2nd Annual Kingsburg Gathering

[artsmart]

Originally Posted by WearyEagle

"A few dark clouds come on your horizon and you just go all to pieces". . . . . Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

Took my Chevy dealer almost 6 weeks to get my inside door handle ! !

Actually, Gary, not completely to pieces Dealer promised door handle by Tuesday/Wednesday...if it doesn't show up we'll be on the road...rain or shine...although I do prefer more shine this time of year!

[crazyrtr53]

Originally Posted by artsmart

Actually, Gary, not completely to pieces Dealer promised door handle by Tuesday/Wednesday...if it doesn't show up we'll be on the road...rain or shine...although I do prefer more shine this time of year!

You better not back out, you better go even if I have to come over and open your door for you

[hdflstf]

Originally Posted by artsmart

And still a bit chilly out to do that! I am considering not going at this point as some other things have come up, none more important than the SSR will probably be in the shop for its driver door handle...will know more by Tuesday...I hope.

What - I thhink you might just be afraid something may happen thanks to your "bodo buddies"

[hdflstf]

Originally Posted by shiftz33

After a lot of searching for a room to stay, I've decided to book the room in Dinuba (Best Western Americana). Anyone else staying there??

I'll be joining this group on Friday!

I'm eager to come and see all of the wonderful SSR fanatics!

My Ricochet Silver SSR and I will try to meet up with other SSR owners in Stockton for the trip south.

Please add me to the list!

Robert

At least yours is the right color. Watch out for some of the group as they think Silver is shiny bondo - how wrong they are...

[shiftz33]

Well, WearyEagle seems to know how to pronounce my last name just fine!

It looks like I'll be traveling down from the Stockton area with one or two other SSRs on Friday.

Can't wait!

[kwhopper89]

Made a couple additions to the list! I'm almost ready for the BIG weekend!

[lloger]

I need to know if John (ABADSSR) and Warren (Blue2006) are bringing anyone with them. Need the names of co-pilots and their relationship, if any, for name tags.

Thanks.....................Lloyd (lloger)

[abadssr]

hey lloyd is there another abadssr I thought that was mine marc and connie johnson

[kwhopper89]

Lloyd - Marc,

Steve sent me the new names - a quick check of the fanatic member list shows 1badassr - and another similar one - will try to square it up this morning...

[lloger]

Originally Posted by abadssr

hey lloyd is there another abadssr I thought that was mine marc and connie johnson

This one's name is John. He has his username all in capitals. I guess there are two of you.

[AC Rob]

Originally Posted by lloger

I guess there are two of you.

Maybe Gerry can make up a new AWARD for that.

[kwhopper89]

The trend is looking better:

[kwhopper89]

26) Larry & Grethe Maxey (Maxey's)

Have been added back to the list of attendees!!!

Sorry 'bout the confusion!

[kwhopper89]

Just added to the first post:

SSR-Club dinner - SATURDAY at 5:00p at Los Pepe's in KINGSBURG - we will be served buffet style w/ soda - bacon wrapped shrimp - chile verde - enchilada casserole - chips/salsa - beans & rice and??? (He said he'd take care of us!) $15.00 plus tip... Beer available - is extra...

[mi mztrz]

Gettin really close everything looks good except for maybe sat

[AC Rob]

Is getting better than last week's outlook.

[crazyrtr53]

Those that are staying over Sunday night and for Keith and all of his hard work put into this weekend, I have put a little something together???
How about an evening cruise up to Fresno to the Claim Jumper Restaurant and see how many comps we can get from my son Ryan who is the G.M. Its about time he pays me back a little for raising him...
Think it over I just need a head count by late Saturday so I can let Ryan know how many of us are going, that way we can walk right in and sit right down no waiting!!!
We can just relax and refect on our weekend in Kingsburg...

this weekend

Tony

[Mike in AZ]

It sounds like fun, but Debbie and I are headed for the Coast on Sunday nite.

If any of the group is interested in joining us, we're staying at the Shoreline Inn in Cayucos ($95) and goint to Hearst Castle on Monday after breakfast. Monday nite will be in Solvang and then home on Tuesday.

