Cruise to see GeeTeaEyeV (Jake)

[turboA4]

Alright guys, it's official!!

You guys wanted a huge GTG this summer, and know we have it! Thanks to Kook for the idea, we are going to cruise to the Courage Center in Golden Valley, MN (where Jake is staying) and surprise him with a ton of his friends from PKG!

Jake has always been a great friend to everyone in the VW/Audi community and especially everyone in PKG, so it's about time we show our support to him and visit him while he is recovering!

The Plan

We have the park for all day on Sat., but we would like to get this started no later than 1pm.

Everyone from Iowa is going to meet near Mason City on Interstate 35 at 10:30am and leave by 11am

From Des Moines:
Meet at the Ankeny BP at 1st St. and Hwy 69 at 8:30am LEAVE at 8:45am

Stop in Ames at the Kum and Go on 13th Street
Pick up the Ames people and continue no later than 9:15am

From Eastern Iowa
All meet at Lichty Automotive (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=lichty+automotive&sll=44.166445,-93.603516&sspn=6.028172,14.194336&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=13&iwloc=A) in Waterloo by 9:15am
and LEAVE by 9:30am to Mason City.

Meeting in Mason City
Exit 194 off of I-35 for Clear Lake. There are TONS of gas stations, restaurants, etc. There is a SHELL gas station with a Subway close by and a Wendy's inside. LOTS of parking and very accessible/visible from the exit. It would be perfect for everyone to meet here to cruise up!

Shell Food Mart
1302 N 24th St, Clear Lake, IA
(641) 357-0813
Link: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=e...A&z=14&iwloc=A

Also, anyone from farther away, do not hesitate to inquire about staying somewhere on friday night. I know I have at least a couch for people to crash on in Ames.

It also looks like John2.0T is opening his cabin for us to stay at on Sat. night if you are concerned about lodging for the event!! Its about 45 mins away from the park and he will lead a caravan over there.

There are three in-ground grills for us to use at the park, so we are thinking that sometime soon after we get there, we start the grills up and start cooking and aim for an eating time of around 3ish.

For the BBQ, it would be great if you could all bring your own meat to grill, or split some with another member. And then also, please bring ONE other food item (ie. chips, salad, any other picnic items) to share!

Jake's family is very excited for this to happen and we know that he will be very excited! He misses PKG and all of you guys so much! (we all know he couldn't go two hours with out logging on to PKG!) as Jake's dad said in the other discussion thread:


Jake's Dad here, this all sounds good to us. Jake has no idea that it's happening and we will do our best to keep it from him. He will be pretty excited when he sees everybody pull up. He remembers his car very well & everything about it and loves to look at his car magazines when he is home.

thanks for this

So lets try to clear our schedules and make this the biggest PKG GTG ever, I know we can make that happen, and I know that Jake would appreciate this more than anything!!

If you have any questions/comments feel free to post them!

You can also contact Tim Rotz at timothy.rotz@gmail.com with any questions

Info:
Courage Center (http://www.courage.org/#)
3915 Golden Valley Road
Minneapolis, MN 55422

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u240/mdfizer21/map.jpg

Jake's site:
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/jakerotz


Thanks a million guys!

[John2.0T]

My family has a cabin just outside of the cities in Minnesota. It's about 45 minutes east, near Forest Lake. I'm talking to my parents and we are planning on using our cabin as a place to crash for those who can drive up. I've had 25+ people stay here for a few New Year's parties in the past so I'm sure it will work out. We can easily meet up with Jake on Saturday, crash at my place and cruise back Sunday morning.

I dont want anyone to hold back due to paying for a hotel! Gas is expensive enough but we all know we are doing this for Jake. I'm really looking forward to seeing him and I hope this will make it easier for more people to make it up!

[KooK]

John, that would be fantastic. So far the plan is a sweet cruise up to Jake, hang out until we're ready to run to a park and BBQ, from there we can head on out to Johns cabin (if everything goes smooth). A huge thanks to anybody and everybody helping out here!

ALSO! If people could pitch in like, $10 or bring some grub with them that would be fantastic.

[John2.0T]

I will get details ASAP on the address, directions, etc. for my cabin.

Happy to help!

[Tony!]

I was talking to Jess and I think what we're planning is to crash at a hotel, then on Sunday before heading back - hit IKEA for a new coffee table.

[turboA4]

hit IKEA for a new coffee table.

omg...i went to IKEA for the first time last week, and all i can say is WOW, I want everything in there!!

/offtopic

[bugjooz]

This is awesome, Marcus! Thanks for planning this!!:tu: You are a good friend to Jake.

[1FastB5]

i'm in for sure -- i'm looking forward to this one!!

i might have to make a stop by ikea on the way back myself too :D

[GetAwayFromMe]

I'm in Jake is an awesome guy and this will make him very happy.

Come on guys i know there is alot of new ppl on here but this is your chance to meet everyone and come to a big GTG, have some fun and give our guy some support.

[turboA4]

This is awesome, Marcus! Thanks for planning this!!:tu: You are a good friend to Jake.

Hey thanks....as far as planning it, it was Kook!

