Thanks for the update 9K. I will be running winter sneaks anyways. Everyone, please remeber, this is a FUN RUN, not a speed/distance race. Reckless driving and the such will NOT be tolerated. This event was to have fun and meet some 8 folks and check out mods, etc.

With that in mind, come on Sunday!

 

I will be running my brand new winter sneaks too... Having them mounted Wednesday! I look forward to being able to drive in the white stuff finally. Its no fun when a 1/2" scares the out of me!

Krankor...

I actually bought my "8" in Brockton and I would estimate no more than 1 hour 45 minutes. It only took me 2 1/2 to get to Brockton and I live way up on I89 10 miles from VT.

Should be smooth sailing for you to go up 95.

I will continue to be the weather man!!

 

Suggest you (or anyone needing directions help) mapquest the drive to:

200 Ocean Blvd
Hampton NH 03842

that's roughly the spot on Hampton Beach (in a public parking area by the beach - refer to the 1st post- there is a map there) where we'll meet up or at least you'll bump into/see some of us in our cars there! Mapquest will give you 'a map', driving directions, and distance and time estimate. I'd guess it may be 1.5 hrs away, but I don't know for sure about traffic..

 

Right on the money, according to Google maps: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=e...mpton+NH+03842

 

Quote:

Originally Posted by MAZDARATTI

I got my radio at Radio Shack. It was $30. My 8 is yellow. See you Sunday.

So far we are looking at 19 to possibly 20+ 8's. Should be a fun ride.

 

Thanks guys, just the kind of info I was looking for! I'm not a morning person, but I'll see if I can get up early enough to do this...

 

I'll put you down as a possible Krankor...

 

Looking forward to the run this weekend! Hope the weather is nice, offcourse, nothing would keep me away, not with my studded snows!

And to help out the colors... I'll be the token Green 8, as always... someday maybe another Green will show up to joing me... Last one I saw standing still was in Boston, I ran over to say high to the driver only to find out he was simply vallet parking the car

But I know where out there!

--Tig!

 

OH, and FRS radio's! For those looking to pick one up, you can get them most any where, from Walmart, to Radio Shack, to Best Buy, Staples, and Circuit City...

Note: You get what you pay for... but if your only planning on listening in on the chatter most any will do. The better ones are a bit clearer and definatly sound better to others when you talk into them... of course the way you speak into the radio, and how far you hold it from your mouth can make the diffrence between clear English and distorted garble.

If you have questions on how to use the radio, just ask someone there and they can give you pointers... really they work best if you hold them 8-12 inches from your mouth and talk normally... for some reason people assume you need to eat the radio when talking into them... which is sure to generate a lot of "what did you say???" as everyone hears distorted screaches and the like.

Oh, and make sure your radio is fully charged, or has new batteries! They really make a diffrence, particularly at the end of the day when they have been working hard all morning and accidently left on through out lunch

 

Hey I have a couple Motorola Talk-abouts... Will these work?

 

9K:

Yup those Motorola's should do the trick...

 

Great Thanks!

 

Someday can you guys organize a drive like this on a Saturday instead of Sunday? I'm always busy at my church on Sundays, so I won't be able to make this drive. It sure sounds like fun; please take some pictures for those of us who can't make it.

Michael

 

Michael:

I'd love for someone to take the reins and oragnize some runs on Sat. I started this run on a Sunday as I am also the President of a lcoal Miata Club, and all our events happen on Sat also.

With the winter hopefully going away in the next few months, I will not have weekend time to do anything other than Miata events, so this is why I wanted to get this run in for the time being.

Kevin

 

Hey Michael,

Sorry you can't make this run... it is a great drive and it looks like there will be a lot of 8's in attendance!

If Sundays are a problem, have you considered the Spring Run? If your interested, post up on:

https://www.rx8club.com/ne-rx-8-forum-29/vt-spring-run-2006-a-82865/

or send me a PM and I can get you details. It will be a Saturday run, though most of us will probably spend Friday and Saturday night as well.

--Tig!

 

Hey all! Its your local weather man!

Just letting all now that weather is still looking great for the drive! Can't wait!

Peace, Love and Wenkels!

 

WEATHER UPDATE:

As it looks like some folks in Mass are getting snow right now, us folks in NH are getting nothing Forecast for Sunday: Sunny and 38. That works for me!

 

Is anyone else coming down from the Portland area or north? How about we meet in the parking lot at Exit 42 (old Exit 6) of I-95 in Scarborough at 8:30 AM and go down together?

 

Who Dat?

Saw someone in a RED "8" this morning, headed North on I-91 in Vermont. Anyone on here?!

I was driving my company car South.... (04' Scion Xb Black, lowered and 18" TRD Wheels)

1.5 gerbils and a rubber band under the hood... LOL

 

RaizelRotary:

Shall I put you down to attend?

9K:
Sweet company ride

 

Hey folks:

I just came up with any idea and would like people's thoughts...

I'll bring my laptop and setup an Excel SS to gather people's names (real), forum names, email addresses, yr/color of their 8's and any mods. I would compile this info and pass it along to all who wanted a copy. This by no means is a requirement, just through it may be a good idea.

What do folks think? Like I mentioned this is 100% voluntary. I just thought it would be a good tool to get to know the folks you meet Sunday and continue to keep in contact with them.

 

At My10ae's request, I'm bringing route maps and lunch direction maps for everyone (made 23).... Not that anyone will get lost, but just in case someone gets sidetracked... or needs to escape in the middle of it.

... almost time to wake my 8 from it's winter slumber and let it stretch it's legs...yawnnn

..til Sunday

 

Thanks Spin, its much appreciated.

I gotta vaccuum out my 8 tonite and give her a good bath, she just grimy from the winter weather.

Here's to Sunday

 

Yes -- I am planning to be at the meet. I'll have to bail at Old Orchard Beach, because I have to go back to work near Portland.

I think the list idea is great.

 

The list idea is great! I plan on doing the same spring cleaning on mine tomorrow as well even though I know by the end of the drive it will be covered with salt dust! GRRRRR gotta love black cars and New England! Well Maybe...lol

Can't wait till Sunday!