I'll start by suggesting Erie, Pennsylvania. Yes, I live here. There are several places to meet, parks, amusement park, casino, monuments, scenery, and other things to do as well as have a super meet.
I would be good for Ohio, New York, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, West Virginia, Michigan, New Jersey.
I've found that our cars are not drag racers, so, I would assume a more group oriented experience is in order.
My two cents. Suggest more please.
Although my vote would be more "West Coast" orientated 
http://www.roadsideamerica.com/tip/7729
Had to try, never going to be able to make a Mid-West or East Coast meet 
I know here in Erie, we get a ton of Canadians shopping due to no clothing tax. Lol
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| Portland, Oregon |
This^^^ 
Been there half a dozen times over the years, and they do indeed "have everything!!!"
Toledo would NOT be a good location 
. Somewhere between Illinois & Pennsylvania, Michigan & Kentucky, would be the ideal site for a "midwest" meet. There should then be an East coast meet, and also a West coast meet. I'm game for any location within an 8hr drive from Toledo April would be too early for any such meet. June should be the ideal month. I should be available for pretty much any weekend over the entire summer BUT June will likely be the best month for me.
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| Its funny I live in a practical area, about 30 min from the geographical center of the u.s. but there is literally nothing here. There is a nice state park for camping, but city slickers will have a hard time dealing with the remoteness...nearest wal mart is 45 min, although there is a small town close where you could find most necessities. |
I'm open to anywhere really as long as it's within about an 8 hour drive of Sandwich.
Like I said, something that isn't racing based. I could see racing if our cars were awesome road warriors, but, our cars are more utilitarian. Therefore, we may want to do like the old VW drivers do. Things like push drags, peoples choice, car decoration, stereo contest, obstacle course, etc.
| Quote, originally posted by hotbug1776 » |
| It would be good for a scenic road trip or some outdoor activities, to go to the EXACT center of the US would be something to tell your grand children. Especially when the center shifts after California falls off. Like I said, something that isn't racing based. I could see racing if our cars were awesome road warriors, but, our cars are more utilitarian. Therefore, we may want to do like the old VW drivers do. Things like push drags, peoples choice, car decoration, stereo contest, obstacle course, etc. |
Tell that to all the cars I beat in auto cross....God I would so like to make it to one of these. I would be down for any thing within a days drive. Colorado is real nice..lol
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| If it ends up being close enough to Iowa and during a time where I have a few days off to travel, I'll bring some puppy chow and Sunny D. |
! puppy chow (we call it people puppy chow) =
Sunny D =
Regardless of where it ends up being, it sounds like it will be a good time. Hopefully the location and time works for a good number of people. I look forward to at least seeing some good pictures and hearing some awesome stories.
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| With next year being the 10-year anniversary of the site, I wonder if having multiple meets planned during the same day would be interesting. Not sure if any tech savvy people could set up web cams or any way to share pics and video on one hosted ftp or a new facebook page so we could see what all the meets are doing... I know time zones would come into play, but I just thought it would be cool to know that multiple smaller meets were going on in the same day. Just a thought, with so many of us spread out. |
Skype would make this possible. For a small fee there can be a conference video call. Or I think the first one per account is free...
It's too bad next year's recurring date is 12.12.12. Be cool to have something of significance like that. I don't think people would wait until 10.11.12 either!
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It's too bad next year's recurring date is 12.12.12. Be cool to have something of significance like that. I don't think people would wait until 10.11.12 either! |
For us northerners those dates would require windows up, sunroofs closed, and additional clothing worn I personally would like to see windows down, sunroofs open, and clothing optional
So far, consensus is for Erie in the East (or North East/mid-west depending on how far this goes). I heard a couple Indianapolis votes, and some Washington/Oregon, A couple Kansas (Center of the USA, kinda cool), an Iowa or two.
I think this is a pretty good layout for a multi-event layout.
Looking at the maps... How's about Spokane, Washington for the North-west coast meet, Sioux Falls, South Dakota for the North-West, Erie, Pennsylvania for the North-Mid-West, and Albany, new York for the North-East. They are all on Interstate 90!!! LOL
In all seriousness, If Erie is a choice, I'll make some calls for places to meet. Presque Isle has Shelters for rent, and beaches for fun. There are a few other places that are good for Car meets depending on the amount of vehicles participating. There is Waldameer Amusement park, the Casino, Penn State, Edinboro (about a half hour south), the docks, downtown, and several other places including schools, and parks.
Sioux Falls would also be very doable for me. I wouldn't mind stopping through Okoboji, IA on the way, anyway. My uncle was inducted into the Iowa Rock N Roll Hall of Fame a few years ago so we all took a trip out there for the ceremony. It was a really fun area.
Both suggested options seem like winners to me!
I have no issue with Erie, but I would like it somewhere closer (probably just like everyone else) but I won't complain if Erie is put down as the official location. Any other objections to Erie or maybe a better place in mind?
On a side note, my wife attended Edinboro University and said she would call to see about getting parking lot space for us to meet in. She also would be willing to look into hotels in Edinboro for people to stay at, at a discounted rate (hopefully). if not in Edinboro, she said she would try to find a suitable location and lodging for a meet. Edinboro is about 30 minutes from Erie to the south.
I'd be willing to help set things up, but, I'd need some help getting ideas for things to do while at the event. I've been to several car shows/meets, but never set one up. I'm going to search on line and start getting ideas. I just need a go ahead, and perhaps some other people willing to "sponsor" other events.
Before anything official goes into action, I also need to talk to the site leaders. since this is ultimately their call on a Genvibe meet.
My wife will start making calls as soon as we get the word.
Congrats on stepping forward to help organize such an event. Not bad for a newbie who has only been a member for just under two months. Keep this motivation up that you have and you will get LOTS of support from members like myself up to the day of the meet With the holiday's right around the corner, it would be best to seriously head up this project after the first of the year when we all can focus on a new year and all the possible events in our lives. Getting rough ideas right now is certainly a good start. Heck you even got Michelle (ponta2147) to crawl out of the woodwork and get back onto this site 
The Indy meet in 2010 was excellent and I'm sure whatever meets we can coordinate will be even better in 2012 I've been into cars since I was a small child. I've traveled all over the country for as long as I can remember to go to Volkswagen shows throughout the years.
My first born son was 5 days old when he attended his first car show. A proud moment in my life.
For a long time (about 10 years) I haven't been able to enjoy going to a meet or other event. Marital bliss (ex-wife) kept me from the hobby I enjoy.
With the Vibe, I feel good about a car, like when I had a drive able VW. I still have my VW, but, it's far from roadworthy. The Vibe is a car that is fun like my bug is, not quick, not fancy, but it has a heart. I don't have to make it something it isn't, force it to go fast, make it try to beat a super car, or put it out there like a show car. I could take it to the Tail of the Dragon and enjoy both the ride AND the scenery.
I may be new to this family, but, I an old dog in the car lovers game.
This event would be a privilege and an honor to put together. I'm just out to have a good time with those who share in my passions.
Seriously though, that's pretty cool. Now I feel its almost improper to not have it at Erie. You've got my support and whatever help I can offer (which is probably very little....).
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