[cadwiz]

Ok Aaron i posted on Eurowerks and included them also, like we talked about at Firkin Fox.
I asked for some suggestions as to where we should picnic (unless Marcus already has a place in mind) and meet them if they want to join us, Being their neck of the woods i'm sure they know more about the area than us.I am sure John will chime in over there due to knowing some of them better than we do, here is the link
http://www.eurowerks.org/showthread.php?t=9514

By the way John how does the camping at your family cabin look?

[turboA4]

cool! I am probably going to try to handle the park issue, just because it would be easy for me to go look at which ones are going to suit our needs with the amount of people/cars and which ones are going to be handy/accessible for Jake. I have a few in mind, but I am going to work with Jake's dad to find the perfect one!

[cadwiz]

Cool good to know. i will still forward you any suggestions , more never hurts.:D

[KooK]

As far as Iowa people, I'm figuring we either meet up at Cadwizs house (if that's cool with him) or somewhere closer to Ames near 35 so we don't lose anybody trying to jump on the interstate. Figure we meet up at 7:30-8am and leave at 8:30am so we arrive at around lunch. Speaking of lunch though, what can/should we do for lunch? We could always take 30 minutes out and hit up an Arbys before we meet up with Jake afterwards (say about 1pm or so).

[cadwiz]

I'LL MEET ANYWHERE WITH THE DM PEOPLE. tHE D-PORT CEDERLOO, AND DUBUQUE PEEPS THAT WANT TO COME SHOULD MEET US WHERE THOUGH?
IT WOULD BE BACKTRACKING FOR THEM TO MEET AT MY PLACE

[KooK]

Good call, we're going to have to meet up with them along the way.

[cadwiz]

Sounds like Eurowerks may be supplying the eats and bbq gear (so we don't have to lug extra stuff around), it is still in the works i'll let everyone know.

[John2.0T]

A good meeting point would probably be the big truck stop in Albert Lea.

It's quite a long drive for people in Dubuque, and on the east side, so we will have to plan accordingly if we ALL want to meet and cruise up at the same time, or just go in seperate groups and plan to meet in Minneapolis.

[GetAwayFromMe]

Maybe we can meet someplace in Iowa City since it's kinda in the middle. Just my .02

[Kelso]

well it looks as if im in. Not going to one of the weddings in august so I have an extra weekend to take off. So im about 80% sure im in.

[John2.0T]

Maybe we can meet someplace in Iowa City since it's kinda in the middle. Just my .02

This is a good idea, I would just rather leave later and meet up with them on the way. 2 hours less driving for us.

[KooK]

Maybe we can meet someplace in Iowa City since it's kinda in the middle. Just my .02

In the middle of what?

I'm thinking everybody from Eastern Iowa can leave together as well as everybody from central Iowa. From there we all meet up at a point near Mason city and cruise into MN as one big pack.

Des Moines to Mason City should be about 1 hour 45 min.
Iowa City to Mason City should be about 2 hour 45 min.
Waterloo to Mason City should be about 1 hour 15 min.

Just to give you guys an idea I would say Des Moines people leave at 9am and Eastern Iowa people leave at 8am, then we can all meet up at Mason City and leave there at approx. 11am and probably grab some lunch while we're there.

[John2.0T]

In the middle of what?

I'm thinking everybody from Eastern Iowa can leave together as well as everybody from central Iowa. From there we all meet up at a point near Mason city and cruise into MN as one big pack.

Agreed. This will definitely be the easiest way to get a big cruise all the way up 35 :D.

[Tony!]

A good meeting point would probably be the big truck stop in Albert Lea.

It's quite a long drive for people in Dubuque, and on the east side, so we will have to plan accordingly if we ALL want to meet and cruise up at the same time, or just go in seperate groups and plan to meet in Minneapolis.

The T&A! I always stop there on the way up there.

[cadwiz]

The T&A! I always stop there on the way up there.

Me to, but i was expecting T & A the first time..........i was disapointed!
Mason City sounds like a good plan to me. Aaron i think you did a good job sorting out the times. So where are we DM people leaving from. My house or Ankeny wall mart?
Better yet if we leave from the BP in ankeny they have higher octane gas plus coffee etc.

[KooK]

Better yet if we leave from the BP in ankeny they have higher octane gas plus coffee etc.

Actually the BP in Ankeny sounds like a damn good idea. For those who haven't grabbed a little breakfast or fuel yet can do that when they arrive and we can take off straight from there. Where is this BP?

[cadwiz]

1st St And Ankeny Blvd (hwy69)

[KooK]

So it's settled, everybody surrounding the Des Moines area will meet here at 8:30am.

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/KooKaT21/HARBEL.jpg

Can I get somebody to take charge, plan out a meeting point, and lead everybody out in Eastern Iowa?

[twooly]

Look's like we may be making a family thing out of it, we will go over to family's house Sat evening.

[KooK]

Nobody in Eastern Iowa wants to step up and help out by taking charge?

[IaR32]

so when is this happening, i'm confused and might like to join in

[Mk4Gasm]

Nobody in Eastern Iowa wants to step up and help out by taking charge?

Sorry, me and a lot of fellow PKG members in Dubuque (not all of them) have never met/spoken to Jake, so IMHO I would feel rather awkward driving that far to see someone I don't even know, not that I don't hope he gets better and is happy, I just don't see my presence adding too much to the pot for this GTG.

[turboA4]

This GTG is not all about if you know Jake or not, it's two things. First, and most importantly, it's showing Jake that the club that he helped start, and devoted countless hours to, is there for him and is supporting him through this life changing injury. This will mean so much to him to see a bunch of cars that he always has and always will love!

Secondly, this is the big GTG for the summer, this is a chance to meet and get to know the members of this club that you have NOT yet met, and spend some time with some people with very similar interests.

This will really be a great weekend to help out a fellow PKG'er and spend an awesome day out with other PKG'ers grilling, eating, and just having fun!

[Mk4Gasm]

This GTG is not all about if you know Jake or not, it's two things. First, and most importantly, it's showing Jake that the club that he helped start, and devoted countless hours to, is there for him and is supporting him through this life changing injury. This will mean so much to him to see a bunch of cars that he always has and always will love!

Secondly, this is the big GTG for the summer, this is a chance to meet and get to know the members of this club that you have NOT yet met, and spend some time with some people with very similar interests.

This will really be a great weekend to help out a fellow PKG'er and spend an awesome day out with other PKG'ers grilling, eating, and just having fun!

Okay, well if you put it that way, if we have somewhere I can at least pitch a tent or something or find somehow to avoid a hotel room, then I will mull things over at my new job and see if I have the pull to bring along some Dubuque/QC people. Changing my RSVP to a maybe.

[vwmeister]

:word:

be there or be square.....

:D

[turboA4]

awesome, and remember, John2.0T has a cabin up there, which he has invited all to hang out and sleep there on Sat. night, so everyone has a place to stay!

[Mk4Gasm]

Maybe any Dubuque/QC/CR people who want to go or any Eastern Iowa people can meet up at Kevin's shop in Waterloo? It's not backtracking very much for anyone I don't think.

[SirRangeALot]

Sorry, me and a lot of fellow PKG members in Dubuque (not all of them) have never met/spoken to Jake, so IMHO I would feel rather awkward driving that far to see someone I don't even know, not that I don't hope he gets better and is happy, I just don't see my presence adding too much to the pot for this GTG.

Guess I better pipe in here...I really do want to go, but I might be getting promoted to supervisor soon (hopefully) and the work schedule/hours are TBD after we "negotiate" my wage. ;) Once I get that figured out (hopefully in the next couple of weeks) I will let you know!

And I know that Jake and I locked horns on PKG a lot. We never had the chance to meet up and after his accident I felt horrible about the way we treated each other on the forums sometimes. I hope he's doing well and I'm thinking/praying for him. :)

[KooK]

Soooo, anybody out in eastern Iowa wanna help plan this?

[John2.0T]

My cabin will be open for anyone who would like a place to crash on Saturday night!

It's about 45 minutes from Minneapolis and we have enough room for people to crash inside, pitch a tent outside, or crash in the sleep cabin. I'll lead the group from the meeting point to my cabin on Saturday evening.

Anyone coming from Dubuque can meet with the Waterloo guys and cruise up with us. Kevin's shop would be a perfect place to meet.

[KooK]

Still wondering where the people from Eastern Iowa want to meet up, some place in Waterloo, do you want to head straight to Mason City?

[turboA4]

Big update!!

We have officially reserved a park area for the event! We are going to be at Brookview park in Golden Valley, MN.

This is very close to the Courage Center, so it will be good for the Rotz's to bring Jake over. And this way we can all pull into the Courage Center and surprise him!

This was one of the only shelters available that weekend that also has a restroom facility and didn't cost an arm and a leg to reserve. The one hitch is that we have it from 11am to 4pm. So we may need to head out a little earlier than originally planned, and do a lunch there. There are three grills to use, so that is also great!

here is a link to the location:

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Winnetka+Ave+N+%26+Brookview+Pkwy,+Minneapo lis,+MN+55427&sll=44.98188,-93.38039&sspn=0.006295,0.006295&hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=44.981617,-93.381085&spn=0.008469,0.015278&t=h&z=15

[cadwiz]

So Marcus, Kook- on the MN. side Eurowerks still is down to meet us so , We need to sort of figure out What the exactly what we are doing. Are we all going to go to Jakes location and see him then drive to the park? or are we just going to go to the park and meet him there? Plus we need to figure out where to meet the MN guys, At the park or some where else?
Let me know , i just updated the E.W thread with Marcus's comment so i'll keep doing so when we get more info.

[KooK]

Bla! A little earlier and a little less time then I planned! We can make this work though.

Alright, new plan is, the whole Iowa crew meets up by Mason City at 10am, we leave at 10:30 from there.

Marcus, like Cadwiz asked, would you like us to meet up at the Courage Center or should we all cruise into the park? On one hand, I think it would be cool for Jake to cruise there with us, on the other hand I think it would be cool if we all started pulling up at the park and he was there.

[turboA4]

Yeah, sorry it has to be a little earlier, but thats what was available.

it is probably about 1.5 to 2 hours from Mason City so I am not sure what time we would like to meet there, leaving at 10:30 may be a little late.

We are not sure about where in Golden Valley I will talk to Jake's dad about it.

[Mk4Gasm]

Still wondering where the people from Eastern Iowa want to meet up, some place in Waterloo, do you want to head straight to Mason City?

We're already established any east sider's are meeting up at Kevin's shop in W'loo

[cadwiz]

Aaron get ahold of me. we'll work it all out.

