BPG Region 1 Fall Picnic The "Berwyn Buick Bash"

[Duane]

Well here is the long awaited announcement;

Come one come all to the Berwyn Buick Bash.

My friend Ken Smith is going to hold a picnic for any and all buick fans on Saturday September 20, 2003 at his house in Berwyn Pa. This party is open to everyone, you don't need to be a member of the BPG or own a buick to attend. He has a good sized property and can accomodate 40 cars in his yard and driveway, before the first car needs to be parked along his front street. For those of you that met Ken at my party, he was the guy that rode the beautiful Turquoise Harley.

We will have some tents for shade, and plan on having 2 grills going. The rain date for this event will be Sunday the 21st.

We will be posting some directions later, but to give you some type of reference, he lives 17 miles from me.

If you have any questions you can post them here or call him. Here is his address and Phone number;
Ken Smith
8 Revere Rd.
Berwyn, Pa. 19312
(610)-651-2949

Also we would like to get some idea of the number of people/cars that can attend, so let us know.

Let the party begin.
Duane

[71GSX455-4SPD]

Sounds great, Duane! :TU:

I've read and heard about your previous party and it sounded like a major happening! Do you have a list of what people can bring or do to assist? I'd love to help out/contribute to this.

Thanks!

[DugsSin]

I'll be there with my '65. Just post a list of what you need us to bring. Humm if the Buicks aren't ready can we bring the Hog's instead? 40 car driveway, I like that but we're going to fill that up quick.:beer

[wkillgs]

Sounds great! count me in! :grin:
I'll bring my blue '66, and maybe two friends.
Ya know, I should host something like this....I have the space, but not the organizational skills.... :Do No:
It could be a possibility for next season....

See ya!

:beer

[Marco]

Definitely count me in for at least 1 person.

I'll see if my buddy Rich wants to come again. We both had a GREAT time last year :TU:

Just let us know what to bring.

Buick caravan anyone?????

EDIT - Make that two people - Rich is coming :beer

[GSThunder]

Excellent, I'll be there again, had a great time last year. Just one thing Duane, can you make sure it's a little cooler this year? We nearly melted last year.......:laugh:

[Yardley]

I don't know Duane. I think you'll have to twist my arm to get me to attend...:rolleyes:

I recall something about a "police sanctioned" burnout contest???
I have a set of meats I could burn off...

I volunteer to bring desserts again.

How about another caravan out there gang??? We'll be on the PA Turnpike for some of the ride, so a 55 MPH right lane caravan should look sooooo kewl again!!! Remember all the gawkers last year?!?!?!? We can meet at the same Hampton Inn in Yardley off I95 for all the travellers coming down from the north.

[LARRY70GS]

Sounds good to me, I'll be there. Yardley, same place for the caravan, count me in.

[James P]

We'll be down. :bglasses:

[pwm72]

Duane, I will definitely be there and my son will join me this year. What do you need us all to bring?:grin:

[Duane]

Glad to here all you guys are coming. I just got off the phone with Ken and he is really excited about this. He is planning on having hamburgers, hotdogs, sodas, finger foods and the like. If you want to bring something, maybe something different, or help offset the cost of the food, that would be great.
I don't think it will be as hot as it was for my party, ours was in the middle of August, but we will have a wet towel ready for Yardley. Last year he looked like he was going to pass out from the heat.
My advise would be to bring some lawn chairs and film for your cameras, I think this is going to be a big one.
Duane

[BuickBarr]

We're there dude!

[9secStage1]

Same here! I'll be there. Let us know what to bring.

Rick:beer

[OLDS442GM]

I know I will be going! :TU: Hey Marco, can you say NJ caravan with the NY, Conn., guys :Brow: ....keep us posted! :TU:

Marco...could meet up at the Cheesequake rest stop on the Parkway, or meet up at my house....let me know what you think and we will get the wheels rolling!

[Yardley]

Duane said:...but we will have a wet towel ready for Yardley. Last year he looked like he was going to pass out from the heat.

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

ROTFLMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

hoo.

[Yardley]

OLDS442GM said:I know I will be going! :TU: Hey Marco, can you say NJ caravan with the NY, Conn., guys :Brow: ....keep us posted! :TU:

Marco...could meet up at the Cheesequake rest stop on the Parkway, or meet up at my house....let me know what you think and we will get the wheels rolling!

Meet up at the Hampton Inn in Yardley off I95 and I'll lead the way to Ken's from there!!

c-ya all then!

[DugsSin]

Could someone make up a post with a flyer for the picnic that could be downloaded for printing. Even if we put one in our windshield when we go to shows we could expand our reach I'm sure to those without access or knowledge of this site.
Every show I go to a show if there is a Buick there I hunt the owner down and let them know about us and what the next event will be but sometimes that takes most of the show.
It sure would make it easy to give them a flyer with date and general directions.
All the Buick Owners I've approached have been very interested and impressed with an event that is ALL Buick.
Help!

