CAC Group Parking at FunFest 2007

[JohnGrawcock]

All,

I am making arrangements for Corvette Action Center group parking at Mid America Motorworks FunFest for Corvette in Effingham, IL September 21, 22, & 23 2007. If you would like to park with us please vote yes in the attached pole and then post in this thread stating your intention to do so. Its an excellent opertunity to meet some of your fellow CAC members face-to-face.

This great anual event is one of the largest all Corvette gatherings in the Mid-West. It's always a lot of fun. For more info, check out the following link.

http://www.mamotorworks.com/funfest/corvettefunfest.asp

[Tom Bryant]

I'm going to make a real effort to go to this show this year. I'ts too close to keep missing.

Tom

[cj5nutz]

Thanks John for getting this going, you know I am there !

[JohnGrawcock]

I'm going to make a real effort to go to this show this year. I'ts too close to keep missing.

Tom
We'd love to have you. I'd make room reservations now. It's real difficult to find anything close later.

[Boeingdriver]

All,

I am making arrangements for Corvette Action Center group parking at Mid America Motorworks FunFest for Corvette in Effingham, IL September 21, 22, & 23 2007. If you would like to park with us please vote yes in the attached pole and then post in this thread stating your intention to do so. Its an excellent opertunity to meet some of your fellow CAC members face-to-face.

This great anual event is one of the largest all Corvette gatherings in the Mid-West. It's always a lot of fun. For more info, check out the following link.

http://www.mamotorworks.com/funfest/corvettefunfest.asp


John.....thanks for getting this thread started again this year. Count me in. I've already reserved my room at Super 8 where I should have been last year.

To others on the forum, this is a huge corvette event and John makes it possible for CAC to have a central and very convenient place to park and hang out. I showed up last year by myself and not knowing anyone. Within an hour I had twenty new friends and was listening to side-pipe installations and learning things about my LT4 that I'd never known otherwise (thanks LT4 Man / Craig). This year I'm driving up from Memphis on Thursday and John, I hope I'm there to help you set up the tent and whatever else needs doing. Did I read about cooking out at the Super 8 on Friday night?

For anyone considering going for the first time, make hotel reservations now! It's no fun to be 40 miles away as I was last year. The Mid America site has a full list of hotels. And patronize MAM with your accessories business whenever possible. Mike Yeager puts on a huge event for us with FunFest. I try to return the favor every time I need something.

See you in Sept.

[LT4man]

:upthumbs

SAVE THE :w

[ZumZum]

I'm going to try again this year to make it. Unfortunately, it always seems I get pretty busy around that time with contractors trying to get work done before winter sets in.

Mark me down as a definite maybe. :D

[JohnGrawcock]

More of the usual suspects I see.;)

[cj5nutz]

More of the usual suspects I see.;)

Hey, I resemble that ! :boogie

[JohnGrawcock]

Hey, I resemble that ! :boogie
You must have hit something really hard to shorten the wheel base that much.:chuckle

[Boeingdriver]

Has anyone heard which band will play Sat. night at FunFest?

[cj5nutz]

Has anyone heard which band will play Sat. night at FunFest?
Have you been to the site? You can vote for the band you want! I voted CCR!:upthumbs

[JohnGrawcock]

Have you been to the site? You can vote for the band you want! I voted CCR!:upthumbs
Voting is closed, but the results have not been announced.

[Boeingdriver]

Off topic, but is anyone going to NCM's C4 event this weekend at Bowling Green?

I'll be there Friday early and am staying through Sat. afternoon. My cell is 901-233-9260 if anyone from this thread would like to have some cold ones Friday night. Beer is on me as long as my cooler holds out.

[Boeingdriver]

Have you been to the site? You can vote for the band you want! I voted CCR!:upthumbs

Yes, I voted back awhile ago while the polling was still going on. I just haven't heard which band was decided on.

[cj5nutz]

John and I are going to Mid Americas Swapfest this weekend if the weather will cooperate with us.

[JohnGrawcock]

Off topic, but is anyone going to NCM's C4 event this weekend at Bowling Green?

I'll be there Friday early and am staying through Sat. afternoon. My cell is ###-###-#### if anyone from this thread would like to have some cold ones Friday night. Beer is on me as long as my cooler holds out.
Do you think it's wise to post your cell number so publicly?

[JohnGrawcock]

John and I are going to Mid Americas Swapfest this weekend if the weather will cooperate with us.
Looking forward to seeing you guys again. Hope we get good weather though. Detailing the engine compartment was a fair amount of work. I nearly wore Linda's tooth brush out.:chuckle

[cj5nutz]

We are so looking forward to it ! See you guyz Friday evening.

[JohnGrawcock]

We are so looking forward to it ! See you guyz Friday evening.
Are you driving one of your cars?

[cj5nutz]

That would be a probable YES ! See you guys tonight!

[JohnGrawcock]

That would be a probable YES ! See you guys tonight!
See ya soon. We'll leave here within the hour.

[snydley55]

Thanks John for setting this up again. It tool me a while to figure out the better halfs work schedule, but it looks like we will be there Saturday. Can't get away any sooner but wouldn't want to miss it.

[JohnGrawcock]

Thanks John for setting this up again. It tool me a while to figure out the better halfs work schedule, but it looks like we will be there Saturday. Can't get away any sooner but wouldn't want to miss it.
Glad to hear it. We'll look forward to seeing you again.

[dbaumis]

All,

I am making arrangements for Corvette Action Center group parking at Mid America Motorworks FunFest for Corvette in Effingham, IL September 21, 22, & 23 2007. If you would like to park with us please vote yes in the attached pole and then post in this thread stating your intention to do so. Its an excellent opertunity to meet some of your fellow CAC members face-to-face.

This great anual event is one of the largest all Corvette gatherings in the Mid-West. It's always a lot of fun. For more info, check out the following link.

http://www.mamotorworks.com/funfest/corvettefunfest.asp

Jon G,

Count us in!!! Last year I had to cancel due to "Uncle Sam" needing me more:pat. I'm still here in Iraq but I should be coming home in 42 days!!!!! This will be our first time and we're really looking forward to attending. At this time we're planning on attending Friday. I hope to finally put faces to usernames!!!

