British V8 2018 - Dayton Ohio - July 11-15

[kstevusa]

Just viewed the list of people registered, guess who is planning to show up.   Les Shockey has indicated he will attend.  Haven't seen or heard from Les in several years.  Will be fun to get re-acquainted.  Look fwd to seeing ALL of our friends.

[MGBV8]

Cool.  Looks to be a great family reunion!

[RMO 699F]

Les is oriiginally from the Dayton area...truely a family reunion!

[mowog1]

Haven't seen Les since 2010!

[rficalora]

I'm getting excited to see everyone!  Oh, and in addition to my wife, Shelly, my son and his girlfriend (Vanessa) are coming this year.  He's planning to drive his Miata.  I know he'll be welcome, but be sure to kid him about bringing a Japanese car to a British car event.  Just don't tell him I put you up to it .

[mowog1]

I've had my 300ZX at more than one BritishV8 event.

He will receive no kidding from me.

[A.Ficalora]

Mmmhhmmm.   Well, when you think about it, I'm bringing a Japanese car, designed by an American team, that was meant to recreate the classic British roadster. My Miata also has factory German wheels and suspension, as well as Italian leather components. So, perhaps it is not too far-fetched to say that my car is just as much of a "mutt" as yours!

[74ls1tr6]

Yep, Drew will fit right in this crowd!  

[MGBV8]

Miatas are " British Inspired".

As for Italian,  I have been using a Nardi steering wheel for many years.  German?  I'm 50% German.  The rest is Scotch, Irish, Welsh, Deep South 'Merican by God.

[kstevusa]

Don't worry Drew, I'll have my Nissan  Rogue, since traveling with 2 passengers.  The rear seat of the XK8 is only for SHOW.  I will have my MGB scooter and a Jag key chain :-)    Sitting on READY!

[BlownMGB-V8]

Drew, your car sounds American to me. But that's OK, we're used to American.

Jim

[Al Moor]

Got word today that there is no more room at the (Holiday) Inn.  Don't worry, if you still want to come, there are plenty of other options nearby:

In order by distance from the Holiday Inn:
Homewood Suites by Hilton - Dayton - 937-429-0600 - Basically shares the parking lot with the host hotel
Hampton Inn Dayton/Fairborn - 937-429-5505 - Within easy walking distance
La Quinta Inn & Suites Fairborn/Write-Patterson - 937-490-2000  - A few blocks away
Wingate by Wyndham Dayton - Fairborn - 937-912-9350 - A few blocks away
Hilton Garden Inn Dayton Beavercreek - 937-458-2650 - Across I-675 from Holiday, but there is a walkway
Residence Inn by Marriott Dayton Beavercreek - 937-427-3914 - 5-minute drive, next to the mall
Courtyard by Marriott Dayton Beavercreek - 937-429-5203 - next to the Residence Inn

[Dan B]

No doubt there will be some cancellations at the host hotel also.  We had a few last year.

[RMO 699F]

Bernie Posey registered at the Homewood Suites this morning...The Homewood Suites is next to our Holiday Inn and is just as close to our dedicated BritishV8 parking area as the host hotel...nice...

[MGBV8]

Gonna be a great Meet!  I haven't seen Bernie or Les in a long time.  Bernie is another of those 1st timers from way back in Annapolis in  '98.  Amazing how many of us were 1st timers that year & are still participating!

[Citron]

This will be auctioned at the V8 meet.

[Citron]

Sorry. Could not get picture to load.   I will try later.  It is a spitfire from ww2.  Stained glass.

Steve

[Scott Costanzo]

1.5 weeks and counting!! Artie gets to my house a week from tomorrow! Starting to get excited!!

[RMO 699F]

Here is the Spitfire mentioned by Steve...really outstanding!

[mowog1]

Here you go Steve.

This is a great piece of art.

Too bad that I will be the only bidder.

~chuckle~

(Those of you who know of my passion for WWII warbirds will understand my comment here.)

[MGBV8]

That will go for a pretty penny!

[Citron]

I am donating the spitfire and an American flag to the auction.  Hope they will help with expensive.  The flag can be seen on Creams me up Facebook page.  I can not put pictures here.   My fault.  Need my grandchildren to do it.

Steve

[BlownMGB-V8]

Outstanding!

[rficalora]

I've watched too much storage wars... I'm going to bid on the spitfire just to run the price up on Rick

[kstevusa]

Heard rumors Dickel will be at the auction!   Steve's items are  "Keepers"  Dickel is to be consumed :-)