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Title: NSW Corvettes USA Trip 2015 Now with pics
Post by: Miss Independent on March 06, 2014, 02:51:05 PM
Hi All
LET THE FUN BEGIN  :banana: :banana: :banana: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :banana: :banana: :banana:
Next year the club has organised a trip to the States . In the next day or so we will send you an email with details and start taking names along with your deposit. This is open to financial club members only at this time  Proposed Itinarary is as follows


(http://www.nswcorvettes.com.au/corvforum/2015/usa-trip-august-2015/usa-trip-august-2015b-01.jpg)

(http://www.nswcorvettes.com.au/corvforum/2015/usa-trip-august-2015/usa-trip-august-2015b-02.jpg)

(http://www.nswcorvettes.com.au/corvforum/2015/usa-trip-august-2015/usa-trip-august-2015b-03.jpg)



Title: Re: NSW Corvettes USA Trip 2015 Now with pics
Post by: bfit on March 06, 2014, 04:58:08 PM
You can punt us In
Where do we send the in  deposit
Bfit and Misfit
Title: Re: NSW Corvettes USA Trip 2015 Now with pics
Post by: Miss Independent on March 06, 2014, 08:20:21 PM
Email Is going out tonight as soon as i organise it Details for payment will be included

Think the list is around 9 already including you lot!
Title: Re: NSW Corvettes USA Trip 2015 Now with pics
Post by: bfit on March 06, 2014, 08:33:00 PM
We best have a B plan for flights to US
as Qantas may be gone in 18 months
Joe Hockey and T Abbott with different opinions and Alan Joyes in his own little dream World.
While the labour party is taking on the the say no and be negative campaign
Bfit
Title: Re: NSW Corvettes USA Trip 2015 Now with pics
Post by: VETTENUT on March 06, 2014, 10:21:14 PM
We're in. The cheque's in the mail.
Title: Re: NSW Corvettes USA Trip 2015 Now with pics
Post by: RHD.68.l89 on March 07, 2014, 08:55:01 AM
You guys do know the Museum has the it's birthday the week after Corvettes @ Carlisle? I would have planned it the other way round to do Carlisle first and then the Museum for the labor day weekend. Big celebration with lots of Vettes!
Title: Re: NSW Corvettes USA Trip 2015 Now with pics
Post by: Camo on March 07, 2014, 05:55:14 PM
Just keeping this on top of the list.  Get in before it fills up.  It's sounding pretty popular.
Title: Re: NSW Corvettes USA Trip 2015 Now with pics
Post by: Vettech on March 07, 2014, 07:40:43 PM
Trace. Fords for four (4). B is organizing monie.
Title: Re: NSW Corvettes USA Trip 2015 Now with pics
Post by: Miss Independent on March 07, 2014, 09:00:52 PM
 No worries Vettech. As soon as deposits are in Deb lets me know and I add you to the list.
Had lots of enquiries and keen people have already paid their  deposits :banana:
Title: Re: NSW Corvettes USA Trip 2015 Now with pics
Post by: sirfixalot on March 07, 2014, 09:29:32 PM
Take some Tim Tams for free entry to Corvette Museum
Title: Re: NSW Corvettes USA Trip 2015 Now with pics
Post by: sabre on March 08, 2014, 08:40:48 AM
Our deposit is in.  :grin: Come on 2015!  :cocktail:
Title: Re: NSW Corvettes USA Trip 2015 Now with pics
Post by: Vettech on March 08, 2014, 03:18:02 PM
Thanks Trace but I think you will find our monies are already in.
Title: Re: NSW Corvettes USA Trip 2015 Now with pics
Post by: Jethro on March 08, 2014, 04:22:39 PM
Take some Tim Tams for free entry to Corvette Museum

