Chicagoland get together [Archive] - MercuryMarauder.net Forums

Wags

12-11-2002, 09:14 AM

Now that there are a few more Marauder's running around the Chicagoland area, would anyone be interested in getting together some weekend for breakfast, lunch, or some bar? It would be nice to put faces together with the screen names, and to bull$**@ about how we just turned a 9 sec 1/4 mile! I think that it would be fun.

Wags

SergntMac

12-11-2002, 10:07 AM

Great idea, I'm game. Let me know?

smith5365

12-11-2002, 10:54 AM

If mensrea joins in, I'm flying in. I've got to see that car of his. Keep this thread going so I can know what's planned.

Bill Smith

bozobill

12-11-2002, 04:40 PM

YES!

chapel1

12-11-2002, 07:07 PM

Sounds great Wags.

tetsu

12-11-2002, 09:51 PM

I need to make a trip down to Mitsuya to pick up rice and sake. Where are you thinking of meeting? We'll look Oh so glamorous with half of
use in snow tires! :)

Johnny

Slowpoke

12-12-2002, 08:48 AM

I'm in too.
suggest something centrally located on a Sunday morning.

slowpoke

MarauderBoy

12-12-2002, 10:29 AM

House done, baby sleeping (kinda)....I'm in for breakfast!

Wags

12-13-2002, 05:33 AM

Ok, so now that we have some interest, where and when is a good time for everyone? I know that mensrea, bozobill, and myself are within a few miles of each other. Where would others be coming from? Also, any SS people out there are more than welcome to join us.

Wags

SergntMac

12-13-2002, 06:54 AM

Maybe Oakbrook Mall is central enough and easy to get too?

Any Tues/Wed works for me, and any day after 3 PM...

MarauderBoy

12-13-2002, 10:16 AM

Oak Brook isn't a bad central spot and there is a Denny's on 22nd st. The downside is that the entire area is swarming with shoppers making travel very frustrating.

Slowpoke

12-13-2002, 10:47 AM

I'm downtown; Oak Brook is doable, but a haul. I guess I'll just have to get on the highway and DRIVE there! (I will need directions to wherever it will be)

A good time would be on a Sunday morning - 10am - 12 ???

slowpoke

Wags

12-13-2002, 10:57 AM

Ok, now that we might have a place that is pretty good for everyone, does everyone want to wait until after the holiday rush, or sometime sooner? Weekend or weeknight?

Slowpoke

12-13-2002, 11:48 AM

weekend is better for me. if after holidays, Sat or Sun. If before holidays (my preference), Sunday only.

slowpoke

SergntMac

12-13-2002, 02:20 PM

Okay...There's five of us from Chicagoland responding here, and 4 of us are basically south and southwest suburbs (sorry SlowPoke, I don't know where in Chgo you're from), so, may I suggest...

White Fence Farm in Romeoville? I-55 to Rt. 53, south on Rt. 53 about a mile to Joliet Rd. Turn left, (N/B) at this light, 1 block down on your left.

BIG parking lot, closed Mondays, open every other day from 4 Pm to 8 PM. Best dayum chicken anywhere, come hungry, bring the family, it's family style. Offer good until 31 Dec., then they close until spring.

Just a thought, since it's silly to fight Xmas crowds, or, try to predict weather...

BTW, where is Mensrea? Tried to e-mail him through here, but it's blocked. Hope someone clues him in.

I presume everyone from this sight is welcome, don't have to be an MM owner, right?

Just trying to get this rolling, more suggestions are appreciated.

Slowpoke

12-13-2002, 02:28 PM

I am downtown Chicago. Think of the Ferris Wheel. I live in that general area. There's no place to really meet in the downtown area and an willing to drive a distance as long as it's not too far or on a weekday.

smith5365

12-13-2002, 02:43 PM

Prefer weekends so I can bring my buddy (mechanic) with me when he's off work. We'd fly in on the red-eye, spend the day and head back home. Anywhere in Chicagoland is fine. I still go back often enough that I know the places your have suggested so far. If weekends don't work out then I'll come alone. After the holidays works best for me. Between my wife's Christmas shopping and visits to her doctors (she's having painful reactions to a knee replacement), I'm running continuously 'til after the first of the year.

