TNBRU 2008 - September 13th weekend

[marvins_dad]

Okay we have picked a date finally!

Friday September 12th - Meet and Greet (possible Cajunga)
Saturday September 13th - Car Show w/ Drive In Cruise later that evening
Sunday September 14th - Road Rally (morning to lunch)


So Please humor me and vote again so we can see how many folks are making plans to come to the show.

Thanks!
Hope to see old friends and make new ones!

antoine

[NBTurboFreak]

I should have the car running soon so I can make it this year.

[CoriBug]

I will ask my employer for those days off tomorrow!

[Captain Otto]

I should be there..

[Beetlemania]

I'll be there as long as I'm not laid off again! :rolleyes:

[75shot]

I'll be there as long as I'm not laid off again! :rolleyes:
If your laid off you'll have a sorts of time to go.:D But I hope your still working then.

[Kholw]

$5.20 I think that it will be over $6.00 by then I just can't spend that money on driving out from California. Have a great time I will miss seeing y'all this year.


Khol:(

[PhoenixRising]

I'll be there, if you want me to judge impartially or what not again.

Heck, I would be there even if I don't judge.

[marvins_dad]

$5.20 I think that it will be over $6.00 by then I just can't spend that money on driving out from California. Have a great time I will miss seeing y'all this year.


Khol:(

Yeah - that bites! But I understand.
Maybe something will break by then...probably not - wishful thinking on my part. I'm getting ready to drive up to New Mexico on to Colorado with these insane prices - that's no where near the mileage you would have to travel though.

['01vwbeetle]

Well If I have another beetle by then I would love to come! Are you still going to open the show to non new beetle? Cuz I might not have a bug but I will try my hardest to get a vw!

[marvins_dad]

Yeah - it will be a Watercooled VW show.

[turr520]

New buggie owner here. GTG sounds like fun. Where is Cajunga?

[NBTurboFreak]

I will be there. Finally got the car running and took it around the block tonight for the first time in about a year and a half.

[PhoenixRising]

Did anyone say where it would be this year?

[marvins_dad]

New buggie owner here. GTG sounds like fun. Where is Cajunga?

Jacob can give the "Official Definition", but I will try.
Jacob's brother found an extra meal that we all have been missing because we all have this obsession with sleep.
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Cajunga

It's the meal between Dinner and Breakfast...usually happens after midnight.

Every year since its introduction we have, in some way, observed this tradition. Usually after the meet and greet we end up cleaning the cars somewhere and after that go to Steak and Shake or the number two location is Crystals. Both of which I believe have late hours or are a 24 hour joint.
One year we did it after the Drive-In...but that makes for a long night/next morning and trip home.

[marvins_dad]

I will be there. Finally got the car running and took it around the block tonight for the first time in about a year and a half.

Yea! :clap:

[marvins_dad]

Did anyone say where it would be this year?

Well the meet and greet might be at some guy named TJ's house.
The location should be the same as last year...Parker Square, but I need to make sure that we have it reserved.

[turr520]

Sounds good to me. Count me in!

[marvin2006]

We intend to be there!
We just need to know where to go!

[marvins_dad]

Hey - another Marvin!
Where are you located?

[marvin2006]

Fabulous Downtown Elgin!
A very small bedroon community 20 east of Austin.

[PhoenixRising]

Well the meet and greet might be at some guy named TJ's house.
The location should be the same as last year...Parker Square, but I need to make sure that we have it reserved.Super keen!

I'll fire up many grills. (They think I keed...I keed thee not).

And let's hope Parker Square, it does not rain.

[marvins_dad]

Looks like we reserved Parker Square for the 13th...
Have TJ on for Meet and Greet...:p
Have a promise from Lewisville VW for some Sponsor money...


Looks like we are having ourselves a show...one way or another.:cool: :D

http://www.dfwnbclub.org/TNBRU/

I updated the website, there are some details to be added, but it is pretty much going to be the same as last year.

Still debating on doing shirts as "Pre-Order Only", we lost our ass on that last year because of the rain which caused low turnout.

Has everyone marked the date and still planning on coming to the show?:confused: :confused:

[Beetlemania]

Consider me there! And shirted! :D

[NBTurboFreak]

I'll be there this year.

