itmight be early to start this thread but I want to have a meet and greet in North Bend Wa. at my house.I am going to grill some ribs and chicken. Jan is making cheese potatoes,and salad. It is set for the 21st of july. I can park at least 50 elements in the front yard alone! In the evening we can have a camp fire (a small one if it's too dry),and you can pitch a tent, or sleep in your E. if you stay real late. So tell me what you think, bring your kids, animals, partners, bring your own beverages, my water comes from a spring,and it tastes great.no bottled water here! more details later.

Sounds great Poppa! I am planning to be there!

I'm in.

50 Eles in the front yard alone! How's your lawn mowing situation, Poppa?

Cool.
It'll be late when I arrive, as I work until 6pm, but it's on the calendar!

Poppa
I'm in for sure On this one.. the pets can take care of themselfs.. Just kidding I have sent mail off to all my clients telling them I'm not going to be there on this date..
sounds cool Poppa. what shall the rest of us bring?
KT:-D

I'll be there !! oh yeah !!! I'll bring my shrimp mac. salad ... yummy !!!

count me in

sounds good to me count us in as well

Mark

bring your kids,pets and your ice chest. oh and your partner. and if you are amy, bring your shrimp salad.:razz: I really want this to be a family friendly affair.

I'm figuring to camp out that night if we're carrying on having fun ... Kara will probably stay home but I might bring a dog with me just so you all believe I really have 'em. :)

I could make scones for the morning!?!? (Psst, Bill/outofd, did you hear that? Scones ... come on Bill ... it's even out your way ...)

Maybe I can whip up some more desserts... :D

I'm figuring to camp out that night if we're carrying on having fun ... Kara will probably stay home but I might bring a dog with me just so you all believe I really have 'em. :)

I could make scones for the morning!?!? (Psst, Bill/outofd, did you hear that? Scones ... come on Bill ... it's even out your way ...)


hhhmmmm scones
we will be there

hhhthhhehheh

sounds great should we start a list of things that we all should bring.

Mark

Interesting... very interesting! :)

I like the idea, especailly since it's close to Seattle (think gas prices by then *shudder*). I can try out my E/tent setup, and plus, I just love that neck of the woods.

Barring some unforseen conflicting event that that would keep me elswhere that weekend, I'll be very glad to have the chance to see some old faces and meet many new ones.

DavEy

Scones!!! hmmmm. I was going to go anyway since Poppa Smurf is a neighbor and knows how to throw a great BBQ. But since you mention scones, it is a sure thing. Any advance samples? Will you bring enough this time to share????
Best wishes to all!!!!

DavEy! Great to see you pop up again! I hope you can make it.

And Bill ... I'll bring enough to share. Promise!

I think I will make magic brownies... heh heh:-D :-D

in just 2 more hrs..
counting!!!!
we will be going to Turkey-Greece-egypt ect ect for a 15 day cruise.. it is all to overwhelming for me as I hate to travel.. But I will bite the bullet and think of all the fun I will have when I get there..
see you June 1st
KT:rolleyes:

/waves at Junebug Howdy!

It would be really cool if Paulj and crew could come down, too, if even for a little while... I've been learning a lot from his posts (he's an all-round E-guru in my book) and would like to finally get a chance to put a face to the postings. :D

And Ty (Beatbox), it would be great to see the two (almost three) of you's, as well, bro! :-P

davEy

50 Eles in the front yard alone! How's your lawn mowing situation, Poppa?
The Es can quietly graze while we celebrate!

I'll make a sincere effort to attend this one. Work has been crazy lately, but that's all the more reason to head up to North Bend!

DavEy, you should PM paulj and ask him ...

And Beatbox and the Nav-E-Gator had a lovely little boy! Hopefully they'll be able to come by.

3rdHonda, heck yeah you should come! I agree, if work has been busy you should definitely come up!!!

Thanks again to Poppa Smurf for offering up his place. I'm really looking forward to this event!

sounds fun, Poppa Smurf is there a fence for the dogs to run around?

there is fence all around the lower field, except for where the elk have stumbled over it. I'll make sure it is repaired before the BBQ. the elk can easly clear the fence they are just lazy. If your dog is a jumper they could get over the fence.

Rosie says she can jump over it. LOL

she'll get lost in the woods, or waddle(I mean crawl)under the fence :rolleyes:

Put me down for a sure thing. I won't be bringing my dogs tho they aren't nice to other dogs.My trip was good and bad at the same time, I don't think we will be doing that again anytime soon, getting in an element and driving a short ways sounds so much better than sitting on a plane for over 17 hrs.. grrr

itmight be early to start this thread but I want to have a meet and greet in North Bend Wa. at my house.I am going to grill some ribs and chicken. Jan is making cheese potatoes,and salad. It is set for the 21st of july. I can park at least 50 elements in the front yard alone! In the evening we can have a camp fire (a small one if it's too dry),and you can pitch a tent, or sleep in your E. if you stay real late. So tell me what you think, bring your kids, animals, partners, bring your own beverages, my water comes from a spring,and it tastes great.no bottled water here! more details later.

Wow! I know I can't make it - but - would it be too much trouble to have some of those ribs, chicken and cheese potaotes sent over to the East Coast? (:lol: ) I would sure hate to miss out on that. Gotta see all those Es parked around your house so post some pics. Have a great time!

Like Rube I cant make it either :-(

I cant wait to see the pictures!!! and lots of them! :D

Like Rube I cant make it either :-(

I cant wait to see the pictures!!! and lots of them! :D

Yo troutt - ya didn't ask for a "goodie" bag to be sent to ya. Looks like there's gonna be a lot of good eating there.:lol: :lol:

this meet and greet is for all E owners. if you want ribs you gotta showup on july 21. 2orange glad to hear you made it home safetly. I will really get things started after Vegas,and my road trip to Kansas.

so what do you like to do, on your free weekends?
1) you like to fish?
2) you like to ride bikes?
3)you like to hike?
4)you like to sightsee?
5)You like to shop?
Well you can do it all in North bend. We have a crystal clear lake, great for fishing, hiking, and sightseeing. Snoqualmie falls is very picturesque. Miles of bike trails to ride, and you can shop til you drop at the outlet mall. So I hope that you all make plans to visit North bend, and come to my barb E que on july 21 2007

Poppa
I think alot of people will come, Your a cool guy and your place is central for most people.
I have one question is there bathrooms anywhere close// heh heh:rolleyes:

dear 2 orange4U, we live in the country, not in the sticks. heck we even have runnin water.:D I wouldn't lock you out of the bathroom. it's even attached to the house:razz:

poppa.
I didn't mean I was going to be running in and out of your House especially at Night.. I think a coffee can will work, maybe I will have to practice.. LOL:D

I've been eyeballing this thread ever since I got my E about 4 weeks ago. This is the closest gathering I've seen to where I live (Idaho). I haven't even been able to find anyone here yet who is from Idaho! I think it sounds like it would be a lot of fun to go to this barbecue. But it would be about a 7 hour drive. Maybe if I left RIGHT after work on Friday....oh wait, but the barbecue is Saturday---an all day affair? Maybe if I left super early Saturday morning. Hmmmmm, I'll have to think this one over. What are the usual temps around that time of year?

Jane, the bunch that will be at this bbq is a great crowd, and worth the drive.
More than likely temps will be in the high 70's day / low 60's night. Possibly in the 80's tho, that does happen on occasion.

I have to work until 6pm, so won't be there until 7. But I plan to stay up late. :D

I supposed I could leave around 5:00 am and get there in time for lunch. Then stay up late of course...:D

I was thinking of you 2 peeps on my trip to las vegas, you all should get your E feet wet and come,just to meet each other. It is really something to put faces to names and to put some miles on that new ride. you know you want to show it off.

Glad you made it home in one piece, Poppa.
I suppose you'll need to wear a jacket in the 75 degree temps here tomorrow... :wink:

welcome back poppa
how was the big turnout?
Vegas is way to hot for me, I did one car show there and said Never again.
KT:-)

Hi guys! I'll answer for poppa cuz he's actually not home and said he's on a dial-up connection (:???: )! Las Vegas was fantastic, the Elements were looking great, and all the people were very nice. There are somewhere around a bajillion pictures and videos in the National Meet thread. And everyone's not done posting their pics yet!

Seven hours is definitely a drive, but come on over ... we'll have fun and you can always sleep the next day. :)

Glad to see the PNW was represented at the Vegas meet. I envy you two - Junebug and Poppa Smurf. How did your Eles fare in the drive?

I'll definitely make this one by Poppa's neck of the woods.

I think quite few people will make this meet which is very cool for us and Poppa...

It was great. I've gone further in my car, but my driving buddy has only gone to lunch and stuff in it - he said it did just fine. He thought it was comfortable and performed without any trouble. You've gotta gas it going up some of the hills, but it still GOES.

Glad to hear you'll be joining us, Holden. There should be a really good showing! But heck, I've had fun at some pretty small meets too!

Hey, those of you coming to poppa's bbq ... is anyone interested in buying my used Honda front all-weather mat and/or my rear black diamond Elemmat and tailgate mat? I'd rather sell and "deliver" to the meet than ship these things. They're heavy and awkward. I haven't figured out a price yet, but I want to get the black steel pattern mats and won a gift certificate to Elemmat at the National Meet. Gotta sell something to make the other money! I also have the tray and cupholder liners.

Let me know if you might be interested!

Junebug,
good idea. what is the back mat your talking about?
I have the stock Honda wheels if anyone is interested also. hey we might have a swap meet going here..LOL

It's the full back mat and tailgate protector, as found here (https://2694224993.monstercommercesites.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=15). They are the black diamond pattern with chair flaps. I'd like to sell the whole set (back mat, tailgate protector, and liners) together, and would sell the front one separately.

Yours is actually a 2007, right? Or do you have the '03 black steelies?

The front mat is this one (http://www.handa-accessories.com/elementint.html) (All Season Floor Mats), and I've got it cut for the subwoofer.

Looking forward to seeing all at popa smurfs! I would be interested in the stock wheels to mount my winter tires. Please put me on your wheels bidders list. Need to fit 2005. best wishes, Bill

Bill
I have a 2003. I don't know what the difference is but it can't be that much.

Are they black steelies??

Hi Trina, seems that they will fit both our cars. I would like to have them for my winter tires but do not need them. So not a must have for me if you need them. We can work it out over a cold one with 2 orange for you. Also there might be other elements coming to the picnic with spare wheels. Will you have enough scones for a two day supply for 30+ elements. I think popa smurf will be surprised at the turnout unless it rains heavy or snows. Best wishes, Bill,

You know what Bill ... I really want the black steelies cuz I like the how the black tires aren't set apart from the wheels (like the silver alloy whatevers that came with mine). I won't need my wheels if I get steelies ... let's make magic happen! 2orange, do you have a picture you can post?

And Bill, you of ALL PEOPLE should know that the scones are totally first-come first-served! Hahahaha ... (you started it ...) :D

Rains heavy or snows? Why would you bring up SNOW? Haha ... rain sure, but it's not going to snow!

it's going to be a magic event! I have no preference for black or alloy wheels and I am fairly sure that there is no difference between 03 and 05 wheels, but will do some research. See you soon, Bill
You might want to rent a trailer at uhaul to bring scones??

I'll make a reasonable batch of scones ... and thanks for checking out the 03's. I think they're all the same except for the SC so far.

Junebug
and Bill I will try and post these Pics.. Now keep in mind they are not cleaned up they are just as I took them off the car

here is what they looked like on the E

well that didn't work..humm what am I doing wrong

Actually that answers it for me. Bill, you're up!

Hi Trina, seems that they will fit both our cars. I would like to have them for my winter tires but do not need them. So not a must have for me if you need them. We can work it out over a cold one with 2 orange for you. Also there might be other elements coming to the picnic with spare wheels.

Maybe the two of you can have a rock/paper/scissors battle for them!:-P

The more I keep thinking about this barbecue, the more I want to make the drive out there. My husband thinks I'm nuts. "What do you mean you want to drive 7 hours to meet with people you don't even know?!" He just doesn't get it. Once you've been bitten....

Trina ... let me know about the matts. I'm thinkin I want them. All of them !! Make me a deal .... LOL

Just check in to see about the date, our company picnic is the 28th ... just wanted to see if I have to go to that. LOL the only thing that can stop me is one of my best friends is getting married and I think the shower is hitting the 21st or 28th. Heck .. I don't really want to go the company picnic anyway ... wild waves and sceaming kids. YUK !!!

Keep me down for shrimp mac. salad, I might make some banana crumb cake too.

Jane ... tell him 7 hours is nothing ... I just drove 20 to meet people I didn't know. It's not about the people! hahahaha ... okay it is. Kinda.

And Amy, lemme check back with 2orange and we'll see if she's interested. If she's not, you're up next!

If your picnic is the 28th, you're set, cuz this is the 21st. So the shower is the only question ... right?!

the get together is one thing But I plan on spending the night in My E. first time!!! My hubby keeps saying it will be horrid sheesh wet blankets everywhere.
So not only will we have fun all day but into the night.. So for people far away I say come on...:razz:

Amy go for it,
I have a full carpet in my car.. so it is all yours:)

Although I have slept in my element on my trips to Nevada and Calif. I was thinking of bringing my pupup, if Poppa Smurf oks it. You will be surprised at the room. 2orange4u, I have been trying to check out the prices on the alloy wheels in the classified elements forum. I was going to use the wheels for my winter tires and so was originally thinking of black steel wheels. I think that your alloys will be too pretty and expensive for me to use just for winter. Let me know what you want for them and I will check the cookie jar and let you know. Thanks, best wishes and looking foward to see all old and new element owners. Bill P>S> week of july 8th, I will spend a week camping at the Indian Nation Casino in Yakama, to test out warm weather camping, slots, and picture taking. Not sure if I will have internet access all that week but will see you at the farm on the following saturday.

out
I have posted you a private message...

Hey Poppa! I sent you a PM. Thanks!

Thanks Poppa!

So, just how many of us are driving up to North Bend? Head count?

outofd and spouse and two puppies are ready. can get there on Friday or early Saturday to help setup. best wishes, Bill

I'll be there, with or without my other half and two dogs, or some combination thereof.

Be there too.

we shuld be there as well
Yamone and Tessa Y

We just finalized our vacation plans and it looks like we will still be in the area, so count us in. We are looking forward to meeting everyone.

Looking forward to seeing all at popa smurfs! I would be interested in the stock wheels to mount my winter tires. Please put me on your wheels bidders list. Need to fit 2005. best wishes, Bill
I also have stock wheels with the stock tires (9000 miles on them).If you or anyone else is interested I will bring them to the BBQ ,$200 for wheels and tires.

Which wheels are they? Steelies or alloys? Are they the black ones with circles in 'em?

Which wheels are they? Steelies or alloys? Are they the black ones with circles in 'em?
they are the alloys, great shape I might add.

Okay thx. I have a strange desire for black steelies. :(

Need any floor mats? I'm trying to offload mine!

Junebug .. you never did say what you wanted for the floormats?
My birthday's coming up. LOL

I hadn't really decided yet. PM me if you have an offer. It'd be the gray Honda front mat, plus the black full back mat, "trunk" mat, and liner set, diamond pattern, from Murdock.

Poppa just heard the weather forcast.. it sounds crummy for this week-end. are you still on?:???:

yes yes yes. don't (won't)rain on my parade.

goood man positive attitude...:-D

Think positive thoughts! This is the forecast from NOAA: Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. South wind between 5 and 8 mph. We will bring a canopy.

I'm in rain or shine! My sleepover decision might be last-minute, but I'll deliver scones either way. Promise! Looking forward to it and should be there by two-ish. Sound good? When are others showing up? I'm somewhat flexible.

I'm in rain or shine! My sleepover decision might be last-minute, but I'll deliver scones either way. Promise! Looking forward to it and should be there by two-ish. Sound good? When are others showing up? I'm somewhat flexible.


That is what I was thinking as well. If we leave Tacoma around 1 or 1:30, we should be there within an hour. Hopefully traffic will be ok.

poppa
we have a canopy do you think we should bring it?:-)

We are in rain or shine, will bring canopy and chairs, leaving camper at home. Be there by 2pm and will bring some desert, if thats ok? bill & Barbara

Looks like 2pm is the ETA for most. I suppose I'll get there around that time as well. I'm bringing some lumpia.

What say those planning to go but (so far) silent?

I'll be there! Save some Lumpia for me Holden.

Joe

2ish sounds good ... that means I'll be there about 3. LOL I'm always running late.

Amy, we're all going to be there at ONE (shh, don't tell her, then she'll be "on time") hahahaha.

I'll be there! Save some Lumpia for me Holden.

Joe


I'll try to fend 'em off the last piece or two but you know how good these are, brah. :)

Yeah. We'll be there by one, Amy. :)

I just looked up lumpia, sounds great! Looking forward for all the recipes and great fun. Have lots of good food planned too. but nothing so exotic.
Can't wait for all of you to come. Amy, you can always come at one,,,,,or 12 or.......!:D

A sampler of Poppa's neck of the woods...

very funny !!! I know you just can't wait for me to get there to start all the fun !!! LOL

Trina, you still got those matts in your car? We'll talk about it.

Beautiful pic holden. Hope the clouds clear so everyone can see it tomorrow! This is "Mama Smurf" by the way! I'll be running around today getting all that stuff for (Pappa's "BIG SALAD") Ha Ha ......He doesn't know i saw that!!! Got him LOL. Actually, he's on bbq duties. I try to let him think I don't know how..lol Hope to see lots of new and "old" faces tomorrow.
Don't worry, mine will be one of the old ones..lol

car trouble dont know if we are going to be able to make the trek. waiting for some seat parts and they should have been here yesturday and no show. wonders for having an extended warranty.
i dont know if we will be there. may have to drive the other HONDA up.

Mark

I don't care if you have to take a bus. ... get your butts up here !!!! Don't make send out the killer attack weeeeiner dogs. LOL

ok ok just make sure they dont come down and bit my leg unless they have mustard on there backs.

hehhehhehe
i will beat up the wife and we will try to be there about noon.


Mark

but we wont be in the E it will be the P by honda

Today's The Day People.
Strap On Your Happy Feet Or Tires In This Case And Will See You At Poppa's...:d :d

the smoker is smoking, and the SUN is shinning, for now, no need to wash that E it's plenty wet already!!

I'm running pretty late, but will arrive with freshly baked scones (for you overnighters) in awhile! Before four at the very latest but hopefully earlier.

We're here! I know Seattle SC will still be coming but the food has been parading out and the dogs are all happy.

Crappy video but here's a sneak preview. (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2322173130573371196)

hats off to Poppa and mamma smurf.
:) they did a bang up job of hosting a meet and greet. It only starting getting wet later in the day. after much setting up to spend the night we decided that after the water was seaping in:cry: it was a good idea to call it a night and go home:shock:. Good Food Good People. all and all a great day:razz:

We had a great time as well. Thanks to Poppa and Mama smurf for a great event. Great food and great people!

Were there people?? How about 'dem dogs!! I enjoyed seeing everyone and watching the dogs play. I think Harley and Rusty made a love connection.

What a great bar b que !! Mom & Pop Smurf sure know how to host a great picnic. Thank you so much. Great seeing all the e lined up. Wanted to take a picture of junebugs scones as this is the first time that they have been on public display.... Tasted one, and I must say GREAT!!!! Thanks Trina. Thanks 2orange4u for the wheels deal. Had to read your post twice, thought you were calling your wonderful husband a drip. Love the new puppy, rusty and the hot dogs; people and dogs make a great day. Dave, you have enough beautiful land to host the national event next year and it would be a little cooler. All the food was great, gained 20 lbs. Again thanks to all, best wishes and see you at the next meet! Bill & Barbara, Teddy and Tazee.

It's really too bad that no one had a Camera. It sounds like a great time was had by all. :)

All started on Friday with the wife telling me if we are going to go we need to get the E out of the shop so I did and it was Amy that made us comit to the E vent. Instead of driving the Pilot there.

You know it was a long day starting at 8 am
10 geo caches later
1 casino
1 bbq
430 miles
5 engergy drinks
and my pillow at 10:30

but worth every minute on the road and off at the bbq
Hats off to Momma and Poppa Smurf for setting up a great shin dig. Wonderful food and Family. Oh and the e's right. I cant wait for the next one that is planned for the NW hope more people will show up.


Oh did I say great FOOD

Glad to meet you all and put faces to cars and SN's great looking E's as well.

Mark

pics posted on this tread

http://www.elementownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36477

mark

It's really too bad that no one had a Camera. It sounds like a great time was had by all. :)

Glad to meet the folks that were left.
Sorry I brought the rain with me... :cry:

Maybe next time we'll have sunshine.:cool:

thanks to everyone that came to my bbq, I had a great time. I can't control the weather, but the rain did hold off til, late. thanks to all who put up their canopys,I was so happy you brought them. Oh yes, and all the tasty, treats that everyone brought was a big help. thanks again, see you all again. and we will do this again. Junebug, are you going to post the pic of the elk who showed up in the backyard? that was junebug's big adventure, we could have gotten closer you know.:-D

Fun times were had by all. Thanks to the Smurfs for being great hosts to their awesome place. Kudos to all who showed up. Great food! Thanks everyone! See you all in the next meet.

It was really a wonderful day .. who cares about a little rain. Harley ... that dang dog ... was still on the hunt when I got home and chased something down into the blackberrys. Didn't come home til almost 11pm. Both dogs pretty much slept all day Sunday, as I cleared a path in blackberrys to go after him next time he gets out.