Crusing the DFW...its Official (Old DFW Meet Thread), Going again DEC 28 and JAN 3....come one Fort Worthers Options

[Spider77]

Alright, so in a suggestion Im starting a new DFW Meet thread. Since Matt is no longer an active member (and Brady sold his Celica almost as soon as he got it), it left our meets in a kind of limbo. So I'm going to do my best to get some things going on here. Like I stated in the previous DFW thread I would like to get at least 3-4 good meets throughout the year. But I cant do it without your help. What I figured Id do is a ways before the meets, throw out some ideas, we'll decide together on what we want to do and do it! I also want to spread the meets around our area. We have a lot of room to work with, so lets take advantage of that.
In the next few days keep an eye out on this new thread for information. As far as the next meet I was thinking about setting it for March 6 weekend (first one in March). I'll update this thing here in a few days, also going to try to import some of the old pics over and whatnot.
Till then!
-Josh
Oh, one more thing...id like to keep this thread as free from clutter as possible. I know im just as bad as the next guy, so im going to keep it down on my part as well.

This post has been edited by Spider77: Dec 23, 2010 - 6:03 PM

[Spider77]

Alright. Its been a while now and Ive done some thinking. Personally I would love to do a cruise, but I kind of figured that some of the people who might be attending don't even know each other (other than what they know on here). So I suggest we have meet and greet type of thing, that way we all get to know each other. As far as the date I'm pretty set with March 6th (first weekend in March). Time and location still TBD.
1.) Lake Arlington, then cruise to "The Parks" (like we did last time)
2.) Grapevine Lake, then head over to Grapevine Mills (pretty much like the first meet...for those who remember)
3.) 2B's place. He has offered his place before, so I see no reason why to turn it down as a possibility (plus free food and minor maintenance!)

Considering this is pretty much a month and a half off, it should be plenty of time for everyone to make plans to be there (pending special circumstances), and it would be nice to have a better turnout than four members. So, mark it on your calendars!

As far as where we do this at, go ahead and PM me (or text) with which one you'd like to do and whichever one has the most response, we'll set it for that.

This post has been edited by Spider77: Jan 23, 2010 - 7:03 PM

[2bcelica]

Its hard for me to plan way ahead of time since i travel alot with work, but usually I come home for the weekend. Though the weekend I try to catch up with family and run errands.

I will put that on my calendar and will look forward to attending the meets. I haven't done anything much to the car since we last meet because of winter and all. If you guys are willing to drive to my house in murphy, then I can guarantee plenty of parking and free food. There's a big drive way and maybe if you guys want to do some light maintenance then we can do that to - like oil change or whatever that doesn't take too long. Just putting it out there.

[Spider77]

*List updated*
1.) Spider77 (2B's place, with Arlington Lake as fallback)
2.) Import1993 (Doesn't Matter)
3.) ZFJohnson07 (Doesn't Matter)
4.) AkiraD1 (Doesn't Matter)
5.) Hazmat (Doesn't Matter)
6.) CandyRed6GC (Doesn't Matter)
7.) TinoCel (Doesn't Matter)
8.) 97Celiman (Grapevine/2B's place)

This post has been edited by Spider77: Jan 24, 2010 - 4:42 PM

[Hazmat]

Responded to your PM Josh. I'm game for whatever goes!

[Akirad1]

im down for Hans place even if i dont have a celica then

[97celiman]

well...just because of location i would love to go to grapevine thats about 20/30 minutes away and murphy is about an hour....weekends are the best time for me...and planning it in advance is quite helpful to me. I want to be able to go, i just need a good couple weeks heads up.

(side note, this is pending that i have no tests the following monday etc...but i usually come home on the weekends anyway.

And btw, if driving out to murphy will be the only chance i get to see 2b's car, then i can suffer the grapevine is me being selfish...but it also wont be cold then, what about grilling by the lake? just a thought.

[Spider77]

Getting a pretty good response from everyone, just a few more local guys left...come on, time to speak up!

This post has been edited by Spider77: Jan 24, 2010 - 4:43 PM

[Gearbox]

i'm down for whatever but aye,..wish i could make it but i'm working that weekend. can we move it to feb 27-28? :-p

[2bcelica]

well...just because of location i would love to go to grapevine thats about 20/30 minutes away and murphy is about an hour....weekends are the best time for me...and planning it in advance is quite helpful to me. I want to be able to go, i just need a good couple weeks heads up.

