2012 Late Spring UpState NY Cat Run

I don't supppose that next weekend is an option? Syracuse, NY being my hometown and all, I'll be there for New Years?

I'm in... Pantera's ready and waiting. If the weather cooperates!

what's on the agenda? isn't the monticello racetrack near there?

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Saratoga Springs, NY

Late Spring? I hope the snow is all gone by then AND the pot holes are all filled in by then? This is NYS you know?

*Tajon, ... it's 2:30 hours away
*PanteraDoug, hopefully

not good dates:

May 13 Mother's Day
May 26,27,28 Memorial Day w/end, Pocono
June 8-10 Montreal Grand-Prix
June 17 Father's Day
June 22-25 La Belle Macchine Pocono

Witch leaves us with these dates:

May 12 (probably with the Saratoga Auto Museum Spring Auto Show, don't know their exact date yet)
May 19
May 20
June 2
June 3
June 16

It would be good to participate in a show as it cuts down on admin


Sponsors?
Vendors?
Banners?
Hotel accomodations? 10 minutes away
Underground parking? Yes, (Church Street off Broadway)
Ground reservations?
orginiser?
Other activities: Saratoga Automobile Museum
Breakfast place(s)?
Lunch place(s) or on site?
Dinner place(s)?


Please feel free to PM me with your comments and suggestions

How about June 7, 8, 9 at Watkins Glenn with SAAC37?
I'll be there?

Sorry Doug, no one from up here will be going down on those dates because of the Canadian Gran-Prix

There aren't that many dates left in the spring?

There really are only the eight weekends in May and June. Many of which are already spoken for.

I think you are going to have to pick a date and see if it works for enough people?

If you ask 10 people, you will get someone who can't make it because of a wedding, graduation, etc.

May can be cool and rainy here.

I see the best dates as May 19 & 20 but you may not get too much interest because people may have difficulty getting time off because Memorial Day weekend is the next one.

Ditto to the weekend following it.

If you have your heart set on Saratoga I can do some leg work to find out what shows and events are going on. I live just down the road from there. There is a massive hidden car enthusiasts base here.

I'm in ... set the date ... Saratoga Museam will host a car event ..but they are booked up very quick. Monticello is about 1.5 hours south.

Doug ... we finally get to see this so called Pantera your hiding? LOL

Ron

Maybe yes...maybe no? So many things need to fall into place. For one thing I can't violate my parole again. Another is I can't get caught doing 150 again and tell the cop I was trying to outrun the asteroid and tell him he is a goofy looking bastard?

They need to pick a date first though. I need to know. There could be a shotgun wedding coming up?

I'm trying to be good though. I don't want my full carry permit denied again?

I am in contact with Richard Selikoff of the Saratoga Auto Museum and he will be hosting his by-annnual car exibition on the week end of Mothers Day so that is the 19th and 20th of May. Mother's day being an off limits for some of us, I would suggest the Saturday May 19th date. The Gates open at 7:30 am, We will have a reserved section if we can confirm 10 cars minimum, with a prize in our category.
More info to follow and please mark your agendas for the 19th of May.
Thanks MX144, I will be needing your help, I'll be sending you a PM (private message) shortly.

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Mic:
... the week end of Mothers Day so that is the 19th and 20th of May ... QUOTE]

I am mistaking, Mother's Day is the 13th of May sorry. So we do have both the 19th and 20th available.

Doug,
So with all the stars aligned and you packing your 44 mag. we could have a shoot out right in the middle of the town ... that would be a crowd pleaser.

Mic if you need anything i also have close friend who lives in saratoga ... he attends the harely fest at the museum ...last time David and I inquired ... May sounds good to me ..

Ron

We have now 20 cats confirmed with a yes and 18 additionnal maybes for Saturday May 19th, 2012 If you have not received your invite, hotel and info yet, it's because I don't have your email, so please PM me and I will see you get it.
Thanks

I would like to attend can you please send me info . procutlawns@gmail.com Just did Resoration on the interior of my pantera. would love to show it off. power locks eletric heaterand AC controls dvd player, Wireless push to start, back up camera and more.

