Midwest Spring Meet 2017, April 22nd, 2017 Options

[richee3]

When: April 22nd, 2017




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Yes, I know it's a little too early to plan any shenanigans but unfortunately there's no time like the present. Our house will be listed for sale next month and when it sells, Brigette is kicking me out and making me move 1,000 miles away. After that, it will be very difficult to make it to another Midwest Meet. She will eventually be following me, of course, and after that we will be lucky to make it to one meet every year or two. I doubt if our house will sell next month so we can plan this meet for April or whenever works best for everyone, but we will almost certainly not be able to make a summer meet.

[cheela]

Well as long as Brigette and the supra/celica are there, we don't really care. !
I hope the house never sells and you get to stay here forever!!
and no i'm not crying, I'm just chopping onions next to my computer.

but all kidding aside, you're planning this so you better come. We will want to see you two off like we've done many others (cakes, cookies, and butt!)

[jordisonjr]

Where do these usually take place? (City and state)

[richee3]

They are at Starved Rock State Park, about an hour southwest of Chicago.

http://maps.google.com/?ll=41.31084,-88.93...mp;t=h&z=19

[cheela]

Where do these usually take place? (City and state)

we usually have it down in Illinois at starved rock state park.
over there years there have been talks of bringing it to Wisconsin but usually never happens.

[bloodMoney]

Yes, I know it's a little too early to plan any shenanigans but unfortunately there's no time like the present. Our house will be listed for sale next month and when it sells, Brigette is kicking me out and making me move 1,000 miles away. After that, it will be very difficult to make it to another Midwest Meet. She will eventually be following me, of course, and after that we will be lucky to make it to one meet every year or two. I doubt if our house will sell next month so we can plan this meet for April or whenever works best for everyone, but we will almost certainly not be able to make a summer meet.

Where are you moving? Since no one seems to be discussing the elephant in the room...

[sixgentoyota]

Please not the 9th or 29th!

This post has been edited by sixgentoyota: Feb 10, 2017 - 9:41 PM

[richee3]

Where are you moving? Since no one seems to be discussing the elephant in the room...

Colorado Springs. It has been something we've been planning in the background for a while but we have decided now is the time to make it happen. It's not so far away that we'll never make it back for another Midwest Meet but it likely won't be this year. Once our house sells it will be difficult for us to take any trips until we are both settled in out there, and we don't have a clue what kind of timeline we are on. All I know is we're listing our house next month, then I have to move out there, get a job, find and buy a house, then come back here to pack up three dogs, two cats, and a woman. I also have a nearly 3 car garage that is overflowing with parts and tools. Should be fun to move halfway across the country.

[Bitter]

Bridgette can come, we'll all take real good care of you don't you worry. There will be plenty of sausages and she can eat cheelas butt too.
But seriously, any time I can make work as far as I know.


If you need a little room to store stuff I have a small storage bay that I'm only partly using on the side of my aunties barn if you need it bud.

This post has been edited by Bitter: Feb 8, 2017 - 9:48 PM

[jordisonjr]

They are at Starved Rock State Park, about an hour southwest of Chicago.

http://maps.google.com/?ll=41.31084,-88.93...mp;t=h&z=19

damn, 13h drive for me haha

[cheela]

They are at Starved Rock State Park, about an hour southwest of Chicago.

http://maps.google.com/?ll=41.31084,-88.93...mp;t=h&z=19

damn, 13h drive for me haha

worth it! haha!

[cheela]

Where are you moving? Since no one seems to be discussing the elephant in the room...

Colorado Springs. It has been something we've been planning in the background for a while but we have decided now is the time to make it happen. It's not so far away that we'll never make it back for another Midwest Meet but it likely won't be this year. Once our house sells it will be difficult for us to take any trips until we are both settled in out there, and we don't have a clue what kind of timeline we are on. All I know is we're listing our house next month, then I have to move out there, get a job, find and buy a house, then come back here to pack up three dogs, two cats, and a woman. I also have a nearly 3 car garage that is overflowing with parts and tools. Should be fun to move halfway across the country.

gonna replace your yotas for some subies and become a lumberjack like your lifelong dream? cool cool.

if you need, i can hold onto the supra while you guys get settled and after as well.


but back on topic. any weekend should be good for me and the wifey. just gotta have it decided early enough so we can decide if we wanna come down a day early or not.

