Post by: CowsPatoot on March 30, 2011, 10:38:27 pm
If nobody else is intending on planning one, then the North Carolina crew (Savet, Fierfly and myself) are interested in taking over the planning. I would prefer to simply enjoy the spoils of someone else's work like I have done the past couple years...but will do what I have to in order to insure that this event doesn't die.
Post by: Savet on March 31, 2011, 07:14:27 am
On a serious note, I'd be happy to help with scouting the route or any other aspects that would make planning easier.
Post by: Fierofool on March 31, 2011, 09:24:26 am
Post by: Savet on March 31, 2011, 10:08:18 am
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&ll=35.113169,-83.600464&spn=1.170532,2.70813&z=9
Post by: Donster on March 31, 2011, 10:28:00 am
FieroFool and I were just talking about basing it in Helen, which would be right there in the south of that region, but there were some caveats to it, so we might address that when we meet this evening.
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Post by: RobsFieros on March 31, 2011, 11:47:18 am
Post by: RobsFieros on March 31, 2011, 04:16:03 pm
Post by: Donster on April 01, 2011, 09:06:07 am
Has anybody been out there recently?
The wife and I plan on taking a scouting/shopping trip (My wife is getting home-sick, so we need to stock up on German products ;D) out there 2 weeks from now to scope things out.
But we are still open to other suggestions for the base.
Anybody want to ride out there with us?
\D
Post by: Savet on April 01, 2011, 10:08:21 am
Post by: Donster on April 01, 2011, 10:57:22 am
\D
Post by: Savet on April 01, 2011, 11:46:07 am
Post by: Donster on April 01, 2011, 12:27:04 pm
Ironically, I plan to be in Georgia that weekend....but I'll be working on Elise fiberglass. The weekend after that is tentatively free though, so if you guys let me know where you go, I can try some related routes and verify consistency.Well, Helen "IS" in Georgia. ;D
Don't know if my boss can hold off that long without stocking up on German goodies, I'll have to confirm.
\D
Post by: Donster on April 04, 2011, 01:41:33 pm
My wife and I will be going up there the weekend of the 16th this month, to scout/scope it out.
Any Tag-Alongs?
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Post by: Donster on April 18, 2011, 02:16:51 pm
Again I ask: Anybody interested in coming along and maybe helping?
\D
Post by: Fierofool on April 18, 2011, 05:51:00 pm
Post by: Donster on April 18, 2011, 05:54:14 pm
Guess we'll just go their for fun, making up for this last weekend, rain doesn't bother Anne when she's shopping!
\D
Post by: Savet on April 18, 2011, 07:10:36 pm
Post by: Fierofool on April 18, 2011, 08:19:25 pm
Post by: Donster on April 18, 2011, 10:07:44 pm
I might be able to go this coming weekend.....I'll know more towards the end of the week.
I just saw a new 7 day forecast and the rain is for Thursday and they're expecting Saturday to be a very nice day.
Savet, if Fierofool is right, bring on the Lotus man! ;D
Until I hear that we should scout out a different area, I'm heading to Helen with the 84 Duke, even if it's just to have a fun cruise. Look forward to meeting you there if you can make it.
\D
Post by: Savet on April 20, 2011, 04:20:40 pm
Post by: TopNotch on April 21, 2011, 11:00:07 pm
Post by: Donster on April 21, 2011, 11:41:14 pm
Are you planning on driving Saturday? Or Sunday?
The plan was Saturday, on Sundays the Liquer Store in Helen is closed ;D
Maybe tomorrow I'll see what a Fiero seat feels like when it's laid back as far as it will go. If it's OK, I may ask for a ride.
Pat, hope you feel better soon.
Folks, the more - the merrier!
\D
Post by: Savet on April 22, 2011, 01:35:47 pm
Post by: Donster on April 22, 2011, 02:06:09 pm
\D
Post by: Savet on April 22, 2011, 02:11:37 pm
If I can't....that's ok. It's just good to get these things out of the way up front.
Post by: Donster on April 22, 2011, 03:56:26 pm
Can I also call you at all hours of the night with inappropriate questions?
If I can't....that's ok. It's just good to get these things out of the way up front.
Funny you mention that, got a call at 3 AM this morning about a hard down system
If you have an aggressive SLA contract with me you can call me at all hours, if not, then not ;D
Post by: oldone on April 22, 2011, 04:21:51 pm
Post by: Donster on April 22, 2011, 04:36:44 pm
are you guys talking about this easter week-end or next weekend?
I thought we were talking about tomorrow
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Post by: Savet on April 22, 2011, 06:43:00 pm
Don...I don't have a system down, but I did have an issue last night trying to get gconftool-2 to execute from cron, but I solved that issue on my own by exporting the DBUS_SESSION_BUS_ADDRESS environment variable from within the script I'm calling. ;D
Post by: Donster on April 22, 2011, 07:11:27 pm
You just made a bunch of nothingness sound interesting
\D
Post by: Donster on April 26, 2011, 09:35:37 am
One of these days we might actually make it. ;D
\D
Post by: Savet on May 13, 2011, 10:46:48 pm
When are we planning the full RFTH event?
Post by: TopNotch on May 14, 2011, 09:27:45 am
Post by: Fierofool on May 14, 2011, 09:47:36 am
A scouting run is possible in mid to late June. The first week of June is Tybee Island and Pigeon Forge, the second week is the club meeting, so the third weekend is still open, I believe.
Post by: Fierofool on May 14, 2011, 05:13:31 pm
As usual, when we head up to that area, we meet at I-985, Exit 16, Hwy 53, Mundy Mill Road. There is a QT gas station just up hill from the end of the exit. Because some come from the western suburbs, we should be there, refueled and ready to leave around 9AM. You can Google Map or MapQuest directions to determine approximately how much time you'll need to get there.
