2006 TheMustangSource.com National Meet
#141
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Scothew @ January 29, 2006, 9:16 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
Good luck Ian, my wife understands and even had a mustang of her own and I still dont get a mod money allowance [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/doh.gif[/img]
I can't wait for this event even though its 8 months away. Im excitied to meet all the members!
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My wife has been good to me so far with mod money. I'm good to her too though, so it all works out. And I can't wait for September either. Those 8 months are gonna fly by though, don't worry. The summers especially always go by so quick.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(MTAS @ January 31, 2006, 6:10 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
My wife will be with me as well and doesn't understand my infatuation with my car, but she supports me [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/icon_mrgreen.gif[/img]
Hey that sounds like a good idea - I'm all about diversions (my wife says I'm all about perversions [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/lol.gif[/img]. My other brother Dave [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/icon_mrgreen.gif[/img] sent me an email and your option #2 (Go up to I-10 and take that west to around Dothan Alabama and get on Highway 231 north up to Montgomery (total of approx. 480 miles from Tampa to Montgomery) and then take I-65 up north to Birmingham (approx. 90 miles) for a total of 570 miles) sounds like a winner for 2 reasons:
1. Less miles
2. More importantly - more Stangs for the carvavan!
I figure we could all meet there in Montgomery and grab a bite then head to Birmingham.
This is gonna be awesome to say the least.
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Glad to hear another wife is going. My wife will have someone to talk to. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrinjester.gif[/img] And meeting up in Montgomery is definitely the way to go. Now let's just see how many south-east TMS members we can get together from both sides of Alabama to meet up in Montgomery. So far, I have myself and two other members from the New Orleans area. We still have 8 months though...
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(EleanorsMine @ February 1, 2006, 7:00 AM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
Yall watch out for 231 though- its a speed trap.
When the speed limit goes down to 35 in those little towns- you better too.
And smell me some salt air too- 231 [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wub.gif[/img] is my most favorite vacation route.
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Dave's... did you read the part in my PM about the speed trap I found on 231 researching on-line? I know exactly where the main speed trap is on that highway. I have the link saved at home... I'll post here tonight if I have time. But yeah, it looks like you all might have to take it a little slow (I believe the speed limit is 55 though for the most part) on 231. It will be worth it though. That should be a real cool last hour drive up to Birmingham.
Just had a thought... can you imagine a small town deputy sitting in a speed trap on 231 and a bunch of Mustangs come flying through. He wouldn't know what to do. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/icon24.gif[/img]
Good luck Ian, my wife understands and even had a mustang of her own and I still dont get a mod money allowance [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/doh.gif[/img]
I can't wait for this event even though its 8 months away. Im excitied to meet all the members!
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My wife has been good to me so far with mod money. I'm good to her too though, so it all works out. And I can't wait for September either. Those 8 months are gonna fly by though, don't worry. The summers especially always go by so quick.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(MTAS @ January 31, 2006, 6:10 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
My wife will be with me as well and doesn't understand my infatuation with my car, but she supports me [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/icon_mrgreen.gif[/img]
Hey that sounds like a good idea - I'm all about diversions (my wife says I'm all about perversions [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/lol.gif[/img]. My other brother Dave [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/icon_mrgreen.gif[/img] sent me an email and your option #2 (Go up to I-10 and take that west to around Dothan Alabama and get on Highway 231 north up to Montgomery (total of approx. 480 miles from Tampa to Montgomery) and then take I-65 up north to Birmingham (approx. 90 miles) for a total of 570 miles) sounds like a winner for 2 reasons:
1. Less miles
2. More importantly - more Stangs for the carvavan!
I figure we could all meet there in Montgomery and grab a bite then head to Birmingham.
This is gonna be awesome to say the least.
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Glad to hear another wife is going. My wife will have someone to talk to. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrinjester.gif[/img] And meeting up in Montgomery is definitely the way to go. Now let's just see how many south-east TMS members we can get together from both sides of Alabama to meet up in Montgomery. So far, I have myself and two other members from the New Orleans area. We still have 8 months though...
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(EleanorsMine @ February 1, 2006, 7:00 AM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
Yall watch out for 231 though- its a speed trap.
When the speed limit goes down to 35 in those little towns- you better too.
And smell me some salt air too- 231 [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wub.gif[/img] is my most favorite vacation route.
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Dave's... did you read the part in my PM about the speed trap I found on 231 researching on-line? I know exactly where the main speed trap is on that highway. I have the link saved at home... I'll post here tonight if I have time. But yeah, it looks like you all might have to take it a little slow (I believe the speed limit is 55 though for the most part) on 231. It will be worth it though. That should be a real cool last hour drive up to Birmingham.
Just had a thought... can you imagine a small town deputy sitting in a speed trap on 231 and a bunch of Mustangs come flying through. He wouldn't know what to do. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/icon24.gif[/img]
#142
After all these years,
My C/T still sucks!
My C/T still sucks!
Joined: May 5, 2004
Posts: 7,188
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From: Orlando(DP!) Florida
It dumps down to 30 and 35 out of nowhere on several occasions also- flat out 55 one sec- then 30 the next.I haven't taken the mustang down it yet because I missed the beach last summer, but I have spent many hours laughing my butt off at the jack who blew by me and gets pulled over down the road.
http://www.speedtrap.org/speedtraps/ste.as...=AL&city=Dothan
http://www.speedtrap.org/speedtraps/ste.as...=AL&city=Dothan
#144
After all these years,
My C/T still sucks!
My C/T still sucks!
Joined: May 5, 2004
Posts: 7,188
Likes: 0
From: Orlando(DP!) Florida
Remember- Labor Day is high Gulf Coast Tourist Season, and The cops are always out more then- All us Alabama Folk Take that road down to the beaches. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/icon_mrgreen.gif[/img]
There are more of them that are not speedtraps- the small towns always have cops out. anywhere the speed limit lowers has em out too.
As well, those of you travelling up 65 North- Between Mile Marker 231 and the 459 Interchange-state cops have a heavy presence. ESPECIALLY between exits 231 and 242. I have given up trying to break 70 in that area.
There are more of them that are not speedtraps- the small towns always have cops out. anywhere the speed limit lowers has em out too.
As well, those of you travelling up 65 North- Between Mile Marker 231 and the 459 Interchange-state cops have a heavy presence. ESPECIALLY between exits 231 and 242. I have given up trying to break 70 in that area.
#145
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(EleanorsMine @ February 3, 2006, 7:51 AM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
Remember- Labor Day is high Gulf Coast Tourist Season, and The cops are always out more then- All us Alabama Folk Take that road down to the beaches. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/icon_mrgreen.gif[/img]
There are more of them that are not speedtraps- the small towns always have cops out. anywhere the speed limit lowers has em out too.
As well, those of you travelling up 65 North- Between Mile Marker 231 and the 459 Interchange-state cops have a heavy presence. ESPECIALLY between exits 231 and 242. I have given up trying to break 70 in that area.[/b][/quote]
I did 120 but that was only a few times driving up from Maxwell AFB to Birmingham. I would not recommend that as the Interstate is patrolled heavily, besides...it will be easier to keep such a large caravan together closer to the speed limit.
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Remember- Labor Day is high Gulf Coast Tourist Season, and The cops are always out more then- All us Alabama Folk Take that road down to the beaches. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/icon_mrgreen.gif[/img]
There are more of them that are not speedtraps- the small towns always have cops out. anywhere the speed limit lowers has em out too.
As well, those of you travelling up 65 North- Between Mile Marker 231 and the 459 Interchange-state cops have a heavy presence. ESPECIALLY between exits 231 and 242. I have given up trying to break 70 in that area.[/b][/quote]
I did 120 but that was only a few times driving up from Maxwell AFB to Birmingham. I would not recommend that as the Interstate is patrolled heavily, besides...it will be easier to keep such a large caravan together closer to the speed limit.
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#146
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(MilStang @ February 3, 2006, 11:28 AM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
I did 120 but that was only a few times driving up from Maxwell AFB to Birmingham. I would not recommend that as the Interstate is patrolled heavily, besides...it will be easier to keep such a large caravan together closer to the speed limit.
[img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumb.gif[/img]
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Also not recommended for those with Yankee plates [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrinjester.gif[/img]
I did 120 but that was only a few times driving up from Maxwell AFB to Birmingham. I would not recommend that as the Interstate is patrolled heavily, besides...it will be easier to keep such a large caravan together closer to the speed limit.
[img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumb.gif[/img]
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Also not recommended for those with Yankee plates [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrinjester.gif[/img]
#147
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(blackhat97 @ February 3, 2006, 11:43 AM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
Also not recommended for those with Yankee plates [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrinjester.gif[/img]
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Yeah was thinking we outta be on our 'best behaviour' on the drive...... [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/icon_mrgreen.gif[/img]
Also not recommended for those with Yankee plates [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrinjester.gif[/img]
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Yeah was thinking we outta be on our 'best behaviour' on the drive...... [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/icon_mrgreen.gif[/img]
#148
I will probably be there....depends on where I get moved to by my job....will know this week..
Is this the same weekend as NOPI in Hotlanta?
By the way, don't, I mean DON'T speed through any Constrution zone....can you say speed trap??
Is this the same weekend as NOPI in Hotlanta?
By the way, don't, I mean DON'T speed through any Constrution zone....can you say speed trap??
#154
I'm in NE ohio, I could prolly meet some ppl on the way and build a caravan going south [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumb.gif[/img]
#156
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Enfynet @ February 19, 2006, 4:09 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
I'm in NE ohio, I could prolly meet some ppl on the way and build a caravan going south [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumb.gif[/img]
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I think I'm leaving early Friday morning from Cincinnati . . . .
I'm in NE ohio, I could prolly meet some ppl on the way and build a caravan going south [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumb.gif[/img]
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I think I'm leaving early Friday morning from Cincinnati . . . .
#158
Might be a good idea... I still have to get commitments either way from a couple people up here if they're bringing theirs down or even going.
#160
Yaaaaa, sounds like we will have a real "Kodak Moment" drive up from florida. Il be connecting with Dave(DarknightII) and Dave(MTAS) . Im fine with I-75 - I-10 - Alabama and up. And as for the speed, I doubt we will have any problems. If we are all caravanin togehter with a bunch of cars, trying to stay together, we will have to go slow anyway. It will make for some great picturs for sure. I havnt ever seen a bunch of 05 - 06 Mustangs together anywhere except a delearship, and they usually only have a few anyhow, so this will be a once in a life time chance for some cool pictures.
I got my vacation and reservation's at Birmingham Marriot all set. My wife even asked me what I want to do to my car before then, I bout fell out of my chair , Oh yeah thats what I'm talking about, MODS, MONEY, YEAH!!! [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/banana.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/banana.gif[/img]
I got my vacation and reservation's at Birmingham Marriot all set. My wife even asked me what I want to do to my car before then, I bout fell out of my chair , Oh yeah thats what I'm talking about, MODS, MONEY, YEAH!!! [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/banana.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/banana.gif[/img]