L.A. Marauders' Petersen's Automotive Meet 09/14/03

[Dave Compson]

NBC Shooter,
As for work on monday... I have sunday, monday, and tuesday off. I work on a 4-10 schedule. And after we meet in l.a., i will drive down to san diego to visit with my family. So, this meet is just an excuse for me to visit family.

[amerikan]

Alright guys you've convinced me... i cannot say for sure yet but if everyone plays out... im comming. NBC thanks for putting this together...nice work.

[maudominguez]

Greetings folks:

Sorry I havent replied sooner Shooter. You can count me in.
This sounds like it's going to be a nice time.
Amerikan good thing you decided to come. I didn't want to have to call you a "Little cry baby"
Just kidding bro!! I'm sure everyone would love to meet you.

[amerikan]

maudo i really really want to go but i don't know 100% yet so NBC don't put me on the list yet. Maudo i still have to make up for the time you were at chicane when i left...ahh.

[studio460]

x1 amerikan
x2 NBC Shooter
x2 JamesHecker
x1 MattJohnson
x1 Dave Compson
x1 RocketCouch
x1.5 Directedby
x2 ParkRanger
x1 maudominguez

There. You're on the list, amerikan. Nothing I can do now.

[SergntMac]

NBC/Anyone...Kindly tally the pairs of sandals you see, and let me know?

I learned a tough lesson today, that I've been severly overdressed lately. Wearing gymmies with my blue jeans is not fashionable anymore, and I'm not sure if it was my jeans, or my gymmies that earned the comment. It's a matter of exclusion now, rule out the obvious and see what's left?

Sandals...In a race car...Go figure.

[vegasmarauder]

Vegasmarauder (Jim) is for 2, and my brother and nephew in a CVPI, so total is 4. We will shoot for a 930-1000 AM arrival for the 3 floor parking...

[Dave Compson]

Vegasmarauder,

Do you still want to caravan from vegas? If so, pm me with a meeting time and place?

[studio460]

Petersen's Automotive Meet 09/14/03 RSVPs as of 09/01/03:

x1 amerikan
x2 NBC Shooter (x1 if I get the bikini model and figure out a good excuse to go alone)
x1 bikini model???
x2 JamesHecker
x1 MattJohnson
x1 Dave Compson
x1 RocketCouch
x1.5 Directedby
x2 ParkRanger
x1 maudominguez
x4 vegasmarauder
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x17 total

James: Do you wanna invite your Ford wrench friend from Sunrise (or is he Matt's friend?)? Would be nice to get a Ford mechanic to one of these things someday . . . I will see if my Airport Marina Ford guy wants to come.

Matt: Guess we better start making sure there's really a decent place to eat nearby, do you mind checking with Tom Bergin's Irish pub if you get a chance (e.g., menu, hours, seating)? Is that our best bet in your opinion?

Thanks to all, for all of your enthusiastic support. Anyone else in Southern California who wants to come, please join us!

[RocketCouch]

So what time is everyone shooting on getting there?

Tour's at 2:00, what like 10:00/11:00 am to meet up, check out the cars, possibly do an install or two? Then eat lunch and head in?

[studio460]

Speaking for myself only, I was planning to arrive about 12:00PM. The tour is scheduled for 2:00PM and the bikini model (if I get one) is scheduled for 3:00-4:00PM. Rocket, you're welcome to arrive as early as you want--I just hope you'll have some company. Rocket, what kind of installs were you thinking of doing?

[Matt Johnson]

Shooter - I'll leave it up to a vote (or not) as to where everyone wants to eat.

Tom Bergin's opens at noon. It's a true tavern - dark, (no windows to speak of), big wooden bar, real bartenders, sports on the TV, and some booths in the back. Don't know if it's the "best" bet, but it is walking distance from the museum (1 block, 2 at the most I think) and they pour a great black and tan. The food's not bad either - steak sandwiches, burgers, fish and chips. Only downside is it could be crowded now that's it's football season.

There's also a Marie Calendars about 5 blocks east on Wilshire. Not walking distance (by LA standards) but walking is not out of the question. Bigger, well lighted, family friendly, safe menu, etc.

My pick is Bergin's. But I like dark places that serve beer.

[Dave Compson]

I am shooting to be there by noon.

[RocketCouch]

Jim mentioned that he was going to get there around 10, and I didn't want him to be all alone, thus why I suggested the time. If everyone is going to show up at 12, then I'll show up around 12ish.

As for the installs, you guys don't have any new parts you are just itching to put on? Swaybars, endlinks, throttle bodies, speakers? I dunno... Depending on the part, I *might* be able to get it ordered and here in time for the meet.

Last year at Peterson's I installed my horn and PA system and got some wiring help from the other guys. Free labor is always good

[studio460]

THIS POST IS REPEATED HERE FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE--PLEASE READ UPDATED POSTS ON NEW THREAD HERE!

Parking at Petersen's Automotive Museum--PLEASE READ!

Good news: The model has been booked! "Arianna" will be there in a bikini and high heels. I hope enough of you pony up the $10 for the photo, because I will owe her $100 when she shows up (this is a deal--swimwear and lingerie modeling is typically DOUBLE the model's standard rate of $100-$150 an hour!).

Not so good news: Although I booked our "tour" weeks ago and was told we would be able to park on the third level, since then, a large Mustang car club "bought" the third level parking ($500) for a 30-car, 150-person event occuring the same Sunday from 9:00AM to 4:00PM. We reserved a tour, they scheduled an "event" (i.e., they paid real money). So at this point we are left with levels 1 or 2, which are completely covered and not good for photos.

So, here are our options:

1. I call the parking guys tomorrow (Saturday) and beg to let us onto the fourth-level parking, which is totally exposed to the sun, which we need for the photos.

2. Re-park either before or after the tour at the LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art) parking lot on THEIR third level ($5.00 all day) which is USUALLY not that crowded. The LACMA parking lot is fairly close to the museum on S. Ogden Dr. (two short blocks east of Fairfax, 1/2 block north of Wilshire). If we go with this option, I may push the model's booking a bit later. Will let you all know here.

3. Wait until 4:00PM, reschedule the model for 4:30PM, and use the third-level parking (assuming the exposed part of the third level has cleared by then).

4. Ask the Mustang guys if they would let us use some of their space. I wouldn't count on this unless I got a confirmation of this on Saturday from someone representing the group.

KEEP WATCHING THIS THREAD. I WILL POST THE RESPONSE FROM THE PETERSEN'S PARKING GUY AND/OR MUSTANG CLUB AS SOON AS I CAN GET AN ANSWER BACK TOMORROW (SATURDAY, SEPT. 13).

If anyone misses the updated posts, I will leave instructions with the parking booth attendant. Remember, if you are driving a Mercury Marauder, PARKING IS FREE. Just mention to the attendant that you are with the "Mercury Marauder" car club. Thanks for your support, and I apologize for the inconvenience.