Post by: Fierofool on June 02, 2011, 07:41:25 pm
Post by: CowsPatoot on June 10, 2011, 06:18:19 pm
Post by: Fierofool on June 11, 2011, 10:46:59 pm
The forecast right now on the news says it's supposed to be a sunny day of 92 degrees, but if we have to set a rain date, it will be the following Saturday, June 25.
Savet, If you guys are coming down I-85, you can take Hwy 76 near Clemson and come right over to Clayton, Ga. rather than coming all the way down into Georgia. Should you come down on Friday, there's a Days Inn. We'll probably leave from the Burger King lot next door. Everyone remember to bring their FRS radios.
Post by: Savet on June 12, 2011, 11:10:30 pm
Post by: Donster on June 13, 2011, 12:16:41 pm
\D
PS: Don't have have FRS Radios
Post by: TopNotch on June 13, 2011, 02:25:34 pm
For those in the Atlanta area, we should meet at the QT gas station at exit 16 off I-985, on the east side of the highway. Meet at 8:30, so you can gas up, get coffee or whatever, and be ready to go at 9.
Post by: Fierofool on June 13, 2011, 03:54:37 pm
Post by: Donster on June 13, 2011, 04:11:30 pm
Don, it would be best to drive a Fiero so you can keep up through the curves.
Don't knock the power and handling of a Saturn! ;D
\D
Post by: TopNotch on June 13, 2011, 08:54:16 pm
Don't knock the power and handling of a Saturn! ;D
Even a Saturn Sky has trouble keeping up with us!
Post by: Donster on June 14, 2011, 07:14:31 am
\D
Post by: TopNotch on June 14, 2011, 09:29:46 am
Thought this was a scouting run, not a race? ;D
\D
Well, we're not going all out, but we do have to figure out how long the real run will take, so we have to maintain a reasonable pace. And BTW, when Fierofool goes "all out", there aren't many people that can keep up with him. I can't, and I think I'm pretty good.
Post by: Fierofool on June 14, 2011, 01:14:40 pm
Post by: RobsFieros on June 14, 2011, 03:37:49 pm
Post by: Fierofool on June 14, 2011, 05:59:26 pm
Post by: Savet on June 17, 2011, 04:24:02 pm
Sorry guys :'(
Post by: Donster on June 17, 2011, 11:24:52 pm
We still on?
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Post by: Fierofool on June 18, 2011, 05:39:10 pm
Post by: HarryT on June 19, 2011, 01:20:33 am
We really enjoyed our run through the mountains today. You really made me put our Little Black Car through its paces on the twisties. Your driving and your car impressed me and I am not easily impressed. We hope we will be in the area when the Run for the Hills #16 is held in September as we would like to be in it and meet other Fiero owners.
Thanks for a great day;
Harry and Karin
Post by: Fierofool on June 19, 2011, 09:31:13 am
You really made me put our Little Black Car through its paces on the twisties. Your driving and your car impressed me and I am not easily impressed.
Harry and Karin
I think it was a combination of your not being familiar with some of the roads and also slacking off a little :D
I may go back and try to add a little more to the run. I'll post it on this forum if I do. Hope you can join in. Thanks for coming out.
Post by: TopNotch on June 19, 2011, 12:27:51 pm
Post by: HarryT on June 19, 2011, 05:12:50 pm
Don't forget you have the left inside brake light out.
Harry
Post by: Fierofool on June 19, 2011, 10:00:16 pm
BTW, I noticed the apparent misspell in your username. Do you want to change it to match your PFF username?
Post by: HarryT on June 20, 2011, 03:04:57 pm
I never noticed. ??? By the way, my clutch slave cylinder tube is one of the woven, flexible steel hoses but I will still insulate it to see if that helps. As soon as we started driving in the rain and hail I got my clutch back so it could possibly be the fluid boiling. I never noticed before that it came back after the car cooled down as I always pulled it into the barn when we returned from a run. I would always bleed it before the next time out so I thought that was fixing it. We will see. ::)
Harry
Post by: Fierofool on June 20, 2011, 06:00:16 pm
Post by: Fierofool on June 29, 2011, 10:33:11 am
Post by: Fierofool on July 06, 2011, 10:28:16 pm
Post by: Donster on July 11, 2011, 01:46:40 am
Both Anne and I with the 84 & 85
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Post by: Fierofool on July 11, 2011, 08:19:48 am
Sunday July 16
Sunday July 23
Sunday July 31
Post by: Donster on July 11, 2011, 08:23:09 am
Whatever the majority decides.
\D
Post by: Donster on July 11, 2011, 08:46:10 am
(Although Anne & I will try to get rid of them as soon as possible, because, as you know, visiting family is like fish - the longer they lay around, the more they stink ;D )
\D
Post by: TopNotch on July 11, 2011, 03:11:01 pm
And don't let them see that last post (unless they can't read English -- but they may know how to use Babelfish).
Post by: Donster on July 11, 2011, 04:22:14 pm
And BTW: Babelfish sux
\D
Post by: CowsPatoot on July 11, 2011, 09:52:38 pm
23rd is currently planned to do mods to the Lotus and get it back on the road (suspension tuning to increase the front camber...Chris feels it is too practical the way it is).
31st would be best for me...but I can probably make it on the 23rd if that is what others want.
I assume we are going to ask Chris to stay out of the pic for the shirts? If so, I ask that I get to be the first to make fun of him and tell him he isn't wanted. After that, everyone else can just explain that he isn't good enough to be photographed with us.
