Marin Storage Facility Meet (NorCal)

[Kioshi]

++++NorCal Yaris Meet+++++


Where: Marin Storage Facility~Mill Valley computerlove87's host location******


Storage Facility Mill Valley
799 Redwood HWY
Mill Valley, CA.


Time:
1:30pm


Contact Info:
(415) 342-6875


Directions from Computerlove87 & his Father
OK, here are the directions FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I finally got the manager (my dad) to type these up and give them to me!

From Golden Gate Bridge (101 North):

1. Take US-101 North From San Francisco to Seminary Drive Exit, Mill Valley (5 miles from GG Bridge

2. Take the Seminary Exit and Turn Right and follow the road under the freeway till you come to a stop sign (in front of a Ferrari Dealership on your left)

3. Continue Straight through the Stop Sign about 1.5 Miles till you come to another stop sign (right before an off ramp from the Freeway).

4. Continue Slight Left from the stop sign 400 ft to the Front Gate of Mill Valley Stor-All (Just Right of the ARCO Gas Stations Entrance Driveway)

From Richmond Bridge (101 South):

1.Take the exit onto I-580 W/I-80 E toward Sacramento/San Rafael

2. Slight right at I-580 W/John T Knox Fwy (signs for San Rafael/I-580)

3. Continue to follow I-580 W (Richmond Bridge)

4. Take the Sir Francis Drake Blvd exit

5. Slight left at Sir Francis Drake Blvd

6. Merge onto US-101 S via the ramp on the left to San Francisco

7. Stay on US-101 South for about 5 miles

8. After passing the Mill Valley E. Blythdale Exit, Take the next Exit (Redwood Highway about ¼ mile after)

If you are coming from north, start the above directions at step 7 (Basically just stay on 101 S until you see the redwood Highway exit

Mill Valley Stor-All’s Gate is about 100ft. on the Right, Just right of the Arco Gas Station’s entrance


Remember, Mill-valley stor-all is the green and brown storage facility DO NOT go to the public storage which is the beige one right across the street from us.

To get in the front gate, there is a code. I have set up a temporary code that will only work that one day.

the code is * YARI #

YARI=9274 (alphanumeric keypad)

1. Press *
2. Press 9 2 7 4
3. Press #

Or you can call me (415) 342-6875 or honk. <--computerlove87's contact info

You will prbably see us once you come in the gate.


List of attendees -

1. Tomato (with camera) afternoon
2. Contraband831
3. miniTRD (with camera) - Clark
4. computerlove87
5. cali yaris
6. Kioshi
7. advocate + friend? (WRX Sti)
8. Gideon + friend? (Nissan 350Z)
9. galavoxx
10. ezhacker1 + friend? (Tacoma)
11.
12.

BIG THANKS TO COMPUTERLOVE87 FOR BEING KIND ENOUGH TO HOST THE MEET LOCATIONS AND THE MEMBERS FOR TAKING THEIR TIME FAMILY TIME/WEEKEND OFF TO HANG OUT~

[Kioshi]

I forgot to put a time frame on the poll, the poll counts will be determined by late Friday, whatever is in lead by Friday, it is the OFFICIAL DAY..

thanks~

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Can't make it. That's is too close to the start of my classes. Sorry, hope you guys have fun.

[Kioshi]

:'(.............. What about the weekend before that Laz? Garm?

[Kaotic Lazagna]

24th and 25th is absolutely the latest I'll go, and even then I'll still be iffy.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

I can most likely make that weekend (22nd or the 23rd).

[Gideon]

With this much notice I can just request both days off, so no need to vote. :biggrin:

[Kaotic Lazagna]

hahaha, what if it will be the weekend before?

[MiniTRD]

Hate to be a nag, but dates are posted . . . :wink: if we don't select a date, then we'll never have a meet (we'll never find a time that works for everyone)

I can make the 29th better than the 28th as school is just starting and I provide IT/Network support for three schools and a school district.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

hahaha if it looks like more people can make it to that weekend before, then Hassid might change it. Otherwise, like I mentioned in the other thread, those that can't make it; i.e. me, won't be there. hahahaha.

[contraband831]

so if Kaotic is not going, who the F*** will take pics...LOL!

[Kaotic Lazagna]

so if Kaotic is not going, who the F*** will take pics...LOL!

LMAO. Rusty (GuySmily) if he's going. But I don't think he'd want to take pics since he's overly busy with an engine swap and editing the pics from the last meet.

[Kioshi]

no photographers? great.......great~ This day's not going well for me already.... :(

Dates have been posted like MiniTRD has said, you guys have till 9pm TODAY (to notify me by PM) if you guys can all make it on the 22nd or 23rd weekend...if not, its a go on the 29th (4 votes leading) for sure then~

Night....

[Kaotic Lazagna]

hahaha, if it can be switched to the 22nd or 23rd and we have a PROMPT vote, then I'm up for it. If not, then sticking to the 29th and a no go for me.

[contraband831]

both the 22 and 23 work for me, unless the wife says otherwise :eek:

[tomato]

I can make it both WE's as long as its on a Saturday.

I usually have a camera on me, so if I can show, you'll get pix.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Cool, if I can't make it, then Tomato can take the pics.

[tomato]

will do. We're talking about cars, right? ;)

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Oh, I thought we were talking about us modeling in front of our cars, trying to be sexy. LMAO. j/k.

[Gideon]

If I'm there, my room mate probably will be too with his camera. :P

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Two sets of photographers if I can't make it.

[Kioshi]

Its officially on the 29th of August guys....

List of attendees -

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2.
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7.

[tomato]

Its officially on the 29th of August guys....

List of attendees -

1. Tomato (with camera) afternoon
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

[contraband831]

List of attendees -

1. Tomato (with camera) afternoon
2. Contraband831
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

[Wisher23]

Sorry wont be able to make it. Its my b-day that weekend.

[MiniTRD]

List of attendees -

1. Tomato (with camera) afternoon
2. Contraband831
3. miniTRD (with camera) - Clark
4.
5.
6.
7.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Won't be able to make that date. Have fun.

[Kioshi]

Won't be able to make that date. Have fun.

Hate you......:laugh:

[advocate]

Emailing my boss asking for the day off. I'll get you guys an update in a bit.

[Kioshi]

Location: Marin Storage Facility (computerlove87)
Address: Coming up soon~

Time: 1:30pm

List of attendees -

1. Tomato (with camera) afternoon
2. Contraband831
3. miniTRD (with camera) - Clark
4.
5.
6.
7.

[Kioshi]

wow, only 3 others excluding Garm and myself??!

Contacted computerlove87 about address of storage facility, no response yet.....will let you guys know asap..

Unless someone else knows where its at?

[cali yaris]

MAYBE it would be better to have a meet right after Labor Day? -- seems like a lot of people won't be around this time of year. ...either way, I will probably make it up.

[Gideon]

I'm sure I can attend, I'm just waiting for my time off to be approved. :tongue:

[tomato]

wow, only 3 others excluding Garm and myself??!

Contacted computerlove87 about address of storage facility, no response yet.....will let you guys know asap..

Unless someone else knows where its at?

I have a general idea where it may be: on the right side of the freeway, coming on 101 south towards the city, between the exit to Mill Valley (Blithedale Ave.) and the next exit (I believe, that would be Tam Valley junction or Tam Valley Rd.

But that's not really specific, i know. I do too need the address.

[computerlove87]

Sorry I have been checked out so long, I was on vacation, and now I'm sick. Anyway, The Facility is located at 799 Redwood HWY Mill Valley, CA. Also, GPS and Google maps have absolutely no idea where it is, when you try to get directions, it basically takes you right past it. I will post directions later today, I can't remember the exit number or how it is marked. Luckily, Mill Valley only has about 3 exits in each direction. The whole thing is not even on Google Street view, and can't bee seen on Google earth due to tree cover. BARBARIC!!!

