Throwback Thursdays - A Trip Down TBN Memory Lane

[DavidA]

I think that was on our way to Desert Thunder II. We stayed in a hotel in Lake Powell and as we headed out in the morning, as we passed the Ford dealer and turned left, my car went into limp mode and the temp gauge pinned. We limped back to the dealer and after checking the computer system, they 'burped' the cooling system and all was good from then on. That was where we learned that the cars need to be burped after a coolant change or add. They determined that the car only reached 250 degrees and no damage was done. I have to agree since it's still running fine at 182000 miles.

In short, I, or at least my Tbird, was the emergency.

[2K2BIRD]

Speaking of beautiful areas, the one represented by this unusual piece of memorabilia is almost the exact opposite of New England, but still beautiful in its own way. I'm not sure why I saved this item and stuck it up on the wall in the garage. I guess it was the graphics and the fact I lived in the general area over 40 years ago.

We had to stop in for an emergency visit to this place during a travel event.

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What was the event and what were the circumstances?

[007Cruiser]

That’s a great show and a beautiful area to tour.

[EllisonCal]

Ted said he would like to tour Vermont and Maine, recently on the Smithsonian Cable channel there have been travelogues for most of the States in the U.S. Watching Vermont and New Hampshire was intriguing to me too. I suppose I missed the one on Maine. The series is called "Aerial America" and each one features an hour on each State. Lots of time for TV when there is nowhere to go! Nowhere safe enough. Boo!

[007Cruiser]

Yes, Harry, it’s like a band of brothers here. I have yet to ask anyone for assistance and be refused help. Guys go out of their way all the time.

[Quickdraw]

[QUOTE=007Cruiser;n1085651]

You are absolutely right, Ted. Our friend Ron is a true southern gentleman. He, of course, will deny this but facts are facts. Ron is always at the head of the line when someone needs a hand.

We are really fortunate to have so many helpful people as members here.... I'll forget several, but besides Ron that line of helpful people includes DavidA, Paul Thomas, Dot, Mike Swartz, HKS, etc, etc... then there are many that provide interesting links, these are also very welcome additions to TBN. (Merlot4, Gene, TonyV, etc)

(I'm going to really regret this post because I left out so many and Ill kick myself over the coming days as I remember them)

[007Cruiser]

Largest number of participants: Thunder Fever in 2005 (over 100 participants on T-Bird drive to Jonestown, TN)

I was part of the over 100 (I believe it was 105). Good times for sure. Where else could you find a store that sold guns and vacuums? Who could forget Phil’s NASCAR bird?

[Administrator]

Largest number of participants: Thunder Fever in 2005 (over 100 participants on T-Bird drive to Jonestown, TN)

You are correct and Judy and I were one of the planners for this 5 day event. Remember the Lug Nuts!!!!

[4LOWBIRDS+7]

[QUOTE=02-T-Bird;n1085650]

Ron, you have got to be one of the kindest and most generous of people on this earth. Thank you for the offer and it's my only hope that I would not need to take you up on such a kind gesture.

Thank you. Ted.

It would be my pleasure.

[007Cruiser]

[QUOTE=02-T-Bird;n1085650]

Ron, you have got to be one of the kindest and most generous of people on this earth. Thank you for the offer and it's my only hope that I would not need to take you up on such a kind gesture.

Thank you. Ted.

You are absolutely right, Ted. Our friend Ron is a true southern gentleman. He, of course, will deny this but facts are facts. Ron is always at the head of the line when someone needs a hand.

[02-T-Bird]

[QUOTE=4LOWBIRDS+7;n1085649]

No need to buy, we will loan you one.

Ron, you have got to be one of the kindest and most generous of people on this earth. Thank you for the offer and it's my only hope that I would not need to take you up on such a kind gesture.

Thank you. Ted.

[4LOWBIRDS+7]

[QUOTE=02-T-Bird;n1085553]

I may have to fly to the US and buy myself another Thunderbird, but I'll just hope that they get things opened up once again.

No need to buy, we will loan you one.

[DavidA]

And I think TBN 10 was a close second with over 90 as I recall. Just a side note --- Jeannie and I, (mostly Jeannie), planned both of them with a little help from our friends.

[SugarDaddy]

Largest number of participants: Thunder Fever in 2005 (over 100 participants on T-Bird drive to Jonestown, TN)

[wcoates]

Have only been going to events since 2103 but have enjoyed them all.

Question: What are the rankings for the highest number of cars/folks attending any event? (Good guesses work!)