*** CANCELLED *** MidWest Spring Meet v2.2l ** April 25th **, 10years?! Has it been? Options

[navseal345]

*** CANCELLED - Damn COVID-19 (fist shaking intensifies) ***

As it been that long of "official meets"?

Well it's been 10years for me I think.

Does Chee need more help on the "Beans"?

Thinking make it a big long weekend, rent some cabins by a lake or bum out on Chee's front lawn.

Ideas, thoughts and suggestions.


** EDIT **
Date is set for April 25th

Different spot! (for this meet)
Devil's Lake, WI

This post has been edited by navseal345: Apr 9, 2020 - 7:18 AM

[CoolZeen]

That sounds great.

[bloodMoney]

Looks like it has been 10 years....

In it's current format, yes. We've been doing this for 10 years.

Unreal.

It definitely does not feel like that long.

[njccmd2002]

If it’s going to be in April better give me a date to request off. My calendar is made up till march...

[cheela]

As it been that long of "official meets"?

Well it's been 10years for me I think.

Does Chee need more help on the "Beans"?

Thinking make it a big long weekend, rent some cabins by a lake or bum out on Chee's front lawn.

Ideas, thoughts and suggestions.

All of those. I'll start building some cabins in my backyard. Hopefully be ready by meet time.

[Bitter]

Looks like it has been 10 years....

In it's current format, yes. We've been doing this for 10 years.

Unreal.

It definitely does not feel like that long.

Yeah it's been a minute.
Was that when I forgot the grilling tools and we used car tools and tortilla chips to flip burgers?

Got those new Z3's on the Celica so I'm down as long as the weather is kind of decent. They're supposed to handle wet and cooler temps better than the Z2's so I've got less of an excuse to go further distances now I guess.

[navseal345]

Cabins be done before the car. Wow

This post has been edited by navseal345: Jan 22, 2020 - 10:27 PM

[Bitter]

Cabins be done before the car. Wow

The cabins will just be 6GC chassis left out in the yard once they're stripped of parts.

[enderswift]

Wow 10 yrs.. i think i started showing up sporadically 2009-2010, but it feels like maybe 2 years ago..

And look how far we've come: 10 years ago seeing a gt4 hood was really really exciting (at least for me) whereas now our meets have multiple members with true-blue wrc's. Crazy

Anyway, i already cant wait for the spring meet!

This post has been edited by enderswift: Jan 23, 2020 - 8:08 AM

[bloodMoney]

For the sake of Norberto, Let's start discussing dates:

4/4
4/11
4/18
4/25

Thoughts?

My preference is to not have the 11th, as there is a track day that I'm looking into on that day.

[narly_charley]

I'm down for any of those dates. Let's make this a good one.

[TimeslideZ]

The 25th looks good for me

[navseal345]

So... April 25th?!?!

Now do we want to make it a good long weekend or is not everyone going to be able to?

[narly_charley]

So... April 25th?!?!

Now do we want to make it a good long weekend or is not everyone going to be able to?

I'm local, so I'll be just coming for the day.

[cheela]

So... April 25th?!?!

Now do we want to make it a good long weekend or is not everyone going to be able to?

where is this long weekend to be made since you started the thread? Nebraska? Wisconsin? Canada? or just the same ol' thang at the same ol place with the same ol people?

[narly_charley]

So... April 25th?!?!

Now do we want to make it a good long weekend or is not everyone going to be able to?

where is this long weekend to be made since you started the thread? Nebraska? Wisconsin? Canada? or just the same ol' thang at the same ol place with the same ol people?

I vote for Starved Rock because I'd love to take my daughter on the trails, through the water, and on the stairs of death.

[navseal345]

I was kinda hoping Wisconsin. Some place different. Someone (Jake or Sam?) had said there was a lake with some good trails, and I remember looking at renting cabins, but can't remember the name of the place/ surrounding area. That could have been a few years ago.

[cheela]

I was kinda hoping Wisconsin. Some place different. Someone (Jake or Sam?) had said there was a lake with some good trails, and I remember looking at renting cabins, but can't remember the name of the place/ surrounding area. That could have been a few years ago.

ah, Wisconsin Dells and Devil's Lake. That's about an hour - hour and a half from me. Water parks, cabins, lake, hiking. I do like it.

[navseal345]

I do believe it was Devil's Lake!

[CoolZeen]

25 is looking ok for me to.

