Lightning Fest 5 Sept 21st-23rd

[99WhiteBeast]

I didn't see any Talon members listed over on the NLOC 'who's registered' thread.
http://lightningfest2007.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=16&Itemid=38

So who's going or planning on going this year?


I'm on the fence this year (made the last four) due to a family vacation planned a few weeks after.

For those of you that haven't been in the past its a blast. The convoy up is always worth the price of admission.

Linky to register
http://lightningfest2007.com/index.php?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=39

[tiffo60]

im sure i will go, but it all depends on how quickly i get settled in to my new life and things start calming down:tu:

[L8 APEX]

I'm in the air I'm not feeling the love.

[tiffo60]

I'm in the air I'm not feeling the love.

http://www.julkaisut.fi/lip433/media/need%20a%20hug.jpg

:icon_mrgreen:

[projlightning]

I would like to go but my Gen1 is up on jack stands and will be for a while. I don't want to rent a car so that's that...

I bet the convoy is freaking awesome...:burnout:

Someone want to split the gas bill :icon_cool:

[L8 APEX]

There are enough guys with 2-3 trucks you could just drive one of theirs.:D

[projlightning]

There are enough guys with 2-3 trucks you could just drive one of theirs.:D

:twitch:.....ha ha...yea right....shoot...I don't even let anyone drive my beat up Gen1..

Then Lightnings will end up crashed in a garage/house :rll:

[L8 APEX]

At LFest last year Wes was at the hotel recovering from the drunken festivities during the first round of qualifying. So I had to get it teched and ran his first pass for him:burnout:. Dennis will probably loan out the ratrod pretty cheap:D.

[wesman]

I'll likely go...it was a good time last year. Hopefully I'll have the truck dialed in by then. We shall see.

--wes

[wesman]

At LFest last year Wes was at the hotel recovering from the drunken festivities during the first round of qualifying. So I had to get it teched and ran his first pass for him:burnout:. Dennis will probably loan out the ratrod pretty cheap:D.


They start too damn early :hammer:

They should know that if I'm up drinking until 4 in the morning, that I'm not gonna make it to the track by 9 :beer:

--wes

[G'Lightning]

I'll be there...:beer:

[LS1 Eater]

Im hopeing to go this year. Dont know if the truck will be done. Its at the powder coaters wright now. Hope to have it home next week some time to start wireing and fuel system. Will see.

[dboat]

I will be there.

[Flats Man]

Me and Tobbun will be there. I am flying out to do the convoy up to Kansas City with Tobbun. I hope to see the Germans in our convoy. I will be leaving my Turbo Gen 1 in Florida rather than towing out to Texas and driving it to Kansas.:icon_mrgreen:

[Ohmsby]

I'm in:tu:

[STooPiD]

If i just wanna go to watch/hang out, do i need to register for anything or just join the convoy and eat some tater chips.

[FRDRCING]

If I can get someone to cover me for two days, then Im down for it, just would have to come home on sunday. I don't really want to miss out on JL's truck this year and all the other Bad ass G1's. I will know when in a few weeks if I will be able to make it.

[TXLIGHTNING]

Is it going to be in Kansas City?

[L8 APEX]

Is it going to be in Kansas City?
Are you just that lazy or ignorant or a little of both?
http://www.lightningfest2007.com/
If it is too much work to click the link then yes it is in KC, MO:rolleyes:

[projlightning]

:rll:I'm sorry but this was just funny....


Are you just that lazy or ignorant or a little of both?
http://www.lightningfest2007.com/
If it is too much work to click the link then yes it is in KC, MO:rolleyes:

[TXLIGHTNING]

Are you just that lazy or ignorant or a little of both?
http://www.lightningfest2007.com/
If it is too much work to click the link then yes it is in KC, MO:rolleyes: Wont you blow it out your ass Terry! FUKSTICK!!!

[TXLIGHTNING]

FYI: I did click the link, and I was just trying to confirm this with the members. To damn far away for me.

[STooPiD]

I'm a little bit hazy (hungover). Do I need to pay $75 just to hang out there as well? I'm not interested in competing with my truck yet.

[TXLIGHTNING]

:rll:I'm sorry but this was just funny.... Probably wouldn't think its funny being call lazy and ignorant yourself. Considering I work over 60hrs a week!

[projlightning]

ha ha....I said sorry...:icon_lol: it WAS funny though. Ole boy over there handling you rough...

60hrs...whew...can beat that:tu:


Probably wouldn't think its funny being call lazy and ignorant yourself. Considering I work over 60hrs a week!

