Carlisle ATN 2012 [ARCHIVE]
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smitty5150
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- Nov 18, 2011
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The first year I went, I stayed at a place about 25 min away for $60 a night. Ac, cable, wireless, mirror on the ceiling. It was pretty sweet. I forget the name.
mikeinDE
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- Jan 4, 2012
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I was just looking at the site, WOW!---I didn't realize how many events and such they have going on that wknd.
Yes this will be my first time at the Truck Nationals with BIG BLACK. Looks like I will need to bring some spare cash cuz it looks like they may have all kinds of deals and new products on sale!!!
May, you know how I was telling you about the backroad shortcut, I am looking at a map and it looks like the main road is Rte 11 (N Hanover ST.). I believe the shortcut road I am thinking of is Cavalry RD. (Maybe you all know about it, if it's old news my apologies, but I think that's the road you can hop on to skip all the traffic)
I am thinking about getting a hotel room in Mechanicsburg which is a little bit East. Still tossing it around.
Yes this will be my first time at the Truck Nationals with BIG BLACK. Looks like I will need to bring some spare cash cuz it looks like they may have all kinds of deals and new products on sale!!!
May, you know how I was telling you about the backroad shortcut, I am looking at a map and it looks like the main road is Rte 11 (N Hanover ST.). I believe the shortcut road I am thinking of is Cavalry RD. (Maybe you all know about it, if it's old news my apologies, but I think that's the road you can hop on to skip all the traffic)
I am thinking about getting a hotel room in Mechanicsburg which is a little bit East. Still tossing it around.
Denali n DOO
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- May 22, 2012
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I feel left out. I wish I was coming but it's about a 8-9 hour drive for me. I love the food planning part and cooking on the grill for everyone. I got a bad ass cooler that'll fit 8x28 cases of Bud! It's x big white styrofoam container that food companies use to ship frozen product around by non refrigerated couriers. I hope your planning goes well and you all have fun. Maybe I get there next year!
Pulled pork is awesome especially with homemade potato salad on the side, take both!!
Enjoy!
Pulled pork is awesome especially with homemade potato salad on the side, take both!!
Enjoy!
Black LT
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- Dec 4, 2011
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mikeinDE said:I was just looking at the site, WOW!---I didn't realize how many events and such they have going on that wknd.
Yes this will be my first time at the Truck Nationals with BIG BLACK. Looks like I will need to bring some spare cash cuz it looks like they may have all kinds of deals and new products on sale!!!
May, you know how I was telling you about the backroad shortcut, I am looking at a map and it looks like the main road is Rte 11 (N Hanover ST.). I believe the shortcut road I am thinking of is Cavalry RD. (Maybe you all know about it, if it's old news my apologies, but I think that's the road you can hop on to skip all the traffic)
I am thinking about getting a hotel room in Mechanicsburg which is a little bit East. Still tossing it around.
Yeah, even staying 3 days - there's no need to be bored - unless you want to be!
You can probably find better/cheaper places to stay, but it's pretty awesome having us at 1 place and being able to just hang out in the parking lot till who knows when. Even if you get another place, I'd still come hangout at Hotel Carlisle.:wootwoot:
Denali n DOO said:
It'd be a lot of $ for gas, but if you can do it - do it. I don't think I ever heard anybody say they wished they hadn't gone.
I'm not sure of the longest travel to Carlisle we had? I know people came from Florida, Texas, Canada (not sure what part), Iowa, ...
Ha, I like the way you think!!Denali n DOO said:
Denali n DOO
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- May 22, 2012
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mikeinDE said:It's not too late to plan something out and come
Oh I've thought about Carlisle and the Ohio meet as great destinations for a road trip! I haven't worked since January so I do have the time, but when I lost the job (28yrs) I also lost the company car. Now all we have is the envoy to share. I don't wanna buy a car yet as my next job would probably come with one too. Then the biggest pita is i don't have an up to date passport, border crossing could be difficult. I know my wife and kids would love the trip so maybe Carlisle next year. I hope you all post some pics of the festivities!
mikeinDE
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- Jan 4, 2012
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I will be bringing my PIAA 520's (driving beam) that I have FOR SALE. I got 4 of them, they retail for about $500 for the 2 pairs, I'm looking for $100 total. No wiring or switches, just the lights.
and i have one of these: (retails for about 90 I think, looking for about 50)
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Hopefully I can get rid of these somehow up there...
and i have one of these: (retails for about 90 I think, looking for about 50)
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Hopefully I can get rid of these somehow up there...
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Black LT
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- Dec 4, 2011
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Only 3 days of work before Carlisle.:wootwoot:
My trucks been neglected - working in the heat, when I wasn't working I had to relax!!
Didn't have time to give my truck to ChriSS K (PureGemDetailing) so it's going to get what it gets this week - I took off thursday so it ought to at least get a good wash and vacuum.
Had my HID's out - they weren't firing up sometimes. I think it may have been the VLED module I had in. I took it out and did the capacitor thing to make the DRL's run at 100%. So I'm putting them back in this week. If I have my stock lights in at Carlisle, you'll know something didn't work out!!
My trucks been neglected - working in the heat, when I wasn't working I had to relax!!
Didn't have time to give my truck to ChriSS K (PureGemDetailing) so it's going to get what it gets this week - I took off thursday so it ought to at least get a good wash and vacuum.
Had my HID's out - they weren't firing up sometimes. I think it may have been the VLED module I had in. I took it out and did the capacitor thing to make the DRL's run at 100%. So I'm putting them back in this week. If I have my stock lights in at Carlisle, you'll know something didn't work out!!
Tell me about it. I've just accepted the fact that mine won't be perfect. (I guess that's why I'm in the non-judged show field)MAY03LT said:
mikeinDE
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My week so far:
--got my new 3rd Brake Light on today.
--Put down a deposit for some new audio goodies today. (which won't be done by Carlisle
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--new Grant Steering Wheel will be on on Thurs.
--After the steering wheel goes on, she will get a wash and the usual 2 coats of wax.
--Friday's a'comin!!!
--got my new 3rd Brake Light on today.
--Put down a deposit for some new audio goodies today. (which won't be done by Carlisle
)--new Grant Steering Wheel will be on on Thurs.
--After the steering wheel goes on, she will get a wash and the usual 2 coats of wax.
--Friday's a'comin!!!
I will be there with my Boyfriend and Our Tralblazer , we have gone every year since 2010 , was wondering if maybe we could park with you guys? my Truck is nothing special just a stereo upgrade but thats all money allows for at this time.We Have a room at the Days Inn. Please let me know either way, It will be great to meet other people with the same intrests. I should mention the First year we went we took his Baby that is no longer with us ( 2003 Chevy S10 xtreme) we miss that truck! 
The more the merrier!khoover said:
Even though you're not staying at Hotel Carlisle, you are welcome to join us for our usual evening pizza in the lot gathering.
Friday - A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night - A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday - A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night - A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday - A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night - A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Current radar <-- clicky thing
Friday Night - A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday - A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night - A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday - A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night - A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Current radar <-- clicky thing
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