Chicago meet in April...

[nocturnalVX]

OK folks, looks like the next Chi-Town area VXer meet will be on April 12th! I vote for doing something different (though I love Gameworks), and meeting out in the country...

1) Up North in Lake Geneva, WI.

2) Northwest in Port Barrington, IL. (The Broken Oar Bar & Marina http://www.brokenoar.com/default.asp)

... any preferences or other suggestions? Let's do this!

[Petos]

Hmm, I posted here, but my reply disappeared.. weird..
Anyway:
1. I am going, 100%
2. Strongly prefer the 11-12th of April, as was planning to catch some late Colorado snow on the 5-6th of April
3. Any of those places sound terrific! :thumbup:

Cheers,
Petos

[Pepino]

mine disappeared too lol,
let me know exactly when and where and ill see if i can go i really want to make it this time

[Pepino]

is this still going on or not anymore because of the meet that was supposed to happen today?

[Pepino]

oh by the way i think Lake Geneva would be great its in the middle of us lol i wouldnt have to drive all the way to chicago but wherever you guys want

[nocturnalVX]

... and Lake Geneva it is! How about meeting up around 2PM, line up the VXs & check out the looks from the masses, wander about a bit, and then get dinner? Send me a PM with your cell #s so we can get in touch.

[Petos]

... and Lake Geneva it is! How about meeting up around 2PM, line up the VXs & check out the looks from the masses, wander about a bit, and then get dinner? Send me a PM with your cell #s so we can get in touch.

I'm in, just PM'ed you.

[nocturnalVX]

I look forward to meeting you all... I saw Petos' VX once, but not the man himself. JHarris might make it?!?!?! AWESOME!

[VXIRONwoMAN]

I am in! Just let me know the location and time.

[Y33TREKker]

Demmit. My RSVP message got cut off.

As I was saying, maybe one of you could print out a picture of my VX from the gallery, take it with you to the meet, then hold it up for inclusion in a group photo? :bwgy:

[nocturnalVX]

I sent out invites to all VehiCROSS.info VXers in Illinois & Wisconsin (I had to restrain myself from adding other states to the list). I know the drive might be too far for some, others might not have the time, and others might not even want to attend ( :wtfy: )... however, with around 100 invited, I hope we have a great turnout. I can't wait!
:clap:

[Pepino]

i didnt get an invitation...

[nocturnalVX]

i didnt get an invitation...

:mbrasd: I should have said I sent out PM invites to everyone in Illinois & Wisconsin that didn't already know about it... my bad. :_brickwal

Of course I know you are gonna be there! Looking forward to meeting you & seeing all the others too!

~ Gill

[nocturnalVX]

BUMP!

OK all you Northern Illinois and Wisconsin VXers...

COME OUT COME OUT WHEREVER YOU ARE!!!!

:rolleyes:

[D-19]

There was a great sit down chicken place in Lake Geneva called (no joke) Popeye's, i wonder if it still exists. If i can't make it, keep that place in mind, it was pretty good when i was there. :thumbup:

[JHarris1385]

Cant make it. That is the same day as:
http://www.thunderoverlouisville.org/

[nocturnalVX]

There was a great sit down chicken place in Lake Geneva called (no joke) Popeye's, i wonder if it still exists. If i can't make it, keep that place in mind, it was pretty good when i was there. :thumbup:

Hope you can make it out! Another place I was thinking of for dinner is this... http://www.fischerslakegeneva.com/index.htm. Right now, the plan is to get to Lake Geneva by 2PM on Saturday, find a spot to park a bunch of VXes, and make up the rest as we go...

See you all soon!

~ Gill

[Pepino]

that place looks good, or there is this other restaurant called Cacuts Club its "Mexican" food if anyone likes it lol i dont mind wherever you want to go but im sure at the mexian restaurant you can drink even if you are underage but i personally dont like Mexican food in america lol not the same you know what i mean?
http://www.lakegenevawi.com/
click in dining and there is all the restaurants around there, im up for anyhing

Juan Jose (my name couldnt be more mexican...) i dont look mexican at all

[nocturnalVX]

I am thinking of bringing 4 18" stock chrome wheels to the meet in Lake Geneva, and will give them away to anyone that needs them. Right now they are just taking up space. The rims still have original Bridgestone Dualer rubber in decent condition. Great for full-size spares, but have the usual pitting/peeling. Let me know if I should bring them... thanks.