[L8 APEX]

Everybody pays, you save a little if you sign up early. If you want to drive your truck in it is 5 or whatever. It includes some racing events whether you use them or not.
Tony knows I love him this much!
http://thecia.com.au/reviews/h/images/how-much-do-you-love-me-combien-tu-m-aimes-3.jpg

[L8 APEX]

Oops, wrong pic..
http://www.israel-shops.com/images/bigimg36539.jpg

[L8 APEX]

ha ha....I said sorry...:icon_lol: it WAS funny though. Ole boy over there handling you rough...

60hrs...whew...can beat that:tu:
I think he handles himself, right Tony?

[TXLIGHTNING]

Everybody pays, you save a little if you sign up early. If you want to drive your truck in it is 5 or whatever. It includes some racing events whether you use them or not.
Tony knows I love him this much!
http://thecia.com.au/reviews/h/images/how-much-do-you-love-me-combien-tu-m-aimes-3.jpg I still love you 2 Terry, maybe not that much :nono:. You just have a way with words that gets to me sometimes. No harm done :tu:.

[projlightning]

Haha...you're killing me over here..:rll:


Everybody pays, you save a little if you sign up early. If you want to drive your truck in it is 5 or whatever. It includes some racing events whether you use them or not.
Tony knows I love him this much!
http://thecia.com.au/reviews/h/images/how-much-do-you-love-me-combien-tu-m-aimes-3.jpg

[projlightning]

back to the subject...


Who's going to L-Fest?

[TXLIGHTNING]

Oops, wrong pic..
http://www.israel-shops.com/images/bigimg36539.jpgThats more like it :D.

[TXLIGHTNING]

I think he handles himself, right Tony? Thats how I get my go fast money :tu:.

[STooPiD]

back to the subject...


Who's going to L-Fest?

F*** it. I'll go...

[tliss]

I'll probably go this year, but it'll probably be a last minute decision.

And Terry...a side of you I've never known nor ever want to see...by the way, nice bald head...

Tony knows I love him this much!
http://thecia.com.au/reviews/h/images/how-much-do-you-love-me-combien-tu-m-aimes-3.jpg

Tom

[03LightningRocks]

I'll probably go this year, but it'll probably be a last minute decision.

And Terry...a side of you I've never known nor ever want to see...by the way, nice bald head...


Tom


well...uh....yeah...um...well...sh!t...I don't know what to say. I think I'm going to be sick. Terry needs a girl friend....QUICK!

[03LightningRocks]

http://www.julkaisut.fi/lip433/media/need%20a%20hug.jpg

:icon_mrgreen:


Or maybe shot???:D

http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/data/500/stickup.jpg

[REXRENEGADE]

Silky is IN!
:icon_mrgreen:

[my2002lightning]

I'm planning on it. :icon_cool:

[Andre]

We´re in !!!

Marc and me got our plane tickets and hotel reservation. :nana2

We will bring some really crazy guys with us. They are from switzerland.

Be careful when you meet Hardy from swiss. He speaks 5 words in english:

Hello, Bye, Lightning, Beer and girls.

He can talk to everyone without words and is a real Lightning guy!

Can´t wait to meet the rednecks again! :tu:


André


btw. is redneck a good or a bad word? :confused:

[dboat]

btw. is redneck a good or a bad word? :confused:

Andre'

that is one of those words that can be used in a positive or negative way.

[Flats Man]

Hey Andre, You may be a redneck if............
http://www.fortogden.com/foredneck.html

[TP Derrick D]

I may go this year since I haven't gone since Lfest 1 & 2, will be last min decision since I have grandkid in school plus its a LOT of newbies on here now I don't know. I never pre-register tho since I only know at the last min.

[99WhiteBeast]

We´re in !!!

Marc and me got our plane tickets and hotel reservation.



Good bring some EKU28 'eisbock' from Kulmbach for us rednecks:icon_mrgreen:

[Silver_2000]

Im in ...

[STooPiD]

anybody wanna split the cost of a hotel room?

[tiffo60]

anybody wanna split the cost of a hotel room?

im all about it, but i wont know for sure if Ill make it till we get closer to the time , I already put in for vacation but its still to far away to tell

[STooPiD]

I'm not sure wether or not I am going but I'll throw down money for half of a room if i fail to show and nobody else wants it.

[SVTJoseCuervo]

back to the subject...


Who's going to L-Fest?

Soo how many people from Talon going?

Kyle and I were just talking and we decided to go...Just wanted to see how many people are going as of now.

[STooPiD]

im still a maybe

[Chris94L]

Not sure, last year I had planned to go, but I think this year is going to be a last minute decision.