PS. You can add me to the list too for obvious reasons :)

[computerlove87]

I have a general idea where it may be: on the right side of the freeway, coming on 101 south towards the city, between the exit to Mill Valley (Blithedale Ave.) and the next exit (I believe, that would be Tam Valley junction or Tam Valley Rd.

But that's not really specific, i know. I do too need the address.

In that case, you went 1 exit too far, but it basically leads down the same road. It is not the exit for Tam-Valley, you can either take the exit that goes to the ferrari dealership and turn right and come back down the frontage road, or just take the exit before that and it is right there. On 101-s you can take the exit right after Blithedale.

I will get more accurate directions posted up later with Pics:smile:

[Kioshi]

MAYBE it would be better to have a meet right after Labor Day? -- seems like a lot of people won't be around this time of year. ...either way, I will probably make it up.

It would be better, but some might be too involved in school by that time since project syllabus's get handed out and frustration begins lol...

And NorCal is just simply lazy, unlike SoCal folks :biggrin:

Location: Marin Storage Facility (computerlove87)
Address: Coming up soon~ (computerlove87 will provide)

Time: 1:30pm

List of attendees -

1. Tomato (with camera) afternoon
2. Contraband831
3. miniTRD (with camera) - Clark
4. computerlove87
5. cali yaris
6. Kioshi
7.
8.
9.
10.

Awesome.....6 :clap:, so far, can we get 3 or 4 more in?

Waiting on BDD, advocate, and possibly Gideon?

[tomato]

In that case, you went 1 exit too far, but it basically leads down the same road. It is not the exit for Tam-Valley, you can either take the exit that goes to the ferrari dealership and turn right and come back down the frontage road, or just take the exit before that and it is right there. On 101-s you can take the exit right after Blithedale.

I will get more accurate directions posted up later with Pics:smile:

That's right, I remember now. I haven't been down there in years.
This will be fun. :thumbsup:

I hope you recover quickly, btw. I just got over being sick, and it was no fun. :frown:

[tomato]

Location: Marin Storage Facility (computerlove87)
Address: Coming up soon~ (computerlove87 will provide)

Time: 1:30pm

List of attendees -

1. Tomato (with camera) afternoon
2. Contraband831
3. miniTRD (with camera) - Clark
4. computerlove87
5. cali yaris
6. Kioshi
7.
8.
9.
10.

Awesome.....6 :clap:, so far, can we get 3 or 4 more in?

Waiting on BDD, advocate, and possibly Gideon?

I'm sure we can! :headbang:

[Kioshi]

Start downing that cough syrup LOL, I'm feeling it a bit, but will make it out to Marin no matter what :D

Is it past Golden Gate? <----stupid question i know.... just incase i need toll money for TWO bridges >_<...

[advocate]

Already PM'd Kioshi but just want to keep you guys filled in.

I'm waiting for a response from my boss but it's more than likely my request will be accepted for time off as I gave them plenty of prior notice.

As soon as I get a response I'll be sure to let you guys know.

[tomato]

Start downing that cough syrup LOL, I'm feeling it a bit, but will make it out to Marin no matter what :D

Is it past Golden Gate? <----stupid question i know.... just incase i need toll money for TWO bridges >_<...

If you're coming from the East Bay there is only one toll, @ the Richmond Bridge. Take the Richmond Bridge, then exit at Sir Francis Drake, and take 101 South there, or if you miss that exit (which is easy to do), exit at San Rafael, then get back down 101 South. No biggie.

If you're coming from San Francisco, then you'll only have to pay toll once, when you get back to SF.

If yo'ure coming from SF and going back to the East Bay, then no toll.

[tomato]

List of attendees -

1. Tomato (with camera) afternoon
2. Contraband831
3. miniTRD (with camera) - Clark
4. computerlove87
5. cali yaris
6. Kioshi
7. Advocate (most likely)
8.
9.
10.


Lookin good!! :woot:

[BDD]

Hi all, I'm really going to try and make it, but this is the busy season for video game companies so I may be stuck at my desk. Will update when I know for sure.

[advocate]

Put me down as definite just heard back from the boss! And the Yaris gets out of the garage next Tuesday from her 30K tuneup. I'm sure she'll be happy to meet everyone when she's nice and fresh.

[Kioshi]

Location: Marin Storage Facility (computerlove87)
Address: Coming up soon~ (computerlove87 will provide)

Time: 1:30pm

List of attendees -

1. Tomato (with camera) afternoon
2. Contraband831
3. miniTRD (with camera) - Clark
4. computerlove87
5. cali yaris
6. Kioshi
7. advocate
8.
9.
10.
11.

Thanks for the response BDD, do let us know asap if you can make it.

Thanks for the confirmation advocate, see you soon! :)

Tomato - Okay that sounds good BUT.....Richmond bridge?!!! Didn't they have a shooting at that bridge toll both or around there recently? And a guy in a Prius got shot on the knees while driving on that freeway?!

Maybe i dont mind spending $8-$10 on bridge toll... ~_~

[tomato]

Tomato - Okay that sounds good BUT.....Richmond bridge?!!! Didn't they have a shooting at that bridge toll both or around there recently? And a guy in a Prius got shot on the knees while driving on that freeway?!

Maybe i dont mind spending $8-$10 on bridge toll... ~_~

Yeah, they sure did, some weirdo shot his G/F but he's in jail. Millions of people cross the bridge every day and don't get shot :)

If you're not comfortable and you want to use the other bridges instead, then you'll have to get to Marin from SF (which is a little bit of a detour) but not that big of a deal either. Get to SF via Bay Bridge, then find 101 North. You'll have to pay toll twice.

BTW, let me get this straight, you live in Fremont, but you're afraid of the Richmond bridge ? :wink::headbang:

[Kioshi]

lol, it all gets carried on over to here from Richmond ---> Oakland ---> Hayward ---> North Fremont :P

Ok, I may end up doing just that.

Oh, if anyone like myself MAY have trouble getting to this location once computerlove87 pin points the exact location out to us, don't hesitate to get other member's cell phone numbers...lol

[advocate]

Why haven't we got the address yet? Hesitant to give it out?

[Kioshi]

Sorry, I'm retarded.....too much beer in me from the other night >_<....

Quote from computerlove87 - "Anyway, The Facility is located at 799 Redwood HWY Mill Valley, CA. Also, GPS and Google maps have absolutely no idea where it is, when you try to get directions, it basically takes you right past it. I will post directions later today, I can't remember the exit number or how it is marked. Luckily, Mill Valley only has about 3 exits in each direction. The whole thing is not even on Google Street view, and can't bee seen on Google earth due to tree cover. BARBARIC!!!"

Storage Facility Mill Valley
799 Redwood HWY
Mill Valley, CA.

[tomato]

Why haven't we got the address yet? Hesitant to give it out?

:bellyroll:

[Gideon]

So got word back that I got the day off. So I'm in for sure.

Also my friend wants to come, he doesn't have a Yaris though. (350z) He loves our cars though, can he tag along?

[tomato]

So got word back that I got the day off. So I'm in for sure.

Also my friend wants to come, he doesn't have a Yaris though. (350z) He loves our cars though, can he tag along?

As far as I'm concerned, I don't see why not! The more the merrier, no?

Of course, if they want JUST yariii in the pictures, that's OK, we can still do that, but I think your friend should definitely come and hang with us anyway. :)

:headbang:

[Kioshi]

OMG... This meet is starting to get bigger and bigger, YAY.

Location: Marin Storage Facility (computerlove87)

Address:
Storage Facility Mill Valley
799 Redwood HWY
Mill Valley, CA.
**(computerlove87 will provide detailed directions/Tomato's directions)**

Time: 1:30pm

List of attendees -

1. Tomato (with camera) afternoon
2. Contraband831
3. miniTRD (with camera) - Clark
4. computerlove87
5. cali yaris
6. Kioshi
7. advocate + friend? (WRX Sti)
8. Gideon + friend? (Nissan 350Z)
9.
10.
11.
12.