[VXIRONwoMAN]

There was a great sit down chicken place in Lake Geneva called (no joke) Popeye's, i wonder if it still exists. If i can't make it, keep that place in mind, it was pretty good when i was there. :thumbup:

Please...just GO!!!! It will be fun! There is no maybe... it's yeah I'll be there or no I'm a party pooper. ;) LOL

I just had my wisdom teeth taken out. So a place that has a good choice of soups would be nice. :p

[VXIRONwoMAN]

Cant make it. That is the same day as:
http://www.thunderoverlouisville.org/

Why do I feel like I am being stood up??? :rolleyes:

[JHarris1385]

That event is huge, the largest fireworks show in the nation. At my age it is just another good reason to through a big party.....Plus the following day is my birthday.

[VXIRONwoMAN]

That event is huge, the largest fireworks show in the nation. At my age it is just another good reason to through a big party.....Plus the following day is my birthday.

Happy early birthday!!! I still feel stood up!!! LOL It went from a maybe, to an I have something better in mind. LOL I'll take a rain check though! :rolleyes:

[Pepino]

I am thinking of bringing 4 18" stock chrome wheels to the meet in Lake Geneva, and will give them away to anyone that needs them. Right now they are just taking up space. The rims still have original Bridgestone Dualer rubber in decent condition. Great for full-size spares, but have the usual pitting/peeling. Let me know if I should bring them... thanks.


If you are giving them away for free sure ill take them!:)
i need another set of rims i want to paint the or powder coat them black or something so and extra would be good, do they all fit on a VX?

[Pepino]

you should come JHarris! we need more people!! and yes happy early birthday!! think about it its probably going to rain over at that fireworks stuff what would you rather do stand there in the rain staring at the sky or stand there in the rain having a great time with us and staring and our VX's?

[JHarris1385]

Ah, I for sure want to go but that is a mildly distant drive for me, with a return drive on my birthday. I have a few things going on sunday and for sure some festivities Saturday night. I do not plan to stand and stare but heck the weather changes like crazy so you never know what it will be. Last week they said it was going to be a high of 40 and lots of rain, now 53 and 20% rain....
Pep: I bought my VX in Milwaukee.

Furthermore: I plan to have an off road gathering next month on maybe May 21st in Central/Southern IN. If anyone is interested let me know.

[Y33TREKker]

I am thinking of bringing 4 18" stock chrome wheels to the meet in Lake Geneva, and will give them away to anyone that needs them. Right now they are just taking up space. The rims still have original Bridgestone Dualer rubber in decent condition. Great for full-size spares, but have the usual pitting/peeling. Let me know if I should bring them... thanks.

So tempting. If I were to bring them home and sell them, that might come close to covering round trip fuel expenses. :bgwo:

j/k

I still have my stock rims and tires in the garage taking up space too.

[Pepino]

Ah, I for sure want to go but that is a mildly distant drive for me, with a return drive on my birthday. I have a few things going on sunday and for sure some festivities Saturday night. I do not plan to stand and stare but heck the weather changes like crazy so you never know what it will be. Last week they said it was going to be a high of 40 and lots of rain, now 53 and 20% rain....
Pep: I bought my VX in Milwaukee.

Furthermore: I plan to have an off road gathering next month on maybe May 21st in Central/Southern IN. If anyone is interested let me know.


Yes! let me know about the off road gathering, if its not too far away from milwaukee i think i can make it and i got a friend with a modded pickup truck with 33's and lifted we are looking somewhere to offroad so it would be nice!
and i bought mine in illinois lol dundee to be exact, i got it from this guy who has an all Mustang repair shop, he was the creator of the Mustang Limo here is his website www.mustangrestoration.net
He was a member here but never posted anything or uploaded pictures his nickname was mustanglimo or something like that

[VXIRONwoMAN]

Since I can't really work because of my teeth... I can stay the whole time! YAY!!!

