Thunderama 2008

[dseymour]

Thunderama 2008
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New England's Vintage Thunderbird Club will be hosting the 16th annual Thunderama at Canterbury Shaker Village in Canterbury, NH. A Thunderbird Concours with "fun" judging will be held in addition to an All Makes Vehicle Show at the same time.
The event will be held on June 15, 2008 on the village green of the Shaker Museum. This location is just 20 minutes north of Concord, NH which has many attractions nearby. It is also only a 45 minute drive to the NH seacoast and the Kittery malls.
This will be the largest gathering of Thunderbirds in the northeast for 2008. The area will hold upwards of 250 cars. The Shaker Museum will provide 2 free tickets (a $30 value) to their museum that encompasses 634 acres with over 25 buildings to tour. The Shaker Table Restaurant, Summer Kitchen and an outdoor grill are availabe for food.
NEVT welcomes all "Retro" 'Birds and looks forward to working with TBN members again in the judging of these cars.
Make plans now to attend this fun and relaxed day!
For a flyer and/or info on the Thunderbird club, contact:
Don Seymour, President NEVT
dseymour@worldpath.net
http://clubs.hemmings.com/nevt
Lodging:Courtyard by Marriott, Concord, NH Reservations: 603-225-0303 Ask for N.E.ThunderBirds rooms, Code NEVS.

[MATBird]

Thanks for posting Don, as well as the invitation.
This may be our 4th year, but need to double check our schedule. Dino may have committed us to the Connecticut benefit event for that same weekend.

However, people are certainly free to attend whichever venue fits them. If we are split up, I'll need to help you set up the judging for those who do attend and hopefully get you the numbers of attendees before you purchase the trophies.

[Bruce]

Don,
We will be there. Alway a great time and a super show.

[David M 7173]

Don
Blenda and I may attend next year, but it is a little early for us to commit. We really enjoyed Thunderama 2007 and all the good people from the North East and the beautiful country.
David:cheers:

[steelblue5505]

Thanks for posting this. True it is only early November but at dinner last night over a couple glasses of a fantastic red wine my wife & I began talking about what & where we would like to travel to next year.

We have never been as far east as the New England States. This event looks like it could be one of the best reasons to come and see it all. And what a great way to meet a whole bunch of TBNers.

I have & will be following this thread, as the calendar moves on into 2008 we will be making our plans. What a cruise that will be for us!

[Bird03]

Mike,

You and Evelyn are most welcome to join us next year.

Check out the pictures from this years event starting at the bottom of this page:

http://www.thunderbirdnest.com/forums/showthread (http://www.thunderbirdnest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14621&page=5)



Wes

[SixPac]

Mike, you and Evelyn might just see us again. We're seriously thinking about planning a vacation around this event. Margaret has already obtained all the info to take Amtrak from here to Boston (a two day trip), rent a Mustang convert (hopefully) and drive the short distance to Concord.

We'll probably spend some time searching for cemeteries from the early days of America. My family tree goes back to that area, so it would be neat to find an ancestors grave.

When we make a definite decision, we'll probably be calling on you New Englanders for ideas and suggestions for us to get the most out of this trip.

Like Mike, we'll keep an eye on this thread.

[Peeps]

Dino and I are going to plan our 2nd annual Portholes in Portland for another weekend. We are trying to figure out what show we can hook up with. As we get more information we will let you all know. I expect we will all be at Thunderama as it is a fantastic show and fun weekend!

Sue

[Chuck]

Sue, that's great Don, I'm in for sure

[Johnny Gumballs]

Da Bling Diggity's Platinum Beauty will be there!

[Bird03]

Dino and I are going to plan our 2nd annual Portholes in Portland for another weekend. We are trying to figure out what show we can hook up with. As we get more information we will let you all know. I expect we will all be at Thunderama as it is a fantastic show and fun weekend!

Sue


Sue,

Hope you can reschedule it into another show. I'll go ahead now and start making plans for the Thunderama show.

Wes

[Bird03]

Mike, you and Evelyn might just see us again. We're seriously thinking about planning a vacation around this event. Margaret has already obtained all the info to take Amtrak from here to Boston (a two day trip), rent a Mustang convert (hopefully) and drive the short distance to Concord.
We'll probably spend some time searching for cemeteries from the early days of America. My family tree goes back to that area, so it would be neat to find an ancestors grave.
When we make a definite decision, we'll probably be calling on you New Englanders for ideas and suggestions for us to get the most out of this trip.
Like Mike, we'll keep an eye on this thread.

Sixpack,

It would be really great if you and Magaret could make it up for this.

Keep in mind that the Hertz location at Boston's Logan Airport rents Hertz Shelby Mustangs. They are a little bit pricey, but totally worth it. One of their restrictions is that you have to have an airline ticket into and out of Boston (they don't want to rent to locals, only tourists..I don't know why...maybe they think that tourists won't beat on them like locals would). Anyway, I think that they might go along with an Amtrak ticket as proof. If you are interested, I would call them directly at 617-569-7272 and also mention that you are a car enthusiast and are taking the car to a Ford show.

We will be planning events for Friday afternoon and dinner Friday night (for people that will be travelling distances and want to stay over Friday night). The rest of the group will be up on Saturday morning to start an all day cruise with dinner in the evening. Sunday morning will be the show and most people will leave for home from there, but a few of us stop for dinner before leaving for home.

Hope to see you both there,

Wes

[Bruce]

We are planning on attending Thunderama also.

[Chuck]

Wes, totally off this topic on this but I saw a news report where local people were renting Shelby's, taking them home / to a local shop and swapping engines with a stock Mustang and then turning the rental back in with a stock engine in it

[Blue Heaven]

Wes, totally off this topic on this but I saw a news report where local people were renting Shelby's, taking them home / to a local shop and swapping engines with a stock Mustang and then turning the rental back in with a stock engine in it


That is exactly what happened back in '66 the first time Hertz ran this program. It's not quite as easy this tiome around. One of the guys I work with rented a Shelby last year. The engine and nearly every removable component has a lanyard with a serial number on it. You sign off on the seals and numbers before taking the car. If any of the seals are cut when you return the car...you in trouble!!!!

[Johnny Gumballs]

I guess it's worth it for Hertz going thru all that hassle of protecting the car? What is the benefit for Hertz to rent the Shelby anyway? Do that many people look to rent something like that?

[Bird03]

I guess it's worth it for Hertz going thru all that hassle of protecting the car? What is the benefit for Hertz to rent the Shelby anyway? Do that many people look to rent something like that?

I don't know if they have more than one Shelby at Logan Airport, but I have tried to rent one several times and they were never available. I used to have a contact there (the bf of a woman I know), but they broke up and I'm still good friends with her, but not with him.

[Ol'Dave]

Just catching up here. Claire, Buddy, Me and Sweet 02, are all hoping to be there with you folks in June, then south to Savanah for the July TBN Event..

[Johnny Gumballs]

Debbie will be very happy to see and hold Buddy again there Dave!Just catching up here. Claire, Buddy, Me and Sweet 02, are all hoping to be there with you folks in June, then south to Savanah for the July TBN Event..

[Bird03]

Dave,

It will be great to see you all up here once again.

The events for the retro birds will go from Friday afternoon until Sunday after the show.

