Bad news Ryan.. well, good news in a way. I don't think that I'll be able to make it this year I am going to Kanat in the beginning of July til the end of August for Basic. That's if my CF MP papers are complete. I've already finished the interviews, aptitude test, and all of the paperwork now I'm just waiting on Ottawa for my approval. That'll make me a reserve MP.

Well, I'm surprised the rivalry hasn't started yet... little less than 3 months till the shootout and we haven't heard too much from a select couple (I won't mention Mark or Steve's name)

Yeah, I know.

Don't worry Ryan, Mark will make a 2007 PeckerHead T-Shirt amd we should soon start to hear some good old trash talk. Never fails.

Ghislain.

I'd commense the smack talk by saying I fart in someone's general direction. But I have no car to back up anything. Im sure the neon's 17.24@83mph will not compare to anything that is going to be at the shout out. Unless theres a mid track t-belt victim.

Read up a few posts, and you'll see why.

Ugh, forgot about that.

Going to be a quiet thread this year I guess.

Speaking of... isn't it time we changed the forum title to "Shootout 2007"?

Yeah.. was about to mention why there was no trash talk between Steve and Mark.. oh well.. next year

Is it just me or is that mentioned alot on this board? lol I miss my talon I recall my self saying it even with the talon on the road.

Here is what I got from the Plantaion website

$69 per night
$88-95 Friday and Saturday
2-4 people (I assume that is 2 twin beds in a room)

So let me know who wants to get a room and I'll make the reservation.

Do people ussually come down on Friday and leave Sunday or what.
Personally I want to make the most of this weekend so I will go early and stay late. Whatever everyone else is doing....

I think we went down Friday and left Monday morning. If I can remember to I will call them and ask about camping as I did that last year they will probably remember me and see if they are still up for that and see how many people could do that, as its not a camp ground there is limited space.

Yeah, we went down Friday last year.

I will be reserving a room this year for the weekend. Adam, if you and Lydia want to split on a room this year for the weekend with Sam and I, we could do that. Should be around $150 a couple for the weekend. That's Friday-Monday (3 nights)

I might leave the woman at home this year Ryan

Ugh, why? It was fun last year fighting with her, and maybe we'll get another morning peep show...

My gf and I will split a room with you and Ryan than. You and Ryan can bunk together lol. No weird noises though.

deal

Peep show what peepshow you creep?

Although I wont be attending this year, Ive been reading the responses and was wondering if there is any place where we can purchase C16 while were down there. Im not sure if Customs would let you cross with that.

The track has a pump. I believe 110 and 116 octane.

You know Adam, when Eric woke up and Lydia was naked after getting out of the shower .

Hahahaha, good one Ryan. Kevin and I will certainly be coming down again this year. Not positive as to where we will be staying, as it is usually last minute.

Good deal Peter. Let's hope we don't have any mishaps on the way!

Well, I just called the Plantation and made my reservation. He tells me I am the first one for the shootout weekend? That surprised me a little bit....

In any case, he tells me that double rooms (2 double beds) go for $95. on Friday and Saturday nights, and $69. on Sunday night.
Single rooms (which he tells me are the little cottages a little further back) go for $74. Friday and Saturday night, and $59. on Sunday night. I will be staying in one of the litte singles

He says he remembers a bunch of car guys from last year, but was unaware that we were an organized group. He didn't seem to want to offer any sort of "group discount", but DID say that AAA members can get 10% off

Sam and I are reserved for one of the cottages as well. Just put our reservation in today.

CAA also works for a discount as well.

I'm probably going down by myself, someone let me know if they want to split on a double so its cheaper.

Edit

I hope in my room Peter:) and Kev to. I will make a Reservation for us.

Hello.

I do not know if I'll be able to attend but would like to crash with you guys if I end up going...

Ghislain.

You'll end up going Giz, you know it.

Well, with the recent misfortune, I hope I can make it down!

I'm down with anything.
As long as I don't wake up in the rain or with the sun on my face I'm happy.

It's not a question of if I want to go or not it's a question that I'll be working at a new Unit (429sqn ha hou haa!!!), with a brand spanking new plane (scheduled arrival 7/9 Aug), a hell of an acceptance check to do, a multitude of airworthiness process to comply with plus countless of training to finish before it can take it's first flight.

Even then I might have to go where ever that spanking new plane goes, probably some horse and dog show...

Oh, yeah and on top of that, maybe spend a little time with Lisa. Would be nice after been away for 4 1/2 months...

I think that you (Ryan) have a better chance of going than I have...

Wish me luck.

Ghislain.

Well, on that note, the new plane was (before you left) supposed to arrive in July was it not?

Let's hope for your sake they push the arrival date to say... 26 August area?

As for me going... well come hell or high water I'll be there. I am racing this year and I want to dyno.

Nah, August something.

Cylinder Head/T-Belt ain't that bad to do. Have you got some ARPs on that Motor??? Maybe it would be good time.

I'll see when we get back home for the SO.

Ghislain.

Well all, getting to be about a month and a half or so before the big day!

Who's all coming? Have we had anyone confirmed yet?

What kind of caravan do we plan on doing this year? Honestly, I think it would be fun if we did a massive caravan to the shootout. Start from Ottawa and pick everyone up along the way down the 401.

I'll be going, but not in the talon. Still undecided whether we are taking the wife's Crapalier, or my choice, the scooter

I am still planning on going Ryan. I am definately up for the Caravan. I would meet up at The HWY 28 turnoff in Port Hope or somewhere around the 115 turnoff.

I could meet at the 115 turnoff too. I still gotta figure out where I'm sleeping though. And I gotta get my car TUNED!

I could join up in Niagara Falls, assuming you guys are going over Niagara/Buffalo, not over Detroit...

We are. Had a bad experience or ten over Detroit.

Slight change in my military plans, which opens up a possibility that I might be able to make it to the shootout!! This change in plans is annoying though, I was supposed to go off for my basic training course on July 2nd, but I haven't been called yet so I don't think I'll be going to that .

Well as it turns out I'm an idiot.

I agreed to go on a biking trip to Tremblant with some friends so they booked it but I just clued in yesterday that it's the same weekend as the shootout.

We were so pumped to do the bike trip that we paid in full. Only problem is it's non-refundable....Shitty deal..

Looks like no Shootout for me this year unfortunately...Maybe by next year I'll have grown a brain and won't make a mistake like this.

Sorry Pete, looks like you're flyin' Solo this time.