DFW hybrid car meet

Wolfman · 10-21-2005, 08:04 PM

Just a reminder that the DFW Hybrid meet is still on, just 8 days away at the Sonic in Grapevine. A map with address was posted in an eariler post. I'm hoping to see a great turnout!!

IALTMANN · 10-28-2005, 03:55 AM

Wolf I think I am going to have to bow out., just got too much going on with this Hurricane Rita and it's afternath, and too much to do. Sorry about that..kinda wanted to take "Gizzmo" on a road trip, but that is going to have to wait I think.

Wolfman · 10-28-2005, 06:39 PM

Hopefully, you'll be able to make the next gathering. As for the others who may be planning to come, Tomorrows the day, and I'll be there around noon. I hope to see some Priuschatters there tomorrow!!

Wolfman · 10-29-2005, 05:24 PM

Well, the meet is over. Unfortunately only one other person showed up, and they were from the Greenhybrid forum. That's too bad, as it was a picture perfect day for the meet, and I was hoping to have the chance to take home a picture of several different hybrid cars congregated together into one place, as well as really talk cars and even generate some interest from passers by. Due to the fact that I've always had a difficult time getting stuff like this to come together, it'll be the last time I attempt such a meeting. I guess I simply don't have the knack at getting people fired up for a bit of fun. I got the chance to take Deltaflyers manual transmission Inisght for a spin, and enjoyed being able to maintain 125 mpg on his fuel economy dislplay with no effort. He also enjoyed taking my FEH for a drive, and got to get a sample of the stealth mode that we all enjoy so much out of our full hybrids.

I enjoyed spending the afternoon talking a little bit about everything, but in the future I'll just leave these gatherings up to those who are better able to get them going. Hopefully some of us will get to meet in the future at one of them.

daronspicher · 10-29-2005, 09:10 PM

Now that it didn't happen, I wonder....

Basically most people on this forum is a tree huggin granola chewin al gore loving don't step on a spider liberal left leaning die hard that's all giddy-up on how much they are saving the planet and a few bucks to go with it. I could be off, but that's about what I figure from looking around.

Why would people like that drive 2, 4, maybe 5 hours to park in the sonic lot and take a picture? If they drive 10 or 20 miles just for nothing, that's part of the planet going straight down the toilet. Even with a Prius, you're buring gas and polluting the air.

I'd guess that's why the turnout was so dismal. No one could let go of their tree and go burn fossile fuels without a better cause.

Wolfman · 10-29-2005, 11:00 PM

I wouldn't go that far. People do have them, and all you have do to is go look at the regional forums elsewhere here to see this. My difficulties in getting people to come to such gatherings isn't limited to what I tried today. Some people have a knack at having these types of gatherings work out. For whatever reason, I do not.

IsrAmeriPrius · 10-30-2005, 11:28 AM

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Originally posted by daronspicher@Oct 29 2005, 06:10 PM
Basically most people on this forum is a tree huggin granola chewin al gore loving don't step on a spider liberal left leaning die hard that's all giddy-up on how much they are saving the planet and a few bucks to go with it. I could be off, but that's about what I figure from looking around.

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Charles Suitt · 11-01-2005, 06:42 PM

Hello again, Wolfman...

Sorry to hear your "meet" didn't work out. The first "Meetup Group" I attended over a year ago had only two present but soon after one individual accepted "Organizer" responsibility, it grew steadily. The cancelled meet last month was to have been in a "picnic" format at the Dallas Arboretum which just didn't attract a crowd. We have had more success in a restaurant setting with adequate parking nearby.

Looks like Greg (our current "Organizer") is bowing out. The national "Meetup" organization is now charging $19/month to the group as a membership "fee" and I fear not enough partipants are kicking in their $1/person to reimburse Greg. I received email suggesting I accept "Organizer" responsibilities, but have not responded.

I found the quote by daronspicher a bit crude and inaccurate and absolutely not true in the Dallas Area Prius Meeup Group.

Wolfman · 11-01-2005, 10:43 PM

Yeah, some people need to quit trying to turn every little thing into a political rant.

I'm surprised that the picnic thing didn't go over well. This is actually the preferred way I like to have meets. The best Mercedesshop Texas gathering we had, was in Austin, where we all pitched in and rented this sizeable building in one of the state parks in the area (the name escapes me at current). We had a huge turnout, and had so many cars lined up with their hoods up, that other visitors started stopping by to see what was up. It was a total blast. We had another one in Cedar Hill State Park, where I trailered in my 1959 190D, and stole the show with it. All I can say is, if I can overcome my phobia of crowds and have fun at these meets, then everybody else should be able to have fun as well. One thing that we always had as a requirement is that no alcohol was allowed at our gatherings. This totally eliminated a potential source of problems, and insured that the gatherings remained family friendly.

Oh well, if you guys get another DFW area get together going, just give me a shout. I'll make sure I stop by, even if it's only for an hour or so before work.

10-29-2005, 05:24 PM	#14
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	Well, the meet is over. Unfortunately only one other person showed up, and they were from the Greenhybrid forum. That's too bad, as it was a picture perfect day for the meet, and I was hoping to have the chance to take home a picture of several different hybrid cars congregated together into one place, as well as really talk cars and even generate some interest from passers by. Due to the fact that I've always had a difficult time getting stuff like this to come together, it'll be the last time I attempt such a meeting. I guess I simply don't have the knack at getting people fired up for a bit of fun. I got the chance to take Deltaflyers manual transmission Inisght for a spin, and enjoyed being able to maintain 125 mpg on his fuel economy dislplay with no effort. He also enjoyed taking my FEH for a drive, and got to get a sample of the stealth mode that we all enjoy so much out of our full hybrids. I enjoyed spending the afternoon talking a little bit about everything, but in the future I'll just leave these gatherings up to those who are better able to get them going. Hopefully some of us will get to meet in the future at one of them. __________________ 1981 Mercedes 300D 1982 Thomas Transitliner 2003 Toyota Prius (gone, but will not be forgotten, thanx Toyota for bringing us the future) 1998 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid FWD 1981 John Deere Liquifire (winter toy) 1983 Yamaha Virago 920 2004 Honda GL1800 Goldwing (delivered 7.6.04 with .4 miles on it)

10-29-2005, 09:10 PM	#15
daronspicher Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,205 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Now that it didn't happen, I wonder.... Basically most people on this forum is a tree huggin granola chewin al gore loving don't step on a spider liberal left leaning die hard that's all giddy-up on how much they are saving the planet and a few bucks to go with it. I could be off, but that's about what I figure from looking around. Why would people like that drive 2, 4, maybe 5 hours to park in the sonic lot and take a picture? If they drive 10 or 20 miles just for nothing, that's part of the planet going straight down the toilet. Even with a Prius, you're buring gas and polluting the air. I'd guess that's why the turnout was so dismal. No one could let go of their tree and go burn fossile fuels without a better cause. __________________ My Lifetime MPG is: Lifetime Stats Down with VFTW, KeepTheBestIdol.com instead...

11-01-2005, 06:42 PM	#18
Charles Suitt Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 1,622 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Hello again, Wolfman... Sorry to hear your "meet" didn't work out. The first "Meetup Group" I attended over a year ago had only two present but soon after one individual accepted "Organizer" responsibility, it grew steadily. The cancelled meet last month was to have been in a "picnic" format at the Dallas Arboretum which just didn't attract a crowd. We have had more success in a restaurant setting with adequate parking nearby. Looks like Greg (our current "Organizer") is bowing out. The national "Meetup" organization is now charging $19/month to the group as a membership "fee" and I fear not enough partipants are kicking in their $1/person to reimburse Greg. I received email suggesting I accept "Organizer" responsibilities, but have not responded. I found the quote by daronspicher a bit crude and inaccurate and absolutely not true in the Dallas Area Prius Meeup Group. __________________ Charles Suitt Dallas Texas 2007 Touring Edition (Former Prius: 2004)

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10-21-2005, 08:04 PM	#11
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	Just a reminder that the DFW Hybrid meet is still on, just 8 days away at the Sonic in Grapevine. A map with address was posted in an eariler post. I'm hoping to see a great turnout!!

10-28-2005, 03:55 AM	#12
IALTMANN Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 719 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Wolf I think I am going to have to bow out., just got too much going on with this Hurricane Rita and it's afternath, and too much to do. Sorry about that..kinda wanted to take "Gizzmo" on a road trip, but that is going to have to wait I think.

10-28-2005, 06:39 PM	#13
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	Hopefully, you'll be able to make the next gathering. As for the others who may be planning to come, Tomorrows the day, and I'll be there around noon. I hope to see some Priuschatters there tomorrow!!

10-29-2005, 11:00 PM	#16
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	I wouldn't go that far. People do have them, and all you have do to is go look at the regional forums elsewhere here to see this. My difficulties in getting people to come to such gatherings isn't limited to what I tried today. Some people have a knack at having these types of gatherings work out. For whatever reason, I do not.

11-01-2005, 10:43 PM	#19
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	Yeah, some people need to quit trying to turn every little thing into a political rant. I'm surprised that the picnic thing didn't go over well. This is actually the preferred way I like to have meets. The best Mercedesshop Texas gathering we had, was in Austin, where we all pitched in and rented this sizeable building in one of the state parks in the area (the name escapes me at current). We had a huge turnout, and had so many cars lined up with their hoods up, that other visitors started stopping by to see what was up. It was a total blast. We had another one in Cedar Hill State Park, where I trailered in my 1959 190D, and stole the show with it. All I can say is, if I can overcome my phobia of crowds and have fun at these meets, then everybody else should be able to have fun as well. One thing that we always had as a requirement is that no alcohol was allowed at our gatherings. This totally eliminated a potential source of problems, and insured that the gatherings remained family friendly. Oh well, if you guys get another DFW area get together going, just give me a shout. I'll make sure I stop by, even if it's only for an hour or so before work.