Bill Smith

SergntMac

12-13-2002, 03:00 PM

Anyone who wishes to contact me regarding this topic, I can be reached by telephone this Saturday and Sunday (Dec. 14/15 only) from 6 Am to 2 PM, Chicago time. Call me at 312.745.5207, ask for Sergeant Mac.

Bill Smith, let me know if I can help in any way. If you fly into Midway, I can help out with hotel stuff and directions to wherever we end up by then.

SlowPoke, I'm at 3510 S. Michigan, stop in if you're in the area?

Chapel1, know you're in the hood...ditto.

mensrea

12-13-2002, 03:36 PM

When is this going to be... my car is currently in someone else's hands ( :) ) but I can get it back...

smith5365

12-13-2002, 03:56 PM

SargntMac: Thank you for the offer!! My miles are on United so I'll use award ticket and fly into O'Hare. I'll pick up car and probably stay with relatives if I decide to stay overnight. My buddy usually can't be gone more the 36 hours. However, if my wife decides to come too, we'll send my buddy back here, and probably stay for a week or more at wife's sister's in Gurnee. Just hope the weather stays somewhat decent. Driving from the west side out Congress(my era)/Eisenhower to Tri-states, and then up to Gurnee in freezing rain is why I now live in SoCal. Thanks again.

Bill Smith

SergntMac

12-13-2002, 04:18 PM

Mensrea!

You need to e-me your writeback addy, bud! Drop that to me at "SergntMac@aol.com" and it will go no further, promise. Or, call me Sat. or Sun., 6 AM to 2 PM @ 312.745.5207, we gotta talk.

Seems the big draw in this meet, may be your MM, would be nice to see her, for all of us. Bill Smith may be flying in from So. Cal. just for this treat. No pressure now, only if you want to be there, but give us a hint when that bad girl may be available for group feel-ups?

Nite, all, be safe.

PS. to Bill Smith...I still call it "Congress Parkway," I watched them dig that big ditch from first scratch. Welcome home.

MarauderBoy

12-13-2002, 08:43 PM

As an alternative to White Fence and closer to Chicago is Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket in Willow Brook at Rt 83 and I55, Big parking lot not overly crowded and away from the crowds of the holiday. Very friendly and kinda RT66 retro in a MM sorta way.

I like the way this is shaping up and hope we can get our own Chicagolandf club out of this.

SergntMac

12-14-2002, 06:19 AM

We're not nailed down yet, in location or date/time. More ideas are welcome, speak up!

MarauderBoy...Isn't there a Patio BBQ in that general area ? And a Home Run Inn somewhere around there too? I'm just thinking about places that are easy to get to from major roads, and avoid the holiday shopping crush as well.

smith5365

12-14-2002, 08:18 AM

The weekend between Christmas and New Year's works for me, or any weekend in January after New Year's. But I'm the last guy who should be asking for a specific time. Oh yes, I still have my parka, snow boots, and long johns so I'm ready.

Bill Smith

MarauderBoy

12-14-2002, 10:25 AM

There is a Patio BBQ just north of Dell's on 83. I think the parking lot might be a little small. I think your right about the Home Run Inn but I believe it is off of Cass Ave.

chapel1

12-15-2002, 07:50 AM

The Home Run gets my vote.I think anyone who hasn't had thier pizza will enjoy it.Patio is great food,but the parkingis alittle tight.And you usually end up parking behind the resturant.Dell Rea is alittle quieter of a place.Parking lot isn't huge but has good visablity from the resturant.The chicken is cooked to order and takes awhile to get there.Dell would be my second choice although I'm not familiar with that paticular Home Run Inn's parking lot.

Slowpoke

12-15-2002, 09:22 AM

ok - just set a date and i will be there. South, Southwest, doesn't matter - just gives me another excuse to hit the highway. Sunday's are best.

slowpoke

Zack

12-15-2002, 04:28 PM

Count me in.
I'm coming from Homewood.
I'll drive anywhere. Who would turn down a chance to cruise in the Marauder anyway?

MarauderBoy

12-16-2002, 01:56 PM

Ok, how about Dell Rhea's 1/5/03 for lunch (12:00pm)?

Wags

12-16-2002, 02:40 PM

Wow, it's nice to see many people responding to this. The question is, if there are so many Marauders in the area, how come I still have only seen one driving around? The 5th is good for me. Let's see if it's ok with mensrea. He's got the goods that everyone wants to see. (It really is an awesome ride).

