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Posted: July 22 2008 07:53 AM
 
Lynn Wilkie (aka 30 A pickup) [ View ] [ wilkie_lynn@bellsouth.net ] [ Car Ads ] [ Blogs ]
Cowpens, South Carolina
 
Who all is going? I will leave SC on Wednesday morning early. I am staying at Executive Inn.


Lynn
 
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Posted by DaveHughes  -  07/22/2008 08:13 AM
I will be there!!! I get excited just thinking about it..lol Staying out on 64. I hope its a little cooler than last year..I am sure GMAN will start updating us on the weather when it gets a little closer.
DaveHughes [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] seaman, Ohio
 
Posted by REBORN55  -  07/22/2008 08:29 AM
Leaving here Thursday--4 a.m.--staying in Georgetown In. Hope the weather is nice. Will be in the red thing
Ken [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] De soto, Illinois
 
Posted by lenbeal  -  07/22/2008 08:35 AM
Leaving T hursday morning, the drive is 3 1/2 hrs, always a fun drive. Staying a Drury Inn off exit 15 on I-64. Driving the rag top.
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Posted by gman0046  -  07/22/2008 10:10 AM
Dave, are you staying in the same motel? Will update the weather as we get closer. Looking forward to it. I wonder how many cars will be registered. It's has been holding steady with over 11,000 the last few years. We'll have a good time regardless. Any thoughts on having a get together for the SR.Com participants?
gman0046 [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Anchorage, Kentucky
 
Posted by tlp1968  -  07/22/2008 10:25 AM
Always a good time in Louisville. Maybe all of you guys could meet up?
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Posted by DaveHughes  -  07/22/2008 02:44 PM
GMAN - staying at same exit - different hotel- somehow we lost those rooms we have had for years..Its on the other side of Blakenbaker (spelling??) not sure what the name of the hotel is- I will let you know. .I can hardly wait. I am like a kid a christmas before the nats..
DaveHughes [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] seaman, Ohio
 
Posted by orphans2  -  07/22/2008 02:54 PM
If this weather don't break, you might want to tow a freezer mounted to a small trailer. At least you'd have someplace to take a nap in the afternoon. LOL. Seems like Lou'ville can be the hottest place on earth in August.
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Posted by 30 A pickup  -  07/22/2008 03:26 PM
Looking forward to being cooler. It is 100+ here today with heat index of 108.
30 A pickup [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Cowpens, South Carolina
 
Posted by gman0046  -  07/22/2008 03:45 PM
Just saw the 7 day Louisville forecast, rain 5 out of the next 7 days and only 1 day in the 90's. By the time the Nat's roll around temps will probably be the usual high 90's. Just think how nice it would be if they held it around the first week in October. I'm really looking forward to the Goodguy's event in Bowling Green, KY the middle of October, won't be hot then. Dave all the motels on the other side of Blankenbaker are pretty new, it won't be bad.
gman0046 [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Anchorage, Kentucky
 
Posted by DaveHughes  -  07/22/2008 04:33 PM
Thanks gary- I will let you know exactly which one. I plan on hitting the bowling green gg event- that should be a good one..One good thing about louavull is the huge ac buildings. Id someone say that was the largest air conditioned building in the world..Anybody else hear That??
DaveHughes [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] seaman, Ohio
 
Posted by fish  -  07/22/2008 04:43 PM
I'll be there thurs/sat one of the best shows all year
fish [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Scottsburg, Indiana
 
Posted by proboo  -  07/22/2008 05:17 PM
myself and choo-choo will be there thur. thru sunday.
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Posted by Red's Place Custom & Restoration  -  07/22/2008 05:17 PM
Lynn don't forget the bus leaves at 3:56 and I mean prompt
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Posted by amswuod1  -  07/22/2008 10:48 PM
Day trippin, plan on going Sat & return to my own bed that night.. 60 miles


Bob D.
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Posted by kyhotrod  -  07/22/2008 11:10 PM
Hey Len,

Check out this link

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=en&geocode=&q=motels&near=bluegrass+pkwy,+louisville,+ky&sll=38.22065,-85.553713&sspn=0.031423,0.072956&layer=c&ie=UTF8&ll=38.220448,-85.554914&spn=0.031423,0.072956&t=h&z=14&cbll=38.222124,-85.540495&panoid=iWvbLuimoGYg1SRnVWSYbQ&lci=lmc:panoramio

Once there, click on the small photo in bottom left corner.