And guy's, other car friends w/ other make/model cars are welcome, as long as it doesn't DOMINATE the Yaris cars ;)
I love 350Z...my friend's was awesome :)

P.S. Just throwing it out there~~~ I wanted to do like a bbq of some sort, make it worthwhile for some coming from far distances, but don't know any parks near the storage area....? maybe computerlove87 or tomato can help out w/ this??

AND...fasting begins next week, 22nd or 24th, so I wont be eating/drinking anything at the meet on Saturday LOL..... >_<

[advocate]

It's looking great :thumbup:, too bad some people had scheduling conflicts or it would be a massive meet :eyebulge:

[tomato]

P.S. Just throwing it out there~~~ I wanted to do like a bbq of some sort, make it worthwhile for some coming from far distances, but don't know any parks near the storage area....? maybe computerlove87 or tomato can help out w/ this??

AND...fasting begins next week, 22nd or 24th, so I wont be eating/drinking anything at the meet on Saturday LOL..... >_<


I really don't know off the top of my head. Let me think about it. Maybe CAliYaris knows?

Yeah, I was thinking the same thing actually, would be nice to have a couple of pizzas or something to eat not too far but if you can't eat that'll s..ck for you to smell the food.

Let's just see how many people are coming and what they feel like doing?

[Kioshi]

Ok no problem, we still have time organize an eat-out session if majority want.

That's ok, I'm not bothered by people eating around me lol

Just my experience from NorCal meets...people usually can't decide what/where they want to eat LOL.... ask Kaotic, he's been through it w/ me several times :P

Well, see what you or Garm can come up w/ for places around Marin, and post up on here :)

Location: Marin Storage Facility (computerlove87)

Address:
Storage Facility Mill Valley
799 Redwood HWY
Mill Valley, CA.
**(computerlove87 will provide detailed directions/Tomato's directions)**

Time: 1:30pm

List of attendees -

1. Tomato (with camera) afternoon
2. Contraband831
3. miniTRD (with camera) - Clark
4. computerlove87
5. cali yaris
6. Kioshi
7. advocate + friend? (WRX Sti)
8. Gideon + friend? (Nissan 350Z)
9.
10.
11.
12.

[tomato]

Well, there used to be a Round Table in Corte Madera, not too far, next to the freeway a couple of exits away. Pizza is usually a crowd pleaser.

The problem for me is that I don't know how much time I'll be able to stay after the meet (don't worry, I'll stay long enough to take plenty of pictures for you all :)

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Ok no problem, we still have time organize an eat-out session if majority want.

That's ok, I'm not bothered by people eating around me lol

Just my experience from NorCal meets...people usually can't decide what/where they want to eat LOL.... ask Kaotic, he's been through it w/ me several times :P



LMAO! Also, when people can't decide, they just leave. We went from how many Yarii down to 2 or 3 in the last meet. :laugh:

[computerlove87]

Sorry I haven't given directions yet, I am retarded at navigating freeways in Marin so I have to ask the facility manager (my dad) to tell me exactly what to say for directions but I keep forgetting to ask...

Also, there is no longer a round table in Corte Madera, it is now a bank. The round table moved even closer to the storage facility though, it is now just around the street at the strawberry shopping center. There is also an in/out and mcdonalds if pizza isn't your thing. :biggrin:

[advocate]

+1 vote for round table with In N Out as backup

[tomato]

+1 vote for round table with In N Out as backup

+1 :headbang:

[tomato]

Sorry I haven't given directions yet, I am retarded at navigating freeways in Marin so I have to ask the facility manager (my dad) to tell me exactly what to say for directions but I keep forgetting to ask...

Also, there is no longer a round table in Corte Madera, it is now a bank. The round table moved even closer to the storage facility though, it is now just around the street at the strawberry shopping center. There is also an in/out and mcdonalds if pizza isn't your thing. :biggrin:

Oh, that's right, I forgot about the bank.

Just ask your dad to give you directions from the neearest freeway exits, and give us the name of the facility, and we can google map the rest. I think I found directions the other day but I wasn't sure it was the right place.

There is only 1 freeway near there (101 North or South) so that's the easy part . Is the place near the hardware store? (if the hardware store is still there!)

[contraband831]

I am in for Round table.

[tomato]

Just wondering.

I just saw a modded Yaris, blue, 3 DR LB with nice wheels, a TRD sticker on the side, some stuff on the dashboard suggesting more mods than meets the eyes on that car, real cool seats. I wrote "come to Yarisworld.com " on a piece of paper but a card would have been better.

Or, is there a Yarisworld template I can print cards from ? I know there were a few threads about that but I lost track of them.

Actually, I think I'm going to cross-post this, hope it's OK.

[Kioshi]

3 or 4 for Round Table? Majority wins!

Would you guys like to drive to Round Table or have one person order and we pay them when we get their? Order two large boxes? And take home whatever is left? :P

I'll chip in even though I won't be able to eat...

[tomato]

3 or 4 for Round Table? Majority wins!

Would you guys like to drive to Round Table or have one person order and we pay them when we get their? Order two large boxes? And take home whatever is left? :P

I'll chip in even though I won't be able to eat...

I'd wait until we get there and see who's coming, then play it by ear, I think. :burnrubber:

[Kioshi]

Sounds good to me.....this time we have a whole new YW group, aside from contraband, Gideon, and myself....gotta see who keeps their word LOL

[BDD]

I won't be able to make this one.... I'm in Texas right now.

[advocate]

Sounds good to me.....this time we have a whole new YW group, aside from contraband, Gideon, and myself....gotta see who keeps their word LOL

Don't hate on the newbs!

[Galavoxx]

I'm going to go ahead and add myself. I can't stay too long but this will be too good to pass up!!

>>>

Location: Marin Storage Facility (computerlove87)

Address:
Storage Facility Mill Valley
799 Redwood HWY
Mill Valley, CA.
**(computerlove87 will provide detailed directions/Tomato's directions)**

Time: 1:30pm

List of attendees -

1. Tomato (with camera) afternoon
2. Contraband831
3. miniTRD (with camera) - Clark
4. computerlove87
5. cali yaris
6. Kioshi
7. advocate + friend? (WRX Sti)
8. Gideon + friend? (Nissan 350Z)
9. galavoxx
10.
11.
12.

[advocate]

cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnn let's get more!!! needa round up more california people from around the boards. i know of at least 1 or 2 nor cal people who haven't posted in this threat at all.

that makes me a sad panda!

[tomato]

cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnn let's get more!!! needa round up more california people from around the boards. i know of at least 1 or 2 nor cal people who haven't posted in this threat at all.

that makes me a sad panda!

I agree! :headbang:

[ezhacker1]

cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnn let's get more!!! needa round up more california people from around the boards. i know of at least 1 or 2 nor cal people who haven't posted in this threat at all.

that makes me a sad panda!

I love Panda's, with that said, i cant bear to see a Panda sad, im in. The last one was great. This'll be my second meet.


Location: Marin Storage Facility (computerlove87)

Address:
Storage Facility Mill Valley
799 Redwood HWY
Mill Valley, CA.
**(computerlove87 will provide detailed directions/Tomato's directions)**

Time: 1:30pm

List of attendees -

1. Tomato (with camera) afternoon
2. Contraband831
3. miniTRD (with camera) - Clark
4. computerlove87
5. cali yaris
6. Kioshi
7. advocate + friend? (WRX Sti)
8. Gideon + friend? (Nissan 350Z)
9. galavoxx
10. ezhacker1
11.
12.

