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Who's up for this, and when would you want to go? Please only vote once (I don't know if it's possible to vote more than once), and vote carefully. I've included the times that the event is open. This doesn't mean we'll be there the entire time... I mean, it'll be fun, but I'm not sure it will be that much fun! :wink:
We can worry about all the particulars -- what time, do we grab something to eat somewhere, do wew take the DART or drive down, etc -- after (if) we settle on a date...
Kestrel
Woohoo! Looks like I'm the majority so far. :P
I voted for Thursday night - my Friday class doesn't start until 1pm, so I can stay out a little later that night.
Iain
%100 thursday.hehe
Chris
By the way, our friends in the North Texas S2000 Owners Club are apparently planning to go down on Saturday. It might be fun to meet up with them, but the crowds on Saturday will be frightening. :shaking:
click to read more about their plans...
Nope, I'm not going to make it this year... ya'll have fun! :?
My close and personal friends at the NTCLC are talking about going Saturday also!:bs: But, I've got a set of Miatas! :PQuote:
Originally Posted by Kestrel
I’d prefer to go during the week, since the weekend crowd will more than likely be farking huge!
NTCLC = North Texas Cadillac LaSalle Club http://www.clcntx.com/clclogosmall.GIF:thumleft:
Friday evening or late afternoon are my only choices, but I'm not all that stoked about it anyway. Y'all have fun.
The Outlaws are planing to go on Thursday evening.
I’d still prefer to go during the week, since the weekend crowd will more than likely be farking huge! Are we still thinking about Thursday?
That sure looks like the majority vote to me... Hmmm... let's see... I wonder if I can swap out my front sway WHILE I'm at the auto show... That ought to be good for free admission!
Tailchaser, the :pirat: of cheap...
I'm heading out there Saturday morning if anyone cares...
Anyone have any connections for discount tickets?
Bring a coke can or something :D
Being a card carrying member of Team Cheap Bastard, tell me more - does a Coke can save you moeny off the admission price?Quote:
Originally Posted by rx7gslse
Iain
(Who drinks Dr. Pepper but isn't above rummaging through a recycling bin on campus to save a few bucks... :shock: )
$1.00 discount coupons are available from participating franchised new car dealers!Quote:
Originally Posted by altiain
I'm looking for more! :D
lemme know what you find Mic....
Dr Pepper rules :thumbsup:
:shock: $5.00 admission for Senor citizens, time to break out the grey haired wig & the walker! :P
Link to Dallas Auto Show Website
Seems like Thursday it is.
Any preference on time to arrive, or place to meet? I'm tempted to go to the Parker Road DART station and take the train down, since parking can be a pain. On the other hand, Parking on Thursday shouldn't be too bad.
Here's a thought. The doors open at 4:00pm and stay open until 10:00pm. Does anyone really need/want that much time there? I was thinking of meeting at a restaurant downtown at 5:00pm -- perhaps Hooters in the West End 8) -- and then heading over to the Convention Center at about 6:00pm. We could hang out there for several hours and then head our separate ways at 9:30pm or so.
Thoughts? Opinions?
They had %50 military discount last year, I hope they have it again. :salut:
Chris
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Originally Posted by POS Racing
Has anyone over on the Ft. Worth Side of town taken the Trinity Railroad to Dallas?
IIRC parking around the Dallas convention center is not free!
Parking by West End is cheap though.
Chris
So? What's everyone's pleasure? Tomorrow's the day, and we still don't have a plan. Not that we have to have one. I'll have my cell phone with me, and assuming I can actually get some reception with my Cingular piece of crap :x , you could just call me when you get down to the show. Or not... :wink:
Dude I'm going! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Kestrel
But 5:00 at Hooters is going to be tough to make from Ft. Worth.
Hey Altiain are you bringing you better half to the car show?
how about 6 - 6:30ish at Hooters, I have ROTC till 5.
