2009 SPA M&G Planning Thread

[HBADGE]

I actually just came from ND and MN. Didnt see as many LX's as I did in the summer when I was out there. They must be stored for the season. Stayed at the Sheraton in Bloomington.

What are the plans for the St. Paul M&G? I plan to attend this coming year with a modded LX!

[pigpen]

What are the plans for the St. Paul M&G? I plan to attend this coming year with a modded LX!

Good question, haven't thought about that yet.

Ask us in a few months or so.

[crazy_luck]

Yeah, we don't usually plan for the SPA meeting until mid January, or later, to prevent ourselves from dying from the axiety of trying to figure out PP's newest secret mod... :Na_Na_Na_Na:

[pigpen]

^^ Hey!

I think I showing every one my secret mod this year, that is unless I get a check back from the goverment :mrgreen:


But I won't tell you guys what Project Z is, since that will be comming in 2010 :Na_Na_Na_Na:.





Lets talk about Bandit showing up in a new car last year, Hmm what will he be up to next year?

[crazy_luck]

I wouldn't be surprised if he showed up in a Challenger this year...

[pigpen]

^^^

I could see it or a different mustang.

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Yeah, we don't usually plan for the SPA meeting until mid January, or later,
we need to plan it earlier in may because travis (NVRDUN) is being transferred to vegas the last week in may. so it would be nice to have it sooner in the month so he can come and then get ready to move. i am thinking may 9th. that would be the second weekend of the month. just an idea being thrown out there.

[crazy_luck]

we need to plan it earlier in may because travis (NVRDUN) is being transferred to vegas the last week in may. so it would be nice to have it sooner in the month so he can come and then get ready to move. i am thinking may 9th. that would be the second weekend of the month. just an idea being thrown out there.


I'd be down for any weekend, and it would be nice to have it eariler so Travis can enjoy a M&G with all of us one last time before being transferred. We just need some one to get things rolling...

[ZeGuru]

How about we start a planning thread??

[EDIT] I merged the SPA planning from the Roster into this thread, to keep the roster clean, so this is why this is a little messed up.

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How about we start a planning thread??
well i nominate you for that. lol :thumbs_u:

[ZeGuru]

How did I know that was coming... lol

[crazy_luck]

well i nominate you for that. lol :thumbs_u:


I second that nimination. :beerchug:

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I second that nimination. :beerchug:
and the winner is. StPaulGuRu. :beerchug:

[ZeGuru]

So May 9th?

As we get an idea of what we are going to do, I'll update the starter thread.

[Fondy]

at least you got this going............. Im not allowed to even do that for the Rockin Spring Meet..... LOL

Just looked at my work rotation, not my weekend to work so thats a good thing. thats going to be a busy month for me, my Grandpa's 80th birthday is at the end of the month. I wish I had more then 2 weeks of vacation. LOL

between the big LX Meets and just personal time off Im taped out of Vac time by July. LOL

you know Im in no matter what, it will be my 3rd year... or 4th??? dam how many is it now....

[ZeGuru]

Yeah, I've probably stepped on a few toes by starting this, but that's why I called it the planning thread. The roll call thread was getting a little cluttered with M&G chat, so I asked who wanted to open a new thread and I got volunteered, lol!

[Fondy]

Yeah, I've probably stepped on a few toes by starting this, but that's why I called it the planning thread. The roll call thread was getting a little cluttered with M&G chat, so I asked who wanted to open a new thread and I got volunteered, lol!

Yeah I saw that, and dont worry this thread will become the HUB very soon. ahhh the Spa threads of the past. what great info to read in there.. LOL

[DA H.N.I.C.]

I'm up for it!!
With this let's also figure out the cruise plans. The last cruise we did got a little, uh.......off track?

[NVRDUN]

You guys rock! My family really looks forward to this event, plus id like to bring a new Lx'r along. The date keith propesed would be great, or maybe even one week earlier. We have alot to do in order to move.

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[NVRDUN]

Im good for the 9th or earlier, anything later than the 9th I just wont be able to go. We gotta ton of crap that has to be done so we can move to vegas

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[lafrad]

Sounds good to me!

Its on my calendar.

["show"]

I'm up for it!!
With this let's also figure out the cruise plans. The last cruise we did got a little, uh.......off track?
all i know is i need to be at the show and then back to the hotel for free booze at 5 or 5:30. :beerchug: lol

someone needs to be in contact with scott at st paul automotive. he has the last word if that date works out for him.

[ZeGuru]

all i know is i need to be at the show and then back to the hotel for free booze at 5 or 5:30. :beerchug: lol

someone needs to be in contact with scott at st paul automotive. he has the last word if that date works out for him.

What? He gets a say?

[Fondy]

What? He gets a say?

LMAO!

Scott where are you.......:racing:

[NVRDUN]

all i know is i need to be at the show and then back to the hotel for free booze at 5 or 5:30. :beerchug: lol

someone needs to be in contact with scott at st paul automotive. he has the last word if that date works out for him.

So, a cruise back to the hotel!!!:friday::beerchug::kinglock:

[DA H.N.I.C.]

I just called SPA but (duh) it was closed for the day. I'll call back first thing on the morning if no one else has reached Scotty.

[05magmn]

all i know is i need to be at the show and then back to the hotel for free booze at 5 or 5:30. :beerchug: lol

someone needs to be in contact with scott at st paul automotive. he has the last word if that date works out for him.
Scott and dodger should be in on this.

[crazy_luck]

Scott and dodger should be in on this.


I thought dodger backed out of this since he sold his mag? IIRC, there was a collection last year to pay for the event.

[NVRDUN]

Yea, maybe someone should troll the Audi forum looking for Dodger!

Last year there was a collection for the food

[ZeGuru]

Do we have any idea how much the food ended up costing last year? (wheels turning in my head).

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Do we have any idea how much the food ended up costing last year? (wheels turning in my head).
more than what scott and dodger collected. so i am will to give more if they do the same thing as last year.

So, a cruise back to the hotel!!!:friday::beerchug::kinglock:
:racing: hell ya. :friday: :beerchug: :swinger:

I just called SPA but (duh) it was closed for the day. I'll call back first thing on the morning if no one else has reached Scotty.
thanks man keep us posted once you talk to scott. :thumbs_u:

[NVRDUN]

Dude, Im down for pizza and soda!!!

Yea, I can double down (give more $$)my food donation as well!!

[Fondy]

yeah we can just do pizza too. we dont need anything to fancy, its cool having the chef do all the cooking but we dont really need it.

now my wife says she might not be able to come this year...... she does this every year. I was hoping to get my wife, daughter, and sister inlaw to come this year because my sister inlaw has not been to the mall of america yet.

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now my wife says she might not be able to come this year...... she does this every year.
lol :blam:

it is an easy yes or no. not a "i don't think i can go"

[Fondy]

work and all, as she doesnt know if she will be working and she is already using alot of vacation time for the end of May.....

lol dam wifes.... LOL

[NVRDUN]

Yea, well if everything works out we will be officially homeless during the SPA meet!!

[crazy_luck]

I think your family could camp in the back of the Mag for a few days - I bet the kids would love it.... :)

[DA H.N.I.C.]

Talking to Mark right now

[DA H.N.I.C.]

So far, so good but Mark wants to make sure the date is cool with Scotty (as we all know he IS kinda like the owner or something! LOL). We'll be talking again first thing Monday morning.

[05magmn]

I thought dodger backed out of this since he sold his mag? IIRC, there was a collection last year to pay for the event.
When the hell did he do that??

[crazy_luck]

When the hell did he do that??


He sold the Mag before the meet last year (2008).

[NVRDUN]

I think your family could camp in the back of the Mag for a few days - I bet the kids would love it.... :)

LOL I hear the Embassy Suites is much nicer than the back of the Mag

[NVRDUN]

He sold the Mag before the meet last year (2008).

Yup got him a Audi, or Bimmer or some other high falutin fancy pants european car!

[05magmn]

:doh:

[Fondy]

I cant wait for next year!!!!!!!!!!!

I also wouldnt mind stoping by Mr Superbee's house I heard it was a pretty sweet place!

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Yup got him a Audi, or Bimmer or some other high falutin fancy pants european car!
it was an audi that he got.

I cant wait for next year!!!!!!!!!!!

I also wouldnt mind stoping by Mr Superbee's house I heard it was a pretty sweet place!
we can do that mid afternoon aslong as we get back to the hotel for the free booze. :beerchug:

[Fondy]

I guess it depends when the meet ends.

[ZeGuru]

It ends when the food is gone, lol!

[71bigblock]

So, unless I missed it, where will this be going down? And an estimated time? Sheesh, I dont know any of you guys.:doh:

[Bandit]

As mentioned before... this should be started by Dodger and Scotty... they are the ones who started this event, and it is theirs.

Once Dodger and Scott set the dates, then we should all fall into place behind that.

