Norcal And Socal meet in the middle?, A Meet in Fresno CA? Options

[Aznbcrzy]

A meet in Fresno California right in the middle of california, but you know its just a suggestion i wanted to see if anyone was up i know socal just recently had a meet. but yeah just tossing it out there


Ok so have some people down:
1.Aznbcrzy
2.Nics
3.Benzo
4.pandakid
Place: woodward park


Date and time:n/a

This post has been edited by Aznbcrzy: Nov 15, 2009 - 3:24 PM

[dabazied]

Honestly, I'd be down for coming up to Fresno, but I know I couldn't do that until begining of next yr.

[Random_Stranger]

Honestly, for us, the best thing to do is we take over Filipino Weekend, which means we can take over the car show. However... They do it very early and it gets HOT as hell out there, like real bad. I don't think Fresno is a good option. If we do a track we can hit up Buttonwillow. But I think if we do this annually, we should have a spot in the bay area, and we should have a place in SoCal, and then we alternate each year to favor those nearby. THat's my thoughts.

[benzo]

i would be there FOR SURE. no doubt about it..

[Aznbcrzy]

Im just saying this because i dont know any other 6gen celica here lol i only know 7gens. i know alot of cool places to cruise too

[nics]

Im in!!!!!

[Random_Stranger]

Im just saying this because i dont know any other 6gen celica here lol i only know 7gens. i know alot of cool places to cruise too

But there is nothing interesting in Fresno and all the Central Valley for that matter. Most of the people are unfriendly, it gets hotter than hell (because I live 2 hours away on the other end of the Central Valley and I have been to Fresno quite a few times), and did I mention there is nothing to do there? I honestly do not like Fresno, and I know it won't affect anything, but I wouldn't go.

[benzo]

theres a bunch of places to go!! woodward and bbq. get a bunch of pics and what not.

[pandakid]

im down

[dabazied]

Im just saying this because i dont know any other 6gen celica here lol i only know 7gens. i know alot of cool places to cruise too

But there is nothing interesting in Fresno and all the Central Valley for that matter. Most of the people are unfriendly, it gets hotter than hell (because I live 2 hours away on the other end of the Central Valley and I have been to Fresno quite a few times), and did I mention there is nothing to do there? I honestly do not like Fresno, and I know it won't affect anything, but I wouldn't go.

Nukka please.... If I'm drivin from Riverside, and Nics is drivin from San Diego, your happy ass is comin too(even if I have to drag you along lol).

Of course this would be a good spring/after the new year kinda thing.

[Random_Stranger]

Trust me, it would be like me not bothering to leave home. All the cities in the Central Valley are all the same. Plus, with all due respect, these Fresno guys never even go to the regular meets, and we are all supposed to meet up there for them? Sorry, I've been to Fresno, nothing interesting to do there. It just wouldn't be the same after all the SoCal meets with PLENTY to do.

This post has been edited by Random_Stranger: Nov 16, 2009 - 8:48 AM

[Aznbcrzy]

ummm..... i just join the fourm a while back =/ but i just wanted to go to a meet lol

[nics]

Im just saying this because i dont know any other 6gen celica here lol i only know 7gens. i know alot of cool places to cruise too

But there is nothing interesting in Fresno and all the Central Valley for that matter. Most of the people are unfriendly, it gets hotter than hell (because I live 2 hours away on the other end of the Central Valley and I have been to Fresno quite a few times), and did I mention there is nothing to do there? I honestly do not like Fresno, and I know it won't affect anything, but I wouldn't go.

Nukka please.... If I'm drivin from Riverside, and Nics is drivin from San Diego, your happy ass is comin too(even if I have to drag you along lol).

Of course this would be a good spring/after the new year kinda thing.

x2!!!! ill drive anywhere here in cali.

faust if you aint goin', we'll just crash on your pad, drink and God knows what else. maybe you could hook us up with some specials, me and daniel will be very happy

This post has been edited by nics: Nov 16, 2009 - 10:54 PM

[2celicas2love]

this is something that I would really consider, depending on how many commit to go, I don't want to drive 4+hours for a 10 people turn out we need at min. 30 for sure's before ill go.

