Iowa City GTG :: Sunday, September 9th

[turboA4]

whooohooooo!!!!! more et exposure!!!!

[GetAwayFromMe]

29 people:eek: NICEEEE

[CROWN]

Newgen might be going so you can make t hat 30 and altoona sounds good to me I kno where that is

[DubWalkn]

We are already at 31 because of my two friends who obviously dont know how to use the internet :rolleyes:

[SirRangeALot]

Oh hell yes. :tu:

[Newgen]

count me in im pretty sure im goin

[Gee Tea Eye V]

awesome! :tu: this will be a tight gtg

[OrangeDUB]

We are already at 31 because of my two friends who obviously dont know how to use the internet :rolleyes:


count me in im pretty sure im goin

Attendees
- sml
- turboA4
- DSV
- DubWalkin
- Berserker
- Anchovi777
- Loccusst
- vwmeister
- USACjudge
- twooly
- GetAwayFromMe
- Kelso
- IaR32
- GTIV
- IATURBOA4
- SirRangeALot
- iadubber
- OrangeDUB
- Lenny
- AdiB
- Dub1.8t
- 1FastB5
- chuNknorris
- 2 8
- Newman (maybe)
- zeshkani
- CROWN
- MrFlippant
- John2.0T
- Newgen
- Dubwalkin's friend #1
- Dubwalkin's friend #2

[SirRangeALot]

:yippee:

[Newgen]

where are we going to eat that will support 33 people lol :) thats going to be crazy

[berserker]

Wwoooohoooooooo!!!!

[DSV]

where are we going to eat that will support 33 people lol :) thats going to be crazy

We are grilling out at the park. :hungry:

[Gee Tea Eye V]

woot woot grillin stylez

[GetAwayFromMe]

where are we going to eat that will support 33 people lol :) thats going to be crazy

It's gonna be more than 33 people, it's 33 cars and most cars have at least 2 people.

[MrFlippant]

Going to need lots of Fareway brats...

[berserker]

wow if everyone comes this will be an amazing GTG and we need to take lots of pics, ill send some to eurotuner so they know we are still around and getting huge :tu:

wooeeeyyy!

[Newgen]

sweet! sounds like its going to be alota fun

[John2.0T]

We are grilling out at the park. :hungry:

Great plan!

BBQ'ing with car buds is definitely a blast :)

[SirRangeALot]

So how are we going to work this? Everyone brings their own beef/brats and cooks it themselves too? Are there going to be enough grills? :eek:

[OrangeDUB]

I think we should be able to use those public park grills, bring some charcoal.

I plan on bringing food to share (sweetcorn) but it's cheap for that so I expect that most people will be bringing food for themselves and some to share if they choose to :tu:

[DSV]

So how are we going to work this? Everyone brings their own beef/brats and cooks it themselves too? Are there going to be enough grills? :eek:


I think we should be able to use those public park grills, bring some charcoal.

I plan on bringing food to share (sweetcorn) but it's cheap for that so I expect that most people will be bringing food for themselves and some to share if they choose to :tu:

I think everyone is going to bring their own meat and we'll grill it all up on a couple grills at the park. This usually works out well. We just need someone to bring charcoal and lighter fluid. :tu:

[OrangeDUB]

I have a medium unopened bag of charcoal that i will bring. I was going to buy a charcoal grill for my house but my grandparents gave me their old gas grill so I just have it siting in my garage taking up space.

[iadubber]

this is gonna be sweet.

[DSV]

I have a medium unopened bag of charcoal that i will bring. I was going to buy a charcoal grill for my house but my grandparents gave me their old gas grill so I just have it siting in my garage taking up space.

Sounds good man. Stef and I inherited a decent gas grill when we moved into our house as well. We grilled out for at least a week straight when we first got it. :D


this is gonna be sweet.

No kidding. I am so pumped!

[Gee Tea Eye V]

mmmmmmm lighter fluid!!!!!! i loooooooove lighter fluid!

[DSV]

I like making fires and burning things, as has been evidenced several times. :evil:

[IaR32]

i think i might have some lighter fluid left over from the dbq gtg, ill check tonight.

[iadubber]

Newman makes the best dogs over open flames. I vote him the chef.

[berserker]

Casey how much sweet corn are you bringing? I'll totally pay for like 2 dozen ears.

[SirRangeALot]

Newman makes the best dogs over open flames. I vote him the chef.

http://www.projektgerman.com/photopost562/data/543/IMG_1080.JPG

You sure about that vote, Chad? ;) :D

I think Dan (Lenny) and Newman should have a cook-off! :) :)

[vrjetta98]

Attendees
- sml
- turboA4
- DSV
- DubWalkin
- Berserker
- Anchovi777
- Loccusst
- vwmeister
- USACjudge
- twooly
- GetAwayFromMe
- Kelso
- IaR32
- GTIV
- IATURBOA4
- SirRangeALot
- iadubber
- OrangeDUB
- Lenny
- AdiB
- Dub1.8t
- 1FastB5
- chuNknorris
- 2 8
- Newman (maybe)
- zeshkani
- CROWN
- MrFlippant
- John2.0T
- Newgen
- Dubwalkin's friend #1
- Dubwalkin's friend #2
dont forget me

[Kelso]

so thats...33!?:eek: Sweet!!!:tu:

[berserker]

This is gonna be a blast........... SAWEEEEEET!!!!!!!!!!! :drive:

We're gonna need a sikk curve to catch 33 cars all in one piccher.. :laugh:

[MrFlippant]

This is gonna be a blast........... SAWEEEEEET!!!!!!!!!!! :drive:

We're gonna need a sikk curve to catch 33 cars all in one piccher.. :laugh:

We could do two curves, all the cars facing each other; then take the pic from the middle. Then there'd be cars going down both sides, y'know?