[Bitter]

https://youtu.be/M_Tfgq7kMe8

How it feels at the meet when kids are around :rofl:

[NgoFcukinWay]

They are at Starved Rock State Park, about an hour southwest of Chicago.

http://maps.google.com/?ll=41.31084,-88.93...mp;t=h&z=19

damn, 13h drive for me haha

worth it! haha!

To see you? not really...

[jordisonjr]

They are at Starved Rock State Park, about an hour southwest of Chicago.

http://maps.google.com/?ll=41.31084,-88.93...mp;t=h&z=19

damn, 13h drive for me haha

worth it! haha!

To see you? not really...

haha it would be worth it, but i'd be hesistant to drive that far in my car.
Longest trip i've made recently is about 2.5 hours :lol: She's getting tired.

[cheela]

They are at Starved Rock State Park, about an hour southwest of Chicago.

http://maps.google.com/?ll=41.31084,-88.93...mp;t=h&z=19

damn, 13h drive for me haha

worth it! haha!

To see you? not really...

haha it would be worth it, but i'd be hesistant to drive that far in my car.
Longest trip i've made recently is about 2.5 hours :lol: She's getting tired.

ha! I got more friends than u mr. Ngo.

wouldn't be that long of a drive if you had a buddy to caravan with. You should see if you can meet up with Malecrod. Idk if he's still in MN but he's way up there and usually makes the drive.

[NgoFcukinWay]

I think they're just pity friends. lolol

[richee3]

I think they're just pity friends. lolol

You're still coming though, right?

[Bitter]

There's no reason we can't have it somewhere else more centrally midwest out nearer Iowa or something, except that everywhere else within a solid 3 hour radius is basically just flat cornfields. There's Kickapoo down by Danville, there's some stuff in the northern near Wisconsin I think, and Shawnee at the southern tip of the state. There's just not **** all to do or go to in the Midwest in general :lol: It's hard to get any kind of scenery besides a cows ass.

I wouldn't be opposed to Indiana Dunes sometime.

This post has been edited by Bitter: Feb 10, 2017 - 10:24 PM

[richee3]

... except that everywhere else within a solid 3 hour radius is basically just flat cornfields ... Shawnee at the southern tip of the state ...

Why you gotta be hating on the cornfields and little bit of woods that I grew up in? Rude!

[Bitter]

I've never been to Shawnee but what I've seen in pictures looks beautiful, it's just so dang far to drive.

There's a place called Midewin near me, but it would be boring for all yous. Unless you like old TNT bunkers and cows.

[navseal345]

Really?!

I was going to start a post about a MidWest Meet & calling it the 6gc.net Pizza Party because face that's why we all go anyway. Lol.

Daniel, depending on which way you take out to Colorado & need assistance, let me know. And remember Omaha is basically halfway.

[NgoFcukinWay]

I think they're just pity friends. lolol

You're still coming though, right?

yup. booked my flight already.

[Bitter]

Which airport? Should be someone near one of them for a ride, or you know....
https://www.google.com/search?client=ubuntu...-8&oe=utf-8

[richee3]

yup. booked my flight already.

I don't believe you! You can't book your flight if we haven't set a date yet! LIAR!

[Bitter]

No, he's just going to say up here to look after your Supra while you're gone.

[njccmd2002]

I have not turned in my april requests to be off. But if you guys decidenon a date quick ill be able to make it this time. But seeing this is the most undecisive group, Lol

[NgoFcukinWay]

yup. booked my flight already.

I don't believe you! You can't book your flight if we haven't set a date yet! LIAR!

Or can I? O_o

No, he's just going to say up here to look after your Supra while you're gone.

Yes.....look..... >_>

[cheela]

April 15th? or 22nd? who's up for one of those dates? lets decide.

