manikmekanik Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 We've decided on a date for our Bonfire!Saturday, October 21, 2006 at sunset we will light-up the Bonfire.This is an open invitation to all Reatta owners to meet and enjoy one another's company, and cars.The latest of the late-season Meets, there will be NO judging, and NO reatta is too rough to attend.This will be an extremely casual event, bring an hors d'ourve or dish if you like, we will provide Pizza, hot cocoa, coffee, soda, and homemade salsa from our veggie garden.There are many motels within 10 minutes of the farm, and space here to pitch a tent, if you desire.We have some parts cars, to pick-n-pull from while you're here, if you need parts - come early, or stay 'till Sunday.Bring your Reatta, or a printed copy of this post as your pass/invitation to enter.Please RSVP thru Private message center, or as a reply to this post, so we can plan for refreshments. NO alcohol will be served, so BYOB, and bear in mind this event's venue, nor hosts accept any liability for any damages, injuries, or anything which may, or may not, happen before, during nor after the event. You accept liability for your own actions at this event, and hold the venue and hosts harmless in any event. Bonfires can be dangerous, things get burnt!Those of you who we've met, or had as our guests, know where we are, I'll send location info to those who don't thru Private message here, at the forum.General location is SE WI USA, 10 miles west of I-94 and 5 miles north of WI/IL state line, near Lake Geneva, WI home of the Playboy Club in past years, now known as the Grand Geneva Resort.We hope to meet a few old friends, and acquire some new ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55chevy Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 Randy,Your PM box has exceeded it's quota.I saw where you were asking $9,999 for the red/tan conv, I just had my 66 Mustang Fastback painted and am still putting trim back on, I have always loved Reatta convertibles, I should have picked up on a Katrina flooded one from Ebay last year. I would probably be better selling my Fastback and buying yours, my body shop guy said he saw a similar one go for $16,000 locally a year ago. A picture is on my yahoo profile, http://profiles.yahoo.com/chevy55_geoI have a 88 Reatta coupe, dead in drive with 268,000 miles, also have a wrecked 98 Riv that I thought of swapping L67 into Reatta. Truck projects too, a 1956 Chevy shortbed, a 1970 longbed, and a 68 shortfleet driver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tomt Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 Randy:Got your PM, but your box is filled. I'm travelling earlier that week, but should be home for the event. Keep me informed.Tom T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CL_Reatta Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 Errr, if only I was born 5 weeks earlier <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />, hope everyone has a good time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booreatta Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 AAAA Yu guys are just having tooooo much fun and all of us folk south just cant play...Yall be carefull, the party in the woods here in Kansas is called a Woodsie and that is the fore runner of the watermellon roast. Ask if you dont know........Boo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest F14CRAZY Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 I'm tempted to show up. I'll give it some good thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89REATTAJIM Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 Randy, looks like it will be a great time. Would really like to attend, but it's just a little too far to drive. Hope everyone has a good trip. Send pics. Maybe F14 will get to meet Nano..?? <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DTerry Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 Uhhh...Watermelon roast? Is that sump'n like a Snipe hunt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Reatta1 Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 All the fun things happen so blamed far away from the west coast. Hope all who attend have a fabulous time. Someday, maybe when my ship comes in, (it's not even on the horizon yet) I'll get to join the fun and meet in person some of the other wonderful Reatta owners I've met here.Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booreatta Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 ahhh here goes1 gotta be out in the woods2 gotta have a big fire3 gotta have your best girl or 4 gotta have a big watermellonNow build a big fire and throw on the watermellon and wait patientlyfor it to explode the every body makes a dash to the bushes to get someend of storyTRY IT YOU WILL LIKE ITBOO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGILL Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 Randy and Diane----April and I wish we could join you, but work calls in Tenn. Played too much this summer and now have to pay the piper. Hope you guys get a good turn out and have a fun weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manikmekanik Posted September 30, 2006 Author Share Posted September 30, 2006 I deleted a plethora of old PMs in my mailbox, there should be room now.We hope to start a trend of Reatta owners' gatherings nationwide with this event.Don't feel bad if you're too far, or too busy, someone will host another, in your area, or within your schedule soon, we hope. We don't expect many guests from more than an hour away, this is extremely local, yet everyone is invited-nationwide. We can ferry guests from MKE airport, @ 40 min. away, if needed, but you're on your own if you want a ride back the same evening! We gotta stay with the fire until it's extinguished!Weather forecasts, so far, say it should be "Clear and Chilly" for the bonfire. So, dress warmly, and bring your favorite mug for hot drinks.Please do not wear nylon-based outerwear, as it can become a firey envelope, when overheated by close proximity to a large bonfire. Nylon tents will be okay, as they will not be near the bonfire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal55 Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 It sounds like a good time, I live in the Chicagland area so it's not to far. Are Chicago Bears fans welcome? Just kidding.Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tammy Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 ONLY if you wear your CHEESEHEAD! <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal55 Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 Tammy,Are you going? I'll were a cheeshead if you do. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tammy Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 I'm hoping to make it, but I have to find a babysitter. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> :I don't own a cheesehead, but it sounds like if we were to wear one, Randy is going to have the fire HOT enough that our cheeseheads will make a great nacho dip! <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />I love the Packers, not a big follower though. Only proud to have given birth to Holden on Super Bowl Sunday when the Packers won! People say it was Holden and I that made them win. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal55 Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 I hope you make it too, as do I. That's pretty cool that your son was born on Super Bowl Sunday and Green Bay won. I'm sure he's a Packers fan. I liked your cheesehead comment,pretty funny stuff!Joe <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Durahansolo Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">bear in mind this event's venue, nor hosts accept any liability for any damages, injuries, or anything which may, or may not, happen before, during nor after the event. You accept liability for your own actions at this event, and hold the venue and hosts harmless in any event. Bonfires can be dangerous, things get [color:"red"]burnt !</div></div>So plz dont get drunk and drive your reatta in on accident <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />. The Bonfire sounds like fun though, i wish i lived a little closer to WI. I'd probably come out. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsguy77 Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 Man that sounds fun, to bad i am a little to far south. have fun guys/gals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 It's about 400 miles for me so I doubt if I can make it but if I am in the area I will be there. Can I wear my Randy Moss shirt? <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manikmekanik Posted October 3, 2006 Author Share Posted October 3, 2006 ...only if the Vikings lose to the Packers this time!...or just wear a cheezehead!Honestly, fans of any sport, or team are welcome to attend, (or get thrown into), our bonfire!The gathering is about Reattae, and thier owners, so no one will be ostracised, unless they show up in a poor Japanese Reatta-knockoff (Miata). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manikmekanik Posted October 3, 2006 Author Share Posted October 3, 2006 We will start accepting guests at Noon Saturday, then at 2pm, we will go for a cruise to Chocolate City, USA (Burlington, WI), to visit Adrian's Custard shop.The drive will take us thru Dairyland, down some of the state's treasured "Rustic roads", with plenty of curves and sights, not to mention the sweet, fragrant aromas.After the cruise, we'll come back to the farm, and waste some time looking over cars, etc. while we wait for the opportune time to light-up the bonfire, (and throw-in some Bear or Viking, maybe Lions fans!), have some pizza and snacks, and relax before the flames. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest smith356 Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Randy, I'm going to come up for the "gathering". I just bought my 90 in April and have yet to be around others. It's around four hundred miles, but I lived in Milwaukee for a few years and am familiar with the Lake Geneva area. For those of you that haven't been there, it's a beautiful and scenic area well worth visiting. I'll also look forward to meeting everyone and their cars. Thanks for hosting this - it'll be a blast ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manikmekanik Posted October 4, 2006 Author Share Posted October 4, 2006 I'll be pleased to make your acquaintance, Mr. Smith!I hope you enjoy your trip from summer to fall on the way, some colors are starting to "pop" this week. in our neck of the woods. In a couple weeks, US-41 north of Waukegan/Gurnee IL will be ABLAZE in full fall colorization, and be a breathtaking drive. If you exit the tollroad, I-94/294N at Grand ave. east, you can avoid the last toll, and jump on US-41, just a mile or so east, to enjoy the view. It joins the tollroad at the WI state line, and merges as I-94N. Panikmekanik commutes thru there daily, it helps to inspire her artwork.The host-farm was first settled by James K. Smith, in 1846, and is a pre-statehood homestead/dairy farm. The farm was operated as a hand-milked dairy operation, (no mechanical milking equipment), until 1988. Just thinking about over 140 years of hand-milking makes my hands achey and tired!The colorful tree photos are from last fall, we're just beginning to see some colors here now. The green/yellow tree is now starting to turn, 1/4 yellow, with red leaves mixed in, and the rest still bright green.I've cleared a bunch of old PMs from my message center, so should now be able to recieve Private Messages and RSVPs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWC Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 Randy we are thinking about coming to your bonfire, but we may have the in-laws here that weekend. How long of a drive was it for you to come to Lansing for the Homecoming? We are about another 2 1/2 to 3 hours north of that yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manikmekanik Posted October 4, 2006 Author Share Posted October 4, 2006 Phil, you're more than welcome to join us "Old Farts" at the bonfire!We won't pour alchohol down your throat. And we will try NOT to negatively influence your young mind with our "Older adult" or "Dated" behavior, but I can't place any guarantees on the behavior part. You're a fine young man, and I don't want to be held responsible for spoiling that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HessLakeGuy Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 Randy:Hopefully, someone will take and post some pictures (both before the fire and maybe during). We cannot make it, but sounds like fun. Thanks for the invite. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manikmekanik Posted October 8, 2006 Author Share Posted October 8, 2006 Sorry you can't come, Tom.We'll be sure to post some pix, after the fire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olbuickman Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 Randy, Iam looking forward to going to your bonfire(are you burning the mortgage to one of your houses). I would enjoy showing you my old high mileage black convertible. Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manikmekanik Posted October 10, 2006 Author Share Posted October 10, 2006 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> (are you burning the mortgage to one of your houses </div></div> I could do that, but they'd just send me another copy!Does anyone know someone who needs a brick home on an acre in New Munster, WI?...or Silver/Camp Lake, WI - with 3.5 acres & 2 out buildings, pool & Jacuzzi?...or maybe Libertyville, IL legacy (93+years old) home in exec. neighborhood?All 3 are under $450k, ready to move-in with equity, near major metro corridor.My bride insists I sell one before buying any more... houses or cars. BUMMER! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manikmekanik Posted October 18, 2006 Author Share Posted October 18, 2006 Hi, John!Sorry for the late response, our trip took 6 hrs. mainly due to construction/rush hour traffic.Depending upon your location, you may make it in less than 4hrs. if you take the high-speed ferry, (which can be romantic, since your honeymoon still has a few years left), or in 7.5 if you follow the lake around the bottom, to see the range of fall colors along the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWC Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Randy thanks for the info, but my plans have changed for the weekend, my inlaws are here thru Sunday and since they are going to Fla. for the winter in a couple of weeks we are doing the whole holiday thing this weekend. We wish we could make it but can't, so post lots of pic's for those of us who can't be there. As far as the colors we are long past that and the trees are almost bare now, we did wake up to snow on the ground 3 days in a row already, time to get the snowmobiles ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manikmekanik Posted October 20, 2006 Author Share Posted October 20, 2006 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Randy thanks for the info, but my plans have changed for the weekend </div></div> Don't feel bad, John!Mother Nature has changed plans for the weekend as well, deciding to ring-in winter a couple weeks early!Weather reports have flip=flopped all week, but the most recent says "HI-40, LO-23, rain/snow thru sunday"We got rain when you got snow, and more thru this week!The bonfire is surrounded by 2" of mud, looks like all we could do is freeze to death out there!I've sent PMs to all 5 RSVPs, asking for a collective decision to cancel 'till spring. I don't want anyone to drive thier favorite car thru the snow to get home Sunday. Our closest guest(S) are over 1 hour away, with others 2+ hrs., and one guest willing to drive 400 miles to attend.Others may not have sent PM for RSVP, and plan to show-up.Please reply to this thread with your thoughts, I'll post results this afternoon, after I get word from RSVPs"The best plans of mice and men are often laid to waste" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tammy Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 Randy, I sent you a pm.It is cold, cloudy with flakes! Here some 2 hours 43 minutes away from you.If F14 was to make the trip...probably a 2 hour trip <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manikmekanik Posted October 20, 2006 Author Share Posted October 20, 2006 I've heard from others the wish to re-schedule the bonfire, due to the rapid onset of winter, and the eminent rain/sleet/snow conditions which have been forecast for the weekend.So, with great remorse, I must cancel the gathering scheduled for tomorrow. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />We'll hold it for spring, and post a new date, once we're sure winter won't last 'till June! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CL_Reatta Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 Brrrrrr, just looking at the picture's make me cold, and reminds me of the fun in the winter.....not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89REATTAJIM Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 Really sorry you had to cancel. Looked like it would have been a great time for all. I was envious, but it was so far away that we couldn't attend. Hope all goes well for your reschedule.... <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tammy Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 BOO <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />on Mother Nature! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWC Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 Now in the spring we may be able to make it, and you may get more people to show up as well, keep us posted and we will look forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 Good call. The weather has been pretty bad this week. Saturday is supposed to be the worst day of the week. It was so windy last week it blew all the leaves off the trees. We did not have the usual fall colors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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