Raz: Great job on the site! Should help us tremendously to make this event a success.
Feras: You flying or driving?
Meow: Special Treatment huh.....guess I missed out on that at DT :p


im thinking of flying, if we're going to do any road courses or anything like that i'll look into getting my car shipped (also planning on doing this at next years DT)

...if you're drving ill come with. maybe dunno?

Meow: Special Treatment huh.....guess I missed out on that at DT :p
No, you got it... remember, you got to see guy naked!! Sweet 'eh?! :D

im thinking of flying, if we're going to do any road courses or anything like that i'll look into getting my car shipped (also planning on doing this at next years DT)

...if you're drving ill come with. maybe dunno?
My wife and I will most likely fly out. I think I'm going to save the long drive for DT II.

Okay...round trip flights are only $310 or thereabouts.

Now I need to save on room prices. soooooooooo.....I'll need to share a room with someone.

Meow, Morgan, Elara, Aratinga, Kari and me. That makes six to a room. VERY DO-ABLE! I'M IN!!! :D :D :D :D

That's in a single room with a king bed, right Raz? :D Smokin' too, right?!

That's in a single room with a king bed, right Raz? :D Smokin' too, right?!

I only smoke when I drink, and that's only 3 or 4 times a year. I'd probably be having a couple brewskies this trip, but abstain from smoking in the room out of respect for the ladies. ;)

I wasn't talking about that kind of smoking :p

scooooooooooch

lol...Raz and his ghetto sticky ;)

now we have to keep it ghetto sticky until may! eek! this is going to be like a 40 page thread

now we have to keep it ghetto sticky until may! eek! this is going to be like a 40 page thread


It's all about Zoom Zoom! :D :D

We're already at 19 pages my guess is that it will be bigger! Some stickies don't go anywhere once they are stickied so maybe this will keep our thread moving inspite of Boosted 7. pffft! :p

boosted 7 doesn't like us...

Okay...round trip flights are only $310 or thereabouts.

Now I need to save on room prices. soooooooooo.....I'll need to share a room with someone.

Meow, Morgan, Elara, Aratinga, Kari and me. That makes six to a room. VERY DO-ABLE! I'M IN!!! :D :D :D :D
Better put yourself on the rollcall then, or I get your spot in that room.

On second thought.... 5 ladies, one bathroom.....no thanks, you can have it. :eek:

yea...i'm not going in a room w/4 other girls..sorry..not happening!!! i can be ready in 30 min--girls take twice as long..i vote for me w/5 guys :D

If you do ghetto stickey, I might reccomend going back and deleting the old bump so we dont have 200 pages of "bump"

LOL

On second thought.... 5 ladies, one bathroom.....no thanks, you can have it. :eek:

whoa...spending the room with 5 gourgeous girls seemed like a great idea until that point came up

can you imagine all the different hair products and makeup that would clutter up that bathroom? :eek:

whoa...spending the room with 5 gourgeous girls seemed like a great idea until that point came up

can you imagine all the different hair products and makeup that would clutter up that bathroom? :eek:You wouldn't want me there either since I'm just as bad. ;)

You wouldn't want me there either since I'm just as bad. ;)

you wear makeup?? :eek:

exnay on the makeup part. I was thinking more along the lines of time to get ready and hot water and such... ;)

whoa...spending the room with 5 gourgeous girls seemed like a great idea until that point came up

can you imagine all the different hair products and makeup that would clutter up that bathroom? :eek:


Hair products? lol Guys use those. I sure don't. :p I bet you take at least 30 min to get ready, right guy? :D :D

it seems like there are a lot more people posting in here than there are registered. Interesting.

I'm with you Kari, I do not use all those hair products. On the other hand, my war paint take all of 10 minutes to apply!!!!!

Raz, dont modify the subject anymore, this works :D

Thanks Hetz! The thread didn't start in the lounge :D

no more ghetto bumps yay! :D

Thanks Hetz! You have our undying gratitude. Furthermore, as a token of our unbridled appreciation, my wife and I have agreed to name our next newborn baby, "HeTz!" :D

As an added bonus for your support and comraderie, Meow has agreed to give you one-hour of heart-stopping, bone-crunching passion in the famous "Chamber of Exctasy", featuring the cucumber massage, hip-hugs and other secret delights (if not Meow, then guy).

We love you dude...my eyes are tearing up as I write this....I need a tissue.. :o

At the moment, you all don't really know me, but I'm planning on attending.

Many of us haven't met. That's what this meet is all about....meeting people. I've met a lot of these folks, but have yet to meet a lot more. Trust me..most of these people are decent, respectable, trustworthy, loyal, friendly, courteous and kind people. You'll probably enjoy yourself immensely. :D :D

Sounds like a Boy Scout meet..

