Import Alliance Summer '09 Meet - Nashville

[jclo3313]

John, there's a lever on the right side of your steering column. Move it up and down sometime. It makes those black things at the bottom of your windshield sweep back and forth across the windshield. You might need them when it rains.

I was wondering what those were for. I've taken them of my Lightning and was thinking about doing that on the Yaris too.:biggrin:

[SIPNGAS]

I need to book my room....soon...!

[PreciousPups4U]

Yes, you do.

[jclo3313]

I still don't know if I'm flying solo or if Dez is going to come with me.

[KCALB SIRAY]

she has to come. Who else will hold your hair while your throwing up from drinking so much.

[SIPNGAS]

I want a roomie...

[KCALB SIRAY]

Well, I'm set for Checking in Thursday and Checking out Sunday. Anyone still going on Thursday? I won't be at the Comfort Inn, but I'm less than a mile up the road at the Marriott. My ex was able to get me a good rate. This means I will still be in walking distance to most of you and can stumble along if needed. lol

[jclo3313]

she has to come. Who else will hold your hair while your throwing up from drinking so much.

I shave my head Mike.:laugh:

[KCALB SIRAY]

Forgot I had these. :laugh:

[LtNoogie]

Wow. That is just not right.

[SIPNGAS]

I love Thomas looking out the back...lol

[KCALB SIRAY]

Wow. That is just not right.
lol, yeah I was bored at work one day working late
I love Thomas looking out the back...lol
Don't forget, we have to get a vollyball and paste his picture on there ala Castaway

[RHDVIPbB]

I want a roomie...

Any preference? What have you been able to find? I searched today, but haven't had much time to look though. My friend wasn't much help since he hasn't been there that long.

[mikenacarato]

I want a roomie...

male or female.... :wink:

haha jk jk

[SIPNGAS]

if it means the weekend costs half...I don't care. LOL

[Rain]

why are you booking so early? :iono:

I still don't have solid plans for this summer and I don't know if I'd have the money to go
But I'd definitely choose this over AX :D

[KCALB SIRAY]

because the whole place will be booked up closer to the event. People come from all over

[Rain]

Oh ok.. now I understand.. since for AX, my friends book in December even though the event isn't til July

[KCALB SIRAY]

where the heck is Mattchewwwww

[PreciousPups4U]

That was my theory. Made my reservation, if something comes up I can always cancel, but at least this way I have a place to sleep.

[Rain]

where the heck is Mattchewwwww

Still at school.. studying with his friends :rolleyes:
Exam tomorrow at 8am

[KCALB SIRAY]

tell him we said howdy

[Rain]

ok.. I will =]

[mrbond]

Alright, I finally was able to get that stretch of time off, so put me on the list!

[SIPNGAS]

I think a few people need to be added to the list...MrBond and Garm...at least...maybe more?

[mrbond]

Fer cereal I wanna be put on the list! Did the wisconsin/illinois people decide on a place to meet up so we can all go down to nashville together? I don't think I saw any established place in this thread yet...

[KCALB SIRAY]

yay, more people. This is awesome

[SIPNGAS]

Fer cereal I wanna be put on the list! Did the wisconsin/illinois people decide on a place to meet up so we can all go down to nashville together? I don't think I saw any established place in this thread yet...

Let's decide on one!!

[mrbond]

^ downtown chicago is ALWAYS a good place to meet! maybe one of the big parking lots off of lakeshore drive?

[staypuft]

^ downtown chicago is ALWAYS a good place to meet! maybe one of the big parking lots off of lakeshore drive?

eww. i hate downtown, i'd rather meet at one of the oasis' going to indiana, cuz i think that everybody from wisconsin will use 94 going down here and so i think the oasis makes more sense and it will also beat the downtown traffic.

[mrbond]

the only reason i suggested downtown (since i'd imagine we would be actually getting there on like a friday afternoon) is because people from wisconsin and whatnot might like to stop for a bit and look at the scenery. otherwise i'd be in total agreement about just meeting at an oasis. idk, whatever's easiest.

[KCALB SIRAY]

Looks like we have about 13 going so far, nice. Let's get our number up to 20 and over and really show the ImportAlliance crowd what the YarisWorld community can do. Maybe we can even get some media attention as well, hmmm, that would be nice.

[SIPNGAS]

I think the oasis would be the easiest...

there won't be much time for sight seeing in Chicago...we'll be wanting to get to Nashville.

Now..what day is everyone travelling...Thursday or Friday? I was hoping to go Friday.

[mrbond]

^that's true. yeah an oasis would work best.
for me, i'd like to leave like early early on friday so there's enough time to get situated in a hotel, etc.

[YAR1S]

hey I got a few questions.
I want to go to this but its right around the same time as my class finals... so it may work out that I cant go, but anyway....

Are most people going for both days? or just saturday?
On the OP it says that its going to be on a friday the 25th? thats a saturday.....????
I may head up there on friday, stay friday and leave sunday morning.....
wondering what everyone else is doing?...

I didnt realize that this place is almost 7 hours away from me :OOO!
The one in ohio was closer, haha oh well, thats what I get for not planniNG AHEAD.


this sure does look like a great time.... I may even get my brother to tag along Im sure he'd enjoy it.

[PreciousPups4U]

I am heading up Friday, leaving here very early in the am. I am planning on staying Friday, Saturday and Sunday, then heading home Monday morning. If I can work it out I may try to head up early and get there Thursday since it is very long drive and I figure I might as well see a few things while I am there and rest up for the weekend and the drive back.