Wags

Slowpoke

12-16-2002, 03:16 PM

I'll be there. And the reason noone sees me on the road is 'cause I going too fast!

someone post the street address and directions from the loop.

slowpoke

Fishman

12-16-2002, 10:32 PM

Hey Wags,

I work in your back yard (Warrenville and Main St.) and have one. It can be spotted at Pete and Johnny's once in awhile, too.

MarauderBoy

12-18-2002, 09:24 PM

Here's the link to Dell's. http://www.route66.com/DellRheasChicken/

Happy New Year and see you on the 5th.

smith5365

12-18-2002, 10:15 PM

Looks good! If United is still flying, I'll be there.

Bill Smith

MarauderBoy

12-19-2002, 07:10 PM

I suppose we need to wear our "club" jackets to identify ourselves

SergntMac

12-21-2002, 10:12 AM

So....this is a firm date now, right?

Jan 5th?
Noon?
Dell Rhea's?

Have to work until 2, but I'll try.

chapel1

12-21-2002, 03:51 PM

H'mm downtown to Rte83 I think you can do that in 18 minutes unless you have your 4-way flasher's going Mac?Then we"ll see you at 2:15!

MarauderBoy

12-22-2002, 07:24 PM

Firm date - I checked with the resturant to ensure that they are open. They are. Looking forward to meeting all who can make it.

Merry Christmas

Slowpoke

12-23-2002, 01:43 PM

I've got a little something special for all who are attenting the informal Chicago gettogether. It is something we all "need" for our cars and is a "perfect fit". I am not telling what it is, but I created it, manufactured it, and will give it out FREE to all Chicago folks who attend. It wont make your car go any faster or look any stealthier, but it's the perfect finishing touch.

Anyone care to guess?

slowpoke

SergntMac

12-23-2002, 02:27 PM

Ummmm...ah...got the fuzzy dice thingy going on...got my Bob White ruby reds reflectin....ummmm....pine tree air freshner...oh no, be right back! (running to down to garage, and back)

(huff) no, that's not it, (whew)...ummmm...(puff)...ah.. .dayum, I haven't a clue!

I'm speechless, Slowpoke, howja do that?

Slowpoke

12-23-2002, 02:40 PM

no one has even come close to guessing what I've got in store for all the Chicago folks.... I guess this is ONE good way of getting really GOOD directions to the chicken bucket place...

slowpoke

White Knuckles

12-23-2002, 02:54 PM

If I guess correct, will you fly me to Chicago? You know if you're having fried chicken------you need a good 'ol Southern Gentleman to make sure their doin' it right.

Hint: If their MM is like mine------what your bringing won't work:D

Slowpoke

12-23-2002, 03:11 PM

yep - white knuckles knows... but he has been sworn to secrecy!

schuvwj

12-23-2002, 03:37 PM

Yes I would like to come if it is after the holidays and on a weekend!

chapel1

12-23-2002, 06:09 PM

Does it go in the car or on the outside the car?

Billatpro

12-23-2002, 06:45 PM

Well I'm a newbe but this special thing just for those who can make it to Chi-town is really a horses pa-toote, were all MM guy's and you can't have something special for the MM and not give it to the rest of the loyal followers? Can he?

Slowpoke

12-23-2002, 07:43 PM

it goes inside the car

chapel1

12-23-2002, 07:57 PM

HEY SLOWPOKE did you catch Maraderboys web- site address for the dell rea's chicken?

grzellmer

12-23-2002, 10:08 PM

Bill

7 hours from the Twin Cities and your there.

What Say - First road trip?

Z

SergntMac

12-24-2002, 03:08 AM

Just an update...

Who: Anyone reading this.
What: Chicagoland MM owner's meet.
When: Sunday, January 5th, '03, 1200 hrs. Noon.
Where: http://www.route66.com/DellRheasChicken/
(see "driections" page @ this site for map)
Why: Well why not? Come one, come all, and come hungry.

Anyone needing more info, call me at my office. 312.745.5207, 6 Am to 2 PM, ask for Sgt. Mac.

Gollygee...10-20 black sedans in one obsecure parking lot on a quiet Sunday afternoon, screams for media attention. Look pretty boys and girls, we may have company.

If LM won't advertise the MM, we can.

Be safe, and Happy Holidays.