[MaskedMan]

Why don't the Fresno guys just drive down to a SoCal meet. Think about it, if there are at LEAST 10 SoCal members, and like 3 or so Fresno members, then why make 10 guys drive up to Fresno when you could just have 3 guys just drive down to SoCal? Plus, if more people have to drive a long distance, the meet is just going to turn out small anyways because people from SoCal will be more unwilling to attend. As for the NorCal members, if they are willing to drive down to Fresno, I don't see any problem just driving down to SoCal, especially since there is more to do in SoCal. There's not much reason to have a meet in NorCal either, since there aren't many members up there either.

[Random_Stranger]

Why don't the Fresno guys just drive down to a SoCal meet. Think about it, if there are at LEAST 10 SoCal members, and like 3 or so Fresno members, then why make 10 guys drive up to Fresno when you could just have 3 guys just drive down to SoCal?

That's exactly what I am saying.

[Aznbcrzy]

im down to go to socal im willing to go

[dabazied]

Alright peeps. Here's what we do, Fresno, figure out how many actual members from mid/norcal you can get to agree to come out to a meet(not counting Masked or Random). Post up the numbers, then we will go from there, deal? I don't mind traveling, Derrick has a couple points tho. I'm still down either way, but come on down to a socal meet if the numbers don't work out. Plus there is a west coast meet still in baby planning stages for the coming year and when it has a little bit more of a solidification the thread will be posted. Just some stuff to chew on.

Next SoCal meet will be sometime in March most likely.

This post has been edited by dabazied: Nov 17, 2009 - 1:34 AM

[nics]

march sounds goood

[dabazied]

We will probably start posting up the first socal meet of the new year plans sometime after the new year to give a couple months-month and a half for ppl to plan on coming, don't get me wrong, it's not optional, it's mandatory. Those that don't attend(unless there are certain things that pop up like with Xavier) will loose all rights to own your celica or have to be jumped into the 6gc fambam next time we see you. It is what it is. Its how we roll son!


P.S. Realize that the last part is a joke as far as the forums go. Just kidding around people.

[flyinglizard]

I'm down for the next meet wherever it is. I've just been too busy to make it to the last two.

[pandakid]

i can't make it to a socal meet unless i get a day off of work,they most of the time deny days off

[dabazied]

i can't make it to a socal meet unless i get a day off of work,they most of the time deny days off

Work 7 days a week?

[pandakid]

5 days 8 hours random days off but hella picky to requesting days off

[dabazied]

Well, do you get your schedule ahead of time, or is it like just the week before that you find out? We can plan according to ppls schedules at this point cuz nothing is set in stone yet.

[pandakid]

2 weeks before notice i've always wanted to go to a socal meet

[dabazied]

Alright, well we will definitely try making the schedule to be able to include you in the next one, no worries bro.

[pandakid]

yea i'll try just lmk in advance

[CAMAricer]

Keep me posted with the details...I have a 50/50 chance of making it on whatever weekend it falls on

[CelicaST_CALI]

Im down for a Fresno meet up defiantly,so cal not so much unless it falls on a break when i have a lot of free time haha..I think Fresno would be a good option,we've never tried it,we dont know wats going to happen.If it sucks then we just wont do it anymore.But i think its a good median for so-cal/nor-cal meets.

[johnnehh]

I'll go.