[tomato]

COOL!!! I'm really excited. I've never been to a Yaris meet before ! :smile:
(even washed my car over the WE, hopefully, it'll stay somewhat clean between now and Saturday)

When I googled the address this afternoon, it gave me this:


http://sanfrancisco.kudzu.com/merchant/map/7866476.html

I've never been there so I don't know the exact location.

Getting to the freeway exit is pretty easy because there is only one freeway (101) going North / South.

Could someone confirm the name of the business so we know exactly where it is? Thanks :)

[Kioshi]

I pm'ed computerlove87 yesterday, we should be hearing from him soon, or you guys can PM spam him....

10 yaris cars, i want to congratulate everyone on the list for making this happen, really wish I could have gifts of some sort for you guys attending the meet..........

[Kaotic Lazagna]

If I'm still in the Bay, I might be able to make it.

[contraband831]

MIGHT!!!!!, no no no, YOU WILL ATTEND!

[Kaotic Lazagna]

MIGHT!!!!!, no no no, YOU WILL ATTEND!

hahahaha, Ric, hahahahhaa. We'll see.

[tomato]

hahahaha, Ric, hahahahhaa. We'll see.

Hey, I was just thinking that it was a real shame you couldn't make it.

I think you should come!! The more the merrier! :headbang::smoking::drinking: err... I meant :burnrubber:

[advocate]

Lazagna you can do it. I believe in you.

[computerlove87]

OK, here are the directions FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I finally got the manager (my dad) to type these up and give them to me!

From Golden Gate Bridge (101 North):

1. Take US-101 North From San Francisco to Seminary Drive Exit, Mill Valley (5 miles from GG Bridge

2. Take the Seminary Exit and Turn Right and follow the road under the freeway till you come to a stop sign (in front of a Ferrari Dealership on your left)

3. Continue Straight through the Stop Sign about 1.5 Miles till you come to another stop sign (right before an off ramp from the Freeway).

4. Continue Slight Left from the stop sign 400 ft to the Front Gate of Mill Valley Stor-All (Just Right of the ARCO Gas Stations Entrance Driveway)

From Richmond Bridge (101 South):

1.Take the exit onto I-580 W/I-80 E toward Sacramento/San Rafael

2. Slight right at I-580 W/John T Knox Fwy (signs for San Rafael/I-580)

3. Continue to follow I-580 W (Richmond Bridge)

4. Take the Sir Francis Drake Blvd exit

5. Slight left at Sir Francis Drake Blvd

6. Merge onto US-101 S via the ramp on the left to San Francisco

7. Stay on US-101 South for about 5 miles

8. After passing the Mill Valley E. Blythdale Exit, Take the next Exit (Redwood Highway about ¼ mile after)

If you are coming from north, start the above directions at step 7 (Basically just stay on 101 S until you see the redwood Highway exit

Mill Valley Stor-All’s Gate is about 100ft. on the Right, Just right of the Arco Gas Station’s entrance


Remember, Mill-valley stor-all is the green and brown storage facility DO NOT go to the public storage which is the beige one right across the street from us.

To get in the front gate, there is a code. I have set up a temporary code that will only work that one day.

the code is * YARI #

YARI=9274 (alphanumeric keypad)

1. Press *
2. Press 9 2 7 4
3. Press #

Or you can call me (415) 342-6875 or honk.

You will prbably see us once you come in the gate.

[ezhacker1]

To get in the front gate, there is a code. I have set up a temporary code that will only work that one day.

the code is * YARI #

YARI=9274 (alphanumeric keypad)

1. Press *
2. Press 9 2 7 4
3. Press #



ooh exciting, like an exclusive meet. I imagine we'll have loud revs, loud music, hot girls, cool drinks. lol. joking aside, sounds like a great place to meet up, so secretive no mall cops to deal with like at Great Mall...

[tomato]

ooh exciting, like an exclusive meet. I imagine we'll have loud revs, loud music, hot girls, cool drinks. lol. joking aside, sounds like a great place to meet up, so secretive no mall cops to deal with like at Great Mall...


Why, are people afraid of Yarii or something? Hey, everybody, watch out, there are 10 Yarii in the parking lot, :eek::eek: call 911 right away !!! :laugh:

Seriously, is it against the law to have a car meet in a parking lot?

[ezhacker1]

last time we had 15 i think at Great Mall. we were told to move 2 times by Mall cops. Would be funny if we drove in a circle around them.

[tomato]

I guess they don't want people using their parking lot and taking up parking places for stuff that has nothing to do with mall business. :iono:

Yeah, that would be funny!

[tomato]

OK, here are the directions FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I finally got the manager (my dad) to type these up and give them to me!

From Golden Gate Bridge (101 North):

1. Take US-101 North From San Francisco to Seminary Drive Exit, Mill Valley (5 miles from GG Bridge

2. Take the Seminary Exit and Turn Right and follow the road under the freeway till you come to a stop sign (in front of a Ferrari Dealership on your left)

3. Continue Straight through the Stop Sign about 1.5 Miles till you come to another stop sign (right before an off ramp from the Freeway).

4. Continue Slight Left from the stop sign 400 ft to the Front Gate of Mill Valley Stor-All (Just Right of the ARCO Gas Stations Entrance Driveway)

From Richmond Bridge (101 South):

1.Take the exit onto I-580 W/I-80 E toward Sacramento/San Rafael

2. Slight right at I-580 W/John T Knox Fwy (signs for San Rafael/I-580)

3. Continue to follow I-580 W (Richmond Bridge)

4. Take the Sir Francis Drake Blvd exit

5. Slight left at Sir Francis Drake Blvd

6. Merge onto US-101 S via the ramp on the left to San Francisco

7. Stay on US-101 South for about 5 miles

8. After passing the Mill Valley E. Blythdale Exit, Take the next Exit (Redwood Highway about ¼ mile after)

If you are coming from north, start the above directions at step 7 (Basically just stay on 101 S until you see the redwood Highway exit

Mill Valley Stor-All’s Gate is about 100ft. on the Right, Just right of the Arco Gas Station’s entrance


Remember, Mill-valley stor-all is the green and brown storage facility DO NOT go to the public storage which is the beige one right across the street from us.

To get in the front gate, there is a code. I have set up a temporary code that will only work that one day.

the code is * YARI #

YARI=9274 (alphanumeric keypad)

1. Press *
2. Press 9 2 7 4
3. Press #

Or you can call me (415) 342-6875 or honk.

You will prbably see us once you come in the gate.

better repost this so people can see it

[Kaotic Lazagna]

hahaha, we were going to eat at Dave And Busters, but since they were tossing us around (plus that stupid cover charge), we decided to eat at In And Out. Why only three Yarii made it, no clue.

[computerlove87]

Here is a link to the directions (brings you to the post):

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?p=374209&posted=1#post374209

Please distribute it to any YW member in the bay, email it to Yaris friends, send a flock of carrier pigeons trained to spot out Yarii and stick leaflets on their windshield!!!!

[tomato]

Here is a link to the directions (brings you to the post):

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?p=374209&posted=1#post374209

Please distribute it to any YW member in the bay, email it to Yaris friends, send a flock of carrier pigeons trained to spot out Yarii and stick leaflets on their windshield!!!!

hahaha!!! That's enthusiasm!!! :clap: :laugh:

Maybe we should rent out a plane with a banner and have it circle the Bay Area once or twice on Friday or Saturday morning :wink:

[Kioshi]

So....I'm coming from San Jose like advocate Saturday morning. Spending the night at my friends place. Do i take 101 N and i should be seeing Seminary Drive Exit?

[computerlove87]

So....I'm coming from San Jose like advocate Saturday morning. Spending the night at my friends place. Do i take 101 N and i should be seeing Seminary Drive Exit?

Yes

[computerlove87]

If anyone wants to come early, I will probably be there by like 9 or 10, I will be doing mods and detailing my Yaris. I have detailing supplies, a jack, tools.

