NW bunch at the Rorks on the 15th

[jrork]

Hey everybody,
Hopefully I did it correctly and you should have directions to our place by PM.
Hope everybody can make it and if there's some that you know don't post here often (Matt, thinking of the rest of your gang GR, SN&Midget, etc...) please pass the word on to them.
Time to start planning our summer..............John & Jan

[malcolm]

Alright, we can pick up where we left off on our Panther Jet discussion. :p
Seriously, look forward to meeting up with the group and yacking about jet boats! ;)

[jrork]

Alright, we can pick up where we left off on our Panther Jet discussion. :p
Oh jeez. Here we go again. Next thing you know somebody will make the silly statement that a Ferd is better than the true king of motors (Chevy). :cool:
Bound to go down hill from there

[1978 Rogers]

Oh jeez. Here we go again. Next thing you know somebody will make the silly statement that a Ferd is better than the true king of motors (Chevy). :cool:
Bound to go down hill from there
Exactly what you said John. Chevy goes real good downhill. :rollside:

[Captain Assin' Off]

Exactly what you said John. Chevy goes real good downhill. :rollside:
That's because the Chevy Towtruck is usually towing the Ford, and the added weight pushes it down the hill faster! :skull:

[Tahiti350]

Yeah, but the speed is from the Dodge pulling both of them....... :crossx:

[jrork]

:crossx: :crossx: :crossx:
Nothing better than a good favorite brand arguement to make for a good party.

[1978 Rogers]

What do you want us to bring? Any side dishes to dinner?

[Tahiti350]

Not sure if I'm going to bring the Suburban, the Subaru, or the Cummins, I'm an equal opportunity driver...

[jrork]

Not sure if I'm going to bring the Suburban, the Subaru, or the Cummins, I'm an equal opportunity driver...
Man after my own heart. Since we last saw each other Gary, I've added a Cummins to the arsenal as well. What an incredible engine.......
Jan's got her Subbie in the garage as well.

[jrork]

What do you want us to bring? Any side dishes to dinner?
I'm just doing some burgers and brats so whatever goes good with those that you like, let's add it to the pile.

[1978 Rogers]

Sounds good.

[1968Droptop]

Oh jeez. Here we go again. true king of motors (Chevy). :cool:
Chebby may me the king of 'motors', which are electric :220v: . But FORD is the
KING of engines, which are powered by fuel !!
Chebby guy>> :boxingguy:<<FORD guy.

[jrork]

Chebby may me the king of 'motors', which are electric :220v: . But FORD is the
KING of engines, which are powered by fuel !!
Chebby guy>> :boxingguy:<<FORD guy.
:rollside: :rollside: :rollside: :D :D

[1978 Rogers]

:rollside: :rollside: :rollside: :D :D
I thought Chebby was a comidian. :idea:

[malcolm]

How childish to bring up the 'motors are electric' thing! :argue: :p
So when you gonna get on Yahoo and talk with the big boys? :D

[1978 Rogers]

How childish to bring up the 'motors are electric' thing! :argue: :p :D
I can't wait for this responce.

[Tahiti350]

Let's see: I own 3 Dodges (1 Cummins, a 440, and a 318), the Suburban, the Pontiac Wagon, the Regal, the Subbie, 2 '64 Ford Galaxies, the mini Jimmy (S-15), and the Tahiti's SBC powered. I think I have'em all pretty well covered!! Except Oldsmobile... What a boat anchor they are... :crossx: :crossx:

[jrork]

Except Oldsmobile... What a boat anchor they are... :crossx: :crossx:
Uh oh! Now you've done it Gary. :boxingguy :boxingguy :boxingguy

[Tahiti350]

Well, I suppose I could cut Malcolm a little slack, since his is FORD red. I always like the look of the Olds Gold, with black and aluminum highlights.
I had a '78 Gold Edition T/A with the 6.6 ltr (403) Olds. Ran well, but not impressive like the car deserved.

[1968Droptop]

How childish to bring up the 'motors are electric' thing! :argue: :p
So when you gonna get on Yahoo and talk with the big boys? :D
I'll refrain from any more comments on the grounds that it may incriminate my mental age :yuk: :yuk: :yuk: . Oh wait a minute maybe my icons did..LOL !
I have no FREAKIN idea how to get it working :mad: ! I've downloaded it twice (in case of errors), got a user name, and logged on. But it still shows me as off line, and I have NO shortcut on my desktop. Damn computers :mad: :mad: :mad: !

[malcolm]

In the voice of Hulk Hogan:
WELL YA KNOW GARY, I REALLY WORRY ABOUT YOU CHEVY AND EVEN FORD GUYS WHEN I UNLEASH THE POWER OF THE MIGHTY OLDSMOBILE ON YOU!
HOOO...HAAAAA......ARGGGHHH! :hammerhea

[1968Droptop]

In the voice of Hulk Hogan:
WELL YA KNOW GARY, I REALLY WORRY ABOUT YOU CHEVY AND EVEN FORD GUYS WHEN I UNLEASH THE POWER OF THE MIGHTY OLDSMOBILE ON YOU!
HOOO...HAAAAA......ARGGGHHH! :hammerhea
Figures you'd pick Hogan. Old guy, Old(s) engine. I sure hope you engine performs better than the Hulkster does today. Have you seen him lately, old n wrinkly :p . Now us Ford guys mike pick someone Young, Tuff, and still Kickin Ass like The Rock. :skull: .
P.S. Go ahead, I already have an idea of what your response will be. With a name like 'The Rock'...........

[Blown Away]

jrork, I know a few other jet boaters that may want to come meet all you folks on the 15th how do you feel about that?

[jrork]

jrork, I know a few other jet boaters that may want to come meet all you folks on the 15th how do you feel about that?
Hell ya. Bring them along. More the merrier.........John

[malcolm]

Hell Chris, what do I know. I quit watching wrestling after Rowdy Roddy Piper retired. :boxed:
If you want 'new' power maybe you better throw out that 460 and put in a couple ricer engines with 2 stage nos. ;)

[1978 Rogers]

Who wants to be on the water right now? Me, I do. I'd even hit the River.

[Gayleen]

Me too. I walked outside today and did not need my coat.

[Tahiti350]

I could have dpent today at the lak, but chose tosleep instead. I hate nightshifts.... :yuk:

[malcolm]

That's good cuz you didn't have an Olds for anchor anyway! :crossx:

[1968Droptop]

Hell Chris, what do I know. I quit watching wrestling after Rowdy Roddy Piper retired. :boxed:
If you want 'new' power maybe you better throw out that 460 and put in a couple ricer engines with 2 stage nos. ;)
I remember Rowdy Piper well, man I'm OLD :mad:.
Have you seen the power they get from them ricers ? Imagine half the weigh in the back of your boat ? Not saying it would look or go good, but it is an idea. An idea I'd never do though, there's just something about a bick block right behind you that makes me smile :rollside: :rollside: :rollside: .

[malcolm]

Yeah, if I thought that would sound good I'd just get an outboard. :yuk:

[Blown Away]

Who wants to be on the water right now? Me, I do. I'd even hit the River.
I'm so ready to go boating if my boat was ready I would have floated it today. :cry:

[1968Droptop]

I'm so ready to go boating if my boat was ready I would have floated it today. :cry:
NO SHIT !!!!!! Hey how doesTony's pump look ? And buy the way, Tony and I had fun BS'in with you the other Saturday. We both kinda felt bad though, figured we were holding you up from actually getting something done.

[Tahiti350]

Another nice day, and again I have to sleep through it. I can't wait until I get back on dayshift again. I may actually get to have a life.

[1968Droptop]

Another nice day, and again I have to sleep through it. I can't wait until I get back on dayshift again.
When is that Gary ?

[Blown Away]

NO SHIT !!!!!! Hey how doesTony's pump look ? And buy the way, Tony and I had fun BS'in with you the other Saturday. We both kinda felt bad though, figured we were holding you up from actually getting something done.
I haven't opened it up yet I just took it back to the operating room. :crossx:
Yeah saturdays are often full of alots of BS'in :rollside:

[1978 Rogers]

I hope it will be nice that Saturday. I want more sunshine. The last few days were just teasers. :cry:

[malcolm]

Yeah, we could use a nice warm day. Make the ferry ride over better.

[1978 Rogers]

Are we bringing boats? :idea:

[malcolm]

I'd like to, but most likely not.

[1978 Rogers]

It would be coooool.

[Ultra Compulsive]

..so I talk to Malcolm, and he said I should attend, so if its ok, I'd like to come......

[malcolm]

Hey Dude! I'll wait for John to officially welcome you, but I think it's a done deal. ;)
You should have the shortest drive of everyone, huh!

[Ultra Compulsive]

yea...maybe the only one....since you guys have all the lakes there...unless you wanna do lake cresent....not...

[1978 Rogers]

..so I talk to Malcolm, and he said I should attend, so if its ok, I'd like to come......
Sure, but you have to bring your boat. :)

[Ultra Compulsive]

no problem....but I don't think the 'vette will pull her......

[Ultra Compulsive]

I actually would like to, got some ideas that prolly should have second opinions...

[1978 Rogers]

no problem....but I don't think the 'vette will pull her......
we were just kidding. It will probably rain.

[Ultra Compulsive]

ok...cool...(whew)...I'll bring lots of pics...

