BC/WA/OR/ID Meetup Sept 2009

[Tideland Prius]

would it be a maybe or a confirmed, J?

[Presto]

I would like to express my interest in this, but I am unsure of my availability. My vote is Stanley Park. There are a lot of good spots for group pics, and plenty of parking.

[hyo silver]

Originally Posted by Fibb222

...A few months ago a one way trip with two adults was $72. Vic to Van...Yeah I'm a no.

What about the possibility of coming as a foot passenger, and having someone pick you up at the terminal?

Originally Posted by Presto

...My vote is Stanley Park. There are a lot of good spots for group pics, and plenty of parking.

As beautiful an area as Capilano is, it's not the best for a group gathering. At least a group this age, who'd rather talk about their cars in the parking lot.

Either Stanley Park or Kits Beach has plenty of parking, though they are both very busy places. Is there any way of reserving a section with Parks & Rec?

Has anyone considered UBC and/or SFU? They're scenic, too, and the acres of parking are pretty bare most weekends.

[Fibb222]

Originally Posted by hyo silver

What about the possibility of coming as a foot passenger, and having someone pick you up at the terminal?

That's cheap for sure but if I can't show off my newly PHEV equipped baby then it wouldn't be..[how to say this delicately].... worth my while. No offense, I'm just not really a social butterfly.

[JRMurray]

Originally Posted by Tideland Prius

would it be a maybe or a confirmed, J?

Okay, I'm in....

[Tideland Prius]

Originally Posted by hyo silver

Has anyone considered UBC and/or SFU? They're scenic, too, and the acres of parking are pretty bare most weekends.

Yup. UBC is out of the way for everyone (but a very very fuel efficient drive . SFU is fine too as I've met at the Horizons Restaurant parking lot for another meet. But then it'll be a good drive to whereever we decide to have lunch.

Again, I'm up for any of the universities, Stanley Park or Jericho Beach (though the beach might be harder to find spots unless we go early in the morning but it will be a fuel efficient drive).

[maledyris]

Nice, that would be pretty cool to have a bunch of Gen III's converging in one spot!
Hmm, unfortunately that's the first year anniversary for my wife and I. Not too sure whether she'd be into chatting Prius all day

I guess it'll have to be a maybe for me. We could likely visit for awhile for the meet and photo op, but probably wouldn't join in for the food if we went.

I agree with hyo silver, UBC or SFU would probably be pretty good because there'd be space for all of us to park in the same area. Not too sure about Stanley Park. Isn't it usually fairly busy on the weekends?

So anyway, just to be clear, this is a black tie event, right??

[hyo silver]

Originally Posted by maledyris

...So anyway, just to be clear, this is a black tie event, right??

What? My invitation said 'clothing optional', and that I was to head straight down the path marked "Wreck Beach" at the end of the UBC parking lot. Nice try, moner.

[Tideland Prius]

Originally Posted by hyo silver

What? My invitation said 'clothing optional', and that I was to head straight down the path marked "Wreck Beach" at the end of the UBC parking lot. Nice try, moner.

jeeez.. I was wondering you suggested UBC. Nice try taking down the only lady in the group.

Originally Posted by maledyris

Nice, that would be pretty cool to have a bunch of Gen III's converging in one spot!
Hmm, unfortunately that's the first year anniversary for my wife and I. Not too sure whether she'd be into chatting Prius all day

I guess it'll have to be a maybe for me. We could likely visit for awhile for the meet and photo op, but probably wouldn't join in for the food if we went.

I agree with hyo silver, UBC or SFU would probably be pretty good because there'd be space for all of us to park in the same area. Not too sure about Stanley Park. Isn't it usually fairly busy on the weekends?

So anyway, just to be clear, this is a black tie event, right??

lol. Yeah even if you can come for part of it, that would be great!

[hyo silver]

Originally Posted by Tideland Prius

.. I was wondering (why) you suggested UBC...

No, no, no. I was thinking of all the unused weekend parking and the scenic splendour, which is still splendiforous without the beaches.