Post by: TopNotch on December 11, 2012, 10:11:08 pm
Drive ! Mircros in Madison, The Farewell Tour
When: Saturday, Dec 29, 2012
Where: Madison, Georgia
Description: Join all of our motoring friends to close out the year by going on a fabulous drive to Madison Georgia. The day will wind up at the Micro Car Museum that is loved by all. We will say goodbye to 2012 and to the museum which is closing for good. Dont miss this final opportunity to see some of those other "Little Cars".
Date: 12/29/2012
Time: 9:00 AM AM meeting, 10:00AM departure
Starting location: 1525 E. Park Place Boulevard, Stone Mountain 30087 (At Hardee's & The Outback Steakhouse).
Drive to Madison for lunch and shopping. At 1:30- 2:00 PM we'll leave for the Microcar Museum for seeing the small cars before they get sold off in February.
Post by: Roger on December 12, 2012, 10:03:38 am
Bump for the Club.
Several of us went on the Polar Bear Run and had a lot of fun with that group.
I've seen some photos of the Micro Car Museum but haven't been there personally.
This sounds like a good event to attend. Thanks for the heads-up on it!
Post by: Roger on December 12, 2012, 07:37:20 pm
Post by: TopNotch on December 12, 2012, 09:54:21 pm
Could this be a 'caravan' trip?
I imagine that it's going to be just like previous Polar Bear Runs. All the cars will meet at the designated starting point and be given directions to follow (sort-of like Run For The Hills). The Triumph Association normally picks a very good rout between the start and the destination. But it's not a "run", just a leisurely drive, and lots of fun.
And since you know the destination, you can put it in your GPS in case you get lost. But it's more fun to drive with all the other little cars.
Post by: Fiero GTB on December 12, 2012, 10:34:44 pm
I'm also pre-registered for the Feb auction! Uh-oh.... don't let Mrs. Chevelle know that!
FGTB
Post by: 85GT on December 12, 2012, 11:27:17 pm
Post by: Roger on December 13, 2012, 09:39:01 am
But in Helen, I REFUSE to pay $4 for a pretzel and $10 for a beer. I'll bring my own like the rest of them next time.
Post by: Donster on December 13, 2012, 03:19:17 pm
I think I can motivate my Duchess to go on this year's run.
Just shows that you should stay away from 84s ;D
\D
Post by: Fiero GTB on December 25, 2012, 10:45:45 pm
FGTB
Post by: Donster on December 25, 2012, 11:40:15 pm
Post by: Fierofool on December 26, 2012, 12:11:48 am
Don't forget, we have the club car for use by any dues paying member and I may also have the 86 available, too. Plus I have an empty seat for a ride along, but would prefer someone meet me out in the Lawrenceville area if they want to ride along with me since I'll be coming back on a more easterly path.
Rain is forecast for the day.
Post by: Spartanzz on December 26, 2012, 08:06:30 am
Post by: Donster on December 26, 2012, 07:51:11 pm
Want to meet before heading out to Stone Mountain?
Roger, any chance you will join us too?
Convoy?
Post by: Roger on December 26, 2012, 08:22:22 pm
I told Fiero GTB that's where I would meet him.
Convoy sounds great!
Where could we meet with Fierofool?
Topnotch, are you and GrannyLinda going?
Post by: Duchess on December 26, 2012, 08:44:58 pm
would you mind having Shanine as your co-pilot?
Post by: Roger on December 26, 2012, 09:04:55 pm
I'll enjoy her company and she can bring me up-to-date on her car.
Post by: Duchess on December 26, 2012, 09:08:30 pm
Post by: Fierofool on December 26, 2012, 09:18:38 pm
Just got a new set of radios for Christmas and while reading up on operation, found out that to operate on Channel 7, we should have an FCC license. Channels 1-7and 15-22. That leaves us 8-14 and anything above that. It warns of possible severe penalties if caught operating without an FCC license and call sign.
I suggest we try channel 8 as we travel to the meeting place to see how it works.
Roger, are you talking about the Arby's inside the park?
Anyone planning to use the club car? I'll know tomorrow if the yellow 86 will be roadworthy. (alignment)
Post by: TopNotch on December 26, 2012, 10:15:58 pm
Some devices have a power output setting, and if you set them on lower output power, you can use channel 7 without a license.
Post by: Roger on December 26, 2012, 10:17:42 pm
Charlie, I believe that I can have you operate under my license. That means if you use any bad language or transmit at a power greater than 5 watts on FRS frequencies, I get charged with the violation. I'll give you my ID when I see you.
I don't know anything about any Arby's in or near Stone Mtn. yet. If it was inside the park we'd have to pay admission wouldn't we. Plus, if we come within site of that artificial snow hill I may lose my composure. I'll Google the Arby's.
TopNotch is right. If those are GMRS you'll need a license. Anything over 500 milliwatts on any channel is illegal without a license. Channel 7 is okay according to the frequency table if using no more than 500 milliwatts:
GMRS Repeater Output / Simplex (7) 462.700 462.7125 FRS Ch 7 (GMRS 5 w. allowed)
GMRS Repeater Output / Simplex (8) 462.725
Post by: Fierofool on December 26, 2012, 10:50:07 pm
Post by: TopNotch on December 26, 2012, 10:55:58 pm
My radios are the GMRS high powered ones. I don't see anything on them to reduce power.