Regardless of what the date is, I'll be there as usual.

[NVRDUN]

As mentioned before... this should be started by Dodger and Scotty... they are the ones who started this event, and it is theirs.

Once Dodger and Scott set the dates, then we should all fall into place behind that.

Regardless of what the date is, I'll be there as usual.


Do you know if Dodger is still around?

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As mentioned before... this should be started by Dodger and Scotty... they are the ones who started this event, and it is theirs.

Once Dodger and Scott set the dates, then we should all fall into place behind that.

Regardless of what the date is, I'll be there as usual.
agreed but there is no harm in throwing a date out to them to see if it works. :popcorn:

[DA H.N.I.C.]

Just talked to Mark again. Now I'm just waiting for Scotty to call me back in a li'l bit about the date.

[Smokin05magnum]

Keep us posted I look forward to meeting you all.

[05magmn]

As mentioned before... this should be started by Dodger and Scotty... they are the ones who started this event, and it is theirs.

Once Dodger and Scott set the dates, then we should all fall into place behind that.

Regardless of what the date is, I'll be there as usual.
I'm not sure about that Bandit, If he really sold the mag for an Audi :doh: we may have to kick him out of the heard!!:wink:
Thats almost as bad as buying a Mustang.

[Fondy]

lol

I love the Spa Meet

[ZeGuru]

OK, I merged the planning talk from the roster into here. So if it looks a little different, that's why.

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OK, I merged the planning talk from the roster into here. So if it looks a little different, that's why.
ok thanks i was soooooooooo FN confused. :wtf::panic:

[DA H.N.I.C.]

Ok fellas!
Just talked to Scotty at SPA and he said the May 9th is now ours! The Camaro club will do theirs the weekend before.
Now, I know we haven't officially agreed on that date and if we agree to something else that's cool with me. Just know that our PRELIMINARY date is set for MAY 9th.

[Fondy]

good work getting ahold of scott D, I for one need to know the sooner the better to make sure I have the time off.

[NVRDUN]

Yes, the sooner we have a date the better. I am really having to convince my wife that we will be able to make it.

We have to pack a u-haul (2 days), have movers pack the rest (2 days to pack, 1 day to load), clean house to military standards (5) days, drive to Vegas following military rules (350 miles per day = 5 days) then throw in the 6 days of weekends and we start to run out of time.

["show"]

Ok fellas!
Just talked to Scotty at SPA and he said the May 9th is now ours!
ok lets have a vote on this date.

i vote yes.

[Fondy]

i vote yes.

x2

[05magmn]

works for me.

[07MnSRT8]

Sorry i've been gone so long, when the car hibernates, so does the owner LOL Im a little new here. I have no idea what this SPA deal is. Can anyone please explain?

[DA H.N.I.C.]

Sorry i've been gone so long, when the car hibernates, so does the owner LOL Im a little new here. I have no idea what this SPA deal is. Can anyone please explain?

ABSOLUTELY!!!!
The Minnesota Meet and Greet is a gathering of some of Minnesota's, Canada's, and the rest of the Great Lakes regions' finest LX AND LY builds and a general party for the great owners of these cars. There's food, fun, Mustang dyno runs, an after-party cruise and (too many) drinks back at the hotel to wrap things up

Here's a couple archived threads from the past couple of events. Get your reading glasses on! This could take a while. LOL

2nd Annual Minnesota M&G
http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=50339&highlight=annual+Minnesota

3rd Annual Minnesota M&G
http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=101192&highlight=annual+Minnesota
http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=114560&highlight=annual+Minnesota


Hope to see you there May 9th, 2009!:racing::friday:

BTW: When I say "(too many) drinks back at the hotel" this is what I'm talking about!

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j284/wisconsinmagnum/st%20paul%202008/HPIM0209.jpg
"SHOW", COOKZ32, SCOTTY

WHAT'S WRONG WITH THIS PICTURE!!?

[NVRDUN]

i vote yes for may 9

[TehKing]

Guys, I am excited about this as the rest of you, but I think we need to take in to consideration what Bandit said and what for Dodger and Scott's input.

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[DA H.N.I.C.]

Yeah, I agree, but I actually talked to Scotty about it yesterday and he said "Yes, it's all ours for May 9th".
I also mentioned the possible "toe-stompin" this could represent but even Scotty doubted that Dodger will be involved this time.
Still though, just to make sure, I PM'd Dodger and asked his thoughts and asked for his "blessing?"
I haven't heard back from him yet so we'll see what he thinks of the whole thing when he does respond and find out if he wants to co-ordinate it.

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I think we need to take in to consideration what Bandit said and what for Dodger and Scott's input.
scott has said yes to that date already so it is as good as set in stone. just my two cents.

[Fondy]

and you guys have to be good this year or this will happen to more then just me.... LOL

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j284/wisconsinmagnum/st%20paul%202008/st-43.jpg

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oh ya what good times we had last year. :friday: :beerchug:

[mcshocks]

Granting no other plans wind up in the way I should make it this year.

[05magmn]

Jeez!! we've tripled our size in just about 7 months!!:shock:
Reeg better order the stickers for this years meet now. order some name tags at the same time.:tinfoilhat:

[crazy_luck]

Scott's gonna need a parking ramp to fit us all at this years M&G...

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Scott's gonna need a parking ramp to fit us all at this years M&G...
the originals get first dibs on the parking.:panic:

[crazy_luck]

^ Tru dat! I'm usually the first one there, so I shouldn't have any problems...

[ZeGuru]

Jeez!! we've tripled our size in just about 7 months!!:shock:
Reeg better order the stickers for this years meet now. order some name tags at the same time.:tinfoilhat:

I'll get the name tags handled! I was thinking of going all fancy like. FrozenNorth logo and all. For the ones with real names in the roster, I'll print em up and bring them with me.

BTW, I've moved the SPA M&G discussion to this thread. Trying to keep that roster clean...

Oh what the hell, I'll sticky this one too!

[NVRDUN]

the originals get first dibs on the parking.:panic:

Original out-of-towners should get first dibs!! Would really suck driving 7+ hours (cough Show) then not even get a parking spot.

[Fondy]

cough "FONDY"

LOL

[ZeGuru]

I'll just park there the night before and walk home :Na_Na_Na_Na:

[DRS06 RT]

Might be a rush to see who gets there first :)

[DA H.N.I.C.]

Uh oh! This is starting to sound like a goofy remake of The Cannonball Run!

[crazy_luck]

Uh oh! This is starting to sound like a goofy remake of The Cannonball Run!


Yeah, but at least all the cars look better in this version. :wink:

[DA H.N.I.C.]

True! True!

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Original out-of-towners should get first dibs!! Would really suck driving 7+ hours (cough Show) then not even get a parking spot.cough "FONDY"

LOL
ya for us diehards that drive many many miles for a great M&G.

[pigpen]

ya for us diehards that drive many many miles for a great M&G.


What, do you want an award for most miles driven,


Jeeze damn canuks!

:boohoo:

[pigpen]

:mrgreen:

SmartA$$ I know!

[Fondy]

What, do you want an award for most miles driven,


Jeeze damn canuks!

:boohoo:

he already got that 2 years back

still got the golf bag keith?

[pigpen]

Didn't he leave the golf bag, because he didn't want to pay duty fees?

[Fondy]

Didn't he leave the golf bag, because he didn't want to pay duty fees?

ohh thats right. dam canada!:doh:

Love ya show!:pepper:

[DA H.N.I.C.]

Hey fellas! Save a spot for me!! I may not be coming from another COUNTRY like Keith!!
:panic:, but I am a li'l over 400 miles away! I'll try to drive quickly!!:racing:

[Fondy]

ok so every year I go to the SPA Meet and every year I leave telling myself "next year" I am going to have scott put some cutouts on for me.... and every year I never save up the money to do it. cause it would work so well to set up a time on friday for me to come by and get it done that day when he is open.

maybe if I get a few DJ Gigs early in the year I can get it done. anyone getting married?

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he already got that 2 years back

still got the golf bag keith?
hell ya. i have been offered lots of money for it and i will not sell it.

Didn't he leave the golf bag, because he didn't want to pay duty fees?
i got scott to write me a letter saying it was a prize that i won at the show and that way i did not have to pay duty. lol

[Fondy]

i got scott to write me a letter saying it was a prize that i won at the show and that way i did not have to pay duty. lol

Nice!:rock:

[Fondy]

talking again with the wife, now that she looks again at the date thats mothers day weekend and she said no way she can come and I am sure I will be sitting in hot water if I go. I remember the other year we did it on mothers day weekend. man that was alot of driving to make everyone mom in my family happy. LOL

[ZeGuru]

Hmm, sounds like we need a date adjustment...

What about May 2nd? IIRC, NVRDONE leaves for warmer weather the weekend after the 9th.

