Eastern Canadian Pantera Gathering

David,

On Saturday Oct. 15, I have a wedding to go to. It's the only day in October that I have plans! If the gathering gets shifted to the 16th (or another day) I will come. How long will it take me to get to where the gathering will take place? How many Panteras are you expecting? Thanks.

Michael

hey mike i hope you can come its wayne!

Wayne,

How are you and your girlfriend? I can't make it on that weekend at all, 15th or 16th.

The wedding ends at midnight on Sat the 15th. I'm going to be drinking and partying right up until that time, I'm sure. I'd have to leave by 6:am to be there by noonish, and leave Canada by 6: pm to be home by midnightish.

We can't stay overnight because we both have work on Monday the 17th. That's a lot of driving on very little sleep! I definitely don't want to fall asleep driving, going there or especially coming home.

I would really like to go, but unless it gets shifted to another weekend, I won't be able to.

Michael

Michael,

We're waiting to hear from a few more guys. I'll let you know if we can change it.

hey micheal its wayne if you need a place to stay you can stay at my house im near the bourded naigara falls/ buffalo
wayne

Wayne,

That's real nice of you to offer, thanks! If I can work it out, and the meet is near Niagra Falls, It would be great to!

Michael

I would like to attend the gathering if possible but the pantera will have to stay home since I already started the restoration.Can you let me know where it will be and when?

Sam

Looks like weather is not in our favour - each of our proposed destinations is showing a 90% chance of rain, with t-storms from Thursday through Monday. So, unless there's another good weekend available, it looks like we'll have to wait for Spring. Keep working on those beautiful cars and we'll keep you posted.

It would be great to start off next years Pantera season with a trip to Canada!

Michael

Sounds like this event was weathered out?

Completely. Nothing but rain with the odd hour-long break. Also, several of the potential participants were not available due to other commitments, or were still undertaking repairs.

We will be planning something for next spring and request any and all suggestions for venues and dates.

Just let me know the when and where and I'm there!

Michael

Thanks Michael. You're definitely going to get advance notice and input as I really want to see your car in person! I wasn't able to make the Poconos trip this year, but it is high on the priority list for next year. One thing I'm a bit confused by the difference between the two Pocono events (CSD and La Bella Machina). Do they both have a strong DeTomaso presence? Is one more popular and why?

Thanks!

At first there was only the La Bella event in late June. There was some kind of 'disagreement' between two of the deTomaso organizers. That actually caused one of them to spin his following off, and the Jersey Pantera chapter was formed. JP organize the CSD event independent of the La Bella event. I think that the two events attract two different sets of Panteras as well. I think that the La Bella show is bigger, and Tom Tjaarda was there for their past show.

Mark DeCasien has the whole story.

Michael

Mark C,

There you have it, from the horses mouth!

Mark is my friend, so I support his events. I've been to both in past years, and I have to say that CSD is developing quite nicely. It is a great event!

Michael

I knew I could count on you guys for the details. My impression was that the CSD was a bit more intimate and less stuffy, and if I read between the lines above, I gather that is the case. I know that Rob and Lena really enjoyed it and felt that the owner of Pocono Manor was an excellent and welcoming host. So, barring unforseen catastrophes, you'll see me there, if not sooner (if we can have any success at arranging a spring Canadian gathering). Thanks again (Michael and Mark) for the info.

By the way, who's that driving my car (in the front)?