Ah your a thinker Geoff always looking for an angle  :thumb:
Title: Re: NSW Corvettes USA Trip 2015 Now with pics
Post by: Miss Independent on March 09, 2014, 02:33:24 PM
We currently have 14 confirmed starters for this within  three days of it going out :banana: :banana:
Title: Re: NSW Corvettes USA Trip 2015 Now with pics
Post by: neil 58 on March 09, 2014, 02:52:31 PM
We're in, Deb & I have paid our deposit. :)
Title: Re: NSW Corvettes USA Trip 2015 Now with pics
Post by: Miss Independent on March 10, 2014, 12:47:11 AM
Hi Neil
already had you on the list
we have another 2 confirmed Thats 16!!
and know of another 3 paying this week  :shades:
Title: Re: NSW Corvettes USA Trip 2015 Now with pics
Post by: Camo on March 20, 2014, 05:39:05 PM
Time to give this one a bump up
Title: Re: NSW Corvettes USA Trip 2015 Now with pics
Post by: Ben on March 20, 2014, 09:03:13 PM
Sounds like an awesome trip guys, what cars are everyone going to hire?
Title: Re: NSW Corvettes USA Trip 2015 Now with pics
Post by: bfit on March 21, 2014, 08:58:48 AM
Sounds like an awesome trip guys, what cars are everyone going to hire?

I was going to ask that question 
I trust a corvette  is in the project some where
Bfit
Title: Re: NSW Corvettes USA Trip 2015 Now with pics
Post by: sabre on March 21, 2014, 10:21:46 PM
I was going to ask that question 
I trust a corvette  is in the project some where
Bfit
Draft agenda talks about compact automatic. :omg: Me thinks a realignment of thinking is required!
Title: Re: NSW Corvettes USA Trip 2015 Now with pics
Post by: Jethro on March 21, 2014, 10:46:37 PM
Draft agenda talks about compact automatic. :omg: Me thinks a realignment of thinking is required!

did someone say ford Fa f## fua Festiva  :tears:

edited by Camo
Too close buddy but a good try
  :toetap:  :smilegrin:
Title: Re: NSW Corvettes USA Trip 2015 Now with pics
Post by: bfit on March 22, 2014, 07:16:12 AM
What the truck
Ford compact
Realignment b trucked
Different universe
Bfit

Does that work Camo
Title: Re: NSW Corvettes USA Trip 2015 Now with pics
Post by: RHD.68.l89 on March 22, 2014, 09:04:38 AM
Please don't give me sh#te for suggesting this, but, Minivans.
There is room for 4-5 adults and their luggage, and the things you acquire along the trip.
And the icebox.
You do need an icebox.....
One person drives the Van while others get to ride along in Vettes.Then you swap....
Most are V6, get great mileage and can cruise at 80-90 mph.
You can nap in the back if necessary
Title: Re: NSW Corvettes USA Trip 2015 Now with pics
Post by: bfit on March 22, 2014, 11:50:58 AM
Mini van
Is that like a combi
Painted with flowers
Hay dude who's bringing the ganja ( don't pack with the bogie board that ones been tried )
Piece  people
Bfit
Title: Re: NSW Corvettes USA Trip 2015 Now with pics
Post by: bfit on March 22, 2014, 01:24:01 PM
That would be under an august moon

They were singin' bye-bye, Miss American Pie
Drove my Mini van to the levee, but the levee was dry
Them good old boys were drinkin' american honey untill da bottle is dry
And singin' "This'll be the day that I die"

Bfit
Title: Re: NSW Corvettes USA Trip 2015 Now with pics
Post by: Camo on March 27, 2014, 06:35:41 PM
Time to bump this one back up again.  Sounding like it's going to be a great trip.  Don't miss out
Title: Re: NSW Corvettes USA Trip 2015 Now with pics
Post by: bfit on March 27, 2014, 06:37:31 PM
Are you coming along
Cam
Bfit
Title: Re: NSW Corvettes USA Trip 2015 Now with pics
Post by: Camo on March 27, 2014, 06:39:53 PM
Naaa.  Way to far ahead for me to figure out what I'll be doing or where I'll be.  Will be expecting lots of pics and behind the scenes stories
Title: Re: NSW Corvettes USA Trip 2015 Now with pics
Post by: Jethro on March 27, 2014, 10:07:23 PM
Naaa.  Way to far ahead for me to figure out what I'll be doing or where I'll be.  Will be expecting lots of pics and behind the scenes stories

 :finger: you know the rules CammO what goes on tour SAY"S ON TOUR  :evilone:
Title: Re: NSW Corvettes USA Trip 2015 Now with pics
Post by: Camo on May 14, 2014, 10:29:16 AM
Giving this one a bump up


(http://www.nswcorvettes.com.au/corvforum/2015/usa-trip-august-2015/usa-trip01-2015.jpg)

(http://www.nswcorvettes.com.au/corvforum/2015/usa-trip-august-2015/usa-trip02-2015.jpg)

(http://www.nswcorvettes.com.au/corvforum/2015/usa-trip-august-2015/usa-trip03-2015.jpg)


Title: Re: NSW Corvettes USA Trip 2015 Now with pics
Post by: Jethro on May 29, 2014, 08:22:44 AM
Hey guys this will be open when we are there

http://www.motorsportspark.org/ (http://www.motorsportspark.org/)

What ya's reckon  :pepper: :pepper:

Jethro
Title: Re: NSW Corvettes USA Trip 2015 Now with pics
Post by: MY081 on May 29, 2014, 09:45:38 AM
What a fantastic track !!!!!
Title: Re: NSW Corvettes USA Trip 2015 Now with pics
Post by: Miss Independent on June 03, 2014, 07:24:35 AM


If you need to lodge your booking form please do so. It was attached to the email you received with the itinerary. As we get into Aug I will  to arrange a tour meeting for those of you going.

Just in from Deb our Tour manager.
" Out of the 19 deposits I only have about 7 booking forms so I don’t have all the name details , as mentioned until Carlisle dates are set , and flights are in the system 11 months in advance of return dates I cannot physically book anything, but it is in my calendar to re quote the itinerary in the next month or so and send off requests to airlines and suppliers for group quotes. 
I will try and get to a meeting or if you want to organise a tour meeting we can talk about any extras that anyone wants to organise or discuss the tour itself and options for this.
Apologies if I cannot give you something more concrete at this stage, but a bit far out as yet
Look forward to organising and booking everything in the next couple of months"
Debra
 

Title: Re: NSW Corvettes USA Trip 2015 Now with pics
Post by: Jethro on June 08, 2014, 11:43:20 AM
http://www.corvetteblogger.com/2014/06/07/hertz-to-offer-corvette-stingray-rentals/#more-20193 (http://www.corvetteblogger.com/2014/06/07/hertz-to-offer-corvette-stingray-rentals/#more-20193)
Title: Re: NSW Corvettes USA Trip 2015 Now with pics
Post by: Miss Independent on August 31, 2014, 09:40:58 AM
Details are being finalised there will be a brief update in this months magazine. Looks like a great trip away :banana: :banana:
Title: Re: NSW Corvettes USA Trip 2015 Now with pics
Post by: Vette Obsessed on October 28, 2014, 03:27:27 PM
http://www.corvetteblogger.com/2014/06/07/hertz-to-offer-corvette-stingray-rentals/#more-20193 (http://www.corvetteblogger.com/2014/06/07/hertz-to-offer-corvette-stingray-rentals/#more-20193)

Just FYI (and potentially off the main topic)...  If you want to rent a Vette, V8 Camaro or any of the other special stuff, some of the rental offices will NOT let you return it to a different rental office than where you got it from or take it out of state, so best to check carefully if you plan to do it.

I've driven a rental C6 from Los Angeles (LAX) and returned it to San Francisco without any issue (years ago), but when I tried to rent a V8 SS Camaro in Atlanta and return it in Knoxville last year they wouldn't release the car to me - I had to take a V6 as it was in a different rental category.  You can get V8 Dodge Challengers without any special restrictions though.

Also... my experience has been that reserving a specific model car with the major agencies based in airports (including Hertz) means nothing.  No matter what you reserve, when you arrive up at the desk they will ask what you'd like without any consideration for the specific car you booked.  I had to go through all sorts of drama and wait 45 minutes after arriving when collecting my rental C6 despite having reserved the car well in advance.
Title: Re: NSW Corvettes USA Trip 2015 Now with pics
Post by: VETTENUT on October 28, 2014, 03:45:43 PM
Thanks for the info VO. Most of our rentals will be mini buses! We'll be spending a few days in Vegas, and if time permits some of us might look for a C7 to experience.
Title: Re: NSW Corvettes USA Trip 2015 Now with pics
Post by: Vette Obsessed on October 28, 2014, 03:47:59 PM
Thanks for the info VO. Most of our rentals will be mini buses! We'll be spending a few days in Vegas, and if time permits some of us might look for a C7 to experience.

Thought that would be the case, just thought I'd put it out there in case someone planned to do it.  :cheers:

No shortage of cool stuff to rent in Vegas.  :drag:
Title: Re: NSW Corvettes USA Trip 2015 Now with pics
Post by: bfit on October 28, 2014, 04:09:33 PM
Thanks for the info VO. Most of our rentals will be mini buses! We'll be spending a few days in Vegas, and if time permits some of us might look for a C7 to experience.
Ya Mini  buses mmm  Yellow ex school ones  with 572  Chevy power
you think
watch out USA

you cant go past Yellow
Bfit 
Title: Re: NSW Corvettes USA Trip 2015 Now with pics
Post by: bfit on November 20, 2014, 06:27:54 PM
Hi all
Those going to honolulu 
Is there a preference on where to stay
Out of the three nominated hotels
Bfit
Title: Re: NSW Corvettes USA Trip 2015 Now with pics
Post by: VETTENUT on November 20, 2014, 07:36:26 PM
We've booked into the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Bob.
Title: Re: NSW Corvettes USA Trip 2015 Now with pics
Post by: bfit on November 21, 2014, 12:56:55 PM
We've booked into the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Bob.

we will do the same
Bfit
Title: Re: NSW Corvettes USA Trip 2015 Now with pics
Post by: wabco40 on December 14, 2014, 10:51:16 AM
I just booked airfares to New York and a motel room in Carlisle for the weekend of 28-30 August for 2015 Corvettes at Carlisle.

I see on your itinerary this event is listed for the weekend before!!!
Title: Re: NSW Corvettes USA Trip 2015 Now with pics
Post by: VETTENUT on December 14, 2014, 11:53:07 AM
Hi Wabco40. A lot has changed since the itinerary was first proposed back in March. We will now be in Carlisle Friday 28th and Saturday 29th August 2015, then on to NY Sunday 30th. Will get the itinerary at the start of this thread updated.
Hope to catch up with you at Carlisle.
Cheers
Gary
Title: Re: NSW Corvettes USA Trip 2015 Now with pics
Post by: wabco40 on December 14, 2014, 06:09:51 PM
Hi Wabco40. A lot has changed since the itinerary was first proposed back in March. We will now be in Carlisle Friday 28th and Saturday 29th August 2015, then on to NY Sunday 30th. Will get the itinerary at the start of this thread updated.
Hope to catch up with you at Carlisle.
Cheers
Gary

Cool, look forward to it.
Brad
Title: Re: NSW Corvettes USA Trip 2015 Now with pics
Post by: Camo on January 27, 2015, 12:00:04 PM
Hi Gang.  The flyers listed in the first post have been updated with the latest dates, cost etc.

I've copied them here too to save you going back to the first page :hi:


(http://www.nswcorvettes.com.au/corvforum/2015/usa-trip-august-2015/usa-trip-august-2015b-01.jpg)

(http://www.nswcorvettes.com.au/corvforum/2015/usa-trip-august-2015/usa-trip-august-2015b-02.jpg)

(http://www.nswcorvettes.com.au/corvforum/2015/usa-trip-august-2015/usa-trip-august-2015b-03.jpg)


Title: Re: NSW Corvettes USA Trip 2015 Now with pics
Post by: bfit on January 27, 2015, 03:47:49 PM
Great Brad 
we can put a face to the name , see you there
Bfit
Title: Re: NSW Corvettes USA Trip 2015 Now with pics
Post by: VETTENUT on August 13, 2015, 06:40:55 PM
Five days to go!! Look out USA, here we come!!   :bolt: :cheers:
Title: Re: NSW Corvettes USA Trip 2015 Now with pics
Post by: Jethro on August 13, 2015, 07:48:26 PM
Have a  trip great trip folks  :thumb: don't drink to much American Honey  :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: NSW Corvettes USA Trip 2015 Now with pics
Post by: bfit on August 13, 2015, 07:53:53 PM
Yes the count  down is on
 What have you not done yet
Do a recheck,
Bfit
Title: Re: NSW Corvettes USA Trip 2015 Now with pics
Post by: Kenobe on August 14, 2015, 06:55:37 AM
 :pepper: All the best to those lucky enough to make the trip :bounce:
Title: Re: NSW Corvettes USA Trip 2015 Now with pics
Post by: MY081 on August 14, 2015, 12:11:02 PM
Yep to all of you going to the States have a great time . Here is a good joke for the yanks if your going to Pennsylvania,what do you call a man with his hand up a horses bum .!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! An Amish Mechanic .
Title: Re: NSW Corvettes USA Trip 2015 Now with pics
Post by: bfit on August 16, 2015, 01:58:23 PM
Hay Brad
We will be easy to find
Listen for the Ozy accents  telling the yanks how to make a C3 run hard .
Bfit
Title: Re: NSW Corvettes USA Trip 2015 Now with pics
Post by: wabco40 on August 17, 2015, 05:06:00 AM
Hay Brad
We will be easy to find
Listen for the Ozy accents  telling the yanks how to make a C3 run hard .
Bfit

Hi Bob, I have cancelled my trip a few weeks ago  :grr:  I am still having a few nerve related issues with my leg after the op and also want to spent the time getting my car back on the road. I am starting to feel a bit p#issed off I did now that the date is getting closer.

Hope you all have a great trip and I am sure you will like Carlisle PA (so long as it doesn't rain).
Brad
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Post by: sabre on August 21, 2015, 06:53:10 AM
We got there! :banana:
Title: Re: NSW Corvettes USA Trip 2015 Now with pics
Post by: MY081 on August 21, 2015, 08:15:56 AM
Great photo, youall have a good time now !!
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Post by: 86er on August 23, 2015, 09:12:32 AM
Yeah guys, have a great time & keep safe
Title: Re: NSW Corvettes USA Trip 2015 Now with pics
Post by: Ross Baker on September 11, 2015, 09:42:18 AM
 :hi: Ross and Lynne are back from the USA. It was a great trip with fun had by all. Thanks to Debs amazing organisation skills all went very smoothly. The corvette museum and factory were great and the Corvette race day was exciting and Ross was like little boy in a candy shop at the Carlisle day. The whole trip held great interest as there was something for everyone from historical museums, civil war battle grounds, tourist attractions of Washington and New York, the excitement of Las Vegas and the amazing vista of the Grand Canyon. Thanks to everyone for your stimulating company.
Title: Re: NSW Corvettes USA Trip 2015 Now with pics
Post by: Camo on September 29, 2015, 10:00:03 AM
Ok folks here they are, pics of the trip. Photos by Gary N, Garry C and Joe F
Keep your eyes open in the upcoming magazine for more pics :hi:

Click image to see album
(http://www.nswcorvettes.com.au/photos/2015/usa-trip-2015/images/039.jpg) (http://www.nswcorvettes.com.au/photos/2015/usa-trip-2015/index.htm)


Title: Re: NSW Corvettes USA Trip 2015 Now with pics
Post by: Matt G on October 08, 2015, 10:10:26 PM
Very cool pics guys. I can't believe that you hit all of those locations. Very impressive. While living in OH, we hit a lot of the same locations (maybe a few more....) but we did over 3-1/2 years. I remember walking DC three days solid and walking like an 80 y/o for days afterwards from the shin splints. I hope Gettysburg was a highlight. It's of massive, massive significance to American culture (my wife wept while we were absorbing it all). Glad that you went down into the Grand Canyon - one of my big regrets that will take me back one day.  Did the boys build a full set of cards from Vegas....?  If you didn't then, you won't get that comment.  If you did, you should have a smile on your face right now 😇😇