3rd Annual SL-i Mid-Atlantic Meet 2015 - 4/4/2015

[rkrenicki]

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That time of year is coming back up on us soon, and after some brief discussions with some of the other members from last year, I wanted to start an Official planning thread here.


We will be meeting this year at the Whole Foods at 10275 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044

The meet will be on April 4th, 2015, and we will start at 11am, and we will see where it goes from there :)


Attending List!
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1 - rkrenicki
2 - Yamazaki
3 - 98legwag
4 - Hinyo
5 - Rubie_25GT
6 - kcowles
7 - amgarrety
8 - geckoboy86
9 - chrish8r
10 - SelfishBlue
11 - xoSubieLegacyxo
12 - dplacencia
13 - Lancaster6
14 - chevyman1968
15 - MRLancaster
16 - nikolaus.conrad



Possibly Attending List
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1 - Muse

[Dead91silvia]

If it's the last weekend in March, I would be out for sure.

I had been talking to Yamazaki about this in the past few months and we are both thinking that April might be better served since we keep getting rain each time. I'm thinking at least mid April.

Oh, if you couldnt tell, I'm planing to come again... haha

[Grimmrican]

im down to go to the mid atlantic meet. april sounds good to me, middle to late april as i will have vacation time and dont have to lose a day of work. ill also be going to school but im sure we can def make something work for this year. itll be my first time going, hopefully.

[rkrenicki]

April is a possibility, but we will have to come up money to pay for the site fee. That was really the only reason for doing it prior to April.

Either that, or we will have to find another location.

[Dead91silvia]

Oh, I know. That was one thing we talked about was the cost, but I feel it could be much more fun if we got better weather. If we could figuer out what the cost is and maybe everyone pitch in, it would be pretty cheap.

I need to start looking at airfare again! :smt005

And no, I'm not driving one of my cars over... Unless gas hits $1.50 a gal... :roll:

[amgarrety]

And no, I'm not driving one of my cars over... Unless gas hits $1.50 a gal... :roll:

I'll be holding you to that, it might not be all that crazy. We're almost down to $2 in PA. $2.23 on my way to work this morning to be exact.

And yeah, I'll definitely be there.

Regarding costs, keep in mind, we'll likely take up all of the parking spaces (and then some on top of that). I fully expect the park to try to force us to pay for all 3 pavilions there.

[Yamazaki]

I had been talking to Yamazaki about this in the past few months and we are both thinking that April might be better served since we keep getting rain each time. I'm thinking at least mid April.
The other thing we talked about was if I'll even be here at that time (and with that, a place for you to stay). Well, I finally received confirmation yesterday from my work that I will not be moving in March. So we are clear on that front.

[rkrenicki]

Indeed! That is one of the primary reasons why I bought this up now and not last month.

[Dead91silvia]

Maybe we should see how much they are to reserve then.

[98legwag]

Even thought it may cost a bit, April will be warmer too.

[rkrenicki]

Well, here is the issue with paying for the site. We are typically large enough that we take up pavilions E, F, and G. We only use one of the buildings, but all of the cars take all of the spots.

The lower price is for residents of the county. So, we are looking at $450 if Yamazaki does the order, or $540 if someone else does.
- Centennial Park Pavilion E -- $150/$180
- Centennial Park Pavilion F -- $150/$180
- Centennial Park Pavilion G -- $150/$180

So.. long story short, if we do not do it prior to April, we should really look at another site. Perhaps the college parking lot, Yama? It should be pretty empty on the weekend.. Unless their security will have a problem with that..

[Muse]

If we need to seek another spot, I can bring my little portable grill. it's not much, but it's better than no grill, and no burgers. Also, I'm not sure if my car will make it or not, but I'm gonna save everything I can, to try and make it happen. If not, I'll see about catching a lift with someone... And, yaknow... If I don't have my car, I suppose you could convince me to drive the Blitzen again. :lol: :lol:

[98legwag]

There is another park type thing sort of near by. Its closer to Rubie_25GT 's house. I believe its called Liberty Dam.

[thenines']

What every the weather is will be so much warmer than it is today-0 without the windchill factored into it :shock:

[Yamazaki]

There is another park type thing sort of near by. Its closer to Rubie_25GT 's house. I believe its called Liberty Dam.I just looked it up... it looks really scenic, but there isn't a whole lot of parking available it seems and I cannot find a place to set up for food.

Perhaps the college parking lot, Yama? It should be pretty empty on the weekend.. Unless their security will have a problem with that..I don't foresee security having an issue (they'll come out and see what the commotion is once and then go away), but there isn't much scenery to speak of and it also suffers from not having any tables/benches to set up food/refreshments.

If we don't care about the lack of scenery and we are able to provide our own tables/benches, then that giant parking lot should be more than adequate.
Whatever the weather is will be so much warmer than it is today-0 without the windchill factored into it :shock:It's 14 here, and I still rode the motorcycle to work....

