somewhat ashamedly, I will admit that I am going to start a pic thread without posting a pic (for now)...
Just wanted to get some 'texty' things out of the way before I post my few pics later.

This is the welcome sign at the Lake Murray Lodge. I REALLY liked that place... despite its age, I found it charming and very scenic.
We were lucky to get so many rooms, they book that place full a month in advance, which is a tribute to Tom Myers getting it nailed down for us.


pic courtesy of Tom Slick

The region from Lake Murray to Turner Falls is absolutely gorgeous. The weather was some of the best we have ever had for an event. Thank you much to the Okies for pulling whatever favors from God for this weekend... Crisp nights and cool sunny days. I almost did not want to leave the state... but the water tasted so bad I felt compelled to!

The Ruckus Count by the numbers went something like this:
16 Fiero's
1 motorcycle
4 Model T's
7 pickups
25 swag bags
38 guests
50 shirts
78 degrees
-and-
1 state trooper

Many thanks to the Oklahoma Fiero Community for hosting this year, namely Tom and Pam Myers who obtained lodging, chow, and acted as treasurers. Gerald for his excellent work on the shirts with the design, and for being this years cruise captain. Doug for his assist in general show needs. The games crew of Tom Slick, Mike (TXGOOD), and Tim (BoostedSeries1). Lastly, Many MANY thanks to those that drove out as far as from Kentucky and Kansas... or flew in from Florida to attend. Those that logged many long miles from Houston and San Antone. All of those that donated to the Swag Bag game and helped in the stuffing of them. That was a resounding success!... someone needs to take a photo of exactly what all was in there and post it in the thread. Awesome contributions guys.

I've said it before and I will say it again. Ruckus is a show like no other. It ain't about the cars... it's about the people... and R9 was a solid success that carried the tradition forward. I hope those that could not make the Boomer Sooner Ruckus wiil enjoy the pics, and I hope you will be able to attend RX next October in D/FW.

there are 3 Ruckus shirts left. Size picken's is kinda slim. We have a Large and two XXX Large. They sell $15 for the first shirt and $10 for each additional (which was organizer cost). Tell ya what... if you would like a shirt... I will take some of the cool leftovers from the Swag Bags and bundle them in with the shirt(s)... PM me if interested. (There is no profit on this, prior organizers have created a shirt fund to help buy the next years Ruckus shirts, which in turn will be sold to re-plenish the fund).

(photos to come... going to bed for now!)

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<---- did you buy Cliff a beer?

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Okay I'll start:



Blake in his usual position around a police car






Blake trying to stop on a buffalo nickel


on one of the landings on Tucker Tower


Blake in his presidential postion looking down on us from the top of Tucker Tower


It's tough to get a clear view of Tucker Tower


Cruising to Turner Falls



A castle built in the 1930s above the path to Turner Falls


Turner Falls at the only angle I could get that wasn't washed out by the sunlight above and behind it


A cave to the rightof the falls with a person standing near the entrance


I believe this was Tim waving from the rocks above the falls.


Mark is somewhere near the center of this pic, To the right and above the falls




Now for the Fieros: With this mornings dew on them















The swag bag contents ( including the little square package above the yellow micro fiber towel)

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Some of the pictures I took...I have some of Tuner Falls but still on my phone but will download later.......

Casino Stop


Arbuckle Wildlife Park(must see but BEWARE of the Camels)


Scenery in Wildlife Park










Arrived at the Hotel

Lunch parking


Line up after games

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quote Originally posted by 2farnorth: The swag bag contents ( including the little square package above the yellow micro fiber towel)

my swag bag was missing the cool color changing cup.

quote Originally posted by Tom Slick: my swag bag was missing the cool color changing cup.

Blake had that extra cup trying to give it away....Don't worry mine was missing the single finger safety cover but I will make due without it......

quote Originally posted by MstangsBware: Blake had that extra cup trying to give it away....Don't worry mine was missing the single finger safety cover but I will make due without it......

Oh, thats what condom was for a single finger safety cover. Great idea!!!

quote Originally posted by Tom Slick: Oh, thats what condom was for a single finger safety cover. Great idea!!!

DUH----It is to be used for home prostate check for those that have reached that age....can never be to safe or start to early.....

We're home again, and tho I'm glad to be here, it was a wonderful Return to the Red River. Gorgeous scenery and the weather was the best I remember for any Ruckus. Jane and I really had a great time, and as I told Tom, I think it rated right up there at the top of all the events we've been to so far. Very well put together, planned, and executed. We really hated to leave today.

In Tucker's Tower, did anyone else see this metorite? (it was quite large)

quote Lake Murray meteorite - largest of its kind and the fifth largest ever found in the world and was cut in half. 90 million years old. Located in Tucker Tower.

We took about 100 pics, but I'm beat down tonight so will just post these.

This, I took from far above Turner Falls out of a hole in in the wall of a small cave I had to get down and crawl into on my belly. It opened up once inside, and had a "window" I could look down from, and I was kinda surprised, when I realized where I was and how high Jane & I had climbed. This is the pool, just before the water falls over the edge of the upper falls, center top. There is a little sandbar down there and people were in the water. I found out a little later, that they hadn't climbed up, as we did, but had driven around to the top via a different road, parked in a paved lot, and just waded downstream till they came to the falls.



Same place, the overspill for the highest falls is off to these people's left.

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very nice pics to all... i will try to go next yr

quote Originally posted by MstangsBware:

Is that Revin, .

quote Originally posted by maryjane: This, I took from far above Turner Falls out of a hole in in the wall of a small cave I had to get down and crawl into on my belly. It opened up once inside, and had a "window" I could look down from, and I was kinda surprised, when I realized where I was and how high Jane & I had climbed. This is the pool, just before the water falls over the edge of the upper falls, center top. There is a little sandbar down there and people were in the water. I found out a little later, that they hadn't climbed up, as we did, but had driven around to the top via a different road, parked in a paved lot, and just waded downstream till they came to the falls. Same place, the overspill for the highest falls is off to these people's left.

, dam it. Boy did I miss out.

Come on guys , someones is holding out on the pic's.

man, i wish i could have made this. that looks like an awesome trip. very nice scenery!

No this one is

looks like a fun time was had by all.

Who owns the White t-top Formula? I've always had a soft spot for White 88 Coupes as that was my first Fiero.

A great event with with really great folks. Finally met some of the people I've been talking to for years. They lived up to my expectations.

Ron

took close to 300 pictures. still narrowing it down to about 10 - 20

quote Originally posted by jscott1: looks like a fun time was had by all. Who owns the White t-top Formula? I've always had a soft spot for White 88 Coupes as that was my first Fiero.

That would be Tom Slick... he and I traded cars for a bit this weekend to see if my arthritic joints would let me shift a 5spd.

They did.

Joe, you are right about the pic of the animal that represents Stephen... and it ain't cuz he's a Democrat...

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quote Originally posted by jscott1: looks like a fun time was had by all. Who owns the White t-top Formula? I've always had a soft spot for White 88 Coupes as that was my first Fiero.

I think that's is old Tom Slick himself

Here's a few pics that I took... I tried just to post the most interesting ones...

This was the first critter that greeted us at the Arbuckle Wilderness, an Alpaca (sp?) I think... For those interested in going... I would HIGHLY recommend paying for the animal feed... it just makes the whole experience more fun. Also... if you are in a lowered car, no problem... the roads were pretty decent through most of the park. It was very picturesque... and a lot of fun.



We thought the Cape Buffalo was going to charge TXGOOD's truck... well he did charge TXGOOD's truck...
turned out he was just hungry... or liked Tom Slick... A Lot...



Here's a critter that is horny for Mike (TXGOOD)



and me too!... Oddly, the hunter in me wanted to know what each of these animals tasted like...



But the most fun I had was with the Giraffes! Look at this beautiful girl. Those deep, longing, mysterious eyes... shielded with flirtatiously long lashes...
C'mere girl... let me give those shapely lips a little alfalfa...



Turns out my girlfriend was actually Gene Simmons, and I have gone to counseling for trauma...



My hand still feels the violation of that mouth serpent that groped me that fateful day...

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Hangin in the garage.

The award for the "stop on a dime" err buffalo nickel prize.

thanks for posting your Oklahoma unique Ruckus award Doug...
I did not get any pictures of them when I was making them.

I hope it catches many dreams for your Fiero.

BTW, Tom Slick helped me locate things we could put on the catcher(s)... so blame him too

RUCKUS RODEO GAMES WINNERS:

Stop on the Buffalo Nickel--- Doug... stopped exactly on the dang nickel!
Closest to the Cone--- actually, I won the game with a 4" stop, but gave the award to runner up, Tom Slick with 4.25" distance.
LugNut Toss--- DIY-Stu... sunk 3 nuts and had 1 graze.

Hope you boys enjoy the custom car related trophies. If nothing else... it should make an interesting conversation starter.

Looks like fun was had by all. Wish I could have made it.

I WILL MAKE IT NEXT YR IN THE MERA wish i could have gone this yr

Had a great time, enjoyed all the activities, and visiting with our great OK friends.

Think I can safely say everyone had a great time.

Unfortunatley I left the camera at home,

Anyone else have some more pics to post???

Stu, AutoMark, Stephen?

Jim

Saved this from page 3...

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Ok I got a call today telling me to post my pictures or my teddy bear gets it... So for the safety of Sammy I better do it.

Me being el cheapo me I decided instead of a motel / hotel/ lodge room I wanted to camp in the tent. Glad I did, it's the second time for me to use this tent and my 5 yr olds first time camping. That and the Lodge's rooms were the size of a walk in closet and the bathrooms looked like you could do all three S's at the same time. My tent is 11Foot by 20 Feet, so there's plenty of room. Heck it's called "Camping Lodge"
Ok I didn't break out the camera until after Breakfast, which didn't go well. My daughter didn't want to eat at the Lodge. So I had to stand my ground and when she wanted to grab Bacon after time was up I had to say NO. Broke my heart. She's shy around new people, but she needed to learn the rules of an event trip.


Hey I'm not that mean though. she did get Pop Tarts unexpectedly when I left a small bit later to go get a DEW.

My view of Blake trying to scare off the PoPo Award.


During most of the Cruise I got stuck behind a car that was either equipped with a smoke screen device or just smoked every time he let off the gas.


Oh crap they were following me too!


A Nice view of the lake from the top of the tower.


Then some UGLY MUG got in the way of the next shot. Just look around him.


The area where I was camped. The play area is to the right some and the lodge is further to the right of this view.


Some people were afraid of the stingers up there, but they were very photogenic. See this one wanted his good side shown. Camera was approximately 2 inches away.






The curves are like rocking a baby.


Turner falls here we come. This water was cold!


K walking in the water towards the falls. Her new friend from San Antonio slipped and fell in the water. I would post pics but I haven't asked permission yet. Anyone have the San Antonio Prez's e-mail?


Took this while talking to Blake.


Then this one.


Then this.


Blake said I was next to him one moment then the next I was up in the cave.

K wanted to go to the slide/ natural pool with her new friend. So we went.




Then found a slide






Luckily they had a restroom changing room near by with one of those hot air hand dryers. Comes in handy drying off and warming up one cold 5 yr old.

That's all for that day. Now Sunday.


Blake turned right we went left :-P


Hey there he is.


Most stopped at winstar on the way back, Stephen, Tom and I kept on going.

K and I loved the trip. We also loved camping. YES even the 40⁰F mornings. Now I just hope were ever we go for events have camp sites. I'm even thinking about getting a pakboats canoe now for us.

There. To the dangerous person who called me.... Is that enough? I took over 200 shots but those were the best ones I had. Please don't hurt Sammy.

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i like the comp 10k on the back of there.. what you got running on the inside?

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Nice pics Stu!... BTW, Rob's forum name is 'fierosa'... he is not on very often, but send him a PM to request permission to post the pics of Desiree.

You have any of the erect tent?... is there a better way to phrase that?

so.............. now where are Automark's and maryjane's!?... I want me some more Ruckus pics!

quote Originally posted by blakeinspace: so.............. now where are Automark's ... I want me some more Ruckus pics!

really, you want to see 100 pics of his silver fiero. everytime i saw him taking a pic it was of his car.

Oh dear God, not that thing again.

HITEC the radio is a Magnum S-680 running barefoot.
The comp 10k is borrowed but it works great for a "Yep it's still back there" indicator.

Hulki.... Shutup!
Because of THAT THING I went on a Fiero & Camping trip with my Daughter. While all others went on a Fiero trip only. I think I got the most out of it.
Because of "that thing" I was able to Take the trip to MN, have a place to sleep other than my car, John and I think up Camping in Frazee which later became Camp Shipman, Meet YOU, Make friends with everyone, Have a great time, and ummmm I think I sent something FREE for a friend.... Not sure on that one. So what do you think about "That Thing" now?

Blake... Nope no pics of the tent. But I do have one from MN that I took if you want to see what it look like and a comparison for it's size.

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quote Originally posted by DIY_Stu: Hulki.... Shutup! Because of THAT THING I went on a Fiero & Camping trip with my Daughter. While all others went on a Fiero trip only. I think I got the most out of it. Because of "that thing" I was able to Take the trip to MN, have a place to sleep other than my car, John and I think up Camping in Frazee which later became Camp Shipman, Meet YOU, Make friends with everyone, Have a great time, and ummmm I think I sent something FREE for a friend.... Not sure on that one. So what do you think about "That Thing" now?

OK! OK! You got me!!!

Stu... Do you have to get a building permit every time you put that up?... That thing is huge.

It's 11x20 if it was 12x20 I would.

Stu,

Permission granted my friend, besides, Des is really curious of what pics you got of her....post at your own risk, she says shes watching you.....

RDW

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Rob White, Atascosa Texas

The Pontiac Fiero, Americas Go-Cart for Grownups....

I was hoping someone had a better a better pic of Blake's PoPo incendent.... during R9 lol

FIRST OFF, it aint silver, ITS GOLD!
Now, for the pics and YES plenty of GG4
She’s packed and ready to roll north!



At the lodge



Some of the early arrivers…




A little blurry… BUT hey! Its posted…
A few of Fiero brothers/ sisters hangin in lobby



Roll n to din!










O… that feeling of being abandoned again…



At the restaurant


Eat n and BS’n



SUP yo’s!




CREPPY!


The 2 presidents… NTFC and LTB



Back at lodge…
O, what has Blakey done… Poe’s gonna be mad!



And last for day 1… Just chillin and MORE bs’n!




MORE TO COME, impatient ones…


AND… here’s Tommy special “look at me and my mullet section” pics… wtFREAK ever
O! I blured out/ erased ALL that aint you in the pics Tommy! Who says your SPMC aint good to you!!! ;-)

Tommy’s car…. Ooooo


In a different light… ooooooo


Tommy at lodge… oooooo


Tommy driving… oooooo


And, I AINT blur n out GG!


Tommy at restaurant….. oooooooo


AND Tommy eat n! oooooooo


AND last… BUT NOT LEAST! Of course….
Tommy by his car… ooooooo

One thing if it wasn't for Desi I wouldn't have had near as much fun. K just was not in the mood to come out of her shell around all of these Strange people until she met Desi. Then she came out of her shell.

Looking into the DARK room.


K and Desi being adventurous.


Desi Pose #1


All back down from Castle #1


Oh NO! They spotted more stairs.




Desi found a new friend. She told him something about the last time she was in Prison. Then I took this shot. I wonder what it was.


At the top of one of the Castles. And believe me it was a LOOOONNNGGG Way up! Desi Pose #2


HAHAHAHA DESI FELL!!!!


Desi found K's slide.


All in all Thank you for making the LONG trip from San Antonio. By the time we returned from packing the tent up you guys had already departed. See you next time!

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