Saturday September 27th -- Annual Rural Cruise

[SJ]

Plans are coming along nicely for our annual Rural Cruise and we hope you ALL can make it, as we head back to... The Legend... The Legend of the Goatman and Hogsback Rd...

Make your plans NOW to attend. You won't want to miss one of the favourite events of the year!

Be ready to again enjoy the rustic roads, hills, blind curves, twisty's and great scenic views of the Kettle Moraine Forest scenic drive, Holy Hill, Hogsback Road and Erin rural areas.

I'll be out scouting soon to confirm our path into the abyss.

As with last year, this year's cruise will take us on a truly legendary road, where it is said an unusual occurrence happened over 131 years ago. You be the judge...

We were told that nearly every resident in Washington County has heard the tale of "Goatman," a half-human, half-goat creature that resides along the perilous, hilly Hogsback Road near Holy Hill. However, we'll go over some details of this rural legend for those of you who may not be familiar with this horrid beast:

Goatman sightings have been reported since the 1870's. According to Mr. Hayes, who is an expert on the history of the subject, a Civil War Veteran and his new bride were passing through Hogsback Road when an axle on their wagon broke. If the legend stands correct, the man went off in search of a near-by farm for assistance, leaving his wife in the wagon alone. She fell asleep and slept until night had fallen.

Then, she awoke to a frightening noise. Quickly she peered out of the wagon, only to see a beast of giant structure running from the scene. Its upper body took the shape of a man, except for the horns on its head and sharp fangs. The lower abdomen was that of a goat's, adorned with long, stringy red hair. Out of terror, she hid herself in the wagon for hours, until she heard a

drip

drip

drip

noise on the top of the canvas. Gathering up all of her courage, she peeked out of the wagon and looked up. There, she found her husband, hanging from a tree by a rope tied around his ankles. His throat had been slit, and the blood seeping from the gash was

dripping

onto the top of the wagon. Later, when the scene of the crime was investigated, the only clues found were that of several long, red hairs and hoof-like prints in the mud.

More recent incidents involve couples that travel by automobile to Hogsback Road to do a little "romancin'" by the light of the moon. Normally, just as things get hot and heavy, a noise is heard outside of the car, and the male gets out to investigate. Of course he doesn't come back, and the girl begins to hear the same

dripping

noise on top of the car. She gets out to take a look around, and guess what she sees?

Fifty 3000GT's and Stealth's flying by a high rate of speed, or course!



As in the past, we'll *probably* meet in the parking lot of the Pick N Save right off Highway 16 at 601 Ryan St (I think it's called Highway KF as well) in Pewaukee. Stay tuned there as I head out for the aforementioned dry run and figure out if any construction may change our route slightly.

Here's a map of that PNS location:

http://maps.yahoo.com/pmaps?addr=601+Ryan+St&csz=Pewaukee+WI+53072&state=&uzip=&ds=n&name=Pick%26%2339%3Bn+Save&desc=%28262%29+691-4710&lat=43.0933&lon=-88.2742&mlt=43.0933&mln=-88.2742&zoomin=yes&BFKey=&resize=l&mag=3&trf=0

We'll gather starting around Noon and head out at 1pm sharp, plan to hit the DQ in Hartford on the way by, which is about the two-thirds of the way during the run, for that final boost of energy.

So be sure find the restroom in PNS before we head out.

Here's just some of the visuals and beautiful scenery you'll be sure to see on the drive:





Because response was so positive, we'll keep the addition of the even more cool twisty, turning rustic roads, which take us out a bit further, that we added last year.

As a reminder, and again because you also asked for it -- we ARE NOT PLANNING the lunch at Around The Corner Cafe in Hubertus as in years past.

However, as last year, we've worked hard to secure a nice place with a big parking lot as our final destination for prize giveaways and a cold one:

UNCLE BENNY'S!

We'd like to thank Uncle Benny (aka The Elusive White Ninja) for hosting the "Afterglow" again this year.

Here is the map quest of where Eric resides. Just click "directions to" and input your starting point:

http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?searchtype=address&country=US&addtohistory=&searchtab=home&formtype=address&popflag=0&latitude=&longitude=&name=&phone=&level=&cat=&address=N53W35519+Hill+Rd&city=Oconomowoc&state=wi&zipcode=53066

Any other questions, feel free to post them or better yet, PM Uncle Benny.

Be sure your have a full tank of gas and some money. In addition, FRS's, camera's and cell phones are encouraged.

REMEMBER -- AND I CAN'T SAY THIS ENOUGH -- this is a cruise. We will be traveling over some of the most sought-after roads in all of WI -- heck, probably in the Midwest. We counted many Police officers last time and had some guests pulled over the year before last -- don't be this guy.

We'll do our best to keep everyone together and at moderate speed. So please keep up -- I don't really have a map I can pass out.

As in the past, we'll have a some real fun for sure, but not too much as there are many other car and motorcycle clubs out cruising the area, and many, many blind hills and turns. Besides, you don't need much speed to enjoy these rustic roads, banked turns and twisty's in the hills around this area -- just stay on the gas at the posted speed -- if you can...

As always, this event is sponsored by 3SX Performance and W3SI, so we'll have plenty of good door prizes again at the "Afterglow!"

PLEASE NOTE: we like to keep this event restricted to official W3SI members, and 3000GT's and Stealths. We ask that you please do not invite friends to this event.

SOOOoooooo, plan now to come out and join in the fun today! And pray for some nice weather like today as well!

See you then!

Thanks,

SJ, that A-man guy, and The Elusive White Ninja

Sign-up List:
1. SJ (and probably Zack)
2. That A-man guy
3. Uncle Benny (in The Slow)
4.
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[slimsunny34]

F*CK ME

I'll be in LAX for Oktoberfest.
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[SJ]

[slimsunny34]

[SJ]

[a2j]

like always I'm gonna miss this one. more likely I'll be in Canada that weekend.
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[blazing red dragon]

Sign-up List:
1. SJ (and probably Zack)
2. That A-man guy
3. Uncle Benny (in The Slow)
4. Eloy Mena

ill be there as long as the car stay going so good so far but thats a bit away so who knows......Hoping for the best....

so this after glue party......do i need to bring glow sticks??

or they supplied for us....

[jeettao]

Well since it looks like I won't be able to make it to the Mitsu cookout, I have to at the very least make this one. The car will definitely be done by then.

Sign-up List:
1. SJ (and probably Zack)
2. That A-man guy
3. Uncle Benny (in The Slow)
4. Eloy Mena
5. Jeet

Can we invite imaginary friends?

[ttangel]

Sign-up List:
1. SJ (and probably Zack)
2. That A-man guy
3. Uncle Benny (in The Slow)
4. Eloy Mena
5. Jeet
6. Adam and Lisa (in the one lunged POS)
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Bad decisions make good stories

[unclebenny]

Sign-up List:
1. SJ (and probably Zack)
2. That A-man guy
3. Uncle Benny (NOT in The Slow)
4. Eloy Mena
5. Jeet
6. Adam and Lisa (in the one lunged POS)

This is what will actually be happening. There is zero chance my car is leaving the garage pre 2009. I just don't have the free time to worry about it at this point. I will either ride along with someone or maybe bring the bike, depending on weather.
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[MRink]

Sign-up List:
1. SJ (and probably Zack)
2. That A-man guy
3. Uncle Benny (NOT in The Slow)
4. Eloy Mena
5. Jeet
6. Adam and Lisa (in the one lunged POS)
7. Mr. Ink

[jeettao]

You can ride along with me, UB. My girlfriend won't be able to make it anyway.

For your sound sampling taste, I will be playing my Milli Vanilli/Barbara Streisand compilation CD on the cruise. After we blow through that CD a few times, I've narrowed it down to the Greatest Hits of John Tesh and the soundtrack of From Justin to Kelly.

[Jhammer]

Sign-up List:
1. SJ (and probably Zack)
2. That A-man guy
3. Uncle Benny (NOT in The Slow)
4. Eloy Mena
5. Jeet
6. Adam and Lisa (in the one lunged POS)
7. Mr. Ink
8. John (not sure what car I will have)
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1994 3000GT SL
Lead, Follow, or get out of my way!

Also know as:
"dead weight", "wrong wheel drive noob"

[ver fer]

I'll put my name on the list, not that it is needed because I show up at all the gatherings.

Sign-up List:
1. SJ (and probably Zack)
2. That A-man guy
3. Uncle Benny (NOT in The Slow)
4. Eloy Mena
5. Jeet
6. Adam and Lisa (in the one lunged POS)
7. Mr. Ink
8. John (not sure what car I will have)
9. Matt P.
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'94 vr4- cheap-ass catback w/ebay fartcans / wannabe k&n filter / 18" Fittipaldi Forces / Falken GR Beta FK-451/and some other stuff
It's slow just ask me.

[Preston]

Am I "official"? i can make it this day I live just over in Madison.

Sign-up List:
1. SJ (and probably Zack)
2. That A-man guy
3. Uncle Benny (NOT in The Slow)
4. Eloy Mena
5. Jeet
6. Adam and Lisa (in the one lunged POS)
7. Mr. Ink
8. John (not sure what car I will have)
9. Matt P.
10. Preston C.