[thenines']

There is another park type thing sort of near by. Its closer to Rubie_25GT 's house. I believe its called Liberty Dam.I just looked it up... it looks really scenic, but there isn't a whole lot of parking available it seems and I cannot find a place to set up for food.

Perhaps the college parking lot, Yama? It should be pretty empty on the weekend.. Unless their security will have a problem with that..I don't foresee security having an issue (they'll come out and see what the commotion is once and then go away), but there isn't much scenery to speak of and it also suffers from not having any tables/benches to set up food/refreshments.

If we don't care about the lack of scenery and we are able to provide our own tables/benches, then that giant parking lot should be more than adequate.
Whatever the weather is will be so much warmer than it is today-0 without the windchill factored into it :shock:It's 14 here, and I still rode the motorcycle to work....
Becareful! No one is looking out for motorcycles this time of year!

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

If we need to fall back on a second location I live right beside a state park in southern PA. They have unlimited amount of parking spaces, and is close to the original spot (an hour and 15 min north of last years meet). Here's a link to the website: http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/ ... /index.htm (http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/codorus/index.htm)

[Yamazaki]

If we need to fall back on a second location I live right beside a state park in southern PA. They have unlimited amount of parking spaces, and is close to the original spot (an hour and 15 min north of last years meet). Here's a link to the website: http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/ ... /index.htm (http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/codorus/index.htm)
The reason we do it so close to here is because I bring the S401. Since the S401 is unregistered and uninsured, I am not going to drive it very far. If people don't mind not seeing (and if the weather is good, riding in) the S401, then we can have the meet anywhere. This will be the last year for the S401 to make private appearances as well. I do not plan to have it by the fall.

[chevyman1968]

I kinda agree with moving it forward to nice weather. Although, it was the rain that was annoying not the temps. The park by Chad's place is really nice, but it would be sad not to see the S401 one last time.

[xSCARSx]

I'm in for updates on the meet!

[dplacencia]

I will be there.

[rkrenicki]

Let us start first with a date. I made a poll of every saturday from March 28th to May 30th. Let us all vote for a date, and then we can figure out where based on that.

Feel free to select as many dates as you want. I personally do not care which day it is right now, so I selected them all.

[Muse]

I don't want to miss the S401 one more time!

[geckoboy86]

Just a heads up, Boxerfest was the first saturday in May last year. Wouldn't want these 2 events to overlap.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Just a heads up, Boxerfest was the first saturday in May last year. Wouldn't want these 2 events to overlap.

That would be a good place to promote the STi and the S401 for sale Yama! At least bring the S401 to Boxerfest if you would put that in the car show event you would win hands down!

[98legwag]

An idea I just had was maybe somewhere with a view of the Chesapeake Bay. I can look into it a little more if there is interest in that?

[rkrenicki]

Let's figure out a date first, and then we will hammer out where. Feel free to put your idea in here, and I will do a new poll once the date is figured out.

[Dead91silvia]

I know this doent revolve around me, but I'm absolutely not able to come in March.

That being said, I need a date at least 2-3 months before hard so I can shop for airfare. :smt023

[amgarrety]

I know this doent revolve around me, but I'm absolutely not able to come in March.


It's still a pretty important factor though. If we can successfully schedule it so everyone who wants to come can come, then that would be preferred.

[98legwag]

Dates in May would be harder for me to make.

[rkrenicki]

Looks like April 4th has an early lead. I will keep the poll up for a few more days, and then move on to location.

[Lancaster6]

I voted for pretty much any date that didn't fall from mid-April to May 9th. The end of the semester crunch will be occurring around then, as well as...GRADUATION.
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But any of those other dates would work just fine.

[geckoboy86]

Boxerfest is the 25th!

[rkrenicki]

So, April 4th has a good solid lead, so that will be the date.

I now need suggestions for a location. I am open to anywhere, but closer to Yama's house greatly increases the chances of the S401 being there.

[geckoboy86]

I'm ok with where it has been in the past.

[rkrenicki]

I'm ok with where it has been in the past.

The issue with where it has been in the past, is that it will cost about $450 to rent all three pavilions that we end up using. If enough people want to split that cost, then sure.. but I know I personally do not want to foot that whole bill.

We got around that by doing it early enough that reservations are not needed. Since we are talking about April this time, reservations will be required.

[geckoboy86]

Poo

[Dead91silvia]

Not sure I'll be able to contribute much due to the fact that I would be spending about that much for my trip over, but I'm sure you guys understand.

[thenines']

I can't see the weather being any better the following week (and being charged for it-thought-I understand why-it's "spring time")-it took until june for the temps to go up around here.

[rkrenicki]

Yama and I were talking about some alternate locations yesterday. I am going to sort them into a post here later on today.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

I guess someone local would need to scope out the locations.

[thenines']

What about having it at boxerfest? The parking lots IS the show at these meets. I know most of the people there are driving wrx's/sti's and would not know a nice leggy if it drove over them and that Robin HATES this event-but, the price is right.

[MRLancaster]

I don't want my car around hundreds of other people/ "Subie Bros". I like the toned down size of SL-i.

[98legwag]

What about having it at boxerfest? The parking lots IS the show at these meets. I know most of the people there are driving wrx's/sti's and would not know a nice leggy if it drove over them and that Robin HATES this event-but, the price is right.

Why does he hate Boxerfest? I think we should do it separate. Boxerfest was fun last year, but so is having the SLI meet. Like MRLancaster said, the smaller meet gives you more time to talk to people.

[rkrenicki]

Separate is the way to go here. Waiting for boxerfest just pushes the date even further back, and I personally do not particularly enjoy hanging out with a thousand WRX-"Bro"s.

[thenines']

They would avoid us-just like at WBM-they wouldn't know a sweet leggy if it ran over them! I suggested it for the site for more of a cost saving measure. I asked Robin if he had gone to big northwest meet-he did-hated it-as we all aware that Leggys are second class citizens-these events give out ONE best leggy of the show-while the imprezas get them for every generation.

[Hinyo]

I'm local... lived here most of my life. There are LOTS of other parks and pavilions in the area but they all have the same issue come spring time its pay to play. But I can think of some alternate locations and let you guys know... but personally I'm in favor of BEFORE the pay to play stipulations.

Alot less people alot less BS to go through. and I will not be able to contribute to paying for the pavilion eithier as every year i spend more than I should buying food to make sure the event is covered...

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

I agree that the SLi meet should be separate from Boxerfest. I'm not a typical "wrx/sti hipster" but I do enjoy seeing all makes and models together at one giant event. I can help cover a pavilion cost if we find the right location.

[rkrenicki]

Okay, I have finally updated this thread for a poll on a location. There are a number of large-ish parking lots in Columbia, I have put a number of them here, but I am quite open to suggestions. Once the location is hashed out, I will start a new official meet thread.

Howard Community College Parking Lot
- A very large lot, that should be largely empty on the weekend. This is where the "D-day Photoshoot" took place a few years back. Lots of room, but no toilet or food facilities on site. There are a few restaurants a short drive away (about 1 mile) including a McDonalds, Maiwand Kabob, Subway, Ritas, and Dunkin Donuts.

Whole Foods - Lower Parking Lot
- This lot is right on the lake, and obviously has Whole Foods adjacent to it. Nowhere to cook food, but bathrooms and food will be available in the market. This is also across the street from Columbia Mall, which has plenty of options available as well.

Columbia Crossing
- A nearby shopping center. This has the potential to be quite full as it will be on the weekend. Has a Target, Maiwand Kabob, Famous Dave's and Romano's Macaroni Grill.

[Hinyo]

Okay, I have finally updated this thread for a poll on a location. There are a number of large-ish parking lots in Columbia, I have put a number of them here, but I am quite open to suggestions. Once the location is hashed out, I will start a new official meet thread.

Howard Community College Parking Lot
- A very large lot, that should be largely empty on the weekend. This is where the "D-day Photoshoot" took place a few years back. Lots of room, but no toilet or food facilities on site. There are a few restaurants a short drive away (about 1 mile) including a McDonalds, Maiwand Kabob, Subway, Ritas, and Dunkin Donuts.

Whole Foods - Lower Parking Lot
- This lot is right on the lake, and obviously has Whole Foods adjacent to it. Nowhere to cook food, but bathrooms and food will be available in the market. This is also across the street from Columbia Mall, which has plenty of options available as well.

Columbia Crossing
- A nearby shopping center. This has the potential to be quite full as it will be on the weekend. Has a Target, Maiwand Kabob, Famous Dave's and Romano's Macaroni Grill.

We CANNOT do HCC parking lot... I work there they will not tolerate it... but we COULD use the athletic and fitness center parking lot if i work it out with my boss and there aren't other events going on that day. I would offer the use of the AUX parking lot but it may be in use for motor cycle classes as April 4th is a weekend in the spring when those classes start up again.

Whole foods is relatively new in Columbia like last few months new not sure how they are about loitering and car meetup's but again could ask and I think as long as we speak with a manager and purchase food from them it might work out just fine.

Columbia Crossing is a relatively FULL shopping center.

Consider Harper's Choice instead potentially?

there is also a PUBLIC Damn hear where RUBY(Tim) lives which would be a PERFECT meet up spot... he will have to chime in on that

[rkrenicki]

Since I am not from the area, I am basing these options from those who are down there. Yamazaki gave me a number of these suggestions, but I am largely relying on you all for information on these.

I have removed HCC from the list. There are no campgrounds (from your facebook link) that are closer than 25 miles from Columbia. These could be a possibility, but the likelihood of the S401 being there is quite low.

I did a quick search, and are you talking about Brighton Dam, Hinyo?