[malcolm]

we were just kidding. It will probably rain.
You have a mouse in yer pocket Chris? :D

[jrork]

..so I talk to Malcolm, and he said I should attend, so if its ok, I'd like to come......
Hell yes. Please make sure you do. I'll pm you the directions......John

[jrork]

ok...cool...(whew)...I'll bring lots of pics...
Hey Ultra, where do you live so I can give you some personalized directions?

[77468sleekcraft]

Can I come if I promise to be good>>>>>

[77468sleekcraft]

I promise no hillbilly motors....

[77468sleekcraft]

Or can I get german???????????????

[1978 Rogers]

Or can I get german???????????????
Ya Ya das es gued.

[1978 Rogers]

You have a mouse in yer pocket Chris? :D
Now, I've only had one cup of coffee this morning, so please forgive me. But, I don't get it. :cry:

[malcolm]

You said "we" back there instead of "I". Usually means you have a mouse in your pocket. Just trying to keep mr. grammer alive that's all. :p

[malcolm]

I promise no hillbilly motors....
What's wrong with hillbilly motors?

[1978 Rogers]

You said "we" back there instead of "I". Usually means you have a mouse in your pocket. Just trying to keep mr. grammer alive that's all. :p
OK. :hammer2: :hammer2: Its amazing what happens with the second cup of :coffeycup

[1978 Rogers]

My hat off to the weather forcasters again. Its nice and sunny down here. I do see a little gray. But NO RAIN.

[Tahiti350]

I'm off today, may have to stop by Spanaway lake for a few minutes, before I tear into the engine (almost said motor, don't want to start that again... :rolleyes: ). This is the weekend that the cam and headers get swapped :D :rollside: :) .
I may also SELL the mini Blazer this weekend, so extra cash to play with. (Malcolm, selling a car is when someone else gives you money for it, AND it leaves your property!! :crossx: )
I'll get pic's if I take the Tahiti out today. Still want to get a good shot of it "aired out" so I can see where it's running, and how much difference removing some weight from the back makes.

[Ultra Compulsive]

Hey Ultra, where do you live so I can give you some personalized directions?
Port Angeles......or better known as "the sticks"....

[jrork]

Can I come if I promise to be good>>>>>
Of course Chris. It'd be good to see you again. Might think about leaving the arsenal at home though. We're in pretty close quarters around here and the old folks next door might call out the National Guard on you if you've got that.
I'll send you some directions............take care

[1978 Rogers]

Port Angeles......or better known as "the sticks"....
OK, I know exactly right where your are. :D Drove past a place like that when I went to check out the Elwa dam.

[Ultra Compulsive]

...you went to check out the Elwa dam???

[1978 Rogers]

Yeah. I saw on the news that there in the process of dismantling it.

[1968Droptop]

Damn, you guys have been chatting a LOT !!!!!!!! I miss one day and I have to spend on hour to catch up..LOL. Looks as though the gathering is getting larger and larger...I LIKE IT !!!

[malcolm]

(Malcolm, selling a car is when someone else gives you money for it, AND it leaves your property!! :crossx: )
Thanks for the lesson Gary. Yer right, I've never done that before. I know your just jealous cuz I have more than you. :p

[jrork]

Or can I get german???????????????
That your Porche Chris?

[1978 Rogers]

So this morning when I get to work, the other 3 owners pull me in the back office for a closed door meeting. They tell me the gal thats been working here for 5 years, doing our payroll has been inflating here pay checks 4-9 hours a week since Jan 1 of this year. We're all like family here, so what a blow that was. We had to fire her. The founding owner & controller talked with her after we all met to confront her about her stealing. She admitted to it. she said she didn't think it was that big of a deal. :mad: What a way to start the weekend.
I need a drink Droptop. :crossx:

[Gayleen]

Hello! stealing from a company. Did not think that was a big deal?

[1978 Rogers]

Hello! stealing from a company. Did not think that was a big deal?
I guess not. Our controller is going to go through all the copies of copies of pay stubs to see if she helped anyone else out.
It wasn't something I was planning on dealing with this morning.

[Gayleen]

I was talking to our controller and she said to look for check cut to vendor when the actual check was written to herself.
We are having a complete different issue at our company. Nobody can focus because a new CNC Mill was just brought in the door. I have not taken a close look at it yet. It is about 12' x 12'.
I wish you were having our problem, much more exciting.
Good luck with everything!

[jrork]

Damn Chris. That sucks, though it must be something in the air. They escorted an employee off the property today and sent an email to everybody that this person is nolonger an employee and that we should report it to the Security dept. if he is seen on the property.
I would much rather have Gayleens problem. I know I couldn't run it but I sure would have fun trying.

[malcolm]

Hmmm, what are the odds?

[1978 Rogers]

She was doing it back 2 years at a few hours a week. Since Jan it was 5-9 hours a week at time & half over time = $21.75. A little extra $300-400 a month. Our GM told me its a felony to dupe payroll in your favor like that. I'd rather not see her do jail time. Emily used to do Stamping & Cooking Ware partys with this girl and her sister.

[1968Droptop]

She was doing it back 2 years at a few hours a week. Since Jan it was 5-9 hours a week at time & half over time = $21.75. A little extra $300-400 a month. Our GM told me its a felony to dupe payroll in your favor like that. I'd rather not see her do jail time. Emily used to do Stamping & Cooking Ware partys with this girl and her sister.
Yup, it's a felony....NOT GOOD ! If she's a 1st time offender she probably won't see jail time. What a shame though, she must be in a pinch to do something like that ? And most likely in a bigger pinch now, NO job and NO unemployment. Tuff call to prosecute or not, I'm glad Im not in his shoes.

[77468sleekcraft]

Are we talking April 15 or did I miss it already?????And yes that one was my 911 but just sold it and made some$$$$ But I am going to get a 930 here sometime soon.I hope I hope....And as far as Hillbilly moters that one makes about 525 hp now....pretty good for a pontiac huh....I was just joking around about the hillbilly part...Here is a pic of my 911-S that I had before but that one ended up in car heaven and me with a bad headache and a broken arm.. :cry:

[malcolm]

You didn't miss anything Chris, it's this month.

[Captain Assin' Off]

Last weekend, (Sunday) I was going through Craigs List, and a '72 SS El Camino came up. I was the first call on it, so Kim and I ran down to Tacoma, and bought a Black w/ White striped, original 72 SS ElCamino, for a simple work beater/ boat tow. It's just a small block/auto-posi, PS PB Induction hooded, non hacked up survivor. It had been stolen, and the steering column was trashed, man those tilt GM columns can be a pain, but today, I rebuilt it. I gave the Transit agency 2 weeks, it looks like I'll run for Ness Cranes, for a little less of a commute, and longer term strategy. I'll go pick up strainers for the bash, if something really hits home, I'll buy several. No work tomorow, but if I don't spend some time with the wife, I'll be spending more time with the dogs, and paying for some other dudes' toys, so no motor work tomorrow. We'll all talk soon, looking forward to a kickass summer!... :skull:

[Tahiti350]

I'm obviously in the wrong line of work.... Always liked El Camino's, had a 75 that was really getting close to done, only needed paint and nice wheels, and hit a semi that decided to park in the road. Scratch that one, totaled, bent frame. Then, I got the ticket for too fast for conditions, running 40 in a 50 zone because of rain, but according to the judge "I should have been able to stop, irregardless!" :yuk: Truck driver walked scott free, should have gotten immproper lane usage, or something. I was out the Elky and the cost to my insurance, plus court costs.
Anyway, are you driving it up to JRork's? I'd like to look it over. I'm planning to make a shakedown run in the Suburban that weekend, as long as the WSP inspection goes okay.

[Gayleen]

Matt, is Kim coming with you to Rork's?

[1978 Rogers]

Matt, is Kim comming with you?
Do I really need to say anything about what Gayleen is asking? :crossx: :crossx: :crossx:

[malcolm]

She fixed it, but say what you want. :D

[jrork]

I know, I know.
You're not supposed to run em on the trailer. :rolleyes:
Not supposed to fire them without the pump being fully dumped in the water. :rolleyes:
Well, bite me. :yuk:
I threw the battery charger on there for a couple of minutes and lit the biotch off... :D :D
Yeehaw, there goes my new pump rebuild but damn guys, a guys got to do that once in awhile.
It's 60 degrees out, the sun was awesome and the garage was clean for a change. Who'd blame me. :crossx: :crossx: :crossx:
See ya on the 15th.
P.S. I just got a killer recipe for Jalepeno poppers and I want to use all of you for guniea pigs :skull: :skull:
Matt, Kim can make it too can't she? I'm thinking it's the only way we can keep you under control..............

[Captain Assin' Off]

Yes, all can breath a sigh of relief, the bitter half is joining me. I'm not sure who all else is tagging along, I'll try for the Snohomish gang complete, but getting all those idiots together for anything is akin to hearding cats. I think they've all got ADD, they can't remember a date to save their collective souls. I've got no picks today, the clowns overstressed my picking beams, and compressivly damaged the side plates, and yielded the bars, so the repairs are under way. (People wonder why I drink)
I'm gonna cruise Craigs list, and E-bay, along with Hot Boats parts, looking for a non-accessory drive for a reasonable price, and maybe skin the island today, while the war department is at work. Looking forward to all of it!--Matt :skull:

[jrork]

Bummer about work Matt but at least it's gonna be a great day. Beats having the day off when it's pouring (or snowing) outside which is how things usually work for me.
Good luck on the hunting and if you need a fix, jump over to the Blower forum and click on the "Blower Surge" thread. I think I listened to that a dozen times last night.....
Glad Kim can make it and good luck herding the cats. Hope you can pull it off.