[3dubs]

Hey Guys:
Jake's dad here, first THANK YOU KOOK for getting this thing started, it has been amazing to see the response from this website, Eurowerks & now Dub Korp. Jake will be very surprised-so far he still has no idea that it's happening. I hope the location and time works for everybody, seems to be a lot of discussion about it, hopefully this will not discourage any participation. We checked numerous parks within 1/2 hour of the Courage Center and this one was the only one that had that day open for under $200 per half day. It looks very nice, it has a Pavillion so we don't have to worry about rain, plenty-O-parking, 3 grills and also is very accomodating for Jake (easy access, sidewalks, restroom accross the street, etc...). I will let the planning up to Kook & Marcus, they seem to be doing a tremendous job. We look forward to meeting everybody soon. Guess I better get Jake's tires mounted on his freshly painted rims for this event.
Thanks again
Tim

[twooly]

Donations accepted? Ill throw some money in.

[vwmeister]

I'll chip in some $$ too. :tu:

[stollen]

I'll chip in some $$ too. :tu:

:dito:

[KooK]

Aaron get ahold of me. we'll work it all out.

It's difficult to sit down and call anybody at the moment, I'm completely booked until Friday. Currently the only times I get to surf the internet are at work in between runs which are fairly random when they happen (I end up having to hang up on a lot of people if they try to call me). If we can talk friday-saturday that'd work out for the best for me at least.

[sic_A4]

Ok, I'm in. I've never met Jake of any of you west siders yet. It's about time. This means I won't be going to Treffen though. Two long weekends In 4 weeks is just too much. This is more important than a car show anyways. I'll try to set up a starting time for us Q.C. guys and we'll meet at Kevin's shop in the morning. I do need little help though. What time for sure do you want to be in Mason City? And how long is it time wise from Kevin's to Mason City? I know it's about 2 hrs 45 min to Waterloo from the QC, but google maps says it's 2 and a half hours from Waterloo to Mason City. That don't seem right. Is it? Let me know, in the mean time i'll pm some of the QC guys and see if there down. I gotta say this is really cool. In todays society most people are too wrapped up in there own lives to ever go out of there way for someone else. This says a lot for the people on these forums.:tu::tu:

Proud PKG'r
Sean

[vwmeister]

Wloo/Cf to Mason City is about 85 miles. 1.5 hr max drive time. It's all divided highway from here to I-35 ''Avenue of the Saints'' :drive:

[sic_A4]

Cool thanks. Now I just need Kook or turboA4 to let me know when they want us in Mason City, and I'll pick a start time from the Q.C. to your place, and then we'll follow you if thats ok.

[vwmeister]

Cool thanks. Now I just need Kook or turboA4 to let me know when they want us in Mason City, and I'll pick a start time from the Q.C. to your place, and then we'll follow you if thats ok.

sounds good!

[KooK]

We have the park from 11-4pm and I don't want to stretch anybody so I'm planning on us all leaving Mason City at 10:30 sharp. Arrive at 10am and if possible we will leave early and hopefully be at the park no later than noon.

[sic_A4]

Ok then, unless somebody has a better idea I say the QC guys meet at the Ihop on 53rd Street right off of 74 at 5:15am. We will leave at 5:30 sharp, that should put us at Kevin's at about 8 or 8:15. Then we should be able to make it to Mason City by 10. I know it's earily, but we have a lot of ground to cover. If anyone has a better idea as to start times or location, by all means speak up. I'd like to leave later but, I don't want to miss meeting up with everyone else.

[DSV]

We have the park from 11-4pm and I don't want to stretch anybody so I'm planning on us all leaving Mason City at 10:30 sharp.

Arrive at 10am in mason City and if possible we will leave early and hopefully be at the park no later than noon.

Any plans outside of that for the Des Moines area group? Where are we all meeting and what time?

[turboA4]

I updated the event to include all current plans...

if you have any questions or comments, feel free to ask

or more suggestions for plans

[cadwiz]

Anyone is also welcome to swing down friday night if they want to crash at our place. Camp out what ever.

[vwmeister]

We have the park from 11-4pm and I don't want to stretch anybody so I'm planning on us all leaving Mason City at 10:30 sharp. Arrive at 10am and if possible we will leave early and hopefully be at the park no later than noon.

Do we need to nail down a meeting area for the Clear Lake/Mason City rendezvous with the DSM gruppe?

How about the I-35 / US 18 Exit. I think there is a gas station/mini mart at the intersection.

[cadwiz]

Good idea Kevin. I think that will work:tu:

[turboA4]

Yeah kevin, I was think the second exit on 35, I don't know which road it is, but is the one with the perkins. They have a huge parking lot there, but I don't know if that would be a good spot or not

[vwmeister]

Yeah kevin, I was think the second exit on 35, I don't know which road it is, but is the one with the perkins. They have a huge parking lot there, but I don't know if that would be a good spot or not


Next time you get up that way, maybe check it out for us.

[John2.0T]

although most of us already have each other's phone numbers, it would be smart for a few people from each group to PM others their cell # to others so we can stay organized.

[twooly]

I may be out, I might be going to Phoenix for work leaving Sat evening. I should hopefully know more in a couple days.

[KooK]

Tell them you'll quit!

[twooly]

Tell them you'll quit!