Only thing you missed was "thrifty"


:cool:

For all the people who have said you will be attending the event in this thread, could you please take the time and fill out this registration form http://www.mazdanow.com/chicago/register.htm ?

(If you've already done it, then it is not nessescary to do it again. :D)

THANKS!

Sounds like a Boy Scout meet..

Only thing you missed was "thrifty"


:cool:

I omitted it to avoid plagarism. LOL :D

Glad we got a sticky atleast! I'll take up the offer on the Chamber if and if only Meow is performing :p

aww, i'm all excited!! :D and i refuse to have to work this weekend!! GRRRRRRRRRRRR

most of these people are decent, respectable, trustworthy, loyal, friendly, courteous and kind people.

it's obvious you haven't met me yet ;)

Glad we got a sticky atleast! I'll take up the offer on the Chamber if and if only Meow is performing :p
Like Raz wrote... if I don't do it, then guy will. Oh ya, that's right.. you've already seen his 'show' :D :D

so yea, what should i be expecting when i meet your real life personas? i've spoken extensively to Guy, Kari, and SB...

Kari doesn't talk at all (in fact, i think she's a mime), i'm guessing she'll bring a pen and pad with her everywhere and jot down things when she wants to talk

Guy isn't as weird as he is online...he's actually not as loud as you'd think he is, his voice is pretty quiet and he sounds like George Bush...he has his moments like when he's pointing out something like - "Over der! Go git him! There! There!" :D

SB is just like his virtual counterpart...he actually talks more in real life than he does on the forums...he's also the male counterpart of Kari, innocent, pure and has never sweared before in his life

me, i walk around talking like a badly dubbed anime, short of Samurai Sunday type fare...if you see someone who's lips aren't moving along with his voice, that's probably me...otherwise, i think i'm pretty quiet in real life until you pump me up with liquor

Last time I went to Chicago, one of the people without group jumped in the lake at the end of Navy Pier, before he realized he couldn't swim.. then the passing boats and Jet Ski wakes slammed him up against the concrete. I jumped in and saved him.. (then rememberd i dont swim so great either).

So if anyone jumps in the lake and can't swim. I'm not saving you. :p


Kari is pretty talkative. She requires alot of food, water and batteries! :D

So if anyone jumps in the lake and can't swim. I'm not saving you. :p


Lake Michigan in May is mighty nippy... so I'll jump in and save one of the girls if needed :D

I'll try to save who I can, I'm an excellent swimmer, but...

I have a phobia for dark, murky water, especially when I can't see or feel the bottom, and seaweed starts rubbing, and getting tangled in your feet and toes, and then you realize that youdon'thaveachangeof clothesandyourheartstartsbeatingallfastandyourbrot herswimsupunderyouandmakesitseemasthoughthere'sthi shugecreaturethatwasinthelakesleepinganddecidedtow akeupwhenyoujumpedin... Oh... Sorry! :D

I'm also allergic to the cold!

If anyone falls in, I'll push as many people in after you as I can. One of them is bound to know how to swim! :D :D

For those of you who doesn't know what people look like, here's a link to a pic from the DT that I posted in the lounge, with everyone who is a member of this forum listed.

Lounge Lizards (http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=42441)

me, i walk around talking like a badly dubbed anime, short of Samurai Sunday type fare...if you see someone who's lips aren't moving along with his voice, that's probably me...otherwise, i think i'm pretty quiet in real life until you pump me up with liquor

You do finally agree then, don't you?! :D

I can swim, but I'm too small. If someone decides to use me as a floatation device, chances are I'm goin down and bringin them with.

SB is just like his virtual counterpart...he actually talks more in real life than he does on the forums...he's also the male counterpart of Kari, innocent, pure and has never sweared before in his life
As if! >.<

You still thinking about skinny dipping in Chicago, right?

You do finally agree then, don't you?! :D

I can swim, but I'm too small. If someone decides to use me as a floatation device, chances are I'm goin down and bringin them with.

You still thinking about skinny dipping in Chicago, right?

Yes, in my bathtub in my private bathroom. :D

Many of us haven't met. That's what this meet is all about....meeting people. I've met a lot of these folks, but have yet to meet a lot more. Trust me..most of these people are decent, respectable, trustworthy, loyal, friendly, courteous and kind people. You'll probably enjoy yourself immensely. :D :D"You forgot ugly, lazy, and disrespectfull." -Judd Nelson

I'm thinking webcams! I'll give you 10% of all the profits!! :D

Yes, in my bathtub in my private bathroom. :D

I'll skinny dip for you guy! :D :D :D
I hear that the lake is cold in May so don't think that my size is normal... I'm sure that it will be smaller than it usually is :eek:

Cool, I'll start a gay/for women porn site and you can have 10% of the profits!