[sixgentoyota]

April 15th? or 22nd? who's up for one of those dates? lets decide.

Either works for us. 22nd has a better chance of being warmer.

[navseal345]

Sounds ok.

[cheela]

Sounds ok.

sounds ok??? sounds OK? we're not going for OK here.
we need to make this happen! LOL

[navseal345]

You going to make that ass happen?

[richee3]

Is there any opposition to April 22nd?

[Bitter]

Fine by me, as long as it's not in May when my dad might be around cause lordy he'd want to tag along and if you all think I'm weird....

[navseal345]

1) Devin - grill & grilling utensils

[Bitter]

Chris - charcoal speed bump.

:rofl:

You all want guacamole and chips again?

[njccmd2002]

is april 22 final then?

[NgoFcukinWay]

Pick a date and everyone will just have to work with it.

[njccmd2002]

[cheela]

Fine by me, as long as it's not in May when my dad might be around cause lordy he'd want to tag along and if you all think I'm weird....

I don't know about anybody else, but you just sold me on May.

and since nobody opposes. so far. lets stick with the 22nd for the date.

[njccmd2002]

[bloodMoney]

Update the thread header with 4/22 as the set date and GPS coordinates for noobs like Alex.

[navseal345]

Maybe we need the ban hammer for the moderator.

[njccmd2002]

if you guys do it on the 15 more chances of me going, unfortunately i cant make it on the 22.

[Bitter]

And so the date shifting begins.

[njccmd2002]

lol, dont have to change....

[Bitter]

I'm down for whenever. My dates are open. I have no life.

[njccmd2002]

I'm down for whenever. My dates are open. I have no life.

lol

[richee3]

Maybe we need the ban hammer for the moderator.

I got a ban hammer for everyone! No exceptions, not even myself!

[NgoFcukinWay]

Update the thread header with 4/22 as the set date and GPS coordinates for noobs like Alex.

Welp....

[bloodMoney]

[NgoFcukinWay]

Is she gon' be there?

[cheela]

either weekend works for me. I'm free on both.

Alex buy 2 different flights just in case.

Noberto. would like to see your 2gr beast so we'd all be willing to move it around for that. haha

where's the rest of our regulars? we need their inputs to add to the confusion. lol

[CoolZeen]

Get it together now !! I'm definitely going and got others hype up to go.

[navseal345]

either weekend works for me. I'm free on both.

Alex buy 2 different flights just in case.

Noberto. would like to see your 2gr beast so we'd all be willing to move it around for that. haha

where's the rest of our regulars? we need their inputs to add to the confusion. lol

Where's Luke?

[sixgentoyota]

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This post has been edited by sixgentoyota: Feb 22, 2017 - 1:35 PM

[bloodMoney]

Get it together now !! I'm definitely going and got others hype up to go.

I've still got those red doors for you, if you want. Just let me know.

[Zake]

<_< >_>

[navseal345]

<_< >_>

Yeah!

[njccmd2002]

either weekend works for me. I'm free on both.

Alex buy 2 different flights just in case.

Noberto. would like to see your 2gr beast so we'd all be willing to move it around for that. haha

where's the rest of our regulars? we need their inputs to add to the confusion. lol

thanks, but i already submitted april dates, if you move it to the 15 won be able to make it, since i work the night of the 14. cant make it there in 6 hours lol....

another time will be..

[TimeslideZ]

That weekend should be free for me, I'll try to make it!

[That97celica]

I'm going on what ever day yous decide.

[narly_charley]

I'll be joining. c:

I will most likely be bringing my brother in law and his 2015 Focus ST. I believe the old man is coming too.

[richee3]

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[Bitter]

Bitter - Guac + Chips + whatever else? Maybe some like...Capri sun?

[navseal345]

I want it all!

[Bitter]

All the hot peppers, got it. Gonna be a buttcheek clenching drive back for you, I'll make sure of it.

[navseal345]

Might have to sacrifice a sleeve from the t-shirt or a sock on the side of the road but it'll be worth it. But Iowa does have some nice rest-stops (best in the country in my opinion). Lol

[a2daj1]

Man it's a 7 hour drive but I feel like I gotta make this one. Me and the wife will discuss!