(side note, this is pending that i have no tests the following monday etc...but i usually come home on the weekends anyway.

And btw, if driving out to murphy will be the only chance i get to see 2b's car, then i can suffer the grapevine is me being selfish...but it also wont be cold then, what about grilling by the lake? just a thought.

I think Murphy is a bit far for everyone. Thats why I'm trying to bribe you guys with free food and stuff so I can be with the family and friends at the same time. Sorry thats just me being selfish. My dad is a mechanic also, so he can join us and help you guys with the celica. If you want a good price on mechanical work being done then he can give everyone a great deal too. I have plenty of tools in the garage that we can use if we decide to work on cars and great work space as long as it doesn't rain. I was thinking along the line of what Josh said and we can do a BBQ thing in the back yard. Like Josh said - This should be a great meet for everyone to get to know each other.

Oh one more note -- when you come into Murphy becareful of speedtraps and do a full stop at stop signs.

[Akirad1]

heck yeah man im down i wouldnt mind pitching in for some hot links or hot dogs or something like that

[Spider77]

Hey, just to throw this in here....its the clipped video of the turbine run. Turbine Run Thread

After driving the route I found, I dont think the whole route needs to be followed. There are a few points where the road becomes a one lane two way road that is littered with potholes...trust me, I hit one while trying to dodge another. I did a slight revision so we pretty much drive the best parts, which only comes out to about 60-80 miles total. The only downside is we'd have to meet in Munster....and for most of us that's about 1hour and a half away (if not more). So it'll be alot of driving. I spent 5 hours today. So it'll probably come out to about the same...maybe less? Honestly, this is probably the best road to drive around here.
I had a great time and only had a few complaints (one being that bridge in the video). I might be heading out there again next month, to get some better video. So if your interested and have the time to kill, let me know.

[Fried]

Are you talking about Murphy as in over by Lake Lavon?

[97celiman]

well hey if there is free food...you may talk me into it. mechanicals i'm pretty much ok on. now if you had a paint booth and some super white and all those tools. (bumper got f'ed in the parking lot). I am almost at 5k on oil...could use a trans oil change and have oil and my brakes are strange lol. but other than that.

[2bcelica]

Are you talking about Murphy as in over by Lake Lavon?

Yep near Lavon -

[zfjohnson07]

well if any of yall are good with painting i could sure use a good touch up behind my passenger door, i bondoed it and everything used some paint touch up to make it white instead of pink, if one of yall could do that that'd be kick ass! and of course i could pay if you needed me to.

[CandyRed6GC]

I'm down for whatever. anything sounds good with me. i don't mine pitching in for food or anything like that.

This post has been edited by CandyRed6GC: Jan 26, 2010 - 9:07 PM

[Fried]

Are you talking about Murphy as in over by Lake Lavon?

Yep near Lavon -

Cool. In that case, I like my burgers medium.....

[Spider77]

*List updated*
1.) Spider77 (2B's place, with Arlington Lake as fallback)
2.) Import1993 (Doesn't Matter)
3.) ZFJohnson07 (Doesn't Matter)
4.) AkiraD1 (Doesn't Matter)
5.) Hazmat (Doesn't Matter)
6.) CandyRed6GC (Doesn't Matter)
7.) TinoCel (Doesn't Matter)
8.) 97Celiman (Grapevine/2B's place)
9.) Fried (2B's place, medium burgers)

Only like two more! Come one guys!

This post has been edited by Spider77: Jan 30, 2010 - 1:53 PM

[Spider77]

Alright, got a reply from 2B.

The meet will be held at his house (I will post the address on here at the end of the edit).
The time its going to go on is going to be around 1100 with lunch around 1230-1300. What I need from everyone else is to bring some drinks, sides, desserts, etc...So, check the list to see what everyone is bringing as far as I know its going to be a burger burn. But like everything, it may change.
It should also be noted that these times are just a rough estimate, but if you want to do more involved work on your car (and we're not talking droping an engine or anything) you can get there after 0800.
1.) Spider77-
2.)Import1993-
3.)ZFJohnson-
4.)AkiraD1-
5.)Hazmat-
6.)CandyRed6GC-
7.)TinoCel-
8.)97Celiman-
9.)Fried-
The Location: 1223 Rodeo Dr, Murphy TX 75094
Time to Travel: From Dallas - about 35 min/ Arlington - about 50 min/ Fort Worth - about 60 min/ Denton - about 60 min. Keep in mind those are really rough estimates (traffic, actual distance, etc will vary). And please don't say anything about how "its too far"(not trying to be an ass) I'm driving about an hour plus to get there (and plenty of us drove the same for other meets). So if you want to meet up we can make a cruise out of it as well.
I would like to add more members to this list, so get a hold of me, cause it'll pretty much be finalized in two weeks!
Thanks.