Oh...one more thing. Willowbrook Police use a black/white scheme, so, don't get way-layed at the Denny's up the street.

SergntMac

12-24-2002, 03:24 AM

One more thing...

Dell Rhea's is located on real "old Route 66." It's now a frontage road to I-55 here, but that's close enough for government work, and still real for some in a spiritual sense.

Sentimental, I know, but if you own one of these black beauties, you know what I mean.

oh Mensrea, where art thou?

MAD-3R

12-24-2002, 09:17 AM

You know, with that many big black sedans in one place, in Chicago, some one might think it was a "family" thing.

bozobill

12-24-2002, 12:32 PM

It IS a family thing!!

Billatpro

12-24-2002, 01:01 PM

grzellmer

well Z it was 5 hours 44min the last time I made the trip! but then again it was in a totally stealth Boss 302 and it was at a warmer time of year. Did talk to wife about going, she I was nuts but then warmed up to idea, we would to be there but the timing just really stinks for us. So I'll just have settel for the pic's when they get posted, they will get posted won't they? sure they will. we'll be there in our hearts.

Thanks
Bill

Billatpro

12-24-2002, 01:13 PM

Damn, where's the spell checker when you need one

Slowpoke

12-25-2002, 09:08 AM

The 'something special' will be available to all people on this board at a very very small cost [think under $5, including postage!]; I did not join this board to sell stuff nor make a profit; in fact, I only decided to make this 'item' after noting a need for it once I used the MM for a few weeks. The most time consuming part was to create the god's head logo which is part of the 'item'. I got the typeface down, its Adobe Helvetica Neue Medium Italic Oblique.

I wait until January 5th only because it will take time to produce these and I want some feedback from people who will use the 'item' right away so that I may modify it before showing to everyone.

If you want to drive yourself nuts, sit in your car, look all around, and take note on what's missing. Can YOU figure it out? And NO, it is not an inflatable Pamela Anderson to sit next to you! Go ahead, write me a note if you figure it out...

Have a spectacular Holiday!!

Slowpoke

SergntMac

12-25-2002, 10:47 AM

I'm guessing at a decal of some sort, maybe something for the right side of the dash, where a long time ago, I once saw SS?

Warm?

Slowpoke

12-25-2002, 11:10 AM

not a decal; in fact, it does not adhere to any surface nor hang from any surface. I do use adhesive as a part of the manufacturing process.

SergntMac

12-25-2002, 11:33 AM

wow...I'm stumped. Is this going to be one of those slap yourself in the fore head thingys when we see it?

May you should call yourself Crafty-Poke...

Slowpoke

12-25-2002, 09:39 PM

you guys are lucky!

Why?

because today I went to visit the wife's relatives waaaaay out in the SW suburbs and lo and behold, we passed a huge billboard for the Chicken Basket. Now that I know where it is, you can be sure I will be there toting some free custom-made MM goodies for y'all!

The wife and I tested the prototypes and we decided to make it a little larger. You will get to pick from a small version and a larger version. Still don't know what 'it' is?? That's OK....You will on Jan 5th!

slowpoke

chapel1

12-25-2002, 09:44 PM

What a tease.

MarauderBoy

12-25-2002, 09:45 PM

BTW, Willowbrook Ford is just up the way. Too bad it's Sunday as I'd love for them to bring over the new Cobra they have on their lot. Slowpoke, I was really hoping you had come up cheap heated seats!

Looking forward to seeing everyone there!

tetsu

12-26-2002, 07:00 AM

I bet it's four tennis balls, two painted red, two black to rest in the front/rear windows. :)

Johnny

Slowpoke

12-26-2002, 05:15 PM

Not tennis balls either...

I just finished making 144 of them. I think the price will be $5 for two delivered. Half of the cost goes for the postage and for the padded envelope! Materials & labor make up the balance.

Attendees at the Chicago MM Gathering get them for free!

As Logan said, and I quote...

"Wow, that's a pretty neat idea. I like it. I'd appreciate a couple too, but otherwise consider yourself authorized to promote them as you see fit on the site."

Still keeping it a secret!

slowpoke

--------------------------------------
2003 MM
"IT" mod from Slowpoke

chapel1

12-28-2002, 07:04 AM

Just felt the need to keep this thread going for justa little while.