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Originally posted by accobra:
Doug,
So with all the stars aligned and you packing your 44 mag. we could have a shoot out right in the middle of the town ... that would be a crowd pleaser.

Mic if you need anything i also have close friend who lives in saratoga ... he attends the harely fest at the museum ...last time David and I inquired ... May sounds good to me ..

Ron

Which stars are you talking about aligning? TV, Movies, Adult Video? There are a few adult stars I'd like to align?
I'm not allowed to drive with my Glock. I tend to shoot at the pigeons for crapping on my car. The NYS Police have already warned me about that.
I didn't get an invitation? I don't think they want me there?

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Originally posted by PanteraDoug: ... I didn't get an invitation? I don't think they want me there?

Hiya Doug, sorry for the late reply, an email with your invite and info. was sent to you a few minutes ago.

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Originally posted by Mic:

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Originally posted by PanteraDoug: ... I didn't get an invitation? I don't think they want me there?

Hiya Doug, sorry for the late reply, an email with your invite and info. was sent to you a few minutes ago.

I don't know who you sent it to, but it wasn't me. I never got it.

Doug, pm sent

Here is the invite to the : Saratoga Springs Event
Interested?

Attendance so far in a 4½ hour radius

yes 22
maybe 15
no 21
unanswered 23

Did you include me as a YES !

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Originally posted by accobra:
Did you include me as a YES !

Definitely Ron

Thank for send me the info. Looking foward to meeting every one.

Just booked my room. They said four other people have booked rooms so far

Four is not a comforting thought unless the majority are just making it a day trip?

I know there are several of us with vehicles who live within 2 hours of Saratoga and I know they are making a day trip of it. I live 20 minutes away and if things work out I'll picking up my first Pantera today.

I know there will be a bunch of people coming to support us so we should have a nice showing.

This is the first time we've done this as a group but from what I've heard from the others who have attending, this is a nice venue.

I know I'm excited to meet everyone. I know some people have conflicting schedules and can't make it but I've made arrangements to meet up with them, hang out, eat lunch and make a weekend trip of it.

There are a few people I've spoken to that haven't had their car out in years. I know some were excited to get them out while others pondered whether it was better to let to sell them so others could enjoy them.

Either way I know the people I'm bringing are all fired up at the opportunity to re-live something of a childhood dream.

I was a definite maybe, but I just checked the dates and my daughter is making her First Communion on May 20th, so I'm a definite 'no'. Hopefully I can make the next event!

Michael

So most people are going just for one day (May 20)? OR Driving there on May 19? It's over a 5hr drive for me and don't know if I want to drive 5hrs to be there for 3 or 4 and then come home.

Hope IT's going to be a good show .I will driving up Friday and will be staying over Saturday night as well. looks like five or six of my friends will be going too.One new pantera friend from long Island.

I'm staying with family in Valley Falls, about 30 minutes away from the show.

Friend Tajon got his family a room in Saratoga.

That makes two more attending.

I have reserved at the hotel (witch was sent with your invite) for 2 nights. We have so far 23 owners who said yes that are coming with their cars,(3 of them are for sale), 2 owners that are coming without their cars, 3 potential buyers. There are 15 maybes with their cars.

Larry is correct. Staying at the Saratoga Hampton Inn and Suites Friday night. I may have to leave kind of early on Saturday if I have to work on Sunday morning.

Can't wait to meet you guys. This is going to be one of the biggest gatherings of Panteras on the east coast I would bet.

Still up in the air as I will be having surgery on my right shoulder on 4/23/12. Would like to at least come down for saturday with the cat if I can shift. I too am considering selling 2539.
I live about one mile away from the intersection of the NYS thruway and interstate Rt. 81 and will be home on Friday if anyone would like to stop by on their way down for a breather/drink or if they have any problems with thier cat.

WOW, I didn't know so many people where coming looking foward see every body too.
'

ill tow mine there
please bring some extra parts to sell me

25 confirmed and 15 undecided, come on guys, let's give our hosts at the Saratoga Museum a headache trying to find us a space that big for us to be all in one place.

