official dragon 05 afterthread
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From: Cherry Hill, NJ
Originally Posted by epitrochoid
lol
uploading my pics now (56k warn):
http://www.threeve.net/cars/dragon2005
i have alot of incar footage as well, i'll sift through the tapes this week and get it online for you all
uploading my pics now (56k warn):
http://www.threeve.net/cars/dragon2005
i have alot of incar footage as well, i'll sift through the tapes this week and get it online for you all
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From: DFW Texas
Originally Posted by DaveT
The official casuality/reaction report:
2 "over-powered" stomachs from the Dragon.
1 sunburn, and 1 woman overboard, from the whitewater rafting.
Several folks walking funny from the horseback riding.
Close calls, but no casualities from the archery.
2 cases of Alka Seltzer for various impediments.
15# of Bubba Burgers, 5# of hot dogs, and 8 cartons of soft drinks for the cook-out.
168 cups of coffee (only 68 if we don't count Feras).
1 Winning Blue on it's frame when the owner backed over the edge of the parking lot.
1 Big grin from the youngest Dragon driver - DavidT3 (16).
1 Bigger grin from his grandfather and oldest participant - DaveT (62)
2 bags of peanuts for Brian's and Lee's - "oh, I'll just have a couple".
1 substaintial donation to Red Cross due to the generosity of our sponsors.
0 = number of compliants.
1 Hellofa time had by all............... :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
Hope to see you all in '06...
2 "over-powered" stomachs from the Dragon.
1 sunburn, and 1 woman overboard, from the whitewater rafting.
Several folks walking funny from the horseback riding.
Close calls, but no casualities from the archery.
2 cases of Alka Seltzer for various impediments.
15# of Bubba Burgers, 5# of hot dogs, and 8 cartons of soft drinks for the cook-out.
168 cups of coffee (only 68 if we don't count Feras).
1 Winning Blue on it's frame when the owner backed over the edge of the parking lot.
1 Big grin from the youngest Dragon driver - DavidT3 (16).
1 Bigger grin from his grandfather and oldest participant - DaveT (62)
2 bags of peanuts for Brian's and Lee's - "oh, I'll just have a couple".
1 substaintial donation to Red Cross due to the generosity of our sponsors.
0 = number of compliants.
1 Hellofa time had by all............... :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
Hope to see you all in '06...
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From: Tennessee
Whoa, Brad. Sorry to hear that. I guess you'll just have to look at the bright side, 'cause it could have been worse. At least it wasn't an engine problem.
Glad I got to meet you BTW, sorry I missed you for our "early bird" coffee session on Sunday - I was up but puttering around with the lights off to keep from disturbing the rest of the crew (Derek decided it was better to sleep on the couch than with his Dad).
Glad I got to meet you BTW, sorry I missed you for our "early bird" coffee session on Sunday - I was up but puttering around with the lights off to keep from disturbing the rest of the crew (Derek decided it was better to sleep on the couch than with his Dad).
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From: DFW Texas
Dave - I smelled what I thought was burning oil during my last gas stop on the way home. Popped the hood and saw all kinds of smoke coming from the engine bay. Oil level was fine so I was thinking oil cooler leak or something. Never dawned on me that it could be tranny fluid. Oh well, my car is going to be fixed tomorrow. Too bad I didn't buy that exhuast system you had, tomorrow would have been a perfect time to swap.
Btw - I came by the cabin just a tad before 0500 Sun morn for a hot cup. I saw the deck light on but nothing else. I even peeked through the window for a minute or two but left after I thought that maybe your neighbors just might get the wrong impression of me.
Next year I'll just come in and make a fresh pot!
Btw - I came by the cabin just a tad before 0500 Sun morn for a hot cup. I saw the deck light on but nothing else. I even peeked through the window for a minute or two but left after I thought that maybe your neighbors just might get the wrong impression of me.
Next year I'll just come in and make a fresh pot!
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From: Jacksonville, FL
Well I finally got all my pictures resized and posted. I will be working on the MazdaNow.com site to put everyone's pictures there like last year. So if you have a link to all your pictures or if you want to zip them up and send them to me I will be glad to post them there.
I will also be putting together a DVD with all of the footage from the Dragon Runs as well as all the pictures, this will be available in a week or so.
Here are links to my pictures:
Brotherhood of the Dragon 2005 Set 1
Brotherhood of the Dragon 2005 Set 2
I will also be putting together a DVD with all of the footage from the Dragon Runs as well as all the pictures, this will be available in a week or so.
Here are links to my pictures:
Brotherhood of the Dragon 2005 Set 1
Brotherhood of the Dragon 2005 Set 2
Short Bus Allstar!
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Originally Posted by MazdaspeedFeras
our drunken insanity surprisingly went unrecorded this year.
http://www.ebaumsworld.com/dayafterparty.html
(P.S. Where is the vid of Guy's ***** when you need it?!) :D
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From: Orlando, FL
Originally Posted by Meowloud
If it was anything like last year... it may have looked something like this: :p
http://www.ebaumsworld.com/dayafterparty.html
(P.S. Where is the vid of Guy's ***** when you need it?!) :D
http://www.ebaumsworld.com/dayafterparty.html
(P.S. Where is the vid of Guy's ***** when you need it?!) :D
i think buck futter this year was replaced by "ya hear that ed? bears!"
Originally Posted by epitrochoid
yea right, we're not the subaru guys :D
i think buck futter this year was replaced by "ya hear that ed? bears!"
i think buck futter this year was replaced by "ya hear that ed? bears!"
Respect the Yellow Line!
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From: Charlotte, NC
Originally Posted by Straight8
You can add one transmission tail shaft seal to the casualty list Dave.
Ah, that is what we were smelling
, glad to hear that the dealer is taking care of it, did they state any reasons as to why it happened 
besides the fact that you drove it like a bat out of hell on the dragon 
Originally Posted by BlueGrimRX8
And don't forget......"Nope but we will start that rumor." and "You just missed a chance to keep your mouth shut!"
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From: DFW Texas
Originally Posted by Silver04RX8
Ah, that is what we were smelling , glad to hear that the dealer is taking care of it, did they state any reasons as to why it happened besides the fact that you drove it like a bat out of hell on the dragon
, glad to hear that the dealer is taking care of it, did they state any reasons as to why it happened besides the fact that you drove it like a bat out of hell on the dragon 
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I've uploaded the few pictures I took this year, not as many as I had last year.
http://community.webshots.com/album/449934906msmizR
http://community.webshots.com/album/449934906msmizR
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From: Carmel, IN
Originally Posted by Meowloud
If it was anything like last year... it may have looked something like this: :p
http://www.ebaumsworld.com/dayafterparty.html
http://www.ebaumsworld.com/dayafterparty.html
Well Epi and Ryan did look much better groomed than last year ... wonder what was different ... perhapse their guests???
Seriously, checked back in to see how it went. Looks like everyone had a great time. Anyone care to guess how many years straight well see this gathering? It's become more than "Just the Dragon".
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From: Raleigh, NC
Originally Posted by WHealy
Seriously, checked back in to see how it went. Looks like everyone had a great time. Anyone care to guess how many years straight well see this gathering? It's become more than "Just the Dragon".
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From: Tennessee
Originally Posted by WHealy
Well Epi and Ryan did look much better groomed than last year ... wonder what was different ... perhapse their guests???
Seriously, checked back in to see how it went. Looks like everyone had a great time. Anyone care to guess how many years straight well see this gathering? It's become more than "Just the Dragon".
Seriously, checked back in to see how it went. Looks like everyone had a great time. Anyone care to guess how many years straight well see this gathering? It's become more than "Just the Dragon".
You should have brought the Phaeton down, Bill...would have been a blast
And, you're right, it is much more than the Dragon now. Almost like an annual family reunion, plus a lot of super new folks. Just an all around great time.
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From: Jacksonville, FL
I know if I have anything to do with it, this will be going on for many years to come!! And I can guarentee that with each passing year it will get better and better. Even this year alone we were recognized by sponsors of all sizes, with enough support to give half the people in attendance more than one prize!!!
Last year got a "little" crazy hahahahaha, this year had more of a vacation feel with a mix of some great parties and drinking. The overall agreement seemed to be that everyone GREATLY enjoyed this year.
Just a little hint for next year, I have some guarenteed support from some large names already lined up for next year.......new goal in the next few years......OUT NUMBER THE MINI COOPERS!!!!!!
Last year got a "little" crazy hahahahaha, this year had more of a vacation feel with a mix of some great parties and drinking. The overall agreement seemed to be that everyone GREATLY enjoyed this year.
Just a little hint for next year, I have some guarenteed support from some large names already lined up for next year.......new goal in the next few years......OUT NUMBER THE MINI COOPERS!!!!!!