UncleLar

12-28-2002, 03:52 PM

Are non owners welcome? I'm sitting on the fence right now waiting for a factory supercharged Marauder,I've heard various rumors there'll be one in another year or two. I've loved Marauders since the first ones in'63 and I hope I'm not shooting myself in the foot by waiting.

SergntMac

12-28-2002, 05:13 PM

I say why not? If you're interested enough in the MM to be registered and reading here, please stop by. Maybe we'll get you to "put the gun down before anyone gets hurt"...LOL

Bigdogjim

12-28-2002, 11:55 PM

SergntMac I am only 788 miles to your east! Still thinking about "lunch" run. My MM is hungery for some pavement!
Big Dog

Wags

12-30-2002, 01:08 PM

I'd say anybody is welcome to attend! This includes any SS people out there too. So, how many are planning on coming out? It sounds like it will be a good turnout.

Wags

Slowpoke

12-30-2002, 01:30 PM

I will be there

slowpoke

MAD-3R

12-30-2002, 02:36 PM

I would love to, but it's just a bit far. Especally for "lunch."

Slowpoke

12-31-2002, 04:42 PM

did someone make a reservation? I'd hate to show up and be told there's no room for us all. Having never been there I am not even sure its appropriate to let them know to make room.

someone who's been there please assume command of the situation and advise the chicken folks of our arrival.

slowpoke

chapel1

12-31-2002, 05:09 PM

WE may never make out of the parking lot?Buy I think we"ll be definatly be able to belly up to the bar?

SergntMac

01-02-2003, 10:30 AM

Just refreshing this as a reminder, see y'all there.

SergntMac

01-02-2003, 05:34 PM

I got another telephone call at my office today, from another "in the weeds." A '90 "Mark something" driver just waiting (and very much wanting) to be an MM owner.

Yes, you are welcome to join us Januaray 5th, be there, okay?

I think I've seen you on the street, would like to know if I'm right.

Slowpoke

01-02-2003, 05:38 PM

what time are we meeting?

slowpoke

Fishman

01-02-2003, 06:22 PM

I'm less than 10 minutes away from Dell Rhea's.

I just called and gave them a heads up to expect 10-15 folks at noon on Sunday, so we have a reservation. They didn't seem to think it would be a problem even without the reservation, so it appears the time and the number of people are pretty flexible. Good news for us.

Slowpoke

01-02-2003, 06:26 PM

so this means 11:20 am? noon?

I dont want to be too early or too late....

slowpoke

smith5365

01-02-2003, 07:45 PM

Nuts!! Just got call from my brother. Our 96 year old mother is in need of attention, so we're having a family gathering at her house the 5th. She's loosing it mentally, and we've got to set up care for her. Leaves me out of the get together. Probably best. I'd get too excited and buy an MM now. As stated on the MM vs 730il, etc tread, I'm plotting what I want to do, and need to sit tight 'til I get my head sorted out.

Slowpoke

01-03-2003, 09:22 AM

ok - getting down to the wire here......

First Quarterly Chicken Conclave
Noon - Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket
Sunday January 5th; rain or shine

s l o w p o k e

smith5365

01-03-2003, 09:27 AM

or snow!! Prediction is for snow showers

MarauderBoy

01-04-2003, 06:57 AM

Guys, the prediction is an 80% chance of a 2" ac***ulation on Saturday but only minor flurries on Sunday. I believe that the roads will be very passable and Dell's is right off of I55 so press on regardless! Just give me a break if my MM is not as clean as it should be!

If the roads are in really good shape, I've asked my Dad to bring his new T Bird for a little variety.

See you all at 12:00

chapel1

01-04-2003, 10:15 AM

I'll be there even if it snows URGHHHH!!!!!!!!!

chapel1

01-04-2003, 10:19 AM

I'm going to bring a digital camera to try and get some group pictures of all of us. :D

tetsu

01-04-2003, 01:45 PM

I was thinking about driving down there (snow doesn't worry me now) but, alas, I have been appointed House Painter by the boss....hehhe.

So, light a candle, or pass wind or something (or both) in my honor tomorrow. :)

I can't wait for Springtime at Da Grove.

Johnny

UncleLar

01-04-2003, 05:23 PM

Mensrea,are you bringing your firebreathing S Package to melt the snow?

mensrea

01-04-2003, 05:55 PM

Nope... but I will make another meet as soon as it warms up!

