Where have all the Southwest members gone?

[USAZR1]

When I put my car on the market in November,this forum was one of the most active in the Registry. Since then,,nothing,nada,crickets! It's Springtime and no one is talking about The Gathering at BG for the 25th Anniversary,no state gatherings being planned,not a single post since November. :( Surely we can do better than that. I know everyone of you has their own life to live but C'Mon!
A ZR-1 is a terrible thing to waste,my friends.

[Fully Vetted]

I'm ready. I haven't spent much time with the old girl. Too much work, not enough play. I think it's time we hit Decatur for a north Texas event. Anybody up for it?

[USAZR1]

My car hasn't been driven in months,either. If I'm not working that weekend,Decatur sounds like a good plan.

[USAFPILOT]

yes to a meet if I have the day off

[RUSSELL]

I would be up for a meet if I can work in my schedule

[Vette Guy]

Clint,

Just saw your note...

Caravan posted and will coord a meeting time/location. I hope you are planning to attend.

Regards,
Mark

[MickeyD]

I might show up for Decatur. When are you thinking?

[MickeyD]

Hello? Where are all the Texas guys. Let's get a meet together. Soon!

[Fully Vetted]

What's up, bro? We're all hiding in our caves soaking up the coolness. You guys want to do another meet maybe where we met before at the park? Or we could go to Salt Licks for some BBQ or something.

[MickeyD]

What's up, bro? We're all hiding in our caves soaking up the coolness. You guys want to do another meet maybe where we met before at the park? Or we could go to Salt Licks for some BBQ or something.

Nada. You are right bout hiding in man cave. First rain then heat. I'm up for either. Cool place inside wth BBQ might be better. As long as they let us smoke cigars of course. Where is Salt Licks?

[Fully Vetted]

Dripping Springs. Southwest of Austin. Great BBQ and a really cool place. Google it. They have outside dining but I'm not sure about the cigars.

How many can you resurrect down your way to join us?

[diamond zr1]

David/let's set something up in October/I will be headed back 1st of Sept.to move into my new mancave/October has the vintage races at circuit of the Americas/should start cooling down by then/We could make a weekend of it/head to Coreys,the races for a day,and bbq after//my new place is 10 minutes from Glen's and Mark's/about the same distance to Corey's shop//we are about 1 hour to the track//vintage vettes and cobras and stangs racing//by October we should be all moved in and if it's still hot well you can jump in the pool/

[MickeyD]

Dripping Springs. Southeast of Austin. Great BBQ and a really cool place. Google it. They have outside dining but I'm not sure about the cigars.

How many can you resurrect down your way to join us?

I'm sure I could get Steve. Leon moved up north, I think. But 2 I can call.

You?

[Fully Vetted]

Pretty sure I could get Dan again. He just lives in Killeen. Maybe Russell? Russell, could you make it?

[Fully Vetted]

David/let's set something up in October/I will be headed back 1st of Sept.to move into my new mancave/October has the vintage races at circuit of the Americas/should start cooling down by then/We could make a weekend of it/head to Coreys,the races for a day,and bbq after//my new place is 10 minutes from Glen's and Mark's/about the same distance to Corey's shop//we are about 1 hour to the track//vintage vettes and cobras and stangs racing//by October we should be all moved in and if it's still hot well you can jump in the pool/

I'm def down with that. Not sure if I can make the whole weekend but some part of it I'm sure. Maybe we could have a dyno day at Corey's.

[Billy Mild]

I'm in Missouri?

[MickeyD]

Would like to do both if we can. Just a day ride now and Corey's for a weekend in Oct. when cooler. I might could get 2 or 3 for a day ride.

[Leroy1]

My a/c works so I can meet anytime, including Jul/Aug/Sep.

[Fully Vetted]

Ok, I'll see if I can stir up Dan. What would be a good date for meeting for BBQ? 8/22? 8/29?

[MickeyD]

8/22 is best for me. Have fantasy draft party here on 29th.

[RUSSELL]

I need to get the green monster out for a drive. I would be in if I can get away from work for a day or so.


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[Fully Vetted]

Russell, can you get away on the 22nd?

[RUSSELL]

David I think I will be able to. That gives me nearly a month to get my eggs in a basket.

Russell

[Fully Vetted]

Sounds good. So, if you guys are ok with it let's make it 8/22. And is everyone ok with Salt Lick BBQ? I thought it was in Dripping Springs but it's actually in Driftwood. Here's a map:

http://www.zr1.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=220&pictureid=2913



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It's great BBQ if you haven't been. Indoor and outdoor dining. I believe they only take cash.

[MickeyD]

David are you gonna post in CF?

[Fully Vetted]

I won't be able to until tomorrow. I got Dan so he'll be joining us.

[MickeyD]

Talked to Steve he's in. Wants to know if it's just C4 Z's. Wants to see if ok to invite some C5 and C7 friends. Told him I would ask. He's only on CF.

[Fully Vetted]

I don't see a problem with the other Corvette's at all. I have been slammed and haven't had a chance to post on CF. If you get a chance go ahead otherwise it will be tomorrow.

[MickeyD]

Just saw your reply. Was going to post at CF but didn't know what time we need to meet. Maybe early 11 or so or whatever time Salt Lick opens. Up to you. Let me know.

[Fully Vetted]

11 is fine with me. I'm already going to be in the area visiting family in Johnson City and Blanco so I won't be far away. They open at 11:00 -

http://www.zr1.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=220&pictureid=2915

[Fully Vetted]

I also wanted to add that this will be a family event. My wife will be with me and hopefully you guys can bring your wife or significant other along.

[Fully Vetted]

Mike, do you know if Steve and his wife will be able to make it from the last Gathering? I'm not sure if you know them personally or not.

[MickeyD]

Yes, Steve was one that asked bout other corvette years coming. Not sure bout wife. He didn't say. I didn't get a chance to post on CF. If you can do that I'll post here in General Postings for Houston area guys.

[Fully Vetted]

Leroy1 has confirmed and if time permits Mark Horner is going to try and make it out. So, it looks like a decent get together. Looking forward to meeting some of you for the first time and seeing a couple of you again.

I'm leaving tomorrow to come on down and hang out around Blanco and Johnson City. You guys be careful in your travels and we'll see you on Sat.

[Vette Guy]

I'll get out there as soon as I can - look forward to meeting everyone.

Thanks to David for putting this together.

Regards,
Mark

[Leroy1]

Folks from Houston:

I can meet you along the way, either Burton on US 290 or LaGrange on Tx 71. I expect 9:00 am at either town will allow an 11:00 am arrival at Salt Lick.

Let me know.

[MickeyD]

PM Sent.

[Fully Vetted]

It was great to see everyone again and meet a few new owners.

Leroy, I hated to hear of your electrical problem. I was looking forward to meeting you. What ended up being the problem? I'm guessing alternator or possibly a ground issue?

[Leroy1]

Folks,

Sorry I missed the fun at Salt Lick. Hope you enjoyed my share of the BBQ.

The electrical problem turned out to be at what the shop manual calls the "jump start junction block". It is between the battery and the firewall, and is where a multitude of fusible links terminate on a threaded post. The retaining nut on mine had loosened and continuity to several of the circuits was lost. To remedy, I removed all the links from the post, polished the eye terminals with 80 grit, and reassembled with de-oxider paste. I tightened the nut back down as much as I dared considering the bottom of the post is set in a plastic body. A 50 mile round trip earlier today appears to prove the remedy.

Thanks to the Houston caravan for sending someone back to check on my wife and me. My Saturday worker was summoned with trailer and winch, and the only loss for the day was face and a nice lunch.

Looking forward to the next opportunity to ride and dine with you folks.

S. Lee Sikes
Burton, Texas