If the Mini's can do it, why not us "E" owners? There is enough out here on the road and on the board to get something like this going. I know we have the National Meet every year, but with all the local gatherings/mini meets:roll: (no pun), we should be able to get this going.

I see more E's on the road now in the Beach area, I put cards on them or stop them (ask my wife), sometimes it scares her and other drivers! We just need a good sponser to give things away and advertise it. I would be willing to get it started if enough interest.:|

http://www.cymru66.com/mini/new-guinness-world-record-most-minisminis-in-a-parade/

Bob

I say go for it. Seriously, set up a 'Guiness Meet'. :D

I would come - don't know about Rocket Dog though...

I second that emotion.:lol:

...see...this just shows exactly what my brain does, when left unattended. I read the title for this thread and immediately thought... "OoOOH...DRINKIN' PARTY!!!"....:???:

...either way sounds like fun!!:razz:

If the Mini's can do it, why not us "E" owners? There is enough out here on the road and on the board to get something like this going. I know we have the National Meet every year, but with all the local gatherings/mini meets:roll: (no pun), we should be able to get this going.

I see more E's on the road now in the Beach area, I put cards on them or stop them (ask my wife), sometimes it scares her and other drivers! We just need a good sponser to give things away and advertise it. I would be willing to get it started if enough interest.:|

http://www.cymru66.com/mini/new-guinness-world-record-most-minisminis-in-a-parade/

Bob

Bob:

If this is something you're serious about contact Tom and me after the Las Vegas National Meet and we can see about organizing the 2008 or 2009 National Meet down in Virgina Beach. It's centrally located on the East Coast so it would quite easily draw from both the north and south as well as from the west. We should be able to have a pretty large event down there. I'm sure there's plenty of things to do, including drinking Guinness! :)

I'm serious about this, we have not made any commitments for 2008 for the National E-vent yet and it can never be too early to start planning.

If we could get 100+ we would be THRILLED! Whatever number we were to get would be a world record, since one doesn't yet exist. :)

Let us know.

Larry

Larry;
Great minds think a lot... I didn't want to push anything till after the Vegas show either, it was a pre thought for maybe next year. And yes, I am serious about it, but I think we could push for a bigger number. I am trying to recruit every E owner I see to get involved in this club.

The "Beach" offers so much to do and see, I came here over 30 years ago, and never went back north, I don't knock it, just love it here. Some family is still in NY and Fla. Always a place to visit.:-D

If it wasn't for the job, I would be at Vegas with all of you:mad: .

I will get with you after things calm down from your trip. Stay safe and drive responsibily:roll:

Bob

GUINNESS! Two N's... Not trying to throw stones, but Guinness is my favorite beer! Most don't know that they are the proud publishers of Guinness Book of World Records. It was developed to settle bar arguments about records and such! Jeeze, I am a dork.

This is a wonderful Idea. I would so be there! :D

If the Mini's can do it, why not us "E" owners?...
I'm there! I posted the whole article here (http://www.elementownersclub.com/forums/showpost.php?p=436206&postcount=1)... didn't see your post on the topic. It would be incredible! I'll be watching this thread. :D

I'm in, lets do it!!!!

If you plan it I will come, and bring some with me:roll:

We can probably establish an official record in Las Vegas, as you stated, just because none has been defined as of today. I am sure there is cost and effort involved in authentication and registration of any record...

EX
That is a good thought, because if you start one with Guinness at Vegas, that will give us more to shoot for on the next one!:)

I haven't looked into this yet to see if fees are involved, but I will get on that also. It was an early thought for next year. I will look for sponsors also, like the mini's did.

Bob

I'd be very excited for a National Meet in VA Beach next summer with the idea of setting a record. There are 3 other friends of mine with Elements who I'm sure would attend as well. This sounds like an awesome idea.

If the following members showed up, it'd be a great start!

EOC members in Hampton Roads:

aristoBrat - Va. Beach
C-Monster - NN
Cozzac - VA
Cyclist 306 - Hampton
dpolishsensation - Va. Beach
Eat.the.rude - Tidewater
elementofstone - Va. Beach
flakita - Portsmouth
GreenElement13 - Hampton Roads
Homer J - Va. Beach
hopewellz, Falls Church
Ironfish653 - Ches.
jackb703 - Va. Beach
JMart - Ches.
jricardo - Va. Beach
letsrig - Newport News - Glenn
L.O.Mint - Suffolk
MTP - Ches.
mustang8918 - Chesapeake
Rocket Dog - Ches.
SC-MONSTER - Newport News
Spotman - Va. Beach
Satchbo - Va. Beach
tooljedi - Ches.
Xboaty - NN


Nearby:

alrightandy - Winchester, VA
bh241 - Shelby, NC
box-E - So. Md.
brendan - Arlington, VA
brokenjack - Richmond
BuckNakedBooda - Woodbridge, VA
Cappucino - Richmond
Cemorzzz - Columbia, SC
Ceramite - Baltimore
CHRISTY_H - MD
Compan-E Car - Frederick, MD
d4j4b - Fairfax
Dave C - Richmond
DCBox - DC
deltoro - Charlottesville
DirtGhost - High Point, NC
dog_drool - Lynchburg, VA
doug78 - Ocean City, MD
dparrothead1 - Orange Park, FL
DUPSMN - Leesburg, VA
ELEMENTallyHOPPED - DC area
Empire - Colonial Heights
Ere - Silver Spring, MD
Eriderr79- DC
Farther - VA
Fish - MD
fixer12oz - Cary, NC
Frazier - Bristol, VA
FrEEdom - DC Suburbs
gailt - VA
georgeyew - VA
getout4fun - Richmond, VA
gisele - Maryland outside of DC
Grant -Wilmington, NC
Gritsbay -Asheville, NC
Hab_Mobile - MD, DC Area
Handy Man - Coastal NC
hiker_chick, DC
hosspaintr - Central VA
Igneouss - No. VA
jackb703 - Fairfax
jcskolman - Raleigh, NC
Kattoon - Rockville, MD
Kimoni - DC
KiwiBox - Burke, VA
Krate Bike - PA
DUPSMN - Leesburg, VA
Laceymack61 - Disputanta, VA
LmentalMastiffs - Marshall, VA
lwlancers - Winchester, VA
Missing_Element - Cave Spring, VA
Modok - Greensboro, NC
multismith - Maryland
My Lment - Alexandria
noctilux1 - VA (Northern?)
NoPinch! - Blacksburg, VA
obsesor - Raleigh, NC
peaceridge - North Wilkesboro, NC
pedropolis - Baltimore
Peppermint Tribe - Lake Mary, FL
remilk - Glenn Allen
roneboy - Greer, SC
routerg33k - DC
sleepnmojo - Fairfax, VA
sloweddie - Potomac Falls, VA
SmileDarling - Reston, VA
sooperman12 - Maryland
Teneo - Fairfax
thormcse - Fredricksburg
TubaLeiter - NoVa
Turqy - Raleigh, NC
UnderExposedJD - Christiansburg, VA
VAherder - Clifton, VA
vwgary - Aiken, SC
wallhallboy - Front Royal
wambsgan - Stafford, VA
wr70beh - Richmond
wxbrad - Charlotte, NC
YetiRider, VA

I'm in.

And I know about 7 or 8 other E's that will come from the Misfit Gang.

Dom, this means the two of you (2 E family) each need to drive your own E's.

And by then Bad Robot will / might have an E so we'll prob get about 15 E's from just the Misfits.....

jurn

I think the key to this would be in getting the word out, not just here on the EOC but other places too. Local papers, Honda Dealers, Auto Shows.. and so on.

What we need would be to have a poster made up so we could spread the word all over the country. Of course, first we need to come up with a date, and a location... but, hey once we do all that.... :grin:

I can see this going over big time.