[Marco]

OLDS442GM said:I know I will be going! :TU: Hey Marco, can you say NJ caravan with the NY, Conn., guys :Brow: ....keep us posted! :TU:

Marco...could meet up at the Cheesequake rest stop on the Parkway, or meet up at my house....let me know what you think and we will get the wheels rolling!

Larry -

I need to meet my buddy Rich at NJ TPKE exit 8 (or 8A). Whichever one is for RT33.

Maybe we could hook up at this exit?

[GSThunder]

Marco said:Larry -

I need to meet my buddy Rich at NJ TPKE exit 8 (or 8A). Whichever one is for RT33.

Maybe we could hook up at this exit?

Hey Marco, are you speaking of Rt.33 in Hightstown or Hamilton? I live right on Rt.33 in Hamilton( 7A)

[Marco]

GSThunder said:Hey Marco, are you speaking of Rt.33 in Hightstown or Hamilton? I live right on Rt.33 in Hamilton( 7A)

Hey Al -

I thought 7A was for RT 195? Anyway, If it's better, I can ask my buddy to go down a couple miles on the TPKE and we'll meet at 7A.

I believe the NJTPKE intersects RT 33 at exit 8 and then runs parallel for a while.

...so, how about a meet at exit 7A?

[DugsSin]

:TU: Have to bring this back toward the top. Any further news on the BASH:Do No:

[Yardley]

Who will meet me at The Hampton Inn in Yardley as before, and when???


Duane,
Directions please?

[Carl Rychlik]

Sounds good to me. Count me in too.
P.S.
How many people have already signed up for this?

[GSThunder]

Marco said:Hey Al -

I thought 7A was for RT 195? Anyway, If it's better, I can ask my buddy to go down a couple miles on the TPKE and we'll meet at 7A.

I believe the NJTPKE intersects RT 33 at exit 8 and then runs parallel for a while.

...so, how about a meet at exit 7A?

Sorry Marco, didn't see this post.
Exit 8 is Hightstown Rt. 33( Rt.33 starts in Hamilton Square by me, then stops at Rt.130, then starts again about 5 miles away at Hightstown.....:Dou: ). You are correct, 7A is Rt.195 and is only about 3 miles from my house in Hamilton.
If you get off the Turnpike at 7A, it's a short trip up Rt.195 (then Rt.29) to Rt.295 and Yardley's meeting place.

[Duane]

I will get some directions posted within a day or two. It's not hard to get to his place.
Duane

PS. Ken's dad lives next door, so if we fill up Ken's yard we can park next door too.

[Marco]

TTT

Hey GSThunder, what TPKE exit do you want to meet? Where can my buddy leave his car at the exit?

:TU:

[GSThunder]

Marco, I live about 3 miles from exit 7A so he can leave his car at my house or there are a couple of store parking lots about half that far to my house. I could even meet you at the exit as there is an area right after the tollbooth were there are pay phones.

[OLDS442GM]

Al & Marco!

Let me know were to meet you guys and I will be there! :TU: .....7A sounds like a good plan, and it would be awsome to cruise on over to PA together! :TU: ....if there is any change in plans let me know...hopefully you still have my number Marco. Another thing, I will be in Jackson tomorrow if the weather holds out...maybe with Buick....although the T/A is itching to get out...just can't afford the gas at this time to run it :( :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[DugsSin]

Larry I'll see you in Jackson with the 65. Might be cruising down with my friend and his Viper GTS.:Dou:

[72skylark]

I'm there!

What needs to be brought down there? Or will a cash donation be good?

This sounds like it's gonna be a good time!

[Yardley]

TTT

What time did you all think you'd be crossing into Pennsy on the day of the picnic?

[71GSX455-4SPD]

What time does this Buick shin-dig kick off? I didn't see it in the above posts, but may have missed it.

Yardley, how long does it take you to get to your in-laws in stratford?? Tha'll give me a rough idea of when to leave, once we know what time it starts and also how long it takes to get from you to Berwyn. :TU:

[Yardley]

If I95 from Greenwich to Bridgeport isn't a parking lot (which it has been the last year or so) it's 3 hours. Coming south I don't really hit traffic anywhere except coming up on the Tappan Zee. So figure on 2:45 to the Hampton Inn at the Yardley/Newtown exit.

I have a PM in to Duane about directions. I downloaded some, but want to make sure they're right before posting them.

I figure 10AM or so is a good start time.

[71GSX455-4SPD]

Thanks! :TU:

So, a 7 AM start for us. No problem. Nick, you up for it? Teleriv, you going? Larry, Marco, where can we meet you?

[Marco]

71GSX455-4SPD said:Thanks! :TU:

So, a 7 AM start for us. No problem. Nick, you up for it? Teleriv, you going? Larry, Marco, where can we meet you?

I live off exit 145 off the GSP, or 15W off the TPKE. I'll meet up at or anywhere south of these two points :TU:

From my house to exit 7A (where we'll meet up with Al & Doug) is about an hour and change.

I know the TPKE has a rest area about exit 12. How about it? Anyone want to meet any closer?

[OLDS442GM]

Marco...email me the details, and I will meet up with all of you at exit 7A in 2 weeks....Ken...I will bring those parts as we discussed at Buick Nats last week....I know you will be really pleased with that nose piece and the tail light too :TU: ...

Marco...here is my email addy: LarryC@dawnengineering.com

a VERY BIG thanks in advance! :beer :TU:

[72skylark]

I'm up for it Ken, you are north of me right? If so we can meet at the Mcdonalds right off my exit, 34. Then just get right back on. If you are south of me, just let me know where to meet up with you.

[71GSX455-4SPD]

Larry, sounds good on the parts! I'm looking forward to seeing them. A right side tail lense would be great, if you have one. If not, I'll take the left as a spare.

Nick, I'm in Fairfield near the parkway. I can meet you in the commuter lot off exit 44 by the hi-ho.

Sounds like by the time we get down to Yardley we could have quite a crowd! Get the cameras out... :TU:

[Paul455]

Count us in for the picinic. Does anyone hve directions on how to get there. An address would be good so I can do a route planner.
thanks
Paul and Lynn

[Marco]

Paul455 said:Count us in for the picinic. Does anyone hve directions on how to get there. An address would be good so I can do a route planner.
thanks
Paul and Lynn

Hi Lynn and Paul -

Great to see you both last Saturday, and thanks again for the gift :TU:

Duane posted the contact information in the first thread -

Ken Smith
8 Revere Rd.
Berwyn, Pa. 19312
(610)-651-2949

Hopefully, more information will 'swim' into view as we get closer. I'm definitely looking forward to another GREAT Buick event :beer

[bignastyGS]

I am planning on coming,but I need some decent directions and what time to be there.Looks like a 3 1/2 -4 hour ride to there from Loganton.I think I will be coming I-80 to Rte 42 then Rte 61 to Rte 422.The question is where do I go from there? any help?
Thanks,Pat

[Duane]

OK guys,
I got off my dead a** and started on some directions to the Party. It looks like it's really going to be something. We talked my friend Ritch into bringing his Concours restored 72 Flame Orange GS 350, so you show people will have something to look at.

Ken Smith
8 Revere Rd.
Berwyn, Pa. 19312
(610)-651-2949


From the intersection of Route 95 and Route 495 (The Blue Route)
Merge onto I-476 N via exit number 7 toward PLYMOUTH MEETING. 13.18 miles
Take the US-30 exit number 13- toward ST DAVIDS/ VILLANOVA. 0.35 miles
Turn RIGHT onto GLENN AVE. 5.50 miles
GLENN AVE becomes OLD LANCASTER RD. 0.25 miles
Turn LEFT onto REVERE RD. 0.09 miles
Total Distance: 19.12 miles

From the PA turnpike.

Heading west on the Turnpike, take exit 25A (Mid county) and go south on Route 495 to US-30 exit number 13.
Take the US-30 exit number 13- toward ST DAVIDS/ VILLANOVA. 0.35 miles
Turn RIGHT onto GLENN AVE. 5.50 miles
GLENN AVE becomes OLD LANCASTER RD. 0.25 miles
Turn LEFT onto REVERE RD. 0.09 miles



Heading east on the Turnpike, take exit 24 (Valley Forge) and go east on the Schuylkill Expressway to Route 495. Then south to US-30 exit number 13.
Take the US-30 exit number 13- toward ST DAVIDS/ VILLANOVA. 0.35 miles
Turn RIGHT onto GLENN AVE. 5.50 miles
GLENN AVE becomes OLD LANCASTER RD. 0.25 miles
Turn LEFT onto REVERE RD. 0.09 miles


Here is another set that Yardley sent to me. I need to verify them, but they look accurate and will save a few miles off my directions. I will check them with Ken.

Take PA Turnpike to Valley Forge Exit (old exit 24)
Go straight through toll booths and bear right onto Rt. 202 South
Continue on Rt. 202 SOUTH - go 2.8 mi
Take the PA-252 SOUTH exit towards PAOLI ( W. SWEDESFORD RD ) - go 0.4 mi
Continue on W. SWEDESFORD RD - go 0.3 mi
Turn L on CASSATT RD - go 1.4 mi
Turn R on OLD STATE RD - go 0.2 mi (If you miss this, the next road is Conestoga anyway)
Turn R on CONESTOGA RD - go 0.2 mi
Turn R on OLD LANCASTER RD - go 0.2 mi
Turn R on REVERE RD - go 0.1 mi
Arrive at 8 REVERE RD, BERWYN

If you have any questions call me (610)-544-6776 or 8252
Duane

PS. Pat,
If you come down 422 you can head either north on Route 202 toward the Schuylkill Expressway and use my directions, or head south on Route 202 and use Yardley's directions.

[bignastyGS]

Count me in for me and my youngest step-son.I still didn't see a time to be there.Also,What is needed yet or would cash be a better thing?Wont be bringing the Buicks(not ready yet)but will be in the Toyota(Sorry).Maybe next year one of the Buicks will come.Can't wait to meet everyone.
Pat:TU:

[DugsSin]

Correct me if I'm wrong but won't this be very close to Conestoga High School and Junior School if you need to get directions that might be the place to ask for.:Do No:

[pwm72]

I will be coming up to Berwyn from the south (Delaware). I will be caravanning with Tony Pistoria and his brother. Anyone else wanna join us from this direction, post here or PM me and we will set it up!
This is gonna be awesome!:TU:

Duane, would you prefer that we just bring money to contribute or is there something specific that is needed? Would be happy to bring either/both!

[Duane]

Paul,
Ken has just about everything purchased so if you want to bring a little money to contribute that would be fine. Also, according to Ken, Connestoga High School is almost in his back yard.
Duane

[GSThunder]

By the way Paul, your carb is done and I'll bring it to the picnic.

[Duane]

Guys, the Berwyn Buick Bash is on for Saturday!

I just talked with Ken and the weather forcast for saturday is 80 degrees and sunny, so we are keeping the original saturday date.
Some of you have asked when the party starts, I figure it will run from 10 am to dusk. It should be a blast, see you all there.

Duane

[bigbruiser]

Hi, there tis is jerry allen and I'll be coming to the bash. Sound's like it will be alot of fun. Plus have my car up and running to show it off. Just hope nothing goes wrong this time. buick 71 gs jerry allen.

[KENNETH SMITH]

THANK-YOU SO MUCH FOR COMING TO MY BUICK BASH. I KNOW I WAS IN HEAVEN ALL DAY LONG, YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME. I FEEL I MADE ALOT OF NEW FRIENDS . HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL AGAIN SOMETIME AND WOULD LOVE TO HOST ANOTHER BUICK BASH SOMETIME. STILL CANT GET THE SMILE OFF MY FACE, KEN.:) :) :) :beer :TU:

[71GSX455-4SPD]

KENNETH SMITH said:THANK-YOU SO MUCH FOR COMING TO MY BUICK BASH. I KNOW I WAS IN HEAVEN ALL DAY LONG, YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME. I FEEL I MADE ALOT OF NEW FRIENDS . HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL AGAIN SOMETIME AND WOULD LOVE TO HOST ANOTHER BUICK BASH SOMETIME. STILL CANT GET THE SMILE OFF MY FACE, KEN.:) :) :) :beer :TU:

Hey Ken-

You registered for the board! Cool! Now instead of just being addicted to reading, you can also throw your two cents in.

Thanks again, man.

[Carl Rychlik]

Hope you guys had a great time at this event. Sorry I couldn't be there-I had a previous commitment that I had to attend.

[KENNETH SMITH]

HI KEN, WELL IM STILL LEARNING ALL THIS COMPUTER STUFF,BUT I DID REGISTER MYSELF ON THIS BOARD. COULDNT WAIT FOR THE WIFE TO HELP. SHE SAYS SHE IS BUSY TAKING CARE OF THREE LITTLE BOYS , BUT WE ONLY HAVE TWO BOYS. I WONDER WHAT SHE MEENS :Brow: OH WELL. I GUESS YOU MADE IT HOME OKAY,YOU COULD HAVE STAYED IF YOU WANTED TO. IT WAS GREAT TO MEET YOU AND PUT A FACE WITH YOUR NAME, BUT ILL JUST REMEMBER THAT GREEN 71 GSX PARKED IN MY BACK YARD. IT CANT GET ANY BETTER THAN THAT. MAYBE SOMEDAY ILL NOT HAVE TO PUT CLONE AFTER MY GSX. I KEEP LOOKING FOR THAT WINNING LOTTERY TICKET OUT THERE. TAKE CARE,TALK TO YOU SOON KEN SMITH:)

[Marco]

KENNETH SMITH said:THANK-YOU SO MUCH FOR COMING TO MY BUICK BASH. I KNOW I WAS IN HEAVEN ALL DAY LONG, YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME. I FEEL I MADE ALOT OF NEW FRIENDS . HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL AGAIN SOMETIME AND WOULD LOVE TO HOST ANOTHER BUICK BASH SOMETIME. STILL CANT GET THE SMILE OFF MY FACE, KEN.:) :) :) :beer :TU:

Ken -

The pleasure is all ours, and believe me, I still can't get the smile off my face either :)