It's time for the maybes to change to YES and attend the show. Thanks

Michel,

Can you give me the hotel info ... do you think there is an extra reservation still.

I sent an email around to the Pantera Guys nearby and awaiting a response ...

Ron

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Originally posted by accobra:
Michel,

Can you give me the hotel info ... do you think there is an extra reservation still.

I sent an email around to the Pantera Guys nearby and awaiting a response ...

Ron

email sent, we now have 24 cars confirmed and can still accomodate more.

Are there still rooms available near by? I'm right on the edge of going.

Thanks!

I stopped at the hotel yesterday and they had still had rooms available. Do you need the information on the hotel

Please and thanks!

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Originally posted by geoshanna:
Please and thanks!

Email sent, Geoshanna

Is any one going up on Friday night. I will begoing up around 8 pm. From Orange county NY

Pantera3322 ... I think we will also be leaving Rockland after work sometime ...

Ron

Larry and I are leaving Friday. I should be at the hotel by 4 pm or so.

George, You should go for sure. 3 panteras in caravan on the way would be awesome!

When are you and Larry leaving? Is there a specific place you're meeting up? I'm checking with my friends son to see if he got the time off to go with me. Then I'll make up my mind.

According to the current Accuweather extended forecast for the Saratoga area we are in for a great weekend. Dry, sunny and warm. Might even need your A/C on the ride home Sunday. Yippee!

I know the Country Suite Inn is fully booked for Saturday; however, if people are still looking for rooms there are two hotels less than 1/2 a mile up on the same road.

Sleep Inn and Suite
Includes breakfast
518.955.3000

Red Roof Inn
Includes coffee and danish only
518.745.4000

There are couple of breakfast restaurants within 1/4 mile. Sutton's Market is the best.


Both are nice

I'm going!!!!

Pre-registered for the show and made the reservation for Friday night only at the Country Suite Inn. Saturday is completly booked as MX144 stated. I was told to call back later in the week to check for cancelation.

This is going to be a great time!

George

Gentlemen,

I will be staying at Country Suites Inn and should arrive sometime between 6pm and 11pm, depending on when it makes most sense to leave NYC.

I'll be driving up from Manhattan either early Friday afternoon leaving the city around 2pm or in the evening after work around 7pm. It would be ideal to join another car or two for the drive, so if anyone is up for meeting up along the drive, please let me know. I would be willing to consider changing the time that I'm leaving the city if it would work.


Looking forward to meeting all of you

Fangio,

I will be leaving Suffern around 6 - 7 pm or maybe later and entering rte 87 / 287 NYS Thruway at exit 14B ... if you want to join in on the way up PM me and we can exchange more detailed info.

Ron

ACCobra, PM Sent.

Hi; would love to go up with you guys tomorrow around 6-7 pm. please give me a call 845-222-5986. Also can any body give my friend a ride up with them .

We can meet at orange county chopper\ around 7PM???? great place to take some pics. Right off 287 newburg NY

Just checked Orange county Choppers is open till 9PM.

Let the FUN begin

Had a wonderful time today with all my new friends and loved the cars. We had a good number of cars and the show director was very pleased that we were there. He said next years show will be about the same time and they're going to start planning it in the next couple of weeks. My hat's off to Michel, Pat and Bob for their efforts in sedtting this up. I'm coming back next year for sure! 4.5 hour drive from NH was well worth the trip ! (And a hell of a lot of fun)The "Cat Cruise" afterwards was a blast! Especially when we all got on the highway! Pics and video to follow! More cars next year will put the Pantera following over the top!

George

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Bob,
Thanks for the post! Hope you had as much fun as we all did!

George

Home safe. Had a great time. Thank you Michel for investing the effort to pull this together.

Looking forward to the next time to see you all. I'd like to suggest the Lars Anderson Tutto Italiano in Brookline, MA on August fifth.

http://larzanderson.org/events...nts/lawn-event-list/

was bummed for sure when I didn't make it. Had a nice ride until the car shut down. See you guys at some point.