[PreciousPups4U]

To Yar1s I think he meant he wanted to have a get together on friday and then go to the show sat and sun.

Yes, that is the way I understood it as well. Which is why I was trying to get there by mid afternoon if at all possible.

[jclo3313]

I'll be there Friday some time in the afternoon, and look forward to meeting up with everyone. I think Mike from TN is having a big BB-Q at his place that day.

[YAR1S]

lol Im a girl, and yes thats what I meant.:rolleyes:

[SIPNGAS]

I'm so glad you're going, Mike! It will be nice to see you again.

[KCALB SIRAY]

hey I got a few questions.
I want to go to this but its right around the same time as my class finals... so it may work out that I cant go, but anyway....

Are most people going for both days? or just saturday?
On the OP it says that its going to be on a friday the 25th? thats a saturday.....????
I may head up there on friday, stay friday and leave sunday morning.....
wondering what everyone else is doing?...

I didnt realize that this place is almost 7 hours away from me :OOO!
The one in ohio was closer, haha oh well, thats what I get for not planniNG AHEAD.


this sure does look like a great time.... I may even get my brother to tag along Im sure he'd enjoy it.
Do it, I'm driving ten hours. If you guys come down on Thursday, I'll already be there so i can rest from the long drive :thumbup:
I am heading up Friday, leaving here very early in the am. I am planning on staying Friday, Saturday and Sunday, then heading home Monday morning. If I can work it out I may try to head up early and get there Thursday since it is very long drive and I figure I might as well see a few things while I am there and rest up for the weekend and the drive back.
Yeah, maybe is still good, I'll be there waiting fro you guys

I will be leaving here early early friday morning and leaving on sunday around 8pm. I wonder how long this thing goes on for sunday? I have never been to a multi day car show so I have no idea how it is gonna work.

To Yar1s I think he meant he wanted to have a get together on friday and then go to the show sat and sun.
Ditch work and come early :thumbsup:

[LtNoogie]

What's an oasis? Is that like a rest stop? Or do you really have a pond and date palms and such?

[SIPNGAS]

What's an oasis? Is that like a rest stop? Or do you really have a pond and date palms and such?

LOL you California people crack me up. It's like a rest stop on steriods. I believe the one they're talking about is OVER the freeway. It's pretty cool. I haven't been to it since I was a kid.

[mikenacarato]

just want everyone to know there is still no word on the group parking situation, but i will get it figured out. also, there will be a voluntary collection taken up to help fund the BBQ at my house. given last years bbq and the expected turnout of this one, we should have about 60-100 people at my house for this one (about the same as last year), dont worry, it wont be crowded though. theres plenty of yard room to do whatever it is you want, like volleyball and such. also i have a swimming pool outside and fooseball, pool (both kinds of pools LOL!), and table tennis inside for those who want to do that.

[dvlnblkdrs]

awesome.. this is gonna turn out to be really awesome and im glad that i get to be a part of this! :thumbsup:

[PreciousPups4U]

You must have a HUGE yard. Gonna be great. What time you planning on everyone being there?

[mikenacarato]

last time it was friday around noon and people stayed until 7-8

[dvlnblkdrs]

hmmm i guess this means im going to be leaving earlier than i'd planned.. anyone wanna pick me up at the airport???

[mikenacarato]

i can pick you up.

[dvlnblkdrs]

ok.. i gotta see what time theres flights going there now since im rescheduling it all.. good thing i knew about this before i booked.. lol

[mikenacarato]

hah ya, just let me know when you would be arriving.

[dvlnblkdrs]

alrighty.. will do :thumbsup: gracias! :biggrin:

[eTiMaGo]

just want everyone to know there is still no word on the group parking situation, but i will get it figured out. also, there will be a voluntary collection taken up to help fund the BBQ at my house. given last years bbq and the expected turnout of this one, we should have about 60-100 people at my house for this one (about the same as last year), dont worry, it wont be crowded though. theres plenty of yard room to do whatever it is you want, like volleyball and such. also i have a swimming pool outside and fooseball, pool (both kinds of pools LOL!), and table tennis inside for those who want to do that.

I believe the appropriate expression here is "baller"? :biggrin:

seriously, this meet's gonna tun out awesome for sure!

[SIPNGAS]

I'm getting there Thursday with Mike, John and Des....who else is planning on a Thursday arrival?

[PreciousPups4U]

I will try to arrange my schedule for Thursday.

[KCALB SIRAY]

Yay, another Thursday group. I think Charles is coming on Thursday as well. Oh and I picked up our stand in Thomas "Wilson" vollyball. lol I also have the same stuffed Panda animal as Bambo. Not too sure who will have him at that time, but maybe we can use him as the stand in for photos or just have him be his 2nd cousin twice removed and call him another name.

[SIPNGAS]

It's ok..we know some will make it Thursday, others not until Friday.... we're still going to have a great time!

[bikegerm]

Fellow Yarins'..... I'm taking that friday off. I'll come into town and lead the Yaris brigade from the hotel, out to Mike's house so nobody will get lost. I'll also print out directions for everyone in case we get seperated by stop lights. If anyone else besides Jill needs picked up at the airport, I can also help out with that. I'll be working on thursday, but I can pause what I've got going on and get anyone to their hotel.