[crazy_luck]

May 2nd the Camaro club already has booked at SPA, IIRC...

[ZeGuru]

right.. hmmm

[Fondy]

ahhh dont worry about it. Im still comming. LOL no matter what the date. wife or no wife.

[DA H.N.I.C.]

You should bring the whole family, Matt! I am.
St.Paul may not be where she wanted to spend Mother's Day weekend but you sure can make it fun for her too.

[Fondy]

Ill let her know you said that. LOL

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ahhh dont worry about it. Im still comming. LOL no matter what the date. wife or no wife.
i like your attitude. why do they need a day. we treat them like gold every day. :bahdumcha:

[NVRDUN]

Ill let her know you said that. LOL

I'll tell you what! The first SPA meet we went to was on Mothers Day, and the plan was to be back in Grand Forks to spend Mothers Day at home. However, we were having so much fun we stayed the whole weekend. My wife has said it has been one of her most memorable and fun Mothers day yet!

[NVRDUN]

Hmm, sounds like we need a date adjustment...

What about May 2nd? IIRC, NVRDONE leaves for warmer weather the weekend after the 9th.

Absolutely correct sir!! Anything after the 9th I will not be able to go. We plan to roll out the weekend after the 9th.

Could us and the Camero club switch dates??

[ZeGuru]

I think we should just say eff it, and go for the 9th.

[Fondy]

I love you guys

Happy New Year

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I think we should just say eff it, and go for the 9th.
agreed. leave the date as is. :thumbs_u:

[NVRDUN]

agreed. leave the date as is. :thumbs_u:

I second that!

[COOKZ32]

Opps I just found this thread, stickies are hard to find.

[ZeGuru]

LOL! I know we have a lot of stickied threads here in the FrozenNorth, but it shouldn't be that hard to find...

[Fondy]

looking at a calander I see May 9th is also a full moon..... ohhhhhh LOL

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looking at a calander I see May 9th is also a full moon..... ohhhhhh LOL
$hit that is all we need. the nights are crazy enough. :evil:


P.S. has anyone tried to get a hold of dodger to see if he wants to still help us out. if not i think we need someone out there to step up into his spot. maybe bandit, cookz or anyone else that would like to do it.

[ZeGuru]

I PM'd dodger a few weeks ago, but I haven't heard anything back from him.

[DA H.N.I.C.]

You're not gonna. LX's aren't something he's interested in any more. I think more than a few have tried to get in contact with him, but according to Scotty we should not hold our collective breaths.

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You're not gonna. LX's aren't something he's interested in any more. I think more than a few have tried to get in contact with him, but according to Scotty we should not hold our collective breaths.
if this is true then we need someone else to step up and do what dodger was doing for us.

[Fondy]

yeah it sounds like dodger doesnt want to be part of the main planning, I dont blame him not owning an LX any more and still planning this event. it would be cool if he still came magnum or not, dodger is the man!

I just would hate to see us dragin out feet on the plans for this meet because we cant get ahold of someone.

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I just would hate to see us dragin out feet on the plans for this meet because we cant get ahold of someone.
my thoughts exactly. :beerchug:

[DA H.N.I.C.]

I still nominate StPaulGuru!! LOL
I'd love to tackle the duty but I'm down here in Cary, IL. Still, if there is anything I can do, I'd be more than happy to. Hell, I secured the facility with Scotty so I'm not too useless!! HAHAHAHA
I PM'd Bandit about running the cruise portion of the day. He seems game but I gotta talk to him some more and be SURE that he's cool with it.
I assume we're gonna have a cookout again. I think we definitely need a guy local to SPA to do that.
What about door prizes n' stuff? An official list of people. Raffle? Dyno-run co-ordinator (Scotty?). Someone to secure a block of hotel rooms. Timeline planner. Etc.
All these things and more need to be taken care of. Anyone care to volunteer for anything?

[Fondy]

I will bring the cheese curds. :)

[ZeGuru]

I'll do what I can to help out. But if I remember correctly, last year the hotel blocking was scrapped.

[pigpen]

OK,


Question who the heck is in charge this year for planning? I have a couple of ideas of floating around that I would like to toss in for the leader.

[TehKing]

Bud and Diallo seem to have gotten the ball rolling on this one, so I would say them. I can be the go-between for any forum related stuff. (Announcements, etc.)

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[NVRDUN]

Im fairly confident that we will be staying at Embassy Suits by the MOA again. Show really likes the free booze!!

[DA H.N.I.C.]

I'll call the Embassy Suites tomorrow morning and see what it takes to block off a group of rooms for us out of towners and intowners who know better than to drink and drive.
What we really need is a few different threads going. Or some sign-ups within a single thread:
1) Those who want to cruise after the meet
2) Those who want to go straight back to the hotel after the meet
3) How many need a hotel room
4) What do we plan on eating/drinking at the shop and how do we fund it
So on and so forth
Also, it'd be nice to find a local guy willing to draw up a nice scenic cruise route that'll eventually either lead back to SPA or to Bloomington where the MOA Embassy is. It IS still there, right? LOL

[crazy_luck]

^ I think the big one will be funding the actual event at SPA - I don't remember what it was in the past, but I do know Dodger paid out of his pocket for it. The money that was collected last year was for food.

[Fondy]

yeah I remember dodger taking care of the cost for SPA

you might want to get ahold of Scott and find out what he needs $$ wise.

[DA H.N.I.C.]

Yeah, I'll call him tomorrow before I call the hotel and find out how damaging the damage is.

[crazy_luck]

I want to say it was around the $500 mark, but I'm not 100% sure.


I recall someone saying some of the items I donated are left over from last year for prizes, anyone know who has them?

[Fondy]

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j284/wisconsinmagnum/Chops/stpaulsig.jpg

[COOKZ32]

I want to say it was around the $500 mark, but I'm not 100% sure.


I recall someone saying some of the items I donated are left over from last year for prizes, anyone know who has them?

Lat year Chef donated the food, thanks Chef! Scott does not charge for the use of his shop. He does pay each of his guys $100.00 to help with the dyno. We passed a hat and several LX'ers were more then generous, but more then a handful did not even have $5.00 to contribute for the cause. We were short, Scott pitched in. This year we should talk about an entrance fee.

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j284/wisconsinmagnum/Chops/stpaulsig.jpg

That is very nice Matt !!! :)

[F1fan]

I agree COOKZ, its inexcusible for Scotty to be left holding the bag for anything.
If anything he should leave the day witha some extra cash in his pocket.
I'm all for an entrance fee.

[TehKing]

Entrance fee sounds good, but I think we'll have to make a couple tiers for it. For example, those who are wishing to dyno pay a couple buck more than those who are just there to show/hang out.

I'm down for whatever, though.

[pigpen]

$10.00 a car is not a bad price, but everyone has to pay.

[DA H.N.I.C.]

Just got off the phone with Scotty about 20 minutes ago.
I'm thinking more along the lines of a "voluntary" $15 donation per vehicle would cover Scotty and part of the dyno runs.

[DA H.N.I.C.]

Just got off the phone with the Embassy Suites. I'm waiting for a return call with pricing info.
I requested info for a minimum 10 rooms, (some singles, some doubles) and a meeting room. Just to see what the fees would be.
Also, I told her we would probably need rooms for Friday AND Saturday night. Of course all of this is gonna be changed multiple times down the road, but I want some initial figures at the least.

[DRS06 RT]

I would say we need a fee for just food and a fee for those who wish to make a pass on the dyno. Everyone shouldn't have to pay for dyno time if their not running on it. I'd say $25 -$30 for a dyno run and $5-10 for just food. Even if the dyno run was $50 per car, you couldn't beat that price anywhere. Everyone pays food/ entrance fee and those who want dyno time pay that fee when they sign up for the dyno. I think we need to be fair to everyone, Scott and his mighty crew does a fantastic job and shouldn't be out anything for letting us come and play together for the day.
OK that's my two cents worth, I'll go back to sleep now :)

[COOKZ32]

Fellas. :roll:..A lot more goes into getting the food then $5.00 a plate. Don't forget the drinks and ice for the coolers. The men to help on the dyno, sacrifice a Saturday, better be darn sure plenty of drivers want to dyno at $50.00 a car if they show up.

How's this:

$20.00 a car, $5.00 a head = $25.00 pay in advance, $30.00 a car day of show.

Dodger spend in excess of a grand to make this show happen the first time.

I can tell you that even at the fee I stated above, it will not be enough to cover expenses.

[pigpen]

We know there will be fee.

Since Bud is out of the planning phase for work reasons, I will start working with Dahnc and Scott to planned out.



So don't worry guys, we will get this planned out!!

[DA H.N.I.C.]

