Whats your excuse for not going to the Mopar Nats?

[twilt]

I noticed that this site has been kinda slow for a few days. I guess everybody is on their way to the Nats.. Whats your excuse for not going?
Mine is that i am trying to save up the $$ for another 72 Charger. I`m tired of buying/owning cars that need more work than i have the time to accomplish. I`ve started selling off some parts, may sell 1 or 2 of my project cars, to buy another 72 that needs little or nothing. 

[terrible one]

Mine is that I don't have the gas money to get there, and my Charger is years from being finished.

[Shakey]

Too far.

[tan top]

Too far.

  much too far

[bull]

   I've got no money and I live in Oregon.

[mikepmcs]

yes, too far for me, although the Readfield Maine Nationals are tomorrow..LOL
1 Mile from my house.  
population, well about 200 I guess.  Lion's are putting it on so i'm sure there will be some cars there.
Maybe i'll remember to bring my camera to show you all some maine girls.  Stand by, that will get 70 Charger 500 off the hook and i'll take the beating for a while....hee hee.
Unless my buddy's daughter comes down, she's pretty smokin for a 19 year old.

[kingvern]

I volunteered to cook for the church youth group this weekend at a camp out.Didn't know it was this weekend till last month

[BB1]

If it was in Kansas, we'd all be happier. 

You East of the Mississippi people have it to good. 

[hemigeno]

OOOHHH,  OOOHHH!!!  I have a really good excuse!!!

I'll spell this out a little better in another thread, but a guy from RC2/ERTL came to the shop this week and took about 300 pictures of the Hemi R/T to use in an upcoming Authentic Series diecast release!

Hmmm... 'Nats, or having my Charger immortalized in top-notch diecast form...

Gotta give props to Just_6T9_CHGR.../Chris for setting me up with that deal, as it was really a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.  Chris' car would have fit the bill wonderfully, but I live a little closer to Dyersville, IA than SINY...

More details to follow, including pictures.

[Chris G.]

Chris' car would have fit the bill wonderfully, but I live a little closer to Dyersville, IA than SINY...

I would have moved the same day they told Chris they were coming to his house if they used his car. No way I could have lived with that sort of hype... not to mention ego. 

Nice job Geno! Car is well deserving. I was wondering when the cat would be let out of the bag.

The Nats is something I want to go to, but cash and the fact that nobody local wants to make the journey makes me hesitate. Driving and hotel costs would be a breeze if I had a group of 3 wanting to go. 

ps- If you're looking for a thread hi-jacker, blame yourself Mr. Mod. 

[hemigeno]

Chris' car would have fit the bill wonderfully, but I live a little closer to Dyersville, IA than SINY...

I would have moved the same day they told Chris they were coming to his house if they used his car. No way I could have lived with that sort of hype... not to mention ego. 

Nice job Geno! Car is well deserving. I was wondering when the cat would be let out of the bag.

The Nats is something I want to go to, but cash and the fact that nobody local wants to make the journey makes me hesitate. Driving and hotel costs would be a breeze if I had a group of 3 wanting to go. 

ps- If you're looking for a thread hi-jacker, blame yourself Mr. Mod. 

Thanks, Chris - but weren't you the one sending those anonymous messages to the ERTL guy's boss, telling him not to go to NY?? 

[/hijack]

[rt green]

cant go, ran out of smokes... beer is cheaper than gas, to far away, car dont run, gotta work, dont have vacation, too many irons in the fire........hey!....we could make a country song!    well, if my women left and the dog died we could...... prison?                 bruce

[moparjohn]

I'll be reassembling my motor!!!!

[TruckDriver]

Too far.

  much too far

Let me know if you are selling anything I need. And you know what I really want '71/'72 style

[WM23N1]

There prolly wont be any flat third gen hoods there for sale. Prolly tons of powerbulge hoods for cheap so im not going.

[twilt]

There prolly wont be any flat third gen hoods there for sale. Prolly tons of powerbulge hoods for cheap so im not going.

yeah...but i hear that bench seats are cheap. 

let me know if you are selling anything I need. And you know what I really want '71/'72 style

  What is it that you want Pete? If its a power bulge hood.....I`m not planning on selling any of those.

[dodge freak]

I am going to Toronto next weekend for 4 nights then to Niagara Falls for 2 nights, have to save my cash. The dream cruise is next weekend here in Detroit too-piss on it, just one big traffic jam and cops all over the place. I am nuts- I know it.

[resq302]

1.  Too far away.
2.  Have to work and can not get off.
3.  Wife is 5 1/2 months pregnant with our first child.
4.  Lack of money.

[NHCharger]

1. New job with way too much work. Boss was kind enough to give me time off for Carlisle (with pay).
2. To far away.
3. My oldest son worked for me one day a few weeks ago. At lunch time he tells me he lost his academic scholarship for college, he needed a 3.9 GPA to maintain it, only had a 3.7. He needed three thousand dollars by the following Tuesday for his tuition payment. Please see my sig. line below

[ScottW]

I didn't plan the trip due to time and money. I have the time now but still don't have the money. I'll be working on a fuel line leak this weekend. I think next year for sure though.

[mopar1]

I am going to Toronto next weekend for 4 nights then to Niagara Falls for 2 nights, have to save my cash. The dream cruise is next weekend here in Detroit too-piss on it, just one big traffic jam and cops all over the place. I am nuts- I know it.

So that means your going to moparfest in New hamburg 18,19,20.A mopar show you do not want to miss. One hour west of Toronto.

[dodge freak]

Wow I might, going to look for it right now on Google if they have a swap site might very well go. Canadians are honest people to deal with. OK some of us USA guy's are too but the prices are higher. Thanks so much.

[dodge freak]

Yes , its about 18 miles off 401 on the way to Toronto , going on the 19th so if  is not raining-can't rain on Moparfest right-I am stopping there. The web site says its the biggest Mopar event in Canada wow so it has to be great. Thanks so much -5 hours is a long drive, this way I can take a break.

[694spdRT]

We have been going to Monster Mopar Weekend in September instead. I went to the Nats for tens years in a row...now I go every other or so.

Plus, I have to mow the lawn Saturday.  

[PocketThunder]

Gotta wedding to go to on Saturday.
Spouse is 6 month pregnant with #2 and i already used up my guys weekend at rock-fest.com.

[DodgeChargerNeeded]

Don't have time or money this year. My wife is 8 1/2 months pregnant. Inlaws are moving into a new house this weekend. We are getting a $40,000 addition started on our house so we are broke. I guess that is good enough

[RD]

no car to take, no money to buy parts, never been there to begin with, and... well... it is just too darn far for me... agree with cudahob, it needs to be in Kansas!

[AKcharger]

Protecting Freedom in Korea...perhaps next year

[TheGhost]

Lack of both time and money.



And add another vote to having it in Kansas.

[Chryco Psycho]

$$ & I am 3000 miles away

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

No extra time off from work (used the extra time for Carlilsle)

PS---thanks a lot Chris

[Doc74]

It's 4000 miles and the charger has 4 flats....

[Troy]

It's 4000 miles and the charger has 4 flats....

It only has two flats and you could always ride shotgun with me.

Troy

[Doc74]

It only has two flats and you could always ride shotgun with me.

Troy

Oh in that case...
If I could afford it and if any plane would get me there on time....ok maybe next year...

[Mopar440+6]

Money? Whats that?

[Charger_Fan]

I have to get a haircut.

[greenpigs]

It's 4000 miles and the charger has 4 flats....

Troy is right, only two tires were blown during the jump.

[69_500]

My excuse would be the total lack of organization that they have at that show. I've decided that until they get organized I'll boycott the show.

[DarkAngel0816]

I was going to go...without the Charger BUT I do not trust my daily driver-98 Mustang.  That thing has been in and out of the shop at least every two weeks since August of LAST YEAR.  Damn thing.  As soon as the Charger is paid off...than I am going to get a more reliable truck.

Plus I had to go to my doctor yesterday for a breathing treatment...and I am still having issues breathing and than I woke up this morning and slammed my toes into something and my one is all messed up now. lol  Not been a good weekend.

I really wanted to go, but I did go into my town tonight and met Dave (ugh I cannot remember your name on here) who has a killer 68 Charger!!!!!  Loved it.   

[BrianShaughnessy]

I had to work... and gas costs too much this year ...  and I'm too lazy to drive there and back myself... and whatever else I can think of.   

It's just too late to go now     

[Highbanked Hauler]

My excuse would be the total lack of organization that they have at that show. I've decided that until they get organized I'll boycott the show.

`  also life has gotten  in the way right now.

[Lightning]

umm....I'm moving across 10 states in a week...otherwise I would.

[rt green]

moving from where to where?  where ya going to end up?

[Blakcharger440]

Waaaaay to far and I am spending all my coin on my 70 Charger RT project.
You East Coast guys have it good. You have all the major shows.

[Silver R/T]

too far to go and gas is too expensive

[69_500]

Gas prices don't bother me, when its for a show worth attending. The Mopar Nationals is nothing more than a name now. The show has been going down hill in my opinion over the past 10 years. The last 3 years I went solely for the name sake, and that I had only missed 2 since its inception.

[Blusmbl]

I went, and it was better than Christmas. 

[Telvis]

I went too...I really missed seeing HemiGeno's truck   My son and I looked all over for it.

[TripleBlackGator]

Told wife I was going. No kids. Worked a lot of overtime. 385 miles away. Reserved room 11 months prior. Just got home. Great time.



Ohhhhhhhhh I'm sorry.........................wrong thread. 

[Lowprofile]

I work 52 weeks a year. Welcome to live TV! Someday, I hope to get a real job!

[Lightning]

moving from where to where?  where ya going to end up?

Michigan, on the north part of it....but not on the northern peninsula part.


After I move, I can finally start racing.

[chargerkid]

I have no excuse.  I was there.  It was fun, but didn't sell my 71 Challenger R/T. 

[Goldfinger71]

Well,first off NO MONEY!..and second I figure since I did make it to Carslisle I would go to the Nat's next year!(One BIG event per year!)

[sixpack70]

Hard to drive to Carlise from Korea, the north Koreans dont really like americans driving across the DMZ. 

[48chebbie]

ole' lady had to work sat. and sun. and she said she really wanted to go again. but,she wouldn't let me go alone. i was gonna take the wagon,she said i would get on brice road,and pick up a car load of chicks,and do burnouts all night................she said that like it was a bad thing!!! 

[charge-it]

I can`t go because I found some original NOS air for the factory tires on my 71 HEMI Cuda and it cost me a fortune!

[sunroofsuperbird]

Gas prices don't bother me, when its for a show worth attending. The Mopar Nationals is nothing more than a name now. The show has been going down hill in my opinion over the past 10 years. The last 3 years I went solely for the name sake, and that I had only missed 2 since its inception.

I agree this is the sorriest show I have ever been too not organized at all. I went the other year for first time. I got there at 9;30 on Fri morn and drove through and there was no where to park for all the mini vans and stock beat up dodge trucks that bought show spaces that they sent me out to the parking lot to park with the spectators. I went too complane and they told me that was normal? most people that get there late have to park out there?. They said if you want a good spot come in on thur morning early and leave your car and don't drive it all weekend.  So I got there at 7;30 sat morn and got in but got to park beside 7 99 up mini vans and a few beat up dodge trucks and there was even a Chevy caviler near me with a show sticker? I did enjoy Brice road very much but I hear they are trying to put a stop to that also!!!

[greenpigs]

I have no excuse.  I was there.  It was fun, but didn't sell my 71 Challenger R/T. 

The one for 65K?

[THE COLONEL]

I went to Dukesfest (BIG MISTAKE), and Disney World with the family, and I need the rest of my vacation time for Christmas.

[Ghoste]

Well, I went and had a great time and found parking too. 

[Shakey]

Well, I went and had a great time and found parking too. 

Was that you '87 Caravan with the woodgrain panels overheating on Brice Rd. that caused the huge traffic jam on the way out on Friday night?   

Where's you pics Ghoste?

[Ghoste]

Friday night my 67 Charger was likely parked outside Hooters.  For the most part I avoid Brice Road.
Pics?  Too old school I know, but I shot 7 rolls of film and haven't taken them in yet.  I have been chastised about going not going digital and I will get around to it eventually.

[69_500]

I was thinking of going over for just sunday just to meet Ghoste and hang out for the day talking 500's and such, but figured I'll run into him at another show one of these days.

What other big show do you attend. I'll catch ya at one of those.

[BlueSS454]

1.  Building a Charger
2.  Charger consuming all spare money at the moment
3.  Building a Charger

It's only 9 hours away for me, I can drive that no problem, just don't the spare $$ to fund another trip with a vacation week coming the end of the month.

[Shakey]

Friday night my 67 Charger was likely parked outside Hooters.  For the most part I avoid Brice Road.
Pics?  Too old school I know, but I shot 7 rolls of film and haven't taken them in yet.  I have been chastised about going not going digital and I will get around to it eventually.

So tell us what you thought about the weekend - was it worth it?

What did you like or dislike?

[Ghoste]

I've been going since the first one so it's as much a big stupid party for me as anything else.  A buddy and I go each year and it's our version of deer hunting or an annual fishing expedition.  That is probably why I alway have a good time at the Nats, I have no expectations beyond meeting my friends and hanging out.  There are a group of guys from different areas of the US and Canada that I only see once a year and that is where.  I'm not naive enough to try and convince anyone that the show is without flaws but my attendance is for different reasons than most.
Now as for which other shows I attend, the rest are a little more haphazard although I think I am going to start trying to make Carlisle a regular thing.  I was going to try and make it this year but I had some other previous plans which over-ruled it.   471 Magnum and I are probably going to make some parts of the Power Tour for next year as well.  For me, I'm thinking the Cleveland to Kalamazoo leg.

[Shakey]

I've been going since the first one so it's as much a big stupid party for me as anything else.  A buddy and I go each year and it's our version of deer hunting or an annual fishing expedition.  That is probably why I alway have a good time at the Nats, I have no expectations beyond meeting my friends and hanging out.  There are a group of guys from different areas of the US and Canada that I only see once a year and that is where.  I'm not naive enough to try and convince anyone that the show is without flaws but my attendance is for different reasons than most.
Now as for which other shows I attend, the rest are a little more haphazard although I think I am going to start trying to make Carlisle a regular thing.  I was going to try and make it this year but I had some other previous plans which over-ruled it.   471 Magnum and I are probably going to make some parts of the Power Tour for next year as well.  For me, I'm thinking the Cleveland to Kalamazoo leg.

What about Moparfest this weekend?

[4402tuff4u]

2 far, have to work, family life, $$$$

[TripleBlackGator]

No excuse here. Been going since it was in Indy. Reserve room way in advance. Reserved room for 2007 already. Save to make the trip (384 miles, 6 hour drive) Schedule vacation months in advance. Met couple into 3 somes that live in Columbus. You think I won't be there next year. THINK AGAIN!! I might even make the Chrysler Classic in May now that a met a new pair of friends.

[Johnny Charger]

It is TOO FAR to go and I cannot afford the $$$ for gas after already having taken my General to Dukesfest in Tennessee this year.  Oh Well ... 

Someday /  someyear I'll get there ...

What about Moparfest this weekend?

My General & I WILL BE at Moparfest this weekend  !!!  We NEVER miss it    !!!

[Ghoste]

Well, I know I won't be at Moparfest tomorrow.  Sunday is still up in the air but I doubt it.

[71charger_fan]

Way too far.

Terry
Cairo, Egypt