Homecoming 2005

[eliminator]

May as well get this topic in the right place.

As Alan indicated, Homecoming will be Friday May 13th thru Saturday May 14th.
Many will do like last year, arrive Thur. the 12th and go to the Top of the River Resturant Thursday night[^].
All of the folks leaving on Sunday usually go out Saturday night to eat at the Mexican Place:D, remember Brent;)
Night life is at the Hampton Inn Parking Lot[:P].

Rick
#4279405

[Brent]

Hey...... A good margarita deserves another.

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Good night.



Brent
427 SC Chassis #4279401
Candy Apple Red/White
402 FE/Toploader/3.54

[gasman]

Brent, A Margarita is like a womans breast.......one is not enough, and three is too many.

Steve Foushee
Unique #4279389

[bittentoo]

Says who[:P]

[Naumoff]

I just ordered my Trigo wheels and I'm planing to take a trip to Unique within a month. Where is a good place to stay? Me the wife , 12 and 11 year old boys.I see there is a good Mexican Restuarant near by.

Thanks Tony



Unique 427 427s/o Nascar toploader 3.31 Jag IRS

[pgermond]

I'm looking forward to more details because I'm planning on attending, due to the fact that I will be reeeeeeeeetired with time to enjoy life [^]

Phil

427 Roadster, #4279436
Southern Automotive FE
3:31 and Toploader

Roseville (N.Cal)

[ralphscott]

Tony and Phil I like the Hampton Inn Gadsden that is where the night life happens. Lots of space for trailer parking unless they have used up the parking lot since last year

Ralph

[gasman]

Plus it is close enough to crawl back from the Mexican restaurant.

Steve Foushee
Unique #4279389

Phil, The party is in the Hampton parking lot, make sure you stay there and book your reservation NOW! Clay and I will be there for sure. Can't wait to meet you. I'll even let you borrow my ride.

[pgermond]

I won't be bringing a trailer, but I could use some phone numbers for reservations. BTW, is there an airport near by or do I just jump? :D

Phil

427 Roadster, #4279436
Southern Automotive FE
3:31 and Toploader

Roseville (N.Cal)

[gasman]

http://www.hamptoninn.com/en/hp/index.jhtml?page=9751636&ad=9899981&cr=%erid

Steve Foushee
Unique #4279389

Yes there is an airport, no need to jump unless they throw out a six pack of Bud light. ;)

[Jim Harding]

quote:Originally posted by gasman

Brent, A Margarita is like a womans breast.......one is not enough, and three is too many.

I knew a girl with the normal two, but had a third on her back.

She was funny to look at, but real fun to dance with:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

Jim Harding
La Plata, Maryland

1982 #3004
http://www.capitalareacobraclub.com/albums/album26/1aLeftside.thumb.jpg

[nolastyankee]

Phil,
Last year my dad and I flew into Birmingham, it's an hour-fifteen from the Unique shop and has enough traffic that fares are pretty reasonable.

Unique 9122 - 289 FIA Cobra - The Legendary "Spence" Car

[nolastyankee]

All,
Dad and I will be there again this year although the Spence car will not be on the road yet...We are still shooting for Pigeon Forge. Not sure if I'll bring the partially completed car over or the '66 Mustang. I am leaning towards the pony car...Driving the rental on the cruise was plain cruel.

Unique 9122 - 289 FIA Cobra - The Legendary "Spence" Car

[gasman]

Brian, plus you can always rent a car to drive home with all that extra cash. If you haven't sold it by then, there should be plenty of interested parties.

Steve Foushee
Unique #4279389

[rdorman]

Before I make reservations, I want to confirm that where everyone is staying is:

Hampton Inn
129 River Road
Gadsden Al, 35901
256 546-2337

My Uniqie is coming home for its twentieth birthday!

Rick

[gasman]

That would be the one.

Steve Foushee
Unique #4279389

[rdorman]

Thanks Steve! Can't wait to go home and tell the car. I suppose I should mention it to the wife as well;)

Brent, tell tire guy to hurry up on those tires! I am not driving 560 miles one way on my TDs!

Rick

[gasman]

Brent, I hadn't thought about this, Is tire guy going to be there? Can you imagine how many sets of tires he could mount and balance that weekend? Put me down for the first appointment if he is going to be there.

Steve Foushee
Unique #4279389

[bittentoo]

Jodina and I will be there for sure:D

Wouldn't miss this for nothing!!!! Been looking forward to this since last year:D:D

[patrija]

Wendy and I will be there again!

[GeorgiaSnake]

What's the weather forecast?

Randy

Unique 289 FIA #2899420
Southern Automotive 396
Team III 16's
Brilliant Silver

[pgermond]

Thanks for the information :D Anyone have an open seat for the festivities?

Phil

427 Roadster, #4279436
Southern Automotive FE
3:31 and Toploader

Roseville (N.Cal)

[weaver]

Phil, if we have a turnkey that needs test miles you can drive it on the cruise, after all, you have sorted out a car before.

