OK Fockers....1 Month To LFest!! Who's Going??

[tliss]

I've started thinking about LFest for 05 and thought I'd post up. It's time to start collecting that cash to get your sorry asses up to KC for three days of fun with the fellars. Last year's partying was the shiznit! This year should be just as intense. Who's going??

Tom

[PoorSvtman]

about how much money is ususaly spent on L fest... I might go if i can get off work.

[Crawford]

I wanna go but I aint takin the Honda! I offer my pit bitch services for a ride! :beer:

[my2002lightning]

I'm a tentative, but looking to attend. :cool:

[tliss]

about how much money is ususaly spent on L fest... I might go if i can get off work.

L Fest fee is around $75 or so (to bring your truck inside the gates, regardless of the activities you are participating in...even if you are just there to hang out, if you want to bring your truck on the grounds you need to pay up) and whatever the hotel andyour eating requirements are. Don't forget about $200 or so for gas there and back. I usually blow upwards of $500 or so for the trip, but I also room with a few people as well to split the cost.

Crawford, so long as nothing comes up you can be my pit bitch! Don't forget the DVD porn for the trip up!!

Tom

[Flats Man]

Me and Tobbun have already registered and we may be taking Little T with us too. We just ordered our track transportation for the event! It is slow but stylin'. We will be taking the White Gen1 and maybe a white Gen2! The drive up and back was half the fun!
http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/data/500/33442P9263548-med.jpg

[True Blue Aggie]

Between FFW Ennis and then LFest the next weekend, I should get about 50 passes run in 10 days....

I am absolutely in this year. :beer:

[FRDRCING]

I plan to attend this year, I do have a few odds and ends to get done with the truck but should be done just intime for L fest.

[L8 APEX]

I will grace thee with my presence:beer:

[98Cobra]

I am so in.

[03LightningRocks]

:tu: :cool:

[Alpine]

I'm in again! :beer:

[StormShadow]

N

[Mark #2]

Me and Tobbun have already registered and we may be taking Little T with us too. We just ordered our track transportation for the event! It is slow but stylin'. We will be taking the White Gen1 and maybe a white Gen2! The drive up and back was half the fun!
http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/data/500/33442P9263548-med.jpg

I think the Silver trucks have lead these trips up and back for the past 2 years, no tickets.:)
I don't know if I can handle the pressure again.:rolleyes:

[SpeedyBolt]

I wish I could go but I'll be at a swap-meet in Arlington that weekend! :(

[Silver_2000]

I think the Silver trucks have lead these trips up and back for the past 2 years, no tickets.:)
I don't know if I can handle the pressure again.:rolleyes:

LOL

[Aggie Mom]

I'm in again.

[L8 APEX]

I wish I could go but I'll be at a swap-meet in Arlington that weekend! :(
You are so owned pretty man:D

[SpeedyBolt]

You are so owned pretty man:D
Yes sir, you get another cookie! :D LOL

[tliss]

I wish I could go but I'll be at a swap-meet in Arlington that weekend! :(

Swap-meet? What kind of lame-ass excuse is that? Almost as bad as the one Michael used last year :throw: .

Tom

[SpeedyBolt]

Swap-meet? What kind of lame-ass excuse is that? Almost as bad as the one Michael used last year :throw: .

Tom
It's a have to! It's our buisness! We have a Fender Skirt buisness and that is a HUGE Meet that we cannot miss! I know it sounds lame. :rolleyes:

[tliss]

It's a have to! It's our buisness! We have a Fender Skirt buisness and that is a HUGE Meet that we cannot miss! I know it sounds lame. :rolleyes:

Ahhh...as long as you are ripping off ricers than it's OK with me :D . Do body kits too? They add 50 FRONT wheel horsepower, from what I hear!! I wonder how many fender skirts you have sold that have been installed on import cars but are not painted yet....

Tom

[TP Derrick D]

I'm in again (unless :evil rears its ugly head)
Lightning Fest '03,'04 alumni
Lfest '03 ,2nd place Truck Show Stock class
Lfest '04 ,Thurs/Fri

[SpeedyBolt]

Ahhh...as long as you are ripping off ricers than it's OK with me :D . Do body kits too? They add 50 FRONT wheel horsepower, from what I hear!! I wonder how many fender skirts you have sold that have been installed on import cars but are not painted yet....

Tom

I wish I could rip off some ricers but we mainly do Domestic car ranging from early 30's to late 70's.

[tliss]

I wish I could rip off some ricers but we mainly do Domestic car ranging from early 30's to late 70's.

