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WELL WE HAVE STARTED (1/23)
 7/15/10 9:03pm
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Montesano, WA - USA

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had a really nice one. sold it to a good friend. Purchased 2004 custom coupe in Feb. 2009 did not tell anyone here until August 2009. BAD I KNOW.


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Well it is officially started. besides Mark pace car not making the trip, thanks for bringing the support truck, it sounded like there were no other issues.  Eric and I, with dee-dee, started the caravan south, picking up john and carol, mark and karla.  then we had bob join us as we drove by. in the portland area we picked up mike and karen, a little further down the road we added steve and dave w.  then on the other side of the mountains we had glen and julia, norky, and wally added to the crew. the ten vettes drove into bend with only a few minor scenic turn arounds, the shilo is not located on the 18th green surrounded by fancy homes, go figure.  I HAVE NO PICTURES, some one will post theirs.

Shilo has been very accommodating with coning off parking area, car wash station with towels,  The meet and greet dinner did not have as many people show up as those that signed up, so we fell a little short on the tab, per booked head count, but let me just say what a great group of people we have in this family, all it took was to mention the facts about the bill and everyone came through to cover the debt, this group never stops amazing me.  So at the meet and greet we have a very nice spread of salad, green beans, baked chicken, and roast beef.

We played a few games, had some laughs, made a few jokes, gave away some very expensive prizes.

today we drove up the cascade loop hiway, made a few stops for a kodak moment or two, had a group from the high dessert corvette club join us on the drive, guessing 25-30 corvettes in all.  then Mike led us down to the lake into a dead end road (this raod was covered up with snow the last time he was here so he did not know he picked the wrong turn) so there were all of these corvettes in a dead end road trying to turn around, it was beautiful.

Then it was up to the mt. bachelor ski area, where we had planned a ride up the mountain on a ski lift, with a private buffet waiting for us on top, wish you could all have been with us, I know there will be pictures posted that will just amaze you.  Mt. bachelor had a professional photo dude available for us, so he lined us up as a group and took some really great shots of all the corvettes with the mountain in the back ground, oh did I mention the 7 state patrol cars that we got the pose in the picture with all the vettes, with there lights on....

After that we left in a stagged time and the photo guy took a shot of each vette as we drove by him with the mountian in the back ground, awesome...

Then it was down into the down area to get to the local brewery,which I did not go on the private tours so I have nothing to report from that part of the day, all I can say is that we get a little screwed with the round abouts, the other cars, and our own crew, Mark did a great job of blocking traffic so we could at least all get onto the road together.

That is all I have to report for now.
Mike will not take any credit but he has done a great job.  Jotn the tree farmer, made a nice printout for mike and i and had everyone at the meet and greet sign it, I cried like a girl (not really)
Larry
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WELL WE HAVE STARTED (2/23)
 7/15/10 9:42pm
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Larry, nice reportoutClap
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WELL WE HAVE STARTED (3/23)
 7/15/10 9:55pm
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wow wish i was there i get to ride with stewart in his black z06 saturday,can't wait, nice reporting also thank s for the info!
WELL WE HAVE STARTED (4/23)
 7/15/10 10:23pm
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Thanks for the update, Larry.  Sounds like you all are having a great time.  Sure wish I was there with youse guys.  Sure hope someone puts up some pics soon. 
 
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WELL WE HAVE STARTED (5/23)
 7/15/10 10:45pm
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Thanks for the report/
 
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WELL WE HAVE STARTED (6/23)
 7/15/10 11:44pm
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1976 Stingray matching numbers. Stock 350 rebuilt, comp cam, roller rockers, push rods, 2.02 valves, +.30 flat tops, frontend & suspension rebuilt Dec 08. Interior from firewall 90% July. New exhaust, Collector plates, Paint will have to wait...& wait.


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Wow, this is not even fair for a first timer...just plain awesome. Great people, corvettes, places etc etc. As Larry has stated all is going well, I have added only a couple of pictures for you to enjoy now. ( Should have been here to see the rest):):):)
 

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WELL WE HAVE STARTED (7/23)
 7/16/10 12:12am
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1976 Stingray matching numbers. Stock 350 rebuilt, comp cam, roller rockers, push rods, 2.02 valves, +.30 flat tops, frontend & suspension rebuilt Dec 08. Interior from firewall 90% July. New exhaust, Collector plates, Paint will have to wait...& wait.


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Ok just a little more info for those sitting at home while we do all the work/fun...
 
 
 
Steve (wetvet) and myself are sure there are more pictures to follow.
Eric...
 
 
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WELL WE HAVE STARTED (8/23)
 7/16/10 12:26am
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HOWELL, NJ - USA

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1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.


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Beautiful shots.Clap Wish I could have made it!!! Cry
WELL WE HAVE STARTED (9/23)
 7/16/10 1:08am
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redmond, OR - USA

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Great Time!
Great Friends! Always such WONDERFUL  new friends!!
Great Food!
Great Pictures!  thanks Eric
And what a view from the chair lift!
And yes he cried, Like a baby!!
 
Mike
 
WELL WE HAVE STARTED (10/23)
 7/16/10 1:25am
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Moses Lake, WA - USA

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1976 L48 4-spd, Mahogany Metalic exterior, Buckskin interior 350ci/350hp, 3rd owner, fiberglass spring, 255/50-16's Torq-Thrust II


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WELL WE HAVE STARTED (11/23)
 7/16/10 1:32am
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Gresham, OR - USA

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Some more photos - click on the Link to photos

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WELL WE HAVE STARTED (12/23)
 7/16/10 2:04am
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redmond, OR - USA

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Happy wanderers at Lava Lake, Oregon
 
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WELL WE HAVE STARTED (13/23)
 7/16/10 6:38am
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Indianapolis, IN - USA

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Silver 1974 Convertible - L82 4 speed Low miles (was only 8,900 when I bought it in March 2006) - Now 54K miles. Original owner bought it as an investment for son's college expenses. 2008 Jetstream Blue Convertible


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Wish I was there with you (I am in spirit).  Looking forward to seeing you all next May in Effingham.

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WELL WE HAVE STARTED (14/23)
 7/16/10 9:20am
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#1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/ Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight" #2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas


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DAAANG!!!! Was the Gathering THIS week?!?!?!? SOAB!!!!doh
Sorry folks....I'll be a little late arriving....Cry


Looks like some of us are missing a Great Time!!! Thanks for sharing, ya'll!!Clap


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WELL WE HAVE STARTED (15/23)
 7/16/10 1:03pm
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Dutchess County, NY - USA

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Great stuff there!!! Thumbs Up
Thanks to all who posted and keep having a good time.
Kevin
WELL WE HAVE STARTED (16/23)
 7/16/10 4:48pm
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Thnxz for those who are tking pics for those of us working to support our habits....

Definately some great scenery! Nice to see some familiar faces and the antics of those who are making memories for all to talk about in days to come.

Have a great time cuz thats why ya are there!!!

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WELL WE HAVE STARTED (17/23)
 7/16/10 9:06pm
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Thanks for sharing and have a blast! Clap

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WELL WE HAVE STARTED (18/23)
 7/18/10 10:55pm
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Moses Lake, WA - USA

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WELL WE HAVE STARTED (19/23)
 7/19/10 1:10pm
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#1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/ Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight" #2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas


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Here's what Mark was saying in the above pic, just in case anyone was wonderin....

Hey YOU!!




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WELL WE HAVE STARTED (20/23)
 7/19/10 3:45pm
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Dutchess County, NY - USA

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WELL WE HAVE STARTED (21/23)
 7/19/10 4:35pm
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Great Photo's!!!

Looks like all had a good time... Hope that those that are still on the road headed back have a safe and fun drive.

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WELL WE HAVE STARTED (22/23)
 7/20/10 1:48am
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Port Orchard, WA - USA

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1978 Indy Pace Car 4851 of 6502, Auto, L-48


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[QUOTE=Adams' Apple]Here's what Mark was saying in the above pic, just in case anyone was wonderin....

Hey YOU!!


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LOLLOLLOL  Now that's some funny chit. 
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WELL WE HAVE STARTED (23/23)
 7/22/10 12:30am
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2004 Commemorative Edition Coupe, Auto w/HUD. 13K miles in 2015. Sold 1982 Red Coupe


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You would not belive the drop off to the lake just beyond "high-stepping" Larry.
One slip and Dee Dee would have been driving the C5 home alone.
 
I'll be posting some pics too, but it will take some time.


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