The REAL expense of Gatherings - Page 2 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Paul Workman · 05-26-2015

Perhaps the real price is bourn by those who chose not to attend...

efnfast · 05-26-2015

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Originally Posted by Gunny

Sitting here musing about all the fun I had during the recent MR3/C4 Gathering and also looking at the damage to my credit card. Actually, I had enough travel points on one card to pay my hotel expenses so my out-of-pocket expenses were primarily food & fuel ... and since I was on a restricted diet for the whole trip my food/drink costs were quite a bit less than normal (and a big thanks to all of you pretending to be sympathetic that I couldn't have a cold one). So the week long vacation was financially quite reasonable ... or was it?

I'm now adding up the costs of several mods I would like to do on the 90 and that's a big ouch. I've also analyzed my photos and determined that I could improve the pics a lot if I picked up some newer, more advanced camera gear. After adding up the wish list I'm rapidly coming to the conclusion that I can't afford to continue traveling to these events ... nah, I'll keep on going since I would certainly miss seeing everyone each year.

So ... was your trip this year affordable? or are you also having to add up the hidden costs?

I hear ya. I talked to Pete. Oops, there goes ten grand.

We Gone · 05-26-2015

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Originally Posted by Paul Workman

Perhaps the real price is bourn by those who chose not to attend...

That's a bit harsh Paul... Sometimes life gets in the way of the best laid plans of men and mice.

Vette Guy · 05-26-2015

Gunny,

I towed from Texas with a Duramax: ~16MPG, Joe towed with his Dodge: ~8MPG. Jim Seamons drove from Washington state with his 90 Z, and Sam flew from Switzerland to be part of the event....

Fuel - ~$350
Hotel - ~$550
Track - ~$100
Event - ~$100
Seeing everyone - PRICELESS!

Worth every penny!

Regards,
Mark

C4Ray · 05-27-2015

At the risk of being politically incorrect I think it's better to spend your money on material stuff, because women, mainly American women, in my opinion, they are not worth the time anymore. I travel quite a bit for my job and every time I re-enter the U.S. I am overwhelmed at the horrid behavior of our women. I was in Asia recently and I was treated like a wealthy Arabian Sheik. I've never seen so many women (Asian women) take pride in themselves and the way they act and conduct themselves -- They act like true ladies.

I cannot say the same for American gals.

Rant over - Thank you

Paul Workman · 05-27-2015

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Originally Posted by We Gone

That's a bit harsh Paul... Sometimes life gets in the way of the best laid plans of men and mice.

Yeah, don't I know it!!! Missed you, guy - and right at the last minute too. sucks, I know!

HAWAIIZR-1 · 05-27-2015

Timing was perfect for me. I was able to attend this gathering with just the cost of food and fuel for rental car. Fortunately I had enough mileage points for travel, IHG hotel, and rental car. I did take home a helmet and gifts from the museum. I guess I would have still done it even if I had to pay everything out of pocket. I spent way more for my one day of track day fun at Laguna Seca. Being with the ZR-1 community is priceless!! So good to see you George and all the other guys too!

Jetjock · 05-27-2015

The highest cost that I had was the entry fee for the event.

cvette98pacecar · 05-27-2015

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Originally Posted by gbrtng

A drop in the bucket compared to the entertainment value ... just seeing that Gen 3 LT5 that Graham brought would have been sufficient - and taking grief from you, well ...

TGF

Wouldnt that engine be more like the Gen 6?
Phase 1 and 2 prototypes.
Active Suspension Engine 3.
90-92 Engine 4
93-95 Engine 5

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Originally Posted by Vette Guy

I towed from Texas with a Duramax: ~16MPG, Joe towed with his Dodge: ~8MPG. Jim Seamons drove from Washington state with his 90 Z, and Sam flew from Switzerland to be part of the event....

Fuel - ~$350
Hotel - ~$550
Track - ~$100
Event - ~$100
Seeing everyone - PRICELESS!

Worth every penny!

Regards,
Mark

Mark, I could not agree with you more. It was worth every penny.

Paul Workman · 05-28-2015

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Originally Posted by efnfast

I hear ya. I talked to Pete. Oops, there goes ten grand.

Yeah, but as Pete once told me, "First time you whack it, you'll forget all about it (the cost, etc)!"

....I'm pretty sure he meant the THROTTLE when he was talking about "whacking it"...but being Greek, ya never know for sure!

Hey, Gunny! It cost me another ZR-1 last year! (Ami's recovering from knee surgery was only part of the reason I left her home this year! HA!)

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Paul Workman Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Squires (near Ava MO in the Mark Twain N'tl Forest) - Missouri Posts: 6,493	Re: The REAL expense of Gatherings Perhaps the real price is bourn by those who chose not to attend... __________________ Good carz, good food, good friendz = the best of timez! 90 #1202 "FBI" top end ported & relieved Cam timing by "Pete the Greek" Sans secondaries Chip & dyno tuning by Haibeck Automotive SW headers, X-pipe, MF muffs Former Secretary, ZR-1 Net Registry

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Vette Guy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 626	Re: The REAL expense of Gatherings Gunny, I towed from Texas with a Duramax: ~16MPG, Joe towed with his Dodge: ~8MPG. Jim Seamons drove from Washington state with his 90 Z, and Sam flew from Switzerland to be part of the event.... Fuel - ~$350 Hotel - ~$550 Track - ~$100 Event - ~$100 Seeing everyone - PRICELESS! Worth every penny! Regards, Mark __________________ Mark Horner President, ZR-1 Net Registry 91 ZR-1 #2016 95 ZR-1 #21 DRM-600, LPE 385

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C4Ray Banned BANNED Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 186	Re: The REAL expense of Gatherings At the risk of being politically incorrect I think it's better to spend your money on material stuff, because women, mainly American women, in my opinion, they are not worth the time anymore. I travel quite a bit for my job and every time I re-enter the U.S. I am overwhelmed at the horrid behavior of our women. I was in Asia recently and I was treated like a wealthy Arabian Sheik. I've never seen so many women (Asian women) take pride in themselves and the way they act and conduct themselves -- They act like true ladies. I cannot say the same for American gals. Rant over - Thank you Last edited by C4Ray; 05-27-2015 at 11:06 PM.

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HAWAIIZR-1 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Japan Posts: 3,572	Re: The REAL expense of Gatherings Timing was perfect for me. I was able to attend this gathering with just the cost of food and fuel for rental car. Fortunately I had enough mileage points for travel, IHG hotel, and rental car. I did take home a helmet and gifts from the museum. I guess I would have still done it even if I had to pay everything out of pocket. I spent way more for my one day of track day fun at Laguna Seca. Being with the ZR-1 community is priceless!! So good to see you George and all the other guys too! __________________ Craig "ZR-1 NO KA 'OI" "ZR-1 ICHIBAN" 1995 #228 Black/Black with Dunn Heads ZR-1 owner since September 2003 ZR-1 Net Registry Founding Member #0074 NCM Lifetime Member #2048

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Jetjock Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Auburn, KY Posts: 552	Re: The REAL expense of Gatherings The highest cost that I had was the entry fee for the event. __________________ Roy L. Carman If I feel the need for speed, I just think about flying the B-777. 1989 Dk Blue Coupe lost in divorce 1991 Black Coupe SOLD 1992 Black ZR-1 #423 SOLD! 1993 Ruby Red 40th Anniversary ZR-1 #334 1995 Black ZR-1 taken by ex-wife 2002 Pewter Coupe no idea where it is 2003 50th Anniversary Corvette #No idea what number SOLD! ZR-1 Net Registry #516 Grand Sport Lifetime Member NCM Lifetime #1468 ZR-1 Net Registry Board Secretary