3rd annual Buyers & Builders Oshawa CONFIRMATION LIST

[GMGP5X]

Originally Posted by Orange5thGen

Hi guys and gals...Some of you know my father has been battling cancer over the last year and now my father has taken a turn for the worse and was admitted to ER late yesterday and now is in the ICU. I will be out of touch for a few days in Mt Vernon. I am regrettably pulling out of our trip to Oshawa now to spend time with him. I can go to Oshawa any time and I missed 18yrs with my Dad while I was away in the Marines and I need to spend the time with him now. I may be back I may not from from my Fathers by next Thursday so please drive safe and take lots of pictures for me. Please pray for him as he was on the last stage of fighting the cancer they took out. A lot of you have helped me emotionally and physically deal with this since last year and I may call on you again for some support. Thank you, for being there for me and my family.

Our prays are with you and your father.

[Toasty]

All- Due to Orange5thGen (Steve)'s family concerns, I will take over any coordinating issues/contacts for the IN the corner group (Chicago) Please shoot me a PM/email, etc if you need more contact info, etc.

Thanks

[Red Rider]

Always sorry to hear news like this - especially an ex-Marine

- My heart goes out to You Orange5thGen May God Bless

[CajunCamaroChic]

Originally Posted by Orange5thGen

Hi guys and gals...Some of you know my father has been battling cancer over the last year and now my father has taken a turn for the worse and was admitted to ER late yesterday and now is in the ICU. I will be out of touch for a few days in Mt Vernon. I am regrettably pulling out of our trip to Oshawa now to spend time with him. I can go to Oshawa any time and I missed 18yrs with my Dad while I was away in the Marines and I need to spend the time with him now. I may be back I may not from from my Fathers by next Thursday so please drive safe and take lots of pictures for me. Please pray for him as he was on the last stage of fighting the cancer they took out. A lot of you have helped me emotionally and physically deal with this since last year and I may call on you again for some support. Thank you, for being there for me and my family.

Our thoughts and prayers are with your father, you and your entire family. Cherish this time and keep sweet memories from your time together.

[Red Rider]

Originally Posted by Red Rider

Hey, RickRay

Red Rider here - Toronto Group

Hotel booked (Thursday)

Dinner booked too

Thanks,

Now Red Rider +1

Thanks, again, RickRay

[427Carl]

Prayers to you and your family.... Cars and shows are always (after) family concerns!!!

Since I sold /gave it away my 000039 Camaro to buy a house, for my youngest daughter and 4 grand kids (Brain dead son-in-law ran out on them)

I guess I better call and cancel my room at QUALITY INN = aka - Holiday Inn Oshawa Conference Centre

I think someone said there was a waiting list, so some nice Camaro person will get a call? Hope so ...

Life is surprising eh?

I called and told Ont Camaro club to give my T-shirt and passes to some worthy member

Have a good time!! Carl

[~Stacy~]

I can't come either not because of family issues. I had to switch weekends at work. I could come drive 800+miles for one day and then come all the way back the following day? I got my passport in hand and everything:( I have to put my job first. Without my job I wouldn't even own the camaro because I couldn't afford the payment on it since both of my parents are retired and poor:( and I have no husband. I will be calling up the host hotel this morning so hopefully someone who wants a room will get dibs

[camaro99]

Originally Posted by Orange5thGen

Hi guys and gals...Some of you know my father has been battling cancer over the last year and now my father has taken a turn for the worse and was admitted to ER late yesterday and now is in the ICU. I will be out of touch for a few days in Mt Vernon. I am regrettably pulling out of our trip to Oshawa now to spend time with him. I can go to Oshawa any time and I missed 18yrs with my Dad while I was away in the Marines and I need to spend the time with him now. I may be back I may not from from my Fathers by next Thursday so please drive safe and take lots of pictures for me. Please pray for him as he was on the last stage of fighting the cancer they took out. A lot of you have helped me emotionally and physically deal with this since last year and I may call on you again for some support. Thank you, for being there for me and my family.

FAMILY>>>PRIORITY ONE!!!

[RickRay]

BBOMG Update!

This is a quick note to inform those who may not be aware that we have added a DJ and Karaoke following the conclusion of the banquet Friday night at the Quality Inn, so dancing will begin at 9:30 and conclude at 1 a.m. Dance to today's popular tunes, make a request or grab a mic and entertain the crowd, it will be a blast! Lisa Graves (CajunCamaroChic) has booked the DJ, so see her the evening of the banquet to make your contribution or drop your donation off when you arrive for the banquet. After the DJ has been paid, any additional funds will be donated to charity!

Also, we have put together an interactive map you may like to download to your smart phone or computer which will help you visualize the area and locations while in Oshawa. You will also find this information in your BBOMG Program upon arrival. If you have a Google account, just load the link into your My Maps section and open in Google Earth.

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?client=firefox-a&hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=200096486635109049881.0 004a4ceaef32024c5482&z=13

A few things to know about Ontario traffic laws.
* You can confidently drive at 120 KPH (70 mph) without getting a ticket on highways which start with the number "4" eg 401.
* You can turn right on a red in Ontario
* Orange lines and dashes on highways signify a construction zone.
* Radar detectors are illegal and can be confiscated on the spot.
* Using a cell phone or similar device while driving a vehicle is a $125 fine.

Safe travels and we'll see everyone soon!

2011 BBOMG Committee

[blkngldbabe]

Karaoke. Ruh Roh!!! Bwahahaha

[69 Rebel]

How about a link for directions to the nearest beer store from the hotel

[Orange4me]

And we're off.

Cedar Point, Sandusky Ohio
Niagara Falls
Oshawa



See you on the other side...

[SQUALO]

Originally Posted by RickRay

[ A few things to know about Ontario traffic laws.
* You can confidently drive at 120 KPH (70 mph) without getting a ticket on highways which start with the number "4" eg 401.
* You can turn right on a red in Ontario
* Orange lines and dashes on highways signify a construction zone.
* Radar detectors are illegal and can be confiscated on the spot.
* Using a cell phone or similar device while driving a vehicle is a $125 fine.

Safe travels and we'll see everyone soon!

2011 BBOMG Committee

Great info Rick, but I just want to make one correction and add 1 bit of info on speeding.
1) Distractive Driving Law: the use of cellphones or any electronic device (i.e GPS,etc), eating, all done while driving, is illegal and subject to fine of $155
Here's a link to the law's info:

http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/saf...ng/index.shtml

2) Speeding/Street Racing Law: Here's a link that explains our speeding/street speeding laws, pretty self explanitory.
Speed 50kms OVER THE POSTED SPEED , you will be charged, licence suspended, and your ride impounded, ON THE SPOT.

http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/about/bill203.shtml

[gml1998]

Sorry for the newbie question.
I have only been outside the states once ,as a kid we visited Niagra Falls.
Anyway ,do we need to have Canadian money ,will US dollars work.Is it easier to use a credit card?
I also saw on the map what looks like toll bridges. What do we need for those?
Thanks for any info.

[Elykson]

Better explain yellow pedestrian lights too. We don't have those down here.

[StripedAccent]

Originally Posted by gml1998

Sorry for the newbie question.
I have only been outside the states once ,as a kid we visited Niagra Falls.
Anyway ,do we need to have Canadian money ,will US dollars work.Is it easier to use a credit card?
I also saw on the map what looks like toll bridges. What do we need for those?
Thanks for any info.

Credit cards will be fine (just remember there will be an exchange rate on your statement). Canadian cash would be fine too..... Not many places (if any) take american cash

Oh and I can't imagine anyone would take highway 407... but just incase be warned it is a toll road. There are no toll booths and no toll plazas to slow you down. Out-of-Province users, including those from the U.S.A., who choose to use 407 ETR are responsible for all tolls, fees and interest under the Highway 407 Act. At the end of each monthly billing cycle, the all-electronic system calculates all tolls, fees and interest and a bill is sent in Canadian dollars, due upon mailing.

Originally Posted by Elykson

Better explain yellow pedestrian lights too. We don't have those down here.

What are yellow pedestrian lights?

[Xello]

Originally Posted by gml1998

Sorry for the newbie question.
I have only been outside the states once ,as a kid we visited Niagra Falls.
Anyway ,do we need to have Canadian money ,will US dollars work.Is it easier to use a credit card?
I also saw on the map what looks like toll bridges. What do we need for those?
Thanks for any info.

If you're crossing the border from Port Huron, Mi to Sarnia, On there is the Blue Water Toll Bridge. It costs $3 US or $3 CN each way.

[thespymaster]

Just curious, any dragstrip near this event?

[gml1998]

Where does one exchange american to canadian $.We will probably do most everything by credit card but it would be nice to have a few canadian $'s for the small things.

[Blackhawk6]

Don't forget to change you displays from MPH to KM after crossing into Canada.

[sugar'n'spice]

Originally Posted by gml1998

Where does one exchange american to canadian $.We will probably do most everything by credit card but it would be nice to have a few canadian $'s for the small things.

The bank.

[Toasty]

Originally Posted by sugar'n'spice

The bank.

Logic has no place here!

[Toasty]

Moved my registration to the host hotel, have to suffer with a double instead of the King registered at the other hotel, but better to be at the host hotel, methinks!

[Hylton]

Originally Posted by thespymaster

Just curious, any dragstrip near this event?

About an hour away and it isn't anything special.

[Toasty]

What part of the car is everyone going to have signed by the plant workers?