| Author | Message | ||
| Jayson Burkel (Jayson)
New member Username: Jayson Post Number: 20 Registered: 1-2003 |
When I left the bar, I ran into a little rain on Plano Pkwy, but nothing major. The roads weren't all that wet either. So it must have all been south of Plano. | ||
| Jim E (Jimpo1)
Intermediate Member Username: Jimpo1 Post Number: 2276 Registered: 7-2001 |
When Greg, Ron and Steph headed East on Campbell, the railroad crossing was down. No train, but road blocks were down. They had to get out, hold the blocks up so others could drive through, then keep going. I guess they were stuck there a while. Then Greg got lost. | ||
| Christopher F. (Dallasguy)
Junior Member Username: Dallasguy Post Number: 246 Registered: 10-2002 |
Tillman, you were lucky, I hit the hail driving south. That was good fun in a new car. Too bad there aren't a lot of gas stations in that part of town along Coit. Luckily, no damage, but it sure was interesting driving through the 3 inches of water on the road. | ||
| Tillman Strahan (Tillman)
Member Username: Tillman Post Number: 868 Registered: 11-2001 |
You guys who were at that bar would appreciate this. When I left, I was out of the rain by the time I hit 190 (2-3 blocks north), and didn't see a drop the whole way home. The lightning south of me was very cool to watch. | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 5920 Registered: 12-2000 |
It's already been on the schedule to do D&B's next month. The remaining months this year are still open for ideas. Maybe Speedzone again? | ||
| Jayson Burkel (Jayson)
New member Username: Jayson Post Number: 19 Registered: 1-2003 |
I don't know about lunch right now. I'm trying to figure out what I'm doing with the truck right now. I'm probably going to eat here and then take off early this afternoon to go to Jano's. I like the idea of getting together for lunch, just probably not today. | ||
| Jim Schad (Jim_schad)
Intermediate Member Username: Jim_schad Post Number: 1709 Registered: 7-2002 |
jayson, I may be going to Hooters for lunch at about 11:30 with a guy from work. he hasn't replied yet so not sure. | ||
| Jim E (Jimpo1)
Intermediate Member Username: Jimpo1 Post Number: 2272 Registered: 7-2001 |
I think it was being rear ended while I in was putt putt mode and you were at full speed that gave me my sore back. The blocking and spinning part was fun. | ||
| Jayson Burkel (Jayson)
New member Username: Jayson Post Number: 17 Registered: 1-2003 |
"Ouch. My back hurts. I'll blame Jayson." I got tired of being spun out while I was blocking, so I just HAD to get the wider cart. That was a lot more fun then just circling the track. The only time somebody got past me was when I was blocking two carts. | ||
| Jim Schad (Jim_schad)
Intermediate Member Username: Jim_schad Post Number: 1708 Registered: 7-2002 |
I had to get up and pretend I was fine so wife wouldn't catch on. We could go to Hooters! Great wings and scenery. Greg might meet his future wives there. | ||
| Jim E (Jimpo1)
Intermediate Member Username: Jimpo1 Post Number: 2268 Registered: 7-2001 |
Ouch. My head hurts. I'll blame JimS and Greg. Ouch. My back hurts. I'll blame Jayson. Ouch. My wrist hurts from pushing that damn wire. Rack Daddy's blows. Fox and Hound rules. Rob, I think we could've covered you on beer for an evening, that's no longer a valid excuse for you. | ||
| Jim Schad (Jim_schad)
Intermediate Member Username: Jim_schad Post Number: 1706 Registered: 7-2002 |
last night was pretty fun. some of us didn't race cars, we just hung out over at Rack Daddy's. Went back to Rack Daddy's for dinner which was pretty bad. Microwaved chicken wings are not the best. But jason provided some pizza. We were talking and most agreed that we really just want to get together to hang out and have something to do. We don't really have to do go carts. I think that place is losing interest as the carts aren't really fast. We should go back out to Cool River to give you Las Colinas types a closer venue and we can hang there. What about a driving range? Any interesting car museums or something we could look at? Sneaky Petes? Basically meet and do something for a bit then have dinner/drink and chit chat. | ||
| Keith Verges (Kverges)
New member Username: Kverges Post Number: 21 Registered: 6-2003 |
Interesting - I have not been there in a while, but was always treated well. Pity. Keith | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 5912 Registered: 12-2000 |
Uhh ohhh, Mr. Finance major just messed up on his personal finances. I just got nailed with several online bills at once and since I don't have a credit card I'm SOL. Sorry I can't make it, but that's a good thing as I shouldn't feel like I have to attend every single event anyway. Athough I do. Have fun and remember to squeeze the wire to bypass the governor. | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 5909 Registered: 12-2000 |
LOL Keith! You don't know this, but there's a huge story behind TBC. Short story is we use to do our second Tuesday's there, karts went downhill, management went downhill, and they started booking on top of us. I stepped up for good or bad and directly told them they needed to get their act together. I guess the answer was they didn't want to get their act together and we're no longer welcome there. Although I go back there with the SCCA meetings now and then to spite them. With some good management and upkeep of the karts that place could be world class. | ||
