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Vortex

08-31-2009, 08:30 PM

Centerville Roundup 2009
Okay folks, time to start gauging interest in a meet again. We had a great turnout the last 2 years, so lets make it just as big or BIGGER than year's past!

I'm going to suggest Sunday, November 1st again for the proposed meet.

Like last year, instead of eating at Woodys and getting your vehicles dirty, we will rent the pavillion at the park.

This is a Picnic lunch folks! As always, everyone is welcome, and all cars are welcome!

If you don't want to go to the trouble of packing a lunch, feel free to stop at Woody's and pick up stuff to go etc.

Woody's Smokehouse took great care of us last year but I think a lot of us didn't like getting our babies Dusty.

If you have FMRS/GMRS Radios, thats very helpful in communicating in a convoy as well!

Details:

WHERE: Fort Boggy State Park , Centerville, TX (map to come) http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/f...ks/fort_boggy/ (http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/fort_boggy/)
When: 1st November 2009, 11 AM to ???
What to bring: You and your crew....Your Panther, A picnic lunch, Paper towels, Drinks, Folding chairs, camera, sunscreen, etc.

PLEASE NOTE: FORT BOGGY IS A STATE PARK, we must abide by all the rules, no hot rodding, burnouts, speeding etc. You will be ticketed and asked to leave.

When entering the park, pull in PAST the stop sign, park your car and check in at the booth. DO NOT enter the park without checking in and getting a pass to place on your windshield.

The park entry is now FREE, however, they still ask you to check in.

The Park Ranger at Fort Boggy is very nice and have accommodated us last year very nicely. Alcohol and Glass containers are also prohibited inside the park.

Feel free to bring a cooler with cold drinks, folding chairs, sunglasses, sunscreen, baseball caps etc. Yup, November but it was warm last year!

Head Count:

wchain - 1
sid210sa - 6
Ted F - 1
Jim (local member non poster) - 2
ludwigvan986 - 2?
pat - 2
Maury - 1
dave - 1
dpotter - 4?

So far, thats 9 cars....AS of Jul 30.

For all us North Texas guys, we will probably meet up at the Whataburger in Ennis along I-45 that morning and drive together to Centerville. I think we usually come back on our own. Anyway, more info will be posted later and I hope after the great turnout at Southlake we can get alot more cars down to Centerville.

-Matt-

08-31-2009, 08:36 PM

Ill go, ill have to figure out how far it is from me. Unless i meet at that whataburger

Vortex

09-01-2009, 06:13 AM

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=centerville,+tx&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=49.310476,54.316406&ie=UTF8&ll=31.184609,-97.36084&spn=6.708341,6.789551&z=7

cruzer

09-01-2009, 09:23 PM

Meet up with you on the way, Maury

Vortex

09-02-2009, 07:05 AM

Ennis Whataburger, what time did we meet last time?

CRZYBIKER

09-02-2009, 04:35 PM

I do plan on being there with the Shelby and my wife, but in between jobs again, so cannot commit for sure.

Pat

09-06-2009, 07:03 AM

Crzybiker;

Are you going to charge a fee to let us take the Shelby for a turn or will you let your FRIENDS drive it for gratis. LOL

Vortex

09-06-2009, 02:03 PM

First Redster, now Crzybiker joining the Shelby club. Dont recall seeing pics of eithers new car so maybe they are just bs-ing us!

CRZYBIKER

09-07-2009, 03:22 PM

HAHA, rides are always free for friends! Have not had the chance to get "good" pictures of mine, but here are a few samples.

Rocket Man

09-07-2009, 07:44 PM

I plan to attend as well. It was great meeting many of the North Texas members for the first time at the Southlake show!

Davis Holloway ("Rocket Man")
Keller, TX

centexmarauder

09-07-2009, 11:33 PM

please put me down agian for 1. im to close to miss this.

Pat

09-08-2009, 04:36 PM

This years design for the Centerville meet will be a Frontier Indian motif.

Since we have been meeting at Fort Boggy, I did a little research and found that it was an outpost built by settlers and patrolled by Texas Rangers in 1840. After years of conflict the Indians left for Mexico or reservations and eventually the white settlers left due to sickness.

The design will feature an outline of Texas in a natural color with a background of an old map. In the foreground will be cross Texas and US Flags and laying of top will be an Indian Spear and shield, in bright colors, crossed by a Cavalry Carbine. The name Ft. Boggy will appear.

James' Marauder will be seen as an overreaching image.

The usual script of Texas Marauders on top with Centerville, Nov 09 on the bottom.

Our graphic artist, Katye, has the outline and will begin work immediately.

I'll post the draft when I get it. And changes can be made at that time.

Decals should be about $6.00 each.

So order after you see the final product.

