COLOSSAL! AMAZING! GenVibe SUMMER MEET IN INDIANAPOLIS!

jkm311 · Post by **jkm311** » Wed Apr 28, 2010 11:27 pm

Quote, originally posted by A Psycho Martyr Â»Maybe it's time for a poll for the date?And possibly one for the location, although I think noone objected to SahmCan these be done within this thread? Me thinks it has to be a new thread...

A Psycho Martyr · Post by **A Psycho Martyr** » Wed Apr 28, 2010 11:29 pm

Yeah it'll have to be a new thread. And I kinda like how everything you need to know, you can find here.

kostby · Post by **kostby** » Wed Apr 28, 2010 11:36 pm

re: Don't want her to be bored... The Castleton Square Mall area (south of the park) is central Indiana's largest shopping area and has an AMC theatre for those so inclined.Link --> http://www.simon.com/mall/default.aspx?id=162

ponta2147 · Post by **ponta2147** » Wed Apr 28, 2010 11:37 pm

Looks like a great location! I'll block off that date. We've got a Weber Q300 that fit really well in our car if you guys want a grill (have to figure out how that will fit with a passenger and a suitcase in the car, lol)

Wolfman213 · Post by **Wolfman213** » Wed Apr 28, 2010 11:48 pm

There is actually a GFS at the corner of 96th & Masters (first turn off of 96th St) if we do some grilling out.

A Psycho Martyr · Post by **A Psycho Martyr** » Wed Apr 28, 2010 11:51 pm

I'd be honored to run a grill if someone can bring one. Mine's too big unless I take it apart

A Psycho Martyr · Post by **A Psycho Martyr** » Wed Apr 28, 2010 11:52 pm

I make a mean, mean burger SON!

jkm311 · Post by **jkm311** » Wed Apr 28, 2010 11:53 pm

Quote, originally posted by A Psycho Martyr Â»Yeah it'll have to be a new thread. And I kinda like how everything you need to know, you can find here.Same here. I've even been updating the original post, so anyone just reading this thread for the first time can get the latest info.Quote, originally posted by ponta2147 Â»Looks like a great location! I'll block off that date. We've got a Weber Q300 that fit really well in our car if you guys want a grill (have to figure out how that will fit with a passenger and a suitcase in the car, lol)It's a Vibe, baby! It'll work! Brownie points for bringing a grill! I'm thinking we'll need a couple, but all I have is a camping stove.

ponta2147 · Post by **ponta2147** » Thu Apr 29, 2010 12:20 am

Quote, originally posted by jkm311 Â»It's a Vibe, baby! It'll work! Brownie points for bringing a grill! I'm thinking we'll need a couple, but all I have is a camping stove. I think it will too, especially because I'm the Tetris Master of packing cars. The Q300 is pretty big so we probably only need one other grill if we want to do a cookout: http://bbq.about.com/od/portab...b.htm We used it for the Chicago meetup and it was way more than enough for the small group of us (though I'm not going to be bringing that 8 foot table with me this time LOL).

jkm311 · Post by **jkm311** » Thu Apr 29, 2010 12:26 am

Quote, originally posted by ponta2147 Â»(though I'm not going to be bringing that 8 foot table with me this time LOL).I'd say a few card tables will be in order, and I have one with chairs we can use. Come to think of it, does any body have a couple E-Z UP tents? Mid-July in a parking lot might be pretty darn toasty.Kostby reminded me of this from the Michigan meet years ago:

Wolfman213 · Post by **Wolfman213** » Thu Apr 29, 2010 12:27 am

Quote, originally posted by ponta2147 Â»(though I'm not going to be bringing that 8 foot table with me this time LOL).Ya know, if you set it up right and maybe attach a sail to it, just let the wind do it's magic and maybe you'll hit 50 or 60 mpg hahaha. I might be able to provide a table or two. I'll know for sure this weekend though.