Dave,

On the above link, your hotel is probably in the area where the little yellow man is on the map.   Several nice motels plus Cracker Barrel within walking distance.
Lotsa stuff out that way and lots of rodders stay there.

BTW, click on the yellow man to drop down to street view.



The wife and I will commute the 40 mile drive each day.
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Posted by driver48  -  07/22/2008 11:17 PM
We are going thursday morning. It's going to be sunny and 80 all week right? Taking a second car this year to try to sell. Everybody have a safe trip.
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Posted by kyhotrod  -  07/22/2008 11:30 PM
BTW, we're taking walkie-talkies this year that have Natl Weather Service alert built-in, so hopefully we'll get some warning if a storm is approaching.

Sure as heck can't depend on NSRA or the Fairgrounds staff to give us any warning ( I remember 92 and 2005 well).

If you don't, search for "storm" here.

Also, lookit
http://kyhotrod.tripod.com/nsra_nats_2005
kyhotrod [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Frankfort, Kentucky
 
Posted by 35Dodge  -  07/23/2008 05:19 AM
My wife and I will be going Tues. morning , staying at the Super 8 between the fairgrounds and registration.
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Posted by lenbeal  -  07/23/2008 08:23 AM
Brian, I lost a tent 2005 I was out in the grass field. It stayed spiked into the ground, but twisted like a top..
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Posted by ChooChoo  -  07/23/2008 08:30 AM
ProBoo and I will be there, I'll be in my 31
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Posted by 36 Cabriolet  -  07/23/2008 11:03 AM
My wife and I will be leaving East Tenn. around 6:00 Thurs. morning. Can't wait.
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Posted by REBORN55  -  07/23/2008 11:07 AM
Any way to set a time for a meet and greet--possible group picture(like the one taken at Frog Follies last year)--have met a couple of you fine rodders--would like to meet more. Have a safe trip.
Ken [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] De soto, Illinois
 
Posted by gman0046  -  07/23/2008 11:57 AM
How about some place we all can find like just to the left of Wings Callahans set up, 1100 AM local time Friday morning?
gman0046 [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Anchorage, Kentucky
 
Posted by 36 Cabriolet  -  07/23/2008 12:10 PM
Sounds like a good plan GMAN. Where is Wings Callahans?
36 Cabriolet [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Kingsport, Tennessee
 
Posted by gman0046  -  07/23/2008 01:53 PM
Wings Callahan is the person that operates the NSRA PA system and plays the music from a trailer set up near the South Wing "C" entrance. It's also the place where you check and see if you've won any of the Super Giveaway Prizes. If anyone has a better place to meet, lets hear it.
gman0046 [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Anchorage, Kentucky
 
Posted by 30 A pickup  -  07/23/2008 02:24 PM
Wings place at 11:00 on Friday morning.
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Posted by gman0046  -  07/23/2008 07:11 PM
Lynn what Executive, East or West? We could all meet for breakfast. The Executive West has a pretty decent buffet. FYI, today is probably the best day of the year in Louisville, it's in the low eighties with no humidity, just what we need for the Nats. Maybe we'll get lucky when it was like that in 2004.
For those of you that are not aware it, Goodguy's is holding a "nostalgia" event including drag racing October 17-19 at Beech Bend Park, Bowling Green, KY which in my estimation is the best old time drag strip I've ever been to. The covered bleachers are up close and personal to the track. If its anything like the NHRA Hot Rod Reunion held there in June (without the heat) you won't want to miss it. Make your reservations, I'll see you there.
gman0046 [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Anchorage, Kentucky
 
Posted by ORHotrod  -  07/23/2008 04:38 PM
I'll try to make it to Wings Trailer for the photo hope to meet more of you SR folks.
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Posted by DaveHughes  -  07/23/2008 04:50 PM
I remember 04 gary- It was PERFECT.. man that was the best nats weather I ever recall..... But To me any day at the nats no matter how hot is better than working I am in for the meet up whenever you get it finalized..
DaveHughes [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] seaman, Ohio
 
Posted by gman0046  -  07/23/2008 06:57 PM
Saw the Louisville extended weather forecast tonight, temperatures to remain in the eighties through August 2nd, with no nineties until the 3rd. Sounds almost to good to be true. Looking forward to our meet and greet. So far iit looks like 1100 AM on Friday at Wings trailer. Whose taking the picture? Brian (KY Hotrod) how about it? Any other ideas, lets hear them .
gman0046 [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Anchorage, Kentucky
 
Posted by kyhotrod  -  07/23/2008 07:01 PM
11am Fri Wings Callahan it is.

Len, yeah there were canopies twisted and thrown about all over the place, plus the big temporary chain link fence (South Wing expansion under construction) fell over and damaged a number of vehicles.   My paint bill was only about $500.

2004 was the best weather I can ever remember and Paul Revere and the Raiders put on a heck of a show on Sat nite.

I'll bring my camera with plenty of "film".
Looking forward to it.
kyhotrod [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Frankfort, Kentucky
 
Posted by moparod  -  07/23/2008 07:21 PM
Be in sometime Thursday.
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Posted by 38coupe  -  07/23/2008 08:25 PM
Leaving early this year, will be there on Wed. evening. I already can't sleep !
38coupe [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Sardinia, Ohio
 
Posted by 30 A pickup  -  07/23/2008 09:07 PM
gman, Executive East. 04 weather was the best I have ever had there.
30 A pickup [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Cowpens, South Carolina
 
Posted by quick  -  07/23/2008 09:43 PM
ill be there friday night on. only 45 miles from my house. look for my ride first time street rod owner here
quick [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] elizabethtown, Kentucky
 
Posted by DaveHughes  -  07/23/2008 09:52 PM
Hey 38 COUPE how many nats have you been to?? I know its been a bunch..
DaveHughes [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] seaman, Ohio
 
Posted by REBORN55  -  07/24/2008 09:08 AM
11:00 am Louisville time?
Ken [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] De soto, Illinois
 
Posted by gman0046  -  07/24/2008 11:13 AM
Yep, 11:00 AM Louisville time which is EDT. Missed the Frog Follies meet and greet one year because a mix up on the time zones.
gman0046 [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Anchorage, Kentucky
 
Posted by 38coupe  -  07/24/2008 10:46 PM
Hey Dave,

I went to everyone that was in Columbus, almost everyone in Louisville and a few other like Memphis, etc. I don't really know all togethere. When are you guys leaving?
38coupe [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Sardinia, Ohio
 
Posted by DaveHughes  -  07/25/2008 07:56 AM
wed morning.-- Gotta meet the tent guy sometime wed.. Are you staying in the same place as always??- I seen the 38 at milford friday night but never did see you..
DaveHughes [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] seaman, Ohio
 
Posted by ChooChoo  -  07/25/2008 11:35 AM
Dave, what route do you take to Louisville?
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Posted by DaveHughes  -  07/25/2008 01:59 PM
We usually go rt 32- to 275 to 71 south.. I think thats the closest way for us.
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Posted by gman0046  -  07/27/2008 10:44 AM
Latest WX forecast, Wed, 90 chance of a thunderstorm, Thurs, 91 chance of a thunderstorm, Fri, 90 chance of a thunderstorm, sat 89 and sunny.
gman0046 [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Anchorage, Kentucky
 
Posted by 30 A pickup  -  07/27/2008 11:31 AM
gman, You are going the wrong way with those temps!!!!! back to the 80's, please!
30 A pickup [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Cowpens, South Carolina
 
Posted by da34guy  -  07/27/2008 11:49 AM
And 99% humidity.

I'll stay here in AZ.

Had my fill of Louisville over the years.
Don [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Prescott, Arizona Charter Member since October 2001
 
Posted by DaveHughes  -  07/27/2008 12:14 PM
guys dont worry it will be about 70 and 0% humidity in those massive exhibit buildings so you can always go cool off... AHHH- 2 more work days and Then I am in streetrod heaven...lol
DaveHughes [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] seaman, Ohio
 
Posted by sellersrodshop  -  07/27/2008 12:15 PM
i wont make it this year first time i'll miss in about 15 yrs. found out fri. that the wife will be out of a job next month. if anybody needs a room for fri & sat nite, let me know as i'll be cancelling it today.
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