Regards,

JohnE

09-12-2009, 04:43 AM

Count me in, along with my wife and two kiddos. If the weather is nice, the kids will likely go swimming in the lake. Or maybe a little fishing.

Now which Panther to drive.....

John

mrjones

09-12-2009, 07:11 AM

[QUOTE=JohnE;806329]Count me in, along with my wife and two kiddos. If the weather is nice, the kids will likely go swimming in the lake.

Hey John! We need to get together one of these days with the chilluns. Remember, I'm just down the road from you now in Friendswood.

-Matt-

09-12-2009, 12:38 PM

We can swim? Oh hell yeah!

Vortex

09-13-2009, 08:26 PM

Uh, I dont know about swimming in that lake. Better check out the Texas Park webpage. Might be full of leeches or even gators (or both).

SID210SA

09-14-2009, 05:52 AM

There is an area roped off for swiming and a dock to fish off of or you can bring a small boat, they have a ramp also. Dave went swiming in there with no problems....if it is still warm you might want to bring some bug spray.

mrjones

09-14-2009, 02:05 PM

It was still very warm 2 years ago. Dave took all the kids swimming including mine, or at least he ended up being their entertainment/diving board. I know mine with bring their suits if they go.

-Matt-

09-14-2009, 02:52 PM

Im really looking forward to meeting some fellow MM owners!

Pat

09-17-2009, 09:08 PM

Provided more input to the Graphic Artist, Kayte, concerning the Indian motif of the Centerville decal.

She informed me that I should have a first draft next week sometime.

What I can tell you is that the top side script will read TEXAS MARAUDERS
(SPACING) FORT BOGGY.

Bottom side script will read CENTERVILLE (SPACING) NOVEMBER 09.

James' car will be featured along with an American Indian spear, shield, and headdress.

His car will have 24" wagon wheels plodding along a rutted trail somewhere between Fort Boggy and San Angelo. Just kidding.;)

A state of Texas image in a natural color will fill the foreground with a frontier map as background.

I think.

marauder_dallas

09-20-2009, 10:08 PM

i never been to centerville but i would love to go but with the new baby on the way i cant make it i would love to meet some dallas tx mm owners as well...thanx vortex

-Matt-

09-20-2009, 10:38 PM

i never been to centerville but i would love to go but with the new baby on the way i cant make it i would love to meet some dallas tx mm owners as well...thanx vortex

But you were supposed to buy me a beer remember?!?!?! :beer: :confused:

marauder_dallas

09-21-2009, 01:03 PM

But you were supposed to buy me a beer remember?!?!?! :beer: :confused:
gime me a brake mann... if your in town i will take you to one of the best titty bars in town and buy you a few beers thier :beatnik::beer::bandit:

Pat

09-26-2009, 04:31 PM

Here is the decal for Centerville 09. Please place your orders, cost between $6.00 and $8.00. You can order after the meet too.

Vortex

09-26-2009, 08:16 PM

Great job Pat, count me in for one!

Pat

10-13-2009, 06:22 AM

So far five members have ordered a decal:

Vortex
Matt for 2
James79stang
Crzybiker
Pat

The rushes are at the printer now.

See you at Centerville

Pat

cruzer

10-14-2009, 08:46 AM

Pat, put me on the list for one. OK it's time to start getting serious again about plans--as of now---meet at Whattaburger in Ennis between 9-9:15--should put us in Centerville abou 10:45. I'll post my departure time androute this week---join up on the way--see you there, Maury:burnout:

-Matt-

10-14-2009, 01:03 PM

Vortex

10-15-2009, 06:27 AM

Its on I-45 southbound at the Ennis, Texas exit. See you guys at 9am.

cruzer

10-15-2009, 10:01 AM

The address is 105 North I-45, Ennis, TX. If you are coming South on I-45, exit at the hwy 34 exit--it will be on your right. If you come by Hwy 287, as you approach Ennis , take Ennis Ave/Hyw34 into Ennis--as you approach I-45, turn left on Chamber of Commerce Drive---Whataburger will be on your right. Will have coordinats tonite. Looks like I will be going Loop 820 S from Hurst to I-20 to I-45 to Ennis--takes a little longer,but gives the most chances to join up with others--I'll give my time estimates tonite. Maury

ludwigvan968

10-20-2009, 10:55 PM

See you all there, I am planning on bringing the MGM. I have put 1500 miles on it since adding the turbo. I am going to do an oil change this weekend and make sure everything looks in order underneath, if I get a clean bill of health it will be going. If not maybe I will take my S2k or the Camry.

ludwigvan968

10-21-2009, 05:55 PM

My car started leaking oil, seems the return oil line has a leak, going to have it fixed Friday. Wish me luck!

SID210SA

10-21-2009, 06:21 PM

Wishing......