[malcolm]

Matt, so what did it take to mess up your beam? Looks like you have the day off, enjoy!

[Captain Assin' Off]

Matt, so what did it take to mess up your beam? Looks like you have the day off, enjoy!
You are funny! :p

[77468sleekcraft]

Hey Matt hows about a car pool over to the party on the 15th?????????

[Gayleen]

Bump!

[1968Droptop]

Bump!
Burp may be more appropriate, as it's Friday and time to crack a cold one.

[jrork]

Burp may be more appropriate, as it's Friday and time to crack a cold one.
What's taking you so long? I've already got one down and am looking for #2. Hope this weather holds for next week.

[1968Droptop]

What's taking you so long? I've already got one down and am looking for #2. Hope this weather holds for next week.
I'm looking for the second 6-pack now :crossx: :crossx: :crossx: . I hope so too, but it's always a crap shoot in April. Is anyone toting their boats with 'em ???

[jrork]

Is anyone toting their boats with 'em ???
I don't think so. To be honest Chris, we have some room but we don't have that much. People would have to park out on the road which though is a deadend, I'd still worry the whole time that somebody would ding one of them.
We're all urban like here. The old place we had room, this place, nope.........

[1978 Rogers]

I'm looking for the second 6-pack now :crossx: :crossx: :crossx: . I hope so too, but it's always a crap shoot in April. Is anyone toting their boats with 'em ???
I really am late. Working on #1 now. :cry:

[1978 Rogers]

I'm looking for the second 6-pack now :crossx: :crossx: :crossx: . I hope so too, but it's always a crap shoot in April. Is anyone toting their boats with 'em ???
I really am late. Working on #1 now. :cry:
As for the weather. It was forcast for rain all week. Its been pretty nice, even today. :argue:

[77468sleekcraft]

Man you guys are panzies,,,,,,,I already got a pint in me and I couldnt be happier I finally got the energy up to go and try to fire off the real power toy and wouldnt you know it VVVVRRRROOOOMMMM IT FIRED RIGHT OFF GOD I FEEL LIKE GOING AND GETTING ANOTHER WRECKLESS DRIVING TICKET,,,,...
NO just kidding I have a five year clean driving record... :2purples: and believe me thats a freaken mirical I used to have 3 pages seriously....and after 9 months in the huwscow and 14k later now look at me ---------YEA,,,,, But seriously the TA FIRED UP INSTANTLY :) BUT THEN NOTICED THE CHARGING SYSTEM DIDNT WORK THANK GOD IT WAS THE ALTERNATER.NOW I JUST NEED TO FINISH THE TRUNK MOUNT BATTERY AND CHANGE THE INTAKE GASKETS,AND SET UP THE FUEL LINKAGE WRIGHT AND FINISH THE 5 POINT HARNESSESS ---MATT CAN I USE THE WELDER???THEN I AM READY TO BURN RUBBER,WELL THAT IS IF THE TRANNY IS STILL WORTHY......GOD I AM SO STOKED YOU GUYS SHOULD HEAR THIS MONSTER,,,PONTIAC AT ITS ALMOST BEST...... :220v:
PS---THIS PIC IS BEFORE THE NEW MOTOR....

[jrork]

That's great to hear Chris. I had the same feeling when I lit the boat last weekend. Can't help but get as big a$$ grin.
By the way, thanks for showing how to spell huwscow. I always wondered how'd a person spell that.
[QUOTE=77468sleekcraft] huwscow ---------YEAQUOTE]

[Captain Assin' Off]

Ya, Chris, you are welcome over to do some Fab. work. I'm running low on 18 ga. though. I loaned, or gave, (I can't remember) my metal brake to Wade, and now it's over at Terry's place, so no brake here. I, like a complete idiot, was fabbing up the trailer hitch for the El Camino, and the music was loud, so on-so on, sat my torch down in the cart, handle down, and drained my Oxy tank completely. There goes another 75.00. They should odorize that stuff, like Propane, but make it smell like cherries or something, just to save us fools money.
I met a guy out on the peninsula with blowers, so I have to drop about another grand, or so, for the drive. Working on the island today. :skull: I don't know on the carpool, we are probably going to take the El Camino, and that would be pretty cozy, plus it's only got two seat belts, and knowing my luck, we'll have some sort of event,that would toss one, or all of us out of the vehicle, but, of course, if we're all wearing seat belts, nothing will happen.
Big Fat painted his boat, and last night, his fenders, if I have the gumption, and time today, I'll try to learn to post pics.

[1968Droptop]

....sat my torch down in the cart, handle down, and drained my Oxy tank completely. There goes another 75.00. They should odorize that stuff, like Propane, but make it smell like cherries or something, just to save us fools money.
That is a great idea Mat ! My Oxy tank is currently empty, and the Acc is near full from a very similar experience :mad:. And I always thought the Oxy tank was bigger for cutting :rollside: .
Posting pix is pretty easy once you learn how. If I can do it, I'm sure you can.

[malcolm]

Yup, whenever we walk by the tanks at work, we always grab the valve and make sure it's off. Still lose some once in a while though. ;)

[Ultra Compulsive]

Ya, Chris, you are welcome over to do some Fab. work. I'm running low on 18 ga. though. I loaned, or gave, (I can't remember) my metal brake to Wade, and now it's over at Terry's place, so no brake here. I, like a complete idiot, was fabbing up the trailer hitch for the El Camino, and the music was loud, so on-so on, sat my torch down in the cart, handle down, and drained my Oxy tank completely. There goes another 75.00. They should odorize that stuff, like Propane, but make it smell like cherries or something, just to save us fools money.
I met a guy out on the peninsula with blowers, so I have to drop about another grand, or so, for the drive. Working on the island today. :skull: I don't know on the carpool, we are probably going to take the El Camino, and that would be pretty cozy, plus it's only got two seat belts, and knowing my luck, we'll have some sort of event,that would toss one, or all of us out of the vehicle, but, of course, if we're all wearing seat belts, nothing will happen.
Big Fat painted his boat, and last night, his fenders, if I have the gumption, and time today, I'll try to learn to post pics.
Blowers....did you say blowers...where...where.....hee hee hee...

[77468sleekcraft]

WELL CALL ME AN IDIOT BUT I COULDNT RESIST :rollside: I DROVE THE CAR AROUND THE NIEBERHOOD AT ABOUT 12:00 AM........ OH MY GOD ITS FAST AND REALLY LOUD (GOOD LOUD)HOOKER SUPER COMP HEADERS INTO 3" PIPES THEN INTO 2 CHAMBER FLOWMASTERS AND STRAIGHT OUT,IT WAS FREAKEN HILARIOUS AS I WAS GOING DOWN THE ROAD I COULD HEAR THE CONSTANT BUZZ OF EVERY CAR ALARM GOING OFF AS I DROVE BY.... :crossx:
A FEW WEEKS BACK I DROVE A 2005 VETTE AND ONE THING IS FOR SURE ,,,,THE VETTE DOESNT GOT ANYTHING ON THE PULL MY TA HAS,IM TALKING TRUELY STUCK TO THE SEAT AND THATS AT ABOUT 3/4 THROTTLE,,,BUT I BET THE VETTE IS ALOT MORE DEPENDABLE ...BUT HEY THEY ARE A DAILY DRIVER....AND ALL I CAN SAY IS YEEEEHAAA OH MY GOD I WAS LITTERALLY SHAKEING WITH ADRENALIN AND THAT IS WAS ALL OF US SO CALLED GROW UPS ARE TRYING TO ACHIEVE ISNT IT.....NOW I JUST HOPE IT WILL RUN LONGER THAN THE 7 OR 8 HUNDRED MILES THE LAST MOTOR LIVED.....I JUST DONT HAVE THE AMBITION TO BLOW BIG $$$$$$$ ON THIS CAR ANYMORE!!!MAYBE I WILL JUST KEEP MY FOOT OUT OF IT *%$%&^^^$#^ YEA RIGHT.....
THANKS MATT ALL I NEED TO DO IS WELD ON THESE LITTLE TABS ON THE CROSS BRACE IN BACK OF THE SEATS ON THE ROLL CAGE FOR THE 5 POINT HARNESESS AND MAYBE IF YOUR FEELING GENEROUS I WOULD LOVE TO PUT IT ON YOUR LIFT AND CHANGE THE TRANNY FILTER, AND CHANGE THE OIL AND JUST GENERALY SCRUB SOME LOOSE PAINT AND REPAINT AND CHECK FOR LEAKS.THE ONLY REASON I WANT TO PUT IT ON A LIFT IS AS YOU KNOW ITS TOUGH TO DO ANYTHING WHEN THESE CARS ARE THIS LOW AND I WANT TO CHECK OUT THE WORK THAT WAS DONE ON THE SUB FRAME CONNECTERS AND CLEAN UP SOME OF THE SLOPPY WORK THAT WAS DONE MAN IT WAS A HARD LESSON LEARNED IF YOU WANT IT DONE RIGHT AND CLEAN -------DO IT YOUR SELF ...I HAVE HAD TO SPEND ABOUT 1K ALREADY JUST TO REPLACE STOLEN PARTS AND GET THINGS DONE WRIGHT AND I AM STILL NOT DONE BUT I REALLY DONT THINK I WILL EVER BE DONE EVERY TIME IT GETS CLOSE I BREAK SOMETHING,,,,OH WELL,,IF YOUR GOING TO PLAY YOUVE GOT TO PAY---OR SPEED= $$$$$$$$$ HOW FAST DO YOU WANT TO GO......

[Gayleen]

Windy Chris, cap lock = yelling.

[77468sleekcraft]

SO WHAT,,,,,,,I DONT REALLY GIVE A F%@k ABOUT COMPUTER ETTICATE I TEND TO GET LAZY SOMETIMES ,,,,,,BESIDES SO LONG AS MY SPELLING IS SOMEWHAT ACCURATE THATS ALL THAT I CARE ABOUT....MY GOD,ONE THING I HAVE NOTICED IS A CONSTANT CASE OF COMPLAINING-WHINEING-AND IN GENERAL SOME SORT OF NEGATIVE COMMENTS ABOUT EVERYTHING I HAVE SEEN AND HEARD YOU INVOLVED IN (EXCEPT THE RIVER OF COURSE)YOU KNOW SOME PEOPLE DO GET OFFENDED.MY WAY OF LIVING IS PUT A SMILE ON MY FACE AND MAKE THE BEST OUT OF EACH SITUATION (NOT BITCH AND GRIPE ABOUT THINGS THAT ARE COMPLETLY OUT OF SOMEONES CONTROL) LIKE THE WIND OR SOMEBODYS GARAGE BEING COLD.
AND IF I WASNT ALL THAT PERSONABLE AT MOSES LAKE OR BLUE LAKE,,,,YOU MIGHT TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION THAT I HAD JUST LOST MY DAD,MY GRANDMA AND MY FIANCEE ALL IN A THREE MONTH PERIOD AND TO ADD TO ALL OF THAT WAS HAVING BAD CHEST PAIN LEADING ME TO THINK THAT I MIGHT BE HAVING SERIOUS HEALTH ISSUES..SO I WASNT EXACTLY MYSELF..(SO SORRY) SO THE LAST THING I WANTED TO DEAL WITH IS SOMEONES NEGATIVE COMMENTS OR A BAD ATTITUDE.AND ONE LAST THING, A WORD OF ADVICE WHEN YOU OR ANYONE FOR THAT MATTER IS OUT BOATING OR DOING ANY KIND OF RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY WHILE YOU ARE THERE SUPPOSED TO BE ENJOYING THAT PLACE AT THAT TIME AND CONSTANTLY TALKING ABOUT HOW COOL SOME OTHER PLACE IS WOULD LEAD MOST PEOPLE IN MY OPINION TO THINK THAT YOU ARE NOT HAVING A GOOD TIME AND WHERE YOU ARE IS MISERABLE AND I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON TO THINK THAT ITS PRETTY RUDE... I ALSO WANT TO MAKE ONE THING VERY CLEAR ,,,I LIKE ALOT OF YOU GUYS ALOT AND WOULD LIKE TO CONTINUE A FRIENDSHIP, I HAVE PLENTY OF FRIENDS TO GO AND DO MY OWN THING WITH SO SORRY JOHN I WOULD REALLY LIKE TO GO TO YOUR PLACE CAUSE I REALLY ENJOYED YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND I ALSO WOULD LIKE TO MEET SOME OF YOU OTHER GUYS BUT UNFORTUNATLY YOU CAN COUNT ME OUT OF SOME OF THESE GATHERINGS CAUSE I CANT HANDLE THE NEGATIVE COMMENTS AND I DONT WANT TO START ANY PROBLEMS CAUSE AFTER A FEW DRINKS I SOMETIMES DO... :eat: IF SOMEONE WANTS TO GET AHOLD OF ME,JUST PM ME,OR I WILL PM YOU (CHRIS)

[jrork]

IF SOMEONE WANTS TO GET AHOLD OF ME,JUST PM ME,OR I WILL PM YOU (CHRIS)
Hey Chris, you have a PM

[malcolm]

Chris, I hope you've been hitting the sauce tonight, cuz if you are gonna be this bitchy at the drop of a hat, I don't wanna read it. Caps on or not. :mad:
If this offends you... tough. I've had a few myself tonight. :yuk:

[77468sleekcraft]

Nope sober as a judge,and like I said before Ive got lots of other people to hang out with that dont always have to complaint about something and they dont razz me about the weather,slime marks from blue lake and definatly not the way I type. :cry:
Its really nothing personal I just dont have any patiance for people who feel that they need to be negative about things,it just brings me down and I need positive people around me.
And fortunatly I can do and surround myself with who I choose and those people will be kind, curdious and respectful and I will treat them the same or I will just not be around them.
Its not really any big deal some personalties just dont mix kind of like oil+water.Oh and by the way the new motor looks pretty good,nice clean and pretty much stock.

[malcolm]

OK, I can accept that Chris. Sorry if our joking around comes off as negative and whiny. None of that stuff is meant to be taken seriously.

[1978 Rogers]

Easy there Chris. I don't know why your getting all up set.
"If I can live with being called Projectile Chris because I threw up at Drop's house from drinking to much, you should be able to live with Windy Chris". Its not an insult, just kidding around. Nothing against you personally. The camping trip at Blue Lake wasn't bad. Just very windy at night. I'll be talking about that wind for the rest of my life. I don't say it sucks or Blue Lake is a bad place because of it. I will tell people if they tent the wind might blow a bit (30-50 mph constant).
We're all friends and have a bond becuase we all like old style speed boats. Weather they are jet, v-drive, etc. I think there all cool and you don't see many of them.

[jrork]

Easy there Chris. I don't know why your getting all up set.
"If I can live with being called Projectile Chris because I threw up at Drop's house from drinking to much, you should be able to live with Windy Chris". Its not an insult, just kidding around. Nothing against you personally. The camping trip at Blue Lake wasn't bad. Just very windy at night. I'll be talking about that wind for the rest of my life. I don't say it sucks or Blue Lake is a bad place because of it. I will tell people if they tent the wind might blow a bit (30-50 mph constant).
We're all friends and have a bond becuase we all like old style speed boats. Weather they are jet, v-drive, etc. I think there all cool and you don't see many of them.
Ditto though I'm not too sure about your statement regarding v-drives. :rollside: Next thing we'll be including outboards (Dregz you out there?) :crossx: :crossx: :crossx:

[Captain Assin' Off]

I have been known to be the first one to call horse sh_t on a windy weekend. I've left Banks twice, and left some friends behind because they either couldn't or wouldn't objectivly say "This SUCKS!"
Bottom line, we're still friends, I go to Banks, Roosevelt, hell, I've sunk my boat THREE TIMES on the snohomish, been broadsided and sunk by one of my best friend, and we're still friends, I still go to the Snohomish, and still enjoy it.
I call friends all kinds of fowl names, yell, scream shout, Mother F__k everyone, grant sometimes unfitting knicknames that stick, piss off the parents, piss off the Sheriff, but I still have wonderfull redeeming qualities. One of which is the ability to get over it, and not take everything as an attack. It sound like that's how you're taking it. No, you couldn't control the weather, nor did anyone expect you to, however, it SUCKED, and the crowd left. You have a cabin, they had tents. No one is mad at you. I say, screw something else up this year, and change the topic for christs' sake. We are all here for one anothers' entertainment anyway, look yourself in the mirror, have a good laugh at that ugly mug staring back at you, and let's get to work on our junk, summers coming.
Your friend, like it or not,
Matt. :skull:

[jrork]

Hell ya Matt. I'm pissed at you and I wasn't even there :crossx: !
Come on everybody, let's put it to rest and get ready to discuss the superior qualities of a Panther over a Berk/Jacuzzi/Halfawacker..... :D :D :D
Besides, we HAVE to everybody here cause Jan just came back from the store with 60 Johnsonville brats, 24 huge hamburger pattys from Costco and 24 little hotdogs for the kids and whimps.
I still have to get the Jallepeanos (sp?) for the poppers/poopers and then we"ll be set. Bring your own Pepto...... :rollside:
Matt, you gotta tell me who sunk you so I know who to avoid and please get busy herd'd those cats so they can make it too.
See you next weekend and let's getting planning a run on the river soon......................................

[1978 Rogers]

Ditto though I'm not too sure about your statement regarding v-drives. :rollside: Next thing we'll be including outboards (Dregz you out there?) :crossx: :crossx: :crossx:
Well, we've got Gary in the group. :D He has a "thinga ma gig" that goes round n round on the back of his boat. You let one in, then you have to let them all in. :cry:

[Captain Assin' Off]

That's fitting, I was pissed at you for leaving, and you weren't there? I wasn't there either! I have been pissed at you ever since we met at the truck stop, and you were late. I just forgot to tell you, now you gotta cook for me, how's that for a happy ending? Me and P.C. have to stay away from too much alcohol this weekend, christ, we were practically making out at Droptops party, telling each other how good we are..." Youre so good!"- "You're better, Chris" On and on, 'till he started puking all over the place... :cool: :skull:

[jrork]

Okay, a message from Jan.
Somebody needs to bring Baked/BBQ'd beans. We've got buns and meat (can't believe I just typed that :crossx: )..............