I'll skinny dip for you guy! :D :D :D
I hear that the lake is cold in May so don't think that my size is normal... I'm sure that it will be smaller than it usually is :eek:

***Serious meet business***

For those of you who have registered already, if you are bringing someone who is not going to register (a wife, gf, child, sig other) Please email me at achi123@gmail.com and let me know how many.

Thanks!

For new registrants, it should be part of the form.

Cool, I'll start a gay/for women porn site and you can have 10% of the profits!10% what ever happened to "gay it forward"?

Overhead!

10% what ever happened to "gay it forward"?

***Serious meet business***

For those of you who have registered already, if you are bringing someone who is not going to register (a wife, gf, child, sig other) WHEW! I'm glad you interjected **Serious Meet business** or I would have thought "PEDO-PERV"!!!! :D :D

Shhhhh that was just between you and me! :p :D

WHEW! I'm glad you interjected **Serious Meet business** or I would have thought "PEDO-PERV"!!!! :D :D

Overhead!I think you'll need to take that up with my pimpette... I mean agent... Meowloud.;)

She and I are splitting the other 90% 50/50 that's why you only get 10%. She gets half of your 10% too right? :D

I think you'll need to take that up with my pimpette... I mean agent... Meowloud.;)

hmmm.... looks like I'm getting the shit-end of the stick (no pun intended). :eek:

That's the kind of thinking that will get us all rich! Ok, I bump you up to 11% :D EXCELLENT IDEA!

hmmm.... looks like I'm getting the shit-end of the stick (no pun intended). :eek:

hmmm.... looks like I'm getting the shit-end of the stick (no pun intended). :eek:
I'll take the shit end!! :D :eek: (wha!? It's just scat!) :p LOL

I'm thinking webcams! I'll give you 10% of all the profits!! :D

I dunno about 93rd, but I'm expecting at least 65% of the profits. Comon 93rd, don't let him take advantage of you like that! Besides, we've seen his handiwork on cam.. he aint no speilberg. :p :D :D

Ya, he's more like a Ron Jeremy!! :D

I'm Ron Jeremy Beeoootch! :D :D :D :D

I dunno about 93rd, but I'm expecting at least 65% of the profits. Comon 93rd, don't let him take advantage of you like that! Besides, we've seen his handiwork on cam.. he aint no speilberg. :p :D :D

I dunno about 93rd, but I'm expecting at least 65% of the profits. Comon 93rd, don't let him take advantage of you like that! Besides, we've seen his handiwork on cam.. he aint no speilberg. :p :D :DMaybe they should hire you as the producer? After all you live in SoCal now and I'm sure that you can get our little vid into manufacturing quickly maybe even just blocks from where you live...

We typed the same thing at the same time.. LOL

Kari, DO you know who Ron Jeremy IS?

Ya, he's more like a Ron Jeremy!! :D

We typed the same thing at the same time.. LOL

Kari, DO you know who Ron Jeremy IS?

Unfortunately.. I don't. lol! :o

http://www.celesteharrell.com/resource/jpg/PGalleryS/PGalleryS%20Ron%20Jeremy.JPG

He's a big time porn star /producer!

He's a big time porn star /producer!
NOT that we would know that! :D

Hey, what kind of 'naughty' stores do they have up in Chicago?

No pun intended on "big" right guy?

i used to be a lifeguard...i miss it too it was a fun job...ill rescue lake jumpers.

ron jeremy is to porn what kevin bacon is to movies...hes in like all of em

http://www.celesteharrell.com/resource/jpg/PGalleryS/PGalleryS%20Ron%20Jeremy.JPG

He's a big time porn star /producer!

He's a porn star?? Ew. Comon now, if the girls have to be hot, why aren't the expectations for the male actors just as great? :p :p

If you don't believe he's a porn star, I can send you some of him naked ! :D

He's a porn star?? Ew. Comon now, if the girls have to be hot, why aren't the expectations for the male actors just as great? :p :p

Yep... it's not what you can see in that pic that gets him into movies :p
Actually, I find him disgusting, every part of him :D

I cannot believe you guys are dragging an innocent, pure, virtuous young lady like Kari into the sewers of pornography. Kari...don't listen to them...

Ron Jeremy is a filthy beast. I've seen every one of his films and they're disgusting. <cough>

Yeah Kari you should produce your own so you can control the beauty of the people on film. :D

I think he did the one with the laugh track..

