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Lifetime MemberIndianapolis, IN - USA
Joined: 9/3/2006
Posts: 2430
Vette(s): 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
Well, surely glad about the first part of the title, not so much about the second part. Not that I'm not glad to be home, but being home means the gathering is over and that is certainly too bad. I know we did not want it to end.
For the North-East caravan that followed us into and through Indianapolis, I apologize if my speed was inconsistent. About 40 miles outside of Indy, my speedometer went wacko (it had done it on the Mooshine cruise as well) and eventually bit the dust, so I had no idea how fast (or slow) we were going. Hope that didn't cause too much trouble.
So much more to discuss later, but I thought I'd open this topic up so everyone can report when they are safely back in their nest.
Is it time for the 2012 gathering yet??!!
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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Lifetime MemberBelvidere, IL - USA
Joined: 10/24/2004
Posts: 438
Vette(s): 1977 Black T-Top ZZ4 5Sp 16in Wheels
Got home about 1:15. Great friends, great time, to bad it had to end!
Lifetime MemberGreensburg, IN - USA
Joined: 9/24/2003
Posts: 5189
Vette(s): Previous: 1984 Coupe, 1988 Maroon Coupe, 1989 Coupe, 2001 Roadster Present: 1967 Stingray Roadster, 1976 Stingray Coupe, 1989 Roadster..
We're in.... somewhere bout 3:30 or so. Soon as I backed into the driveway the Heavens opened up and let the rain out! Better then than any other time during the Gathering.
Even though we had a timely arival on Friday and were thankful to have shared in a small portion it was waaaay tooo shooort!
It was wonderful to see old friends and awesome to meet new friends. Unfortunitly we didn't get to get around and talk with as many folks as we would have liked too. I am sure meeting some of you would have enriched our C3VR family realtionship even more. To that I am extremely sorry!
None the less it was an outstanding time and THANKS TO ALL WHO WERE THERE TO MAKE IT SPECIAL!!!
Tux... / Mrs. Tux...... / an Lil Miss Tux..... (woof)Tuxblacray 2011-05-22 14:27:37
Even though we had a timely arival on Friday and were thankful to have shared in a small portion it was waaaay tooo shooort!
It was wonderful to see old friends and awesome to meet new friends. Unfortunitly we didn't get to get around and talk with as many folks as we would have liked too. I am sure meeting some of you would have enriched our C3VR family realtionship even more. To that I am extremely sorry!
None the less it was an outstanding time and THANKS TO ALL WHO WERE THERE TO MAKE IT SPECIAL!!!
Tux... / Mrs. Tux...... / an Lil Miss Tux..... (woof)
SORRY WE MISSED THE GOODBY'S
We went through some HEAVY rains on 70 before Indy. Got home at 5:00pm Had, no problems on the trip. CAR WAS STILL ON THE TRAILER.
Yes we miss every one already. Had a GREAT TIME. Hope to See EVERY ONE AGAIN.
The Herr's
We made it home about 4:30 without any problems. Brakes are good !!!
Thanks again to everyone that contributed to the brake booster/ master cylinder replacement seminar in the hotel parking lot.
Dave & Mary
Lifetime MemberC3VR Founder
Eagleville, PA - USA
Joined: 11/1/2001
Posts: 18425
Vette(s): Used to own a 1979 Corvette now owned by JB79
left at 6:45a got home around 4:30p. Back to reality. Already had to mow the lawn. :(
-Adam Wartell
NCM Lifetime Member #1222
Founder: C3 Vette Registry
C4 Vette Registry, C6 Vette Registry
My first Vette, now owned by JB79:
P and I pulled in around 3:30. The ole girl ran great all the way. We had a great time with our old and new friends, but I miss you guy's already.
I would like to thank Mike and Laurie for their hospitality and kindness.
You and your team really did a great job making this one of the best gatherings yet.
So now its hot shower, Ben Gay to soothe the aches and pains from rockin out last night, and off to the sack.
Luv Ya's, T&P
I would like to thank Mike and Laurie for their hospitality and kindness.
You and your team really did a great job making this one of the best gatherings yet.So now its hot shower, Ben Gay to soothe the aches and pains from rockin out last night, and off to the sack.
Luv Ya's, T&P
We left at 0700 hrs. CST arrived in town at 1755 hrs. EST.
Wash and chiseled the gazillion bugs off of it. Pushed it in the garage since the starter is now completely dead. Cut the grass, grilled some burgers, took a hot shower and had a couple cold beers. Good trip!
We would do this trip all over again. We would like to say thanks to everyone involved in making this a great event. I was great to see some old faces and meet some new ones.
Wash and chiseled the gazillion bugs off of it. Pushed it in the garage since the starter is now completely dead. Cut the grass, grilled some burgers, took a hot shower and had a couple cold beers. Good trip!
We would do this trip all over again. We would like to say thanks to everyone involved in making this a great event. I was great to see some old faces and meet some new ones.
TKO500 5 spd.
Borgeson Steering Box
Born 8/1981
Sequence #3975
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Lifetime Member #26
Rolled up the driveway at 8:57pm ...14 hrs and 20 minutes bout 897 miles. Car isems, after one fill up volt meter gauge died, showed nothing, next fill up it was back to normal. Gas gauge still not working right BUT the low fuel light does work so we be good.
Weather was perfect I now Have the MANGET1 T-Top tan, but with the addition of the Dave Mooney design for the "seat back spacer" my back feels great!
I still can not believe how many Wantabees always want to race a vette at 70+ MPH on an interstate. Had a Avalanch full of Canadians around Niagara Falls pull up along side me and paced me for a minute lurching, then floored it and at 72mph it just sort of sat there....I just gave them the "L" Loser bird.
Oh and just a note ....don't wear cargo shorts with snap buttons on the back pockets on a 14 hour drive......they leave permanent damage 
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