Alright fellas! The way it sits right now StPaulGuru has some things he really needs to attend to first so I'm gonna step it up and try to get this thing rolling.
I've already started some heavy behind the scenes planning along with help from Scotty, Pigpen, TehKing, Fondy, the Bloomington Embassy Suites and I'm still waiting to hear from "show" and Chefsam.
So far I've been working on the money aspect of things considering what Scotty has to pay his employees for the operation of the Mustang Dyno, Chefsam if he agrees to feed our hungry bellies, etc., etc.
Also, I'm looking at a couple options for our cruise to make it actually ENJOYABLE this time! As well as an option for those who'd much rather just get back to the hotel and do their own thing.

Remember, I don't live in Minnesota anymore, so ANY AND ALL offers of help, suggestions, comments, alterations, replies, additions, communications, ANYTHING is always greatly appreciated!! So please do so!

-Diallo Davis

[COOKZ32]

So don't worry guys, we will get this planned out!!

:beerchug: Didn't intend my post to be a sign of worry, just wanted everyone to understand that even $15 to $20 donation for food doesn't cover the costs of all the paper plates and stabbers, condiments, coal, gas to store, time off work for shopping, deserts, fluids, ice, and we still don't have the prizes!! :thumbs_u:

[Fondy]

good job to everyone putting info and sugestions

I agree with the entry fee. with however we set it up. I am one of the members on here with little to no money, and I am willing to put something in for this. it will be my 4th year and I dont want to see this meet loose any speed that it has gotten the past 3 years.

[COOKZ32]

I'm looking at a couple options for our cruise to make it actually ENJOYABLE this time!

A Cruise is nice and something we should do. It is almost impossible to leave SPA as a group and stay together. Traffic and lights, leaving in the heart of Saint Paul will make it tough. I will call F1fan and see about sending everyone to a different spot to meet up at, then leave as a group from there. We could print out maps from SPA to the starting location, then have a map of the cruise route, then if we do get separated folks are not lost, and we could end the cruise at the Embassy, just a thought.

[05magmn]

So is the date set in stone for sure?
And let me now if there is any thing I can do to help.

[07MnSRT8]

Sorry i havent been around much guys. I've never been to a spa meet before but im'm really looking forward to it. I even got another friend or two planning to come once all the details are worked out. SO which leads me to why i posted. I'm not working still lol haven't been since June. So i figured if theres anything i can do to help that wont cost much, i'm all for it. So dont be shy guys, let me know if there is anything you need help with. I would really like to do a cruise too, i likes COOKS idea of having a alternate spot to meet up after spa and go from there with a mapped out plan to take us wherever then to the drinking lol.

[DA H.N.I.C.]

A Cruise is nice and something we should do. It is almost impossible to leave SPA as a group and stay together. Traffic and lights, leaving in the heart of Saint Paul will make it tough. I will call F1fan and see about sending everyone to a different spot to meet up at, then leave as a group from there. We could print out maps from SPA to the starting location, then have a map of the cruise route, then if we do get separated folks are not lost, and we could end the cruise at the Embassy, just a thought.

That was my thoughts as well Dan. I was hoping to have a crew that wants to cruise straight back to the hotel follow a designated leader. I call it a cruise so that those who don't know the way or area can easily get straight back there.
In the meantime, it would be nice to have a dedicated cruise route for those who want to get out a little and drive before either taking off or heading back to the hotel.

I'm thinking "show" may want to lead a crew straight back to the hotel and you (Dan) could lead the cruise?

Thoughts?

[COOKZ32]

Sounds like a plan. Now :) Fondy cannot lead the cruise, because he likes to take a scenic route........:blam:...Cook runs and hides.... :panic: Bandit drives to slow :racing:


Have not had a chance to call F1 yet but we will get on it. :not_worth

[DA H.N.I.C.]

Sounds like a plan. Now :) Fondy cannot lead the cruise, because he likes to take a scenic route........:blam:...Cook runs and hides.... :panic: Bandit drives to slow :racing:


Have not had a chance to call F1 yet but we will get on it. :not_worth

Oohhhhhh no! You're not getting outta THIS one! HAHAHAHAHA
I nominate YOU to lead the cruise!! You should get F1Fan to help but it'd be nice to see SuperBee 0991 out front this time.
:sosayweall:
:racing::racing::racing:

[Irish]

may 9th........I should be able to make this one

[Fondy]

may 9th........I should be able to make this one

BUDDY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!

and hey dan only way I would get lost is if they have a dodge plant nearby. LOL

[05magmn]

OH SH!!, that is the fishing opener weekend, I may lose my babysitter for that weekend.

[NVRDUN]

Well in the past myself, show, fondy, duke and even irish (once) did a pretty successful "cruise" from the hotel to the meet.

Myself, Im down for going directly back to the hotel.

[DA H.N.I.C.]

Well in the past myself, show, fondy, duke and even irish (once) did a pretty successful "cruise" from the hotel to the meet.

Myself, Im down for going directly back to the hotel.


You think you may want to do that again? I'm really looking for volunteers here, so PLEASE feel free to step up!

-D:beerchug:

[NVRDUN]

You think you may want to do that again? I'm really looking for volunteers here, so PLEASE feel free to step up!

-D:beerchug:

You mean in reverse, from SPA to the Hotel? Sure why not, but if things go wrong, blame it on Garmin!!!

*Edit* Show got a GPS for X-mas; so there will be at least two out-of-towners with global assistance!

[Fondy]

You mean in reverse, from SPA to the Hotel? Sure why not, but if things go wrong, blame it on Garmin!!!

*Edit* Show got a GPS for X-mas; so there will be at least two out-of-towners with global assistance!


make that 3. :)

I am sure if the wife comes along she will want to get back to the hotel..... wait she wont come to the meet she will be at the mall all day if she comes along. LOL

but I would be game for getting back to get them drinks.

[NVRDUN]

Im also down with paying for this event in some fashion! It doesn't seem the donation thing worked to well, so maybe pay for food, dyno, per car, per person.

[DA H.N.I.C.]

So is the date set in stone for sure?
And let me now if there is any thing I can do to help.

How well do you know the area? Wanna help plan the cities cruise?

[TehKing]

Anyone else getting excited? I'm itching to help out any way I can.

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[DA H.N.I.C.]

Anyone else getting excited? I'm itching to help out any way I can.

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Man, I'm glad to hear that Matt!!
We could really use someone to co-ordinate, and oversee the dyno runs! That was the coolest thing last year, and I know Scotty's guys run the Mustang Dyno, but we really need someone to get people signed up, in line and keep it moving!! Hopefully with little stall time in between runs.
I was thinking maybe an HP & torque drag for cars with similar setups? Maybe even a "biggest cajones" contest for all out bragging rights. Video taken of this is highly desireable too! You know, something to show everyone on the forums.

What's your thoughts? And more importantly, what do YOU want to do!?

[DA H.N.I.C.]

Im also down with paying for this event in some fashion! It doesn't seem the donation thing worked to well, so maybe pay for food, dyno, per car, per person.

Seems like a good and agreed upon (so far) idea!
Maybe we should go ahead with what I been hearing so far and run this as a tier payment setup?
Can you co-ordinate that part of it NVRDUN
I've also contacted Pigpen on some really good advice from Fondy about looking for sponsors. The right sponsors could definitely make this an even better event.........I'll tell you what, Pigpen was already all over it, so let's see what we can come up with!

[07MnSRT8]

I'm all for paying an entrance fee or whatever tier setup you come up with for admission, food, dyno, etc. No one should have to lose money putting this deal on. I'm assuming the date is set in stone now?

[NVRDUN]

Well what do you all feel is fair for everyone as far as payment is concerned? Whats a typical dyno run cost on a normal day? Should there be an entrance fee and a dyno fee, just a dyno fee, parking fee (prime spots cost more) food fee what do you guys want???

[DA H.N.I.C.]

I want to talk to COOKZ32 about that. He brought some good info to me that makes me think any monetary contributions would be minimal, but I don't want to post that just yet. I want to talk to him again and two other people as well.

[07MnSRT8]

Well how many pulls are they getting? i assume 2? If so $50 is about fair. Or do $25 a pull. Just an idea , either way thats cheap! I dunno about prime parking spot fee, more first come first serve as far as parking goes. Id say $20 a car would be ample to cover the costs of food and stuff. Spectators could just pay $10 a head kids 10 and under are free. Just ideas im no promoter lol

[Reeg]

I'm thinkin' bout not even comin' this year. I admit in past years this has been a blast and I really enjoy kickin' it with you dudes, but does anyone remember how retarded it got last year? We had so many people walkin' off the street, jackin' food and sh*t, then you got the non-LX's that show up, then throw in that everyone dips out early and we didn't even get to the raffle. Sorry dudes, but I don't even wanna deal with that sh*t this year.

And oh yah, remember when everyone said they wanted FNLX and LXF stickers last year and I spent $200 some to get those printed up? Everyone said what they wanted and what they would pay. But then when it came time to collect, uh oh, where'd everybody go? (Except a few.) Then Reeg was stuck with a stack of stickers and no $.