:D

[John2.0T]

Quick update...

I drove up to MN last weekend via IA-27/18W to 35. I found an excellent spot for us to meet on Saturday morning.

Exit 194 off of I-35 for Clear Lake. There are TONS of gas stations, restaurants, etc. There is a SHELL gas station with a Subway close by and a Wendy's inside. LOTS of parking and very accessible/visible from the exit. It would be perfect for everyone to meet here to cruise up!

Shell Food Mart
1302 N 24th St, Clear Lake, IA
(641) 357-0813
Link: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=en&geocode=&q=N+24th+St+(Shell+Food+Mart)&ie=UTF8&near=Clear+Lake,+IA&z=14&iwloc=A

[vwmeister]

Good job John! Sounds like a plan to me. :drive:

[twooly]

Well poop I'm out going to Phoenix

[stollen]

Well poop I'm out going to Phoenix

:(

[KooK]

Less than two weeks away! WOOT!

[Kelso]

Hey, for anyone going up...if you have an arm rest release button for a MKIV jetta could I possibly buy that from someone and just pick it up when we meet up? If not ECS I guess.

[OrangeDUB]

Hey, for anyone going up...if you have an arm rest release button for a MKIV jetta could I possibly buy that from someone and just pick it up when we meet up? If not ECS I guess.

Just pick one up at the dealer! Don't get anything but an oem one




And... sorry guys I'm not going to able to make this one. Movign and h2oI at the end of september is holding me back :(

[John2.0T]

quick update - anyone who is still 100% on this?

21 people say yes... for some reason I dont see 21 cars at Clear Lake on Sept. 6th.

Lets keep this thread up to date!

[KooK]

Of course I'm still in!

[cadwiz]

Lori and i are still down, with or with out kids.:D

[07GTI]

pretty sure I am still a yes

[Kelso]

im still going!!

[stollen]

Yep, still going.

[John2.0T]

just trying to keep this up top and up to date.

if plans changed for you please change your RSVP.

[vwmichael]

sounds like you guys have a great plan, i might be able to stop by and say hi and meet some of you guys in clear lake considering im only like 10 miles away in mason city.

[bugjooz]

Stef here... I've been bugging Mike to come on here and ask.... but he is has been really busy lately, so I'll ask...

Is there anything we need to bring with us to stay over night, sleeping bags, snacks?? And for the bbq we bring our own meat and then a side item to share? Right? Anything else?

Also, what about grilling materials? Charcoal?

Oh, and another thought... this may be weird, but with so many people staying in a cabin, maybe we should bring extra toilet paper? Well, I spose you boys don't wipe the you-know-what, so maybe that won't be an issue, but something I thought of.

[John2.0T]

Stef - good to hear you guys are going to be there!

I started a thread for those who are going to cruise up AND stay at my cabin 100%. It sounds like a few people are planning on driving back the same day.

Thank you for contributing! I will be updating the thread I started very shortly. I would prefer it if those who are planning on staying Sunday for fun on the lake and BBQ'ing would contribute with a bit of food (package of brats or burgers or a side ;))

[bugjooz]

Sweet! For the bbq, though, I'm talking about the one on Saturday. For that one, we bring a meat and side item, right?

[turboA4]

Yeah! that would be great if everyone just brought thier own meat and something general (yeah a side item) to share amongst everyone!

thanks for bringing that up!!

[bugjooz]

Excellent :hoff:

[turboA4]

Less than a week away guys!!!!

i really can't wait to see all of you!!!!

[John2.0T]

Marcus -

If you could update the meeting point on 35 for the main post that would be great ;)

[Kelso]

Lookin forward to it!! Gonna be a blast. Cant wait to see the look on jakes face.

[stollen]

Just a minor question, are we making a last minute stop for any necessities (I know there will be something we need) that we can get meat at too, or shall we just pack coolers and send 1 or 2 people for missed items once we get there?

I'm willing to pick up a bag of charcoal, lighter fluid, and hit Costco for some plastic forks/knives and napkins. Could someone bring grilling utensiles? I would but Jill and I are gonna grab a hotel and turn the weekend into a mini-vacation and would rather not have grilling stuff smelling up the car all night.

[cadwiz]

I planned on taking a cooler with what we needed, And i can bring the one set of grilling equipment, We might need a couple sets if we get more than one grill going. Way looking forward to this. We will be going back the same day so it won't smell up the Jetta to bad..............oh wait it smells already i have had dogs in it .

[KooK]

Just a minor question, are we making a last minute stop for any necessities (I know there will be something we need) that we can get meat at too, or shall we just pack coolers and send 1 or 2 people for missed items once we get there?

I'm willing to pick up a bag of charcoal, lighter fluid, and hit Costco for some plastic forks/knives and napkins. Could someone bring grilling utensiles? I would but Jill and I are gonna grab a hotel and turn the weekend into a mini-vacation and would rather not have grilling stuff smelling up the car all night.

To answer your quote with a quote...


Quick update...

I drove up to MN last weekend via IA-27/18W to 35. I found an excellent spot for us to meet on Saturday morning.

Exit 194 off of I-35 for Clear Lake. There are TONS of gas stations, restaurants, etc. There is a SHELL gas station with a Subway close by and a Wendy's inside. LOTS of parking and very accessible/visible from the exit. It would be perfect for everyone to meet here to cruise up!

