dubs on defrost 3, april 3rd 2010

[topless kitty]

Originally Posted by Hollywood

So there I am this morning..........driving the Hoopty down Reservoir Ave., on my way to the gym, and there in front of me is this sweet vert and guess what the license plate was? KITTY!!

I thought about following you to work and introducing myself, but didn't want you to think I was some kind of stalker!

Anyhow, car looked great from the back. LOVE the wheels. Hope to meet soon!

"Hollywood"

WHAT?! what were you in? should have followed me to work, lol. good thing i JUST washed it for the first time since september yesterday, lol.

[Hollywood]

Originally Posted by topless kitty

WHAT?! what were you in? should have followed me to work, lol. good thing i JUST washed it for the first time since september yesterday, lol.

'99 Dark Blue Ford Contour. Total POS! The only purpose it serves, is to allow me to keep my "toys" clean. lol.

We'll meet soon. Hopefully on the 3rd. Did you see the post about the cruise from Kohl's to L.I. on Sunday 4/11? Goin' to a really cool show at Legend VW/Porsche/Audi. Would love to have you along if you're interested.

[The Cheat]

Originally Posted by Hollywood

'99 Dark Blue Ford Contour. Total POS! The only purpose it serves, is to allow me to keep my "toys" clean. lol.

We'll meet soon. Hopefully on the 3rd. Did you see the post about the cruise from Kohl's to L.I. on Sunday 4/11? Goin' to a really cool show at Legend VW/Porsche/Audi. Would love to have you along if you're interested.

dude, i've totally seen you now that you mentioned the dark blue contour hahaha.

i was wondering who that was giving me the wave and nod the other week!

[topless kitty]

Originally Posted by Hollywood

'99 Dark Blue Ford Contour. Total POS! The only purpose it serves, is to allow me to keep my "toys" clean. lol.

We'll meet soon. Hopefully on the 3rd. Did you see the post about the cruise from Kohl's to L.I. on Sunday 4/11? Goin' to a really cool show at Legend VW/Porsche/Audi. Would love to have you along if you're interested.

i saw stuff on the show, i might go. a bunch of my NY/NJ friends from my MK5 days are going and want me to go, so that's a good possibility.

[Hollywood]

Originally Posted by topless kitty

i saw stuff on the show, i might go. a bunch of my NY/NJ friends from my MK5 days are going and want me to go, so that's a good possibility.

That's cool. Here's the link w/the info. Would love to have you join us:



VWvortex Forums: CT Cruise to L.I. Show April 11th

[HudsonValleyVDub]

My bug is no show car....can I still come?..lol. I just may show up because Danbury is only about 1/2 hr from me.

[Hollywood]

Absolutely. Come on down for the Danbury / Starbucks cruise. It's the best part!!

[HudsonValleyVDub]

The forecast says it'll be sunny and in the mid 70s on the 3rd! I just may have to come meet some of you nice folks!

[kaiser]

this is a really laid back show, they only give out "best of's".

i got one last year because it was raining and hollywood wouldn't bring his car out. lol

it's more like a huge get together to start off the show season.

so, yeah come meet us and cruise to the show. a good time will be had by all.

[Hollywood]

Originally Posted by kaiser

it was raining and hollywood wouldn't bring his car out. lol

You say that like it's a BAD thing?

[HudsonValleyVDub]

Still trying to make it tomorrow...no sure yet. Probably gonna be one of those last minute things. Why can't stuff happen early in the week so one can make weekend plans without hassles!

[my99vdub]

For those that attend, please take some pics - can't go myself, no funds

[Hollywood]

I'm sure there will be TONS of pics taken. Sorry you can't make it. 75 degrees and sunshine.................I'M DOWN!!

[HudsonValleyVDub]

I almost didn't make it today at all but at the last minute, was able to scoot on over to meet the guys for the cruise to the show. I got maybe half way from the meeting place to Sherwood Island and I get the friggin' check engine light! Why?...oh just because thats how my weeks been going..that's why!
I met a few great guys as well as Steve (Hollywood) and his amazing RufBug....that put my bug to shame but...lol...oh well, we were the only 2 Beetles at the meeting place. Great meeting you Steve...I only wish I got to speak with you a bit more. And, although I forgot his name, another great guy was the guy who moved here from FL recently and had to wait for his late ride..lol.
I'm so sorry I didn't make it to the show. I was so damn bummed but that just means I'll have to shoot for 3/11/10!
I had to run into Staples to get a car charger for my dead BlackBerry and ended up with one lonely pic....lol...of me following Steve out of the parking lot...damn I'm PO'd. Hope all had a great time and I guess I'll have to wait to see pics myself!! Thanks again for making me feel welcome! Everyone seemed to be very friendly folks.


- Joe

[Hollywood]

Yo Joe, sorry you didn't make it out. I was wonderin' what happened to ya. Too bad about your "mis-hap". Damn these cars.........it's always somethin' ain't it?

[HudsonValleyVDub]

Originally Posted by Hollywood

Yo Joe, sorry you didn't make it out. I was wonderin' what happened to ya. Too bad about your "mis-hap". Damn these cars.........it's always somethin' ain't it?

Actually, as I was saying earlier, I haven't had too many mishaps with this car...but I guess I jinxed myself. As it turns out, it was only that stupid 8" vacuum hose on top of the intake. I probably should have just gone to the show...there would have been enough people there to lend a helping hand!

[topless kitty]

nice to finally meet the locals, steve and nigel. saw a bunch of old friends i hadn't seen in a while too. matt got some pictures, he'll probably have them edited and uploaded (or at least raw uploaded) shortly so i'll post some up. i know he took a bunch of me and nigel's cars together. don't think he took any of steve's, he got the few aircooleds, as he's an aircooled driver.

soooo glad it turned out to be a nice day! matt and i went to dinner with friends saturday night and the waiter asked if we had just come back from vacation, lol. we both got a lot of color, and sunglass tan lines

[The Cheat]

i would have gone except both cars are down at the moment. i'm stuck driving the srt4 right now, i REALLY thought i had the tune right on the vr6t beetle, but apparently it leaned out pretty bad friday night at the drags.

leaving the shop to go get the beetle, i hit SOMETHING with the jetta fierce enough to snap the bracket clean off the side of the motor. easy enough fix, yank the motor, weld the van gough on, and replace...so one would think.

i got a little ambitious and decided to um, NOT put the 5speed back in. so now janie has an extra gear and som extra power.

i'm still game for the 11th, the r2m beetle will be making a debut. steve, you wanna help detail the "s" out of it this week?

[Hollywood]

yo Kitty, great "FINALLY" meeting you too. ha ha. Nigel, wish we had a chance to say "hello". Justin, I'm gonna be in and out of the studio all week, but am DEFINITELY on for Sunday!

Hit me on my cell this week and let's firm everything up for pulling out of Kohl's at 7:00 AM sharp. Hope you've got our ride all mapped out, as I want to get there no later than 9:00 AM so those of us who are showing can be assured a good spot!

Hope those people on the Vortex who signed on for the cruise will post up this week to confirm.

[HudsonValleyVDub]

Wow..still no pics yet huh? I'm looking to torture myself with what I missed out on!!!!!