Carlisle 2013

[newkitman]

Um…isn’t Paul topless? Oh! You mean a convertible top. I thought headgear. My bad!

Allen Caron
VW based 53MGTD - "MoneyPenny"
"If one thing matters, everything matters" - from the book The Shack

[Paul Mossberg]

Ouch! But funny!

Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

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[newkitman]

Well as thin as my hair is does that make me semi topless!newkitman2013-01-01 16:25:34

Allen Caron
VW based 53MGTD - "MoneyPenny"
"If one thing matters, everything matters" - from the book The Shack

[edward ericson]

So did I ever tell you guys about the time I was entered in a Romance Novel covermodel pageant? It’s true!

[newkitman]

Was it for Mad Magizine? 😆

Allen Caron
VW based 53MGTD - "MoneyPenny"
"If one thing matters, everything matters" - from the book The Shack

[edward ericson]

No, but I have been told I bear an uncanny resemblance to Alfred E.

Somewhere there is a picture of me in tails (no less) dancing with a nice blonde girl whose normal job was doing TV commercials. This thing happened at the Waldorf Astoria, as I recall, circa 1991. I do remember Gersh Kuntsman of the NY Post referred to me as “pudgy” in his report which, while probably fair in context of the other contestants (male models, body builders, mostly–but also the guy who came to fix the organizer’s copy machine and got roped-in at the last minute), was wholly unfair in the context of Kuntzman’s own physique. I also remember signing autographs for a couple housewives afterward. 

[newkitman]

So back to the original thread. We appear to have close to a dozen slated to be at Carlisle. Are we getting near the record?

Allen Caron
VW based 53MGTD - "MoneyPenny"
"If one thing matters, everything matters" - from the book The Shack

[edward ericson]

It is looking good. We only count at the show though. 

[Paul Mossberg]

While I like your math, we are nowhere near a dozen confirmed attendees.

Here’s what is confirmed:

 

Paul

Bill & Patti

Ed & Karen

Roy & Julie

Allen & Linda

Schu

 

Donna requested hotel info. But has not confirmed attendance yet.

Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

If you own a TDr and are not in the Registry, please go to https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mg-td-replica-registry/ and register (you need to copy and paste the link)

[newkitman]

Glad you like my math. It’s Southern Geezer math now that I turned 65! Works everytime. lol

Allen Caron
VW based 53MGTD - "MoneyPenny"
"If one thing matters, everything matters" - from the book The Shack

[Paul Mossberg]

Hey gang!

 

So far, all I know of are:

 

Paul

Bill & Patti

Ed & Karen

Roy & Julie

Allen & Linda

Dale (Schu)

 

Donna requested hotel info. But has not confirmed attendance yet.

Anyone else planning on coming?

 

Special note for long distance  travelers…the Speedster Owners Group coordinates a number of caravans. So far there are at least two, one starting in Massachusetts, the other coming up from the Carolinas and MAYBE from Florida.

 

The caravan thread is here:

 

http://www.speedsterowners.com/displayForumTopic/content/7907863213460630

 

These are all good guys and gals. I’m sure they’d be glad to have a TD or two along for the ride.

 

PMOSSBERG2013-01-22 09:46:30

Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

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[Paul Mossberg]

If you are planning on Carlisle 2013 and have not requested hotel info, please contact me ASAP

Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

If you own a TDr and are not in the Registry, please go to https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mg-td-replica-registry/ and register (you need to copy and paste the link)

[Royal]

Bill, serious question here.  Do they have air (as in for adjusting tire pressures) at the Carlisle track?  The last time I ran an autocross was 1968 in my Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite.  (all 948cc’s worth)  I’m gonna need cheerleaders to get up enough courage to try with my new wire wheels…..yeah yeah yeah I know – it won’t help.  

[billnparts]

Yes, they had an air compressor just past the registration tent.

Bill Ascheman
Fiberfab Ford
Modified 5.0, 5sp., 4:11
Autocross & Hillclimb
"Drive Happy"

[edward ericson]

Bump.

Carlisle dreamers: it’s time to commit. Your ticket is cheap and a hotel reservation can be cancelled pretty close to the event, if need be. It’ll be much harder if you wait ’till you’re sure and try to book late.

edsnova2013-01-30 08:57:08

[DonsMG]

I finally took Ed’s advice and made reservations to attend Carlisle in May. All the chatter here on the forum makes it sound well worth the 500 mile trip. I plan to arrive Thursday afternoon and head for home on Sunday.

 

I’m looking forward to meeting and getting to know those that will also be there.

 

Can’t wait until May! 🙂

Don Loveless
Ford Pinto Fiberfab
Rochester, MI

[Royal]

Don, that’s great.  We have a good time.  See you there.  I hope that you are in the same hotel as the Speedster group and the TD gang .

[DonsMG]

Roy, Yes I am. I got all the necessary information from Paul

 

See you there.

Don Loveless
Ford Pinto Fiberfab
Rochester, MI

[edward ericson]

That’s awesome! Michigan is a nice far ride. Very impressive.

[DonsMG]

I’ve been shopping for a cargo trailer to make the trip a little easier on me and the TD. If I do trailer to Carlisle, is it better to park it at the show grounds or at the hotel?

Don Loveless
Ford Pinto Fiberfab
Rochester, MI

[edward ericson]

Hotel, I would think. But no experience with it.

[Royal]

Don, there were quite a few trailers in the Hotel parking lot last year.  You won’t be the only one towing.  There seemed to be plenty of room to park and turn around.  I bought a tow bar and flat towed my MiGi 450miles last year and will be doing the same again in May.  Enjoy it while you can.  

[Paul Mossberg]

Don, it’s better to leave the trailer at the hotel. I’ll be arriving some time Thursday evening. Not sure of the time. Please make sure you rsvp to Bruce with your plans for the various cruises and meals.

That’s seven confirmed TDs!!!

Still trying to track Wobby down. Exchanged a couple texts last week, but have not had a chance to talk

PMOSSBERG2013-02-14 22:44:22

Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

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[DonsMG]

I already reserved a 10 x 40 parking spot for a trailer on the show grounds but based on the comments above I will plan to park at the Hotel. That location is certainly much better from a convenience point of view.

Bruce has my RSVP form. I have signed up for all the cruises and meals. Sounds like a lot of fun.:D

Don Loveless
Ford Pinto Fiberfab
Rochester, MI

[edward ericson]

7 TDs in the house.

And Wobby might make 8. That would be awesome.

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