[PhoenixRising]

Me too. Oh, but you knew that. Bump for more VW'S!

[marvins_dad]

Okay, mostly the website is updated, just need to update the Registration forms...we might just do away with the pretty one this year and have you print off the online registration form and mail it in...will save us some time and work just as well. :p

[PhoenixRising]

Okay, mostly the website is updated, just need to update the Registration forms...we might just do away with the pretty one this year and have you print off the online registration form and mail it in...will save us some time and work just as well. :pAnd I see the link to Keith's hotel, and to find my house.

Neato. :D

[HarlequinPixie]

Tabitha needs to win the lottery and\or find a sugar daddy so she can afford to take of 3 weekends in a row to travel to NB\VW events.

ayup.
TNBRU Weekend of 9/13
NBeast Weekend of 9/20
H2O Weekend of 9/26

What's a girl to do?! :rotfl:

[marvins_dad]

That's some miles too!:D

[marvins_dad]

Online registration OPEN!:D

[PhoenixRising]

Yeah! Do it, and do it now. :)

[CoriBug]

I really thought I'd be able to go this year but alas, the lack of money in my checking account says otherwise.:( My mom can't go because she is staying with 2 boys while their parents are out of town. She pays for 1/2 of the trip, so not this year. Hopefully 2009 will mean both Roswell and Texas for us.

[Beetlemania]

Crapola, Cori! That stinks!

[marvins_dad]

You know we only decided to do it this year because you were coming Cori.

That stinks:(

[CoriBug]

You know we only decided to do it this year because you were coming Cori.

That stinks:(

Wahhh:crying: I so want to go! I hate not having money:bash: I hope you guys have a good turnout. I'm still paying off my credit card from Roswell. Our only GTG this year will be Dubs Along the Rockies in Colorado Springs. Bah. :goes off to mope:

[marvins_dad]

Yeah, if you don't have the cash - a trip this far is a problem.

We are hopefull for a good showing of our more local and Texas VW's - spread the word those of you that are planning on making the trip...and those that haven't decided yet - come on down!

Don't forget to RSVP for the Meet and Greet so you can get directions emailed to you! Everyone is encouraged to come, we just don't want to post the address online since it is a private residence this year.

[PhoenixRising]

Yeah, if you don't have the cash - a trip this far is a problem.

We are hopefull for a good showing of our more local and Texas VW's - spread the word those of you that are planning on making the trip...and those that haven't decided yet - come on down!

Don't forget to RSVP for the Meet and Greet so you can get directions emailed to you! Everyone is encouraged to come, we just don't want to post the address online since it is a private residence this year.
What he said.

Oh, and did you know that the name 'Jacob' in Hebrew means 'ankle grabber'?

I know, I know, OT, but I just thought about that.

[NBTurboFreak]

As soon as I can make sure I get the time off approved for that weekend I will be signing up.

[marvins_dad]

Getting closer!
We are making the awards this weekend...

Wanna make sure we have people to hand them out to.

Anyone registered yet? Made their hotel reservations? RSVP'd to get the map to the Meet and Greet?:confused:

[PhoenixRising]

Hello? Is this ORG on?

[Pool Boy]

Where is Parker Square? We bought our 08 NBC from Lewisville and would love to go for some of the festivities. I have to plan it around my youngest's birthday. I know, I know - plan the birthday around the rally, but I just found out about the rally.

Let me know!

[marvins_dad]

Come on down!!!
We'd love to have you show. We have a Stock category for folks that have new cars that want to participate...just clean the car up and show up, check out everyone else's car and enjoy talking New Beetles with other owners

Friday is the Meet and Greet - PM myself or Phoenix Rising for directions.

Saturday - Flower Mound, just north of Lewisville
http://www.dfwnbclub.org/TNBRU/showlocation.htm

Saturday night - Drive In at Ennis

Sunday is the Rally....which I think we are going to change to a "Photo Rally" - which will take us from Lewisville to Downtown Dallas with choice photo stops on the way.

This link takes you to the show page...it's pretty up to date, we have changed the show charity, other than that most of your questions can be answered.
http://www.dfwnbclub.org/TNBRU/

If you still have questions, don't hesitate to post! We really want everyone to come!!!

BTW - did the trophies last night...so there is one waiting for you and everyone else on this board!

http://img701.mytextgraphics.com/photolava/2008/08/18/dsc02935-4bk4bb29j.jpeg

[Kholw]

To do my moo cowa beetle in the right side of the table? She has lost her spots back to stock the spots started to gum up.


LOL!!

[marvins_dad]

LOL - that's what it looks like from a distance - brilliant job last year by the way:p

It's a soccer ball beetle.

[mark]

I should be there this year as I missed last year

[marvins_dad]

I should be there this year as I missed last year



:banana:

[NBTurboFreak]

Got my registration sent in.

[Kholw]

Diesel is comming down but not down like it was last year and other things are changing in my life. For the good my sweetie is moving in on Friday. I need to play house LOL!!

[marvins_dad]

Got my registration sent in.

:goodjob: excellent!

[marvins_dad]

Diesel is comming down but not down like it was last year and other things are changing in my life. For the good my sweetie is moving in on Friday. I need to play house LOL!!

So does this mean you are making the long trip afterall?
Is the sweetie making the trip with ya? :p

Hope you are making the trip :cool:

[Beetlemania]

I want you DFW people to know I'm missing my beer festival for this show. Next year I will insist that they are on different weekends.

So there. Someone who's breaking the other plans for this show!

['01vwbeetle]

I think I am going to make it this year! I don't have a new beetle :(, but I do have an '03 Jetta. Will I look funny if I cruise around on Sunday within a bunch of New beetles? :D Oh, and I guess I need to pm you Marvin or TJ so I can get directions to the meet and greet

[marvins_dad]

I want you DFW people to know I'm missing my beer festival for this show. Next year I will insist that they are on different weekends.

So there. Someone who's breaking the other plans for this show!

We have beer...whatcha want?

[marvins_dad]

I think I am going to make it this year! I don't have a new beetle :(, but I do have an '03 Jetta. Will I look funny if I cruise around on Sunday within a bunch of New beetles? :D Oh, and I guess I need to pm you Marvin or TJ so I can get directions to the meet and greet

Yeah pm me or tj.

[turbos03]

hotel reservations made, $$$ dollars.... round-up registration made and paid, $$ dollars.... praying my "last minute parts" come in before the show, $$$$ dollars....

hanging with other New Beetle peeps, priceless.....

[marvins_dad]

Coolness!!!:D

[Beetlemania]

We have beer...whatcha want?
40 different Schlafly varieties. But a bottle of 'shine should make up for it. :D

[Captain Otto]

So If I bring a caravan from Houston, Will you bring a caravan to our night show?;)

[NBTurboFreak]

Got my hotel reservations made at the host hotel.

['01vwbeetle]

Anyone from Tulsa (besides Jacob) or OKC (besides me) going? (Or anyone coming down I-35 for that matter) We should try to roll down together if possible.

[PhoenixRising]

Keen!

[marvins_dad]

40 different Schlafly varieties. But a bottle of 'shine should make up for it. :D

You'd have to talke to Jason about the 'shine...heard he got some from his Kentuky folk a couple weeks ago.

[marvins_dad]

So If I bring a caravan from Houston, Will you bring a caravan to our night show?;)

I would so love to tell you yes, but I haven't gotten a feel for who is planning on making the Houston show this year.

We had two of our caravan of 5 get popped with 4 tickets on the way back and at the time they swore they weren't going down that road for another year or so. I probably am only doing our show this year after promising to make the Tulsa show.:( I know...I suck! After getting stranded in Amarillo a couple months ago and basically spending $3k on my car, I am short on travel funds and time.

[NBTurboFreak]

So If I bring a caravan from Houston, Will you bring a caravan to our night show?;)

Let me know of details of a caravan, I'll join in. I am going for the full 3 days.

[NBTurboFreak]

Got my friend to sign up for the show as well.

[marvins_dad]

Yea!

[PhoenixRising]

When is this show again? ;)

[NBTurboFreak]

Weekend of Sept 13.

[N3W B33TL3-450]

How many people so far?

[marvins_dad]

Honestly I don't know.
I haven't been keeping a tally and the person that normally does hasn't been posting pre-registration numbers.

[N3W B33TL3-450]

About how many were there last time?

[NBTurboFreak]

I know of at least 2, me and a friend are registered. lol

[N3W B33TL3-450]

I just need to know if it will be worth driving from Houston on premium gas

[marvins_dad]

Last time it rained and we had about 20, mostly out of towner folk. Most of locals stayed home (apart from our club members)

In the past years we had around 45-50, but I would imagine that it would be lower numbers this year because of the gas issue and we were late on promoting the show. Normally we send out mailers, but this year we are relying on the internet and relationships with existing clubs and sites.

[N3W B33TL3-450]

thanks I ll try an make it

['01vwbeetle]

It is with sad regret to say I will not be able to make it this year after all. :( I was looking forward to the show but because of un-forseen circumstances, I will not be able to be there.

[marvins_dad]

Sorry to hear. :(

['01vwbeetle]

Yeah me too. The 12th is my youngest daughters b-day and she wanted to see the bugs again like she did last year. I think I'm turnin her into a VW nut. :D

[PhoenixRising]

So...how many will be there/here this year?

[marvins_dad]

So...how many will be there/here this year?

Have you been reading the posts? I just said I don't know...still don't.

[PhoenixRising]

Have you been reading the posts? I just said I don't know...still don't.Geesh, relax, take a chill pill. McSame hasn't won yet.

:D

I'm just doing what I can to make sure this thread stays near the top, that's all. :o

[marvins_dad]

I just mass emailed all the attendees from the past two years as well as everyone signed up on the DFW club board to remind everyone of the show.

[marvins_dad]

Spent Saturday buffing out the scratches on the back and passenger side.
Sunday cleaning the entire interior!

Marvin is about 85% ready for the show!

Hoping that we don't get hit by an aftershock of Ike.

[PhoenixRising]

Oh, that's right, Ike is coming around here! Man, that would suck if it rained really bad Saturday.

[NBTurboFreak]

Per predictions, got the carshow on Friday, get back on Sunday just to turn around and evacuate if Ike hasn't made landfall by then.

This might help those who are wanting to keep an eye on the storms.
www.stormpulse.com (http://newbeetle.org/forums/www.stormpulse.com)

[mark]

just booked my room so i will be there i hope it does not rain

[Beetlemania]

I'm finally officially registered in all ways!

See you all in a few days!

[marvins_dad]

Jacob your room at Hotel DeHon is ready.

I REALLY hope it doesn't rain...but we will see.
It sprinkled on and off last year and we still had a good get together.

[PhoenixRising]

Hey, if peeps have allergies to pets, you got to know: I have three Russian Blue cats, (that will be in my wife's room for the evening), and three Beagles. Just so those who are coming to the MEET 'N GREET know.

[NBTurboFreak]

I should be able to make the meet n greet if a friend's memorial service is not planed for Friday.

[mark]

i might not be able to go as the weather looks bad for Houston on Friday ...and if the storm is coming i do not want to sit in traffic for 12 hours to get to Dallas....

[marvins_dad]

I totally understand.

I don't like Ike! :mad:

[NBTurboFreak]

Sadly Ike may also ruin my chance to go as everyone south of Houston is starting to evacuate and head north. I am also still working out a few issues with my car and just dont feel safe if traffic is going to be slow to stopped all the way to Dallas, if Friday looks bad I may try and head up Sat for the show only.

[marvins_dad]

Now I really don't like Ike!!!

Gotcha though.

[PhoenixRising]

So, how many will be here? I don't like IKE!

[NBTurboFreak]

I am going to do my best to get there at least for Sat.

[turbos03]

Now I really don't like Ike!!!

Gotcha though.

is the show still going to happen..??? is any thought being given to calling it off do to the storm..?? I still plan on coming up but won't be leaving here till Friday, sooooooo will we have any advance notice if the show is called because of the weather..??

argh..!!!!

[NBTurboFreak]

Well looks like I am out. Found out my new water pump went out and is leaking and by the time I will be able to get it fixed it will be too late to head to the show. This sux but I should be there next time.

[PhoenixRising]

is the show still going to happen..??? is any thought being given to calling it off do to the storm..?? I still plan on coming up but won't be leaving here till Friday, sooooooo will we have any advance notice if the show is called because of the weather..??

argh..!!!!I have it under good report that it's a rain or shine deal. Hey, I guess the less folks that come out, the easier it will be to get a trophy. Heck, at this rate, my Mustang might win!

[marvins_dad]

We've been talking this morning about cancelling.
We are going to watch the weather and hopefully Friday by noon we will make a decision.

If it looks like it is going to rain all weekend it isn't worth attempting the show.
If there is a chance that we will be dry until Saturday evening we will.

Any of you Houston folks or other folks that still are going to make the trip we can plan to get together for dinner somewhere if the show is canceled, not like I had anything else planned this weekend.:p:(

[75shot]

We wanted to go but Tina has to work this weekend and I will be in Mo. and Kansas with the race team Fri,Sat,&Sun. Will miss seeing everyone.:( Maybe if you have a rain date?

[marvins_dad]

We started a poll on our boards to see what the rest of the club thinks.

Looks like we will make a decision tonite so we can let you guys know before you head out.

http://www.dfwnbclub.org/forum/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=3846

If some of you guys still come from Houston to take advantage of the Host Hotel rate and get away from the Hurricane, let us know - we will probably throw together a get together for you guys - take over a restaurant or something and hang out one evening.

[marvins_dad]

Unfortunately we never do the rain date - this year especially because of the insurance. We had insurance paid for an entire year and it runs out next weekend.

Jacob, you still coming down if we cancel or are you going to Beerfest?

[PhoenixRising]

They say that it won't rain here until late Saturday. Check it out.

And last night, Delkos said that we might even be like when Gustav came by, and miss us all together.

[dnyed]

:( Stoopid hurricane :(

[marvins_dad]

They say that it won't rain here until late Saturday. Check it out.

And last night, Delkos said that we might even be like when Gustav came by, and miss us all together.

Can you find me an article online?

[turbos03]

They say that it won't rain here until late Saturday. Check it out.

And last night, Delkos said that we might even be like when Gustav came by, and miss us all together.

yeah I was just checking that... new reports are that Ike will not make land fall until 1:00am Saturday and will track in-land due east of the Dallas area...

you guys know the area better, but does that leave the show site in the clear for most of the day...??? rain late Saturday evening and Sunday would only effect the poker-run...

I for one would hate to see the show called off only to find later that it was a "nice" day....

track the storm here: http://www.stormpulse.com/fullscreen/current

[PhoenixRising]

Here is what I know right now: If Delkos is correct, and the storm stays to the east of Dallas, we will experience little to some rain here in the Lewisville area.

Forecast from the WFAA Weather Center
The track of Ike and where it makes landfall will determine our weekend weather here in North Texas. Right now Ike is forecast to make landfall near Galveston Bay just after midnight Friday. It will move from the coast to Mexia then to Canton and on to Paris before exiting the state and sliding into Arkansas. For the DFW area we'll see 2 to 4 inches of rain with isolated higher amounts, 40 -50 mph winds with higher gusts and a small threat of tornadoes east of Dallas. The closer you are to the track of the storm the higher the rainfall totals and the stronger the winds. If the track shifts farther to the east rainfall totals will be lower and the winds will be lighter.

[PhoenixRising]

Can you find me an article online?

Look here on this thread...

[Beetlemania]

Sorry guys. As I already mentioned to 'toine through texts I guess I'm out. I can't believe I'm doing this! I always stick to my plans! But I'm getting an irky feeling from Ike and will instead be heading north.

Hopefully I'll bring the bad weather with me and leave you guys under beautiful blue skies.

Sorry folks. I really am!

[marvins_dad]

Someone found an indoor warehouse...but I think it is too late and too many folks have canceled their rooms to have the show - and change location at this point...I'll post more later when we make it official.

[PhoenixRising]

It's done, the party's over.

This is a bit like when Obama was already the candidate, but they had to have that silly role call to make it official.

[Beetlemania]

This is where I wish the forums didn't have a profanity filter.

I think I'm going to start a new thread.

[PhoenixRising]

This is where I wish the forums didn't have a profanity filter.

I think I'm going to start a new thread.

:confused:

Okay then.

[marvins_dad]

LOL I saw the new thread in the Suggestions Box.

I find it funnier using the filters.

Dadnabit that fornicating hurricane! LOL

Yeah - our club has voted 11-1 to cancel because of the oncoming fall out from the storm. Even if we don't get rain during the show the high winds will make it really difficult. Besides most folks traveling are canceling their reservations and it seems the locals are so finicky that if there is a chance of a drop of rain they don't show (we found that out last year.)

Sorry we couldn't put on the show this year. The trophies and goodie bags were all ready to go.

If you pre-registered via paypal I'll have Stephen refund your money through paypal.

[turbos03]

oh well, time to call the hotel and cancel my reservations then... this is the last word on the show..???

[PhoenixRising]

oh well, time to call the hotel and cancel my reservations then... this is the last word on the show..???
Seems like it. Sorry. And I'm not even in charge!

[marvins_dad]

Yeah - Mike and I just conffered and decided that, despite the last second offering of a warehouse that the change of venue, threat of bad weather and many cancellations that we wouldn't have enough people show up.

Last year we had 21 cars, most were out of towners, a large number were from Houston. Houston crew is out for the most part. We lost our California shower, haven't heard from some of the folks from last year. Last year the only locals that came to the show were one car from Fort Worth, some of the club members and 1 GTI from a local club...the reasoning was, "the others in my club thought it was going to rain".

[turbos03]

Yeah - Mike and I just conffered and decided that, despite the last second offering of a warehouse that the change of venue, threat of bad weather and many cancellations that we wouldn't have enough people show up.

Last year we had 21 cars, most were out of towners, a large number were from Houston. Houston crew is out for the most part. We lost our California shower, haven't heard from some of the folks from last year. Last year the only locals that came to the show were one car from Fort Worth, some of the club members and 1 GTI from a local club...the reasoning was, "the others in my club thought it was going to rain".

PM sent...

hope to see you guys next year..

[Beetlemania]

Thank you all for the valiant effort and for keeping us all updated these last few days. I'm really sorry the show didn't work out and that Ike went after you so aggressively. Keep safe (and relatively dry!) out there! I'll be sure to do a road trip out that way in the next couple of months to make up for this!

[PhoenixRising]

Thank you all for the valiant effort and for keeping us all updated these last few days. I'm really sorry the show didn't work out and that Ike went after you so aggressively. Keep safe (and relatively dry!) out there! I'll be sure to do a road trip out that way in the next couple of months to make up for this!You better. We had cleaned house for you, and you alone.


Okay, maybe for others...but you were on top of the list!

[bugfreak]

i was bummed. i even took my daughter to work with me so my husband can take off saturday to go.

definitely catch you guys next year. if anyone happend to be in the dalls/ft.worth area, feel free to hit me up.

[Beetlemania]

Just curious, what did the weather end up doing in the Big D area? What would we have put up with?

I didn't go to St Louis for the beer festival, either. There was supposed to be a hurricane going through there about the time I was coming home. I sat at home (in the rain Sat night! There was a hurricane coming through) and enjoyed a relaxed weekend at home. What did you all end up doing?

[marvins_dad]

It was okay Friday.
Drizzled all day Saturday and some slight winds...would have been horrible show weather.
Sunday was absolutely beautiful!

There is talk about getting together with some other local watercooled clubs to do a joint meetup or show at some point.
Don't know if it will happen this year or plan for next. Just in the beginning process of discussions.

We went to Studio Movie Grill and saw Burn After Reading - Mike, Anthony and Myself along with passangers (except me) - note to self...or Mike, don't bring your 14 year old daughter to a movie like that.
Saturday - I worked from 9:30ish until about 6:30pm...got some take out sushi then crashed after eating on the couch.
Sunday - quickly washed my car to meet up with some of the dfdubs crew (they were really looking forward to the TNBRU) at 11, but then had to leave to go watch the Saints game at TJ's house.

[Captain Otto]

I hate Ike!! Hope to see everyone soon...Maybe the night show in Houston??;)