Vibe/Matrix Meet!

[Kevzaz]

Who wants to pull off a big one?! I understand there is a separate section of meets, but not nearly as active as in 'The Vibe Lounge' I think a meet would be awesome.

[vibenvy]

A few of us Chicagoland Vibe owners have been discussing the possibility of a larger meet at the Rt. 34 Drive In in Earlville, Illinois...

[ponta2147]

YES. But I am only available on weekends until the end of August, then we'll be traveling every weekend for work most likely...

[Kevzaz]

We should find out who is interested and where everyone is from.

[mac99d]

Kansas right now. I am down if I am not in the field training.

[vibenvy]

Quote, originally posted by ponta2147 »YES. But I am only available on weekends until the end of August, then we'll be traveling every weekend for work most likely... We better start having a meet once a month than so we can get plenty of quality Vibe time in before you and Chris start traveling .Quote, originally posted by Kevzaz »We should find out who is interested and where everyone is from.Like I said in my earlier post, we have a few people from the Chicagoland area that are up for a big meet. I know myself and a few other locals would be up for driving a bit if it were going to be a big enough meet.

[ponta2147]

Yeah, Chris and I will even do an overnight if it's for a big meet.

[waveresponder]

i would be down for a small mini meet in pa or another local state if we could all decide on a date this summer before end of august i know that in the past it difficult to get people to committ and all especially if its lasting more then a day and theres hotels involved and traveling long distance, always last minute things that come up. current somewhat active PA vibes on genvibeWaveresponder (Perkiomenville, PA)Dopevibegt (Lancaster, PA)Kevzaz (Drums, PA)Keithvibe (Lehigh Valley, PA)18stars (Philadelphia, PA)David Hawkins (Harrisburg, PA)04shadowvibe (Pittsburgh, PA)vibegtcouple (Spring Grove, PA York)xmasguy (Bethlehem, PA)Wagonmafia3 (Reading, PA)jammies (harrisburg area PA)RobK (Uniontown, PA)Atomicpunk (Northeast PA)ajf3 (Pittsburgh, PA)morbay (Ambridge, PA)robdog (Somewhere, PA)Bastranz (Plymouth Meeting, PA)rob454 (Pittsburgh, PA)Kingfisher (Blandon, PA)feel free to chime in

[morbay]

If something close to Ambridge PA (just outside Pittsburgh), came up I would like to make it. It would just depend on my work schedule.

[A Psycho Martyr]

come on down south in the sticks! I'll be there.lol >X-0

[ponta2147]

Looks like there's a lot of people on the east coast... well if it was later in the summer (July) we actually have to go out to Philadelphia and Baltimore for a work-related project, I suppose if there was something like this going on we could drive instead of fly.But man it's hard to think of a good location for a big meet... darn this large country!

[tpollauf]

Where are all the Ohio people on this forum??? I'm up for any meet east or west of the Toledo area within a 4hr drive or close to that! Weekends are all open over most of the summer. Fall through winter I play in a lot of Hockey tournaments and it's unpredictable where I'd be. Also I'm on call quite a bit with my job but rarely have to run any calls!

[ponta2147]

Actually, Ohio would be a good place to do a large multi-state meetup with the Midwest and East Coast...

[tpollauf]

Quote, originally posted by ponta2147 »Looks like there's a lot of people on the east coast... well if it was later in the summer (July) we actually have to go out to Philadelphia and Baltimore for a work-related project, I suppose if there was something like this going on we could drive instead of fly.But man it's hard to think of a good location for a big meet... darn this large country! You would actually PARK your Vibe and jump on a plane instead? Where are your priorities? You Vibe would never forgive you But then Chicago to Philly would be a LONG drive and wast some valuable time==

[vibenvy]

Quote, originally posted by ponta2147 »Actually, Ohio would be a good place to do a large multi-state meetup with the Midwest and East Coast...I agree! Ohio is where the J-Body Organization (Cavaliers & Sunfires) has their big meet every year. It's a good in-between point for the midwest and east coast members. I would have no problem driving to Ohio for a big meet.

[A Psycho Martyr]

Whew...not sure if I could swing that one. It IS a good central location tho. Maybe if it were in July I could do it as my birthday road trip

[Kevzaz]

Ohio would be a pretty good place to do it, and I would be willing to drive there. Should we post on matrix owners for their 2 cents? =p

[tpollauf]

Quote, originally posted by Kevzaz »Ohio would be a pretty good place to do it, and I would be willing to drive there. Should we post on matrix owners for their 2 cents? =pI say YES. The more the merrier Although I am one of the few Ohioans on this forum, I would not be able to "host" such an event BUT would gladly attend and add suggestions (I'm a people person & then some ) Maybe some others on this forum can organize something

[keithvibe]

some cross pollination if you wish to join us feel free, our semi-annual MO meet next month. 14,15,16th of May in Ohio.Bring your sense of humor.Hardcore Meet Spring 2010 - Cleveland!Friday May 14th to Sunday May 16th, 2010Country Inn & Suites Macedonia (owned by Radisson)7820 Capital Blvd, Macedonia OH 44056Telephone: (330) 908-1700Google Map = http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source...mp;t=h&z=18Hotel Group Rate info:As of now we have a Group Block of 15 Standard (2-Bed) rooms and 5 Suites (1-King) but can get more if needed before the deadline.Standard 2-Bed Room = $65/night plus 15% taxes = $74.75USD per nightSuite with King Bed = $75/night plus 15% taxes = $86.25USD per nightReservations MUST BE MADE BY MAY 1st 2010! Call (330) 908-1700 and place you reservation - make sure to verify that you are getting the group rate with "MATRIX OWNER" Our accommodations in Macedonia OH feature these convenient amenities:High-speed, wireless Internet access, complimentary Local phone calls and long-distance access, complimentary Refrigerator & Microwave Radio/alarm clock Coffee maker with complimentary coffee Roll away beds available Self-controlled heating and cooling Spacious, oversized rooms Telephone, Voice mail Handicapped-accessible rooms available Hotel services and amenities include:Fax service Fitness Center Freshly baked cookies every evening, complimentary Indoor heated pool and whirlpool Read It & Return® lending library complimentary continental Breakfast Hours: Sat-Sun, 7am-10:30amincludes the following choices: Assortment of breads, Bagels, Cereals, Fresh fruits, Muffins, Coffee, juices, cocoa, milk and teaBTW there's a Bob Evans across the street - perfect for Sunday morning traditional send-off breakfast!And i was clear to state that we were a "car club" and had 1 to 2 cars per room, they said it would be no problem...

[Kevzaz]

So Matrix Owners already has something planned? The meet will be in a hotel parking lot??

[keithvibe]

usually what happens is friday night a few(that are up to it after the long drive) go to dinner then back to the hotel for drinking and talking. Saturday, wake up, eat some hotel breakfast, mull around the parking lot talking till just about everyone is up. Then off to another location for installs, talking, photo op. Then saturday night usually we find a go-cart place and a nice place to eat dinner. Then back to the hotel for more drinks and talking. Sunday we usually have breakfast at a local resturant then we go our sep. ways.There is talk this time to hit up the rock and roll hall of fame, I can tell you this, it usually don't work because of the large numbers and defeats the reason for the meet. If your going to try and do some site seeing then the meet isn't something you would enjoy.

[waveresponder]

id so go to this if i wasnt going to carlisle P&S may 8th-9th , that following wknd of the matrix owners meet i think my boss has me scheduled to work a different schedule, not exactly sure yet

[Kevzaz]

Quote, originally posted by keithvibe »usually what happens is friday night a few(that are up to it after the long drive) go to dinner then back to the hotel for drinking and talking. Saturday, wake up, eat some hotel breakfast, mull around the parking lot talking till just about everyone is up. Then off to another location for installs, talking, photo op. Then saturday night usually we find a go-cart place and a nice place to eat dinner. Then back to the hotel for more drinks and talking. Sunday we usually have breakfast at a local resturant then we go our sep. ways.There is talk this time to hit up the rock and roll hall of fame, I can tell you this, it usually don't work because of the large numbers and defeats the reason for the meet. If your going to try and do some site seeing then the meet isn't something you would enjoy.Sounds fun, I might do it.

[A Psycho Martyr]

Quote, originally posted by Kevzaz »Sounds fun, I might do it.Sounds WAY fun.... but I'll wait til one comes a little more south.lol

[jkm311]

I'm SO down for a big Vibe meet, but the Matrix weekend is most likely a no-go for me. Although, their locale by Cleveland is very do-able for me, as I drive to Western New York a lot.What about Indianapolis? Might attract more of a collective of GenVibers.And Michiganders, we are also overdue for a meet. Lansing?

[ponta2147]

Quote, originally posted by jkm311 »I'm SO down for a big Vibe meet, but the Matrix weekend is most likely a no-go for me. Although, their locale by Cleveland is very do-able for me, as I drive to Western New York a lot.What about Indianapolis? Might attract more of a collective of GenVibers.And Michiganders, we are also overdue for a meet. Lansing? I'd be very willing to do an Indianapolis meet.

[jkm311]

Quote, originally posted by ponta2147 »I'd be very willing to do an Indianapolis meet. That's two!I see sgp2012, DeClerq, and Jamie37 are Indy folks. Heck, maybe even Vibolista will make the trip! Long drive from Maine to Indy, though.

[Wolfman213]

If Indy is chosen; I work for the state and we have a large parking lot for employees that I have access to during the weekend. I could try and see if we would be able to use that. Although if there is something going on that weekend, they may already have it blocked off. It would be in the heart of downtown with easy access to 65 and 70 which hits 465 and branches off from there.

[jkm311]

How could I forget listing Wolfman! You commented in my garage and everything. Forgive me. Offering up that lot is very generous. If it works, that would be great. If not, I'm sure we can find an alternative. Your lot's location sounds nice, though - given all the main highways that are closely accessible. I love that 465 circles the entire area, connecting 69/65/74/70, etc. No matter what direction you're coming from, you can access many areas of Indy that way.Maybe this possible Indy meet has legs/wheels after all. Do we have more support?Another tricky element is nailing down a weekend, seeing that summer is approaching. But, I figure these things take a month or two heads-up to give folks time to plan.

[tpollauf]

I'd be up for an Indy meet also More north (South Bend, Elkhart) would even be better Too bad there isn't a way to put together a map showing where ALL of us Genvibers are geographically located! Or maybe there is a way and I just don't know how to go about doing it. That would be a good challenge for someone who has MORE time on their hands, and if successful, would be helpful in seeing where a centrally located meet could happen

[jkm311]

Quote, originally posted by tpollauf »Too bad there isn't a way to put together a map showing where ALL of us Genvibers are geographically located! This was the attempt, way before I joined GenVibe, but the site never loads/works for me:http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=19776Maybe our Facebook site could somehow achieve this (?): http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=21577911555

[vibenvy]

Quote, originally posted by ponta2147 »I'd be very willing to do an Indianapolis meet.Same here .

[jkm311]

Looks like we have decent support for this! I'm wondering if we should create a new thread so this Indy idea is more visible to others on here. Reference this thread's link, or recap it in the first entry. If you all think it's a good idea, I can create a more detailed thread with a catchy Indy-themed title!

[ponta2147]

Yes, do that... Something about a summer meet in Indianapolis

[audiovibe]

WTH I'm down, its only a 5hr drive.

[B14CK_H4WK]

im going to the MO meet in Cleveland hope to see you guys there. but i would like to see a good vibe meet on the east side also

[jessep19]

I would love to be there but its a very long drive from Montreal,Quebec. im trying to get a meet going here