[1978 Rogers]

That's fitting, I was pissed at you for leaving, and you weren't there? I wasn't there either! I have been pissed at you ever since we met at the truck stop, and you were late. I just forgot to tell you, now you gotta cook for me, how's that for a happy ending? Me and P.C. have to stay away from too much alcohol this weekend, christ, we were practically making out at Droptops party, telling each other how good we are..." Youre so good!"- "You're better, Chris" On and on, 'till he started puking all over the place... :cool: :skull:
Hey, all i can say is "strive to be number 1". :rollside:
I thought is was just one place, not all over the place. I think it was just something I ate.

[jrork]

That's fitting, I was pissed at you for leaving, and you weren't there? I wasn't there either! I have been pissed at you ever since we met at the truck stop, and you were late. I just forgot to tell you, now you gotta cook for me, how's that for a happy ending? Me and P.C. have to stay away from too much alcohol this weekend, christ, we were practically making out at Droptops party, telling each other how good we are..." Youre so good!"- "You're better, Chris" On and on, 'till he started puking all over the place... :cool: :skull:
Now that ther is funny.............. much better board stuff.
Besides butthead, we wern't late to the truck stop biotch, we were on time and you guys were early.... so I'm dubbly pissed at you.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[1978 Rogers]

We've got buns and meat
I'll let someone else comment on that statement. :D

[jrork]

Hey, all i can say is "strive to be number 1". :rollside:
I thought is was just one place, not all over the place. I think it was just something I ate.
"something you ate"? Wait till next weekend when you've got as gut full of Brats and Jalepeano (sp?) poopers.................
Emily will wish on the way home that you just got drunk!

[Captain Assin' Off]

Blowers....did you say blowers...where...where.....hee hee hee...
dean671blower@aol.com seems to have a lot of the blower stuff, he has a blown vee-drive. Haven't met him in person, but seems super nice, and has a very good rate on E-bay. :boxed:

[1978 Rogers]

Now that ther is funny.............. much better board stuff.
Besides butthead, we wern't late to the truck stop biotch, we were on time and you guys were early.... so I'm dubbly pissed at you.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yeah, they left early, like right when we showed up. I think we were the late ones. :rolleyes:

[jrork]

dean671blower@aol.com seems to have a lot of the blower stuff, he has a blown vee-drive. Haven't met him in person, but seems super nice, and has a very good rate on E-bay. :boxed:
Bring em

[Captain Assin' Off]

We'll bring a big bean dip, it's great for tortillas. 7 Layer? Touche' John, you're probably right, I'm usually early, my favorite saying to Kim is " HAH! Beat you again!!" :p

[jrork]

Yeah, they left early, like right when we showed up. I think we were the late ones. :rolleyes:
Ya, but you and Emily are too nice to be mad at somebody. This is between Matt and me......

[jrork]

We'll bring a big bean dip, it's great for tortillas. 7 Layer? Touche' John, you're probably right, I'm usually early, my favorite saying to Kim is " HAH! Beat you again!!" :p
Okay, if you bring that I'll forgive you........... See ya next weekend

[Captain Assin' Off]

:p

[malcolm]

OK, sounds like we'll have 'the cake' and anything else we can think of.

[jrork]

Gayleen, the cake is a havetahave!

[Tahiti350]

Man, I didn't know anyone took the Blue lake trip that hard....
And as for letting the 1/2 Whacker in, that's ya'alls bad, full whacker are another story!!! :crossx:
We just got back from the coast a couple of hours ago, was really nice on Friday, rained all day Saturday (and yes even after spending almost $300 at the RV shop the trailer STILL leaks), Today was rain on and off on the way home. Still a good weekend, nice to spend some time doing almost nothing.
When we got home there was a package on the porch waiting for me. WooHoo the "correct" adapters to bolt the Bassett's on the Tahiti :rollside: !!! Too bad they don't work... :mad: . Not sure what pattern Bassett used, but it's looking like I'm out $150 (2 sets of adapters + shipping), and will still get to make my own.
3 phone call's to make tomorrow, first to Bassett to see what the H3ll I have header flange wise, second to Nicholas Machine in New Carlisle, Indiana(damn nice machine work) to see if I can return the newest adapters, and 3rd to Hooker to find out what the first adapter set fits.
Somewhere out there is the info I need, but I'm about ready to just bolt the Osco's and O/T pipes back on and live with it. Also waiting for a $300 package from Banderlog (of course if I put the Osco's back on that money is down the tubes, too).
And I need to get the Tahiti done and unloaded Friday so I can use the trailer to go get my "new" boat from Moses lake. Parts anyone??

[1968Droptop]

Okay, a message from Jan.
Somebody needs to bring Baked/BBQ'd beans. We've got buns and meat (can't believe I just typed that :crossx: )..............
.............24 huge hamburger pattys from Costco and 24 little hotdogs for the kids and whimps.
We'll cover the beans. Would I be a 'whimp' if I ate all 24 of those kiddie dogs :cool: ?
Matt, you bringing the sea strainers ?
Gary, YIKES !!!!!!!! You'd think if you bought enough of the adapters you'd get lucky and one set would work :mad: :mad: :mad: . I can't believe your going to drive over the big mountain, and then out to the Rorks. You'll be asleep when you get there. That's OK, a few beers and a little engine music will wake you right up :220v: .

[jrork]

We'll cover the beans. Would I be a 'whimp' if I ate all 24 of those kiddie dogs :cool: ?
No, but it makes me glad I dont have to ride home with you in the same car.... :D

[Captain Assin' Off]

I bought a couple of strainers today, I don't know if they will work on sand, they're not designed specifically for that, they're more of a standard strainer desighn, but I'm hoping they will settle the sand in the cleanouts just from the resistance. They're 3/4 NPT female inlets, I'm gonna try one on each side, near the engine inlets, to pick up more "relaxed" water, and have more effect. We'll see. I'll bring 'em along, but we need to do a trial and see if they work. See you next weekend Chris. Matt & Kim :)

[Gayleen]

Gayleen, the cake is a havetahave!
That is the plan. :cool:

[1978 Rogers]

What another nice day. A couple clouds in the sky, but definatly no rain. :mad:

[Tahiti350]

Well,
I made a bunch of calls this morning, got everything sorted out except what the Hooker adapters fit :mad: . The guy at Nicholas machine that I got the last set of adapters from said to send them back and said if I could include a pattern of the header flange they would cut a new set to fit, no cost. It will take a week or two for them to set up the CNC programming though. He wants to be able to make any possible SBC patterns he can find.
I also called Skagen Marine to get a phone # for Bassett. For everyones info Bassett has their own flange pattern, that's why nothing else was working, figures.... Still waiting for my Banderlog valve, Squirt sent me an e-mail over Friday to let me know it should have been shipped over the weekend.
As far as heading over the mountain, I may head over Friday afternoon, early, if my buddy (and navigator) can get a half day off. I want to make the Rorks party, and our sitter has a party to go to on Saturday. If I can't get back before one we lose the kid for the night... Not a bad thing, but she likes playing with the rest of the boater kids.
I also talked to the RV repair shop, and they said to bring the trailer in ASAP and they'd get it fixed (and listen to me when I tell them where the leaks are coming from this time!! :rolleyes: ), so I'll be dragging it to work tonight and dropping it off in the morning.

[1968Droptop]

I bought a couple of strainers today, I don't know if they will work on sand, they're not designed specifically for that, they're more of a standard strainer desighn, but I'm hoping they will settle the sand in the cleanouts just from the resistance. They're 3/4 NPT female inlets, I'm gonna try one on each side, near the engine inlets, to pick up more "relaxed" water, and have more effect. We'll see. I'll bring 'em along, but we need to do a trial and see if they work. See you next weekend Chris. Matt & Kim :)
Thanks Matt. C/U Sat night.......

[1968Droptop]

The guy at Nicholas machine that I got the last set of adapters from said to send them back and said if I could include a pattern of the header flange they would cut a new set to fit, no cost.
If I can't get back before one we lose the kid for the night... Not a bad thing, but she likes playing with the rest of the boater kids.
I also talked to the RV repair shop,
Very cool he'll take care of you. At least you'll know they'll worK !! maybe you should send him the headers just to make sure, with your luck at least :mad:. In any case a couple of weeks isn't too bad, at least it's still April and not August.
We'll have Chaser man, he wants to play with the other kids as well.
You got a leak your trying to find ? I heard some shops actually fill the inside of the RV with some sort of non-toxic gas, pressurize it with all the openings closed, and see where it exits. Then you can for sure find the leaks. Only costs a $100, not bad to 'see' right where the leaks are. Just a thought.

[Captain Assin' Off]

You could just drive by my place, Chris' place, and Malcolms', and let us lay our torches in there. It'd would be the same effect :idea:

[Tahiti350]

You got a leak your trying to find ? I heard some shops actually fill the inside of the RV with some sort of non-toxic gas, pressurize it with all the openings closed, and see where it exits. Then you can for sure find the leaks. Only costs a $100, not bad to 'see' right where the leaks are. Just a thought.
That's what they did the last time, basically replaces one of the vents with a high volume fan set-up and pressurized the trailer, then wash it and see where it bubbles. Cost $95 to set it up and run it, and another $200 to fix everything, but they still didn't get the two I told them about specifically :mad: . Now they get to try again.
My navigator has kid duty Firday, so I'll be heading over to Moses myself around 12-1 Friday afternoon, hoping to get back at a reasonable hour Friday night. We should be at the Rork's around 5:30 (April has dance class and should be home about 4, and we'll hit the road shortly after that.