Shell Food Mart
1302 N 24th St, Clear Lake, IA
(641) 357-0813
Link: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=en&geocode=&q=N+24th+St+(Shell+Food+Mart)&ie=UTF8&near=Clear+Lake,+IA&z=14&iwloc=A

Also, I will bring some grilling utensils.

[stollen]

To answer your quote with a quote...



Also, I will bring some grilling utensils.

I didn't know they sold meat (burgers, hot dogs, etc) at SHELL/Subway/Wendy's :p

[turboA4]

There is a Byerlys (grocery store) very close to the Courage Center that we could stop at if we need to grab anything last min.

[John2.0T]

As long as everyone who is coming grabs something to contribute I'm sure we will have MORE than enough food and drinks :).

I myself already plan to bring an excessive amount of meat, kraut, buns and soda. :D

[berserker]

As long as everyone who is coming grabs something to contribute I'm sure we will have MORE than enough food and drinks :).

I myself already plan to bring an excessive amount of meat, kraut, buns and soda. :D


and here I thought I'd be the only one bringing kraut :laugh:

[John2.0T]

and here I thought I'd be the only one bringing kraut :laugh:

we will have quite a few people who love kraut ;)

[05GLISU]

WOOOOOO Thread Post #100

[sam]

Ok either I"m blind, or there is NO FRICKEN DATE IN THIS THREAD... It just says saturdays and fridays and wtf...

So what date is this all going down?

[mshimon]

check out the rsvp section.

[John2.0T]

Ok either I"m blind, or there is NO FRICKEN DATE IN THIS THREAD... It just says saturdays and fridays and wtf...

So what date is this all going down?

This Saturday... Sept. 6th...

[Mk4Gasm]

Ok either I"m blind, or there is NO FRICKEN DATE IN THIS THREAD... It just says saturdays and fridays and wtf...

So what date is this all going down?

It says 09-06-2008 right at the top of this thread under marcus's (turboa4) name on the RSVP section...

[chuNknorris]

Kai Im riding with your bitch ass

[Tony!]

Sam = blind.

[vwmeister]

If any of you that rsvp'd maybe or no because of lack of $ for gas/etc. I'm offering a free ride up to the cities Sat morning and back to W'loo Sat evening. I have room for three passengers. Be here by 9:15am :drive:

[turboA4]

If any of you that rsvp'd maybe or no because of lack of $ for gas/etc. I'm offering a free ride up to the cities Sat morning and back to W'loo Sat evening. I have room for three passengers. Be here by 9:15am :drive:
Thanks Kevin!!!!!

I know that should help out some people for sure!!!!

Take advantage of this guys, and if it really is because you can't afford gas $$ I know someone here will give you a ride!!

[cadwiz]

If anyone in the D.M area wants to sit in the backseat of the Jetta they could ride with lori and i too, just meet us in Ankeny or my place .
Oh and let me know who they are also.:D

Dave ----Seth this means you to if you want.

[Firestarter[GER]]

Hi,

I can post now :worship:

I'm going to be in Forest Lake and should be able to come by.
It's a great Idea and I don't want to miss it.

FS

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff315/FirestarterGER/CantW8.jpg

[1FastB5]

i will also have room -- however keep in mind i will be crashing at john's cabin!

[KooK]

I don't think anybody would want to ride with me even if I offered. :emo:

[twooly]

I don't think anybody would want to ride with me even if I offered. :emo:

Take a shower then :D

[cadwiz]

Ok Kook & Marcus Eurowerks is wondering where and when to meet us so let me or John know so we can fill them in on the details:tu:

[John2.0T]

I think the best thing would be for them to just meet us at the park.

[cadwiz]

I sort of thought so to what time you think guys?

[KooK]

I'm going to leave that one up to Marcus because I don't know how much time we plan on spending at the CC, if we're going to go directly from there to the park or if we're going to hang around for a short period of time before we leave.

[turboA4]

idk....i would just say to meet at the park at 130pm

that should be about right...

[Kelso]

Kai Im riding with your bitch ass

:word: Boosty may ride along also. However keep in mind that I plan on stayin up there and comin home on sunday....so if anyone else wants a ride up...dave, or who ever...you can tag along too.

After chunk and maybe boosty it may start getting tight in the jetta since they have an abundance of room to spred out in or something

[vrjetta98]

yeah theres plenty of room in my car to if you don't mind a stiff ride and loud ass exhaust

[cadwiz]

idk....i would just say to meet at the park at 130pm

that should be about right...
Ok i'll update it.
I was also wondering is there a shelter there? incase it does rain?

[turboA4]

Yep! there is a shelter and three grillz

if anyone has any more last min questions, don't hesitate to ask!!

See you all sat. morning!!!!!!!!!!

[cadwiz]

Man i love the day before an event..........wash up the car (not that it helps) fill er up..............we are rather excited. and when i leave i'm picking up james rad support in Mason city...........can't wait.:D

[05GLISU]

Are you leaving from Ames Marcus or meeting up in Ankeny? If nobody is showing up here in Ames I might just head down there.

[cadwiz]

Jason with the Mk 3 jetta may join us he said it depends on how tired he is when he gets off work in the morning
He would meet everyone in ames

[stollen]

Jill has the day off so she has picked up charcoal, lighter fluid, napkins, plastic silverware and around 50 plates :yippee:

Do people have directions printed off? I imagine there will be some stoplight somewhere that will seperate the group a little. Might bring our FRS radios too...

[cadwiz]

We could also space some of the people who have each others # out a little in the group.
And keep in touch that way.
:D
I have to shop after work. What are you grilling gary? thinking about chicken here. Marinaide it over night. yummmy! since there are 3 grills do we need any more charcoal?

[vwmeister]

We could also space some of the people who have each others # out a little in the group.
And keep in touch that way.
:D
I have to shop after work. What are you grilling gary? thinking about chicken here. Marinaide it over night. yummmy! since there are 3 grills do we need any more charcoal?


I'm bringing a bag and small grill as a backup if needed.

I'll have my shop # forwarded to my cell.

[turboA4]

Are you leaving from Ames Marcus or meeting up in Ankeny? If nobody is showing up here in Ames I might just head down there.
i am leaving from Ames

ANYONE WITH ANY QUESTIONS> .....dont hesitate to call my cell..

651-675-7500

[berserker]

A side note.. I know that Jason, Kai, and I will all have walkie talkies to keep in touch.. kinda handy if we should get separated as well.

[cadwiz]

A side note.. I know that Jason, Kai, and I will all have walkie talkies to keep in touch.. kinda handy if we should get separated as well.
YOU LADY ARE LIKE TANK GIRL ALWAYS READY ..........

[berserker]

I WAS BORN READY :sly:

[Firestarter[GER]]

I posted this event at the Minneapolis VW Club, Volksport.

http://www.volksport.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=19777

I'm new in this club and it was a last minute post, today.

Maybe we get lucky and a couple of Members stop by.

I'll be there with my kids, for sure!

FS

[twooly]

Have fun everyone...as I travel down to AZ to sweat my nuts off. :(

[vwmichael]

Ill be in clear lake to meet you guys at the truck stop, and say hi.

[John2.0T]

As of now, I only have 7 people staying at my cabin on Saturday night....

thats a little disappointing... I would love to have TWICE as many over to drink and have fun saturday night, followed by a full afternoon on sunday. A bunch of guys from Eurowerks are coming on Sunday! Please don't feel shy to crash at my place and make it a weekend! I have plenty of room and it will be an great time!


Here is my phone number - this will be a big cruise and I would like to be in contact with most of you - 319-290-9249

[Firestarter[GER]]

Hi,

It was great to meet you in MN.
Jake was so happy when we did the parade of cars.
I wish Jake and his family all the best, from all of my heart.
Thanks for your hospitality and I hope to see you online and at the next events.

Projekt German rules, great Club and Members.

Now we need pictures, lots of pictures....

[berserker]

This was an amazing time.. I also saw some new faces, though I'm horrible at catching names.

It was sooooooo awesome to see Jake and see the look on his face when he saw us all at first.. it was great to see him and see how well he's doing!!! I'm so glad everyone who went made it. Thanks so much to everyone who planned this and made it happen.

[vwmeister]

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa293/vwmeister/IMG_2904-1.jpg

If anyone wants the original size image (3.08mb) I can attach it to your e-mail. Just let me know :)

[Putter]

Uploaded my album from the trip. (all cruise pictures)

I was great seeing Jake again!!!

http://www.axode.net/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=5304

[cadwiz]

Nice photo Kevin:tu:

Rollin To Jake..........on I 35
http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r3/cadwiz29/Jake%20GTG/127-2781_IMG.jpg

On my ASS
http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r3/cadwiz29/Jake%20GTG/127-2783_IMG.jpg

Group roll
http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r3/cadwiz29/Jake%20GTG/127-2784_IMG.jpg

ABBY A.K.A-Tank Girl LOL Always ready for every thing
http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r3/cadwiz29/Jake%20GTG/127-2785_IMG.jpg

Kai
http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r3/cadwiz29/Jake%20GTG/127-2786_IMG.jpg

TJ
http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r3/cadwiz29/Jake%20GTG/127-2787_IMG.jpg

Gary
http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r3/cadwiz29/Jake%20GTG/127-2788_IMG.jpg

Stu
http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r3/cadwiz29/Jake%20GTG/127-2789_IMG.jpg

Jason
http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r3/cadwiz29/Jake%20GTG/127-2790_IMG.jpg

Marcus
http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r3/cadwiz29/Jake%20GTG/127-2791_IMG.jpg

Kooky Nipple Fetish Man (i think he even stripped butt nekid!!!!!!
http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r3/cadwiz29/Jake%20GTG/127-2792_IMG.jpg

John
http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r3/cadwiz29/Jake%20GTG/127-2796_IMG.jpg

Bumpy
http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r3/cadwiz29/Jake%20GTG/127-2797_IMG.jpg

Kevin
http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r3/cadwiz29/Jake%20GTG/127-2798_IMG.jpg

Some other shots of the trip up.
http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r3/cadwiz29/Jake%20GTG/127-2799_IMG.jpg

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r3/cadwiz29/Jake%20GTG/127-2795_IMG.jpg

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r3/cadwiz29/Jake%20GTG/127-2794_IMG.jpg

The picnic
http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r3/cadwiz29/Jake%20GTG/127-2800_IMG.jpg

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r3/cadwiz29/Jake%20GTG/128-2801_IMG.jpg

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r3/cadwiz29/Jake%20GTG/128-2802_IMG.jpg

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r3/cadwiz29/Jake%20GTG/128-2803_IMG.jpg

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r3/cadwiz29/Jake%20GTG/128-2804_IMG.jpg

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r3/cadwiz29/Jake%20GTG/128-2805_IMG.jpg

And a little eye candy i saw on the way home...... the guy was like 80 and from Montana And his woman was not a day over 40. He said it flat out hauls ass.........v12.
http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r3/cadwiz29/Jake%20GTG/128-2806_IMG.jpg

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r3/cadwiz29/Jake%20GTG/128-2807_IMG.jpg

Many thanks to everyone it was a very big group effort, loved seeing everyone. Sorry i had to leave so early. Jason thanks for picking up James Rad. Support. And it was nice to meet the new guys and some of the EW guys. And Bumpy makes me laugh, I know his names Andy but it's Bummpy now.

[GetAwayFromMe]

Great to see you guys made it over and had fun. I feel so bad for not going but when personal life get's in the way it's kinda hard. It's also good to hear that Jake is getting better every day, Jake is a good guy we even got drunk together last year at treffen. I wish i saw his face when he saw all you guys over. Thumbs up for what you guys did.

[berserker]

Uploaded my album from the trip. (all cruise pictures)

I was great seeing Jake again!!!

http://www.axode.net/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=5304

I have honestly never had a successful loading of your axode.net pages. And that holds true to not being able to see your pictures from today, haha.

Great shots of Aaron :) and some awesome rolling shots!! Kai, Jason, and Marcus rolling shots are reaaaally awesome!!

I can't wait to see Aaron's pictures too! :laugh:

[Loccusst]

Sorry we couldn't make it but I had to work, Trin had her first soccer game of the season (won 7-6), have to coach Aly's Sunday, Jasmine has one Sunday also, and the Ex was supposed to get married so no way she was going to watch them........but that fell through. Soooo, the craziness has grown this weekend. Would of brought the girls but I am the coach for one of them. The girls and I miss Jake a bunch! Is he going to come for the rally? I heard that there was a possibility that he might ride with you Marcus. Glad everyone made it out there to support Jake. This is what makes this site strong and great.

[SirRangeALot]

Great shots, looks like Jake is doing very well! Sorry I couldn't make it - I just got back from Chicago.

[Putter]

I dunno, my pics should be working...

Try http://www.axode.net/gallery2/ and click on the album :dunno:

[07GTI]

awesome time cruising up and seeing everybody, Great pics

Jake was awesome nice to see him again

[berserker]

I dunno, my pics should be working...

Try http://www.axode.net/gallery2/ and click on the album :dunno:

Even that doesn't work.. and its not this computer either. :dunno: oh well.

[OrangeDUB]

Looks like fun guys, sorry I couldn't make it. Good to see everyone together. I see many old and new faces! :)

[cadwiz]

I have honestly never had a successful loading of your axode.net pages. And that holds true to not being able to see your pictures from today, haha.

Great shots of Aaron :) and some awesome rolling shots!! Kai, Jason, and Marcus rolling shots are reaaaally awesome!!

I can't wait to see Aaron's pictures too! :laugh:

I can never see em pat. So I'm rollin with Abby on this one.

Abby Doug took a super good pic of your car to.........don't leave yourself out just to be modest:D.
I'm thinking that Doug should have jumped in Aaron's car for a bit and played camera man for him also.

Aaron is way picky so he won't post them if he thinks they don't look good.
Even if they look way better than anything my camera could take.
So we need to give him alot of crap or they won't get posted.:D

[07GTI]

Pat fixed link

http://www.axode.net/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=5304

[3dubs]

good morning PKG Members:
I just wanted to thank everybody for taking time out of there schedule to support Jake, IT WAS AWESOME. I think the look on his face and the tears in his eyes when he saw all his friends pretty much sums it up.

if ya want follow the link below, it will take you to Jake's Caring Bridge website where I have a full write up on the day.

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/jakerotz

thanks again
tim/vicki/jake

[stollen]

I would just like to echo everyone's comments so far and say that this was one of the best days I personally have had in a long time. It was great seeing Jake again and everyone making sacrafices to cruise up there (gas sure isn't cheap) totally renewed my own enthusiasim for this group. For me it always has been more about the people than the cars (although we do have some sweeeeeet cars in the group) and GTGs like this just prove we have the best members a group can have.

Huge thanks to Aaron for the brilliant idea, and also to Marcus, Jake's parents (good work on keeping the secret!) and everyone else that put in the work to get this thing organized. Jill got some great shots of the group during the picnic and I will be getting those up in the pic thread after work today.

[iraqiswhack]

it was great to meet you guys! what you did for jake was super awesome.

hopefully i can start to drift down towards the cornfields (j/k) and meet more of you guys. thanks for letting me be a part of this!

(i'm on the far right in the pictures, in the white shirt and sunglasses)

[05GLISU]

It was nice hanging out with you guys at the cabin Saturday night even though I passed out at like 11 haha. Next time I'll try not to be so bogged down with allergies so I can drink you under the table.:hungry: