Thanks for Another Great Gathering in Laughlin

[Phoenix]

Thanks to all that helped put this gathering together this year. It was a great week-end and the weather held out until Sunday morning.
We really enjoyed it.

Melvin and Johna

[artsmart]

This event has gotten bigger and IMHO better every year...there are so many people who spent countless hours trying to make things enjoyable to all and as usual many stepped up and did much more than was asked of them. It is great being a part of this National Event that started with a few Fanatic Forum friends that wanted to get a "few" trucks together in the tri-state area. Hugs and kisses to all of you for making the 3rd Annual Laughlin Run a true success.

At best guess we had 110 trucks...I say guess because we were scattered among a 6 floor parking structure and there was never a time when all of us were in one place together where a solid count could be taken. We had 104 sign in and confirmed their trucks were there but there were 6 or more dayrunners that came to the show/shine and did not stay for the entire weekend.

A special treat arrived at the show/shine...Bernie and Carol, our Lake Havasu Fanatic friends came up for the day. Both have been recuperating from an accident and we were all very glad to see them and find that Bernie still has some of those "spare tire kits" ready for delivery.

Come dinner time on Saturday another surprise guest poked his head in to say hello...SIDEKICK flew in for the day and joined in the activities, he looks great and is doing well.

Thank you all, once again. You are wonderful people. I had a great time and looking forward to the 4th Annual Laughlin Run - 2009!

To those of you who had to cancel at the last minute, we missed you and hope you'll be able to make it next year.

Long Distance Award winner was...COPACETIC KRIS...2333 miles from Atlanta, GA

[BlueStreak]

Originally Posted by artsmart

A special treat arrived at the show/shine...Bernie and Carol, our Lake Havasu Fanatic friends came up for the day. Both have been recuperating from an accident and we were all very glad to see them and find that Bernie still has some of those "spare tire kits" ready for delivery.

Come dinner time on Saturday another surprise guest poked his head in to say hello...SIDEKICK flew in for the day and joined in the activities, he looks great and is doing well.

Long Distance Award winner was...COPACETIC KRIS...2333 miles from Atlanta, GA

It was great to see and meet SIDEKICK aand get a feel for how he really feels about this wonderful family. For anyone who does not know, he loves all of us as I am sure we love him in return.

COPEACETIC CHRIS made his long distance drive in two days, 8 hours and twelve hours, and still hadthe strength to play with the rest of us. I remember when I was that young, and would love to be there again.

I am sorry I did not get to meet Bernie, or if I did he was not properly introduced.

For the group that made this happen I havve only very kind words of thanks for a great event. Please make it happen again, and again, and again ... you get the picture.

I hope all make it home safely and did not have to risk life and limb to make it a rush.

See y'all next year.

[C1Trob]

If it were not for the help that was volunteered for this event, it would not have taken place.
Because of the efforts that was put out by these folks, we had a hugely succesful event take place in Laughlin.
A great big Thank You goes out to the folks behind the scenes:
"Artsmart" - Randi
"Bondo Princess" - Gerry
"Lloger" - Lloyd
"LT'sSSR" - Linda
"Doug Allen" - Doug
"Thumper" - Deb
"RAD-SSR" - Nancy & Larry
"Blue Thunder" - Jeff
"The Banquet & Group Sales teams of the Aquarius"

and of course all the SSR Fanatics that decided to make this the event that it was.
Honorable mention goes out to the Caravan Leaders and organizers.
Hoping I have not forgotten any one individual.

Just goes to show what a group effort by our voluntary members can produce.

[WOW_FCTR]

Originally Posted by artsmart

Long Distance Award winner was...COPACETIC KRIS...2333 miles from Atlanta, GA

Another reason we're called FANATICS here!!!!

[shawker]

I just wanted to thank every one for all of the hard work you put into this past weekend. This was our first run and we had no idea what to expect. Wow!!!!! is all I can say. It was so nice to finally meet some of the people I have RED about and to put faces to names. We will be seeing you again. Wendy & Phil

[Focks]

Originally Posted by artsmart

Come dinner time on Saturday another surprise guest poked his head in to say hello...SIDEKICK flew in for the day and joined in the activities, he looks great and is doing well.

He's a pretty sneaky guy.

[crazyrtr53]

Well another year and another Fantastic Fanatical Time. Kudos to Rob(C1Trob), Randi(Artsmart),& their Committee for a well organized weekend.. Judy & I had a blast seeing all you old nuts and meeting new ones.....
Jamie (sidekick) it was especially great finally meeting a great friend (over the Internet) in person... Judy says your right I am a lucky guy...Had to stay away from Linda (LT'sSSR) she kept drawing the hotel security....
Andy your can always be my plane maker I mean wing man....
Ed & Pat what a hoot, I just got to remember not to have a full mouth of liquid when standing or sitting next to Pat...
Had a blast with everyone, hoping too see everyone again plus more new Fanatic's next year in Laughlin.....

Happying everyone

Judy & Tny

[mi mztrz]

Thanks to everyone invloved had a great time and looking forward to next year

Originally Posted by crazyrtr53

Andy your can always be my plane maker I mean wing man....


Judy & Tny

What are talking about Nancy and I were perfect guests
Just ask the Usher you know Judys Buddy
Hey it was great hangin' with you Judy, Ed and Pat and we'll see you in a few at Kingsburg

[COWBOYVETTE]

Rob

What a time. Thanks to you and all the help you had to make it a great weekend.

Rich and Sandra
COWBOYVETTE

[RUN ROD RUN]

The Ms & I got home about an hour ago. We had so much fun that we're already looking forward to next year 4th annual Laughlin event.

Thanks to C1Trob, Artsmart & their Committee for a well organized weekend.

[ssjeff]

I dont know how, but it does get better every year, cant wait for number 4.
Thanks to everyone involved with putting it all together.

[artsmart]

Originally Posted by RUN ROD RUN

The Ms & I got home about an hour ago. We had so much fun that we're already looking forward to next year 4th annual Laughlin event.

Thanks to C1Trob, Artsmart & their Committee for a well organized weekend.

Originally Posted by ssjeff

I dont know how, but it does get better every year, cant wait for number 4.
Thanks to everyone involved with putting it all together.

I don't know about Rob but I'm already working on some 'new' ideas for 2009 I thought I was going to give my mind a rest after this weekend but...

[LTs SSR]

YAHOOOOO!!! Had a blast Friday & Saturday!!! The Fanatics are an AMAZING group of humans!!!

Thanks Rob (C1Rob) and Randi (Artsmart)... you guys did a phenomenal job!!!

Lloyd(Lloger) & Gerry (Bondo Princess) I don't know where you get all your energy & enthusiasm!!!

Jeff (Blue Thunder) for entertaining us with his lovely singing voice!!! (and the white 70's suit )...

Art (hdflstf) for hosting the RC Racing...

Larry & Nancy (RadSSR) for the Show & Shine (thanks for not looking too close at my dirty truck!)...

Thanks Autodan for the mini tech session to adjust my headlights... (Geesh! last year he save me when I locked my keys in the trunk this year adjusted my headlights!!! Can't wait for next year!!!)

Thanks to Doug (Doug Allen) & Deb (Thumper) for being my partners in crime with the centerpieces....LOVED working with you guys!

And to the Fanatics that simply showed up!!! I still get giddy when I see so many SSRs in one place!! You people have changed my life! Can’t wait till next year!!!

[RUN ROD RUN]

I don’t know where to post this but I want to thank Mike Powell for taken the time during Saturday Show & shine to fix a dent that I've had since day one. I don’t know how many SSR that he worked on but I’ll say he did a super job. Thanks Mike!

[Hatterhead]

We made it home a few hours ago. Had a great time all weekend and the drive home this morning all the way with the top down was very invigorating (cold).

Thanks to all who orgainzed and to those that attended. What a blast.

Jim and Janet

[LTs SSR]

Originally Posted by Hatterhead

We made it home a few hours ago. Had a great time all weekend and the drive home this morning all the way with the top down was very invigorating (cold).

Thanks to all who orgainzed and to those that attended. What a blast.

Jim and Janet

LOVED having fun with you guys this weekend!!!

[yellow bear]

Just pulled in a few minust ago. Fought a headwind from Laughlin to Redlands. This week-end was non stop fun and surprises. What a GREAT way to kick off the New Year and start preparing for the runs this coming year.
Thanks to all who contibuted goods, guts, and sanity to bring together the best gathering of trucks and crews.
Have to be gone for the next day. Will download pics and post tomorrow.
Fuji & Betty

[artsmart]

Originally Posted by RUN ROD RUN

I don’t know where to post this but I want to thank Mike Powell for taken the time during Saturday Show & shine to fix a dent that I've had since day one. I don’t know how many SSR that he worked on but I’ll say he did a super job. Thanks Mike!

You are right on Jeff...Mike did an awesome job running from truck to truck with his trusty tools...what an artist and a gentleman. Mike donated all the money he made from his hard work to Mike in Az's grandsons.

THANK YOU MIKE! You truly are a Special Fanatic and it was great meeting you!