[1978 Rogers]

Chris=1978 Rogers=Sleep Chris=Projectile Chris=Navigator. Who the hell am I? Whats the next one?
Gary, Emily will try and to get off early Friday night so she can get the kids from daycare. She'll find out today. Its a shot, but I won't hold my breath.

[malcolm]

I wondered if he was talkin about you. :D

[1978 Rogers]

I wondered if he was talkin about you. :D
We've been talking on the phone about it. :) Emily's bank is open until 6:00 on Fridays and they don't get out for another 30 min. The kid's daycare closes at 6:00. Someone has to pick them up by closing time or its $1 per min per kid after 6;pm. Plus its no fun being the last kid to be picked up.
I just uploaded some new pictures of Claire. HB only let me upload 2, it keeps telling me I need a different file name to save them under. I've given the pictures differenct file names. :mad: My blood is starting to boil.

[malcolm]

We should be at the Rork's around 5:30 (April has dance class and should be home about 4, and we'll hit the road shortly after that.
You'll have to chug a fifth in John's driveway to catch up. ;)

[Gayleen]

Chris=1978 Rogers=Sleep Chris=Projectile Chris=Navigator. Who the hell am I? Whats the next one?
Gary, are you sure that you want "Sleepy, Projectile" as a Navigator. Sound like you will be making many stops and turn arounds.
SPN Chris, What is next? Saturday!

[1978 Rogers]

SPN Chris, What is next? Saturday!
This Saturday 15 or next Sat the 22?
:D SPN Chris

[Gayleen]

This Saturday 15 or next Sat the 22?
:D SPN Chris
Why not both? :D

[1978 Rogers]

That's what they did the last time, basically replaces one of the vents with a high volume fan set-up and pressurized the trailer, then wash it and see where it bubbles. Cost $95 to set it up and run it, and another $200 to fix everything, but they still didn't get the two I told them about specifically :mad: . Now they get to try again.
My navigator has kid duty Firday, so I'll be heading over to Moses myself around 12-1 Friday afternoon, hoping to get back at a reasonable hour Friday night. We should be at the Rork's around 5:30 (April has dance class and should be home about 4, and we'll hit the road shortly after that.
They are letting Emily off a little early Friday night. So I just have to reschedule some residential appointments and I can go. When do you want to leave Friday? :rollside:

[Tahiti350]

Didn't want to point a finger, so I didn't post him "anmes", but yeah Taking Chris. Might need the extra "support" swapping the hull over to my trailer :crossx:
Good to have someone who's been over ther more than once...
Malcolm,
Not sure how much "catching up" I'll be doing Saturday. I may bring some Mike's or something and have one or 2, but will have to be able to drive home

[malcolm]

Heh, yeah me too. That's why I hope to get there good and early. Then take one of the last boats home. ;)

[Tahiti350]

we are planning to take the Narrows bridge. ferry's okay, but hate to pay the extra right now. Probably going to run the Subabu up there, due to fuel prices (and still haven't fixed the secondaries on the Suburban). projexcts are taking much longer tha planned due to work and other issues, and now I'm adding one more??

[malcolm]

I'm only going on the boat cuz it's a straighter shot. If the money situation doesn't improve this week, might have to hitchhike there. :p

[Blown Away]

Okay, if you bring that I'll forgive you........... See ya next weekend
Hi just want to let you know me and jealynn are planning on attending your get together on saturday I've told a many of my friends about it and they are concerned it might be a bit far, so they have agreed to meet at Round table pizza in tacoma at 5:00 saturday .That might be for the best I would hate to pull up to your place with ten cars following, I would really feel like a party crasher. :) Anyways what should we bring?

[1978 Rogers]

Hi just want to let you know me and jealynn are planning on attending your get together on saturday I've told a many of my friends about it and they are concerned it might be a bit far, so they have agreed to meet at pietro pizza in tacoma at 5:00 saturday .That might be for the best I would hate to pull up to your place with ten cars following, I would really feel like a party crasher. :) Anyways what should we bring?
I like pepperoni with extra cheese. :D
Is there still a Pietro's Pizzia in bussiness? There used to be one in Federal Way on 320th. its a chinese place now.

[Blown Away]

I like pepperoni with extra cheese. :D
Is there still a Pietro's Pizzia in bussiness? There used to be one in Federal Way on 320th. its a chinese place now.
No it round table on 72nd and hosmor just off I-5,I've never been there but I plan to go after Rorks .

[1978 Rogers]

Leaving before sunset. There are a few staying till midnight at Rorks

[Blown Away]

Leaving before sunset. There are a few staying till midnight at Rorks
Well maybe I should go to the pizza place first :idea:

[1978 Rogers]

maybe. We left or I should say, my wife took me home around 11. But I was pretty much gone before then. :D A few stayed till midnight.

[jrork]

Hi just want to let you know me and jealynn are planning on attending your get together on saturday I've told a many of my friends about it and they are concerned it might be a bit far, so they have agreed to meet at Pietro's pizza in tacoma at 5:00 saturday .That might be for the best I would hate to pull up to your place with ten cars following, I would really feel like a party crasher. :) Anyways what should we bring?
Great! I think we have the brats, burgers, hotdogs and all of the buns covered. I think Gayleen and Malcolm are bringing a desert so that's covered as well. Beyond that, rustle up whatever you like to eat with BBQ and I'm sure we'll be set. I've got some beer (Coors light for my girlish figure) so if you guys like something else, the hell with you. Bring you own damn beer.. :D
I'm planning on falling off my diet for this one.... See you soon

[jrork]

Leaving before sunset. There are a few staying till midnight at Rorks
I think I saw midnight once a long time ago. You guys stay as long as you want (or spend the night for that matter). Knowing Jan she'll be partying till late. :D
I'll be the one curled up in the corner..... :sleeping: :sleeping: :sleeping: :sleeping:

[jrork]

One other thing everybody, on Saturdays, Silverdale Way that you will be turning off of onto Knute Lane can be a biotch to try to take a left and cross.
Most of the time its not a problem but just in case, just cruise on past our road and follow it into Silverdale (1/8 mile) and turn around. That way you don't have to cross the traffic.
I'm stubborn enough to set and wait for an opening, Jan is way too nice and pulls the turnaround routine. Your choice, should be no biggee either way.

[jrork]

Yes I guess there is on 72nd and hosmor just off I-5,I've never been there but I plan to go after Rorks .
Besides, we HAVE to everybody here cause Jan just came back from the store with 60 Johnsonville brats, 24 huge hamburger pattys from Costco and 24 little hotdogs for the kids and whimps.
I still have to get the Jallepeanos (sp?) for the poppers/poopers and then we"ll be set. Bring your own Pepto...... :rollside:
Hell no. If you think you're leaving here hungry and will be stopping elsewhere for dinner, you are either a really big eater or sorely mistaken.

[1978 Rogers]

I've got some beer (Coors light for my girlish figure)
I thought is was Piloties. :D

[malcolm]

LETS GET READY TO RUMBLLLLEEEE!!! :rollside:

[jrork]

LETS GET READY TO RUMBLLLLEEEE!!! :rollside:
With luck the only rumblin will be in everybodies belly about half way home :devil:
Took tomorrow off to start getting getting some of the food ready. Bring an appetite everybody.

[malcolm]

Oh, you had to mention rumblin bellies. :D
A get ready day sounds like a good idea. Hopefully it won't take too long to do the finishing touches and you can get a good nap in. ;)

[Tahiti350]

With the weather being the way it is this week I may make a big pot of camp stew to bring Saturday.... April is making a Pasta salad, also.
I'll bring pic's of the "new" boat, assuming I can get over the pass tomorrow :yuk: .

[malcolm]

We made some progress on dessert tonight. Hope it turns out good.
;)
Gary, you and "the Navigator" gonna make the trip? :)

[jrork]

Sounding good guys. Tell Gayleen to get busy and good luck with the adventure Gary. The salad and/or stew sounds great.

[1978 Rogers]

Sounding good guys. Tell Gayleen to get busy and good luck with the adventure Gary. The salad and/or stew sounds great.
I'm looking forward to it. I know Ethan is looking forward to playing with all the kids.

[1978 Rogers]

We made some progress on dessert tonight. Hope it turns out good.
;)
Gary, you and "the Navigator" gonna make the trip? :)
Hey, I'm going along for the road trip and check out the Hawaiian. Maybe stop in and say hi to Vern if we have time.

[jrork]

I'm looking forward to it. I know Ethan is looking forward to playing with all the kids.
:boxed: :boxed: That's great. Jan just bought some bubble making toys with hopes there's no rain. Either way, they'll have fun. I was wishing #1 granddaughter was coming to hang out with gramps too but all three of them are fighting the flu so Jan and I'll have to get our kicks watching the lil ones (and Matt :crossx: )

[malcolm]

I hope I don't get into too much trouble here, but we are leaving Sabrina with my folks again. We don't get to much time to have fun without her, so when we get a chance we jump on it.

[jrork]

She was intiminated with my Xbox play wasnt she?

[malcolm]

She always jumps at the chance to spend Saturday with grandma and grandpa. :)

[jrork]

Not a bad thing at all.
I'm outa here. Damn, 10:30 guys.

[malcolm]

Yeah, having a hard time keeping my eyes open too.

[1978 Rogers]

Not a bad thing at all.
I'm outa here. Damn, 10:30 guys.
This is a record for Mr. 9:00pm. Lets really push the envelope Saturday night John. :crossx:

[Gayleen]

This is a record for Mr. 9:00pm. Lets really push the envelope Saturday night John. :crossx:
Who has an espresso machine? We might be able to John up all night.

[jrork]

Who has an espresso machine? We might be able to John up all night.
I've been working on my conditioning. You'll be amazed how active I am. Hell, I made it to 10:30 last night. I forgot there was time after 9:00. :cool:

[Tahiti350]

Okay, it's Friday, almost noon, the Tahiti is hanging like a piece of meat in the carport, adn the trailer is hooked up and ready to go. Need to stop at the bank, then pick up "the Navigator". Next stop Moses Lake (I hope). April is thrilled that I'm getting "another" project boat, but she understands the $$ value of it in parts (and interior!!! :rollside: ). Couple of minor things to do before I leave, but we'll see ya'all tomorrow afternoon, and the pot of stew is sounding better all the time after being out in this (non-summer) :mad: :cry: weather.
10 and out.

[jrork]

Good luck Gary. And keep track of that Navigator. I'm not too sure of your choice with that one...

[Blown Away]

Hello Rork's!
This is JeaLynn. I am wondering what should Tony & I bring on Sat? Salad, fruit, app's Or what do you guys still need? We are looking forword to coming and meeting you all! Also I dont really like beer, unless we are on the river , and it's really hot out, so if it's cool with you I am bringing some hard pop :crossx: . Is that ok? I will share :)
Thanks a million
JeaLynn

[jrork]

Hello Rork's!
This is JeaLynn. I am wondering what should Tony & I bring on Sat? Salad, fruit, app's Or what do you guys still need? We are looking forword to coming and meeting you all! Also I dont really like beer, unless we are on the river , and it's really hot out, so if it's cool with you I am bringing some hard pop :crossx: . Is that ok? I will share :)
Thanks a million
JeaLynn
Hi JeaLynn,
We're looking forward to hooking up with everyone also. Maybe I can talk Tony in to scrapping that old berk for a PANTHER. :D
As far as what to bring, I'm BBQ'n bratwursts, hotdogs, hamburgers, and some jalapeno poppers.
I think we have a cake, pasta salad & maybe a stew coming so whatever you want to throw in the mix is great. Fruit might not be a bad idea but whatever you bring will be appreciated so dont sweat it. This is supposed to be fun with no worries.
I know what you mean about the beer vs. temperture but remember that beer is one of the major food groups and you dont want to mess with your nutrition (yah, I know, I cant spell) (and I've been trying to sell Jan on my "major food groups thing? so dont blow my cover)
See ya tomorrow JeaLynn.............John

[malcolm]

OK, the cakes all but done. Hope it survives the trip over in the Explorer. :)
The video cam is charged up and ready to film some craziness! :rollside:

[Captain Assin' Off]

Just getting in from a thrash in the shop. Still not sure who is coming over tomorrow from the gang, but I'll be on the horn in the morn. I gotta put the console/dash back together after breaking a shifter cable in the pick-up today. What a hassle, a B&M shifter on a custom console, running through a small hole to a 700R4 behind a built 454, with 3" exhaust, lowered naturally. After burning my forearm on the pipes in a parking lot, I got it home, and found the problem, Jim Greens' had the cable in stock, but it was 15 minutes till closing time, I ran like an idiot there, bought it, came back, Jeff was kind enough to help with the re-install, but I'm done for the night. We'll see you there, with as many fellowfools as I can gather. :p

[malcolm]

You know which boat your going over on?

[1968Droptop]

As far as what to bring, I'm BBQ'n bratwursts, hotdogs, hamburgers, and some jalapeno poppers.
I think we have a cake, pasta salad & maybe a stew coming so whatever you want to throw in the mix is great. Fruit might not be a bad idea but whatever you bring will be appreciated so dont sweat it. This is supposed to be fun with no worries.
We'll bring over a pile of beans :skull: . Is 6:30ish too late to arrive ??? We'll also have Chaser man with us.

[malcolm]

Is 6:30ish too late to arrive ??? We'll also have Chaser man with us.
By 6:30 all the lampshades will be taken already, so better bring your own. :p

[Captain Assin' Off]

What's the contingency plan around the weather? Are we gonna build a bon fire in the middle of the living room, or just catch the shop afire? Y'got room for enough losers in your hall closet? Just wondering. I'm gonna go work in the shop for awhile... :cool:

[1968Droptop]

By 6:30 all the lampshades will be taken already, so better bring your own. :p
I'll just use the ceiling fan.........................

[jrork]

What's the contingency plan around the weather? Are we gonna build a bon fire in the middle of the living room, or just catch the shop afire? Y'got room for enough losers in your hall closet? Just wondering. I'm gonna go work in the shop for awhile... :cool:
I picked up a case of those little hats with an umbrella on top of them. I'll save one for you :crossx:
Seriously, no worries Matt. We've got plenty of cover and and a heated shop. We should be good to go and besides, the weather is already lifting here.
See you guys soon...we gotta run to the store for a couple things I forgot.

[jrork]

We'll bring over a pile of beans :skull: . Is 6:30ish too late to arrive ??? We'll also have Chaser man with us.
Not at all, I'm thinking this might be one of those marathon bashes. See ya when you get here and glad you're bringing Chase. Our granddaughter will be coming too so it's all good.

[Ultra Compulsive]

hey guys....just wondering....whens a good time to show up???

[Tahiti350]

Well,
We got there and back safely, with no missed turns (well okay, one missed turn, but that was my fault). About 3-3 1/2 hours over, and a shade over 4 hours back. Stopped by and yakked with Vern for a few minutes, then fought the crappy weather over the pass in the dark. DOT had already put down de-icing fluid, and the stuff smeared all over the windshield. I need to wash the truck and the hull today to get the goo off. They also need to paint new lane lines, dark, wet, and half blind, would have been nice to be able to see if I was in my lane (or any lane for that matter). Chris finally just closed his eyes and pretended he he was at home in front of the TV (asleep). Probably felt safer that we, as it's hard to crash a couch :rolleyes: I wasn't enjoying that part of the trip.
I'll get pic's today as I unload everything, will post before we head over to Rork's party, and yes, Sierra will be with us. Should be there by 5-5:30.

[jrork]

hey guys....just wondering....whens a good time to show up???
Anytime. I think some are coming around 1:00 and others won't be coming till 6:30 so come when it works for your schedule. I'll probably just keep the BBQ going and people can eat when they're hungry.
See ya soon and bring some sun if you got any. It's not raining but it's gloomy

[jrork]

Glad you hear you guys made it back safe. Couldn't have been fun......

[Captain Assin' Off]

I've got to finish the console and stereo wiring, and Kim's running around for a couple hours. Probably expect us in the later afternoon.

[malcolm]

Gayleen already dropped off Sabrina and picked up a crab salad from my folks, so we'll bring that too. We're loading up the truck now. If we get ahead of schedule we'll stop by Matt's and cheer him on. :)

[1978 Rogers]

Good luck Gary. And keep track of that Navigator. I'm not too sure of your choice with that one...
OK, Its GO TIME.

[jrork]

Great. Oh, by the way, I might have lied a bit about it never raining in Silverdale........... :cry:

[1978 Rogers]

I just printed a map the directions. Seems pretty simple.

[jrork]

Yup.

[Blown Away]

Rorks I just wanted to thank you again,we had a great time at you house last night.Met some very nice people and look forward to doing alot of boating with you all !!

[Blown Away]

hey check out the (check it) post

[jrork]

Our pleasure guys. Jan and I had a great time and look forward to seeing everybody again soon.
Tony,
Please let the gang know when the rest of the bunch are going to make the shakedown runs you were talking about. It'd be good to actually run the boat in the water instead of the garage for a change........
Take care and thanks again for a great time here

[77468sleekcraft]

Yea I know what you mean about your head Tony,,,,,,that was me yesterday,,I got completly hammered friday night and didnt get home till about 5:00 am so I spent all day on the couch (SORRY) guys..But I have a feeling you guys know exactly what I mean and how I felt especially today.HAHAHA-(HOWS ABOUT A NICE GREASY PORK SANDWICH SERVED IN A DIRTY ASHTRAY) :)

[1968Droptop]

Our pleasure guys. Jan and I had a great time and look forward to seeing everybody again soon.
Tony,
Please let the gang know when the rest of the bunch are going to make the shakedown runs you were talking about. It'd be good to actually run the boat in the water instead of the garage for a change........
Take care and thanks again for a great time here
THANKS to the Rork's, had a GREAT time !!!!!! Nice place John, what a view !!! The food was outstanding, and the beer flowed perfectly :cool: . As for starting it up in the garage, the echo echo echo effect was great ! Poor Jealynn's hair :crossx: :crossx: :crossx:

[1968Droptop]

I got completly hammered friday night and didnt get home till about 5:00 am so I spent all day on the couch
Little slow yesterday ??? LOL, been there done that. I thought you were in trouble when the taxi picked you up :220v: . We'll catch up soon, looks like the next function is in your back yard at Matt n Kim's house.