[benzo]

i was going to go to the other cali meets but i am in dire need of new tires/clutch..so i cant really take it out of town... but i live here in fresno. so if you guys have a meet i will be there FOR SURE. no doubt about it. BBQ AND BEER yeeahh

EDIT: i stole this from some other random site:


Woodward Park in Fresno California is:

090 miles from Modesto (Hwy 99 - G St. intersection) . . . 1.30 Hours @ 70mph
100 miles from Bakersfield (Hwy 99 - Oliver Dr. intersection) . . . 1.40 Hours @ 70mph
130 miles from San Luis Obispo (Hwy 101- Hwy 227 intersection) . . . 1.85 Hours @ 70mph
140 miles from San Jose (Hwy 101- Hwy 85 intersection) . . . 2.00 Hours @ 70mph
170 miles from Sacramento (I-80 - Hwy 99 intersection) . . . 2.40 Hours @ 70mph
185 miles from San Fransisco (Bay Bridge / I-80) . . . 2.60 Hours @ 70mph
195 miles from Los Angeles (Hwy 405 - I-5 intersection) . . . 2.75 Hours @ 70mph
330 miles from San Diego (Hwy 163 - I-5 intersection) . . . 4.70 Hours @ 70mph
330 miles from Redding (Hwy 299 - I-5 intersection) . . . 4.70 Hours @ 70mph

This post has been edited by benzo: Nov 18, 2009 - 2:25 PM

[pandakid]

Im still down for the fresno meet thats something I can for sure go to.

[benzo]

I'm down for the next meet wherever it is. I've just been too busy to make it to the last two.

Im down for a Fresno meet up defiantly,so cal not so much unless it falls on a break when i have a lot of free time haha..I think Fresno would be a good option,we've never tried it,we dont know wats going to happen.If it sucks then we just wont do it anymore.But i think its a good median for so-cal/nor-cal meets.

I'll go.

Im still down for the fresno meet thats something I can for sure go to.

Thats 5 so far!

This post has been edited by benzo: Nov 18, 2009 - 7:33 PM

[johnnehh]

I think Fairfield might be a better option... There's lots of stuff to do out there. But that's just in my opinion. Keep me posted

[CelicaST_CALI]

Fresno it is!!

[windowlicker]

if there was a norcal meet, i would have to say do it in san fran. pics with the golden gate bridge in the background > fresno. big thing is to make the trip worth while for all and especially for those that are making a far drive. i just did the drive from orange county to sacramento for a rallyx last weekend and it was long and full of cops on the 5. just meeting up in a parking lot or even just a bbq wouldn't justify the trip.

my thoughts is that if there is going to be a norcal meet, norcal peeps would need to plan out what we would do and have plenty of options for us to choose from.

[nics]

norcal works for me as well.

[CelicaST_CALI]

So lets have a nor cal meet with just a few 6gcs...take a bunch of pictures and see if we can attract some southerners?

[epocsirhc]

I'm down. The closer to Sac the better! San Fran is like three hours from my place but if there are enough people it would be worth the drive.

[MaskedMan]

To get a good turn out, it's going to take a lot of organization and commitment. Anyone who says "I'll see how my schedule is during that time" can be counted out already. For everyone who says "I'll attend if it's in this location" can also be counted out. It's all about not counting your chickens before they've hatched. The meet will only benefit from those who are serious about attending. There's no reason to plan the meet around people who might not even attend. You have to take a look at the members you can depend on attending, this way it will increase the chances of the meet being a success. There has never been anything stopping NorCal members from attending SoCal meet, or SoCal members from attending NorCal meets. So just because you call it a NorCal/SoCal meet isn't going to make any difference at all. It's going to take a lot of work and a group of people are going to have to step up and ensure everything stays organized.