[DSV]

I'm soo pumped for this event I can't even contain it! We're going to get some awesome photos. Plus it will be great to meet a lot of the PKG members in person that I don't know.

[Loccusst]

I can't believe how many people are gonna be there........it's crazy.

[IaR32]

i'll be bringing my camera with the extra wide angle lense

[Gee Tea Eye V]

thats awesome, wide angle pics for the win!

[Gee Tea Eye V]

man im excited for the gtg its gunna be awesome

[berserker]

i'll be bringing my camera with the extra wide angle lense

WOOHOO!

Getting so excited for this GTG!!!!

[DSV]

thats awesome, wide angle pics for the win!


man im excited for the gtg its gunna be awesome

You just replied to yourself, lol.

But yes, wide angle FTW! :tu:

Can we all just park in a big circle and rev our engines for while. I think I will be in heaven with all of our cars in one place... :drool:

[SirRangeALot]

You just replied to yourself, lol.

That figures... :rolleyes: ;)

[Gee Tea Eye V]

sorry i had to keep up with mike and i havent :whore:ed for awhile

[Newgen]

I like making fires and burning things, as has been evidenced several times. :evil:

i love burning things to!:twisted:

[Gee Tea Eye V]

i like fire too! should be a very explosion filled gtg :laugh:

[stollen]

twooly and I recruited another friend of ours that recently bought a 07 Jetta Wolfsburg that said he would be there.

[DSV]

twooly and I recruited another friend of ours that recently bought a 07 Jetta Wolfsburg that said he would be there.

awesome! :tu:

[MrFlippant]

I like making fires and burning things, as has been evidenced several times. :evil:

Have you ever converted a SuperSoaker into a flame thrower? It's freakin' awesome!

Er... I mean; what kind of moron would attempt such dangerous shenanigans?

[iadubber]

Attendees:
- sml
- turboA4
- DSV
- DubWalkin
- Berserker
- Anchovi777
- Loccusst
- vwmeister
- USACjudge
- twooly
- GetAwayFromMe
- Kelso
- IaR32
- GTIV
- IATURBOA4
- SirRangeALot
- iadubber
- OrangeDUB
- Lenny
- AdiB
- Dub1.8t
- 1FastB5
- chuNknorris
- 2 8
- Newman (maybe)
- zeshkani
- CROWN
- MrFlippant
- John2.0T
- Newgen
- Dubwalkin's friend #1
- Dubwalkin's friend #2
- vrjetta98
- USACJudge and Twooly's friend

[DSV]

Have you ever converted a SuperSoaker into a flame thrower? It's freakin' awesome!

Er... I mean; what kind of moron would attempt such dangerous shenanigans?

hahahaha! :laugh:

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i172/awn263/smiley/flamethrower.gif

[berserker]

hahahaha! :laugh:

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i172/awn263/smiley/flamethrower.gif

:eek: :eek: :eek:

[John2.0T]

This is getting pretty close - any decisions made on where to meet?

It sounds like we are getting a lot of people from several different areas... I would just pick an easy meeting spot and put a stamp on it.

Also what about the route? Before or after lunch?

[berserker]

This is getting pretty close - any decisions made on where to meet?

It sounds like we are getting a lot of people from several different areas... I would just pick an easy meeting spot and put a stamp on it.

Also what about the route? Before or after lunch?

I think Steve is in charge of all that jazz?

[John2.0T]

sweet - just wanted to see whats going on.

I just wanna know where the GTG is gonna be and I'll see you guys there :)

[iadubber]

sweet - just wanted to see whats going on.

I just wanna know where the GTG is gonna be and I'll see you guys there :)

X2 someone put the official address in the first post please

[SirRangeALot]

I think Steve is in charge of all that jazz?

I'd be nice if someone could get ahold of Steve...sounds like he's fallen off the face of this earth! :eek:

[John2.0T]

or if someone else just took over this event...

[SirRangeALot]

or if someone else just took over this event...

I'd would probably have to be an Iowa Citian (?). I go to Iowa City regularly but don't know too many cruising areas. You can find me at either Kinnick or Carver. ;) :drive:

[berserker]

or if someone else just took over this event...

Last I knew he sounded like he had a really sweet route planned out???

[vrjetta98]

I know the route he is talking about and where he wants to start i Worked there all summer and drove that road all summer so if we really need it let me know.

Also the people from waterloo that are goin and cedar falls you guys wonna meet and go down or just go sepperate

[John2.0T]

We still have time - just wanted to see whats up :)

I'll be at the BBQ since that is the main GTG ;)

[DSV]

I added a time frame for events and the location of the meeting place. The address for Sugar Bottom is also within this thread somewhere around page 10 I think, but I will put the information in the first post as soon as I have it confirmed. :tu:

[John2.0T]

Thanks, Mike!

[vwmeister]

I know the route he is talking about and where he wants to start i Worked there all summer and drove that road all summer so if we really need it let me know.

Also the people from waterloo that are goin and cedar falls you guys wonna meet and go down or just go sepperate


It would be cool to travel as a gruppe ;)

[vrjetta98]

It would be cool to travel as a gruppe ;)

There is at least 4 of us from the area waterloo/cedar falls so we should figure out when to meet!!

[John2.0T]

i'm down

[vrjetta98]

So prolly Waterloo somewhere how bout off of hawkeye exit somewhere

[vrjetta98]

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=&saddr=41.772592,-91.55817&daddr=Mehaffey+Bridge+Rd+NE+%4041.775110,+-91.559960+to:Unknown+road+%4041.675200,+-91.535860&mrcr=0&mrsp=0&sz=13&mra=dme&sll=41.776945,-91.536198&sspn=0.051078,0.1157&ie=UTF8&z=13&om=1

this is the road and the map put it on satelite and zoom in it looks great. I think there real close to exact im not sure though

[twooly]

twooly and I recruited another friend of ours that recently bought a 07 Jetta Wolfsburg that said he would be there.