A Psycho Martyr · Post by **A Psycho Martyr** » Thu Apr 29, 2010 2:06 am

I've got a small card table. Be glad to bring it if I can squeeze it in with the subs and 3 people.

jkm311 · Post by **jkm311** » Thu Apr 29, 2010 2:12 am

Quote, originally posted by A Psycho Martyr Â»I make a mean, mean burger SON!Quote, originally posted by A Psycho Martyr Â»I've got a small card table. Be glad to bring it if I can squeeze it in with the subs and 3 people.Well, between these two posts, I'd say you've made your contribution! Someone get this man a manual to test-drive, please.

A Psycho Martyr · Post by **A Psycho Martyr** » Thu Apr 29, 2010 2:26 am

i thank you

tpollauf · Post by **tpollauf** » Thu Apr 29, 2010 3:35 am

Quote, originally posted by jkm311 Â»I'd say a few card tables will be in order, and I have one with chairs we can use. It would probably be helpful if some of the "more local" Vibers could arrange to bring the heavier/larger items (tables, chairs, tents, etc) which will free us travelers up for other more important stuff (luggage possibly). Assuming I come alone, I can bring a small 4' or 6' table & 4 chairs ANd a 6' step ladder You may wonder why we would need a step ladder for such a meet??? This will allow us to get better "aerial" group shots of us Vibers attending If some of these numbers (potential attendance) materializes, we could be looking at a good size group, and photos from "slightly above" look much better than at ground level

Wolfman213 · Post by **Wolfman213** » Thu Apr 29, 2010 3:42 am

I was def scratching my head about the step ladder. I'm going to try and have 2 either 6 or 8 foot tables (not sure which they are) but I've gotta check with my parents this weekend though. I think I may have some folding chairs, but I'll have to look tomorrow night. I'll get an update this weekend as to what I will be able to help out with AFA stuff like that is concerned.

A Psycho Martyr · Post by **A Psycho Martyr** » Thu Apr 29, 2010 4:20 am

Quote, originally posted by tpollauf Â» If some of these numbers (potential attendance) materializes, we could be looking at a good size group, and photos from "slightly above" look much better than at ground level You read my mind. I was about to post a cover pic from "5.0 Mustangs and Super Fords" Magazine. I saw the cover and thought...I gotta be in a pic like that. Here is my chance 8)oh...here's the pic(taken with a cell while I was standing )

1SC · Post by **1SC** » Thu Apr 29, 2010 4:25 am

I'd love to go... but I'm at more than 1100 miles from Indy...Way to far.

jkm311 · Post by **jkm311** » Thu Apr 29, 2010 4:30 am

We need some Canadian representation! Any Windsor/S. Ontario Vibes willing to roll?

jkm311 · Post by **jkm311** » Thu Apr 29, 2010 4:33 am

Quote, originally posted by tpollauf Â»You may wonder why we would need a step ladder for such a meet??? This will allow us to get better "aerial" group shots of us Vibers attending If some of these numbers (potential attendance) materializes, we could be looking at a good size group, and photos from "slightly above" look much better than at ground level Now you have me thinking about the Intel TV spot, with the "employees" all group together, singing in unison: "BUMMMM, BUH-BAH-BUH BUMMMM."

Wolfman213 · Post by **Wolfman213** » Thu Apr 29, 2010 5:13 am

lol, maybe we could do that with the horns. Surely there will be different horns there and possibly have enough of a varying pitch to pull it off lol

houseofbugs · Post by **houseofbugs** » Thu Apr 29, 2010 7:17 am

Hey for the Illinois people I am going to start a thread for the Indy caravan details. See here: http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=41186

jkm311 · Post by **jkm311** » Thu Apr 29, 2010 7:48 am

Time-of-day is becoming an important topic, so when should we have our meet (with the intention of it being the 17th of July)? This will greatly affect people's plans, and I want to get a consensus.Later in the afternoon? With Sahm's Park having a pool, and our meet in the middle of July, it might be kinda busy from 11-3 with families. Do we shoot for 3 or 3:30, so that gives people time to show up and chat for awhile. After awhile, we could get the grills going for some dinner...Or, we can try a lunch gathering, then talk all-things-Vibe during/after eating. Those of us driving from a longer distance, what would you rather do? Giving ourselves time to get all the bugs and dirt off the Vibes beforehand, of course.I'm envisioning a lot of hotel parking lot detailing...

