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Posted by cytruffle (Member # 1733) on 30 March, 2003 06:12 PM:
 
will someone please share a few details about bowling green, such as:

what does it cost to "spectate"?
what are some good places to stay?
does ssoa usually reserve a block of rooms somewhere?
do most people who come from a ways off (like texas) drive or trailer their babies?

thanx!! [Smile] [Big Grin]
 
Posted by Robbie-97SS2902 (Member # 206) on 30 March, 2003 06:50 PM:
 
Last year for the registration, dinner on Friday night and the Banquet on Saturday night was $30 per person. I don't know what the registration only cost. The T-shirts were $15 each. The Shaker Mueseum road tour that included lunch was $9 each.
We stayed at the Continental Inn across the street from the Corvette Mueseum. The SSOA had a block of rooms there. I think they do for this year also.
Alot of people from everywhere trailered their cars. I drove mine from Louisiana and I was one of the ones who drove the shortest distance.
I have my room at the Continental Inn already booked for this year. It was a great time.
 
Posted by Hawkeye (Member # 88) on 30 March, 2003 06:56 PM:
 
Room is booked, I drove from Canada, and because
my wife and a couple of the kids wanted to come, she followed in our Suburban.

Drive the SS!
 
Posted by NVMY02SS (Member # 1422) on 30 March, 2003 07:38 PM:
 
me and whole bunch of others drove our cars from NJ/NY/PA areas together and i think we plan on doing it again this yr.
the whole pkg for the event was like 90.00 or something like that and the room was 50 a night then the extras like beech bend raceway, go karts, ssoa thurs dinner stuff like that.....

I wont have the SS i will have something new by then.

DRIVE THE SS!!!!!!!

it was fun
 
Posted by Hookerf14 (Member # 1602) on 30 March, 2003 09:57 PM:
 
Another PA guy here. There is room for trailers and lots of folk bring em that way. Bringing two down this year. See you there.
 
Posted by cytruffle (Member # 1733) on 31 March, 2003 12:18 AM:
 
wow! cool! thanks for the info--sounds like a HOOT!! ok - i'm coming;

so do i ask for the ssoa block of rooms at the continental? hope they're not gone already...

thank you guys! i can't WAIT!! [Smile]
 
Posted by DaddySS (Member # 848) on 31 March, 2003 04:09 AM:
 
In case we take the trailer route, anyone have suggestions on trailers and vehicles to pull them?
 
Posted by 35TH ED/ed (Member # 1709) on 31 March, 2003 06:23 AM:
 
Have had my room for awhile now. My first time down and will be driving from Detroit [Cool] .

So at the hotels does EVERY BODY take up 2 spaces [Confused] [Big Grin] .
 
Posted by Kevin V 2002 SS (Member # 1025) on 31 March, 2003 06:38 AM:
 
I'm at the Continental as well.

Time to start planning SSOA Thursday!! [Big Grin]

I'll do the maps again this year and send out KY State maps to anyone who needs them. Hope folks didn't throw theirs away from last year. [Wink]
 
Posted by RagSS (Member # 1127) on 31 March, 2003 06:44 AM:
 
quote:
anyone have suggestions on trailers and vehicles to pull them?
...If at all possible, ...make sure your tow vehicle is a diesel , ...lots and lots of torque, ...you won't regret it...
 
Posted by Elie Garfinkel (Member # 1635) on 31 March, 2003 08:18 AM:
 
quote:
Originally posted by cytruffle:
will someone please share a few details about bowling green, such as:

what does it cost to "spectate"?
what are some good places to stay?
does ssoa usually reserve a block of rooms somewhere?
do most people who come from a ways off (like texas) drive or trailer their babies?

thanx!! [Smile] [Big Grin]

A couple of us from the Toronto area are planning on returning again this year - and driving down. Rooms are booked at the Continental. I'm guessing that John and Karen from the Kitchener area will be participating again this year?

Best regardSS,

Elie
 
Posted by Hawkeye (Member # 88) on 31 March, 2003 10:47 AM:
 
quote:
Originally posted by 35TH ED/ed:
Have had my room for awhile now. My first time down and will be driving from Detroit [Cool] .

So at the hotels does EVERY BODY take up 2 spaces [Confused] [Big Grin] .

Driving from Windsor, may want to travel with us.

We don't use 2 spaces each. In this community
everyone respects each others ride, now if some
of those Pontiac guys show up - that's another
question! [Wink]
 
Posted by 35TH ED/ed (Member # 1709) on 31 March, 2003 10:57 AM:
 
quote:
Originally posted by Hawkeye:
quote:
Originally posted by 35TH ED/ed:
Have had my room for awhile now. My first time down and will be driving from Detroit [Cool] .

So at the hotels does EVERY BODY take up 2 spaces [Confused] [Big Grin] .

Driving from Windsor, may want to travel with us.

We don't use 2 spaces each. In this community
everyone respects each others ride, now if some
of those Pontiac guys show up - that's another
question! [Wink]

What day are you leaving ? I was looking at wed afternoon.

Thats my worry .......The Hawk people [Big Grin] [Razz]
 
Posted by Hookerf14 (Member # 1602) on 31 March, 2003 11:11 AM:
 
quote:
Originally posted by DaddySS:
In case we take the trailer route, anyone have suggestions on trailers and vehicles to pull them?

I'll be trailering (of course) coming out of Philly. We can join up if you want. I have a route that is the flatest. (easier to pull)

OR, I've been playing with the idea of hiring a service. If enough folks want to get in on this, if might be cost effective.

I might just buy a double enclosed, but then I would have to sell my single open and buy a new tow vehicle. GM 4500 Deisel oughta do the trick. [Wink]
 
Posted by HTWLSS (Member # 117) on 31 March, 2003 11:55 AM:
 
We plan on getting into KY on Wednesday so we have plenty of time to say hello and get ready for SSOA Thursday. Watch for us in a blue w/white stripes '68 Camaro this year (the SS and SST will stay at home and rest...the past 2 trips across the Country have added a lot of miles).

Last year it was limited to the first 80 people, and may be that way again this year due to space availability for the place we tour to for dinner. Art will most likely be able to provide more info on that as plans solidify.

I believe Go Cart Racing is on the agenda again, so be ready to challenge Hawkeye and poSSum for some great slick track action.

I also have a few Fbodfather shirts left from last year that will be available for your collection. I'll bring them with me. If anyone wants one now, do a search on the forum for an earlier thread with details.

We've got our room booked at the Continental Inn (again, do a search for earlier threads) and looking forward to seeing everyone again and meeting new faces, too.

cytruffle: We're expecting other members from TX. If you would like contact info for other TX members, I can send it to you and you can see if you can get a caravan together.
 
Posted by cytruffle (Member # 1733) on 31 March, 2003 12:30 PM:
 
quote:
Originally posted by HTWLSS:
cytruffle: We're expecting other members from TX. If you would like contact info for other TX members, I can send it to you and you can see if you can get a caravan together.

wooo hooo!!!! just got my room @ the continental!! the contact info would be greatly appreciated....thanks!
 
Posted by sscamaro (Member # 1330) on 31 March, 2003 02:27 PM:
 
Had my room booked at the Country Hearth Inn since last September. Wouldn't want to miss seeing my many freinds again. The most FUN for the BUCK.
 
Posted by ErinMarie (Member # 1422) on 31 March, 2003 06:12 PM:
 
yup i am already to go!!!

now i just need to find a new toy!
 
Posted by sscamaro (Member # 1330) on 01 April, 2003 10:57 AM:
 
How old does he have to be?
 
Posted by JohnS (Member # 1073) on 01 April, 2003 11:35 AM:
 
quote:
Originally posted by Elie Garfinkel:
A couple of us from the Toronto area are planning on returning again this year - and driving down. Rooms are booked at the Continental. I'm guessing that John and Karen from the Kitchener area will be participating again this year?

Best regardSS,

Elie

Karen and I plan on going again this year (wouldn't miss meeting everyone again. Even those Pontiac drivers Fbodfather & Chris whassis name [Big Grin] ) - reservation at the Continental Inn. I'm scheduled to be in Arizona on business the week prior to BG, and plan to be back in time to make the trip (fingers crossed).
 
Posted by 35TH ED/ed (Member # 1709) on 01 April, 2003 11:43 AM:
 
A lot of people at the Continental Inn ........Sounds like there is going to be a Good Party going on [Big Grin]
 
Posted by ErinMarie (Member # 1422) on 01 April, 2003 12:06 PM:
 
quote:
Originally posted by sscamaro:
How old does he have to be?

ha ha ha very funny Ralph...your so gonna get it...Actually my boyfriend Marc already planned on joining me this year. You guys will like him and we will have to try and change him over to be a chevy person. He likes Audi's and is thinking about getting a used A4. but we have time to get him into a Camaro or Firebird!
 
Posted by Hawkeye (Member # 88) on 01 April, 2003 04:30 PM:
 
quote:
Originally posted by 35TH ED/ed:
quote:
Originally posted by Hawkeye:
quote:
Originally posted by 35TH ED/ed:
Have had my room for awhile now. My first time down and will be driving from Detroit [Cool] .

So at the hotels does EVERY BODY take up 2 spaces [Confused] [Big Grin] .

Driving from Windsor, may want to travel with us.

We don't use 2 spaces each. In this community
everyone respects each others ride, now if some
of those Pontiac guys show up - that's another
question! [Wink]

What day are you leaving ? I was looking at wed afternoon.

Thats my worry .......The Hawk people [Big Grin] [Razz]

Will head out Wed. as well. Last year we hooked up with John S. and Greg J. We'll keep in touch
as it gets closer. Do you have a 2 way radio? If not, get one before the trip. [Big Grin]
 
Posted by Bill Mason (Member # 1807) on 01 April, 2003 07:36 PM:
 
Alice and I will be there again this year. We will be travelling with Elie (as we did last year). Our room is also booked at the Continental Inn, and has been for some time.

Alice is so looking forward to seeing her Christmas present at the Museum (no it is not a new car, but she loves her C4!!)

BTW, we really enjoyed being able to participate in the SSOA day, even though we have a TA. Hope it will be okay this year too.

BTW2, our car is a 1998 Red Orange Metallic TA with a "few" suspension....improvements!!

Bill M
98 TA
 


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