Howdy Folks,

The Banquet Weekend will be Jan 23-25, 2009 in Gatlinburg, TN. Come one, come all! I have 13 rooms reserved.

I put down a large deposit on a big "lodge" about 1 mile from downtown Gatlinburg, with 8 rooms, and a 5 room place right next door.

Rooms will be $65-85/nt incl all taxes, assuming we get everyone to come who said they were.

The main lodge has a big common room, game room, hot tub, mountain views, 8' movie screen, you name it...

According to our surveys, we should have about 30 people on one or both of the nights.

Please PM me here to reserve a room (or call cell - 540-818-8712), first come first serve, and if we need more we can reserve another lodge or hotel rooms nearby.

Thanks for your support, racers, and hope to see you all in Gatlinburg for a hoppin' party!

If you haven't been to one of these, come and experience some of the best bench racing this side of the Mississippi, or the Pacific. Plans for next year's races and SSRN rules will be discussed. Good food and drink will be ingested.

Slant on,

Lou

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Big MaMa and I will be there. I am sure she will be talking with you about a room. If we need to send money let me know. Norm

Cinda and I will be there WITH THE KIDS !!!!! We will have them for Christmas.
YEA
Frank

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Scrapple: Because a mind is a terrible thing to waste.
73 Duster - Race Car
66 Dart Wagon - DD
178" FED
82 D150
All Slant powered

Schweeeet!!!

Your lives will never be the same!

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Rob

I’m Mater
The Kentucky Poser

OK, let's keep 'em rollin' folks! I have about 8 people confirmed so far.

Glad to see that Norm+Elaine and Frank+Cinda+kids can make it!!

I may hit you guys up for deposits. Thanks for offering Norm. I'll be in touch with Elaine about maybe mailing out an announcement.

Lou

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Great job Lou!

Count me and Anna in for a room for both nights.

Brian

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Flyin' Brian

74 Duster, 225, rear-mounted blow through turbo at 12psi boost, street/strip car
"Sixy Beast"

That's great, Brian. I will post an update on who's coming soon. We are up to around 15 confirmed so far.

Lou

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Folks confirmed for the banquet:

Norm + Elaine Foster
Brian + Anna Mimken
Meril + Ella Bruner
Gary + Barbara Bruner + girls
Lou + Christine
Judy + Leighton Drake
Ron + Kay Hamby
Frank + Cinda Brent + girls
Alan + Margie Caraway
Ron + Judy Parker
Charles +Jenny Myers and the Boyz
Rodney Hargis + Diane + Alana
James Longhurst (1 night)
Jim + Faith Cox
Mark + Sara + Kelly +Timmy Charapich

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13 rooms

All rooms are filled - several pull out beds we can use for overflow.

There will be a few locals just coming for the day, so we'll have a big crowd - well over 30. If we need more rooms, I can reserve another lodge nearby, or there are many hotel rooms in nearby downtown.

The charge will be $140 for a room for two nights.

I have already put up $800 deposit, so if people could mail me a check for around $60 to hold their room, I would be very appreciative. Thanks!

Lou Madsen
860 Hutcheson Dr
Blacksburg, VA 24060

Can't wait to see you all in Gatlinburg!

Lou

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Lou I mailed you a check yesterday so see you in Jan. Norm

Lou
PM me your addy and as soon as we are back from LA Ill send you a check.
Frank

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Scrapple: Because a mind is a terrible thing to waste.
73 Duster - Race Car
66 Dart Wagon - DD
178" FED
82 D150
All Slant powered

Thanks, Norm!

Frank, check above, and my address is there. Good luck with your LA trip!!!

Thanks,

Lou

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Home of Slant6-powered fun machines since 1988

DUH!!!
Frank

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Scrapple: Because a mind is a terrible thing to waste.
73 Duster - Race Car
66 Dart Wagon - DD
178" FED
82 D150
All Slant powered

More folks confirmed (see edited list above). Got Norm's check - Thanks!

Seymour is talking about making an appearance, but will wait for weather...

Any Western folks want to join in the fun?? Should I rent another lodge???

Assuming the Coxes confirm (expected), then we'll have all the rooms full!

Lou

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Lou
We can put the girls on the floor on air mattresses. I assume that will help.
Frank

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Scrapple: Because a mind is a terrible thing to waste.
73 Duster - Race Car
66 Dart Wagon - DD
178" FED
82 D150
All Slant powered

Coxes are now confirmed so all 13 rooms are full!

Frank, there will likely be pullout sofas for the girls, but may take up on air mattresses if we get that full.

Woohoo!

Lou

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Home of Slant6-powered fun machines since 1988