:drive:

[MrFlippant]

I still think this route (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=&saddr=202+e+washington+st&daddr=41.660172,-91.522889+to:Prairie+du+Chien+Rd+%4041.681310,+-91.521320+to:2192+Mehaffey+Bridge+Rd&mrcr=0,1&mrsp=1&sz=18&mra=dme&sll=41.660237,-91.523173&sspn=0.002918,0.004989&ie=UTF8&ll=41.719824,-91.527786&spn=0.186556,0.31929&z=12&om=1) would be cool.

[DSV]

I still think this route (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=&saddr=202+e+washington+st&daddr=41.660172,-91.522889+to:Prairie+du+Chien+Rd+%4041.681310,+-91.521320+to:2192+Mehaffey+Bridge+Rd&mrcr=0,1&mrsp=1&sz=18&mra=dme&sll=41.660237,-91.523173&sspn=0.002918,0.004989&ie=UTF8&ll=41.719824,-91.527786&spn=0.186556,0.31929&z=12&om=1) would be cool.

That looks sweet. I love GoogleMaps, especially now that you can drag and drop routes and add checkpoints along the way. :drive:

[berserker]

Has anyone heard from Steve lately? :(

[iadubber]

Can someone get an exact address for this?

11:00am - Meet at Lower City Park in Iowa City, off exit 244 on I-80

Mapquest is dumb at reading minds. I'm sure it's easy to get to if it's right off of 80, but I have never been to IC so I want to MQ to be sure where I am going. Or use my VZNav to tell me where to go.

[MrFlippant]

...

[iadubber]

so this is the exact address we need to go to by 11?

202 E Washington St Iowa City, IA 52240

[MrFlippant]

so this is the exact address we need to go to by 11?

202 E Washington St Iowa City, IA 52240

Nope, that's the Java House, which was the original start point of my map. Give me a few minutes, I'm looking up City Park right now...

Okay; the address for City Park is:

200 E. Park Rd.
Iowa City, IA 52245

And here's a corrected map from City Park to Sugar Bottom (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=&saddr=200+e+park+rd,+iowa+city,+ia+52245&daddr=41.676855,-91.521263+to:2192+mehaffey+bridge+rd,+solon,+ia+52 333&mrcr=0,1&mrsp=1&sz=15&mra=dpe&sll=41.676085,-91.527057&sspn=0.023335,0.039911&ie=UTF8&om=1&ll=41.720081,-91.534309&spn=0.186556,0.31929&z=12)

[John2.0T]

hahahahaha

no effing way i'm doing that road with 35 cars

i choose life

[MrFlippant]

Ah, come on - where's your sense of adventure?? :D

[John2.0T]

Ah, come on - where's your sense of adventure?? :D

Sense of experience is more important.

[vwmeister]

Sense of experience is more important.

Words of wisdom from a nice young man I met today.

I like that.

[MrFlippant]

I have to agree, 35 cars is a bit too much for a group cruise of that route. But hey, I did find the addy for City Park!

[John2.0T]

35 is way too many....

There is no possible way you can get 35 cars in a line to stay together for ELEVEN MILES.

I've never been around the Sugar Bottom area but I've heard quite a bit about it and it sounds like it is busy and popular on the weekends - there will definitely be traffic.

The group will get split up, people will be driving fast and passing to catch up, calling people to try to figure out where they have to go, etc. etc. etc.

If you get a group of cars driving fast on twisty roads to catch up, what happens when one car is pushed too much? All of a sudden the steering wheel is turning one way and the car is going the other... not many people can prevent panic and recover in that situation. In the event that an accident would happen... what do you say? PKG will come up somehow. Club will be in deep sh!t. This is my #1 concern... spirited drives are extremely fun but it only takes one little mistake to really make it a sh!t show.

The only way its plausible with this number is to split everyone up into AT LEAST 6 or 7 groups. That means you need 6 or 7 LEAD cars that have the route memorized. Right now we have 1 or 2?

I know I sound "too serious" and anal about this to a lot of you but I would feel horribly guilty if anything happened to a member of the club or the club itself. I have attended 5 drives in MN and WI and organized 3 of them. Just saying my 2 cents....

[turboA4]

35 is way too many....

There is no possible way you can get 35 cars in a line to stay together for ELEVEN MILES.

I've never been around the Sugar Bottom area but I've heard quite a bit about it and it sounds like it is busy and popular on the weekends - there will definitely be traffic.

The group will get split up, people will be driving fast and passing to catch up, calling people to try to figure out where they have to go, etc. etc. etc.

If you get a group of cars driving fast on twisty roads to catch up, what happens when one car is pushed too much? All of a sudden the steering wheel is turning one way and the car is going the other... not many people can prevent panic and recover in that situation. In the event that an accident would happen... what do you say? PKG will come up somehow. Club will be in deep sh!t. This is my #1 concern... spirited drives are extremely fun but it only takes one little mistake to really make it a sh!t show.

The only way its plausible with this number is to split everyone up into AT LEAST 6 or 7 groups. That means you need 6 or 7 LEAD cars that have the route memorized. Right now we have 1 or 2?

I know I sound "too serious" and anal about this to a lot of you but I would feel horribly guilty if anything happened to a member of the club or the club itself. I have attended 5 drives in MN and WI and organized 3 of them. Just saying my 2 cents....
i agree 100% percent with every word that john said....