This post has been edited by Spider77: Feb 6, 2010 - 7:44 PM

[Hazmat]

I can supply a 12 Pack of Cokes if everyone is cool with coke. I for one love the damn drink to death lol.

Edit: I could also bring some chips of some sort. Doritos,BBQ Lays etc. Whichever is preferred really.

This post has been edited by Hazmat: Feb 6, 2010 - 10:07 PM

[97celiman]

this is still the 6th, correct? I just broke 5k on the oil...but man, with my f'ed up bumper my car will be embarrassed...and apparently the back speaker is blown, and the door cards are coming off...etc...sigh.

[2bcelica]

Yep the 6th. Don't worry dude, we're all celica lovers no matter the condition.

[Hazmat]

I'll be bringing a 12 pack of Coke for sure and probably a bag of either BBQ Lays/Regular Doritos. That cool with everyone or should I find something different? Lol

[Spider77]

OK, so Im off today (weather reasons) and figured Id drop by in the thread and throw a little update in. So here we go......
1.)Spider77- 12pk Mt Dew (because it is the nectar of gods) and a cooler(just in case)
2.)Import1993-
3.)ZFJohnson- Cookies.
4.)AkiraD1-
5.)Hazmat- 12pk Coke/Chips
6.)CandyRed6GC-
7.)TinoCel-
8.)97Celiman-
9.)Fried-

Now, not everyone is required to bring stuff. It would be nice though it at least a few of us did bring stuff. But mostly just asking that you show up and have a good time.
As of now there is no forecast for the weather (only up till the 26th). So when that pops up I'll put it on and update it on a regular basis.

This post has been edited by Spider77: Feb 12, 2010 - 8:24 PM

[TinoCel]

Do we have a grill available?

[Spider77]

I sure would hope so! BTW I was out scrapping snow off my car and thought of your photo shoot in snow! But looked nowhere that good.

[TinoCel]

1.)Spider77- 12pk Mt Dew (because it is the nectar of gods) and a cooler(just in case)
2.)Import1993-
3.)ZFJohnson-
4.)AkiraD1-
5.)Hazmat- 12pk Coke/Chips
6.)CandyRed6GC-
7.)TinoCel- Hot Dogs/Buns
8.)97Celiman-
9.)Fried-

I was out scrapping snow off my car and thought of your photo shoot in snow!

Haha, we got quite a bit didnt we? I wanted to go take some shots so bad, but A- sick as a dog and B- I let pops borrow the camera this week

[Hazmat]

I wish I had a camera for all the snow we got. There's some wooded area off near me, and it looked really cool back there. Oh Josh, all the Ft.Worth people rolling out together correct?

[2bcelica]

Do we have a grill available?

Yes we do. Nothing fancy, but it works. I'll be flying in from Albuquerque, NM that weekend because I have work out there, so hope it'll be fun.

[zfjohnson07]

did you see my pics in the snow i'll bring cookies?

[import1993]

im in for ur place bro.

[import1993]

if this thing is barby at 2b place I've got an empty keg shell I can fill. If he's cool with that.

[2bcelica]

I don't have any problem if you guys want to bring alcohol
, just be safe driving afterwards.

[Spider77]

Well, checked the weather and nothing yet for the 6th (only up to the 5th) but I gotta say next week looks great. So Im hoping to get some fresh wax and have a good time!

[Spider77]

Alright, Checked accuweather for the forecast. As of now it says sunny with an afternoon shower. Its still a ways off as well, so it'll probably change. I'll post more information about this next week!

[Hazmat]

I just hope it starts warming up, I seriously hate the cold lol

[zfjohnson07]

i just want a week of sun i want to be able to wash my car without having to worry about it raining, going thro mud puddles, and/or anything else to get my car dirty

[Spider77]

Well, forecast changed (no surprise) now its supposed to be a dry week, with rain on sunday. So should be good....untill it changes.