[FRDRCING]

I just found out last week I am deff. not going to be able to make the trip:hammer:. I know I will def. be going next year when I have vacation time to use. I will be going to NHRA event at Ennis that weekend since I can't leave town.

[dboat]

I just found out last week I am deff. not going to be able to make the trip:hammer:. I know I will def. be going next year when I have vacation time to use. I will be going to NHRA event at Ennis that weekend since I can't leave town.


This is looking to be the last year.. if the rumors are true... just like the USGP.. :(

Dana

[BC Lightning]

This is looking to be the last year.. if the rumors are true... just like the USGP.. :(

Dana

Wasn't last year the last year??

I'm not saying yes or no, If I do go it will be last minute

[Mark #2]

Okay, since I am still trying to get this club jump started on all events.
Confirmed to LFEST:

Remote:
Andre
Dana

In the Convoy:
Dennis
Doug
Fred
Gary
John
Jose
Kyle
Me
Ronny
Stevo
Trevor

We(me) need to sponsor Terry as well.

[L8 APEX]

I am on the fence. It costs me a lot to haul the trailer with tools and support this event. I would need to see some support from the club to make it this year. Fuel, food, and hotel are my main concerns. If I work really hard I might be able to get a few days off work, dunno.

[dboat]

I will be there.

[G'Lightning]

I'm in for sure.....no if and or buts!:beer:

[G'Lightning]

I am on the fence. It costs me a lot to haul the trailer with tools and support this event. I would need to see some support from the club to make it this year. Fuel, food, and hotel are my main concerns. If I work really hard I might be able to get a few days off work, dunno.
I could get your hotel room covered with my points....buts that just part of the equation.

[Sixpipes]

Okay, since I am still trying to get this club jump started on all events.
Confirmed to LFEST:

Remote:
Andre
Dana

In the Convoy:
Doug
Fred
Gary
John
Stevo
Trevor

We(me) need to sponsor Terry as well.

So are you going...or not? Put me on the convoy list. Ronny too. :cool:

[slick-svt]

Two months at new job so that leaves me out....I promise I'll go to one of these cool events and now the wife wants to go and take her Gen 1. Kinda sucks I have to work the week and she works weekends...:icon_frown:

[SVTJoseCuervo]

Me and Kyle will register soon...Im not missing this one :tu:

[Mark #2]

Okay, since I am still trying to get this club jump started on all events.
Confirmed to LFEST:

Remote:
Andre
Dana

In the Convoy:
Dennis
Doug
Fred
Gary
John
Jose
Kyle
Me
Ronny
Stevo
Trevor

We(me) need to sponsor Terry as well.

6er, going, and I am in for the usual room situation, if ya want to?
GoRila's revenge will happen, but I won't just lay down to the built motor... probably on the trailer on the way home.:D

[Ohmsby]

I got $50.00 for pig fuel for Terry this will appease the Lightning gods and I will go fast and not break my chit

[Mark #2]

I got $50.00 for pig fuel for Terry this will appease the Lightning gods and I will go fast and not break my chit
I am good for $100 for the way up, of course will pay all the pig fuel on the way back if needed.

[Ohmsby]

I am good for $100 as I will likely need it more.

should we start an over under on your stock block beast of course you could not participate in the betting:nono:

[Mark #2]

should we start an over under on your stock block beast of course you could not participate in the betting:nono:

Sure why not, but I own the reservation on Terry's Trailer.

[Ohmsby]

Sure why not, but I own the reservation on Terry's Trailer.

based on some of the things you have told me about that block and it's life I am not sure it can be blown up

[Mark #2]

based on some of the things you have told me about that block and it's life I am not sure it can be blown up

It's just all about detonation, run rich on good gas and cool spark plugs(need to change them, over 2 years), and never in OD when racing. IMHO.

The end must be near though based on GoRila, our trucks have been very similar for too many years...not that I copied him or anything.;)

[03LightningRocks]

It's just all about detonation, run rich on good gas and cool spark plugs(need to change them, over 2 years), and never in OD when racing. IMHO.

The end must be near though based on GoRila, our trucks have been very similar for too many years...not that I copied him or anything.;)


Maybe a little bit of good luck helps too...:icon_mrgreen:.

[Mark #2]

Maybe a little bit of good luck helps too...:icon_mrgreen:.
I disagree....a lot of good luck with all the tunes/chips that I have had.

