National Prius Meet ?

V8Cobrakid · 03-03-2005, 11:41 AM

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I would love to attend something. The best part is that I won't need to use a map to get there!

For the Chicagoland group, I created a map showing the location of each member (no names, just dots) to help find centralized locations for meet-ups. I would be interested in seeing a plot of the US distribution. I suspect that the largest nuymber would be on the West Coast. But don't count on me to pick through the 86-page member list plotting all the US locations.
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I was thinking of doing that with my SFBay group. Then i could figure out where to advertise priuschat

heliotropehead · 03-03-2005, 11:43 AM

If it's in New Orleans, count me in... I'm there every other weekend anyway.

**TonyPSchaefer** · 03-03-2005, 12:36 PM

Now now, Heliotrope.
The point of a national meet-up is not to be more convenient to one person or another, but to be convenient for the largest number of people. Which is why somewhere in the middle of the country, such as Chicago, would be perfect!

:mrgreen:

john1701a · 03-03-2005, 12:51 PM

At or near the MALL OF AMERICA would count as somewhere in the middle. Of course, that just happens to be 10 minutes from where I live.

Someday we may be able to pull it off too. If the participation of the Minnesota Gatherings continues to grow and we are able to maintain routine attendance, then we'd be a natural for planning such an event.

amberlea · 03-03-2005, 01:26 PM

I would be interested in the 2 coast idea... I would drive to Virginia. Maybe down the road after I aquire more annual leave at my job I would do the centralized location. Vegas would definitly be my pick.
Tunica, MS is a good place too for casino's... if people aren't into the casino thing, Memphis, TN is very close by and would be a good alternate.

bigbaldcuban · 03-03-2005, 01:42 PM

If it's a weekend gig, the very beginning of August is doable for me. Last weeek/weekend in July would be ideal.

bruceha_2000 · 03-03-2005, 01:57 PM

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Anyways SD is pretty much middle of the country (driven to both coasts 2.5 days either way). [/b]

I've done LA to VT twice and it is a VERY LONG 6 days - drive 8+ hours every day plus lunch stops. Maybe wouldn't have to gas up the Prius at lunch though :-)

Sorry, y'all will have to count me out. Much as I like my Prius, sitting in any car 8 hours a day isn't my idea of fun. Of course if it is everyone else's idea of fun, we can have it in VT. ;-)

pkjohna · 03-03-2005, 02:24 PM

I'd give it a go for either East Coast or Mid West but I'm afraid the West Coast may have to wait for my retirement to for me to make the drive.

In the past 6 months I've driven to both New Orleans and Key West so I'm well acquainted to chilling in my Prius for several hours listening to XM or books on CD.

Oh, and if you do two don't make it the same weekend because Danny has to make both of them!

Wolfman · 03-03-2005, 02:38 PM

Sounds like fun, although with the house thing, I wouldn't be able to go this year.

jimofdg · 03-03-2005, 03:03 PM

Right! So it has to be at your place then? :mrgreen:

Google and read "The Trip to Abilene" if you haven't already.

Good thing the Prius has air conditioning. I wouldn't be going anywhere in August without it. Moderately interested as I will be part of a "move back to college" caravan at that time.

But back up. What was that about "hotter than Halifax"? Great phrase! Maybe we should just go there (very bicycle friendly also).

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03-03-2005, 11:43 AM	#22
heliotropehead Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Posts: 701 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: National Prius Meet ? If it's in New Orleans, count me in... I'm there every other weekend anyway.

03-03-2005, 01:26 PM	#25
amberlea Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 13 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: National Prius Meet ? I would be interested in the 2 coast idea... I would drive to Virginia. Maybe down the road after I aquire more annual leave at my job I would do the centralized location. Vegas would definitly be my pick. Tunica, MS is a good place too for casino's... if people aren't into the casino thing, Memphis, TN is very close by and would be a good alternate.

03-03-2005, 02:24 PM	#28
pkjohna Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Falls Church, VA Posts: 231 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: National Prius Meet ? I'd give it a go for either East Coast or Mid West but I'm afraid the West Coast may have to wait for my retirement to for me to make the drive. In the past 6 months I've driven to both New Orleans and Key West so I'm well acquainted to chilling in my Prius for several hours listening to XM or books on CD. Oh, and if you do two don't make it the same weekend because Danny has to make both of them!

03-03-2005, 03:03 PM	#30
jimofdg Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: DG, IL, US Posts: 533 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: National Prius Meet ? Right! So it has to be at your place then? :mrgreen: Google and read "The Trip to Abilene" if you haven't already. Good thing the Prius has air conditioning. I wouldn't be going anywhere in August without it. Moderately interested as I will be part of a "move back to college" caravan at that time. But back up. What was that about "hotter than Halifax"? Great phrase! Maybe we should just go there (very bicycle friendly also).

03-03-2005, 12:36 PM	#23
TonyPSchaefer Ruler of Omicron Persei 8 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Far-North Chicagoland Posts: 8,429 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 4 Times in 2 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 16	Now now, Heliotrope. The point of a national meet-up is not to be more convenient to one person or another, but to be convenient for the largest number of people. Which is why somewhere in the middle of the country, such as Chicago, would be perfect! :mrgreen:

03-03-2005, 12:51 PM	#24
john1701a Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,717 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: Pioneer #3 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 3	At or near the MALL OF AMERICA would count as somewhere in the middle. Of course, that just happens to be 10 minutes from where I live. Someday we may be able to pull it off too. If the participation of the Minnesota Gatherings continues to grow and we are able to maintain routine attendance, then we'd be a natural for planning such an event.

03-03-2005, 01:42 PM	#26
bigbaldcuban Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mansfield, TX Posts: 599 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	If it's a weekend gig, the very beginning of August is doable for me. Last weeek/weekend in July would be ideal.

03-03-2005, 02:38 PM	#29
Wolfman Moderator (on leave) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Paradise, TX Posts: 1,205 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Sounds like fun, although with the house thing, I wouldn't be able to go this year.

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