Meet and Greet, East Valley?

[CAPTIN INFERNO]

Is there going to be a Meet and Greet, East Valley any time soon? I'm still pretty new to the community, and would like to meat some more people that like to hit the trails.

thanks, J.

Tuesday 13th at 6:00pm till??? In-and-Out burger at Williamsfield and Market St. (1/4 mile from Greenfield Rd.) Large parking lots all around the place due to the shopping plazas around it.

Hope you can make it.

[scully]

It all depends on who you wheel with!
I try to get the kids out of the house every Saturday, so if your up for something let me know!
By the way, how old are you kids and what mods are you running on your jeep?
My kids are 11,5, & 3. Its always nice to have other kids on the trail, the little ones tend to enjoy it more.

[Goanywr]

I think a meet and greet is in order for the e.v. Im in aj so anywhere is far for me!!! As for vjc not being family oriented i bring my 4 year old son and every time i run a trail with vjc every body is nice to me and him! Any time you want to hit some trails and take the kids let me know ill bring my boy! Other than that ill keep looking at the thread to see if any agreement has been made on the location and time!

[k7mto]

Someone posted on the Yahoo list something about it being time for another Sonic M&G soon. We have them at the Sonic on Country Club/Gilbert Rd every so often and usually get 50+ rigs to show up, but any location will do.

Usually the organizer will confirm with the owner so he's aware and can have enough staff on hand to handle the extra business that night.
Pick a location, give them a call, pick a night and post it up!

[fatbob309]

Country Club/Gilbert Rd run the same way... North south... Are you thinking Guadalupe?

[k7mto]

Sorry, yes I meant CC and Guadalupe :)

[RokNRich]

on another note. I spoke to some people, "not in the VJC" but another 4x4 club. They said that the VJC group isn't very family orientated. The reason I bring this up, I have 2 kids that like to go 4wheelin.

J.


It's probably all relative.

Some guys we met this weekend said we (our group) must be the Actual Jeep Club, because (he says) the VJC never wheels. My point is, everyone is going to have a different impression of the group.

My daughter is too young to wheel, but will be out there eventually. Some runs are more kid friendly than others, usually the tamer ones are more kid friendly than the harder ones (pro-tip - kids get bored when everyones trying to fix broken parts). Take Scully up on his offer, great guys to wheel with.

It's useful information to pass along if you are bringing the kiddies along, just so no one else is surprised. ;)

[daniel]

I take my 3year old almost every time. she has been wheeling since she was 4months old. so bring them on out rylie loves seeing other kids out there

[Washington_XJ]

Is there going to be a Meet and Greet, East Valley any time soon? I'm still pretty new to the community, and would like to meat some more people that like to hit the trails.

thanks, J.

on another note. I spoke to some people, "not in the VJC" but another 4x4 club. They said that the VJC group isn't very family orientated. The reason I bring this up, I have 2 kids that like to go 4wheelin.

J.

I am relatively new here and the only meet I've gone to was the FJ debate thing. Not really a M&G I dont think, the fiancée and I felt a bit awkward not knowing anyone (except for matt, sup buddy:) ) I would totally be up for this sometime, keep us updated when it'll be and I'll try to make it.

BTW that stuff about VJC being non-family friendly is BS. I've been out on several runs so far and every one has kids with them.

[aszaunmi]

It would be great to meet some of you all sometime. I live near southern and Signal Butte in East Mesa. I have met a few great people thru this club and hope to meet more.

[squinko]

Count me in if it is on Mon, Tues, Wed. (daysoff). I am in Gilbert. Reference kids, my daughter is the one that is usually with me and my son has tagged along a few times.

Benny.

[russ1688]

I'm definitely up for an ev M&G. I live out in East Mesa and commute to North Scottsdale. So anywhere in between is good. :D

[CAPTIN INFERNO]

It all depends on who you wheel with!
I try to get the kids out of the house every Saturday, so if your up for something let me know!
By the way, how old are you kids and what mods are you running on your jeep?
My kids are 11,5, & 3. Its always nice to have other kids on the trail, the little ones tend to enjoy it more.

My kids are Madison-5, and Matthew-3, it would be great to have the kids hang out and run around. heres a couple pics.
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Let me kmow.
J.

[Jdemonto@Airpark Jeep Sales]

I wheel with my 2 girls most of the time..except for the night runs;)

2yrs and 12yrs!!!

[TiffanyV]

vinny and i'd be up to meet some new people, but my sched is kinda nuts so youll have to try to give us as much heads up as you can... :)

[GLEN REAMS]

i would be up for a east side meet and greet too

[vwkaferman]

I'm always up for something on the east side, I like terrorizing people with my CB PA speaker. IF I'm in town.

On a side note, I have an extremely short memory. When is the annual Crown King run? Even though it's nearly paved. Bleh!

James

[ryan rich]

i could be up 4 a meat and greet i like meat :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

and i could bring my son on some runs think hes like 5 or 6 his name is tj

[Washington_XJ]

I'm always up for something on the east side, I like terrorizing people with my CB PA speaker. IF I'm in town.

On a side note, I have an extremely short memory. When is the annual Crown King run? Even though it's nearly paved. Bleh!

James

Where did you put the PA speaker? I need one for my CB radio. :D

[vwkaferman]

I found a spot in front of the engine, before the bumper. Tucked up pretty nice, won't hit the fan belt, won't get taken off by a rock. It's survived so far, and not tucked away so bad as to affect it's ability to annoy people! :)

James

[vwkaferman]

i could be up 4 a meat and greet i like meat :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

and i could bring my son on some runs think hes like 5 or 6 his name is tj

I miss my Blue Healer, one of the best dogs I've ever had. Good lookin hound!

James

[RokNRich]

My kids are Madison-5, and Matthew-3, it would be great to have the kids hang out and run around. heres a couple pics.
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Let me kmow.
J.

Great looking Kids !

They look like alot of fun !

So when's the M&G ?

[k7mto]

I tried calling the Gilbert Sonic and the number is no good. I called the one near me (Williams-Field and Val Vista and they said all the store managers are in Vegas for a district meeting (gambling/golf) but will be back Friday. She said her manager is also open to car show/meet and greet activities so if necessary we can use them instead of the Country Club location. They're only 1/2 mile off the 202 (Santan Freeway).

I'll try again this weekend/next week after the gambling/golf...er....district meetings are over :)

[Washington_XJ]

they said all the store managers are in Vegas for a district meeting

lol, thats kind of like having the company meeting at the local DeJa vu strip club back home :D

[azcharlie]

When and where is this meet and greet?

[k7mto]

When and where is this meet and greet?

Where you plan it :D

Read my post above - if anyone else plans one at another location I'm fine with that. Just be sure the location is aware we're coming so they can plan accordingly.

[Goanywr]

theres a sonic at us 60 and val vista!!!!!

[mingoglia]

Also a Sonic and Cooper/Warner and a Sonic at Gilbert/Guadalupe, and a Sonic at Valvista/Williamsfield.

[k7mto]

I'd prefer a M&G at the Heart Attack Grill in Tempe, but that might not be suitable for kids ;) Maybe next time...

[John_P]

Hey...why don't we parlay this into a poker game?

[Washington_XJ]

How about we do both.
Matt, that location looks perfect for me, although mapquest can find the sonic there :confused: What day did you plan to have it or should we just start putting up dates and voting?

[k7mto]

As mentioned I think it first requires coordinating with the location - we don't want to just show up with 50-60 rigs without them expecting us. At the Sonic we normally use, the manager usually picks a day which is slow for him (usually mid week) and will add a few extra staff to handle all of the food orders we provide. Eating there isn't required but it's a courtesy for them letting us use their lot and most of us do. They help us/we help them.

So before we start posting dates, we need to pick a location and confirm it with the business. Since all the Sonic managers are out of town, I'm waiting for Monday - if anyone can plan something sooner, I'm fine with that.

[Fire Ball]

Throwing a wrench into it, why Sonic?

[aszaunmi]

How about Fire Balls house? Just kidding. Anywhere sounds good to me. I doubt my jeep will be drive ready tho. Sounds like my steering parts are shipping late this week or early next.

Andrew

[k7mto]

Throwing a wrench into it, why Sonic?

Doesn't have to be, just has been :)

One plus is you can order from your vehicle and they bring the food out to you.

[CAPTIN INFERNO]

I'm up for what ever, I'd just like to see all 50-60 jeep parked all over each other, and get some pics. Kind of like it was at Hunters BBQ.

J.

[Washington_XJ]

So before we start posting dates, we need to pick a location and confirm it with the business. Since all the Sonic managers are out of town, I'm waiting for Monday - if anyone can plan something sooner, I'm fine with that.