But I'll take a little credit pulling all those bad tunes/chips after I got the wideband and started doing it myself with help from my tuner of choice over the years.:D

I got ~6 months of tuning done last weekend with Terry at the track versus working with mail order tunes.:tu:

[dboat]

I am on the fence. It costs me a lot to haul the trailer with tools and support this event. I would need to see some support from the club to make it this year. Fuel, food, and hotel are my main concerns. If I work really hard I might be able to get a few days off work, dunno.

I'll throw in some money if I can get a plug change while I am there..

Dana

[Silver_2000]

Someone needs to bring a grill and TALON will provide grub for at least one meal as in the past

[REXRENEGADE]

I will be there!
:icon_cool:

[dboat]

I will be there!
:icon_cool:

AHA!!! He surfaces back to the board.. Curtis, where ya been and howz are things going?

Dana

[99WhiteBeast]

I disagree....a lot of good luck with all the tunes/chips that I have had.

But I'll take a little credit pulling all those bad tunes/chips after I got the wideband and started doing it myself with help from my tuner of choice over the years.:D

I got ~6 months of tuning done last weekend with Terry at the track versus working with mail order tunes.:tu:

I still think the 99/00's are built better. Sure some have blown but proportional to 01's through 04's there has been far less.

[G'Lightning]

`

[G'Lightning]

I still think the 99/00's are built better:eek:...You're being verrry undude:icon_cool:

[Mark #2]

Okay, I think this the latest?

Confirmed to LFEST:
Remote:
Andre, Marc, Swiss.
Dana

In the Thursday Convoy:
Curtis
Dennis
Doug
Fred (in Ronny's truck, Ronny comes in later)
Gary
John
Jose
Kyle
Me
Stevo
Trevor

We(me) will still need to sponsor Terry as well.

Looks weak compared to our normal turnout but this is what I have so far.

[Flats Man]

"Fred (in Ronny's truck, Ronny comes in later)"
Boy nobody can keep secrets anymore, I haven't even told Trevor yet! :icon_mrgreen:

[Mark #2]

"Fred (in Ronny's truck, Ronny comes in later)"
Boy nobody can keep secrets anymore, I haven't even told Trevor yet! :icon_mrgreen:

Sorry, wasn't told it was a secret.

[Flats Man]

It isn't really a secret.....just yanking "The Kressler's" chain:icon_lol:

[Mark #2]

It isn't really a secret.....just yanking "The Kressler's" chain:icon_lol:

OK, like that is something different for the Glen Clan?
Glad y'all are going again, should be fun. :tu:

[REXRENEGADE]

Hey Talon Brothers!
Not to worry, Silky is alive and well. I have been very busy since January getting my own business going. All is well and I will see you all soon.

:tu:



AHA!!! He surfaces back to the board.. Curtis, where ya been and howz are things going?

Dana

[Blown4d]

I'm a native Texan from the Dallas area and may be moving back soon when I finish up my residency in Nashville. Can I hang with you guys at L-fest this year? My dad is coming as well and he still lives in Dallas. Thanks.

[Silver_2000]

I'm a native Texan from the Dallas area and may be moving back soon when I finish up my residency in Nashville. Can I hang with you guys at L-fest this year? My dad is coming as well and he still lives in Dallas. Thanks.
Sure why not ?

[dboat]

I'm a native Texan from the Dallas area and may be moving back soon when I finish up my residency in Nashville. Can I hang with you guys at L-fest this year? My dad is coming as well and he still lives in Dallas. Thanks.


What are you doing a residency in? when will you finish?

Dana

[Blown4d]

Anesthesiology at Vanderbilt. I finish up in December. :nana2

[dboat]

Anesthesiology at Vanderbilt. I finish up in December. :nana2


Drop me a note when you are ready to start looking at jobs... I manage medical groups..

Dana

[Mark #2]

Okay, I think this the latest?

Confirmed to LFEST:
Remote:
Andre, Marc, Swiss.
Dana

In the Thursday Convoy:
Curtis
Dennis
Doug
Fred (in Ronny's truck, Ronny comes in later)
Gary
John
Jose
Kyle
Me
Stevo
Trevor

We(me) will still need to sponsor Terry as well.

This is what I have so far.

Still accurate?

[Flats Man]

Me and Trevor will be there!:icon_mrgreen:

[Andre]

Still accurate?

yes, we will be there.

[dboat]

I plan to be there..

[Silver_2000]

Im there - Have Hotel room - Need to buy Ice- Beer and Tequila and Ill be ready to go

I even vacuumed out my truck this weekend

NOw I just need to decide if Im gonna get the snaggle toothed front bumper cover fixed by then

[Mark #2]

Im there - Have Hotel room - Need to buy Ice- Beer and Tequila and Ill be ready to go

I even vacuumed out my truck this weekend

NOw I just need to decide if Im gonna get the snaggle toothed front bumper cover fixed by then
Are you going to race this year?

[dboat]

Are you going to race this year?

He did last year.. was lined up against me once..

Dana

[L8 APEX]

He did last year.. was lined up against me once..

Dana
You need to buy a KB to install this time.:evil

[Silver_2000]

Are you going to race this year?

Who knows - It would be a gift to whoever gets me in the first round...

[dboat]

Who knows - It would be a gift to whoever gets me in the first round...

except me...:evil

[Silver_2000]

except me...:evil

What, did I beat you ? That NEVER happens - You could buy back in right ?

[Silver_2000]

When is the plan to head out and return ?

Head out Thursday the 20 st and return Sun the 23rd ?

[Mark #2]

When is the plan to head out and return ?

Head out Thursday the 20 st and return Sun the 23rd ?

Yes, kind of hoping someone else would arrange it again.

[Ohmsby]

Leaving Thursday AM from Denton and returning on Sunday works for me

same parking lot at 288 and 35 the old outlet mall??

[Silver_2000]

Yes, kind of hoping someone else would arrange it again.
Tag your it

[Mark #2]

Leaving Thursday AM from Denton and returning on Sunday works for me

same parking lot at 288 and 35 the old outlet mall??

Yes, that is a good idea. Please post the details again and proposed times for leaving.

[dboat]

What, did I beat you ? That NEVER happens - You could buy back in right ?

Yep, dont you remember? it was my virgin trip down the track in my L.... you edged me out.. but I still loved it..

Dana

[Silver_2000]

Yep, dont you remember? it was my virgin trip down the track in my L.... you edged me out.. but I still loved it..

Dana

Yeah I remember - I just was feeling bad for having put you out..

Im at least I glad I was able to beat the guy who had NEVER run down the track ... LOL - Its fun - I may have to see if I can borrow a set of slicks from someone who isnt making the trip

Doug

[L8 APEX]

I am trying to get the time off, work has a conference that weekend in Dallas and one of the engineers already scheduled off for family vacation..
What are we going to do without the talon party crew? The parking lot may shut down by 11pm:confused:.

[tiffo60]

I am trying to get the time off, work has a conference that weekend in Dallas and one of the engineers already scheduled off for family vacation..
What are we going to do without the talon party crew? The parking lot may shut down by 11pm:confused:.

ive burned up the two vacation days i had for Lfest to move into the new house, so Im out for this year, depressed because i havent missed one since i joined talon:(

[L8 APEX]

ive burned up the two vacation days i had for Lfest to move into the new house, so Im out for this year, depressed because i havent missed one since i joined talon:(
I call:bson this one. You work for Daddy nobody will care if you take two days off. Just put in a couple tens before or after to make up for the shlazy day and a half off. Nobody works on Friday afternoons anyway. We need some young blood up there!

[Ohmsby]

I call:bson this one. You work for Daddy nobody will care if you take two days off. Just put in a couple tens before or after to make up for the shlazy day and a half off. Nobody works on Friday afternoons anyway. We need some young blood up there!

Agreed put the new bride in the truck and head north for a little :burnout:

you will regret not going

[tiffo60]

I call:bson this one. You work for Daddy nobody will care if you take two days off. Just put in a couple tens before or after to make up for the shlazy day and a half off. Nobody works on Friday afternoons anyway. We need some young blood up there!

they give me 2weeks vacation every year and its all spent, no talking my way out of this one:cool:

[Ohmsby]

you could use a stunt double or hire a temp to fill in for a day or so

[dboat]

Yeah I remember - I just was feeling bad for having put you out..

Im at least I glad I was able to beat the guy who had NEVER run down the track ... LOL - Its fun - I may have to see if I can borrow a set of slicks from someone who isnt making the trip

Doug

We'll have to just line up and do it again.. I'll even lend you my slicks and I will run my DR's for this one..

Dana

[dboat]

are you guys signing up for? I dropped a note to Dwight, because you sign up for one online and then pay for a second or more onsite..
Dana

[Andre]

Do you remember this?


http://www.theartofdrink.com/blog/img/kleiner-feigling.jpg

[03LightningRocks]

Do you remember this?


http://www.theartofdrink.com/blog/img/kleiner-feigling.jpg

No....but did my fellow Lightning enthusiasts look anything like these party animals?


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpbMsk8pe-A

[Andre]

No....but did my fellow Lightning enthusiasts look anything like these party animals?


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpbMsk8pe-A


A lil different if i remember right...

:evil

You should try it....

[03LightningRocks]

A lil different if i remember right...

:evil

You should try it....

If it's anything like Jeigermiester, I'm in.:D

[L8 APEX]

Is JDM crew coming this year?

[03LightningRocks]

Is JDM crew coming this year?


I wondered the same thing. It looks like he is one of the sponsoring vendors.:confused:

[danielvalles1]

well i wanted to go to LF it would have been my first but the ass holes at work said we are short handed so i just wanted to say have fun and a safe trip.:tu:

[Ohmsby]

Visiting some sites in Wichita today and noticed out friends at the toll booth already waiting for the convoy with ticket books in hand everyone please remember KS troopers man the booths and the approaching speed limit is 35

[03LightningRocks]

Visiting some sites in Wichita today and noticed out friends at the toll booth already waiting for the convoy with ticket books in hand everyone please remember KS troopers man the booths and the approaching speed limit is 35

That is nothing but chicken http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/data/500/sh_t.gif right there:flaming:. Those cock suckers are giving tickets out to people for approaching the booth to quick???

[L8 APEX]

It is the departing acceleration limit I am concerned about:icon_mrgreen:

[Mark #2]

It is the departing acceleration limit I am concerned about:icon_mrgreen:

I did the acceleration limit last year.
Did a tire smoking 0 to 110 mph blast out and slowed to 70 as I saw him chasing in the rear view from the booth. He just passed me.

[03LightningRocks]

Looks like I'm in. I have a couple loose ends to tie up, but the plan is to go. Maybe we can talk my old nemisis into going as well. You should go Mr. Hogge. I want to see if you can repeat that mid ten pass. Your going to have to if you want to beat me this time:eek:.

[Mark #2]

Looks like I'm in. I have a couple loose ends to tie up, but the plan is to go. Maybe we can talk my old nemisis into going as well. You should go Mr. Hogg. I want to see if you can repeat that mid ten pass. Your going to have to if you want to beat me this time:eek:.

Cool, are you going to drive up or trailer up now that you have a street driven truck again.

[03LightningRocks]

Cool, are you going to drive up or trailer up now that you have a street driven truck again.

Streetable...is an illusion, in my case:icon_mrgreen:. I believe I will be trailering it up. I really don't know how many passes are left in my transmission. It could be one...it could be twenty:cool:.

[03LightningRocks]

PS......Doug, let me know if Big D wants to throw anything on the trailer.

[L8 APEX]

LFest pic
http://hussies.blogspirit.com/images/medium_chicken.jpg

[SVTJoseCuervo]

Looks like I won't be able to make it :icon_confused:

[03LightningRocks]

well i wanted to go to LF it would have been my first but the ass holes at work said we are short handed so i just wanted to say have fun and a safe trip.:tu:


Looks like I won't be able to make it :icon_confused:

Did either one of you guys have a room reserved? If you did, it would sure be nice If I could talk ya into transferring the room to me.

[L8 APEX]

I doubt it...:icon_eek:

[03LightningRocks]

I just got off the phone with the Hotel. They had a room with a single king bed available for Friday and Saturday night, but nothing for Thursday night. :hammer:

She said that the block of rooms Big D reserved went back on the market about a month ago. So much for having the entire hotel blocked off.

[Sixpipes]

Long-range weather forcast...

http://www.weather.com/outlook/homeandgarden/home/tenday/USKS0298?from=36hr_fcst10DayLink_home

[Ohmsby]

weather looks good and Rocks I have an Extra bed in my room at the hotel for Thursday night if you need

FYI according to my Wife I fart and snore sometimes during slumber:tex

[03LightningRocks]

snip.......

FYI according to my Wife I fart and snore sometimes during slumber:tex


Then we have alot in common:rll:. We should probably turn the AC to the ventilation mode for Thursday night;).


I appreciate it. They have me on a list for any openings Thursday night, but I am not usually that lucky. I will take the offer and I will also pay for half of that night:tu:.

[dboat]

Long-range weather forcast...

http://www.weather.com/outlook/homeandgarden/home/tenday/USKS0298?from=36hr_fcst10DayLink_home

poifect!!!!:icon_mrgreen:

[dboat]

I just got off the phone with the Hotel. They had a room with a single king bed available for Friday and Saturday night, but nothing for Thursday night. :hammer:

She said that the block of rooms Big D reserved went back on the market about a month ago. So much for having the entire hotel blocked off.

well DUH!!, you wait until a week away and expect the rooms to still be held for you... you know better than that.. :nono:

Dana

[03LightningRocks]

well DUH!!, you wait until a week away and expect the rooms to still be held for you... you know better than that.. :nono:

Dana


BigD had told us at dinner last week, (the one you missed:icon_rolleyes:), rooms where still available due to the fact he reserved the entire hotel. Which would be the reason for me announcing that the hotel didn't quite see it that way. Now don't piss me off or I will line up beside you in the first round and put you out of the race:evil.

[Mark #2]

Don't forget about race jackets, just bought mine at Smiley's.
Nice place, easy to find.

[99WhiteBeast]

Don't forget about race jackets, just bought mine at Smiley's.
Nice place, easy to find.

Thanks for the reminder. I was taking the G1 now in the G2 so I need a jacket.

Did they have so more and if so what was the cost?

[L8 APEX]

There is a Smileys location on Kennedal Hwy north of the rack as well SteveO. They have a wide selection.

[99WhiteBeast]

There is a Smileys location on Kennedal Hwy north of the rack as well SteveO. They have a wide selection.

Thanks TC- I knew that name sounded familiar. I know right where it is

[L8 APEX]

Watch for those ball sucking, foot tapping bathroom stall delinquent cops. They slow 287 business to 35mph or less for sport:mad:

[Mark #2]

Thanks for the reminder. I was taking the G1 now in the G2 so I need a jacket.

Did they have so more and if so what was the cost?

Had plenty, two styles, 3 colors $50-$75
I was at the Dallas Smiley's

[dboat]

BigD had told us at dinner last week, (the one you missed:icon_rolleyes:), rooms where still available due to the fact he reserved the entire hotel. Which would be the reason for me announcing that the hotel didn't quite see it that way. Now don't piss me off or I will line up beside you in the first round and put you out of the race:evil.

Better be careful about throwing down that kind of smacktalk HVAC boy.. you dont know what I am running these days... :evil

Dana

[03LightningRocks]

............. you dont know what I am running these days... :evil

Dana


All I see for right now is you running your mouth. What we will see in Kansas is you running back to the pits so you can get your street tires back on in time to watch me running in the final round. Hows that sound for some "running"?:cool:




Rocks....that's Mr. Rocks to you...:d

[BC Lightning]

Had plenty, two styles, 3 colors $50-$75
I was at the Dallas Smiley's

Where is that located, I'll be picking one up as well today :tex

[dboat]

All I see for right now is you running your mouth. What we will see in Kansas is you running back to the pits so you can get your street tires back on in time to watch me running in the final round. Hows that sound for some "running"?:cool:




Rocks....that's Mr. Rocks to you...:d

:icon_rolleyes:

I will be doing this.. :burnout:

and you will be doing this.. :crying:

:evilDana

[03LightningRocks]

Where is that located, I'll be picking one up as well today :tex


I don't think you have to wear a jacket to run 12's.

[03LightningRocks]

:icon_rolleyes:

I will be doing this.. :burnout:

and you will be doing this.. :crying:

:evilDana



http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/data/500/gang.jpg

[03LightningRocks]

With all this concern over fire jackets and helmet dates, I am wondering if the same concern is going to be placed on the rules concerning roll bars.

The fire jacket rule is being taken to a level of ignorance. The spirit of the rule concerning fire jackets and after market blowers was meant to apply to vehicles that did not come stock with a blower...(of any kind). Only the most dumb ass of tracks applies this rule to a vehicle that comes with a blower from the factory, such as the Gen 2 Lightning.

Anyway....I went off for a minute there. Which I have a tendency to do when I see stupidity. The real curiosity will be if they follow the below 11.5 roll bar rule. For instance...in the actual race, anyone running an 11.499 without a bar is done...looses..out of the race. Hit the road running.

[Sixpipes]

I'm not interested in running under 11.5 just so I can say I got thrown off the track. When I expect to run a sub 11.5 run, I will have a roll bar. I think at this point, I have sufficiently improved my drive train enough to allow me to get tune to sub 11.5 second pass, but for now, I'm not interested in approaching that threshold. My $.02.

I and do Agree with Ron on the fire jacket/roll bar issue. Straining at a gnat and swallowing a camel as far as I'm concerned.

[dboat]

We are leaving today for LFest 5..

We will be spending the night in Ill. and then going on to Ark, to visit a good friend of mine.. from there to Norman, Ok to spend a couple of nights there with some friends.. we will catch you guys on I-35 on Thurs morn as you are heading to KC.. we look forward to seeing you guys then.. :tu:

Dana and Kim..

[G'Lightning]

.....nope still in .....