Post by: Fierofool on July 11, 2011, 10:05:16 pm
Post by: Donster on July 11, 2011, 10:06:37 pm
Post by: 85GT on July 12, 2011, 11:08:23 am
Post by: Fierofool on July 12, 2011, 12:46:55 pm
If it turns out that there aren't enough cars, then I guess there won't be an event shirt this year unless someone else wants to provide a design. This will be the last opportunity to get a design and get the shirts advertised, sold and printed.
Post by: Fierofool on July 13, 2011, 09:48:32 am
Post by: 88_4mula on July 13, 2011, 12:56:21 pm
I have volunteered again this year to be in charge of collecting prizes for the raffle.
If you would like to donate any items, post here or send me a pm.
And any of the wonderful people I have talked to in the past....please be kind and watch for a e-mail from me.
All items donated will be listed here for viewing and to entic anybody that might want to go and thinks...
"I might have a shot at winning that!?"
Post by: HarryT on July 14, 2011, 01:59:30 am
The only one we can think of off the top or our hats would be lake and mountain views of Lake Jocassee from the Devils Fork Park boat launching ramp. There is no gate or guard to get in. On a weekend they get pretty busy but it is a big parking lot. I guess you would have to get an OK from the park Ranger station. Let us think some more for other locations.
We will be leaving probably on Saturday for a couple of months trip up to the UP of Michigan in our coach. We will try to be back in time for the Run for the Hills.
We will let you know if we can think of somewhere else.
Harry
Post by: 88_4mula on July 14, 2011, 12:34:52 pm
Have heard back from Top-line Group, Fiero Fiberglass, & Paul at Fiero sails.
So Far so good.
And of course SewPro Embroidery.he he he....
Post by: TopNotch on July 14, 2011, 04:33:05 pm
Post by: Donster on July 15, 2011, 08:35:58 am
Stainless Steel Fiero GT Watch
Stainless Steel Fiero Watch
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Post by: Savet on July 16, 2011, 11:13:22 pm
I will not be able to make it on the 16th...don't have a car to bring at the moment, plan to have the vert back on the road by the end of the weekend (water pump).
23rd is currently planned to do mods to the Lotus and get it back on the road (suspension tuning to increase the front camber...Chris feels it is too practical the way it is).
31st would be best for me...but I can probably make it on the 23rd if that is what others want.
I assume we are going to ask Chris to stay out of the pic for the shirts? If so, I ask that I get to be the first to make fun of him and tell him he isn't wanted. After that, everyone else can just explain that he isn't good enough to be photographed with us.
I don't mind staying out of the picture. It's kind of like the special olympics....fun to compete, but you don't really want photographic evidence.... ;D
Edit: For those that don't know me, that was very tongue in cheek.....I like Fieros, but I like giving Greg a hard time more.
Post by: 88_4mula on July 19, 2011, 03:11:47 pm
Matt from:
Sent me a box of goodies.
2011 Calendar
shot glass
air fresheners in cherry & vanilla
pewter ornament
press guide (i want this thing)
$25 gift certificate
Thanks to Matt and The Fiero Store
Post by: Donster on July 19, 2011, 07:17:33 pm
Hope you sent him a big "Thank You!" ;D
\D
Post by: Fierofool on July 21, 2011, 12:52:14 pm
Again, this year, John has sent a donation. In the package is a powder coated exhaust heat shield and a $40 gift certificate from Auto Zone.
John, if you're reading this, Thank You. Hope you can join us for the club cookout on Aug. 13 and for this year's RFTH 16.
Post by: Fierofool on July 21, 2011, 10:43:05 pm
Right now I have
Don-1
Anne-1
Greg-1
Jerry-1
Me-1
Post by: TopNotch on July 21, 2011, 11:17:01 pm
Post by: Donster on July 23, 2011, 10:51:09 am
Their manager asked me to come see him about 2-3 weeks befor the RFTH and we'll go over his "Write-Off Inventory" and he'll let me pick something appropriate for Fieros!
Cool beans!
\D
Post by: Donster on July 23, 2011, 10:56:39 am
Complete oil-change to include filter and oil - $0.00 Out-The-Door cost
I'm much obliged anyways
\D
Post by: Fierofool on July 23, 2011, 02:04:39 pm
If anyone is interested in possibly going up on a weekday sometime in August, let me know. Probably a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday. My weekends are pretty full.
Post by: Tha Driver on July 23, 2011, 02:15:57 pm
I might be able to ride with you on a week day if it's in the afternoon (working at night & sleeping 'till about 1 PM).
Also, I could bring my Indy for the photo shoot if you like. When & where will that be?
Later,
~ Paul
aka "Tha Driver"
Custom Fiberglass Parts (http://angelonearth.net/customfiberglass/)
Post by: Fierofool on July 23, 2011, 03:21:34 pm
Post by: Fierofool on July 25, 2011, 08:05:40 am
Post by: Fiero GTB on July 25, 2011, 08:39:44 am
Post by: Donster on July 25, 2011, 08:46:23 am
Don't have an FRS radio.... got an extra?
Same here
Will some "Cheapos" from Radio Shack do? 1 to 2 mile radius or do we need more distance?
\D
Post by: Fierofool on July 25, 2011, 10:24:56 am
Post by: 85GT on July 25, 2011, 11:10:24 am
Post by: 88_4mula on July 25, 2011, 12:28:58 pm
sent us some LED bulbs
and also sent gift certificates $20(1) & $30(1).
thanks guys
Post by: Fiero GTB on July 25, 2011, 07:19:04 pm
I have a couple of spares.....
Can I please reserve one of your spares?
Fiero GTB
Post by: 85GT on July 26, 2011, 02:25:51 pm
Post by: 88_4mula on July 27, 2011, 11:52:31 am
Sent a gift certificate of $25.
Thanks Jim.