That sounds fine matt, and sonic also sounds good. They usually have large open parking lots plus all the drive up stations. I think its perfect for a M&G.

[Fire Ball]

How about Fire Balls house? Just kidding. Anywhere sounds good to me. I doubt my jeep will be drive ready tho. Sounds like my steering parts are shipping late this week or early next.

Andrew

Hey now that's a thought, a chance to get back at some of my noisy neighbors. Fill the cul de sac with jeeps. WE could park in one guys yard but we would probably have to put the vehicles on blocks to make it look like they belong there. Can't believe I'm actually thinking about this! My wife would kill me :eek:

[vwkaferman]

Haha, I lived at those Apartments right next to that Sonic @ Southern & Val Vista. They always leave the music on at night and you can hear it in the apartments. Kinda funny.

That Sonic might not be a bad choice, as the CVS/Walgreens or whatever it is closed down next door, plenty of overflow parking.

It got a bit crowded at the DQ meet awhile back. That one was up on Recker and McKellips or something like that. Was definitely fun, maybe I'll know a few more people as well.

Maybe I can bring some newbs/ neighbors. I pass this XJ ALL the time in my neighborhood, looks like he's built just like me (my Jeep I mean, you perves!), plus this Toyota dude sports AZVJC stickers and is ALWAYS in his driveway welding. I need to stop in these fellas place sometime and say "Hey".

James

P.S. I'm at Higley & Southern in case you're one of my neighbors!

[lamanite480]

X2 on the Val Vista & Southern. Im a stones throw from there, and there's an abandon OSCO right next door, plenty of space. Another benefit, its right off the the US 60. if the Author of this Thread is serious, i can try and get ahold of the Manager. Just let me know.

[AZLugz]

That sounds like a good location and fairly central.

The last one I went to was at the DQ on McKellips and there were not very many at all that showed up

[Tom Jacobson]

Haha, I lived at those Apartments right next to that Sonic @ Southern & Val Vista. They always leave the music on at night and you can hear it in the apartments. Kinda funny.

That Sonic might not be a bad choice, as the CVS/Walgreens or whatever it is closed down next door, plenty of overflow parking.

It got a bit crowded at the DQ meet awhile back. That one was up on Recker and McKellips or something like that. Was definitely fun, maybe I'll know a few more people as well.

Maybe I can bring some newbs/ neighbors. I pass this XJ ALL the time in my neighborhood, looks like he's built just like me (my Jeep I mean, you perves!), plus this Toyota dude sports AZVJC stickers and is ALWAYS in his driveway welding. I need to stop in these fellas place sometime and say "Hey".

James

P.S. I'm at Higley & Southern in case you're one of my neighbors!

That Yota guy in your neighborhood is T-Bob. Stop and say hi. He don't bite...just offer an ice cold peace offering! :D

Be sure to tell him it's a waste of time to link the rear and leave the front IFS!

Tom

[lancetkenyon]

That Yota guy in your neighborhood is T-Bob. Stop and say hi. He don't bite...just offer an ice cold peace offering! :D

Be sure to tell him it's a waste of time to link the rear and leave the front IFS!

Tom

T-Bob is great peeps! He even offers real quick to pull out a Jeep when it gets stuck.:rolleyes: You should definately talk to him. Tell him Lance said "Hi";)

[AZLugz]

Anyone decide on a time and date yet

[AZLugz]

???

[squinko]

The In-and-Out burger just opened at Williamsfield and Market St. (1/4 mile from Greenfield Rd.) Large parking lots all around the place due to the shopping plazas around it. If everyone wants In-and-Out I will set it up. I work in Gilbert and could arrange it. Weekend or weekday? I am off weekdays (m-t-w) but would still arrage it for the weekend if everyone wants it on the weekend.

What do you think?

[k7mto]

Typically, weeknights are best for the establishment as it helps them on their slow days. Plus folks usually have other things going on on weekends (like wheeling).

Set it up and post the date!

[CAPTIN INFERNO]

Anyone decide on a time and date yet

I second that motion, Sonic sounds good to me and my BELLY:D , and my kids like it too. Now if we can pick a location,.... any location .....in the east valley that is. :) Lets try for next week,..or this week?? What do you all think? :confused:

J.

[AZLugz]

Tuesday night next week sounds good to me!!!

Tuesday's are commonly slower nights for places. start at 5:30 or 6 and let it go till???? Try to keep it close to the 60 so everyone can get there easy.

Set it up, I will be there!!!

[Fire Ball]

WOW I'm actually available on the 13th!

[k7mto]

Tuesday night next week sounds good to me!!!

Tuesday's are commonly slower nights for places. start at 5:30 or 6 and let it go till???? Try to keep it close to the 60 so everyone can get there easy.

Set it up, I will be there!!!

FYI, the locations mentioned down here are a 1/2 block off the new 202, so very easy for folks to get to as well. We don't need to be near the 60. Regardless, I'll try and make it wherever it is :)

[AZLugz]

FYI, the locations mentioned down here are a 1/2 block off the new 202, so very easy for folks to get to as well. We don't need to be near the 60. Regardless, I'll try and make it wherever it is :)

That works for me too, i am right off the new 202 south side

[wedge]

tuesdays are good for me, my last free night before starting the week, I'm good with the 13th too.

[AZLugz]

Tuesday the 13th in the evening, should we try for the in-and-out burger that Squinko was talking about......Lets get this planned

[UNSTUCK]

Any chance we could do this Thursday or Friday the 15 or 16? I wanna come too!

[wedge]

i could never make it, I work every thrus/fri night

[desertrubi]

Well, this sucks, I'm working and won't be able to make it. Bummer, wanted to get out there.

[WalterD]

Soooo, anyone figure on a definite, this is it, time and date?

[CAPTIN INFERNO]

In and Out, thats cool. 6:00pm that sounds good to, so what day? Tuesday, Thursday,..... Saturday night at the Scottsdale Pavilions we can take over a section at the car show. I'm up for what ever.

J.

[AZLugz]

Car show brings up a thot!!!!!



K-Mart at Power and Hwy 60 has car people there every Sat night to show their stuff, we should get together there some Saturday night



For now tho, are we doing tues night at in and out.....Pete and I can't do Thurs either

[Craig Hayes]

M&G sounds like a blast. I have 3 girls who would love to go out and get dirty and meet new people. I myself is also new to this site but all of you sound like a great group to go out and enjoy the same things. I will look for more updates to the M&G. I am located in North Phoenix

[Fire Ball]

We can do Tuesday but I work Wed - Sat and most other weeks I work the same schedue.

[CAPTIN INFERNO]

So Tuesday 13th @ 6:00pm till???????? Is that ok with most every one.?.? Who was going to call In & Out and let them know we will be coming.

J.

[k7mto]

So Tuesday 13th @ 6:00pm till???????? Is that ok with most every one.?.? Who was going to call In & Out and let them know we will be coming.

J.

This is actually a backwards approach. It's best to work out the date/time with the location, then post it here.

I tried to call In-N-Out but their numbers are unlisted. I called corporate who said they aren't allowed to give them out so someone will need to visit the location and talk to the manager in person. I'm close, so I can do it after work - or possibly during lunch today.

[jeff krause]

So. What's the time ... location and date for the E.V. meet N' greet ???

This thead seems a little disorganized ....

[k7mto]

I just talked with J (Captain Inferno) who said he'll stop by In-N-Out this afternoon and talk with the manager. Let's wait for him to post up the results of his meeting.

[AZLugz]

Thanks Matt

[Washington_XJ]

This thead seems a little disorganized ....

x2

Thanks matt for getting it done cus Im hungry for a meet & greet !

[k7mto]

x2

Thanks matt for getting it done cus Im hungry for a meet & greet !

Thank J - he's the one going there to talk to the manager :)

[CAPTIN INFERNO]

Ok... hear it is. The store Mgr. (John) was out, I did how ever talk to both asst. mgrs and they said that Tuesday 13th would not be a problem. I did leave my name and # so the store mgr could contact me if there are any problems with that date. That In & Out has a very large parking area, and is brand new and it seemd very busy for a Wed. night.

So what does every one think?

J.

[WalterD]

Ok... hear it is. The store Mgr. (John) was out, I did how ever talk to both asst. mgrs and they said that Tuesday 13th would not be a problem. I did leave my name and # so the store mgr could contact me if there are any problems with that date. That In & Out has a very large parking area, and is brand new and it seemd very busy for a Wed. night.

So what does every one think?

J.
Sounds good 3/13 Tuesday In & Out Burger. Which location and what time? I am trying to make it. Still trying to get CJ running and TJ is in shop after some DH thought he could get across Shea in front of me. He didn't make it.
Thanks for getting this together.
Walter

[Washington_XJ]

Ok... hear it is. The store Mgr. (John) was out, I did how ever talk to both asst. mgrs and they said that Tuesday 13th would not be a problem. I did leave my name and # so the store mgr could contact me if there are any problems with that date. That In & Out has a very large parking area, and is brand new and it seemd very busy for a Wed. night.

So what does every one think?

J.

Sounds great. I'll be there if schedule permits. What time, are we thinking around 6pm?

[CAPTIN INFERNO]

Tuesday 13th at 6:00pm till??? In-and-Out burger at Williamsfield and Market St. (1/4 mile from Greenfield Rd.) Large parking lots all around the place due to the shopping plazas around it.

Hope you can make it.

[CAPTIN INFERNO]

Thank J - he's the one going there to talk to the manager :)

Thanks for the help Matt.

J.

[squinko]

I should be able to make it. I will most likely be draging along one of the teenagers to get them out of the house, It's spring break!!

Benny.

[k7mto]

For those who need directions...

Williams Field Rd (aka Chandler Blvd) & Market Street (between Santan Village Pkwy (formerly Greenfield Rd.) and Santan Freeway (202)). Right (south) on Market St. and left into parking lot at In-n-Out Burger.

If using the Santan (202), get off at Williams Field Rd heading west, then left (south) on Market St. and left into parking lot.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=williams+field+rd+%26+market+st+gilbert,+az&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=40.27343,66.796875&layer=&ie=UTF8&z=16&ll=33.306842,-111.744368&spn=0.010401,0.023346&om=1

[Fire Ball]

I'll be there with or without the missus :)

::EDIT:: Scratch that, I'm going to the land use meeting in Paradise Valley to TOnto Nat. Forrest. Bad timing for a meet and greet

[Washington_XJ]

Bad news guys, I cant make it. My unbeleaveable work schedule just reared its big ugly head. This is twice in a row now

[russ1688]

Won't be makin the M&G tonight. Going to the Tonto Forest meeting tonight. Hopefully next time.

[CAPTIN INFERNO]

I just want to thank every one who made it out, it was great meeting every one. And my family and I had a great time.

Thanks, J.

[Washington_XJ]

Out of curiosity how many were there?

[GLEN REAMS]

i didnt count but i would say over 20 rigs showed up

[AZLugz]

i know I was one of the instagators for this and then didn't show up and I m sorry but a friends Jeep developed a serious oil leak and I went to help fix it. Turns out it needed an oil pan gasket....yea, always a "fun" task.....

[DAKOTA]

It was a good time and I say total there were closer to 30 , didn't leave till 9:45 myself .

[CAPTIN INFERNO]

I thought it was about 25/30,.... good eats :D

[Washington_XJ]

Darn hopefully next time :(

[Wayco]

When I got there at 7 pm, there were about 30 rigs! Talked to a bunch of folks but probably less than half of the crowd. Great group of wheelers on the East side, made it worth the 100 mile round trip from Goodyear. And I got $50 for my drive shaft! Hey Benny, thanks for the dinner. :)

[Cave Gimp]

It was a good turnout. Thanks for setting it up. Of corse the R.O.C. guys had to stack, but they did it away from the crowd. I guess the Wal-Mart parkign lot was getting full. :D

[squinko]

When I got there at 7 pm, there were about 30 rigs! Talked to a bunch of folks but probably less than half of the crowd. Great group of wheelers on the East side, made it worth the 100 mile round trip from Goodyear. And I got $50 for my drive shaft! Hey Benny, thanks for the dinner. :)


No problem, it's the least I could do since you made the drive. Great turn out.

[redwolf_747]

Wish i could have made it 5 min from my home but had to work late Maybe next time. Nice to hear there are that many of us out here.

[NVRSTUKXJ]

30 rigs and no pics??????

[GLEN REAMS]

It was a good turnout. Thanks for setting it up. Of corse the R.O.C. guys had to stack, but they did it away from the crowd. I guess the Wal-Mart parkign lot was getting full. :D

Thos damn R.O.C. guys! the only pictures i got were of the tire stacking :D

[k7mto]

30 rigs and no pics??????

I got just a couple but it was dark and they aren't very good. I'll post them later when I have time to upload them.