Check the menu settings in your manual.
Post by: Fiero GTB on December 27, 2012, 10:07:39 am
Roger,
would you mind having Shanine as your co-pilot?
I think Rockin'Roger's taking some hot chick he knows. So, if his passenger seat is filled, FieroFool and I both have seats open.
FGTB
Post by: Roger on December 27, 2012, 03:41:32 pm
Shhhh! You weren't supposed to tell anyone.
Everyone,
Kindly disregard Fiero GTBs last post here. He is mistaken.
ps: You're working your way to a lump of coal for next year pretty early aren't you?
Post by: Fiero GTB on December 27, 2012, 04:45:25 pm
:o
Shhhh! You weren't supposed to tell anyone.
Everyone,
Kindly disregard Fiero GTBs last post here. He is mistaken.
ps: You're working your way to a lump of coal for next year pretty early aren't you?
I guess these days, if a man shows up with his own wife, it's a scandal!
:-X
FGTB
Post by: Fierofool on December 27, 2012, 06:01:26 pm
Post by: TopNotch on December 27, 2012, 06:53:06 pm
Post by: Fierofool on December 28, 2012, 11:10:07 am
Post by: Donster on December 28, 2012, 12:05:07 pm
Post by: Fierofool on December 28, 2012, 12:15:16 pm
Post by: Donster on December 28, 2012, 12:20:11 pm
Roger, you game?
Post by: Fiero GTB on December 28, 2012, 12:42:08 pm
(If you go to the "Arby's" directly across st street on Stone Mountain Highway, you will be in the WRONG location).
The meetup point is just outside Stone Mtn Park, so no entry fees.
Have we decided to be on Ch. 7 or 8 ?
FGTB
Post by: Roger on December 28, 2012, 01:00:11 pm
I'll see you at 7:30am. Can Shanine manage getting up that early?
Will you have coffee?
Post by: TopNotch on December 28, 2012, 01:50:09 pm
Post by: Donster on December 28, 2012, 01:52:51 pm
Donster,
I'll see you at 7:30am. Can Shanine manage getting up that early?
Will you have coffee?
Kewl, yes & yes
;D
Post by: Roger on December 28, 2012, 04:08:47 pm
Somebody please bring along a spare (or 2) ignition module for a V6.
Just in case!
I just had a 1 month old GM unit go bad. The Wells unit that went out previously had been in there over 10 years! I used my spare GM module and feel awkward without having an extra.
Thank you
Post by: Donster on December 28, 2012, 04:21:33 pm
\D
Post by: Spartanzz on December 28, 2012, 05:37:33 pm
Post by: Fiero GTB on December 28, 2012, 10:26:20 pm
I cleared this with the Ga. Triumph Assoc.
Sam's not only a great, likeable guy, he put the NUT in Car NUT!
This should be a lotta fun...
FGTB
Post by: TopNotch on December 29, 2012, 06:54:43 pm
And here's a funny video about it...
Not a valid youtube URL
Post by: TopNotch on December 29, 2012, 10:28:16 pm
Post by: Donster on December 30, 2012, 10:23:38 am
Post by: Fiero GTB on December 30, 2012, 09:05:11 pm
You should be able to view this slide show without signing in.
You will, however, have to create a Free account if you want to download high-resolution originals of any of these shots.
http://share.shutterfly.com/view/flashShareSlideshow.jsp?sid=1AZtHLho1aMnUA (http://share.shutterfly.com/view/flashShareSlideshow.jsp?sid=1AZtHLho1aMnUA)
Thanks again to the Georgia Triumph Association for organizing and hosting this fun run!
Best,
Fiero GTB
Post by: Donster on December 31, 2012, 08:53:15 am
Thanks Tim!
\D
Post by: Fierofool on December 31, 2012, 09:15:55 am
Post by: Roger on December 31, 2012, 09:56:44 am
A BIG thank you for those pix Tim!
Thank you Pat for the Peel P50 page.
Don, you should post your pix anyway.
Have we ever invited the GTC to our RFTH?
Post by: Donster on December 31, 2012, 10:23:28 am
Have we ever invited the GTC to our RFTH?
Can I buy a vowel?
;D
Post by: Roger on December 31, 2012, 01:23:18 pm
They are free. Just like my dumb looks.
Georgia Triumph Club and Run For The Hills
I hope that clears things up.
:P
There goes another chipmunk!
Post by: Donster on December 31, 2012, 01:27:07 pm
Post by: Fiero GTB on December 31, 2012, 07:29:15 pm
I did, too. Forward and backward. I was going to post some of mine, but I think Fiero GTB just about covered it all. Great slide show.
Absolutely, go ahead and post your pics if you get time!
FGTB
Post by: CowsPatoot on December 31, 2012, 09:26:00 pm
I definitely think we should invite the GTC to join us at RFTH. The more cars we have the more fun it is....and their cars are as well suited to those roads as ours are.
Post by: Fierofool on December 31, 2012, 11:24:09 pm