Dallas December Meeting - AER Toy Run - Page 3

gsharapa · #41 (**permalink**) 12-02-2006, 03:59 PM

Great day and a great turnout for the meeting and AER Toy run. Thanks for everyone supporting the toy run as some children our going to have a nice Christmas now!

392cobra · #42 (**permalink**) 12-02-2006, 03:59 PM

Chris,
Glad you made it home alright.What a pain that had to be.You sure did some good trouble shooting to find the cause though.Surprised it hadn't happened earlier.

Randy sure had a big day.

1. Got his Cobra out of the shop in time for the Meet and AER.

2. Good lunch at Champps

3. Got some Christmas Shopping done at AER.

4. In the right place to give you some help.

jwoodard · #43 (**permalink**) 12-02-2006, 04:56 PM

Chris,

I saw a big puddle in the road at that intersection when I went by. I thought about you and looked around but didn't see any Cobras. I'm glad Randy was there to assist and you made it home OK.
It sure was a great day and nice to see everyone before the Xmas Holiday. It's hard to beat a gathering of Cobras, Coupes and GT's.

DoubleR · #44 (**permalink**) 12-02-2006, 04:58 PM

That is just some guy that looks like me. It was a great day. I enjoyed the trip home more than Chris. His Cobra is all better now and I got to tell Andrew Merry Xmas!

hey,littlecobra · #45 (**permalink**) 12-02-2006, 09:30 PM

just got home a bit ago. (not from the cobra gathering!!!

)

will post tons of pics tomorrow. I think the group photo turned out nicely.
Really missed several that didn't make it.

more later!
K
a lot of fun today!! not toooooo cold... just chilly.

Randy, Randy, Randy.......

jwoodard · #46 (**permalink**) 12-02-2006, 09:37 PM

Aw, come on Kristin. Are you really going to make us wait until tomorrow?

hey,littlecobra · #47 (**permalink**) 12-03-2006, 07:11 AM

here are a few... will add a bit more when i can.....

GREAT TURNOUT!!!!

At Champp's, we had:

15 Cobra's. (maybe one more?)
1 Coupe.
4, count 'em FOUR new Ford GT's!!!! wow!!!
1 GT 350
1 new Saleen Mustang

And lots of people who hemhawed around about not having a cobra.... or it's not fixed.... or it's not ready...... or it's too cold or.......

Wusses in attendance without their Cobra.... Gary Morris.

Thomas.

(still on stands???!!) Jay. hmmm sold them, and replacements are in pieces..... Sam. ERA on order. yeah, we'll believe it when we see it! New Gary with a Lone Star on order... yeah, ditto.... oh, and Jim Jacobs.... hmmmm alternator problems, still!!!!????

And last but not least.... Alan and Colleen, with not only the GT but a Cobra- in the garage at home!!!

Alan, if you'd just let Colleen pick which one she could drive, you could bring your matching his and her's set...... how are the stick shift driving lessons going????

Great to have our old friend Don Barnes come to visit. Wonderful to finally see Gary S.'s 350. looks great!!!

alright. here are some pics.:

nice lineup, when we all get there and take over the front parking lot!!!

and Fred, yours looks nice, right in between that row of blue and silver.....

the stepchildren, on the backrow..... (just kidding!)

Gary's GT350 making it's debut. Glad to finally see it, Gary. looks great. my new baby will look sorta like that!!!!

nice lineup from the other end...

Straggler's get the best spots... John and Randy. Sorry, Chris, you were REALLY late, didn't get Saluki in.

Ford guy's Saleen

Pepe and ???
(Kristen's and Fred's) cute couple!!!

Jay, modeling his favorite Christmas present... a little gift from Pepe.

Alan and David, discussing the comparisions of a Cobra to the GT. (right??)
the huge AER truck in the background, and the entrance to the Toys for Tots dropoff and AER museum.

and, last but not least, the group photo.

have made copies for all of you. will have them in my bag for MONTHS to come, i'm sure.

enjoyed it!!

Had fun hassling Alan. Poor guy. What's a guy to do--- stuck between Colleen and me????
And do you THINK he brought me my Chicken??? noooooooo.

We have a really great group going on right now!! lots of oldtimers, lots of newbies!! Perfect.
thinking of what Pepe's present can be at Valentine's.... hmmm maybe something pink???

have a great Christmas everybody!!!
luvya!
K
ps. i'll add a few more in the gallery- pretty much more of the same.

gsharapa · #48 (**permalink**) 12-03-2006, 07:51 AM

Great pics! I bought my camera and got two pics and the battery died........Oh well at least I brought the car! We can always count on Pepe's master to get the pics.............

392cobra · #49 (**permalink**) 12-03-2006, 08:11 AM

Kristen with Pepe

John Ross's #89

Ray and Thomas

Don Barnes

Colleen with Trey & Thomas in the background

Jay posing for Kristen

Jay surveying the gathering

Mary Beth & Sam Soon to be owners of a new ERA 7000 !

And last but not least.... Randy getting in some Christmas Shopping (?) at the AER Toy Drive.

hey,littlecobra · #50 (**permalink**) 12-03-2006, 08:24 AM

great pics, Fred. You got all the pics i didn't!! yea!!

i think your cobra 'wet her pants' when Pepe pulled up beside her.....

392cobra · #51 (**permalink**) 12-03-2006, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hey,littlecobra

i think your cobra 'wet her pants' when Pepe pulled up beside her.....

I know,not too sure what Pepe whispered to her.

392cobra · #52 (**permalink**) 12-03-2006, 10:34 AM

I posted the following on another thread (Chat Thread) and thought it was worth saying again on this one.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 392cobra

We have several new guys with Cobras this year.Several more in the building stage,couple waiting for the rollers & kits to arrive,and more just admiring & wanting.
Have to say,it is great to see the enthusiasm these folks bring to the club.It is really a positive influence and more fun.

jdean · #53 (**permalink**) 12-03-2006, 03:06 PM

Great turnout for a good cause.

It was really a nice day to drive after all. I had my own mechanical problems, but it was on the way to Champps. I was following Larry Reyburn, and I had to stop to get gas (kinda normal for me!). Well, the Cobra would not start but Larry jump started me....he also had to jump me after breakfast. Thanks Larry.

Talked to Jay and he correctly diagnosed the problem as a weak connection from the battery cable. It looks to be fixed now after tightening up.

As long as it is clear and not below 40 or so, I am still game for a drive next time for January!

hey,littlecobra · #54 (**permalink**) 12-03-2006, 03:11 PM

glad you got is solved so quickly, John.

Several of us have started buddy driving. Pretty smart. I know several have tagged together for several years, but not many over in on the East Side.... Even with Jim driving his MB, we cat and moused it. Yeah, Jim, i saw you flying up beside me. In a MB, no less!!!

oh and John.... I owe you a lunch!! thanks again.

K

Ed Csoltko · #55 (**permalink**) 12-03-2006, 09:19 PM

Very impressive group of members in the Dallas gang. Soon you guys (and gals) will catch up to the Austin bunch.

I must be drinking too much spiked eggnog.

Okay, okay, wishfull thinking on my part.

http://whatscookingamerica.net/Eggnog.htm

hey,littlecobra · #56 (**permalink**) 12-04-2006, 05:52 AM

hey, mr. Ed. you can always join our group!! open invitation!! you might have to start out a little earlier than we do, and those 7 am breakfasts meets might be a little tricky.... but you're always welcome!!!

this sure was a fun day!!!!

Kristen

LuvDaBlues · #57 (**permalink**) 12-04-2006, 10:02 PM

OK,

I stole some of your photo's because I didn't have much video. It's hard to steer, shift and hold that camera at the same time. Where is my daughter when I need her?

Fun time I had.

Enjoy:

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...61288987761936

Steve S

hey,littlecobra · #58 (**permalink**) 12-05-2006, 06:03 AM

Steve!!! wow!! awesome.... you've missed your calling.....

the resolution is grainy- is it better straight from the camera???

can i have that on a CD, please???

luvya,
k

LuvDaBlues · #59 (**permalink**) 12-05-2006, 06:37 AM

Al right,

I've changed the settings and uploaded again. Try this one:

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...85869827016461

Steve S

hey,littlecobra · #60 (**permalink**) 12-05-2006, 07:05 AM

a little better.

i love your editing, but your music choice is always the best!!!

thanks!
K