Fitchburg, MA Gathering 4-17-05

[Blue Heaven]

I know it's still early, but let's think spring and shiney T-Birds!! For those that are planning on attending the show this year, please respond to this thread and I will compile the list. If I remember correctly, we had nine cars last year, most of which were Red (I think it was a conspiracy initiated by a certain fellow in RI :poke: )...we need to top that number and I know we can do it!! We'll make travel and meeting arrangements as time gets closer.

Let's get the year off to a great start. :pinkie: :bouncy: :pinkie:


Attending:
MATBird (George, Evening Black, MA)
Blue Heaven (Dino, Thunderbird Blue, CT)
Bruce (Bruce, Torch Red, RI)
Bird03 (Wes, Torch Red, MA)
micamaven (John, Platinum Silver, NY)
Chuck (Desert Sky Blue, CT)
Czar bird (Steve, Whisper White, NH)
Grey Thunder (Kevin, Mountain Shadow Grey, MA)
blackbird (Barry, Evening Black, MA)
2FAST4U (Claude, Thunderbird Blue, CAN)
G1GRANDGALLOP (Serge, Whisper White, CAN)
Salprint (Sal, PCR 560, NY)
N1NCZ (Rich, Whisper White, CT)
nepsra (Ken, Evening Black)
Austin Goodan (Eveneing Black, NH)

[Bruce]

Well Dino let me be the first to respond that I will be coming to Fitchburg.

Bruce - '03 Torch Red - Rhode Island

[Johnny Gumballs]

I am interested in going.

[Bruce]

John, you are more than welcome to join us. The more the merrier.

[Bird03]

Hi Dino,

You know I'll be there.

Wes

[Chuck]

Dino,
All depends on the weather. If it's going to rain -- no way, if not, I'll be there this year.

[MATBird]

Just a reminder for all those going. :bouncy: Every TBN member that shows up at Fitchburg, with a "new Bird", will have the opportunity to vote on a car they like the best. A TBN Medallion to be awarded to the one that gets the most votes. :smokin:
This is our third annual get together and look forward to your attendance.

[Czar_bird]

Dino,
I am planning to go. My 5year old, Grant, will be riding shotgun. He is stoked about it. Keeps asking me when it is we are going.

So unless we have a foot of snow or torrential rains, I should be there.

Steve (not RED, Whisper White)

[G1GRANDGALLOP]

Hi Dino,
Fitchburg is not very far from the Canadian border, and I was talking to 2fast4u about going to the show.
Are there any activities, at what time should we plan on getting there, are there formalities to fill.
April 17th is still early in the season for us, depending on the weather. Last year, took the Bird out on Apr10th, It looks good this year, not too much snow, but so much salt on the roads the pavement is white.
If we can, there would be two of us. Two cars, four people.
serge

[Blue Heaven]

Serge,
The show is set to run from 7 am to 12 noon on the 17th (rain or shine). It is a one day event, so It may be a long way for you to come (though we'd love to have you both!) There are no special forms to fill out, you just pay $5.00 at the gate. We usually all meet and drive to the show in caravan so that we can park together. If you do decide that you want to come down, I'll give you the time and directions to our meeting spot.

It is one of the larger car shows and automobilia flea markets in our area, and for the past two years has been the first gathering of local TBN members each season. This year I beleive we are planning on all heading out for a lunch after the show. Let us know what you decide.

[G1GRANDGALLOP]

Hi Dino
Thank you for your reply, we had expected to get there around 11:00hrs.

If we decide to go, where should we reserve to sleep on saturday? there is no way I would leave here a 2 AM to get there by 7.
I like to ride the bird during daylight, and if over 60, top down...
Or maybe, if we got there around noon, and just go to lunch with you guys.
I will talk to Claude and let you know.
serge

[Grey Thunder]

Dino

i will be there !

Kevin

[MATBird]

Serge/Dino:
Just in case we do have people who may stay over the night before, I will stop at the Hotel (where you meet) next week to see if I can get a decent rate. I'll post it here

Also heard from Bob Andersen. He will try to make it, but does not yet know. I asked him to post here when he knows. Also been in contact with Ray, (rag2) from New Bedford, MA. Hopefully we'll here from him soon as well.
Just sent TBIRDY (Patti) a PM too

[Chuck]

Yesterday (2/5) and today (2/6) sure gave me the itch. Bright sunshine, warmth of the sun on your face, light breeze, April is getting closer -- can't wait, really hope it doesn't rain.

[Salprint]

I am going to try to make this one. My wife and I are in the process of planning and trying to figure out if we can do it or not.

[Blue Heaven]

Sal,
If you can make it, take the ferry from Port Jeff to Bridgeport, CT. it's much quicker the driving it. Once in Bridgeport, you could meet up with us and caravan to MA. Check on the ferry schedule, I plan on leaving around 6:30 am.

[2FAST4U]

Hi!...I'm interested in going with Serge ( G1GRANDGALLOP ) depending on the weather. If the cars get dirty during the trip, I suppose we could always find a car wash to get then clean before entering the show...
I would probably come down with my hardtop installed on the car since I would like to trade it for a black one...If someone is interested, we switch tops, and that's it!...:roll:

Claude

[N1NCZ]

Hi, I'm also intrested if work & the weather do not get in the way!

Thanks
Rich / N1NCZ

[MATBird]

I went out to Fitchburg today and stopped at the Four Points Sheradon for a room rate. Since we do not have a count I could not commit to a block of rooms. Therefore the rate would be $109. Across the street is a Super 8 Motel that would probably be less expensive and not as nice.

[Salprint]

Sal,
If you can make it, take the ferry from Port Jeff to Bridgeport, CT. it's much quicker the driving it. Once in Bridgeport, you could meet up with us and caravan to MA. Check on the ferry schedule, I plan on leaving around 6:30 am.
Hi Dino,
6:30 am huh? Hmmm....don't know if my wife can do that. But thats if she goes....don't know if she wants to yet. I could also take the Orient Pt. ferry and meet you on the way. We'll figure it out before the time comes.

[Blue Heaven]

Sal,
True, you're probably closer to Orient Point. It's about 1.5 hrs to the show from my house, that's why we're going to leave that early. I want to get there between 8:00 and 8:30.

[blackbird]

Dino, I'll be there - hope your winter was o.k. BarryI know it's still early, but let's think spring and shiney T-Birds!! For those that are planning on attending the show this year, please respond to this thread and I will compile the list. If I remember correctly, we had nine cars last year, most of which were Red (I think it was a conspiracy initiated by a certain fellow in RI :poke: )...we need to top that number and I know we can do it!! We'll make travel and meeting arrangements as time gets closer.

Let's get the year off to a great start. :pinkie: :bouncy: :pinkie:


Attending:
MATBird (George, Evening Black)
Blue Heaven (Dino, Thunderbird Blue)
Bruce (Bruce, Torch Red)
Bird03 (Wes, Torch red)
micamaven (John, Platinum Silver)
Chuck (Desert Sky Blue)
Czar bird (Steve, Whisper White)
Grey Thunder (Kevin)

Automerged Doublepost

Dino,
I'll see you there.

Barry

[MATBird]

For anyone interested in joining us on April 17th, allow me to clarify a few things to help you make a decision.
Over the past few weeks you may have noticed TBN members from different areas of the U.S. meeting and getting together for lunch/dinner etc. Most recently it was the Jersey Birds. (even though they haven't decided on a name yet) :laugh:
Well, three years ago four of us (TBN'ers) did the same, except we met at a local car show that I also happen host. It is a rather large show with 500+ cars and 300+ vendors. The TBirds came in together and therefore parked together amongst the show cars.
We met, spent time together, and cruised the fields and airstrips looking at the Antique, Custom, Hot Rods and Classic cars and trucks. As well as searching for items of interest from vendors like automobilia, petrolinia and toys and posters.
Last year we did it again for the second year and we had nine new Birds show up. This year we hope to do it a little different:
A) We expect to get 18 new Birds there and caravan in to be able to stay together. I'd like to see a lot more than that. Of course our core people from year 1 have already comitted to be there.
B) Certainly we hope that there are a lot more TBN'ers there to meet this year, our Third.
C) Then of course, at your leisure, you can feel free to browse around the fields as well.
D) There are food vendors there to help you through the day if you need them as well as rest rooms. Including handicap facilities.
E) If anyone is coming a great distance, there is a Sheraton Fout Points hotel overlooking the airport, and without a commitment, the rates are $109.00 per night.
F) If there are enough people that want help with QAA chrome installations, I have asked a member of QAA if he would like to help us. He agreed and he would be on his own time of course, so you would have top pay him for this option.
G) This year we are planning to leave around 2PM and caravan to a restaurant for late lunch early dinner, before everyone departs for home. One of our members will be arranging that, but we'll need to get a headcount in early April so as to be all together.
H) Finally we have decided that any TBN'er without a grille medallion will be elligible to win one. Those cars would be peer judged and who knows, maybe someone there will offer to install it for the winner as well.

I hope this helps you make a decision. Gee, maybe the Jersey Birds want to make the trip. Micamaven, from NY has been in touch with me and may be able to hook up with the CT group on his way up.
Any questions, just ask, and thanks for reading :wavey:

[MATBird]

Where's TonyV007? He had posted on another thread that he wanted an event closer than TN and Thunder Fever...... Here we are Tony, come join us. :wavey: RustyFrye says your 45 minutes closer to us then him :bouncy:
Dino; I sent a note to nepsra (Ken) this AM to see if he can make it. Wes and I met them at the Portsmouth, NH show last June. He did say if the Stocks weren't running in CT he may make it.
OlDave said many months ago that he may be in Upstate NY that time of year....anyone here from him?? You out there Dave?
The Andersons are a possibility as well
Since we're getting close, I'd like to keep this thread going.

[2FAST4U]

My girlfriend and I are really looking forward to go to Fitchburg...We just hope the weather is going to be nice, if not, I'm staying here!! I'm probably going to meet with Serge (G1GRANDGALLOP) somewhere along the route, and we'll follow each other to the show.
One thing I'm concerned with though...Is there going to be a place where we'll be able to wash our cars before entering the show? We'll be travelling several hundred miles, so the cars are likely to get a little dusty while coming down...:bawl:
Thank for your replies...
Claude.

P.S:...one last detail....we don't know where we'll sleep!...:zzz:

[Blue Heaven]

Well, I've gone back and added everyone's name that has posted here. If our Canadian friends to the north and our New Yorkers from the south can make it, we should have 14 cars. Not too bad considering we only had 2 on our first gathering in '03. At this growth rate, who knows we might top Thunder Fever in a few years!!!

:lol: :laugh:

[2FAST4U]

I will be coming with my girlfriend, but I a few things are not clear for me...:puzzled:
->First, Where is everybody supposed to meet before going in caravan to the show? :help: !
->Second, where exactly is the show held??:confused:
-> Is there a place to wash our cars?? :puzzled:
I'm asking this because if I'm not there in time to join the caravan, at least I'll know where to go, or what questions to ask people so I can get some directions...
Thanks for your replies!

Claude.

P.S: If someone wants to trade a black top for my blue one, I'll be there with the top on my car...so let me know if interested...

[tonyv007]

I WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND, ESPECIALLY IF MY BROTHA JOHN DECIDES TO, HOWEVER , CAN ANYONE GIVE ME A ROUGH ESTIMATE OF HOW MANY HOURS OF DRIVING TO GET FROM, SAY I-95 CONNECTICUT BORDER (BEGININING) TO FITCHBERG OR WHATEVER/WHEREVER EVERYONE WILL MEET.

BOY THAT WAS A MOUTHFULL!!! :smokin:

[Bird03]

Hi Claude,

The show is held at the Fitchburg (Massachusetts) Airport right on the airfield. We meet in the parking lot of the Four Points Sheraton Hotel which is just South of the field then caravan together into the show. If anyone is late--go to the Sheraton anyway--as you can see the airport from there and it should be obvious how to drive in on your own from that point.

Address for the Sheraton is:

Four Points By Sheraton
99 Erdman Way
Leominster, MA 01453
tel: 978-534-9000

To get there it's:

Route 2 west and get off at exit 31B
bear right on the exit ramp onto North Main St
then look for signs to the Hotel on your right

I'm sure there is a do-it-yourself carwash somewhere on North Main. I will check to find out exactly where it is.

We are all planning to caravan to a restuarant for dinner after the show. That was talked about on another thread. Check that out at:

http://www.thunderbirdnest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7467

George said that the room rates for the Sheraton Four Points were around $109 US for a night. If anyone is planning to come early and stay over before the show I'd be glad to organize something to do the day before the show as I am only 40 miles away.

Who wants to show up early and get together the day before the Show?

Wes

[Johnny Gumballs]

I WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND, ESPECIALLY IF MY BROTHA JOHN DECIDES TO, HOWEVER , CAN ANYONE GIVE ME A ROUGH ESTIMATE OF HOW MANY HOURS OF DRIVING TO GET FROM, SAY I-95 CONNECTICUT BORDER (BEGININING) TO FITCHBERG OR WHATEVER/WHEREVER EVERYONE WILL MEET.

BOY THAT WAS A MOUTHFULL!!! :smokin:


I do want to go Tony. So lets hook it up my brotha from anotha motha. :smokin:

[Chuck]

Ok for those of us old enough to remember --> NO RAIN; NO RAIN; NO RAIN .......

[Bird03]

Tony,

Mapquest says from Greenwich Ct to Fitchburg Ma is 170 mi or 3 hours. If that's too much for one day roundtrip, then come up the day before and stay at the Sheraton.

Wes

[MATBird]

OK, let me reply to many of the previous posts here:
Tony and John - We would welcome you guys joining us. I'm from Greenwich, CT originally so to answer your question, how many hours from the border? I'd say about 4 hours. Dino is in Portland, CT, about 1 1/2 hrs away, and if you could make it there and caravan in, that may break up the trip for you guys. I think Sal from Shirley, NY is meeting him there as well.
Chuck - This is our 35th year holding this event. We know it is a risky time of the year, but only once did we have "r@#n", so please don't jinx us. We just don't talk about it. :laugh: Be good to see you again! :wavey:
Rich, (N1NC3) - If you are close, you too may want to hook up with Dino or Chuck. We look forward to meeting you as well
Claude and Serge - It would be exciting if you all could make it. I realize it is a long trip to make. Back in your post #19 you asked about sleeping. There are two hotels real close by. Super 8 and Four Points. See Bird 03 posting with his offer. Without a set number of rooms $109. is the best we can do. But probably on line you could get the Super 8 cheaper.
I will check before the show to see if there is a car wash close by. If it's just dust, don't worry, we understand.
If you want to see what goes on that day, see my post #23.
If you want, and it would make it more comfortable for you, we can all share cellular numbers before the 17th just to stay in touch.
If you could not meet at the hotel and come in directly I can send you directions, just PM me your email address.
Black top swap? Although I have a Black top I do not want to swap. However, we could swap for pictures if you like.
You can see the airport from the hotel lot but the drive around to the entrance is about 2 miles. I hope this answers any outstanding questions, if not let me know.

---------------- M E R G E D ---------------

I just did a search for lodging. The link below shows three. The closest two are Four Points which was $109 and Super 8. I checked their rates on this web site and it's between $53 - $69 and right across the street from the Four Points Hotel. By the way, they're in Leominster which is directly on the border of Fitchburg Airport, Exit 31. Link:

http://reservations.lodging.com/servlet/reservations.HotelSearchXML?state=MA&garea=&city=Fitchburg&country=US&remote=#map

[2FAST4U]

''MATBird'', thank you for your explanations and especially the link for hotel reservations! :canada:
Thanks to that, I was able to call ''Super8'' motel and get some reservations for myself and Serge (''G1GRANDGALLOP), so count us in!...:high5:

thanks,
Claude.

[Bird03]

Car wash is one block north of the Super 8 motel on the same street.

Address is:

Plaza Car Wash *
561 N Main St
Leominster , MA
978-537-9886

[RustyFrye]

I do want to go Tony. So lets hook it up my brotha from anotha motha. :smokin:
Let me know if you're going. If I go I'll wave when I pass you guys on the highway.....

[MATBird]

Wes:
Thanks for checking that car wash. If it's at 561 N. Main and Claude/Serge's motel is at 462 N. Main St, they're almost next door..... :wavey:
RustyFrye, if you're serious, we love to have you join us for the day. :smokin:

[Bruce]

If we want to do something Saturday night we are willing to come up in the afternoon and stay over.

[Blue Heaven]

I think we could come up Saturday night as well. Susan gets out of work at 5:00 pm, so we could be in Fitchburg between 7:00 and 7:30.

Bruce, this is actually a great idea, saves us from leaving CT at 6:00 am on Sunday.

[MATBird]

If you all do, you may want to call those reservations in soon. That Sheraton and Super 8 fill up quickly.

[Bird03]

How about dinner at 8PM Saturday night at the Old Mill Restaurant. It's about 10 miles up the road from the Fitchburg Airport and, although I have not been there for many years, it still gets good revues.

Their website is:

www.1761oldmill.com

Wes

[MATBird]

Wes;
That restaurant would be an excellant choice. Would you also still do the late luncheon on Sunday for those that could not stay over? Or, just wait to see how many come in on Saturday and how many on Sunday?

This is shaping up :wavey: :bouncy: :wavey:


So far 3 Black, 3 Blue, 3 Red, 3 White, 1 Gray, 1 Silver, 1 PCR. If TonyV comes add the only 007.

Any others??

[Bruce]

We just made reservations at the Sheraton for the 16th. So dinner on the evening of the 16th is A OK with us.

By the way, there are not many rooms remaining according to the reservation desk.

[Blue Heaven]

Just made our reservation at the Sheraton. We're definately up for a dinner on the 16th, it would just have to be after 7:30 pm if that works for everyone else.

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George,
Please check my list in post #1. Your count and color tally doesn't match mine, who am I missing???

[Johnny Gumballs]

Tony.......I am gonna talk with Deb and see if she is coming with me. Should we book a room at the Sheraton for Sat nite?

[Bird03]

I have made the reservations for dining during the show. I will fine tune the numbers as we get closer in. Please check in here or PM or email me if you plan to attend and I will add your name(s) to the list.

Saturday night 4/16 8:30 PM
Old Mill Restaurant
http://www.1761oldmill.com/
(Bruce) Bruce and Kirsten
(Blue Heaven) Dino and Susan
(MATBird) George
(micamaven) John and Deb
(N1NCZ) Rich and Pat
(2FAST4U) Claude and
(G1GRANDGALLOP) Serge and
(Salprint) Sal and Jo
(austingoodan) Austin and Deborah
(Bird03) Wes


Sunday afternoon after car show 4/17 2:30 PM
Barbers Crossing
www.barberscrossing.com
(Bruce) Bruce and Kirsten
(Blue Heaven) Dino and Susan
(MATBird) George
(micamaven) John and Deb
(N1NCZ) Rich and Pat
(Salprint) Sal and Jo
(nepsra) Ken and Carol
(austingoodan) Austin and Deborah
(Bird03) Wes

[MATBird]

Wes:
Add George and Jan for Satrurday night - Thanx :bouncy:

Dino, I think it matches now. I counted John from NY twice. If Tony comes he'll have the only 007.
BTW, nepsra the last one on your list has a Black Bird.

[Bruce]

Wes,
You need to change George and Jan from Sunday to Saturday night according to his post.

[MATBird]

Thanks Bruce.......Jan and I for Saturday night for sure. But, leave just me on (alone) for Sunday.
That one I'll try to go to. It's iffy since I have to leave home at 4AM so we can start on the field at 5AM getting ready to get the 330 vendors in the gate and set up by 7:30-8AM for spectators arrival.
Just makes for a long day. If I can make it I will.

[Bruce]

George, understood. We certainly will be more rested staying up their on Saturday night. We are looking for ward to seeing the gang and some newbees.

[2FAST4U]

I just had an idea :eureka: that might help us TBN members...Wouldn't it be a good idea to have some kind of tags, or pins to wear on ourselves with the nicknames we use here on TBN since this is the only way we know each other? Maybe some of us have already met, but I doubt that it is the majority....Just a suggestion....

Claude.:pbj:

[Blue Heaven]

Thanks Wes! We're really looking forward to a great time with our T-Bird buddies.

---------------- M E R G E D ---------------

Claude,
Excellent idea! MATBird had some very cool name tags made up for us last year. We could ask him if he would be willing to take that on again. I don't know if we have enough time between now and then to have them made...

What do you think George???

[Bird03]

I just bit the bullet and reserved a room at the Sheraton. I'm only 50 minutes from Fitchburg, but what the heck, why not make it a getaway weekend.

Can't wait to see you all there,

Wes

[Johnny Gumballs]

This newbie and the wifey ( Debbie ) just booked for Saturday Evening at the Sheraton ). Looking forward to meeting you folks....... :smokin:

[Bird03]

Great to have you John. Let us know if you will be having dinner with us on Saturday night and/or Sunday afternoon and I will add your name to the list.

Click here for restaurant list (http://www.thunderbirdnest.com/forums/showpost.php?p=129678&postcount=46)

Wes

[Blue Heaven]

Good news John! Please join us for dinner.

[Johnny Gumballs]

I have made the reservations for dining during the show. I will fine tune the numbers as we get closer in. Please check in here or PM or email me if you plan to attend and I will add your name(s) to the list.

Saturday night 4/16 8:30 PM
Old Mill Restaurant
http://www.1761oldmill.com/
Bruce and Kirsten
Dino and Susan
George and Jan
Wes


Sunday afternoon after car show 4/17 3:30 PM
Barbers Crossing
www.barberscrossing.com
Bruce and Kirsten
Dino and Susan
George
Wes

Wes......

Please add Deb and me to Sat eve and Sun pm feeding frenzy........

[MATBird]

John & Debbie - Glad to see you will make to the show and dinner as well :wavey:
Wes: Good to hear you are staying over as well
Claude & Dino and any new member that needs a nametag, :eureka: wherever you are:

I can still get nametags. These are 1/2" X 4" with a TBird on silver backing with a name of your choice. They are held in place by dual magnets, so no damage to your clothing. I can post pictures when I get home tonight. So far those of us that have these have used our proper names as opposed to our "handles" here on TBN. But, if anyone wants one I would need to start collecting the names for all of those who want one. Members and wives etc. The cost two years ago was $12.50 each so I would try to get them for the same cost if possible. Note: These were made from the same artwork that was made the TBN grille medallions, that JerryP was gracious enough to share, so the TBird is the same. :smokin:

[RustyFrye]

RustyFrye, if you're serious, we love to have you join us for the day. :smokin:Fitchburg is closer than that car show (isn't it?) and that was just a day trip for me. So its possible....

[Blue Heaven]

RustyFrye,
You're right, it's a little closer for you to Fitchburg then it was to Shrewsbury. Hope you can make it. Why not come up Saturday night and stay over with us??

[2FAST4U]

''MATBird'', it's not that your idea is bad, just that I think something more simple like a little piece of paper or cardboard with our names written on them would get the job done and would cost much less to make...( at least not $12.50)!...Because after a while, we'll know each other and we won't really need them anymore...I'd rather use that $12.50 for lunch, soft drinks or just anything else...The nametag's use is more to introduce ourselves to each other and put a name on each face...so this is why I think that the simpler would be better!...( Just my opinion though...):smilegrin:
Claude :smilegrin:

[Johnny Gumballs]

Fitchburg is closer than that car show (isn't it?) and that was just a day trip for me. So its possible....

Come on up Rusty baby!! I want to meet you!!

[Blue Heaven]

RustyFrye,
I may have misled you a little on the distance to Fitchburg. A friend of mine says it may be about 40 miles further then Shrewsbury for you... still hope you'll consider coming up!


Claude,
I can make up some simple name tags for the gathering. I'll put both screen names and actual names on them.

[RustyFrye]

Come on up Rusty baby!! I want to meet you!!
GREAT! Nobody ever wants to meet me unless I'm in trouble. Now I have to look back over everything to find out what I said........


HEY! Do I get treated to ice cream if I show? It is a tradition of which I've become accustomed (ok it happened once, but that means its been every time I've driven up there)

[Bruce]

All the ice cream you can handle!
- ice cream cocktails
- ice cream appetizers
- ice cream soup
- ice cream salad
- ice cream entree
- ice cream desert
- and of course ice cream snacks

So Rusty come on up and bring your "no name" gang with you.

[MATBird]

Ice Cream? Hmmmm, something I don't think we ever had at this show. If Doug comes he'll have to get it at the dinner. Especially those fancy items Bruce showed on his last post. Come anyway RustyFrye!!!

[Bird03]

Claude and Serge

Please join us for dinner on Saturday night before the show and Sunday afternoon after the show. We will be caravaning together from the hotels and from the show so no one will get lost. Let me know and I'll add your names to the guest list.

Click here for restaurant info and guest list (http://www.thunderbirdnest.com/forums/showpost.php?p=129678&postcount=46)

Anyone else want to join your TBN friends for a great time out?

Wes

[2FAST4U]

It would surely be nice!...However, I don't know exactly at what time we'll be in the Fitchburg area...but if we're in the area early enough, we'll do our best to attend!...Thanks!
Claude :pbj:

Claude and Serge

Please join us for dinner on Saturday night before the show and Sunday afternoon after the show. We will be caravaning together from the hotels and from the show so no one will get lost. Let me know and I'll add your names to the guest list.

Click here for restaurant info and guest list (http://www.thunderbirdnest.com/forums/showpost.php?p=129678&postcount=46)

Anyone else want to join your TBN friends for a great time out?

Wes

[N1NCZ]

Hi,
I just booked a room for the 16th at the Four Points so look foward to meeting you all. Will post on the other topic for dinner.

Rich / N1NCZ

[Johnny Gumballs]

Hi,
I just booked a room for the 16th at the Four Points so look foward to meeting you all. Will post on the other topic for dinner.

Rich / N1NCZ

Hi Rich......

Looking forward to meeting you there.......:wavey:

[Bird03]

Rich,

Added your name. Looking forward to seeing you.

Wes


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[Blue Heaven]

Rich,
Let me know if you want to caravan up with me. I'll be leaving the Hartford area around 6:00 pm on Saturday.

[N1NCZ]

Dino / Blue Heaven

Rich,
Let me know if you want to caravan up with me. I'll be leaving the Hartford area around 6:00 pm on Saturday.

Thanks for the offer, will let you know for sure as the time gets closer, will probally do it unless we decide to head up earlier in the day.

Rich / N1NCZ

(BTW: Are most coming with or without Hard Top, or is that a last minute weather thing?)

[Bruce]

I will be coming without my hardtop mostly because I don't use my hardtop since I only drive my bird in good weather and prefer to drive it top down. Also, I have a new leather boot to show folks. Part of the deal of these events is to show each other any mods we may have added since the last gathering.

[2FAST4U]

Are there going to be some Thunderbird-related suppliers or used parts sellers there?


Claude

[MATBird]

No suppliers at this point. However, if you have any QAA parts that you may want put on, like rocker panels, etc. I have asked a QAA employee if he would come out and do installs on the field. Of course each person would be responsible to pay for this service, and of course buy ahead of time and bring their parts with them.

[Czar_bird]

George and All,
This is shaping up quite nicely. If it all goes well, looks like we will easily beat last year's attendance. Will be nice to meet new Birdies as well as the wonderful ones I met last year. I cant wait to speak with Bruce, the master of mods. George there is another Steve in Milford NH that attended last year, he had the red canadian 02. I'll check my home e-mail for his addr and fire him a note off to see if he might attend again. Of course it is going to snow again tomorrow, but still hoping for that warm, sunny, spring day on Apr 17.

Steve

[Blue Heaven]

Rich,
I will have my hardtop on, I don't remove it until May. It's really your own preference.

Attendance is looking good!

[2FAST4U]

->I'm going to be like ''Blue Heaven'...with my hardtop on the car looking for a possible trade for a black one, but even if I don't trade, it'll still be fun to be there!
->Also. I already have my QAA stainless steel mouldings ( still in the box ) to go where the top rubs against the paint, but I don't know how or where to stuff them into the car without damaging them so I can bring them and have to get installed..?? :puzzled:....Any idea how much the QAA guy is going to charge to put them on my car?? :puzzled:...

Claude

[MATBird]

Czar Bird (Steve):
Yes it is shaping up nicely. I just hope that everyone will be able to meet at the hotel in Fitchburg in the morning and come in together. Just so we can all park together, like last year. You may recall, with 500+ show cars there's no way I can reserve an area for just our Birds, so it's best to meet and caravan in.
Also Steve, that members name from Milford, NH is Steve O'Leary, known here as soleary. So if you cannot find him in a phone book, you could email or PM from his user cp. I emailed Steve with my notice back in January with the others, but quite frankly, don't recall if he responded. I'm glad your going to contact him. If he's coming, please post here so Dino can update the list in post #1 above.
Claude, not sure at this point what the charge would be but based upon watching him do my car, it was real quick, so it may not be all that much. I'll try to get an answer from him. Those parts should travel ok if you just put them across the top of your luggage after the trunk is packed. As long as there's no pressure on them it should be fine.

[2FAST4U]

George...is the guy from QAA be going to be there FOR SURE ?...It's just that I don't want to bring the mouldings there and if I cannot have them installed, I risk a hard time at the Canadian border trying to explain that I had them before coming in the US, that the duty has already been paid on them, :angry:! etc, etc...
Claude :pbj:

[MATBird]

I will post as soon as I know. If you bring them over maybe you need your sales slip too.
If you want anything else from them, order it and have them call me when ready and I'll pick it up for you and bring it to Fitchburg (Could save you some duties)

[Johnny Gumballs]

:bouncy: Looking forward to seeing you there george and Bruce and everyone elso going to Fitchburg. Its around the corner ( almost )........:bouncy:

[MATBird]

John:
Your right, this event is sneaking up on us. :wavey: I guess in a couple of weeks I better get out there (45 miles from home) and check on the fields and runways.
There's also a new airport manager so I better make sure there are no new rules. (security) :eureka:
On another subject:
I'm still pressing the installer from QAA for install prices. But, on the other hand he needs to know how many and what he would be installing. So please post or PM me what you need done. The more we have the lower the cost should be. So far, I only have one install for 1 set rockers and 1 set door sills :smokin: and possibly Claude will bring his deck moldings if he knows the cost, so please let me know. :tightspot NOTE: The installer cannot bring the items with him so you must have bought them in advance and have them with you.
I look forward to seeing our old TBN friends and meeting John & Debbie, Rich and all you other new TBN'ers who have not been here before.

[RustyFrye]

I doubt if I'll be able to make it up there for this event, but if I do will I need to buy a fire extinguisher again? I returned the one I bought for Hebert Candy Mansion. You should have seen the expression on the cashier's face after she asked if anything was wrong with it.....I said "no, just nothing burned"

[MATBird]

Rusty :laugh: :laugh: No, no fire extinguishers required here. I think that was a Mustang club rule.

BTW, our space is many times larger than the Hebert grounds. No comparison. One runway holds about 500 cars and the balance are on grass just off the runway.
The 300+ vendors are all on grass fields, away from the cars. Try to make it, it would be good to see you again :smokin:

[N1NCZ]

I took the bird out of the garage and parked it out on the street this weekend due to having a dumster in the driveway to clean out garage and attic (did not want anything to hit my bird when old stuff was moving to dumster), took other vechile to get rid of more stuff, came back and found out someone hit by bird. Damage to drivers door & mirror and rear quater panel :sad: , not sure I can get it fixed in time for Fitchburg but am going to try.

Rich / N1NCZ

[Bruce]

Sorry to hear that Rich. It sounds like whoever did it didn't bother to stop. Hope everything turns out OK.

[tonyv007]

TO MY DEAR FRIEND GEORGE (MATBIRD), DON'T BUST CHOPS!!! WE HAVE A NAME, GYPSEY THUNDERBIRDS!!! DID YOU JOIN YET???

LOOKS LIKE SOME OF MY MEMBERS MAY BE PLANNING TO ATTEND.

BROTHER JOHN
BRUCE

I WILL ATTEND, AS LONG AS I AM NOT IN MYRTLE BEACH. SHOULD KNOW FOR SURE IN NEXT 10 DAYS!

EITHER WAY THE "GYPSEY THUNDERBIRDS MUST HAVE REPRESENTATION AT THIS EVENT!!!! :wavey:

[Bruce]

Tony you should make a reservation at the Sheraton . They didn't have many room remaining. You can always cancel later if you can't make it.

Four Points By Sheraton
99 Erdman Way
Leominster, MA 01453
tel: 978-534-9000

[MATBird]

Rich -- That's absolutely horrible news. I certainly hope you can get your Bird fiixed on time, for the show. However, our meeting is about people as well, so feel free to join us with your regular car. The only difference would be that you would have to park with the spectators and bring your chairs down to the show car parking area.
Bruce -- I still do not have the cost of labor from the installer at QAA. I think he's dragging his feet since you may be the only one (possibly Claude too) that wants this service. If so, he may not come at all. I'll keep after him, but it would be nice if others wanted parts installed. Maybe you can head that campaign.
Tony -- You hurt my feelings :laugh: asking if I joined yet. Ref. your post above.
Go back to the Gypsy thread from last week, page 2, your post # 38. You say:::"MATBIRD (GEORGE) FROM OUR NEW ENGLAND STATES HAS REQUESTED MEMBERSHIP AND HAS NOW JOINED THE GROWING RANKS OF "GYPSEY THUNDERBIRDS" BOTH HE AND BRUCE ARE FROM THE NEW ENGLAND STATES!
GEORGE IS ONE FINE MAN AND HAS BEEN A FRIEND FROM WAY BACK.! WE ARE NOW WELL ON OUR WAY TO TAKE THIS FROM N.Y. TO L.A., ALL THE WAY AS MORE MEMBERS FROM DIFFERENT STATES ARE JOINING THE GYPSEY THUNDERBIRDS."
Gee, is your membership getting too big to handle? :laugh: :laugh:
Yes I did join and yes we want you to attend this event. After all a choice between Myrtle Beach and Fitchburg, MA :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: I wish I were going to Myrtle Beach

[Blue Heaven]

Rich,
That is devistating news. I'm not sure how I would handle it.

As George said, you should still come even if your Bird is not ready.

[Johnny Gumballs]

Oh Rich.......that is terrible news. Theres some inconsiderate crazy people in this world. Hope it gets fixed soon.

[N1NCZ]

Thanks Guys,

Not sure yet, as it is not the same thing, but do want to meet you all in person, so we will see as we get closer ...


Rich / N1NCZ

[Shotsie]

Hey, why don't you yankees come down here to see us in Kentucky? The natives are Very friendly and the scenery is spectacular!

Unlike yankee popular opinion, we DO wear shoes!

I agree with Chuck, my DSB, Zsa Zsa doesn't go out in the rain! If it's raining I either drive the "poopmobile" or Mercedes Macambridge!

[MATBird]

Charlotte:
"Hey, why don't you yankees come down here to see us in Kentucky? The natives are Very friendly and the scenery is spectacular!"
I agree, with what you say, Great scenery and very friendly people, but the shows up here. Maybe someday........ :wavey:

[RustyFrye]

I agree with Chuck, my DSB, Zsa Zsa doesn't go out in the rain!
Based on mileage, I didn't think Chuck took his out on sunny days either..Can you get 3,000 miles on a car by backing it in and out of the garage for two years?

[MATBird]

Claude, I just sent you an email with the install costs for your deck strips. So bring them along with you to the show in April.
Anyone else need QAA parts installed at the show?

I plan to bring my mounted Thunderbird script for show and tell, and yes Dino, I am bringing your new Thundrbird script as well

EDIT: If you want them to bring parts with them, please let me know and I'll pass along the information. They just decided that if I let them know what we want, they will bring the parts and install them.
This will save you the shipping charges as well.

[Johnny Gumballs]

Claude, I just sent you an email with the install costs for your deck strips. So bring them along with you to the show in April.
Anyone else need QAA parts installed at the show?

I plan to bring my mounted Thunderbird script for show and tell, and yes Dino, I am bringing your new Thundrbird script as well

EDIT: If you want them to bring parts with them, please let me know and I'll pass along the information. They just decided that if I let them know what we want, they will bring the parts and install them.
This will save you the shipping charges as well.

Thats an attractive no hassle offer there George. I have to think about it. I have been contemplating getting the tail light bezels and the side accent trim.
I just finished thinking about it!! Ask them to bring the side accent trim for me George please. I just bring a check for them for payment?:pinkie: :smokin:

[Bruce]

Me to John. Side trim and scuff plates will be installed there.

[MATBird]

I am only trying to help, but for parts ordering, Please, you need to be just as specific as if ordering. Use their number and/or description. I am not faniliar with either and would not be able to answer their questions if asked. Let's make it fool proof.
Example: Side trim to me means the chrome strip along the top of the doors. To others it may mean something else. Other items are self explanitory.

Finally, since we'll have members from Canada and 6 States, they would prefer cash as opposed to checks. I would hope that's not a problem.

[Johnny Gumballs]

Hi George......

Its called Side Accent Trim. Thats what I want. Comes in 8 pieces. 5 pieces on the passenger side. 3 on the driver's side.http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&tc=photo&item=7956557267&category=33654

[Bruce]

Geaorge as previously discussed:
>Rocker Panel Trim
>Door Sill Covers (Cutouts, no logo, polished)

Thanks

[Bird03]

Took Mom out for Easter to Berber's Crossing. Attempted the 2lb. prime rib, but didn't make it all the way through. Great meal. Reasonable prices.

Time is getting short until the show, so let us know now if you will be joining us for dinner there after the car show. We will leave the show at 2:00 PM and caravan to Berber's Crossing to be there to sit down and eat by 2:30 PM. This should leave plenty of time for people to travel home after the dinner. Hope you can all make it.

So far guests are:

(Bruce) Bruce and Kirsten
(Blue Heaven) Dino and Susan
(MATBird) George
(micamaven) John and Deb
(N1NCZ) Rich and Pat
(Salprint) Sal and Jo
(nepsra) Ken and Carol
(austingoodan) Austin and Deborah
(Bird03) Wes

click here for Berber's Crossing Website (http://www.barberscrossing.com/)

click here for Sunday Special menu items (http://www.thunderbirdnest.com/forums/showpost.php?p=113219&postcount=11)

click here for more Menu items (http://www.thunderbirdnest.com/forums/showpost.php?p=113221&postcount=12)

click here for picture of my Sister and I attempting the 2lb. prime rib at Thanksgiving (http://www.thunderbirdnest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=8264)

Wes

[Bruce]

Wes,
Count us in for all the Saturday and Sunday activities. We should arrive at the Sheraton a check-in time on Saturday.

[Blue Heaven]

We'll be there!!

Just three more weeks!!!

[2FAST4U]

''Bird03'' and ''MatBird'', I just spoke with Serge ( G1GRANDGALLOP), and he said that we should be able to make it to the ''Old Mill'' restaurant for supper on saturday evening around 8:00 P.M...Just wanted to let you know...
Claude :pbj:

[Bird03]

Claude,

Great to hear that you and Serge will be joining us for dinner. Let me know the names of your significant others so we can all try to get familiar with everyones name before we meet.

Caravan on Saturday night will leave Sheraton 4 Points at 8pm and we will swing by the Super 8, which is just around the corner, to pick you up. Then the caravan is off to the Old Mill for dinner at 8:30pm.

So far the attendees for the night-before-the-show-dinner on 4/16 are:

(Bruce) Bruce and Kirsten
(Blue Heaven) Dino and Susan
(MATBird) George
(micamaven) John and Deb
(N1NCZ) Rich and Pat
(2FAST4U) Claude and Claude
(G1GRANDGALLOP) Serge and Nichole
(Salprint) Sal and Jo
(austingoodan) Austin and Deborah
(Bird03) Wes

Anyone else thinking of coming up the day before the show, staying over, and going out to dinner with us? It will be a really great time.

click here for The Old Mill Website (http://www.1761oldmill.com/)

Wes

[MATBird]

Fortunately it is raining today and tomorrow......This will hopefully clear the fields of that dreaded snow.
I'll be going out there in a week or so to check up on the fields and meet with the airport management to make final plans.
Wes, thanks for organizing those meals. If you want to go out for a final check with them, I would be glad to join you.
Serge: I need to know if you're bringing your deck strips for install? Bruce and John I will pass on your orders to QAA.
Dino: Since you're coming up late Satuday, will there be any caravans coming in on Sunday, that you know of, for the 9-9:30 entrance

Are there any other people that want parts from QAA brought to the show for installation? Either post here or email / PM me.

[2FAST4U]

''MATBird'', it's not Serge for the deck strips...it's ME !...:nuts:...and yes, I'll bring them with me.

Claude :smilegrin:

P.S:...''Bird03'', my girlfriend's first name is....''Claude'' also!!...:love:...and Serge's wife is Nicole...

[Salprint]

Wife and I have decided to go. Just waitng to hear from John (micamaven) as to what his plans are. I suppose I should get a room somewhere because we plan on going on Saturday and driving back Sunday evening. Any suggestions for a place to stay?
Thanks

[Bruce]

Sal, here is where most of us are staying:
Four Points By Sheraton
99 Erdman Way
Leominster, MA 01453
tel: 978-534-9000

[Bird03]

Sal,

John and Deb are staying at the Four Points Sheraton the night before the show. They are also in the group of us caravanning out to dinner the night before the show and in the afternoon immediately after the show (2:30 pm so everyone can drive home in the daylight).

Please join us for the dinners. Let us know here and I'll add your name to the list.

Wes

[Salprint]

Sal,

John and Deb are staying at the Four Points Sheraton the night before the show. They are also in the group of us caravanning out to dinner the night before the show and in the afternoon immediately after the show (2:30 pm so everyone can drive home in the daylight).

Please join us for the dinners. Let us know here and I'll add your name to the list.

Wes
Yes Wes....thanks, we are planning on joining you guys for the dinners. Add us to the list. Thanks again.
PS: That is if you guys can handle a couple of Yankee fans having dinner with you.

[Bruce]

Sal, thats fine because we for one of few times are on the winning end. Did you also book a room at the Sheraton?

[Salprint]

Sal, thats fine because we for one of few times are on the winning end. Did you also book a room at the Sheraton?

Winning end yes.....and they deserved it. They played hard and came back from being down 0-3. Just don't get too used to it, cause I think it was just a freak of nature.

I'm calling today to see if there is still anything available at the Sheraton.

[MATBird]

Claude: Sorry for the mix up. I will schedule your install.
Sal: Great to hear you're coming to the show!!

[2FAST4U]

''Bird03'' seems to me that leaving the exhibition site sunday aftrenoon at 2:30 is a little early...I don't want to come down just to attend a show which will be over by 2:30 P.M. and have to drive back home right after!! I want to stay longer at least to make the travelling distance and time worth it...I doubt the show will be over by that time and that everybody will be gone, and also, it'll be too early for supper...Just my opinion though...and after the show, Serge and I are going to have to hit the road for a few hours to get back home...
Claude.

[Bird03]

Claude,

That's fine. Everyone should enjoy themselves at these events and get exactly what they want out of their experiences.

The leaving time from the show was calculated to be a middle of the road compromise. The earliest cars to depart the show start out around 1:30pm and there won't be many cars left there past 3:30pm. Leaving at 2:30pm gives us time to get to the restaurant, have a meal, and then have 3 hours of daylight left to drive home.

It also gives us a chance to drive to the restaurant in a long caravan of T Birds. Caravans don't happen very often for us as we usually just meet each other at the shows and just go our separate ways when it is over.

I'm just trying to plan out the logistics of a weekend with enough options to keep everyone happy and certainly not everyone is going to be doing everything. Just have fun.

Wes

[Blue Heaven]

Sal,
What is your wife's name? I'm making up some simple name tags for all of us.

[Johnny Gumballs]

Yes Wes....thanks, we are planning on joining you guys for the dinners. Add us to the list. Thanks again.
PS: That is if you guys can handle a couple of Yankee fans having dinner with you.

Sal.....

We will sandwich them in at dinner(s). Two Yankee fans on the left ( you and Jo ) and two Yankee fans on the right ( me and deb ).......:smokin:

[Salprint]

Sal,
What is your wife's name? I'm making up some simple name tags for all of us.
Josephine, but Jo would be fine.

[MATBird]

Wes:
Thanks for answering Claudes question. You are correct about the 2:30 time schedule. After a full day walking the fields, viewing the many antique and custom cars and meeting fellow TBN'ers, it will be nice to have a send off dinner so people will be able to get on the road during some daylight hours for a safe trip home.
Back on post #10 Dino had said the show runs until noon. Actually, we advertise it as noon but that only means that we take money at the gate until noon. Certainly the vendors and the cars are there longer.

[nepsra]

Is there a caravan from Fours points to the show on Sunday morning?

[Bruce]

Yes Ken last year we met at the Sheraton and caravan into the airfield.

[nepsra]

What time?

[MATBird]

Ken and others that may want to meet at the Sheraton to Caravan into the show. I believe that Dino has organized it for 8:30 dust off at the hotel and 9AM drive in together and park together at the show.
Dino: If this is incorrect please post your planned entrance.
Since the hotel parking and access road are high above the airport. If anyone has a wide angle lensed camera with optical zoom? You could probably get an (almost) aerial shot of the field in the morning as the field is filling up with cars, vendors and spectators.
I've had no takers for more nametags and it's too late now anyway...but according to Dinos previous posts, he's bringing paper ones.
Wes: I see your keeping up and modifying that dinner list.
Reading Tonyv's posts on other threads, he's going top be in Myrtle Beach, so he won't be joining us
Finally, anyone locally in MA/NH, etc. that is planning to caravan in from the hotel, please post your intentions so Dino will know when everyone is there and ready. He'll probably have a cutoff time anyway.

[Blue Heaven]

For anyone coming out of NY, NJ or CT and wanting to caravan up to the Sheraton together, I will be leaving the Hartford area at approx. 5:30 pm. If you like, I could find a spot along RT84 east or the Mass Pike (RT 90 east) where we could all meet on the way up. Respond back to this post if interested.

---------------- M E R G E D ---------------

Yes, I should have nametags for everyone (including significant others).

George is correct, we need to plan on "dust off" at 8:30 am on Sunday. Any one not staying overnight Saturday and going directly to the Sheraton on Sunday should plan on being there by that time (let me know who you are so I'll know who to look for). We will depart the hotel at 8:45 so we can make our arrival around 9:00.

[Johnny Gumballs]

For anyone coming out of NY, NJ or CT and wanting to caravan up to the Sheraton together, I will be leaving the Hartford area at approx. 5:30 pm. If you like, I could find a spot along RT84 east or the Mass Pike (RT 90 east) where we could all meet on the way up. Respond back to this post if interested.

Dino.....I am interested. I have to coordinate with Salprint. Hes taking the ferry over into Conn. I want to meet him there somewhere then we can meet you.

---------------- M E R G E D ---------------

Yes, I should have nametags for everyone (including significant others).

George is correct, we need to plan on "dust off" at 8:30 am on Sunday. Any one not staying overnight Saturday and going directly to the Sheraton on Sunday should plan on being there by that time (let me know who you are so I'll know who to look for). We will depart the hotel at 8:45 so we can make our arrival around 9:00.

[Bird03]

John,

Just be aware that Dino is driving up to Fitchburg later in the afternoon because Susan is working that day. Bruce and I plan to be at the Sheraton earlier at 3:00pm for check in. They have an indoor pool there and I plan to use it that afternoon.

Unfortuanately neither Bruce or I would be on a route to caravan with you.

Wes

[Johnny Gumballs]

I hear ya Wes.
Dino......let me talk with Sal and see what the deal is. I guess thinking it through, I dont want to be up there too late. We will see.

[Blue Heaven]

OK John, I'll wait to hear back from you.

[nepsra]

Wes
We (2 of us) will be making it for dinner on Sunday afternoon at Barber's Crossing, after the show.

[Bird03]

Ken,
Great to have you there. I'll add your name to the list.

Wes

[Blue Heaven]

Ken,
Let me know who is coming with you so that I can make them a nametag.

Thanks!

[nepsra]

Carol

[MATBird]

Ken that's great. Also don't forget, there's that other show in Portsmouth, NH in June

[Czar_bird]

Dino, George,
I was planning to drive down from NH that morning, like I did last year. Just will need a gathering at/departure time from the Sheraton from Dino.

Thanks,
Steve

[Blue Heaven]

Steve,
Please see post #128.

[MATBird]

Steve:
Think you can make it to the Sheraton between 8-8:45AM? It's just off the Route 2 exit.
Is Steve O'Leary joining you for the trip with his Bird?

[Czar_bird]

George,
If I leave at 7:45 should get there by 8:30ish. I'll email Steve Oleary this weekend to see if he is going, and pass on the meeting times down at the hotel to him.

I'm hoping to have my Borla's in place by then!
:biggrin:
Steve

[Bird03]

George, Dino, and Bruce,

I was just in touch with Bob (bobanderson) and unfortunately he and Anna won't be able to make Fitchburg this year.

[Bruce]

We will miss them!

[2FAST4U]

I have a question ...I want to have a pinstripe done on my T-Bird...Does anybody know if it will be possible to find a good ''pinstriper'', or have one to come at the Fitchburg show?...I already know what I want to be done on my car, and maybe it will give the idea to some other t-bird enthusiast to get some done on their cars...! :eureka:
If someone here knows one, maybe you could convince him to come ??...
I'm asking this because sometimes, these guys attend car shows and do some of the exhibitor's cars...

Claude.

[Blue Heaven]

Wes,
That's a bummer. They'll be missed!

[MATBird]

Steve: I believe you know where the hotel is as well.
Wes/Dino: I too heard from Bob. Hopefully they will meet us in June at the Portsmouth TBird show.
Claude: I don't know of a pinstripper, but will ask around. BTW, I've never seen it done on the field, in the 20+ years I've done this show.

[Salprint]

I guess I'm a little lost....we are leaving on Saturday morning I figure we will get into bridgeport around 11am. That should still leave us enough time to drive up and get to the hotel way before check in time. But I'm lost on where everyone is meeting or if they are at all on Saturday. I see the leaving the show at 2 on Sunday and having a dinner before we drive home and thats all good with me. But will anyone be going through CT or do we have a time to meet in Mass. on Saturday evening?

[Bird03]

Hi Sal,

Mapquest says 2hrs 30min driving time from Bridgeport to Fitchburg so you should be there by 1:30pm. Check in time at the Four Points Sheraton is not until 3:00pm so I will meet you (and I assume John because I think he's driving up with you) in the parking lot at the Sheraton and we can caravan out somewhere close by to get a snack. Then return to the Sheraton for check in, pool, happy hour, etc.

At 8:00pm Saturday night, we will caravan from the Sheraton out to dinner at the Old Mill restaurant.

On Sunday, we will check out and then leave the Sheraton at 8:45am to caravan into the show. We will leave the show at 2:00pm to caravan out to dinner at Barber's Crossing. After that everyone will leave for home from there.

Hope this clears things up.

Bruce and Rich,

Let me know if you want to meet us at 1:30pm on Saturday at the Sheraton so we can look for you, otherwise we'll see you at the pool later on.

Note:
Although the Four Points Sheraton is right next to the Fitchburg Airport it is actually in Leominster, Ma. Anyone trying to Mapquest directions should use Leominster as the location.

If anyone else is thinking of joining us, rooms are still available at the Four Points Sheraton (AAA/AARP rate is $103.00 plus taxes).

Wes

[MATBird]

Sal: You may want to PM Chuck, in CT to see if he's coming.
I know his car was in the shop and may not be ready. But he may entertain driving his everyday ride and join you somewhere on I-84.
Do you have clear driving instructions to the Sheraton?
Wes: Even though check in is at 3PM, sometimes they let you in earlier.
If you look down on the field (airport Saturday) you'll see us setting up and laying out the field until 2-3PM.....I may drift over to the hotel before I leave for home in case you guys are hanging around the lobby/rooms.

[2FAST4U]

''MATBird'', thanks and let me know if you ever find someone for the pinstripes...
Claude.

[Johnny Gumballs]

I guess I'm a little lost....we are leaving on Saturday morning I figure we will get into bridgeport around 11am. That should still leave us enough time to drive up and get to the hotel way before check in time. But I'm lost on where everyone is meeting or if they are at all on Saturday. I see the leaving the show at 2 on Sunday and having a dinner before we drive home and thats all good with me. But will anyone be going through CT or do we have a time to meet in Mass. on Saturday evening?

Hi Sal.....

Unfortunately my wife has some work to clear up before we leave on Saturday.
So I wont be able to meet you in Bridgeport and caravan up with you. I will meet everyone at the hotel Saturday very late in the afternoon. I will give you guys my cell phone # ( we should get them from each other ) before the 16th.

[Bird03]

George,

Sal is coming up on Saturday, not Sunday. Chuck would be driving up the day of the show, if he makes it.

Sal,

Rich (N1NCZ) is driving up from CT on Sat. If he comes up early maybe you could meet him on the way.

John,

OK, see ya by the pool.

Wes

[Salprint]

Ok..thanks for all the answers, but I've had a slight change of plans. We are still leaving early Saturday but have decided to stop in Waterbury CT to visit with our son who just bought a house there. Then we will continue on to the hotel and plan to get there before 5:00. I will get Johns cellphone # and keep in touch with him as to my arrival time. If anyone else wants to share cellphone #'s so we can get in touch on our way there, PM me and let me know. Maybe you guys can all wait for John and I to arrive before you go to dinner. I don't know what time John is planning on being there but I think we will be getting there around the same time.

[Bird03]

Sal,

You'll be up there in plenty of time. We're not leaving the hotel till 8pm that night to go out to dinner.

I'll PM you my cell ahead of time.

Wes

[Salprint]

Sal,

You'll be up there in plenty of time. We're not leaving the hotel till 8pm that night to go out to dinner.

I'll PM you my cell ahead of time.

Wes
Great..I'll send you mine also

[Czar_bird]

Ok add another Borla system at the Fitchburg show. Got it on today in time for our meeting. Still have a long way to catch up with Bruce on the mods, but will enjoy seeing them on his on the 17th. Looking forward to seeing all.

Steve

[Johnny Gumballs]

Ok add another Borla system at the Fitchburg show. Got it on today in time for our meeting. Still have a long way to catch up with Bruce on the mods, but will enjoy seeing them on his on the 17th. Looking forward to seeing all.

Steve
Congrats on your borlas Steve! Theyre awesome sounding. See ya at Fitchburg.:smokin:

[blackbird]

Is there a consensus regarding hardtop on or off for the show? :puzzled:

[Bruce]

It will be a mixed bunch. I will be coming softtop only and hopefully driving most of the time top down.

[Blue Heaven]

Barry,
As Bruce said, it's mixed. I'll have mine on.

[Johnny Gumballs]

I took my hardtop off.

[Salprint]

I'm leaving mine on. Probably won't take it off until middle or end of May.

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Ok..my plans have changed again. Not going to CT to see our son. We are now going straight to the hotel. I'm getting on the ferry to Bridgeport at 10:30 am which means we should arrive around noon or just before noon. From there we will drive right up to Fitchburg and the hotel which is the Four Points Sheridan. So if anyone is going to be near Bridgeport at that time meet us there or we'll see you all when we get to the hotel.

[MATBird]

For all of those who have not been to Fitchburg, here's some tips:

Bring hats and/or sunscreen, there's no shade on the fields or runways.
Bring chairs, you'll get tired of walking around and want some TBird chit chat
There will be a food vendor there but if you have a cooler, no problem
Windbreaker, in case it's cool. There's always a breeze there
Bring your rags, cloths, wax and other detail equipment

Show off time....I'm bringing my 36" TBird script plaque and Dino's 30" Script. Bruce should have his new boot and who knows what else, new, he'll have. Anyone have other items that may be unique? Finally, Claude should bring his deck strip for installation.

Last call for any QAA parts...I'll be contacting them on Monday to bring Bruce's Rockers and Door Sills, Micamaven's side Accent trim. I'll need your input. Remember, this would save shipping costs for you all.

Any other input, for the list of things to bring, from people that have been there, would be appreciated, please post. :smokin:

[Blue Heaven]

George,
I think you hit all the points. I just added Austin Goodan to the list, so we have 15 Birds!! Not too shabby!!!

P.S. Anyone been speaking to the weather Gods about next weekend?? :nervous:

[MATBird]

I speak to them every year - This is our 35th year, my 21st, and only once did we have inclement weather (see, we can't even say that 4 letter word) :laugh:

[K.P.]

George,

P.S. Anyone been speaking to the weather Gods about next weekend?? :nervous:



May ALL Thunderbird Get-togethers have warm, sunny days and cloudless nights!

(have fun, Y'all!)

[Blue Heaven]

Thanks Karyl!! I know the sun will shine, now that The Queen has spoken!! :wavey:

[MATBird]

Current forecast for Saturday and Sunday is for mid 50's and clear

[Bruce]

Yippee - That's top down weather in New England.

[N1NCZ]

I'll be contacting them on Monday to bring Bruce's Rockers and Door Sills, Micamaven's side Accent trim. I'll need your input. Remember, this would save shipping costs for you all.


MATBird,

Just sent you a PM on an order for QAA SS if possible!

Thanks Rich / N1NCZ

[Blue Heaven]

George,
We'll take it!!! :bouncy: :pinkie:

[MATBird]

Okay the orders are in:
Bruce, set of rockers and door sills
John, set of side accent strips, 8 piece
Rich, set of deck strips
Plus install Claudes deck strips

I suggested that they may want to bring extra sets in case someone changes their minds once they see the parts on.

They plan to be there between 11 and noon on Sunday.

[Bruce]

George another great job by you. Our group is lucky to have you as part of it. Thanks.

[N1NCZ]

George / MATBird,

What he said!!!
George another great job by you. Our group is lucky to have you as part of it. Thanks.

Also Thanks -- Rich / N1NCZ

[Johnny Gumballs]

George......

U be da man!!! Thank you so much for your efforts!!......:smokin:

PS......The rear bezels look real good to me. I want to see them on Bruce's bird first.

[Chuck]

Folks, Don't leave without me. I'm driving up Sunday morning and will meet you in the parking lot of the hotel. As of now my 18 year old wants to come with me for company. I told him he'll have to get up at 4 which didn't seem to phase him, we'll see on Sunday morning

[Bruce]

Chuck,
We will be in the Sheraton's parking lot waiting your arrival at 8:30 Sunday morning. There should be enough birds in it to draw a lot of attention.

[MATBird]

Thanks guys for the positive comments :bouncy:
Chuck, make sure someone has your number, just in case your 5 minutes away when they're ready to leave, we could wait....
BTW, just saw the post from LANJD in Pelham, NH. Another Newbie. Not that far from Fitchburg, so sent him info to join us

[Bruce]

I have Chuck's cell number and he has mine.

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:pbj: :pbj: Weather still looking good for the weekend.:pbj: :pbj:

Saturday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.

[Blue Heaven]

Everyone going directly to the hotel on Sunday morning:

We will be leaving there at 8:45 (don't worry Chuck, we'll wait for you).

[Salprint]

I have a dumb question...
For dinner..will casual dress be ok? I have no idea where we are going but I had planned on only bringing jeans and dressing casual. Any reason I might need other clothes??

[Johnny Gumballs]

I have Chuck's cell number and he has mine.

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:pbj: :pbj: Weather still looking good for the weekend.:pbj: :pbj:

Saturday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.

Wow!!! Thats the weather forecast???? Thats great news! I am SO excited about seeing you folks and 15 Birds caravaning together. Cant wait to talk shop and get to know everyone. We will probably get to the hotel around 6ish........:smokin:

[Bruce]

:bouncy: :bouncy: Weather still holding:bouncy: :bouncy:


http://cdn-channels.netscape.com/g/i/icons/weather/01_border.gif Saturday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
http://cdn-channels.netscape.com/g/i/icons/weather/02_border.gif Saturday Night
Mostly clear and cold with lows in the lower 30s.
http://cdn-channels.netscape.com/g/i/icons/weather/02_border.gif Sunday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
http://cdn-channels.netscape.com/g/i/icons/weather/02_border.gif Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.

[Bird03]

Sal,

Casual dress is fine for the whole weekend.

Wes

[MATBird]

Bruce etal:
This mornings forecast for Sunday is 70 degrees - You people must be praying to the Thunderbird Gods

[Bruce]

George,
We are praying morning, noon and night to anyone who has influence with Mother Nature.

[Blue Heaven]

:Hail1: :Hail1: :worshippy :worshippy

[Bruce]

:pinkie: :pinkie: Mother Nature is still cooperating:pinkie: :pinkie:

Fitchburg is the place to be this weekend

http://cdn-channels.netscape.com/g/i/icons/weather/01_border.gif Saturday
Sunny. Highs around 60. Northwest winds around 5 mph... Becoming southwest in the afternoon.
http://cdn-channels.netscape.com/g/i/icons/weather/02_border.gif Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s.
http://cdn-channels.netscape.com/g/i/icons/weather/02_border.gif Sunday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
http://cdn-channels.netscape.com/g/i/icons/weather/02_border.gif Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.

[Johnny Gumballs]

Yeah Baby!! I am gonna see 15 Birds!!! Fitchburg here I come!!

[Bruce]

John,
What if we told you this was a gigantic April Fools Hoax and that the Fitchburg show is for Covette owners and that you will be the only Bird among 500 vettes?

[MATBird]

Don't believe him John and get on up here. :laugh: This morning they're saying possible 75 for Sunday :bouncy: :pinkie: :bouncy:

[Johnny Gumballs]

John,
What if we told you this was a gigantic April Fools Hoax and that the Fitchburg show is for Covette owners and that you will be the only Bird among 500 vettes?

I would be pissed brotha......:smokin:

[Bruce]

Then I won't tell you that. :rolleyes:

[Johnny Gumballs]

Then I won't tell you that. :rolleyes:

What I dont know cant hurt me Mr Mod King of the East......:smokin: :smokin:

[Bruce]

:thumbsup::thumbsup: Mother Nature is giving us a fine weekend of weather for our gathering in Fitchburg.:thumbsup::thumbsup:

Fitchburg Municipal Airport
http://cdn-channels.netscape.com/g/i/icons/weather/01_border.gif Saturday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph...becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
http://cdn-channels.netscape.com/g/i/icons/weather/02_border.gif Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph...becoming southwest after midnight.
http://cdn-channels.netscape.com/g/i/icons/weather/02_border.gif Sunday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
http://cdn-channels.netscape.com/g/i/icons/weather/02_border.gif Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.

:peaceblobDefinately Top down weather in the 50s & 60s.:peaceblob

[Johnny Gumballs]

Are you guys bringing a car cover for the overnite? Please say no.......:smokin:

[Salprint]

I'm not

[Chuck]

Folks, Weather.com has a bit of a different forecast -- I like theirs better:

Sat
Apr 16 Sunny 64°/38° Possibility of rain 0%

Sun
Apr 17 Partly Cloudy 73°/45° Possibility of rain 0%

[Johnny Gumballs]

I'm not
Hi Sal....

I hope you work the noise issue out with the porthole lights. I am sure the lights must look awesome.
So.....I will see you at the hotel. I dont think Deb and I can get to the Sheraton before 6PM. Shes got alot of work to prepare and do Sat morning.
I mapped out that its a 211 mile trip going up. Got the bra and mirror protectors on and the Bird is ready to go.
For the K&N CAI folks.....when I accelerate, I am hearing a tinny rattley sound from the engine compartment. It seems to only happen when I accelerate moderately. When I floor her, its just whooosh and off she goes. Maybe we can figure it out up there. We are REALLY blessed with the weather forecast.
I would like to drive up topless, but Deb is the boss.......:wink: :tightspot so we will see. ........:smokin: :smokin:

[Blue Heaven]

John,
I'm not bringing a cover either.

[Bruce]

No car cover for me but I may bring my cockpit cover. I hope I have from in the trunk for all this stuff.

------------------------------------------------------
By the way, Wes or somebody local is there a manual carwash close by? I would like to get up early Sunday morning and wash the bird before we head to the airport.

[Czar_bird]

Looks like it will be a great day and a great turn out. I heard back from Steve Oleary, who attended last year and it sounds like he will also meet us at the hotel. He's got his bird up for sale I hear, so unless he sells it between now and Sunday, we will have another one on the roster.

See you all at 8:30am in the Sheraton parking lot Sunday.

Steve

[N1NCZ]

Well my fears have happened :tightspot , my bird just went into the paint both so it will not be ready till Monday afternoon, so we will still be coming but ... without our much loved Bird.

Rich / N1NCZ

[Bird03]

All:

I was going to bring the car cover to my Caddie (don't have one for the Bird as it is garaged), but if you are all going to be brave and not use one I won't either.

Pollen is starting to fall, so make sure to bring your California Duster or whatever else you use.

Car wash is a couple of blocks North of the hotel on Main St.:
Plaza Car Wash
561 N Main St
Leominster , MA
978-537-9886

Rich:

Sorry to hear about your car, but glad that you're willing to make the trip anyway.

Wes








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[Johnny Gumballs]

Well.....I put two chairs in the trunk for Deb and me?........thats about it for the trunk:laugh: ............oh well.......I will travel in my skivvies to Fitchburg if I have to......:smokin:

[Bruce]

We are packed and ready to go. We should arrive around 4PM. If anyone want to meet for a drink or two before dinner tomorrow night just ring my room at the Sheraton which is under Bruce Costa.

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One last weather check at Fitchburg Municipal Airport:
http://cdn-channels.netscape.com/g/i/icons/weather/01_border.gif Saturday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
http://cdn-channels.netscape.com/g/i/icons/weather/01_border.gif Saturday Night
Clear. Cold with lows in the lower 30s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph...becoming southwest after midnight.
http://cdn-channels.netscape.com/g/i/icons/weather/02_border.gif Sunday
Mostly sunny in the morning...then becoming partly cloudy. Highs around 70. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
http://cdn-channels.netscape.com/g/i/icons/weather/02_border.gif Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

:guitar::guitar:Thankyou mother nature! Were goin' to have a party,a Thunderbirds party with the best weekend weather so far this Spring in N.E.:drums::drums:

[Johnny Gumballs]

Thank you sweet Mother Nature!!!.......:flower: :Hail1: :peaceblob :shout: :smokin:

[Blue Heaven]

Amen to that!!!

[Bruce]

:wavey:I'll being leaving around Noontime but must run to Providence Place Mall first. ETA at the Four Seasons Sheraton is around 4PM. :yes:
Everyone drive carefully and have a safe trip. We will see you a little later today.
Spring is in the air and :cop:s are all around so be :cool:.

[Johnny Gumballs]

Just got back from Fitchburg!! What an awesome time. Everyone deb and I met there ( 15 Birds I think, maybe 17 or 18 ) was wonderful!!.........The caravaning was the best for me!! Loved every eighth of a mile baby!!:smokin: :smokin:

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http://www.thunderbirdnest.com/membergallery/data/500/1831P4170027-med.JPGHeres a few pics from today.....

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http://www.thunderbirdnest.com/membergallery/data/500/1831P4160009-med.JPGHeres another......caravaning.......

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http://www.thunderbirdnest.com/membergallery/data/500/1831P4170029-med.JPGOne more of all of us there.......

[Blue Heaven]

Well, this weekend was a great success! It turned out better then I'd hoped for. Not only did we have 17 of our own member's Birds, but "captured" another 3 or 4 as they came in. My guess is we'll see them as new members here soon. As John has already stated, good times with good people made for an extremely enjoyable experience.

I would like to thank MATBird (George) and Bird03 (Wes) for organizing this event for us. My hat's off to both of you.

Thanks to micamaven (John) and Salprint (Sal) for coming up from NY, and a special thanks to 2FAST4U (Claude) and G1GRANDGALLOP (Serge) for making the six hour trip from Canada.

George donated a TBN grill badge to be awarded to one lucky owner who did not already have one. Each owner cast a vote for their own personal choice. Below is a picture of George and the proud winner...

Congratulations Claude!!!

I'm already looking forward to our next event!

[MATBird]

Thanks John, micamaven, for posting those pictures, I'm sure there will be more coming.
Dino, blue heaven, thank you for posting Claudes award and your kind words.
Here's a quick summary
Estimated show cars 700 - Estimated attendance 5500. Final numbers by the 28th.
Weather in the mid to high 70's, not a cloud in the sky
Most Tbirds in our line at one time 17. Some came and went, non-members - There were others elsewhere on the field and I believe they were hunted down and given TBN cards
QAA was kind enough to provide an employee, Ivan, to install their parts on our cars on Sunday. He arrived with parts that were pre-ordered and almost enough extra parts for others, that changed their minds once they saw the difference in appearance on the cars. What is unique here, is that QAA is a manufacturer for distributors, but over the past year they have done a lot for our New Bird owners. It's probably unheard of for company of this sort to go out and actually do installs, but we have a very special association with them and everyone appreciated this part of the day.
Wes, Bird03, made arrangements for dinner Saturday night and than led a caravan of TBirds to the restaurant. Then again at the end of the day Sunday, he had reservations for a late lunch early dinner prior to people getting on the road for their return trip home. Another caravan. Thanks for everything Wes, Great job!
Thanks to Dino and Susan for providing nametags for everyone and placards for our windshields.

Almost everyone came with their wife, significant other or someone else. So the following is a list by TBN name of attendees, since most of ust recognize them by that name:
MATBird - George
Bird03 - Wes
Blue Heaven - Dino and Susan
Bruce - Kirsten
Chuck - Chuck and his son Charles
Austingoodan - Austin and his wife
Czar bird - Steve
2Fast4U - Claude and his wife - Congratulations on winning the TBN medallion
G1GRADNGALLOP - Serge and his wife
blackbird - Barry
micamaven - John and Debbie
Grey Thunder - Kevin
Salprint - Sal and Jo
2bluebird03 - Dick
nepsra - Ken
N1NCZ - Rich and Ann
Roy Schulte and his wife. Forgive me Roy I don't recall your TBN name.
THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR JOINING US - IT WAS GREAT
tonyv007 and the Gypsey Thunderbirds, you missed your first opportunity to make a grand showing as a group!!!!! Some of your members were there, weren't we Bruce? :smokin:

[Chuck]

Wanted to say thanks to all. Was nice to see everyone again, for those I met for the 1st time, look forward to seeing you in June. My son & I had a great time. Charles couldn't stop talking about it. He said to me last night "we have to figure out a way so that Ben (his brother) doesn't get to go to Portsmith" What a success, even mother nature cooperated, maybe a bit too much, got a wicked sun burn. Excellent time!!

[Salprint]

Just arrived at work and finally have a chance to sit down and post. We didn't get home until about 10:30 last night. But what a great time we had. Met good people had lots of laughs and seeing all the Tbirds together was awesome. Hope to do it again sometime. And Wes....sorry if I was a little overly loud about my Yankees....But even with all those championships, last year was hard to swallow. You were a good sport and you gave it right back to me. Just wish I would have taken a picture of you and me together with our shirts on, it would get a lot of laughs from my friends here at home. Hope to see you all again someday.

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PS: I will post some pics as soon as my (old style) film is developed. Haven't gone out and bought a digital camera yet.

[Czar_bird]

I want to say I had a great time. It was nice seeing friends I met last year and meeting new friends this year. We far surpassed the 9 cars we had last year and I have to say having 16-18 cars lined up, attracted attention. Thanks Dino and Sue for the nametags. Grant, "lil czar-bird", showed his mom when we arrived home.

John and Deb, that Yankees license plate was a hit, NOT, I heard some passer-bys say,
"What' with the Yankee's." Your a brave couple displaying your pride in Sox country.
It was really was nice to have met both of you.

Claude, lots of positive comments on those fender skirts from spectators!

QAA thanks for allowing me to try out the tail light bezels. They looked good on my Whisper White and I believe I will be ordering some and take advantage of the 10% show discount.

Finally, I hope all returned home safely and may we do this again.

PS. Grant fell asleep within the first mile on the way home.

Steve

[Johnny Gumballs]

Here's a pic from the ' booty ' end of our delicious automobiles. ( I gotta take some of yous to school in Brooklyn for a week to learn the language! )......:smokin: http://www.thunderbirdnest.com/membergallery/data/500/1831P4160017-med.JPG

[theherd]

How about posting more pictures of the people who attended, and put names with faces for us. More photos of the cars are welcome too! Thanks!

[Bird03]

Great seeing all my old TBN friends and really great to meet so many new friends.

Following series of pictures are from our first dinner out the night before the show at the Old Mill Restaurant.

L: Kirsten and Bruce (Bruce), Susan and Dino (Blue Heaven)


R: Sal (Salprint), Rich (N1NCZ) and Pat, Deborah and Austin (austingoodan), Sals wife Jo

[theherd]

Thanks, Wes! It's fun seeing who's who!

[Bird03]

More from the Old Mill Restaurant

L: Claude (2FAST4U) and Ms. Claude, Serge (G1GRANDGALLOP) and Nichole

R: George (MATBird), me (Bird03), John (micamaven) and Deb

[2FAST4U]

Hi everyone...My girlfriend (Claude) and I had a safe trip back home and got here at about 8:00 P.M. with nothing but good words and memories of the great weekend we just spent...!
Everyone gave us a warm welcome and we immediately felt part of the group ...
I would like to say a big ''THANK YOU'' to everyone especially George (MATBird) who voted for my car, allowing me to win a grille badge...It was really nice and appreciated! :first:...By the way, the badge is already installed on my car!
Also a big thank you to Wes who helped me to remove my hardtop so the QAA man (Ivan) could install my rear deck strips, and helped me again to put it back on the car once the job was done...Thanks Wes! :thumbsup:
While looking at Ivan who was installing some door sill plates on another member's car, I asked him to install some on my car and they look just great! My friend Serge had some installed on his white Bird also...He and his wife Nicole were great to travel with...:thumbsup:

Again thanks , Claude & Claude :biggrin:

P.S: John (micamaven), could you please send me the info about the stainless steel dash kit manufacturer we spoke about?...thanks!
My e-mail address: ''toofastforyou@sympatico.ca''

[Bird03]

Dino organizes the caravan into the car show:

[Bird03]

L: Ivan installs QAA rocker panels on Bruce's Bird
R: Bruce and Kirsten

[K.P.]

What a great turn-out you had! Thanks for posting the pictures. Like Ray said..it's nice to put a face to a name.
Looks like a good time was had.

TBird people are just the BEST, aren't they?!

[Bird03]

L: George supervises as I help Claude remove his top (all I could think of was, if I drop this top, I will set back Canada/US relations by ten years..LOL)

R: Ivan installs QAA deck strips under Claude's watchfull eye.

[Bird03]

L: Susan and Dino

R: George

[Bird03]

L: Steve (Czarbird) and his inheriter of the T Bird son Grant

R: Science wizard Charles and his dad Chuck

[Bird03]

L: Top down at any temperature John and shopping diva Deb

R: Jo ("I'm trying not to lean on the car") and ravenous Yankees fan Sal

[Blue Heaven]

Wes,
Nice job!!! Thanks for posting these pictures. I think we need to make you the New England Chapter's official photographer!

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Bird03]

L: In their outfits to match their full red accent interior-Nichole and Serge

R: TBN grill badge winners-Claude and Claude

[Bird03]

L: Austin and Deborah

R: Ken (nepsra)

[Johnny Gumballs]

Wes??? Wonderful job buddy!!!.........:smokin:

[MATBird]

Great job Wes.!!!!

Did anyone get any shots of the lines of show cars? Just curious.
Possibly next year one of us will take one of the airplane rides and get a shot of the entire field from the air.

[Bruce]

OK I volunteer for the airplane ride.

[G1GRANDGALLOP]

Hi All,
Thanks to Georges for the great reception, to Wes, A1 photographer, and excellent guide to hard to find restaurants, to Dino and Sue, for the business cards and paperwork.
Claude and Claude are excellent travel companions.
It was an excellent week-end, and not so far away from home.
Hope to repeat next week, or maybe earlier if possible.
serge and Nicole

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I meant next year....
of corse

[N1NCZ]

We also had a great time meeting all of you, even if it was without the bird (but I got it back today and it looks great!) Thanks George for setting this up, Wes for the food reservations and photos, Dino and Bruce for letting me pick your brains about things and all the others who made us feel welcome even without our car. I even installed the taillight bezels I got this weekend and order the Borlas (Thanks Sal & Jo)

Again, we had a real great weekend and hope to look forward to the next get-together we can attend!

Rich / N1NCZ


Thanks again

[Salprint]

Great job Wes.!!!!

Did anyone get any shots of the lines of show cars? Just curious.
Possibly next year one of us will take one of the airplane rides and get a shot of the entire field from the air.

I have a few pics of the "other" cars...lol. As soon as I get the film developed I'll post them.

[2FAST4U]

Hi...it's me (Claude) again :wavey: with a question about a black T-Bird that was at Fitchburg this weekend...
I'm not sure who's car it was, but there was a nice black T-Bird with a ''V8'' emblem on the front fenders that I was told came from a Ford Explorer...( maybe it was George's car??...)
Anyway, here's my question: What model year of Ford Explorer is that emblem from ?? I would like to get some for my car, but I need to know what year so I can ask the parts man at my Ford dealer...Thanks!

Claude...:puzzled:

[N1NCZ]

Claude,

Hi...it's me (Claude) again :wavey: with a question about a black T-Bird that was at Fitchburg this weekend...
I'm not sure who's car it was, but there was a nice black T-Bird with a ''V8'' emblem on the front fenders that I was told came from a Ford Explorer...( maybe it was George's car??...)
Anyway, here's my question: What model year of Ford Explorer is that emblem from ?? I would like to get some for my car, but I need to know what year so I can ask the parts man at my Ford dealer...Thanks!

Claude...:puzzled:

I also got them (info from Dot's web site http://www.portholeauthority.com/thenewtbird/access.html
Emblem V8, chromed plastic - 1L2Z-7842528-NA - from new Ford Explorer - tailgate. (app $12)

Rich / N1NCZ

[MATBird]

Claude, Rich is correct with that info. These are very similar to the V-8's used on the early Fords. BTW, it was Barry's car that they were on

[Chuck]

Wes --> how about a picture of the microwave sorry I meant the bird :-)

[Bruce]

Reprogramming Update
This is for all those who indicated they had an interest in improving proformance by tuning the PCM through the Xcalibrator. Well as I indicated at Fitchburg the local distributors do not have the program for the T-bird and are not willing to get it unless they have a lot of interest.
That is where we left off and now for further information:
I talk on Monday to SCT direct and explained the situation and that there is a local distributor that we would like to work with but does not have the program. They in turn told me that they will structure some kind of deal for the data programs. Sounded good to me so I thanked them then called the local distributor, Mike Des Racing. I tlked to the owner "Mike" and explained the whole situation and conversation I had with SCT. Mike interest was clearly peaked and we decided he would talk to SCT and make arrangements to get the data. Then by the end of the week we would set up an appointment to dyno, install the Xcalibrator and do the tuning. This will give him a baseline for what would need to be done and how long it will take. He would then be willing to do multiple Birds up to 4 or 5 on a given day. With all the Dyno, Xcalibrator, etc. he estimated about $500.00 per Bird but will know better after we do my Bird.
Note to Dino: Before you can get your Bird tuned we will race across the streetat Seekonk Speedway.
More information later.

[austingoodan]

Hey Bruce, I call a shop in Concord NH and they do not have the T-Bird program. I would be interested in being one of the 4 or 5 birds geting programed. It would be a nice ride down, maybe do lunch, then hopefully a snappier ride home.

[Bruce]

Sounds good to me Austin. This would probably be an all day if not an extended day's event. May be doing lunch and dinner.

[Bird03]

L: Barry

R: Dick

[Bird03]

After our great turnout and warm weather during the show, we caravaned in heavy traffic to Berber's Crossing for the farewell dinner.

L: Dino and Susan, Carol and Ken

R: Jo and Sal, Pat and Rich

[Bird03]

L: Austin and Deborah, Chuck and Charles

R: Me, George, Kirsten and Bruce

[Bird03]

L: Saying our goodbyes

R: Apollo says goodbye

[MATBird]

Hey Wes, if you're Bird03, is Apollo Bird04? :laugh: :laugh:

[Bird03]

George,

According to Apollo he is Bird Numero Uno