Dammit man...I was going to look at every ricer with an unpainted body kit and think of you from now on...it would be nice to know that someone with taste in American muscle is responsible for making ricers look like total asses. Guess I gotta keep dreaming.

Tom

[TP Derrick D]

It's a have to! It's our buisness! We have a Fender Skirt buisness and that is a HUGE Meet that we cannot miss! I know it sounds lame. :rolleyes:

Fender skirts like on cars from the 40's-70's ? Or the body side kits for todays autos? Not being funny, curious because I may buy a X-cab or quad cab F150 and put a body kit on it along with a front end from ???(Harley or Gator)

[SpeedyBolt]

Dammit man...I was going to look at every ricer with an unpainted body kit and think of you from now on...it would be nice to know that someone with taste in American muscle is responsible for making ricers look like total asses. Guess I gotta keep dreaming.

Tom

Sorry to dissapoint. Just look at it this way, I'm keeping all those classic cars looking good!

[TP Derrick D]

Fender skirts like on cars from the 40's-70's ? Or the body side kits for todays autos? Not being funny, curious because I may buy a X-cab or quad cab F150 and put a body kit on it along with a front end from ???(Harley or Gator)
Never mind,got my answer in a post you put up same time I was putting up mine. Cool!!

[Sixpipes]

Go_rila will be Mark's bitch for the third Lightningfest in a row. :D

[L8 APEX]

Go_rila will be Mark's bitch for the third Lightningfest in a row. :D
Doesn't have to be that way, come on and join your brothers in the unsane quest for more powerknana

[Lightning Dude]

Ill hopefully be going, marking the first real trip in the Lightning.

[tliss]

I just signed up and I'm ready to go. I don't see very many names that I recognize on the list from TALON so let's get on it! Save a few bucks and register early. It looks like we're going to have a pack of Glenns at the event this year...the question is, will they bring ALL of their Lightnings??? It think they have a corner on the Lightning market anyway. :D

We've been the biggest local group out there two years running...let's overwhelm the event with Texans this year!!! Don't forget yer cowboy hats and sh!t kickers :rll: ....oh, and don't forget your rubber chickens...

Tom

[FRDRCING]

I am signing up after I get paid :banana:

[03LightningRocks]

I may have problems getting to do L-Fest. FFW has decided to add California and Arizona as point races. They are going to make them the first two races of the 2006 season, so if I don't make these 2 events, I won't stand a chance in 2006.

We shall see, but it will be a last minute deal if I do decide to go.


Rocks:confused:

[tliss]

I may have problems getting to do L-Fest. FFW has decided to add California and Arizona as point races. They are going to make them the first two races of the 2006 season, so if I don't make these 2 events, I won't stand a chance in 2006.

We shall see, but it will be a last minute deal if I do decide to go.


Rocks:confused:

Bah...you have plenty of time...just drive straight from KC to Cali and you'll be fine...I'm sure you'll have a few people to convoy out with....

Tom

[03LightningRocks]

Bah...you have plenty of time...just drive straight from KC to Cali and you'll be fine...I'm sure you'll have a few people to convoy out with....

Tom

The problem has to do with other events as well. I have N.H. then two weeks later...I have Kansas....the next weekend is Ennis....the next would be L-Fest...the very next would then be California. That is alot of places in a row without a weekend to rest.

I may do it, but it will depend on my energy level at that point.

Rocks:beer:

[tliss]

The problem has to do with other events as well. I have N.H. then two weeks later...I have Kansas....the next weekend is Ennis....the next would be L-Fest...the very next would then be California. That is alot of places in a row without a weekend to rest.

I may do it, but it will depend on my energy level at that point.

Rocks:beer:

Better go fill that Viagra prescription, then! :evil

Tom

[99WhiteBeast]

I'm in- need to book this next week:cool:

[my2002lightning]

I'm looking to schedule the vacation day(s) and book.

Work has been sending me at the last-minute to San Francisco, and Houston/Chicago, next.:cool:

[03LightningRocks]

Better go fill that Viagra prescription, then! :evil

Tom

Oh great....then I can drive all over hell and back with a boner:eek: .


Speaking of Viagra....am I the only person who finds that commercial that tells you, "If your erection lasts for more than 4 hours...seek immediate medical attention", odd? Hell....if I get an erection that lasts for more than four hours, I plan to show that mutha focker off....:rll: . Medical attention my ass, I could be famous.