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Thu Apr 29, 2010 10:09 am

If it is earlier in the day I would probably drive down the day before or at least to Chicago stay the night, then hook up with that group to go the rest of the way on Saturday. If it was later I might just get up early on Saturday and do it in one shot. I'll wait until a time is chosen before deciding what to do.Maybe somone can scout local car washes near the park. My Vibe would definitely need a good washing after the trip down.

ponta2147 · Post by **ponta2147** » Thu Apr 29, 2010 10:28 am

As an Illinoisian I vote for a mid-afternoon start with a dinner meal type thing in the middle, and possible later hangouts at fun places after dark. Those of us coming from west of Indiana have to deal with the stupid time change so we have to leave extra early, plus we need time to re-wash the cars when we arrive. Just my $0.02

jackie879 · Post by **jackie879** » Thu Apr 29, 2010 11:09 am

I didn't know Indianapolis was on eastern time....thank you for mentioning it ponta, because I would've shown up late otherwise. Anyway, a mid-afternoon start sounds good to me too!

vibenvy · Post by **vibenvy** » Thu Apr 29, 2010 1:05 pm

July 17th is fine by me. The park looks great. The area sounds great. I am thinking more and more I might just head out after work Friday and stay Friday and Saturday nights. A car wash will be a necessity for sure. I have four folding chairs I can bring, plus a few camping chairs.

Wolfman213 · Post by **Wolfman213** » Thu Apr 29, 2010 8:19 pm

Quote, originally posted by jackie879 Â»I didn't know Indianapolis was on eastern time....We used to not observe DST, but our idiot mayor or gov or whatever he he decided to make us start observing it. So we stay eastern year-round now.AFA carwashes... Right off the interstate is a Mike's Car Wash. Not sure if it's a local or natiowide thing, but everyone seems to love it. I've never used one bc they don't have one in Anderson, so I can't personally vouch for it.

ponta2147 · Post by **ponta2147** » Thu Apr 29, 2010 10:05 pm

Quote, originally posted by Wolfman213 Â»We used to not observe DST, but our idiot mayor or gov or whatever he he decided to make us start observing it. So we stay eastern year-round now.AFA carwashes... Right off the interstate is a Mike's Car Wash. Not sure if it's a local or natiowide thing, but everyone seems to love it. I've never used one bc they don't have one in Anderson, so I can't personally vouch for it.I have used Mikes Car Wash in West Lafayette.... as far as automatic car washes go it's pretty good, but like any automatic car wash I bring my own towel because there's always more to dry.

A Psycho Martyr · Post by **A Psycho Martyr** » Thu Apr 29, 2010 10:16 pm

I'm fine with what Michelle said. Maybe the 3 or 3:30 then grillin followed by hangin out. I may be gettin some work done while I'm there (it's in the works) so one of the days my Vibe will be out of commision.

jkm311 · Post by **jkm311** » Thu Apr 29, 2010 11:11 pm

Perhaps 4 p.m. Eastern Time sounds better? Everybody should have their fair share of wash/detail lead-in time after long drives. I'd start a poll, but that would have to be a secondary thread. It's nice keeping all the info in one spot. But, if there's enough support for one, I can start one.Oh, and I can vouch for Mike's Car Wash, 5 years ago at least. My folks lived in Indy for awhile, and pops liked Mike's a lot.

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Thu Apr 29, 2010 11:27 pm

It sounds like most people are OK for a an afternoon time. I'd say just set the time, keep everything in this thread and keep the 1st post updated like you have been doing. PS - I didn't know about the time change either, glad someone brought it up.

houseofbugs · Post by **houseofbugs** » Fri Apr 30, 2010 12:05 am

I would say around 2pm start time would be good.

jkm311 · Post by **jkm311** » Fri Apr 30, 2010 12:20 am

Done and done! First post has been edited.When: Saturday, July 17th @ 4 p.m.Where: Sahm Park in Fishers, IndianaWho:jkm311tpollaufWolfman213ponta2147J_TO_ENVYKevzazRussiavillesgp2012PsychoMartyraudiovibehouseofbugskotsbylifes tuffToasted7LavaIlliniVibeBlueCrushmidnightthunder89 (a "maybe")Kari (a "maybe")jackie879 (a "maybe")ColonelPanic (a "maybe")Mac99d (if before late June) - Sorry Mac, 7/17 is our date, unless something changes. Merzbow (a "maybe")Please post if I've forgotten anyone. Well, so far it looks like we have one grill (Ponta2147) and multiple tables (jkm311, Wolfman213, A Psycho Martyr, tpollauf). It would be great if one other person could provide a grill. Two should suffice. And as tpollauf suggested, could some Indy natives look into chairs/2nd grill. That would help out-of-state travelers a bunch. I think Wolfman was checking on his chair situation. Sounds like Wolfman's suggestion of: GFS at the corner of 96th & Masters (first turn off of 96th St) works for buying meat/grilling supplies, etc. I'll be sure to pack plates, forks, cups, etc. We've made some nice progress putting this together thus far! Thank you for everyone's input, suggestions, etc. Couldn't have done it with out ya.

Toasted7 · Post by **Toasted7** » Fri Apr 30, 2010 1:32 am

Throw me down at the bottom of the list with the rest of the "maybes". If I do show, I'm gonna feel kinda out of place since I don't have my Vibe anymore (she's gone as of yesterday evening). On the other hand, it may be a good place to sell off all my aftermarket stuff from the Vibe that I'm trying to get rid of.

ponta2147 · Post by **ponta2147** » Fri Apr 30, 2010 1:49 am

Quote, originally posted by Toasted7 Â»Throw me down at the bottom of the list with the rest of the "maybes". If I do show, I'm gonna feel kinda out of place since I don't have my Vibe anymore (she's gone as of yesterday evening). On the other hand, it may be a good place to sell off all my aftermarket stuff from the Vibe that I'm trying to get rid of. No worries, at the Chicago meetup my husband brought his G6 GT Coupe.

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Fri Apr 30, 2010 1:58 am

Quote, originally posted by Toasted7 Â»Throw me down at the bottom of the list with the rest of the "maybes". If I do show, I'm gonna feel kinda out of place since I don't have my Vibe anymore (she's gone as of yesterday evening). On the other hand, it may be a good place to sell off all my aftermarket stuff from the Vibe that I'm trying to get rid of. Will you be serving ice cream?

jkm311 · Post by **jkm311** » Fri Apr 30, 2010 2:42 am

Quote, originally posted by Toasted7 Â»Throw me down at the bottom of the list with the rest of the "maybes". If I do show, I'm gonna feel kinda out of place since I don't have my Vibe anymore (she's gone as of yesterday evening). On the other hand, it may be a good place to sell off all my aftermarket stuff from the Vibe that I'm trying to get rid of. I refuse to designate you as a "maybe" based on your reasoning. From the very first post, I said, and I literally quote:Quote, originally posted by jkm311 Â»Who? The coolest kids around. Matricies (Matrixi?) welcome, of course! "Aww, prairie $hit, everybody" (bonus points if you can name the movie).So Toasted, you're in and we want ice cream. Therefore, you are welcome. p.s. Vibolista scored the bonus points. Sorry. And what aftermarket parts do you have? Not to seem like an immediate predator or anything...

Toasted7 · Post by **Toasted7** » Fri Apr 30, 2010 3:56 am

Quote, originally posted by jkm311 Â»p.s. Vibolista scored the bonus points. Sorry. And what aftermarket parts do you have? Not to seem like an immediate predator or anything... I will have a list of the aftermarket parts posted on here as soon as I can get pics of them all. I didn't want to hijack your post with that info. Figured a meet would be an easy place for people to see it and not have to pay shipping (I've bought lots of stuff at meets before).As far as ice-cream... we will see.