SergntMac

01-05-2003, 07:36 AM

Driving in at 5:30 this AM, roads were clear and traffic light. Didn't use my windshield washers once. See y'all there...

LincMercLover

01-06-2003, 03:14 PM

Anybody got pics of this? I wanna see the turnout!

SergntMac

01-06-2003, 03:32 PM

some pics here

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/categories.php?cat_id=6

TAF

01-06-2003, 03:33 PM

Can we guess which one is you, Sarge?

SergntMac

01-06-2003, 03:38 PM

can you?

TAF

01-06-2003, 03:41 PM

I'm going to say that's you in the white "sneaks"..."holding court"...

Right?

TAF

01-06-2003, 04:54 PM

Did I guess correctly?

chapel1

01-06-2003, 07:48 PM

Yeah! that's him., :coolman:

TAF

01-06-2003, 10:15 PM

You can always tell the cop (the smart ones, that is) by the comfortable shoes...

RCSignals

01-06-2003, 10:22 PM

Do you mean "smart" or "smart alec" ;) J/K

Jim M

01-06-2003, 10:39 PM

Chicagoland guys, you should check out this opportunity to run your Marauder at Road America- http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?threadid=1088&referrerid=528

TAF

01-06-2003, 11:43 PM

I enjoy the Sarge being here a lot. I ALWAYS click on whatever thread he's responded to (even if not interested in the general topic)...

RCSignals

01-07-2003, 12:29 AM

Originally posted by toddalanfisher
I enjoy the Sarge being here a lot. I ALWAYS click on whatever thread he's responded to (even if not interested in the general topic)...

agreed. That's why I was J/K

SergntMac

01-07-2003, 05:41 AM

Well, thank you gentlemen...Likewise.

Made a suggestion in another thread that our next Chicagoland Owner's meet could be at the Chicago Auto Show in Feb. Pick a date/time, and meet up at the Marauder display. Imagine all those owner's jackets in one spot, the Marauder's gang has arrived.

Got another idea for little covert ops at the show. We all gather around the MM on display and distract onlookers, while slowpoke changes the badges and adds ruby red reflective decals (I have an extra set courtesy of Chapel1). Wouldn't that give LM something to think about on their way home, hehe...JK.

Jeeze...Is this the longet thread ever, or what?

Oh, and I wasn't "holding court." I was hoping for a fast crap game before lunch, but it was too sloppy out.

Auto Show...any thoughts?

TAF

01-07-2003, 05:48 AM

Your welcome, Sarge. But, hey...no mention of my EXCELLENT guess on your picture?

SergntMac

01-07-2003, 05:58 AM

Whoops...sorry, Detective Todd, quite intuitive, and impressive.

schuvwj

01-07-2003, 06:08 AM

Lets do It!!!!!

RCSignals

01-07-2003, 05:25 PM

Hmm, the Marauder's gang

You know, Mercury is losing out on not capitalising on all this to boost sales

chapel1

01-07-2003, 05:45 PM

I kinda like Chicago Marauder's?

rcrfan3

01-28-2003, 06:33 PM

I live in chicago ,lets get out and talk

bugsys03

01-28-2003, 06:37 PM

whats a chicago marauder?

TAF

01-28-2003, 07:11 PM

It's the one with the body in the trunk...

CRUZTAKER

02-08-2003, 09:35 AM

Hey all Windy City Marauder owners:

After spying on the mercury marauder.net, I finally got around to registering.

My wife and I were the ones who got to Dell Rhea's late. Better late than never. It was nice to see another Marauder besides my own (mine was the black one:D). Other than that, I've only spotted one other Marauder on the road.

Any plans in the works for another get together?

Harold

schuvwj

02-08-2003, 10:15 AM

There was some talk about getting together at the Chicago car show but evryone is having a problem meeting on the same weekend (15th/16th or 22nd/23rd).

I'll be there on the 22nd and Sarg is going to be there in the 15th.

Darn I am not going to be able to blow his doors off with my stock MM.

schuvwj

02-08-2003, 10:16 AM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by schuvwj
[B]There was some talk about getting together at the Chicago car show but evryone is having a problem meeting on the same weekend (15th/16th or 22nd/23rd).

I'll be there on the 22nd and Sarg is going to be there on the 15th.

Darn I am not going to be able to blow his doors off with my stock MM. :P