[Hinyo]

Since I am not from the area, I am basing these options from those who are down there. Yamazaki gave me a number of these suggestions, but I am largely relying on you all for information on these.

I have removed HCC from the list. There are no campgrounds (from your facebook link) that are closer than 25 miles from Columbia. These could be a possibility, but the likelihood of the S401 being there is quite low.

I did a quick search, and are you talking about Brighton Dam, Hinyo?

YES!!! thats the one

[rkrenicki]

That seems like it is a decent size. I count at least 35 parking spots from the satellite view on google maps.. I wonder how busy it would be on the weekend with people fishing and the like?

Also, what about bathrooms and grilling?

[Hinyo]

That seems like it is a decent size. I count at least 35 parking spots from the satellite view on google maps.. I wonder how busy it would be on the weekend with people fishing and the like?

Also, what about bathrooms and grilling?

Very true. Not sure about that. Which was why I suggested a full size lodge. The prices are like 80 bucks for the DAY! so we could grill there and would have bathrooms and could get out of the cold when needed.

[amusa]

You better ask permission on the Whole Food lot.


Here is my recommendation. If you all want to stick with Columbia, I would recommend a kiss and ride lot.

Allot of car meet gathering at this state park
Seneca Creek State Park
11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
http://dnr2.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/central/seneca.aspx
Day Use Service Charges: Friday before Memorial Day to Labor Day Monday $4/person; out-of-state residents $6/person. All other times $3/vehicle; out-of-state residents $5/vehicle​​

Free Entry
Rock Creek Regional Park (Lake Needwood) , Rockville Maryland
Lake Needwood Boat Center (It's inside the park)
15700 Needwood Lake Circle
Rockville, MD 20855
http://www.montgomeryparks.org/facilities/regional_parks/rockcreek/

Free Entry. I have held a Car show in the past at this location
Cabin John Park
MacArthur Boulevard
Cabin John, MD 20818
http://www.montgomeryparks.org/facilities/regional_parks/cabinjohn/

[98legwag]

Seneca Creek State Park is nice. I live near there. We can rent a 50 person shelter for $50 for the day. However, on weekends there is a fee to enter the park. Its $3 for MD residents and $5 for those out of state. I have not been to Needwood in a long time. Cabin John has Montgomery Mall a few blocks away with a food court and some other restaurants.

[Regardie]

I can't make it down that weekend, but have you thought about trying to get a bit of corporate sponsorship for the day to help defray some of the costs? I don't know if we have some vendors near there that might want to contribute to the cause.

Just a thought.

Sorry I wont be able to see the S401.

[Yamazaki]

Regarding location, I turned in the registration and plates for the H6, so I am no longer able to use them for the S401. I am definitely not going on 29, 95, or 100 because of the police presence. I don't want to get stopped again because the police "didn't see a driver". So if it's far from Columbia (meaning I have to get on the highway), I'll probably just show up on the bike and the wife in her Forester.

[thenines']

How about we have it at your place^^

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

He only has parking for maybe 3-4 cars, and thats how many he owns! lol

[thenines']

Will just have to pay his neighbors to park in there driveways!

[98legwag]

If anyone is interested, Hunt Valley Horsepower is also on April 4th at 8am. I can post up more details if anyone wants.

[rkrenicki]

Since I am not local, it is very difficult for me to pick a location. I suppose we should figure out how many people are are talking about, and if it is a small-ish number, then we can do something simple like all go to a restaurant and hang out there.

[98legwag]

I know I will be there along with Hinyo, Rubie_25GT, and Kcowles. So that is 4. Should we start a list in the first post?

[rkrenicki]

Done!

[Dead91silvia]

My airfare is still pending, but I'm pretty sure I'll be there. ;)

[geckoboy86]

Already have the 4th off so I am there.

[chrish8r]

You can count me in as attending.

[Yamazaki]

I know the location decision is being held off until we get a better count of the possible attendees, but I will go speak with a rep from Whole Foods this weekend. I really like that area and want to see that happen. Even if we can't do it there, I know of any number of parking lots in the area that can support the number of cars that have shown up to the past two years. Even on a Saturday.

[SelfishBlue]

I'll be there!

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Cant miss this one! Def will be there, the only non-legacy member.

[Muse]

I hope to make it, though I'm still trying to figure out my finances for it.

[thenines']

I hope to make it, though I'm still trying to figure out my finances for it.
We'll have to go down together again-though, right now my car sounds like a competitor in a NASIOC exhaust event!

[dplacencia]

Count me in too....

[Yamazaki]

So I went to Whole Foods.....

The person I needed to speak with wasn't there (apparently), and I was given a name and number. However, even when I called the next day, he was busy. I left my name and number and still haven't received a call back yet.

Having said that, I think it'll be okay because the lot is huge and nobody uses the back area. Also, we would be potential customers for them. Who would turn that away?