[Akirad1]

so when is this guys cant wait to see the beams

[2bcelica]

so when is this guys cant wait to see the beams

March 6th (saturday). You can come as early as 8am to do some work on your celica if you want, but food probably won't be ready until 3pm. You guys are welcome to test drive the beams also when we go out for a cruise.

[97celiman]

cough pick me! also not to ummm way impose myself, but would it be possible to change tranny oil? i havent ever done so god knows how many miles are on the oil in there. but i have 3 quarts of it...stupid question but do i need a tranny oil filter? i am thinking no. and also my reg oil cuz i'll have like 8k on it.

my pity me excuse is that i don't have facilities to do it at school...and i don't want to pay people to do it. I got tools and stuff i can bring...but even the stuff i have at home, i can't jack it up enough to get to trans...i can prob get there like 1030-11 assuming i find it ok

[zfjohnson07]

i'll probably be there early i just wanna meet some people. hopefully before the meet i'll get my new fog lights hooked up woot woot

[Spider77]

Well, checked the weather (again) and so far the 6th looks great! Keep you guys posted. One week away!

[Hazmat]

Well, checked the weather (again) and so far the 6th looks great! Keep you guys posted. One week away!

I hope your forecast is right, because the one I'm looking at says 60% chance of rain. I've been neglecting washing my car for almost a month now because of all this random rain/snow

[Spider77]

Wow, it keeps changing though. First time I looked it was good, then rain, then good, then 20% rain...ugh.....Texas weather.

[Hazmat]

Should be used to by now, but I still hate it at times

[Spider77]

Ok, rain chance dropped by 40% So its looking good (again). All the info is in the previous posts, so please look for the address (for those who keep asking). Im going to try to get there around 1030-1100 (so I'll be rolling out of Ft Worth around 930....give or take). If anyone want to go with me, let me know and I'll try to meet you guys somewhere. Other than that, reminders are going out to ppl who replied. I'll post one more update on thursday-friday.

[97celiman]

damn i was going to drive through muenster and get some legit brauts but thats more out of my way than i thought...as the crow flies it's not but driving more so...ya i'll prob get there about 1030-11

[CandyRed6GC]

I'll probably get there around 11 or 11:30 give or take. i'll try to bring something. i don't know what though.

[Spider77]

damn i was going to drive through muenster and get some legit brauts but thats more out of my way than i thought...as the crow flies it's not but driving more so...ya i'll prob get there about 1030-11

While your driving through munster hit the turbine run, you wont be dissapointed.

[Gearbox]

i'll try and make it out early. i got work at 3pm so i gotta leave around 1-ish

[97celiman]

meh driving through muenster would make my 2 hr drive home a 3 hour drive home...going to have to suffer with johnsonville or something...

also we need some beer to boil them in first...(hoping this is a legit excuse for beer)

[zfjohnson07]

alright we need some beer and some ping pongs i feel like playing some games. saturday is the day, hopefully i'll put my fog lights on before saturday

[Spider77]

Ok, well I checked the weather again and now its 62 with clouds/sun. No mention of rain. So, most of you guys have my number, if you dont and want it, pm me and ill send it to you. Hopefully I can get the celica all clean again and I'll bring the camera. See you guys there!

[Hazmat]

Ok, well I checked the weather again and now its 62 with clouds/sun. No mention of rain. So, most of you guys have my number, if you dont and want it, pm me and ill send it to you. Hopefully I can get the celica all clean again and I'll bring the camera. See you guys there!

Nice, hopefully its warm out for once! In desperate need of a wash

You figure out where you want to meet-up prior to rolling out yet Josh?

[Gearbox]

anybody from the mesquite area heading to the meet?

[97celiman]

i know this is blasphemy but i will probably just take mine through someplace for washing...my bumper has put me in damp spirits with this car...not that i don't like it...it's a love hate thing, i go through phases.
if i ever get it repainted i promise i will never take through a place again...

oh and 2b or whoever it concerns...is it cool if i change my oil there/maybe trans oil? reg oil is priority...

[2bcelica]

i know this is blasphemy but i will probably just take mine through someplace for washing...my bumper has put me in damp spirits with this car...not that i don't like it...it's a love hate thing, i go through phases.
if i ever get it repainted i promise i will never take through a place again...

oh and 2b or whoever it concerns...is it cool if i change my oil there/maybe trans oil? reg oil is priority...

Not a problem - just bring your oil or you can go buy it from autozone which is 2 minutes from my house. Oh I forgot to mention -- If you guys want to wash your cars at my place that is cool too if you don't mind a $4 fee for the water.

Oh on another note -- I just took my car to Steve on DallasImport to have him repaint my car -- I will be dropping it off on March 12th - would any one else like to get their car repainted. He quoted me $1600 for the entire exterior. This is a guy that works at Lexus body shop - so you'll be getting top notch quality.

I just hope it won't rain.

[Spider77]

I heard his work is real good. And checked weather again, 63 with no rain.

[zfjohnson07]

anyone coming from around waxahachie to meet up?

[97celiman]

ya i have the oil/filter i just need a place to do it and jacks etc...also why are you repainting your car...? didn't it just get painted?

[2bcelica]

ya i have the oil/filter i just need a place to do it and jacks etc...also why are you repainting your car...? didn't it just get painted?

Lets just say I was cheated and had to learn the hard way . an expensive way to learn, so now I need to have it done right. You'll see what I'm talking about at the meet.

[Spider77]

If anyone wants to meet up with me, I'll be able to meet up at Freebirds (off of Oakmont by the Hulen Mall), most of you guys know where its at. From there I'm taking 20/360/183/161/635/75 or just take 20 all the way out to the outside of Dallas and run up 635. Both routes list close to the same as far as the "in traffic" listing. The first seems like alot to remember, so Im tempted to take the one that involves no toll roads and is just two highways. I'll send a txt out to you guys tomorrow as well as a early evening PM as a reminder.
Checked weather forecast again, 62...mostly cloudy. So get you Celica looking good....not a requirement though. But lets all try to get there!
Cant Wait!!

[Hazmat]

Yep, I'll definitely meet up with you there prior to rolling out. Just gimme a time and whatnot and I'll probably be there a little early too if the traffic isn't horrendous.

[Spider77]

Yep, I'll definitely meet up with you there prior to rolling out. Just gimme a time and whatnot and I'll probably be there a little early too if the traffic isn't horrendous.

Yeah I forgot to post what time I'll be up there. I will be at Freebirds at 900. Hopefully arriving in Murphy around 11. If traffic is great maybe earlier.

[97celiman]

UGH. That's all I have to say about what is going on.
I just got assigned two papers on due wednesday and one monday. AND I have a lab midterm on wednesday...I was planning on coming when it was just that but now that I have that and two papers...it's not gunna happen. mainly because I have the two papers and a final.

UGH not happy.
p.s.-both these papers were assigned today. bleh.
I am not happy. yes i know i am lame and sketchy for backing out at the absolute last second...i swear to god if this happens in the summer it's on like donkey kong.
apparently professors like to pile on the work right before spring break. i dunno. soooo dumb. not happy at all. ugh
anyway sorry again. sounds like this will be an excellent meet. take lots of pictures!
and please keep me updated on future ones...i really do want to go but gotta take school over celica.
have fun guys

[Spider77]

Well, that just sucks! I understand the whole school thing though. And yeah there will be a meet sometime in the summer, probably a cruise (I can hope). But if by some odd chance you happen to make it out, do it!
I sent reminders to everyone else (cept 2B..cause its at his place), so let try for a decent turnout.

[2bcelica]

Got the food prepped. So hopefully we have a good turn out.
Thanks Spider for getting this gathering going.

[Spider77]

My last post this night.
Really, the thanks goes to you for hosting this meet! I hope to get a good turn out at this one, and all the other meets for this year.

[Spider77]

OK guys, today is the day. Hope to see you there. Im leaving now to get the celica cleaned up a bit and meet hazmat for a rollout. I'll be checking this before 9 one more time, so if you need my number (and dont have it) for some reason, PM me. BTW, a high of 67!

[Spider77]

well got here at 2b's where r the rest of u?

[Hazmat]

Well that was a fun drive out and back! Really appreciate the food and letting us hang at your house 2b I enjoyed myself meeting new faces and seeing possibly the cleanest white celica I've ever seen *cough* Tino *Cough*

Definitely have to plan on something even bigger next time! Wtb pictures!

[Spider77]

mobile post.......pics up soon.

[2bcelica]

VIDEOS





I had fun. Sucks that some couldn't make it out, hopefully the ones who couldn't make it this time will commit to the next meet. Again thanks to Spider for organizing the meet.

This post has been edited by 2bcelica: Mar 6, 2010 - 7:28 PM

[TinoCel]

Had a great time, thanks for having us, and for the food. Can't wait for more of a showing, but either way its obvious that only a few of us draws attention. I didnt want to stop cruising, since it turned out to be so nice. Saw some great looking & sounding celi's today, cant leave out the g35 though, it looked fresh too.

I guarantee your neighbors are having a conversation about how horrible their dog's gas smells. Hahahaha

[Spider77]

Alright, finally got these things loaded. 92 pics were taken from my end, and I uploaded 23.
First, I had a really good time at this meet. The food was great and the company even better. Thanks to those who did show (I know that some had other more pressing issues). It was good to meet new members, and older ones I haven't met yet. Props to 2BCelica who provided a place to host this. Thanks to Hazmat for driving out with me, even though traffic did suck on the way out (we did see that sweet Lude..and the Lotus as well). TinoCel, thanks for making our cars look like they really needed to be cleaned better . CandyRed, even though you dont have a Celica anymore, I still like your car.
Hopefully in the coming months we'll be able to get another meet going. I was thinking sometime in early June. As far as what to do Im always open for suggestions. I really want to do the turbine run, but not in the middle of summer, that'll be something for a fall meet (possibly). But that's a topic for another time.
Anyhow, on with the pics.
Hazmats Celica------>






2BCelicas Beams Swapped Celica----->



TinoCels Celica, which is by the way the cleanest white Celica I have ever seen------>




My Celica (Spider77) with the fresh dent from kids------->

Group Shots, because thats what it all really about!------>








Again, thanks for everyone who participated.For the no shows, you sure missed out! But it dosent have to be that way, make it out to the next one, meet these members, I assure they are all great guys. The more that show and get active the better the meets will be, we have a decent amount of people on here from the DFW, so it shouldn't be just a few of us getting together.

[97celiman]

bahahaha why was the cop there?

[Spider77]

Nah, I guess he was driving by and saw all of us with our cars lined up and came over. Then Hazmat got arrested and I crashed into a light pole......ok, not really. The cop was cool about the little photo shoot we were doing, Tino even got him to participate!

[Akirad1]

dang sucks i missed out but i found some carbon fiber cloth adidas i got today

[zfjohnson07]

man i regret not going so much but i had to go to illinois to see my sick grandma

[Spider77]

Gotta do what you gotta do. Its alright, there will be another one soon enough. Not sure when yet, but soon.

[Spider77]

OK.
So considering that the last meet we had, resulted in one of the best meets we've had in a while, lets keep the momentum rolling!

Now, Im planning the next meet to be sometime in early June. As we all know here in TX it gets hot during the summer. Im going to go scout some locations in Arlington this coming weekend. I know the last meet we had in Arlington was up at Bowman Springs/"The Parks" (BoneDaddys). Being that its going to be in the summer, Im going to look for a nice shady place with some cover.
I will post back what I find as far as locations and how we can work them out. If you guys want to meet at a park, then grill or something, let me know. Or if youd rather meet then go cruise, let me know. Again, I am just putting it together, but I really appreciate input from everyone. The reason why I am running with Arlington again is that its a central location for all of us. I really want to get a larger turnout this time (although last time was a nice size as well).
To those who missed the last meet. I understand that driving distance can be a pain, but with the summer location you shouldn't be too far away, so come on out. Meet some new people!
One more thing before I post this, I know that sometimes some parks require a deposit to reserve a spot. I have no objection to paying the deposit, as long as people show up. So if it is at a park (w/deposit) ,and you have no intention of even trying to make a meet, please don't post.
Till next weekend, I'll have some pics and a scouting report.

[Hazmat]

You know I'm always up for whatever. I think a nice shady park area would be perfect because like you said, summer time it gets incredibly hot and the sun will take its toll for sure. Grilling again would be a nice idea seeing as it worked out pretty well last meet (thanks again to 2bcelica ). As far as spots go, I'll go ahead and wait to see what you find seeing as I'm nowhere near familiar with the arlington area. Will be keeping my eye on what you find out for sure

[2bcelica]

Can't wait for the next meet. Should be fun. Joe Pool Lake is a nice area, but I think they charge like 5 per car to go in. Jet Ski any one?

[Hazmat]

Can't wait for the next meet. Should be fun. Joe Pool Lake is a nice area, but I think they charge like 5 per car to go in. Jet Ski any one?

No idea about $5 per car seeing as I've never been but you did remind me of Burger's Lake. I believe they have admission prices though of like $10

[Spider77]

sorry been a while. never had a chance to scouting as ive been working 13 days non stop. so as soon as i get a chance i'll take a look around arlington for a meet spot. hopefully this weekend (i really need to take a nice drive)!

[97celiman]

as long as its before the last week in june its all good. i get out of school may 14th and then i am literally home free.

[Spider77]

it should be last week of may first week of june? sorry havent been on here. busy with work but things should be back to normal today. so keep an eye out for the possible locations!

[Spider77]

Alright, checked out two places today.
First was Bob McFarland park (410 Embercrest Drive). It has a pavilion with two tables and a grill. And on the outlying area there are more benches and grills. What I like most about this park is the location of the parking lot, its about 20-30 feet from the pavilion. Not a huge space overall, but should fit all of us nicely.



Second was Gene Schrickel, Jr Park (4500 Park Springs Boulevard). It was alot more open then the first one, a larger lot that is a bit further from the pavilion, but felt more updated. Again, had more benches and grills in the outlying area. The best thing about this one is the location to 20. Its right off of it.


Both spots offer plenty of shade from the June heat, and should provide enough space for all of us. As it stands now there are now reservations being taken, its on first come first serve. But I can guess that during the summer (ish) it'll have to be reserved. So, get back with me on what you guys want to do. Or if you want to throw in ideas about where to have our next meet at. Please keep in mind Im trying to keep it somewhere close to Arlington (as its pretty much in the middle). Or if you guys want to do a meet and then cruise somewhere, that'll be good too. Just let me know soon.

This post has been edited by Spider77: Apr 4, 2010 - 4:09 PM

[Hazmat]

The first park looks pretty cool. If you are trying to get votes together for whichever, put me down for the first park. Just always know, I'm fine with whatever we decide is best.

[Spider77]

So Im home (on my day off) and sick. Yea me! So after my nap here, I'll be sending out PM's to all the people who made it such a fun meet last time, and to the ones that couldnt show and try to get a def location nailed down, along with date/time. One more thing that I want to add here, The first park (Bob Mcfarland) is at a dead end, in a residential area, whereas the other park (Gene Schrickel, Jr) is off of the highway. Either way....for me to reserve this (I'll probably do 1/2 day) its $35. So without further delay here goes the list! For now......
1.) Spider77 - Bob McFarland
2.) Hazmat - Bob McFarland.

[2bcelica]

1.) Spider77 - Bob McFarland
2.) Hazmat - Bob McFarland.
3) 2bcelica - Bob McFarland

Come on DFW sign up.

[sugarfree]

It doesn't really matter to me, but i'll come, i stay in Carrollton, so it doesn't really make a difference.

[Akirad1]

ill try and make it

[CandyRed6GC]

I should be able to make it, depending on which day it is.

[Spider77]

1.) Spider77 - Bob McFarland
2.) Hazmat - Bob McFarland.
3) 2bcelica - Bob McFarland
4.) Sugarfree - Either One
5.) AkiraD1 - Either One
6.) CandyRed6GC - Either One

Only a few days and some good turnouts. Keep them coming in DFW! Don't just lurk here on the boards, come out for some grillin and chillin. I know that last part sounded bad, but come on, make a meet!

[zfjohnson07]

man lets go to oklahoma and gamble??!?!?!

but im up for the first one as well i should hopefully be there

[aww_shoook_em]

1.) Spider77 - Bob McFarland
2.) Hazmat - Bob McFarland.
3) 2bcelica - Bob McFarland
4.) Sugarfree - Either One
5.) AkiraD1 - Either One
6.) CandyRed6GC - Either One
7) aww_shoook_em - Bob McFarland

I should be able to go but I get off work at 5

This post has been edited by aww_shoook_em: Apr 9, 2010 - 9:39 PM

[Spider77]

1.) Spider77 - Bob McFarland
2.) Hazmat - Bob McFarland.
3) 2bcelica - Bob McFarland
4.) Sugarfree - Either One
5.) AkiraD1 - Either One
6.) CandyRed6GC - Either One
7) aww_shoook_em - Bob McFarland
8.)zfjohnson07 - Bob Mcfarland

Alright, so far it seems the majority of people chose the first pick. So I'll start getting info together for that meet. So sometime next week I'll have an updated post with the location, directions, times, and what we're gunna be setting on fire.
I know there are some more people who havent voiced an opinion, come on and do it! I sent out 16 PM's and only half have responded.