[CelicaST_CALI]

I agree with everything derek said,personally im not inclined to go to a so cal meet cause a 11 hour drive isn't worth it to see 6 other celicas IMO...if we had a big meet with 20+ 6gcs id go to a so cal meet...I think we need to set a date RIGHT NOW and then ppl can plan events around the meet...my .2 cents

[MaskedMan]

I agree with everything derek said,personally im not inclined to go to a so cal meet cause a 11 hour drive isn't worth it to see 6 other celicas IMO...if we had a big meet with 20+ 6gcs id go to a so cal meet...I think we need to set a date RIGHT NOW and then ppl can plan events around the meet...my .2 cents

Thanks, I think that's the mentality of a lot of members. Most people won't want to drive very far for a Celica meet unless there are 20+ 6th gens there. The problem is that if the meet is held up in NorCal, we will not even reach 10 members. Fresno would seem like a good idea at first, but it's the area with the lowest number of active 6th gen members, meaning that would force everybody else to drive very far out of their way just to meet up with 2 or 3 members. Considering SoCal has the ability to organize a 20+ Celica meet on it's own, it's just the most logical place to meet. Even though there are 20+ SoCal members, making them drive up to Fresno will knock out 50% of them, and making them drive up to NorCal will knock out 80% of them.

[Random_Stranger]

I agree with everything derek said,personally im not inclined to go to a so cal meet cause a 11 hour drive isn't worth it to see 6 other celicas IMO...if we had a big meet with 20+ 6gcs id go to a so cal meet...I think we need to set a date RIGHT NOW and then ppl can plan events around the meet...my .2 cents

Keep in mind, it takes YOU who has 1 Celica to help add to that 20 or 20+. Imagine if everyone felt that way, there would pretty much be no meet at all. It takes the will of individuals alone, to combine for a large meet. Those who all want to go for the sake of going, can contribute to the numbers, while those who sit back and wait let nothing happen.

I just don't want to go to Fresno, because I hate Fresno as much as I hate my own city and all other cities within the central valley. Rude people, bad air quality, horrible weather (in which by this, I mean weather that is never favorable except for spring and fall), and very very limited things to do. I can honestly see the meet in Fresno mostly spent driving through neighborhoods rather than good canyons, freeways, etc.. That you would find in SoCal.

This post has been edited by Random_Stranger: Nov 20, 2009 - 1:24 AM

[CelicaST_CALI]

Well...if 50% of 20 is 10..and there is 10 nor cal ppl and 10+10=20 and if Istanbul is somewhere in this region(family guy pun)..thats 20 celicas..meaning that will attract a bunch more 6gcs hahaha jk jk



I think so cal and nor cal guys would be willing to drive to Fresno to get a fairly good sized California 6gc meet going.Here lets start a list..People that will drive to fresno for a celica meet regardless of 6gc count:

1.CelicaST_CALI

This post has been edited by CelicaST_CALI: Nov 20, 2009 - 1:25 AM

[MaskedMan]

Well...if 50% of 20 is 10..and there is 10 nor cal ppl and 10+10=20 and if Istanbul is somewhere in this region(family guy pun)..thats 20 celicas..meaning that will attract a bunch more 6gcs hahaha jk jk

I know you were kidding, but just so you know, the 10 Celica NorCal meet was already including the SoCal and Fresno members. So that's 10 total, no more.

Honestly, I would not be down for a Fresno meet because there's simply no reason at all for me to be in Fresno. Just knowing that I would have a 4 hour drive in either direction after the meet is over is not very tempting for me.

[VieT9sD]

when was the last time we had a norcal meet? and how much people are actually in norcal/fresno/socal anyways? if the meet is held in nor-cal, i'll come

[Random_Stranger]

Honestly, I'm telling you guys. We need to do something like this.


NorCal/SoCal Annual Meet

(Example, as it will change in favor of NorCal or SoCal every other year)

This year
NorCal Hosts North and South Meet:

(What this means is that NorCal is responsible for coming up with where to meet and what to do for that meet, and then the following year, SoCal will have to do the same thing)

This is what I have been talking about, but it seems that SoCal is more for it than NorCal, and it seems that those in the middle (and literally the middle of no where as Central Valley is NOTHING compared to the bay area or SoCal, trust me, I know) just want everyone to come to them.