[Bitter]

Bring hiking boots and spare socks.

There's hotels and stuff around the area too, the starved rock lodge is pretty nice I hear actually.

[narly_charley]

I'll try to get a couple 7th gens to come... I need to remember to bring some water shoes so I can walk in the water without soaking my shoes or stepping on some sharp ass rocks and tearing my poor 40+ hours a week sit on my ass in an office feet up.

[navseal345]

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So I guess there is still only 3 of us going? Cool... more pizza us.

[enderswift]

I'll be there

[That97celica]

I'm going also my girlfriend is too I can take hot dogs, buns and drinks.

[narly_charley]

1. Devin - grill & grilling utensils
2. Daniel and Brigette- burgers
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[cheela]

1. Devin - grill & grilling utensils
2. Daniel and Brigette- burgers
3. Joe - Vegan Main Dish
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[bloodMoney]

1. Devin - grill & grilling utensils
2. Daniel and Brigette- burgers
3. Joe - Vegan Main Dish
4. Chee La/Mai See - Dranks and thangs? or meatz, perhaps dessert.
5. Joe -
6. Luke -
7. That97 - Dogs, buns, Drinks
8. Chris/Stacy - Chips and Salsa, maybe puppychow?
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This post has been edited by bloodMoney: Mar 7, 2017 - 9:24 AM

[sixgentoyota]

1. Devin - grill & grilling utensils
2. Daniel and Brigette- burgers
3. Joe - Vegan Main Dish
4. Chee La/Mai See - Dranks and thangs? or meatz, perhaps dessert.
5. Joe -
6. Luke -
7. That97 - Dogs, buns, Drinks
8. Chris/Stacy - Chips and Salsa, maybe puppychow?
9. Jake & Sam- TBD
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[navseal345]

I also have some eating utensils & plates. I'll bring them if I remember.

[CoolZeen]

I meet this club from Joliet IL , that got two 5th gen and one 4gen .I'm going to ask them to come.Since they want me to join their club.Plus theirs are show quality condition.

[4-eyed-freek]

Im going to try to make it, no promises due to work currently

[krzkon]

If you guys did want to try somewhere in Iowa to be more centralized,
Let me know. I live middle of Iowa and can be of help.

Also, I wish i could make it to the meet but my 99 GT has rod knocking issues at the moment.

[richee3]

1. Devin - grill & grilling utensils
2. Daniel and Brigette- burgers
3. Joe - Vegan Main Dish
4. Chee La/Mai See - Dranks and thangs? or meatz, perhaps dessert.
5. Joe -
6. Luke -
7. That97 - Dogs, buns, Drinks
8. Chris/Stacy - Chips and Salsa, maybe puppychow?
9. Jake & Sam- TBD
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Chris, which car are you bringing to the meet? I'm way behind and haven't seen any Lexus'.

I meet this club from Joliet IL , that got two 5th gen and one 4gen .I'm going to ask them to come.Since they want me to join their club.Plus theirs are show quality condition.

Just keep us updated on how many are coming so we know how much food to bring, and also they should know to bring old shoes and clothes to go hiking in. Not that I think we'll do much hiking in the water in April but it's best to be prepared.

Im going to try to make it, no promises due to work currently

You will be there.

If you guys did want to try somewhere in Iowa to be more centralized,
Let me know. I live middle of Iowa and can be of help.

Also, I wish i could make it to the meet but my 99 GT has rod knocking issues at the moment.

We usually have the meet just outside of Chicago just to keep it somewhat centrally located to as many people as possible, although we aren't opposed to moving it. You don't have to bring your Celica to attend the meet, you're welcome to come in any car you have! Last time I was at a meet, some loser tried to disguise his Matrix as a Celica by swapping out wheels, as if we wouldn't notice.




Then there's that other guy who is super dedicated to the meets and never misses a single one, and he always supplies the meets with torque because he knows we all drive Celica's so nobody else will bring anything with any torque.

[cheela]

that matrix guy was a pretty handsome loser though. and he's closer to a gt-four than all you fakers. celica rims, celica engine, awd... hmmm sounds like a gt-four to me.

[Bitter]

Tastiest butt.

[narly_charley]

How's everyone loving this warmer weather? I just bought a house, so the cars have been majorly neglected. I'm 1,500K miles past what I want to do for my ES330 oil change too... :c

[cheela]

How's everyone loving this warmer weather? I just bought a house, so the cars have been majorly neglected. I'm 1,500K miles past what I want to do for my ES330 oil change too... :c

same here man. I was about 1500 past for the matrix as well. just changed it this past week. have yet to do the celica as it's just been sitting.

[bloodMoney]

Chris, which car are you bringing to the meet? I'm way behind and haven't seen any Lexus'.

We'll most likely bring Stacy's car. IF I can get the GS to behave itself for more than a few hours, I'll bring it.

We could've Caldina swapped Stacy's car for the amount of money the stupid GS has eaten in the last year.

[richee3]

Don't you have an LS as well? I feel like I'm two cars behind.

I can't enjoy any of the warmer weather. I'm buried under an ever growing to-do list.

that matrix guy was a pretty handsome loser though. and he's closer to a gt-four than all you fakers. celica rims, celica engine, awd... hmmm sounds like a gt-four to me.

Skyler resembles that statement.

[navseal345]

Is it Friday yet?

[Bitter]

Chris, which car are you bringing to the meet? I'm way behind and haven't seen any Lexus'.

We'll most likely bring Stacy's car. IF I can get the GS to behave itself for more than a few hours, I'll bring it.

We could've Caldina swapped Stacy's car for the amount of money the stupid GS has eaten in the last year.

She's going to have to start pimping you out to cover the costs.

[bloodMoney]

Don't you have an LS as well? I feel like I'm two cars behind.

I do have an LS. It was at the last meet, I think. YOU weren't.

She's going to have to start pimping you out to cover the costs.

As if my a$$whole didn't hurt enough already from this freaking thing....

[richee3]

What's wrong with the GS?

[Bitter]

Don't you have an LS as well? I feel like I'm two cars behind.

I do have an LS. It was at the last meet, I think. YOU weren't.

She's going to have to start pimping you out to cover the costs.

As if my a$$whole didn't hurt enough already from this freaking thing....

You're all stretched and ready to go, it's just like taking a **** backward.... I hear from you know people and stuff...

What's wrong with the GS?

My guess would be that the previous owner rode it hard and put it away wet.

[bloodMoney]

The PO was a good friend of mine, who I thought took very good care of the car.

Turns out, he was more dedicated to work than the car, and he basically let the car go for 2 years (with the exception of oil changes)

Last summer, I had to rebuild the whole front end when the upper ball joint broke ($1K), got it all working, had to buy tires ($700).

This year, emissions forced me to replace the knock sensors, but since I had to pull the intake manifold to do that, I replaced the starter (because it's under the intake), a coolant sensor and all the injector seals ($1k)

I officially have more money into the car than I purchased it for.

In celebration of getting the car back together again, I washed it last weekend. I wanted to make sure that the coolant was all bled, so after the bath, I let it run...

The upper radiator hose clamp decided it didn't want to live anymore. The car didn't overheat, but now I'm not sure if the new denso radiator is still good.

It's always one step forward, two steps back.

And this concludes storytime with Chris.

[narly_charley]

How toasty did it get? How long was it running for?

[navseal345]

Well... at least you didn't have to install 2 Mishimoto full aluminum radiators in a big truck within a month. Definitely not impressed with some of their products.

I would be ok with going back to horse & buggies. Working on cars sucks major donkey ass.

[Bitter]

Chris, in the interests of you not putting your face through the radiator in a fit of rage just replace that thing now. Let me use my amazing psychic powers and tell you that the upper hose nipple thingabob on the radiator is brown plastic. It should be black plastic, brown plastic is plastic that's about to take a **** on you in a big way at the worst possible time.

[navseal345]

He said the radiator was new.