Chris
Easy... I was just suggesting a time...Quote:
Originally Posted by POS Racing
6:00 at Hooters works better for me as well, I just figured everyone would want to get to the car show as early as possible. How does that fit with everyone else? And we can certainly go somewhere besides Hooters. My better half -- who is coming (thanks for asking :P ) doesn't really like Hooters. But I told her ya'll wanted to go! :lol: If there is somewhere else that that folks want to go, that's fine with me. Heck, a $14.00 hotdog at the Car Show is OK with me... :shock:Quote:
Originally Posted by Miatamaniac92
From the Poll results, we should have at least 8 Metroplex Miata people along for the fun. :cheers:
Holly Cow is this a sign of the apocalypse! I didn't ask if you lovely was going to attend since normally she doesn't like being seen in public with you! :wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by Kestrel
Now I have to bring IMVivid, guess I'll have to buy her some shoes! :?
Having a bad day at work? :shock:Quote:
Originally Posted by POS Racing
Hey Kestrel all right you wife is going to attend the auto show. Are you going to bring the kids also or are they staying home witha babysitter?
Babysitter. Annika (5 year old daughter) would be bored out of her mind after the first 30 minutes, and Ethan (6 month old son)... well, it's risky to take any 6 month old anywhere for too long. :wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by IMVivid
So it'll just be Susan and I. It is kinda funny that she wants to come along. She's not that interested in cars in general, and she's not interested in ever doing any "performance driving" -- like AX or track days. But she really enjoys the Dallas Car Show for some reason. We've been every year since we got back from England. 8)
Actually, it looks like I'm out completely. One of my lovely professors decided to dump another test on me for Friday afternoon. Why not? We've had one on three of the last four Fridays, might as well continue the trend. :?Quote:
Originally Posted by POS Racing
Side note to Miatamaniac92 - try to avoid getting Dr. Mills for Design I, Design II, or Manufacturing if you decide to follow the ME program. He's a royal idiot. :roll:
Iain
Why yes I am, this will be my 3rd bad day this week :cry: !Quote:
Originally Posted by Kestrel
But thanks for asking! :D
[random interjection] you're ME? I didn't know that... me too :) [/random]Quote:
Originally Posted by altiain
Where at?Quote:
Originally Posted by rx7gslse
What is the final Time, Place to meet, and Day?
Kestrel I'm glad your wife is going to join the gang. Your like us we go to the Tarrant County Auto Show every year. It's nice to see all the new rides. But I'm going to tell your wife it was your suggestion to go to Hooters. :lol:
It won't surprise her... she knows I like their wings. :wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by IMVivid
No, really. :)
I'm serious. :?
It's just for the wings. :x
:lol:
Kidding aside, maybe there's a "better" option. Perhaps we should just plan to meet at the Convention Center (around the Mazda "booth"?) at 6:00pm or so. Those people who are hungry, can pick up a fabulous Convention Center hotdog. Then perhaps after we get tired of hanging out around new shiny cool cars, we can hit a restaurant/bar for some late evening refreshment.
What do you think?
I think you go for more than just the wings! :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by Kestrel
I like the 6:00 ideal!
**If you are planning on going send Kestrel or myself a PM with your cell phone # and we will shoot you ours! That should help limit the lost souls! :wink:
Where exactly are we meeting?
Chris
Anybody get a hold of any discount coupons for the show??
If your planning to attend let us know so we know to look for you tonight! :cheers:
Also If you are planning on going send Kestrel or myself a PM with your cell phone # and we will shoot you ours! That should help limit the lost souls!
The List so Far :Who am I missing???
- Kestrel
The Lovely Mrs. Kestrel
POS
IMVivid
Miatamaniac92
I'm actually done... I graduated from University of Missouri - Rolla in May '01. Very glad to be done with that whoel *school* thing.. Just wish the job market was better.. When do you graduate?Quote:
Originally Posted by Miatamaniac92
OK, here's the "final decision" (well, someone has to try to herd these cats :wink:) :
Meet inside the convention center at the Mazda booth at 6:00pm.
You are on your own regarding dinner before the event. We may still go somewhere after the event, but we can decide that once we've been at the show for a while.
I'm looking forward to it... see you there! :thumleft:
Look for some familiar faces.
Some of us are meeting down there tonight. I think our plan is to meet at the Convention Center Dart Rail Station around 6pm.