Sorry for the rant my dudes, but it really might not be in the cards this year.

[Fondy]

I know what your talking about reeg all the people just showing up at our meet. like a block party...... kinda not cool

and the Non-LXs crashing too. with this meet growing we need to keep it in the family.

[NVRDUN]

Reeg

I hear what you are saying, but hopefully we have learned from prior mistakes! Sounds like there will be a group going direct back to the hotel which will be nice. As far as the other cars, I only remember one "un-invited/non LX" car and they didn't stay long.

I did not know you got burned that bad with the stickers. That would have left a real sour taste in my mouth as well. If you still got any, maybe you can try and re-coup some of the loss?

Anyway, I hope you re-consider.

[crazy_luck]

Reeg

I hear what you are saying, but hopefully we have learned from prior mistakes! Sounds like there will be a group going direct back to the hotel which will be nice. As far as the other cars, I only remember one "un-invited/non LX" car and they didn't stay long.

I did not know you got burned that bad with the stickers. That would have left a real sour taste in my mouth as well. If you still got any, maybe you can try and re-coup some of the loss?

Anyway, I hope you re-consider.


Technically there were 2 (from what I remember) - that yellow 'Stang and that POS Camaro that was trying to show off how pathetic his car was.


Also, Reeg, if you reconsider and do have any left, I'd be happy to pay for another set.

[NVRDUN]

Technically there were 2 (from what I remember) - that yellow 'Stang and that POS Camaro that was trying to show off how pathetic his car was.


Also, Reeg, if you reconsider and do have any left, I'd be happy to pay for another set.

Did the Camaro actually pull in and park like the stang? I thought he was trying to do burnouts??

[crazy_luck]

He cruised thru the lot, stopped (but didn't get out) and talked to someone for about 10 minutes and tried to burnout when he left.





I stress, tried....

[NVRDUN]

Yup, I dont remember that at all!! Strange, I wasn't drinking...

[st.paul automotive]

I am here,I found the thread :) and it only took 2 beers to read. I am glad everyone is excited about the meet.reading the posts here are my thoughts.
Cost,
As most of you know,I do not do this to make money.if I can get enough to pay my guys cash for helping out that would be great,the other stuff like water,soda & ice I can write off my taxes lol. As far as the food goes, chief sam said he would do it again this year,like last year he would be happy if he recieved enough money to cover the cost of the food.To show my thanks I installed a pair of exhaust cutouts on his Charger free of charge. I like the idea of $25 per car for the dyno,if we had 15 cars it would cover my employee cost,normally its $100 per hour. What about $10 per person,kids 12 & under free ,to cover the food cost? and who ever does not pay gets one of these:loser: on their forehead.

The cruise,
I think Cookz needs to get his hands on some of those flags that funeral homes put on cars,that way everyone stays together....even through red lights!!

The hotel, free boose,great memories-enough said. :beerchug:
Door prizes, I still have a couple of items that crazy luck made for last year,those tee shirts were great too.

The uninvited,
I am sorry about the "other mustang" and the camaro.The mustangs owner asked if he could park there while he looked at your cars-I said ok,like Bandits, it was a very nice mustang. The camaro owner was some nimrod that lives up the steet.
I hope it is ok for people to walk off the street to look at your cars,a bunch of tricked out cars is going to attract some attention,and as a business owner, I cannot tell those people to leave, because some are neighbors and customers.But I will try and keep them from taking free food and stuff.

We will have at least 1 car on the dyno running a ZEX NOS system ,and another with a Procharger, both are Charger R/t's. I am installing the procharger in 2 weeks , that car allready has headers and a HHP stage 2 cam ,we are hoping for 475-525 rwhp.

:blah: I am going to bed now .

[07MnSRT8]

I like the prices for everything. I think maybe to keep things more controlled with food and stuff, do those cheap wrist bands like we have to wear at the race tracks. Something simple and cheap and then theres no confusion as to who paid and who didnt. And if you got a wristband, you get food! Just another idea! Is it may yet? Hell is it warm yet lol

[Fondy]

SCOTT! I knew you would find this thread again. LOL
I think everything scott said sounds good.

and the wristband idea wouldnt hurt people that pay get a wristband and get to eat. no wristband no food. easy

[NVRDUN]

I like the wristband idea!

I dont really mind all the on-lookers and such. I understand their wanting to stop by and check out all the rides. It is when they start mooching food and drinks that seems to cross the line.

We still got quite a bit of time to plan and prepare for this event!!!

[pigpen]

Thanks guy for the input.

I am thinking of only using one entrance way in. This way we can limit the amount of cars and stranges. I have also been working on either lanyards or tags so we really know who is who's.

Agin thanks guy

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[Fondy]

Thanks guy for the input.

I am thinking of only using one entrance way in. This way we can limit the amount of cars and stranges. I have also been working on either lanyards or tags so we really know who is who's.

Agin thanks guy

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hey I sent you a PM about the lanyards

[st.paul automotive]

I have abunch of those cheap paper wristbands....if people like the idea.

[DA H.N.I.C.]

The dyno payment of $25 dollars is a great idea Scott. Just like you said, it should cover the cost. 12 an under free is also a good idea as my oldest son will have just turned 12! LOL
If it was 13 I'd just have to send him a picture! HAHAHAHA
I don't know that the one entrance idea is necessary, though. As we all know it may be an exclusive meet 'n greet but spectators aren't a bad thing and I believe we can easily keep out the univited cars and food snipers.

[TehKing]

Wristbands for food is a great idea!

Since I obviously won't be bringing anything worth throwing on the dyno, I'd be willing to handle the sign up/money collecting for it.

[COOKZ32]

The dyno payment of $25 dollars is a great idea Scott. Just like you said, it should cover the cost. 12 an under free is also a good idea as my oldest son will have just turned 12! LOL
If it was 13 I'd just have to send him a picture! HAHAHAHA
I don't know that the one entrance idea is necessary, though. As we all know it may be an exclusive meet 'n greet but spectators aren't a bad thing and I believe we can easily keep out the univited cars and food snipers.

I like party crasher's! :beerchug:

Wristbands for food is a great idea!

Since I obviously won't be bringing anything worth throwing on the dyno, I'd be willing to handle the sign up/money collecting for it.

:rock: . Tag, your IT.. !!! :)

[DA H.N.I.C.]

Wristbands for food is a great idea!

Since I obviously won't be bringing anything worth throwing on the dyno, I'd be willing to handle the sign up/money collecting for it.

That's a good idea. I'm cool with that if everyone else is too. Wouldn't mind if you wanted to collect the overall participation fees too.:beerchug:

[DA H.N.I.C.]

Let's talk a little about the timing for the day:

I assume that we're starting again at 9am, but what time do we start our cruise? And where do we go? I'm thinking that if we were to start then, then we could start our cruise out of there at 3pm. Maybe we could start the dyno runs right away?
As for a location, it would be nice to find a place to take a good group shot. And maybe take a couple group shots at SPA from the roof before we leave. I know the Medina ballroom parking lot was plenty big, but it was a little distant, though. But if no one minds the drive, I sure don't either.
In terms of a cruise-to locale, where would everyone like to go? It would be nice to cruise to an agreed upon place, hang out for a few more minutes, and THEN head back to the hotel for the cool down and wrap-up. Maybe even give out any prizes or awards at the hotel if we have any.

Anyone up there in Minnesota got any ideas for a good cruise path?

Also, can those who plan on staying in the hotel for 1 or 2 nights start posting that? Should I open a new thread? I've already talked to the Bloomington Embassy Suites, but they need to know ABOUT how many will need a single or double room or both and do we want our own meeting room or not.

[TehKing]

Can we take the free drinks in to the meeting room? :p

[DA H.N.I.C.]

Here's my initial thoughts for a cruise, but it's kinda short. Anyone got some ideas?

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=910+Randolph+Ave,+St+Paul,+MN+55102+(St+Paul +Automotive)&daddr=Lake+Calhoun+to:lake+harriet+to:E+Lake+Harri et+Pkwy,+Minneapolis,+Hennepin,+Minnesota+to:E+Lak e+Calhoun+Pkwy,+Minneapolis,+Hennepin,+Minnesota+5 5408+to:2800+American+Boulevard+West,+Bloomington, +MN+55431+(Embassy+Suites+Bloomington)&hl=en&geocode=FZeHrQIdcM9y-iEAHg1Lb9UD9A%3B%3B%3B%3B%3BCd13-B6FU_8BFZ5-rAIdNhxw-iEIb6QbNRnARw&mra=pe&mrcr=4&sll=44.916632,-93.230114&sspn=0.229017,0.439453&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=11

Driving directions to:
Embassy Suites Bloomington
(952) 884-4811
24.1 mi – about 56 mins

http://maps.google.com/intl/en_us/mapfiles/icon_greenA.png
St Paul Automotive
910 Randolph Ave
St Paul, MN 55102
(651) 298-0956

1.Head west on W Randolph Ave toward Chatsworth St S - 0.4 mi
2.Turn right at Lexington Pkwy S - 1.7 mi
3.Turn left at St Anthony Ave - 217 ft
4.Take the ramp on the left onto I-94 W - 7.0 mi
5.Take exit 231B for Lyndale Ave toward Hennepin Ave - 0.1 mi
6.Keep left at the fork, follow signs for Hennepin Ave S and merge onto Hennepin Ave - 1.4 mi
7.Turn right at Lagoon Ave - 0.3 mi
8.Continue on W Lake St - 0.6 mi
9.Turn left at W Calhoun Pkwy/Dean Blvd/Dean Pkwy Continue to follow W Calhoun Pkwy - 0.4 mi

12.1 mi – about 23 mins

http://maps.google.com/intl/en_us/mapfiles/icon_greenB.png
Lake Calhoun

10.Head south on W Calhoun Pkwy toward Rose Ln - 1.1 mi
11.Continue on W Lake Harriet Blvd/W Lake Harriet Pkwy/William Berry Pkwy - 0.3 mi
12.Turn right to stay on W Lake Harriet Blvd/W Lake Harriet Pkwy/William Berry Pkwy - 0.5 mi

1.9 mi – about 4 mins

http://maps.google.com/intl/en_us/mapfiles/icon_greenC.png
Lake Harriet

13.Head southwest on W Lake Harriet Blvd/W Lake Harriet Pkwy/William Berry Pkwy toward W Lake Harriet Pkwy Continue to follow W Lake Harriet Blvd/W Lake Harriet Pkwy - 1.2 mi
14.Turn left at E Lake Harriet Blvd/E Lake Harriet Pkwy - 0.3 mi

1.5 mi – about 4 mins

http://maps.google.com/intl/en_us/mapfiles/icon_greenD.png
E Lake Harriet Pkwy
Minneapolis, MN

15.Head north on E Lake Harriet Blvd/E Lake Harriet Pkwy toward W 43rd St - 1.3 mi
16.Turn right at E Calhoun Pkwy - 0.8 mi

2.0 mi – about 5 mins

http://maps.google.com/intl/en_us/mapfiles/icon_greenE.png
E Lake Calhoun Pkwy
Minneapolis, MN 55408

17.Head south on E Calhoun Pkwy/E Lake Calhoun Pkwy toward W 36th St Continue to follow E Calhoun Pkwy - 0.8 mi
18.Turn left at W Lake Harriet Blvd/W Lake Harriet Pkwy/William Berry Pkwy - 0.3 mi
19.Turn right to stay on W Lake Harriet Blvd/W Lake Harriet Pkwy/William Berry Pkwy Continue to follow W Lake Harriet Blvd/W Lake Harriet Pkwy - 1.3 mi
20.Turn right at Penn Ave S - 3.9 mi
21.Turn right at W 80th St/American Blvd W Destination will be on the right - 0.4 mi

6.5 mi – about 17 mins

http://maps.google.com/intl/en_us/mapfiles/icon_greenF.png
Embassy Suites Bloomington
2800 American Boulevard West
Bloomington, MN 55431

[DA H.N.I.C.]

Can we take the free drinks in to the meeting room? :p

I imagine so! But I'll still check.
Otherwise, might as well call it the sober room and it'd probably be empty THAT night!:beerchug::friday::1puke:

[Fondy]

as for hotel, I will need a double for 2 nights.

[NVRDUN]

Maybe a attendance thread should be started. With space for how many guest, hotel, food and dyno

I'll start
NVRDUN +3 (2 kids), Hotel 2 nights, food x2, and dyno

[st.paul automotive]

Can we take the free drinks in to the meeting room? :p


2 years ago the hotel manager brought up 2 trays full free drinks to Dodgers room.:beerchug:
I bet they charge extra for a meeting room,if someone gets one of those corner rooms like Dodger had it has a huge table that you can fit 10-12 people around.I am sure someone can find a picture of what I am talking about.....

[DA H.N.I.C.]

Just got off the phone again with the hotel about the rooms. They are sending a proposal, so I'll let more of the details be known once I get 'em.
So far, what I gathered is that we will not need a conference room, I will reserve space in the restaurant/bar area so that we are not too spread out this time like we were last year, executive corner suites ARE available and the reserved rooms can (but are not guaranteed to) surround it, manager's free drink special is from 5 - 7pm.

What I need is some actual numbers to start rolling in from us so we give the hotel some REAL figures.

[COOKZ32]

What I need is some actual numbers to start rolling in from us so we give the hotel some REAL figures.

I live close, so no room is required for me, but I will be there.

[COOKZ32]

Oh yeah see this for the locals:http://lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=149352

[DA H.N.I.C.]

***UPDATE***

Hey everyone!

Please check out this SPA sign-up link and fill it out so we can start getting some actual figures for those who are putting this on.

http://lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=149405 (http://lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=149405)

[NVRDUN]

DaHinic

I was supposed to call you yesterday about room stuff (Show told me to) but I got caught with the superbowl.

Sounds like you got it rolling pretty good! Are you shooting for a room discount, or a block of rooms together or both!!

[DA H.N.I.C.]

Sounds like you got it rolling pretty good! Are you shooting for a room discount, or a block of rooms together or both!!

BOTH!! LOL
I'd like to see how many rooms when can get people in (more bargaining room for a discount). I just recieved the initial proposal from the hotel, as I have been in contact with them for almost a complete 2 weeks. Haven't read it yet.

[DA H.N.I.C.]

One important thing for the cruise to happen is the end time of our stay at SPA. Or more importantly, what time does the cruise start? SPA doesn't need to end for the cruise to begin, so I'm suggesting a cruise start time of 3pm for those who would like to go.
That would allow those who want to cruise a 2 hour window to hit the city and still get back to the hotel for the 5 - 7pm manager's free drink special.

What's everyone think?

[NVRDUN]

Timing is important! The main factor for my family is getting back to the hotel by 5pm. Gotta feed the kids, let them hit the pool, managers social blah, blah, blah.......

[DA H.N.I.C.]

Here's an INITIAL contract mock up for the meet with some GUESSED numbers

Put on your reading glasses!! LOL


#yiv1030030861 .EmailQuote {margin-left:1pt;padding-left:4pt;border-left:#800000 2px solid;}Hi Mr. Davis,
It was nice speaking with you on the phone. We are excited to host your group here at the Embassy Suites Minneapolis Airport! Attached is your room’s contract. If you have any questions please let me know otherwise if you could sign and fax back that would be great.


After the signed contract comes back we will make your group a block of rooms and I will send you some more detailed information. I look forward to hearing from you.
Thanks,
Jenna

Jenna Christenson
Inside Sales Manager I Embassy Suites Mpls. Airport
7901 34th Avenue South Bloomington, MN 55425
d. 952.960.5121 I f. 952.854.0396
Jenna.Christenson@Hilton.com (Jenna.Christenson@Hilton.com)




QUICK CONFIRMATION AGREEMENT



Name:
Diallo Davis
Hotel Name:
Embassy Suites Hotel –
Minneapolis Airport
Title:

Sales Manager:
Jenna Christenson
Company Name:
Socials 2009*


Address:
118 Savoy Dr.
Phone:
952-960-5121

Fax:
952-854-0396
City, State, Zip:
Cary, IL 60013
e-mail
Jenna.christenson@hilton.com
Phone:
612-205-7683
Name of Event:
LX Forums - 4th Anual Car Club Meeting
Fax:



We are pleased to offer the following accommodations for your event:


SLEEPING ROOMS and RATES


DAY


DATE


Double/Double $129.00


Executive Suite $149.00


$0.00


$0.00


$0.00


DAILY TOTAL ROOM NIGHTS


Friday
5/8/2009

9


1





10


Saturday
5/9/2009

9


1





10




TOTAL ROOM BLOCK RESERVED: 20
Room rates are quoted exclusive of local taxes and fees, currently 13.9%. Quoted rates will be offered, based on availability, to your attendees 3 days before and 3 days after the above dates. Room Rates are Net Non Commissionable.
METHOD OF PAYMENT METHOD OF RESERVATIONS
Guests are responsible for all charges (Room/Tax & Incidentals)

Individual will call hotel direct for reservations
Cut-off Date:
4/17/2009



METHOD OF PAYMENT OF MASTER ACCOUNT
Cash
Direct Bill** (Account# )
Company Check**
Credit Card

Cardholder name: Card Number/ Expiration: /xx/xx
**Requires completed and approved credit application. Payment is due in full upon receipt of the invoice.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
High Speed Internet Fee- $9.95 per 24 Hrs
Check In Time: 3:00pm
Check Out Time: 12:00pm
*Any early check in before 12:00pm noon, will be charged a $99.00 day use charge in addition to that night’s room and tax upon availability, early reservations are not guaranteed.
*Any late check out after 12:30pm, will be charged a $99.00 day use charge up until 5:00pm, if the guest chooses to stay after 5:00pm, they are then responsible for that night’s room and tax, late check outs are not guaranteed.


