Free Ice Cream! - Page 2

fishpaw · #21 (**permalink**) 08-10-2008, 08:05 PM

I would like to show up for this one. Count me in for a spot.

PANAVIA · #22 (**permalink**) 08-10-2008, 10:04 PM

count me in for a spot , i will show up with an antique or a newbie.

-_Steve

csx wnab · #23 (**permalink**) 08-10-2008, 10:32 PM

man ......that sucks! i'll be at sears point doing a little thing called Pinks All Out. boy i sure love free ice cream. oh well

vanoochka · #24 (**permalink**) 08-10-2008, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by csx wnab

man ......that sucks! i'll be at sears point doing a little thing called Pinks All Out. boy i sure love free ice cream. oh well

Isn't that on the 5th and 6th?

alpace@pacificp · #25 (**permalink**) 08-12-2008, 01:17 AM

Hey Guys,

Still consider myself a 'newbie' here as I have not had the opportunity to visit /meet any of the local cobra fanatics. That said, I am the proud owner of a Kirkham and would like to attend, if a spot is open! Hey, its the day before my 52nd birthday and seems like it would be a great way to both kick off the weekend and expose my baby to the world.... a standard issue Kirkham, but pretty special to a guy who spent his teens rebuilding Triumphs and Spitfires!!

Let me know if a spot remains available?

Thanks!

al

vanoochka · #26 (**permalink**) 08-12-2008, 07:23 AM

Al,

That's the first time I've heard "standard issue" and "Kirkham" used in the same sentence.

Congratulations on your new car and welcome to the BACC! Not only do you have a spot, but as our newest president you will have the prime spot at the Mountain View show AND Scootter's ice cream coupon.

A group of us meet for breakfast in Mountain View on the 3rd Saturday of the month, and occasionally at other times. Watch for the "Breakfast at Baji's" thread, as you certainly would be welcome to join, meet everyone and show off you new Cobra.

Where are you located?

Chuck

alpace@pacificp · #27 (**permalink**) 08-12-2008, 10:19 PM

Chuck,

Thanks for the gracious welcome, etc! Have to be honest, love the Kirkham, but came pretty darn close to going with an SPF or a CSX....even had a deposit on a CSX (4097, I think?) with folks out of Irvine. In the end, it was a visit to Provo and several talks with the fabulous 'Joe Weight' that got me hooked.....so a Kirkham it was. Got Dave and Tom to sign under the hood....along with the guys who worked it signing the rear panel in the trunk. Fun stuff.

Would like to think that after several years of rebuilding TR6's TR4A's, etc, I would have had more into the 'Kirkham decision' than an emotional, visceral election to move forward...but so it was....and no regrets. Heck, all Cobras are pretty to me..they all get a look, no matter the type or vintage....a bit like the old adage "even a 6 is a 10 at 2AM"!

Thanks for extending the welcome, etc. I am hoping to make my way down. To confirm, is it the 4th or 5th?? I believe the attached flyer is clear, but it appears there is a small bit of confusion? If the 5th, I am probably toast....turning 52 and wife and kids will want to hang out....heck, probably me too!

Ya know, I have had the Kirkham for 9 months now...and have under 400 miles....work, family commitments, lots of other 'excuses'. That said, it has brought along 4 THOUSAND smiles.....A drive to MV would add another 50 or so, round trip. I am in Redwood Shores/Redwood City.

Sounds like a great bunch of folks.....If you have a moment to confirm the date, that would be great. Would really enjoy seeing the fanatics, etc.

On a side note, I have to say that 'Tom' (mid-peninsula) had previously extended a kind welcome to me and my wife. Have the BACC calendar, etc. Great stuff.

Here's hoping the calendar works out!

Regards!

al

vanoochka · #28 (**permalink**) 08-12-2008, 10:39 PM

Al,

It is the 4th, so I hope you can make it.

The event organizers are genuinely excited that there may be so many Cobras in attendance. Maybe I can negotiate some extra ice cream coupons for us, and a piece of cake for you.

A few of us will probably try to meet somewhere nearby and drive into MV together and will use this thread to figure out the time and place.

Chuck

alpace@pacificp · #29 (**permalink**) 08-12-2008, 11:10 PM

Chuck,

The 4th sounds great! I will be watching for details, etc. Would be terrific if we could gather a 'convoy'!

al

vanoochka · #30 (**permalink**) 08-20-2008, 01:50 PM

The nice lady who is holding a block of spots for us would like a "nose count" by next Wednesday. I didn't ask, but believe each nose only gets one spot regardless of prominence.

So far, it looks like:

Scott
Doug
Al
Jerome
Herman
Steve
Chuck

If anyone else is planning to attend and wants to park with the group, please post.

Thanks,

Chuck

289fia_cobra · #31 (**permalink**) 08-20-2008, 02:12 PM

Chuck, thanks for organizing this.
I do have to split relatively early. I signed up for a class and it starts at 7:00PM Thursday; figure it will take me about 30 minutes to get back into Santa Clara (Santa Clara High) so I'm hoping to get there at about 4:30-5.

RodKnock · #32 (**permalink**) 08-20-2008, 02:41 PM

Chuck,

As much as I want my car to be done, I'm not sure it will be done by next Wednesday, meaning I will know that I can make it by 9/04/08. I'm cutting it very close. The exhaust is back from being coated, but the engine has not been fired and there are a few details still left to do.

vanoochka · #33 (**permalink**) 08-20-2008, 03:13 PM

I'll add an extra spot to the final count, just in case.

RodKnock · #34 (**permalink**) 08-20-2008, 03:35 PM

Thanks Chuck.

I can see it now. Driving up to the show and my car looking like the star of that old AAMCO commerical where all the parts falling off the car behind me.

vanoochka · #35 (**permalink**) 08-20-2008, 04:07 PM

Not a problem. There just happens to be an AAMCO right down the street on Evelyn.

RodKnock · #36 (**permalink**) 08-20-2008, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by vanoochka

Not a problem. There just happens to be an AAMCO right down the street on Evelyn.

Well, I hear (from their commercials) that they do more than just transmissions now, so I know I'll be protected.

Got the Bug · #37 (**permalink**) 08-20-2008, 04:37 PM

Rodney - You actually have two weeks, since the event is on 9/4. We'll push your car in if we have to.

You can always ride home in the comfort of a AAA truck. SO close man!!

4pipes · #38 (**permalink**) 08-20-2008, 04:40 PM

Chuck, I just checked the date, I'll be golfing in Ireland. Eat your heart out!

RodKnock · #39 (**permalink**) 08-20-2008, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Got the Bug

Rodney - You actually have two weeks, since the event is on 9/4.

And I'm sure those two weeks will make the difference.

I wanted to go roaring around Thunderhill Labor Day weekend at the Mini-Nats. If I were a betting man...

"Double A...BEEP...BEEP..M..C..O"

cobrasnake · #40 (**permalink**) 08-20-2008, 08:43 PM

Chuck I have it marked down and expect to make it if there is still room. I will have to leave by 7:30-8 or risk turning into a pumpkin - I trust this will be no problem?

Al - perhaps we can cruise down together? If so, please e-mail me or send me a PM.

Tom