[Kioshi]

Thanks. I would like to detail my car next to a fellow Yaris bud, but 9 or 10, I will probably be still sleeping.

[ezhacker1]

If anyone wants to come early, I will probably be there by like 9 or 10, I will be doing mods and detailing my Yaris. I have detailing supplies, a jack, tools.

if you got a water hose, ill wash my car there, lol. and give it a quick shine.
If Garm shows up with my sway bar, ill install it that same day then. :thumbup:

[tomato]

Thanks. I would like to detail my car next to a fellow Yaris bud, but 9 or 10, I will probably be still sleeping.

Can't make it till the afternoon but keep that hose handy, you never know! I cleaned my Yaris last Sunday, even applied a coat of wax, but it's already covered in some kind of soot from parking next to the freeway and BART. :mad:

I'll try to remember bring my quickdetailer and some towels. :biggrin:

[tomato]

...and the camera!

[Kaotic Lazagna]

If I do end up making it, my car won't be clean. hahaha.

[Kioshi]

If I do end up making it, my car won't be clean. hahaha.

Quit w/ the tease, and tell it to us straight, that you ARE COMING:rolleyes:
We don't need another special guest appearance:laugh:

[computerlove87]

I do have a hose, towels, soap, hose attachment, wax bar kit, armor all (greasy and non-greasy), windex, etc..

You don't have to show up right at 9-10, I meant to say that I will be there all day so you can show up any time you want, although the meet I guess "officially" starts at 1:30.

PS> despite being a gadget freak, I don't own a camera besides my cell phone.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Quit w/ the tease, and tell it to us straight, that you ARE COMING:rolleyes:
We don't need another special guest appearance:laugh:

hahahaha, my brake pads didn't come in today as I had hoped for. So I might need to change my brake pads on Saturday.


hmmmmm, how big is your Facility, Computer?

[Kaotic Lazagna]

If it's big enough, I might go there earlier and then just change out my brake pads there and bed them in. My problem is finding a road long enough to do the bedding procedure.

[YarisSedan]

I have to work saturday otherwise i would go =(

[tomato]

hahahaha, my brake pads didn't come in today as I had hoped for. So I might need to change my brake pads on Saturday.


hmmmmm, how big is your Facility, Computer?

Who needs brakes! come anyway!:biggrin:

Remember, these are Yarii we're talking about. They don't take that much room! We can always put one or two in our pockets or something :wink:

I have to work saturday otherwise i would go =(

sorry to hear that! I'll have to drive down to milpitas some day and show you my Yaris (not like you've never seen a stock yaris b/f but you know what I mean :smile:)

[Kaotic Lazagna]

I have to work saturday otherwise i would go =(

That sucks :frown:

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Who needs brakes! come anyway!:biggrin:

Remember, these are Yarii we're talking about. They don't take that much room! We can always put one or two in our pockets or something :wink:

LMAO!

[computerlove87]

I am not sure how long it is, I am guessing about 1/4 mile, but there are speed bumps. If speed bumps are not an issue though, I am able to pretty much turn completely around at each end of the facility, I am guessing the sedan's turning circle isn't any bigger than the LB, so you can kind of lap it as one continuous enclosed track. I will also have a jack and stands with me which might make it easier to put the brakes on. Also, if you need longer than a quarter mile, you can drive up and down the frontage road which is generally uncrowded and about 1 mile each way.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

I am not sure how long it is, I am guessing about 1/4 mile, but there are speed bumps. If speed bumps are not an issue though, I am able to pretty much turn completely around at each end of the facility, I am guessing the sedan's turning circle isn't any bigger than the LB, so you can kind of lap it as one continuous enclosed track. I will also have a jack and stands with me which might make it easier to put the brakes on. Also, if you need longer than a quarter mile, you can drive up and down the frontage road which is generally uncrowded and about 1 mile each way.

hmmm, I would need to do hard stop and go launches. Not sure now.

[tomato]

I do have a hose, towels, soap, hose attachment, wax bar kit, armor all (greasy and non-greasy), windex, etc..

You don't have to show up right at 9-10, I meant to say that I will be there all day so you can show up any time you want, although the meet I guess "officially" starts at 1:30.

PS> despite being a gadget freak, I don't own a camera besides my cell phone.

Maybe I should show up early and keep you company? I never did put on that 2d coat of wax on my car actually, like I meant to last week, cause it takes so damn long by hand.

Do you by any chance have one of these cordless tools you can use to polish the car in 15 minutes? :biggrin:

[ezhacker1]

i just thought of something funny, could my friend who has a lifted Tacoma go? Id loved to see pics later on with just one huge car around small cars. I think it would make for some funny pics and captions.

[Kioshi]

i just thought of something funny, could my friend who has a lifted Tacoma go? Id loved to see pics later on with just one huge car around small cars. I think it would make for some funny pics and captions.

Yeah he can come. I love Tacoma's....just hate the new ones.
Yeah it'd be cool if he can come, bring him along~

[tomato]

:thumbup::thumbup: allright!!! I'm looking forward to taking a picture of my Yaris next to his ..er.. vehicle. :biggrin: :headbang::headbang:

Tacoma's are pretty cool actually. :respekt:

[Kioshi]

Im not sure in what style or setup we will be taking pics at the Storage Facility..maybe computerlove87 can enlighten us a bit w/ the space of the area.....

I would like us lined up in a certain ways and have single shots of each Yaris car too.

[tomato]

Im not sure in what style or setup we will be taking pics at the Storage Facility..maybe computerlove87 can enlighten us a bit w/ the space of the area.....

I would like us lined up in a certain ways and have single shots of each Yaris car too.

I looked at Kaotic's pix of last year and they really looked awesome. I sure like the picture at an angle with the nose of the Yari sticking out.

I don't know if i can top these to be honest! It'll depend on the space, the light, is the sun going to be behind us or in front of us, that sort of thing.

But yeah, I would imagine we'd have to line up all the Yarii at some point. Maybe we can pile them all up in the Tacoma :laugh: sorry couldn't resist :)

[Kioshi]

What megapixel is your camera tomato? Oh, be ready to reveal your true name at the meet, these screen names just don't cut it at the meets :P
If you have 5 or 6 mp or higher, pics will look awesome. And, damn, i heard its going to be in the 90s on Saturday, damn~~

[tomato]

What megapixel is your camera tomato? Oh, be ready to reveal your true name at the meet, these screen names just don't cut it at the meets :P
If you have 5 or 6 mp or higher, pics will look awesome. And, damn, i heard its going to be in the 90s on Saturday, damn~~

Sorry, you're gonna have to call me Tomato, it's my nickname, has been my nickname since long before I bought the car actually (long story).
I'm serious, too! :biggrin:

Oh, the camera, it can do up to 12MP, Ithink but I never set it that high because the files are huge and impossible to work with, plus take a year and half to load to my computer, so I usually set it at half that, 5/6 MP. Don't worry, the pictures will come out just fine (unless of course we're facing the sun directly, but that shouldn't be the case early afternoon.) but we have to decide how to compose the pix, so you'll have to help me with that. If you want close up of engines, and parts, that's OK, the camera does pretty good macro shots - although I imagine the parts are not THAT small, even on a Yari ;)

[Kioshi]

Ok I will, but you'll come forth w/ your real name when people start going around w/ theirs hehe. Yeah I'll help out w/ composing the pics...maybe Garm or someone else can as well...I'm really not the punctual type :P

Oh we def. will need close up of parts and engine of Garm's car.

[tomato]

Ok I will, but you'll come forth w/ your real name when people start going around w/ theirs hehe. Yeah I'll help out w/ composing the pics...maybe Garm or someone else can as well...I'm really not the punctual type :P

Oh we def. will need close up of parts and engine of Garm's car.

Hahaha!! Once you see me in person, you will forget my name and call me Tomato anyway :)

Yep, definitely Garm's car, I think he expects it and will have the hood up the minute he drives in ;)!