Mike... I'll get together with you before hand and give you some cash for the food. Where you thinkin' about gettin' the bbq? Let's show these people some southern hospitality !!

[mikenacarato]

ya we were going to take a collection and use that to get everything for everyone. burgers, dogs, chips, drinks, the usual cookout stuff. if anyone has any requests let me know. :)

[SIPNGAS]

That sounds fabulous, guys...really! I can't wait.

[PreciousPups4U]

We can also assist by bringing stuff if you need it as well (in addition to cash). Sodas, ice, chips, fruit, vegetables, not sure what else. In the hotel we won't have a stove so we can't do a lot of cooking, but I am sure we'd all be willing to help out however we can. I might could make some kind of dessert or something and bring it along. I was raised, you never show up empty handed. Might be a southern thing. We can evaluate all that when it gets closer.

It is going to be great. If I have a dog that has to have a c-section at the last minute I am going to be pissed. Hopefully everything will go smoothly. I've already lined up a couple of people to help me out here if needed. We have not had a real vacation in years so if this works out it will be amazing.

[KCALB SIRAY]

We can also assist by bringing stuff if you need it as well (in addition to cash). Sodas, ice, chips, fruit, vegetables, not sure what else. In the hotel we won't have a stove so we can't do a lot of cooking, but I am sure we'd all be willing to help out however we can. I might could make some kind of dessert or something and bring it along. I was raised, you never show up empty handed. Might be a southern thing. We can evaluate all that when it gets closer.

It is going to be great. If I have a dog that has to have a c-section at the last minute I am going to be pissed. Hopefully everything will go smoothly. I've already lined up a couple of people to help me out here if needed. We have not had a real vacation in years so if this works out it will be amazing.

+1 one the empty handed concern. I'm bringing my stomach and it usually requires a lot of food.....aaaaa lot of food, be warned, lol

[SIPNGAS]

yep..I'm sure, if anything there is a grocery store on the way...we may not be able to bring something homemade, but we could, like Cindy said, all get chips, soda, buns, whatever.

[ChinoCharles]

I will be there Thursday, and yes, I'm bringing the REAL ban hammer! Never know if caveatipse might show up.

[mrbond]

For all the people heading down through the chicago area on thursday, what time were y'all probably going to drive through?

[kuyachris84]

Fine fine.. I'll save up some extra cash for this. Add me to the list, I'll go too!

July 25-26th, Got it.

YARIS, time to represent! WoOt!

Got my HD Video camera and canon powershot ready for this.. . bring it!

Wisconsin and Illinois ppl should meet up and we could roll together ^^

[SIPNGAS]

I'm going to leave on Thursday at about 7 am from Kenosha. Anyone want to meet at the oasis? I'm guessing I'll be there by 9?

[SIPNGAS]

Fine fine.. I'll save up some extra cash for this. Add me to the list, I'll go too!

July 25-26th, Got it.

YARIS, time to represent! WoOt!

Got my HD Video camera and canon powershot ready for this.. . bring it!

Wisconsin and Illinois ppl should meet up and we could roll together ^^

Yay!!!! I'm so glad you're going!!!! :thumbup:

[kuyachris84]

I can leave Thursday, we can meet up somewhere. I gotta look up the address to the oasis otherwise I'll miss it lol. Pick one and i'll be there.

Where we all staying? I'll pay whoever.. XD

[SIPNGAS]

Some are staying at the Comfort Inn...
Comfort Inn
1501 Demonbreun Street
Nashville, TN 37203
615-255-9977

And some are staying at the Marriot. Sorry, don't have the address or phone number but Mike might be able to add that. Most are just making room reservations and then we'll sort the roomie situation out a couple weeks before and then cancel rooms as they aren't needed. But if you don't book now, there might not BE enough rooms.

I don't know exactly where the Oasis is....we have to figure out a meeting place!

[SIPNGAS]

Ooh..and I'm planning on driving back to WI on Sunday, are you, Chris?

[kuyachris84]

Yeah I'm going home on sunday lol. :biggrin:

[SIPNGAS]

Well, this will work out great! It will be nice riding there and back with someone else.

[kuyachris84]

Well, this will work out great! It will be nice riding there and back with someone else.

Yup. :w00t:

[SIPNGAS]

Since you know Illinois way better than I do...why don't you or anyone else that might be going with us talk about a place to meet? I'll just show up. LOL

[mrbond]

I'm going to leave on Thursday at about 7 am from Kenosha. Anyone want to meet at the oasis? I'm guessing I'll be there by 9?

9 am, huh? I can definitely manage that. Which oasis exactly are you referring to? There's several around the chicago are outside the city...

[SIPNGAS]

That's for you Illinois people to figure out. Just let me know which is most convenient for our route...

[kuyachris84]

555 mi – about 8 hours 51 mins

Oh gawd, this is gonna be fun. lol

[ChinoCharles]

Bring a friend! I hope to have my YW girlfriend by then. :wub: :laugh:

[SIPNGAS]

Bring a friend! I hope to have my YW girlfriend by then. :wub: :laugh:

Hmmm...does SHE know that? :bellyroll:

[ChinoCharles]

No, but she will. Oh, she will.

*ooOOh DREEEEEAAAMMMMMMM WEAAA-VAH*
*I believe I will let you drive my cah-ARRRRRR*

[SIPNGAS]

No, but she will. Oh, she will.

