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Xenon
12-07-2004, 02:25 AM
Alright, the turn out at meet #7 was fantastic. So we need a bigger parking lot or something to meet in...
Where should it be?
(Now that we are creating a central location, it must be east of the 400!)
teambedlam
12-07-2004, 09:06 AM
there is a huge parking lot at the corner of Eglington and Victoria Park. I\'m going to see how empty it is on a Saturday afternoon. I\'ll post photos on the weekend.
super_vixen
12-07-2004, 10:18 AM
If only more people were willing to go more east, the AMC lot in Whitby is often very empty along the east side and its all straight with no medians in the way (ie. park tons of cars across the same side)
Even the Pickering Town Centre has lots of lot space along the backside....
bluntman
12-07-2004, 10:20 AM
^^^ That\'s the \"Far East\" side.
TheProfessor
12-07-2004, 10:35 AM
The lot at Elginton and Vic Park would be okay, but there are tons of cops passing by all the time (that\'s my neck of the woods). I know that we would be doing nothing wrong, but sometimes they can (and will) hassle you. Quite a few car clubs meet in the parking lot in front of the Crappy Tire on Eglinton just east of Vic Park (almost at Warden). The only problem with that is I\'m not sure what nights are already spoken for by other clubs.
Originally posted by super_vixen
If only more people were willing to go more east, the AMC lot in Whitby is often very empty along the east side and its all straight with no medians in the way (ie. park tons of cars across the same side)
Even the Pickering Town Centre has lots of lot space along the backside....
I\'m up for a \"Far East\" meet since our West meets are \"Far West\" anyway. But yes, Whitby is a bit far... what\'s the order? TPAWO ... Toronto, Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, and finally Oshawa? Zikes...
Dr Butcher
12-07-2004, 12:39 PM
Originally posted by wtom
I\'m up for a \"Far East\" meet since our West meets are \"Far West\" anyway...
I was thinking the same thing!
Other locations:
Petticoat Creek Conservation area (haven\'t been in a while can\'t remember how much parking is available)
Pickering Town Center
Costco Ajax (can be busy depending on the day)
AMC Whitby
How about more central to both the East and West...
I know Colossus\'s parking lot should be more than enough for a meet... Or D&B\'s on the other side of the 400... That\'s where the RX-7 and RX-8 clubs usually meet up at...
Xenon
12-07-2004, 04:42 PM
Originally posted by wtom
Originally posted by super_vixen
If only more people were willing to go more east, the AMC lot in Whitby is often very empty along the east side and its all straight with no medians in the way (ie. park tons of cars across the same side)
Even the Pickering Town Centre has lots of lot space along the backside....
I\'m up for a \"Far East\" meet since our West meets are \"Far West\" anyway. But yes, Whitby is a bit far... what\'s the order? TPAWO ... Toronto, Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, and finally Oshawa? Zikes...
Mississauga is \"Far West?\" I thought Far West was like... Burlington, Hamilton
Dr Butcher
12-07-2004, 05:39 PM
Originally posted by Xenon
Mississauga is \"Far West?\" I thought Far West was like... Burlington, Hamilton
Depends where you\'re from. To me anything past Yonge St is far west. If I manage to make it past Kennedy Rd I\'m out of my element. :D
If you\'re from the area and familiar with it, it\'s local to you. If I was to say to most guys form Mississauga or Oakville, swing out to Bowmanville and we\'ll hook up, it\'d probably seem like a trip and a half. It\'s the same for use east enders, hell, Yorkdale Mall is a world away from me!
*crawls back under his rock*
Man...those new meet locations are FAR!! I don\'t really want to go past Markham Road for the east side meet...remember...this is Toronto Mazda3 and not Durham Region Mazda3 :p
Saphress
12-07-2004, 07:08 PM
a few places that could be done...
There is a place just ff the 401 and McCowan... where the Licks and National Sports center....
that parkin lot is usualy pretty empty
AfterBurner
12-07-2004, 07:30 PM
Originally posted by Saphress
a few places that could be done...
There is a place just ff the 401 and McCowan... where the Licks and National Sports center....
that parkin lot is usualy pretty empty
That is just north of the 401 off Milner. I agree that has plenty of space.
Scarborough Town Centre at the rear also has plenty of space.
For an East meet I would also suggest the following location (I think it is called Glen Rouge park):
It is east of Meadovale on Sheppard where the road splits. Once side continues as Sheppard and the other enters into a valley which is probably a park of some kind. Further down the winding road (Great for pics of a line of Mazdas) is a giant parkinglot that is 95% empty most of the time. This is a heavily wooded area with a 2 lane road that can be steep in some areas.
There is also Morningside Park.
S.F.W.
12-07-2004, 08:13 PM
I like NEO\'s idea, the 7&400 locations are big and fairly central to everyone...
MazdaTree
12-07-2004, 10:52 PM
this is east side meet location:p
Newlook
12-07-2004, 11:25 PM
Originally posted by Xenon
Originally posted by wtom
I\'m up for a \"Far East\" meet since our West meets are \"Far West\" anyway. But yes, Whitby is a bit far... what\'s the order? TPAWO ... Toronto, Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, and finally Oshawa? Zikes...
Mississauga is \"Far West?\" I thought Far West was like... Burlington, Hamilton
Ditto that... how come you east siders always think Mississauga is on the other side of the globe?
If Pickering and Whitby is \"Far East\" for you, that would be \"Far Far East\" for us.... :(
We can have a meet in Whitby just for Vixen :D
Newlook
12-07-2004, 11:27 PM
Originally posted by autoexe
Man...those new meet locations are FAR!! I don\'t really want to go past Markham Road for the east side meet...remember...this is Toronto Mazda3 and not Durham Region Mazda3 :p
Well it has been mentioned that TM3 stands for Titanium Mississauga 3 :D
bluntman
12-08-2004, 12:03 AM
Originally posted by autoexe
Man...those new meet locations are FAR!! I don\'t really want to go past Markham Road for the east side meet...remember...this is Toronto Mazda3 and not Durham Region Mazda3 :p
Me too, I\'ll have to bring my passport and an overnight bag.
miggiddy
12-08-2004, 12:24 AM
Originally posted by bluntman
Originally posted by autoexe
Man...those new meet locations are FAR!! I don\'t really want to go past Markham Road for the east side meet...remember...this is Toronto Mazda3 and not Durham Region Mazda3 :p
Me too, I\'ll have to bring my passport and an overnight bag.
Don\'t forget your guitar B
Dr Butcher
12-08-2004, 12:45 AM
Originally posted by Newlook
how come you east siders always think Mississauga is on the other side of the globe?
Because it is! :D
I\'m just giving you west-siders a tough time. I spent a year in Missisauga one afternoon. :p
Why don\'t we just make our meets over at Dave & Busters. Its in the middle of both locations and has lots of parking. Just a thought.
zRqTz
12-10-2004, 01:46 AM
i wont be getting my m3 untill just b4 christmas.
i hope i make it in time for the next meet!
is there a date setup yet?
don\'t really care where it\'s gonna be, coz i live in Ajax, but I work in mississauga... :sarc
BETRTHNU
12-10-2004, 04:23 AM
There Is a Huge Parking Lot behind this Cafe \"Dusk Till Dawn\" on Eglington and Warden...I saw we meet there, chill for a bit then head over to dusk for frappes or coffees.
TheProfessor
12-10-2004, 09:12 AM
^^ That\'s a good spot too. You also got me thinking that there is now the Homeshow at the same intersection......that lot is huge!
Xenon
12-10-2004, 01:36 PM
Originally posted by zRqTz
i wont be getting my m3 untill just b4 christmas.
i hope i make it in time for the next meet!
is there a date setup yet?
don\'t really care where it\'s gonna be, coz i live in Ajax, but I work in mississauga... :sarc
The date for the first official meet in 2005 is NOT set yet. It will be very weather dependent. We will not have a meet unless there is minimal snow on the ground, and warm enough to stand outside.
However, we may have an unofficialmeet sometime in the middle of winter, but it will be more of a social get together instead of a meet about the cars. It will be too cold to stand around comfortably outside and chit chat. We\'ll probably meet at some kinda restaurant and chill inside. Have a bite to eat kinda thing. The date for this unofficial meet is also to be determined, but it will be in Late Jan or Early Feb.
super_vixen
12-12-2004, 09:59 PM
After Xmas and before New Years only give you a week, all of which is weekdays, considering Xmas falls on a Saturday. Also, some people will have to work, while lots others (like myself) have the week off and don\'t exactly plan on being anywhere around the general vicinity.
I\'m sure the students in the bunch will be more apt to relaxing and such....
Xmas is probably the worst time of year to be planning any type of meet, with the snow, and with not being able to work around other people plans, that I doubt it would fly.
After New Years there is more opportunity for people willing to go.
Xenon
12-12-2004, 10:02 PM
Originally posted by zRqTz
How about after Christmas and before New Year?
Hopefully, I\'ll have the card by then! :sarc
I would assume that would be a really busy time for members, not to mention some may have family plans or be on vacation.
zRqTz
12-13-2004, 12:47 AM
You guys are right. Never even thought about that...
I probably wouldn\'t even be available myself!
Originally posted by zRqTz
You guys are right. Never even thought about that...
I probably wouldn\'t even be available myself!
No Worry zRqTz (\"circuits?\") it\'s an amazing experience to meet together with 30+ other Mazda3 cars/owners. The anticipation can be deadly. :D
zRqTz
12-13-2004, 01:55 PM
Wow, TOM! I have been using this handle (zrqtz) for a long time and for many different things. But you are the very first one to read it right the first time! :D
Xenon
12-13-2004, 05:04 PM
Originally posted by zRqTz
Wow, TOM! I have been using this handle (zrqtz) for a long time and for many different things. But you are the very first one to read it right the first time! :D
I must say... very creative :D Kudos to you.
bluntman
12-13-2004, 10:06 PM
How about \"HOROBOD\"?
super_vixen
12-13-2004, 10:51 PM
HOROBOD!!!
I NEED TO KNOW THE ANSWER!!
bluntman
12-13-2004, 11:03 PM
\"ROB\" in \"HOOD\"
super_vixen
12-14-2004, 12:01 AM
ahhhh I love you!
My boyfriend has been going insane whenever hes in the subway, and thats the one he could never figure out :)
Now I can taunt him with the answer
Originally posted by zRqTz
Wow, TOM! I have been using this handle (zrqtz) for a long time and for many different things. But you are the very first one to read it right the first time! :D
Haha cool! You using the name as your custom license plate number? ZRQTZ ... many folks will be scratching their nogging on that one. :p
Xenon
12-14-2004, 04:40 PM
Note, having a Eastside meet at D&B.... would be the same location as the proposed central location of AMC Interchange 400 & 7 wouldn\'t it?
bluntman
12-14-2004, 04:44 PM
Originally posted by Xenon
Note, having a Eastside meet at D&B.... would be the same location as the proposed central location of AMC Interchange 400 & 7 wouldn\'t it?
Yup, that\'s the same area.
Dr Butcher
12-15-2004, 02:34 PM
Originally posted by Xenon
Note, having a Eastside meet at D&B.... would be the same location as the proposed central location of AMC Interchange 400 & 7 wouldn\'t it?
Jeez! Where would you be coming from to say that the 400 and 7 would be in the east? Windsor? :p
bluntman
12-15-2004, 02:47 PM
Originally posted by Dr Butcher
Originally posted by Xenon
Note, having a Eastside meet at D&B.... would be the same location as the proposed central location of AMC Interchange 400 & 7 wouldn\'t it?
Jeez! Where would you be coming from to say that the 400 and 7 would be in the east? Windsor? :p
I know huh? Just remember this is TM3, the Titanium Grey Mississauga 3 Club. :D
TheProfessor
12-16-2004, 10:10 AM
Sorry, newb question here......how many people/cars turned out for the last meet at Kennedy Commons that it warrants a change in venue?
You could always have the meet at the IKEA at Leslie and the 401.....now that they built the upper deck, it is always more or less empty and very will lit.
bluntman
12-16-2004, 10:17 AM
Originally posted by PSIVIC
Sorry, newb question here......how many people/cars turned out for the last meet at Kennedy Commons that it warrants a change in venue?
You could always have the meet at the IKEA at Leslie and the 401.....now that they built the upper deck, it is always more or less empty and very will lit.
I think someone counted around 35 cars showed up at the last meet.
kl7402001
12-20-2004, 08:08 PM
ne where past markam rd is far east ... lets stay in mississauga, scar, toronto, area, 400 & 7 is good too ...
AND
\"HOROBOD\" rob in hood ... very good .. i couldn\'t figure that out either ...
Originally posted by PSIVIC
You could always have the meet at the IKEA at Leslie and the 401.....now that they built the upper deck, it is always more or less empty and very will lit.
That location would be prefect for me!! It\'s about 5 mins from where I live.
TheProfessor
12-22-2004, 09:20 AM
Yeah, I just figured that since it\'s so close to both the DVP/404 and the 401, it would be easy to get to. Plus, as an added bonus, for anybody who wants to bring their girlfriend/wife, they can go to IKEA during the meet :D
billyfo
12-22-2004, 09:32 AM
Originally posted by PSIVIC
Plus, as an added bonus, for anybody who wants to bring their girlfriend/wife, they can go to IKEA during the meet :D
Are you kidding? your credit card will end up having several hundred or even thousand $$$ of spending in a single day:D :D
majic
12-22-2004, 09:45 AM
Originally posted by billyfo
Originally posted by PSIVIC
Plus, as an added bonus, for anybody who wants to bring their girlfriend/wife, they can go to IKEA during the meet :D
Are you kidding? your credit card will end up having several hundred or even thousand $$$ of spending in a single day:D :D
pfft.. deactivate it the day of ;) OR tell them to use their own :p
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