[MrFlippant]

Like I said, I completely agree that 35 cars is too many. I wasn't thinking in terms of the number of cars, I was thinking in terms of awesomeness of route. But having so many cars together will MORE than make up for that! :D

And also like I said, for those who want it, the exact address for City Park is 200 E Park Rd, Iowa City, IA 52245.

[berserker]

i agree 100% percent with every word that john said....

So then, as the GTG is approaching faster and faster, what are we going to do? Do we have 6 to 7 members familiarize themselves with the route to lead in case of a split up? Or do we choose a different, less-traffic-prone area?

[turboA4]

i think we are going to try to figure something out asap!

[vrjetta98]

this route is very simple there is absolutely no turns in it what so ever it should be easy to know where your goin none the less there is one intersection that would cause a problem. Lots of traffic and that intersection is the one in North Liberty which is a busy four way stop on the weekends and that is the only problem. Which we could prolly pull some shinanigans and have somone get out of the car and stop traffic and then follow the group technically, but that is not the greatest of ideas.

[berserker]

this route is very simple there is absolutely no turns in it what so ever it should be easy to know where your goin none the less there is one intersection that would cause a problem. Lots of traffic and that intersection is the one in North Liberty which is a busy four way stop on the weekends and that is the only problem. Which we could prolly pull some shinanigans and have somone get out of the car and stop traffic and then follow the group technically, but that is not the greatest of ideas.

With 30+ cars maybe we could corral the local law enforcement to help us out :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

In all seriousness, that is the kinda stop that would break us up and would call for 3+ leaders.

[vrjetta98]

i forgot there is one turn but that is all it is also in north liberty just up the street from the stop sign but very easy to remember plus how many of you guys have gps systems that you could borrow cause we could use those to or use a sign if we need to. A very easy read sign like sugar bottom this way and actually there might already be a sign there if i remeber right I am not sure thought i am gonna go drive the route tonight and ill check it out and make sure

[07GTI]

This is shaping up to have a great turnout of cars. I can't wait to meet all of your eastern Iowa PKGers and do some good cruising! :hoff:

I am kind of disappointed I can't make it to this. :(
anyways have fun be safe :tu:

[SirRangeALot]

Has anyone heard from Steve lately? :(

:dunno: :dunno: I hope he's okay...I'm kinda worried!


Mapquest is dumb at reading minds.

Um, I don't think that's what Mapquest is meant for... ;)

[DSV]

:dunno: :dunno: I hope he's okay...I'm kinda worried!

I believe he doesn't have Internet access at the place he's at right now.

[berserker]

I believe he doesn't have Internet access at the place he's at right now.

I'm pretty sure Jeremy's phone call attempts have failed too though..

Not to say he's like a crazy stalker or anything, I just know that he said he wasn't answering his phone or returning calls either. :laugh:

[SirRangeALot]

I'm pretty sure Jeremy's phone call attempts have failed too though..

Not to say he's like a crazy stalker or anything, I just know that he said he wasn't answering his phone or returning calls either. :laugh:

No, that was Casey, dear. I don't have his phone number. ;)

[berserker]

No, that was Casey, dear. I don't have his phone number. ;)

Are you sure? Or were you just quoting Casey? Because I'm pretty sure with my super extraordinary semi-photographic memory your face is attached to that conversation?

[SirRangeALot]

Are you sure? Or were you just quoting Casey? Because I'm pretty sure with my super extraordinary semi-photographic memory your face is attached to that conversation?

I was present, yes, but Casey is the one you're thinking of. :)

[turboA4]

Alright guys, let try to keep this on topic, but this will prolly get lost, but i have updated the first post as well

New PLAN:

We are no longer doing a "PKG Cruise" to the Sugar Bottom Park.

I know the flaming is going to begin, but the staff has been discussing this event and we have came to a conclusion that a cruise with over 30 cars is just not SAFE. You are more than welcome to have a safe caravan to the park or after the official PKG event you can cruise all you want..


The OFFICIAL PKG event will be a GTG at Sugar Bottom Park, make sure to bring food to grill and we will have a grand ol time.

We will plan on meeting at Sugar Bottom at 12 noon!

The address for the park is 2192 mehaffey bridge rd, solon, ia 52333

[vwmeister]

Sounds fine with me. I think the Waterloo/CF participants will probably hook up and caravan down. Maybe others from differnent parts of the state will do the same. :drive:

[berserker]

I am also down with that. I am most excited to just see all the cars together in one area and to just hang out with everybody and have a good time grilling :tu:

[DSV]

grilling :tu:

mmmm...grilled foodz :drool:

[CROWN]

so where exactly des moines people metting? the altona mcdonalds witht he huge parking lot and what time?

[DSV]

so where exactly des moines people metting? the altona mcdonalds witht he huge parking lot and what time?

I'd say 9:00-9:30am to be safe.

[SirRangeALot]

Where are all my Dubuque peeps? HOLLA!

[swirlfree]

may i join this gathering? and i dont have gps, booo

[vwmeister]

may i join this gathering? and i dont have gps, booo

Sure!! Hook up with the gruppe in Des Moines and come with them.

[vrjetta98]

So seriously since were not going on the route anymore all the people from waterloo and Cedar falls like john 2.0t vwmiester and lenny and whoever else is goin where you guys wanna meet off hawkeye exit or what

[GetAwayFromMe]

What time should we meet up?

[vwmeister]

So seriously since were not going on the route anymore all the people from waterloo and Cedar falls like john 2.0t vwmiester and lenny and whoever else is goin where you guys wanna meet off hawkeye exit or what


How about around 10am at the Flying J travel plaza on Hwy 20 by Elk Run Heights? Better parking area, convinence store, etc.

[iadubber]

Where are all my Dubuque peeps? HOLLA!

We're here.

[John2.0T]

How about around 10am at the Flying J travel plaza on Hwy 20 by Elk Run Heights? Better parking area, convinence store, etc.

Sounds good to me!

Although I'll be anxious to get there I'm not much of a speeder... 70-75 tops for me :)

[vwmeister]

I'm not much of a speeder... 70-75 tops for me :)

Same here! Rarely go any faster than 10 over the limit. :drive:

[John2.0T]

I need to take care of my hood first or I'm SOL...

[iadubber]

Same here! Rarely go any faster than 10 over the limit. :drive:

X3

[IaR32]

ok so i tried to post a new topic but i guess its not good enough to be its own topic. so saterday night before the gtg I'm planning on being in ic for some drinks...didnt know if you any one still wanted to meet up to help control the alcohol population :D

[DSV]

ok so i tried to post a new topic but i guess its not good enough to be its own topic. so saterday night before the gtg I'm planning on being in ic for some drinks...didnt know if you any one still wanted to meet up to help control the alcohol population :D

Your topic exists, its right here: http://forums.projektgerman.com/showthread.php?t=2349

I saw that you posted it in the "official" section so I moved it over to the Iowa Regionals subforum. I forgot to approve it in the moving process though. Sorry.

It's up and working now though. :tu:

[OrangeDUB]

ok so i tried to post a new topic but i guess its not good enough to be its own topic. so saterday night before the gtg I'm planning on being in ic for some drinks...didnt know if you any one still wanted to meet up to help control the alcohol population :D

Yeah me too... steve is working on getting his wireless working i talked to him 2 days ago on the phone about going out the night before..

that weekend is basically when he expects to be done with his job and he says he doesn't know if he has to work that day, but he's down for going out if he doesn't have to work!

[vrjetta98]

flying j sounds good to me and i dont care about speed so someone else should lead cause i tend to have a heavy foot it runs in my family. My first speeding ticket was for doing 100 on the interstate didnt realize till i saw the cop passing me

[vwmeister]

I can lead off and on. I'll have Garmin with me.

[SDKmann]

Wow, this is coming up quick. Anyone from the QC caravaning up?

[CROWN]

i'll lead the des moines group b/c im so slow haha

[GetAwayFromMe]

No speeding for me some of the people on the forums know why. If the speed limit is 70 i set my cruise on 74 most of the time.

[Loccusst]

So how late are these festivities going on for? My daughter has a soccer game at 1pm so we probably wouldn't get up there till 3:30-4pm.

[DSV]

So how late are these festivities going on for? My daughter has a soccer game at 1pm so we probably wouldn't get up there till 3:30-4pm.

With people arriving around 12:15-12:30, I imagine most people will plan on leaving around 4-5pm, since it is a Sunday and most will work the next morning.

[CROWN]

come on works overrated and so is school

[berserker]

I thought that people would start leaving around dark.. :( but maybe not..

[DSV]

I thought that people would start leaving around dark.. :( but maybe not..

Yeah, people may stay later, I guess I don't know. I have driven home from the Iowa City area around 9pm and gotten back home at 10:30pm before. It's doable if everybody is still hanging out and having fun. :tu:

[berserker]

Oh I am sure there will be mass fun.. if not straight up craziness!!!

I am so excited for this GTG!

[Loccusst]

Hmmm...will have to figure something out.

[SirRangeALot]

I am so excited for this GTG!

:word:

[John2.0T]

Someone should really call the park and see what they can do about a reservation or something...

30+ cars rolling in and 40 people?

I doubt it will be that much.... at least call 'em up and see if there is anything we can do. Thats what the premium membership is for ;)

[iadubber]

I'll be leaving around 4-5 maybe earlier.

[SDKmann]

This kinda sucks for me, abbys gone and IAR32 will already be up there. Is chovi coming up?

[DSV]

This kinda sucks for me, abbys gone and IAR32 will already be up there. Is chovi coming up?

yeah, chovi is on the list of attendees. :tu: Check the first page for a list of who is coming.

[iadubber]

looks like I have to leave about 2:30. Opening game for the Bears so I want to be back in time for that.

[berserker]

Woohoo this weekend!!! So excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[justin]

Looks like i might be coming! Just got done throwing disc with jake and marcus, they said it would be a blast.

Hopefully they will let me ride with them in return for some rolling shots, Ive been outta town every weekend for the last month and a half and have spent more on gas than i care to know.

[DSV]

Looks like i might be coming! Just got done throwing disc with jake and marcus, they said it would be a blast.

Hopefully they will let me ride with them in return for some rolling shots, Ive been outta town every weekend for the last month and a half and have spent more on gas than i care to know.

That would be awesome if you can make it. I'm sure somebody will have room for you to ride along, plus you take some great photos and I'd love to see the rolling shots. :D :tu:

[IaR32]

This kinda sucks for me, abbys gone and IAR32 will already be up there. Is chovi coming up?

not any more, i decided to take a brake from drinking that weekend...so if you want to drive up together im game.

[berserker]

If I was still in the QC you kids know I would totally love to convoy down with you!!!!

Seth, give Anthony a call.. as far as I know he is still going and prolly would enjoy the company on the drive.

[CROWN]

abby are u riding up with the des moines crew?

[DSV]

abby are u riding up with the des moines crew?

Yeah, she will be driving over with the DM people.

[berserker]

Woahs my convoy status has been hot topix today :eek:

But yes I am riding down/over/up/left/right/to/from/etc with the Des Moines kids meeting at Altoona :)

[anchovi777]

qc peeps we should all get together, lets plan a time and place to meet!! we can all roll down together!

[wood_e]

This may seem odd, but is anyone willing to drop off my deck to Chad? He bought my Alpine deck, and I need a messenger to deliver it to him. PM me if you can! I'll be in Ankeny either today or tomorrow getting the Focus's oil changed at Dewey ford.

[DSV]

This may seem odd, but is anyone willing to drop off my deck to Chad? He bought my Alpine deck, and I need a messenger to deliver it to him. PM me if you can! I'll be in Ankeny either today or tomorrow getting the Focus's oil changed at Dewey ford.

I'm sure one of the Ames guys would do it (Jake or Marcus). Shoot em a PM. :tu:

[iadubber]

Pwetty pwease!!!

[wood_e]

I'll give marcus a call tonight

[iadubber]

I'll give marcus a call tonight

:word: on ya :hoff:

[SirRangeALot]

The Dubuque boys need to decide on a place to meet up so we can convoy down...S. Locust Hy-Vee anyone? :D :D :laugh:

[lenny]

Well, here's an idea....It's just a thought. Maybe you dubuque guys could head west on 20, us CF/Loo boys could head east on 20 and we'll meet in the HWY 150 area...We'll convoy down together?
-Dan

[iadubber]

The Dubuque boys need to decide on a place to meet up so we can convoy down...S. Locust Hy-Vee anyone? :D :D :laugh:

I thought you were going Sat. Night?


Well, here's an idea....It's just a thought. Maybe you dubuque guys could head west on 20, us CF/Loo boys could head east on 20 and we'll meet in the HWY 150 area...We'll convoy down together?
-Dan

Sounds sweet Dan.

[lenny]

I may be going down to CR on saturday as well. I'm kinda in lingo cause I'm supposed to detail a car down there on saturday evening and I'm helping a guy up here with his timing belt on saturday morning
-Dan

[iadubber]

Jeremy, as far as DBQ boys, looks like it's me, you, and dub1.8t. The way Newman was talking, his car may not be fixed by then and he has a wedding the night before. So he may be hung over and not go. Beave was thinking about it, but still unsure.

[berserker]

Jeremy, as far as DBQ boys, looks like it's me, you, and dub1.8t. The way Newman was talking, his car may not be fixed by then and he has a wedding the night before. So he may be hung over and not go. Beave was thinking about it, but still unsure.

dunz ferget my bentley, yah? :D

[CHARLATAN]

Man, i wish michelle and i could come. We will be in Galena for our 1-year anniversary.

[iadubber]

dunz ferget my bentley, yah? :D

It's in my hatch in a box as we speak. :) :drive:

[turboA4]

Man, i wish michelle and i could come. We will be in Galena for our 1-year anniversary.

me too!!!!!

but its prolly a good thing you remembered that it was this weekend..............


and happy anniversary guys!

[Overdub]

Looks like i might be coming! Just got done throwing disc with jake and marcus, they said it would be a blast.

Hopefully they will let me ride with them in return for some rolling shots, Ive been outta town every weekend for the last month and a half and have spent more on gas than i care to know.

if you need a ride your welcome to ride shot gun in my B5!

[OrangeDUB]

So I just realized that the day before the gtg I will be tailgating for the 7pm game, and I will be up there early in the morning to start drinking :eek:

If I'm still conscious I will be down for the bars :tu: :laugh:

[vwmeister]

n/m hwy 150 would work afterall. It's the road that intersects 20 at the Vinton/Independence exit!! My bad. Where would we meet at?

[iadubber]

Huh? HWY 150? You must mean 151. That would be quite a bit of county road running. Not that there is anything wrong with that. Where would we meet at?

Haha, I didn't even notice that. I just saw 150 and it clicked at 151 lol. Yeah, where would we meet?

[MrFlippant]

This may seem odd, but is anyone willing to drop off my deck to Chad? He bought my Alpine deck, and I need a messenger to deliver it to him. PM me if you can! I'll be in Ankeny either today or tomorrow getting the Focus's oil changed at Dewey ford.

Damn dude; I wish I would've looked at this earlier today. My dad is a service advisor at Dewey, I could have had you give it to him and I'd take it to IC for ya.

[turboA4]

This may seem odd, but is anyone willing to drop off my deck to Chad? He bought my Alpine deck, and I need a messenger to deliver it to him. PM me if you can! I'll be in Ankeny either today or tomorrow getting the Focus's oil changed at Dewey ford.

i will pick it up tonight!

[wood_e]

Damn dude; I wish I would've looked at this earlier today. My dad is a service advisor at Dewey, I could have had you give it to him and I'd take it to IC for ya.

No ****? Humm... might be good ot have an in with the service advisor ;)

[berserker]

It's in my hatch in a box as we speak. :) :drive:

w00h00!! :tu: thank you!!

[IaR32]

Man, i wish michelle and i could come. We will be in Galena for our 1-year anniversary.

if you two were really into vdubs you would make this gathering your one year...jk, congrats on that.

as far as qc people goes what does every one think of home depot?

[chuNknorris]

Man, i wish michelle and i could come. We will be in Galena for our 1-year anniversary.

Hey its my 1 year anniversary too! My wife is out of town on business though :( ... guess I lucked out on this GTG :twisted:

[iadubber]

i will pick it up tonight!

thanks marcus!!!

[vwmeister]

Hey its my 1 year anniversary too! My wife is out of town on business though :( ... guess I lucked out on this GTG :twisted:

It's our 30th on the 10th!! Might mix in a Chicago "business" trip in after the GTG. The Cubs/Cards have a makeup game to play on the 10th! :D

[Newgen]

i wish i had a gf :(

[vwmeister]

i wish i had a gf :(


Maybe you need to walkover to the other side? The VAG side :D

[DSV]

i wish i had a gf :(


Maybe you need to walkover to the other side? The VAG side :D

The VAG gets the girlies every time...... :tu: :hoff:

[vrjetta98]

I was wondering who was all going to the Iowa game on saturday cause i think i might be going there is a pretty good chance but I don't know yet. Sooo let me know maybe we can drink a little..... Or a lot whatever

[vwmeister]

Enjoy adult drinks responsibly.... Don't drive when your under the influence!
:drive:

[SirRangeALot]

Jeremy, as far as DBQ boys, looks like it's me, you, and dub1.8t. The way Newman was talking, his car may not be fixed by then and he has a wedding the night before. So he may be hung over and not go. Beave was thinking about it, but still unsure.

Okay, do you want to meet up with the CR crew then on the way? I was going to go Saturday night but I think those plans are still on hold from what I hear.

[iadubber]

Okay, do you want to meet up with the CR crew then on the way? I was going to go Saturday night but I think those plans are still on hold from what I hear.

Yeah, if they can come up with place. Then we can plan when to leave and whatnot.

[IATURBOA4]

Just checking is someone still planning on bringing a vagcom, my damn autoleveling headlights are really starting to tick me off. Also if anyone is coming to the game get ahold of me cause me cause i know i'll be there prob wont start till midafternoon though, gotta study for the F%$&ing mcat part of the day atleast.

[vwmeister]

Just checking is someone still planning on bringing a vagcom, my damn autoleveling headlights are really starting to tick me off. Also if anyone is coming to the game get ahold of me cause me cause i know i'll be there prob wont start till midafternoon though, gotta study for the F%$&ing mcat part of the day atleast.

I'll have mine with me.

[stollen]

Just checking is someone still planning on bringing a vagcom, my damn autoleveling headlights are really starting to tick me off. Also if anyone is coming to the game get ahold of me cause me cause i know i'll be there prob wont start till midafternoon though, gotta study for the F%$&ing mcat part of the day atleast.

I will bring mine/twooly's too, but I never got around to buying a new battery for my laptop. I would need to be within around 30 ft (or however long my extension cord is) from an outlet.

[turboA4]

I will bring mine/twooly's too, but I never got around to buying a new battery for my laptop. I would need to be within around 30 ft (or however long my extension cord is) from an outlet.
i still have a power inverter in my trunk to power many amazing appliances

[GetAwayFromMe]

That's great i need someone to do my throttle body adaptation.

[OrangeDUB]

That's great i need someone to do my throttle body adaptation.

all you do is get in the car, then turn the key on but don't start the motor. let it stay on for one minute then turn the key off. YOu should be good to go. Otherwise somebody with a laptop can do it too...

[ICA4]

Hello, I'm new here as of today. I saw this thread and thought it would be a good place to start seeing that I'm from Iowa City. Sugarbottom is 10 minutes from my place. So, count me in unless it's too late!

[SirRangeALot]

Hello, I'm new here as of today. I saw this thread and thought it would be a good place to start seeing that I'm from Iowa City. Sugarbottom is 10 minutes from my place. So, count me in unless it's too late!

:yippee:

This GTG is gonna ROCK!!!

We should make this an annual PKG event, I'm tellin' ya!!! :D :D

[iadubber]

Hello, I'm new here as of today. I saw this thread and thought it would be a good place to start seeing that I'm from Iowa City. Sugarbottom is 10 minutes from my place. So, count me in unless it's too late!

Sweet man!!! I added you to the first page list.

[Loccusst]

Sooo...where exactly are we meeting in altoona? We are taking the cabriolet so we will get great rolling shots with the top down. Also, since we are taking the cabriolet there is no way in hell we are speeding...don't want the motor to blow. LOL

[mshimon]

I plan on driving down with Marcus and probably Jake as well.

[John2.0T]

Have fun guys - looks like I'm out... car will be in the shop for awhile awaiting parts....

[sml]

if you still want to come, I'll pick you up!

[DSV]

Sooo...where exactly are we meeting in altoona? We are taking the cabriolet so we will get great rolling shots with the top down. Also, since we are taking the cabriolet there is no way in hell we are speeding...don't want the motor to blow. LOL

Last I heard people were talking about meeting around 9:30ish in Altoona, but it shouldn't take more than 2 hours to get there, probably less. Somebody may need to start a DM caravan thread in the Iowa Regionals section.

[twooly]

Sooo...where exactly are we meeting in altoona? We are taking the cabriolet so we will get great rolling shots with the top down. Also, since we are taking the cabriolet there is no way in hell we are speeding...don't want the motor to blow. LOL

Marcus started a thread but 9:30am at Altoona McDonalds parking lot where the semi's can park.

[stollen]

Have fun guys - looks like I'm out... car will be in the shop for awhile awaiting parts....

:bawl: I was looking forward to getting a ride in your A4 to convince me to start modding ours. I have an idea, go "test drive" something cool from your local VW/Audi dealer and bring it to the G2G :twisted:

[SDKmann]

Hey, if anyone happens to have a portable battery charger could you bring it? My electronics got reset and I need to leave the electronics on for a hour before I can put my radio code in.

[Newgen]

ill try and remember to bring mine

[Newgen]

Have fun guys - looks like I'm out... car will be in the shop for awhile awaiting parts....

dont feel to bad. mines in the shop to and wont be out for awhile lol.

[Loccusst]

Well, with it being McDonalds I can eat breakfast before we head out.....breakfast burritooooooos!

[turboA4]

Well, with it being McDonalds I can eat breakfast before we head out.....breakfast burritooooooos!
YAY!!!!! and you can pooooop all day!!!!!

[MrFlippant]

Well, with it being McDonalds I can eat breakfast before we head out.....breakfast burritooooooos!

We ought to all of us line up in the drive through and then just park in a neat little row right where the drive through workers can see us while we eat.

[SirRangeALot]

This just might be the longest thread evaaar.

/OT

[MrFlippant]

This just might be the longest thread evaaar.

/OT

Not as long as the Answer a Question/Ask a Question thread on AF... that's on page 288 with nearly 7200 posts :)

[SirRangeALot]

Not as long as the Answer a Question/Ask a Question thread on AF... that's on page 288 with nearly 7200 posts :)

I meant on PKG, goofball. :D

[MrFlippant]

I meant on PKG, goofball. :D

Damn! Someone finally figured me out!:dance:

[Black86gti]

what time do you guys think youll be at sugar bottom untill? i can proly make it around 3 or 3:30 depending if i bring the MKII

[vwmeister]

what time do you guys think youll be at sugar bottom untill? i can proly make it around 3 or 3:30 depending if i bring the MKII


I'm sure there will still be plenty of us around then! :tu:

[850 T-5]

Hopefully I'll get there, I'll be a later addition, but no reason I should be a no-show. I know you were all worried.:rolleyes:

[07GTI]

Still working on homework, so I decided I can't go but everyone else have fun drive safe :tu:

[lenny]

Well, my car needs a new Tie Rod End so I won't be driving the S down. However, I helped Damir do his timing belt today so I will be making the drive down with him.
-Dan

[turboA4]

omg lenny...when the hell am i gunna f-in ride in the damn thing

[lenny]

omg lenny...when the hell am i gunna f-in ride in the damn thing


When you come up here to party
-Dan

[GetAwayFromMe]

Looks like i wont be going my new timing belt is having problems. I;m kinda pissed.

[GetAwayFromMe]

Have fun peeps i know i'm gonna miss an awesome GTG.

[STÖDER]

i cant wait im getting ready right now

[SDKmann]

Well Im back in the QC already. Great GTG guys, props to whoever picked out the site. The road to the beach was really fun. Ive got a couple good pics that Ill post later.

[CROWN]

someone needs to make a thread for pictures i got a bunch

[ICA4]

had a great time everyone, i just wish i didn't have to drive so far :D Nice cars, nice people......see ya soon?!?

[sml]

Thanks to everyone that came! I had a great time! :drive:

I am doing all the premium upgrades right now! :tu:

[CROWN]

i don't see mine yet your slow haha

[lenny]

I had a great times guys. Not really sure why there was seperation between the East Sider crew and everyone else the whole time(our cars are better but not that much.....lol...JK)...I'm sure as I get more comfortable around everyone I'll try to be a facilitator and bring thigns together (I guess all of us East Sider Guys know each other and most of you central Iowa guys know each other... Maybe we should all know each other?)

Loved the cars, food was okay, LOVED THE CARS, met some new people that have the same interests as me and made some new friends.....LOVED THE CARS!!!!

Anyway you slice it this meet goes down as a good one for me. I wish I would have known that you guys went for a cruise/photo opp...I would have definitely gone with you and given some rides out to people who wanted to feel what 2 turbos kicking in feels like....

OH.... one last thing, the 2 R's I saw today confirmed my worst fears....I really wanna sell this money pit and pick up an R32...God those cars are just so me when they're pretty much "bone stock" (no way in hell knowing me would I leave it that way) but god, so sexy!!!

Good seeing everyone and I look forward to the pics
-Dan

[sml]

I had a great times guys. Not really sure why there was seperation between the East Sider crew and everyone else the whole time(our cars are better but not that much.....lol...JK)...I'm sure as I get more comfortable around everyone I'll try to be a facilitator and bring thigns together (I guess all of us East Sider Guys know each other and most of you central Iowa guys know each other... Maybe we should all know each other?)


Quite right Dan. :tu:

[lenny]

Quite right Dan. :tu:

About the cars being better???? ....lol....Just kidding. This is still a fairly new crew for me. I'll be a better facilitator in the future....Until then you can all think of me as the "official smart ass"
-Dan

[OrangeDUB]

I had a lot of fun, didn't get to introduce myself to as many people as I wanted but still had a blast and thought that it was alot of fun!

[twooly]

Wife and I both had fun, sorry I had to leave early but you know me and my schedule :sly:

[iadubber]

I had a great time, and I agree I wish I could have introduced myself to more people. Like Dan said, as we get more acclomated with people it'll get better as far as the state divide goes. I posted my pics up in the pics thread.

[vwmeister]

I had a great times guys. Not really sure why there was seperation between the East Sider crew and everyone else the whole time(our cars are better but not that much.....lol...JK)...I'm sure as I get more comfortable around everyone I'll try to be a facilitator and bring thigns together (I guess all of us East Sider Guys know each other and most of you central Iowa guys know each other... Maybe we should all know each other?)

-Dan

I wouldn’t worry too much about the state segregation. Next time we just need to locate a larger shade tree! I had a GREAT time. Time to start thinking about an fall drive along the Mississippi! :drive:

[iadubber]

I wouldn’t worry too much about the state segregation. Next time we just need to locate a larger shade tree! I had a GREAT time. Time to start thinking about an fall drive along the Mississippi! :drive:

yeah, I hear ya. We need to do that Savanna April GTG run again but in the fall this time.

[MrFlippant]

Had a great time! I'm kind of a quiet person, so I didn't really get around to meeting everyone, but it was pretty cool to see everybody and check out the cars.

Definitely a great event!

[iadubber]

Had a great time! I'm kind of a quiet person, so I didn't really get around to meeting everyone, but it was pretty cool to see everybody and check out the cars.

Definitely a great event!

Yeah man, I think alot of us are that way. You should have came over and bs'd and :hungry:

[SirRangeALot]

Damn! Someone finally figured me out!:dance:

:laugh: