2012 CanAm Tour

[jj hinde]

thanks Gunter
I owned a 544 and 122 in Ontario and did all sports with them rally auto cross ice racing...They were still running well when I took them to the scrap dealer..rusty

The roadster is made by Intermeccanica...2nd one I have owned plus a real 58 coupe...1600 super...very rusty. I will take the 944 on events. Do not want to offend the crowd with a non P car.

[Gunter]

I remember many tours over the last 10 years on both sides of the border meeting some very nice people. For this year’s CanAm, Charlie doesn’t want me to participate and I respect that, so, it really isn't necessary to send out poisonous emails; how cheap can you get.
In recent years, like some of you, I became concerned over the fact that a long line of Porsches attract too much attention; becoming somewhat boring but also dangerous. My suggestions to divide a large turn-out into smaller groups plus adopt a driving protocol was ignored. I really favor smaller groups with long tours mostly in the US for many obvious reasons; better roads, cheaper gas and Hotels plus lesser potential driving penalties.
BC is simply too expensive for some spirited driving.

Most of you know that I made a stupid mistake venting my anger about an ugly incident at last year’s CanAm here:

Oregon Tour in May 2012

I still believe that nobody has the right to deliberately prevent safe passing but it was wrong for me to bring it up on the forum and I apologized but I’m surprised about the gang bashing that followed. If some of you had concerns about my driving style, I would’ve appreciated a private talk instead of becoming the target of pack-mentality after so many tours with most of you. I have many faults, make many mistakes but I’m very open to constructive criticism. Straight talk and adopting driving protocol years ago would’ve prevented a lot of friction and misunderstanding. Al and Scott were the only people having the decency to discuss the issue face to face last year.

I value many good memories going way back to Dane’s monster runs out of Seattle and countless other tours, especially NE Oregon and UT/AZ.

On to more drives but first a welcome escape from winter; 29 days of Aloha.



Stay safe.

[Charlie V]

Invited participants have been sent information packages. Please contact me if I missed you.

I will update the first post as people let me know they will be attending the event.

Thanks all.

[Charlie V]

first post updated with participants.

[Mukilteo911]

I plan on driving the event unless I have a freak work accident.....So count me in.

[haycait911]

our plan is to meet everyone on Friday. that way we can spend the evening, and drive with the gang saturday. we'll have dinner in with everyone then drive home.

got the 'roadster' fired up last weekend with my trusty 3.0 so I've got at least one runner. hoping to have the 3.4 and four-speed in the '67 by mid-march. then I gotta paint it.

getting excited

[Charlie V]

Originally Posted by Charlie V

first post updated with participants.

same

[Charlie V]

With the large number of participants, Al and I need to cap the group at the current numbers.

Should others be interested in joining us, we will have a wait list. Should any openings free up, it will be first come, first served.

We trust this is acceptable to everyone. Thanks for your understanding.

[Charlie V]

1st page updated

[privatepang]

Please put me on wait list. Car is going in to paint end of feb and was told it'll be 2 months so should be ready for this unless some unforseen delays happen.
Will be our last summer in Canada befiore going home so hopefully be able to join u guys!

Nick & Maz - Vancouver - 911S

[atomic80]

FYI, This is Jason and I'm booked as well. Might want to update the roster list.

[Charlie V]

Just a quick reminder to all.........

If you have booked your hotels, please let me know. Need the headcount for dinner reservations.

I have been updating the first post with folks planning to attend and those booked. Please have a look to confirm.

Also, if you are not attending, please confirm this too. We have a wait list.

Many thanks.

[lonewolf]

Originally Posted by Gunter

I remember many tours over the last 10 years on both sides of the border meeting some very nice people. For this year’s CanAm, Charlie doesn’t want me to participate and I respect that, so, it really isn't necessary to send out poisonous emails; how cheap can you get.
In recent years, like some of you, I became concerned over the fact that a long line of Porsches attract too much attention; becoming somewhat boring but also dangerous. My suggestions to divide a large turn-out into smaller groups plus adopt a driving protocol was ignored. I really favor smaller groups with long tours mostly in the US for many obvious reasons; better roads, cheaper gas and Hotels plus lesser potential driving penalties.
BC is simply too expensive for some spirited driving.

Most of you know that I made a stupid mistake venting my anger about an ugly incident at last year’s CanAm here:

Oregon Tour in May 2012

I still believe that nobody has the right to deliberately prevent safe passing but it was wrong for me to bring it up on the forum and I apologized but I’m surprised about the gang bashing that followed. If some of you had concerns about my driving style, I would’ve appreciated a private talk instead of becoming the target of pack-mentality after so many tours with most of you. I have many faults, make many mistakes but I’m very open to constructive criticism. Straight talk and adopting driving protocol years ago would’ve prevented a lot of friction and misunderstanding. Al and Scott were the only people having the decency to discuss the issue face to face last year.

I value many good memories going way back to Dane’s monster runs out of Seattle and countless other tours, especially NE Oregon and UT/AZ.

On to more drives but first a welcome escape from winter; 29 days of Aloha.



Stay safe.

Wow ,Napili . I can see my condo. Gigi still working there?

[Gunter]

Originally Posted by lonewolf

Wow ,Napili . I can see my condo. Gigi still working there?

Didn’t see Gigi but Shannon is at the front desk and long-time Scott Ulrich is still Manager.
What a beautiful and quiet place; #101 is right by the beach and one hears the waves all night long.
We had been going to all the Islands for years since the 70’s; liked Napili Bay a lot and when one of the units came up for sale, we jumped on it.

We also spend time with friends in Oahu; Hawaii is truly home away from home.

[J.Graham]

Jodie Graham-BOOKED
65 more sleeps!

[Charlie V]

Getting closer folks.

Al and I would like to remind everyone to firm up your decision to book your rooms. We would like to close off attendees 1 month in advance so we can finalize details.

Please refer to the first post confirming attendees.

Let me know by PM or email if you need the tour info package to book rooms, etc.

Thanks all.

[Rolf_Deb]

We are booked.

Rolf and Deb

[Charlie V]

I would assume I surpassed the number of edits one can do on a post. I am unable to edit the first post. Therefore...............

Latest list of attedees:

Attendees as of May 9, 2012:

Al and Ev - Maple Ridge, BC - 911 Carrera
Jodie - Vancouver, BC - 993 - BOOKED
Larry - Vancouver area - 930 slant - BOOKED
Hans - Maple Ridge, BC - 993 - BOOKED
Rolf and Debbie - Nomadic - 997 Cab - BOOKED
Jack and Nicole - North Vancouver - one of them - BOOKED
Don - Summerland, BC - 911 long nose - BOOKED
Paul - Vancouver, BC - Cayman - BOOKED
Guy - New Westminster, BC - 993 Cab
Phil and Robert - Sorrento, BC - 1 of them - BOOKED
Terry and Gloria - Quesnel, BC - 911S targa - BOOKED
Alf and Gail - Grand Forks, BC - 993 TT - BOOKED
Gary and Pamala - Burnaby, BC - 993 - BOOKED
Kevin - Edmonton, AB, 911 Carrera - BOOKED
Charlie and Debbie - Surrey, BC - 911 SC targa - BOOKED
Larry - Seattle, WA - 997 turbo - BOOKED
Jason - Seattle, WA - 997 turbo - BOOKED
J - Seattle, WA - 997 turbo - BOOKED
Brent - Seattle, WA - RS60 Spyder Boxter - BOOKED
Tom - Tacoma, WA - vicariously thru this thread
Jason (Midnite Blue) - Quesnel, BC - 911 Carrera - BOOKED
Tony - Galiano, BC - 911 Carrera targa - BOOKED
Jamie and Niki - Kirkland, WA - 911 SC - soon to be BOOKED
John and Marci - Vancouver, BC - 944 - BOOKED
Baron - Vancouver - 993 TT - BOOKED
Samuel - Vancouver - 993 C2S - BOOKED
Jon - Vancouver - 997 C2S - BOOKED
Vincent - Vancouver - 997 C4S - BOOKED
Derrick - Washington - one of them
Frank - BC - 944
Ray- Maple Ridge, BC - 993

Looks like we have a very large group. The number of participants does present a few challenges, but with everyone's cooperation and support we can make this a great weekend. The added bonus - lots of new people to have fun with...............

ONE MORE MONTH before the FUN begins!!!

[haycait911]

welllllllllllll............. CR*P

for some reason I had June 22 in my head. my lovely wife pointed out to me that the drive is actually two weeks earlier.

so, there's no way I can realistically get the 3.4 done, in the '67, de-bugged, and sorted in time.

so, onto plan B fit the ragtop to my 'roadster'. easily do-able in time. I just plunked it on to see what I'm facing. what do you think?

[Drisump]

Looks good, but hey, I have to point out that I like Targas .....so what's my opinion worth? LOL .