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whokilledthejams · 07-31-2008, 06:19 AM

This is tempting. It's less than a half tank of gas round-trip for me. However, I won't commit to anything just yet.

...even though I don't have a Metro.

Johnny Mullet · 07-31-2008, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by whokilledthejams

This is tempting. It's less than a half tank of gas round-trip for me. However, I won't commit to anything just yet.

...even though I don't have a Metro.

It's not for just Metro people, but all members of this board. I even posted this on TeamSwift and got no replies yet, but maybe a few of here who visit there can get the thread rolling and maybe spark some interest. Of course, the majority of those guys are into performance mods, but even then they still get great fuel mileage.

If any of you are staying the night before the meet, you could always go to the Drive-In theater and catch 2 movies! It's like $6.00 per person to get in and the Drive-In was recently remodeled. Just make sure you get a keycard from wherever you are camping so you can get back in

metroschultz · 07-31-2008, 10:21 AM

I haven't been to a drive in since they closed down the last one in Richmond
That was 1979,
Sounds like fun.
A slow parade of cars to and fro.
S.

bhazard · 07-31-2008, 10:45 AM

Hey now forget all your geos, the fest is gonna run them ALL off the road

Ill see if I can come. Might have to work.

Ill feel bad that I came out to this meet though and couldnt make it to the big thunderbird/cougar meet thats in youngstown that I couldnt make it to...

RacerX · 07-31-2008, 04:31 PM

[quote=Johnny Mullet;49428]"Mullet Bash"? I think I could take all of you combined. LOL!

LOL....I meant "Mullet's Bash"

bhazard · 07-31-2008, 05:14 PM

Nevermind...12 hour shift on the 14th.

bbjsw10 · 07-31-2008, 06:29 PM

I'm thinking I shoudn't have said Geopalooza, now it is catching on. The drive in would be cool, there is one here by my house still about 40 miles away, but under 2 gallons there and back so not bad.

XFi · 07-31-2008, 07:55 PM

How 'bout the first annual 'Ecohio' meet?

brucey · 07-31-2008, 09:57 PM

I'm a bit of a drive away, and don't even have a sub compact, but I think I'm going to make this. Sounds like fun.

RiseAbove · 07-31-2008, 10:05 PM

How about "Modderpalooza"??? I would love to attend but I am on duty that weekend.

Johnny Mullet · 07-31-2008, 10:30 PM

This may get bigger than I expected, so this could be interesting especially since September 14th is still 6 weeks away. I wish I had a load of Ecomodder.com stickers to give out or something, butI am sure we will still have a fun gathering.

For those staying the night before and catching a movie, I will be there at the Andover Drive-In on RT7 so look for my car there. It should be easy to spot since there are hardly any Metro cars in my area. I have a couple friends coming also. One has a Honda Civic and the other has a 1969 AMC Ambassador SST wagon (It's for sale I think, but too big for me).

bbjsw10 · 07-31-2008, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Mullet

I wish I had a load of Ecomodder.com stickers to give out or something

I just pm'ed about stickers to see how much for like 50. I am trying to track down a sponsor for them, if someone knows a sponsor let us know.

Or maybe get the news to come out and see. Looking for Hypermilers in Toledo OH

Johnny Mullet · 07-31-2008, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by bbjsw10

Or maybe get the news to come out and see.

Hmmmmmmmm.
I could just drop a line at Erie and Youngstown news stations and see what happens? What's better than a whole group of us in one place for a news story about modified cars saving fuel?

bbjsw10 · 08-01-2008, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Mullet

Hmmmmmmmm.
I could just drop a line at Erie and Youngstown news stations and see what happens? What's better than a whole group of us in one place for a news story about modified cars saving fuel?

Yeah that is what I was thinking, and SvoBoy is gonna hook us up on stickers. He pm'ed me back and said he may even come out.

RacerX · 08-01-2008, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Mullet

Hmmmmmmmm.
I could just drop a line at Erie and Youngstown news stations and see what happens? What's better than a whole group of us in one place for a news story about modified cars saving fuel?

The News.....WOW....This may get bigger. Johnny, Your wife's going to have to make alot macaroni salad

I was thinking of bringing the Riv now I should bring the Metro....I'll leave friday night so I get there on time. I'll be running Rt80...lots of mountains

.....

LOL.... How bout a band

bbjsw10 · 08-02-2008, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by RacerX

LOL.... How bout a band

The deafening roar of ecomodders will fit that bill.

RacerX · 08-02-2008, 02:09 AM

Alright! I can dig it!

XFi · 08-02-2008, 05:12 PM

I'm in

Also bringing the wife (unless something unforseen comes up).

I made reservations at site #24 in the Ohio Park Campground for 9/13 and 9/14.
This is right across from Ricks site (#19). Don't know yet if we will stay Sunday night, but you need to book a two night minimum if reservations overlap a Friday or Saturday.

Should be a good time!

We should get a thread going for what people are bringing...soda, chips, rolls, ice, meat, etc.

metroschultz · 08-02-2008, 06:07 PM

I'm booked at the Hampton Inn in Ashtabula
My gubmint discount made it less expensive than the cabins.
See Ya
S.

Johnny Mullet · 08-03-2008, 06:46 PM

I updated the original thread.