Like Larry said:


Bob:

If this is something you're serious about contact Tom and me after the Las Vegas National Meet and we can see about organizing the 2008 or 2009 National Meet down in Virgina Beach. It's centrally located on the East Coast so it would quite easily draw from both the north and south as well as from the west. We should be able to have a pretty large event down there. I'm sure there's plenty of things to do, including drinking Guinness! :)

I'm serious about this, we have not made any commitments for 2008 for the National E-vent yet and it can never be too early to start planning.

If we could get 100+ we would be THRILLED! Whatever number we were to get would be a world record, since one doesn't yet exist. :)

Let us know.

Larry

I am very serious, will take all suggestions and thoughts. But will wait for finalizing this when everything is completed at Vegas. When Larry and Tom get the time afterwards, we can set a date, June or August 2008 is a good time of year here at the "Beach". Lot's going on!

Bob

I am very serious, will take all suggestions and thoughts. But will wait for finalizing this when everything is completed at Vegas. When Larry and Tom get the time afterwards, we can set a date, June or August 2008 is a good time of year here at the "Beach". Lot's going on!

Bob

Absolutely!

Absolutely!

what he said.


Bob, let me know if I can help in any way. I know it's down the road a while time wise, and fairly well up the road distance wise... but whatever I can do to help - just let me know.

I think the key to this would be in getting the word out, not just here on the EOC but other places too. Local papers, Honda Dealers, Auto Shows.. and so on.

What we need would be to have a poster made up so we could spread the word all over the country. Of course, first we need to come up with a date, and a location... but, hey once we do all that.... :grin:

I can see this going over big time.

I concur.

Bulletin boards at dealers.
Messages on all the other Forums.
Small ads. (Maybe $$$$)
The Car Shows.
Bulletin Boards at all other car show stops (we have a lot of Retro shows)
Write ups, (free if poss)
Word of mouth is the biggest spread of all......

In time after Vegas....

jurn

I wanted to do Vegas but recently changed jobs and have zippo in my vacation. Actually it was my wife who wanted to do Vegas and it has nothing to do with Elements.

I would definitely be in for this Event if it gels!

I will work on a poster over time, when we get a firm date and location.:D

Bob

I'm in whether it's next year or the year after. I just need advanced notice so I can plan my vacation time. I have to submit it in January each year. I'm sure with 35 vacation, 4 PL's, 12 comp's, numerous comp hours and not to mention 90 sick day's, I'll be able to squeeze this into my schedule barring an act of God! :-P

I agree the word needs to get out as soon as possible. If everyone can post something at their local dealerships, BB and everywhere else that can be used, it would be a big help and a plus to make this a success!

VA is for lovers! I haven't been back since I was stationed in Portsmouth, Norfolk in 1979 and when I went to Va. Beach, VA for training with my department back in 1988.

Just bumping this thread - awesome idea and I'd LOVE to get the Element into a world record. :)

2008 meet means I'll most likely have my Element by then, 2009 means it'll be about a year old. :)

I'm also in the DC metro area - When we have a tenative date, I can have my wife run up some cards that we could pass on to Element owners (wife works at a digital printing company) and perhaps muster up some posters for dealerships.

Count me in. I may even have 2 E's by then. Trying to get the wife to let me get one for personal use. We'll see.

Peace and E grease....

While I was at Hall Honda today looking at E's, very few on the lot, I saw an 04, GGM, 45,000mi., sticker $17,290, racks, running boards, "LIKE NEW" condition. I was arm twisted to take it home for the day and show off next to Mrs. Spotmans' '03. So tempting, got it down to $16,870 "so far", will wait a couple of hours to go back and bargain.

I am scheduled to talk to the Big Guy Mgr. also about them being a Dealer Sponsor, if we get the next years meet here. The other "wolves" I spoke to are setting up the meeting, they were very excited. :-|

Would really like to have two E's in the family:D

Bob

:D Sorry to get ahead of you StumpmushE, but I went and did it, bought the second E today. (in my signature) I talked them down even more:razz: .

While there I mentioned the possibility of the meet next year here at the Va. Beach, boy, did they get excited;-) . I have to see the GM next week to discuss how they would like to sponsor and help in any way possible.

Maybe tomorrow I will take photos of the "Twin E's", the 04 looked like it was in showroom condition. WOW...

Now Mr. & Mrs. Spotman are an "E" family, now our daughter is thinking of getting a black one after she starts working a good full time job.

Bob

I went and did it, bought the second E today.

WoooHOOO for the Spotman family!! :)

Congratulations on the second E.

:D Sorry to get ahead of you StumpmushE, but I went and did it, bought the second E today. (in my signature) I talked them down even more:razz: .

While there I mentioned the possibility of the meet next year here at the Va. Beach, boy, did they get excited;-) . I have to see the GM next week to discuss how they would like to sponsor and help in any way possible.


Congrats on the new E, Bob. That's really cool! I, too, bought mine at Hall. They were awesome to work with.

Did you keep the pickup?

Congrats Spotman! Can't wait to see pics.

Your sweet daughter just graduated...aren't you going to buy her an E? :razz:

Another reason for Virginia Beach to host a national meet?

Virginia Beach Is Tops When Searched On Yahoo
June 23, 2007 04:11 PM

Yahoo! has just released a list of the top beaches searched on the web and Virginia Beach tops the list at #2.
Over the past week, east coasters scanned the Yahoo! Search horizon for "new jersey beaches", while others looked for ways to float into "Florida beach vacations".

However, any respectable beach bum should be curious about specific locales to catch some rays.

Top 20 Searched Beaches According To Yahoo! Travel
1. Myrtle Beach
2. Virginia Beach :D
3. Panama City Beach
4. Indiana Beach
5. Laguna Beach
6. Daytona Beach
7. Pismo Beach
8. Orient Beach
9. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
10. Huntington Beach
11. Long Beach
12. South Beach
13. North Myrtle Beach
14. Jones Beach
15. Rehoboth Beach
16. Falcon Beach
17. Newport Beach
18. Blizzard Beach
19. Venice Beach
20. West Palm Beach

SOURCE: Yahoo! Summer Destination Guide

Congrats on the new E, Bob. That's really cool! I, too, bought mine at Hall. They were awesome to work with.

Did you keep the pickup?

Unfortunately NO!!:mad: Gotta sell the camper too, I want to build a smaller Teardrop:)

Your sweet daughter just graduated...aren't you going to buy her an E?

NO, she is getting a good job, and expressed that she wants to buy a Black E (she's Goth):confused:

:shock: :twisted: :rolleyes: ohhh boy, I just made 100 posts, yippee...

IRV,
Va. Bch is way down at #46. That means you'll only need deodorant; no anti-perspirant :)

Edit: I could have sworn I was posting to an IRV post about the sweatiest cities. Then it just disappeared when I posted:-o

Sorry I was trying to fix how this looks:D. Anyway the point is: Does EVERY North American MEET have to be just this side of Hades?:lol:


TOP-100 SWEATIEST CITIES IN AMERICA
Brought to You By the Sweat Experts at Old Spice

1. Phoenix, AZ 52. Philadelphia, PA
2. Las Vegas, NV 53. Roanoke, VA
3. Tucson, AZ 54. Evansville, IN
4. Miami, FL 55. Baltimore, MD
5. Corpus Christi, TX 56. Omaha, NE
6. West Palm Beach, FL 57. Springfield, MO
7. Houston, TX 58. Kansas City, MO
8. Tampa, FL 59. New York, NY
9. Orlando, FL 60. Lexington, KY
10. Fort Myers, FL 61. Cincinnati, OH
11. San Antonio, TX 62. Los Angeles, CA
12. Honolulu, HI 63. Columbus, OH
13. Dallas, TX 64. Asheville, NC
14. Montgomery, AL 65. Indianapolis, IN
15. New Orleans, LA 66. Moline, IL
16. Mobile, AL 67. Sioux Falls, SD
17. Baton Rouge, LA 68. Spokane, WA
18. Waco, TX 69. San Diego, CA
19. Jacksonville, FL 70. Toledo, OH
20. El Paso, TX 71. Hartford, CT
21. Austin, TX 72. Dayton, OH
22. Charleston, WV 73. Des Moines, IA
23. Fresno, CA 74. Boston, MA
24. Savannah, GA 75. Providence, RI
25. Shreveport, LA 76. Portland, OR
26. Columbia, SC 77. Pittsburgh, PA
27. Memphis, TN 78. Detroit, MI
28. Jackson, MS 79. Springfield, IL
29. Little Rock, AR 80. Albany, NY
30. Birmingham, AL 81. Cleveland, OH
31. Atlanta, GA 82. Fort Wayne, IN
32. Tulsa, OK 83. Chicago, IL
33. Oklahoma City, OK 84. Minneapolis, MN
34. Raleigh, NC 85. Grand Rapids, MI
35. Norfolk, VA 86. Denver, CO
36. Chattanooga, TN 87. Syracuse, NY
37. Richmond, VA 88. South Bend, IN
38. Greenville, SC 89. Madison, WI
39. Louisville, KY 90. Flint, MI
40. Washington, DC 91. Buffalo, NY
41. Greensboro, NC 92. Burlington, VT
42. Albuquerque, NM 93. Youngstown, OH
43. Charlotte, NC 94. Milwaukee, WI
44. Nashville, TN 95. Seattle, WA
45. Huntsville, AL 96. Rochester, NY
46. Virginia Beach, VA 97. Portland, ME
47. Wichita, KS 98. Green Bay, WI
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49. Sacramento, CA 100. San Francisco, CA
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:shock: :twisted: :rolleyes: ohhh boy, I just made 100 posts, yippee...

Congrats. Now you're a Tinman, too. :D

Spotman that rock's. I'm putting my F250 up for sale to add to my second E fund. Looking forward to seeing some photos.

I think VA Beach is perfect for next years national meet. I would be willing to help in any way I can. I plan on going to my local dealer and asking them to sponsor or at least give away a fly-er with all there Element sales.

Peace and E grease!

I really like the Root beer SC but I got my mind made-up to buy a mini s when I get the cash. Spotman, congrats on the new E. You won't be sorry.:D

Let me know if I can help. I would aim for off season. might want to look onto if a permit is needed to run the strip. Don't need any tickets.

...Spotman, congrats on the new E. You won't be sorry.:D

...'til you try to get into the wrong one more than once. :-P

I got my mind made-up to buy a mini s when I get the cash.

Yea, me too If only I could fit Boomer in one... :mad:

...'til you try to get into the wrong one more than once. :-P

Now you know that is going to happen very often, more for my wife than me(did I say that out loud?:???: )

I will take some photos tonite and get them posted:razz: .

Bob

:) OK, time to bump this back up, now that Vegas is over and it looked like everyone had a great time. !! I spoke with the General Manager of Hall Honda here in Va. Beach, he, along with everyone else there were very excited about doing a BIG meet at the dealership at least one day of the event.

I mentioned that I have to get with the Big Guys (Site Admin) and so forth about the details. He wants to help sponsor and do whatever:confused: I know we could get well over 100 E's if there is enough notice. I will wait for "the word" about the particulars needed, so I can put a poster, pamphlets and cards together.

Just need some dates and times, there is so much to do here in Va. Beach and the surrounding area :roll: OK folks, post those ideas on here. I will be looking for other sponsors (Hotel, food and beverage, goodies/give aways, etc.) (Maybe even have them donate an "E":shock:)

Bob

Sounds good to me. I haven't been to Va.Beach since 1988/89 when I was there training with the PD, plus it's my old stomping grounds, Portsmouth, Norfolk etc.....

Anyway, I think the sooner dates are available, the sooner people can plan to get there and drive their Elements there, if this is a plan to set a Guinnes book record. I think as soon as a plan is formulated, info can be given to dealerships for Element owners to come.

I'm down, count me in, for where ever, when ever the next meet comes about. I'll also say that this same plan at the Libertyville location would be out of sight and on point.

I agree. Name the date, time, location. I'll be there, and if you're really lucky maybe Laraine will come too.

Rest assured, I'll be taggin E's down this way! :D

yep, that would be cool - I'd come - EASY PEASY LEMON SQUEEZY (or would that be KIWI Squeezy? :-P ) LOL Sorry, had to do it!

It's a snap.

It's a snap.

what? Kiwi snap? or Snap a Kiwi? Snap Crackle POP!!!

:evil: :razz:

what? Kiwi snap? or Snap a Kiwi? Snap Crackle POP!!!

:evil: :razz:

Kiwi Snapple--I think I've had that flavor :-? :-)

Kiwi Snapple--I think I've had that flavor :-? :-)



Snapple Strawberry Kiwi???? - Oh dear....this is getting bad....I'm gonna SNAP a kiwi for starting this! :D

hee hee

Hi De! HUGZZZZZ

I'm gonna SNAP a kiwi ...



Sounds painful. For you or the person who's Kiwi you are snapping! :-o

Sounds painful. For you or the person who's Kiwi you are snapping! :-o


naaah, I'm not gonna get hurt - and neither is this anorable widdle kiwi....just gonna give 'im a little light SNAP. He'd probably enjoy it :rolleyes: 8)

A trip to the east coast beach sounds like a great adventure....Vagas is just too hot for this cookie.
I'm new to EOC and my new Element Scout. Camped in Big Sur and Gaviota Beach for starters.

A trip to the east coast beach sounds like a great adventure....Vagas is just too hot for this cookie.
I'm new to EOC and my new Element Scout. Camped in Big Sur and Gaviota Beach for starters.


Well, we're hot here, too in the summer, but we have HUMIDITY to go along with the heat....wet dishrag damp.....LOL Such a pleasant feeling when camping (or basically being outside)...C'mon though, we don't let a little humidity stop us!:D

A trip to the east coast beach sounds like a great adventure....Vagas is just too hot for this cookie.
I'm new to EOC and my new Element Scout. Camped in Big Sur and Gaviota Beach for starters.
Welcome and congrats on your new E. Yep, you need to take Scout on a loooong road-trip to Va Bch. -g


Well, we're hot here, too in the summer, but we have HUMIDITY to go along with the heat....wet dishrag damp.....LOL Such a pleasant feeling when camping (or basically being outside)...C'mon though, we don't let a little humidity stop us!:D

Laceymack61, you'll never get a job with the tourism bureau.

Virginia Beach is balmy *not humid and wet dishrag damp*
Summertime can be hot, but luckily there's the cool Virginia Beach waters here to soothe you

-g

Let's put this to rest for right now. We are working on another location for 2008 so for right now VA Beach is not at the forefront for the 2008 National Meet. If the first location doesn't work out then we will be looking hard at VA Beach. If VA Beach isn't the '08 location then it very well could be the '09 location.

No matter what location we chose nothing would be getting done until the end of the year or the beginning of next unless it's something that had to be taken care of early in the process.

I hear Larry has a nice place. We could do it there.

I hear Larry has a nice place. We could do it there.


Good idea....its not a bad driving distance from where i am....

Ok, sounds like a done deal.


(and at that point...the Rocket Dog was squirted from the universe like a watermelon seed)

Welcome and congrats on your new E. Yep, you need to take Scout on a loooong road-trip to Va Bch. -g




Laceymack61, you'll never get a job with the tourism bureau.

Virginia Beach is balmy *not humid and wet dishrag damp*
Summertime can be hot, but luckily there's the cool Virginia Beach waters here to soothe you

-g

I'm not looking for a job with tourism - however, we can definitely state that Virginia as a WHOLE is humid - it's nice at the beach because there's USUALLY a breath of air blowing through.....let's be grateful we're not farther south where the humidity and heat are even more intense....although I do love Savannah GA enough to want property (house, sand, mud flat - I don't care)....there......:twisted: :shock: :evil::evil:

Well now that its clear this ain't going to happen. Dang I have never made it to the coast in Virginia.

Let's put this to rest for right now. We are working on another location for 2008 so for right now VA Beach is not at the forefront for the 2008 National Meet...

