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To begin with, Steve and Teri did a great job again of putting the program together, and we owe them a huge thanks for making it so much fun for all of us.
Thanks also to Kevin and everyone else who worked hard on our behalf.
The meet and greet on Thursday was an excellent opportunity to put faces with names and cars.
It was great to see all the old friends and meet new ones.
The folks from Canada were great eh!
Mary has a dark side…….
The number of states looking for Hawkeye appears to be growing....
Last year the cars were mostly stock, this year more cams, paint, etc., why even Kevin dared to put in new gauge faceplate. Over time the “don’t touch it for fear of messing up a good thing” approach fades in favor of adding to the fun?
There is someone who knows everything…….
The group was able to turn the adversity – poSSum’s missing car, etc. into an opportunity – lot’s of “here, you drive mine and I’ll ride with Kevin” going on!
For huge grins – Steve’s car was driven by several of us – still smiling!
The back porch is bigger than you think..extends all the way to the parking lot of the Continental hotel in BG.
Kevin’s top does work!
I took more than 150 pictures – should have them posted in a few days.
I owe John a bottle of touch up!
The SSOA is about the people first and the cars second.
The SSOA is the best group of people of all the clubs.
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Ditto those thoughts. Sure met some great folks.
One more, that 600 HP C5R will set off car alarms when it starts up!
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1998 SS - Black All Options - Mods Whisper Lid, K & N, Lou's Short Stick, Shift Light, Skip Shift, SLP Y, Borla, 4:10's, BMR STB, SLP SFCs, Granatelli MAF, Hypertech III, 160 Stat, Mallory Billet Pedals, Metco Aluminum LCAs,Fast Toys Ram Air Mod, Spohn Panhard Bar, BMR Torque Arm, free EGR mod,power antenna, BMR LCA brackets, Gentex Temp/Compass Auto Dim Mirror, AllMaxx Strobe and Wig Wag, BAER Eradispeed rotors,PPC Headers with Random Technology Hi Flow Cats, BMR Drive shaft Loop,FAST 78MM Throttle Body, FAST 78MM Composite Intake, Mobil 1 & lots of Zaino.
Wife & Best Friend Mary - copilot. Posts: 5558 | From: Windsor, Ontario. Canada | Registered: Feb 2000
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quote:Originally posted by DaddySS: To begin with, Steve and Teri did a great job again of putting the program together, and we owe them a huge thanks for making it so much fun for all of us.
Thanks also to Kevin and everyone else who worked hard on our behalf.
The meet and greet on Thursday was an excellent opportunity to put faces with names and cars.
Couldn't have said it better!
It was great to see all the old friends and meet new ones.
The folks from Canada were great eh!
Mary has a dark side…….
The number of states looking for Hawkeye appears to be growing....
Last year the cars were mostly stock, this year more cams, paint, etc., why even Kevin dared to put in new gauge faceplate. Over time the “don’t touch it for fear of messing up a good thing” approach fades in favor of adding to the fun?
There is someone who knows everything…….
The group was able to turn the adversity – poSSum’s missing car, etc. into an opportunity – lot’s of “here, you drive mine and I’ll ride with Kevin” going on!
For huge grins – Steve’s car was driven by several of us – still smiling!
The back porch is bigger than you think..extends all the way to the parking lot of the Continental hotel in BG.
Kevin’s top does work!
I took more than 150 pictures – should have them posted in a few days.
I owe John a bottle of touch up!
The SSOA is about the people first and the cars second.
The SSOA is the best group of people of all the clubs.
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It was great to see our old friends as well as meet new one's. Special thanks to Teri, Steve, Kevin & truck driver Thom for making the SSOA event so successful, and thanks to Ed for bringing the JL's.
PS: Rich: Don't wory about the touch-up. Consider it a small gift from one friend to another. Posts: 2359 | From: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada | Registered: Jul 2001
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Had a great time, great people, great times, great stories, and some damend awesome cars! Posts: 608 | From: Schaumburg, IL | Registered: Sep 2000
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Glad to hear you all had such a great time just like last year. It will be going on 2 years with the SSOA for me and I look forward to meeting you ALL next year in 2004. It will be my first time. I've met a few of you, but cant wait to meet more of you from a broader area!!
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I just got back today as I posted on another post. Had a great time The SSOA is on of the finest group of people I have ever meet. Everyone goes out of their way to help everybody. It is a very close knit family of wonderful people. I am glad I am a small part of that family.
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1969 SS396 Olympic Gold.Unrestored,L34(350HP),M21 close ratio 4-Speed,Cowl Hood,Spoilers Front and Rear,Console w/Gages.Second owner since Nov.1971. 1 of 2018 Produced Posts: 828 | From: Denver,PA | Registered: Dec 2001
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quote:Originally posted by sscamaro: I just got back today as I posted on another post. Had a great time The SSOA is on of the finest group of people I have ever meet. Everyone goes out of their way to help everybody. It is a very close knit family of wonderful people. I am glad I am a small part of that family.
Good to see and caravan with you guys, glad you all made it back safe and sound.
[ 22. September 2003, 03:28 PM: Message edited by: DaddySS ]
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It was a great time and I finally get to put some faces and "personalities" with the board names.
Here is a link to the pics I took. Some turned out better than others due to lighting, shade and my shaking hands. Anyone that needs pics hosted, let me know. I'll set up an FTP login and password and send it by PM to those that PM me for it. I can also create the HTML file for thumbnails, if you like onto my site and post the link.
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What a great time! Home in Texas about 3:00 this afternoon.
Thursday. Great fun. Thanks Teri & Steve for a great planned day.
Friday. My 1st try at Autocross. What a HOOT! Thanks Elie, Steve, Kevin, and all for the coaching and tips. Long way to go but I'm more than a little hooked.
Saturday. 1/4 fun runs at the track. Car didn't perform very well. Best of 12.8 when I expected low 12's. Needs some tuning or something. But still a great time (until I had to clean the rubber off the 1/4 panel). Thanks Tim L.
Sunday another great day hearing marvelous stories from the Fbodfather! Awards, then Rain Rain Rain Rain Rain. And more rain. sheeesh.
Still the best of it all....Continental Inn Parking lot in the evenings, lunches, & dinners. And to my traveling companions Tim & Teri9672, I couldn't have done it without you. Y'all are the BEST!
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2004 Honda Accord EX with leather and Navigation, daily driver Posts: 254 | From: LaPlace, LA | Registered: Feb 2000
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It was wonderful meeting you, Mr. DaddySS! Thanks for the info on exhaust systems -- you are a wealth of knowledge! Posts: 3236 | From: Dallas, Texas | Registered: Nov 2002
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quote:Originally posted by cytruffle: It was wonderful meeting you, Mr. DaddySS! Thanks for the info on exhaust systems -- you are a wealth of knowledge!
Information maybe...not sure about the knowledge part
It was a pleasure meeting you too. Best of luck and don't hesitate to ask.....
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Some very memorable comments, but that one had me rolling. Rich, ...I'm glad you were able to caravan down with us, ...and we had an awsome time. The shows just get better and better since the friendships just get stonger. It was surely a lot of fun...
Kevin
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You want me to take care of these guys for you?
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quote:Originally posted by DaddySS: There is someone who knows everything…….
I hear "Stupid" people.
Rich, A pleasure as always. I wish you didn't have to leave early. I guess we'll have to tether you to the Hotel next year.
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The pleasure was mine guys, look forward to seeing you both soon. Posts: 3403 | From: Woodcliff Lake, NJ, USA | Registered: Dec 2000
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quote:Originally posted by DaddySS: To begin with, Steve and Teri did a great job again of putting the program together, and we owe them a huge thanks for making it so much fun for all of us.
Thanks also to Kevin and everyone else who worked hard on our behalf.
The meet and greet on Thursday was an excellent opportunity to put faces with names and cars.
It was great to see all the old friends and meet new ones.
The folks from Canada were great eh!
Mary has a dark side…….
The number of states looking for Hawkeye appears to be growing....
Last year the cars were mostly stock, this year more cams, paint, etc., why even Kevin dared to put in new gauge faceplate. Over time the “don’t touch it for fear of messing up a good thing” approach fades in favor of adding to the fun?
There is someone who knows everything…….
The group was able to turn the adversity – poSSum’s missing car, etc. into an opportunity – lot’s of “here, you drive mine and I’ll ride with Kevin” going on!
For huge grins – Steve’s car was driven by several of us – still smiling!
The back porch is bigger than you think..extends all the way to the parking lot of the Continental hotel in BG.
Kevin’s top does work!
I took more than 150 pictures – should have them posted in a few days.
I owe John a bottle of touch up!
The SSOA is about the people first and the cars second.
The SSOA is the best group of people of all the clubs.
Ummm, do you mean my Mary??? Posts: 1201 | From: Medina,Ohio | Registered: Feb 2000
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quote:Originally posted by MaryandRalph: She watched the movie "days of thunder" to much, "Rubbin is racing"
Yeah I heard that, but bumping and pushing into walls is "the dark side"
I didn't go-cart this year due to the strict warnings and the time out I got last year. I knew I wouldn't be able to contain myself... Thank goodness someone else was able to carry the torch.
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quote:Originally posted by Robbie-97SS2902: We had a great time. Many thanks to all of the organizers of SSOA Thursday. That was the best part of the weekend.
You are all so very welcome. It turned out just as I had hoped it would. We will be working on next years event soon, so the comments/suggestions are good to have, and will be taken into account again. Cant wait to do it again next year!
quote:Originally posted by MaryandRalph: She watched the movie "days of thunder" to much, "Rubbin is racing"
Yeah I heard that, but bumping and pushing into walls is "the dark side"
I didn't go-cart this year due to the strict warnings and the time out I got last year. I knew I wouldn't be able to contain myself... Thank goodness someone else was able to carry the torch.
Funny how it was another female driver! Posts: 1201 | From: Medina,Ohio | Registered: Feb 2000
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