Let me know how long you plan to be up this way and maybe we can get together for another event while you're here. (We all go to Skip's Drive-in Megacruise...usually the Saturday after the 4th of July.....they aren't committed to that date yet, but I will post it as soon as they announce.........also we go to Kimball's Farm Ice cream cruise nights on Thursdays.)

Wes

[Ol'Dave]

Sounds GREAT!! It's been a long time since being back home for any extended stay. We are just now finally starting to plan the summer back home. Appears we may be able to add the TBN/Savana event into our return trip here. All still very much in the planning stages, but we are looking forward to heading home for the summer.

Oh, and John John. Tell Deb, that Lil-Buddy, ain't so Lil any more.

[Chuck]

Dave, excellent, can't wait to see ya. Too bad you couldn't bring your bird. The only one that I've never seen in the Neiman Marcus.

[Ol'Dave]

Hey Chuck, take a closer look at post 18 :)

[MATBird]

Dave: You'll have to excuse him. He's so tied up with Yankees, Giants and Nicks, he can't see straight any more:laugh::laugh::laugh:

[MATBird]

Update info - I was in touch with Don this morning and he said that they have a special person coming to the Canterbury show, this year, in his newly restored 1955 Thunderbird.
It is the Port Authority patrolman that was the last person pulled from the wreckage on 9/11. The movie "World Trade Center" was his story.

[Sweet T]

Now that's a photo I want. Hope I can make it.

Does he still live in NY?

It would be nice if our CT and/or NY mob gave him an escort up.......

[Blue Heaven]

Now that's a photo I want. Hope I can make it.

Does he still live in NY?

It would be nice if our CT and/or NY mob gave him an escort up.......


Barb,
What a great idea!!! George, do you think we could set that up??

[MATBird]

Dino and Barb: I talk to Don and see what his travel plans are. Afterall, even if it's a new restoration and he's trailering it, he can follow Chuck:) :)

[Chuck]

We can hook up at Exit 16 on I84 and then pick Dino & Susan up just east of Hartford.

[dseymour]

I just emailed George thanking him for the escort offer.That is very kind of you folks and certainly would make him feel very welcome at our humble show! I will let everyone know as soon as the plans are finalized.

Don

[js tbird]

Hi,

I was looking for the hotel information for Friday and Saturday night but could not find it. Am I missing it, or has it not been posted. Let me know. I'm one of those that like to have stuff like that taken care of long before the actual date. Let me know.

Thanks.

Steve

[Bird03]

Here you go Steve:

Lodging:
Courtyard by Marriott
Concord, NH
Reservations: 603-225-0303
Ask for N.E.ThunderBirds rooms, Code NEVS.
Friday June 13th and Saturday June 14th
(I think the group rate is also good for Sunday the 15th if anyone wants to stay after the show)

Glad you a Jeanette can make it.

Don Seymore is the president of the New England Vintage Thunderbird Club. They are the hosts of the event and are also providing the group rate at the hotel.

We will be doing our own cruise with our Nest Birds around New England on Saturday and will meet up with their group on Sunday at the show.

I'll be headed up there on Friday after noon and we'll have a short cruise and dinner that evening with the part of our group that is staying over for 2 nights.

For anyone driving up on Saturday, the all day Saturday cruise will begin promptly at 9:00 AM at the hotel in Concord (so all of you that are driving long distances might want to consider staying over both Friday and Saturday).

[MATBird]

Steve:
I copied this for you from Post #1:
"Make plans now to attend this fun and relaxed day!
For a flyer and/or info on the Thunderbird club, contact:
Don Seymour, President NEVT
dseymour@worldpath.net .....Steve, FYI Don Seymour is running this event
http://clubs.hemmings.com/nevt
Lodging:Courtyard by Marriott, Concord, NH Reservations: 603-225-0303 Ask for N.E.ThunderBirds rooms, Code NEVS."As time goes on, our New Bird group will also be posting, on this thread, what we plan to do. So stay tuned in we look forward to meeting you!!:cheers:

[Bird03]

Hey George,

I beat you to that post by one minute.

:laugh:

[js tbird]

Thanks guys!!! Do appreciate it. Will make the hotel reservations today for both Friday and Saturday night. Depending on what we plan, we might also stay Sunday and then head back to Virginia on Monday. Looking forward to the New England cruise on Saturday and Thunderama on Sunday. Not to mention meeting you all and having some good times on Friday and Saturday night.

I have already sent off my registration for Thunderama 2008 to Don.

I am hoping we are still on for one night during the week before Thunderama and that we can hook up with you Friday for the drive up to Concord.

About 34 more days of school before summer vacation. I am ready and looking forward to the break.

Thanks again for the information.

Steve

[Bird03]

I am hoping we are still on for one night during the week before Thunderama and that we can hook up with you Friday for the drive up to Concord.Steve

Maybe we'll do Kimball's Farm Ice Cream cruise night on Thursday. We usually meet in Littleton Common (Littleton, Ma.) at 5 PM and drive in together. This is weather dependent so if it's a no go we can come up with a place to meet for dinner either Wednesday or Thursday night.

click here for Kimball's cruise nights (http://www.kimballfarm.com/event.html)

I'll be off on Friday before the show so I can hook up with you anytime morning/noon/afternoon on the way up to Concord.

I'm out of town for the next couple of days and will be back on here by the weekend.

Wes

[MATBird]

Steve:
That's great that you can make it. Last year Dave and Blenda (davidm7173) came up from North Carolina to join us and I believe they enjoyed themselves here.

[Johnny Gumballs]

Thunderama unfortunately is happening the same weekend as the North Jersey Thunderbird Association event. That is a bummer. Both of these shows have some of the best T Birds around that show up.

[Chuck]

That's too bad. I'll be going to Thurnerama, wanted to give the NJ show a shot this year, guess I'll have to wait. I'll probably be making my reservations for Thunderama tomorrow

[js tbird]

Made our reservations yesterday and set the registration off as well. We are looking forward to our week and a half vacationing in New England when school is over. Sounds like it will be a great time for top down sight seeing and enjoying a part of the country I have never been to.

When will June be here??????????????????????

[MATBird]

For this years show I would like to have some new volunteers for judging.

I have been in contact with Dino and we feel it's good for others to get to do this as well.
I did have someone volunteer earlier this year and cannot remember who it was, so if I can get 3 people to sign up, I would appreciate it.

ThanX:cheers:

[David M 7173]

Well Guys
I guess you will have too put up with Blenda and I again, I just made reservations for Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights.
George I will be glad to be a Judge.:laugh::laugh: of course I don't see too well but I will take bribes.
Come on June 13th. Can't wait to see all you guys again.
David:cheers:

[Blue Heaven]

Well Guys
I guess you will have too put up with Blenda and I again, I just made reservations for Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights.
George I will be glad to be a Judge.:laugh::laugh: of course I don't see too well but I will take bribes.
Come on June 13th. Can't wait to see all you guys again.
David:cheers:

Wow Dave, this is great news!! We look forward to seeing both you and Blenda again!

[Blue Heaven]

Am I missing something....where is the registration form??

[MATBird]

Dino:
I think I have a flyer at home on my computer, I'll send it to you.:cheers:

David:
Thanks for your offer to judge. We had discussed this on Sunday at our Fitchburg show and I think I'm all set. But, let me check to be sure and I'll get back to you:high5:

[Bird03]

Well Guys
I guess you will have too put up with Blenda and I again, I just made reservations for Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights.
David:cheers:

Great news David. Looking forward to seeing you both.

Are you going to drive all the way up on Friday or are you planning to split up the drive?

If you get up there early in the day on Friday, js tbird and I will be up there and we can plan to do something in the local area.

[MATBird]

Dino:
Sent the flyer via email:cheers:

Doug: If you're reading this and are still involved with NEVS, please get us a spot away from the cookers this year

[mintbird]

Don said that the retros will be out back in the big field this year where I talked to Wes about after the show last year.

[Blue Heaven]

George,
Got the flyer and sent it in today...thanks.

Wes,
Susan and I are planning on coming up early on Friday, so we could hook up with you and js tbird if you're planning anything

[Bird03]

Wes,
Susan and I are planning on coming up early on Friday, so we could hook up with you and js tbird if you're planning anything

Dino,

Yes. We can start from early Friday until Sunday afternoon. Now that the road trip and the Fitchburg show are out of the way, I can start full time planning for the Thunderama show. I should have a full itinerary by the end of next week (I have Tues, Wed, and Thurs off next week so I will have time to take a trip up North if I need to check things out).

Wes

[Chuck]

George, can you shoot me a copy of the flyer as well?

[Chuck]

George, never mind, I'll use to one above.

[Bruce]

What one above?

[David M 7173]

Wes
I think we will stop overnight at Carlisle it's about 950 miles from here and thats just to much .
David:cheers:

[Johnny Gumballs]

I need a flyer someone........please.

[MATBird]

John:
I'll email it to you:cheers:

[MATBird]

Everyone planning to attend THUNDERAMA:
I have been in touch with Don and he says; "I would get the rooms ASAP as our block expires May 1st."
So if you are coming and haven't booked you need to do it soon!!!

He went on to say; "You guys certainly had a great day for Fitchburg! I have another couple coming from NC that are members of our club and I also received the pre-reg from the VA couple."

That VA couple is our own JSBird from TBN. I don't know who the NC couple is, and David & Blenda, if you haven't registered, you may want to get it done soon.

[Bruce]

George, please email me a form also - thanks.

[Blue Heaven]

George,
Made our reservations for Friday & Saturday nights.

[MATBird]

George, please email me a form also - thanks.
Bruce : Just sent it to your home and work, just to be sure....But, if you're staying over you should make the call now. The phone numbers on post #1

[Bird03]

Just made my reservation for Friday and Saturday night.

Please everyone.

Make your reservation NOW.

We had a very hard time making last minute reservations last year.

Even if you're not sure you are going, make a reservation now and if you decide not to go you can cancel it later.

[MATBird]

Your correct Wes---If anyone missed post #57, May 1st is the deadline for the special hotel price that Don has offered us.

[Johnny Gumballs]

I just booked Deb and I for 2 nights. I may not go to Jersey first. Just not sure right now.

[Salprint]

Can someone get me a flyer and a regi form if its available? This is one Jo and I will try to make even if we Tbirdless.

[Bruce]

Have made a reservation for Saturday, June 14th. Here we go again!

[Bird03]

Your correct Wes---If anyone missed post #57, May 1st is the deadline for the special hotel price that Don has offered us.

George,

It's not just the price that we have to worry about. Last year the hotel was sold out of non-group rooms BEFORE the ending deadline for the group block of rooms so the only way you could get a room was through the group. When the deadline came for the group rooms the hotel was sold out irregardless of price.

May happen again this year.

[Bird03]

Can someone get me a flyer and a regi form if its available? This is one Jo and I will try to make even if we Tbirdless.

Sal,

That would be great to see you and Jo at Thunderama.


For everyone else:

Don't worry about the registration form now. Worse comes to worse you can pay at the gate on the way in.

Focus now on getting that hotel reservation made before the rooms run out.

Courtyard by Marriott
Concord, NH
Reservations: 603-225-0303
Ask for N.E.ThunderBirds rooms, Code NEVS.

For anyone traveling long distances I would suggest staying over for Friday and Saturday night.

The all day Saturday caravan of New Hampshire will start at promptly 9:00 AM from the hotel in Concord, NH.

[Nicky-The-Squid]

I tried to book this morning and the Marriott is full. Nothing available under code NEVS or not. There are a half dozen other hotels at the same exit but I chose to go to the Hampton Inn 1 exit south off the highway 5 1/2 miles away. Always happy with a Hampton Inn. Triple A rate $136.80
Hampton Inn Concord/Bow
515 South Street
Bow, New Hampshire
03304
1-603-224-5322

[Bird03]

I tried to book this morning and the Marriott is full. Nothing available under code NEVS or not. There are a half dozen other hotels at the same exit but I chose to go to the Hampton Inn 1 exit south off the highway 5 1/2 miles away. Always happy with a Hampton Inn. Triple A rate $136.80
Hampton Inn Concord/Bow
515 South Street
Bow, New Hampshire
03304
1-603-224-5322

Here we go again.

It's deja vu all over again. Just like last year having trouble booking this hotel.

I checked with them after you posted. They still have 3 rooms available for Sat night.

Make sure you call them on the 603 number not an 800 number.

"Sam" (short for Samantha) is on the desk all day and knows how to access the reservation. Ask for her.

Courtyard by Marriott
Concord, NH
Reservations: 603-225-0303
Ask for N.E.ThunderBirds rooms, Code NEVS.

[David M 7173]

George
Blenda and I have reservations for Friday Saturday and Sunday. We really look forward to seeing every one and Our tour guide in his new yellow Bird...
David:cheers:

[Bruce]

I called the 603 number Saturday morning and had no trouble getting a reservation for Saturday, June 14th. Confirmation was given and emailed to me so its a done deal.

[Chuck]

I called on Friday and had no problem booking Friday and Saturday night. I misread John's post 38 - it's the flyer for NJ. Can someone shoot me the Thunderama flyer via e-mail?

[Nicky-The-Squid]

I called on Friday and had no problem booking Friday and Saturday night. I misread John's post 38 - it's the flyer for NJ. Can someone shoot me the Thunderama flyer via e-mail?
I just forwarded it to you Chuck

[Nicky-The-Squid]

Thanks Wes, I just called and Sam answered. I'm in there for Saturday night. Cancelled my Hampton Inn reservation.

[Bird03]

Thanks Wes, I just called and Sam answered. I'm in there for Saturday night. Cancelled my Hampton Inn reservation.

Great Nick.

We should be down to 2 rooms left for Saturday night.

[MATBird]

That's great to hear David...Just don't follow tweety bird too close....It's that bright:laugh:

[MATBird]

Can someone get me a flyer and a regi form if its available? This is one Jo and I will try to make even if we Tbirdless.
Sal: It's on it's way:cheers:

[JRM]

Great Nick.

We should be down to 2 rooms left for Saturday night.


I booked Friday and Saturday.

[Bird03]

I booked Friday and Saturday.

That's great John. Glad you and Diane can make it.

We should be down to 1 room left for Sat night.

If we run out, I'll call them and try to beg for more.

For anyone needing a flyer for the Sunday Thunderama show here it is:

[MATBird]

Wes:
Don said if there's an issue at the hotel to let him know, but before May 1st.

[LENJD]

Hi gang, Helen and I will be going to Thunderama. Looking forward to seeing everyone again.Glad to hear Fitchburg was such a great time. Thank you all for your best wishes through my surgery. Just booked Marriot for Saturday night.

[Bird03]

Hi gang, Helen and I will be going to Thunderama. Looking forward to seeing everyone again.Glad to hear Fitchburg was such a great time. Thank you all for your best wishes through my surgery. Just booked Marriot for Saturday night.

Lenny,

I'm glad to hear that you're on the mend and that you and Helen will be able to make it to Thunderama.

[Bird03]

I believe that Lenny booked the last room available at the Marriott.

I will call the hotel tomorrow to see if they will add any more rooms to the group, but the chance of that is slim.

I talked to Sal M. tonight, and he and Jo are coming up in the new Lincoln to be with us for the weekend!!!!!! Yeah!!!!!!!

Sal was told that the Marriott was out of rooms so I had him book into the Hampton Inn.

Hampton Inn Bow/Concord
515 South Street
Bow, New Hampshire 03304
1-603-224-5322

AARP rates are $120.60 per night plus tax

AAA rates are $127.30 per night plus tax

Hampton best available rates are $134.00 per night plus tax

If you don't have a room at the Marriott yet, please book into the Hampton Inn so that we don't have people spread all over town at the various Hotels. If we come up with more rooms at the Marriott then you can cancel the Hampton and go with the Marriott, but since rooms seem to be selling out fast in the area it's best if you book the Hampton now just in case they run out too!

[MATBird]

Hi gang, Helen and I will be going to Thunderama. Looking forward to seeing everyone again.Glad to hear Fitchburg was such a great time. Thank you all for your best wishes through my surgery. Just booked Marriot for Saturday night.
Hi Len: Glad you are feeling better and certainly by June you'll be out and about. It will be good to see you and Helen again!!:cheers:

[MATBird]

I thought it was about time to summarize the attendees. So I've gone through the entire thread and will keep a running list.
If there are any errors or omissions, PM me and I'll correct the list:
BOOKED
Wes..............................................F ri & Sat
Dino & Susan..................................Fri & Sat
Chuck............................................F ri & Sat
John & Deb.....................................Fri & Sat
Dave Claire & Buddy.........................Fri & Sat
Steve & Jeanette from VA.................Fri & Sat
David & Blenda from NC....................Fri, Sat & Sun
John and Diane...............................Fri & Sat
Sal & Jo........................................Fri & Sat
George & Jan..................................Sat
Bruce & Kirsten...............................Sat
Sal & Jo.........................................Sat
Nick & Barbara.................................Sat
Len & Helen.....................................Sat
Lee & Cindy.....................................Sat
Todd & Art coming for day..................Sat
POSSIBLES
Charlie and Margaret Cain

MEETING UP WITH US SUNDAY MORNING AT HOTEL:
Todd & Art returning to meet us

I need some input here from the local members

[Nicky-The-Squid]

Hi gang, Helen and I will be going to Thunderama. Looking forward to seeing everyone again.Glad to hear Fitchburg was such a great time. Thank you all for your best wishes through my surgery. Just booked Marriot for Saturday night.
That's good new Len. Looking forward to seeing you and Helen.

[Chuck]

Nicky, got your e-mail, thanks!! Shaping up to be another great event. Can't wait!!!

[LENJD]

Hi everyone, look forward to seeing everyone again. Hope we can get together
before Thunderama. Maybe Kimbals or Skips.
Wes, congrats on new bird, looks awesome. It must be hard to choose which one to drive. Good luck with it.

[02LeeBird]

Cindy and I are booked into the Hampton Inn for Saturday night. We will drive up Saturday morning to meet everyone for the days events.....

[MerlotBird04]

Looking forward to going. Art (MerlotBird04_n_Stick) and I both plan to drive up there to meet up with everyone before the show. I'll plan to be there Saturday morning for breakfast and a day of fun-in-the-sun before show day too. I have an outside chance at being tied-up with work for the whole weekend, so I'll just have to cross that bridge when I get to it, but planning on spending the weekend up there with Thunderama.

[Blue Heaven]

Art (MerlotBird04_n_Stick)

That's great Todd!

:laugh::laugh::laugh:

[MATBird]

Thanks Todd. I updated the list and put down for Sat and meeting us Sun AM - That makes 15 New Birds so far :cheers:

Any other New England members meeting up with us Sunday AM??

[Chuck]

Todd --> that's excellent. Nicky, I forgot to mention that it's great news that you got into the hotel. All, I sent my registration form in this morning - so now the mystery, what oh what will Wes do to us this time? Will it be 100 degrees? Will it be minus 5? Will it be a gravel road? How will he top those 3 Thunderama memories?

[LENJD]

George, could you e-mail me a registration form??? Thanks

Bruce, glad to hear your trip went safe and well. That was a long hall.

Len

[MATBird]

Done, you should have it by now

[LENJD]

Hi George, received the form, noticed it is an "all makes" vehicle show.
I think I might see if I can arrange to bring my two cudas to the show.
Do you think that would be ok and appropriate??

Len

[MATBird]

Absolutely Len. The majority of cars there are TBirds but there certainly are others. This could be your first outting with the restored Cuda.... If you remember the Kimballs pictures, I brought my Z to Kimballs last year and put it between two Birds. I was told it was gettinmg more attention then some Birds.:laugh: http://www.thunderbirdnest.com/forums/showpost.php?p=255919&postcount=16

[Bruce]

Hmmmmmmmmm, speaking of Kimball's when are we going to go and need to have QAA there to install Rocker Panels.

[MATBird]

Hmmmmmmmmm, speaking of Kimball's when are we going to go and need to have QAA there to install Rocker Panels.
Bruce:
QAA does not normally go out do installs. However, in the past Bernie has done me a favor and accepted us into his shop and done them for us there.
If we can get a good count and a couple of dates that are good for everyone, I would be willing to call Bernie and ask if they would be kind enough to once again take us into the shop and do it there.
What I would need are how many Rocker panel sets and whatever other trim people may want installed, as well as the flexible dates.

Based upon discussion at Fitchburg, as I recall, it may be you Wes and Todd for Rockers but not sure whoelse or whatelse. If everyone emailed me their needs I'll collect the data and organize it to conclusion on a Kimball's 2008 thread

[Bruce]

I would also want rocker panels on the Inca and will be available to do it sometime before proceeding to Kimball's. Never having been to Kimball's Thursday (?) event I don't know if this is possible. Do to the mileage and time, I would like to make one trip to do both.

[Bird03]

Put "Tweaty" down for rockers too.

Kimball's doesn't usually start until June and the weather has to be good or they cancel.

Wes

[Bruce]

Well then how about some Saturday we all meet for breakfast and go over to QAA. Assuming they are open on Saturdays.

[MATBird]

That5 would be the plan. I don't know if they have their schedule out yet. Maybe Wes knows. BTW, I'm off on vacation on May 10th in case you forgot:cheers:

[ROGERDMILLS]

Wes, George,

Theresa and I are booked at the Courtyard - I think we were one of the last to get in - could only get the NEVS rate for Fri night, Sat was $149.

See ya soon.

Roger

[Bird03]

Well then how about some Saturday we all meet for breakfast and go over to QAA. Assuming they are open on Saturdays.

I think George misread your post with regards to the "Saturday" part of it.