Just random people laughing for no reason, like there was an applause sign.. I thought that was hillarious! :D

I can send you some of me naked ! :D

Guy, I'm not like that! Sides, I already seen enough of you. :p

Guy, I'm not like that! Sides, I already seen enough of you. :p

after you've seen Guy naked, Ron Jeremy isn't so bad

wow..thats all i can say to this thread..

wow..thats all i can say to this thread..


after all this time how can you still be surprised lol.

yea..i donno..i just am...lol

hmmm, so are all rotaries invited or is this just for 8's? so what exactly is this event going to be? checked the website, but nothing much in the itenerary yet. i'll keep checking. good idea guys.

Everyone is invited!! You can come if you drive a razor scooter with a pulse jet engine!

hmm..i'd kill myself on something like that....i can't even make it running through the house w/o almost killing myself...

hmm..i'd kill myself on something like that....i can't even make it running through the house w/o almost killing myself...Morgan are you feeling ok? Lots of talking about death lately... :)

http://homepages.gotadsl.co.uk/~drnutt/images/Ped/jp2.GIF

Guy your pic doesn't work...

93rd- i totally busted my ass today and ended up sliding into a wall and hurting my neck...and there wasn't a single spot hurt on the wall, but my whole left arm is bruised and the left side of my neck...grrr

ok i lied..pic works now

Guy your pic doesn't work...

93rd- i totally busted my ass today and ended up sliding into a wall and hurting my neck...and there wasn't a single spot hurt on the wall, but my whole left arm is bruised and the left side of my neck...grrr

ouch, were you skating?

haha, how about i was running through my house....wood floor + wet foot= bad combo...

haha, how about i was running through my house....wood floor + wet foot= bad combo...


oof hope you feel better that aussie jew doctor could come in handy right about now ;)

haha, seriously!! where is he?!?!?!

So are we actually gonna talk about some serious business here? :D

Here's some serious business.. Go fill out your registration !! SLACKER!

HA! you got served! lol! :D

HA! you got served! lol! :D I hereby announce that Morgan is getting a whooping across my knee! :p :D

I hereby announce that Morgan is getting a whooping across my knee! :p :D

$20 says you don't spank her!


:D :D :D :D :D

Uh... Morgan p/m me... I see a great potential for some profit on this little journey of our to Chicago... :D

when i went to LA last feb. for a movie premier with 15, yes, 15....guys and i was the only girl..they too saw great potential for $$...i laughed in their faces for the 5 days we were there... But i did get to ride in the back *or a 1 in. space they call a back seat* of a Porsche Turbo 911...non of them got to do it...haha, i felt so special...but then again, i was 17 when we went and the after party was in a club aand they left me on a street corner in down town LA next to a dark alley *shudders at the thought again*

216 more days with 25 people signed up!! Now lessee...who hasn't signed up yet? How about it Dennis? It's right up the street from you! Look at all who is coming!! You need to be there!

Soon, on the MazdaNow.com website, I'll be posting a template available for downloading, that you'll can print out on Avery Business Card stock. If you see an RX-8 parked or run across other 8 owners, you can give them a card to let them know of the RX8club.com message board and the MazdaNow.com site, where they can post pictures or learn of upcoming meets.

It will say something like this:

"Great looking RX-8! I'm an RX-8 owner to, so I thought I'd invite you to join us on the RX8club.com message boards to communicate with other RX-8 owners across the country and abroad. Additionally, there is the MazdaNow.com website, where you can post pictures of your car for free, or read about upcoming Club Meets nationwide. My email address is [youremail@aol.com] and my screen name is [Your screen name]. Drop me a line!"

If you haven't signed up for Chicago yet....jump in!! :D :D

dennis is too busy on his projects to even see this thread...lets PM him or I'll talk to him on AIM

I've been told that he has been notified and summoned to this event! :D

It will say something like this:

"Great looking RX-8! I'm an RX-8 owner to, so I thought I'd invite you to join us on the RX8club.com message boards to communicate with other RX-8 owners across the country and abroad. Additionally, there is the MazdaNow.com website, where you can post pictures of your car for free, or read about upcoming Club Meets nationwide. My email address is [youremail@aol.com] and my screen name is [Your screen name]. Drop me a line!"Looks good to me. I have seen a few around town that I haven't seen on the board.

I've been told that he has been notified and summoned to this event! :DOh great "D" we summon you to the East Meets West thread and to the Chicago event by the same name. We seek your wisdom and presence. Please answer our call and fill out the registration form. We command of you your presence."