Vortex

10-24-2009, 08:16 PM

Just one week!!

ludwigvan968

10-25-2009, 09:37 AM

car is fixed and running well, is there a convoy from SA this year?

Two Hawks

10-25-2009, 10:41 AM

Of Course I’ll be there along with my better half. Meet yall in Enis, or anywhere
(south of I-20) before Enis.

Jim, whats the head count now?

-Matt-

10-25-2009, 11:52 AM

See ya'll in enis first!

Vortex

10-26-2009, 07:07 AM

rumble

10-26-2009, 03:43 PM

Good question Sam, ok folks, start posting up here if you are from the North Texas crew and are in or out please. Remember we are meeting at the Ennis Whataburger on I-45 at 0900 so "be there, aloha!"

As it stands right now I won't know until Saturday afternoon. If it works
and we (Mrs Rumble and myself) can do this I'll call Maury on his cell
either late Saturday or early Sunday.

Here's hoping...:burnout::burnout::bu rnout:

Vortex

10-27-2009, 06:07 AM

And one thing I heard on tv yesterday, clocks get set back at midnite on Saturday so make sure to adjust if you are going to meet us at the Ennis Whataburger at 0900 on Sunday!!

Vortex

10-27-2009, 06:13 AM

So Far from the Dallas contingent meeting at the Ennis Whataburger it looks like:
Maury
Sam
Jim
Pat (we will meet him down the road)
Rumble (possible)
MM-Matt

Adam, Dave, Fitz are you guys going to try to make it?

CRZYBIKER

10-27-2009, 04:27 PM

I will be there at 9:00, see you all there!

cruzer

10-27-2009, 08:01 PM

As promised last week--my time table:
I'll leave my home in Hurst at 7:30 AM
Be at intersection of Loop 820E and I-20WE at 0750
Turn South at 082Arrive at Whattaburger in Ennis at 0850
Depart Ennis at 0915
All times approximate
TURN YOUR CLOCKS BACK 1 HOUR ON SATURDAY NITE---daylite time ends.
Anyone wishing to join me, call me at 817-296-3819 and we'll arrange
a time and place to meet--Sam is joining me on I-20.
The weather looks perfect--soooo, LET"S ROLL 'EM Maury

Vortex

10-29-2009, 08:33 AM

Adam, Dave, Fitz? What, do you guys have Cowboys tickets??

younga1

10-29-2009, 08:30 PM

Me? I don't know if I'm coming or going any more!!

-Matt-

10-30-2009, 07:43 AM

Vortex

10-30-2009, 08:15 AM

Hey Pat, Hope you can make it, watch out for those flying church steeples!

Pat

10-30-2009, 01:49 PM

Patricia and I should meet with you in Corsicana or a little sooner, like last year.

I'll contact you via FRS on channel 6.

SID210SA

10-30-2009, 03:19 PM

Pat...are we running a sub channel or like 6 sub 1 or just 6?

Pat

10-30-2009, 03:38 PM

Mike;

Just 6.

JohnE

10-30-2009, 05:30 PM

Plan to be there with my wife, 9 & 11 year old kiddos. Thinking about bringing some hot dogs and sausage to grill. I assume there are grills at the park.

John

cruzer

10-30-2009, 09:24 PM

Some of us plan to stop at the BBQ place at the exit in Centerville--can't remember it's name--- and pick up some food--- I'm bringing a big can of ranch beans and a few pounds of potato salad and have a lot of serving utensils--can-opener--heating pans etc ---if anyone has some deserts sitting around, bring them along--kinda pot luck. Yes, there are grills and I am bringing charcoal. "Mararuder Alley" will be open.
I'll be monitoring 817-296-3819 from 7:00 AM and will try to hook - up with anyone along my route. Be on Channel 6 also.
TURN BACK YOUR CLOCKS
Drive safely and I'll see you in Centerville Maury

ludwigvan968

10-30-2009, 11:28 PM

see you all there :)

cruzer

10-31-2009, 02:50 PM

Just talked to Matt--he'll meet us at Ennis. Sam (Two-Hawks) will join me along I-20--we'll be at the intersection of I-45/I-20 at approximately 0825--estimating Ennis at 0850.
Just went shopping--now have charcoal, 4# potato salad, big can of ranch beans, 8 sesame hamburger rolls, some Halloween cup cakes and everything we could need as serving pieces and to keep food warm. I'm buying bulk BBQ and making my own sandwiches. Everyone drive safely--there is no strict schedule--we'll adjust to accomodate the group. See you in the morning, Maury 817-296-3819Set your clocks back !!!!!!!

-Matt-

10-31-2009, 06:54 PM

I got cookies and cupcakes!! See Ya'll there!!

wchain

11-01-2009, 06:40 AM

Just FYI, I remember there were other grills around but if not, we're going to have to ask the other people that reserved the pavillion to share with us. The pavillion was booked this year.

