TCC Spring Meet Stuff

[YUL LUZ]

I also agree with statements regarding Austin. If we were to go a little further west to Burnet (on 281 @ 29) we could run to Llano on 29back to Marble Falls on 71 and have the whole Lake Buchanan area, Inks Lake, ect. to play in. The Colorado River flows through this area to make the lakes and all sorts of other attractions. The F.M. roads in this area are the best in the state and once out of the triangle you can "drive it like you stole it" for those wanting a little more.

[Mrs 66 Snake]

Yul,
That's the area Alan was mentioning the other night.

All,
If we stick with Marriott for this year, (which is what it looks like may need to happen), then can I suggest that we use 35N to 620 and out from there? Part of the problem with MOPAC is that it's really confusing. We get a lot of lost folks getting from the hotel just doing that section. At least with a road like 620, you can say "stay on 620 for 15 miles" and even if stop lights break up the group it's easy enough to follow instructions.

Then again, we need to figure out a place for pictures and make sure the instructions include from the hotel to the picture location and then from the pictures onward. And post where pictures will be ahead of time so if we have latecomers, they can just head right to the pictures. Basically I don't want to waste 20 minutes trying to call people's rooms because our location has shifted.

[Gregg(What's his name)?]

ALL,

I have held back for the last couple of days to compose some thoughts and not sound snobbish. Dee has mentioned many of the things we talked about the other night and I will rehash some of his points.

1. The Austin meet will be held in Austin for the 8th year in a row! NOT Marble Falls, Georgetown, you get the idea. Every year this gets mentioned and every year we come to the conclusion that Austin is the best place. We all have to deal with the traffic. Colleen made a good point and that we can head north to 620 and use that as the man start of the Cruise. But lets look at a few facts.

a. This event has drawn over 70 cobras and a few other cars from all over the Country. What Hotel can accomidate 70 cobras (ok A GT40 MATT )and 2 or 3 semi trailers. at least 3 to 4 RV's I'm not talking the little ones either and finally 15 - 20 Pick Ups pulling trailers? Plus people who come off the street just to look and get drool. Plus still be open to business for other travelers. And for my kids an indoor pool

b. If we split up and use say three separate hotels where is the comradory (SP)? So now I have to try and find people and get everyone to gether. Logistical nightmare for pictures or just getting together. Plus not every member is going to get a hotel room next to there buddies. We have people show up on Thursday, Friday and SAturday. First come first serve with parking. ALso after partying with my friends at one hotel now I need to drive to another hotel and partake in more adult beverages.
I don't know about the rest of you but one of the best parts of last years event was the Houston gang's tailgate on Saturday night. I think splitting everyone up will hurt this event.

c. SECURITY - 3 hotels 3 different problems. This adds up to $$$$ and somebody holding the funds. I thought we tried to avoid having this problem?

d. Austin folks doing all the work! Thanks Colleen for looking after us and all, but if we didn't like you guys we would be working this hard to keep it in our city Seriously we enjoy putting this together. I know Dee was a little upset, becasue he and Jaque spent hours looking for a suitable place. I With that being said I think once Hwy 45 and 30 are finished things will open up a for travel. One of the problems with a March meet is the Spring Break Traffice and also the resorts have heavy booking during those time frames.

2. I guess what I'm getting at is the logistics of putting together an event this size. This event is very different than a monthly meeting where you are lucky to get 20 cars.( I know Houston I hear you ) We in Austin have been looking at the what ifs every year. We have nearly out grown the Marriott and if get more cars next year we could very well out grow the Marriott Parking lot. But let us figure this out and you all just come down and enjoy. I know Dee is calling the Lost Pines Resort, but 250 a night. Realistically who is going to pay that much for a room?

3. You know I love all you guys and I can't wait to see and shoot the bull with all of you. I just can't wait to retire in 3 years and have more weekends available to visit everyone in Dallas, Corpus and Houston.

4. We will keep looking and keeping planning for March 2007. So keep the cards and letters coming.

[Boyd]

[quote=Gregg(What's his name)?]ALL,

d. Austin folks doing all the work!
It doesn't have to be that way unless Austin wants to do all the work. I'm sure every club would pitch in and do their part.
You mentioned the Houston sponsored tailgate party. That was for everyone's enjoyment and we will probably do it again unless told to butt out.
As David said earlier, It is about the people and they just happen to love the same car.
I was always under the impression that the Spring meet was a State meet and not a local-Austin/Dallas/Houston/Corpus/or ........therefor everyone should be involved.

[Boyd]

I have finally read all of the posts and am a bit confused!!!!!
As I said in an earlier post I thought that this was a State/Regional event but I get the impression that there is a pride of ownership thing going on and that some have pushed in where not invited, ie. Colleen-damn she does a great job but she is from Dallas, there were even a couple of Houston gals manning the registration desk, Houston and the tailgate party, guess we should have asked permission, Chris who said that you could set up a website to help with registration? And Deb where do you get off making the event shirts?
What I'm attempting to point out is that there are a lot of people helping out even if they weren't asked to do so, this what the COBRA people do best and this is where the comradary comes in. everyone is willing to pitch in and help.
Now I'll put my stir stick away and go back to my cave.

[Ed Csoltko]

Hanger Hotel Wow:

http://www.hangarhotel.com/index.html

http://www.swaviator.com/html/issueM...ngarHotel.html

We've been in Fredericksburg many times and I never heard about the Hanger Hotel. Looks like a cool place. I might have to check this place out the next time we're in Frederickksburg.

[Boyd]

Yah it is a cool place and class too. Linens 300-400 count, rooms are nice and bar is nicer with live music.