[Silver_2000]

dont forget that some parts of the country up there sell watered down beer

I know OK does - think kansas does too :evil:evil

[danielvalles1]

Think of the upside at least you cant get pulled over for DWI:D

[Silver_2000]

Think of the upside at least you cant get pulled over for DWI:D
Thats why we drink at the HOTEL

[99WhiteBeast]

.....nope still in .....

Thats good- you were being very undude there for a minute

[03LightningRocks]

weather looks good and Rocks I have an Extra bed in my room at the hotel for Thursday night if you need

FYI according to my Wife I fart and snore sometimes during slumber:tex

I just got off the phone with the hotel. They have me set up for all three nights now. That was a close call. I couldn't find my gas mask...:eek:.

Seriously though...I appreciate the offer, but it looks like I am hooked up now.


Rocks:beer:

[TP Derrick D]

http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/data/500/gang.jpg

Rocks, my man...LOL...you did it again!!!! where you find all this stuff?..LOL
I seen it a couple days ago and was thinking if I could take those little fellows to a real hood where those real gangbangers will show them that those signs will get you DEAD...RIP...STRETCHED OUT....6 FEET UNDER....PUSHING UP DAISIES....kinda like that that show Scared Straight a long time ago. I also saw a few minutes of SOUL PLANE tonite and Tom Arnold and his son in the movie and I thought about this picture...LOL:rll::rll:x 20, I can't stop laughing man....damn dude...

[03LightningRocks]

The funny part of it Derrick, is that the kid in that photo reminds me of a whole lot of the kids in Plano. They think they are rappers or something. These kids have no clue of what a real bad ass is...LOL. "Tuff guys from the mean streets of Plano"....:rll:.

[Ohmsby]

I've recently been thinking about changing to more of a "gangsta rap" persona :threadhijack you know the mean streets of Crossroads

[TP Derrick D]

The funny part of it Derrick, is that the kid in that photo reminds me of a whole lot of the kids in Plano. They think they are rappers or something. These kids have no clue of what a real bad ass is...LOL. "Tuff guys from the mean streets of Plano"....:rll:.

Yeah,thats too bad Rocks,if only they knew!!! I can take them to a couple "real hoods" here in Ft Worth and let them see the people that have to live that life for real due to their surroundings and way of the streets in that area, many people want to leave that life but can't for one reason or another. Believe me I know.

[Ohmsby]

I just read my fortune for the day and it says

"you will go north and drink many beers":beer: I am ready to go just finishing up some chores around the house this evening

[99WhiteBeast]

I just read my fortune for the day and it says

"you will go north and drink many beers":beer:

How ironic-mine said the same thing.

[Mark #2]

Mine said, "It is time to enjoy the company of friends and have some fun again", but be careful of the adder "between the sheets"

[02BOLT]

Hope you fellas have a big time this year! I sure wish I was rolling out with ya'll tomorrow. Be safe out there, and goodluck on the track. I know a few of you are going for new Personal Bests. Hope ya get 'em! Bad Ron, make a pass for me brother.:tu:

Later,
Rob

[Ohmsby]

Had chinese for dinner and the fortune cookie says. "Your lightning is faster than the one next to you"

[Silver_2000]

Had chinese for dinner and the fortune cookie says. "Your lightning is faster than the one next to you"

Drinking coors light now and the message at the bottom of this one says "many more like me will suffer a similar fate this weekend"

It was funnier when I thought it ... :nono:

[Silver_2000]

Im bringing my old Digital camera - if anyone wants to take some pictures with it of LFEST just let me know - Its always good to get pictures from a different perspective ...
Especially party pics - pics of the pit etc

[03LightningRocks]

Hope you fellas have a big time this year! I sure wish I was rolling out with ya'll tomorrow. Be safe out there, and goodluck on the track. I know a few of you are going for new Personal Bests. Hope ya get 'em! Bad Ron, make a pass for me brother.:tu:

Later,
Rob


We are going to miss ya Rob. Terry and I where talking this evening about how every year there seems to be fewer Talon members in atttendence than the year before.

Sad, but life does move on. Alot of good memories of times at the track to comfort us though.:beer:

[L8 APEX]

You guys notice the car show is at Hooters and we have to leave the track Saturday night. No Sunday fun and grudge racing...

[Silver_2000]

We are going to miss ya Rob. Terry and I where talking this evening about how every year there seems to be fewer Talon members in atttendence than the year before.

Sad, but life does move on. Alot of good memories of times at the track to comfort us though.:beer:

Well that process ends this year since Dwight has announced this will be the last one... I will miss the chance to catch up with everyone. And the chance to laugh at the drunk people.