RFC: LA Meet & Greet

[casm]

RFC = Request For Comments, for the less geeky :)

Anyway, I wanted to put forward a motion for forming an LA-area Meet & Greet. I do realise that I'm new blood around here, and by no means intend this to challenge any of the existing meetings - but Fullerton and Ontario aren't really handy to get to from LA, and I'm not sure if the Van Nuys meetings are still going on.

If there's sufficient interest, I'll scout a workable location and we can figure out a day and time later. Please note that one thing I'd like to make clear from the start is that if this does go ahead, we'd like to see folks from the other meets come up and join us whenever possible - and we'd like to be able to hang out with you guys, too.

Please give feedback - this is something I'd like to see happen, or at least be pointed in the right direction for if it's already going on.

[ruggedjeep]

hey im very intrested.... i live in the valley, woodland hills to be exact and i would like to see a MandG somewhere local like van nuys or somewhere... so count me in

[Captain Ron]

The Valley is doable for me (Ventura Area).

--ron

[ruggedjeep]

no one else is intrested in a M&G in the valley or LA area??

[Kejtar]

no one else is intrested in a M&G in the valley or LA area??
I am.... mid October though cause till then I'm swamped with work! Moab is only 2 weekends away and I am still faaaaaaaaaaaar from being finished.

[Shanbo44]

no one else is intrested in a M&G in the valley or LA area??

I am but It would have to be on a friday night or weekend.

[gpthrlz]

I would be up for it. Just got my XJ last month.
I am in santa monica.

Steve

2000 XJ 35's, dual ARB's, Currie 9" etc.

[Marty]

Wow.. just reading this thread and seeing cities like Van Nuys, Santa Monica and the Valley brings back warm memories... I was born in Ventura and grew up in the San Fernando Valley but now reside in Connecticut (North Atlantic).

Just wanted to send a quick "Hello" from an ex-calif person who misses hanging out Saturday mornings at Venus Beach.

Rock Crawling is pretty kool on the East Coast. If any of you ever get out here, make sure to drop me a line. I can show you some good trails while reminiscing about my old homestead...

Best,
Marty

[ruggedjeep]

ok so lets start hearing some dates, when is it good for you guys

[Paul S]

I'd be up for it if it's in the valley, & if it's not at an In & Out.

Paul

[casm]

Hey folks. Sorry for not replying sooner, but real life issues are interfering. Anyway, onwards.

Seems like we've got some interest here in a meet somewhere that's mutually-inaccessible to everyone ;) So far, the SFV seems to have the greatest presence, and I live in Pasadena - but Santa Monica's piped up, and we've also heard from Westminster. Let's start throwing out suggestions for locations.

I'll pitch Downtown as a suggestion - the exact spot can be worked out later, but let's just stick with rough geographical areas for now. Ideas for other locations welcomed...

[Kejtar]

and we've also heard from Westminster.
Don't worry about little ol' me. I work in Canoga Park, so depending as to what time and which day (Mon and Wed are out for me) I should be able to make it to anything along 405 or 5 between the valley and OC .

[Captain Ron]

...I work in Canoga Park, ...And live in Westminister? Man, I feel for ya.

I make my own sked, so anytime (most), anywhere (within reason).

--ron

[Goatman]

I could be up for attending if it was on a night I didn't work, and if it's not too far into the valley. If it became somewhat regular I couldn't but it would be nice to do it every now and then. We Bakersfield folks are too far away to participate much in the SoCal activities, and we're way too far away for the NorCal stuff, but I'd cruise down for an evening if it made sense.

How about Santa Clarita?

:D

[ScottyDog]

What every happened to Tommy's next to the Budweiser plant?? I remember a while back folks talking about it, but not sure if it every happened........ I'm a busy soul and lose track easily....

Scott S.

[bburge]

I could go back to Tommy's on Roscoe.

Santa Clarita would be fine for me too! :eyes:

bburge

[gpthrlz]

how about sherman oaks area. close to the westside, right off the 405, and its in the valley. just my two cents

[casm]

how about sherman oaks area. close to the westside, right off the 405, and its in the valley. just my two cents

Let's compromise: Bob's Big Boy (http://www.bobs.net/) in Burbank next Wednesday (Sept. 29th) at 7.30pm. This is a starter location, so motions to hold the M&G elsewhere can be aired there. Does this work for everyone?

[GSequoia]

I still like the idea of the Redondo Pier..but I'm just being selfish ;)

I probably won't be able to make it this time, I'll be rolling out to Moab that next Friday so I'm going to need all the prep time I can get.

Sequoia

[Alaskaflyr]

I'd be up for the Redondo Beach pier myself!

Gary

[ruggedjeep]

Let's compromise: Bob's Big Boy (http://www.bobs.net/) in Burbank next Wednesday (Sept. 29th) at 7.30pm. This is a starter location, so motions to hold the M&G elsewhere can be aired there. Does this work for everyone?
thats good for me

[Captain Ron]

Works for me.

--ron

[gpthrlz]

Redondo is good for me too.

someone pick an exact place and time and lets plan on it.

[GSequoia]

Looks like we're going to have to get another one together at some point for us South Bayers. :)

[Shanbo44]

Looks like we're going to have to get another one together at some point for us South Bayers. :)


How bout a MNG on a weekend? The last thing I want to do is drive 60 miles after a 10 hr day.

[jjmat3]

I'm w/ Shannon on the weekend M&G. I say we do one up at Big Bear at a good restaurant up there and then hit a trail after. Possibly make it a moderate trail like Gold Mtn. then some of the less modded or stock XJ's can come too.

[Kejtar]

I'm w/ Shannon on the weekend M&G. I say we do one up at Big Bear at a good restaurant up there and then hit a trail after. Possibly make it a moderate trail like Gold Mtn. then some of the less modded or stock XJ's can come too.
Well in that case... there is one :) It's called the trail cleanup (http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=33687) (wish I could make it :( )

[jjmat3]

Yeah, thanks for reminding me. My Other club is going up White Mtn into Fawnskin then on to Holcomb Creek on Saturday and I will be missing it due to my son's 1st Baseball game for his Fall ball league. I thought about going up on Sunday to wheel, but I would feel weird going to wheel having not helped out w/ the trail cleanup. Anyhow, There will be other opportunities. I sure miss Big bear, have not been out wheeling since the Camp Jeep event I worked, and you could hardly call that Wheeling! Ugh!

[skrracing]

JJ, you best get your butt back out on the trail with us and see if you even remember how to wheel. Just cause you are posting on other sites dont mean we are not still keeping an eye on you. We have to keep a close eye on JJ or he gets out of control. Later...Clint

[wolfheartak]

JJ, you best get your butt back out on the trail with us and see if you even remember how to wheel. Just cause you are posting on other sites dont mean we are not still keeping an eye on you. We have to keep a close eye on JJ or he gets out of control. Later...Clint

We've sucked him into the dark side... He's a lost cause Clint, You may as well give up now. :)

-Marisha

P.S. Sorry for hijacking, back to M&G stuff.

[skrracing]

Marisha, I think you might be right about JJ. Later...Clint

[ScottyDog]

How bout a MNG on a weekend? The last thing I want to do is drive 60 miles after a 10 hr day.

I'm willing to do a Ant. Valley M&G on a weekend at Coaches!!

Scott Suyeto

[Shanbo44]

I'm willing to do a Ant. Valley M&G on a weekend at Coaches!!

Scott Suyeto


I think we could arrange that now that we have a couple more local XJ'ers

[ruggedjeep]

if its during the weekend, i dont mind the drive, kinda hard during the week though to leave hollywood at 7pm and go anywhere but home.

[jjmat3]

Anyone else going to the Off Road expo at the Pomona fairgrounds on Oct. 9th? How about a M&G afterward at a nearby restaurant?

Also, the Weekend in the AV M&G sounds good, but my weekends are booked until at least Nov.

[casm]

OK, apologies for not getting to this sooner - my time's been real tight lately.

Bob's Big Boy (http://www.bobs.net/) in Burbank, tomorrow (Weds. 09/29), 7.30pm. I know it's not convenient for everyone to get there from where they live or work (I know it sure isn't for me) but it's a landmark we can all find. If it's a major problem for most folks, we can figure out a new location once we're there.

Hope to see y'all there, or at least as many as can make it...

[ruggedjeep]

ill be there but probably by 815 or so.

[ruggedjeep]

so is there any interest in tonights M&G??

[casm]

so is there any interest in tonights M&G??

Well, I'll be there at least. If nobody shows by 8.30-8.45 I'll split.

[Goatman]

WAY too far for me to go on short notice.....

[casm]

Okay, so, slightly delayed, but here's the wrapup...

Got there at bang on 7.30. Parked under the canopy out back that they use for the car hop service at weekends. Grabbed a burger. Ate it, it was pretty tasty. Watched a couple of XJs roll through the parking lot, but they didn't stop. Cute chick bummed a cigarette from me. Listened to the radio. Looked at a nicely-prepped KJ (talked to the owner; gotta give him credit for actually wheeling it). 8.30-ish hit and so I headed out.

So, let's try this again with more advance warning this time. I know Burbank is not exactly convenient for most people, but then again most places aren't anyway. It would be good to hold one meeting where we can all get together and figure out where to go from there, though.

So here's my proposal: the third Wednesday in October (the 20th)at Papoo's Hot Dog Show, 4300 W. Riverside Drive, Burbank. This is actually directly across the street from Bob's, but doesn't have the same volume of business. Their hot dogs, however, are pretty killer and there's more parking available - this makes it easier to find us.

Now, with that, who's on?

[jjmat3]

Hmmm.....A KJ that Wheels?! Wonder who that coulda been? What color, any other distinguishing markings?

[ruggedjeep]

hey that meet and great oct 20 sounds good to me... i had planned to meet u at bobs wed nite, but i got off work at 730 and im in hollywood, by the time i got to the freeway it was already 8 and of course there is the 101 traffic for no reason. So i just went home.

[rpili2001]

All LA Jeepers are Posers.

[ruggedjeep]

All LA Jeepers are Posers.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v98/rugdjp/Random%20pics/thefinger.gif

[casm]

All LA Jeepers are Posers.

So we'll be seeing you on the 20th, then? :moon:

[Alaskaflyr]

All LA Jeepers are Posers.

Yeah, Okay! I doubt any of our rigs could handle the rugged Carlsbad terrain.

Wondering if there are any Meet and Greets on the weekends???

[casm]

Yeah, Okay! I doubt any of our rigs could handle the rugged Carlsbad terrain.

Wondering if there are any Meet and Greets on the weekends???

Well... We could move the next one to a Saturday...

[Captain Ron]

All LA Jeepers are Posers.Says you, I say Ventura...

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http://www.liracon.com/ron/post/BP1.jpg

--ron