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Post by Zenki TT on Dec 19, 2012 18:49:18 GMT -5
Just throwing an idea out there for something fun and different.
Quaker Steak And Lube in Concord has all you can eat breaded boneless wings on Thursdays. Not sure about whether we could get our own room or anything but a random idea I had
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Post by srduck on Dec 19, 2012 18:50:54 GMT -5
I cringe at the thought of traffic up there based on how bad it was at university last time.  |
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Post by ball80 on Dec 19, 2012 18:57:47 GMT -5
Don't they have one in pineville? I like that area better!!! Or the titled kilt?
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Post by yellow CR on Dec 19, 2012 19:12:53 GMT -5
Kart Track? VLK or Moorsville?
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Post by Zenki TT on Dec 19, 2012 22:26:56 GMT -5
Pineville is shut down indefinetly. Traffic is not bad when we go up there around 7. Also notwhere else has delicious 'All You Can Eat Wings'.
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Post by soloracer on Jan 4, 2013 21:45:21 GMT -5
Just throwing an idea out there for something fun and different. Quaker Steak And Lube in Concord has all you can eat breaded boneless wings on Thursdays. Not sure about whether we could get our own room or anything but a random idea I had Duly notes, as well as the suggestion of the tilted kilt. Will check them out. Traffic MAY not be as bad after the holidays meaning Feb. |
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Post by soloracer on Jan 4, 2013 21:57:25 GMT -5
There has also been a suggestion for a meeting at other than a "bar". Thinking for the first meeting in 2013 (Feb), it would be nice to meet in say, Shoneys on N. Tryon. We could have a quiet real meeting to lead into the new season. We have used this facility for safety steward classes. Would be nice to have inclusive discussions about several things. Please send topics. I think this is a great idea. And if the Mopar owner that suggested this does not show , we cover his car with tacky sayings on sticky-notes For the first autocross.
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Post by z3elda on Jan 4, 2013 22:22:48 GMT -5
There has also been a suggestion for a meeting at other than a "bar". Thinking for the first meeting in 2013 (Feb), it would be nice to meet in say, Shoneys on N. Tryon. We could have a quiet real meeting to lead into the new season. We have used this facility for safety steward classes. Would be nice to have inclusive discussions about several things. Please send topics. I think this is a great idea. And if the Mopar owner that suggested this does not show , we cover his car with tacky sayings on sticky-notes For the first autocross. I think that is a solid plan. |
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Post by yellow CR on Jan 7, 2013 17:56:16 GMT -5
There has also been a suggestion for a meeting at other than a "bar". Thinking for the first meeting in 2013 (Feb), it would be nice to meet in say, Shoneys on N. Tryon. We could have a quiet real meeting to lead into the new season. We have used this facility for safety steward classes. Would be nice to have inclusive discussions about several things. Please send topics. I think this is a great idea. And if the Mopar owner that suggested this does not show , we cover his car with tacky sayings on sticky-notes For the first autocross. Sounds good to me, can you make it the first week in February? |
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Post by srduck on Jan 7, 2013 18:11:21 GMT -5
A social at a location without either beer or activities is likely to be VERY lightly attended. I'm not sure what makes someone uncomfortable about a restaurant that serves beer... but... I'm voting against Shoneys.
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Post by yellow CR on Jan 7, 2013 19:06:14 GMT -5
Agreed that no beer = less attended
But I think a meeting with less noise will help start the season off right. We might be able to talk about the upcoming autocross season without trivia blasting over the speakers. I just don't care who was the co-star of the Spike Lee movie, "I Hate Italian People"
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Post by PinkBimmer on Jan 7, 2013 19:34:23 GMT -5
I agree it might be best for our first social of the season to actually get a chance to talk and discuss the upcoming season and any issues that we are having.... if my opinion matters for any reason
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Post by z3elda on Jan 7, 2013 22:02:19 GMT -5
There are alot of people that aren't comfortable around bars or anyplace where other people are drinking. I know that's not common within SCCA ranks, but... Recovering Alcoholics is one group, another is people whose religious persuasion forbids or strongly discourages it.
There's no reason why we can't have dinner without alcohol, enjoy pleasant discussion- maybe even have a constructive meeting where we can hear each other..
There's nothing stopping you from heading around the corner to another establishment afterward.
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Post by srduck on Jan 8, 2013 6:22:13 GMT -5
There's no reason why we can't have dinner without alcohol, enjoy pleasant discussion- maybe even have a constructive meeting where we can hear each other.. There's nothing stopping you from heading around the corner to another establishment afterward. Sure, there's no reason we can't have a dinner without alcohol.... but nobody is going to show up. I can pretty much guarantee I'm not getting stuck in that traffic and spending nearly an hour and a half driving 24 miles when I can't even have a beer with dinner. First meeting of the season when we have things to discuss... I'll be there for. After that, not a chance. |
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Post by ball80 on Jan 8, 2013 7:05:41 GMT -5
Shoneys? Yeah I'm with duck. I'm out. I go to unwind. I'm not a big drinker but I like to have a beer. My pastor at church is the first one to say if you don't go to the bars to reach out, then those people will never be touched. But yeah maybe we should have a "younger monthly meeting" and "older monthly meeting". It's seems that around 40 yoa the opinions change sharply.
In conclusion. I'm not eating any buffet
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Post by subydude on Jan 8, 2013 10:08:53 GMT -5
There's no reason why we can't have dinner without alcohol, enjoy pleasant discussion- maybe even have a constructive meeting where we can hear each other.. There's nothing stopping you from heading around the corner to another establishment afterward. And there's no reason why you can't have dinner at a place that serves alcohol and just not order any. Pussification of America. |
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Post by tedebayer on Jan 8, 2013 11:58:45 GMT -5
And there's no reason you can't have a meeting at a stripper bar and not get a lap dance? Come on... lighten up. LOL
We are getting together for local chapter meetings because of a bond involving sports cars, competition and fellowship. I think everyone's needs can be accommodated without getting irritated or making fun of other's requests for consideration.
Our SWCCCR group meetings are at Quaker Steak & Lube in Greenville, SC... the environment is nice in that they close off our room for quiet during the meeting. We can talk, be together... drink if you like... and hear each other. Do we please EVERY one? No... but the majority enjoy and keep coming back. The reason they come is not alcohol, nor the speaker, nor current event reports... it's being with people of common interests and passion.
Looks like every one gave THEIR individual inputs... let's turn it back over to James and see what he can come up with... (unless one of you want to take over meetings...and let's see how you do trying to please everyone ).
Thanks for heading up the meetings James. We appreciate your effort!
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Post by subydude on Jan 8, 2013 12:07:45 GMT -5
And there's no reason you can't have a meeting at a stripper bar and not get a lap dance? Come on... lighten up. LOLWe are getting together for local chapter meetings because of a bond involving sports cars, competition and fellowship. I think everyone's needs can be accommodated without getting irritated or making fun of other's requests for consideration. Our SWCCCR group meetings are at Quaker Steak & Lube in Greenville, SC... the environment is nice in that they close off our room for quiet during the meeting. We can talk, be together... drink if you like... and hear each other. Do we please EVERY one? No... but the majority enjoy and keep coming back. The reason they come is not alcohol, nor the speaker, nor current event reports... it's being with people of common interests and passion. Looks like every one gave THEIR individual inputs... let's turn it back over to James and see what he can come up with... (unless one of you want to take over meetings...and let's see how you do trying to please everyone ). Thanks for heading up the meetings James. We appreciate your effort! there IS a good reason we can't have it at a strip club, because they're expensive and so are tires! Every dollar stuffed in a stripper's g-string is a dollar that can't go into a racing budget. I am lightened up Ted, but I really don't like it when one person says they're uncomfortable with something so a whole group has to change. If it's for other reasons that are legitimate, then fine, but otherwise I tend to say no. Plus, it's un-American to dislike beer. And strippers. |
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Post by tedebayer on Jan 8, 2013 12:31:05 GMT -5
Understand Tim but the key is this : "...but I really don't like it when one person says they're uncomfortable with something so a whole group has to change." Our regional members were asked and giving their personal input and their personal feelings. We TRY to make the majority happy by asking all and getting all inputs we can. We don't want to make anyone feel uncomfortable for speaking how they feel when they were asked. NO ONE said a whole group has to change because of one opinion. If the majority actually feels they do not wish to hold meetings at a place that serves alcohol, I'd say we should accommodate that. Sometimes in forums, people get very vocal to push their opinion and try to embarrass anyone who might disagree in hopes to sway the group to what they want... or at least to embarrass anyone away from speaking up. We don't want that. We are here to serve the Charlotte area CCR members that attend the chapter meeting so let's see what James comes up with based on the input he has received. We're good... no problem.  Thanks all! |
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Post by philip1 on Jan 8, 2013 16:07:58 GMT -5
I'd just like a place that is quiet enough to hear the person across the table.
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Post by ball80 on Jan 8, 2013 16:53:55 GMT -5
I'd just like a place that is quiet enough to hear the person across the table. And we can have one table. Or atleast not all be split into mini groups |
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Post by srduck on Jan 8, 2013 17:00:42 GMT -5
And we can have one table. Or atleast not all be split into mini groups We've had one big table at the Waldhorn, at Mimi's, and at the Hickory Tavern. So far, the Flying Saucer has had the best turnout by far, but they don't really seem to have a big table to put us all at unfortunately |
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Post by philip1 on Jan 8, 2013 17:27:55 GMT -5
And noisy as hell
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Post by yellow CR on Jan 8, 2013 17:39:01 GMT -5
It's seems that around 40 yoa the opinions change sharply. Really? I didn't get that memo. As for a location, I would like to do it at a quite place, so we can actually have some conversations. And not have it anywhere near Concord and its NY style traffic. I like the Flying Saucer, but it is louder than a jackhammer, and the tablage kinda sucks. Although I would prefer a place that serves beer, bars are always loud and unaccommodating for large groups. |
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Post by PinkBimmer on Jan 8, 2013 22:23:37 GMT -5
Hey josh---- does your fox and the bound have a private room/area that we could meet at for our Feb social
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Post by z3elda on Jan 9, 2013 0:22:41 GMT -5
Let me come clean at the beginning- with my traveling/work schedule, I won't be at another weekday social for the forseeable future, so it doesn't matter to me either way. I don't think anybody said we would NEVER go to a place with beer again. That is certainly not in line with who the main social participants are. We are (or we were) talking about one meeting "not at a bar". In the interest of being inclusive of ALL our members, I would like to see it happen. Maybe it won't flop as hard as you think. There may be others that don't speak up because of exactly the kind of responses we got here. I'm trying hard to not sound like I'm preaching.. -If having Alcohol at the social is the deciding factor in whether you go or not, I would suggest you might be going to the socials for the wrong reason... Or to put it in another, more amusing way: If you need a beer to be able to talk to me, maybe we need to re-evaluate our relationship. |
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Post by z3elda on Jan 9, 2013 0:30:33 GMT -5
James - may I suggest the Acropolis restaurant in Cornelius. It's a Greek/American place right off I-77 exit 28. There is a bar in the place, but it's sorta separate from the dining area, and not loud at all, plus the dining area has sliding partitions to make room for groups.
Might be a nice compromise.
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Post by srduck on Jan 9, 2013 5:27:50 GMT -5
I'm trying hard to not sound like I'm preaching.. -If having Alcohol at the social is the deciding factor in whether you go or not, I would suggest you might be going to the socials for the wrong reason... Or to put it in another, more amusing way: If you need a beer to be able to talk to me, maybe we need to re-evaluate our relationship. No... it's like this. If I'm going to leave work, drive ~1 1/2hours in that ridiculous Charlotte traffic, I want something in it other than the company of others. Love you all dearly, but if we're not partaking in an activity (karting/bowling/etc) or I can't have a tasty meal that includes an equally tasty beer.... I'm staying at home! Love ya'll dearly, but after last time when it was 1h15m from my door to the venue AFTER a 25 minute drive home from work.... I just don't think my sanity will allow that to happen too often |
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Post by z3elda on Jan 9, 2013 8:03:21 GMT -5
I question your sanity anyways Steven.. Beer nerd, Computer geek, Autocrosser and now BOD? Wow. You gotta be on some sort of watch list by now.. I think the Acropolis might work. Way better traffic options than Concord/University. Let's see what James comes up with. |
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Post by ball80 on Jan 9, 2013 9:39:42 GMT -5
It's always in north of Charlotte. We do have quite a few members that live in Gastonia area. Ballentyne and rockhill Cornileus is like a hour drive just about.
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Thanks all! 