JohnD1956 Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 (edited) Oye, there seems to be an indelible image appearing on my computer screen. LOLThe Pirate Gift exchange rules are simple. Have Fun!1) Bring a gift worth no more than $20.00 to join.2) gifts are exchanged by random draw. 3) when called, you can either take a new unopened gift, or "steal" a gift already opened. Those whose gifts are "stolen" then either choose a new gift or "steal" another. The round ends when a new unopened gift is taken.4) Gifts can be anything you desire. Gifts can only be stolen three times. On the third steal the gift is out of play.5) First person called also gets rights to the last "steal". Note, based on last years experience, for whatever reason, fine glass articles don't seem to make it very far from the first opening. Also hotel glass candle holders appear likely to jump off tables and shatter into thousands of pieces , so be careful if you're wearing sandals. Edited July 8, 2014 by JohnD1956 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmfconsult Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Count me in on the breakfast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shadetree77 Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Man, seeing those pictures from last year really makes wish I could go this year. The wife and I had a great time in South Bend! We won't be able to make it to Portland this year. Incredibly bummed but nothing can be done about it. I am, however, trying to arrange a ride up there for my "traveling can of Spam" that I got from Ben last year. He wanted it to travel around to all of the meets and become a yearly forum breakfast tradition so I think it's going to hitch a ride on a plane with Larry Schramm. Love to see the face of the airport security when they x-ray Larry's bag and see a radioactive green glow coming from that mystery meat. Lol. I don't expect a gift in return by the way. I just want to see Ben's tradition continue. Have fun guys and gals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 As Hank Jr said , "just carrying on an ol family tradition!". I ended up with the spam in Concord. Robert got lucky [??] in South Bend. Whose next?? Good luck ,Guys and Gals. I will miss all of you this year. See you in Springfield!!! Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Man, seeing those pictures from last year really makes wish I could go this year. The wife and I had a great time in South Bend! We won't be able to make it to Portland this year. Incredibly bummed but nothing can be done about it. I am, however, trying to arrange a ride up there for my "traveling can of Spam" that I got from Ben last year. He wanted it to travel around to all of the meets and become a yearly forum breakfast tradition so I think it's going to hitch a ride on a plane with Larry Schramm. Love to see the face of the airport security when they x-ray Larry's bag and see a radioactive green glow coming from that mystery meat. Lol. I don't expect a gift in return by the way. I just want to see Ben's tradition continue. Have fun guys and gals.Sorry to hear this Robert and Jessica. Re the Spam, that would be the can of Spam that came close to being opened, sliced and fried on the hood of Bens '50 in hot as hell Concord. Had we had some white bread and a Rusty Nail to chase it down with it would never have survived. Stay hungry my friends. Damn, I'll miss y'all too!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy Livingston Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 My husband (Steve) and I are coming to our first-ever BCA National and hope it is okay for us to attend the Forum breakfast on Friday morning. Sounds like fun! See you in Portland. —Cindy Livingston (art director of the Buick Bugle) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 My husband (Steve) and I are coming to our first-ever BCA National and hope it is okay for us to attend the Forum breakfast on Friday morning. Sounds like fun! See you in Portland. —Cindy Livingston (art director of the Buick Bugle)Absolutely!!! and don't be bashful about the gift exchange. Join in if you want to, or not, it's just a fun time. Anything from A (alcohol) to Z is fair game! See you then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 What is Z, John? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Oh yeah, I am looking forward to meeting Cindy (an Austinite) 2,500 miles from home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 What is Z, John?Obviously, Z-end... ( I really tried to think of something ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shadetree77 Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 I think what John meant to say is anything from A (Absolut) to Z (Zinfandel).:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy Livingston Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 I think what John meant to say is anything from A (Absolut) to Z (Zinfandel).:cool:Now you're talkin'! Count me in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therios Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 (edited) I'm planning to be there this year and I'm bringing my father, George, with me, too. Last year in South Bend, my dad and I arrived too late to join the Pirate Gift Exchange so we just watched all the fun from the sidelines.Given the announcement by Bill Stoneberg in another thread that the forum breakfast has been moved to 7 AM in the Grand Ballroom - Salon 4 (http://forums.aaca.org/f240/change-location-forum-breakfast-updated-itenerary-375713.html), is it possible to update the title of this thread? [TABLE=class: cms_table][TR][TD]DAY[/TD][TD]TIME[/TD][TD]MEETING PURPOSE[/TD][TD]LOCATION[/TD][/TR][TR][TD]Fri. July 25[/TD][TD][/TD][TD][/TD][TD][/TD][/TR][TR][TD]Volunteers meeting[/TD][TD]7:00 AM[/TD][TD][/TD][TD]Grand Ballroom - Salon 1[/TD][/TR][TR][TD]Forum breakfast[/TD][TD]7:00 am - 9:00 am[/TD][TD][/TD][TD]Grand Ballroom - Salon 4[/TD][/TR][/TABLE]Ike Edited July 14, 2014 by MrEarl (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 test Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 (edited) No way that I know of Ike. I edited yours and the first one Mark made and your edited one carried over to this one but if someone replies to a previous one it reverts back the 8 oclock one. The only way I know of to change it totally is if I edit all 54 replies. Ain't happenin... Best I can do is help keep this and the one Bill made to the top. I think the message will get out. Edited July 14, 2014 by MrEarl (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Yes, Robert got it right. I am going to start drinking again so I'll know for the next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thriller Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Zinfandel? Just trying to keep in the spirit...'s' is for shine, 'm' for moonshine, 'b' for beer, 'n' for Nordeast, etc.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 "P"Parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wildcat465 Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Zinfandel? Just trying to keep in the spirit...'s' is for shine, 'm' for moonshine, 'b' for beer, 'n' for Nordeast, etc....Now that's funny right there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rob McDonald Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 I'll be there. Will be minus a certain Roadmaster but I will be brimming with Buick enthusiasm. Portyland, here I come!Well, as it turns out, I won't be there after all. Life has not worked out the way I'd planned (foolish me for thinking I could plan my life). I will be reading your reports of shenanigans, so be sure to post them in real time, direct from the breakfast table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Well, as it turns out, I won't be there after all. Life has not worked out the way I'd planned (foolish me for thinking I could plan my life). I will be reading your reports of shenanigans, so be sure to post them in real time, direct from the breakfast table.Don't like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thriller Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Now that's funny right there.Only because it wasn't intentional and that's not easy to admit for a guy who considers himself something of a punster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Following the lead, C is for chrome, T is for trim, V is for vodka, and J is for Jack... as in Daniels... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUICK RACER Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Rumor has it, 3 more for breakfast, RV, Ann Bell and daughter, planning ahead as usual, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean1997 Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 This sounds like fun, so I'm bummed I won't be there, but I'll be there on Saturday so maybe I will see some of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Stoneberg Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 (edited) Nfortunatly the forum breakfast has had to be cancelled. Maybe we can find a local restraint. There is a local restaurant called Stanford's that may work Edited July 31, 2014 by MrEarl removed potentially argumentative verbiage (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted July 22, 2014 Author Share Posted July 22, 2014 Rather than cancel the Forum Breakfast, I suggest we still have Beers & Brunch at Hooters a couple hundred yards South of the Red Lion, and even closer to Oxford Suites. The Hooters manager is prepared to reserve one corner of the restaurant with plenty of room for our group on Friday morning at 11AM. What do you say guys....? Good idea? Beers & Brunch at Hooters? We tend to get a bit rowdy anyway.... Post here to let me know if you plan to come.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 I'm comin' no matter where or when... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmfconsult Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 That's a great idea and I'll try and come... the only issue I see is that I'll have my family with me and around that time they will want to be going out for some site seeing, which is why I would prefer the earlier slot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUICK RACER Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Will the Board meeting be over by then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
37_Roadmaster_C Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 I would like to say yes to 2 seats anywhere everyone is meeting. This is my first show so my father and I would like to meet everyone.Robin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted July 23, 2014 Author Share Posted July 23, 2014 Roberta, I can't think of a better incentive for the board to have a short meeting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thriller Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 I'm in, at least until the judging school starts.I don't need to take my "gift" back home.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibarlaw Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Mark: OK with me. Only concerns are the same as stated above. We are still on the road. Tonight we made it to Boise Idaho and hope to arrive tomorrow afternoon. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Sounds like a excellent plan Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Thanks for pulling this one out of the ditch Mark. I just hope everyone gets the message. Possibly some strategically placed "signs" advising of the relocation and time change would help. I will be interested in hearing the "rest of the story" on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 (edited) Wow, my first "merge" of threads. I also moved it into General so as it would get as much notice as possible. thank goodness it all worked. Edited July 23, 2014 by MrEarl (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cz10 Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 The time isn't as convenient, but I should be there. $20 is pretty steep for breakfast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wildcat465 Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 It's too bad that the forum breakfast had to turn to brunch. I guess if we are having a discussion about it, moving the time hurts me more than paying $20 for food. I value my friends more than that. But, I also need to stick to my commitments made. Therefore, I will join in if possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted July 23, 2014 Author Share Posted July 23, 2014 Thanks to Lamar for posting the updates. Unfortunately, there are precious few places for breakfast within walking distance of the meet. Hooters opens for lunch at 11 AM and I expect we will get going with the gift exchange sometime after noon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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