Hi, New Englander Prius

Ichabod · 06-18-2007, 08:35 AM

I'm in too. I'm very near Boston so any place around here would be great for me

SomervillePrius is right though about not feeling totally special driving a Prius around here, since there are SO many of them.

At the very least, think of it as a PriusChat meet, since being on PC sets you apart from "ordinary" Prius drivers

If we're gonna be doing mod installs I might have to buy the OEM EV button first though because I keep thinking about doing that.

I suggest we meet in a nice place conducive to taking good pictures. I'd recommend either Prospect Hill Park in Waltham, which has a great view of Boston from the top, or one of the parks along the Charles River closer to Boston.

Neicy · 06-19-2007, 09:41 PM

I'm trying to think of a place that would be easy to get to for people from out of state, like right off a highway. I grew up in Waltham but haven't seen Prospect Hill since before it was a park! All it used to be was a downhill for skiers. But it is easily accessable from 128 (AKA I-95).

Ichabod · 06-20-2007, 07:28 PM

Prospect Hill Park is less than 1/2 mile off of I-95. It's very easy to get there, so it might be ideal. Here's a map.

Other suggestions?

adamg · 06-20-2007, 10:32 PM

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The park along the Charles on Soldiers Field Road across from WBZ? There's usually plenty of parking there and it's not too hard to get to from the Allston/Cambridge exit on the Mass. Turnpike.

Ichabod · 06-21-2007, 12:31 PM

I'd be down with that too... isn't there canoe rental at that location as well? Not that I'd put my life in the hands of any of you lunatics by rowing out on the river with you

priusFTW · 06-24-2007, 08:00 AM

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I got my EV button from Sigma in hand now, so I'm all set. Can we set a date/time?

Ichabod · 06-24-2007, 09:03 AM

How long did delivery take for your EV button? I guess if we do one install and I don't have mine yet, I can watch and learn. It doesn't seem too terribly difficult, but I'll be happier if I can at least see how it's done first.

I'd suggest next weekend, or the weekend after, but I'm concerned that people will be traveling because of the holiday that's positioned unfortunately in the middle of the week. So maybe the weekend of July 14? I'm not going anywhere though, so if everyone wants to meet earlier, speak up.

In the interest of getting people together, maybe everyone who wants to meet up should either email-subscribe this thread, or we should organize an email list.

And unless just shooting the sh*t and doing some mods is enough, we could also put together some sort of agenda of activities... Hmmm... it almost sounds like I'm volunteering to coordinate. I suppose unless anyone else wants to, I'll appoint myself Boston-Prius Supreme Chancellor.

chinalfr2 · 06-24-2007, 09:38 AM

I'm open on either location. I'm free till the weekend of Hybridfest, where I will be out of town. I'm just a short hops away.

Here is the map showing the parking lot at the charles river reservtion in boston.

priusFTW · 06-24-2007, 09:15 PM

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How long did delivery take for your EV button? I guess if we do one install and I don't have mine yet, I can watch and learn. It doesn't seem too terribly difficult, but I'll be happier if I can at least see how it's done first.

I'd suggest next weekend, or the weekend after, but I'm concerned that people will be traveling because of the holiday that's positioned unfortunately in the middle of the week. So maybe the weekend of July 14? I'm not going anywhere though, so if everyone wants to meet earlier, speak up.

In the interest of getting people together, maybe everyone who wants to meet up should either email-subscribe this thread, or we should organize an email list.

And unless just shooting the sh*t and doing some mods is enough, we could also put together some sort of agenda of activities... Hmmm... it almost sounds like I'm volunteering to coordinate. I suppose unless anyone else wants to, I'll appoint myself Boston-Prius Supreme Chancellor.
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It took me about 3 or 4 weeks to get the EV button, but I think Edward says they are in stock now. I harvested 3 pins too from my steering wheel column! I need to get 22gauge wire and some wire taps and I'll be all set. I'm thinking I want to shave the button so it fits in the far left slot.

Ichabod · 06-26-2007, 02:14 PM

SO..... ???

Come on guys, get it together!! I still say you should all email-subscribe to this thread so we can actually plan an event. The California Prius clubs are making us look bad.

It reminds me of my broad generalization of the difference between east and west U.S.:

On the west coast, everyone seems friendlier on the surface, but it's harder to make *real* friends, whereas on the east coast, people seem colder and more distant, but are also better/more sincere once you break the ice.

06-18-2007, 08:35 AM	#21
Ichabod Artist In Residence Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newton, MA Posts: 1,624 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #7 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 6	I'm in too. I'm very near Boston so any place around here would be great for me SomervillePrius is right though about not feeling totally special driving a Prius around here, since there are SO many of them. At the very least, think of it as a PriusChat meet, since being on PC sets you apart from "ordinary" Prius drivers If we're gonna be doing mod installs I might have to buy the OEM EV button first though because I keep thinking about doing that. I suggest we meet in a nice place conducive to taking good pictures. I'd recommend either Prospect Hill Park in Waltham, which has a great view of Boston from the top, or one of the parks along the Charles River closer to Boston. __________________ 2006 Barcelona Red Metallic - a.k.a. "The Professor" :: Accessories/Mods :: BT Tech Stiffening Plate - Engine Block Heater - OEM EV button - OEM Mud guards - Rear Bumper Protector :: Near-future :: ScangaugeII

06-19-2007, 09:41 PM	#22
Neicy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wakefield, MA. Posts: 757 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: G Touring Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 5	I'm trying to think of a place that would be easy to get to for people from out of state, like right off a highway. I grew up in Waltham but haven't seen Prospect Hill since before it was a park! All it used to be was a downhill for skiers. But it is easily accessable from 128 (AKA I-95).

06-20-2007, 07:28 PM	#23
Ichabod Artist In Residence Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newton, MA Posts: 1,624 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #7 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 6	Prospect Hill Park is less than 1/2 mile off of I-95. It's very easy to get there, so it might be ideal. Here's a map. Other suggestions?

06-21-2007, 12:31 PM	#25
Ichabod Artist In Residence Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newton, MA Posts: 1,624 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #7 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 6	I'd be down with that too... isn't there canoe rental at that location as well? Not that I'd put my life in the hands of any of you lunatics by rowing out on the river with you

06-24-2007, 09:03 AM	#27
Ichabod Artist In Residence Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newton, MA Posts: 1,624 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #7 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 6	How long did delivery take for your EV button? I guess if we do one install and I don't have mine yet, I can watch and learn. It doesn't seem too terribly difficult, but I'll be happier if I can at least see how it's done first. I'd suggest next weekend, or the weekend after, but I'm concerned that people will be traveling because of the holiday that's positioned unfortunately in the middle of the week. So maybe the weekend of July 14? I'm not going anywhere though, so if everyone wants to meet earlier, speak up. In the interest of getting people together, maybe everyone who wants to meet up should either email-subscribe this thread, or we should organize an email list. And unless just shooting the sh*t and doing some mods is enough, we could also put together some sort of agenda of activities... Hmmm... it almost sounds like I'm volunteering to coordinate. I suppose unless anyone else wants to, I'll appoint myself Boston-Prius Supreme Chancellor.

06-24-2007, 09:38 AM	#28
chinalfr2 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New England Posts: 231 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 2	I'm open on either location. I'm free till the weekend of Hybridfest, where I will be out of town. I'm just a short hops away. Here is the map showing the parking lot at the charles river reservtion in boston.

06-26-2007, 02:14 PM	#30
Ichabod Artist In Residence Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newton, MA Posts: 1,624 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #7 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 6	SO..... ??? Come on guys, get it together!! I still say you should all email-subscribe to this thread so we can actually plan an event. The California Prius clubs are making us look bad. It reminds me of my broad generalization of the difference between east and west U.S.: On the west coast, everyone seems friendlier on the surface, but it's harder to make real friends, whereas on the east coast, people seem colder and more distant, but are also better/more sincere once you break the ice.