*ooOOh DREEEEEAAAMMMMMMM WEAAA-VAH*
*I believe I will let you drive my cah-ARRRRRR*

*cough*:bellyroll:

[KCALB SIRAY]

Bring a friend! I hope to have my YW girlfriend by then. :wub: :laugh:

heeeeeeeeerrrrrrrrreeeee she is!

http://www.laughlady.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/face-on-hand.jpg

[SIPNGAS]

She's HOT, Charles!!! You're so lucky. =)

[mikenacarato]

list updated

[mikenacarato]

fixed. :)

[SIPNGAS]

ooo..and John's wife, Des...who also owns a Yaris will be there, too!

[dvlnblkdrs]

well i put in for thursday off as well so i wont be the latecomer of the picnic....

[Qmobile]

I'm hopfully gonna be goin' down. It'll be cool to meet up with yw peeps, that I'm always down for

[KCALB SIRAY]

alright, this list keeps getting bigger. 20 or more that's our goal I say

[SIPNGAS]

I don't see Jill or John's wife on the list, yet....there will be 18....

[RHDVIPbB]

Put me on the list. I will definitely be going as long as the baby isn't born late.

[kuyachris84]

we all need yarisworld shirts when we're all together!

Someone should make some.... I'll take a large or extra large lol.

[Qmobile]

I could take that task. I have good relations with a local printer and alls I'd need to know is how many would need to be made

[SIPNGAS]

we all need yarisworld shirts when we're all together!

Someone should make some.... I'll take a large or extra large lol.

There's an entire contest for it..already in the works....:thumbup: Mike is getting them made after we vote on the shirts...look for the contest thread!! There are a bunch of REALLY good entries!

[Rain]

I might be going but I'd have to learn to drive MT by then so the dork doesn't do all the driving :biggrin:

[SIPNGAS]

I might be going but I'd have to learn to drive MT by then so the dork doesn't do all the driving :biggrin:

I'm driving the entire way....

[mrbond]

About the lodging, I'd think it would be kinda fun to go camping, not to mention cheaper. That's just me, though.

[SIPNGAS]

Go for it...

as for me..I want a bed, a hair dryer and a coffee maker in my room. :bellyroll:

Oh, and an actual roof and door....


:biggrin:

[mrbond]

hahaha yeah i want those things too...minus the hair dryer :P but, alas, i can't afford it. especially if i follow through with some of the modifications i want to do to the yaris before i go down there.

[jclo3313]

I have a two bedroom tent with a screened in porch.

[SIPNGAS]

I have a two bedroom tent with a screened in porch.

Do you have a generator, too? =)

[jclo3313]

Do you have a generator, too? =)

But of coase I do.

[PreciousPups4U]

Bathroom in that tent?

I will need air conditioning in July as well.

[SIPNGAS]

Bathroom in that tent?

I will need air conditioning in July as well.

:thumbup:

[KCALB SIRAY]

I have a two bedroom tent with a screened in porch.

I knew girl named Doreen with the same description

[jclo3313]

Bathroom in that tent?

I will need air conditioning in July as well.

Not yet, but I am working on it.

[bikegerm]

It will be hot as hell for camping !! That time of year it's usually around 90+ degrees, humid, and only gets down in the mid 70's at night. You'll sweat your ass off in a tent that time of year. Your nickname will be "Stinky" that weekend !! :laughabove:

[dvlnblkdrs]

:bellyroll:

[mikenacarato]

yes, it will be VERY hot that weekend.

[mrbond]

hahaha well as long as i shower i should be free of stank :P
believe me, i've been camping in places so disgustingly hot and humid i don't know how there were people actually living there (brazil and parts of florida). lol i'm not afraid! fwahahahahahaaaa bow down to my mighty force of temperature resistance!!

[dvlnblkdrs]

i will still make sure to stand on the other side of the crowd....

[mrbond]

^ haha by the honda boys? you're worse off over there :P

[dvlnblkdrs]

the other side of the yw crowd.. and the honda guys arent all bad.. iv hung out with some of the fit guys round here....

[mrbond]

i know what you meant. i own a honda ef hatch myself. i was being purely facetious by making a slight against the honda crowd, seeing as how i own both a toyota and a honda lol

[YAR1S]

hahaha well as long as i shower i should be free of stank :P
believe me, i've been camping in places so disgustingly hot and humid i don't know how there were people actually living there (brazil and parts of florida). lol i'm not afraid! fwahahahahahaaaa bow down to my mighty force of temperature resistance!!

haha I've been camping at the beach before, now that is one hell of a hot place, haha.
but still camping is fun... maybe it wont be so hot that weekend, I may make my way up there, Im up for camping if its not too hot, I mean sheez if it gets too hot our fuel efficient yaris' can cool us off, haha.

[dvlnblkdrs]

those of you camping will get ur own little arena.. where we dont have to smell you. lol

[mrbond]

haha, yeeaah. make a tent attached to the yaris, so when you turn on the air conditioning, it'll be like that one simpson's episode.
besides, i can always just not use a sleeping bag. just a cot and i'd be fly.
yar1s that'd be awesome to have another person (who owns a yaris) camping with me! but, granted, it does depend on the weather. dammit, i wish i still had that crystal ball for the weather...

[YAR1S]

yeahhhh they actually make a tent that attaches to the hatch of the yaris, heh.

we wouldnt smell bad gossssh! LOL, they do have showers at camp grounds, LOL!