Since this thread is regarding who will come up to Fresno, I will not take that away from anyone. But from the suggestion above (which I think is a good suggestion, and not because I thought of it), when you are all ready for that, let me know. Because I plan on having my car FULLY converted by next Summer and honestly, after that... I am not sure if I am going to be driving my Celica to any meets. I would hate to risk an accident traveling after so much money and work has been put into her. That's just my input though, I am nobody special, just thought I would share that.

[Aznbcrzy]

Honestly, I'm telling you guys. We need to do something like this.


NorCal/SoCal Annual Meet

(Example, as it will change in favor of NorCal or SoCal every other year)

This year
NorCal Hosts North and South Meet:

(What this means is that NorCal is responsible for coming up with where to meet and what to do for that meet, and then the following year, SoCal will have to do the same thing)

This is what I have been talking about, but it seems that SoCal is more for it than NorCal, and it seems that those in the middle (and literally the middle of no where as Central Valley is NOTHING compared to the bay area or SoCal, trust me, I know) just want everyone to come to them.


Since this thread is regarding who will come up to Fresno, I will not take that away from anyone. But from the suggestion above (which I think is a good suggestion, and not because I thought of it), when you are all ready for that, let me know. Because I plan on having my car FULLY converted by next Summer and honestly, after that... I am not sure if I am going to be driving my Celica to any meets. I would hate to risk an accident traveling after so much money and work has been put into her. That's just my input though, I am nobody special, just thought I would share that.

I agree, because my motor is kinda dead =(, i will be getting a new one soon =). i should be somewhere nice and what not

[ajmorris1977]

i'm in but i need to know the date at least a month ahead of time so i can book time off, i think it would be well worth the drive......lets do this!

[johnnehh]

San Fransisco is a good place. Lots of fun roads to drive out there, too. And the Golden Gate pics would look sick.

[CelicaST_CALI]

San Fransisco is a good place. Lots of fun roads to drive out there, too. And the Golden Gate pics would look sick.

x2

[windowlicker]

celicas invading lombard st?????

[CelicaST_CALI]

celicas invading lombard st/6gc burn your clutch day????

[CAMAricer]

I like the alternating NorCal/SoCal hosting idea. Will be massively difficult to execute, since it's hard enough to find one person to host any sort of a meet, let alone two people in different areas. As far as NorCal is concerned, there are members up here, but the bay area isn't like LA/OC, you got toll bridges to cross and everything is jammed packed together were as down in SoCal, you can navigate from one place to another a bit easier. But it not like there aren't any meets in NorCal either. Club Lexus always host an annual meet up here and tons of members from LA/OC drive up, so setting up 6GC meet is in the realm of possibility. The key is to motivate people to get off the lazy butts and come. There's got to be an incentive (besides meeting other members).

Hell, if/when things settle down for me, I'd give this hosting thing a shot (again) and see if we can finally get a proper NorCal meet together. But we're talking about months away (possibly next summer).

It's nice to see renewed interest from new/old members. Let's keep the dialogue going. Hopefully, all this talk will eventually produce something.

[Random_Stranger]

I like the alternating NorCal/SoCal hosting idea. Will be massively difficult to execute, since it's hard enough to find one person to host any sort of a meet, let alone two people in different areas. As far as NorCal is concerned, there are members up here, but the bay area isn't like LA/OC, you got toll bridges to cross and everything is jammed packed together were as down in SoCal, you can navigate from one place to another a bit easier. But it not like there aren't any meets in NorCal either. Club Lexus always host an annual meet up here and tons of members from LA/OC drive up, so setting up 6GC meet is in the realm of possibility. The key is to motivate people to get off the lazy butts and come. There's got to be an incentive (besides meeting other members).

Hell, if/when things settle down for me, I'd give this hosting thing a shot (again) and see if we can finally get a proper NorCal meet together. But we're talking about months away (possibly next summer).

It's nice to see renewed interest from new/old members. Let's keep the dialogue going. Hopefully, all this talk will eventually produce something.

That's what I am talking about. I am glad that people are getting the idea in their head and liking it. Summer is not a problem, as I said before, I wanted it to be in June (6th month for the 6gcs) for the theme of our Annual Event(s). We are going to have heavy hitters (those I like to name who are always down to attend a meet no matter where it is in Cali) and then we are going to have the house cats. But either way, it takes people to show up to encourage future people to come out and add to the list. I already know SoCal has some heavy hitters, most of which were at the meets I have been to. To me, it doesn't matter how many people we have, because I enjoy the experience for what it is. But it has to be an experience we are willing to accept and get joy from. I am certain there HAS to be places in the North area (doesn't have to be the bay as the possible inconveniences noted above) that are good to travel through and offer plenty of scenery, tempting roads, and all of the above (above for possibilities, not the inconveniences).

Anyways, I really hope we can make this happen, even if only 8 show up, I don't care.

[MaskedMan]

So is this a Fresno meet thread or a discussion thread? I thought that it was decided that a Fresno meet was going to be held since Andrew already put his name on the list as the only member attending.

[Random_Stranger]

So is this a Fresno meet thread or a discussion thread? I thought that it was decided that a Fresno meet was going to be held since Andrew already put his name on the list as the only member attending.

Well, the thing is threads kinda last on here if they are legitimate. What had happened was that people are starting to get a lil meet happy and jumping ahead of themselves, with the possibility of new meets for new areas. So in response to that, it was a suggestion to be a Fresno meet, while also raising the issue of North and South meet. Both of which I think have been decided by majority. So perhaps someone can start a thread for what we can do for our Annual meets, so that way even though it is a discussion, we can all read what is brought up, and then finally hit with a real official annual meet thread. Maybe we can keep 1 thread for all the annual photos too... Just a thought, that way they last.

[CelicaST_CALI]

f*ck the rest of u im gonna have my own celica meet...in my driveway If we wanna do something in eastern nor cal i can scope it out(Sacramento,vacaville,ect).I think switching where the big meet should be hosted every year is a good idea IF both sides are willing to drive to the others area,we cant have only nor cal people going the meet when its up here,and we cant only so cals going to the meet when its down there... Its gonna take some commitment from both sides to get this going..start posting opinions!!!!

[GoToSleep]

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[Hanyo]

A meet in Fresno California right in the middle of california, but you know its just a suggestion i wanted to see if anyone was up i know socal just recently had a meet. but yeah just tossing it out there


Ok so have some people down:
1.Aznbcrzy
2.Nics
3.Benzo
4.pandakid
Place: woodward park


Date and time:n/a

I would not mind a Fresno meet, but what is there to do?

Lets get some idea's juggling around and get the ball rolling. The meet in SF would be nice; but SF is so crowded, everyone will end up paying for parking and that will cost and arm and a leg if you plan go to different locations.

[ajmorris1977]

there is a meet in california on Jan 16th 2010, find the thread for that one and lets just all go to that one, i'll be there along with about 10 others so far......

[dabazied]

f*ck the rest of u im gonna have my own celica meet...in my driveway If we wanna do something in eastern nor cal i can scope it out(Sacramento,vacaville,ect).I think switching where the big meet should be hosted every year is a good idea IF both sides are willing to drive to the others area,we cant have only nor cal people going the meet when its up here,and we cant only so cals going to the meet when its down there... Its gonna take some commitment from both sides to get this going..start posting opinions!!!!

Psh, I have a meet everyday, and we fall in love and there's fireworks and everything........ Whoops! tmi.....

Anyways, don't worry, I got these socal biznitches in line, just handle norcal lmao. If you build it, they shall come lol.

But yeah, alternating year to year would be good. Also, everyother year when we do the norcal meet, why not dub it as the west coast meet? It'd be pretty central for lotsa ppl out here. I think this thread could definitely have some potential.... And Faust, my thoughts are always, why are you going to buy/build something that you are scared to drive? Waste of money in my opinion, but if it's like that, I met someone who has a truck/trailer and you can tarp her up(he lives in Temecula). You will be attending