Recap of Chicago Gathering #2

bnlfanmatt · 03-14-2005, 08:18 PM

Sunday's gathering was a staggering difference from the first one, which was attended by 3 Chicagoland Prius owners, a Prius enthusiast, and an out-of-town Prius owner. You've probably seen the pictures, with two Tidelands flanking a Salsa Red, fanned out so their front ends are (almost) touching. Tony had the pleasure of climbing up on a garbage can to get high angle shots of the Prii...

Sunday we had 11 (!) Prii. 1 Classic, and the rest were the 2004+. We met at the Weber Grill in Lombard for some delicious food, talking, discussion about GM's EV1, etc. Afterwards, we decided to take pictures, forming a pyramid of Prii. I don't know how much we frustrated one guy who had to wait for the 11 of us to depart, a little red sports car, Tony and I noticed him, not sure who else may have.

Getting into position, we decided to put the classic in front, and the rest behind it, matching up colors.

Oh, that picture was taken from my vantagepoint, I followed in Tony's footsteps of taking shots that are way above ground, and climbed up on a wall that was maybe 7-8' high. We weren't sure if it would look better if they were closer to me, so they were moved in formation to get the second shot.

Third, I took one from behind, at ground level, as there was nothing to stand on. A checkerboard effect was produced.

Finally, we all took a picture in front, organized the way our Prii were.

Great group of people, and very entertaining. Now we just need warm weather! (And at least one of every color!)

And Wayne, as one of the original ones from the first gathering, I expect you'll be taking pictures from a high vantagepoint next time. :wink:

bnlfanmatt · 03-14-2005, 08:22 PM

Those of us in Chicagoland may want to identify ourselves, I'm Matt, in the group photo, the one with the gray shirt, hands behind my back, and my Tideland is in the third row, second from right.

FireEngineer · 03-15-2005, 01:47 PM

Well if I can pry the digital camera out of my wife's hands I'll gladly stand on your shoulders to shoot some pics Matt. And for those who weren't there or forgot (kind of like me) I am on Matt's right in the picture in the blue coat. And in the car pictures my Salsa was in the third row inside spot.

Wayne

03-14-2005, 08:18 PM	#1
bnlfanmatt Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Southwest suburbs of Chicago Posts: 253 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Recap of Chicago Gathering #2 Sunday's gathering was a staggering difference from the first one, which was attended by 3 Chicagoland Prius owners, a Prius enthusiast, and an out-of-town Prius owner. You've probably seen the pictures, with two Tidelands flanking a Salsa Red, fanned out so their front ends are (almost) touching. Tony had the pleasure of climbing up on a garbage can to get high angle shots of the Prii... Sunday we had 11 (!) Prii. 1 Classic, and the rest were the 2004+. We met at the Weber Grill in Lombard for some delicious food, talking, discussion about GM's EV1, etc. Afterwards, we decided to take pictures, forming a pyramid of Prii. I don't know how much we frustrated one guy who had to wait for the 11 of us to depart, a little red sports car, Tony and I noticed him, not sure who else may have. Getting into position, we decided to put the classic in front, and the rest behind it, matching up colors. Oh, that picture was taken from my vantagepoint, I followed in Tony's footsteps of taking shots that are way above ground, and climbed up on a wall that was maybe 7-8' high. We weren't sure if it would look better if they were closer to me, so they were moved in formation to get the second shot. Third, I took one from behind, at ground level, as there was nothing to stand on. A checkerboard effect was produced. Finally, we all took a picture in front, organized the way our Prii were. Great group of people, and very entertaining. Now we just need warm weather! (And at least one of every color!) And Wayne, as one of the original ones from the first gathering, I expect you'll be taking pictures from a high vantagepoint next time. :wink:

03-15-2005, 01:47 PM	#3
FireEngineer Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: SW-Side of Chicago, IL Posts: 1,156 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 1 Thanked 51 Times in 39 Posts Friends: 12	Re: Recap of Chicago Gathering #2 Well if I can pry the digital camera out of my wife's hands I'll gladly stand on your shoulders to shoot some pics Matt. And for those who weren't there or forgot (kind of like me) I am on Matt's right in the picture in the blue coat. And in the car pictures my Salsa was in the third row inside spot. Wayne

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03-14-2005, 08:22 PM	#2
bnlfanmatt Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Southwest suburbs of Chicago Posts: 253 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Those of us in Chicagoland may want to identify ourselves, I'm Matt, in the group photo, the one with the gray shirt, hands behind my back, and my Tideland is in the third row, second from right.