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Fri Apr 30, 2010 5:49 am

Quote, originally posted by Toasted7 Â»I will have a list of the aftermarket parts posted on here as soon as I can get pics of them all. I didn't want to hijack your post with that info. Figured a meet would be an easy place for people to see it and not have to pay shipping (I've bought lots of stuff at meets before).As far as ice-cream... we will see. That's a great idea! Someone should start a Indy Meet Sale thread. Everyone can bring Vibe related items that they want to sell. I'll have to look around to see what I Vibe relate items I can bring along. I'm sure I can find something..lol. BTW, Take me off of "Maybe" status & count me in for the meet.

jkm311 · Post by **jkm311** » Fri Apr 30, 2010 5:56 am

Quote, originally posted by BlueCrush Â»BTW, Take me off of "Maybe" status & count me in for the meet. Where's the emoticon for fist pump?! This'll have to do:

vibenvy · Post by **vibenvy** » Fri Apr 30, 2010 8:31 am

Is there a list of hotels/motels in the area? For everyone who's staying over Saturday night, we should all stay at the same place so we can have a bunch of Vibes in the parkig lot .

ponta2147 · Post by **ponta2147** » Fri Apr 30, 2010 8:34 am

Quote, originally posted by J_TO_ENVY Â»Is there a list of hotels/motels in the area? For everyone who's staying over Saturday night, we should all stay at the same place so we can have a bunch of Vibes in the parkig lot .Vibe Love photos! Or does it not count if we actually know each other? If lots of people are staying somewhere, I'd love to also stay there. We'd be able to go out in the evening and do some sort of "fun thing"... whatever it is people with lives do for fun, I wouldn't know!

Wolfman213 · Post by **Wolfman213** » Fri Apr 30, 2010 8:50 am

Quote, originally posted by J_TO_ENVY Â»Is there a list of hotels/motels in the area? For everyone who's staying over Saturday night, we should all stay at the same place so we can have a bunch of Vibes in the parkig lot .Quote Â»Here is a link that shows nearby hotels and dining. http://visitindy.com/indianapo...c&p=1

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Fri Apr 30, 2010 11:05 am

Quote, originally posted by ponta2147 Â»Vibe Love photos! Or does it not count if we actually know each other? If lots of people are staying somewhere, I'd love to also stay there. We'd be able to go out in the evening and do some sort of "fun thing"... whatever it is people with lives do for fun, I wouldn't know! Ditto! If other's choose a good place to stay the night that will be safe for my precious, I'll book a room there as well. Wait!!! There are people that have lives....????

Bastranz · Post by **Bastranz** » Fri Apr 30, 2010 10:56 pm

Quote, originally posted by ponta2147 Â»Vibe Love photos! Or does it not count if we actually know each other?I'd say it would be more of a Vibe family reunion, hehe. After all, they were all "born" at the same plant!

vibenvy · Post by **vibenvy** » Fri Apr 30, 2010 10:59 pm

Here's a link with all the prices for rooms with a check in date of Friday July 16th and a check out date of Sunday July 18th.The Super 8 in Castleton is looking like the closest and cheapest as of right now.I definitely think all of us who will be staying over should stay at the same place. It would make for some great parking lot pictures . Perhaps a local could go check the area around the Super 8 for parking, safety, etc?

A Psycho Martyr · Post by **A Psycho Martyr** » Fri Apr 30, 2010 11:31 pm

Quote, originally posted by J_TO_ENVY Â»Here's a link with all the prices for rooms with a check in date of Friday July 16th and a check out date of Sunday July 18th.Good find, good find. Is it safe to book? I mean we're set on that weekend?

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Sat May 01, 2010 1:53 am

Another Option: The Days Inn - Castleton is as low as $39.99 +tax per night. - It is .88 miles from Sahm Parkhttp://visitindy.com/indianapo...tailshttp://www.daysinn.com/DaysInn...=tab2Yeah, is there anyone local that can check out some of these hotels near the park?

houseofbugs · Post by **houseofbugs** » Sat May 01, 2010 10:38 am

Im down for a weekend trip. Also how about we see if there are any private tracks that we could take our cars out too. it would be awesome!