| Jim Schad (Jim_schad)
Intermediate Member Username: Jim_schad Post Number: 1705 Registered: 7-2002 |
yes we were there prior to this. had issues with consistent cart performance, double booking on nights we were there etc. after heated exchanges they finally asked us to not come back! | ||
| Keith Verges (Kverges)
New member Username: Kverges Post Number: 20 Registered: 6-2003 |
have you tried TBC Indoor Karting? Fantastic location and the carts have decent pace. Air Conditioned! | ||
| Jim Schad (Jim_schad)
Intermediate Member Username: Jim_schad Post Number: 1704 Registered: 7-2002 |
I'll come, of coure i never have a ferrari! beer, batting cages and kids! now that sounds fun. i actually would rather do the batting cages instead of the carts as they are SOOOO SLOWWWWW. Either way is fine with me. | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 5907 Registered: 12-2000 |
Karting starts at 7pm either way. If you don't see me in the cages, I'm at the bar with Greg. | ||
| Jim E (Jimpo1)
Intermediate Member Username: Jimpo1 Post Number: 2267 Registered: 7-2001 |
I hadn't thought about bringing them, but they'd love to come. They sure think it's cool to hang out w/ us. | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 5906 Registered: 12-2000 |
Are you bringing the kids Jim? If so, I'll just stay over there then. Greg was maybe coming too and we were going to get a couple beers ahead of time, makes it that much more fun. Actually, Putt Putt may be fun too. | ||
| Jim E (Jimpo1)
Intermediate Member Username: Jimpo1 Post Number: 2265 Registered: 7-2001 |
Rob, why don't you just start at the batting cages, that way we won't have to wait for you! Tillman, the sun came out about 30 mins after I got work. Still kicking myself for not driving the Ferrari. | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 5900 Registered: 12-2000 |
OK, I'm going to hit the bar just South of the track arriving 6:15 and 6:30. I'll just park where we did and walk there along the street. I'll walk back over to the track about 7:00. Anyone can join me at the bar if they want. I want to do the batting cages too. I can pitch, but trust me, I can't bat worth anything.  | ||
| Tillman Strahan (Tillman)
Member Username: Tillman Post Number: 862 Registered: 11-2001 |
I've been in a box all day. What's it like now? It was nice this morning with the top down. | ||
| Jim E (Jimpo1)
Intermediate Member Username: Jimpo1 Post Number: 2264 Registered: 7-2001 |
I was going to drive the Ferrari to work today, then the weather changed my mind. Duh. Look at it now. | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 5898 Registered: 12-2000 |
I'm in the BMW today. | ||
| Jim E (Jimpo1)
Intermediate Member Username: Jimpo1 Post Number: 2262 Registered: 7-2001 |
I'm guessing it will be closer to 6:30 when I get there. I'll go by the bar first and if you're there, I'll stop. If not, I'll go to the track. | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 5897 Registered: 12-2000 |
Jano and Jim, what time are you going over? If 6pm we should meet in the bar next door. If 7pm we'll just meet at the track. | ||
| Jano Minassian (348_spy)
New member Username: 348_spy Post Number: 33 Registered: 11-2002 |
count me in. | ||
| BobD (Bobd)
Intermediate Member Username: Bobd Post Number: 1452 Registered: 3-2001 |
I'll be in Houston... have fun! | ||
| Yoshi Ace (Tiger_ace)
Junior Member Username: Tiger_ace Post Number: 159 Registered: 5-2003 |
Sigh... I have a meeting tomorrow night, so I won't make it again. Have good time everyone! | ||
| Jim E (Jimpo1)
Intermediate Member Username: Jimpo1 Post Number: 2245 Registered: 7-2001 |
I'm in. | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 5871 Registered: 12-2000 |
Who's coming out? Hopefully the weather holds out, maybe we need alternative plans. | ||
| Jim E (Jimpo1)
Intermediate Member Username: Jimpo1 Post Number: 2222 Registered: 7-2001 |
JimS, you're headed for the F&H because you're hoping for a repeat of last time!  | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 5833 Registered: 12-2000 |
Next one is at D&B's. | ||
| Jim Schad (Jim_schad)
Intermediate Member Username: Jim_schad Post Number: 1682 Registered: 7-2002 |
I think I am just going to Fox and Hound and stay there....just cut out the middleman and go straight to the source. | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 5831 Registered: 12-2000 |
Here is this month's event... Tuesday, August 12 - 6pm Second Tuesdays - Karting/Happy Hour @Adventure Landing, Location (Plano) or for more info contact Rob Lay Check the club website for links to the directions. 6pm the bar next door (just South of the track. You have to walk along the sidewalk. It's one of those chain pool halls. 7-7:30pm for actually karting and I would like to strike out a few times over in the cage. | ||
| Jim E (Jimpo1)
Intermediate Member Username: Jimpo1 Post Number: 2220 Registered: 7-2001 |
Don't you have to be a member to do that? Oh yeah, I am. | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 5830 Registered: 12-2000 |
look at the website... www.fcadfw.com | ||
| Jim E (Jimpo1)
Intermediate Member Username: Jimpo1 Post Number: 2217 Registered: 7-2001 |
6 days away, what are we going to do this month? |