This doesn't have to be part of the National Meet. :cool:

Setting the Guinness Record is a separate endeavor. If the National Meet had happened to be there, that certainly would have made getting a lot of Es to VA Bch easier.

So, still come to Va Bch to help set a Guinness World record!!! Keep checking this thread. :)

Setting the Guinness Record is a separate endeavor. If the National Meet had happened to be there, that certainly would have made getting a lot of Es to VA Bch easier.

So, still come to Va Bch to help set a Guinness World record!!! Keep checking this thread. :)


:rolleyes: WHAT SHE SAID...

So for some of us it would become an issue of choosing. So in the spirit of it I will follow the thread and if all the ducks line up correctly... just might make it!8)

We're in too. It doesn't have to be a national meet. Honestly it shouldn't be a national meet. It should be an opportunity for a couple hundred - maybe three hundred - element owners to get together and set a world record.

Nothing more.


I say go for it.

Ok, sounds like a done deal.


(and at that point...the Rocket Dog was squirted from the universe like a watermelon seed)

well, it looks like you found your avatar...only something (the graphics flash) is missing????

I just love the visual of you being squirted like a watermelon seed???? :razz: :razz: :razz:


BEACH BEACH BEACH - WORLD RECORD - we can DO THIS!!!!

Count me in. Gas up the blue box, load up the dogs. TX to VA no problem. I will keep an eye on this tread for updates. This is a great idea!......:cool:


Sammy

Count me in. Gas up the blue box, load up the dogs. TX to VA no problem. I will keep an eye on this tread for updates. This is a great idea!......:cool:


Sammy
Woo-hoo! Atom E get that Texas caravan going.

:)Don't worry, this is not dead. Still checking into Guinness about the rules of starting one:grin:

Hang in there everyone, this is going to be big no matter what:rolleyes:

Bob

I'm hang'n.

j.

:)Don't worry, this is not dead. Still checking into Guinness about the rules of starting one:grin:

Hang in there everyone, this is going to be big no matter what:rolleyes:

Bob

I never had any doubt, my friend.

I'm still in. I have a hankerin to see the coast of Virginia.

U know that I'm in.:D

:D Contacted Guinness today, finally got a response. Sent them all the "POSSIBLE" scenarios of who, what, where and when. Will post more later if they accept the proposal for starting a record.

Haven't confirmed any dates yet, go ahead and throw out some dates that would be feasible for all of you, will compile a list and try to make everyone happy :razz: about getting here. There are more and more E's here in Va. Beach, and another new dealer opened in Chesapeake (Priority Honda). I have to get more tags out there on everyone I see.:shock:

I will keep everyone posted when I hear back from GWR (Guinness World Records):cool:

Bob

Man that sounds sweet!!!

It doesn't matter about the date, pick one and let us know - you'll never make everyone happy, so just pick one and tell us. Then it's our turn to adjust schedules and make it happen.

I know just about any Element owner will do whatever is necessary to be part of this, I mean after all - who wouldn't want to be part of a world record?

If you want to continue this on your own you are perfectly welcome to do that. Just please avoid any dates in June and July 2008 as that will be approximately when the National Meet will be taking place, exact date and place to be determined. This is when we have now traditionally held the Big E-vent and plan on continuing to do so.

Thanks.

If you want to continue this on your own you are perfectly welcome to do that. Just please avoid any dates in June and July 2008 as that will be approximately when the National Meet will be taking place, exact date and place to be determined. This is when we have now traditionally held the Big E-vent and plan on continuing to do so.

Thanks.

Isn't that when you would expect the largest cumulation of Es on one heap!?!?!

Why not coordinate these two events? ...you make it look like it is competition!

I am sure 'Spotman' will gladly accept any and all help he can get...

Isn't that when you would expect the largest cumulation of Es on one heap!?!?!

Why not coordinate these two events? ...you make it look like it is competition!

I am sure 'Spotman' will gladly accept any and all help he can get...

As a matter of fact it is. We already have a location chosen for the 2008 Big E-vent but can't finalize those plans until the end of the year. We've spoken with Spotman about his event but has chosen to do this on his own.

Tom and I can't figure out what this great rush is to get this off the ground. He hasn't said when he's looking to hold his gtg which is why I asked that he not hold it when the National Meet will most likely be taking place. We can't specify a date/weekend yet because we are not able to at this time.

As a matter of fact it is. We already have a location chosen for the 2008 Big E-vent but can't finalize those plans until the end of the year. We've spoken with Spotman about his event but has chosen to do this on his own.

Tom and I can't figure out what this great rush is to get this off the ground. He hasn't said when he's looking to hold his gtg which is why I asked that he not hold it when the National Meet will most likely be taking place. We can't specify a date/weekend yet because we are not able to at this time.

Larry/Tom

First of all, there is no rush, I am just doing the hard part of the foot work to see if this is feasible to take some of the pressure off of you two! According to Guinness, if you read into their site, it is a long process of correspondence and paperwork, therefore, the sooner you get it going the better.
There have been NO dates set for this, even though they ask for one on the form. Besides, I know about the next National Meet plans, and I would never go ahead and plan something during that time:shock:
I have no intention on doing this on my own, never did:confused: You guys are the site masters and coordinators of all big GTG's. There are many of us out here who enjoy the people on here and all the gtg's we have attended. We wish to contribute as much as possible to help out.
:D:razz::D:razz:

Bob :neutral:

Larry/Tom

First of all, there is no rush, I am just doing the hard part of the foot work to see if this is feasible to take some of the pressure off of you two! According to Guinness, if you read into their site, it is a long process of correspondence and paperwork, therefore, the sooner you get it going the better.
There have been NO dates set for this, even though they ask for one on the form. Besides, I know about the next National Meet plans, and I would never go ahead and plan something during that time:shock:
I have no intention on doing this on my own, never did:confused: You guys are the site masters and coordinators of all big GTG's. There are many of us out here who enjoy the people on here and all the gtg's we have attended. We wish to contribute as much as possible to help out.
:D:razz::D:razz:


:neutral:

OK, now we're talking...

'Spotman' makes sense and so does 'spdrcr5' from his perspective. If you 'guys' keep on coordinating the record will be a sintch...

For an event like this, which not just your ordinary meet somewhere, I trust in long term planning. For organizations like this (Guinness) paper trails are long and tedious.

Also folks need to divide vacation days between our fav forum and family and some need to give notice early on.

I understand where Larry and T Mac are coming from as well.
But advertising somehow, every where possible is the key here.

I'm in, and I know my crew friends of misfits will do this as well.

I will bookmark the thread and follow for details.
jurn

..Just please avoid any dates in June and July 2008...

Sorry, but you had 30? Es for the national meet?

who decides the big Event is there a vote or anythign I think the people that are coming i.e. the EoC as a whole should have a say. Or at least alternate the East adn West coast.....

Bottom line I would love to go but if it is 1000 miles away i can't

Couldn't Guinness come to where ever the EOC's Big E-Vent is going to be held? Personally, I think and this is just my opinion, since TMac and Sprcr5 are the one's responsible for this site, it's membership and it's mear existance, I think they have done an admirable job in making the plans for the Nationals that have been held thus far. I think suggestions can be made to the body of the EOC and I do believe they listen to what the body has to say but based upon logistics, sponsors and feasability, they do what is probably the best for all concerned. Again, I don't think that Guinness locks in a location for what you're trying to do and if East Liberty provides the best participation for a record to be obtained, maximum exposure and the support and participation of Honda North America, let it be so.

Peace!

Hey everyone let's don't loose sight of things. If this meet/event can be worked into a national meet then fine, if not well, that's ok too.

Seriously, this is a good idea, and it should not interfere with the one major event that the EOC as a whole does on an annual basis.

Maybe I'm reading the jest of the last few posts, but in case I'm not let's don't turn this into some kind of pissing match. Personally I want to go to this event (and I offer any assistance possible) but at the same time I also want to attend the next National meet. Las Vegas was just impractical for us to attend, hopefully the '08 meet won't be.

What bh241 said. Couldn't of said it better.:grin:

tritto.

:)

fourto.

Don't worry gang. I've got things under control and we'll work this out for the good of all involved. :D

fourto.

Don't worry gang. I've got things under control and we'll work this out for the good of all involved. :D

From the man him self!

5tto

these tto's are getting out of hand lol :-P

Sorry, but you had 30? Es for the national meet?

For Las Vegas we had approx 30. For St Louis we had 50+ and for East Liberty we had 50+.

I will go if it is around NY.

I think you will get a few hundred E's in NY alone. combine it with MA and NJ and PA find a cool place to drive to... lake George, Catskills, RI somewhere that people would like to go with and without kids. some large camp ground in the area, designate family w kids area and all else area. Start the parade half way and for a good cause, not some record... something like 'E-run for free youth summer camp programs' end it at the campground with some fireworks and beer. I think paraid like that will pickup some local campgrounds and outdoors retailers as sponsors as well as some youth organizations (publicity). I would send a letter to honda with e-signatures from forum to show interest in such event (send them our VINs as signatures so they know it is no BS).
This should be done somewhere within 4-5 hours away from large city (NYC). Do it at the end of summer, perhaps coincide with the long weekend, and you have a winner. also get local Honda dealers involved and have them do a mailing. name some prices by aftermarket for whatever, I am sure advertisement like this will find some sponsors. I know one contest: most girls in an E - sexiest E - best attitude E.... always makes for a great advertisement picture especially if there is a mod mag of some kind around.
...................
should have read this forum before the summer :-), but you can get ready for next... perhaps spring break trip... we can crash in our Es if it is too cold for tents. I can volunteer some of my time for calls/photos/some research etc...

who decides the big Event is there a vote or anythign I think the people that are coming i.e. the EoC as a whole should have a say. Or at least alternate the East adn West coast.....

Bottom line I would love to go but if it is 1000 miles away i can't

Hey E.Glory The miles should not pose a problem as we had folks from MI for a 3 day camping trip in May on the East Coast. That's pretty far.

Larry Ever noticie how the closer to the east the EOC Events are , ya get more E's?????? ( I kid here, don't yell )

I agree with:
no piss match
long term planning
yes to get out of the city
yes to a name for a parade
letter to Honda - yes
yes to some very crafty advertising
Be it at the EOC meet or not, well what ever.

I do think the established area should allow kids. After all E's are haulers, be they hauling kids, dogs, lumber, tools, music equipment.....etc.

I personally don't have kids at home anymore, but I remember bringing them places.

As always, our patience with the owners and mods of this forum should be great but their patience with us is greater. I thank them.

regards,
jurn

For Las Vegas we had approx 30. For St Louis we had 50+ and for East Liberty we had 50+.


I am still dumb-founded that Las Vegas could not draw a bigger crowd!! SoCal is crawling with Es...

Hey E.Glory The miles should not pose a problem as we had folks from MI for a 3 day camping trip in May on the East Coast. That's pretty far.

Larry Ever noticie how the closer to the east the EOC Events are , ya get more E's?????? ( I kid here, don't yell )

I agree with:
no piss match
long term planning
yes to get out of the city
yes to a name for a parade
letter to Honda - yes
yes to some very crafty advertising
Be it at the EOC meet or not, well what ever.

I do think the established area should allow kids. After alI E are haulers, be they hauling kids, dogs, lumber, tools, music equipment.....etc.

I personally don't have kids at home anymore, but I remember bringing them places.

As always, our patience with the owners and mods of this forum should be great but their patience with us is greater. I thank them.

regards,
jurn


Just for clarification I a drive to D.C. ~650 miles each way about twice a year and often go to Norfolk area ~ 750 miles.

Ultimately is was a hope or prayer that it is closer so i can go thats all. Didn't mean to complain.

Oh Dear E.Glory,

In no way did I take it as you complaining, I was just bust'n your chops:D.....so sorry if I came across without humor.:???:

I would have loved to see you come east to the camping trips that's all.....

maybe in the spring........
Again, sorry, is I started stern.......not me......one happy E owner.

regards,
jurn

Oh Dear E.Glory,

In no way did I take it as you complaining, I was just bust'n your chops:D.....so sorry if I came across without humor.:???:

I would have loved to see you come east to the camping trips that's all.....

maybe in the spring........
Again, sorry, is I started stern.......not me......one happy E owner.

regards,
jurn

No hard feelings! I take no offense. we are Good!

I'm just bummed (SERIOUSLY) that I will not be able to be a part of the gathering. We will have returned to my home state of AK by that time and will be too far away. :mad:
Wish you all the best and I (we) will be getting something together up north that we can post. Look for the threads next summer (unless we can break something out in the winter.....) LOL :evil:

This is a copy of the message I just received from Guinness. There are no confirmed dates or what is going to take place. It is just part of the process for filing the paperwork.
Once it is confirmed/denied I will post and notify T-Mac and spdrcr5 before going any further. As you can see, it is a timely process, hang in there.:neutral:

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Bob

This is a copy of the message I just received from Guinness...
Thanks for the update, Bob.

I look forward to seeing you this weekend.

I'm still checking this thread with great interest.
jurn

has anything came about this idea. I just read some of the pages for the 1st time just now.

Is there a status // Location // date? or is it just an idea.

:mad:Waiting to hear back from the other side of the pond (England).

Bob

I'll be there!!

I'll be there!!

Welcome aboard. Sorry you missed the Knotts Island meet... it was awesome. I hope we'll see you at a meet before the record is set. :)

:DReceived this yesterday from Guinness.

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Simply follow this link –

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If you did not choose Fast Track but would now like to upgrade to receive an answer in three working days you may do so by logging into your claim as directed above.

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So what's next?:)

They will notify me "if it is feasable to fit their record status". Must be some silly rule they have. Just have to wait now if we are accepted:confused:

Bob

Here is what I received today, look over carefully, and lets get something started for early next year!!

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The current record (current as at the date of this letter) is: A parade of 101 Honda/Acura Integra Type-R cars took place at BeaveRun MotorSports ComPlex, Wampum, Pennsylvania, USA on 12 April 2003 as part of the 2003 Integra Type R Exposition.

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I think we can beat the Acura record of 101, what say????????

Bob

I think we can beat the Acura record of 101, what say????????

Bob

easily. With your two, and mine we only need 98 more.

Is this going to be held in conjuction with the national meet or some other time? If it is possible I will be there.

Is this going to be held in conjuction with the national meet or some other time? If it is possible I will be there.


Don't want a conflict with National Meet...:rolleyes:

Bob

I'm sure we can beat 101. Let's do it! Thanks, Bob, for the great work. :)

It be nice to set this up with the National Meet. I mean everyone or should I say a lot of people will be trying to make that event. I don't know for sure but if its held back at the Honda plant in Ohio, it will be centrally located for the most part. You know you'll have a good number of people who are going to be there regardless and being at the plant I would imagine a lot of other EOC members will come because they would like to tour the plant. Push come to sholve if we see we're falling short, we might be able to have the plant roll some off the assembly line to add to our numbers. :twisted: Its a joke!

Anyway, I'd hate to see the membership divided on the National and the Guinness Record. There is strength in number. Together we stand and divided we fall.

Peace!

It be nice to set this up with the National Meet. I mean everyone or should I say a lot of people will be trying to make that event. I don't know for sure but if its held back at the Honda plant in Ohio, it will be centrally located for the most part. You know you'll have a good number of people who are going to be there regardless and being at the plant I would imagine a lot of other EOC members will come because they would like to tour the plant. Push come to sholve if we see we're falling short, we might be able to have the plant roll some off the assembly line to add to our numbers. :twisted: Its a joke!

Anyway, I'd hate to see the membership divided on the National and the Guinness Record. There is strength in number. Together we stand and divided we fall.

Peace!

I was just waiting for someone to come up with the idea. Thank you chozn!!!! For several reasons we don't drive much so to get down to Virginia or somewhere else would be a long drive. Go to the Honda plant.... We are in and by then I will tag some more Ohioans who might join the club!

Aside from the National Corvette Club meeting down in Bowling Green, KY, I bet no other car clubs have met at the birth place of the car aside from the EOC. I know the first meet was there and I missed it and there is talk that next year's E-Vent will possibly be held there again. With so much going on with the Element and possble changes for the '09 model year, it would be beneficial to have it there as well as the Guinness Record. Its just what I'm thinking. There are quite a few thinks to do in the area as well and possibly we can have a round up and communte to some POI during the E-Vent where we can all go and hang out. Again, just a thought. I do know from a personal stand, I want to be and will be at the National, no matter where it is for next year, Lords will!

Peace!

Count us in for the parade. My kids are all excited already. If we don't pull this thing off, I will never hear the end of it from them.:shock:

Count us in for the parade. My kids are all excited already. If we don't pull this thing off, I will never hear the end of it from them.:shock:


I heard that SciJohn. I just need to keep from trading my E in for an Accord Coupe between now and then. Test drove one over the weekend and I got the itch.

For what it's worth - I'm going to be part of this record breaking event - period. Doesn't matter when or where - I'm going to be there.

In the same vein, I'm going to be at the national meet. I wanted to go to the last one, but honestly Nevada was just too far, if the Guinness Event is on the west coast, I probably couldn't make it either. Sadly, like pulling off a Mini-Meet there is no one 'best location'.

Let's please don't get started back in the National Meet VS Guinness Record debate/fight/argument. I know Bob, and he is not the type of person that will do anything underhanded or mean spirited.

All I'm trying to say is most all of us are going to attend this event, and the National Meet, and most all of the Mini-Meets too. Let's don't go causing conflicts where there are none.

If this coincides with a/the national meet fine, if not well that's ok too. Regardless, I honestly do not see this event becoming competition with the national meet.

It has to be like a very wise man once told me...

"Build it and they will come".

I'll be there, and possibly my dogs (and wife) too! :D

Details, details.........need info,...... who, what, when & where.

I'm in.
I have about 10 others who will come with their E's.

The national is important as well.

Regards,
jurn

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Anyway, I'd hate to see the membership divided on the National and the Guinness Record. There is strength in number. Together we stand and divided we fall.

Peace![/QUOTE]

I totally and completely AGREE with with you!!!!

Chief

I'm record bound. :D

Like it was said earlier, there should be no separation between the national and the record. Wasn't setup that way. Some people can make one, others can make both. As benny said before, lets not turn this into something that its not.8-)

This is not a competition between events....this is a competition to beat an old record and set a new one, period. Once the date and location is established all E owners from all the regions should make the greatest effort possible to be a part of it. We're 20,000 members strong...beat a record of 101, No, WE SHOULD CRUSH IT!!!!
ok, I'm off my soapbox now.

This is not a competition between events....this is a competition to beat an old record and set a new one, period. Once the date and location is established all E owners from all the regions should make the greatest effort possible to be a part of it. We're 20,000 members strong...beat a record of 101, No, WE SHOULD CRUSH IT!!!!
ok, I'm off my soapbox now.

Amen, ditto, agreed. Very well stated DCbox

*wasn't this already clarified a million posts ago*

This is not a competition between events....this is a competition to beat an old record and set a new one, period. Once the date and location is established all E owners from all the regions should make the greatest effort possible to be a part of it. We're 20,000 members strong...beat a record of 101, No, WE SHOULD CRUSH IT!!!!
ok, I'm off my soapbox now.
I agree also :). DC where have you been?

:idea:I've got an idea. Why not talk with Honda promotional department and work with them on doing a little more than a line up of cars. How about something like moving the cars in a format that looks like synchronized swimming, or like driving the Elements in a line like a long squigly worm, or like forming a star with all Elements facing a point and splaying out. Think of how sailboats tie up together in one big circle. Offer this to Honda and maybe they'd film it for an ad. Go one step further and have the performance all color coordinated! That'd be so cool.

That's my two cents. I'd love to be there and be a part of it all. Whatever you all do, enjoy!

*wasn't this already clarified a million posts ago*

Because every dead horse deserves a good beating! :razz:

Any update on the world record date/place?

TS.

Any update on the world record date/place?

TS.

As far as I know, it is still in research and prelim planning mode. Spotman chimes in every now and then with updates. -g

:smile:All is not forgotten... I have everything (paper work) ready to go.

All considered, I have agreed to wait for the Mods to set the date for the National Meet for 2008, then I will pick something that is separate from that.

I know not everyone can go to both, just some. But I have been putting together a Family Reunion for July 4th week here in Va. Beach. That has been keeping me busy. I will get on the stick as soon as I find out when the national is and try to set a date for Guinness.

In the mean time, anyone who knows of anyone who wants to help sponsor this event (in the Va. Beach area), please let me know. I could use all the help you can give. Some examples: other dealerships(Hall Honda is already working with me), T-Shirt makers, Restaurants, Stores(food, camping, camp grounds, gift, home centers, etc.) would be greatly appreciated.
(JUST TOSSING SOME IDEAS OUT)

Bob:wink:

I hope to make the National for 2008. Not exactly sure when they plan to have it but I'm thinking it will be in July. I'll either attend a family reunion in Louisville, KY before the meet or after the meet. If the Guinness deal pans out to where I can make that as well, I hope to participate. Hopefully I'll have a week to chill before heading east. I haven't been to Va Beach in a long time. In fact, the last time I was there I was there training with the PD back in 1987/88. I recall the Postmasters were having their convention there at the time. Can't remember the hotel we stayed in but right across the street was an older hotel that was owned by hotel we were staying at on the beach side of the street. That hotel was old and nostalgic. They allowed us to tour it and it looked like something out of the 30's, I'm talking the Great Gatsby days. At the other end of the street was a cul de sac. Hard to remember but I enjoyed my two weeks there and look forward to coming back if I can.

I strongly suggest you do a pre-registration on another thread so those who are coming can basically commit to coming and you'll have an online running count on what you should have at the event barring an act of God.

As always, Peace!

...I have been putting together a Family Reunion for July 4th week here in Va. Beach.

Woo-hoo family reunion for E-oples!!!

:smile:All is not forgotten... I have everything (paper work) ready to go.

All considered, I have agreed to wait for the Mods to set the date for the National Meet for 2008, then I will pick something that is separate from that.

I know not everyone can go to both, just some. But I have been putting together a Family Reunion for July 4th week here in Va. Beach. That has been keeping me busy. I will get on the stick as soon as I find out when the national is and try to set a date for Guinness.

In the mean time, anyone who knows of anyone who wants to help sponsor this event (in the Va. Beach area), please let me know. I could use all the help you can give. Some examples: other dealerships(Hall Honda is already working with me), T-Shirt makers, Restaurants, Stores(food, camping, camp grounds, gift, home centers, etc.) would be greatly appreciated.
(JUST TOSSING SOME IDEAS OUT)

Bob:wink:

I'll sign on as your wingman. Let me know how I can help Bob.

I know not everyone can go to both, just some. But I have been putting together a Family Reunion for July 4th week here in Va. Beach.

Woo-hoo family reunion for E-oples!!!

Hey that's great bob!!

but you forgot to tell us where!! :confused:

hey, we''re family.... kinna

Hey that's great bob!!

but you forgot to tell us where!! :confused:

hey, we''re family.... kinna

:evil:Hey, if enough don't show up, I will invite my E-ple family:cool:

Bob

I'll sign on as your wingman. Let me know how I can help Bob.

Ted, thanks.

Will let you know as we progress along, maybe we can get the Navy involved?

Bob:D

Ted, thanks.

Will let you know as we progress along, maybe we can get the Navy involved?

Bob:D

I dunno about that, how many calls of "Hello, Sailor!" can a guy stand in a day? :lol:

I haven't seen any update on the National Meet for 2008. Has it been decided yet?



Absolutely!

T MAC just posted the other day that he was working on some dates and location for the National meet and that he was working on making it a hit with everyone. He further stated he hope to announce something soon, maybe end of Dec or early Jan but you can get his exact quote in the Forum Announcement section. I don't want to put words in his mouth.

I don't know if what he plans will fall in line with the Guinness thing or not and I don't know if the Guinness thing has to be where it was previously suggested. It would be nice if both were one in the same as a lot of people tend to try and make the National meet and doing both my be a problem logistically. I know I plan to make the National myself which falls right around a family reunion which will be held in Louisville, KY sometime in July. I'm hoping I can leave one and go to the other.

... I plan to make the National myself which falls right around a family reunion which will be held in Louisville, KY sometime in July.

Oh how sweet! Chozn is planning a family reunion for us. You didn't have to...but thanks! Are you cooking...I hope so. I'm willing to try a fried turkey :D

Now, all you need to do is post the exact location and time...All of your EOC family will show up.
:lol::lol::lol:

-g ;-)

Cute, real cute my Chocolate Child! Now what would be great would be to have a crabfest in your area. I could how up and start steaming those bad boy's up with some Old Bay seasoning and beer. All the soft shell I'd keep for myself. Nothing like a softcrab sammich! :smile: I really need to visit my old stomping grounds, Annapolis, Shadyside and Churchton and see if any of my old bud's and buddetes are still around, and of course, bring myself back some crabs and perch. Need to hit the Severen Inn too.

Didn't read the entire pages of posts but I think that wherever the National meet is this year would be a great spot to do this. I think to get the most people it needs to be central. That way you minimize travel times for people out west and down south. Virginia Beach is awesome but a hell of a drive from Texas or Cali. Doing this at the National meet also means more people will be able to get the vacation time needed. Just think about it. I know the Northeast is already planning a HUGE caravan to the National meet.

Didn't read the entire pages of posts but I think that wherever the National meet is this year would be a great spot to do this. I think to get the most people it needs to be central. That way you minimize travel times for people out west and down south. Virginia Beach is awesome but a hell of a drive from Texas or Cali. Doing this at the National meet also means more people will be able to get the vacation time needed. Just think about it. I know the Northeast is already planning a HUGE caravan to the National meet.

I totally agree with you Carly! The only way i think this would work would be through the NATIONAL MEET, that is the Big event of the year. Many people wouldn't be able to go to both and I would go to the National Meet before a record setting meet. If you have gone to a National meet you will know what i am talking about and if you haven't gone you need to make one. Going to Honda was such a great experience and I hope it will be back there again. If we do go back there, I am sure we will have some huge numbers especially if Honda comes through even more next time.

we will get more cars people and everything else if we do this at the national meet. I cant aford the money for traveling and vacation time to do all this. If this was in my backyard I would be all for this too. How about being a little more flexable with this event. I am sure that the powers that be aka T Mac and the others would like to go to this also.
Take a deep breth and chill. I want to go to a national event and truth be told, I will go to an event that is organized by the site adminstration first over somthing that sounds like is going to be a "day meet" for the organizer.

That is my view. Like it fine if not oh well I will and am planning on going to the nationals first and formost.

:confused:Here we go again... everyone has their opinions, which is fine:rolleyes:

Whatever takes place, just don't make this a battle(of words) of who will go where, we will make it work out. Just chill out:D

Time will tell:cool:

Bob

I admit that I do not read all posts in every thread. But just so this one doesn't get off track again people should read this thread first. Especially the beginning so that you have a clear understanding of why this idea came about, the challenges of this type of event, and the progress that has been made.

I admit that I do not read all posts in every thread. But just so this one doesn't get off track again people should read this thread first. Especially the beginning so that you have a clear understanding of why this idea came about, the challenges of this type of event, and the progress that has been made.



More bang for the buck for sure.

Spotman,
I have been following the thread from the beginning. My only comment.

I'm committed, I'm in and full steam ahead!:)

:)This will work out either way, we will just wait for the date to be set for the National Meet, and take it from there:-D

Bob

Thanks for the support

I admit that I do not read all posts in every thread.

liar liar pants on fire.

just sayin'

:smile:

:smile:All is not forgotten... I have everything (paper work) ready to go.

All considered, I have agreed to wait for the Mods to set the date for the National Meet for 2008, then I will pick something that is separate from that.

I know not everyone can go to both, just some. But I have been putting together a Family Reunion for July 4th week here in Va. Beach. That has been keeping me busy. I will get on the stick as soon as I find out when the national is and try to set a date for Guinness.

In the mean time, anyone who knows of anyone who wants to help sponsor this event (in the Va. Beach area), please let me know. I could use all the help you can give. Some examples: other dealerships(Hall Honda is already working with me), T-Shirt makers, Restaurants, Stores(food, camping, camp grounds, gift, home centers, etc.) would be greatly appreciated.
(JUST TOSSING SOME IDEAS OUT)

Bob:wink:


I am not sure that you were kidding or not about what you typed on setting a diffrent date for the guinness event. I would love to go to this and I am sure that I could even get my mom to go being that she too has an e. You stated that you were going to plan this event for a diffrent day. With the trend in gas prices and stuff do you think it would be good thing to has BOTH the national event and this event together. I may not be the best speller in the world ( see my ranking thanks to Larry) but I do know how to read and what is typed. I am not tryong to argue this or anything. I have gotten lambasted for planning a spring meet in late June. I think this is a great idea. I can wait for dates and all for the nationals how about just thinking about all the other people who would like to do this. I was unable to go to nationals due to surgery and recooperation time. Just try considering working with T Mack and Larry on this. I am just trying to get everyone together for this I know that the NE Events are like a family gathering and just getting together and having a good time.

I was not trying to make anyone mad just trying to let people see the OTHER side of the coin.

(there stepping off my soap box)

PS I did read the whole thred on this.
god I need a life

Thank for your hard work - hope it happens!

I am not sure that you were kidding or not about what you typed on setting a diffrent date for the guinness event. I would love to go to this and I am sure that I could even get my mom to go being that she too has an e. You stated that you were going to plan this event for a diffrent day. With the trend in gas prices and stuff do you think it would be good thing to has BOTH the national event and this event together. I may not be the best speller in the world ( see my ranking thanks to Larry) but I do know how to read and what is typed. I am not tryong to argue this or anything. I have gotten lambasted for planning a spring meet in late June. I think this is a great idea. I can wait for dates and all for the nationals how about just thinking about all the other people who would like to do this. I was unable to go to nationals due to surgery and recooperation time. Just try considering working with T Mack and Larry on this. I am just trying to get everyone together for this I know that the NE Events are like a family gathering and just getting together and having a good time.

I was not trying to make anyone mad just trying to let people see the OTHER side of the coin.

(there stepping off my soap box)

PS I did read the whole thred on this.
god I need a life

I believe the world's coming to an end - I was able to clearly read Justin's entire post! Call the Pentagon!!

:razz:

For what it's worth, I think we have already passed the 'window' so to speak. If we assume the date would be late July of '08, then the promotion/advertisement of an event of this magnitude can not run long enough to provide the needed/expected output.

In order to truly promote an event like this, one needs at least a year of prep/promotion time. Call me a pessimist, but I honestly think once the date/location/and support (t-shirts, sponsors, etc) is set, you still need MONTHS of promotion, especially if it's more "word of mouth". That is assuming, your after more than 40 or 50 cars...

just sayin'

I think it can be achieved. The National meet we had in Ohio I think had over 90 cars at the factory!! We wouldn't need much more than that.

Let's all stick together on this. I'm not trying to start a war. I was just saying doing this at our National event will assure more people can be involved. I for one want to be involved in this record. I also know because of cost and trying to coordinate vacation time that I won't be able to make two trips. I'm worried about having something on the East coast because that is an awful long drive for people out west. Plus Tom and Larry put so much work into the National meet every year and I think it would be a shame to shadow thier hard work.

...and I speak for the Northeasters - many will attend if at all possible.

Whenever and wherever, I'm there with my E-ople!

Bob, let me know what you need doing, and I'll do my best to help.

For what it's worth....

1. I think it is totally obnoxious for anyone to suggest that this E-vent should be held anywhere - other than Bob, after all he's the one doing the leg work. I cannot understand how he could pull this off in say Milwaukee, or Akron, or Saint Louis - considering he's in Va. Beach.

2. National Meet vs. Guiness Record - why is this even an issue? Both Tom and Bob have and are communicating about his event. It's not a fight, anyone that thinks it is needs to get over themselves.

3. I'm gonna be there - both the National and the Guiness Meet - assuming the two are reasonably close enough to work into MY schedule.

4. As I've said from the start, Bob, I'm here - you have my number, if I can assist in any way....

For what it's worth....

1. I think it is totally obnoxious for anyone to suggest that this E-vent should be held anywhere - other than Bob, after all he's the one doing the leg work. I cannot understand how he could pull this off in say Milwaukee, or Akron, or Saint Louis - considering he's in Va. Beach.

2. National Meet vs. Guiness Record - why is this even an issue? Both Tom and Bob have and are communicating about his event. It's not a fight, anyone that thinks it is needs to get over themselves.

3. I'm gonna be there - both the National and the Guiness Meet - assuming the two are reasonably close enough to work into MY schedule.

4. As I've said from the start, Bob, I'm here - you have my number, if I can assist in any way....

Benny;

That is exactly the point I am trying to get across, this is not going to interfere or supersede anything else. I am waiting on a date for the Nationals and if there isn't enough time to get it together, it will be at a later date in time. Working with Guinness and sponsors and everyone else is no easy task, I know how the Mods feel putting things together!

I will keep you and the other volunteers (compiling a list) informed of any help that is needed. Just think if all the negative vibes were put to good use on this project, it would go off without a hitch. But there are always those that have to throw a wrench into the machinery.:rolleyes:

What I would like to know is, when is the event? Will it interfere with the National event? What sort of cool give-away gifts will there be?

Can I be reimbursed for the cost of fuel I use to get to the event?

Can I get a comp'd hotel room?

:rolleyes:

What I would like to know is, when is the event? Will it interfere with the National event? What sort of cool give-away gifts will there be?

Can I be reimbursed for the cost of fuel I use to get to the event?

Can I get a comp'd hotel room?

:rolleyes:
:lol::lol::lol::lol:
You are such a smart@ss!

I hear we'll get reimbursed our cost of gas if we wear the EOC t-shirt several days straight (to either event) without washing it. The one with the most funk gets a new E!

:lol:YEAH... now we're talking.

:DJest away, make it a fun thing;-)


Rocket Dog already has a few shirts that can stand up by themselves:rolleyes:

For what it's worth....

1. I think it is totally obnoxious for anyone to suggest that this E-vent should be held anywhere - other than Bob, after all he's the one doing the leg work. I cannot understand how he could pull this off in say Milwaukee, or Akron, or Saint Louis - considering he's in Va. Beach.

2. National Meet vs. Guiness Record - why is this even an issue? Both Tom and Bob have and are communicating about his event. It's not a fight, anyone that thinks it is needs to get over themselves.

3. I'm gonna be there - both the National and the Guiness Meet - assuming the two are reasonably close enough to work into MY schedule.

4. As I've said from the start, Bob, I'm here - you have my number, if I can assist in any way....



Man people are just taking this totally the wrong way. I'm out of it now. All I was trying to say is it's ridiculous to try to organize 2 huge events. Don't you think it would be better to try to combine? I'll stay in my Northeast forum from now on.

Rube, you said what I didn't, couldn't have been any better!

Gotta admit that as much as I love my SOP (and those who know me know I love my E) what I truly love the MOST is the people I have met or corresponded with through this site. I don't know about you but I get such a "good" feeling when I chat with some guy in NC or some gal in Fla. and find although we may have different lifestyles we can still be friendly and respectful towards each other. The fact that many of us are "optinionated" and yet we respect each other's views is great. Glad I found this club.

I will tread lightly with this . . . Just wanted to know, without reading the previous 167 posts, what the events are all about, in particular the guiness record. When I go to the "Guiness event" link it takes me here, to the very last posting.

I don't think anyone would be upset if I didn't make it, although it's nice to think I could go. I'd like to join everyone in spirit anyhow.

I don't understand what the issues are about in these postings with who says this and who says that, and don't care to know. Whoever is setting this up gets to call the shots. It's as simple as that.

Whatever, whenever and where-ever it is I hope it's great turn out and a lot of fun.

Rube, you said what I didn't, couldn't have been any better!

Oh Geez Spot: Sure wish you hadn't thrown the Rube's name in on this one.:lol: For whatever its worth and (again) those that know me know that I respect each and everyone of you and I have the deepest affection for those I've met and those I haven't, but getting a "get-together" as large as this is no easy task and I salute all those who are using positive efforts to get it done. I, for one, would love to be a part of a National Meet and a record setting meet - but - that all hinges on when and where. Obviously the when and where seem to be up in the air at the moment. So I will sit and wait and see what is posted in the near future. If I can make one I will - If I can make two I will - and of course if I can't make any I will be extremely sad. I've set up a few local meets and thought it was a pain at times - that feeling went away once we all got there and started chatting with each other and "ENJOYING" each other's company. The vastness of these meets is much greater than I would want to tackle - but that in no way means I'll just sit back and do nothing. If (in whatever little part) I may be of help in getting this off the ground please let me know. Right now I can't think of anything I could possibly do except give you my moral support, but if you see the need to ask The Rube for help - then please do so. In reading what everyone has said I can see that we are not all seeing eye to eye and I'm okay with that just as long as we "respect" each other.
Many, many years ago an old timer at my job said to me, " I may not agree with what you say - but - I'll defend your right to say it". I've never forgotten that. Sorry if I got carried away but after coming off our little meet in Belmar this past Saturday I was feeling so good, then I started to get a little bummed out reading about the National/Record setting meets.
Sorry for rambling - just The Rube's 2 cents.:)

Hey Bob,
When you build it I will come.
And volunteer also:)

Man people are just taking this totally the wrong way. I'm out of it now. All I was trying to say is it's ridiculous to try to organize 2 huge events. Don't you think it would be better to try to combine? I'll stay in my Northeast forum from now on.

Sorry if you took it wrong, I certainly didn't mean to infer the post as an attack, or whatever. The whole National/Geinness thing has been debated ad-nausium for a good while and keeps popping up every now and then. Look, I'm not either the one setting the thing up, or one of the 'powers that be', I'm just a lowly E-ple. I have no idea what Tom, Larry, Bob and whoever have in the recesses of their minds - and I'm not real sure I want to know... :rolleyes:

Bottom line, the record thing is Bob's vision, and he should be the one that makes the tough call about when/where, and the same goes for Tom in regards to the national meet. As I've said before - if it works out to hold the record along with a national then that's great - if not, well ok. One is not going to take away from the other. It's not some silly high school competition going on here.

I plan to attend both if at all possible, but right now neither have even been formally announced, the only thing I remember was Larry asking Bob not to hold this event in June/July '08 because that is when the national meet would be held. If anyone has decided anything other than that I don't remember seeing it posted anywhere.

Let's just hang out and see what comes of the meets. Again, sorry if you thought I was stomping on your toes, I certainly didn't mean to, and you or anyone else are always welcome to any Mid-Atlantic/Mid-South event as far as I'm concerned. After all, we're all E-ple. :)

You know, I've been drinking Guinness for some time now. Nothing record-breaking I grant you. Frankly I don't see why there's so much fuss over a few beers.

You know, I've been drinking Guinness for some time now....Frankly I don't see why there's so much fuss over a few beers.

Yes, your 3-days binge is a little much :twisted:

You know, I've been drinking Guinness for some time now....Frankly I don't see why there's so much fuss over a few beers.

Cuz you drank over 100 beers! :shock:

I would go but I'm on the opposite side of the usa.. Plus shipping to Cali is a grand :shock: