7 Coming Soon... CLICK the link below...

http://www.7is7.com/otto/countdown.html?year=2009&month=9&date=30&hrs=17&ts=12&min=0&sec=0&tz=local&lang=en&show=Wdhms&mode=r&cdir=down&bgcolor=%23CCFFFF&fgcolor=%23000000&title=Countdown%20To%20Maraude rville%207

Bigdogjim
09-20-2009, 03:07 PM
I am still not going as of now.

Enjoy the event!

Blackened300a
09-21-2009, 04:48 AM
Don't forget "pitstops" Paul

I didnt :D

SC Cheesehead
09-21-2009, 09:35 AM
What's the latest headcount, also any updates on numbers by state/area?

MM03MOK
09-21-2009, 12:44 PM
I have 78 registered. The screen names of those attending can be found on the registration page.

http://marauderville7.eventbrite.com/

Bluerauder
09-21-2009, 01:20 PM
I have 78 registered. The screen names of those attending can be found on the registration page.

http://marauderville7.eventbrite.com/
Oops ... I guess I forgot to put the "real names" of the people attending in the notes block with screen name. :o But I think I provided the information elsewhere on the form.

SC Cheesehead
09-21-2009, 01:48 PM
I have 78 registered. The screen names of those attending can be found on the registration page.

http://marauderville7.eventbrite.com/

Thanks, wadda gal! :2thumbs:

Bluerauder
09-23-2009, 05:03 PM
7 more days .... til wheels start turning :D

Clicky Here for the Countdown Clock courtesy of W4LTD >>>>> Marauderville VII (MV7) Countdown Clock (http://www.7is7.com/otto/countdown.html?year=2009&month=9&date=30&hrs=17&ts=12&min=0&sec=0&tz=local&lang=en&show=Wdhms&mode=r&cdir=down&bgcolor=%23CCFFFF&fgcolor=%23000000&title=Countdown%20To%20Maraude rville%207)

Embassy
09-24-2009, 03:30 AM
Clicky Here for the Countdown Clock courtesy of W4LTD >>>>> Marauderville VII (MV7) Countdown Clock (http://www.7is7.com/otto/countdown.html?year=2009&month=9&date=30&hrs=17&ts=12&min=0&sec=0&tz=local&lang=en&show=Wdhms&mode=r&cdir=down&bgcolor=%23CCFFFF&fgcolor=%23000000&title=Countdown%20To%20Maraude rville%207)

"It's the final countdown." (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZkllM8znx4) :D

Bigdogjim
09-24-2009, 05:59 PM
I am still not attending!

Mr. Man
09-24-2009, 06:18 PM
I am still not attending!

No Cookie for YOU!:D

Bigdogjim
09-24-2009, 08:27 PM
No Cookie for YOU!:D

Well some days (not many) life does suck!

I will be OK without the cookies.......There is UPS, FEDX & US MAIL service:)


:bigcry:

cvpiftw
09-24-2009, 10:04 PM
I would attend but i only have gas money... and i dont feel like spending 45 bucks to stay for a day... ya know.

Plus i dont have a panther anymore.

Spectragod
09-25-2009, 08:05 PM
I would attend but i only have gas money... and i dont feel like spending 45 bucks to stay for a day... ya know.

Plus i dont have a panther anymore.

I feel your pain, got the Panthers, but a $90 entrance fee for a car show isn't for me. Saturday was the only day I could possibly make it. At least I don't have to worry about clearing my schedule now. :banana2:

Bluerauder
09-29-2009, 04:42 AM
1 more day .... til wheels start turning. Hotel check-In tomorrow night :D

Clicky Here for the Countdown Clock courtesy of W4LTD >>>>> Marauderville VII (MV7) Countdown Clock (http://www.7is7.com/otto/countdown.html?year=2009&month=9&date=30&hrs=17&ts=12&min=0&sec=0&tz=local&lang=en&show=Wdhms&mode=r&cdir=down&bgcolor=%23CCFFFF&fgcolor=%23000000&title=Countdown%20To%20Maraude rville%207)

Pat
09-29-2009, 05:38 AM
James and Lara, (james79stang) have left the building. They RON'd with us and left this AM to meet with Embassy in Louisville on the way to MVVII.

Its shaping up to be a memorable event.

Have a great time all.

Regards,

Pat

SC Cheesehead
09-29-2009, 08:32 AM
Hooha, we're on our way! :banana:

Up to Lexington tonight, then on to Indy tomorrow, see ya'll there!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hPZFUz0YOY&feature=related

Ms. Denmark
09-29-2009, 02:13 PM
Sounds good Rex! We just pulled into Hagerstown, a really nice Hampton Inn at exit 9. I'd feel right at home if only there were another Marauder or two parked under the canopy. LOL! We stopped for lunch at Appalachian Brew Pub in Gettysberg. Good as we remembered! Also picked up a couple bottles of Rebel Red from Adam's County Winery. Woo Hoo I'm on vacation now!!:coolman:

Blackened300a
09-29-2009, 02:38 PM
Im doing some of the last minute checks and packing. I plan on leaving 12:30 tonight and should be arriving sometime around noon Wednesday. See you guys there!

Ms. Denmark
09-29-2009, 03:21 PM
You guys have a great trip, Paul. See you Wed. night.

FastMerc
09-29-2009, 04:19 PM
Hey Marauder collective be seein you guys soon... :D

SC Cheesehead
09-29-2009, 05:47 PM
Nice relaxing trip up to Louisville, had a leisurely dinner and now just veging out at the hotel.

Only glitch, headlights went out on the way back to the hotel and the customary rap under the dash didn't get them to pop back on. Will check again tomorrow; if that doesn't work, may have to do an emergency relay replacement up in Indy.

Embassy
09-29-2009, 07:07 PM
Nice relaxing trip up to Louisville, had a leisurely dinner and now just veging out at the hotel.

Only glitch, headlights went out on the way back to the hotel and the customary rap under the dash didn't get them to pop back on. Will check again tomorrow; if that doesn't work, may have to do an emergency relay replacement up in Indy.

You're in town? You should join the rest of us caravaning up the Indy tomorrow at 1:30.

http://mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=55432 (http://mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=55432)

Bigdogjim
09-29-2009, 07:18 PM
You guys have a great trip, Paul. See you Wed. night.
I will see ALL of you Thursday night:):bows:

Bluerauder
09-30-2009, 03:56 AM
Departure in 1 more hour ..... Hotel check-In tonight between 6:00-7:00 PM :D

Any bets that the Bluerauder's wheels won't roll until 8:20 AM???

Clicky Here for the Countdown Clock courtesy of W4LTD >>>>> Marauderville VII (MV7) Countdown Clock (http://www.7is7.com/otto/countdown.html?year=2009&month=9&date=30&hrs=17&ts=12&min=0&sec=0&tz=local&lang=en&show=Wdhms&mode=r&cdir=down&bgcolor=%23CCFFFF&fgcolor=%23000000&title=Countdown%20To%20Maraude rville%207)

Ms. Denmark
09-30-2009, 04:58 AM
Heading out to meet our group now!!

Embassy
09-30-2009, 05:15 AM
Guess I should start loading the Marauder......after one more cup of coffee.

SC Cheesehead
09-30-2009, 06:59 AM
You're in town? You should join the rest of us caravaning up the Indy tomorrow at 1:30.

http://mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=55432 (http://mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=55432)

Oops! Must have the Kentucky Meet on the brain! :o

We're in Lexington, will prolly be heading out around 11:00 am, will see you up in Indy this afternoon Steve.

Embassy
09-30-2009, 07:14 AM
Oops! Must have the Kentucky Meet on the brain! :o

We're in Lexington, will prolly be heading out around 11:00 am, will see you up in Indy this afternoon Steve.

Sounds good. Safe travels.

Joe Walsh
09-30-2009, 12:41 PM
A friend of mine was heading west on I-68 into Cumberland this morning when 3 Marauders blew past him.
He called me and left a message on my phone thinking that one of them was me....I only wish I could be headed out to MV7!....:(

Fellow CAMmers "making good time" westbound?

Ms. Denmark
09-30-2009, 06:41 PM
A friend of mine was heading west on I-68 into Cumberland this morning when 3 Marauders blew past him.
He called me and left a message on my phone thinking that one of them was me....I only wish I could be headed out to MV7!....:(

Fellow CAMmers "making good time" westbound?That would be us! Haggis/Ladyhawke in the lead, Mr. Man and me in the middle and MyTMerc and the missus behind us. Rainey and cloudy up there! Sorry you're not here too Joe!:(

Joe Walsh
09-30-2009, 06:52 PM
That would be us! Haggis/Ladyhawke in the lead, Mr. Man and me in the middle and MyTMerc and the missus behind us. Rainey and cloudy up there! Sorry you're not here too Joe!:(

Now that we've identified the guilty parties....ENJOY YOURSELVES out in Indy!!!

And be safe!