How was that for summoning? :D

It MIGHT work!

don't worry we'll bug the almighty D until he agrees to go :)

um he better go..he is usually a big enough post whore that if he doesn't go, i'll go knock on his door and drag him out!!! *grrr face*

4 More This Weekend..... :d

meow the closest naughty stores are in indiana and wisconsin. Uh...not that I've ever been to one or anything. I just drive past them on my way to various destinations.

Hmmm wait. There are a few in the city I guess but I have no idea where those are.



P.S. I put up naked pics in the member pic thread!!!!













just kidding.

^^you have left me so confused...lol

I was responding to meow's inquiry about "adult" stores in my area. I said I posted naked pics so that everyone would go look at the "post pics of yourself" thread, but then find out that I only posted semi normal ones.

I was responding to meow's inquiry about "adult" stores in my area. I was busy crying because there aren't any in CHI. :(

(Guy, when are you going to post that poll about the hotel rooms?)

Just over the border in Indiana there are plenty. I'm sure if you asked one of the Chicago natives nicely they would take you.

There aren't any WHAT in ME??!!!!!! :D:D:p

I was busy crying because there aren't any in CHI. :(

(Guy, when are you going to post that poll about the hotel rooms?)

There aren't any WHAT in ME??!!!!!! :D:D:p
Not YOU, Guy Chi :p lol

I was busy crying because there aren't any in CHI. :(

(Guy, when are you going to post that poll about the hotel rooms?)

hmm, what do you mean "adult" store? as in topless bar/clubs or just stores to buy adult toys, because chicago has both!! not that i've gone to either, but i know chicago has both.

See? I was pretty sure Chicago has both. Maybe she wants to go to both types?

i went to 3 sex stores the other day w/my friend looking for her halloween costume..i felt so dirty when the old men that were looking @ porn were staring at me...*shudders*

Its funny yet creepy to see the people in the adult stores. Creepy=the old guys stocking up for the next month.

I haven't read through this, but whoever's running this PM me and I'll help with whatever you need. Plus, if I can meet Kari, all the better. :D

I need to start paying more attention to this site. How many Chicago locals have registered on RC3's site?

I've only been to 70 or 80 adult stores in my life, so I'm not that familiar with them. Some of them have these little closets where you can watch movies, but some girl with a mustache is always in the booth next to you, going, "psssst". At least...that's what someone told me. :o

:D :D :D :D :D

WTF!!!

You'll were holding out!! That's F'd up...

Raz are you driving up there? Anyone else from florida going? South Florida? How many miles is that? How many hours?

ROADTRIP!!!!!!! :D

WTF!!!

You'll were holding out!! That's F'd up...

Raz are you driving up there? Anyone else from florida going? South Florida? How many miles is that? How many hours?

ROADTRIP!!!!!!! :D


DRIVING TO CHICAGO?? No way in hell. Flying.

From miami to Chi is a LOONG way! Come join us!

WTF!!!

You'll were holding out!! That's F'd up...

Raz are you driving up there? Anyone else from florida going? South Florida? How many miles is that? How many hours?

ROADTRIP!!!!!!! :D

r u driving up guy, I was thinking of flying and taking pictures of my car :D

It's about 1500 miles one way... 22 hours or so through mapquest... damm...

I'm driving, most likely.

hmm. keep me posted on who's driving upthere from FL... I might tag along...

yea, not a chance in hell...I think that gainesville to miami is a long drive..how the hell would i last 22 hours..haha..i'll be flying..

Raz: if you fly up from the jax airport i may meet up w/you and fly out w/you.

The drive from here to florida sucks! We used to do it all the time when I was little to visit my Grandmother in St. Petersburg. Not to mention the potential for speeding tickets.

yea i think i'll be driving ;)

I'm driving from Chatta-boogie, TN. :)

we going to the track by any chance? if so ill have my car transported.

Yeah, I've decided to drive, too.... To the airport that is. I love to drive, but I hate long drives through areas that I'm not familiar with.

just remember, there aren't that many places to park in Downtown Chicago unless the hotels have a lot in which you can park (most do)...otherwise you're looking at an average of $12-$15/day to park at a lot

otherwise you're looking at an average of $12-$15/day to park at a lot
And that's the low end.

I think there is a possibility for going to the track, but if we wanted a sure thing(reserve a day) its too late. Maybe go for a Test/Tune half day to just run around on the track?

I think I killed the thread. No one has posted in here for days.

I think I killed the thread. No one has posted in here for days.

Naaaaah...the thread is still pulsing. Just don't post any self-pics. bwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa :D :D

i guess the thread may be ailing due to the facct that our trip is not for another 7 months...it will pick up :)

Im done planning for this trip..

I'm planning for 2006 Aruba now.. :p

um, yea...ok...how about no...:D

I posted pics, just not in here.

FYI if anyone wants to fly into Milwaukee airport since it's more convenient and sometimes cheaper let me know, I'd be willing to pick you up as long as there are no huge scheduling conflicts.

If you are coming to the east meets west meet. Be sure to check out the world famous Brookfield Zoo! Right in my backyard. Tuesday is free admission day!

www.brookfieldzoo.org

rx8group.com

I've signed up, i'm done with classes on may 20th, so i'll have my car ready!!! my grandpa lives in lockport so if anything goes wrong or what not, i have a place where if anyone doesn't want to stay in a hotel, and parking as they say isn't bad if you don't mind walking. he's cool with about 3-4 others besides myself.

I've signed up, i'm done with classes on may 20th, so i'll have my car ready!!! my grandpa lives in lockport so if anything goes wrong or what not, i have a place where if anyone doesn't want to stay in a hotel, and parking as they say isn't bad if you don't mind walking. he's cool with about 3-4 others besides myself.
Sweet! We can all crash at grandpa's! :D :D
By the way, does he cook??

FYI if anyone wants to fly into Milwaukee airport since it's more convenient and sometimes cheaper let me know, I'd be willing to pick you up as long as there are no huge scheduling conflicts.

If it's signifigently cheaper, i may take you up on that!!

meowloud, most of the time his girlfriend makes breakfast, and we could grill out and stuff for dinner! He's coming to Sioux Falls for Christmas, so i'll check if he'll be in town the end of May, because if he is, i could have 3-4 people stay there with me. It's cheaper than a hotel and it's only a 20 min. drive depending on the speed of traffic to chicago, and most the time people are going around 80-90 anyway, so, it's quicker. That's how it was when i was there for Hot Import Nights in july.

Have youse guys decided on a hotel yet? Let me know when youse does so's I can update the website and make reservations. The way this thang is growing, we may need an entire floor!

Morgan...if'n youse wants to fly outta Jax, lemmee know, I'll fly with ya...may be bringing my daughter. Depends on REPORT CARDS....ahem

I wonder why Kain hasn't signed in on this thang yet....

mmmkie dokie...

Haven't decided on hotel yet. Still looking.

Looking for something Downtown though, although they will be more expensive. Unless everyone wants to stay out in the suburbs, near the airport or something... but it will take longer/be more expensive to get downtown..

Im in I live in West Michigan anyone needs a ride thats on my way or not crazy out of the way Ill pickup think u all know how many the 8 can hold

^lol

198 days and 19 hours left!!!


:D :D :D :D

When/ if you pick a hotel try to make sure it is walking distance from the red line train. The red line train runs 24hrs a day and services both the loop and wrigleyville. I have been following this thread for a while and it seems as though you guys are serious about getting together. If you decide to stay at a hotel near O'hare because of price, that may also be fine. The blue line also runs 24hrs and crosses the red line in the loop. For those who are flying, Midway may be a cheaper alternative to O'hare. Southwest and ATA both own alot of gates at Midway. I personaly flew round trip from Midway to JFK (New York) for $120. For those who are worried about transportation from Midway the Orange line goes directly to the airport.

i wonder if i could take a train..that would be SO cool...do you think there is a train that goes from here to there? *hmmmm* i bet it would be a lot cheaper too!!

i wonder if i could take a train..that would be SO cool...do you think there is a train that goes from here to there? *hmmmm* i bet it would be a lot cheaper too!!

Morgan, it'll take you like 2 days to get here and 2 days to go back!! :eek: On top of that I think it'll cost you more than $200. Not worth it.... SouthWest will get you some really good deals... you might even get a round trip for like $180. That's what I paid when I flew out to Ft. Lauderdale from Midway last year. :D

I took a train from Chicago to....somewhere in Colorado (I can't remember) for a skiing trip. The train SUCKED and it was not much cheaper than flying. I think it took us a day and a half if not 2 days to get there. Soooo much flat land. Going through the mountains was cool but only lasted an hour or two. I definitely would not do it again.

yea.i looked it up..it's like 75 bucks cheaper and 2 days longer...how stupid..oh well..looks like i'll still need to be picked up from an airport..

I can pick you up from O'hare if you want. I think I made it there in about 20 minutes last time because my brother forgot his wallet at home and I had to drive there and drop it off. Of all the things to forget he forgets his wallet. Before going to Vegas no less!

lol, thanks...i'll probably take you up on that offer!!!

Ok cool. I'll be looking forward to it.

Maybe something to add to the agenda for the meet!

http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=44017


Could happen around the same time and maybe usefull.

