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    Est Fest 2012 Windermere House (May 25-27), sign up/update thread re-launch

    As we approach this highly anticipated event of the season, your executives are busy putting all the final touches together. But your participation is by far the MOST important element of Est Fest. As my 1st original post can no longer be edited, we have decided to start a new thread for better tracking. Here is the most current list of participatants:

    3 Owen, Karen & Jonathan
    2 Bram & Nancy
    2 Mike & Val
    1 Henry
    4 Robert, Michelle, Rhys & Ryker
    2 Ed & Natashja
    3 John S, Carol & Deryn
    2 Jim & Laurie
    3 Daria & Glynis +1
    2 Rick & Christina
    2 Stephen +1 (PA)
    2 Neal & Cindy (MI)
    2 Chris W +1
    2 Athar & Rafia
    2 Brad & Susan +2
    2 Kevin & Marlene
    2 Bhash & Urbee
    1 Danny M
    1 Robert C
    2 Jordan & Jamie
    2 John & Marilyn
    1 Darryl (Acura Canada)

    For event detail, please check our this thread
    Before calling Windermere to book your room, please PM me for current availability, as the resort no longer provide deep discounts rates. We did book a few extra rooms for last min sign up, and they are available on first come first serve basis
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    Re: Est Fest 2012 Windermere House (May 25-27), sign up/update thread re-launch

    Urbee and BASH are in! Aside from the wonderful events and cruises planned for the weekend, the resort has a variety of onsite facilities to help you unwind:

    Beach
    Sanctuary Spa
    Outdoor heated pool
    Tennis, badminton, ping pong
    Canoes, kayaks and motorized watercraft

    Who's in for a match of tennis or ping pong? I'll bring my racquets and A-game...
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    Re: Est Fest 2012 Windermere House (May 25-27), sign up/update thread re-launch

    My basic math tells me that we have over 45 people coming. WOW!

    I hear that there is a beach volleyball court down by the water. A little bit of this ....




    and a lot of this ...





    ... could make for a fun afternoon. Does anyone have a proper beach ball to bring along?
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    Re: Est Fest 2012 Windermere House (May 25-27), sign up/update thread re-launch

    Forget the Ball I'm bring my camera...
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    Re: Est Fest 2012 Windermere House (May 25-27), sign up/update thread re-launch

    Quote Originally Posted by Bram View Post
    Forget the Ball I'm bring my camera...
    Make sure your lense is big enough to capture this ...


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    Re: Est Fest 2012 Windermere House (May 25-27), sign up/update thread re-launch

    i have a proper beach vball that i will bring along WITH MY CANON!
    so i need that, fishing stuff, tennis/badminton stuff, frisbee, sunglasses, suntan lotion, golf clubs, beer, iphone, hat, wife.....anything else important....
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    Re: Est Fest 2012 Windermere House (May 25-27), sign up/update thread re-launch

    The beach Vball will be great....however, at the Technical session, these are some of the topics we will be covering during the session.


    Clutch master cylinder leakage- What needs to be changed ? both Master and salve cylinders should be changed at the same time
    - Where to look for signs of Master clutch leakage

    Comparison of old and updated timing belt and water pump- The differences between old style and new style water pump..everyone NSX's should have the new style water pump by now. Rob would explain why these were updated

    What is the secondary bypass manifold valve? and problems associated with these.- This can lead to catastrophic engine failure, Rob will explain what happens and when these should be checked

    Ball joints
    - As our car's get older, we need to look at replacing some Ball joints. Acura only sell these with the spindle and it is very expensive. Rob will discuss a solution for replacing Ball joints only.

    Q & A period will end the session. However, Rob will be with us for the entire weekend, so you can always get him in a corner and discuss other NSX related topics.
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    Re: Est Fest 2012 Windermere House (May 25-27), sign up/update thread re-launch

    I'm looking forward to the cruise! We'll be heading through Huntsville and the scenic backroads to Bracebridge. We'll drive along gorgeous Lake Rousseau once we pass Port Carling, can't wait!!!!
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    Re: Est Fest 2012 Windermere House (May 25-27), sign up/update thread re-launch

    Bash,

    Can you give us a small sample of the types of road, scenery and the stops along the way.

    We have some Nubies attending this year, so this will be a bit of a preview...


