Try Again? Houston 7/28

[VX crazy]

Dumke, let me know if your planning on coming through Austin and caravaning with us. Austin crew let me know if you want to go to breakfast on the way at 290 cafe 9ish????

[protonvxmatt]

man, i don't know if any one else is excited but i sure am. i've only seen one other vx up close and the chance to get to meet y'all is very cool. so i hope i don't sound like an idiot when i say this but i'm pretty stoked about this.

[Dumke]

Dumke, let me know if your planning on coming through Austin and caravaning with us. Austin crew let me know if you want to go to breakfast on the way at 290 cafe 9ish????

Well sad news. I wont be able to make it to the shin dig Some things have come up. I was gonna even try and meet austin people and goto meet. Oh well maybe next time. You all better take some pictures

[LittleBeast]

VX is still in the shop, they have had it since 6/28/07 trying to figure out the short that is causing the transmission to mess up. I have tried all the remedies on this site and even bought two extra trans shifter levers and had the wiring harness from the front of the engine to the transmission replaced, but no luck.

Anyways, I am in Rio (Brazil) at the Pan American Games representing the good 'ole USA in the Decathlon this monday and tuesday. I am pretty excited they have a brand new stadium that has not been run in yet, it seats 45,000+ and they have sold out all the Track and field tickets already. I am pretty sure I will come home as soon as I am done competing so I think I will make it, but I might not have the VX. Hope to see you all soon.
In Christ,
Ryan H

[JULIAN911]

George,

PM me your address - I might need to drop by Delorean Motor in Humble and want to get a feel for how far it is from your house.

Thanks

[TexVeX]

I wish I could go, but I really should save the money and invest in new rear brakes.

[JULIAN911]

George,

Do you have an agenda for the day yet? it was fun last time we went to the Body Works show after dinner and was just wondering what's going on this weekend.

[VXD959]

George,

Please pm your address. I think I remember how to get there, but just in case...A what time do you want us there?

Also, the news say that there is a 50-70% chance of rain/thunderstorms that day. I was planning to tackle my window issues that day with the help of the VXs gurus, and also replacing one of my headlights.

Please let me know if you want me to bring something.

Julian: there's an Astros vs. San Diego baseball game at 2:55 p.m. Perhaps too early, but due to the chance of rain...I guess we have to plan an "indoor" activity.

Regards,

[JULIAN911]

If we want to combine dinner and indoor games, we can go to D&B. Or we can go to Galveston and have dinner by the ocean. Let's do something that we can all drive our VXs.

[geshaw30]

Ok. As an "up to the moment" agenda---I don't have one if the weather sets in like they claim. As it stands now they are calling for 70% chance of thunderstorms with up to 1 to 5 inches. I'm still pondering though.

Those folks that are in need of installs the "new & improved" garage here is ready and I figured we can wheel them inside one at a time for the work. I'm hoping someone has a dvd of the Moab runs while the work is going on. It's kinda hard to plan a long event trip as I'm not sure how many people are in need of work or the time it'll take. The cement pond is ready if the sun agrees.

If there is no rain in the evening there are Pro Am stock drag races near Intercontential airport, quarter horses at the track (it can rain on this one too), D&B for dinner, or Galveston, Kemah, or Westheimer run (if the sun is out). The "after the race concert series" at the horse track stars those world renown bands- Finger Eleven, Sick Puppies, & Strata.....I'm dying here.

I'll also entertain suggestions fom the locals as the time & weather progress. As is always the case I'll start looking for local folks around noon and the Austin group whenever they arrive (early or late).

Julian- nothing as cool as the body works this time. The have a huge live frogs of the world (yes- frogs) show at the exhibit hall now... http://www.hmns.org/exhibits/special_exhibits/frogs.asp

[JULIAN911]

FROGS???? Cool... I wouldn't mind

[geshaw30]

Enjoyed the company as always. As a recap for those who did not attend there were a total of 7 here which, considering the weather forcast, was an achievement. The heat put a damper on mod/repair plans but we were able to finish a minor project in getting the magnetic bra on my ride. I must say it looks good but took a little more stretching/pulling/tapping (I know Julian-it was the wrong hammer!!) than I expected. Kemah run for dinner.

Will see the Austin crowd on the 25th of August at Town Lake as my eldest son attempts to bring home the Red Bull Flugtag Championship.
http://www.redbullflugtagusa.com/Tex.../sketches.aspx

The Chupacabra Iditarod Sled entry

[circmand]

Hey Gary thanks again for hosting the meet it was very enjoyable. Your wife put out a great spread and enough to feed an army. Hope you are not eating leftovers for the next week or so.

[Tone]

Great time as always George - thanks for hosting it yet again! I forgot to give ya the 'bat' gift so remind me @ Flugtag. Tell me the name of your son's entry so we can arrange our schedule to accomodate. We have been invited to the Houston unveiling and driving experience for the new MB C-Class but can choose which day we want to drive. And I'll make sure to have the HIDs when you are down....

[geshaw30]

It's the The Chupacabra Iditarod Sled but I don't know the "flight time" on Saturday yet. I'll keep you posted.