Rocks:cool:

[Flats Man]

Well, I think we will have a pretty good family turnout this year. I was talking to Ivanhoe and Razor will be bringing his lightning and running with us to Kansas City. Me and Tobbun will be making the trip in our 94 Gen 1. I think my Grandson, Trayson is going to be coming with us and I will put him up against any of you X-box Guys at racing! lol He will be 6 in January! The X-box will be set up in our room like last year! I think the Sixer is bringing his Go_rila but maybe Wimpy as well! Hopefully Ronnie will have his Black Gen 1 up and running and he will be in our Talon Caravan. So, if Ronnie makes it that will be 5 Lightnings from our little group, 3 Gen 1's and 2 Gen 2's.

[Ivanhoe_Farms]

Well, I think we will have a pretty good family turnout this year. I was talking to Ivanhoe and Razor will be bringing his lightning and running with us to Kansas City. Me and Tobbun will be making the trip in our 94 Gen 1. I think my Grandson, Trayson is going to be coming with us and I will put him up against any of you X-box Guys at racing! lol He will be 6 in January! The X-box will be set up in our room like last year! I think the Sixer is bringing his Go_rila but maybe Wimpy as well! Hopefully Ronnie will have his Black Gen 1 up and running and he will be in our Talon Caravan. So, if Ronnie makes it that will be 5 Lightnings from our little group, 3 Gen 1's and 2 Gen 2's.

Uh What am I suppose to be bringing?:confused: I think that is going to be 4 and 3.:nana2

[Flats Man]

Uh What am I suppose to be bringing?:confused: I think that is going to be 4 and 3.:nana2

Well, I was hoping that you were going to bring the Red Gen 1. Comfort is over rated or something! lol

[Ivanhoe_Farms]

Flats Man Quote:

Originally Posted by Ivanhoe_Farms
Uh What am I suppose to be bringing?http://www.talonclub.com/forum/images/smilies/confused.gif I think that is going to be 4 and 3.http://www.talonclub.com/forum/images/smilies/banana2.gif



Well, I was hoping that you were going to bring the Red Gen 1. Comfort is over rated or something! lol



I am leaning toward driving the F-250 super crew with a trailer --- if you know what I mean;) Lots of RED or something:tu:

We may even put Razor's Truck on the trailer as well, that way when the races are over we can help 4 people get back:o

[True Blue Aggie]

FYI.....Today is the last day for the discounted rates.

[99WhiteBeast]

L fest hotel for the lurkers who don't get on NLOC:

The Official LightningFest 2005 Hotel is:

Hilton Garden Inn - Independence
19677 E Jackson Drive, Independence, MO 64057
Tel: 1-816-350-3000 Fax: 1-816-350-3535

The event discount code is: LTF



book'em Dan-o

[tliss]

Thanks fellars. Get signed up if you are not all ready. We need a HUGE showing to solidify our place as the most active club. TALON has been the largest single club the last two years....let's keep that going.

T

[FRDRCING]

I signed up last sunday, just need to find someone to room with to help cover the $75 night fee. Hell I would even sleep on a roll away no longer than we will be there.

[Crawford]

I finally got some time to give R.C. a call last night and I gave him the info for LFest. He is going to put in for those vacation days today. I have a feeling he is going to be there.

I am still trying to get ahold of Milk to see if he is interested in going.

Tom,
Have you gotten ahold of Cock yet to see if he is going to make it?

-Crawford

[PoorSvtman]

IM GOING IF I HAVE TO GET FIRED TO GO knana

[tliss]

I finally got some time to give R.C. a call last night and I gave him the info for LFest. He is going to put in for those vacation days today. I have a feeling he is going to be there.

I am still trying to get ahold of Milk to see if he is interested in going.

Tom,
Have you gotten ahold of Cock yet to see if he is going to make it?

-Crawford

You gotta get Milk in on this trip. Kidnap her if you have to! I've gotten a hold of Cock and started working him. He just needs to be rubbed the right way and I'm sure he'll come...:evil

Tom

[03LightningRocks]

IM GOING IF I HAVE TO GET FIRED TO GO knana

Trust me when I tell you. You will be sitting in the unemployeement office thinking that it wasn't worth it on Monday morning. Don't get me wrong, it is fun, but if a person get's out of the house more than once a year, it's nothing special.....;) . It's certainly not worth loosing a job over...:eek: .


Rocks:beer:

[L8 APEX]

Rocks, don't think he is leaving the oval office. Mike talks about leaving his crack inthe earth weekly, no big loss there:tu: .

[03LightningRocks]

Rocks, don't think he is leaving the oval office. Mike talks about leaving his crack inthe earth weekly, no big loss there:tu: .


:rll: :rll: :rll:

[PoorSvtman]

Rocks, don't think he is leaving the oval office. Mike talks about leaving his crack inthe earth weekly, no big loss there:tu: .


That is true... just havent found a job that pays good enought... But at this point rocks i would make more at the unemployment line that I do now.

Lets see i sat on my arse all day monday with no work so no pay, today i finished what little work I had and washed my truck at work... You do the math. I work WAY more than 40 hours a weak and only flag about 20-30 hours a week, thank god the amount i get paid for every hour flaged is high :bs :bs

[G'Lightning]

I'm there!! knana .....Are we getting togather for the drive up there?

[tliss]

I'm there!! knana .....Are we getting togather for the drive up there?

Yep. Convoy plans somewhat underway. More details to come.

Tom

[Alpine]

That is true... just havent found a job that pays good enought... Your killin me!:hammer: The guy that took the position I offered you a couple of months ago is taking home $590.00 a week on salary. Thats about $700.00 a week gross I think. That doesnt include bonus money either. Im not trying to give you a hard time, I know how much you love cars. I wish I could of got you on board my brotha. We got a full boat now.:(

[02BOLT]

Your killin me!:hammer: The guy that took the position I offered you a couple of months ago is taking home $590.00 a week on salary. Thats about $700.00 a week gross I think. That doesnt include bonus money either. Im not trying to give you a hard time, I know how much you love cars. I wish I could of got you on board my brotha. We got a full boat now.:(

Try right at $800.00 gross per week. $590.00 a week net(bring home) is $2360.00 a month. To a salaried employee, single with no dependents, that's pretty damn close to a base starting salary of b/w $36K-$38K/yr. When you figure there's a bonus structure on top of that, then that ain't no punk.

I started in the home building industry with a fresh College Degree at $27K which came out to right at $1850.00/month after taxes, just for comparison.

[Mark #2]

Try right at $800.00 gross per week. $590.00 a week net(bring home) is $2360.00 a month. To a salaried employee, single with no dependents, that's pretty damn close to a base starting salary of b/w $36K-$38K/yr. When you figure there's a bonus structure on top of that, then that ain't no punk.

I started in the home building industry with a fresh College Degree at $27K which came out to right at $1850.00/month after taxes, just for comparison.

I started about the same with a top 5% engineering degree, but that was a little while ago.

[True Blue Aggie]

has anyone booked a hotel yet, and if so where? Do we want to try and get rooms at the hotel listed on the website, or should we look elsewhere?

[PoorSvtman]

Your killin me!:hammer: The guy that took the position I offered you a couple of months ago is taking home $590.00 a week on salary. Thats about $700.00 a week gross I think. That doesnt include bonus money either. Im not trying to give you a hard time, I know how much you love cars. I wish I could of got you on board my brotha. We got a full boat now.:(


The drive is what makes that job not worth it jeff. I make about that at my current job. With gas, even with getting paid gas it works out about the same as i make now... Plus i have health insurance and im still going through a little bit of tech schooling at work. Im trying to get into of more of the performance side of cars... Electrical realy isnt my thing

[Alpine]

:rll: I understand, but there is no way your making 38k a year working 20-30 hours a week at a car dealership. You wouldnt be looking for another job. No big deal my man.:tu:

[tliss]

has anyone booked a hotel yet, and if so where? Do we want to try and get rooms at the hotel listed on the website, or should we look elsewhere?

Past two years we stayed at the event hotel and it was good. They have a roped-off area where all the Lightning owners park and generally we attract several other owners to our late night partying activity, which is cool. I'd rather stay at the same hotel with the rest of the owners than trying to stay somewhere else and being antisocial...there's more to LightningFest than just the stuff at the track.:tu:

I think those that have reservations are booked at the event hotel...I know I have reservations there.

Tom

[REXRENEGADE]

Im in! Wifey and I will be going and staying at the event hotel. Should be a great time. Plan on driving up with the Talon foes in the convoy too.:burnout:
Can I get an AMEN!
:tu:

[Mark #2]

What class is everyone running in? Multiple classes?
I am thinking about de-tuning so I won't be in the middle of the built guys and stock guys, and I've pushed this motor for a long time now it must be getting close.
Mark

[my2002lightning]

I'm a "definite maybe" for LFest. :banana:

I don't know which airport/client-site I need to be in from one day to the next or I'd be more definite.:cool:

Today was a perfect example.

[G'Lightning]

Im in! Wifey and I will be going and staying at the event hotel. Should be a great time. Plan on driving up with the Talon foes in the convoy too.:burnout:
Can I get an AMEN!
:tu: Are you the one i see in a silver L around Euless? If so ive saw you a couple of times in the L but i mostly drive my SHO. :beer: See you at L fest :banana:

[G'Lightning]

What class is everyone running in? Multiple classes?
I am thinking about de-tuning so I won't be in the middle of the built guys and stock guys, and I've pushed this motor for a long time now it must be getting close.
Mark Running in the 12 and under class. :beer:

[Mark #2]

Running in the 12 and under class. :beer:

Heads up class?

[03LightningRocks]

Mark,I haven't thought about it much. My truck seems to be the most consistent running around 11.1x-11.3x. From what you asked a minute ago about heads up class? Is there not a bracket class for low elevens?

I can pully it up with more boost and switch to my most agressive tune and maybe get some 10.7x's, but I can't run consistent that fast at all. It get's too easy to spin on the launch and there goes my 60 ft times. Problem is, I don't think this is fast enough for the heads up class. I expect to see a few folks hitting low 10's and high nines.

Rocks

[REXRENEGADE]

Are you the one i see in a silver L around Euless? If so ive saw you a couple of times in the L but i mostly drive my SHO. :beer: See you at L fest :banana:

Mistaken Idenity- I have a Black 02 with a cowl hood. I don't drive it very often anymore, mainly on the weekends only.
:beer:

[PoorSvtman]

Im in for sure... got a room booked and some roomies :tu:

[03LightningRocks]

Im in for sure... got a room booked and some roomies :tu:

knana

[PoorSvtman]

knana


Know just hopefully my manager will be able to sit down with me so i can officialy put in for my paid vacation.....

[tliss]

Running in the 12 and under class. :beer:

Pro Street Lightning is 12.99 and faster and it is bracket.

Pro Truck is 11.99 and faster and it is heads up.

I think most everyone will be running in the Pro Street Lightning class.

Tom

[03LightningRocks]

I wanted to run in both. I hope to have a transbrake by then. I wonder if having it in the truck during the event will get me DQ'ed from the bracket class:rolleyes: . Maybe I can get a one race waiver from Big D. He and I will just keep it on the down low, so nobody else finds out and whines about it....:rll:


Rocks

Pro Street Lightning is 12.99 and faster and it is bracket.

Pro Truck is 11.99 and faster and it is heads up.

I think most everyone will be running in the Pro Street Lightning class.

Tom

[Mark #2]

I wanted to run in both. I hope to have a transbrake by then. I wonder if having it in the truck during the event will get me DQ'ed from the bracket class:rolleyes: . Maybe I can get a one race waiver from Big D. He and I will just keep it on the down low, so nobody else finds out and whines about it....:rll:


Rocks

Could someone explain how a trans brake functions mechanically and how that tranlates to a benefit on the tree.

[03LightningRocks]

It is installed in the valve body and is controlled by an electrical switch that is located and controlled by the driver. It locks first gear and reverse together, keeping the load off the rear end. You mash the gas pedalto the floor once staged. You are now building boost up to around 10lbs or more. When the third yellow lights...you release the button. All that power moves straight to the rear end and off you go like a bullet.

Upside is that your finger is quicker than your foot(better lights). another upside is that you will get better 60's from launchng with more boost than you could on a foot break....this in turn can knock 2 tenths or more off your ET.

Downside is real bad....if you are making the kind of HP that you and I make, the shock to the rear end can rip it to pieces...and drive shaft breaking may even happen. If this starts to happen to the gen 2 L's, we will have to figure out some way of beefing up the rear end.....maybe ladder bars? I dunno how to make it tougher. Maybe go with a 9 inch rear end and put some serious clutches in it.

Rocks

[Mark #2]

Ron, what I don't understand is how you can build more boost? Boost is function of RPM, the convertor is still in the system right? So you are just loading the torque convertor up either way right? So the same RPM to stall.

[Mark #2]

Okay back on topic, anyone have a room that wants a roommate?
Also, Crawford do you still want to be a pitch bitch for a ride up?
Mark

[tliss]

Okay back on topic, anyone have a room that wants a roommate?
Also, Crawford do you still want to be a pitch bitch for a ride up?
Mark

Crawford is riding up with me, but I'll rent out my pit bitch if there is enough demand...:d

Tom

[Sixpipes]

Looks like the Hilton is booked up. I'll probably book a room at the Hampton Inn down the street. :cool:

[REXRENEGADE]

Looks like the Hilton is booked up. I'll probably book a room at the Hampton Inn down the street. :cool:

Dennis
Try calling the hotel. It was booked up when I tried to register on-line, so I called the hotel and told them I needed a room for Lightning Fest and I was told they still had plenty of rooms. This was last Wednesday. Good Luck
:tu:

[Sixpipes]

Dennis
Try calling the hotel. It was booked up when I tried to register on-line, so I called the hotel and told them I needed a room for Lightning Fest and I was told they still had plenty of rooms. This was last Wednesday. Good Luck
:tu:

Thanks Curtis. The direct number for the hotel is 816-350-3000. Using a Hilton Rewards reservation or calling the Hilton national reservation number or going online all show the hotel to be full. Rooms are still available under the Lightningfest block, but there aren't many left according to facility reservations. I suggested that the hotel management notify Hilton national reservations and online service unless they want people to start reserving rooms elsewhere. Almost waited too late. http://www.nloc.net/forum/images/smilies/coolgleam.gif

[Sixpipes]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark #2
Okay back on topic, anyone have a room that wants a roommate?




Mark - My youngest maybe be going up with me or my neighbor might be going. If both of those fall through, I'm available and if both go, I'll need to get another room. If you want, you can make a reservation for two beds and then we'll be covered. Cancellations can be made until the reservation date. :cool:

[FRDRCING]

[QUOTE=Mark #2]Okay back on topic, anyone have a room that wants a roommate?

PM sent

[True Blue Aggie]

One less room....The wife and I are booked.

[PoorSvtman]

hopefully jake got our room

[StormShadow]

Just booked mine. Are we staying 3 nights or 2? I booked the 23-25th.

[G'Lightning]

Pro Street Lightning is 12.99 and faster and it is bracket.

Pro Truck is 11.99 and faster and it is heads up.

I think most everyone will be running in the Pro Street Lightning class.

Tom OOpps. I meant the 12.99 under class ...Just made my reservations they still have rooms :banana:

[Mark #2]

Just booked mine. Are we staying 3 nights or 2? I booked the 23-25th.
I am thinking that we will drive up on Thursday the 22nd, and drive back on Sunday the 25th. So rooms needed on Thurs 22, Friday 23, and Sat 24, check out on Sun 25.

[Mark #2]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark #2
Okay back on topic, anyone have a room that wants a roommate?

Mark - My youngest maybe be going up with me or my neighbor might be going. If both of those fall through, I'm available and if both go, I'll need to get another room. If you want, you can make a reservation for two beds and then we'll be covered. Cancellations can be made until the reservation date. :cool:

Okay I just booked a room two double beds for the Thurs 22, Fri 23, Sat 24,
Drive up on Thursday, drive home on Sunday for me.

Tyson and Dennis we will have to work something out. I saw Dennis's first, but Tyson sent me a PM earlier. Let's discuss as the time gets closer but I am sure that we can find room for everyone. Tyson understand that Dennis and I are both old farts so you may want to hang with the younger guys.;)
Mark

[tliss]

Just booked mine. Are we staying 3 nights or 2? I booked the 23-25th. Everything starts up on Friday, so we'll be rolling up Thursday...therefore we need hotel Thurs, Fri and Sat.

Tom

[tiffo60]

new to the site and never been to lightning fest, me and a buddy are driving up, hopefully with the convoy,this might be a stupid question but my question is do me and him both have to register or can he pay at the gate? and is there still some rooms?

[tliss]

new to the site and never been to lightning fest, me and a buddy are driving up, hopefully with the convoy,this might be a stupid question but my question is do me and him both have to register or can he pay at the gate? and is there still some rooms?

Last I heard the hotel is filling up, so book ASAP.

As far as registration, you can pay when you get there if you wish, and registration includes one truck, driver and one other person (fondly referred to as "pit bitch" by us!), so if you are both driving up in the same vehicle, you just pay the one registration. If you are in seperate trucks, then you will need to have two registrations and he can pay up when he gets there.

Glad to see we have some new folks planning to go up! Keep it locked here for updated info on the convoy.

Tom

[tiffo60]

he's riding with me so we can just split the registation fee, thats cool, I will try to book a hotel room pretty quick

[Mark #2]

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Originally Posted by Mark #2
Okay back on topic, anyone have a room that wants a roommate?




Mark - My youngest maybe be going up with me or my neighbor might be going. If both of those fall through, I'm available and if both go, I'll need to get another room. If you want, you can make a reservation for two beds and then we'll be covered. Cancellations can be made until the reservation date. :cool:

Update
Have a room, one double bed available at this time, no big deal if it is not filled.
Mark

[TP Derrick D]

If petro don't stop rising, I won't be able to afford to drive the L that far round trip. :( It will be $3/gallon by then at this rate. :eek:

[Mark #2]

If petro don't stop rising, I won't be able to afford to drive the L that far round trip. :( It will be $3/gallon by then at this rate. :eek:

I agree, my boss and I were discussing the same at lunch today, $66 a barrel and no end in sight. I don't know what is going to change the trend, anything bad that happens only makes it go higher. China demand continues, hell they tried to buy an oil company.

[Aggie Mom]

I'm right there with ya. Heck, between fuel and a hotel it's gonna cost me close to $240 just to go to the group photo (540 miles round trip for me). :( Gonna need to pull some overtime at work.

[SILVER2000SVT]

It's looking more and more likely that I will be able to go. I didn't want to commit earlier because I didn't know what my schedule would be like. This will be my first LFest. I don't know if I want to race for fear of destroying something that far away from home, but I haven't decided yet.

Is anybody looking for another person to split the cost of a room that can put up with me?

What days do I need to take off? (if this has been answered, I'm sorry, this thread is getting long and I didn't read all 7 pages)

[tliss]

It's looking more and more likely that I will be able to go. I didn't want to commit earlier because I didn't know what my schedule would be like. This will be my first LFest. I don't know if I want to race for fear of destroying something that far away from home, but I haven't decided yet.

Is anybody looking for another person to split the cost of a room that can put up with me?

What days do I need to take off? (if this has been answered, I'm sorry, this thread is getting long and I didn't read all 7 pages)

Jason,

I know there were a few looking for a roomie. I'm sure someone will speak up. We will be convoying up on Thursday, Sept 22 and coming back whenever (everything finishes up on Sunday, and most people stick around until Sunday morning and take off that morning). The event starts Friday morning and ends Sunday some time. Believe me when I tell you won't regret going whether you race or not. I'm glad you decided to attend!

Tom

[TP Derrick D]

I'm right there with ya. Heck, between fuel and a hotel it's gonna cost me close to $240 just to go to the group photo (540 miles round trip for me). :( Gonna need to pull some overtime at work.


I'm guessing 2 tanks to get there 2 tanks back @ $3/gal. thats $300, plus hotel costs, food and Lfest cost, I'm looking @ a safe estimate of $575-$600 for this event. :crying: :crying: BUT I'M GOING IF ALL IS WELL!!!,After my aunt's passing last year I know things may change in a hurry. This year my father-in law is not expected to live much longer, so BJ my bro-in law may not go that far from his dad.I guess I will be doing alot of 6 day weeks myself. Rebuilding my 'Stang engine, restoring my wife's Vette, just got a new-used daily driver, & Lfest ....BIG $$$$$$$.... :crying: :crying: I only live once ...

[PoorSvtman]

I officialy put my vaction in today!

[tiffo60]

I reserved a room one bed, and me and a buddy will be there but if anyone wants to bring a cot or something they can room up with us

[tiffo60]

have yall decided exactly when and where the convoy is meeting up thursday?

[tliss]

have yall decided exactly when and where the convoy is meeting up thursday?

All TBD, but it will be in the morning on Thursday...around 7-8am, most likely in Denton, like last year. I'll start putting timelines together and get everything squared away after the group pic is taken care of. Busy busy busy :(

Tom

[SILVER2000SVT]

Well the good news is that I put in for my vacation to go, the bad new is there are no more rooms at the hotel:hammer:

Anybody looking to split a room?

[tiffo60]

me and a buddy are sharing a bed so theres room for a cot if you need a room

[my2002lightning]

I just spoke with Ashley at the L-Fest Hilton Garden Inn in Independence. They currently have 2 double kings available.

I'll be working to secure that Thu/Fri off with my new mgt. team to attend.

Tom, any plans regarding media coverage for the TALON convoy?

[SILVER2000SVT]

I just spoke with Ashley at the L-Fest Hilton Garden Inn in Independence. They currently have 2 double kings available.

I'll be working to secure that Thu/Fri off with my new mgt. team to attend.

Tom, any plans regarding media coverage for the TALON convoy?

I just grabbed one of them, non-smoking with 2 double beds...3 hours ago they didn't have any:confused: , I guess I just talked to the wrong person.


me and a buddy are sharing a bed so theres room for a cot if you need a room

Thanks for the offer Tifton, I was going to take you up on the offer but it looks like I don't need it now. Thanks anyway....

[tiffo60]

no problem, its good you got a room though, they told me there wasnt any double beds left, lol

[TP Derrick D]

I'm guessing 2 tanks to get there 2 tanks back @ $3/gal. thats $300, plus hotel costs, food and Lfest cost, I'm looking @ a safe estimate of $575-$600 for this event. :crying: :crying: BUT I'M GOING IF ALL IS WELL!!!,After my aunt's passing last year I know things may change in a hurry. This year my father-in law is not expected to live much longer, so BJ my bro-in law may not go that far from his dad.I guess I will be doing alot of 6 day weeks myself. Rebuilding my 'Stang engine, restoring my wife's Vette, just got a new-used daily driver, & Lfest ....BIG $$$$$$$.... :crying: :crying: I only live once ...


Well my father-in law lost his fight with cancer this past Tuesday. So right now as I said a month ago I don't know if I will make it. It all depends on how well my wife takes this as well as BJ. He's gone to the past 2 with me just to go and be among the L's and other Ford guys and "stuff". He mentioned it to me yesterday and I told him I had reservations but I wouldn't press the issue with him at a time like this. He's unsure also right now. So if I don't go I'll give my reservation info to someone. I'll post before then.

[PoorSvtman]

i got a room a few months ago.. i need to see what kinda beds i got lol.

[99WhiteBeast]

Well my father-in law lost his fight with cancer this past Tuesday. So right now as I said a month ago I don't know if I will make it. It all depends on how well my wife takes this as well as BJ. He's gone to the past 2 with me just to go and be among the L's and other Ford guys and "stuff". He mentioned it to me yesterday and I told him I had reservations but I wouldn't press the issue with him at a time like this. He's unsure also right now. So if I don't go I'll give my reservation info to someone. I'll post before then.

Sorry to hear about your loss. Be there for her and you can always make next year.

Did you get the Stang running for FFW? Are you racing this weekend?

[L-Fever]

Sorry to hear about your loss. Be there for her and you can always make next year.

Same here...

[tliss]

Well my father-in law lost his fight with cancer this past Tuesday. So right now as I said a month ago I don't know if I will make it. It all depends on how well my wife takes this as well as BJ. He's gone to the past 2 with me just to go and be among the L's and other Ford guys and "stuff". He mentioned it to me yesterday and I told him I had reservations but I wouldn't press the issue with him at a time like this. He's unsure also right now. So if I don't go I'll give my reservation info to someone. I'll post before then.

Family comes first, so take care of the family before thinking about LightningFest. If you can make it, great! If not, we all understand.

Tom

[Sixpipes]

Sorry to hear the news Derrick. I'll bring an extra jacket just in case you change your mind. :tongue:

[02BOLT]

Well my father-in law lost his fight with cancer this past Tuesday. So right now as I said a month ago I don't know if I will make it. It all depends on how well my wife takes this as well as BJ. He's gone to the past 2 with me just to go and be among the L's and other Ford guys and "stuff". He mentioned it to me yesterday and I told him I had reservations but I wouldn't press the issue with him at a time like this. He's unsure also right now. So if I don't go I'll give my reservation info to someone. I'll post before then.

So sorry to hear of your family's loss. We'll keep you all in our prayers. If you don't make it to L-fest, there's always next year. Take care bro.


BTW....We will miss the ORIGINAL King of BLING!:eek2:

[PoorSvtman]

Sorry to hear about your loss. Be there for her and you can always make next year.

Did you get the Stang running for FFW? Are you racing this weekend?


i was out there and didnt see him...

But sorry for your loss

[TP Derrick D]

Thanks for all the thoughts & comments fellers!! :)
This has been a trying time for my in-laws the past several months. He had been battling cancer for 10 years or longer. It was in remission for a few years after all the treatments. Then it attacked him again and there was a few treatments the past 3 months but they discovered it had spread throughout his body and nothing could be done. He was on hospice care for past month until he passed away. :crying: He had been married to my mom-in-law for over 51 years so its a big loss in her life. :crying:
Thanks again for all your thoughts & comments. :tu:

[my2002lightning]

Sorry to hear too, Derrick. It's always hard to let go of family.:(

It looks like I'll be out of LFest '05 festivities. :crying: I'll be there in "spirit", though.

I want to go, but Oct. 16 is the 1 yr. wedding anniversary and rifle/blackpowder/bow season is ON in OK.knana

Too, with the new local Consulting gig, I don't want to push "days off" with their timelines.:cool: