Carlisle Day #1

[Roadster]

Well people, that is just about it.....
Just wanted to let it be known, that although Carlisle is a great place to be for us Corvette lovers, it is not quite the same from the 80's. Yes a great turnout, but nowhere near the amount of people and Vettes that have been there in years past. Bare vacant spots you see on the hills and flat grounds with no Vettes, were always filled to capacity. Corvette parking for non entries is not what it used to be, also in the pics you can see the roadways in the vendors area, they would be packed shoulder to shoulder on both Saturdays and Sunday. You could hardly move from one location to another, I kid you not!!!
Sunday was always the day to be there, as they had the Corvette give-away and the bikini contest. and vendors stayed until the end, and you could get some great deals, back in the day!!!
Don't get me wrong, I am not downplaying Carlisle at all, I missed some years due to my work schedule, but we went every year since the first Corvette @ Carlisle in 1981, with the family.
My thought is that the people who were in their thirties back then (like me) are alot older now, (like me....lol) and the newer generation may not be as enthusiastic as we once were. Don't take me wrong I know alot of younger people are into Vettes, but alot of the older ones may not come to the show as they did years before. And us baby boomers have alot more population than the younger generations of today.
You also have the Internet, which makes buying parts, like we never even thought could be possible way back when!!!
Just my thoughts on the subject, but that doesn't stop me from going, Corvettes @ Carlisle is still one of the top Corvette shows to attend anywhere!!!
And on that note, hope you enjoyed the pics.....see you next time.......

[Roadster]

Originally Posted by RussMcB

Really appreciate the pictures, Tom. Thank you. I might have to make the trip next year.

You welcome Russ, glad to do it, hope you make the trip in '17

Originally Posted by DRM500RUBYZR-1

GREAT JOB, TOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!
You never stopped!!!!

(and thanks for your help with the new battery!!!)

Had a great time talking with you, except now, you are making me think of retiring!!!

Congrats on your Retirement!!!!!


Marty

Thank you Marty, didn't get a chance to say goodbye to you yesterday.....I see the new battery got you home....lol I enjoyed meeting brother Ed, he is a great guy and fun to talk to, just like you.....lol
Retiring, with the job you have now.....lol....You'll know when it's time....lol
Will let you know when I will stop down at the shop....
catch you later.........

[Roadster]

Ok we have a complication.....just showed my wife all the pics, and she's quite upset with the members pic section. Because, most members were touching their car when getting their pic taken. She said, "look at that, they are putting fingerprints on the car" I guess she has learned from me over the years......lol....lol

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[Dynomite]

Superb set of photos and great coverage of Carlisle

Thank You Tom

I like DOCUMENTATION


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[Mystic ZR-1]

Tom
It was nice meeting and chatting with you!
Great pictures, thanks.
I think I've seen some of those pictures before at the post office...

[Roadster]

Originally Posted by Dynomite

Superb set of photos and great coverage of Carlisle [emoji106]

Thank You Tom

I like DOCUMENTATION


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Your welcome Cliff, I enjoyed taking the pics, just looked and shot. Used my Samsung cell, which takes very good pics. Just tried to take pics through the eyes of everyone as you would have covered the fairgrounds. Of course the only posed pics were the members pics and they were a fast pose.......

I did not even consider taking any pics of the work that was done at our tent, as you and others already have that covered and you especially....
I am just happy that everyone here on the forum can get an idea of what Carlisle is like and just enjoy checking out the pics.......

[Roadster]

Originally Posted by Mystic ZR-1

Tom
It was nice meeting and chatting with you!
Great pictures, thanks.
I think I've seen some of those pictures before at the post office...

Same here Doug, enjoyed our conversation.
Glad you are enjoying the pics......your welcome....
Would those pics at the post office by any chance be of you????

[RICKYRJ1]

Thank You for the pics, Im disappointed that I couldnt make it this year. I scheduled to take off of work Friday but it didnt work out. I was really looking forward to seeing my ZR-1 Bruthas. I did manage to catch Darrins ear for a few minutes on the phone the other day. Sad to say my car hasnt left the driveway all year. Hope to see some Z's in Sept.
PS, glad to see a great effort by all to make the event better every year

[JThomas]

Originally Posted by ZR1North

Thank you for the great pics, Tom. Nice to see some faces to names. Good to see some C6 ZR1s and their owners participating too.

You are welcome Bob, but my heart is still with the C4, ZR-1.

[efnfast]

Originally Posted by Roadster

In the last picture, I see a rear end I want. Bummer, it's too late.
Thanks for the pictures Tom.