NYC meetup

[leastonce]

Where? When?

I'm available all next week!

I live TriBeCa and parking is free after 7pm on most streets.

[specops1526]

Make sure Horsey drives his defender, by that, I mean he will be wearing his heritage grill around his neck. Also, make sure you wear protective gear, it's possible the Horse may get overly excited...

[bjf]

I feel Horsey might get treated better on the east coast than on the west coast. I mean he was allowed to sweep up as Jim worked on his truck.

[ini88]

Yeah after 6-7pm the street cleaner comes by, so we can gather and park on the street right after the time expires. That is our best bet in getting everyone parking together.

[rijosho]

I'm Tribeca too. I'll think about some others, but off the top of my head there are some good places with lots of street parking.

Tribeca Tavern. 247 West Broadway...right next to the Ghostbusters Headquarters
Front and rear entrances (both with parking), bunch of beers on tap, pool table:
http://maps.google.com/maps/place?sourceid=ie7&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&oe=&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=tribeca+tavern&fb=1&gl=us&hq=tavern&hnear=tribeca&cid=17527101733536987484

Antarctica. 287 Hudson Street
Lots of beers. Pretty good parking:
http://www.antarcticabar.com/

Croxley Ales Restaurant. 28 Avenue B
Bunch of beers. Fair street parking I'd say:
croxley.com (http://maps.google.com/local_url?q=http://www.croxley.com/&dq=croxley+ales&f=q&source=s_q&output=js&hl=en&geocode=&vps=3&jsv=212a&sll=40.72547,-74.001932&sspn=0.044622,0.076818&oi=miw&sa=X&ct=miw_link&cd=1&cad=homepage,cid:6558306462242912923&ei=NJOaS_TiHomwzgTlpKSAAg&s=ANYYN7njGfH9Uc6f7glwVKHdvvTH1JZCsA)‎

The Half Pint. 76 West 3rd Street
Right near NYU, good beer selection. Might be a little tight to park around there.
thehalfpint.com (http://maps.google.com/local_url?q=http://www.thehalfpint.com/&dq=half+pint&f=q&source=s_q&output=js&hl=en&geocode=&vps=4&jsv=212a&sll=40.72547,-74.001932&sspn=0.044622,0.076818&oi=miw&sa=X&ct=miw_link&cd=1&cad=homepage,cid:12524397308589221084&ei=q5OaS77WKpHCzgTy5qD6AQ&s=ANYYN7kKi3SK3EzcexC8bOD_XyZM8wFWlQ)‎

White Horse Tavern. 567 Hudson Street
Been a bunch of times. Parking should be pretty easy?
http://www.nycgo.com/?event=view.venuedetails&id=7462


That's all I've got for now.

[aosias]

I'm Tribeca too. I'll think about some others, but off the top of my head there are some good places with lots of street parking.

Tribeca Tavern. 247 West Broadway...right next to the Ghostbusters Headquarters
Front and rear entrances (both with parking), bunch of beers on tap, pool table:
http://maps.google.com/maps/place?sourceid=ie7&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&oe=&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=tribeca+tavern&fb=1&gl=us&hq=tavern&hnear=tribeca&cid=17527101733536987484

Antarctica. 287 Hudson Street
Lots of beers. Pretty good parking:
http://www.antarcticabar.com/

Croxley Ales Restaurant. 28 Avenue B
Bunch of beers. Fair street parking I'd say:
croxley.com (http://maps.google.com/local_url?q=http://www.croxley.com/&dq=croxley+ales&f=q&source=s_q&output=js&hl=en&geocode=&vps=3&jsv=212a&sll=40.72547,-74.001932&sspn=0.044622,0.076818&oi=miw&sa=X&ct=miw_link&cd=1&cad=homepage,cid:6558306462242912923&ei=NJOaS_TiHomwzgTlpKSAAg&s=ANYYN7njGfH9Uc6f7glwVKHdvvTH1JZCsA)‎

The Half Pint. 76 West 3rd Street
Right near NYU, good beer selection. Might be a little tight to park around there.
thehalfpint.com (http://maps.google.com/local_url?q=http://www.thehalfpint.com/&dq=half+pint&f=q&source=s_q&output=js&hl=en&geocode=&vps=4&jsv=212a&sll=40.72547,-74.001932&sspn=0.044622,0.076818&oi=miw&sa=X&ct=miw_link&cd=1&cad=homepage,cid:12524397308589221084&ei=q5OaS77WKpHCzgTy5qD6AQ&s=ANYYN7kKi3SK3EzcexC8bOD_XyZM8wFWlQ)‎

White Horse Tavern. 567 Hudson Street
Been a bunch of times. Parking should be pretty easy?
http://www.nycgo.com/?event=view.venuedetails&id=7462


That's all I've got for now.

Y'all should do the White Horse Tavern- just for Horsey!

I have a matchbox Tomb Raider truck Horsey could bring.

[bjf]

Horsey you really are helpful. You are like the defender mascot.

[specops1526]

Been a bunch of times. Parking should be pretty easy?



Horsey, how many spots does your horse need? Or is it a compact?

[KKilo23]

I'm in.

[budz]

Im working and Horsey, You can drive my yellow 95 D90 as Im selling it.

Sal

[AmityD90]

I hear the potholes are treacherous down in the becca.
Someone pick a date to meet. I'm avail most weeknights
but won't have my d90 since I take the train in.

Sat or Sun date would pretty much guarantee a drive to NYC or wherever we meet.
I know Joshua would like to see a Arles ST :rolleyes

PS - it's not for sale Joshua :(

[merlin8ty]

I completely missed this thread. I am in. Lets pick a date and get this done.

------ Follow up post added March 15th, 2010 04:03 PM ------

So far it looks like we have:

INI88- Dan
Amityd90-Gery
Budz- Sal
Merlin9ty- Cliff
Kkilo23 - Kenneth
Rijosho - Josh
Leastonce- Jason

[ini88]

Yeah pick a day already and lets scare some people!

[merlin8ty]

Anyone out there? Next week? Someone throw out a date!

[leastonce]

Thursday - I'm travelling earlier in the week

[ini88]

Damn this weather is nice. 70 on Saturday!? What is this summer? I am free anytime next week. Lets pick an street, and do this. Since you guys live downtown you should find a good street we can all park on after the street cleaner time expires.

[merlin8ty]

Next week works for me.

[Ren Ching]

Halloween?

Yeah pick a day already and lets scare some people!

[leastonce]

Leonard st - ( where I live ) is normally pretty easy to park post 7pm

[rijosho]

Leonard st - ( where I live ) is normally pretty easy to park post 7pm


Unless they're filming Rescue Me or whatever it is they're filming every other week now.

[bjf]

Horsey

I am pretty sure you will be able to find parking for your truck no matter how crowded the street is.

[leastonce]

This Thursday 25th March.

7pm.

Provisionally park on Leonard St Btw Church and Broadway. I might change this for somewhere more photogenic!

Beers & Bar food somewhere close.

[merlin8ty]

Ill be there.

[ini88]

cool, im in.

[rijosho]

I'm down as well. If we're in that area I'd recommend Tribeca Tavern as it is basically right there, and they have a bunch of beers on tap, TVs for March Madness, pool table, two entrances (one on West Broadway, the other on 6th Ave/Avenue of the Americas), and pretty good non-metered parking by both entrances...oh, and outdoor seating to the 6th ave side if it ends up being nice out. Just a recommendation.

If you guys end up wanting to do that place, here's the directions from Jason's place to the W. Broadway Entrance:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=88+Leonard+street,+ny,+ny&daddr=247+West+Broadway,+New+York,+NY&hl=en&geocode=Fe5KbQIdmseW-ylXyfdAIFrCiTHh8ezqDElJ4g%3BFVdVbQId6sOW-ymX8WO5ilnCiTEPe-msuDarmQ&mra=ls&sll=40.717048,-74.004589&sspn=0.000669,0.0012&ie=UTF8&ll=40.718624,-74.00632&spn=0.005554,0.009602&t=h&z=17

or to the 6th Ave/Avenue of the Americas Entrance:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=88+Leonard+street,+ny,+ny&daddr=40.71951,-74.005215&hl=en&geocode=Fe5KbQIdmseW-ylXyfdAIFrCiTHh8ezqDElJ4g%3B&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=17&sll=40.718624,-74.00632&sspn=0.005554,0.009602&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=17

[AmityD90]

I will try to make it. I'll keep an eye on this thread as location firms up.

[ini88]

If you get there early and there are lots of spots to park, you should be that asshole that takes up two spots so that when more trucks come in we can move them and fit them all in together.

[rover26c]

I'll try to make it. Where?

[leastonce]

Leonard Street btw Church and Broadway should have easy parking at 7 ... arrive a few mins early so we can park close ... I have a roof top overlooking the street so maybe I can take some interesting pictures.

[bjf]

I need to ask, how does the east coast really feel about horsey showing up in his cardboard 90? I mean we mock him pretty hard on the left coast. I am pretty sure west of the Mississippi he is considered a tool. I am just wondering if we are going to have a east coast west coast thing like biggie and tupac.

I mean if he is your mascot that is totally fine. I do some volunteer work with a retard myself.

[ini88]

I think 99% of us really don't care if horsey gets a truck or not. If he does, great! If he doesn't, no worries. Its just the fact that in almost every thread, I have to read something that you posted about horsey that make no sense. That is what is annoying.

Lets say... he gets one... am I going to have to read a post by you about how he now owns one? I may have to kill myself then! Sure it was funny at first but now its just ridiculous. God forbid I had to come to this site and search "horse"

I could careless what car you show up in weather it is cardboard or not, as long as you like to talk about cars, drink a beer and are normal then that is fine with me.

[TDI Guy]

i think 99% of us really don't care if horsey gets a truck or not. If he does, great! If he doesn't, no worries. Its just the fact that in almost every thread, i have to read something that you posted about horsey that make no sense. That is what is annoying.

Lets say... He gets one... Am i going to have to read a post by you about how he now owns one? I may have to kill myself then! Sure it was funny at first but now its just ridiculous. God forbid i had to come to this site and search "horse"

i could careless what car you show up in weather it is cardboard or not, as long as you like to talk about cars, drink a beer and are normal then that is fine with me.


x2......

[rover26c]

x3

Originally Posted by ini88 http://www.d-90.com/forum/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://www.d-90.com/forum/showthread.php?p=211557#post211557)
i think 99% of us really don't care if horsey gets a truck or not. If he does, great! If he doesn't, no worries. Its just the fact that in almost every thread, i have to read something that you posted about horsey that make no sense. That is what is annoying.

Lets say... He gets one... Am i going to have to read a post by you about how he now owns one? I may have to kill myself then! Sure it was funny at first but now its just ridiculous. God forbid i had to come to this site and search "horse"

i could careless what car you show up in weather it is cardboard or not, as long as you like to talk about cars, drink a beer and are normal then that is fine with me.

[bjf]

wow I am hurt

Not really. You can all suck it. As for Horsey, he provides nothing to the board but comic relief and is a gofer. I wish him the best and have looked at trucks for him and in the end he will never buy one as he is the goldilocks of buyers. I am not the only one he has sent looking for nothing.

[rijosho]

Thanks guys. Lee, I know you may come but don't have your truck. Randy, are you thinking of coming? Would realllllly like to see your truck. I've watched your builds and the quality that has gone into them.

[cgalpin]

Actually I think he is a good helpful board member. I too think you should try make a concerted effort to limit the bashing to relevant threads and not pull it into every thread.

[bjf]

Yes I add nonsense all day long but I also post relevant stuff and add to technical discussions and projects etc, including my own projects that help others so take the good with the bad and whatever I post never takes away from the relevant info on a technical thread.

BTW why would you search on horsey. Hopefully if you need to work on your truck you are searching a relevant term

[jeffs90]

Damn maybe I should be quiet. I can't make this happy hour anyway but I guess Horsey can borrow my truck for the night if you guys say he is cool.


It will be parked on East 124th street tonight at 3AM. Come alone

[AmityD90]

Damn maybe I should be quiet. I can't make this happy hour anyway but I guess Horsey can borrow my truck for the night if you guys say he is cool.


It will be parked on East 124th street tonight at 3AM. Come alone

I was there, where were you? :cool:
I guess I have to go without a defender to the meetup.

Planning on being there loitering without my defender :(
I'll look for the rowdies hanging out on Leonard St.

[bjf]

please wear assless chaps while waiting so I know it is horsey

[AmityD90]

please wear assless chaps while waiting so I know it is horsey

Barry

When you lived in NYC area, did you own a defender? Perhaps you were much like Josh, trying to make a decent living, but couldn't swing the cost of owning a D --- yet. Now you own two. Big fucking deal. You must be a better man than him. Enough so, that you freely berate him.

You defend yourself as a someone who "contributes" to this forum which makes this okay? So, you say you've looked at some defenders for him and he's a no buyer and that pisses you off? I'm sure you had a great time doing so - after all, we all love defenders here and like to talk about them, right? So lets talk defenders, not this useless horsey crap. It's so old that mold is growing on the jokes. I don't even get what you are saying in your last post.

Your reputation will only deminish as this keeps going. East Coast-West Coast thing, trying to force members here to take sides on this issue by location? Give us all a break.

[bjf]

Barry

When you lived in NYC area, did you own a defender? Perhaps you were much like Josh, trying to make a decent living, but couldn't swing the cost of owning a D --- yet. Now you own two. Big fucking deal. You must be a better man than him. Enough so, that you freely berate him.

You defend yourself as a someone who "contributes" to this forum which makes this okay? So, you say you've looked at some defenders for him and he's a no buyer and that pisses you off? I'm sure you had a great time doing so - after all, we all love defenders here and like to talk about them, right? So lets talk defenders, not this useless horsey crap. It's so old that mold is growing on the jokes. I don't even get what you are saying in your last post.

Your reputation will only diminish as this keeps going. East Coast-West Coast thing, trying to force members here to take sides on this issue by location? Give us all a break.

What isn't there to understand about wearing assless chaps?

I could careless about my reputation so you want to tell me about it diminishing go for it. Have me kicked off. I really don't care. The people on here that I deal with for actual real stuff I will talk to regardless of this board. My asking anyone to take sides is about as important as me asking if you hate me because I am Jew. Well ....

Secondly I left Hoboken in 2001 and at the time it was not an option for me as I was 25 and broke. I did not however sit on this board or any board telling people I was in the market, constantly going through want ads, asking people for advice, posting to technical discussions about nonsense and being throwing up ads saying "not mine" As for wasting time looking for trucks I only looked at a couple 90s in pics for Horsey and told him what to look for. No real time wasted for me. I know he has sent a couple of people to go inspect trucks for him and did nothing about it. It might be fun for you but for most people with a life it is a pain. When you have someone trusting you to make assessments you need to be careful and really go through the vehicle. I did it for one board member who wanted a truck in LA and it took time and effort that if frankly he wasn't in the market for the vehicle was a waste of my time and the sellers. In my case it wasn't.

Oh and since you really want to start with me and think I am douche I might as well be a real douche. You ruined that truck with that POS rack.

------ Follow up post added March 25th, 2010 01:14 PM ------

Oh and I am a better man than Horsey and you

[AmityD90]

What isn't there to understand about wearing assless chaps?

I could careless about my reputation so you want to tell me about it diminishing go for it. Have me kicked off. I really don't care. The people on here that I deal with for actual real stuff I will talk to regardless of this board. My asking anyone to take sides is about as important as me asking if you hate me because I am Jew. Well ....

Secondly I left Hoboken in 2001 and at the time it was not an option for me as I was 25 and broke. I did not however sit on this board or any board telling people I was in the market, constantly going through want ads, asking people for advice, posting to technical discussions about nonsense and being throwing up ads saying "not mine" As for wasting time looking for trucks I only looked at a couple 90s in pics for Horsey and told him what to look for. No real time wasted for me. I know he has sent a couple of people to go inspect trucks for him and did nothing about it. It might be fun for you but for most people with a life it is a pain. When you have someone trusting you to make assessments you need to be careful and really go through the vehicle. I did it for one board member who wanted a truck in LA and it took time and effort that if frankly he wasn't in the market for the vehicle was a waste of my time and the sellers. In my case it wasn't.

Oh and since you really want to start with me and think I am douche I might as well be a real douche. You ruined that truck with that POS rack.

------ Follow up post added March 25th, 2010 01:14 PM ------

Oh and I am a better man than Horsey and you


Blah Blah Blah.
Today you sit on this board and all you are doing is insulting it's members.
The only thing that really hurt me is that you don't like my RN rack.

There's a convenient feature in user CP. Added bjf to my ignore list.

[bjf]

Not insulting it's members. Just you

[jeffs90]

Wow this happy hour got harsh quick.

I have to say I say I dont really care for Jews or that rack either.

[chrisvonc]

Is this a thread for a social hour or a gang fight?

[bjf]

People need to lighten up. It is a damn joke. I don't have any ill feelings for anyone except this guy who ruined a blue truck with a terrible rack.

[leastonce]

Well I'm ready for a beer ...

[imola]

when and where??

[rijosho]

Hahaha. Imola it was last night at Tribeca Tavern. Anyway, Gery, Cliff, Dan, and Jorge...nice meeting you all and checking out some of your trucks. Jason took some better pics I'm sure. Good turnout...will hopefully get more the next time.

[TDI Guy]

I will have to make it next time

[ini88]

nice to meet everyone! we drank lots and told some good stories. we will need a bigger crowd next time and try to do something later in the spring.

[rover26c]

I couldn't make it last night. I will next time. Its already spring :)

[AmityD90]

Nice to meet you guys. I'm sure we'll get together again soon!

[imola]

Hahaha. Imola it was last night at Tribeca Tavern. Anyway, Gery, Cliff, Dan, and Jorge...nice meeting you all and checking out some of your trucks. Jason took some better pics I'm sure. Good turnout...will hopefully get more the next time.

ahhhh...great...hope there will be another one soon!

[rijosho]

How would this Thursday (or suggestions) work for people? My truck is supposed to arrive tomorrow night or Wednesday morning!

[AmityD90]

How would this Thursday (or suggestions) work for people? My truck is supposed to arrive tomorrow night or Wednesday morning!

Have them deliver it right to the bar so we can buy a bottle of champagne to "christen" her ;)

[leastonce]

Can't do Wednesday or Thursday this week ... But Tuesday is possible.

[ini88]

This week is bad for me. Next week is better.

[rijosho]

Been 2 months. Let's get this going again. Thursday? Or perhaps a weekend workshop deal?

[mjekogian]

starting work in NYC in 2 weeks . I would love to get together with the NYC group some night.

[leastonce]

I'm around for beers or weekend workshop!

[tomaco1]

Anybody ever make it out to the East End? Montauk

[mjekogian]

Ok I'm in the city and looking for a gathering .

[rijosho]

Ok I'm in the city and looking for a gathering .


How long will you be in NYC? I have some a friend's concert tonight in the East Village, then sports Thurs and Fri.

I need to switch out the brake pads (well one, but I'll do all 4), so may not have my car with me.

[AmityD90]

Anybody ever make it out to the East End? Montauk

I'm up for a trip later this summer! Maybe a campout at the point?

Btw, we've got to meet up soon. I've got something for you.

[mjekogian]

I 'm here Mon-Fri till about 8/1 I dont have my truck with me I slum it and take the train back and forth.

[AmityD90]

I 'm here Mon-Fri till about 8/1 I dont have my truck with me I slum it and take the train back and forth.

if you are talking about going out east, I am sure you can ride shotgun with one of the NYC boys.
If you haven't been out eastern Long Island it is worth doing (especially in a rover)

[rijosho]

Is anyone going to try to go see the start of this Bull Run thing that Julian and Daniel are in with their Puma?

http://www.bullrun.com/rally

[ini88]

Where is the start at? I wouldn't mind seeing some sweet cars.

[rijosho]

Well, I re-read it, and tomorrow is just some pre-party get together, and Saturday morning's start is at some secret location in Manhattan. Unless Julian and Daniel know where, I think we're SOL.

[alastair]

The bullrun people mention Pier 54 as the start line elsewhere online.

[Abeer]

Looks pretty cool. I'll be in nyc this weekend, if you guys find out any more info about this can you post it here? Could be pretty fun to check out.

[130Tdi]

Pier 54 is the start. Go see em off.

[sonoronos]

The west side has the Hilton on 54th.

My guess is that if you get up early and hang out around there, they'll be hard to miss.

[rijosho]

https://www.bullrun.com/node/5781

9am, Saturday July, 10th.

Pier 54. 13th Street and Hudson, according to their forum members.

[leastonce]

great ... that will clog up down town with all the orange fake tanned fast and furious muppets in their plastic-tastic jap crap ....

[alastair]

The Global guys and their Puma are at a downtown hotel right now. They happen to have my new (to me) bumper in the back of their Defender. Does anyone that has a vehicle in NYC right now (or tomorrow) feel like grabbing it for me? There's a six pack in it for you!

[leastonce]

Where downtown?

[alastair]

Where downtown?

I've PM'd you the location. I've just noticed your avatar. Do you ever have a bike rack mounted to the back of your truck?

[leastonce]

yep - I have a bike rack ... and a galvanized rear cross member, a GB sticker and a vanity plate .. I have a collection of rust ... but tragically no on board spider! ;-)

[alastair]

I've driven past your truck for sure.

[leastonce]

The back end of my truck ...

[tjfslaughter]

Is there any future plans for a meet up in the city?

[leastonce]

Sounds like you are volunteering to make arrangements .... ;-)

[tjfslaughter]

Sounds like you are volunteering to make arrangements .... ;-)

Not sure that I want the lead on that one. It seems like you guys have done this before...

[leastonce]

I'm not about for the next couple of weeks so maybe I'll put something together once josh is back from fist pumping at the shore ...

[tjfslaughter]

Ok I am kind of new to posting on this forum but everybody seems to bag on Josh and lick things. Is this a D-90 thing???

[matansas]

let mr know how much parking, maybe i can work something out

[rijosho]

let mr know how much parking, maybe i can work something out

Wait, for what?? I'm done fist pumping. Let's all meet up soon!!!!!

[rover26c]

How about in Hoboken?

Let's all meet up soon!!!!!

[tjfslaughter]

How about in Hoboken?


I can do to hoboken, name the place .....

[rijosho]

I'll try to think of somewhere in Hoboken where we can all park together semi-legally. If in Jersey City I'd recommend Michael Anthony's Restaurant ( www.mar-jc.com ). It's right on the water overlooking NYC and they have a secure and large parking lot. Hoboken and Jersey City have easy access to the Holland Tunnel, too.

[ini88]

Hoboken!!!? I thought this was the NYC meetup :)

I am free whenever. I know parking starts at 6pm downtown in soho. We could also do Brooklyn or Queens but that might be too big of a headache for some people.

[grnthng]

Isn't everybody saying now, that Hoboken is like NYC!

[leastonce]

Isn't everybody saying now, that Hoboken is like NYC!

Only people who live in Hoboken and wish they lived in NYC ....

[rijosho]

Only people who live in Hoboken and wish they lived in NYC ....

I'm still splitting my time, but may move back in next year. :)

[leastonce]

I'm still splitting my time, but may move back in next year. :)

I rest my case your honor! ;-)

[ini88]

So can we do this sometime this week?

[leastonce]

So can we do this sometime this week?

Out of town until Thursday this week ... recovering from my Mad Max experience ... although I have to say he did a really good job!

[tjfslaughter]

Last time I went to the "W" in Hoboken I had a great time, drinks are a little steep but great snacks. I good for Friday Evening. I can call ahead a see about parking for large trucks. Last time they put my truck in front because it would not fit in the garage. There is room for about 10 vehicles up front........

thoughts

[leastonce]

Last time I went to the "W" in Hoboken I had a great time, drinks are a little steep but great snacks. I good for Friday Evening. I can call ahead a see about parking for large trucks. Last time they put my truck in front because it would not fit in the garage. There is room for about 10 vehicles up front........

thoughts

We'll bear it in mind for the NJ / Hoboken meetup ... all kidding aside somewhere a bit higher end would be nice ... as long as they aren't going to worry about me dripping engine oil, gear box, transfer box oil, power steering fluid and coolant in front of their hotel!

[tjfslaughter]

I am "currently" only dripping power steering fluid. I am banned from parking in my mother-in-laws driveway

[leastonce]

I am "currently" only dripping power steering fluid. I am banned from parking in my mother-in-laws driveway

... sounds too good to be true!

( do American's do mother in law jokes? The british comedy is founded on such things! )

[tjfslaughter]

OK, If this is a go, I can make the calls to arrange the parking. Please let me know who is in. for Friday.

[leastonce]

To be honest I'm not sure I could make this coming Friday ... have overseas visitors to entertain unfortunately. I'm sure a few of the others might be available though.

[tjfslaughter]

OK, I called the "W" in Hoboken to see if they could arrange VIP parking for us. They said it would most likely not be a problem. The GM is going to call me tomorrow. Please let me know who is interested. I told them probably 3-6 vehicles....

[rijosho]

Nice. I'm in. If there's no parking in the front loop, we may be able to park on Sinatra Drive at 3rd Street if there are open spots, as the W's outdoor seating faces NYC and Sinatra Drive.

[tjfslaughter]

Nice. I'm in. If there's no parking in the front loop, we may be able to park on Sinatra Drive at 3rd Street if there are open spots, as the W's outdoor seating faces NYC and Sinatra Drive.

I think I have parking arranged in the front of the building, I guess the Bently's and the Roll's will have to be garaged while we are there. Remember to bring a piece of cardboard if your truck leaks.....

[ini88]

Cool, im in. I'll drive into work and head over after. Do I need to wear a shirt?

[rover26c]

I could stop by on Friday. What time?

[tjfslaughter]

I could stop by on Friday. What time?

The manager is going to call me about the parking tomorow. I will see what time is good for them.

[AmityD90]

I'll be out of town on Friday, so maybe next time. :(

[tjfslaughter]

Ok,

So the list of "attendees" so far

1. TjfSlaughter
2. Rover26C
3. Ini88
4. RiJosho
5. A D-90 SW from Paramus, NJ (from the Roversclub forum)

I will post times early tommorow I am guessing around 7pm.

[rijosho]

5. A D-90 SW from Paramus, NJ (from the Roversclub forum)



Frank?

[tjfslaughter]

Franks on a road trip, Scott who has an immaculate LE will be coming.

[ini88]

Franks on a road trip, Scott who has an immaculate LE will be coming.

Scott with LE #1? The guy we wheeled with at Ringwood?

[tjfslaughter]

Scott with LE #1? The guy we wheeled with at Ringwood?

yep!

[tjfslaughter]

Parking update.

Ok. The guys at the "W" won't reserve the front lot for us but "If the vallet puts them in front it's no problem. There is meter parking infront of the hotel anywyay. Meet up at 7pm

http://www.starwoodhotels.com/whotels/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1785

I am sure we will just pile into the bar and have drinks and snacks.

[rijosho]

What a-holes.

Inside bars are the chandelier room and something else. There's also "outdoor" or sidewalk seating to the restaurant facing Sinatra Drive if we can find parking out there.

[tjfslaughter]

What a-holes.

Inside bars are the chandelier room and something else. There's also "outdoor" or sidewalk seating to the restaurant facing Sinatra Drive if we can find parking out there.

They where pretty nice when they said no, I think it might be policy to let the hotel valet guys make the call (Pay-up). I will get there a little early and see what I can do.

[ini88]

I don't want to use valet guys.

[rijosho]

I texted Jorge, and it looks like he's in for Friday as well.

[tjfslaughter]

Ok,

So the list of "attendees" so far

1. TjfSlaughter
2. Rover26C
3. Ini88
4. RiJosho
5. A D-90 SW from Paramus, NJ (from the Roversclub forum)

I will post times early tommorow I am guessing around 7pm.


So we are set for 7 tommorow. Any Ideas on total numbers, I am bringing 2-4 people. I want to cal ahead and see if we can get a nice area (balcony...)

[rijosho]

Jorge texted me the other day and said he can make it.

[tjfslaughter]

Here is the addrress for the place. See everybody around 7. If my truck is parked in front of the hotel, it means I arranged parking up front.

225 River Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030

[ini88]

I had a crazy morning so I don't have the truck. look for an orange KTM 640 instead... the Defender of motorcycles!

[tjfslaughter]

I had a crazy morning so I don't have the truck. look for an orange KTM 640 instead... the Defender of motorcycles!


So I guess no dog.

[ini88]

So I guess no dog.

no Gus either, he is an animal and would rip the W up!

[alastair]

Now that I've cured my 90's urge to spontaneously catch fire I'll have to make one of these get togethers. On a related note, I've been fighting the urge to buy a single cylinder KTM since I sold my Triumph last month.

[rijosho]

Great time last night guys (and wives). Some pics I was able to snap before they valet'd us.

[ini88]

On a related note, I've been fighting the urge to buy a single cylinder KTM since I sold my Triumph last month.

Had a great time last night. trying to convince Tom to come to MAR with us! come on everyone lets get him on board.

alastair I will sell you mine :) I love my 640 Adventure but I think I would rather have a 950/990. I do more road cruising than off roading.

[rover26c]

Had a great time last night as well...

[grnthng]

Looks like a fancy place, did anybody show up with a muddy rover?
I missed this one, I was working anyhow.... maybe next time, I'll bring my wife's nicer LWB if you guys don't mind!

[tjfslaughter]

Looks like a fancy place, did anybody show up with a muddy rover?
I missed this one, I was working anyhow.... maybe next time, I'll bring my wife's nicer LWB if you guys don't mind!


It is a fancy place. But you have to love happy hour pricing !!!!!

No dirty rovers, but you should have seen the valet guys trying to "climb" into the trucks...

[TDI Guy]

I could not get a baby sitter that night or I would have been there.. Looked like fun. Hope we can set up another meet there..

[grnthng]

Yeah!!! I remember those happy hours in Hoboken only the bars didn't look kike that one!
That must have been a sight with valet parking!
Any chance of a Saturday nite meet up!

[ini88]

How about another meet up before the holiday?

[rover26c]

Yeah!!! How about this place http://www.zeppelinhall.com/?

[tjfslaughter]

OK.

I know everybody is busy with x-mas and new years. Lets plan another meet up in Late Jan. I am flexible for NYC or Jersey. Last time we met up in Hoboken. Thoughts???? Maybe the city is better so we can get some of the Long Island guys in....

[rijosho]

some of the guys over on njlr.org want to have a NYC meetup soon, too.

[Jarek M]

If anyone is in the area....

Bridgewater Fuddrucker's @ 7:30 today/Wednesday

[tjfslaughter]

Does anybody want to meet up at the beer garden in Queens??? (http://www.bohemianhall.com/en/Index.php). The garden is open year round but I am thinking of Saturday 2 April. It might be a little warmer and we could eat outside.

this location has been thrown around for about a year now by multiple people. Thoughts please!

[ini88]

Does anybody want to meet up at the beer garden in Queens??? (http://www.bohemianhall.com/en/Index.php). The garden is open year round but I am thinking of Saturday 2 April. It might be a little warmer and we could eat outside.

this location has been thrown around for about a year now by multiple people. Thoughts please!

I'm in!

[rmuller]

I may be down... there's always time for good beer and rover talk

[leastonce]

some of the guys over on njlr.org want to have a NYC meetup soon, too.

ooohhhhh .... i'm biting my tongue ......

[tjfslaughter]

ooohhhhh .... i'm biting my tongue ......

They are more than welcome. Beer and Rovers, can't go wrong!!!!

[rijosho]

April 2 looks good for me. I've wanted to check this place out for some time. Can't wait!

[JohnC]

I've been there with a few of my motorcycle buddies (offroaders, not pocket rockets... hahahah). It's a cool place, a bitch to park for trucks, not a problem for bikes.

[dchapman]

Who is John C?

Ever answer you phone anymore? Put some mustard on that shit.

[tjfslaughter]

Dan,

You should come up to the beer garden!! We all love you like a fat kid loves cake.

[JohnC]

Who is John C?

Ever answer you phone anymore? Put some mustard on that shit.

Are you the on that has been calling me and breathing heavy on the phone????

Darn southerners!!!!

Wassup?!!

[dchapman]

Are you the on that has been calling me and breathing heavy on the phone????

Darn southerners!!!!

Wassup?!!

You know your voice message gets me hot. I'm thinking about it now. Actually, I'm going to call your phone right now, please don't answer, I'm almost done. I wish I had some mustard.

[JohnC]

Cell reception in our new building sucks!!! Try my work #.

[tjfslaughter]

Does anybody want to meet up at the beer garden in Queens??? (http://www.bohemianhall.com/en/Index.php). The garden is open year round but I am thinking of Saturday 2 April. It might be a little warmer and we could eat outside.

this location has been thrown around for about a year now by multiple people. Thoughts please!


So right now it looks like:

Tjfslaughter (attending)
Ini88 (attending)
Rmuller (attending)
Leastonce (possible)
RiJosho (attending)
John C (possible)

We just need to get Jorge, Randy, and the other guys we know... I can't remember the guys names that where at MAR who came down from LR Manhatten....

[JohnC]

Fernando??

[tjfslaughter]

yep!

[dchapman]

John, call Frank. He misses you.

[ini88]

JohnC I see you on Advrider all the time. If you ride your bike and i'll ride mine (if I get it by then)

Fernando might come. Jorge or I can call him.

[TDI Guy]

I am a maybe... WOuld like to do a hoboken meet again one day

[sloanfiske]

i'd be a maybe...depends on travel for work.

[tjfslaughter]

Looks like we have a small list of confirmed people. I am thinking that 5pm is a good time to meet up...

[rijosho]

bump.

[tjfslaughter]

Here is the link for the place:

http://www.bohemianhall.com/en/Index.php

Hopefully weather will be nice enough to sit outside. If not I am sure the beer is cold inside as well.

[rmuller]

Looks like I'm out..... my boss just informed me that I need to help our IT dept with our data center move that night.

[ini88]

So who is all in for Saturday?

[rijosho]

I'll be there.

[geoellis]

I can't make it this time around, but I'm looking forward to the next opportunity.

[Naplm00]

Ill be in the city for work, I see if I can stop by.

[tjfslaughter]

So who is all in for Saturday?


I will be there!

[tjfslaughter]

I will be there!

All is set for Saturday. Even if I have to drink wine by myself at a beer garden.

[rijosho]

Rain and snow the next 2 days, but it's supposed to be nice for Sat with a high in the lower 50s. Can't believe we're expecting yet MORE snow in April. See you guys there.

[cris_rrc]

So who is all in for Saturday?


Danny boy Im in !! :)

[rmuller]

Cris -- You're in bloomfield now? I'm in montclair... I wanna see the XD! Lets get together soon.

[ini88]

Danny boy Im in !! :)

Cool! I'll see ya there. Taking the XD I assume? You have my cell

[rijosho]

Almost there. I almost lost Cris a few times as his truck blends in a little. :)

[cris_rrc]

Cris -- You're in bloomfield now? I'm in montclair... I wanna see the XD! Lets get together soon.


Any weekend will be fine Ryan..... Had a good time there today ,good food ,good beer and great people ....the wife was not so happy that I showed up almost 3 hours late but what the hell she'll get over it ..

[Ben01]

I ended up having to go out of town...next time I plan on making it. Sounds like it was a great time.

Ben

[Naplm00]

same here, work got crazy on sat

[Naplm00]

Weather is pretty nice this week coming. Anyone down for a beer?

[tjfslaughter]

I am clear later in the week.

[rijosho]

Weather is pretty nice this week coming. Anyone down for a beer?

Always down for a beer. I have a game tomorrow night, and a work Happy Hour that I have to attend on Thursday, but I'm free Wed and Fri. I could also come on Thurs after my HH, but I wouldn't have my car with me.

[Naplm00]

ugh, my schedule went crazy this week...again

maybe sat night but i have no clue

[tjfslaughter]

How does Mexican cuisine sound on the evening of 11 June....

We found this place http://www.loscharritos.com/ (http://www.loscharritos.com/) in Weehawken, NJ. Minutes from the tunnel and the GWB. Let me know who is in. They have valet on site, parking is on premises. I talked to valet and they will assist in ensuring all trucks are parked safely in front.

Food is outstanding. Best Mexican food I have had north of the Rio Grande.

[TDI Guy]

I will try to make it.

[ini88]

I could possibly make it.

[rijosho]

Me too.

[rover26c]

I will try to be there

[rijosho]

I say we hit up each one of these over time.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/29/nyregion/beer-gardens-growing-steadily-in-new-york.html

:)

[airbornrover]

Hope you guys dont mind but I posted your meet location in Weehawkin on the 10th in the lrnj.org/forum site. Figured the more the merrier? And yes I have never been to a NYC meet before.:)

[Tahoe]

I will try to make it. Weekends are tough. I have limited weekends that are booked at LBI. Anyone spend the weekends in LBI that want to meet up?

[JJB622]

I'd love to talk shop with some NYC d90 guys (I won't make fun of your gas cans in person horsey). I don't think I can make the 11th as I will be out in LI but would love to meet you guys at some point and possibly go offroading.

[rijosho]

How does Mexican cuisine sound on the evening of 11 June....

We found this place http://www.loscharritos.com/ (http://www.loscharritos.com/) in Weehawken, NJ. Minutes from the tunnel and the GWB. Let me know who is in. They have valet on site, parking is on premises. I talked to valet and they will assist in ensuring all trucks are parked safely in front.

Food is outstanding. Best Mexican food I have had north of the Rio Grande.

Bump. Is this coming Saturday still happening?

[tjfslaughter]

I will be there. Lets all make a decision by Thursday so I can get the RSVP close...

[rijosho]

I was wondering why it sounded so familiar...there are two in Hoboken and the downtown one was right by my old apt. It was BYOB and the food was awesome, so I have no doubts this place is on par if not better. The guac is really good, and I've heard this particular Charritos has a crazy view of NYC.

Is the one in Weehawken BYOB as well? Can't tell from the site.

[tjfslaughter]

I was wondering why it sounded so familiar...there are two in Hoboken and the downtown one was right by my old apt. It was BYOB and the food was awesome, so I have no doubts this place is on par if not better. The guac is really good, and I've heard this particular Charritos has a crazy view of NYC.

Is the one in Weehawken BYOB as well? Can't tell from the site.


Its not BYOB. The Magaritas are just like the ones they make in Mexico..... not like the Texican crap everybody else pushes...

[TS888]

Josh, following on to your offer in my for sale thread, if you can collect me I'd love some decent Mexican food. That's got to be the number one item on the "not available in the UK" list. After a couple of very disappointing experiences I stopped trying and stuck with curry.

I'm getting a SIM card today so I'll have a phone number.

[tjfslaughter]

In some parts of Edison you can get good Curry as well.... This place has the best Mexican food I have ever had in the states. I would compare it to many of the places in Cabo San Lucas....

[tjfslaughter]

Here is the "Yes" Rsvp list:

1. Josh +1
2. Tom +1
3. Daniel
4. Lee


Here is the "?" list

1. William
2. Tony
3. Jorge


Reservation is for 7:15. Valet will leave trucks in front of building near entrance...

[rijosho]

If anyone has one of those fancy infrared guns can you bring it?

[airbornrover]

Dont think you can take pictures of yourself or the plates.:)

[TS888]

If anyone has one of those fancy infrared guns can you bring it?

Are you talking infrared thermometer? I have one, if my truck gets released from Customs by then. I'll PM my phone number and we can sort the transportation sit-choo-ation.

------ Follow up post added June 8th, 2011 07:50 PM ------

Here is the "Yes" Rsvp list:

1. Josh +1
2. Tom +1
3. Daniel
4. Lee


Here is the "?" list

1. William
2. Tony
3. Jorge


Reservation is for 7:15. Valet will leave trucks in front of building near entrance...

I'm in pending a ride. Maybe I'm Josh's +1?

[tjfslaughter]

Josh's +1 is the G/F. Lets us know where to pick you up.

------ Follow up post added June 8th, 2011 03:38 PM ------

Dont think you can take pictures of yourself or the plates.:)

Maybe its for twitter pics...

[rijosho]

I think Tony and I are on track for tomorrow, so we'll see you guys there.

If anyone has any of the following that they could bring tomorrow so that I don't have to wait on parts, let me know. I may have to write you a check though as my ATM card is in the mail.

-Infrared Thermometer - borrow real quick.
-Potentially a thermostat.
-Extra Winch line for a Warn XD 9000i? Long shot I know

[leastonce]

Josh - I got an infrared thermometer if you need. Not sure if I can make it tomorrow ... will have to see how the day develops.

[rijosho]

Have you even seen my truck yet?!

[tjfslaughter]

I have a few thousand feet of 5/16" 7x19 galvanized air craft cable at work... It meets Fed Spec RRC271D.


We can install it at my house. I have the crimps to put thimbles on.

------ Follow up post added June 10th, 2011 10:51 AM ------

I have some errands to run in the morning. Want me to pick one of these up for you...


http://www.harborfreight.com/infrared-thermometer-93984.html

[leastonce]

Have you even seen my truck yet?!

you have a truck? ;-)

[TS888]

Sorry, but I'm not going to make it after all. Got some family stuff going on, need to be the good son.

Thanks
Tony

[ini88]

I have an thermo gun. HF has them for cheap. replace thermostat? is your truck running hot again?

[rijosho]

Yep. Stuck open the other day, but stuck closed a few times recently as well. Going to replace tomorrow before dinner it looks like, though...didn't realize they're so easy to get ahold of.

Never realized there was a HF so close either!...North Bergen:

NORTH BERGEN NJ #343
2100 88TH STREET
NORTH BERGEN, NJ 07047
Phone: 201-868-8761



Store hours: MON-SAT 8:00AM-9:00PM
SUN 9:00AM-6:00PM

[tjfslaughter]

I have an thermo gun. HF has them for cheap. replace thermostat? is your truck running hot again?


Thermostat is east to get as well. Autozone.... $9.00

[airbornrover]

I thought thermostats were different then the ones you buy in the store?

[ini88]

I thought thermostats were different then the ones you buy in the store?

there are some different ones depending on when they open. I found one the other day that was 74C or something like that. opened super early. I think it was for a Jag or Mini but fit our trucks too. I want to try it out if I can remember where i saw it.

[airbornrover]

I know about the opening at different temps. Was talking about the shape or w/hole or w/o hole(place pun here).

[rijosho]

3 and a half hours and counting down. I'm over at Tom's house right now.

[airbornrover]

Should be leaving in about 10 minutes, figure about hour and 15minutes to get there with the S3.

[rijosho]

We're here. Sweet view. Defender got nervous and the alternator died on the way here, but we made it.

[airbornrover]

F you:). Never saw the sign or anything. Drove up and down JFK Blvd. Went all the way down to where BP and some dinner, hung a Uturn driving over some "compact parking only" lot (S3 109) at the dinner on the corner. Went the other way past the Hess station, then back to the Hess to fill up. And twice drove down to and along the waterfront area. Never saw another rover, except for the range rovers. Oh well at least I tested out the transfer case and new muffler lol.

[rijosho]

We were wondering what happened to you! You should have taken down one of our numbers or something. I don't recall the exact address, but it is located on the East side of JFK Blvd East at the intersection of JFK and Pershing Road, between 47th and 48th Streets.

[airbornrover]

I knew that f'in google maps was wrong, sent me down on the other side of JFK Blvd. just past the police station. Even the google map link from the restaurant website says the same thing. Oh well, like I said at least I got to test out the transfer case and what not.:)

[tjfslaughter]

I think it is time to plan a small event. Thoughts?

[bossman429]

I think it is time to plan a small event. Thoughts?


just posted here - would love to go wheelin with anyone in the area sometime soon...


http://d-90.com/forum/showthread.php?t=32930

[tjfslaughter]

I am sure there will be some Pine Barren runs that will happen. I was thinking about a NYC meetup for drinks. Most of the time the turn out is limited to 10 people at that point I might just have a wrench-n-bbq at my house.....

tom

[bossman429]

Id be down for a Hoboken meet up... NYC is too much of a pain.

Plus I drink for free at a couple of the bars in hoboken lol.

[rijosho]

Tom, the first segment of the proposed Formula One course will be that hill climb behind Charritos on Pershing Road!!! I know it's a little early to be looking forward to 2013, but I can't think of anything better than Margaritas and McLaren.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/08/nyregion/driving-a-future-formula-one-route-but-in-traffic.html?_r=1&ref=nyregion

[ini88]

Tom, the first segment of the proposed Formula One course will be that hill climb behind Charritos on Pershing Road!!! I know it's a little early to be looking forward to 2013, but I can't think of anything better than Margaritas and McLaren.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/08/nyregion/driving-a-future-formula-one-route-but-in-traffic.html?_r=1&ref=nyregion


I read they want to bring one to Manhattan too! crazy stuff.

[Stormer]

I can just imagine a Formula One car nailing one of the 8 inch deep pot holes down by Wall St/Battery Park and ripping a wheel off!

[jimmybuffett]

any plans for another NYC or LI meet up , Tom

[JohnC]

I can just imagine a Formula One car nailing one of the 8 inch deep pot holes down by Wall St/Battery Park and ripping a wheel off!

They fixed alot of the roads in the area (right before the 9/11 memorial this year) but it's still pretty bad.

BTW, who has the green D90 parked in the Battery Park garage???

[JohnC]

They fixed alot of the roads in the area (right before the 9/11 memorial this year) but it's still pretty bad.

BTW, who has the green D90 parked in the Battery Park garage???

Anybody interested in meeting at Hooters next to LR Paramus?

[rijosho]

They fixed alot of the roads in the area (right before the 9/11 memorial this year) but it's still pretty bad.

BTW, who has the green D90 parked in the Battery Park garage???

Dude I work in WTC7; you're around here nowadays?

[JohnC]

Dude I work in WTC7; you're around here nowadays?

Yep, I've been down here since 1989.

[fnagy]

I'd be interested in meeting up, anywhere in NNJ or NYC would be fine

[Stormer]

JohnC,

Lived down on Broad Street before making the leap to Fairfield this past year. Good to hear they fixed it up. Was murder on the M5.

[rijosho]

Yep, I've been down here since 1989.

I thought you split your time in a few place for some reason. Why haven't you made it to any HH's?

[Ray Bone]

I am in for NYC meet up! I work at midtown area. But Hoboken is fine if we can avoid the traffic hour through holland tunnel.

[fnagy]

How about Saturday Nov 26th AM in Hoboken? Would that work for everyone?

------ Follow up post added November 15th, 2011 04:35 PM ------

actually the post thanksgiving day rush may make the 26th a bad idea....

[Ray Bone]

I am out of town till dec 5th

[budzny]

Bowie, Let me know when your around and I can help you picked up your 110 in NJ.

Sal

[tjfslaughter]

How does 21 or 22 December sound for a Beer Garden meet up in Jersey City? Lots of free Parking and good frosty beverages....

[rijosho]

I don't know which of those days would be best. Pissed I'm not going to have my new exhaust in by then, since my cats haven't even shipped yet. :(

If anyone is coming and has a functioning interior dimmer switch I could use for 5 minutes, let me know. :) need to see if that's what has caused no lights on the dash or clock with the headlights on. Took it out, cleaned the connections - no dice. :(

Tom when did you get back? Anything good yet this season???

[tjfslaughter]

Wednesday looks good. Daniel might show up.


Got a few deer this year. One really nice one.

[rijosho]

Nice! Did you find any errant abandoned antlers? :) my cat converters just shipped today. Got 'em for $60 shipped each. Whoop whoop.

[ini88]

beer garden? wednesday? sure! NJ or NY?

[tjfslaughter]

Jersey city, NJ.

[KKilo23]

I would love to meet up for a couple.. but can only do Thursday the 22nd... keep me posted!

[jorge]

I'm in both days . What time ?

[tjfslaughter]

lets do Thursday around 7

http://www.zeppelinhall.com/

[KKilo23]

I am in for Thursday.... See you guys there.