Post by: TopNotch on July 27, 2011, 12:40:44 pm
Post by: Donster on July 27, 2011, 03:41:48 pm
For the photo shoot run (on the 31st), if we meet at the QT at exit 16 on 985 at 7 AM, we should have time to gas up and be in Clayton at 9 AM.
Wow, I'll really have to get up early on a Sunday!
The things I do for our Fieros! ;D
For those of us with GPS:
Quik Trip
3446 Mundy Mill Road
Gainesville, GA 30507-8215
\D
Post by: GrannyLinda on July 31, 2011, 07:43:18 am
L O L !!!
Post by: Donster on August 01, 2011, 12:38:53 pm
And how about Duchess with her 'lil Dukie? Aside from the minor electrical issue on the way up there and afterwards, the little 2.5 impressed me!
Issue is fixed, all good again.
Thank you all for helping getting her started those couple of times and thanks Charlie & Kevin for the escort. ;D
\D
Post by: Duchess on August 01, 2011, 01:33:38 pm
Thanks for all the help guys, I felt really, really horrible when the first incident occured. I thought I had ruined your trip/fun.
For the actual run I have 2 suggestions: 1) While driving through "dark/shady" areas, please turn on your headlights. It is easier to see if someone is missing or falling behind and oncoming traffic can see you sooner.
2) Check your tires! It is quite reckless driving without any thread on your tires.
Don worked on the issue until after 11pm last night, but finally got it fixed. That means .... I am back on the road again ...hehe
Post by: Fierofool on August 01, 2011, 05:09:45 pm
Post by: Donster on August 01, 2011, 05:18:47 pm
Charlie - great organization - awesome roads, Anne and I both can't wait for more!
\D
Post by: Duchess on August 01, 2011, 07:08:57 pm
Charlie you've picked a great route.
Tim, I am truly sorry that you could not finish the trip with us. I hope it's just a minor thing and I'll see you this week @Dean's.
Post by: Fierofool on August 01, 2011, 09:32:59 pm
I plan to go back in toward the tree farm and take the road across the bridge to see if it's paved all the way through. I probably will be going on a week day if anyone would like to go along.
Post by: Fiero GTB on August 02, 2011, 12:23:26 am
The brakes got a little better with every few miles of freeway air. Then the radiator overheated, so we had to drive with windows down (fun when neither of us can hear worth a darn to begin with ;- ) and the heater on full blast in 100-degree weather.
I dropped the car at a Firestone shop near my home vs. at WhoDeanie's (then trying to find a ride home on a Sunday evening). F-stone flushed and checked the lines for leaks, checked the master cylinder, connections, rotors, pads, etc. and everything is fine.
Just wanted to be cautious, and as expected, I had just boiled the fluid, and the radiator was just tired of the running the hills then hauling a couple of blubber-butts home in near 100-degree heat.
So, I'm ready for WhoDeanie's open house this coming Saturday, and the Caffeine & Octane (new location) this Sunday.
Even being forced to bail and limp home before the end of the trial run, this trip has added to my growing "learning experiences" with this particular Fiero:
1. After burning up the shifter cables during my first run at the Road Atlanta open-track day last year, when WhoDeanie said I drive the car too hard, he meant it. I see an upgraded brakes kit in my future.
2. Take a kitcar 240 lbs heavier than the stock Fiero SE V6, add almost 500 lbs of two middle-aged guys = overheated brakes, radiator, etc.
3. When FieroFool says "I'll take it slow so that no-one is pressured to keep up," it translates roughly to, "These revenue adjustments are not 'taxes.'
When my GPS says "Estimated Time of Arrival", I hear "Time to Beat."
Similarly, every time I saw FieroFool's tail-lights disappearing around the next set of curves, those errant Y chromosomes just took over, so any logical thoughts of easing up on the brakes, tires, clutch, radio, whatever just went out the window. FieroFool Can Drive!
4. When a woman (oh, let's call her... say... Duchess... ) starts acting all demure and whispers, "Oh, who, little ole ME...? He-he, well, I do declare, I'll be the weak link, and could just NEVER keep up with you big, strong men... tee-hee" ...
... be prepared to watch her fly through the curves like a scalded ape and flash you a Cheshire grin as she burns the paint off your doors going by. Cherchez la femme!
5. All-said, the Fiero is still the most fun I think I can have with my shoes still on. ;- )
Thanks, Charlie and Everyone!
Terry showed me his photos today. There is one image in particular (for the T-shirts) that I believe I can Photoshop to close up a gap between the first two cars, so I will try to work on them tomorrow night and get them posted.
Best,
Fiero GTB
Post by: 85GT on August 02, 2011, 04:14:15 am
Post by: Donster on August 02, 2011, 08:22:47 am
glad it was nothing seriously wrong with the car... :)
I second that and look forward to seeing you @ Dean's
\D
Post by: TopNotch on August 02, 2011, 02:46:28 pm
Post by: 85GT on August 02, 2011, 03:17:54 pm
Post by: Donster on August 02, 2011, 05:33:08 pm
\D
Post by: HarryT on August 03, 2011, 12:41:47 am
Harry
Post by: Donster on August 03, 2011, 09:30:31 am
But I assure everyone, I won't be doing that during the actual event!
\D
Post by: TopNotch on August 03, 2011, 11:12:54 am
Post by: 88_4mula on August 03, 2011, 12:02:17 pm
thanks Rodney
Post by: Fierofool on August 09, 2011, 12:31:21 pm
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Post by: Donster on August 09, 2011, 12:33:50 pm
Is that one of yours or one of Terry's?
First in line for two of them
\D
Post by: Fierofool on August 09, 2011, 12:35:41 pm
Post by: Donster on August 09, 2011, 12:38:18 pm
\D
Post by: Fierofool on August 09, 2011, 12:42:47 pm
I've put in a call to the printer. I expect them to be similar to last year---in the $25 range but they vary with 2X and 3X being a buck or two higher.
Post by: Donster on August 09, 2011, 12:45:44 pm
But I think if the price stays in the $ 25 to $ 27 range, that is great.
Fingers crossed.
\D
Post by: 85GT on August 09, 2011, 01:38:59 pm
Post by: Fierofool on August 09, 2011, 02:52:16 pm
Adult sizes Small, Medium, Large, XLarge $25 each.
2XLarge, $26
3Xlarge, $27
These are a 50/50 blend and they don't shrink or fade,. Not really necessary to order a larger size, unless you plan to wear it as a night shirt to tease your wife/girlfriend.
They will be available sooooon in the Club Merchandise section of the forum.
If you don't want to use a credit card, mail a personal check or postal money order to
Georgia Fieros
287 Park Place
Auburn, Ga. 30011-3035
It must arrive prior to Saturday, September 3, 11:59PM
Post by: Donster on August 09, 2011, 03:21:33 pm
\D
Post by: 85GT on August 09, 2011, 05:00:44 pm
Post by: Fierofool on August 09, 2011, 06:50:18 pm
Is paypal an option on our web for the shirts, just like with membership dues?
\D
It will be as soon as Pat gets the Info on the page.
Post by: Donster on August 09, 2011, 06:57:13 pm
Post by: TopNotch on August 09, 2011, 09:00:07 pm
Post by: Fierofool on August 09, 2011, 09:33:57 pm
Post by: TopNotch on August 10, 2011, 02:39:48 pm
Post by: Fierofool on August 10, 2011, 04:34:31 pm
There was another road that looked promising on the lower end of the loop, but that one turned out to be dirt after about a half mile.
Talked to two hotels and got prices. Will need to talk with TopNotch and 85GT before a decision is made. About $40 a night difference.
Post by: Donster on August 10, 2011, 05:28:52 pm
Talked to two hotels and got prices. Will need to talk with TopNotch and 85GT before a decision is made. About $40 a night difference.
Per person or per room? That is quite a substantial difference.
\D
Post by: Fierofool on August 10, 2011, 08:01:28 pm
Post by: Fierofool on August 11, 2011, 04:41:59 pm
Days Inn
54 Highway 441 N
Clayton, GA 30525
(706) 782-4258
The rates are $49.95 per night. You must tell them "Georgia Fieros" or "Georgia Fiero Club" to get the discounted rates. The hotel has a pool and free continental breakfast.
There is no cutoff date for these rates. You may reserve up to and on Sept. 16, 2011.
Post by: GrannyLinda on August 11, 2011, 07:57:30 pm
Post by: 85GT on August 16, 2011, 11:50:38 am
Post by: 85GT on August 16, 2011, 11:53:12 am
Post by: Donster on August 16, 2011, 12:02:11 pm
Post by: TopNotch on August 16, 2011, 03:58:50 pm
Post by: oldone on August 16, 2011, 08:55:55 pm
Post by: Raydar on August 16, 2011, 11:09:57 pm
Post by: Donster on August 16, 2011, 11:28:38 pm
i don't know at this time, i'm having surgery next wednesday for bone spurs and partial tear on rotater cuff on my left shoulder. its orthoscopic surgery if it just needs cleaning out it could heal in about 2 weeks. if its worse it could take 5 weeks, no run for the hills. also i'm still having issues with my car, i don't know if it will be available.
Hey - Good luck with the surgery, hope it all turns out good for you!
Now, as far as your car goes....... no excuses! ;D
\D
Post by: GrannyLinda on August 17, 2011, 08:04:47 am
Post by: Fierofool on August 17, 2011, 08:58:58 am
Can we get some kind of an idea who is planning on making the " RFTH"It's very difficult because lots of people get their information from Pennocks rather than the Georgia forum. I"ve also got notices on other club websites, too. I even sent out personal notices to some that I know who have contacts with other Fiero clubs or groups. Even within our own group, some don't know if they will make it until the last minute. That was one of the reasons I chose the Days Inn as the host hotel. They were willing to not put a cutoff date on making reservations. Right now, I have 25 rooms blocked for our event. I'd love it if we needed more.
Not knowing how many will attend makes it very difficult to assure we have enough maps and route sheets for everyone, so I guess I'll just wait until Thursday, Sept. 15, see how many rooms are reserved and print one set of directions for each room.
Post by: Whodeanie on August 18, 2011, 08:25:33 am
this is a great time I was upset I missed last year.
PS. I am trying to get Kermit ready to go but it needs a lot of work first. like a motor and frontend repair.
if anyone wants to come give me a hand working on it on the weekend let me know. I can not work on it any other time because the shop is slammed.
for now I may just throw a used stock 6 in it to get it going.
D.
Post by: CowsPatoot on August 18, 2011, 05:24:02 pm
Chris will be there with the Lotus also...but as always, he will put off reserving the room till the last couple days.
Post by: GrannyLinda on August 19, 2011, 09:40:49 am
We will be meeting at the Galaxy Diner at 1:30pm.
We have a lot to discuss including this years RFTH and up coming events.
Post by: Fierofool on August 25, 2011, 09:45:52 am
The Event Hotel is:
Days Inn
54 Highway 441 N
Clayton, GA 30525
(706) 782-4258
The rates are $49.95 per night. You must tell them "Georgia Fieros" or "Georgia Fiero Club" to get the discounted rates. The hotel has a pool and free continental breakfast.
There is no cutoff date for these rates. You may reserve up to and on Sept. 16, 2011.
If you plan to order an event tshirt, you have just over a week to get your order placed.
Post by: 85GT on August 26, 2011, 03:28:59 pm
Post by: Fierofool on August 28, 2011, 10:55:19 pm
Though you can make your hotel reservations at the last minute, if you plan to order an event tshirt, you can't wait. You must have your order placed by this coming weekend. If you plan to order by mail, it must be received by this weekend.
Post by: 85GT on August 31, 2011, 07:51:44 am
Post by: oldone on August 31, 2011, 12:56:25 pm
Post by: TopNotch on August 31, 2011, 05:48:06 pm
Post by: oldone on September 01, 2011, 06:49:15 am
Post by: 85GT on September 02, 2011, 06:32:35 pm
Post by: Donster on September 04, 2011, 04:41:48 pm
Pat, can you please post their logo on our club's website as being one of our sponsors?
Thnx.
\D
Post by: Fierofool on September 10, 2011, 11:12:19 pm
Post by: Donster on September 12, 2011, 11:06:01 am
Pat was originally going to cover this during the raffle, but unfortunately, he has more important issues to attent to and I'll need some help up in Clayton.
Who will be able to assist?
Also, Linda, did you or Pat have anything for the raffle or did I get everything from Kevin on Saturday?
Please advise.
\D
Post by: CowsPatoot on September 12, 2011, 02:24:20 pm
Post by: Donster on September 12, 2011, 02:42:05 pm
I will take pics, and assist any way I can...I just don't know what I am doing.
Join the "club" ;D
\D
Post by: Fierofool on September 12, 2011, 09:00:51 pm
Now, I'm going to bed. Not feeling well. Goodnight all.
Post by: dfinley on September 13, 2011, 06:02:00 am
Post by: dfinley on September 13, 2011, 06:08:41 am
Post by: Fierofool on September 13, 2011, 08:36:57 am
Saturday, We'll meet at the Ingles lot right behind the motel at 8AM for the drivers meeting and around 9AM we will pull out of the parking lot onto WarWoman Road. That's the first road and we will end up on that road on the return trip.
Lunch Saturday will be in Cashiers at around 11:30. I've set up the dinner at the Mexican Restaurant that's in the front of the hotel and it's planned to be around 6:30PM. Raffle tickets will be sold Friday and Saturday and will be $2 each with 1 free ticket for each 5 ticket purchase. I believe Don Kienlen (The Don) will be conducting the raffle since Pat and I won't be there.
Post by: TopNotch on September 13, 2011, 04:00:15 pm
Post by: Donster on September 14, 2011, 12:14:19 am
Someone will have to come by my place before the run and pick up raffle tickets, and whatever else I can think of.
I'd appreciate if soembody could do that and let me know, as I'm still in Tampa and won't be able to get over to Pat's before the run.
\D
Post by: 85GT on September 14, 2011, 12:47:15 am
Post by: TopNotch on September 14, 2011, 09:05:42 am
Post by: Fierofool on September 15, 2011, 10:45:13 am
For those who plan to arrive on Saturday morning, the meeting is at 8AM and the group will pull out by 9AM.
Post by: Donster on September 15, 2011, 01:52:53 pm
If anybody wants to join us and caravan up there, post it here or PM me.
Should Anne not get the 84 fixed in time, we will be doing some serious re-planning about the whole event.
I'll post the status here.
\D
Post by: oldone on September 15, 2011, 02:10:31 pm
Post by: Fierofool on September 15, 2011, 05:24:33 pm
If Anne gets her 84 back in time from Lee, we will be heading North out of Buford around 2 PM tomorrow.
If anybody wants to join us and caravan up there, post it here or PM me.
Should Anne not get the 84 fixed in time, we will be doing some serious re-planning about the whole event.
I'll post the status here.
\D
I had asked him to have mine done by Friday evening, but when I spoke with him this morning, he said he was working on Anne's to try and have it ready for you. Since I was only planning to drive it up there for the meeting, I told him to put mine aside until he had her car done and ready for the run.
Post by: Fierofool on September 15, 2011, 05:43:23 pm
Do all the folks doing the printing have their event packages printed and put together?
Post by: TopNotch on September 15, 2011, 06:36:11 pm
Post by: Fiero GTB on September 15, 2011, 07:54:14 pm
FGTB
Post by: Donster on September 15, 2011, 09:48:31 pm
If Anne gets her 84 back in time from Lee, we will be heading North out of Buford around 2 PM tomorrow.
If anybody wants to join us and caravan up there, post it here or PM me.
Should Anne not get the 84 fixed in time, we will be doing some serious re-planning about the whole event.
I'll post the status here.
\D
I had asked him to have mine done by Friday evening, but when I spoke with him this morning, he said he was working on Anne's to try and have it ready for you. Since I was only planning to drive it up there for the meeting, I told him to put mine aside until he had her car done and ready for the run.
That was kind of you Charlie, thank you, but it seems as if the brakes on the 84 are failing now. Lee will not know until about 10 AM tomorrow if the 84 Dukie will be road-worthy for RFTH. He's been splitting his time between her car and yours.
BTW oldone, I'll be taking it easy during the run if you want to ride with me
\D
Post by: Donster on September 15, 2011, 10:41:13 pm
I plum forgot about the event packages in all the recent confusion. I could have printed some for Jerry to pick up when he came and got the raffle tickets. I hope someone made up the difference.
In addition to what Tim gave me, I printed 12 maps and 12 Itineraries. The maps I printed at 2400 dpi, look decent.
Hope we have enough
\D
Post by: TopNotch on September 15, 2011, 10:58:22 pm
Bring a stapler -- I may not have time to staple them.