[98legwag]

I am in for that. Whole Foods a prepared food section like Wegmans right?

[Yamazaki]

I went back AGAIN and was made to just stand there for 15 minutes (with nobody telling me what's going on) just for them to end up saying "oh, the person we told you to ask would just refer you to this other lady. Here is her email address." I'm getting fed up with Whole Foods and their lousy customer service. I'm seriously considering not shopping there any more.

Anyway, I'll send an email to the new contact and see what's up. I may've already changed my mind though... Let's come up with other ideas just in case.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

There's a place called the "Columbia Sports Park" thats a couple lies south of Centenniel Park. Looks like they have a big parking lot that we could gather, and maybe caravan to a restaurant for a late lunch.

[MRLancaster]

I should be there!

[Yamazaki]

I sent an email to the PR person for that store. We'll see what they say.

[Lancaster6]

I should be able to make the trip down! Looking forward to it!

[chevyman1968]

I should be there looking forward to ot


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[Yamazaki]

PR person replied. It's good with her, as long as we are at the back of the lot.

[Muse]

Not looking good for my finances. Had an accident that got me a $132 traffic ticket, (and totalled my work car,) then car taxes caught up with me from my move last year, another $113 there. And I still have to pay a few other debts. Basically, my meager tax return is already gone, and that was what I was gonna use to make the trip. Don't completely count me out, but it's not looking likely.

[thenines']

Not looking good for my finances. Had an accident that got me a $132 traffic ticket, (and totalled my work car,) then car taxes caught up with me from my move last year, another $113 there. And I still have to pay a few other debts. Basically, my meager tax return is already gone, and that was what I was gonna use to make the trip. Don't completely count me out, but it's not looking likely.
That sucks!

[98legwag]

Not looking good for my finances. Had an accident that got me a $132 traffic ticket, (and totalled my work car,) then car taxes caught up with me from my move last year, another $113 there. And I still have to pay a few other debts. Basically, my meager tax return is already gone, and that was what I was gonna use to make the trip. Don't completely count me out, but it's not looking likely.

That sucks. I got a repair order for my 20% tint this morning. Its going to cost me around $200 to get it redone to the legal limit at 35% so I feel your pain.

[Rubie_25GT]

I feel like we should have the meet at Centennial park as we usually would. We can rent one of the pavilion's there (which are E,F, and G). In my opinion, even if the parking is filled up, no one will care. There won't be anything going on there other than our meet so taking over the lot there is not a problem. Since 98legwag, Hinyo, and myself are residents, it is $150 to rent a single pavilion. If we split that up between all the confirmed people on the list above, it would be $10 or less per person to procure a pavilion. I think that is totally worth it!

[98legwag]

Ummm, Im not a HOCO resident.

[Dead91silvia]

Well guys, I have sad news. I will not be coming this year for the meet. My big sister was just diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer and goes in for surgery tomorrow. We need a a lot of family support o I'm going to stay around home for now.

I talked to Yamazaki today about it and we might try and find another weekend where we can all meet up. I'm really sorry I wont make it guys, but I'm sure you all understand.

[thenines']

Well guys, I have sad news. I will not be coming this year for the meet. My big sister was just diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer and goes in for surgery tomorrow. We need a a lot of family support o I'm going to stay around home for now.

I talked to Yamazaki today about it and we might try and find another weekend where we can all meet up. I'm really sorry I wont make it guys, but I'm sure you all understand.Wicked sorry to hear that! Had to deal with a boyfriend w/cancer 25 years ago- we're all pulling for you!

[98legwag]

I hope everything works out for the best.

[Lancaster6]

Well guys, I have sad news. I will not be coming this year for the meet. My big sister was just diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer and goes in for surgery tomorrow. We need a a lot of family support o I'm going to stay around home for now.

I talked to Yamazaki today about it and we might try and find another weekend where we can all meet up. I'm really sorry I wont make it guys, but I'm sure you all understand.

Wow, very sorry to hear about that!! You and your family are in our thoughts!

[geckoboy86]

Screw Cancer. My family has dealt with it a lot. Sometimes the outcome was good, other times it wasn't. Sending some good vibes your way. Dead91silvia

[Dead91silvia]

Thanks guys! She had her first surgery yesterday and is doing well, but the road will be long as sh still had a lot of it in other organs.

We are doing pretty good as a family. I'm chilling on the porch with my girl and enjoying the low 60's sun... Going to go see my sis in a bit, but I know she needs her rest. I'm sure I'll be over your guys way sometime soon.

With that, I hope you all make this an excellent meet for 2015! It's always something I look forward to, seeing all of you, the progress to your car and always getting to drive another new car. ;) I'm going to start planing the one for the NW/Puget Sound area here soon and maybe we can get the same comradery you guys have over there in the east. ;)

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Robin I'm praying for her recovery, and that your family will spend as much time as humanly possible with her. The women in my family have had a history with breast cancer, and thankfully they've all survived, even my 93 year old great grandmother. I hope that your sister can get chemo, and hopefully have successful treatments.

[rkrenicki]

The location has been determined to be the Whole Foods parking lot. We hope to be able to use the lower lot, but we do have permission right now to use the back of the upper lot.

I put the address in the first post.

[nikolaus.conrad]

I can't believe I haven't posted anything on this thread, maybe I have and didn't see it... I dunno but I'll be there for sure!

[thenines']

I'm still on the fence about heading down this year-Need to replace my exhaust :(

[geckoboy86]

What are plans for time and food?

[Lancaster6]

I too was wondering about the time. Get out of my head!! Lol.

Anyway as far as sustenance goes, I certainly don't mind swinging by my local Asian Supermarket and grabbing pocky and green tea kitkats. Maybe some other Japanese oddities...I'll have to see how their stock is looking.

[rkrenicki]

I can always get some more snacks at Mitsuwa on the way down, but the time I figure to be the same as the last two years which is 11am.

As for food.. there is the Whole Foods directly adjacent to where we are going to be ;) Otherwise, there is the mall across the way, and a number of other restaurants nearby.

[Yamazaki]

The wife and I will bring a bunch of Japanese soy sauce eggs.
And yeah, I thought being in a Whole Foods parking lot kind of answered the whole food situation anyway...

[98legwag]

My brother may swing by since his fiance lives in Columbia. He better drive his STI and not his Jetta.....

[Hinyo]

I'm still on the fence about heading down this year-Need to replace my exhaust :(

bring exhaust. will replace for you at meet problems solved
thenines'

[thenines']

bring exhaust. will replace for you at meet problems solved
thenines'
Not without a torch! Hope to have it done this week besides-I don't think I could handle 400 miles with a blown exhaust

[Hinyo]

torches can be arranged lol. so can many other things!!!!

[thenines']

I'm going to have bag out this year-besides my exhaust-I've got alot on my plate :-(

[Yamazaki]

I'm posting this for the very few people this will apply to:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/attachment.php?attachmentid=167&stc=1https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/03/th_DSCF4294-1.jpg (http://s426.photobucket.com/user/yamazakisubaru/media/DSCF4294.jpg.html)
Yes, this is on my table right now!

[amusa]

Where is the Date on the main 1st post?

[rkrenicki]

Oops, I accidently deleted the date on my last edit. I put it back in.

April 4th!

[98legwag]

I'm posting this for the very few people this will apply to:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/attachment.php?attachmentid=167&stc=1https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/03/th_DSCF4294-1.jpg (http://s426.photobucket.com/user/yamazakisubaru/media/DSCF4294.jpg.html)
Yes, this is on my table right now!

I am not sure what game that is, but based on the cover it looks awesome!

[rkrenicki]

Momotaro Dentetsu USA!

[Yamazaki]

It looks like I will only be bringing the S401 to this...

I failed in my attempt to finish the H6 in time, the Forester won't be ready by then, nobody cares about the E500, and nobody cares about the NM4.

[Dead91silvia]

It looks like I will only be bringing the S401 to this...

I failed in my attempt to finish the H6 in time, the Forester won't be ready by then, nobody cares about the E500, and nobody cares about the NM4.

Sorry bro... I was hoping to make sure it would be there. =/

[nikolaus.conrad]

The Saabreza will be there though right???

[nikolaus.conrad]

Also want to put a word out there, the meet falls 2 days before my birthday. I have a room in Baltimore so we can get some beers there, anyone who wants to join is more than welcome lol

[rkrenicki]

Just under 2 weeks left!

[geckoboy86]

Working on finishing up some things. Repainting my spec B grille today. Gotta still repaint my tow hook. And swap out my FSB bushings.


EDIT: And go figure the paint didn't take well. Thats what I get for painting in the temps that I did. No spec B grille unless this weekend is very warm.

[amusa]

Maybe count me in. If I'm free. I may bring out the Benz, since my wife drive the Legacy.

[rkrenicki]

I know it is still early, but they are forecasting a clear day for Saturday right now :) It is supposed to rain both Thursday and Friday, so that may move around, but at least it isnt saying it is going to snow..

[peugoby]

I wish I could make it. I'll be in DC for the day taking my engagement photos... I wish I could swap days to make it!

[Dead91silvia]

I wish I could make it. I'll be in DC for the day taking my engagement photos... I wish I could swap days to make it!
That would have been cool if we both could have made it.

[98legwag]

I wish I could make it. I'll be in DC for the day taking my engagement photos... I wish I could swap days to make it!

When are you coming out this way? I think a few of us might go see Fast and Furious 7 either Thursday or Friday that week.

[peugoby]

When are you coming out this way? I think a few of us might go see Fast and Furious 7 either Thursday or Friday that week.

I'll be in Arlington, VA April 1st-9th & NYC for the NYC International Auto Show the 10th-12th. I should have a rental car most of those days too if you guys want to meet up and watch F&F.

[98legwag]

I'll be in Arlington, VA April 1st-9th & NYC for the NYC International Auto Show the 10th-12th. I should have a rental car most of those days too if you guys want to meet up and watch F&F.

OK. I will PM you when we figure out our plan. There are a few meets on the 2nd and 3rd for F & F in the area.

[98legwag]

Of course there is a 60% chance of rain on the 4th now.....

[geckoboy86]

Of course there is a 60% chance of rain on the 4th now.....


Never fails.

[rkrenicki]

Well, a lot can change in a week.. for instance, a few days ago, it was supposed to be warm and sunny this weekend.. now I am getting snow tomorrow.

Lets try to stay optimistic, and perhaps we will have a rain-free MD meet... if not, there is always next year.

[thenines']

Well, a lot can change in a week.. for instance, a few days ago, it was supposed to be warm and sunny this weekend.. now I am getting snow tomorrow.

Lets try to stay optimistic, and perhaps we will have a rain-free MD meet... if not, there is always next year.
Snow in late march is part of the charm-so is rain in Maryland

[Lancaster6]

Well, a lot can change in a week.. for instance, a few days ago, it was supposed to be warm and sunny this weekend.. now I am getting snow tomorrow.

Lets try to stay optimistic, and perhaps we will have a rain-free MD meet... if not, there is always next year.

Hah, and when just last night they were predicting snow, rain, and cold all day today, in reality we had a very mild, sunny day where I did some hiking and oil changing.

Damn you spring, the weather is just too unpredictable to take any forecast more than a day out seriously. Still keeping fingers crossed/making sacrifices to rain gods for a dry meet though!

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[nikolaus.conrad]

Let's bring some tarps so the guys with wagons can make canopys with the hatches on the car lol

[nikolaus.conrad]

I hope I can post this here, just a few small things I'm bringing if anyone is interested, L projector foglights, Forester hatch struts, a Bosch rear O2 sensor, and some Audi/VW aluminum endlinks. If anyone needs anything from a pick and pull PM me so I can grab it. Mostly 2nd Gens and 3rd Gens, no 4th gens.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/03/5CA648F2A9A2498B98EA83B80589959C-1.jpg (http://s758.photobucket.com/user/Dittler47/media/5CA648F2-A9A2-498B-98EA-83B80589959C.jpg.html)

[98legwag]

kcowles should get a set of those end links.

[rkrenicki]

nikolaus.conrad that is perfectly fine, I think we have had a few trades and sales at the last two meets as well :)

In fact, I can bring down anything from my FS thread if anyone wants something. I have a few BFMs and that carbon fiber strut bar that would fit on BD's and BG's.

[geckoboy86]

In fact, I can bring down anything from my FS thread if anyone wants something. I have a few BFMs and that carbon fiber strut bar that would fit on BD's and BG's.

Do you still have the 4th gen BFMs?

[Yamazaki]

Everything in my for sale thread will be available as well. I even have other stuff I haven't advertised (like H6 brakes or auto dimming rear view mirrors) if anybody is interested.

[rkrenicki]

Do you still have the 4th gen BFMs?

I do indeed, I will PM you.


In other news, now it says 52 degrees and partly cloudy. Weather.com and wunderground.com keep bouncing between partly cloudy, AM rain, mostly sunny, and rain all day... The only thing they have been consistent on is the temperature in the low to mid 50s.

[98legwag]

All I know is that its more than likely raining here tomorrow. That means the freshly washed 3.0R will stay put in the garage and I will drive the also freshly washed wagon....

[Yamazaki]

The S401 is sitting outside since the Forester and H6 are in the garage. So it's getting washed! (although it's under a car cover...)

[nikolaus.conrad]

nikolaus.conrad that is perfectly fine, I think we have had a few trades and sales at the last two meets as well :)

In fact, I can bring down anything from my FS thread if anyone wants something. I have a few BFMs and that carbon fiber strut bar that would fit on BD's and BG's.
Awesome! :grin: I'm counting down the hours until this meet happens lol

[chevyman1968]

Ah man, it is looking like I may not be able to make this meet. I have had some family things come up and also got fired so trying to keep super tight on my savings so it last till find a new job.


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[rougeben83]

kind of on the fence about going...I want to go to the autoshow this weekend too...hmmm

[nikolaus.conrad]

kind of on the fence about going...I want to go to the autoshow this weekend too...hmmm

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/03/171F5C55C86B4B668C91E99A85447BEE-1.jpg (http://s758.photobucket.com/user/Dittler47/media/171F5C55-C86B-4B66-8C91-E99A85447BEE.jpg.html)

[rkrenicki]

53 degrees, Partly Cloudy and Windy. It has been saying that for a few days now, so we may be looking at a non-wet meet finally!

[zerosdad95l]

I wish i could make it out.... feeling like the only legacy nut around here.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

I wish i could make it out.... feeling like the only legacy nut around here.

I'm the only "non-legacy" nut on this forum haha

[Lancaster6]

Ho-lee shit....I just got down into Maryland and the traffic was an absolute nightmare. I hope everyone that has to travel a bit has much better luck than I did!

[thenines']

I don't think the good friday/easter sunday holiday weekend helped in the traffic department-still wish I was there

[nikolaus.conrad]

I got into Baltimore around midnight, and there was hardly any traffic lol

[amusa]

Won't be able to make it. Death in the family.

[dplacencia]

I will be there around noon....

[98legwag]

Won't be able to make it. Death in the family.

Sorry for your loss.

[98legwag]

Well, it rained for about 10 mins over here where I am. Its sunny again now.

[nikolaus.conrad]

It's a beautiful day in Baltimore, almost tropical weather compared to what I'm used to at home haha

[nikolaus.conrad]

Won't be able to make it. Death in the family.

I'm sorry for the loss in your family, my grandfather passed on April 1st. Worst April fools joke ever..

[chrish8r]

Looks like I wont be attending this year, Easter festivities were changed from tomorrow to today.

[Dead91silvia]

Bummer I missed it, but at least the weather looked great comparing to past years!

[98legwag]

Bummer I missed it, but at least the weather looked great comparing to past years!

Stuff happens. Hope all is well with your sister. It was pretty windy yesterday. But it was much better than raining.

[Yamazaki]

The weather was relatively nice, so I gave a bunch of rides in the S401. I demonstrated the handling and ride characteristics as well as some impromtu braking and acceleration samples. It's not bad for a 13yr old car.

[dodik]

Was looking forward to dropping by unannounced, but whole family got fever so had take care of them. Looks like you guys had a good time.

[rkrenicki]

I made a thread for all of the photos, it is over here: https://sl-i.net/FORUM/showthread.php?19099-2015-SL-i-Mid-Atlantic-Meet-Photo-thread!

I also moved any existing photo posts over there too :)

[Yamazaki]

I sent a thank you email to the PR person at Whole Foods and mentioned that we may like to have it there in May next year. She responded that she was glad it went well and said next year shouldn't be a problem as long as I keep her informed.

[rkrenicki]

Excellent! I think it was a great location, and it really worked out for us.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

I was very happy that the weather worked out for us. I'm still bummed that we couldn't be at the park, but the whole foods was a great secondary location. Had a blast as always with everyone.

[amusa]

Nice pictures, I'm digging the second picture with the VA front tags, that look like mine. What year is that one and is that the 3.6R or 2.5i?
Sorry that I had to miss it. My grandma is now in a better place she was in her early 90s and a heavy smoker.

[98legwag]

I think its almost time to start thinking about the 2016 meet.

[rkrenicki]

I was planning on talking to Yamazaki about it when I see him in a few weeks and going from there. I will make up a thread here soon(ish).

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

I think its almost time to start thinking about the 2016 meet.

I'm assuming same general time and location? Also thought about having a small meet at Boxerfest this year where we could all park together and maybe have a cookout at lunch

[Hinyo]

I'm assuming same general time and location? Also thought about having a small meet at Boxerfest this year where we could all park together and maybe have a cookout at lunch

I agree with this!!!

[98legwag]

I agree with this!!!

Only issue is finding parking near each other. That will be a DISASTER.

[thenines']

I've gone back to school-so anything before it lets out in may is out of the question.

[Yamazaki]

I'm assuming same general time and location? Also thought about having a small meet at Boxerfest this year where we could all park together and maybe have a cookout at lunch
One major issue with this is that not everybody wants to pay money to have a meet. And if they do pay the entrance fee, they'd rather be going around and seeing everything than spending it doing something they could do for free.

I, for one, don't plan to go to Boxerfest again. I didn't feel like I got my money's worth and I don't like large crowds.


I've gone back to school-so anything before it lets out in may is out of the question.
I think it'll be in May again. April is just too cold (as we discovered the first two years of the meet).
The location will be the same. Whole Foods has food, bathrooms, ample parking, and no problems with us being there.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

One major issue with this is that not everybody wants to pay money to have a meet. And if they do pay the entrance fee, they'd rather be going around and seeing everything than spending it doing something they could do for free.

I, for one, don't plan to go to Boxerfest again. I didn't feel like I got my money's worth and I don't like large crowds.


I think it'll be in May again. April is just too cold (as we discovered the first two years of the meet).
The location will be the same. Whole Foods has food, bathrooms, ample parking, and no problems with us being there.

Let me rephrase that:

For the people who are attending Boxerfest we should arrange to park together and have a cookout in the parking lot.

[Reason]

If anyone is interested https://sl-i.net/FORUM/showthread.php?19710-13th-Annual-SLi-New-England-meet!!-August-27th-(Sat-)-2016