Seems like this thread has lost all steam. I know I hardly ever contributed, but it was fun following everyone else's comments. Come back everyone!

eh, the meet is still awhile away...as it gets about a month or two before hand--things will pick up on here a lot.

OK, don't know if anyone else was looking into this, but I looked into renting a track for our meet in May. I called up Chris McMahon who's the Operations Director of Route 66 Speedway. Here are a few details about our conversation:

Track: Route 66 has a drag strip and a huge parking lot space. I think we would be better off with the parking lot, he mentioned that we can come in earlier and set up a track. I am thinking it'll be a single timed run lap but I have zero experience in track set up, so maybe I'm getting in way over my head. However, we can also rent an oval track with banks. For that I'll have to get in touch with the folks down at Chicagoland Speedway.

Price: It'll be anywhere between $4500 and $6500 for the dragstrip or asphalt. Hope we have a turnout big enough to justify the rental expense. Furthermore, he needs to know what kind of insurance we'll be bringing to the table. I acted like I knew what he was talking about, but I actually don't. Does anyone?

Timing: Chris was almost sure that the place would be closed down for memorial day weekend. Our best bet, according to him, would be to do it on a weekday. He'll get the detailed schedule for '05 after thanksgiving, so I'll call him later to find out which dates seem the most agreeable.

Bottomline: I don't think we'll be able to fit the track rental into the itinerary. I'll still follow up on this but it seems like there are too many things that aren't jiving too well.

Alternative: I dont' know if any of you have seen the post about ChicagoIndoorRacing. They are a go-carting outfit out in the burbs (about 30 miles out of chicago). From what I've read and heard, they are super professional and very serious about racing. If there's enough interest I can look into group rates and/or sponsorship deals.

On a side note, a friend of mine mentioned that the Days Inn in Lincoln Park has parking for renters. This might be a good option if we are planning to cut cost a bit to make room for fun events.

Let me know if you want more details on anything. Peace Out.

Yup! Things will be picking up! And some of us are having a planning meeting soon! :D

eh, the meet is still awhile away...as it gets about a month or two before hand--things will pick up on here a lot.

Price: It'll be anywhere between $4500 and $6500 for the dragstrip or asphalt. Hope we have a turnout big enough to justify the rental expense. Furthermore, he needs to know what kind of insurance we'll be bringing to the table. I acted like I knew what he was talking about, but I actually don't. Does anyone?


Insurance will cost you another $3000 to $6000 for the event depending on how much coverage you want, etc... Also, there are only one or two insurance companies in the US that will insure automotive racing events these days and they are very picky on whom/what they insure. They will probably require you to show valid proof of having educated/experienced racing people at each portion of your event. Obviously the owner of Route 66 would be able to cover the drag racing, but then you would need someone for the autocross (usually a SCCA official you have to pay) and someone for the road course (this is the tough one).

And yes, all this insurance is necessary. I pity someone if they ran an event and just setup some cones without autocross insurance you are risking a major lawsuit should someone hurt their car, or god forbid hurt themselves.

Obviously safety is the largest concern for everyone who run's a driving event, and it's also why the insurance company has specific requirements (and get tougher every year on these requirements). If you add sponsor's to your event they will usually need to be covered under your insurance policy and should be listed.

Hope that helps and good luck!

I'm down for Chicago Indoor Racing. Its a minute away from my house.

wow...ok...dead thread...

Seems like this thread has lost all steam. I know I hardly ever contributed, but it was fun following everyone else's comments. Come back everyone!
eh, the meet is still awhile away...as it gets about a month or two before hand--things will pick up on here a lot.

wow...ok...dead thread...

I'll quote you back Morgan.... "eh, the meet is still awhile away...as it gets about a month or two before hand--things will pick up on here a lot."

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!

There's going to be a meet in Chicago? Man, I've fallen off the play list...

Autocross offer is good here too. (Posted in a few places)

I know you (event planners) have spoken to Mike a few times...but I have the equipment :D

Autocross offer is good here too. (Posted in a few places)

I know you (event planners) have spoken to Mike a few times...but I have the equipment :D
wish i could bring my car...prolly flying in actually definitely flying in

I disapear for while, and yet, i'm still quoted on this page. I love it! haha :D

I know it's still a few months out, but are we still doing this thing?

Yep, I will be there. Just waiting until we closer to the date before I start postin' too much. :)

Countdown clicker states 119 days and 12 hours....wooooooooooo hoooooooooooooooooo!!! :D :D

Ya'll count me as a maybe. It sounds like fun and I'd love to make the drive.

