Apr
27
2007
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Looks like Howie may have got a little em-bear-assed at the annual Smoker put on by the Vancouver Gun Club. Yes, I know; I don't believe they let us in there either… But what I really don't understand is why they keep inviting us back!
In other news, for the third time in three appearances, Grant (aka String) won the Grand Prize draw once again! I'd say it was fixed, but if you saw the little jig he danced when they called the winning ticket, you'd be convinced it wasn't either. That kind of enthusiasm can't be faked! The grumbling old farts that got up and left right after the draw didn't seem to be too pleased about it though…
Thanks again VGC; we all had a blast!
By the way Howie, did you get the Bear's number?
Apr
20
2007
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The annual Eagle Motorplex season kickoff work bee was a massive success! Apparently, all sorts of attendance records were shattered, and EVERYTHING on the various "To Do" lists was completed. OK, so I might be making the last part up, but it seemed that most could not remember such a great turnout of hard workin' people willing to help. All I have for pics are these crappy ones from my phone…
Suspect quality aside, they capture the spirit of HiVolt's (with assistance from Manhole, Zak and various others) 500 foot 248 foot run of data cable out to the ticket booth . ERA Vice President (that stands for Eagle Racing Association, not any of these) Ken Orser and I would have helped but we were too worn out from galavanting around Kamploops doing who knows what. Whew! Who'da thought picking up supplies was so much work, hey Ken?
Seriously though, great work everyone. The place looks so different it's almost hard to recognize! Here's to a kick-ass year the the 'Plex!
Apr
17
2007
I keep seeing this PT Cruiser when I go for lunch. The first time I laid eyes on it, I thought I was hallucinating! Dual Four BBL's? It MUST have an engine swap, right? Well, nope. Just a pair of carb top-plates with an 80's street macheen skoop attached. The best part? The 'carbs' are just bolted straight to the hood…
Apr
13
2007
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Go, Kara… It's yer birfday. We partied like it's your birfday…
Sorry, couldn't resist the Fiddy reference there. Anyways, Last Wednesday (April 11th) a bunch of the Surrey In A Hurry folks met up with a buncha Samz Pub staff and friends and we lit it up! Nothing like a good bender on a school night, right?
Happy Birthday Kara!