[Tahiti350]

One of these times We are going to leave the kidlet with a sitter so the adults can say for the fun. Sounds like it alwasy starts right after we leave. :cry: What happened to Jealynn's Hair???
BTW the Burban got around 11-12 mpg over a 100 mile run. numbers are a little rough still, and without the 15 mph Hwy 16 crawl, may come up some more.
John, Awesome place, Awesome party, I vote to make you the "Official" party organizer!!! :p Great times, just wish we could have either gotten there sooner, or stayed longer.
GaryB> Tahiti350 and family

[malcolm]

What no pics? We'll have to do something about that. ;)
What a get together! John is the braut king! Thanks for letting us terrorize your place for the day. I hope there wasn't any permanent damage done. We should've just stayed last night and helped clean up. We ended up missing the ferry by 1 min (darn wrong turn), so we took the scenic route home. Made it here by 2:45. I forgot that Q-jet in the rush to leave, oh well. I guess that gives me an excuse to come over again. :D
My stomach is on fire this morning! :skull:

[jrork]

Thanks guys. We had just as much fun and no worries on the cleanup. It didn't take long at all. Everybody was a blast. Thanks again for all the great food and stories.
Gary,
Ya, you'll probably have to stay longer next time. Once we all landed in the garage the volume picked up a bit.
To liven up the party I'm afraid I Porterized JeaLynn's hair. Combine somebody in the back seat of the boat with a bit too much gas in a cold motor and a not so well timed spark from the MSD.
Sorry about that JeaLynn :(
Flame arrestors...........not all they're cracked up to be.....
As far as pictures, here's one.
For the moderators of the board, that's a coffee cup she's holdin......
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Take care everybody and thanks again for swinging by........I gotta take a nap!

[Konabud]

Thanks John and Jan for having us over, we had a great time. It was great to put some more faces with names and we can't wait to get down to some serious (or not so serious) boating with everyone.
Thanks again,
Creg and Vee

[malcolm]

I was happy the cake survived the long trip.
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[jrork]

Malcolm, you've been designated the photo guy from here on out. I just got a couple...
The cake was awesome. Best part was when Droppy tried to swipe some of that green frosting off the side of the cake when nobody was looking only to find out Gayleen must of had 4 packages of green food coloring in the frosting to get the color right.
I bet his finger and mouth is still bright green....... :D :D :D :D

[malcolm]

Yes, that was classic. For some reason I've been whistling the Smurfs theme song this morning. :D
Congratulations on your 500th post!!! I knew you could do it. :rollside:

[jrork]

Yes, that was classic. For some reason I've been whistling the Smurfs theme song this morning. :D
Damn, that finger was green wasn't it? :rollside:
Have I reached the ranking of a Post who^e yet?

[malcolm]

I'm not sure where the actual who^e status kicks in. We may have to check in at the sandbar to find out. :D
Gayleen just came back from the store, with some brats. ;) She did skip the jalapenos though. :D

[Blown Away]

This is JeaLynn, thanks for all the concern about my hair!!! :rollside: . I actualley had no clue that I waz about to be scalped.... :yuk: I was just having a good ol time in Johns boat not a care in the world, until I saw the look on Tony's face, when John was attempting to fire his boat. It was great! I just want to say that everyone was soooooooo cool, I was not sure what to expect, and Tony & I are very happy it went so well! All the girls are really nice. Anyways I think we are going to have a blast all summer.
Talk to you soon
Misses Tony

[Captain Assin' Off]

Great time folks! Jesus John, sweet shack you have, P.C. and I were on our best behavoir last night, we hardly even talked to each other, but that's probably what saved us from another "episode" :p The "Party Orginizer" designation for J.R. works for me, so long as when we have the get-together at our place, he cooks!
All the food was mav., Kim sends her apologies for biting the rooster tail out of the cake! ( I really have to watch her sometimes!) We made the fairy, late trip, sat in line for 45 minutes, so we made out the whole time, wish I'd bought a crew cab! Next time we bring the Tahoe!
Today's Easter, so to all, a Hoppy Easter, we had a blast! I won't have the Yaki Grill done in time for the shindig here, but we have two BBQ's on the deck, so we have to set a date that is convienient, also, it should be on a boating weekend, that everyone wants to bring the boats, we'll boat, and BBQ after. Lots of parking here, the neighborhood has been beaten into submission, so on street parking of boats is cool. Hell it'd almost be a boat show! Hasta!--Matt& Kim :)

[jrork]

Just be thankful she took the bite out of the roostertail instead of the green boat. If she did, she'd have a green mouth and you'd have a green mouth from making out with her.
Then when people saw Droppy with his green mouth, well, you get the visual. (not that there's anything wrong with that)......... :crossx: :crossx: :crossx:
Bash someday at Matt and Kims sounds good to us, count us in. Take care and thanks again

[jrork]

She did skip the jalapenos though. :D
Whimps

[Gayleen]

Whimps
What are you talking about? You did not give me the receipe, so I did not know what to get.
John and Jan, had a great time. I only remember about half the drive home, slept through the rest. Your house is sweet, and definately get the bathroom award.

[1968Droptop]

Then when people saw Droppy with his green mouth, well, you get the visual. (not that there's anything wrong with that)......... :crossx: :crossx: :crossx:
Bash someday at Matt and Kims sounds good to us, count us in. Take care and thanks again
Yup, still have the green on the finger today :rollside:, but NO green on the tongue :yuk: thankfully. I worked the green off of my tongue last night when we got home :D :D :D .
Let's get a date set for Matt n Kin's place.......

[1968Droptop]

Then when people saw Droppy with his green mouth, well, you get the visual. (not that there's anything wrong with that)......... :crossx: :crossx: :crossx:
Bash someday at Matt and Kims sounds good to us, count us in. Take care and thanks again
Yup, still have the green on the finger today :rollside:, but NO green on the tongue :yuk: thankfully. I worked the green off of my tongue last night when we got home :D :D :D .
Let's get a date set for Matt n Kim's place.......

[Ultra Compulsive]

I should've stuck around...rides in the boat!!!woooohooooo...thanks for having me over John, was nice to be with fellow boaters again. Love the shin dig, hope you have another so I can bring the wife.
Well...got more packin to do for Coz, talk to you guys when I get back

[jrork]

I should've stuck around...rides in the boat!!!woooohooooo...thanks for having me over John, was nice to be with fellow boaters again. Love the shin dig, hope you have another so I can bring the wife.
Well...got more packin to do for Coz, talk to you guys when I get back
Bring us back some sun and sand would ya? Have fun and thanks again....

[jrork]

By the way Malcolm, the carb is yours. Whenever we get together I'll throw in the car and bring it with me

[malcolm]

Thanks John, I always forget things when I leave in a hurry.
So did you set any records last night? When we left it was 11:55. :D

[jrork]

Uhgg I made it to 12:45 and died. Jan stayed up much later......She's such a showoff :cool:

[Captain Assin' Off]

That is the term I use for the Dogs after a long day on the beach, and thay are all crashed out on the back seat of the Tahoe, and that is exactly what we were at 1:15 A.M. Head first into the feathers! Slept till 10:00! :p
Thanks again!

[1978 Rogers]

It was great seeing everyone and meeting a few new ones. We had a good time. The poppers were good. It was even nice the whole family slept in until 10:00 and I woke up without a hang over. How orginal. I'll have to remember that. :rolleyes:

[malcolm]

Uhgg I made it to 12:45
You're a party machine! :D

[jrork]

You're a party machine! :D
Paying for it now.....

[malcolm]

We went over to my folk's place for Easter dinner and pick up the munchkin. Only meal I had all day. :) I hope my gut settles down soon so I can get some sleep. :D

[1978 Rogers]

We went over to my folk's place for Easter dinner and pick up the munchkin. Only meal I had all day. :) I hope my gut settles down soon so I can get some sleep. :D
Malcolm, your getting old. :D

[malcolm]

Yeah, kinda seems that way. :boxed:

[1978 Rogers]

I've come to accept it.

[malcolm]

Looks like everyone fell in somewhere. :boxed:

[Tahiti350]

Naw, just sleeping and doing yard work after I get up. Still haven't got back to the Tahiti, need to find my pre-luber, get some oil press up in the motor, then light it off and break in the new cam. Hoping to do that between now and Saturday.

[1978 Rogers]

need to find my pre-luber, get some oil press up in the motor, then light it off.
Do I need to say anything here. :crossx: :D :D :D
Nice Gary, this is a family posting environment. Lets clean it up a bit.

[Tahiti350]

Talking about the boat engine, Dammm it Chris...
I'm going to need help here..

[malcolm]

How about Gutter Chris? :D

[1968Droptop]

How about Gutter Chris? :D
That name is already takin :boxingguy :boxingguy :boxingguy

[1978 Rogers]

That name is already takin :boxingguy :boxingguy :boxingguy
Who has Gutter taken name? I'm going for quantity here. :rolleyes:

[malcolm]

OK, gutter Chrises. ;)

[1968Droptop]

Who has Gutter taken name? I'm going for quantity here. :rolleyes:
and what happened to quality :cool: .