We had such a fun time in March we are doing a sequel in May. May 3rd we plan to have a late afternoon/early evening supper at Kings Korean restaurant in Fridley. Just north of 694 on Central. We'll post a map/address further down. We will set a meetup time in the parking lot for pictures and sharing car stuff or do that after we eat. People can also go to the nearby Ax-man before we meet and pick up some really strange must have items.

I'm in!

Can never resist a trip to Ye Olde Ax Man :D

Wouldn't miss it for the world. :)

My bad, only just read all the prior posts... Been a VERY hectic day. Just found out we're in a hiring freeze...Upside: More overtime. Downside: Less freetime.

Oh well, may not get to do the upgrade to my grill guard by then. But I'll be the richest man in the graveyard:-P

If you all will have me I'd love to join your fun loving crew of Eple. I don't have any WI friends to make an entire meet myself so I would love to join my friends to the west (and north). I've been hearing about the fun from Valerie.

C'mon, I've got WI friends, you should come over for one of our chainsawing days in Madison! :D But sure you're more than welcome to come along, did you see the pics from the last meet?

Pro, sucks man, we've been the same here for over a year. We can't even replace people who leave. Really sad way to run a business...

C'mon, I've got WI friends, you should come over for one of our chainsawing days in Madison! :D But sure you're more than welcome to come along, did you see the pics from the last meet?


I did see the pics from the last meet. When are the chainsawing days? I've got WI friends. Just not WI E friends...

I did see the pics from the last meet. When are the chainsawing days? I've got WI friends. Just not WI E friends...

You need to recruit some of those WI friends! Glad you're planning on coming, the more e's the better!!!

I think this one will definitely be a record for MN... :D

The next chainsawing in Madison is April 19th, come one come all :D

I've been doing what I can, got a 5 pack of EOC cards and tagged 3 Es on Saturday... One was from Washington DC...:twisted: Think I might have done the East coast's job for them...
Given time, I may be able to tag the SOP across the street, I see it on camera every once in a while, I swing through their lot after work and it's gone... I think it's teasing me.
As for Stocazzo joining us... Welcome aboard. If you're up for the drive, we'd be happy to have you join us. I'm probably closest to the border (along 94) and I'd be happy to guide you out (or if'n your wiped out by the drive, you can ride with us). Either way happy to help.
We'll have to figure out what's in the area around the 3rd Ax-Man soon and start planning that for after the Nationals.

If Janet doesn't have to work the 3rd we are definitely coming down.
It would be nice if we could meet in Duluth some day this summer. We could meet up in Canal Park at Grandma's. A drive up the scenic North Shore to Palasade Head would be fun too. It actually takes us just as long to drive to Duluth from Babbitt as it takes to drive there from Fridley. I feel the cabin fever setting in again.:twisted:

As for Stocazzo joining us... Welcome aboard. If you're up for the drive, we'd be happy to have you join us. I'm probably closest to the border (along 94) and I'd be happy to guide you out (or if'n your wiped out by the drive, you can ride with us). Either way happy to help.


Sounds cool. I'm definitely up for the drive. I love driving. I will gladly take a guide. I couldn't drive all that way and not bring my E for the photos!!
Well... You can officially count me in.

Schweet, we'll see ya then :D I can't wait, I got Ax Man Fever! *headbanging and fist in the air*

I absolutely love Canal Park and Grandma's! Well, all of Duluth for that matter. I think you have a great idea there. Let's make it happen this summer.
Hope to see you guys in May!

I'm sorry but I absolutely REFUSE to go to Duluth... :mad:











...without a visit to Betty's Pies :razz:

Mmmm pie. Have you ever been to Louies Fish and Cheese? Mmmm fish-n-cheese.:)

Sweet, having stocazzo attending makes this a multi-state meet! Now if we could lure some Canadians down we could have a mininternationalmeet!:???:

I'm sorry but I absolutely REFUSE to go to Duluth... :mad:


...without a visit to Betty's Pies :razz:

Haha I'm sure we can arrange it just for you! And who doesn't love a good pie?

Mmmm pie.:D

Mmmm pie.:D

Haha great Twi what have you started...

I could be bribed, with pie, to bring my electronics toolbox to mayhap install a sub woofer or two, even some fog lights or something. I don't usually work outside of a heated garage though so I do need to be bribed.:rolleyes:

Get this man some pie!!

Mmmmm pie...:rolleyes:

Mmmm pie. Have you ever been to Louies Fish and Cheese? Mmmm fish-n-cheese.:)

Sounds delicious, let's eat! :razz:

I'm hoping to find someone to help install the sub by then but if not I'll take you up on your offer. I pay in pie :D

Ya know, we could turn a summer Duluth meet into a weekender campout... with mods... Considering how nice it'd be up north, I even offer up my skills and some tools as both assistant auto modder and decent outdoors chef:grin:

Specially as I found out we probably aren't gonna be able to go to the nationals.
Wife's work made cutbacks, she's still working, but only part time...:sad:

Dang it, this was gonna be my first REAL vacation in 5 years.:mad:

I like where this is going! A weekend campout E-jamboree would be kewl!:D

I know how protaganis feels. I need to use my whole whopping one week of vacation for when Janet has the baby in September. I have a feeling I'm going to be taking some unpaid time off or I will totaly lose it...:cry:

Mmmm did someone say pie.:confused:

know how ya feel...
Whadaya think, good beer (or something with a little less octane for those that want it) Good cook out food (dogs, burgers, chicken, steak...mmm steak) Some dutch oven biscuits, maybe a good stew. Work on vehicles, easy pace.
Beats climbing the walls around home...
I need to get away... Too many funky things happening around here lately.
I need a beer. G'night.