Please Sign and Return Contract By: 2/12/2009. Thank you.



The sleeping rooms listed above will be considered definite commitments upon signing of this agreement by both parties, and will be subject to all terms and conditions set forth on the reverse side. Faxed signatures will be accepted. The persons signing below agree that they are authorized representatives of the above indicated group and Hotel who have authority to enter this contract. This agreement and the terms and conditions on the reverse side may not be changed or amended unless done so in writing and signed by both parties.



Dated: By: ________ For Embassy Suites Hotel – Minneapolis Airport:


LX Forums - 4th Anual Car Club MeetingHotel

[Fondy]

how many can we stuff in one room>? LOL

[2008 Charger]

Wow what an event. I am a newbie, but really excited to attend please let me know if there is anything that you guys would want me to help with. I think that it would be stupid to not charge a fee so many people out there just take advantage of free stuff. I have a friend with a embroidery shop so I am sure I could get him to donate some Lx shirts. So whatever you guys need a hand with just let me know. See ya.

[TehKing]

Diallo, you should call your contact and gently ask them to review their group rates. What she is quoting you is exactly the same price as the regular rate.

[DA H.N.I.C.]

Yeah, I'm gonna give her a bunch more calls in the coming months including today.
Mostly, I want to get a better rate out of her than just the INITIAL number.
But remember, this is just a mock-up and not the actual contract. Just an idea, so far.

[DA H.N.I.C.]

Just talked to Jenna at the Embassy Suites about the rate and it's showing the accurate cost. The prices last year were cheaper all around but the hotels overall costs have went up. The numbers posted represent a $10.00 discount per room with our group rate.

[TehKing]

Call her back and ask her if it is a discount, then why can you go to their website, reserve a room for two nights (the 8th and 9th) for two adults and be charged exactly the same as the group rate. ($129). That isn't an advance purchase rate either, it is the regular rack rate. (Advance purchase is showing $116 on the website.)

[DA H.N.I.C.]

These are for double rooms. No singles. And an executive suite.
Listed price in Bloomington's Airport locale (nearest the Mall of America) is $139 for a double and $159 for an executive corner suite.
The further you get away, the cheaper it gets

[COOKZ32]

I have a tent......:wink:

J/K

[TehKing]

Ahh, I see what you are saying. Two beds rather than one bed and a pull out sofa.

It is a discount, but the Jewish blood in me feels like a better discount could be given. :p

Good work on this, D.

[DA H.N.I.C.]

Ahh, I see what you are saying. Two beds rather than one bed and a pull out sofa.

It is a discount, but the Jewish blood in me feels like a better discount could be given. :p

Good work on this, D.


Thanks Matt!
I KNOW we can get a better discount if we get more than 10 rooms (including an executive corner suite) reserved.

Now remember everyone. This is JUST A MOCK UP that includes 9 DOUBLE ROOMS - 1 EXECUTIVE CORNER suite and no added cost extras.
You can definitely get a single room which would make it cheaper. Just let it be known on the event sign up sheet and I will start sending out PM's this week to those interested.

http://lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=149405 (http://lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=149405)


BTW: TehKing
Let's not have more opportunities to take THIS pic.........ok?
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j284/wisconsinmagnum/st%20paul%202008/stpaulmeet2008043.jpg

[DA H.N.I.C.]

And for those who either were not there last year and wanted to be, or are on the fence about it this year, here's a picture thread I dredged up from the archives.

http://lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=114560&highlight=annual (http://lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=114560&highlight=annual)


http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii203/cdchristopher/th_MOV00238.jpg (http://s265.photobucket.com/albums/ii203/cdchristopher/?action=view&current=MOV00238.flv)

[TehKing]

ROFL!

Uh... honestly.... I did nothing wrong!

[DA H.N.I.C.]

Here are a couple more dyno snippets from last year's Meet 'n Greet!

"show" givin' it the gas

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Bandit pushing the blocks!

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[Fondy]

the FONDY video
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[HBADGE]

Just noticed this thread! Totally forgot I was the OP. Looks like you guys have been keeping this meet updated. Lookin forward to hittin it up! Cant wait for all this white to turn green!

[crazy_luck]

Well, depending on my financial situation and work status, I may be a no-show... If I can't find a new job before then, I can't afford the gas to get there, let alone any form of entry fee.

[pigpen]

^^

Oh you tight a$$,

Save a dollar every other day and you can make your way into the M&G.

Damn Belle Plaine hillbilly folks.

[crazy_luck]

Rent, 2 car payments and food eat up 90% of my paycheck. I have less than a month before I am done at work. In looking for work locally, the only things I can find I'm not qualified for or I'm over-qualified and they don't want to waste their time looking at someone who is overqualified. I need to save my cash so I can drive to interviews.

[Fondy]

man doesnt life suck right now! i feel for ya Crazy!

as of now its only going to be me coming to the meet to save on money. my wife said there is no way she would come and go to the mall and NOT spend money. so its just cheaper for her to stay behind. with any luck she will come next year her and the kid.

but right now we want to buy a house and we have to pay off our dept!

["show"]

hey fondy if you want you can stay in our room then. it will be myself, jen, jen's friend jazz and here boyfriend. so the hida bed would be yours if you like. that would save us all a bit more money.

["show"]

hey fondy if you want you can stay in our room then. it will be myself, jen, jen's friend jazz and here boyfriend. so the hida bed would be yours if you like. that would save us all a bit more money.
scratch that idea. travs family and us are sharing a room. sorry fondy. :beerchug:

[NVRDUN]

man doesnt life suck right now! i feel for ya Crazy!

as of now its only going to be me coming to the meet to save on money. my wife said there is no way she would come and go to the mall and NOT spend money. so its just cheaper for her to stay behind. with any luck she will come next year her and the kid.

but right now we want to buy a house and we have to pay off our dept!

DE JAVU isnt that what you said last year LOL :Na_Na_Na_Na: Start digging in the cushions and under the seats now!! Its only Feb, you have plenty of time to save some pennies. Sell some crap on E-bay, that usually works.

[Fondy]

DE JAVU isnt that what you said last year LOL :Na_Na_Na_Na: Start digging in the cushions and under the seats now!! Its only Feb, you have plenty of time to save some pennies. Sell some crap on E-bay, that usually works.

yeah I sent show a pm about my plans. Im going to be staying with this really cool guy I know in MN who invited me to stay there. :):beerchug:

[Fondy]

ok so this weekend of the meet the new star trek movie comes out. anyone wanna go catch a movie?

Trek fans?

[COOKZ32]

ok so this weekend of the meet the new star trek movie comes out. anyone wanna go catch a movie?

Trek fans?

:spock:,,,,,Wild horses could not keep me away!,,,:thumbs_u:

[TehKing]

I'm down for a Trek movie.

[Fondy]

ok so Im going to leave it to one of you locals to pick a good theater. but we are gonna go! I cant wait to see that movie

[COOKZ32]

The prices are better during the day, so maybe noonish Sunday, easy to find a theatre.

[TehKing]

AMC's are $5 Mon-Thurs all day/night and before 4:00pm Fri-Sun.

[Fondy]

well I belive it comes out on the 8th.

depending on what time I get to MN on friday we could go then. or sunday might work too. I know the wife prob want me home RIGHT AWAY on sunday. thats if she doesnt come along.

[DA H.N.I.C.]

***2 months to go BUMP!***

[COOKZ32]

Da Hnic, Are you coming up here this week?

[DA H.N.I.C.]

Da Hnic, Are you coming up here this week?

Yessir!!:racing:

***PM sent***

[pureme]

i would like to attend this meeting info on it please?

[DA H.N.I.C.]

i would like to attend this meeting info on it please?

Here's the link you are looking for.

http://lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=149405

[pureme]

thanks im on the list now !!!!!!=)

[DRS06 RT]

Have we determined any of the associated costs yet? I've looked over most of the posts...but can't find anything on the cost except the early discussions????

[COOKZ32]

I am here,I found the thread :) and it only took 2 beers to read. I am glad everyone is excited about the meet.reading the posts here are my thoughts.
Cost,
As most of you know,I do not do this to make money.if I can get enough to pay my guys cash for helping out that would be great,the other stuff like water,soda & ice I can write off my taxes lol. As far as the food goes, chief sam said he would do it again this year,like last year he would be happy if he recieved enough money to cover the cost of the food.To show my thanks I installed a pair of exhaust cutouts on his Charger free of charge. I like the idea of $25 per car for the dyno,if we had 15 cars it would cover my employee cost,normally its $100 per hour. What about $10 per person,kids 12 & under free ,to cover the food cost? and who ever does not pay gets one of these:loser: on their forehead.

The cruise,
I think Cookz needs to get his hands on some of those flags that funeral homes put on cars,that way everyone stays together....even through red lights!!

The hotel, free boose,great memories-enough said. :beerchug:
Door prizes, I still have a couple of items that crazy luck made for last year,those tee shirts were great too.

The uninvited,
I am sorry about the "other mustang" and the camaro.The mustangs owner asked if he could park there while he looked at your cars-I said ok,like Bandits, it was a very nice mustang. The camaro owner was some nimrod that lives up the steet.
I hope it is ok for people to walk off the street to look at your cars,a bunch of tricked out cars is going to attract some attention,and as a business owner, I cannot tell those people to leave, because some are neighbors and customers.But I will try and keep them from taking free food and stuff.

We will have at least 1 car on the dyno running a ZEX NOS system ,and another with a Procharger, both are Charger R/t's. I am installing the procharger in 2 weeks , that car allready has headers and a HHP stage 2 cam ,we are hoping for 475-525 rwhp.

:blah: I am going to bed now .

Here is a fair explanation of the costs.

Have we determined any of the associated costs yet? I've looked over most of the posts...but can't find anything on the cost except the early discussions????

We need 15 cars willing to commit to the dyno at $25.00 per car, $375.00, split between 3 of Scott's mechanics who show up on a Saturday to help us have a great time, is $125.00ea for the day. $10.00 a head for food, 12 and under free.

:beerchug: Instead of looking at it from a cost perspective, try this. Give Scott $800.00 for the use of his shop, beverages, and employees. :)...Give Chef Sam $800.00 for food, prep, and his employees. ..Both Scott and Chef will have more invested then $800.00 IMO.

$40.00 per car at 40 cars. I just went on a date to a movie, cost $40.00 to see a crappy 2 hour movie. Spent $80.00 to go on a dinner date, food stunk, service stunk, and the drinks were watered down. $40.00 per car, for an all day event, sounds cheap to me, and I know I will have a great time! :)

["show"]

i am in for everything. :rock: or do i mean anything. :beerchug:

[crazy_luck]

Well, the final cost we decide on will determine whether or not I join in the fun. I can swing the $ for gas to get there and $10~15 to enter, but that is it.

I spent 3 hours @ the unemployment office today - because I worked on contract basis, they are refusing to allow me to collect unemployment - the agency I worked thru said it'll take anywhere from 2 weeks to 2 months to get this straightened out. As for a new job, I called 5 places today to set something up and the position had already been filled and a few places said I was over or under qualified or there were 300+ people in line ahead of me... So it will ultimatly come down to how much this event will cost to enter, and I have a feeling I'm not the only one who sees it this way.

[07MnSRT8]

Do we have a list of those who will commit to the dyno? Throw my name on there I'll commit to that now. Everything else sounds great. Now we just need some warm weather!

[COOKZ32]

I never said it will cost $40.00 a car, I only suggested it. I know in the past Dodger, F1, Bandit and I all pitched 100's for this event, there were also some others that were very generous. Dodger is gone, F1 works in the automotive industry, Bandit I'm not sure about, and I'm in the housing construction industry, this year, these folks will not be able to fund the event for everyone. I'm not comfortable with Scott donating his shop, but he has offered to help some, and my "uncomfortable feeling" is just mine, and I will survive no matter how this funding situation ends up. I just want to be as fair as we can to the folks who have so generously offered up services.

Maybe some folks will give less, and some can give more.

I'm done trying to set the price for this event. The event will happen, and I will be there, and it will be a gas, like always. The whole economy sucks for everyone in the bottom 99.

Maybe someone can open a pay pal account, and start accepting donations, it would be nice if we could get past the, "how much is this event going to cost?", it has been answered. The real question seems to be, how much can we come up with to help out the people hosting this event. I do not want to read where anyone who fell on to hard times doesn't show, because the price was to high, I will miss anyone who has been there before, and does not show. I think we have some new folks attending also, looking forward to meeting those folks.

[Fondy]

I hear ya cook. i will be there and try to help in any way i can. starting a thread for people who want to dyno their car could be a good start. DIALLO? where are you. LOL

I still have to swap my night shift on the friday before the event so I can drive up that friday.

hope to see you at the end of the month dan.

[COOKZ32]

Thanks Matt, looking forward to your cruise in a few weeks too! Sunday will be long day for me, going to try and get Monday off, but with all the lay-offs, the folks left are very busy. I can get the day off, but it does dump on a fellow cohort. Oh well nobody likes her anyway.............

[DA H.N.I.C.]

My thoughts are still the same as far as cost:
$10 per person
$25 if you want to dyno your car
Ages 12 and under are free

ex: If you come to the event and have 2 adults and one baby in your car, and you want to dyno it also, the cost for you would be $45. That's $10 per adult (12 and under are free), plus $25 for the dyno cost.
The $10 covers the cost of food, and the $25 pays the dyno workers. No monies go to ANYONE else.

That's about as plain and simple as I can make it! LOL

If anyone agrees or disagrees, please let me know. Otherwise, I'll believe that's what the pricing structure will be.
For all those planning to attend, PLEASE remember that this is only to reimburse Scotty for having his workers come in and Chefsam for also having his workers come in. It's also a show of appreciation for this event.

[COOKZ32]

Sounds great to me DD! Perfect post. Now let's get on with the show!:)

[Smokin05magnum]

My thoughts are still the same as far as cost:
$10 per person
$25 if you want to dyno your car
Ages 12 and under are free

ex: If you come to the event and have 2 adults and one baby in your car, and you want to dyno it also, the cost for you would be $45. That's $10 per adult (12 and under are free), plus $25 for the dyno cost.
The $10 covers the cost of food, and the $25 pays the dyno workers. No monies go to ANYONE else.

That's about as plain and simple as I can make it! LOL

If anyone agrees or disagrees, please let me know. Otherwise, I'll believe that's what the pricing structure will be.
For all those planning to attend, PLEASE remember that this is only to reimburse Scotty for having his workers come in and Chefsam for also having his workers come in. It's also a show of appreciation for this event.

:banana:Sounds good to me. Man I can't wait for this!!!:racing:

So it should be $20 bucks for 2 adults and a 2 year old since the Maggie is mostly stock she will not be going the dyno this year.

[TehKing]

You stock guys should consider dyno'ing anyway, it is a great way to get a baseline to know exactly what future mods add to the car.

I'm collecting the cashola and singing people up onsite for the dyno. Just look for the jolly fat guy. ;)

Oh, and if you haven't, fill out this form:


Meet Information Form (http://spreadsheets.google.com/embeddedform?key=p0w5IFM7fFADaLrb4RO22NA)

[Fondy]

You stock guys should consider dyno'ing anyway, it is a great way to get a baseline to know exactly what future mods add to the car.

I'm collecting the cashola and singing people up onsite for the dyno. Just look for the jolly fat guy. ;)

Oh, and if you haven't, fill out this form:


Meet Information Form (http://spreadsheets.google.com/embeddedform?key=p0w5IFM7fFADaLrb4RO22NA)

are you growing a white beard??? LOL

cant wait to meet up again Matt

[05magmn]

You stock guys should consider dyno'ing anyway, it is a great way to get a baseline to know exactly what future mods add to the car.

I'm collecting the cashola and singing people up onsite for the dyno. Just look for the jolly fat guy. ;)

Oh, and if you haven't, fill out this form:


Meet Information Form (http://spreadsheets.google.com/embeddedform?key=p0w5IFM7fFADaLrb4RO22NA)
I didn't volunteer for that!!

["show"]

i have done the Meet Information Form (http://spreadsheets.google.com/embeddedform?key=p0w5IFM7fFADaLrb4RO22NA) :beerchug:

[st.paul automotive]

My thoughts are still the same as far as cost:
$10 per person
$25 if you want to dyno your car
Ages 12 and under are free

ex: If you come to the event and have 2 adults and one baby in your car, and you want to dyno it also, the cost for you would be $45. That's $10 per adult (12 and under are free), plus $25 for the dyno cost.
The $10 covers the cost of food, and the $25 pays the dyno workers. No monies go to ANYONE else.

That's about as plain and simple as I can make it! LOL

If anyone agrees or disagrees, please let me know. Otherwise, I'll believe that's what the pricing structure will be.
For all those planning to attend, PLEASE remember that this is only to reimburse Scotty for having his workers come in and Chefsam for also having his workers come in. It's also a show of appreciation for this event.




This works for me.If it still does not work for everybody else we can forget about having Sam do the food.I am sure he would like to come see everybody and relax for a change, people can brown bag it,or there is a restaurant across the street.


Hey Cookz are you going to wear your klingon or Spock :spock: costume to the movie ?