[navseal345]

Devil's Lake looks like some fun, and it looks like Wisconsin Dells is not that far away, as well as other state parks.

[enderswift]

Devil's Lake looks like some fun, and it looks like Wisconsin Dells is not that far away, as well as other state parks.

I like this idea.

also in for 25th regardless of location

[navseal345]

Found a place that does rent cabins... Cabins for rent



Maybe I'll do a poll to get a better idea of what people want (but that may not matter,😉).

[narly_charley]

I'm only about two hours from Devil's Lake, so I'm down.

[bloodMoney]

I need to check with Stacy to see what she thinks.

[Bitter]

I told Joe he could drive my car, however I said he could drive it at the next Starved Rock meet. Sucks to be Joe!

[narly_charley]

Definitely sucks to be a sucka.

My life story...

lol

[navseal345]

So... Everyone is ok for the 25th of April?!? AND are we ok for Going to Devil's Lake, WI for this meet?

[narly_charley]

So... Everyone is ok for the 25th of April?!? AND are we ok for Going to Devil's Lake, WI for this meet?

I'm cool with all of that, you should just formally set it and pick a place to meet. I'd prefer not to drive around too much once we're there, but that's just me.

[navseal345]

OG post has been updated.

Date is set for April 25th!

New spot (for this meet) Devil's Lake, WI

[enderswift]

Sweet

[Lorelei6gc]

I'm in. Can co-drive if wanted.

[NetsToy]

I'm good for April 25th.

Are there any details on these cabins?!

[Bitter]

Looking forward to this, should be fun.

[navseal345]

Cabins for rent

Not sure about the cabins. Not enough people seem to want to make it a long weekend. Unless that changes, I haven't even seen if they had any available for that weekend.

I might grab a hotel.

[NetsToy]

Thanks for the cabin info!

I would need to stay somewhere, because it's a 6 hour drive for me!

[Lorelei6gc]

Thanks for the cabin info!

I would need to stay somewhere, because it's a 6 hour drive for me!

Doesn't seem like it would be too bad. I've driven a 9 hour drive round trip (one day each way) and an 17 hour drive (straight through, only stopping for gas), alone when I visited Pittsburgh, PA and when I moved from Houston, Tx to Dubuque, IA. Road trips are much better when you have a co-pilot.

I'm down to co-pilot or split the drive with anyone who passes near or through Chicago or the near suburbs.

Manual or auto, no problem either way.

[TimeslideZ]

I'd be up for a cabin even it's just one night or something. But the drive is only about 4 hours which isn't bad. Definitely can be done in a day's time.

[Lorelei6gc]

I'd be up for a cabin even it's just one night or something. But the drive is only about 4 hours which isn't bad. Definitely can be done in a day's time.

I would be down to split a cabin - Given its a saturday meet, and my job isn't open sunday, That would be an option.

[CoolZeen]

the cabins: indicates 2 nights minimum.I was planing to take my kids but just for one night. I'm guessing if a few of us roll together or meet on the way, we can do the long cruise together,since we mostly are going north. .

[Lorelei6gc]

Sorry for double post- can't just edit my own posts because they still don't appear on their own.

Obviously, If we're all gonna cruise together, It would be best to meet in a large parking lot as close to the highway as possible. Do we have a route planned?

I would suggest that we meet up at "Rest Stop 26" in Wisconsin right off of 41. The parking lot is just north of the Pleasant Prarie Premium Outlets in Wisconsin

Heading north from the city on I-94 (The Edens) through the North Shore would mean that there are no tolls at all once you are on that highway and all the way to Devil's lake. Its about a 2.5 hour drive from there, and of course no tolls, so it would be pretty easy to plan a stop for gas or to stretch legs (if necessary) on the way- somewhere just outside of Madison makes sense to me. The route I've got in mind shows no stop lights at all.

Here's the directions I'm thinking of, for those coming up through chicago or the north shore of chicago:

https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Rest+Stop+2...4183975!3e0

[navseal345]

Is it the date or location? Not that it's going to change just for you. 😉

[bloodMoney]

Is it the date or location? Not that it's going to change just for you. 😉

It's the location for us.

But I want you guys to try new spots! Eventually the kids will be old enough for roadtrips, and I'd love to branch out. I've only been talking about it for years.....