We missed you Tajon! Great fun.

I have been seeing geoshanna's and larryw's cars in their avatars here for a long time and honestly - those pics do not do them justice. They are awesome.

I hadn't noticed the sweet riveted flares on Larry's car nor how nice those stripes and wheels look on George's car.

There were quite a few red cars and all were fantastic. Excuse me but I got a little confused matching real names to the names on this board. So I'm not sure who belonged to which car, but they were so much nicer than they appear in these little avatars!

I have some cool in-car video which I will post once I download it all.

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Originally posted by David B:
We missed you Tajon! Great fun.

I have been seeing geoshanna's and larryw's cars in their avatars here for a long time and honestly - those pics do not do them justice. They are awesome.

I hadn't noticed the sweet riveted flares on Larry's car nor how nice those stripes and wheels look on George's car.

There were quite a few red cars and all were fantastic. Excuse me but I got a little confused matching real names to the names on this board. So I'm not sure who belonged to which car, but they were so much nicer than they appear in these little avatars!

I have some cool in-car video which I will post once I download it all.

WHAT..! Dave no pics of each car with their owners..! And were is the write up you do..!

Mark,

This was not my event. I was merely a brief attendee. So much more fun this way!

We missed you.

PS - some pics are on "event photo" forum

...I was a little disappointed the Canadian Boys ran home early ... we missed you guys.

Ron

Thank to Michal Bob and Pat great job .. First meet for me . Me and Alex had a geat time and looking forward to the next time we meet.I hope every body has some nice LED lights on there engines next time we meet.

Thanks again Bill Fowler

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Originally posted by accobra:
...I was a little disappointed the Canadian Boys ran home early ... we missed you guys.

Ron

I went with Dennis and Gaetan and the misses to the automobile museum and was back at 12:15 had lunch and my girls called me asking me when I was coming home, although it was in my plan to leave in mid afternoon, Gaetan wanted to leave earlier (he has 5 hours to do) and didn't want to drive alone, we still stayed until 1:30 and said goodbye to Robert Levitt, Dennis, Bill and George but didn't see you, Martin or Pat. Sorry again for not waiting a little longer this afternoon.

Every one enjoyed their week-end and took the time to thank me, I am overwhelmed, I can only thank Pat and Emma for putting their expertise of the region in finding the restaurants, hotels,(overbookings)and the CAT RUN, without them I would not of been able to pull it off.

Without every ones participation, this event would not of happenned.

This year we had 16 cars that showed up, next year,
I am expecting the people who didn't show up to be there and no maybes or nos, that is over 50 cars.

You all ain't getting any younger and if you don't drive your Pantera, who will???

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Originally posted by 6672:
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Fitz, it was good talking with you, all the best in your restauration, don't wait to long, I want to do a Pantera Run in your neck of the woods, maybe we could do a Moonshine Run,(done after sun down) that would be cool, we would need good lights, not my ordinary frog lights, that for sure.

Time for another road trip to Saratoga. Just register for show only 10.00 if you do it now. Bob is booking rooms For the week end. please call him let him know if you can come. We had almost 20 Panteras last time.

What are the dates?

Saratoga is May 17th. this year. Bob Levitt as already got a group going is email is LEVITT1946 at aol dot com

I'll be at the SAAC convention at Road America in Wisconsin. Too bad there is a scheduling conflict.

I think that is a possibility.

Michel are you going?

Unfortunately Jon I wont be able to attend this year but I am calling up all the Canadians that are 4 hours away from Saratoga to see if they are interested and will try my best to have them to the meet with you and Bob Levitt's group.

Please do. The more we can get to come the happier I will be . Had a great time last time nothing like the felling of almost 20 Pantera's flying down the north way .??? Maybe jumping out of a airplane a gain.

Thinking about going. Any more information on hotels?

please click on the underlined adress for the may 17th 2014 event Saratoga Event «link»

Thanks Mic!

The time is now just booked room at the Quality inn glens falls NY looking forward see you all there.