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3rd annual NTEC Shreveport Cruise - August 17-18, 2013
Dates: Saturday, August 17th through Sunday, August 18th
Meeting Time: 8:00AM Meeting Location: Einstein Bagels - Dallas, TX Destination: Hotel: http://www.samstownshreveport.com/ Sam's Town Hotel & Casino on the Downtown Riverfront will be the official NTEC hotel. Room prices are $133/night for up to 4 people if you book using Expedia's mobile website ($166 elsewhere). We'll have tons of fun as a group Saturday night; first dinner at a very good Cajun restaurant, then drinking/gaming in the casinos and other local establishments within walking distance, and meet back up Sunday morning for breakfast/brunch before heading home. *edit* The room is now $160 on the mobile site, and $200 elsewhere. It pays to book early! The exact route is going to remain private to prevent law enforcement from staking it out (yes, it's happened). Maps of the exact route will be provided to all drivers the morning of the cruise; this will ensure everyone knows exactly where we're going just in case the group happens to get separated. We will make regrouping stops as required to keep everyone together though and we have a BBQ lunch spot about halfway through. It should be a very fun and scenic route taking us through three national forests! Sunday morning will be an easy < 3 hour drive home on Hwy 20. Unfortunately E85 stations will not be available outside DFW until Shreveport/Bossier City, LA so please make alternate arrangements whether it be carrying spare jugs in your trunk or switching over to a pump gas tune when needed. If you're tuned on E85 please make sure to have the appropriate tune or OTS map loaded into your Accessport or laptop so you can switch over quickly at a gas station. Everyone is welcome to join so please feel free to bring your spouse, kids, friends, etc! I hope to see all the regulars plus some new faces :mitsu: 1. Kracka +Julie (Sam's Town booked) 2. Supraboy +Kelly (Sam's Town booked) 3. Prickuliar + Jennifer (Sam's Town booked) 4. Rmondoh + Sam (Sam's Town booked) 5. spooln3 + Danada (Sam's Town booked) 6. Tundra (Sam's Town booked) 7. Merlion + Michelle (Sam's Town booked) 8. WalkerD +1 (Sam's Town booked) |
Well, because I just can't leave well enough alone, I have made a few changes to the last Shreveport route which should include some really fun looking roads that we haven't hit before, while still keeping the group favorites in place! Total round-trip mileage will now be ~575 miles; the cruise route will be 386 of those.
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I'm excited that everything worked out so that both Sam and I will be able to fully attend! (unlike the first year where we only went to lunch and came back)
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Originally Posted by rmondoh
(Post 10845783)
I'm excited that everything worked out so that both Sam and I will be able to fully attend! (unlike the first year where we only went to lunch and came back)
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I believe Danada and I will be attending this, will try to get this booked today as well. Looking forward to the drive and good times with some good people. :)
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Awesome! Will you be bringing both cars or just one? I'm really glad you guys are able to make it, you'll have a blast :D
1. Kracka +Julie (Sam's Town booked) 2. Supraboy +Kelly (Sam's Town booked) 3. Prickuliar + Jennifer (Sam's Town booked) 4. Rmondoh + Sam (Sam's Town booked) 5. spooln3 + Danada (Sam's Town booked) |
Both cars, question tho, is anyone else bringing their children? Just wondering if we should leave them at home or if they should come along. :)
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Sams Town booked for us! :)
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Originally Posted by spooln3
(Post 10856579)
Both cars, question tho, is anyone else bringing their children? Just wondering if we should leave them at home or if they should come along. :)
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Originally Posted by spooln3
(Post 10856630)
Sams Town booked for us! :)
2. Supraboy +Kelly (Sam's Town booked) 3. Prickuliar + Jennifer (Sam's Town booked) 4. Rmondoh + Sam (Sam's Town booked) 5. spooln3 + Danada (Sam's Town booked) |
Originally Posted by Kracka
(Post 10856648)
Children have never come in the past but are welcome to join, just realize they may cut down on your evening fun since they can't go into the casino!
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Sounds like Laramie and Tara will be joining us too! I'll await their confirmation here to add them to the list :)
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Originally Posted by spooln3
(Post 10857325)
Ya, we kind of figured that. Its better that we have some adult time anyway, its good for the soul, and relationships. :) I'm super stoked to go to this, can't wait.
Originally Posted by Kracka
(Post 10859647)
Sounds like Laramie and Tara will be joining us too! I'll await their confirmation here to add them to the list :)
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As soon as people post their confirmation here I'll get them added to the list!
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Small Maybe for Russ+1 and Walker just confirmed +1
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I'm in Sam's Town Booked
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Originally Posted by Tundra
(Post 10861559)
I'm in Sam's Town Booked
1. Kracka +Julie (Sam's Town booked) 2. Supraboy +Kelly (Sam's Town booked) 3. Prickuliar + Jennifer (Sam's Town booked) 4. Rmondoh + Sam (Sam's Town booked) 5. spooln3 + Danada (Sam's Town booked) 6. Tundra (Sam's Town booked) |
Merlion + Michelle(Sam's Town booked)
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Glad to have you aboard!
1. Kracka +Julie (Sam's Town booked) 2. Supraboy +Kelly (Sam's Town booked) 3. Prickuliar + Jennifer (Sam's Town booked) 4. Rmondoh + Sam (Sam's Town booked) 5. spooln3 + Danada (Sam's Town booked) 6. Tundra (Sam's Town booked) 7. Merlion + Michelle (Sam's Town booked) |
We taking all the new peeps to Nicky's???
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I'm pretty sure that's a requirement :lol:
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I just checked and the Expedia mobile site is still offering the Sam's Town rooms for only $133/night, it's $166 anywhere else!
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Bump for next week, this summer is flying by!
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As of last Saturday the hotel is full.
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Expedia still has rooms left for Sam's Town ($213 if you use Expedia's mobile site)! This room is also available on Sam's Town and Expedia's normal websites for $266, so book using your phone's browser :)
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I'm working on the map packets now! Anyone else want to join us? I'm guessing we're at about 10 cars so far.
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The map packets are DONE! If you are attending, and would like to see it so you can study it and print your own, please message me with your email address :)
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I've gotten a few questions lately, but you can use their mobile site rather than downloading the app!
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I'll probably meet you all in Tyler or so. I suppose I'll have to be in contact with someone so I can meet up.
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Originally Posted by jeffbeagley
(Post 10915421)
I'll probably meet you all in Tyler or so. I suppose I'll have to be in contact with someone so I can meet up.
I'll also PM you my number now so we can coordinate. |
Originally Posted by Kracka
(Post 10915428)
Sounds awesome, I've set you the packet so you can check out the route and decide where the best spot to meet us will be.
I'll also PM you my number now so we can coordinate. |
Bump for only a few days away at this point! Please get your last-minute maintenance done sooner rather than later [cough cough Rmondoh!!!] :)
If you'd like an advance copy of the map packet please PM me your email address! |
Sam's Town is now $160 if you book with Expedia's mobile website.
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Pre-cruise checklist:
1. check engine oil level 2. check coolant reservoir level 3. check washer fluid reservoir level 4. set proper tire pressure 5. verify all lights & signals are working 6. pack Accessport/laptop+Tactrix 7. check brake fluid reservoir level 8. check tire tread depths 9. check brake pad thickness The less problems we have on the road, the more fun we'll all have! |
Originally Posted by Kracka
(Post 10923303)
Pre-cruise checklist:
1. check engine oil level 2. check coolant reservoir level 3. check washer fluid reservoir level 4. set proper tire pressure 5. verify all lights & signals are working 6. pack Accessport/laptop+Tactrix 7. check brake fluid reservoir level 8. check tire tread depths 9. check brake pad thickness The less problems we have on the road, the more fun we'll all have! |
I will bring walkie-talkies so some of us will be able to communicate between cars on the trip
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1. Kracka +Julie (Sam's Town booked) 2. Supraboy +Kelly (Sam's Town booked) 3. Prickuliar + Jennifer (Sam's Town booked) 4. Rmondoh + Sam (Sam's Town booked) 5. spooln3 + Danada (Sam's Town booked) 6. Tundra (Sam's Town booked) 7. Merlion + Michelle (Sam's Town booked) 8. WalkerD +1 (Sam's Town booked) |
Hey guys so sorry for the late notice. Dana andi have to cancel. I just got back in town from a business trip and we had to push our daughters birthday party out to this weekend. Have fun and be safe.
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Thanks for letting us know.
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Sorry I couldn't make it. Toasted my clutch at the drag strip last night lol. Still managed to pull off a 11.6@121. Hope you all have a safe cruise.
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Awesome route and a great lunch...what a blast! Room 1112 for blueberry 'shine, then lobby lounge at 6-6:30 before dinner!
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Great trip, it was good seeing everyone and I hope you all enjoyed it! I think I'll reuse that exact same route for next year...definitely the best of the three we've done! Lunch & dinner were both a success too!
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Originally Posted by Kracka
(Post 10926056)
Great trip, it was good seeing everyone and I hope you all enjoyed it! I think I'll reuse that exact same route for next year...definitely the best of the three we've done! Lunch & dinner were both a success too!
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More people should be attending...Its a great weekend getaway, its cheap and I won $1400 bucks!!
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Originally Posted by Supraboy1
(Post 10926530)
The GT-R got to stretch its legs and as usual the food was great.
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Sounds like yall had a great time. Had Grandson surprise with a visit so cars are grandson.. well we know who won that race! haa haa..
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