LOG 29 - Page 7 - LotusTalk

DeanG · 05-11-2009, 02:20 PM

Recently the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum bought a Lotus 16 and 63 from an Australian collection.

Their collection of Lotus has grown substantially since my last visit in 2004. It was pretty interesting back then. It will be better this time around.

DeanG · 05-16-2009, 09:48 AM

I received the latest issue of Lotus reMarque today. It contains the LOG forms and some good write ups about the various events.

Hope to see you there.

05 ELISE/87 TURBO · 05-16-2009, 06:59 PM

have added wife new car and dog to ride.
it will be easier to win the distance award i'm giving in.....
as for costs $509 here but thats including $90 of gear and no driving events besides talledega. oh and two people and two dogs(under 12 are free......

BruceB · 05-17-2009, 09:30 AM

Just met Blake Repass from the Barber Museum yesterday at the Carlisle Import Show in PA. He drove his Miata up from Alabama. He tried to meet and talk to every Lotus owner at the show. Very nice guy. He's looking forward to us being at the museum and track for LOG29.
Bruce

Bgwilly31 · 05-18-2009, 09:45 AM

And the 10 day count Down begins!

Bgwilly31 · 05-19-2009, 08:49 AM

9 Days

Not to mention the short work week next week.

DeanG · 05-19-2009, 12:55 PM

Anyone planning on doing the go cart racing on Thursday?

MotorSports Racing Club

MickOpalak · 05-19-2009, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeanG

Anyone planning on doing the go cart racing on Thursday?

MotorSports Racing Club

Sorry folks, but the kart racing on Thursday has been cancelled. Seems the owner waited until last week to go out of business. The place is locked up and the karts have been sold.

We're working on alternatives.

DeanG · 05-20-2009, 12:30 PM

Bummer. Well I guess some old fashion sightseeing will have to do.

A mechanic who does race prep and I will be getting together tomorrow to go over the Seven to check its track worthiness. Besides the never ending job of polishing aluminum we have to change the brake fluid and lube the front suspension.

The driving events at LOG will be a blast. I am especially looking forward to the car control clinic.

Bgwilly31 · 05-20-2009, 12:38 PM

8 Days...

dbisbee · 05-20-2009, 05:14 PM

OK here it is. I paid for Jen and I to go to Log29. Now our dog Gyro is scheduled to have his leg amputated the Wednesday I leave for log. Jen had told me it is up to me to decide as she know how much I have been looking forward to log. She will not be able to attend as she will stay home with the dog. Man I wish I did not have to make this decision.

Any advice? The decision is mine and I am stressing

RacyTracy · 05-20-2009, 05:18 PM

Awwwwwww, sorry Dana....I know if it were me, I'd figure there will always be more LOGs.....I would stay with my pet. I know there's no way I could leave my cats at a time like that.

Randy Chase · 05-20-2009, 05:18 PM

Unfortunately that is going to be a really personal decision.

If it was me... and it is not!... I would still go to LOG. Be thankful that Jen is understanding.

SweetDaddyD · 05-21-2009, 06:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dbisbee

OK here it is. I paid for Jen and I to go to Log29. Now our dog Gyro is scheduled to have his leg amputated the Wednesday I leave for log. Jen had told me it is up to me to decide as she know how much I have been looking forward to log. She will not be able to attend as she will stay home with the dog. Man I wish I did not have to make this decision.

Any advice? The decision is mine and I am stressing

You are not scheduled to perform the surgery yourself are you? The dog won't hold a grudge against you. You can give the long travel award guys dog a pat on the head to hold you over till you get back, and maybe call in and put the phone to his ear.

See ya there!

(on a side note one of the coolest dogs I ever met was my friends neighbors 3 legged pit bull. The side with the leg looked like she was a dog body builder.)

Moto44 · 05-21-2009, 06:48 AM

If my wife was truly o.k. with it, I would go to LOG.

MickOpalak · 05-21-2009, 07:12 AM

Dana,

I hope your dog has a speedy recovery and that also you can make it to LOG.

Folks,

If you're on the fence about joining us, go for it! We're already over 240 registrants with room for lots more. Walk up registrations aren't a problem. Join all of the other Lotus nuts in the country in Birmingham next week!

Phantom · 05-21-2009, 07:41 AM

That's a tough call Dana, but at least Jen left it up to you- Relationships are give and take- I encourage my wife to do her own thing for just this reason- She takes care of our three little boys, but manages to take art classes a few times a month while I "take care of" the boys (wrestle, watch cartoons, eat junk food)- It's not an issue when I manage to attend a DE, or when a LOG weekend rolls around-

You'll definitely need to bring back something really nice, and probably take her out to dinner before and/or after LOG-

Just my .02

Bgwilly31 · 05-21-2009, 08:50 AM

7- DAYS!

BTW i love my two dogs. Thats terrible about the amputation. Just means your going to have love them anymore.

ajp33 · 05-21-2009, 09:08 AM

If it makes you feel better we are due our first child about 3 weeks after LOG and the wife has said I should go and I'm going. Will just need to find her a nice present I guess.

DeanG · 05-21-2009, 12:28 PM

LOG has walk-in registration!

If you have not yet sent in your registration I would advise you to hang on to your forms and use the walk-in registration option. Please help your fellow Lotus enthusiasts who volunteer their time at the registration tables by having your paperwork filled out in advance.

05-11-2009, 02:20 PM	#121 (permalink)
DeanG Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 721	Recent Barber Museum Acquisitions Recently the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum bought a Lotus 16 and 63 from an Australian collection. Their collection of Lotus has grown substantially since my last visit in 2004. It was pretty interesting back then. It will be better this time around.

05-16-2009, 06:59 PM	#123 (permalink)
05 ELISE/87 TURBO Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: maine Posts: 16	have added wife new car and dog to ride. it will be easier to win the distance award i'm giving in..... as for costs $509 here but thats including $90 of gear and no driving events besides talledega. oh and two people and two dogs(under 12 are free...... __________________ when the going gets weird,....the weird turn pro. HST

05-18-2009, 09:45 AM	#125 (permalink)
Bgwilly31 Twisties Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cincy, OH Posts: 1,880	And the 10 day count Down begins! __________________ -*White Rossion Q1* 07 white Exige S--Sold 04' Lexus Turbo IS300 BSM "track car"--SOLD "Straight lines dont mean sh"

05-19-2009, 08:49 AM	#126 (permalink)
Bgwilly31 Twisties Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cincy, OH Posts: 1,880	9 Days Not to mention the short work week next week. __________________ -*White Rossion Q1* 07 white Exige S--Sold 04' Lexus Turbo IS300 BSM "track car"--SOLD "Straight lines dont mean sh"

05-20-2009, 12:38 PM	#130 (permalink)
Bgwilly31 Twisties Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cincy, OH Posts: 1,880	8 Days... __________________ -*White Rossion Q1* 07 white Exige S--Sold 04' Lexus Turbo IS300 BSM "track car"--SOLD "Straight lines dont mean sh"

05-16-2009, 09:48 AM	#122 (permalink)
DeanG Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 721	I received the latest issue of Lotus reMarque today. It contains the LOG forms and some good write ups about the various events. Hope to see you there.

05-17-2009, 09:30 AM	#124 (permalink)
BruceB Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 106	Just met Blake Repass from the Barber Museum yesterday at the Carlisle Import Show in PA. He drove his Miata up from Alabama. He tried to meet and talk to every Lotus owner at the show. Very nice guy. He's looking forward to us being at the museum and track for LOG29. Bruce

05-19-2009, 12:55 PM	#127 (permalink)
DeanG Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 721	Anyone planning on doing the go cart racing on Thursday? MotorSports Racing Club

05-20-2009, 12:30 PM	#129 (permalink)
DeanG Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 721	Bummer. Well I guess some old fashion sightseeing will have to do. A mechanic who does race prep and I will be getting together tomorrow to go over the Seven to check its track worthiness. Besides the never ending job of polishing aluminum we have to change the brake fluid and lube the front suspension. The driving events at LOG will be a blast. I am especially looking forward to the car control clinic.

05-20-2009, 05:14 PM	#131 (permalink)
dbisbee Service animal Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 476	Log29 delima OK here it is. I paid for Jen and I to go to Log29. Now our dog Gyro is scheduled to have his leg amputated the Wednesday I leave for log. Jen had told me it is up to me to decide as she know how much I have been looking forward to log. She will not be able to attend as she will stay home with the dog. Man I wish I did not have to make this decision. Any advice? The decision is mine and I am stressing __________________ The word "PASSION" should aways be uppercase. #349 '05 AS Elise Touring, Hardtop, Starshield, Plinth delete, GPS Garmin 680, V1, V1 mirror, Leather console, Multivex, Alpine CDA9887, JL stealthbox, Focals, Alpine PDX 5, HID, RAC Monolites, R888's, Stage II, Front Slotted rotors, R4-S pads, Stebel nautilus, TitanQR and Odyssey 925 now with bracket.

05-20-2009, 05:18 PM	#132 (permalink)
RacyTracy V Not my picture V Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Palatine, IL Posts: 9,184	Awwwwwww, sorry Dana....I know if it were me, I'd figure there will always be more LOGs.....I would stay with my pet. I know there's no way I could leave my cats at a time like that. __________________ Tracy 1996 Porsche 993TT Big news coming Tuesday.....(hopefully). 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser LOG 29 photos

05-20-2009, 05:18 PM	#133 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,174 Images: 761	Unfortunately that is going to be a really personal decision. If it was me... and it is not!... I would still go to LOG. Be thankful that Jen is understanding. __________________ * V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S * No Longer the ADMIN here, please do not PM me asking for help. Thanks! 2006 Noble M400. Getrag tranny, Quaiffe LSD, Hinged clams. Duratec dual turbo V6. Hoosier 315-18 tires. 2350 pounds. Over 500hp. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Wing. Black leather/Alcantara with orange stitching. The street car. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle.

05-21-2009, 06:48 AM	#135 (permalink)
Moto44 Back in the Saddle Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,798	If my wife was truly o.k. with it, I would go to LOG. __________________ If nobody ever died doing it, how much fun could it be? Last edited by Moto44 : 05-21-2009 at 06:53 AM.

05-21-2009, 07:12 AM	#136 (permalink)
MickOpalak Prez: The K.G.B. Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 5,302	Dana, I hope your dog has a speedy recovery and that also you can make it to LOG. Folks, If you're on the fence about joining us, go for it! We're already over 240 registrants with room for lots more. Walk up registrations aren't a problem. Join all of the other Lotus nuts in the country in Birmingham next week! __________________ 2007 Exige S265 - Krypton Green - Gotham 265 ECU - Volk TE37s - Toyo R888s - B&M Shifter - QuickSilver exhaust - stripes - harnesses - Pagid pads - Green air filter 2002 Jaguar XKR convertible 2000 BMW 528i President - Lotus Limited Southeast http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/LLSE/

05-21-2009, 07:41 AM	#137 (permalink)
Phantom Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 860 Images: 1	That's a tough call Dana, but at least Jen left it up to you- Relationships are give and take- I encourage my wife to do her own thing for just this reason- She takes care of our three little boys, but manages to take art classes a few times a month while I "take care of" the boys (wrestle, watch cartoons, eat junk food)- It's not an issue when I manage to attend a DE, or when a LOG weekend rolls around- You'll definitely need to bring back something really nice, and probably take her out to dinner before and/or after LOG- Just my .02 __________________ Grab Life by the Wheel

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05-21-2009, 08:50 AM	#138 (permalink)
Bgwilly31 Twisties Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cincy, OH Posts: 1,880	7- DAYS! BTW i love my two dogs. Thats terrible about the amputation. Just means your going to have love them anymore. __________________ -*White Rossion Q1* 07 white Exige S--Sold 04' Lexus Turbo IS300 BSM "track car"--SOLD "Straight lines dont mean sh"

05-21-2009, 09:08 AM	#139 (permalink)
ajp33 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Sunny Pittsburgh Posts: 672	If it makes you feel better we are due our first child about 3 weeks after LOG and the wife has said I should go and I'm going. Will just need to find her a nice present I guess.

05-21-2009, 12:28 PM	#140 (permalink)
DeanG Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 721	It is not too late to attend LOG LOG has walk-in registration! If you have not yet sent in your registration I would advise you to hang on to your forms and use the walk-in registration option. Please help your fellow Lotus enthusiasts who volunteer their time at the registration tables by having your paperwork filled out in advance.