Bluerauder
09-30-2009, 07:15 PM
That would be us! Haggis/Ladyhawke in the lead, Mr. Man and me in the middle and MyTMerc and the missus behind us. Rainey and cloudy up there! Sorry you're not here too Joe!:(

I caught up to the three out front just past Morgantown, WVa as they were departing Cracker Barrell. I ran with them for about 30 minutes until Washington, PA where we did a gas and eat stop.

Embassy
09-30-2009, 07:42 PM
The three of us coming up 65 today got a honk and a couple of thumbs up from a new F250.

At the car show across from the hotel, one of the employees remarked he's seen more Marauders today before in his entire life.

We're making ourselves known around these parts.

Bluerauder
10-01-2009, 02:57 AM
Up and at 'Em :D

It is 6:10 AM :coffee: Coffee is ready. :D

Embassy
10-01-2009, 04:09 AM
Up and at it....sorta... :coffee:

Bluerauder
10-03-2009, 03:04 AM
Day #3 of Marauderville VII (MV7) begins. It's INDY day. Alright!!! :D

It is 6:05 AM :coffee: Coffee is ready. :D

martyo
10-03-2009, 03:28 AM
Day #3 of Marauderville VII (MV7) begins. It's INDY day. Alright!!! :D

It is 6:05 AM :coffee: Coffee is ready. :D

Call me and I will give you my credit card number so you can buy a camera and post some pics!!!!

:bs:

:P

Ms. Denmark
10-03-2009, 04:11 AM
Call me and I will give you my credit card number so you can buy a camera and post some pics!!!!

:bs:

:PLOL! We have been so busy we don't have time to take no stinkin' pictures!! LOL All kidding aside.....we really have been soooo busy. I do feel we have let the rest of you down in the picture catagory. :o

Bluerauder
10-04-2009, 02:47 AM
Day #4 of Marauderville VII (MV7) begins. Pics coming soon. Car Show awards were last night. Embassy, DOOM & Blackened300a cleaned up. :up: :D

It is 5:47 AM :coffee: Coffee is ready. :D

Ms. Denmark
10-04-2009, 04:22 AM
A big congratulations to the guys who did us proud winning the car show awards last night. First everyone should understand that the judges knew Marauders like no one else could. They spent a huge amount of time going over each entry. In no particular order I want to congratulate; Blackened300a (Paul), Doooooom (Jake), Bluerauder (Charlie), Fast Merc (Mark), Embassy (Steve) and our own Silver Birch Society member N40GL (Mark K. )

CONGRATULATIONS GUYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :bows::bows::bows:

FastMerc
10-04-2009, 04:52 PM
A big congratulations to the guys who did us proud winning the car show awards last night. First everyone should understand that the judges knew Marauders like no one else could. They spent a huge amount of time going over each entry. In no particular order I want to congratulate; Blackened300a (Paul), Doooooom (Jake), Bluerauder (Charlie), Fast Merc (Mark), Embassy (Steve) and our own Silver Birch Society member N40GL (Mark K. )

CONGRATULATIONS GUYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :bows::bows::bows:Thank you I enjoyed that short cruis across Ohio with you guys,see you next year. :)

Bluerauder
10-04-2009, 08:06 PM
A big congratulations to the guys who did us proud winning the car show awards last night. First everyone should understand that the judges knew Marauders like no one else could. They spent a huge amount of time going over each entry. In no particular order I want to congratulate; Blackened300a (Paul), Doooooom (Jake), Bluerauder (Charlie), Fast Merc (Mark), Embassy (Steve) and our own Silver Birch Society member N40GL (Mark K. )

CONGRATULATIONS GUYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :bows::bows::bows:

Thanks Paula. DOOM and Embassy each took home 3 trophies each as I recall. And Blackened300A got two. All very well deserved honors. CONGRATS!!! Of course, I was both pleased and surprised to be among the winners because the competition with nearly 50 Marauders in the mix was really tough. I hope Dan or Mary posts up the entire list of the winner's along with those from the drag racing.


Thank you I enjoyed that short cruise across Ohio with you guys,see you next year. :)

When you and Barry peeled off at I-77 toward Cleveland, I continued on while Ladyhawke/Haggis, Ms. Denmark/Mr. Man, and SilverSurfer03/TCBO1 took the exit for the Cracker Barrel. Since we got a late started, I wanted to maximize the daylight run as much as possible. Still didn't get here until 9:40 PM. Dry weather the entire ride and not too much traffic until I-70 East between Hagerstown and Frederick. Made it from Frederick to home in near record time.

Bluerauder
10-05-2009, 04:14 AM
Marauderville VII (MV7) is in the history books. A terrific time was had by all who attended. Made it home at 9:40 PM last night after a run of a little over 10 hours. :D

It is 7:13 AM :coffee: Took the day off work today just to unwind. :D