I'll bring my chikkin pot pie with biscuit topping recipe - it's so old it starts out "Most people think only colored mammies can make good chicken!" :razz:

And steak.

And pie.

Mmmmmm pie...:rolleyes:


Bryon, I know how you feel. I've done that several times. Doesn't help that I work a job where I get paid to get complained at and then have to fix whatever they're complaining about :wink:

Well, if we plan this out we'll have more than enough lights to work on anything under the Es, food aplenty for the hungry, drinks aplenty for the modders (isn't that how you're really supposed to finish the job, crack open a cold one?) and others.
Gotta say, that's one thing that's impressed me the most about the E, you don't really need that many tools to do mods.

So, what weekend works best for as many as possible?
(For those who are interested but may be a little light on gear, we can probably pool our resources and get you covered for this trip.)
I volunteer to make morning coffee and breakfast (Low McMuffins, old family camping tradition) and a dinner (various meats [brats, chicken, steak...mmm steak]) and some cheesy rice and broccoli.

Got a new thread started to preplan for the Duluth meet. I've never been there, so someone who has will have to make suggestions.:D

http://www.elementownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?p=573988#post573988

Doesn't help that I work a job where I get paid to get complained at and then have to fix whatever they're complaining about :wink:

I used to have one of those too. Good ol' DHL International Tracking. I'm getting a headache just thinking about it...

I know how that goes...I used to work the tech desk at CompUSA. Most of the problems were caused by the people who bought the computers... Sing along if you know the causes:???: No antivirus, no firewall, never defragged the drive and 4.8 million mini apps residing in the status bar... Yet it was our fault for pawning "this POS computer off on them."
I'm glad I got out of retail.
Now I work security. If I need to deal with someone, I have policy to back me up.:evil:
Oh well, may life go smooth the rest of the week. No more PEBKAC and ID ten T errors (If you don't get it, pop out the cupholder and wait):razz:

I know how that goes...I used to work the tech desk at CompUSA. Most of the problems were caused by the people who bought the computers... Sing along if you know the causes:???: No antivirus, no firewall, never defragged the drive and 4.8 million mini apps residing in the status bar... Yet it was our fault for pawning "this POS computer off on them."
I'm glad I got out of retail.
Now I work security. If I need to deal with someone, I have policy to back me up.:evil:
Oh well, may life go smooth the rest of the week. No more PEBKAC and ID ten T errors (If you don't get it, pop out the cupholder and wait):razz:

*sad, tired sigh* Yes, I know that song very well. What tune are you singing it to? :razz:

BTW I've had the cup holder call. Seriously. Also the "I want the internet on a floppy" call.

Shoot me now...:twisted:

May 3rd Saturday we will be meeting at Kings Korean restaurant in Fridley Minnesota which is in the Twin Cities metro area. Many of us will gather first at the nearby Ax-man to rummage through the endless bins of must have stuff for completing our various science or art projects. I am simply refocusing this thread that has been hijacked by people staying up too late at night drinking or doing other things. Maps and time frames coming soon. I am going to visit Kings to let them know obsessed people will be invading them on that Saturday. We will also set up some time frame for parking-lot-mod-sharing madness.

Many of us will gather first at the nearby Ax-man to rummage through the endless bins of must have stuff for completing our various science or art projects.

"Science" and "Art" can cover a whole hell of a lot ya know :razz:


I am simply refocusing this thread that has been hijacked by people staying up too late at night drinking or doing other things.

Hey I resemble that remark...:shock:

I am simply refocusing this thread that has been hijacked by people staying up too late at night drinking or doing other things.

Oh yea... May 3rd... MN Mini MEET!

Be there or be square!

wait, we'll be square anyways... :razz:

Oh yea... May 3rd... MN Mini MEET!

Be there or be square!

wait, we'll be square anyways... :razz:

*badump ching*

As the drummer I reserve the right to provide rim shots where needed :D

We plan to attend.

I'd like to suggest we agree on some time to meet and/or eat. It would help the restarant in accomodating us, I'm sure. And the Ax-Man addictions can preceed or follow the otherwise sane festivities, since not all Element owners are hopelessly "into" collecting surplus detritus. :roll:

We plan to attend.

I'd like to suggest we agree on some time to meet and/or eat. It would help the restarant in accomodating us, I'm sure. And the Ax-Man addictions can preceed or follow the otherwise sane festivities, since not all Element owners are hopelessly "into" collecting surplus detritus. :roll:

Noooo it's "art" :D

I imagine we'll get times posted when we get a bit closer. As well as someone in a recognizable outfit and possibly a contact number to avoid confusion like last time...:rolleyes:

Mmmmmmm Ax Man....

Noooo it's "art" :D

I imagine we'll get times posted when we get a bit closer. As well as someone in a recognizable outfit and possibly a contact number to avoid confusion like last time...:rolleyes:

Mmmmmmm Ax Man....

I'm going to stop by and talk with the folks at King's about our meet up so I'll try to figure what will work best then post some suggested dinner times. We can back up times from there for Ax-man and parking lot "hang out" times.

Anybody an expert in putting those damn stickers on your car? I have a stack of them that need to go on :D

Which stickers? I eyeballed my EOC sticker and got it perfect, I'm pretty sure I can get it right on anything you want. I'll just make sure I bring the simple green and a rag to clean said area first.

Just not familiar with the overall process of the non-sticky-back ones...?

Oh... Neither am I:twisted:
I've dealt with the fragile metallics (like the EOC metallic) Bumper stickers of all kinds, but the only non adhesive types I've ever used are the old modelling ones, soak in water then apply to a damp surface and give them a few hours to dry.
Did they come with any instructions? I can still bring the rags and simple green to prep the area.

Hmmm what's the method with the fragile metallic types...? I think I have at least 2 of those.

I forgot what you guys look like already so lets all where cowboy hats or green shirts or something so we recognize each other from afar. Any other ideas to aid my early self induced Alzheimer's? I feel like Cartman in that South Park episode where he wanted a Wii so bad he froze himself in ice to wait for the release date. I will work through April in a walking coma so May 3rd gets here faster! I know what you're thinking, this tool has no social life. You're right!:sad:

If they're like the metallic EOC, you have to almost fold the cardboard away so they stay adhered to the plastic alignment sheet that covers them. It's only mildly tacky, so you can't just peel, or you leave half your letters stuck on the cardboard and you'll never get them to line up straight after that. Once you've done that, you line it up and roll it upward so there are no bubbles and smooth/ press it into place with your off-hand. Not to hard.

The non adhesives could be static cling... who knows

Don't worry Bryon, I'll have my fedora on again and about a week before the meet I'll PM my number to all those planning to attend... Maybe we should have Twi in a hot pink feather boa just to make sure...:shock::-o

I know what you're thinking, this tool has no social life. You're right!:sad:

This *IS* my social life! :sad:

No cowboy hat here. I guess we'll see what the weather looks like at the time...

Can I wear my cowboy hat anyway?

Can I wear my cowboy hat anyway?

Depends on how good you've been :D

Bump.

The mine starts it's spring shutdown on Monday. After working 22 consecutive twelve hour shifts I will definitely be glad to get out of town for the meet!

Sweet :D How long's the shutdown for and what are they doing? I'm assuming equipment maintenance and stuff like that?

Gettin excited already, can't wait for more fun and food and AX MAN!! :razz:

I'm super excited! May's a great month. MN meet, school gets out, and I turn the big 2-0!!! :D


What time are the festivities starting??? (I know, I know... plenty of time to plan blah blah blah...) ;-)

I have to get a better look at Ax Man this time!

The down is scheduled from the 7th thru the 28th, all 12hr shifts with zero days off.:sad:
But...all that OT will be sweet on payday.:)
Until Uncle Sam takes his cut.:mad:

We are down twice a year for maintenance and the spring shutdown is the big one. Wish me luck, for insanity will surely take me by the second week.:twisted:

I'm super excited! May's a great month. MN meet, school gets out, and I turn the big 2-0!!! :D


What time are the festivities starting??? (I know, I know... plenty of time to plan blah blah blah...) ;-)

I have to get a better look at Ax Man this time!
Hi Valerie,
I'm going to stop by and talk with the folks at Kings about our group. We can work backwards to include Ax Man and parking lot hang time and of course a big birthday bash for you! If anyone has any "swap" items we can bring those too.

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!:mad:

Have you looked at the Weather Channel? I live in the middle of the big purple spot. The 12+ inches of freakin' white stuff spot. The snow was almost GONE Saturday and now, less than 12 hrs later, I've got the snow blower out. I'm going to have to get the roof rake out again too.:sad:

If you have snowmobiles call in sick tomorrow and come up here where we just got thrown back into winter with a vengeance.

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!:mad:

Have you looked at the Weather Channel? I live in the middle of the big purple spot. The 12+ inches of freakin' white stuff spot. The snow was almost GONE Saturday and now, less than 12 hrs later, I've got the snow blower out. I'm going to have to get the roof rake out again too.:sad:

If you have snowmobiles call in sick tomorrow and come up here where we just got thrown back into winter with a vengeance.
I'm just going to get my umbrella out. Good luck!

Anyone want to buy a really really cheap snow blower? Just kidding, I'm going to set it on fire! :D

Long story short, my neighbor had to plow half our driveway.:sad:

We have about 18" now and it is still coming down steady. Janet's folks live near Deer River and they have close to two feet already.:shock:

Here are a few pics to amuse you. I know everyone loves pictures.:)

Ha, 24" of snow in APRIL!! I took the snows off both the E and the DW's P5 in the last week.

If I were you, I'd go skiing!

-hs

I would go skiing if it weren't for all the darn shoveling. We officialy have over 24" and I had to shovel off the West side of the roof. The drift at the peak was about four feet deep and this snow is wet and heavy. The plows quit for the night and the highway already has six to eight inches with drifts up to the hood. I might not be going to work tomorrow. I better wax my skis tonight eh?

LOL awesome, remember winter's never really over here ;) As the old saying goes, "Welcome to Minnesota. If you don't like the weather, just wait 5 minutes" :D

If he waits five minutes standing still, we may have a SnowBryon in his yard the way it's coming down:lol:

It's a winter wonderland. Too bad mother nature forgot winter is over. I saw a weather report that we may get another bout of snow on Friday. On the plus side it's supposed to be over 50 degrees tomorrow.:-|

Oh and for the record. Genneral Grabber AT2s are the bestest tires ever! The E plowed through eight to ten inches of wet heavy snow with ease and confidence.

It's a winter wonderland. Too bad mother nature forgot winter is over. I saw a weather report that we may get another bout of snow on Friday. On the plus side it's supposed to be over 50 degrees tomorrow.:-|

Oh and for the record. Genneral Grabber AT2s are the bestest tires ever! The E plowed through eight to ten inches of wet heavy snow with ease and confidence.

Very nice! I was looking at those for winter tires but I think I'm gonna end up trying out a set of these instead:

http://www.greendiamondtire.com/productswest1.html

I'd be interested in your opinion of them in summer months, Bryon. Not so much concerned about road noise, just ride and handling.
Twi, if you go with the green diamonds, I'll be wanting your opinion for summer and winter ride and handling too. I've got a bit before I need new tires, but it's never to early to start gathering trusted opinions.

(It's not that I don't trust the other threads I've read on tires, but they don't experience the... unusual weather we do. That and they have focussed a lot of attention on road noise.)

(It's not that I don't trust the other threads I've read on tires, but they don't experience the... unusual weather we do. That and they have focussed a lot of attention on road noise.)

What, you mean they don't have thundersnow in Texas? :lol: :lol:

I think if two flakes hit the ground, the rest of 'em would head for Mexico:lol:

Very nice! I was looking at those for winter tires but I think I'm gonna end up trying out a set of these instead:

http://www.greendiamondtire.com/productswest1.html

Those seem to be a lot like Nokian tires, except all season and not just for winter. I'm interested in seeing them up close now but I won't need tires for quite awhile.

I have been completely happy with the performance of the AT2s in every driving condition so far. They are softer in hard corners than the BFG Long Trails I have on the stock alloys, but only by a negligible amount. They are exceptional in rain, mud, snow, sand, gravel, anything you can run over.

I have the "c" load rated version of the Grabber AT2s on the Isuzu and they are rock hard and ride like a lumber wagon. They were the only ones I could get for 14" wheels oddly enough. I have been able to get around with the little 2wd truck in some really gnarly stuff so the harsh ride is worth it to me and the Isuzu is 13 years old so I'm not too worried about pampering it. I would advise against putting the heavy "c" load rated tires on the Element though.

Okay, all this tire talk has gotten me curious. So I checked mine (I knew I had decent tread depth, so I never bothered with looking at brand) I'm running Tiger Paws, hunh. Well, they've served me well this winter, no slipping or sliding, ride well (once I got the pressure adjusted) grab the road pretty well and have minimal road noise (compared to my last car).

So, I looked through a few tire posts, what is the general opinion of Tiger Paws from Uniroyal?

Ugh, I just found a prior post by Twi... Seems I may end up needing new tires this fall...

Ugh, I just found a prior post by Twi... Seems I may end up needing new tires this fall...

*shrug* Don't take my word for it, if you like them then no need to replace them before their time. There are people here, for instance, that LOVE the stock Wranglers. As always, YMMV :D

Yeah, I'm just gonna keep my eyes on them for fast wearing.

After a really long hiatus from the board (life got in the way... stupid life), I found this thread. I can't wait! This will be the first (mini-)meet I've attended with The Beast, despite having had it for almost two years. Very excited!

After a really long hiatus from the board (life got in the way... stupid life), I found this thread. I can't wait! This will be the first (mini-)meet I've attended with The Beast, despite having had it for almost two years. Very excited!

Alright! Glad to be picking up some more E's. I'm going to try to stop by Kings this week to talk about the gathering. Looking forward to meeting eddieroger.

Woohoo FRESH MEAT! Errrr...I mean welcome and can't wait to meet you! :D

Um... Twi, check his start date... I think we're the fresh meat...:twisted::???:

Welcome aboard Eddie. We'll be glad to see ya.

Um... Twi, check his start date... I think we're the fresh meat...:twisted::???:

Welcome aboard Eddie. We'll be glad to see ya.

I haven't met him before so he's fresh meat to me :D

Ah, your logic is... unusual...:twisted:
Oh well, it'll be nice to have another get together anyway. I may have my kryloned matching HD rock guard done by then. Now that I actually have some metric sockets, it should be comparatively easy.

Happy day, I finished my painted HD grill guard. Can't wait to show it off at the meet.:D

Turned out to be a 2 beer job. With the weather being as nice as it was out here, I couldn't justify staying inside.

Um... Twi, check his start date... I think we're the fresh meat...:twisted::???:

Welcome aboard Eddie. We'll be glad to see ya.

I'm what you call a semi-lurker. Quiet sometimes, vocal others. Never really know which one you get until it's too late.

I'm what you call a semi-lurker. Quiet sometimes, vocal others. Never really know which one you get until it's too late.

We like unpredictability, if we didn't we wouldn't live in MN with its wonderful weather :lol:

I was going to stop at Kings this week to talk with them about our mini meet but I had a sheet rock guy everyday at my house so I didn't have time to stop. I will next week.
On another note. Someone revived the Nomadic Project thread and I went to their site and see they have their artwork traveling. They have a big show at a Minneapolis gallery in December. I say we plan a December "happening" at the Gallery! It runs for the whole month so we either hit an opening party (if they have one) or do it right after Christmas when time isn't as crunched.
Here are links. (They have good taste in Element colors!) :lol:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-127406654880155156&q=honda+element
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Nomadic_Project
http://www.homewoodstudios.com/calendar.html

Wow that looks amazing. Love it, Art! Keep the great ideas coming! :)

Twin Cities meet up May 3rd at Kings. OK gang...Kings can take us at 5PM. They sort of want a number of people. So lets respond and I'll start a tally. Axman is open next door till 6PM so people can go there first then we could hang in the parking lot and check out everyone's Elements from from 4 to 5PM then eat. Axman and Kings may even be in the same parking lot. Their addresses are close.

+1 enthusiastically.

I wish it was possible to convert a thread to a poll thread. I'd also be willing to set up an RSVP type system on my website if there is need/desire.

I'm planning on being there. I'll plan on being there at the same time Mike gets there.
I'll also plan on PMing my number on Wednesday to those who plan on showing. That way we can communicate as to where to meet in the store etc.

Google maps says 5 hours 31 minutes but that is way off. It's never taken more than 4 - 4.5 hours. That being said... what is a good time to get there/how long should we peruse the selection at axman?

Last time we got together, it took 2 hours or so to peruse the store (it's not big, but they pack a load of stuff into it) and since they are closing at 6, I'd say plan on being there at 4. You'll be passing within a couple of hundred yards of my place on the way there, I'm planning on leaving at 3:30. Care to caravan? I've got both locations programmed into my GPS and would enjoy the company:D

Oh yeah, If you've never been to an AxMan's before, bring spending money. They have many project inspiring gizmos there. (I still need to go back and get those LEDs, I know I can find something to make with them...)

Sounds good! I'll plan on being at your place around 3. My first intentional Element caravan... I'm already excited.

Just PMed a map and my number, my place is probably the easiest anywhere to find. Looking forward to this:grin:

Getting pretty excited here. I will probably show up at AxMan a little later since I don't think I could spend two hours there. Maybe I will rethink this if protaganis' wife is going to be there??? I know she could probably use the company while you dig around!
Looking forward to seeing you all. :)

Yee haw! Element-o rodeo!
Janet and I will be there around three-o-clock. We will bring a portable printer and digital camera so we can take some group photos and print them right away.

See ya'll soon.

Let's keep our fingers crossed that the weather will cooperate.
No more snow please!:-o

We're open late for the end of the semester so I'm afraid I can't make this one. Is there still a Duluth meet in the works?

-hs

We're open late for the end of the semester so I'm afraid I can't make this one. Is there still a Duluth meet in the works?

-hs

Sorry you can't make this one. We'll tip a Tsing Tao for you. Why don't you start a different thread on Duluth ideas.

BTW...I talked to Axman and they are in the same strip mall as Kings! That's pretty cool. The earliest to arrive can scope out an area of the parking lot we can take over. Be nice if we can all be parked in a row or "box".

Wow they should name that mall "Mecca" :D

I'll be there around 3 or 4, depending on how fast we can get out of the house. Can't wait!!

Sorry you can't make this one. We'll tip a Tsing Tao for you.

Tsing Tao! I can already tell we're all going to get along together great.

We've heard from 7 ...where's HownowCB?

I'd say PM him, he's pretty busy these days but he said he'll be coming in the first page of the thread. Can't wait! :D

Colin can't miss it! He is the life of the party! :D

Friends, I am a man defeated. My E (The Beast), my new AVIC-D3 and the sun conspired against me to break me at my weakest moment while trying to install my new HU. I was making headway, but just couldn't get there.

So, you ask, why is Eddie hijacking this thread?

Simple! I'm wondering if anyone out there is willing to come to the meet (or I'll come to you!) a little earlier to help me do this install. I've read every thread, connected every harness, but I need the assistance of someone who's better at the installing car stereos than I am.

What's in it for you, you're probably asking. Well, I'm pleased to offer U-Name-It Prices. Maybe you want me to cover dinner at Kings during the meet? Maybe you'd just like the cash? Broken computer? I'm your man! You name the terms, I'll make it happen.

Again, sorry for hijacking this thread - I'm just in dire need of some help from my EOC pals. Don't make me call on the services of the evil Best Buy!

Please? :D

Valerie, Yes my wife will be coming with me, she's looking forward to seeing ya again (I've no idea what's in that mall besides the Axeman and King's but I'm sure you two can find something to keep entertained whilst we men grunt and guffaw over the new project materials).

We'll be taking off as soon a Stocazzo gets here.

Eddie, my best suggestion is to bring it in current condition, with all of us there (and decently mild but not too cold a weather) we should be able to get it installed in no time. (Personally I'm all thumbs when it gets more complex than positive-negative, but I offer astounding morale support:-D)

Lastly: Yes, the Duluth trip is still in the works (Mama Nature, please smile upon us;-)) http://www.elementownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=44194&page=5
Check my last post, reservations open Sat. for the planned weekend. Updates will appear as necessary.

For those still wondering, AxeMan's
1021 East Moore Lake Dr. Fridley,MN
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=1021+East+Moore+Lake+Dr.+Fridley,MN&sll=44.944328,-92.984617&sspn=0.01136,0.028667&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=16&iwloc=addr

Looking forward to seeing y'all again:grin:

Here is a Google map link for Kings which is in the same strip mall as Axman shown in Protaganis' link above. Pretty convenient huh? http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Kings+Korean+Fridley+MN&ie=UTF8&ll=45.085097,-93.242726&spn=0.026331,0.04283&z=15&iwloc=A&layer=ct&cbll=45.085097,-93.242726
Dinner at 5PM
Shop before and hang out in parking lot before and after depending on weather and desire. Can't wait!!!! Take only pictures, leave only chopsticks.

Don't worry Eddie, we'll get your baby working. :D

(Note to self: bring chainsaw...)

I appreciate the support, chainsaw and all. :)

I've found new resolve and I'm determined to keep trying. At least I was able to shoehorn the old guy back in (and find my radio code!), so I'm going to approach it differently and see where that gets me.

For future reference - the parking brake wire on the Avic headunit is not long enough to get from the console to the brake on it's own.

Sorry for hijacking the thread. And Twilight, please bring that service manual...

I appreciate the support, chainsaw and all. :)

I've found new resolve and I'm determined to keep trying. At least I was able to shoehorn the old guy back in (and find my radio code!), so I'm going to approach it differently and see where that gets me.

For future reference - the parking brake wire on the Avic headunit is not long enough to get from the console to the brake on it's own.

Sorry for hijacking the thread. And Twilight, please bring that service manual...

Keep reminding me, I have an unfortunate tendency to forget details :D

Hey! ...and speaking of bringing things... If anyone has Element stuff to sell, trade, or give away they should bring it along. I think I have something with orange that Valerie might need.

You need a Travel bag. Load it up with whatever you'll need (snacks, drinks, service manual...etc) prior to a trip and then just grab it on your way out. I always throw my keys in mine, that way I won't forget it.:oops:

Colin can't miss it! He is the life of the party! :D

Confirmed...he'll be there...party on.

I believe there is a Fantasy Gifts store in the "strip" mall w/ax-man and kings.

Perhaps somebody could pick up a B.O.B. to send to kissya.

There used to be a golf store, but it's probably gone. I tend to be pretty focused junk when I'm in the vicinity so I don't notice much other than Ax-Man, there is also an outlet-y store across the street. As junky in Ax-Man but less interesting.

-hs

There is also a little Korean grocery store called Seoul Foods. I love their melon bars...frozen ice cream like treat on a stick. I will be eating one at about 3PM.

Hey! ...and speaking of bringing things... If anyone has Element stuff to sell, trade, or give away they should bring it along. I think I have something with orange that Valerie might need.

Omg yes!!! ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK!!! :D

i'll be coming! should i clean it first or come as is? maybe i'll let it sit out in the rain the next couple of days...who kn:razz:ows.

i'll be coming! should i clean it first or come as is? maybe i'll let it sit out in the rain the next couple of days...who kn:razz:ows.

I'm coming as-is, I washed for the last one :D

i'll be coming! should i clean it first or come as is? maybe i'll let it sit out in the rain the next couple of days...who kn:razz:ows.

Alright! ...another E for the gathering!!!! This could be the best local E-vent yet.

I'm gonna try to remember to wash on Friday and throw another wax on it. I will bring my tire shine (A little dust on won't be noticed in a photo, Shiny tires WILL stand out:D Everyone's free to use some.

Hey everybody! I'm in, too, although we have to bug out at about 5:15 to get to another dinner. I'd rather eat at Kings with you guys, but we paid big bucks for this dinner at a fundraiser, so I feel obligated to go.

Anyway, my whole family will be there - wife and two kids (lovely and adorable, respectively).

If it's not raining, I'll wash and vacuum my car Saturday, otherwise, you get to see it in its full dusty, cheerio-crumb-filled glory. We'll probably get there about 4:00ish.

See you all Saturday!

Sweet pile 'em up, we'll have the best meet yet :D

So I think we can add one more to the list. The gal I bought my e mats from (gave me an insane deal) today lives 5 minutes south of Kings/AxMan. She is a very excited e owner just like us!! She's gonna come say hello around 4.
We could always use more SOP's! :D
Also, when I was putting in my mats today, my chicken (yes we have one lone chicken) got into the e and was chillin' in it. I accidently scared her out of it before I got a pic. But I did get one with her next to it with my cellphone. I think she loves my e. :)

Mmmm dinner...:rolleyes:

Cool, bring her along! We'll soon rival the NE chapter! :D

With Valerie's friend that makes...E-leven! Not many of us have probably had chickens in our Elements...at least live ones. Bawk bawk...bawk... nobody here but us chickens...

Like, Zoinks man! Yer stealin' me an' Scoob's favorite ploy. Now we'll never be able to hide from JoJo's zombie's... Hey Scoob, pass me a peanut butter, chocolate and pickle sandwich.:D

Wait - is Valerie bringing the friend or the chicken? Heck - bring 'em both. Mrs. Ernie loves chickens.

PM sent. I'm looking forward to seeing y'all again.
Remember, the only trick to having a really good time is letting yourself have it.:D

Not sure but looks like SOP E's will be dominant! We are a magnanimous lot so no need to worry. Let the festivities begin!

Like, Zoinks man! Yer stealin' me an' Scoob's favorite ploy. Now we'll never be able to hide from JoJo's zombie's... Hey Scoob, pass me a peanut butter, chocolate and pickle sandwich.:D

Dude no way, I'm totally shaggy! Especially with the haircut (or lack of one) these days! :D

Not sure but looks like SOP E's will be dominant! We are a magnanimous lot so no need to worry. Let the festivities begin!

Us TRP's are somewhat rare and proud of it. Not everyone's worthy of one. But don't worry, we're generous and beneficent! :D

Hey btw what's people bringing to mod on so I can throw in appropriate tools?

If you have any tools to mod my back you should bring those. I've been dreading this post but unfortunately its necessary. Somehow, I hurt the hell out of my back a couple days ago. I thought it would get better by the end of the week but it hasn't. I'm not moving all day today so hopefully its better by tomorrow. If not I have to back out of the meet which is something I DO NOT want to do. I've been excited about this for months!! Valerie has told me that it sounds like the sciatic nerve possibly.
I will keep everyone updated and I might request a live video link for all day tomorrow.

If you have any tools to mod my back you should bring those. I've been dreading this post but unfortunately its necessary. Somehow, I hurt the hell out of my back a couple days ago. I thought it would get better by the end of the week but it hasn't. I'm not moving all day today so hopefully its better by tomorrow. If not I have to back out of the meet which is something I DO NOT want to do. I've been excited about this for months!! Valerie has told me that it sounds like the sciatic nerve possibly.
I will keep everyone updated and I might request a live video link for all day tomorrow.

Noooooooooo!! You better get there, I'll jump around on your back for a while and you'll feel allllllllll better :D :rolleyes: :shock:

I want to go so bad that I might have to just deal with it. I can't imagine what 4 hours of driving will do to it but I've got a while to recover after that!

I want to go so bad that I might have to just deal with it. I can't imagine what 4 hours of driving will do to it but I've got a while to recover after that!

Inverter and heating pad on the seat. And lots of Aleve :D

Inverter and heating pad on the seat. And lots of Aleve :D

That's funny because thats my plan! Got the Aleve last night and the heating pad and inverter already!

That's funny because thats my plan! Got the Aleve last night and the heating pad and inverter already!

Great midwestern minds think alike...:rolleyes: :razz:

I found this just now by accident, and even though the meet will be a relatively intimate group, it seems like a neat idea.

EOC Meet Vehicle Information Sheet:
http://www.elementownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15754

It's a little outdated (no 07 or 08 model options), but its easy enough to adapt and update.

I found this just now by accident, and even though the meet will be a relatively intimate group, it seems like a neat idea.

EOC Meet Vehicle Information Sheet:
http://www.elementownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15754

It's a little outdated (no 07 or 08 model options), but its easy enough to adapt and update.

That's great! Even with a small group it's nice to have the list. I forget half the stuff I've done usually. ...and we don't always notice everything to ask about.

See all you folks in a few hours. :cool:

I really want to be there with you guys but I think I'm going to the doctor instead. Make sure you take lots of pics for me.

Awwwwww we'll miss ya :sad:

Maybe you can make the chainsawing on the 24th or June 5-6?

Leaving in just a few, don't worry I'll take TONS of pics again!

Get feeling better. I know there isn't much worse than a back outta whack.

You'll have to make up for it by going camping with us:D (and with Twi there, we should have plenty of "camp":razz:)

Well, looks like the wife and I will plan on being there at 3:30- 3:45.

See Ya Soon:D

Here are some photos from our mini meet. Most were shot by my 11 year old son. What a great time. Good food and great company. ...and of course great junk from Axman!

and more pics

and a few more

Great pics! It sounded like so much fun. I got to hear all about it from Valerie last night.

Great pics Steve! (or should I say Jeff?)
Once again, it's awesome getting together with you guys. Hope we can have another meet before Ohio. Here's a few shots I took. (I know the pics say '05.. it's a terrible camera, I might as well have bought it at axman;-))

Great seeing y'all again, fun meet with good food.

I've got the new meet thread open with all relevant information (thus far).

Time is of the essence, so if you're planning on going, reserve your spot now.

http://www.elementownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?p=602446#post602446

Was a blast, glad everyone who made it could! Stocazzy, how's the back doin? I have tons of pics but didn't have any time to get them posted this weekend. I'll try to get them up tonight!

The back is still in rough shape. I just got a voicemail from my new boss, too, who instead of starting me on the 14th was wondering if I could come in tomorrow.
I can't wait to see more pics!!

i'm glad i went. had a good time. it was nice seeing all the E's in row like that.
on the way home i got on the freeway and element art was behind me, he went into the far left lane, i was in the far right lane and in the middle as we paced each other was a nonmember element. so we had three E's going down the freeway in all three lanes side by side for like half a mile. it was kind of funny. :evil:

Sweet, 3 E caravan! Glad you had fun, it was certainly a blast (especially for us junk lovers!!). :D

i'm glad i went. had a good time. it was nice seeing all the E's in row like that.
on the way home i got on the freeway and element art was behind me, he went into the far left lane, i was in the far right lane and in the middle as we paced each other was a nonmember element. so we had three E's going down the freeway in all three lanes side by side for like half a mile. it was kind of funny. :evil:

Yeah...kind of cool...and the strange-E had a cool vinyl wrap. Can't recall what it was advertising.

i don't remember either. but the graphics and color looked cool together:cool:.

I'm finally home! Well we actually got home last night around 10:30PM and went straight to bed for six hours and then off to work. I miss shift work since I'm not a big fan of early mornings.

I got a few ok pics and Janet got some really good ones so here they are. Also here is a pic of the 10 minute blizzard we drove through between Aurora and Embarrass and a 04' SOP for sale in Duluth.

It was great to see familiar faces and new ones too. Good food, good friends and good times! This was a great gathering and I hope the Duluth meet will be even better.:)

...and yet more pictures!

Gawd...I'm ugly ain't I? :twisted:

Oh yeah and great pics...just uploading mine now :D

Ok without further ado, The pics!

They seem like such nice people, and look it's open!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2176/2469066733_1c42decb1c_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/25685086@N03/2469066733/sizes/o/in/set-72157604904169796/)


Abandon all hope, ye who enter...

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Once again, endless stacks of crap just waiting to be plundered!!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2023/2469888522_103087e61b_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/25685086@N03/2469888522/sizes/o/in/set-72157604904169796/)


A smaller but nonetheless wildly varied selection of random electrical motors:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3047/2469065059_1a7ab82318_o.jpg (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3047/2469065059_1a7ab82318_o.jpg)


Look ma! They even have Grits!!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3281/2469065403_9e53af8b31_o.jpg (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3281/2469065403_9e53af8b31_o.jpg)


And gas masks for nuclear attacks. Because every nuclear victim needs a gas mask...(??)

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Even found a few for Rocket Dog:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3088/2469064569_e28410a595_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/25685086@N03/2469064569/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2391/2469064803_391e2bb79e_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/25685086@N03/2469064803/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2051/2469063049_f92da48a70_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/25685086@N03/2469063049/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3241/2469064235_57227eb343_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/25685086@N03/2469064235/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3143/2469066555_a3044f7de7_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/25685086@N03/2469066555/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3239/2469886040_2485eec476_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/25685086@N03/2469886040/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3017/2469885640_b5a85e315e_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/25685086@N03/2469885640/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3117/2469886504_b760ceeea5_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/25685086@N03/2469886504/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3093/2469884912_4941e6431d_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/25685086@N03/2469884912/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3037/2469063675_a414226b72_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/25685086@N03/2469063675/)

And more to come...

The most beautiful sight in the world...*sniffle*

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2224/2469065639_12437a2260_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/25685086@N03/2469065639/)


Most people got pictures of the Elements...but only *I* got pics of the people getting pics of the Elements!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2184/2469887862_0281dd37a6_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/25685086@N03/2469887862/)


I finally have something on my dashboard: my Vaudeville Vixens roller derby official ears!!!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3122/2469887532_2ebcdda37f_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/25685086@N03/2469887532/)


The whole group @ dinner:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2063/2469067589_0bd267fda0_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/25685086@N03/2469067589/)



This is what most of us ate at dinner. It's beef, rice, vegetables, etc. served in an oiled searing hot granite bowl. Comes out mostly raw and cooks as you eat!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2315/2469068013_2072ea0f07_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/25685086@N03/2469068013/)


Picture proof that Elementbryon eats squid!! (Think about what the baby's gonna look like!!!)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3180/2469067909_e7989abe31_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/25685086@N03/2469067909/)


And finally, Protaganis' infamous Body Billboard sporting one of the evening's more politically correct messages:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2366/2469067689_ba2fe5c328_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/25685086@N03/2469067689/)


For those of you who are interested in seeing the rest of the pics, the Flickr set with them is located here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/25685086@N03/sets/72157604904169796/

Great pics by both Twi and Bryon! Just reminds me of the great fun I had.
Oh... and I'm not gonna say who but someone parked crooked... if it weren't for that our line-up would have been PERFECT! :wink:
Thanks for the good time guys!!!