Hey folks

Next meet info :

RX-8 Tri Club Meet
Saturday July 17th 2004
1PM - VALLEY FORGE, KING OF PRUSSIA PA

HAZE Writes : ".... meeting at the Artillery Park parking lot. (I don't know if it is actually called the "Artillery Park"), but it is where the line of cannon are kept. The parking lot has about four or five picnic tables, a bathroom, a nice view and a lawn to spread out blankets on. The tables are under trees to protect people from the sun, and they are right next to the parking lot. It is a good sized parking lot, and it was not too crowded . The lots in the park are often very crowded so I was looking for something just a little bit off the beaten track."

Similar to the last meet, and weather dependant, it may be a good idea to take along snacks. Picnic tables are available, and people should be encouraged to bring blankets in case the tables are taken. There is plenty of room spread out!."

Dependant on weather, it will be the clubs first summer meet. We hope to see you there! Relax, have fun, and most importantly get to know new folks and their RX-8s. As normal, club stickers, t-shirts, decals will be available!

More info and directions on the club site ( click link below ) or feel free to email!

http://www.rx8tristateclub.com/rx8meet_july17.asp

All the very best and hope to see some new faces!!

Thanks to HAZE for picking this spot!

Wayne
wayne@rx8tristateclub.com
www.rx8tristateclub.com

It looks good for me. Can't wait to say hi to everyone.

Nice...... let's continue to pray for nice weather, but not as hot as last meet!!!! :)

Yeah, those 90 plus temps. were quite insane. Its probably why everyone left so early.

nice ill try to be there

how far is that from Woodbridge NJ?

thanks in advance

From woodbridge NJ on mapquest, 80 miles/ 75 mins...however you could make a day of it since its right next to the 2nd largest shopping mall in the US

KofP is the second largest? wow I never would have known that!
When it gets closer, I may volunteer to pick up some organized food - like deli sandwich or something. Sound ok - or are people happier with the un-orgaqnized snack thing??
(hey Otto LOVED the fruit salad that I didn't bring!)

im gonna try and make it also
family might go to italy on vacation.we will see.

Originally posted by affenage
KofP is the second largest? wow I never would have known that!
When it gets closer, I may volunteer to pick up some organized food - like deli sandwich or something. Sound ok - or are people happier with the un-orgaqnized snack thing??
(hey Otto LOVED the fruit salad that I didn't bring!)

Apparently the second largest ( 3rd hand info ) certainly feels like it after walking around all day.

I think we should decide on snacks food closer to the date so we can be sure of the weather...but I would be up for anything at this point.

Thanks Sue!

Wayne

Originally posted by flatso
how far is that from Woodbridge NJ?

thanks in advance

i was just in woodbridge monday through wednesday!

I'll be there can't wait to see you guys, let me know if I should bring anything

i'm planning on coming

Looking forward to seeing everybody there. - H

I'm gonna try and make this my first meet. Perhaps I can convince the wife to come along too.

With any luck, I'll be seeing you all.

-- Tony

Its a great place for the ladies who may not be into the car thing tony - Valley Forge is a huge park. The surrounding area is pretty cool too! It will be a great backdrop for photos - looking forward to seeing everyone again!

Wayne

I have a tentative commitment from my fiancee to come to the meet. It should be a great time for all.

-H

Thats great Haze. I lookforward to meeting her.

I turn 30 this Friday, saying good bye to the twentys! Its up hill from here right? lol

try up and over the hill !
j/k
Happy Bday!
Sue

Originally posted by affenage
try up and over the hill !
j/k
Happy Bday!
Sue

Thanks Sue!

Its almost Friday, so I will say happy birthday Wayne. Where are you celebrating?

Originally posted by Irish_in_a_RX8
Thats great Haze. I lookforward to meeting her.

I turn 30 this Friday, saying good bye to the twentys! Its up hill from here right? lol

Congratulations Wayne!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The thirties are a nice decade, and trust me, you don't hit over the hill for years to come.

Congrats again! - H

i might be able to make it. depends on if my wife has to work or not. i used to work out in that area for SEI.

Nooooooooooooooo I'll be in VA that time with the family! This is like the 2nd or 3rd meet I'll miss out on! Sigh....I'll be there in spirit.

Dont worry SIMPLYBLUE i'll show up with the Blue8 hehehe, have fun in Virginia...

Haze/Senseny - thanks, its just a number - well thats what I hear. We went to NYC for the day/nite, started the drink fest from 1.30 pm to 4am. In good irish fasion! It was pretty quiet up there though, most NYC folk down at the shore!