Alan

[jhaynie]

I'm planning on it as well. Hopefully I won't get caught in the rain again, or rush hour in Atlanta, or forget to latch my trunk leaving the gasstation (broke trunk hinge), or find a leak in my water pump when I get to Gadsden, or whatever else may happen.

Everyone remembers the untold horrors that preceded the month or so before homecoming last year??? Let's keep our fingers crossed.

John

Unique 289FIA #9367
351W Fuel Injected

[pgermond]

Alan,

Works for me if it works for you - just have to figure out how to get to Birmingham from outer space [8D]

Phil

427 Roadster, #4279436
Southern Automotive FE
3:31 and Toploader

Roseville (N.Cal)

[ralphscott]

Gayle and I are planning on it

Ralph

[Master]

Just made reservations, now all I have to do is complete the car.;)


Scott
4279454
SA 428
3:54

[pgermond]

Brian,

What is the preferred mode of transportation from the airport - taxi, or............? I've got everything figured out except how to get from BHM to Gadsden.

Phil

427 Roadster, #4279436
Southern Automotive FE
3:31 and Toploader

Roseville (N.Cal)

[gasman]

Phil, send me your flight information, I'll pick you up. Any excuse for a road trip..right?

Steve Foushee
Unique #4279389

[nolastyankee]

Phil,
We rented a car, but there should be folks willing to make the run down to pick you up. In fact, since we'll be driving over and I'm sure that I can swing through BHM. Perhaps we'll swap for the open seat in the turnkey during the cruise.

Unique 9122 - 289 FIA Cobra - The Legendary "Spence" Car

[pgermond]

Brian/Steve,

Thanks for the generous offer. When I book the flights I'll post. Arrival will be mid-afternoon on Thursday.

Thanks!

Phil

427 Roadster, #4279436
Southern Automotive FE
3:31 and Toploader

Roseville (N.Cal)

[gasman]

Phil, I'll be getting in late afternoon Thurday. If you can book your flight accordingly, let me know. I don't mind picking you up one bit.

Steve Foushee
Unique #4279389

[Brent]

When you call the Gadsden Hampton Inn make sure you tell them you are with the Cobra Group.

The normal non smoking King bed room is 98.00 per night but if you tell them you are with the Cobra Group it is 65.00 per night and two queen beds is even less.



Brent
427 SC Chassis #4279401
Candy Apple Red/White
402 FE/Toploader/3.54

[rdorman]

Reservations are made!:):)

May 12-15.

Rick

[eliminator]

Cheryl and I will be there, reservations have been made:).
Thursday night, Top of the River:D.

Rick
#4279405

[Master]

Brent, thanks for the rate info, I just changed my reservation to get the special rate. I owe you a cold one:)


Scott
4279454
SA 428
3:54

[excelguru]

Reservations are made.

Keith :)
My car is FOR SALE! (http://webpages.charter.net/excelguru/UMC_4_Sale.htm)

[Brent]

No problem.

Thank Alan ,he set up the special rate.

But I will take the beer anyway.



Brent
427 SC Chassis #4279401
Candy Apple Red/White
402 FE/Toploader/3.54

[gasman]

Brent, didn't you learn this last year....beer over whisky mighty risky.

Steve Foushee
Unique #4279389

[pgermond]

Brent - thanks for the heads-up on the room rate. I was using the Internet and it was $88.... got the same thing for $65 [^]

Steve - will do. mid/late afternoon. When I get it booked I'll let you know and we'll see if it works out.

Thanks!!!

Phil

427 Roadster, #4279436
Southern Automotive FE
3:31 and Toploader

Roseville (N.Cal)

[ralphscott]

Locked in our reservations at Hampton Inn arrive 12 leave 15th. See y'all there:D
Ralph

[bittentoo]

Ditto for me too!

Arriving on the 12th and leaving on the 15th:D

Hampton Inn

[will butterworth]

I ,too, shall be there, along with Joan,Zach, Sandy,Holly,Cyrus and my dog, Professor Vernon Von Studebaker, shall not be there.Mayby cy will drive the 66 mustang, don,t think the 67 chevelle will be ready, looking forward to seeing everybody . The murders in the nat. news you saw last week were my good neighbors, four brothers and their 88 yr. old mother, went to funeral home and funerals, we are very upset, appears killers had-have quite a few rap sheets already and courts not able to put them away.Happy valentines day to all, look forward to seeing everyone-will have Joan give classes on shooing chickens out of road whilst standing on sidepipes backhanding challenging dogs. Hotdern-Will-alabama

[nolastyankee]

Reservations made for me, Cathy, Mom, and Dad. I can't wait!

Unique 9122 - 289 FIA Cobra - The Legendary "Spence" Car

[ralphscott]

Brian any chance that you will bring the car even un-painted??

Ralph

[nolastyankee]

Ralph,
I had considered bringing the car, but I am also interested in bringing the '66 Mustang so that I have something to drive. I know that a couple folks would enjoy seeing the Spence car. Heck, it would allow more than a few guys on this forum to visit with their old parts! This car is a 'group' effort in more ways than one!

Unique 9122 - 289 FIA Cobra - The Legendary "Spence" Car

[juanone]

Hi All:

This will be my first trip to Homecoming and am looking forward to meeting you all. I have met some of you during last year's Pigeon Forge trip. That was the trip that made me decide to buy a Unique FIA.

This will be the first time that my wife and I will be together for a Unique event. We just made reservations so we are looking forward to Homecoming.

By the way, my 289 FIA Turnkey should be pretty much on its way to being finished at Unique, I am looking forward to seeing it for the first time.

Juan Lopez-Bonilla
Kentucky Cobra Club
2432 Crittenden Drive
Suite 201
Louisville, KY 40217
502-635-5711
juanlb@lbrllc.net

http://www.kentuckycobraclub.com

[GeorgiaSnake]

Well I just made my reservations - arrival on the 12th. I'm looking forward to meeting many of you and seeing old friends.

I missed the last event. My only possible complication - I recently started a new business venture and my first contract will have me out of the country many, many times over the next 6 to 8 months.

Randy

Unique 289 FIA #2899420
Southern Automotive 396
Team III 16's
Brilliant Silver

[patrija]

Randy - Good to see you'll try to make it this year. By the way, let me know if you need somewhere secure to park that cobra while your away - I have an extra garage bay. :D

[weaver]

Everyone should try to be in town Thursday early enough for the dinner at Top O The River, we meet around 6 pm.

Alan

[Jerry Cowing]

Alan,

Made my reservations at Hampton 12-14 May. Should be there in time to join y'all at the Top O The River and dine Mexican with y'all on Saturday.

Looking forward to seeing everyone again,

Jer

[Eric Miller]

I also made reservations for all week end.Look forward to seeing yall there.

Eric Miller

[pgermond]

Coming from California I can see all ready I am going to have to start practicing my y'alls 'n such :D

Phil

427 Roadster, #4279436
Southern Automotive FE
3:31 and Toploader

Roseville (N.Cal)

[ralphscott]

Hey Phil you will roll into it on no time at all. Have you ever been to one of these events before? It is really awesome. Glad you are going to make it.

Ralph

[will butterworth]

Phil---just comes natural like preacher buying lawnmower, wouldn,t start, little boy said cuss it , preacher said he forgot how to cuss, little boy said keep pulling on that cord in this hot sun and it will come back to you.You will be the talk of the town after staying with us for a day or two.Calif. will love it.We still throw rocks at roadsigns here, good sport from quick running cobra, swooshing steering back and forth.Will-alabama

[gasman]

Phil, don't even try, that would be the best way I know to have your bed short sheeted.

Steve Foushee
Unique #4279389

[pgermond]

Thanks for the advice............ ya'all :D

Phil

427 Roadster, #4279436
Southern Automotive FE
3:31 and Toploader

Roseville (N.Cal)

[weaver]

Phil, have you talked to Souza about making the trip?

Alan

[pgermond]

Alan,

Yes, I did. Due to the WSCB being held in Reno the following weekend, Phil S. is going to have to pass this year. He's got some driving to do to get to Reno and it's just to much of a squeeze on his time. I e-mailed Steve F. and am waiting for a reply.

I love catfish and tequila :D

Phil

427 Roadster, #4279436
Southern Automotive FE
3:31 and Toploader

Roseville (N.Cal)

[gasman]

Phil, Ya'll only has one "a". Get it right my man! I haven't received an email from you, but will be there to pick you up whatever time is needed.

Steve Foushee
Unique #4279389

[pgermond]

Damn [:O] only one "a", huh? Don't fret, I'll have it down by the time May rolls around :D

I sent an e-mail via the forum 'cause the e-mail address I have for you bounced back (somco.comnet). Thanks - I'll get you the details some how.... 3 PM'ish on Thursday, the 12th.

Thanks!!!!!

Phil

427 Roadster, #4279436
Southern Automotive FE
3:31 and Toploader

Roseville (N.Cal)

[gasman]

sfoushee@somco.com or the home email is sfoushee55@comcast.net

Steve Foushee
Unique #4279389

[Jerry Cowing]

Phil,

Are you sure you're really from Calif or are you a transplant? I didn't detect any "Dudes" in your speak.

The thing that I've never been able to figure out is where the apostrophe goes -- does it go before or after the A (y'all or ya'll)? :-)

Jer

[rdorman]

For those of you coming from the North......

I will be going through Cincinnati, Burlington, Knoxville, Chattanooga to the home coming. If you are coming in on Thursday and going through one of these towns, want to make plans to hook up?

Rick

[gasman]

Jerry, depending on where you are in the deep south, either form is acceptable. However, most Southerners would say ya'll.

Steve Foushee
Unique #4279389

[Master]

Rick, I live north of Cincy and will be leaving early [|)] thursday morn.



Scott
4279454
SA 428
3:54

[pseim]

Just made my reservations - looking forward to meeting all of you.
I'm not bringing the car - but I am bringing my "crew chief".
Maybe we can get a ride around the block with someone.
We arrive in Birmingham at 4pm on Thursday and we'll be renting a car.
If anyone else is arriving at that time and would like a ride, let me know.

Paul

[rdorman]

As we get a little closer, we will have to post routes, times, etc and see if we can't hook up on the way!
Rick