Maury, the name of the BBQ place is Woodys Smokehouse.

See y'all there!

Vortex

11-01-2009, 07:43 PM

Well it was good to see you all even though our event was just a bit of a bust, hopefully next time we can do a little better.

younga1

11-01-2009, 08:14 PM

Very good to see everyone indeed!! We will need a better place I guess next time. Looking forward to Two Rows!!

cruzer

11-01-2009, 08:40 PM

-Matt-

11-01-2009, 08:56 PM

Made it home safe. Thanks guys!!

Two Hawks

11-01-2009, 09:43 PM

Aside from the lack of cooperation from the State Parks people, it was a good day.
It’s always good to see old friends and make new ones.
My thanks to everyone that made it. I’m looking forward to our next get together.
I hope everyone made it home safely, and like Maury said, post them pictures.

ludwigvan968

11-02-2009, 08:04 AM

Well it was good to see you all even though our event was just a bit of a bust, hopefully next time we can do a little better.

I am not sure how this meet was a bust??? I had a great time, so did my wife Corina.

I am not sure what people were expecting, but I feel meeting up for an hour or two in the middle of now where is a cool idea.... I mean how was this meet different then the past two centervilles?

As I said before I will be putting together an Austin/San Antonio meet with Mike's help and we hope to make it a lot of fun and include some cool events. I will keep it budget conscious, so no worries.

Joey

ludwigvan968

11-02-2009, 08:06 AM

I didn't go photo crazy this time, here are some snap shots though...

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http://jtlopez.dyndns.org/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.Download Item&g2_itemId=293578&g2_serialNumber=2
http://jtlopez.dyndns.org/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.Download Item&g2_itemId=293581&g2_serialNumber=2
http://jtlopez.dyndns.org/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.Download Item&g2_itemId=293586&g2_serialNumber=2
http://jtlopez.dyndns.org/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.Download Item&g2_itemId=293589&g2_serialNumber=2

dpotter

11-02-2009, 10:38 AM

Looks like fun, sorry I missed it but there was no way I could get out there yesterday. You guys had perfect weather, glad for that, maybe I can make it next year.

Pat

11-03-2009, 05:48 AM

Patricia and I had a great time, good to see the members again. We took a quick show of hands for new members and there were many, that's always a good sign.

Cruzer (Maury) passed the Club's Presidential mantel back to the club. He has served us so well these many years, but family matters preclude him from devoting the time he would like toward events.

Don't worry, he is still an active member and probably will attend local SVT shows with us next year.

On an optimistic note, Let's think about another Two Rows Restaurant GTG in Mid Winter. We can wear out jackets, yeah, the one I get to wear two time a year. LOL.

In the Spring, probably after the Louisville Regional I'll propose an Over The Road driving event. This can be a Timed, three Check point (flag pick-up) driving experience that will Gage precision and navigation. About a two hour run somewhere scenic and central to all the groups.

Have a blessed thanksgiving and stay tuned to this forum.

Regards,

mrjones

11-03-2009, 08:28 AM

Sorry I missed it this year guys. Had a family situation and just couldn't get away. Looked like a beautiful day for it though. How many cars did you end up having there?

Pat

11-03-2009, 09:09 AM

We had at least 17 Marauders, 1 Shelby GT 500, One Turbo GM, one truck, lot's 'o' people, good food and beautiful day. There may have been another GM.

See you around the Campus, Mr. Jones.
Stay tuned to the Forum.

Regards,

Marauder Rick

11-04-2009, 11:31 AM

only the last pic is from the rest area where we had the actual picnic.

Marauder Rick

11-04-2009, 11:34 AM

gassing up to go home

-Matt-

11-04-2009, 11:37 AM

Thats right, keep the silver away from the blacks at the gas station! Lol

SID210SA

11-04-2009, 01:15 PM

Sam and I got home safely--ran a while with Matt. Thanks to all for making what could have been a wash-out a great day--hope all get home safely. I was the last to leave--the area was clean--thanks. Some one left a blue folding chair--I have it. OK you folks that took pics, get them posted. Thanks everyone who made this get-to-gather a success----hope to see you again, soon, Maury :beer:

Maury,

That chair belongs to us....the kids were bringing all the stuff from the picnic table and I guess they didnt think we had four chairs so they left that one there....this is the second time we have left a chair behind at a car event...the last one was a pink chair that was never found in San Angelo. Lesson learned...dont let the kids pack the car.....lol. Thanks and I will get it from you the next time I see you.

Mike

SID210SA

11-04-2009, 01:20 PM

I like this one....there were Marauders everywhere so every time you turned you saw one...

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=17 594&d=1257359304 (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=17 594&d=1257359304)

-Matt-

11-04-2009, 02:50 PM

BAD FIVE O

11-12-2009, 06:26 PM

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