RX-GR8, I wondered when we might meet you! It would be a pleasure if you can make it that day! Hoping to get some good photo shots!

Maybe next time simplyblue...we should be having a BBQ late August somewhere.

All the best, enjoy the rest of the holiday weekend!

Wayne

ill be there or be square.

i hope i don't turn into a square.

.02$

Hey Wayne,

I might get a repreive from helping my 'bud out with the move on the 17th. He's now talking about hiring movers! If he does - I'll be there!

Hey! FLATSO, may u ,me and BAy could ride down together, im in piscataway, Bay is in colonia, just trying to be helpful, write us up!!!!

MAYBE is what i meant

and if BAY dont show up he'll turn into a SQUARE, hehehhe

I'm in Millburn (NJ) off I-78 and if others from the area go to Philly, PM me so we can coordinate. I usually take the Parkway then I-276 E to get to Philly.

i might be coming from lancaster pa this weekend, but if im in the area we can drive down together.

.02$

MAYBE is what i meant

My other job is forecasting the weather (kidding) Saturday looks good so far, lets keep each other updated this week. If we have to cancel, I'll send out an email this Friday. Lets hope this will be the 6th weekend in a row for sunshine. Last year we had just 20 days of sun!!

Well, so glad to see the club is increasing! Looks like as long as the sun holds, we'll have a nice turnout. My custom stereo install is on track to be done Friday, so hopefully I'll make it; otherwise I'll be at the Beach. ......:) I dont know if thats good or bad in this situation. Hmmm...RX-8 ready to go, or no RX-8 but the beach all weekend......which one would I really want....I havn't really driven her in almost 3 weeks!

Could somebody give me an address of the place or something nearby it so I can get some directions?

Well, it's a parking area in Valley Forge National Park so there really isn't an address. There are directions at the Tri-State RX 8 club web page, which you can get to if you click on the banner in Irish-in-an-rx8's post just above. He has also posted a link to the directions in the first post in this thread.

There is a shopping center near the park that you can use to help you get to the entrance to the park from which the directions posted above will help you. It's the Gateway Shopping Center, and if you are mapquesting, you can use the Valley Forge Brewing Company, 267 East Swedesford Road, Wayne, PA, to get you close to the entrance of the park.

However, if you tell me where you are coming from, I can work you up some more specific directions from whereever you are if you need them. Feel free to PM me or Irish if you need anything more specific. All the best and do get hold of me because the more the merrier at the meet!

So, anyone up for food? Thought I'd bring a deli platter and sandwhich fixings. If someone wants to volunteer to dothe plates/napkins/cups and a bumch of 2liter bottles of something.. we'd actually have LUNCH. My guess is I'd probably ask for at most $2-3.00

I'm planning on making quacamole with chips and bring a couple of 2 litres of soda. I thought that that would be fun. I hope that the weather is good on Saturday, and I look forward to seeing everybody there! - H

So, anyone up for food? Thought I'd bring a deli platter and sandwhich fixings. If someone wants to volunteer to dothe plates/napkins/cups and a bumch of 2liter bottles of something.. we'd actually have LUNCH. My guess is I'd probably ask for at most $2-3.00

Thats very thoughtfull of you Sue! I think most would appreciate it and chip in. I'll bring some plates along and napkins ( well most probably a roll of paper towels ) I'll also take along some ice for the soda.

Lookforward to the day!!

Wayne

I'm planning on making quacamole with chips and bring a couple of 2 litres of soda. I thought that that would be fun. I hope that the weather is good on Saturday, and I look forward to seeing everybody there! - H

Howard, 30% chance on rain showers.

Wayne - I'll start building the Ark! Two of every RX 8 :) .

I'll be a new owner tomorrow, but unfortunately won't make it. Hope to see some pics of this meet.

,Jer

Congrats on the new car! We hope to see you at a meet soon.

Hey - 30% chance of a passing storm - the kind that blow in and blow out. I think given the weather this summer, so far, that is a pretty positive forecast! (think tornadoes out in Harrisburg and 12" in South Jersey... ) :)
What time are you posting the official go/no go decision??

well, sorry fellas, --and ladies- I cannot attend this one:( I'm upset, but I'll be at the beach to make me feel better :) Good Luck, glad to see a great turnout forcasted already! -TIM

Its a go for tommorrow. Slight chance of a shower, but towards PM time. Hopefully we will be lucky...see you all there!!

Wayne

from what time till what time is the meet ?

THE TRI STATE AREA MAZDA RX-8 CLUB

CLUB EVENTS
CLUB MEET:July 17th 2004
1.00PM - 4.00PM
VALLEY FORGE, KING OF PRUSSIA PA

From the tri-state site. If you need any more information try there. You can get to it by clicking the banner in Irish's posts.

All the best, and looking forward to seeing you there - H

Looks good outside today. Going to leave around 12.....

Wayne

Yay! I can make it (don't have to help a friend move today!). I'll be leaving around 11:30 or so. Sue - I'll chip in money-wise for the grub! And, I'll pick-up something to drink...

Yay! I can make it (don't have to help a friend move today!). I'll be leaving around 11:30 or so. Sue - I'll chip in money-wise for the grub! And, I'll pick-up something to drink...

Excellent Alan. We will all see you there!

Wayne

Nice day today. It was a pleasure meeting some new people and catching up with everyone I already know. Alan, sorry I had a brain fart on the name end. The cars looked great. Howard, nice location. See everyone soon.
Travis

It was a great meet - 17 cars by my count, every color represented. Wayne- thanks for setting it up, Howard- great location, Sue- thanks for the lunch, Ron- say Hi to Donna, Travis- don't worry about it! The pictures come out great... ...lets see if I can pick out one or two to post here...

Here's a couple...

Awesome day everyone - big thanks to those who could make it! Thanks to those who also contributed with snacks and food. The day ended for us at 1am - went to the mall and seen I,Robot at the Imax. Cool movie!

I'll have the site updated on Tuesday afternoon with all the pics. Our new members Stephan and Alex welcome!

I am beat!

Wayne

Man, it was great to see everybody at the meet, and thanks for comin' out! I had a great time meeting everybody there, and Stephan, PM me and I'll send you that info about the wheels. Glad to see everybody, and reiterating Wayne, I'm beat! Have a good one. - H

Awesome day everyone - big thanks to those who could make it! Thanks to those who also contributed with snacks and food. The day ended for us at 1am - went to the mall and seen I,Robot at the Imax. Cool movie!

I'll have the site updated on Tuesday afternoon with all the pics. Our new members Stephan and Alex welcome!

I am beat!

Wayne


lol i think i saw i robot at the same time as you at KoP with my peeps hehe.

Guys & Gals,

I have 11 owner w/car pictures from the Valley Forge meet. The one's that I have are: Wayne, travis, Chris, Feras, Brander, Stephan, Alex, Shawn, Bill, Ted and Sue. If any of you want your picture, let me know!

Hi,

It was nice meeting everybody - keep up the good work and see you at the next meeting.
Nice location, great weather - can hardly wait to see the pics!

Alex

"Zoomer" = 2004 Titanium AT / SP / first mod -> tires: Kumho Ecsta ASX 245/40WR18 (original new ones r 4 sale cheap)

I had a great time, happily surprised at the number of cars that came. I've uploaded a bunch of the pictures that I took for your collective viewing pleasure.

http://supercarfreak.net/gallery/view_album.php?set_albumName=album431

Hey Its Chris,
Just Wanted To Thank Wayne And Everyone Else For A Great Day. This Was My First Meeting And I Had A Great Time. I Look Forward To Next One!

I had a great time, happily surprised at the number of cars that came. I've uploaded a bunch of the pictures that I took for your collective viewing pleasure.

http://supercarfreak.net/gallery/view_album.php?set_albumName=album431


Hey James - excellent pictures!

Thanks for sharing the pics, very nice ones!

Alex


I had a great time, happily surprised at the number of cars that came. I've uploaded a bunch of the pictures that I took for your collective viewing pleasure.

http://supercarfreak.net/gallery/view_album.php?set_albumName=album431

Nice job with the pics.

good times, good times had by all.

.02$

Great Pictures Horde. I'll have the site done tommorrow...had the day off today :-)

Hey everyone

I updated the site this evening and will continue to update the site with photos that are coming in. Thanks to everyone that contributed!

http://www.rx8tristateclub.com

First link in the highlights section. Ron has also included a great review of the day!

All the best
Wayne

damn..... a meet that was actually near me, and i missed it :(

There will be more ...we will see you at the next one :)

damn..... a meet that was actually near me, and i missed it :(

Hey Everyone. It's Shaun. It was great to see those I had met in Princeton and meet those I had not seen before. Let's keep our ears to the ground for things that make real hp and things that don't. I can't wait to see the new nosepiece...the one without the biker imprint.:-(

I look forward to seeing you all at the next event. I can see it now...one year away and everyone's 8 will look totally different.

Enjoy the summer!