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Post by lagunamiata on Jun 3, 2009 10:08:46 GMT -5
We'd like to try and get our Charlotte area group back up and going... to do this we're going to swipe a page from Ted and SWCCCR's book and try to have a meeting rather than just a social.
Since we're aiming for more of a meeting than the old socials, we'll be looking at places like Ryan's, Golden Corral... someplace where dinner will be less than $15 and where we'll have a room and it'll be reasonably quiet.
So, I'd like people's input on where would be a good location. There's a Ryan's at Concord Mills, one in Gastonia, Golden Corral at South Blvd / 485 and one in Gastonia. Any other suggestions?
Thanks!
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Post by lancer360 on Jun 3, 2009 11:58:16 GMT -5
Township Grill on Independence and 51 had a fairly large room that worked well. Not sure if it is too far south though.
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Post by tedebayer on Jun 3, 2009 13:37:08 GMT -5
When I am looking for a meeting place in a restaurant in a town I don't know...I always check to see where Rotary Club and Toastmasters meets.
They only use places that have a meeting room and usually the right (food/class/environment) kind of place.
Any one know where Gastonia, Charlotte, Shelby clubs meet?
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Post by jbyrd on Jun 9, 2009 14:25:40 GMT -5
Ryan's at Concord Mills works great for me....but I'm not married to it.
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Post by cr89x on Jun 9, 2009 19:03:54 GMT -5
Concord Mills doesn't sound bad. Of course I would prefer Golden Coral in Gastonia because it's close to me lol. Only problem is it depends on how many people will attend. That room isn't the biggest by far and slightly crowded. What kind of agenda are you thinking of running? Like discussion? Lunch or dinner ordeal?
Sounds like a nice idea.
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Post by soloracer on Jun 9, 2009 23:46:42 GMT -5
my darling wife hijacked this thread in the past. She took it upon herself to make meetings happen. A social meeting of SCCA members is akin to hearding cats.
Unless you r Ted E. Bear. He has great meetings. However his suggestion of "rotary" does not fly how many of us have mazzdas? with rotormotors.
So my sugestion is a meeting in July. Best i can offer, tales of autocross past. Delivered by soloracer.
soloracer tales may not be verifiable. Like the 'spin by flashing" , "Barney draws his gun", my only nationals run with the "midget upside down in the starting gate."
If we have any takers, i will be at the next meeting. Gastonia sounds good.
James
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Post by jbyrd on Jun 10, 2009 4:55:02 GMT -5
my darling wife hijacked this thread in the past. She took it upon herself to make meetings happen. A social meeting of SCCA members is akin to hearding cats. Unless you r Ted E. Bear. He has great meetings. However his suggestion of "rotary" does not fly how many of us have mazzdas? with rotormotors. So my sugestion is a meeting in July. Best i can offer, tales of autocross past. Delivered by soloracer. soloracer tales may not be verifiable. Like the 'spin by flashing" , "Barney draws his gun", my only nationals run with the "midget upside down in the starting gate." If we have any takers, i will be at the next meeting. Gastonia sounds good. James
As with all soloracer stories there can be side effects. These side effects can include:
* Drowsiness
* Blurred Vision
* Constipation
* Gasping
In rare situations, convulsions and death have occured. Some women who have listend to soloracer stories have experienced pregnancy or extreme fits of euphoria.
Clinical tests have shown that few participants stopped listening to soloracer stories after experiencing side effects, and continued to listen until the end.
If you experience a soloracer story that lasts more than four hours, call your physician immediately. |
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Post by MrsVlad on Jun 10, 2009 21:02:49 GMT -5
Euphoria, that would be me. Soloracer puts me in that state quite often.
Not many wives can truthfully say that about their husbands.
I like the Concord idea.
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Post by cr89x on Jun 12, 2009 9:52:34 GMT -5
ROTFL!!!! I want to hear those before mentioned stories. The titles alone are interesting enough.
JB, Thanks for the surgeon generals warning on that one.
I have a feeling a park get together with beer and soloracer stories would be more than we could handle. No food necessary lol.
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Post by russ33 on Jun 12, 2009 16:58:48 GMT -5
Whenever, where ever, I'll show.
Russ
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Post by jbyrd on Jun 19, 2009 1:38:00 GMT -5
Then it's settled. I'll see you all there.
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Post by MrsVlad on Jun 19, 2009 9:05:39 GMT -5
Then it's settled. I'll see you all there. OK Where?? When?? If yous guys want to travel up North to Salisbury. You're all welcome to our plantation. BUT.. due to the present economic downward sprial. It will have to be BYOB&Food. Wee's poor folks now. |
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Post by philip1 on Jun 19, 2009 21:15:22 GMT -5
Rabbit farms Home of many historic autocross cars and a few future ones too.
I vote Salisbury
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Post by oldgiracer on Jul 12, 2009 11:15:17 GMT -5
Laguna, you started this without saying "when". I would suggest either a Wednesday or Thursday of which week you chose. Mondays are not good for some as they have other commitments or might be traveling for business, etc. Also, the folks in SWCCCR seem to be in a better "mood" on Thursdays. Also, concluding from this past week's SWCCCR's meeting, having adult beverages available is to the liking of some if not most. The "private" room aspect along with the adult beverages would be the right combination. Is Hickory Tavern outside the parameter financially?
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Post by oldgiracer on Jul 12, 2009 11:24:39 GMT -5
Also, having John Willes present his dvd race history would be of interest. A discussion of race tires and how we can handle better and go faster with wheel and tire combos would be good.
We have race drivers with race shops in our area. We should think/consider having meetings there if invited.
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Post by oldgiracer on Jul 12, 2009 11:29:04 GMT -5
Let's do John W. first, then Soloracer then have S.E. do his roll cage/safety presentation and slide show.
More ideas, anyone?
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Post by pleiades on Jul 12, 2009 12:32:21 GMT -5
Ok so wait, when is this going on?
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Post by jbyrd on Jul 12, 2009 20:54:00 GMT -5
Thursday night.
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Post by jbyrd on Jul 12, 2009 20:56:09 GMT -5
Hickory tavern works for me
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Post by jbyrd on Jul 12, 2009 20:57:02 GMT -5
Start gathering 6:30?
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Post by soloracer on Jul 12, 2009 21:26:16 GMT -5
O.K. this has to start somewhere, so here goes:
(see above)
thursday nite,
Hickory Tavern
6:30
July 29
Future meetings should be high on our priority list. If we could get Mr. Willis there with his dvd's so much the better. If not , August meeting should be designed around John's scedule. Then ,perhaps, september meeting at the Rabbit Farms museum. Not much of a real museum ,but prolly' a bit of a shock. October, Steve E and his charming wife at a to be picked location to tell soooooooooo Many interesting stories and really interesting info on roll bars. Steve how about your story of leaving your buddy at a service station?
hope this helps,
James
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Post by cb7tuner on Jul 12, 2009 22:00:32 GMT -5
Umm, which Hickory tavern, there are a bunch in Charlotte.
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Post by soloracer on Jul 13, 2009 18:46:22 GMT -5
Umm, which Hickory tavern, there are a bunch in Charlotte. Oops, sorry. Did not know that.  The one on Harris blvd, near I-77 close to Catapellar. |
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Post by soloracer on Jul 13, 2009 18:50:53 GMT -5
Is Hickory Tavern outside the parameter financially? well, Mc Donalds is outside our prameters, but we will find a way. We, Jeannie & i will be there. James |
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Post by lagunamiata on Jul 14, 2009 9:58:10 GMT -5
Tavern is good, but too noisy!
The on at Harris Blvd is the only one that has a dedicated room.
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Post by Steve Eckerich on Jul 14, 2009 13:03:02 GMT -5
[ Steve E and his charming wife at a to be picked location to tell soooooooooo Many interesting stories and really interesting info on roll bars. Steve how about your story of leaving your buddy at a service station?
hope this helps,
James[/quote]
Moral of the story:
If you get out of the truck to wiz in the middle of nowhere be sure to tell the driver. Walking back from Solo National in Kansas is no fun!! That was Steve Haupt.
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Post by roundman on Jul 14, 2009 13:38:08 GMT -5
my darling wife hijacked this thread in the past. She took it upon herself to make meetings happen. A social meeting of SCCA members is akin to hearding cats. Unless you r Ted E. Bear. He has great meetings. However his suggestion of "rotary" does not fly how many of us have mazzdas? with rotormotors. So my sugestion is a meeting in July. Best i can offer, tales of autocross past. Delivered by soloracer. soloracer tales may not be verifiable. Like the 'spin by flashing" , "Barney draws his gun", my only nationals run with the "midget upside down in the starting gate." If we have any takers, i will be at the next meeting. Gastonia sounds good. James ;D ;D ;D ;D |
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