[Petos]

Just wondering, VXIRONwoMAN, which VX are you going to drive to the meet? ;)
I wish I could have 2, also, Scarpezio has just been selling a cool black just miles away from here... But I'm leaving US soon, and need to save $$ - taking my VX to Moscow will cost me more than the price of another one - about $17.000 :(
I am not sure where exactly on Geneva lake we are meeting, Gill, you know my number, pls give me a call around 14-00 on Sat.
Look forward to seeing ya all!

[nocturnalVX]

If you are giving them away for free sure ill take them!:)
i need another set of rims i want to paint the or powder coat them black or something so and extra would be good, do they all fit on a VX?

I will bring them then. I will be glad to get them out of the garage. See you all SOON!

[Petos]

I will bring them then. I will be glad to get them out of the garage. See you all SOON!

I was thinking about buying one wheel to use as a full size spare, so I would take one... :thumbup:
but if Pepino needs to have all 4, I will not interfere..

[Pepino]

see you all tomorrow!!

[VXIRONwoMAN]

See you all tomorrow... BTW I will be in my Proton, the Ironman is in Cali... my Dad owns it now. I can't wait!!! YAY!

[nocturnalVX]

12 hours!!!
:dance::clap::dance:

[Pepino]

It was great meeting you all!! hope to see you soon again ill post pictures as soon as im in my computer and ill put the videos on youtube!!
Juan

[VXIRONwoMAN]

It was an AWESOME meet! And great seeing all of you (new faces and old ones). I am hoping to set up another meet sometime this summer, when the weather is better. We can hang out longer and enjoy the scenery. I really liked the restaurant we were at. They were very accommadating. Let me know if you all are interested... Maybe late July??? I'll post the pics soon.

[VXstickers]

Hi All,
Sorry I couldn't stay for the dinner. I posted a few pics in my gallery of todays meet. Take care, RAY

[VXstickers]

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/m2.jpg

[VXstickers]

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/m1.jpg

[nocturnalVX]

Even though Mother Nature did not give us a beautiful Spring day (cold & rainy WAS better than more snow though), it was a great day! 7 VXs!!! Very cool meeting the new fanatics as well as the familiar faces.
I'm glad Rich (AnalogVX) & his daughter Darcy showed even though he never responded on-line... :rollb: Your membership is still good, right?
Sorry you had to bail so soon Ray, but I'm glad you showed even though you had not been able to register here on VehiCROSS.info. Glad to see you have an account now. Thanks for posting the pics so fast!
I did a little bartering with Juan (Pepino), and traded 4 2001 18" rims & tires for his rear cargo mat. Don't laugh! I've never even seen one before! Even trade IMHO. :clap:
The tricked-out, chameleon painted VX of Petr's was as wild as I remembered... glad to finally meet you!
The folks at the restaurant ROCKED! We WILL be meeting there again!
I hope to see you all again soon, and (for those that are taking the trip to MOAB) some of you REAL soon.

[VXIRONwoMAN]

Just a little something from my set of pics... more to be added later...

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/Lake_Geneva_VX_Meet_017.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=10821)http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/Lake_Geneva_VX_Meet_014.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=10820)http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/Lake_Geneva_VX_Meet_012.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=10819)http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/Lake_Geneva_VX_Meet_018.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=10822)http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/Lake_Geneva_VX_Meet_005.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=10818)

[Petos]

Thanks for the meet everyone, everyone has been supernice, just as I expected :thumbup:
Cece, Gill, look forward to meeting up closer to to taking off to Moab!

[VXIRONwoMAN]

Thanks for the meet everyone, everyone has been supernice, just as I expected :thumbup:
Cece, Gill, look forward to meeting up closer to to taking off to Moab!

I am looking forward to convoying out to Moab with you in May. It was a pleasure getting to see your awesome paint job and NO DOOR HANDLES!!! You have a very cool ride! See you in May!

[Y33TREKker]

Thanks for the meet everyone, everyone has been supernice, just as I expected :thumbup:
Cece, Gill, look forward to meeting up closer to to taking off to Moab!

Just curious whether the police have ever said anything about your door glass being tinted. I've always been under the impression that it's against the law in IL. I even had my quarter windows and rear glass tinted in Indiana, but they wouldn't do my doors when they saw my IL license plate.