British V8 2012

[rficalora]

Paul - I'm pretty sure I have a spare ring Paul.  It's not one you'll want for the long term - i'm sure it's pitted.  But should be good to hold the lenses in till you get home.  I'll bring it.  When are you heading out from the DFW area?  If not till after I get there Sunday (about 12:30) I can get it to you there so you'll have it from the trip from there to Palestine.

[mowog1]

Carrick will be arriving at Chateau Ingram in an hour or so...we'll be leaving for BritishV8 tomorrow morning (Friday).

Overnighting between Memphis and Little Rock Friday night and anticipate an early afternoon arrival in Shreveport on Saturday.

Breakfast on Sunday? Don't know the area and it's not that far of a drive to Palestine...so who knows?!

[wkube]

Your hosts (Wayne, Jeremy, Nick, Gene) will be leaving the Dallas area on Saturday around noon, getting to Palestine a couple hours later.  Ric will be leaving Houston on about the same schedule.  Looking forward to seeing the full range of cars.  Since the Roadmaster will probably be the cream of the crop, we'll be bringing the other extreme to keep the tables balanced.  (Evil Grin)

Wayne

[kstevusa]

Construction repaving  on I 20  SW side of B'ham at Bessemer Al.   (2 Miles) There are 2 routes for the detour.  Traffic can be slow at times, but should be no problem.  we should pass thru Sat. mid AM.  Everyone have a SAFE trip.

[MGBV8]

Thanks, Kelly!

[74ls1tr6]

We made it to Wichita Falls 5:30 Pm  today without any problems. I like the gas prices here in TX compared to Ca, almost a buck less per gallon. "Wow" that 16 hour run was a killer, the 8 hour run today was alot better. Was trying to draft the semi trucks within reason to help out with gas milelage. So we were getting 9 miles per gal at best. It would have been way better on gas milelage doing this run in the 6. Probably could have run 470 + on 19 gal of gas!

Anyway only a 4 hour run to Palestine next leg. May run into Rob out of Dallas Sunday!

[psmg]

Rob,

Thanks for responding to my "HELP" request. I'll just temporarily fasten the lenses until I get to Palestine.( good ol duct tape)
See you there. Drive Safely.

Paul

[wkube]

We checked on the room situation at the Hampton Inn this afternoon.  There *are* still rooms available, just not at the BV8 negotiated rate of $80.  However, I suspect if you call the hotel directly, you can probably talk them into the BV8 rate, or at least something lower than standard.  What are they going to do, give up a reservation and let the room sit empty?  Just saying.....

Good to read about the trips inbound.  Getting excited!

Wayne

[AL WULF]

Good to hear that Paul & Mary are in Ft. Worth.  We've driven almost 1100 miles since Wednesday.  Spent last night in Memphis, TX and got into Houston to a motel right accross from NASA about 8:00P
M.  Car is running great but we didn't go top down.  Top was up with the rear window zipped out.  Drove fast but took a lot of breaks.  Patty is recovering from a broken foot bone.  Tomorrow we will go on a tour of NASA, visit relatives in Houston and then go to Galveston.  See you all Sunday.

Al & Patty

[lawnvett]

Ken and I are starting our trip from NC very soon, this morning.  Safe travels to all see ya soon.

PJ Lenihan

[rficalora]

Just checked the weather outlook...  Shaping up very nice.  0-10% chance of rain; 70 in the mornings; highs in the upper 80's.

[jblanchard@hcpg.net]

I'm having to cancel.  I'm having a strange problem with my hydraulic clutch and can find no solution in the short term.  You guys have a blast!!

Jeb

[rficalora]

That's a bummer Jeb.  Was looking forward to meeting you & seeing your car.

[BlownMGB-V8]

Ken and Katie came in yesterday evening and headed out this morning. We put them up in the guest suite and had a great visit.

Mike Moloney, Graham, and Gordon stopped in about 1:00 and had a bowl of chili with us, visited for a bit and were on their way.

Safe travels to all, and don't forget, Blackwood Labs is a friendly and hospitable stopping point. Can't always guarantee a pot of chili, but you'll always be welcome.

Jim

[Bill Young]

I can agree that Jim and Edith are quite good hosts. I'm headed out in the morning, stopping to visit relatives tomorrow night and then should arrive in Palestine in the early afternoon in time for curb service!

[MGBV8]

Carl, what's the problem with Ol' Red? Just not enough tread left on those tires?

Lot's of things. Don't think the Toys have 2000 more miles left, though. Maybe 500-1000 if it doesn't rain.  

[rficalora]

Carl, you just baby that car too much

[MGBV8]

Yeah, we don't get out much.  

Most awesome tires I've ever had. Sure gonna miss 'em.

[Bill Young]

Carl,I wouldn't try to drive through a small puddle on those! That's what the racers call slicks I think. At least the cord isn't showing yet though, so plenty of dry miles left in them.

[lawnvett]

Had a good ride today 504 miles

[Moderator]

Bummer, Jeb!

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I finished putting my front suspension together today, and now I'm just back from the first test drive.  A new coilover set-up plus dropped spindles... all seem good.   My tires are lousy, but not as bald as Carl's, so I guess I'll pack now and get on the road Saturday morning.   I plan to come down through Pueblo and Trinidad CO before turning east (i.e. favoring New Mexico over Oklahoma).  Mapquest says 15.5 hours, 945 miles.

[mowog1]

Carrick, Jean, and I got on the road about 10am.

Fairly uneventful trek...we're overnighting between Memphis and Little Rock and should be in Shreveport mid-afternoon tomorrow.

Little mishap near Marion, IL...had to leave Carrick's trailer at a truckstop. Wheel bearing toasted, bunged up the axle, shredded a tire, which buggered up the clamshell.

Flatbedded into town; will pick it up next week.

See you in Palestine....if not, we'll hoist a cold one for you while we talk about you.

[MGBV8]

Carl,I wouldn't try to drive through a small puddle on those!

I can still do 45MPH on the Interstate in the rain with them. Barely hanging on.  

BTW, took them off a week ago for something a bit more streetable.

I'm outta here.

[ex-tyke]

Gord, I and Mike Maloney had an uneventful trip from Canada and Ohio respectively and overnighted in Jackson, TN (between Nashville and Memphis). Cars are running great and should get into Shreveport late pm today.
That first beer is gonna taste great!

[TR6-6SPD]

Jim and Edith,
Thanks for the great hospitality. I only hope we can return it some day.
Katie and I spent last night on Beale St., Memphis. Good thing it's our second time there so we knew what to expect!
Off to spend tonght in Dallas. I was born in '54 so I've gotta stand on "the grassy knoll" just once.
Safe drivin' to all,
Ken