[mrbond]

indeed. plus, i mean, everyone's going to be sweating hella and they're all going to smell the same after a while...or maybe we'll all smell like gasoline :)

[YAR1S]

Im sure there will more smelly people there than us.... I mean it is in the middle of summer in TN.... with thousnads of people all shoulder to shoulder practically....

I wonder how many people ACTUALLY wear deoderant?:confused:

[mrbond]

well, i for one, do wear deodorant.

[dvlnblkdrs]

camping to me is a hotel room, so i will be camping.. lol

[33OH]

Sami and I may be up for camping as well. :cool:

[mrbond]

Yeah, see, with camping you can have a bonfire, with all the Yaris owners sprawled out around it, eating burnt marshmallows and swigging beer or something. With hotels, you get a shower and air conditioning, but they don't really lend well to having a group fire in a room. Plus, I would think the hotel owners would frown upon that :P

[dvlnblkdrs]

bah, fire is overrated.. but i did just get my approval for thursday off, so i will be arriving thurs instead of fri, so i can hitch a ride with someone to the bbq, whoever is willing to accept passengers... :biggrin:

[33OH]

Yeah, see, with camping you can have a bonfire, with all the Yaris owners sprawled out around it, eating burnt marshmallows and swigging beer or something. With hotels, you get a shower and air conditioning, but they don't really lend well to having a group fire in a room. Plus, I would think the hotel owners would frown upon that :P

We could circle the Yarii around our tents just like the covered wagons used to do. :w00t::laugh:

[mrbond]

^ Hey! That's a good idea, regardless of whether or not you were kidding. It would be a good photo op at the very least :P

[33OH]

I was kidding, but let's do it! Start looking for a cheap campground within 30-45 minutes of the city. =)

[mrbond]

I've found like three so far that are within 20 miles. Haven't really looked at the prices, but it can't be anywhere near the $120 a night or whatever for a hotel ;)

[33OH]

Yeah, for sure. That's why I say no to the hotels. :eek:

[SIPNGAS]

Really, whatever works. Camping is not for me but I'd enjoy the bonfire for a while AND...whatever it takes to get more people there. That's all that matters!

[PreciousPups4U]

Really, whatever works. Camping is not for me but I'd enjoy the bonfire for a while AND...whatever it takes to get more people there. That's all that matters!

Agreed. I am afraid I have gotten too old for that sleeping on the ground, but you young whipper snappers go right ahead.

And the more people the better. Should be a fun time.

[JBougie]

I'm driving the entire way....

Me too.

I'm from TN, so I make the drive from MN to TN in one shot a few times a year. lol I think I'll drive down and my hubby will drive back.


Oh yeah -- since this is the official sign up, I and my husband are going to be there also!

[KCALB SIRAY]

yay, woohoo, keep em coming guys. Jump on board

[YAR1S]

I found a campground.
Its a KOA.
Its located in nashville, tn.
It would be a 35 min (more like 30 ;p ) to the meet from the site.
http://maps.google.com/maps?client=safari&rls=en&q=nashville,+tn&oe=UTF-8&um=1&ie=UTF-8&split=0&gl=us&ei=aPzCSfjYGtTKmQfugaHWCw&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&resnum=1&ct=image

they have tent sites....and cabins... they may or may not have AC! and a pool! :D
approxamately $60 a night.... for a cabin that sleeps 4.
orrrr a big kabin that sleep 6. $140
Rustic Kamping Lodges have a porch swing, full kitchen & bath, heat/ac, TV/VCR, outdoor grill, kitchen utensils. Bring your ownsleeping bag or linens. $100 refundable sec. dep. NO PETS.


these are usually very good, i stayed in a KOA campground at the beach, very nice.

[bikegerm]

Is the link you gave for the campground?

"Its a KOA.
Its located in nashville, tn.
It would be a 35 min (more like 30 ;p ) to the meet from the site.
http://maps.google.com/maps?client=s...num=1&ct=image

they have tent sites....and cabins... they may or may not have AC! and a pool! :D
approxamately $60 a night.... for a cabin that sleeps 4.
orrrr a big kabin that sleep 6. $140
Rustic Kamping Lodges have a porch swing, full kitchen & bath, heat/ac, TV/VCR, outdoor grill, kitchen utensils. Bring your ownsleeping bag or linens. $100 refundable sec. dep. NO PETS."

I don't think so. I live here in Nashville, and there is no campground downtown at 8th and broadway. That's smack dab in the middle of downtown. I know this area very well. The closest campground I think you're gonna find is out near the Opryland hotel. I think they've got something out there. You need to check out your KOA source. Let me know what you find.

[dvlnblkdrs]

i just purchased my tix.. its official! i will be arriving in TN thursday @ 6:30pm :biggrin:

[mrbond]

they have tent sites....and cabins... they may or may not have AC! and a pool! :D
approxamately $60 a night.... for a cabin that sleeps 4.
orrrr a big kabin that sleep 6. $140
Rustic Kamping Lodges have a porch swing, full kitchen & bath, heat/ac, TV/VCR, outdoor grill, kitchen utensils. Bring your ownsleeping bag or linens. $100 refundable sec. dep. NO PETS.


these are usually very good, i stayed in a KOA campground at the beach, very nice.

Wow that sounds really attractive, actually. Even if it's not in the location it says, I'm sure there's a KOA somewhere around Nashville. Hmm...

[33OH]

Wow that sounds really attractive, actually. Even if it's not in the location it says, I'm sure there's a KOA somewhere around Nashville. Hmm...

+1

[90tsi]

im probaly in. my friend mentioned it to me but i dont know if any of them from around here may go from MO.I dont know anyone else around here with a yaris for hundreds of miles. I just may end up going stag. oh well i wouldnt be my first little trip for a show.

[YAR1S]

Nashville KOA
2626 Music Valley Drive
Nashville, TN 37214

http://www.koa.com/images/maps/large/42148.gif

PICS: http://www.koa.com/where/tn/42148/photogallery/index.htm

[mrbond]

Ooh, looks nice! And it looks like we can have a bunch of fun there when we're not at the speedway.
I've always wanted to stay at a KOA campground, but somehow I never got around to it...

[YAR1S]

I went to one, they are pretty nice.... basic but hell thats what camping is all about.... but they DO have showers and clean ones at that (usually, im making no promises, haha).

[mrbond]

Lol, that IS what camping is about! About the showers, if worst comes to worst, I would hope that one of our fellow Yaris owners that is staying at a hotel would be gracious enough to allow us to borrow their showers :P

[bikegerm]

That KOA is about 15 - 20 minutes from downtown. Lot's of tourons out there. It's next to the Opryland hotel which is real cool, but expensive. That area is not what Nashville is really about but if you are wanting to camp, that's the closest place you're gonna find unless you go out east of town heading towards Lebanon. I think there might be some campsites out near Percy Priest lake. It will be a little more private out there. More state park like. Not so many tourists in their motor homes out to see "The Opry" and to shop and Opry Mills.

[90tsi]

kinda off but funny that the KOA is a group of friends of mine clan tag on xbox live. but yea there pretty nice places to stay at.

[kuyachris84]

we have to buy tickets for this? where?! :iono:

[JBougie]

I gotta find a place that is OK with pets; we have a disabled mini dachshund and can't leave home without him :) I am going to search online and call a few places, but if anyone who lives in Nashville knows of any decent hotels (not $300 a night, I am cool with the Super 8 - as long as it's clean and I won't get robbed, I don't give a crap where I sleep) that are pet friendly, please let me know. :)

[JBougie]

we have to buy tickets for this? where?! :iono:

I think she was talking about a plane ticket :thumbsup:

[dvlnblkdrs]

lol indeed.. no way am i driving for 6 days just to go to this.. im flying! and someone can cart me around.. :tongue: and i think i got a darn good price for that hotel y'all stayin at...$700 for plane and hotel, thurs-mon.

[PreciousPups4U]

I gotta find a place that is OK with pets; we have a disabled mini dachshund and can't leave home without him :) I am going to search online and call a few places, but if anyone who lives in Nashville knows of any decent hotels (not $300 a night, I am cool with the Super 8 - as long as it's clean and I won't get robbed, I don't give a crap where I sleep) that are pet friendly, please let me know. :)

The Comfort Inn we have reserved is pet friendly. I do not plan to bring any pups with me, but always appreciate the hotels that allow pets. I am staying Friday, Saturday and Sunday and may be able to add Thursday night as well. There are others reserved to stay there as well.

Rates for Friday and Saturday are $129 each and rates for Thursday and Sunday are $79 each. I think a pet is an additional $10 per night.

http://www.comfortinn.com/hotel-nashville-tennessee-TN404

[JBougie]

^^ Awesome! Thanks for that !! That is probably where we will end up staying :)

[mikenacarato]

the ia meet does have tickets you have to buy, i think they were around $10 last year..idk i get in for free. :)

[KCALB SIRAY]

playa playa

[KCALB SIRAY]

bump

[mikenacarato]

:) i see your bump and raise you bumpity bump!

[KCALB SIRAY]

Your bumpity bump fell into my chocolate
Your chocolate fell into my bumpity bump

[KCALB SIRAY]

lol

[mikenacarato]

hello im officer reeses...whats happened here.

he got peanut butter in my chocolate....he got chocolate in my peanut butter!

*bang bang*

[KCALB SIRAY]

hello im officer reeses...whats happened here.

he got peanut butter in my chocolate....he got chocolate in my peanut butter!

*bang bang*

http://patdollard.com/wp-content/uploads/0205091doll1b.jpg

[mikenacarato]

LOL!!!! gross. I have a real girl to eat reeses with.

[jclo3313]

Bump

[KCALB SIRAY]

Attention Nashville meet mod migrants. John and I were talking about the meet earlier and he came up with a concern as well as a brilliant idea for us all. Mike is having the BBQ and our concern revolves around the safety of every attending. John's idea was to get a van rental for that evening and see if anyone would volunteer to be a Designated Driver. We do not want to see anyone have their good time side tracked by a stupid mistake and end up in jail, hurting someone etc. I'd be more than happy to look into this and if no one volunteers, I'd gladly be the captain of that ship. We just want everyone to have a good time. Let us know

[SIPNGAS]

Attention Nashville meet mod migrants. John and I were talking about the meet earlier and he came up with a concern as well as a brilliant idea for us all. Mike is having the BBQ and our concern revolves around the safety of every attending. John's idea was to get a van rental for that evening and see if anyone would volunteer to be a Designated Driver. We do not want to see anyone have their good time side tracked by a stupid mistake and end up in jail, hurting someone etc. I'd be more than happy to look into this and if no one volunteers, I'd gladly be the captain of that ship. We just want everyone to have a good time. Let us know

THAT sounds like a brilliant idea...I'm in. (NOT as DD, though!! Sorry!!) :bellyroll:

[ChinoCharles]

We could rent a party bus. What would it be, 20 bucks a person? I'd do it.

[KCALB SIRAY]

Great, two in for it. Now let's see what everyone else thinks.

[ChinoCharles]

Definitely don't want 25 YW members scooting around drunk. I'm glad someone thought of this, although I'm flabbergasted that it was Mike. :laugh:

[KCALB SIRAY]

lol, it was actually John's idea, I'm just speaking for him

[SIPNGAS]

Ha!!

[ChinoCharles]

Totally called that one.

Wait, John's idea? I know we're going to keep following this line back to someone remotely responsible.

[mikenacarato]

BTW, there is NO excessive drinking at the BBQ. If you dont bring any thats better. after the BBQ everyone goes to the hotels to party and i know i can find you at least 3 parties to go to. if you do plan on drinking at my house I will be more than happy to pick you up and drop you off at the hotel. I have a full size escalade that i can fit plenty of people into.

[SIPNGAS]

BTW, there is NO excessive drinking at the BBQ. If you dont bring any thats better. after the BBQ everyone goes to the hotels to party and i know i can find you at least 3 parties to go to. if you do plan on drinking at my house I will be more than happy to pick you up and drop you off at the hotel. I have a full size escalade that i can fit plenty of people into.

Sounds good! I'm sure we'll want to head downtown after, too!!

[dvlnblkdrs]

surprisingly, i wasnt planning on drinking at all at Mike's home.. out of respect.. maybe i'm just a little old fashioned... :biggrin:


afterparty though.. hell friggin yea!!!! :bellyroll:

[detroiter]

Hey my birthday is July 26. Does this sound like a good way to spend my birthday or what?

[SIPNGAS]

Hey my birthday is July 26. Does this sound like a good way to spend my birthday or what?

It sounds fabulous!:thumbup:

[SIPNGAS]

surprisingly, i wasnt planning on drinking at all at Mike's home.. out of respect.. maybe i'm just a little old fashioned... :biggrin:


afterparty though.. hell friggin yea!!!! :bellyroll:

Yes, and I am quite sure if he said he didn't want us drinking ALL of us would be respectful and not. Sheesh.

[dvlnblkdrs]

not saying you guys arent respectful.. just saying, thats my view... im not gonna go pouring out people's drinks er nething.. lol

[mikenacarato]

oh im ok with drinking, but not so much where you HAVE to get a ride. im not condoning drinking and driving by any means, but if you drive to my house, have a beer or 2 at the start and are there for 3-4 hours i think your ok.

[dvlnblkdrs]

im not driving, unless you count my invisable yaris that fits in my pocket and goes through airport xray machines.. lol

[KCALB SIRAY]

BTW, there is NO excessive drinking at the BBQ. If you dont bring any thats better. after the BBQ everyone goes to the hotels to party and i know i can find you at least 3 parties to go to. if you do plan on drinking at my house I will be more than happy to pick you up and drop you off at the hotel. I have a full size escalade that i can fit plenty of people into.

Thanks Mike, it was rude of me to assume everyone was drinking. John and I wanted to provide a safe means of transportation to and from incase someone emptied a few to many in their gut. Your house, your rules, so I'm sure we will be fine by driving in our own cars. Again, sorry if it looked as if we were trying to bring in the kegs strapped to our backs:laugh: it was not our intention at all. I'm sure we will be able to live without that "just one more" devil on our shoulders. :thumbsup:

Guys and Gals, we can still arrange something for the evening time if you prefer, just toss out the ideas if you want.

[mikenacarato]

its perfectly ok. last time we had people drink but it was a nice relaxed manner. not people pounding drinks and there was only beer, no liquor. im 100% ok with drinking as long as you can keep it under control and remember there is the hotel parties and a whole weekend where you can suck back as many as you want later. it just makes it easier to clean up at the end and keep people under control. i was suprised, last time i think we only picked up 2-3 cans. everything else was in a trash can. i hope we can do it again.

[dvlnblkdrs]

yea besides.. we should all make first impressions nice and sober ones.. we will still have plenty of stories to write on here about(with pictures, im sure) from the rest of the weekend... :biggrin: :tongue:

[mikenacarato]

you know it!

[dvlnblkdrs]

im a lot of fun under both circumstances.. :biggrin: :thumbsup:

[mikenacarato]

well see i guess lol

[dvlnblkdrs]

indeed.. and remember.. ur not allowed to be shy.. i wont let you.. seriously

[mikenacarato]

try and stop me!

[dvlnblkdrs]

oh.. i will.. dont challenge me :tongue:

[mikenacarato]

its already been challenged!

[dvlnblkdrs]

oi.. your in for it now.. :tongue: jk

[mikenacarato]

bwhaha..........................ok

[jclo3313]

Totally called that one.

Wait, John's idea? I know we're going to keep following this line back to someone remotely responsible.

LOL, I think that the first time anyone has ever called me "remotely responsible". I'm just old enough to know beter than get into serious trouble away from home.

[jclo3313]

its perfectly ok. last time we had people drink but it was a nice relaxed manner. not people pounding drinks and there was only beer, no liquor. im 100% ok with drinking as long as you can keep it under control and remember there is the hotel parties and a whole weekend where you can suck back as many as you want later. it just makes it easier to clean up at the end and keep people under control. i was suprised, last time i think we only picked up 2-3 cans. everything else was in a trash can. i hope we can do it again.

We can can make sure it's down to zero clean up Mike. I know that we'll be on our best behavior while we are at your house. Good time had by all, no worries.:thumbup:

[mikenacarato]

good, i look forward to it :) if its not its on you... jk lol

[jclo3313]

Bump

[dvlnblkdrs]

so mike, now that you have a girlfriend.. i assume she will be joining you so we can approve her, correct :wink:

[mikenacarato]

hopefully she will be able to come...no guarantees though

[JumpmanYaris]

OK, i Think i am going as well dvlnblkdrs put me up to it plus i live in Louisville,KY so its like 4 Hrs i guess i shouldnt have any problems unless found in TN hopfully not:thumbup:

[KCALB SIRAY]

good to hear, add em to the list Mike

[mikenacarato]

done :)

[dvlnblkdrs]

woohoooooooooo :tweetz:

[mikenacarato]

hahaha.ta-tas

[KCALB SIRAY]

have you guys looked at the tshirt winning entry yet?

[dvlnblkdrs]

i have.. its perfect!

[mikenacarato]

i have not, i will mosey on over there and do that

[KCALB SIRAY]

yep, nice job on it for sure

[mikenacarato]

dude...IA will rock...end of story.

[dvlnblkdrs]

you know why?
























cuz imma be there :biggrin: :thumbup:

[mikenacarato]

haha fo realz.... :)

[dvlnblkdrs]

trouble via text will finally come to life.. :evil:

[mikenacarato]

oh lordie...haha

[dvlnblkdrs]

whut? theres not gonna be an orgy?

[mikenacarato]

uh.................i dont think so. lol

[KCALB SIRAY]

just read back a few posts, "mosey", you are in TN for sure, lol. I'll feel right at home

[dvlnblkdrs]

hahahaha

[mikenacarato]

lol im not country. im from the north! :)

[KCALB SIRAY]

lol it's cool haha

[KCALB SIRAY]

good night guys

[dvlnblkdrs]

country is sexy, deal with it

[mikenacarato]

see ya later

[mikenacarato]

country is sexy, deal with it

lol u said i sounded country too...

i hate sounding country

[JumpmanYaris]

Anyone knows who is the guy that lives in Indianapolis and is going to TN?:confused:

[JumpmanYaris]

:evil:

[JumpmanYaris]

Is anyone passing down by Indi and Louisville tru I-65???

[33OH]

I believe a member on here named JeremyShay had mentioned going. He lives around the Louisville, KY area.

[RHDVIPbB]

I am in Louisville too. I am going to try to go down with Jeremy. It all depends on what day he plans on leaving.

[staypuft]

i might bail on this as well, depends on the cash flow, i got multiple shows with my team

[staypuft]

I will certainly be at the elmhurst show though!

oh yeah

[SIPNGAS]

What is the Elmhurst date again?

[KCALB SIRAY]

Nooooooooooooooooo (in slow motion) Sorry to hear guys. Maybe now I'll be the only SC Yaris there muahahahahahahaha, seriously, sorry you can't come.

[SIPNGAS]

I think I just lost almost my entire Thursday caravan.....

[SIPNGAS]

Believe me I really wanted to go to this, I was looking forward to going but had some other family things come up on that weekend and I don't want to miss that either so I am gonna do that.

I wasn't giving you a hard time, really. You'll be missed!!!

See you at Elmhurst....

[cali yaris]

I'm going. But not driving.

[SIPNGAS]

I'm going. But not driving.

I am SO happy! :biggrin:

[dvlnblkdrs]

uh oh.. now i wont be the only cali person :frown: jk.. woohoo! so excited!!!!!!!!!!

[KCALB SIRAY]

Bump

[SIPNGAS]

Double Bump. I am SO looking forward to this!!

[KCALB SIRAY]

I've been looking at more areas to do a group photo if anyone is interested. Should be a ton of fun for everyone during this time. So many cars to see and so many new friends to meet and make. I'm hard at work on the T-shirts and I'm getting in touch with Chris today for the file, plus working on some other deals with the vendors.

Garm, I'll get with you about the Logo and the stickers, I have a quote finally

[SIPNGAS]

See your PM box for a question about the shirts, Mikey!

[KCALB SIRAY]

replied

[jclo3313]

I finally met with Omari, very cool cat. The Atl IA meet was awsome. Summer meet should be 10x beter.

[KCALB SIRAY]

Buuuump


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[cali yaris]

yeah, what's up with the shirts?

[KCALB SIRAY]

yeah, what's up with the shirts?

The members have chosen the winner. I still need you to send me that Vector file I've asked for so I can get a size preference and then I’ll be able to tell you the price etc. If you need my email again let me know

[33OH]

Vector Micro Image logo? I got it, if so.

[KCALB SIRAY]

send it, thanks Ryan

[jclo3313]

yeah, what's up with the shirts?

Garm, I still have not received my MicroImage button down.:frown:

[jclo3313]

The members have chosen the winner. I still need you to send me that Vector file I've asked for so I can get a size preference and then I’ll be able to tell you the price etc. If you need my email again let me know

I'm XXXL Mike.

[KCALB SIRAY]

yep, I know lol. Even trying to get the ladies there own sizes as well rather than having just a mens fitting