Later,

Mike

[artsmart]

Tony, sounds great but Tim and I will be coming home Sunday morning...school day for me on Monday and gotta get ready for all those juvenile delinquents ...uh, I mean those wonderful boys and girls I teach Actually, I really do miss them but its gonna be tough from now until the end of the school year...SPRING FEVER, for me as well as them

[mi mztrz]

Tony: Since I live in fresno wife and i'll be there

[lloger]

Originally Posted by crazyrtr53

Those that are staying over Sunday night and for Keith and all of his hard work put into this weekend, I have put a little something together???
How about an evening cruise up to Fresno to the Claim Jumper Restaurant and see how many comps we can get from my son Ryan who is the G.M. Its about time he pays me back a little for raising him...
Think it over I just need a head count by late Saturday so I can let Ryan know how many of us are going, that way we can walk right in and sit right down no waiting!!!
We can just relax and refect on our weekend in Kingsburg...

this weekend

Tony

We're in Tony, Just called the Swedish Inn and reserved for another night.
See you there.

[kwhopper89]

Thanks Tony!

With the intro to Ryan, I'm sure I'll never have a problem getting into Claim Jumper! Sounds like a great way to 'debrief' after the weekend...

Had the final Car Show committee meeting tonight - everything looks A-OK. 160 pre-registered entries - so 320+ entries total is expected.

With the last 72 weekends having some sort of rain - and the first 80 degree day of the year scheduled for tomorrow - folks are ready to break outta the 'cabin fever' mode around here!!!

There may be a need for volunteers to help place car entries fairly early Saturday morning - if anybody is interested. The EARLIER we can get our SSR's parked the better. My HHR is available as a shuttle for breakfasts - or there are places within walking distance to eat.

We've been asked (ok I volunteered us!) to judge about 15 awards. These are special awards (best interior - etc) not the 1st 2nd 3rd per class award. So, this gives you all input to the show!

Don't forget - we will all need to stop in at Dianes bakery and pre-order Sunday's picnic lunch. Saturday during the car show would be a good time.

I have NOT been able to secure a mobile wash for Friday. There are hand washes and self serve places nearby. I will have a self serve area set up at the Historical Park with some supplies...

As of today the Generals Highway is still closed. We will be operating on Plan 'B' this weekend - the snowpack is too much this year! The Highway 245 drive will be just as fun! (This months offical SSR calendar pic was taken on Hwy 245 - close to the Kings Canyon entrance.) 35 years ago my grandparents ran a Bar & Grill called Loggers Point in Pinehurst. Part of the foundation is all that remains - we will most likely take a break near there. The Pinehurst Lodge has restrooms.
Hwy 245 ends at Hwy 180 - just a couple miles from the Park entrance. To see big trees, we can enter there. Just a couple more miles past the entrance in a picnic area - just in time for lunch! The General Grant tree is a bit farther, not sure the side road to the parking area will be open unless you have chains or snow tires... There are some Giant Sequoias at the picnic area & at the visitor center. There is a trail from the visitor center to the Gen. Grant - for those that want to hike...

[hdflstf]

Keith,
I'm up to help judge, set up or anything else you guys might need. Just need to be sure I get out of bed in the morning - early.. It'll be nice to see you and Kim again.

[lloger]

Last chance for name tags. I still need a clarification on the following:

John, is your username (1badssr) or (ABADSSR) ?
Boomerick, is your first name Rick?
John & Loretta (KWIK04SSR). Do you have name tags?

[crazyrtr53]

Originally Posted by lloger

Last chance for name tags. I still need a clarification on the following:

John, is your username (1badssr) or (ABADSSR) ?
Boomerick, is your first name Rick?
John & Loretta (KWIK04SSR). Do you have name tags?

Hi Lloyd

Can you make up a new tag for Rylee's new friend ROCKO he will debute in Kingsburg this weekend

Thanks
Tony

[lloger]

Is ROCKO yours or someone elses?

[crazyrtr53]

Originally Posted by lloger

Is ROCKO yours or someone elses?

of Judy's pets.. She thought Rylee needed a play-mate while we were gone to work

[kwhopper89]

Just called the road conditions report for Sequoia/Kings Canyon - The Generals Highway is OPEN - but with Ice and Snow Warnings (like last year).

I may have jumped the gun going to Plan 'B' - I'll keep checking the road report - and we can make a decision on Saturday...

[crazyrtr53]

Originally Posted by kwhopper89

Just called the road conditions report for Sequoia/Kings Canyon - The Generals Highway is OPEN - but with Ice and Snow Warnings (like last year).

I may have jumped the gun going to Plan 'B' - I'll keep checking the road report - and we can make a decision on Saturday...

YE- HAA !!!

[WearyEagle]

Oh NO ! ! Now I have to go out and buy chains . . . .

Haven't done that since I was 18 years old in Iowa.