Post by: Fierofool on September 15, 2011, 11:07:03 pm
Post by: CowsPatoot on September 16, 2011, 01:43:04 am
Post by: 85GT on September 16, 2011, 01:44:46 am
Post by: Fierofool on September 16, 2011, 12:49:34 pm
Post by: Donster on September 16, 2011, 01:41:13 pm
Did you ever get an approximate headcount?
\D
Post by: Fierofool on September 16, 2011, 02:39:16 pm
Roger, get out there and be the official Meeter-Greeter.
Post by: Donster on September 16, 2011, 05:43:47 pm
Haven't heard back from Lee yet, so it's just the 85
One of us will follow the group with the SUV for safety
\D
Post by: CowsPatoot on September 16, 2011, 06:39:41 pm
Post by: Fiero GTB on September 18, 2011, 03:38:25 pm
About two hours later, he called again to mention some sort of
Post by: HarryT on September 18, 2011, 05:21:42 pm
When everyone gets settled I hope someone can email some pictures as we forgot to bring our camera.
Thanks all for the great day and accepting us as new friends;
Harry and Karin
Post by: Duchess on September 18, 2011, 05:41:05 pm
Our daughter Shanine who was my co-pilot got somehow bored (hm, maybe I do need a bigger enginge) abbandoned me and jumped into Deans car. Seems like it she had more fun driving with Dean then with me ... grrrrrrowl.
We met new friends and hope that we're staying in touch.
Charlie .. all of us missed you and I am sure that with you we all wouldn't have had to do one single u-turn ;)
But we are all glad that Mel is doing better and there will always be another time.
ROFL @ pictures Tim ;D :D ;D
Anne
Post by: Donster on September 18, 2011, 05:42:00 pm
Let me be the first to comment on yesterdays fun day. We were only able to do the last half of the run but had a great time. We only got separated a few times, but we all managed to make it to the finish. Charlie, we all really missed you and hope you and Mel will be able to get back on the road again soon.
When everyone gets settled I hope someone can email some pictures as we forgot to bring our camera.
Thanks all for the great day and accepting us as new friends;
Harry and Karin
Harry, Karin,
We are glad you made it, even if it was only for the second part of the run. We enjoyed your company tremendously and hope we will see you again soon.
To everybody else that participated: AWESOME DAY! Had a lot of fun, and we obviously had good fortune too, no major issues, no breakdowns, nobody got seriously lost. We can easily forget about some of the wrong turns some of the people made! ;D
All in all a great event, thanks to Charlie, who once again found a great route for us and we had a good number of participants show up.
I'd also like to thank all the people who participated in our raffle after the run. I certainly had fun doing that, although I'm a bit skeptical about our daughter's ethics. Too many prizes seemed to go to the same people too many times! (We'll have somebody else volunteer to draw the tickets at the next event) ;D
All kidding aside, I'm happy for the people who cleaned up at the raffle and am sorry for the ones that left empty handed. Better luck next time! The raffle did generate good funds for our coffers, which will help continue to fund events like this and we really appreciate it. I just wish Charlie, Kevin and Pat could have attended; they would have had a blast just like we did!
\D
Post by: Fierofool on September 18, 2011, 06:53:46 pm
Where did people make the wrong turn? Let me know so I know how to make my route sheets clearer, though we did have some production problems this year that may have added to some confusion.
I'd like to thank the members of the scouting runs and our sponsors who donated products and services to the event. We all understand that current national economic conditions have taken much of our discretionary income so your participation in the raffle is appreciated more than you know. Don, thank you for helping Kevin in contacting vendors and for stepping up and taking the helm for the raffle.
I may have missed the run and the fun of doing it with the group, but we can always do a rerun and I'll include some of the other roads I scouted out, just for some variation. Maybe 3rd weekend of October?
I get to have my desert first. That being the scouting and laying out. Then I enjoy the main course last--the fun that everyone had doing the run.
Thanks everyone for the well wishes for Mel. She's home and doing well.
Post by: Donster on September 18, 2011, 07:24:28 pm
I may have missed the run and the fun of doing it with the group, but we can always do a rerun and I'll include some of the other roads I scouted out, just for some variation. Maybe 3rd weekend of October?
I'm game and Anne probably is too ;D
Glad to hear Mel is doing well
\D
Post by: Raydar on September 18, 2011, 07:34:47 pm
Decided to sleep in, this morning, since I have to be up and semi-lucid by 5:30, five days a week.
Thanks to all who blazed the trail, this year. Especially to those who were unable to make the run. (Charlie, Pat and Kevin.)
It was a great course, and the relatively short mileage allowed us time to sit and socialize and "bench race" during the food and fuel stops, and still make it back in plenty of time for the dinner and raffle.
It was good to see/meet all the folks who I only knew by a screen name, until now.
I was also very happy to see a lot of faces whom I haven't seen in quite a few years.
Here are a handful of photos...
Lunch
Back on the road.
The first fuel stop
What I see when I'm watching the road, instead of watching the road.
Jerry's navigator.
I didn't get any real "action" photos, since I didn't have a navigator, and my hands were full most of the time, driving and watching our designated turns go by as we went screaming past. :D (I was to blame for at least one of those...)
Post by: CowsPatoot on September 19, 2011, 12:27:36 am
Some pics:
We met up with Trinten in Statesville and drove down together
Tall peaks on the horizon is always a good thing
From the balcony Friday night...excuse the filth on the car, if we didn't have time to test drive it, when would we find time to wash it?
Trinten is caught checking out the Dragon
Saturday morning, we walked out of the room to find this:
Getting ready for the drivers meeting
The lineup
And we are on the road...
Lunchtime
You never know what will show up on the camera when you let Fierfly take pics
Figured it was only fair to throw in a pic of myself (talking with carnut122)
Don, say Cheese!
Wandering back out with full stomachs
Back on the road
Ahh yes...the after-dinner cigar
First gas stop
Fierfly discovers that it is tough to take pics while cornering
Don prepares for the raffle
On the way home, we decided to take the Blue Ridge Parkway back up to Wilkesboro
Taken from the peak of Mount Mitchell...highest point east of the Mississippi...6684 feet
and then the fog rolled in
Post by: HarryT on September 19, 2011, 01:49:49 am
Your instructions were spot on. It was the lead car that led others astray. I followed him on the first error even though Karin told me we should turn. We were the fifth car after that and when the lead car passed Wigington road we turned and and the rest followed us. We stopped and waited for the rest of the cars. We were then in third position. On the third missed turn at Warwoman we turned and waited for the rest of the cars in our pack and finished the run in the lead. It made for an interesting run as we were continually following different cars and not looking at the same tail lights for the whole trip.
We will become members in the next few days, so if you do plan another short run we will be there.
Again, thanks for letting us participate.
Harry and Karin
PS Thank you CowsPatoot for the pictures, you got a few good ones of "The Little Black Car" for us. I hope you don' t mind that I copied them to my computer.
Post by: Raydar on September 19, 2011, 06:00:00 pm
It was nice meeting you both. Thanks for coming out to play.
I only led (a small group) for a little while, therefore I was only afforded the opportunity to miss one turn (Warwoman) and I realized it as soon as it happened. When we turned around and came back, there were about 30 bikers, all pointing the correct way for us. :D
Post by: Fiero GTB on September 19, 2011, 10:37:18 pm
No guarantee either will be use, but I'd like to play around with the layout, etc.
Really cool shots!
Thanks,
FieroGTB (My e-mail is in the profiles section)
Post by: 85GT on September 20, 2011, 07:20:51 am
Post by: aerodonamic on September 20, 2011, 10:31:18 am
Post by: Duchess on September 20, 2011, 11:10:50 am
In regards of our sponsors: I would suggest that we print a
Post by: Donster on September 20, 2011, 11:25:04 am
Fabulous pictures Greg & Sharon!!!!!!!
In regards of our sponsors: I would suggest that we print a
Post by: 88_4mula on September 20, 2011, 12:03:32 pm
I had requested that we get some pictures because a couple of the donors requested them.
Post by: CowsPatoot on September 20, 2011, 12:47:46 pm
Did we get any pictures of the winners of the raffle?
I had requested that we get some pictures because a couple of the donors requested them.
All winners were photographed receiving their prizes...Don has a copy of them.
Post by: Donster on September 20, 2011, 01:04:53 pm
Did we get any pictures of the winners of the raffle?
I had requested that we get some pictures because a couple of the donors requested them.
I've got the pics, I'll send you a link later on so you can just download them, they're a bit too large to even compress and send out via email
\D
Post by: CowsPatoot on September 20, 2011, 02:37:19 pm
Only video we got of the run this year. Those of you that were there know why there is music covering up the sound.
Post by: Raydar on September 20, 2011, 06:56:27 pm
I like the soundtrack too.
Post by: Trinten on October 11, 2011, 04:52:29 pm
So I figured my first post would be on the first things I've been able to do with the group! (yes it's a repost from another forum).
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Originally posted by Raydar:
Overheard:
"I just burned my hand."
"I told you to watch the header."
"Yeah. I watched it burn my hand."
Fortunately it (apparently) wasn't serious.
Thankfully I had some cold water in the car to pour on it. It looked really ugly, and I had to keep it out of direct sunlight the whole ride home, or it hurt. I still have a mark from it, my medical-field-relatives told me it was probably going to scar, but that doesn't look like it'll be the case. Thank you Neosporin!
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Originally posted by Alex4mula:
Small fix. I'm glad my jack was used but not by me
Thank you Alex, that might have been the difference between no break-downs and one breakdown. I really appreciate it. And a thank you to WhoDeanie for spotting it and helping me get it temporarily fixed.
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Originally posted by CowsPatoot:
Definitely not about HP. Was fun pushing Trinten's 450 HP v8 thru the curves with the stock Duke/auto.
Yeah... RFTH reminded me why I like going fast.... in a straight line. A few of the corners, even with my new sticky tires, I felt and heard the tires coming loose. One turn in particular, I was pacing the car in front of me, and saw how quickly he went into a turn without his breaks, so I figured "Okay, no problem." ... yeah, about 1/3 into the turn, I felt the back end start to "skip" sideways and the wheels chirp. I knew hitting the brakes would likely be a *very bad* idea, so I just eased up off the gas.
I also apologize to anyone I scared when doing my "rolling starts". I wasn't taking my speed into consideration and was using second when I should have been using 3rd, or 4th.
Overall, I had a great time, and am not opposed to going again in the future. Though I think I might take up the last position.... :) Who knows, now that my swaybars are (mostly) back together, that might make a difference in the corners next year.
It was great meeting you all, definitely had some interesting conversations, and saw some really impressive Fieros and some really nice mods... which I am debating on copying... just to be upfront about it. ;)
Post by: Fierofool on October 11, 2011, 06:05:40 pm
Post by: Trinten on October 11, 2011, 06:12:16 pm
Post by: Crash 86GT on October 17, 2011, 09:58:06 am
Post by: Donster on October 26, 2011, 05:16:11 am
I'll post on the FTP server once I have them
\D
Post by: CowsPatoot on October 29, 2011, 02:07:59 am
I'm still trying to get the pics from Frank in FL. Contacted him via PFF and he replied once, but haven't heard back from him in 2 weeks.
I'll post on the FTP server once I have them
\D
Let me know when they are up...I am looking for the ones he took of us as we passed by him while he was sitting on the side of the road.
Post by: Donster on October 29, 2011, 02:47:12 am
\D
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