mowog1 Rick Ingram Central Illinois (1523 posts) Registered: 10/17/2007 09:36PM Main British Car: 1974.5 MGB/GT 3.9l Rover |
pre-British V8 2012 Shreveport Rendevous! ... May 19th
It's a SHREVEPORT RENDEVOUS !!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks to the hard work of Kelly Stevenson, we have arranged for a block of 25 rooms at the Best Western Chateau Suites Hotel in Shreveport, LA for one night, Saturday - May 19th, as a meeting spot prior to arriving in Palestine, TX the next day (Sunday - May 20th) for BritishV8 2012. It appears that many of us coming in from the north or the east will be passing through Shreveport on our way to Palestine (which is near Tyler, TX ). Shreveport will be an easy 11 hour run for Jean and me! Palestine is only a couple of hours drive from Shreveport (at ~135 miles). (Those of you coming in from the west or south are more than welcome to join us!) Here's the pertinent poop: YOU MUST MAKE YOUR RESERVATION THROUGH THE SALES OFFICE WHEN YOU MAKE YOUR CALL! 318-222-7620 Ask for the Sales Office Group Code - BritV8 $99.99 inclusive! Best Western Chateau Suite Hotel Exit 19A on I-20 201 Lake Street Shreveport, LA 71101 Our rate is $99.99 and includes all taxes and parking. We are working on getting some casino vouchers; I believe that the Best Western provides a continental breakfast. You must make your reservation by Monday, May 14th in order to get our group rate. Should you need to cancel your reservation, you must do so by Monday, May 14th in order for your credit card NOT to be charged. Kelly, thank you for your efforts....this will be a fun night followed by a fun three days in Palestine! Spuriously yours........... |
rficalora Rob Ficalora Willis, TX (2764 posts) Registered: 10/24/2007 02:46PM Main British Car: '76 MGB w/CB front, Sebring rear, early metal dash Ford 302 |
Re: pre-British V8 2012 Shreveport Rendevous! ... May 19th
Yep. I'm pretty sure I'm going to go out of my way to make this "on the way" stop. :)
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kstevusa kelly stevenson Southern Middle Tennessee (985 posts) Registered: 10/25/2007 09:37AM Main British Car: 2003 Jaguar XK8 Coupe 4.2L DOHC/ VVT / 6sp. AT |
Re: pre-British V8 2012 Shreveport Rendevous! ... May 19th
Got mine! expecting a great warm-up!
SAFETY FASTER! |
Spitfire 350 Phil McConnell Perrysburg, OH (Toledo area) (257 posts) Registered: 01/11/2010 09:19PM Main British Car: 74 Spitfire 350Chevy |
Re: pre-British V8 2012 Shreveport Rendevous! ... May 19th
I reserved a room today. Looking forward to seeing everyone!!
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wkube Wayne Kube Lucas, TX (yes, really!) USA (45 posts) Registered: 06/29/2008 02:17PM Main British Car: 1979 MGB Rover 3.9 EFI |
Re: pre-British V8 2012 Shreveport Rendevous! ... May 19th
Hey, guys! Looking forward to everyone coming to East Texas!
The registration forms are now on the site at the Meetings page. There is more info at [forum.britishv8.org] See you in May! Wayne Kube |
kstevusa kelly stevenson Southern Middle Tennessee (985 posts) Registered: 10/25/2007 09:37AM Main British Car: 2003 Jaguar XK8 Coupe 4.2L DOHC/ VVT / 6sp. AT |
Re: pre-British V8 2012 Shreveport Rendevous! ... May 19th
Bump Time's shorter now, room block cutoff is late April, don't miss out. You will need the PRACTICE for Palestine :)
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Merv Merv Hagen IL (104 posts) Registered: 05/21/2008 05:48PM Main British Car: 1980 MGB Buick 215 T-5 Trans |
Re: pre-British V8 2012 Shreveport Rendevous! ... May 19th
Kelly, seeing that Shreveport is such a large town, I'm sure that they have a Tim Horton’s. I just noticed (reading my neighbors ARRP information), that AARP has a great deal going with Dunkin' Donuts that if you order a large coffee you get a free Donut. I figured that I would ask some of the older people in this group if Timmy’s also have such an arrangement.
Pretty important information to know when you are traveling cross country. Merv |
kstevusa kelly stevenson Southern Middle Tennessee (985 posts) Registered: 10/25/2007 09:37AM Main British Car: 2003 Jaguar XK8 Coupe 4.2L DOHC/ VVT / 6sp. AT |
Re: pre-British V8 2012 Shreveport Rendevous! ... May 19th
Well Merv, once upon a time in my younger years, I may have been the target for a Donut toss, DUNKIN' OR HORTON'S, but the target is too difficult now:) Need to ck and see if there is Hooters in either Bossier City or Shreveport. Look fwd to seeing all the friends!
SAFETY FASTER! |
Spitfire 350 Phil McConnell Perrysburg, OH (Toledo area) (257 posts) Registered: 01/11/2010 09:19PM Main British Car: 74 Spitfire 350Chevy |
Re: pre-British V8 2012 Shreveport Rendevous! ... May 19th
Hey people, only 30 days, is everyone's car and attitude ready for some fun?
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rficalora Rob Ficalora Willis, TX (2764 posts) Registered: 10/24/2007 02:46PM Main British Car: '76 MGB w/CB front, Sebring rear, early metal dash Ford 302 |
Re: pre-British V8 2012 Shreveport Rendevous! ... May 19th
Car - ready enough. Attitude - more than ready :).
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kstevusa kelly stevenson Southern Middle Tennessee (985 posts) Registered: 10/25/2007 09:37AM Main British Car: 2003 Jaguar XK8 Coupe 4.2L DOHC/ VVT / 6sp. AT |
Re: pre-British V8 2012 Shreveport Rendevous! ... May 19th
All near-by >Tx, La, Ark, Miss, Ok,Mizoo,and others are welcomed to to the Warm_up. Some on by. We should begin gathering around 6:00PM CDT and maybe earlier. See the current, past conversions and create the future!
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rficalora Rob Ficalora Willis, TX (2764 posts) Registered: 10/24/2007 02:46PM Main British Car: '76 MGB w/CB front, Sebring rear, early metal dash Ford 302 |
Re: pre-British V8 2012 Shreveport Rendevous! ... May 19th
Have fun Kelly & all. Going to miss the warm up. Younger son turned 13 last weekend & w/mothers day several of his friends were out of town so we're celebrating this Saturday.. See you in Palestine Sunday early evening.
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lawnvett PJ Lenihan Winston-Salem, NC (477 posts) Registered: 04/29/2009 11:37AM Main British Car: 74 MGB-GT 3.4 V-6 crate, 5 spd |
Re: pre-British V8 2012 Shreveport Rendevous! ... May 19th
I do not have hotel reservations in Shrevport as of thurs 5-17 at 9 am est; anyone know if it is still possible to get a room at the host hotel? 2nd ? what other hotels are close by ?
I was not sure months ago when registering for the event whether I would be able to do the Sat meet up but now it seems viable. |
lawnvett PJ Lenihan Winston-Salem, NC (477 posts) Registered: 04/29/2009 11:37AM Main British Car: 74 MGB-GT 3.4 V-6 crate, 5 spd |
Re: pre-British V8 2012 Shreveport Rendevous! ... May 19th
i did leave a message with the sales office to try for a room with the group Brit V8, yeah I know I'm several days. Just thought there might be a cxl, if one of you has already paid for a room and can not use it give me a shout and if we can work it out I will pay you.
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Spitfire 350 Phil McConnell Perrysburg, OH (Toledo area) (257 posts) Registered: 01/11/2010 09:19PM Main British Car: 74 Spitfire 350Chevy |
Re: pre-British V8 2012 Shreveport Rendevous! ... May 19th
Sent PM
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mowog1 Rick Ingram Central Illinois (1523 posts) Registered: 10/17/2007 09:36PM Main British Car: 1974.5 MGB/GT 3.9l Rover |
Re: pre-British V8 2012 Shreveport Rendevous! ... May 19th
Carrick and the Ingrams are 303 miles away from Shreveport; will be arriving early afternoon.
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