Ajax--wanna lift?

so uhh...people are still down for picking me up at the airport right?? lol

so uhh...people are still down for picking me up at the airport right?? lolI was going to say something very innapropriate for a married man right now but since today is Valentine's Day I decided to reign myself in... :p

I am sure that one of us will be able to pick you up at the airport. If nothing else I will help you get to your destination. I'll be renting a car though so it wouldn't be in an 8. :(

As I've stated elsewhere I may be trading it in on an H2 soon anyway.

Wow. I haven't been around here in a while. I can't believe some of the things I've read.

Whether this has been covered already is a moot point as I didn't want to read through every post.

I have to appologize to the 8 crowd as I've been so focused with the 7 guys that I have let you fall by the wayside. I'll fix that. Some of you know that I've been trying to get Chicago back on the map as far as the club thing goes. Since taking over last fall, it's been a challenge to get a legit thing organized with other things that have been going on.

In response to Ryan, it's funny how he criticized this when he says that he's been trying to unite everyone. Let them do their own thing. So what? Easy to see why people have the opinions of him as they do. :rolleyes:

I don't know how far this has gone, but with the Revolution happening so close, I hope that this won't interfere with people going to that. Where I realize that you want to do your own thing and not be under the umbrella of the 7 crowd, this is a rotary thing, not just a 7 thing. I think there's been so much misinformation about the 8 being a successor to the 7 which isn't true. I don't think so anyway. After riding around one at Gingerman, I have respect for it's capabilities. Just let the aftermarket catch up and all will be well.

Just ignore all the nay sayers. If you need some help from me, just let me know. I plan to be there, but as a rotary enthusiast, not an elitist of any sort. Keep the superiority attitudes in check and everyone can have a good time. How hard is that?
As I've said, I've met some of you already, at least a few Chicago locals. I suck with names, but one has gone on a cruise with the local 7 guys. He had fun, and man was he tearing it up. I'm looking forward to meeting more local 8 owners. If those guys are reading this, send me a PM if not already on the email distruibution list.

Kari, what's your thing about the other forum? I'm pretty sure I have an idea, I just want your take on it.

Christian

I was going to say something very innapropriate for a married man right now but since today is Valentine's Day I decided to reign myself in... :p

I am sure that one of us will be able to pick you up at the airport. If nothing else I will help you get to your destination. I'll be renting a car though so it wouldn't be in an 8. :(

As I've stated elsewhere I may be trading it in on an H2 soon anyway.


i will CRY if you trade it in for an H2..why on earth does anyone not in the army need one of those horrible things?!?!

and do i even want to know what you wanted to say!? :o

I can still come and get you from the airport. When it gets closer to crunch time either PM me your number or we can talk on AIM. Whichever is best.

it looks like it will cost me some where around the 180$ range to fly in...

SO ARE PEOPLE STILL ACTUALLY GOING SINCE THIS THREAD IS TOTALLY DEAD!??! :D

I probably will, being the Chicago prez (of all things rotary, not the 8 crowd) and all. :)

I don't even know how may Chicagoans are going.

Based on the RX8 Web thread it looks like it's cancelled

Hey! Who cancelled it?! I was really looking forward to this!

yea i wanna go to

No one really cancelled it.. You can all go, just arrange something! :)

I just won't be going and no one else was attempting to make any arrangements. I have a list of hotels downtown with decent pricing.

so uhh...people are still down for picking me up at the airport right?? lol

If this still happens I can easily pick you and anyone else up at the airport in Milwaukee assuming people arrive around the same time. O'hare would be pretty easy as well, just let me know.

On a side note I stayed at the Omni Ambassador east a few weeks back and it's a nice place with pretty reasonable pricing. Michigan Ave. and a good amount of non touristy nightlife and restaurants within walking distance.

On a side note I stayed at the Omni Ambassador east a few weeks back and it's a nice place with pretty reasonable pricing.
God, I hate it when I agree with Ike...

Sorry to hear that the meet has been cancelled. You are all welcome to come to our 1st Annual Rx8roup.Com Meet on June 5th, 2005. See the website for more details. Hope to see some of you there.

http://www.rx8group.com (http://www.rx8group.com/)

It would also be nice to see you consider coming down to the Rotary Revolution in Indy April 22-24. Right now we look to be once again over 200 rotary vehicles strong and Mazda is sending out a personal invitation to over 4000 RX8 owners in the Midwest.

Given a normal 3% return that would put us over 140 RX8 owners there this year (keeping fingers crossed).

Hey guys...so what the heck is up with this? Is it on? is it off? Let's get an actual list of who is going, and then get a group rate at a hotel, so that we all stay in the same location.....that is if its still on.....