Cat Jam 2006

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Reply #525 – July 24, 2006, 11:27:37 AM

Yeah It's too bad I couldn't make it in time. But It's better late then never I guess. I'll tell the incredible story once I am safely back home because I'm sure it's not over yet. I bet the border will create an interesting final chapter.

Oh! and the fact that I did make it while Cat Jam was still happening means I have a perfect attendance! 5 for 5, how many of ya'll can say that? :flip:

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Reply #526 – July 24, 2006, 12:10:38 PM

The crew and I made it back to WI early monday morning. We all really liked the show and were impressed with everyones cars. Eric did a great job once again. I'm hoping I can have both cougars there next year. - Dennis

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Reply #527 – July 24, 2006, 12:11:25 PM

Forgot to mention I made it back to Dubois,Pa with no problems but last night when I was taking the girl home from the movies I came upon a car accident that forced me to wait 30 minutes. So since of the wait I shut the car off to save gas. Well when traffic started moving the car wouldn't start. It was cranking over, start, then die. WTF. Battery was fine, but wouldn't catch and fire. It'd start then instantly die. So I pushed the car out in the field and walked her a mile to her house.

I went back this morning to do one last try before I called the tow truck and it fired right up. No problems. I drove it back to my house (15 miles away) ran fine, no problems at all. Now I just tried to go outside and it's doing the same thing. Starting, then dieing.

So a long story short I'm glad I made it back to dubois that day when it started to give me these problems. But I'm scared to death that I may have something costly in the makings ? Wow I think I lost both my cars in 3 days. I guess u can say I'm on a roll. Guess it's time to pull the bike out again.

btw CJ was fun and glad everyone made it home :)

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Reply #528 – July 24, 2006, 01:03:53 PM

Yeah, reading all the aftermath stuff is driving me insane. I so completely regret not fighting my way out there to see/experience this stuff. I think i'm gonna have to absolutly make sure I get there next year at all costs. In the meantime keep the stories coming guys and gals, I want all the scoop you can dish out!

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Reply #529 – July 24, 2006, 01:05:33 PM

Well, 3 years in the making and I finally made it to my 1st CatJam!

Or should I say, 2 kids later. :D I originally planned on bringing my whole crew out, but with gas prices creeping up, I decided to only take the Cat.

Finally, to actually put a face to the name (or screen name). It was great to finally meet everyone. Talk about one BIG family. Like everyone says, Eric does one great job. A big thank you to your parents from my wife. She enjoyed the vittles. Most didn't see her at all except when we arrived and when we left. She had a good time also. TIME ALONE WITH NO NOISE!!

Next year may be a little harder to get to. My company is moving us to New Mexico. So either my older son and I will make the trek with the Cat or the whole family will come but in the 15 passenger van (yes all the way from Afghanistan). So Royce, maybe next year, you won't be alone on the highways.:) That is unless BaXo decides to buy another car from Arizona again.

The trip back was only 4 hours compared to the 6 it took to get there. Didn't see you anywhere Will, maybe you pulled off and we missed you.

So until next year!!!

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Reply #530 – July 24, 2006, 01:34:38 PM

Well, this was my first and I'm glad I actually made it. I got some bunk directions to Youngstown from Canton so an hour drive took closer to 5 on Friday night. I got stopped by a cop in Mill Creek Park after dusk cause I guess it closes at dusk. So, I went back to Canton and made the trek the next day. I think I made it there at 3:30 or so, right before the cruise. I had a great time at Jillians and I think I'll make it again next year, cept this time I'll bring the thunderturd.

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Reply #531 – July 24, 2006, 01:42:02 PM

Quote from: EricCoolCats

We can definitely do without the burnouts/tire peeling/almost loss of control on wet pavement aspect, though.

Hey! I apologized for that!! I insist that it was Will's ultra high powered configuration, though! :)

"With absolute power comes absolute corruption (and ultimately - loss of control)". I heard that somewhere. Or maybe I made that up. :)

--Ed

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Reply #532 – July 24, 2006, 01:42:45 PM

Things I learned:
There is such thing as a roll-around lift
I need at least 12-foot ceilings for my new garage
tempo weatherstripping will work on my 85
Will's car is fast
My camera is a piece of
Nick has a relative who sold '88 Cougars
There are still people out there with heavily modded Cougars who haven't found us yet
Rancheros can go over 90mph
One tire can make a lot of smoke

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Reply #533 – July 24, 2006, 04:11:35 PM

Pat - It was so great to meet you finally! Bless you and your family. Your son was soooooo good and sooooo cute!

Dennis - Once again, the WI crew representing! Love the flames man!

Steve - I think we can hopefully fix your car jinx later this week.

Ed - Just try to keep all 4 wheels safely on the ground next year.

SS - Dude, I absolutely totally missed you. It's just one of those things...wasn't trying to be a rude host, honestly! We just didn't cross paths. Just smack me next year.

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Reply #534 – July 24, 2006, 04:25:19 PM

Dennis, it was great getting to talk to you, your brothers and your dad....you guys are all great!
BTW, I loved the flames too! :D

Hopefully, your dad can talk to that 'old man' about a particular cat for me? ;)

Yes, I have started on next year's auction/prizes already...... I think many will be pleasantly surprised.

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Reply #535 – July 24, 2006, 04:47:26 PM

i had a great time, only regret was i couldnt support the tbird crew there, next year maybe. o... and driving 730 miles back home in the jeep is a pain in the ass literaly... i dont know how some of you guys do it from TX or FL, or even farther lol. maybe its got something to do with the more comfertable seats.

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Reply #536 – July 25, 2006, 12:15:26 PM

-Eric I love that aviator lol! Karen it was great to finally put a face to your S.N. We had a fun time with you and Rodger! ( except for the food of coarse). Hope to see you next year!

got home today

Reply #537 – July 25, 2006, 02:59:35 PM

Well, I've made it home!

Some trip stats for this year, thanks to the trip-minder:

3,002.2 miles
average speed of 61.4 m.p.h.
average economy of 24.5 m.p.g.

This is for the whole journey, from my driveway and back.

Thankfully I had virtually no problems on the road, mechanically speaking. Roxanne just "purred" along. (It's not her fault when her driver occasionally misses the exits he's supposed to take...:D ).

I didn't push it too hard on the way home - stopped Sunday night around Louisville, and Monday night in Baton Rouge, Louisianna. (Monday night was supposed to be my "free" night on the road...but none of my Louisianna kenfolk ever answered their phones when I called! Oh, well...one more night at a Red Roof Inn means one more night closer to earning that free night's room for Cat Jam '07!)

One little gremlin (to add to my ever-growing list): my doors have ceased to automatically lock themselves when putting the car into gear. They were working up till some time on the road Sunday...I was driving along and I noticed that my doors were unlocked, which just isn't ever the case...oh, well.

Anyway, I had an absolutley terrific time as usual, and I am planning on seeing everyone again next year! I will try to have Roxanne sparkling as much as she possibly can, with the help of all those goodies I won in the door prize drawing (thanks again Ric!)

-Royce

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Reply #538 – July 25, 2006, 03:26:41 PM

Glad you got home safe Royce!

Ya know, I wondered if I'd have to pull you off that Mall Guard if he came back around again! LMAO!! You are such a trip!

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Reply #539 – July 25, 2006, 04:20:34 PM

I made it home 12:30 am Monday morning after fighting construction and (as the truckers put it) 175,000 rednecks leaving the Pocono Raceway.

I just washed off all that wonderful PA dirt of my car, and it seems that one of those wonderful PA rocks chipped my 7 month old windshield. Cold water hit it and BAM! I guess I will be putting another Cool Cats sticker on the new windshield (the one thats on there is less than a week old).

Oh, and my adventures with Will behind the mall blew my already dying power steering pump.

Oh, and that missing front right lugnut that I noticed Saturday night, and replaced Sunday morning. And the second missing front right lugnut I noticed Monday morning.

But other than all that, it was loads of fun!