[richee3]

I think this goes without saying but we’re out for this meet. With a trip to Miami in April and a family trip to Yellowstone in May, neither of us can get the time off work for this meet. Maybe we can load up the puppers and make a fall meet though, as long as it doesn’t overlap with my Vegas trip.

[bloodMoney]

I think this goes without saying but we’re out for this meet. With a trip to Miami in April and a family trip to Yellowstone in May, neither of us can get the time off work for this meet. Maybe we can load up the puppers and make a fall meet though, as long as it doesn’t overlap with my Vegas trip.

When is your Vegas trip? Let's get dates, so we know what to avoid.

[richee3]

October 7-11, going to Supras in Vegas. We’re free other than that.

[navseal345]

2 people that can't go clogging up the thread.

[navseal345]

Jk.

[navseal345]

** Update **

Contacted the place that had cabins... AND THEY HAD SOME AVAILABLE. Would like to know for sure how many people would be interested in staying/ making it a long weekend (I plan on the 23 - 26 of April).

[Bitter]

I might be out, Erin's got a thing and won't be home so I'm on dog-sitting duty. Not sure I can wrangle them both by myself in the Celica for a LONG ass day trip like that and getting a hotel with them overnight is probably a no-go with just me because they get antsy/barky at hotels.

[cheela]

** Update **

Contacted the place that had cabins... AND THEY HAD SOME AVAILABLE. Would like to know for sure how many people would be interested in staying/ making it a long weekend (I plan on the 23 - 26 of April).

I'm real close by so I won't be staying at the cabins but I'm down to hang out around there until whenever.

[navseal345]

If there would be 3ish plus people to share/ split the cabin it would be worth it, otherwise a hotel would be cheaper.

[punkxrckprincess]

Been heavy on board neglect here I apologize.
Jake and I are in.

I feel like dogs and children should not be deterring you core members from coming, FYI.
Even if you guys didn't want to trek all the way home in one day there's options other than the expense of the Dells toward Madison, and it's a really nice calm place unlike say, Chicago.
We'll probably make our own arrangements for staying if we choose not to drive home.

[navseal345]

Been heavy on board neglect here I apologize.
Jake and I are in.

I feel like dogs and children should not be deterring you core members from coming, FYI.
Even if you guys didn't want to trek all the way home in one day there's options other than the expense of the Dells toward Madison, and it's a really nice calm place unlike say, Chicago.
We'll probably make our own arrangements for staying if we choose not to drive home.

Words well spoken.




Sounds like I'll contact the cabin rental place and tell them it's a no go.

[navseal345]

Go karts??

Place has some karts, that is if they are open for the season.

[Lorelei6gc]

Go karts??

Place has some karts, that is if they are open for the season.

Hmmm... I'm interested. I'll keep you posted.

[narly_charley]

Go karts??

Place has some karts, that is if they are open for the season.

I did this a few years ago and it was the most fun I had in a while (I used to race go karts nationally). It was practice, one heat, and one big feature race. I wasn't used to the adrenaline and abuse in the karts, so I almost threw up that evening when my body started catching up. haha!

https://sugarriverraceway.com/

It included EVERYTHING. I had my own suit and gear, but they have everything there that you'd need. It was only like $80 for the day. SOOOO much more than you get with any indoor place and it was a complete blast. There was probably close to 20 people racing. I think I may do this again this year for my birthday regardless.

[Lorelei6gc]

Go karts??

Place has some karts, that is if they are open for the season.

I did this a few years ago and it was the most fun I had in a while (I used to race go karts nationally). It was practice, one heat, and one big feature race. I wasn't used to the adrenaline and abuse in the karts, so I almost threw up that evening when my body started catching up. haha!

https://sugarriverraceway.com/

It included EVERYTHING. I had my own suit and gear, but they have everything there that you'd need. It was only like $80 for the day. SOOOO much more than you get with any indoor place and it was a complete blast. There was probably close to 20 people racing. I think I may do this again this year for my birthday regardless.

Yeah. G forces are a blast.

[Lorelei6gc]

Slight bit off topic:

I'm possibly buying a 6gc tomorrow that came up semi local.

its gonna be a little rough, for sure, not expecting much more than a mobile storage unit and A-B

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/5...essenger_banner

The good:

1994 Celica GT Liftback
White
5MT
body is all one color, doesn't look rotted out or anything of that nature
New radiator
Recent "minor tune up" (Oil change, spark plugs, maybe some other stuff)

The bad:

No heat, claims it needs a thermostat installed, owner is including part in sale. I don't care about it not having heat, we're almost out of winter here.
Car needs a windsheild as the current has spider cracks on the passenger side. Shouldn't be that hard to get, safelite lists it at ~$200 with R&R.
Some rust near door jam on bottom of driver rocker
Car is 1000 obo. trying to get it for no more than 750.

[navseal345]

That's like $500 car definitely not $1000

[Lorelei6gc]

Yeah. That's what I'm thinking. I transferred some money yesterday and it didn't clear yet because i'm a dumb ass and forgot today is sunday so I have to wait for it to clear. I'm gonna go see it Tuesday now most likely because computers at banks seem to get the day off too.

Then again, I might just move to another apartment.

This post has been edited by Lorelei6gc: Feb 23, 2020 - 3:51 PM

[narly_charley]

Yeah, don't bother getting junk like that, you'll hate yourself for it. Save a bit more and get something that doesn't need much.

[Lorelei6gc]

Yeah, don't bother getting junk like that, you'll hate yourself for it. Save a bit more and get something that doesn't need much.

I am gonna pass on it. Its a beater, and it doesn't even have a heater.

[navseal345]

Search AutoTempest pulls listings from EVERYWHERE. That's how I found mine. As of right now there's some pretty good ones.

[Lorelei6gc]

Search AutoTempest pulls listings from EVERYWHERE. That's how I found mine. As of right now there's some pretty good ones.

I think what I'm gonna end up doing is importing a 94 WRC after I save up. I don't really *need* a car just yet.

That said, they will probably be worth infinity dollars by the time I can afford one.

Suddenly, Inflation!

https://tenor.com/view/ededdeddy-gif-8536489

This post has been edited by Lorelei6gc: Feb 25, 2020 - 8:22 AM

[navseal345]

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[Lorelei6gc]

...

hay una problema?

[CoolZeen]

where is the exact point we are meeting ? on the north or south area of devils lake.

[Lorelei6gc]

where is the exact point we are meeting ? on the north or south area of devils lake.

Curious as well. Might be riding up with Box.

[Bitter]

I am officially out for this one, sorry everyone. Not going to be able to manage both dogs who hate driving in cars for that long by myself in addition to trying to wrangle them in a hotel by myself, it's hard enough when we're both together with them in a hotel. I'm sure there will be a summer meet though!

[navseal345]

where is the exact point we are meeting ? on the north or south area of devils lake.

That's a good question. I don't have an answer yet.

[navseal345]

It looks like the south area might be better.

Do we still want to do the normal (grill food/ hang out, then hike, then find a restaurant) OR hike most of the day then find a restaurant to eat at?

Personally since it's a new area that there is more to "explore" & looks like longer trails, leaning towards the second option. And trying to bring food that slightly longer distance.

Thoughts?

[navseal345]

There is a fee to enter the park...
Devil's Lake State Park website

[cheela]

It's quite the hike to get around the area so it will depend on time and hunger/energy. If we don't grill then I say pack some food/snacks and lots of water.

[navseal345]

It's quite the hike to get around the area so it will depend on time and hunger/energy. If we don't grill then I say pack some food/snacks and lots of water.

Absolutely.
I probably need the exercise, lol, so I won't mind the walk.

[Lorelei6gc]

It's quite the hike to get around the area so it will depend on time and hunger/energy. If we don't grill then I say pack some food/snacks and lots of water.

Absolutely.
I probably need the exercise, lol, so I won't mind the walk.

mhmm, same.

Anyone thinking about a local Chicagoland meet yet? I wanna meet all ya'll soon. There's a chance I may be in court over the recent bus incident on this day. court is scheduled for 4/15/20 and who knows how long this will take.

This post has been edited by Lorelei6gc: Mar 11, 2020 - 3:18 PM

[narly_charley]

We'll probably have to push this till late summer (assuming the current path of the virus).

[cheela]

yes most likely.
Not that I think we will contract it if we have a meet but more so that everything will be closed. Most likely the state parks will close soon if not already and hotels are outta the question too I'm guessing.

[CoolZeen]

we just have to wait for updates on the state parks.I heard that in Puerto Rico and some areas of Florida they are closing the beaches.

[navseal345]

F**k.

Chee if you could please keep us updated on what is happening in Wisconsin, like state parks & restaurants.

Only time will tell, but if all goes well I would like to do this.

[cheela]

Will do.

Well as of right now it seems like Devil's lake is still open but that could very well change in the next few days.

The Wisconsin Dells area with resort, water park, hotel, go-kart etc is closed down so that's out.

Governor also issued a ban on gatherings so restaurants and bars are closed too. When Wisconsin closes it's bars, that's when you know there's a real problem.

[TimeslideZ]

When Wisconsin closes it's bars, that's when you know there's a real problem.

Ha ha you know that's true. Let's just meet at Cheel'as house. Who knows maybe we can help him (or watch him) finish up his swap lol.

[navseal345]

I suppose it's a good thing I've procrastinated in booking a hotel room.
Hopefully this all sort of blows over within the next month.

[Bitter]

Gov. Pritzker said we can all still go walking and hiking so as soon as the weather is good enough to take my Celica out on a weekend I'm planning to do an introvert meet, aka it'll just be me driving around somewhere then getting out to go for a walk and snap some car pictures.

[navseal345]

Sad to say but... I don't think a spring meet is going to happen. I personally would be down for a fall meet.

[narly_charley]

Sad to say but... I don't think a spring meet is going to happen. I personally would be down for a fall meet.

Agreed.

[Bitter]

Should say banned not cancelled.

[enderswift]

yea cancelling is for the best

[BonzaiCelica]

damn sorry to hear guys. yes life is cancelled.

[cheela]

Well this gives me time to finish the BEAMS i guess. Does suck that we have to cancel.

[navseal345]

I just don't want the 'Rona.

[Bitter]

Well this gives me time to finish the BEAMS i guess. Does suck that we have to cancel.

You mean more time to procrastinate about working on the Beams?

[CoolZeen]

this 'rona is killing me!! No meets! no shows! no night cruise! where im supose to use all the toyota wear I have order during the winter? at least I got to enjoy one win at a big show before everything got cancel. it got me all hyped up to start the season for nothing.

[cheela]

Well this gives me time to finish the BEAMS i guess. Does suck that we have to cancel.

You mean more time to procrastinate about working on the Beams?

hey... hey.... there has been progress.. not ALOT but some progress.... maybe just ONE progress.

[narly_charley]

My parents bought a 2015 Camry XSE (V6) new, put about 40K miles on it and then sold it to my grandparents and it just sits in their garage. I'm working on persuading my grandparents to sell it to me - fingers crossed.

[Lorelei6gc]

Sorry for going AWOL as hell, Things have been quickly falling apart. I'll be moving to a friend's house in PA because I still have not been able to get a job since 2020 rolled around originally.

[Bitter]

There's a county forest preserve near me that might make a nice spot for a small meet, it's right down 394 so it's not a bad drive from the city. It's not very large but there's some trails for hiking and there's places to eat near by including a few pizza places. In terms of driving Bemes road is right up against the back of the preserve which is a nice leisure cruise through the forest, but very short. Uh not much else going on around there though. https://www.google.com/maps/place/Goodenow+...33;4d-87.602148

Oh yea, there's a nature center for kids and Chris/Jake.

This post has been edited by Bitter: May 22, 2020 - 8:11 PM

[CoolZeen]

There's a county forest preserve near me that might make a nice spot for a small meet, it's right down 394 so it's not a bad drive from the city. It's not very large but there's some trails for hiking and there's places to eat near by including a few pizza places. In terms of driving Bemes road is right up against the back of the preserve which is a nice leisure cruise through the forest, but very short. Uh not much else going on around there though. https://www.google.com/maps/place/Goodenow+...33;4d-87.602148

Oh yea, there's a nature center for kids and Chris/Jake.

ass usual, who is still down for it? obviously with mask on

[Bitter]

There's a county forest preserve near me that might make a nice spot for a small meet, it's right down 394 so it's not a bad drive from the city. It's not very large but there's some trails for hiking and there's places to eat near by including a few pizza places. In terms of driving Bemes road is right up against the back of the preserve which is a nice leisure cruise through the forest, but very short. Uh not much else going on around there though. https://www.google.com/maps/place/Goodenow+...33;4d-87.602148

Oh yea, there's a nature center for kids and Chris/Jake.

ass usual, who is still down for it? obviously with mask on

I think in another month things will have settled down some more, let's see then?

[enderswift]

Jordan I'd be down for a meet at a new spot. I suspect we can easily do it w/o risk of getting anyone sick, especially since it would be outdoors