I learned that everyone who lives in Michigan thinks their hand is a map - even if you're just going 2 miles down the road

 

I learned the GM didn't design their brake light switches to be good for a lifetime (or even much more than 36 years), but Auto Zone does

 

I learned that when replacing a brake light switch, it can be easy to bump (and possibly disconnect) the speedometer cable

 

I learned that when taking a group picture with timer, you should put as much attention into what’s in the picture as you do getting the timer set and back into the picture 

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I learned that we have no idea what lay beyond this sign

 

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I learned that there are some "crossing" signs that you want to slow down for more than others

 

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I learned that jelly beans come in other sizes

 

I learned that windmill operators can “speak” with the blades

 

I learned that in 1904, Oldsmobile made a car that got 40 miles to the gallon!  What happened to them?

 

I learned that when a "momma" beech tree and a "papa" beech tree have offspring, they are called "sons of beeches"

 

I learned that Yenko also did conversions on Novas and Corvairs.  Really?

 

I already knew, but was repeatedly reminded what a great bunch of people you all are!  Thanks to everyone who worked so hard to make this event a success!  As always, we had a great time.  Looking forward to the next one!

 

Quotes from the event forthcoming…In the Anything Goes section!

manget12010-05-19 19:06:43

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I wanted a Corvette my whole life, but I never dreamed of all the wonderful people I would meet because of it!

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-Adam Wartell
NCM Lifetime Member #1222
Founder: C3 Vette Registry 
C4 Vette Registry, C6 Vette Registry

My first Vette, now owned by JB79:

Currently loading pictures on Kodak's site.  Links to come

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I wanted a Corvette my whole life, but I never dreamed of all the wonderful people I would meet because of it!

JUST REMEMBER WHAT HAPPEND IN HOLLAND STAYS IN HOLLAND

 

Good job Marshall. It takes time to set up a group for a photo

Can't wait for the next Gathering.

 

The Herr's

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I learned that when taking a group picture with timer, you should put as much attention into what’s in the picture as you do getting the timer set and back into the picture 

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Thass just too dang funny!!! I wouldn't expect anything different, tho!   

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Joel Adams
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"Money can't buy happiness -- but somehow it's more comforting to cry in a CORVETTE than in a Kia"

Well we are sort of turned around since now the founder is vetteless

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I am very fortunate to be associated with all you wonderful people.  I hope that we see each other in the future.  Remember that the sand gets into "everything' and do not step on the crakes!!!

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Lemmee see......

I learned that it IS necessary to look at the agenda to see where in the heck yer sposed to be......

I learned that just because Mr Countryman says its a gud ideer to lay down fer a quick nap it might not be all that gud an ideer....

and no matter if you are late gud friends will forgive ya....

(After they be done laff'n at ya some that is.....)

Oh an Dean's Beans hit the spot on a long drive home!

Tuxblacray2010-05-20 12:53:09

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I learned that the Stanley (Steamer) Brothers sold their dry plate photography to George Eastman (Kodak).

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Okay, here's a few things I learned:

1. You can be blamed for plugging up the hotel toilet the next room over when sitting on your own. Even though the person the next room over has downed 3lbs. of ribs.

2. To become a licensed plumber all you need is a plunger.

3.Geen smiking nabij gebroken raam in Dutch when translated to English means, "No smoking near broken window."

4. Hollanders wear wore wooden shoes because of a leather shortage. I always thought it was to keep the woodpeckers away from their heads. ( Sorry Patty)

5. Wind up Dune Turkeys look real, but are a b__ch to clean.

6. Watch where you place your head when Marshall is lurking about with his camera.

7.Herr's are VERY generous people.

8. Only Michiganders know what this is:



9. If laughter is the best medicine, you will surely overdose when getting together with this gang.

Thanks my friends, I really needed this.






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