I tried that idea just this week. I asked George to call and see if they would be open or possibly would open up just for us on Saturday.

The answer was no.

So. Back to the Thursday idea which was:

Lunch

Tour QAA and have rockers installed

Attend the Kimball's cruise night


If you want the rockers installed before Thunderama, the only date choices you have are June 5th and June 12th.

[Bruce]

Either one will do. Just let me know when and where and what time. Thanks Wes.

[MATBird]

Hey guy's ... I think we've hijacked this thread. :igiveup: Back to Thunderama
:backtotop
We need to start a Kimball's thread. In fact if you have a schedule for Kimball's post that and then allow those who want parts installed to post there. Then we can set up a lunch date and I'll ask Bernie when I return later this month if we could possibly get in for some installs. But to be fair, I need to give him enough notice

[Bird03]

Wes, George,

Theresa and I are booked at the Courtyard - I think we were one of the last to get in - could only get the NEVS rate for Fri night, Sat was $149.

See ya soon.

Roger

Sorry Roger. I tried. I placed 2 calls to the group department last week. They went to voice mail and I left a message. The calls were not returned. They are very poor when it comes to service for groups at this hotel. We have also had trouble with them in the past.

The deadline for the group rate is over now as it ran out on May 1st and the website says they are sold out of regular rate rooms on Saturday night.

Anyone else who doesn't have a reservation, book into the Hampton Inn. Sal & Jo will be staying there and we'll make sure that no one misses out on anything just because they aren't staying at the Marriott. The Hampton is just 2 miles South of the Marriott and just off I-93.

Hampton Inn Concord
515 South Street, Bow, NH
(603) 224-5322

[02LeeBird]

George, you can ad me to the list for rocker panels and include the rear deck chrome as well....

[dseymour]

We have just secured an additional 5 rooms at the courtyard. I am not sure what the rate is but the rooms were there last evening.

If anyone needs a flyer to pre-register, just send me an email at dseymour@worldpath.net.
Good Luck and see you at Thunderama!

Don Seymour

[Bird03]

Ok everyone.

Time to start thinking out Thunderama 2008 now.

Here is a map of the upcoming events.

When you click on a destination and the bubble comes up displaying the info, make sure you click on the links inside of the bubbles and you might just find some pretty cool video from the links.

Click here for the map (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?client=firefox-a&hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=116282662280963277811.00044bf9db5a5e9c93284&ll=43.866218,-71.05957&spn=1.72269,3.4552&z=8)

[MATBird]

Wes, you're really getting High Rech on us.....What's the last hotel for?

[Bird03]

What's the last hotel for?

People who could not get reservations at the Courtyard Marriott (due to the incompetence of the staff at the hotel) will be staying at the Hampton Inn Concord/Bow which is just a couple of miles South of the Marriott.

[Bird03]

Don't forget to check out the map of our itinerary for Saturday and Sunday.

click here for itinerary map (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?client=firefox-a&hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=116282662280963277811.00044bf9db5a5e9c93284&ll=43.866218,-71.05957&spn=1.72269,3.4552&z=8)

Click on a destination on the list in the left column and a bubble will pop up on the map giving information on that location. Within the bubble there are links for more information, videos, and live webcams. Check it all out there's some pretty cool stuff there.

I was checking the links tonight to make sure they all worked. Here is a picture from the live webcam at the observatory on top of Mt. Washington that was showing tonight at sunset. Just spectacular.

http://www.thunderbirdnest.com/membergallery/data/500/1805west-med.jpg

[witchcitybird]

[I need some input here from the local members[/QUOTE]

George,

Bride and I will be in St Lucia celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary and will not be returning until late that Sunday.

Hope for good weather for all and will see everyone in Beverly.

Witchcitybird

[LENJD]

George, congratulations and I hope you and your wife have a great trip, you
will surely be missed.

Len

[witchcitybird]

George, congratulations and I hope you and your wife have a great trip, you
will surely be missed.
Len

Thank you

Witchcitybird

[MATBird]

Congratulations George and ENJOY!!

[Johnny Gumballs]

The Platinum Beauty is in the body shop having the entire front repainted from the damage I did pulling the car into storage last week. It should be ready for this Friday in plenty of time for Thunderama. The Expel is being taken off obviously so that the car can be painted. I may have to use a bra ( argh! ) for the trip to New Hampshire. The paint is gonna be too fresh for anyone to fool around with the front.

[Bruce]

Look forward to see you John. Is Deb coming?

[Chuck]

John, make sure they don't put the license plate thing on!!

[Johnny Gumballs]

Geez.........I did not think of that Chuck. Hmmmmm.......

Deb is comin' up with me Bruce.........John, make sure they don't put the license plate thing on!!

[Johnny Gumballs]

Geez.........I did not think of that Chuck. Hmmmmm....... I just called my body guy. I am gonna leave it on Chuck. The cops give lots of tickets to the cars on Sunday mornings going to Oak Beach Inn......its a $90 violation. I dont need the tickets since I do go there often.
Deb is comin' up with me Bruce.........[/QUOTE]

[Chuck]

John, use bungee cords or something - there are lots of posts here where people have done something on without the big ugly black thing. Rest it on the grille but don't be drilling holes in your new fascia

[Johnny Gumballs]

I hear ya Chuck. I appreciate the suggestions. I am gonna have them drill the plate back on. The holder is platinum so its not that bad.

[Bird03]

Here is the itinerary for Thunderama Show weekend.

Please let us know if you can join us for the pre-show caravan in MA and NH on Friday.

The all day Saturday caravan of the White mountains will leave the Concord Courtyard Marriott at 9 AM.

On Sunday we will leave the Concord Courtyard Marriott at 9 AM for the Thunderama Show.

[Bruce]

Wes, we will be there for the festivities on Saturday and Sunday.

[MATBird]

George and Jan are currently planning on coming in some time late Saturday and joining up with you all in the morning, for Thunderama

BTW, if any of you travellers have a laptop along with you, I'll bring a CD I just received from Mike, steelblue5505, of his and Evelyn's 3 day tour, Kelowna to Nelson British Columbia, May 25-28, 2008. It was sponsered by the Okanagan Classic Thunderbird Club, Show & Shine.
Thare are some great looking Birds of all years, a good turnout of retro birds and plenty of georgeous scenery from the Pacific Northwest and Canada.

[Salprint]

We'll be there late Friday night.
Probably too late for dinner.....but maybe in time for mid-rats.
(thats a Navy term, any Navy guys know what I mean?)

[Nicky-The-Squid]

Barbara and I will be at the Marriott before 9:00 Saturday morning.
Hey Sal, looking forward to seeing you both!!

[MATBird]

There can be an extra room available at the Marriott:
Don Seymour says: "One of our members is canceling a room at the Marriott. His name is Alan Munroe and the phone is 207-787-2880. He said he is going to cancel this Wednesday unless someone calls him for the room.
Thought I would pass it on to your group"

So if you need a room, you know what to do...:cheers:

[Johnny Gumballs]

Deb and I will be up there on Friday between noon and 2PM at that clam joint to meet a few folks for the Friday PM cruise..

[Bird03]

Friday Arrivals

Meeting at Starbucks in Peabody, Ma. at 9:00 AM
Dino & Susan
Roger & Terry
Barbara
Steve & Jeanette
Me

Meeting at the Clam Box in Ipswich, Ma. between noon and 2:00 PM
John & Deb
Chuck

Meeting sometime later in the afternoon on the NH coastline before we head for the hotel in Concord
JRM John & Diane

Meeting at the Hotel
David & Blenda
Sal & Jo

[JRM]

That's great John.

JRM John and Diane are also thinking of coming up to meet us at that time so you might have another LI car on the way up with you if they decide to do it.

So far for the Friday cruise:

Meeting at Starbucks in Peabody, Ma. at 9:00 AM
Dino & Susan
Roger & Terry
Barbara
Steve & Jeanette (?)
Me

Meeting at the Clam Box in Ipswich, Ma. between noon and 2:00 PM
John & Deb
JRM John & Diane (?)
Chuck


Wes,
As you know Diane and I were planning on being up by you for lunch but now we maybe coming up a little later. I was just given tickets for my birthday to see Jimmy Buffett in NYC for thursday night. This means we wont be home untill around 1 A.M. I think we may not leave here until after rush hour and get up to you about 3 - 3:00. I have your cell number so I will keep in touch and will try to meet up with you on the cruise.

John

[Bird03]

Wes,
As you know Diane and I were planning on being up by you for lunch but now we maybe coming up a little later. I was just given tickets for my birthday to see Jimmy Buffett in NYC for thursday night. This means we wont be home untill around 1 A.M. I think we may not leave here until after rush hour and get up to you about 3 - 3:00. I have your cell number so I will keep in touch and will try to meet up with you on the cruise.John

OK John. Give me a call when you cross the border into Mass.

[Bird03]

Saturday Arrivals

Coming up Saturday morning and meeting at the Concord Courtyard Marriott before 9:00 AM for the all day White Mountains Cruise:

Bruce & Kirsten
Nick & Barbara
Lee & Cindy
Barbara

Meeting us at the Marriott after our all day cruise
Len & Helen
George & Jan

[Bird03]

Don't forget to check out the itineraries for the weekend. Click on the following links and you can print one out from the .pdf file that opens up

13th Friday (http://www.thunderbirdnest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=19651&d=1212971169)

14th Saturday (http://www.thunderbirdnest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=19652&d=1212973233)

15th Sunday (http://www.thunderbirdnest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=19653&d=1212973285)


You can also check out the Google map and click on all the destinations in the left hand column list here:

Your Thunderama Google Map (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?client=firefox-a&hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=116282662280963277811.00044bf9db5a5e9c93284&ll=43.273206,-70.815125&spn=0.831903,1.466675&z=9)

[Johnny Gumballs]

I can not find my phone numbers for the NE gang. ( that includes the Long Island mob also ):duh::cussing::damn:

[MATBird]

John:
I just emailed you the latest copy I had from June '07 - Have a safe trip

[Bird03]

Anyone else coming with us this weekend that I don't have on the lists above?

[Chuck]

Folks – I’m going to take a leisurely ride up to Canterbury on Friday. I am planning to be there in the 2 – 4pm time frame. If the caravan that is going up along the coast stops someplace for ice cream or a nice view along the way that’s reasonable close, just give me a call and I’ll hook up with everyone.

[Blue Heaven]

Update info - I was in touch with Don this morning and he said that they have a special person coming to the Canterbury show, this year, in his newly restored 1955 Thunderbird.
It is the Port Authority patrolman that was the last person pulled from the wreckage on 9/11. The movie "World Trade Center" was his story.


Has anyone heard wether or not he's still coming??

[Bird03]

Folks – I’m going to take a leisurely ride up to Canterbury on Friday.

Hey Chuck,

If you go to Canterbury on Friday, you will have to wait there until Sunday for us to show up.

:laugh:

We're staying in Concord.

:laugh:

If the caravan that is going up along the coast stops someplace for ice cream or a nice view along the way that’s reasonable close, just give me a call and I’ll hook up with everyone.

The answer is: yes we are.

I emailed you a couple of ways you can catch up with us.

[JRM]

Wes,
Could you send that e-mail to me too?
Thanks

[MATBird]

Has anyone heard wether or not he's still coming??
Dino:
I'll contact Don and see if he has any new info. If I get it I'll post here...Will anyone have access to TBN during their tour, if I don't get a quick answer?

[dseymour]

A question was asked whether or not John McLoughlin, World Trade Center Hero, was still coming to Thunderama. The answer is a resounding YES! He is expected to arrive early evening on Saturday just in time for our banquet.

He will be at show most of the day Sunday. You will not be able to miss him as there is special parking for his car.

Looking forward to seeing everyone again and thanks for supporting Thunderama!

Don

[Blue Heaven]

Great news Don, we all look forward to meeting him!

[Sweet T]

Hey Chuck,

If you go to Canterbury on Friday, you will have to wait there until Sunday for us to show up.

:laugh:

We're staying in Concord.

:laugh:


I think Chuck just had a "Barbara" moment lol.

[Bird03]

Leaving soon for our Friday morning cruise.

Everyone have an enjoyable and safe ride up to NH.

See you all there.

Wes

[MATBird]

Wes:
I gave MerlotBlue (Steven) your cell number. He may be meeting up with you on Saturday. BTW, he's from Farmington, not too far from Castle & Clouds.
If he cannot meet on Saturday, then maybe we'll see him Sunday at the hotel. I gave him that address and my cell no.for Sunday

[MerlotBlue]

Wes:
I gave MerlotBlue (Steven) your cell number. He may be meeting up with you on Saturday. BTW, he's from Farmington, not too far from Castle & Clouds.
If he cannot meet on Saturday, then maybe we'll see him Sunday at the hotel. I gave him that address and my cell no.for SundayLooks like Sunday will be the day for us now too.

I'll be in the area in the Morning and look forward to meeting people.

We'll be ridding in the Merlot T-Bird with New Hampshire Plates reading "T-Bird2".

[MerlotBlue]

Well, it looks like next year now.
It's raining.:frown:

[Bruce]

Arrived home safe and sound around 7PM. Another terrific weekend. The rain did stop us from having a good time, however, the show was about 20-to 30 percent of what is normal. There were more new birds 2002-2005 than any other models.

More to come late as everyone arrives home and gets some much need rest.

[Blue Heaven]

Saw in another thread that Todd is selling his Merlot!!! Maybe that's why he didn't join us??

[Chuck]

I arrived home safely as well. Got home about 7:30. Hum, wonder why Todd is selling his bird - it's a beauty. Had a great time all - all I can say is, never a dull moment.

[MATBird]

Looks like Sunday will be the day for us now too.

I'll be in the area in the Morning and look forward to meeting people.

We'll be ridding in the Merlot T-Bird with New Hampshire Plates reading "T-Bird2".
Hey Steve, we missed you..... and Todd, you should have come out for your last show.
It was great to see everyone again, even though it was for only Sunday. :high5:

[LENJD]

Hi everyone, you know what, Helen and I had a great time this weekend regardless of the weather because thats how great our t-bird friends are.
We had alot of laughs and met some new friends from New York and Virginia.
Already looking forward to the next time. Thank you all.

Helen and Len

[02LeeBird]

Cindy and I made it home OK although I was one tired puppy and had to stop for a cup of coffee to get those baby blue's opened.....Todd, I hope you are selling that beautiful car so you can buy another one. We missed you and your Dad over the weekend.....Wes, as always, what a GREAT weekend. The views from the Castle-inthe-Clouds where breathtaking....

[02LeeBird]

I just wanted to thank Dino for the wonderful surprise gift of a 1:18 scale Whisper White Bird that he made himself. All I could say all weekend was “unbelievable.” We all know that trying to find a WW 1:18 is hard enough. But when you find one, it costs and arm and leg to buy one….. Dino, took a Black Bird, took it all apart, stripped the black paint off, and painted it WW. That, by itself, had to be quite a chore. But he didn’t stop there. He added a full red accent interior, to match my car, added a chrome hood scoop and rockers and the real stunner, he put a LEEBRD license plate on the back….Unbelievable, what a group of friends we have……
Now, the bidding on eBay will begin……J
Not a chance in the world this car will ever see eBay. This is a treasure that will stay with me and my WW Bird…..Thank you Dino, you are the greatest…..

[MATBird]

You're correct Lee, he's always there....just as many others in this esteemed group!!:high5: What a great job you did Dino!!

[JRM]

We also got home safe and sound. It was a great weekend, the show, the cars, the touring, the eating, the laughing but most of all the time spend with friends both old and new. I cant believe that I put almost 1,000 miles on the car this weekend. Wes out did himself again, we toured so many spots its hard to remember them all. Not being able to remember some details comes with being a year older so a special thanks to all for the birthday wishes and the birthday presents. I thank you all we had a great time!!!!!

[Blue Heaven]

I just wanted to thank Dino for the wonderful surprise gift of a 1:18 scale Whisper White Bird that he made himself. All I could say all weekend was “unbelievable.” We all know that trying to find a WW 1:18 is hard enough. But when you find one, it costs and arm and leg to buy one….. Dino, took a Black Bird, took it all apart, stripped the black paint off, and painted it WW. That, by itself, had to be quite a chore. But he didn’t stop there. He added a full red accent interior, to match my car, added a chrome hood scoop and rockers and the real stunner, he put a LEEBRD license plate on the back….Unbelievable, what a group of friends we have……
Now, the bidding on eBay will begin……J
Not a chance in the world this car will ever see eBay. This is a treasure that will stay with me and my WW Bird…..Thank you Dino, you are the greatest…..

Lee,
Thanks for the kind words. I was happy to do it for you!!

[Johnny Gumballs]

Deb and I got hime about 9:15PM last evening. I could not believe I put over 900 miles on The Platinum Beauty. We had a great time. I have a slow leak in my rear driver's side tire. Thank god I got home okay though. I just noticed a nail in the tire this evening..............:omg: I will get it plugged in the morning.

[taflocks]

had a great time!! it was so nice to meet such wonderful friends that i had only known of from their writings.

[js tbird]

Just to let everyone know that we made it home Monday late afternoon, though we did have to put our top up for the last 20 miles because it was raining so hard (did do the 30 miles from Washington to Fredericksburg in light rain with the top down).

What a great time Jeanette and I had while visiting with you all. How great you made us all feel -- to be so far from home, and yet it seems like we were from just next door. We truly felt like we were with family!!!!!

Need to mark our calendar for next year. Will post more later, but did want to let you know how thankful we are for the great time (and birthday celebration) you had for us!!!

Steve and Jeanette

[Bird03]

Glad everyone had a great time. Sorry about the Sunday morning rain, but at least we got in our two days of New England cruising before it moved in.

Congrats to our winners:

Dino 1st place

JRM John 2nd place

Gumballs John 3rd place

Pictures to remind JRM John where he was :bigsmile: will be posted soon.

Again Happy Birthday to JRM John and Steve.

[David M 7173]

Blenda and I got home about 3 this afternoon. We drove a little over 2100 miles on the trip. We really had a great time and it was so good to see our New England Friends.
David:roll:

[Johnny Gumballs]

It was great seeing you and your lovely wife there David! Glad you got home safe and sound!Blenda and I got home about 3 this afternoon. We drove a little over 2100 miles on the trip. We really had a great time and it was so good to see our New England Friends.
David:roll:

[islandtime]

PICTURES, people...we need PICTURES!!!:wink:

[Johnny Gumballs]

Here are a couple of photos...........day of the show.

[Johnny Gumballs]

and a shot from a gorgeous home located way up there in the mountains of New Hampshire.................the photo of my wife is a room that was secluded from the rest of the house set up for peace and quiet.

[Johnny Gumballs]

and..........we visited an awesome collection of cars.

[MATBird]

Final update.....
I received my first publication of the "Bird's Nest" magazine from NEVT, New England Vintage Thunderbirds, and thought I would share some info with you all.
In Don Seymour's President's message, he said that there were 95 cars at Thunderama. In addition, NEVT gained 11 new members. Note: five of those are Retro-Birds. There were three from NH, one from CT (Blue Heaven) and one from MA (MATBird). NOTE: As of today Chuck has just joined and Don informed me that his newsletter is on it’s way to him.
Another article was from Don's talk at the Banquet, about the history of the NEVT. This was the 15th annual Thunderama presented by NEVT, which is 16 years old and dedicated to Thunderbirds from 1955 to present. Thunderama is the largest gathering of Thunderbirds in the Easten U.S.
He noted that cars came from as far away as NC, which was our very own David and Blenda (David Mullis) and VA, which was Steve and Jeanette (js tbird).
There were four color pages of photographs of the show, which included Dino receiving his award, and a wide angle shot of some 16 Retro-Birds with JS Bird out front. There was also a 2" x 3" photo of Doug and Brenda’s, (mintbird), TBird with the hood open displaying a painting of his car, which is part of his hood liner, for shows only under the hood.
In another article, which was on the Topsfield show that followed Thunderama, there is a picture of all types of Thunderbirds. In it are five (5) Retro-Birds. Certainly some of the new birds were from our NE Group.
NEVT has been an excellent partner for the New England TBN group and provided us with an excellent opportunity to get together, arrange tours and attend an excellent show and just enjoy Thunderbirds of all years.
Thanks to Don Seymour and his organization for giving us this opportunity. Possibly, others within our group may want to consider joining NEVT as well.:high5:

[Sweet T]

In it are five (5) Retro-Birds. Certainly some of the new birds were from our NE Group.

That would have been Wes, Nicky, Doug and me. Our friend Dan runs the Topsfield show which we've never been able to make as it usually falls on the same weekend as Thunderama.

The fifth was a gorgeous Cashmere with a custom compartment behind the seats for their dog.

I believe the local chapter meets once a month for breakfast throughout the winter up in your neighborhood George.

[dseymour]

To all our TBN friends,

I certainly appreciate all the accolades. The TBN folks are part of our success with the car registrations, ticket sales and general enthusiasm for the show.

We are an independent Thunderbird club not affillated with any of the national clubs. We have found we are able to do most everything the national clubs can do and make the experience taylored for the local folks.

We have a wonderful working relationship with the TBN folks which enhances NEVT. We look forward to making the announcement of Thunderama 2009 on this site soon! For info on NEVT, just email dseymour@worldpath.net.

Thanks for your interest!
Don

[Blue Heaven]

George,
There is also a shot of our car as we were driving onto the grounds in the centerspread of color pictures (right side of the page). Overall great representation of the Retro Birds!!

We're happy to be part of NEVT and look forward to more gatherings.

[Bird03]

Finally some pictures:

Friday caravan started with a tour of Rockport Harbor.

1. The most photographed barn in the country.

2. Roger, Barbara, and Dino.

3. Steve & Jeanette.

[Bird03]

1. Terry, Sue, and Barbara with Scout.

2. Terry.

3. Jeanette, Sue, Terry, and Barbara with Scout.

[Bird03]

1. Sue checks out the price of "Lob-stahs". $15.00 for a 1 1/3 pounder meal isn't bad in a tourist area.

2. Terry and Sue in the gift shop.

3. Barbara and Scout take a break.

[Bird03]

After Rockport we stopped for lunch at the Clam Box (best fried Ipswitch Clams on the Northshore). At this point John and Deb joined the caravan.

[Bird03]

Our next stop was the Hampton Motor Car Company in Hampton, NH where JRM John & Diane joined the caravan.

Hampton Motor has almost 200 classic cars for sale, mostly all indoors, jam packed into 5 small attached buildings. They had a Merlot in there, but wanted collector price for it.

[Bird03]

Blenda & David joined our caravan in the evening and we went out to Newick's Seafood restaurant for dinner.

Terry, Chuck, Roger, Deb & John, Blenda & David, Steve & Jeanette, JRM John & Diane, and Sue & Dino.

[Bird03]

Next morning it was up early to start our White Mountains cruise.

1. Bruce & Kirsten, Sal & Jo, Lee & Cindy and Nick & Barbara joined the rest of the group from the previous day for our first stop at the Annalee Doll Factory.

2. Dino presents Lee with a Whisper White T Bird that he custom painted including chrome hoodscoop, chrome rockers, vanity plates, and full red interior.

3. Deb & John show off their (obviously) Yankee T-Shirts

"There never was a curse"

"Boston just s##ked for 86 years"

(my fingers are burning just typing that!!!!)

[Bird03]

Our next stop was "Castle in the Clouds" a stone mansion built on a mountain overlooking Lake Winnipesaukee.

1. Entrance gate.

2. The 5 mile cruise up the winding mountain road.

3. Half way up to the top we stopped at the "Falls of Song"

(all photos courtesy of js Bird)

[Bird03]

At the Falls of Song

[Bird03]

We arrive at the top of the mountain, but have to take a shuttle bus the last few yards to finally reach the Castle.

(photos courtesy of js Bird)

[Bird03]

1. Tour guide.

2. JRM John checks out the super spray shower.

3. Diane....breakfast in bed.

[Bird03]

1. Sal & Jo in the sitting room on the second floor overlooking the lake.

2. Kirsten and Chuck in the kitchen.

3. Chuck in the "secret" room.

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1. Front lawn of the Castle

2. Diane overlooking Lake Winnipesaukee.

3. Deb and Chuck.

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After our tour we stopped at a trout pond just below the Castle for some lunch out of the "T Bird Diner".

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On our way into the White Mountains, we stopped at Davies General Store for some country shopping.

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I don't think we were really doing much shopping.

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During our cruise through the White Mountains, we stopped at the Mount Washington Hotel & Resort and plunked ourselves on the veranda for a rest.

(photos courtesy of js Bird)

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Waiting for the drinks to arrive.

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Finally the drinks arrive. Vodka and lemonade was a big hit.

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Cheers

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After our visit to the Hotel we continued on to the Common Man Restaurant in Lincoln, NH for an evening dinner before leaving the White Mountains.

1. Deb, Chuck, and Barbara.

2. taflocks

3. Cindy & Lee

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1. Jo & Sal

2. Barbara & Nicky-the Squid (eating mussels)

3. Diane & JRM John

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1. Dino & Sue

2. Roger & Terry

3. Kirsten & Bruce

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1. Jeanette & Steve

2. Me

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2. Diane overlooking Lake Winnipesaukee.
Is this the same Lake Winnipesaukee made famous in the movie "What About Bob"?

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Is this the same Lake Winnipesaukee made famous in the movie "What About Bob"?
Jim:
That's is the very same Lake. However, the filming did not take palce on our Winnipesaukee.....

* The movie was filmed in and around the town of Moneta, Virginia located on Smith Mountain Lake. Production had to go south because at the real Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire, the leaves were already turning for the fall season.
* The house used in the filming still stands. The exploding house was a prop house built for the explosion on a nearby lake front lot; the local inhabitants gathered to watch the explosion from land and boats.
* The scenes of Bob arriving in town on the bus with his goldfish were filmed in downtown Moneta, which was spruced up and repainted for the movie.
* The local institute which Leo tries to commit Bob in is actually the local Elks Home for retirees in the nearby town of Bedford, Virginia.
* Throughout the film, Leo shows an obsession with Sigmund Freud. He is frequently shown with a bust of the man, and his son is named Sigmund, and his daughter Anna (the name of Freud's daughter)

My source, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/What_About_Bob%3F about 2/3 down the page

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Thunderama 2008

Our biggest winner of the day was Terry.

She hit the 50/50 jackpot for well over $400.00.

Congrats Terry you deserve it.

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Our other winners of the day:

JRM John, Johnny Gumballs, and Dino.

Congrats.

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The whole group for the weekend:

Deb, David, Big George, Blenda, Helen, Len, Nick & Barbara, Terry, Sue, Jan, Dino, JRM John & Diane, Johnny Gumballs, Chuck, Bruce, Roger, Lee, Jeanette, Cindy, and Steve.

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Birthday celebration for our Birthday Boys, JRM John and Steve.

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Presents (note: JRM John got no less than 3 dash dusters...I didn't know he had such a dirty dash....must be the Cashmere effect...LOL)

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More presents

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Post-show dinner at the Texas Roadhouse in Salem, NH. Thanks to Terry for making a phone call to her friend who owns another Roadhouse Restaurant, we butted ahead of about 100 people trying to take their Fathers out for Father Day dinner and went to the front of the line.

Well that's it. Another great time with a wonderful group of people. My camera is totally unloaded of pictures and now it's time to go out and take more pictures and make some more unforgettable memories with great friends.

[Johnny Gumballs]

Great photos! ( as usual ). Thanks Brotha Wes.

[MATBird]

Thanks Wes, Great shots---you are the 1st class organizer as well as photographer, all in one :high5:

[JRM]

Thanks Wes.....GREAT JOB!!!!!!

[02bluebird]

Certainly looks like everyone had a great time... my wife and I must find a way to partake in the Thunderama 2009 festivities !!! I'll start planning my holidays now!!

[Chuck]

Mark, we’d love to have ya. It's a blast. Director of activities assures us that there is never a dull moment. I don't know how he finds the stuff for us to do that he does but there's always something going on.

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Just to let you all know, Terry was feeling poorly on the morning of the car show, but seemed to have improved by the afternoon. I heard from her yesterday and she told me that she went to see the doctor on Monday morning and was diagnosed with a severe kidney infection. The doctor wanted to put her in the Hospital, but she convinced him to let her take her medication and rest at home as Roger is back from his trip now.

Hope you feel better soon Terry.

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Wes,
I think you meant to post this under the Hebert's thread. At any rate, Susan called her last night...she is doing better.

What a trooper!!!

[Johnny Gumballs]

Feel better Terry!

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Wes,
I think you meant to post this under the Hebert's thread.

Yeah. So many events its hard to keep them all straight.