Thanks for taking the time to make this possible for all of us!!!

Be safe,

Don

[cj5nutz]

Plan to stay the whole 3 day weekend if possible, its a blast !

[JohnGrawcock]

Jon G,

Count us in!!! Last year I had to cancel due to "Uncle Sam" needing me more:pat. I'm still here in Iraq but I should be coming home in 42 days!!!!! This will be our first time and we're really looking forward to attending. At this time we're planning on attending Friday. I hope to finally put faces to usernames!!!

Thanks for taking the time to make this possible for all of us!!!

Be safe,

Don
Glad to have ya. If it's your first time, you're in for a treat. Vettes and Vette nuts as far as the eye can see.

Have you made hotel reservations and registered with Mid-America?

You don't owe me any thanks. I just sent a few e-mails. Thank YOU for what you're doing. Watch your :booty over there.

[JohnGrawcock]

Bump.:w

[cj5nutz]

I was thinking the same thing earlier today John. It's not much longer.
The countdown is on.. http://www.madvet.com/shop?category=1.323

[JohnGrawcock]

I was thinking the same thing earlier today John. It's not much longer.
The countdown is on.. http://www.madvet.com/shop?category=1.323

Ya. I probably need to put a link to this thread in my signature again. I think that helped keep it active last year. Feel free to do the same if you like.

As a special bonus for attending FunFest this year you'll actually get to see the car shown in my avatar. After a couple of years in hiding she's prowling the streets again. It really does exist. I promise. :boogie

[JohnGrawcock]

Check out the new signature. Now this appears everywhere I post.

[cj5nutz]

Ya. I probably need to put a link to this thread in my signature again. I think that helped keep it active last year. Feel free to do the same if you like.

As a special bonus for attending FunFest this year you'll actually get to see the car shown in my avatar. After a couple of years in hiding she's prowling the streets again. It really does exist. I promise. :boogie

Yeah and Rob has a ZR1 :boogie :D :L :w

I can't wait !! :upthumbs I already let everyone know, I am not working at Funfest this year!!!!! Last year I really missed the fun. We need a big turnout for the CAC , if we could get the club recognition for participation it would be awesome.

[JohnGrawcock]

Yeah and Rob has a ZR1 :boogie :D :L :w

I can't wait !! :upthumbs I already let everyone know, I am not working at Funfest this year!!!!! Last year I really missed the fun. We need a big turnout for the CAC , if we could get the club recognition for participation it would be awesome.
:W If it doesn't exist I've really lost my mind. I could have sworn I spent last weekend cleaning, sanding, and painting brackets, pulleys, and valve covers.

Are you going to bring the tent you purchased last year? I thought about buying one this year. I figured it would be nice to have, but then I remembered it didn't really fit in the car. What did you think of it?

As for club recognition, it might not hurt to do a little signage and maybe some cards with the web address. I may ask Rob about it.

[cj5nutz]

:W If it doesn't exist I've really lost my mind. I could have sworn I spent last weekend cleaning, sanding, and painting brackets, pulleys, and valve covers.

Are you going to bring the tent you purchased last year? I thought about buying one this year. I figured it would be nice to have, but then I remembered it didn't really fit in the car. What did you think of it?

As for club recognition, it might not hurt to do a little signage and maybe some cards with the web address. I may ask Rob about it.

Suzy and I were discussing the tent today. We love it and was actually thinking about buying another this year if they have the same deal on the same tent. There wil be times here when it would be nice to have two of them. It really does not fit in the car very well. It was all I could do to get it in with no passenger. I have not been up there since I last saw you, I usually am there at least once a month. A nice sign would be good. I will try and get us another premium space this year. It will involve a trip up there early again but it was worth it.

[Boeingdriver]

I will try and get us another premium space this year. It will involve a trip up there early again but it was worth it.

Yeah, the space was perfect. Some groups got shuffled to the north 40 while CAC was on the front row. CJ5Nutz, what was the deal on the tent last year?

[cj5nutz]

I will try and get us another premium space this year. It will involve a trip up there early again but it was worth it.

Yeah, the space was perfect. Some groups got shuffled to the north 40 while CAC was on the front row. CJ5Nutz, what was the deal on the tent last year?


They offered to sell anyone in a club a tent at a reduced price. I bought the tent last year for the CAC and ultimately for myself. They put it up in our space and had it ready for us with the owners name on a tag inside. Then after the event was over, just take down the tent and take it home. I am thinking seriously about getting another one , if it is the same deal and the same tent.
I will try and get there a day or so early and talk to the guys doing the set up and see if we can get a great space again. You saw where the "other forum" was parked... They had a lonnnng walk just to get to us. :L

[cj5nutz]

Are we there yet, any details so far John?

[hoosierdaddy]

Three Dog Night to be heard at this years' Corvette Funfest! Enjoy!

[Boeingdriver]

You saw where the "other forum" was parked... They had a lonnnng walk just to get to us. :L[/quote]

To other CAC members coming to FunFest.....

John's right about this. Thanks to his efforts, we (and the official CAC tent) were on the front row of some of the best parking of the weekend. It makes a huge difference in the whole experience. Heck, we were practically VIP.

John, I'm coming in on Thursday night but it'll be late before I get to the hotel. I'll help with whatever needs doing starting early Friday morning. Just let me know.

[billyz06-2003]

please count us in for group parking. thanks:):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)Billy

[JohnGrawcock]

please count us in for group parking. thanks:):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)Billy
:upthumbs Consider it done. The more the merrier.

[JohnGrawcock]

You saw where the "other forum" was parked... John, I'm coming in on Thursday night but it'll be late before I get to the hotel. I'll help with whatever needs doing starting early Friday morning. Just let me know.
We'll roll in Thursday afternoon. Sounds like Scott we be there by then as well.

I'm not anticipating a great deal of setup, but if we need something I'll let you know.

[partspup]

John, Flyer50 and I plan on being there again this year. We book our rooms last year. So count on two more parking places. :upthumbs

[hoosierdaddy]

Sounds like a great time; wish I could make it this year. Oh well maybe next year.

[cj5nutz]

It not much longer! Anyone sitting on the fence, its time to make preparations for the best Corvette party around !
John are you out there somewhere?
I checked our reservations just to make sure cuz stuff happens..... You might want to do the same. I am there Thursday through Sunday . As it looks now I will be bringing only the white C3 this year. No time to reasemble the 71 this year.

[hoosierdaddy]

We'll roll in Thursday afternoon. Sounds like Scott we be there by then as well.

I'm not anticipating a great deal of setup, but if we need something I'll let you know.

Remember me next year I want to try and make it. Do you all caravan down and meet up somewhere on the way? Just a crazy year for me, my daughters getting married, putting my house on the market for sell, looking for the right piece of dirt to build my last garage on, or I mean house (in the even my wife is listening) ;LOL


Bill :w

[cj5nutz]

Remember me next year I want to try and make it. Do you all caravan down and meet up somewhere on the way? Just a crazy year for me, my daughters getting married, putting my house on the market for sell, looking for the right piece of dirt to build my last garage on, or I mean house (in the even my wife is listening) ;LOL


Bill :w

Not much caravaning for me,:chuckle My house in Illinois is about an hour southwest of Mid America but the sight of thousands of Corvettes all lined up down the road for as far as the eye can see coming in for three days is one devil of a sight. Now thats a caravan.
I have been to hundreds and hundreds of shows and cruise ins over the last 30 some years. National and local shows all over the country and let me tell you, this is the one to come to.
No offense to anyone:ohnoes but this is not a Bloomington or a Carlisle type thing. This is a 3 day party and gathering of the cream of the crop of Corvettes. People and Corvettes from all over the country, not there to get an award or for bragging rights but just to have a great time at a premier event and enjoy the company of the people that own them.

Who else but Mike would give a free Three Dog Night concert on Saturday night just to say thank you to his customers for their business over the last year.:upthumbs

No question as to where I buy my Corvette parts and accessories.

:wBill, I am in the process of building an 8 car garage myself. 1600 ft of pure doghouse for me.:D I am so excited just to get a call from the builder asking a question. :L They are supposed to break ground this month. :upthumbs


Everyone that can , if only for a day or a couple hours come out and show your support for the CAC . We will have an area hopefully a great spot again with a tent to get out of the sun and/or rain and plenty of handshakes and smiles to go around.

Everyone don't forget you also get to see the elusive 82 Claret that no one has ever seen before except in photos , right John ! :L

Speaking of John, don't you have something else to add to your list of Corvettes? :upthumbs

[hoosierdaddy]

:LBill, I am in the process of building an 8 car garage myself. 1600 ft of pure doghouse for me. I am so excited just to get a call from the builder asking a question. They are supposed to break ground this month.

I do plan on making the trip one of these years, it sounds awesome. Now back to the garage or should I say house that I am planning; well let me call it a garage with a house attached. The plans are maybe a large pole barn but not metal, and will use studs not poles; metal siding is so exspensive; with enough room for 6 to 8 cars, lift, wash bay area and a 2 bedroom 2 bath appartment in one end is what I have in mind but for my wifes benifit I will refer to it as an attached house. Around 4 bays, 2 cars deep with one drive through bay between the house and garage area. Wouldn't mind seeing some of your plans, I have not locked into a design for sure yet. I even toyed around with a service pit in one of the bays but I am not sure I want to deal with sump pump and etc. for this, I would also want a retractable cover for it but may not put one of these in :confused I do want an extra room in the garage for an office/spare bedroom with attached bathroom here too. Maybe even a kitchenette area in the garage. I kind of what to be self contained here don't ya see :chuckle

I just have a rough plan/drawing/and ideas in my mind :ohnoes at this time not to scale or anything for sure yet.


Sure would like to make the trip to IL this year but not in the cards.

Take care,
Bill :w

[6 Shooter]

Speaking of John, don't you have something else to add to your list of Corvettes?
;shrug

[JohnGrawcock]

Remember me next year I want to try and make it. Do you all caravan down and meet up somewhere on the way? Just a crazy year for me, my daughters getting married, putting my house on the market for sell, looking for the right piece of dirt to build my last garage on, or I mean house (in the even my wife is listening) ;LOL


Bill :w
We've not done any caravans in the past, but I'd be open to the idea if anyone else in the area had a similar departure time planned. Fortunately, club parking allows us to park together regardless of when we arrive.

Our hotel reservations have also started to cluster at the Super 8 one exit west of Mid America.

Good luck selling the house. The market around hear is pretty ugly at the moment.

[JohnGrawcock]

:wBill, I am in the process of building an 8 car garage myself. 1600 ft of pure doghouse for me.:D I am so excited just to get a call from the builder asking a question. :L They are supposed to break ground this month. :upthumbs
:upthumbs
I'm so #!&%ing jealous.;LOL


Speaking of John, don't you have something else to add to your list of Corvettes?
:upthumbs
Not me. Just ask Linda. She'll tell ya who that one belongs to. She even claimed the key-chain my keys have been on for years because it had a C4 emblem on it. ;help

Seriously though. Yes we did add another member to the family. It's a light bronze metallic 84 coupe. It will be Linda's daily driver spring through fall.

I pretty much had to add another DD to the mix. Our trucks are getting so long in the tooth a backup was a must. After looking at a few used cars, nothing seamed to make as much sense as a well maintained C4. They're affordable at the moment, well built, get decent mileage, and will hold resell or possibly increase in value. Besides, who knew an 84 was so much fun to drive. We're really happy with it.

[hoosierdaddy]

We've not done any caravans in the past, but I'd be open to the idea if anyone else in the area had a similar departure time planned. Fortunately, club parking allows us to park together regardless of when we arrive.

Our hotel reservations have also started to cluster at the Super 8 one exit west of Mid America.

Good luck selling the house. The market around hear is pretty ugly at the moment.

I haven't found that perfect piece of dirt to build on yet so I am not in a big hurry selling my house. The market does suck but as I said I'm not in all that big of a hurry. Hopefully in the next year I will have a firm plan. When your dream garage is in the building process I wouldn't mind looking at pictures and getting some ideas for mine. I am going to for sure have on drive through bay between the house and garage two cars deep, this would be where I park the daily drivers. I have a rough plan at this point and will adjust as I get closer to building. This is just something I want to get done before I retire so I can have a place to pursue my passion of working on and maybe selling a few Vettes. I would like to restore and older Vette on the side too!

Good luck, sure wish I could make it to Mid Ameria this year but just not going to work. Have fun, be safe and enjoy the trip and the Fun Fest.

Bill :w

[cj5nutz]

I'm so #!&%ing jealous.;LOL



I wish I had a contractor to oversee the contractor.:bash I fired him for "lack of communication" yesterday.:mad Basically, he dodged my calls for three days and never returned my calls. :mad I am a hard man to work for with a strict zero bullstuff policy .:L
I called another builder and asked himif he wanted the job. He is running the numbers now and will get back to me. Grrrrrrrrrr :mad

Come on Funfest, I need a drink ! ;LOL

[hoosierdaddy]

I wish I had a contractor to oversee the contractor.:bash I fired him for "lack of communication" yesterday.:mad Basically, he dodged my calls for three days and never returned my calls. :mad I am a hard man to work for with a strict zero bullstuff policy .:L
I called another builder and asked himif he wanted the job. He is running the numbers now and will get back to me. Grrrrrrrrrr :mad

Come on Funfest, I need a drink ! ;LOL

That is about right these days; a lot of contractors just don't care about much other than getting PAID! Then after you pay them they are no where to be found :mad

I know a guy that built a new house 4 or 5 years ago that hired an attorney to over see the building from start to finish and he told me it was the best money he ever spent. He had a house build quite a few years before that he almost killed the contractor so this time so he wouldn't be charged with :mad murder he thought it best to have his attroney over see the building process and never even had contact with the contractor. He said he had some difficulties getting a contractor to work under these conditions ;shrug but thought too this weeded out the flakes that wanted to hide everything and the only time he could count on them was when they wanted paid during the process.

I am pretty demanding too but I really only want what's fair and right, after all I am the one that is going to live in it and with it!

Not looking forward :ohnoes to this process either :ugh

Bill :beer

[ScottNoxid]

More of the usual suspects I see.;)
Put me on the list.....My first time, it should be great. Scott

[cj5nutz]

Put me on the list.....My first time, it should be great. Scott
Look forward to meeting you ! :upthumbs

Not much longer http://www.mamotorworks.com/corvette.html?category=1.323

[JohnGrawcock]

Put me on the list.....My first time, it should be great. Scott
No problem. Remember to preregister with Mid America.

[ScottNoxid]

No problem. Remember to preregister with Mid America.

Hey JohnGrawcock, :wI have already done that some time ago, I didn't know we would be parking together, great idea.:CAC This must be some shindig they are putting on.:dancenaughty Can't hardly wait, feels like I am a kid again.:boogie Scott:beer

[JohnGrawcock]

This must be some shindig they are putting on.:dancenaughty Can't hardly wait, feels like I am a kid again.:boogie Scott:beer
If you have an appreciation of cars and the people who love them, it'll bring a tear to your eye. :cry

[ScottNoxid]

If you have an appreciation of cars and the people who love them, it'll bring a tear to your eye. :cry :w You mean like a beer fart? Scott:beer

[JohnGrawcock]

:w You mean like a beer fart? Scott:beer
Not exactly. :boogie

[JohnGrawcock]

It's getting closer.:Twist

I just shoot Mid America a number. I've got space for 20 cars and two tents.

[flyinggem]

Hey everybody!
Dawn and I haven't been on the forum in quite a while. I have really been a busy boy! Good to see you guys are still at it. I hope we get to see all of you again in good ole Effingham!
flyinggem!















:beer

[ScottNoxid]

It's getting closer.:Twist

I just shoot Mid America a number. I've got space for 20 cars and two tents.

:w:w:wI have a 10 x 10 C-5 tent, haven't used it yet, should I bring it?:confused Scott:beer

[hoosierdaddy]

Hey everybody!
Dawn and I haven't been on the forum in quite a while. I have really been a busy boy! Good to see you guys are still at it. I hope we get to see all of you again in good ole Effingham!
flyinggem!















:beer

Welcome back, been pretty crazy around my place too.

[JohnGrawcock]

:w:w:wI have a 10 x 10 C-5 tent, haven't used it yet, should I bring it?:confused Scott:beer
If it fits in the car and you don't mind dragging it along, go for it. Are you planning to be there all three days?

[ScottNoxid]

If it fits in the car and you don't mind dragging it along, go for it. Are you planning to be there all three days?

:w:w:wYes I do plan on being there for all three days, I just live about an hour from Effingham. I do think the tent will fit, but I will check it out to make sure. Not too many days left until it is here. Should be a hoot.:_rock :beerScott

[kmccon]

Got room for another? Saturday?

[JohnGrawcock]

Got room for another? Saturday?
I think we can accommodate you. :upthumbs

[LT4man]

Count me in! :upthumbs

SAVE THE :w

[dbaumis]

John,

we won't be able to make it to the funfest until Saturday mid morning, we're still planning on parking in the CAC parking area.

Don

[LT4man]

John,

Please let me know if you need anything at all. I will be near Effingham on Thursday. Any last minute item (ie. bar counter, bar stools, alcohol, mixers, straws, glasses etc......OH DARN! I got confused!) This is not Blender Wars! ;LOL Oh well.

The offer still stands. If you need any last minute things, please let me know.

My cell is 847-910-8019.

[cj5nutz]

:w:w:wI have a 10 x 10 C-5 tent, haven't used it yet, should I bring it?:confused Scott:beer


Are you bringing your tent? I bought another one and can bring the one I already have if needed. They actually have us reserved with space for three tents and 25 cars now. :upthumbs

[ScottNoxid]

Are you bringing your tent? I bought another one and can bring the one I already have if needed. They actually have us reserved with space for three tents and 25 cars now. :upthumbs

:w:w:wYes, I plan on bringing my tent and 3 fold up sport chairs, we will be in the comfort zone.;LOLScott:beer

[JohnGrawcock]

:w:w:wYes, I plan on bringing my tent and 3 fold up sport chairs, we will be in the comfort zone.;LOLScott:beer
Where did you find one that fits in the car?

[JohnGrawcock]

All,

The attached pdf file contains the parking pass you need to print out and bring to Funfest with you. You need to place a copy of this on your dash prior to entering Gate 5 so that the parking attendants will know how to direct you.

If you can't read a pdf file, you probably need to download Adobe's reader from the web. If all else fails, PM me and I can e-mail it to you in another format.

Some additional details are included in the attached text file. I have a copy of the Effingham map Nancy refers to. However, the file is too large to post here. If you would like a copy, PM your e-mail address to me and I'll sent it.

Regards,
John G.

[ScottNoxid]

Where did you find one that fits in the car?
:w:w:wYou know a C-5 Vert has a pretty decent trunk space, and it will fit corner to corner:ohnoes I got it at Mid America on line a few weeks ago, and I am looking forward to using it. Do we have a designated spot yet?:upthumbsScott:beer
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=14145&d=1188231553

[JohnGrawcock]

:w:w:wYou know a C-5 Vert has a pretty decent trunk space, and it will fit corner to corner:ohnoes I got it at Mid America on line a few weeks ago, and I am looking forward to using it. Do we have a designated spot yet?:upthumbsScott:beer
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=14145&d=1188231553
Thanks:upthumbs. Sounds like the same tent cj5nutz has. A C3 just can't swallow it.

Probably won't know the exact spot until I get there Thursday, but I did request space for your tent. We'll help you set it up when you get there. Don't forget to bring any stakes and/or tie down ropes you'll need.

[cj5nutz]

Thanks:upthumbs. Sounds like the same tent cj5nutz has. A C3 just can't swallow it.

Probably won't know the exact spot until I get there Thursday, but I did request space for your tent. We'll help you set it up when you get there. Don't forget to bring any stakes and/or tie down ropes you'll need.

I am in Highland, if you would like to bring it here , if you are coming this way anytime... I could take it up and have it set up with the rest of the tents and you wouldn't have to worry with it. I plan to be there Wednesday and Thursday helping set up. I have to take my other one up and would be glad to take yours as well...:w

[ScottNoxid]

I am in Highland, if you would like to bring it here , if you are coming this way anytime... I could take it up and have it set up with the rest of the tents and you wouldn't have to worry with it. I plan to be there Wednesday and Thursday helping set up. I have to take my other one up and would be glad to take yours as well...:w

:w:w:wSounds like a good deal to me. You are not that far from me. I can bring it up any day next week after labor day. Where are you located in Highland. Send me a PM on where and when any day next week. Scott:beer

[cj5nutz]

:w:w:wSounds like a good deal to me. You are not that far from me. I can bring it up any day next week after labor day. Where are you located in Highland. Send me a PM on where and when any day next week. Scott:beer

PM sent , sounds like a plan. :upthumbs

[BLUEDUCE]

Roger and I will be leaving early Saturday morning for Effingham. Couldn't ge a room for Friday night. Would like to park with the rest of the group.

Thanks,

Donna

[JohnGrawcock]

Roger and I will be leaving early Saturday morning for Effingham. Couldn't ge a room for Friday night. Would like to park with the rest of the group.

Thanks,

Donna
Good to here from you Donna. Welcome aboard.
Don't think we saw last year. Were you unable to attend or did I just miss ya?

[BLUEDUCE]

Good to here from you Donna. Welcome aboard.
Don't think we saw last year. Were you unable to attend or did I just miss ya?



We had a busy traveling last year. Roger went to Canada fishing and I went to Portland, Oregon to visit my mother. So we had to give something up and unfortunately Fun Fest was it. We are really looking forward to it this year.

Donna

[cj5nutz]

Roger and I will be leaving early Saturday morning for Effingham. Couldn't ge a room for Friday night. Would like to park with the rest of the group.

Thanks,

Donna

This was posted on another site today.. Hope it helps someone .


For what it's worth, Newton Illinois's River Park Motel (618) 783-2327 has single rooms Friday night for......$27.00......found them on www.jaspercountytourism.com (http://www.jaspercountytourism.com/) also on www.southeastillinois.com (http://www.southeastillinois.com/) . I think the towns of Olney and Robinson also have motels w/rooms available. Not sure what 27 bucks will buy these days, but it's only 24 miles from Effingham on Rte 33.

[BLUEDUCE]

Thanks for the information. After the concert, we are driving to Carmi to visit Roger's cousin. Roger promised to bring him the Walleye he caught in Canada this summer. We try to visit them once a year. Don't mind the drive Saturday Morning. Hopefully the weather will cooperate.

Donna

[cj5nutz]

9 more days!

The 71 is finished and we will be there with both Corvettes!

[billyz06-2003]

Scott, real happy that you and suzy can bring both of your fine cars, see you in 9 days.:):):):):):):):):):):):):):)Billy

[snydley55]

life is fun, you have 2 and mine just let me down, looks to be distributor rebuild time again, however only testing will tell...

Only 9 days to thrash and fix...

[cj5nutz]

A Map of the Funfest layout and brochure is now available.

Just click on this... http://www.mamotorworks.com/funfest/funfest2007/download.html


Hope to see you all in about 8 more days , John 7 ;LOL.

[cj5nutz]

Change of parking at Funfest ! I just got off the phone with Nancy at Mid America.
For those of you going to Funfest next week.
You should enter GATE 4 and turn to the LEFT.

Previous instructions said: You should enter GATE 5 for club parking

I will also make another thread just in case someone misses this.

[LT4man]

Looking good, Scott!

Appears as if MAM has spent a tremendous amount of time on this year's Fun Fest. Their organization is second to none.

See you there!

I know, I know. NOT if you see me FIRST!

SAVE THE :w

[LT4man]

Just wanted to point out the Trolley Route which encompasses the whole MAM campus.

SAVE THE :w

[JohnGrawcock]

Change of parking at Funfest ! I just got off the phone with Nancy at Mid America.
For those of you going to Funfest next week.
You should enter GATE 4 and turn to the LEFT.

Previous instructions said: You should enter GATE 5 for club parking

I will also make another thread just in case someone misses this.
What he said.

I was just checking the smiles thinking there would be one expressing this. No luck, but I did find this new one. :boogerWTF. ;LOL

Anyway, back to cleaning and waxing.

[ScottNoxid]

What he said.

I was just checking the smiles thinking there would be one expressing this. No luck, but I did find this new one. :boogerWTF. ;LOL

Anyway, back to cleaning and waxing.

:gtfo :boogie

[LT4man]

What he said.

I was just checking the smiles thinking there would be one expressing this. No luck, but I did find this new one. :boogerWTF. ;LOL

Anyway, back to cleaning and waxing.

You keep up the cleaning and waxing, John, and you will start to go right thru the finishes! ;LOL

That would NOT be a good thing! :rotfl

SAVE THE :w

[cj5nutz]

John :w, you are bringing at least two of the Vettes aren't you? :L


:W I have been through the mill getting both ready but only two more days of cleaning and I will be there. :bash I did at least get both fueled.

The contractor came yesterday and started on the garage.:W

:W I am headed to Mid America on a parts run one day this coming week and then back Thursday morning to help with the set up. :W


I am OK though ;help

[LT4man]

Hey, Scott!

Take a breath! Slow down! Imagine yourself with that nice cold Coke! Never mind the whale! Think about your Coke!

;LOL;LOL;LOL

SAVE THE :w

[cj5nutz]

Hey, Scott!

Take a breath! Slow down! Imagine yourself with that nice cold Coke! Never mind the whale! Think about your Coke!

;LOL;LOL;LOL

SAVE THE :w



But I gave up soft drinks a year ago next week! :ohnoes

[JohnGrawcock]

John :w, you are bringing at least two of the Vettes aren't you? :L


:W I have been through the mill getting both ready but only two more days of cleaning and I will be there. :bash I did at least get both fueled.

The contractor came yesterday and started on the garage.:W

:W I am headed to Mid America on a parts run one day this coming week and then back Thursday morning to help with the set up. :W


I am OK though ;help
Let's just say that the brief history of the L83 will be well represented.;)

How did Suzy's hood come out? If I remember correctly that was the only thing on the exterior of that car that needed a little attention. I'll bet it looks great now.

Linda actually washed and waxed her own. That helped a bunch. I still need to give the interiors a quick once over and maybe put a second coat of polish on the 82.

[JohnGrawcock]

But I gave up soft drinks a year ago next week! :ohnoes
Does that imply you only :drinkhard drinks now? ;LOL

[billyz06-2003]

please count us in for group parking. thanks:):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)Billy
PS. looks like a real good turnout for the cac.

[cj5nutz]

How did Suzy's hood come out?

Its red ! ;LOL If you do see the slight color difference, :mad please do not mention it to her. It could be fatal. All in all it turned out good, its slick but when the sun hits it just right the car goes one color and the hood another. She doesn't see it and I hope she doesn't until I can get it repainted ... again... It wasn't the painters fault, he did awesome on it. This one can be blamed on NAPA in Highland Illinois. I took the car to them and told them it had to be correct and take their time. He came out and shot the hood with his little camera and went back in and that was it.... Its a shade off. Any other time I have had paint matched , they do the same but then bring out a color sample and see if it is correct. This guy was a little cocky and said ' It will be right " WRONG !



Any way, I look forward to seeing the new addition to the family and if you need help polishing, Greg is just over to the left of you a few miles. :L




I am going up to Mid America maybe tomorrow or Tuesday now to pick up a marker light assy. if they have it in stock. She doesn't want to wait until the weeekend to get it. :bash


See you all in Effingham in a few more days.

[cj5nutz]

Does that imply you only :drinkhard drinks now? ;LOL


I need to buy stock in bottled water !


Remember what happens in Effingham stays in Effingham, unless you have incriminating photos :puke


Fridays here we come !:D

[Boeingdriver]

Just checked the weather......long range forecast is for Fun!

http://www.weathercentral.com/weather/us/cities/il_effingham.html

[JohnGrawcock]

Just checked the weather......long range forecast is for Fun!

http://www.weathercentral.com/weather/us/cities/il_effingham.html
:cool

[cj5nutz]

Almost !!! I am as ready as it gets this year. http://www.mamotorworks.com/funfest/corvettefunfest.asp

[Boeingdriver]

Talk about pent-up energy. I pulled my front wheels last night so I could detail the suspension again.

Is it time to go yet?

[cj5nutz]

Talk about pent-up energy. I pulled my front wheels last night so I could detail the suspension again.

Is it time to go yet?


I'll be there bright and early tomorrow morning !

[JohnGrawcock]

I'll be there bright and early tomorrow morning !
We'll be their early afternoonish. See ya then.

[LT4man]

I pulled my front wheels last night so I could detail the suspension again.

I think you might be a candidate for Corvettes Anonymous! :D

Check the Off Road Lounge in the Community Area for all the details!

SAVE THE :w

[cj5nutz]

We'll be their early afternoonish. See ya then.


John :w , I have to leave probably about 3 or so to check in the hotel and go home and get Suzy and the Vettes. As soon as she gets home we will come straight up to the hotel and head for Fridays !!!

[6 Shooter]

http://content.madirect.com/community/funfest/Funfest2007Logo.jpg (http://www.mamotorworks.com/corvette.html?category=1.323)

:lou

[Boeingdriver]

as she gets home we will come straight up to the hotel and head for Fridays !!!

.....Ok, so if I walk into Friday's how will I know the CAC crowd?

[hoosierdaddy]

They will all be smiling. . . . . . :):):):):):):):):):):):) . . . . Wish I could make it, I will one of these days for sure!

Hope you all have a safe drive and a great time.

Bill :w

[cj5nutz]

OK guys I just got home from Mid America and we are so hooked up, just wait until you see the parking spot we have :upthumbs

This is the best layout yet as far as I am concerned.

We put up 27 tents this morning and it was hot hot hot .

When you turn in gate 4 just look to the left, you will see three tents together and a speaker tower with a US Flag flying on it.... That is us !

Got to shower and head back up with the Vettes . Hope to see you all there...

Scott,
make sure to have room in the trunk of that C5 to haul your tent back home. I am not going to be able to go back Monday and get them, I had a job come up that I have to do Monday.:bash

[cj5nutz]

as she gets home we will come straight up to the hotel and head for Fridays !!!

.....Ok, so if I walk into Friday's how will I know the CAC crowd?


Just look for John and me silly ..;LOL

Theres a pic of me on my profile, just deduct the hair !

[ScottNoxid]

OK guys I just got home from Mid America and we are so hooked up, just wait until you see the parking spot we have :upthumbs

This is the best layout yet as far as I am concerned.

We put up 27 tents this morning and it was hot hot hot .

When you turn in gate 4 just look to the left, you will see three tents together and a speaker tower with a US Flag flying on it.... That is us !

Got to shower and head back up with the Vettes . Hope to see you all there...

Scott,
make sure to have room in the trunk of that C5 to haul your tent back home. I am not going to be able to go back Monday and get them, I had a job come up that I have to do Monday.:bash

:wWhat if I wait til Monday and pick all three up with my truck, and I can drop yours off on the way home, just a little off course but no big deal, sort of a payback for you taking mine and setting it up. I would guess this would be OK with them. :upthumbs Scott:beer

[snydley55]

Enjoy Gang - I got the baby fixed, detailed and ready to go, however family plans just got changed. Enjoy it sounds like the weather will be great!

[billyz06-2003]

snydely55, just read your post, to bad it is quite the deal. just found out i may not be able to go but on sun. :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)Billy

[6 Shooter]

.. it was good to see everyone yesterday! :beer

Later . . . . . .
6 Shooter

[kmccon]

It was great to meet all of you. :)

By the way, great location.

Ken

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2007-2/1243618/funfest2007CACParking.jpg

[LT4man]

A BIG THANK YOU to both Scott and John for our parking area!

The location could not have been better! We were so close to the action I did not get very much exercise! It was very nice not having to walk a mile every time I wanted to get to my Vette or the tents.

Another BIG THANK YOU to Scott Noxid for the shade his tent provided along with cj5nuts' TWO tents. I wanted to park my Vette under the tents, but I was told I could not. Something about not having enough room for us to sit! ;LOL

Show was super as always!

Great seeing old friends and meeting some new friends!

See ya all next year!

SAVE THE :w

[JohnGrawcock]

Hi Guys,We just got home a while ago. Still recovering from the drive. Got stuck in a nasty traffic jam on I70 cause by an import or maybe it was a Ford probe (it was hard to tell) that burned pretty much to the ground.It was another great Funfest weekend for us. We always look forward to meeting a few new CAC members and renewing friendships with others that we only get to see once or twice a year.The CAC group had a nice cohesive club feel to it this year. Of course everyone explores the grounds making their own adventures, but they always returned to home base under the CAC tents to share them with the rest of us. We never lacked for conversation. Speaking of adventures; Here's a couple of ours. 1) Linda and I always seem to meet fun and interesting people both on and off the Mid America grounds. This year we discovered that about half the people in our hotel belonged to a very active club based just south of us in Indianapolis. We got to know them Saterday evening and they were alot of fun. We're going to join their club next month. 2) Linda's enjoys driving her C4 so much that she wants to learn all about it. No beeding class or fasion show for her this year. She was dragging me off to tech seminars. She even attended one without me. I hope everyone enjoyed Funfest as much as we did and plans to attend again. Mid America has been very good to our group the past two years and we're already on the club parking list for 2008.

[hoosierdaddy]

Sounds like everyone had a real good time; if God willing and the creek don't rise I am on for next year. Never been there so I am really looking forward to it.

Bill :w

[cj5nutz]

:LHi Guys,We just got home a while ago. Still recovering from the drive. Got stuck in a nasty traffic jam on I70 cause by an import or maybe it was a Ford probe .

It might have been this John.. SO SO So sad !!!


http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=1819994


I hope everyone enjoyed themselves. We had a blast and can not wait until next year.

We got a surprise today. Just before leaving Funfest we decided to pull a little cash from the ATM on grounds. ( someone must have eaten too much ice cream and used up all the cash we brought) So, anyway.... I put my card in the ATM there on grounds and it declined my bank card.;help I checked the balance and was about $430.00 in the hole. :WI am not the brightest light in the room but I like to think I am a little smarter than that. I shrugged it off and tried to think what to tell the darling wife that I had done to cause this.:ohnoes ;help I know we spent some money this weekend but not that much. I got home and had a message on my answering machine from the bank about some transactions in question,so I returned the call as I checked my account from my computer. It seems at the same time that I was at Funfest, I must have been in Mexico because I spent a small fortune down there.:mad My bank account has been emptied and I really hope the system works because I have no choice but to give it a try. I spent my evening with the sheriffs department and on the phone with credit bureaus and will be the first one through the bank door in the morning.



Anyway like I was about to say before I hijacked my own post..... ;shrug
I really enjoyed meeting the new folks and first timers to Funfest this year, and look forward to next year as well and hope you all will join us there. This year for me was the best ever. The people, the food, the Three Dog Night concert, it was all great.

Anyone that has never been needs to make plans for next year, tell all of your friends and John and I will try to get us a spot big enough to hold us all. :L


Thanks to all that came and made the CAC feel like a family to us. :upthumbs

[cj5nutz]

It was great to meet all of you. :)

By the way, great location.

Ken

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2007-2/1243618/funfest2007CACParking.jpg


Thanks for taking this, It is awesome !!!!! Great seeing you there !!! I sure hope my hair wasn't messed up when that was taken. I was going for the wind blown look today anyway. :boogie

[dbaumis]

Scott, thank you for being a great host to us during our 1st visit to Funfest. We plan on attending next year and we're looking forward to cruisefest 2008!!!!

It was really nice to finally meet and put faces to usernames, CAC members are the greatest.

Don



:L

It might have been this John.. SO SO So sad !!!


http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=1819994


I hope everyone enjoyed themselves. We had a blast and can not wait until next year.

We got a surprise today. Just before leaving Funfest we decided to pull a little cash from the ATM on grounds. ( someone must have eaten too much ice cream and used up all the cash we brought) So, anyway.... I put my card in the ATM there on grounds and it declined my bank card.;help I checked the balance and was about $430.00 in the hole. :WI am not the brightest light in the room but I like to think I am a little smarter than that. I shrugged it off and tried to think what to tell the darling wife that I had done to cause this.:ohnoes ;help I know we spent some money this weekend but not that much. I got home and had a message on my answering machine from the bank about some transactions in question,so I returned the call as I checked my account from my computer. It seems at the same time that I was at Funfest, I must have been in Mexico because I spent a small fortune down there.:mad My bank account has been emptied and I really hope the system works because I have no choice but to give it a try. I spent my evening with the sheriffs department and on the phone with credit bureaus and will be the first one through the bank door in the morning.



Anyway like I was about to say before I hijacked my own post..... ;shrug
I really enjoyed meeting the new folks and first timers to Funfest this year, and look forward to next year as well and hope you all will join us there. This year for me was the best ever. The people, the food, the Three Dog Night concert, it was all great.

Anyone that has never been needs to make plans for next year, tell all of your friends and John and I will try to get us a spot big enough to hold us all. :L


Thanks to all that came and made the CAC feel like a family to us. :upthumbs

[billyz06-2003]

hi scotty, great job you and john did with everthing. to bad about your credit car deal, hope it clears up quickly.:):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)Billy

[ScottNoxid]

:w:w:wScott, Really sorry to hear about the hijack on your account, you are the third personally known person I know this has happened to. Not a fun thing to take care of. I hope it goes well for you. Thanks for making things easy for me this year, I had a great time with you guys, and I am looking forward to next time. :upthumbs Scott, :beer

[cj5nutz]

I am sure it will all be taken care of eventually, but it is a reality check.

[cj5nutz]

Thanks again to all that came out to support the CAC and hang out with us. If any of you took photos that you would like to share. we can post them here or start a thread. I really only took a few , nothing really.

On the upside of things if there is one. The bank today told me that I should get my $$ back in my account in the next 3 weeks or so...

Hope to see some of you in Bowling Green in October!

[dbaumis]

Scott,

What's going on in Bowling Green in October?

Don:pat


Thanks again to all that came out to support the CAC and hang out with us. If any of you took photos that you would like to share. we can post them here or start a thread. I really only took a few , nothing really.

On the upside of things if there is one. The bank today told me that I should get my $$ back in my account in the next 3 weeks or so...

Hope to see some of you in Bowling Green in October!

[6 Shooter]

Classic Corvette Extravaganza (http://www.corvettemuseum.com/registration/c3/info.shtml)
October 11-13

Z06 Fest (http://www.corvettemuseum.com/registration/Z06/info.shtml)
October 18 - 20

2007 NCM Special Events
http://www.corvettemuseum.com/calendar/ncm_events_2007.shtml

:lou

L8TR - D

[cj5nutz]

Thanks D!
We will be here Saturday the 13th for the Classic Corvette Reunion unless the lady of the house changes my mind.
Or if like Shooter says. "its raining". We already paid $140.00 for the event Saturday and have a jacuzzi suite waiting for us, we probably will be there.

Come on down and see all the Classics. The rumor mill has it that this will be the last year they have this due to lack of participation.

[Boeingdriver]

(John's quote......)

I hope everyone enjoyed Funfest as much as we did and plans to attend again. Mid America has been very good to our group the past two years and we're already on the club parking list for 2008.

Hey John.......
The weather's getting nice and I'm starting to count down to FunFest '08. I've enjoyed your diligent administration of the CAC accomodations the past two years and the time I got to hang out with you and Linda outside the hotel Saturday night, '07. I've got reservations made and the cooler packed.

Regards,

[JohnGrawcock]

(John's quote......)

I hope everyone enjoyed Funfest as much as we did and plans to attend again. Mid America has been very good to our group the past two years and we're already on the club parking list for 2008.

Hey John.......
The weather's getting nice and I'm starting to count down to FunFest '08. I've enjoyed your diligent administration of the CAC accomodations the past two years and the time I got to hang out with you and Linda outside the hotel Saturday night, '07. I've got reservations made and the cooler packed.

Regards,
Yep. I've already start getting the cars ready for an other fun season. We've got quit a few outing planned this year. In fact, Scott and I drug the wives to Mid America Motorworks just last weekend. FunFest will be here before you know it.

[Boeingdriver]

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee117/Boeingdriver_photo/100_1035.jpg
For the FunFest newcomers, this is what you have to be careful about up there. Last year whilst having a cold beverage with LT4Man, my car got hi-jacked and wound up on MidAmerica's "finish line" display.

[hoosierdaddy]

Looks like a "winner" to me!!!! :beer

Bill :w

[Boeingdriver]

John,

I called the Super 8 last night to confirm my reservation for the event. The clerk told me that they had just sold their last room for FunFest and that other area motels were either completely booked, or very close to it.

Anyone in the CAC group who hasn't yet needs to get on the phone right away and get a room reserved.

With this kind of demand, I'm surprised that MidAmerica doesn't open their own motel or dormitory-type facility adjacent to the FunFest site. I'll bet they've considered it.

[Boeingdriver]

MidAmerica will have three regional/local bands to play Sat. night at FunFest '08. I was poised to vote for-one of-three like last year. Now, thanks to Mike, we'll hear three-of-three.

[JohnGrawcock]

Hey everyone. Did you see the new thread for this years event yet.

CAC Group parking at Corvette Fun Fest 2008 (http://corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=105874)