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    Checking Bash's work out right now...

    http://mapq.st/JLzBPx


    Looks like a fun drive, plenty of curves + hills + forest + lakes + streams. We'll try to keep the critters and travel trailers/campers to a minimum
    or in our rear view mirror
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    Re: Est Fest 2012 Windermere House (May 25-27), sign up/update thread re-launch

    Quote Originally Posted by alum04org View Post
    Checking Bash's work out right now...

    http://mapq.st/JLzBPx


    Looks like a fun drive, plenty of curves + hills +
    You must be looking at the pictures on the thread
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    Re: Est Fest 2012 Windermere House (May 25-27), sign up/update thread re-launch

    By now, most attendees have received their event packet and aware of what to expect for this weekend's event. To those who have been sitting on the sideline, it is still not too late to take part. Send us an email and let us know.

    Below is an outline of our itineary for the weekend in case anyone not checking their emails but frequent prime:

    Friday
    3-6pm Registration and Arrival
    6-9pm Kick off BBQ
    After 9 Drinks and Social by the Bonfire

    Saturday
    8-930 Monaco GP Qualifing
    930-1030 Tech Session (guys), Spa (ladies)
    1030-1130 NSX Concept, development discuss with Acura Canada
    12pm Scenic cruise stage 1
    1pm Lunch in Huntsville
    230pm Scenic cruise stage 2
    330pm Brewery tour in Bracebridge
    430pm Local shopping and discovery
    530pm Scenic cruise stage 3 return to Windermere
    7pm Group dinner at host hotel
    9pm Mixer and social by the Bonfire
    10pm Band entertainment

    Sunday
    8-930 Monaco GP Race
    8-11 Breakfast, spa
    12pm Cruise to Port Carling
    1pm Lunch
    2pm Local discovery Port Carling
    3pm Farewell from Est Fest 212

    Okay, I think we are ready to go. We'll see most of you Friday. To those (PA, MI, London, Ottawa) who are traveling from afar, drive safely and we'll see you soon.
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    Re: Est Fest 2012 Windermere House (May 25-27), sign up/update thread re-launch

    Great job....Now the clock ticks down...

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    Re: Est Fest 2012 Windermere House (May 25-27), sign up/update thread re-launch

    Everyone,

    I just got home from work and am faced with some bad news. My youngest is coming down with the flu...fever, vomit, the works. There's no way I'll be going.

    I've got the lakeview family suite booked. I'm going to try and beg Arlene to see if I can get a refund (doubt it) or a credit. Windermere sounds amazing and if we can use it this summer that'd be fantastic.

    If there's _ANYONE_ who'd like our suite, please PM me or email me : [email protected]

    Looks like my Est Fest bad luck continues...

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    Latest from Windermere House, Muskoka Lakes. These are taken earlier in the day at arrival and registration. Dinner BBQ to follow.













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    Re: Est Fest 2012 Windermere House (May 25-27), sign up/update thread re-launch

    Looks like a great time!
    You guys are probably on your way home as I write this, so please post some more pics!
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    Re: Est Fest 2012 Windermere House (May 25-27), sign up/update thread re-launch

    Thanks, thanks and thanks!
    I would like to first say thanks to the committee. They have done a fantastic job in organizing the weekend. This est fest I got opptunity to watch and see how it all goes together. There is a lot of preparation that goes into the event. Lots of meetings. Lots of phone calls. Lots of checking the routes. Checking the resort and restaurants. A lot of planning. This is a huge effort. All from volunteers of the committee.
    Second thanks to all the people that helped with taking care of my two little boys!
    Third thanks to all that attended. It makes the committees work well worth it!
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    Post Re: Est Fest 2012 Windermere House (May 25-27), sign up/update thread re-launch

    Quote Originally Posted by factorynsxtech View Post
    Thanks, thanks and thanks!
    I would like to first say thanks to the committee. They have done a fantastic job in organizing the weekend. This est fest I got opptunity to watch and see how it all goes together. There is a lot of preparation that goes into the event. Lots of meetings. Lots of phone calls. Lots of checking the routes. Checking the resort and restaurants. A lot of planning. This is a huge effort. All from volunteers of the committee.
    Second thanks to all the people that helped with taking care of my two little boys!
    Third thanks to all that attended. It makes the committees work well worth it!











    DITTO what Rob said. NSXCC officers, committee, and support team THANK YOU.

    We arrived home tonight at 910 PM, so 6 hrs 25 minutes home. No O P P interaction(s) and no incidents. 926 total Honda worry-free miles at ~ 27 mpg. It was GREAT to see you all.

    I'll barf up a couple pics Mon/Tues.
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    Re: Est Fest 2012 Windermere House (May 25-27), sign up/update thread re-launch

    Quote Originally Posted by eddy w View Post
    http://nsxclub.shutterfly.com/pictures/36

    heres a few more pics!!

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    Re: Est Fest 2012 Windermere House (May 25-27), sign up/update thread re-launch

    I would just like to say WOW…what a great weekend…..

    Est. Fest get’s better every year, however I’m not sure we can top this one, but we will certainly try next year. The planning of this Est. Fest was executed flawlessly, and it showed by the choice of Hotel, Restaurants and Driving routes that were chosen.
    Secondly, I would like to thank the sponsors, Acura Canada, Acura of Oakville, Erin Mills Acura, Science of Speed and Molson/Coors. With the support of these sponsors we are able to host these wonderful events for our members and our American Friends that attended Est. Fest this year.
    The presentation by Darryl from Acura Canada was very interesting with some details on the New NSX Concept, however the feedback he received from the members was invaluable and will help with the Development of the New NSX.
    Lastly, I would like to thank the Planning committee:
    - Daria – for keep us within the planned Budget and helping out with the BBQ and others activities during the weekend
    - Bash & Urbee – for checking out the Windermere, Restaurants, Driving routes and all the other work that they help with running of Est. Fest
    - Owen – for getting all the supplies for Est. Fest, and worrying about every little detail to make sure everything went smooth and our members needs were looked after
    - Rob – for Hosting the Technical session, which give our members some insights in the maintenance of their cars, and helping with Planning of Est. Fest

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    Re: Est Fest 2012 Windermere House (May 25-27), sign up/update thread re-launch

    Thanks to the executive and anybody else that helped co-ordinate the weekend.
    I think a good time was had by all!

    I didn’t go nuts taking pictures, but I’m sure there will be plenty more to come from others.
    But what I did take I posted at: http://www.bradandsue.com/20120527-nsx-estfest-2012/

    Click on the smaller images to get larger images. Then just keep clicking on the large images to advance to the next image.
    Sorry for the link away from Prime, its just easier for me to post this way.

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    Re: Est Fest 2012 Windermere House (May 25-27), sign up/update thread re-launch

    At some of your request, I have prepared a list with your prime handle to match your real name, and your ride. This will help some of us reference your Est Fest post on prime. My apologies in advance if I reference your year incorrectly. Do let me know I can update.

    Owen Joy2Drive 93 Black
    Bram Bram 97 Red
    Mike Mr-Dream 96 Red
    Henry hschu 95 Purple
    Robert factorynsxtech 93 black
    Ed eddy_w 91 Red
    John S 28racer 91 Blk
    Daria Daria 91 Silver
    Glynis Black Swan 91 Blk
    Rick btrthnsx 96 red
    Stephen sduffass 92 red
    Neal W alum04org 04 Imola
    Cindy W igo4blu 05 Laguna
    Chris W aluminumdream 02 Imola
    Athar SD_Scorprio 01 Blk
    Brad G ody 04 Red
    Kevin C ?? 91 Red
    Bhashkar TRXTR 91 Graphite
    Danny M ?? 00 yellow
    Robert C ?? 00 Red Zarnardi
    Jordan supraTT 95 red
    Jim E plastics 94 blk
    John B jb1nsx 95 green
    David B XYXXXY 91 Blk
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    Re: Est Fest 2012 Windermere House (May 25-27), sign up/update thread re-launch

    What a fabulous group of owners (24 in total) at Est Fest. We are glad to see everyone had a great time. In total we had over 44 attendees plus kids and babies, with 18 NSXs accounted for. It would have been 17 NSXs if we haven’t caught John B and Marilyn on route to their cottage at our renedvous point, where he swiftly turned his BMW around and brought back his 95 Brookland Green to attend our event, making his ordinary cottage weekend even more special. Way the go John!!

    It was great to see some of you even for just half an afternoon. Windermere House on Muskoka Lakes caught many of us by surprise with its tranquil settings, great hotel amenities & service, and comfortable lodging. It was just an all-around the perfect location to host our event. The cherry on top was the cruise routes we selected thanks in part to suggestions from swbatte and his Porsche friends. Even in my CRV, I had great fun driving through various routes. Then again Karen may have more to say about that.

    Thanks for everyone participated. From the organizers point of view, the event was a huge success and we look forward finding another great venue for 2013. Still, there are plenty more events ahead for 2012, so don’t look too far ahead yet. To our American friends, please come back and visit again soon. To those who missed Est Fest, you need to join us in 2013.
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