[contraband831]

Hey Kioshi can you update the first post with directions, info, and the list of attendees (sp?) I will see you all Saturday, should we get a caravan going?

[advocate]

Hahaha!! Once you see me in person, you will forget my name and call me Tomato anyway :)

Yep, definitely Garm's car, I think he expects it and will have the hood up the minute he drives in ;)!

drive in with the hood up?

[MiniTRD]

look forward to meeting up with you guys on Saturday!

I'll have my Nikon D70 and another Canon which I have along with a few lenses.

[Kioshi]

Ric - yeah def. i will update the first post w/ revised list and computerlove87's directions...
I'm going to call you in case my dumbass gets lost, which probably will... what time will you be there?

tomato - ok

I hope to see you guys all at 1:30pm...contact the host of this meet location on Saturday. I may arrive late/early depending on when i get up~~

[advocate]

I hope to see you guys all at 1:30pm...contact the host of this meet location on Saturday. I may arrive late/early depending on when i get up~~

Cmon set an alarm! you can't miss this.

[Kioshi]

Cmon set an alarm! you can't miss this.
:frown: I know.

First post has been updated w/ all current and....final? information. Any more people wanting to come, please refer to first post, thanks.

[tomato]

drive in with the hood up?

break it down for you.
Enter facility, drive in, stop, turn off engine, pops hood immediately :biggrin:

[tomato]

OK, here it is, you can just quote this and fix anything that needs fixin' :biggrin:


ATTENDEES AND ADDRESS OF MEET I


Location: Marin Storage Facility (computerlove87)

Address:
Storage Facility Mill Valley
799 Redwood HWY
Mill Valley, CA.
**(computerlove87 will provide detailed directions/Tomato's directions)**

Time: 1:30pm

List of attendees -

1. Tomato (with camera) afternoon
2. Contraband831
3. miniTRD (with camera) - Clark
4. computerlove87
5. cali yaris
6. Kioshi
7. advocate + friend? (WRX Sti)
8. Gideon + friend? (Nissan 350Z)
9. galavoxx
10. ezhacker1
11.
12.


DIRECTIONS WITH CODE TO LET YOURSELVES IN

OK, here are the directions FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I finally got the manager (my dad) to type these up and give them to me!

From Golden Gate Bridge (101 North):

1. Take US-101 North From San Francisco to Seminary Drive Exit, Mill Valley (5 miles from GG Bridge

2. Take the Seminary Exit and Turn Right and follow the road under the freeway till you come to a stop sign (in front of a Ferrari Dealership on your left)

3. Continue Straight through the Stop Sign about 1.5 Miles till you come to another stop sign (right before an off ramp from the Freeway).

4. Continue Slight Left from the stop sign 400 ft to the Front Gate of Mill Valley Stor-All (Just Right of the ARCO Gas Stations Entrance Driveway)

From Richmond Bridge (101 South):

1.Take the exit onto I-580 W/I-80 E toward Sacramento/San Rafael

2. Slight right at I-580 W/John T Knox Fwy (signs for San Rafael/I-580)

3. Continue to follow I-580 W (Richmond Bridge)

4. Take the Sir Francis Drake Blvd exit

5. Slight left at Sir Francis Drake Blvd

6. Merge onto US-101 S via the ramp on the left to San Francisco

7. Stay on US-101 South for about 5 miles

8. After passing the Mill Valley E. Blythdale Exit, Take the next Exit (Redwood Highway about ¼ mile after)

If you are coming from north, start the above directions at step 7 (Basically just stay on 101 S until you see the redwood Highway exit

Mill Valley Stor-All’s Gate is about 100ft. on the Right, Just right of the Arco Gas Station’s entrance


Remember, Mill-valley stor-all is the green and brown storage facility DO NOT go to the public storage which is the beige one right across the street from us.

To get in the front gate, there is a code. I have set up a temporary code that will only work that one day.

the code is * YARI #

YARI=9274 (alphanumeric keypad)

1. Press *
2. Press 9 2 7 4
3. Press #

Or you can call me (415) 342-6875 or honk.

You will prbably see us once you come in the gate.

[Kioshi]

that works ^^^

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Last years meet pics were taken with an old 5MP Kodak point and shoot. My D40 is 6.1MP I believe. That's really all you need. In fact, you can probably go smaller since we resize our pics to be smaller anyway. 12MP is for pics that you want turned into big posters or something.

As for composition, I would like the sun to be behind the photographer and in front of the cars. I was also thinking of doing a half circle picture with the owners possibly posing in front of their cars. And if it's possible, a full circle with the picture taken from above. Also, if that's possible to take pics from above, a fun shot would be to take some blue painters tape, and have each Yaris (depending if there will be 10) have a letter from YarisWorld on it's roof.

[Kioshi]

Also, if that's possible to take pics from above, a fun shot would be to take some blue painters tape, and have each Yaris (depending if there will be 10) have a letter from YarisWorld on it's roof.

:clap: You need to be at the meet for these awesome creative photography ideas:drool:

[computerlove87]

Maybe I should show up early and keep you company? I never did put on that 2d coat of wax on my car actually, like I meant to last week, cause it takes so damn long by hand.

Do you by any chance have one of these cordless tools you can use to polish the car in 15 minutes? :biggrin:

Unfortunately, no awesome polish thing, just plain hand sponge.

[advocate]

For the people who are going to be there early: would I be able to drop in early and get help disassembling my right door panel? I've been getting this nasty rattle since a couple months after they took the door apart to get my speakers installed.

[tomato]

Last years meet pics were taken with an old 5MP Kodak point and shoot. My D40 is 6.1MP I believe. That's really all you need. In fact, you can probably go smaller since we resize our pics to be smaller anyway. 12MP is for pics that you want turned into big posters or something.

As for composition, I would like the sun to be behind the photographer and in front of the cars. I was also thinking of doing a half circle picture with the owners possibly posing in front of their cars. And if it's possible, a full circle with the picture taken from above. Also, if that's possible to take pics from above, a fun shot would be to take some blue painters tape, and have each Yaris (depending if there will be 10) have a letter from YarisWorld on it's roof.


You're right about the sun and you're right about 12 MP. I *** NEVER*** use that setting, except on rare occasions when I know I'm gonna have to crop the picture a lot and I'm pretty far from the subject.

Now, I don't know if I can photograph all the Yarii from above, though, I'm not that tall. :wink: I could make up some sheets to put on our plaques "Y" "A" "R" "I" "S" W" "O" "R" "L" D" you know, or just "YarisWorld" in fact, I think I'll make some tonight and bring them to the meet.

As to having the owners stand in front of their cars, personally, I'd rather keep it informal, just the cars. Whoever wants their picture taken for the forum, fine by me, but if others want to stay under the radar and not have their picture posted online, I respect that, no problem.

So if people just want to drop in and talk to Garm or whatever, just come, don't worry about pictures, I mean it! Just come and hang out ! :headbang:


UPDATE: I don't have the right font to do a huge "Y" "A" ... etc. but I can do a "YarisWorld" sheet of paper about the size of a California plaque.

Does anyone have graphic design stuff on their computers? I don't have much software here.

[tomato]

Unfortunately, no awesome polish thing, just plain hand sponge.

Do you know if there is a shady spot or if the whole area is exposed to the sun? I might put on a coat of wax if there is a shady spot available. I didn't have time to put on the second coat of wax last week, so now I need to wash the car again and do it. ACtually can't wait to see what it'll look like with 2 coats of Meguiars NXT :drool:

[ezhacker1]

That's a great idea about using yarisworld on our plates. Be great if each owner could get a letter perfect number of us like you stated. Anyone got a really really big sharpie?

[advocate]

Really really big sharpie? Maybe we should just print out a letter on a piece of paper, put one letter on each car, then take a picture.

Also, is anyone going to have a half-decent jack there? going to try and order some lowering springs and have garm bring em up to the meet. All I got is the factory yaris one which definitely has room for improvement :redface:

[tomato]

That's a great idea about using yarisworld on our plates. Be great if each owner could get a letter perfect number of us like you stated. Anyone got a really really big sharpie?

OK, I just made about 30 "YarisWorld" signs, printed on 8 1.2 x 11" so people can attach them to their plates.

I'm bringing a couple of sharpies, too, in case you guys want to write stuff like your yarisworld name or something underneath, but they're not really big, just the regular kind you use on moving boxes.

Does anybody have any scotchtape? I think I"ve used up most of mine.

[tomato]

I can't print a big letter, I don't have the software to do that. Maybe we can draw them. Anyone feeling artistic? ;) I won't have the time to do that tonight, sorry.

Shall we make a list of what we need to bring (besides the Yaris;)

- sharpies and "Yarisworld plaque" signs (Tomato)
- tape (?)
- camera (Tomato, Advocate, maybe Kaotic)
- jack ( )
_

...
...

If it's really hot, I might stop at Costco on the way and get us some little water bottles or something like that.

[computerlove87]

1. I Am bringing a jack but no stands. I decided Im gonna have the springs installed, or maybe do it another time when I can borrow a spring compressor from autozone.

2. There is no roof access or any way to really get a pic from above.

3. I have duct tape (in metoerite metallic :smile:)

4. If u want to wax ur car, you should probably get there before 10am, otherwise there is no shade until like 6pm. we might be able to use a vacant unit for shade, but no guarantees, we only had 2 units available as of this morning, and we might have already rented them by now.

5. I have never disassembled the door panel or anything, but I will have my laptop with me, and I have the Yarisworld DIY manual on it!!!

6. It is going to be HOT!!! Wear sunscreen, hat, sunglasses unless you want to fry, no shade all day.

7. We have cold, refreshing bottles of water in the office fridge for free!


UPDATE: Scratch that, I don't want to drag the jack all the way around my apartment complex and load it in the trunk since I wont be doing the springs tomorrow.

[Kioshi]

i can bring my jack and jack stands if someone wants to use them...but won't be there before the 1:30pm mark...so if that's ok w/ you, let me know and I'll bring them~~

Great no shade, but the storage has shade, no? I'm gonna get darker than I already am...

[tomato]

Ok, roger that on the water. If you change your mind, let me know. Costco is on my way, and I can easily stop and get something for us. (Maybe a huge umbrella, lol!! ) I'll check the forum tomorrow morning before leaving.

I'll probably show in the afternoon, too, then, could use the time to get stuff done in the morning.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

hmmm, bring an umbrella. Works well in shading the individual. I'm bringing mine. Does anyone have any camping chairs they can bring?

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Okay, with the address from the first post, I got this for directions. Are they right?

1. Head east on Eucalyptus Dr toward Donaldson Way
0.6 mi
2. Turn left at Rio del Mar
157 ft
3. Turn right at Broadway St
0.9 mi
4. Continue on CA-29/Sonoma Blvd
1.5 mi
5. Merge onto CA-37 W via the ramp to San Rafael
19.3 mi
6. Take the exit toward US-101 S
0.2 mi
7. Keep left at the fork, follow signs for San Francisco/US-101/San Rafael and merge onto US-101 S
14.2 mi
8. Take the exit toward Seminary Dr
0.2 mi
9. Slight left at Frontage Rd (signs for SEMINARY/SEMINARY Dr/GOLDEN GATE)
0.4 mi
10. Turn left to merge onto US-101 N toward Eureka
0.3 mi

Redwood Hwy
Mill Valley, CA

[computerlove87]

Laz: That is wrong, that takes you right past MV Stor-all. Cut it off at step 8.

As soon as you get off the freeway you will see MV stor-all immediately to your right.

EVERYONE: NO MATTER WHICH DIRECTION YOU ARE COMING FROM, TAKE SEMINARY DRIVE EXIT.

FROM US-101 N (FROM SONOMA/RICHMOND BRIDGE), YOU WILL SEE MILL VALLEY STOR-ALL DIRECTLY TO THE RIGHT AS YOU GET OFF THE FREEWAY

FROM US-101 S (FROM SAN FRANCISCO), TURN RIGHT OFF THE FREEWAY AND FOLLOW THE ROAD UNDER THE OVER PASS AND STRAIGHT TO THE END AND MV STOR-ALL WILL BE ON YOUR LEFT

I AM HERE NOW IF ANYONE WANTS TO COME EARLY. REMEMBER, THE CODE IS YARI (9274) SO YOU PRESS * 9 2 7 4 #

I KNOW MARIN REALLY WELL, SO IF YOU GET LOST, CALL ME AND I WILL DIRECT YOU OR DRIVE OVER AND LEAD YOU BACK! (415) 342-6875

I AM GOING TO GO GET FOOD BUT I WILL BE BACK BY 9 AM.

[advocate]

Just finished washing the car. Taking a shower and leaving right after. See you all soon!

[computerlove87]

I have vanilla coke and water!!!

[tomato]

On my way, leaving in a few, couple of stops on the way, shouldn't take too long though. See ya.

[Galavoxx]

Just talked to Taylor. I can't make it out. Get some good pics for me and I'll definitely be at the next one.

[tomato]

Just finished washing the car. Taking a shower and leaving right after. See you all soon!

wait a minute, we're supposed to take showers? :eek:




j/k:laugh:

[cali yaris]

sorry guys - I sold the blue widebody tC last night, but I had to do some repairs before they could drive it back to Arizona. Couldn't leave early enough today to make it.

I'll have to try for the next one!

[MiniTRD]

Great Turnout!!!!

Sorry we missed you Garm - was looking forward to meeting you in person.

It was great to meet all the people behind the screen names and seeing their cars. It's always amzes me just how much personalty these cars have and how they reflect their owner.

I'm gonna upload my pics now and I'll post link soon.

[Gideon]

Processing the one's my friend took right now! Great turnout!

Just one for now....

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/jinxca/gasmileage.jpg

Was down two bars and had only ~100 miles when I left this afternoon. :biggrin:

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Great meet. Too bad Garm couldn't make it out and it was too freakin' HOT. Also weird being the only sedan there :frown:

[MiniTRD]

up loading now



go to:


http://rcinfo.us/cia/yarismeetup/ (http://rcinfo.us/cia/yarismeetup/)

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Nice pics, Clark.

[MiniTRD]

yeah well Laz,

I thought it was a 3dr LB meet only! and there you are trying to be the center of attention yet again!!!! LOL

People are intimidated with your nice clean sedan . . . who can compete???

seriously though, good to see you again Laz. good luck with the start of school!

[Kaotic Lazagna]

hahahahaha.

Thanks, Clark.

[tomato]

sorry guys - I sold the blue widebody tC last night, but I had to do some repairs before they could drive it back to Arizona. Couldn't leave early enough today to make it.

I'll have to try for the next one!

Awww.... Sorry you couldn't make it, was looking forward to meeting you!

We had a great day, despite the heat, and really good turnout.

A great big :headbang: T.H.A.N.K :headbang: Y.O.U. :headbang: to Computerlove
for hosting the meet.

it was great meeting you all!

Here is a teaser for you all .... (I didn't take very many pictures because I saw that others were really busy doing a good job taking pix with far superior equipment so.... :biggrin: )

[contraband831]

A Big Thanks to computerlove87, for hosting the meet.

[Kioshi]

Yeah Big Thanks to computerlove87 for being generous enough to host the Yaris Meet.

Nice teaser pic tomato. Like the angle and showing of the windshields ^_^

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Yes, big thanks to Taylor (right?). Tell your dad thanks as well.

[advocate]

Yes, big thanks to Taylor (right?). Tell your dad thanks as well.

+1.

I'll upload my pics in a bit as well.

[ezhacker1]

So disappointed Garm didnt make it. I wanted the sway bar bad...

The drive back alone kinda sucked, traffic and all. I wish i could have done the group drive with the Yari that were left.

Circling around at the Chevron was fun and confusing. lol

[fmicle]

Alright, I have uploaded all my pictures in their full beauty/resolution. Just click on the preview until you get the full size if you want to download the original (3000x2000 pixels). I won't insert the links in here because I don't want to make this page super slow to load :redface:

Thanks to Computerlove for hosting this event!

Mill Valley Yaris Meet 2009 (http://cid-0fc10220298ee711.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/Mill%20Valley%20Yaris%20Meet%202009?authkey=VylRRX oPIvQ%24&ct=photos)

[tomato]

^ did you leave early? I thought you did the caravan with us. Caravan was really cool. I really enjoyed that part.

Yeah, driving away was sad.

[fmicle]

^ did you leave early? I thought you did the caravan with us. Caravan was really cool. I really enjoyed that part.

Yeah, driving away was sad.

I left right after In'n'Out.

[tomato]

OK, let me know if that works.

http://s989.photobucket.com/albums/af15/tomato_007/?albumview=slideshow

Tomato


http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af15/tomato_007/th_IMG_5547.jpg (http://s989.photobucket.com/albums/af15/tomato_007/?action=view&current=IMG_5547.jpg)

[contraband831]

^ Great Pics Tomato

[Galavoxx]

Looks like it was crazy fun. I wish I was there to rep the black yaris. I thought at least one person would have the black.

[tomato]

Looks like it was crazy fun. I wish I was there to rep the black yaris. I thought at least one person would have the black.


Totally!!

That's why I showed up. I figured somebody should show up driving stock :biggrin: but yeah, it was fun!

Thanks, Contraband. I think I have one of you driving in your car in there, did you see it?

[contraband831]

Thanks, Contraband. I think I have one of you driving in your car in there, did you see it?

I did not, I will look again :thumbsup:

[tomato]

I did not, I will look again :thumbsup:

I'm pretty sure it's this one

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=376594&postcount=39

a little hard to see on photobucket though.

[computerlove87]

Awww.... Sorry you couldn't make it, was looking forward to meeting you!

We had a great day, despite the heat, and really good turnout.

A great big :headbang: T.H.A.N.K :headbang: Y.O.U. :headbang: to Computerlove
for hosting the meet.

it was great meeting you all!

Here is a teaser for you all .... (I didn't take very many pictures because I saw that others were really busy doing a good job taking pix with far superior equipment so.... :biggrin: )

A Big Thanks to computerlove87, for hosting the meet.

Yeah Big Thanks to computerlove87 for being generous enough to host the Yaris Meet.

Nice teaser pic tomato. Like the angle and showing of the windshields ^_^

Yes, big thanks to Taylor (right?). Tell your dad thanks as well.



AWW, Thanks guys. Owner told me I can do more meets any time too!!!:smile:

Great job on the pics Tomato, fmicle, miniTRD, Kaotic... (hope I didn't forget anyone)

Also, Someone left a black umbrella...:biggrin:

[Kaotic Lazagna]

LMAO. That's my black umbrella. hahahaha. You can keep it. I don't think I'll be back there any time soon. hahaha. I'll just buy a bigger one, I've been meaning too.

[computerlove87]

LMAO. That's my black umbrella. hahahaha. You can keep it. I don't think I'll be back there any time soon. hahaha. I'll just buy a bigger one, I've been meaning too.

That's funny, I have been meaning to buy an umbrella for my spare tire compartment for rain storms. I owe you an umbrella or a Yaris mod of equal value, or I could pay your bridge tolls for the next meet :biggrin:

[Kioshi]

^^ aww....I like the respect we got for each other unlike Honda meets :P

Most people would jack items left around and not bother telling anyone. Makes me want to keep the car even longer if i have to do an engine rebuild past its lifespan...

Next meet, we will def. do a BBQ. In N' Out has become a tradition i know, but something bigger and better than eating there would make the next meet/s more entertaining and fun.

[tomato]

^^ well I agree, this was a great group of people!! :grin: and I thouroughly enjoyed meeting everybody!

There is a place where we can hang at Pt. Richmond (it's not Richmond, it's actually a neat little place between the Richmond bridge and Richmond, completely different feel though. People come and bring their dogs, kids, barbecue stuff. I've never seen that park full of people, though, it looks like it's one of these well guarded secrets or something.

Just an idea, of course. I'm sure there are many of these places all over the bay.


http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=point+richmond+park+,+ca&sll=37.927274,-122.385807&sspn=0.03595,0.052872&g=point+richmond,+ca&ie=UTF8&ll=37.916339,-122.36186&spn=0.017978,0.042701&z=15

[ezhacker1]

I'm up for a place that doesn't have a bridge toll, I rather use the toll money as gas money and drive somewhere that's closer to everyone.

[tomato]

EZ: I hear you but since we're all coming from different parts of the bay, the majority of us will have bridge tolls no matter what.

[Kioshi]

I'm up for a place that doesn't have a bridge toll, I rather use the toll money as gas money and drive somewhere that's closer to everyone.

I honestly felt hella bad when you couldn't caravan with the four amigos on the way back :frown:

tomato - that place sounds cool. Is it on a hill side maybe?
I want an elevated place next time for the the meet so we can get shots that look like we're on mountain or somethin.....maybe somewhere in Sacramento?

Kaotic, maybe that one place in Sacramento where we were playing around the idea of doing a cruise/run meet?

[ezhacker1]

I honestly felt hella bad when you couldn't caravan with the four amigos on the way back

Would have been fun unless you guys were driving zippy,

[Kioshi]

My retarded GPS threw me off so i took the wrong turn and went left...so advocate and I just jammed it and caught up to contraband and Wisher.....then we zipped through some traffic, very cool and nice ride back.

[tomato]

I honestly felt hella bad when you couldn't caravan with the four amigos on the way back :frown:

tomato - that place sounds cool. Is it on a hill side maybe?
I want an elevated place next time for the the meet so we can get shots that look like we're on mountain or somethin.....maybe somewhere in Sacramento?

Kaotic, maybe that one place in Sacramento where we were playing around the idea of doing a cruise/run meet?


No, it's not on a hill side, it's by the water, actually.

If you want to be on a hill, there is Marin Headlands (by the GG Bridge). You could probably get pretty rad pictures from up there, but the problem is that the place is very popular and it's hard to find parking for one, let alone 15 cars!

There are a few areas by the beach, with great views of the water and perhaps even the GG bridge in the background if the fog cooperates, from the East Bay. I'll keep my eyes open for potential locations.

Other areas in Marin by the Beach are easy to find, but in Marin, you coud hit serious fog without warning if you're near the beach.

[onemph05]

I honestly felt hella bad when you couldn't caravan with the four amigos on the way back :frown:

tomato - that place sounds cool. Is it on a hill side maybe?
I want an elevated place next time for the the meet so we can get shots that look like we're on mountain or somethin.....maybe somewhere in Sacramento?

Kaotic, maybe that one place in Sacramento where we were playing around the idea of doing a cruise/run meet?

This is a look out point on Skyline Blvd and pic was taken during the last BAC fun run. It good elevated place for nice pics and scenery...

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b44/robxcore/Corolla/Coyote%20Point%20080909/IMG_7451.jpg

[Malaya1221]

next time should be a norcal-socal meet. :smile:

great pix...

[advocate]

Skyline has some amazing photo ops. I drive up there occasionally for work. Although I haven't seen a good place to do a BBQ yet, it could possibly just be a place to meet up and take shots before we move on and find somewhere to do a cook out.

Also as far as the cruising went I thought it was awesome and had a lot of fun but would've preferred a slightly quicker pace / a lot less traffic :thumbup: