10/28 meet at Abita Springs Brewery [Archive] - Honda Ridgeline Owners Club Forums

k757

10-09-2006, 10:06 PM

GULF COAST MEET
Saturday 12/28
Abita Springs Brewery, Abita Springs, LA

SCHEDULE
12:00pm-12:15pm - meet in the parking lot of the BrewPub.
1:00 pm - Take the Brewery Tour
(after the tour) - Eat at the BrewPub

*** If you'd like my cell number as a contact, PM me and I'll give it to you. -Keith

Abita Brewery
http://www.abita.com/

Visiting Abita Brewery
http://www.abita.com/visit/index.html

"Tours are given every Saturday at 1:00pm and 2:30pm and Sundays at 1:00pm."

"Our tour begins in our tasting room, where you can sample the various brews that make our brewery so successful. Don't forget to grab a "Full One" before the tour begins. You may get thirsty!" You don't get that at the Budweiser plant.

DIRECTIONS

Abita Springs Brewery
72011 Holly St
Abita Springs, LA 70420
985-892-5837
http://maps.google.com/maps?oi=map&q=72011+Holly+Street,+Abita+Springs,+LA

Directions from New Orleans:
Take Causeway North towards Mandeville.
Exit Causeway onto Interstate 12 towards Slidell.
Take first exit #65. Head towards Abita Springs (approx. 4 miles) on highway 59. Upon entering Abita Springs, make a sharp turn to the right. Immediately following, take a left onto Levenson St. which will put you directly in front of the Abita Brewpub.

Directions from Other:
Take I-12 exit Abita Springs (exit 65). Head towards Abita Springs (approx. 4 miles) north on highway 59. Upon entering Abita Springs, make a sharp turn to the right. Immediately following, take a left onto Levenson St. which will put you directly in front of the Abita Brewpub.

*** Keith's note: according to the map, Levenson is a right turn, not a left, so not sure

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kh4800

10-10-2006, 02:30 AM

(Strong) I might be there

djeaux

10-10-2006, 12:16 PM

We've got in on our calendar. Might want to find the "Pavilion" (the original medicinal springs) for a photo session, too :)

T Mac said he can put this on the club calendario as well!

I nominate k757 as meet-meister & brew-bubba.

FLA-Vyk

10-10-2006, 01:16 PM

:( Sorry that I can not make this one, but please keep me in mind for future events. F-V

djeaux

10-10-2006, 01:39 PM

:( Sorry that I can not make this one, but please keep me in mind for future events. F-V

Sorry you can't make it, but I do gotta say that I LUST after a green TR-6. For reasons that my wife is better off not knowing about ;)

Would a Gulf Shores meet in the future work better for you? That's also known as LA (Lower Alabama)...

Cajun

10-10-2006, 02:59 PM

I nominate k757 as meet-meister & brew-bubba.

I agree with you djeaux about the meet-meister, but the brew-bubba might be a problem, we are going to a fairly small brewery and I'm not sure what their daily production is and I want some beer too!:D

Look forward to seeing everyone on the 28th, Mrs. Cajun has it on her calendar as well.

djeaux

10-10-2006, 07:29 PM

I agree with you djeaux about the meet-meister, but the brew-bubba might be a problem, we are going to a fairly small brewery and I'm not sure what their daily production is and I want some beer too!:D

Look forward to seeing everyone on the 28th, Mrs. Cajun has it on her calendar as well.

OK. We'll just dub him meet-meister & start calling him "Kingfish" & see how long it takes him to figure that out :D

shovelhd

10-10-2006, 07:32 PM

Abita is my beer of choice whenever I visit New Orleans. I'll be with you in spirit :)

robh2

10-10-2006, 07:39 PM

I just finished off an Abita Light a few min ago. We had a Mardi Gras party and I found a local place that carried it. I was surprised to find it available around here in the DC area.

I wish I could be there.

Robert

k757

10-10-2006, 08:33 PM

OK. We'll just dub him meet-meister & start calling him "Kingfish" & see how long it takes him to figure that out :DKingfish as the nickname of a well-known ex-LA govenor?

....Huey Long
(nailed it):cool:

djeaux

10-11-2006, 07:47 AM

Kingfish as the nickname of a well-known ex-LA govenor?

....Huey Long
(nailed it):cool:

Now we know what the "k" in "k757" really stands for -- KINGFISH.

EVERY MAN A KING!

"Who built the highway to Baton Rouge?
Who put up the hospitals & build you schools?
Who looks after sh*tkickers like you?
The Kingfish do."

- Randy Newman ("Good Old Boys")

Cajun

10-13-2006, 12:04 PM

Wonder why we haven't heard from Cajun Country yet? Need some more La. RLs at Abita on October 28th :eek:

k757

10-18-2006, 01:16 AM

Remember to bring your cameras and get your photos of the chrome door sills. :cool: Then you have to post back on the door sills thread and tell Ron (5S Dude) how great he is again. HAHAHA

Cajun

10-18-2006, 09:09 AM

Definitely need cameras for the window decal that Lady Ridge has done for us and will be avaliable for all who attend.:cool:

k757

10-18-2006, 09:14 AM

Definitely need cameras for the window decal that Lady Ridge has done for us and will be avaliable for all who attend.:cool:Nice! I have a new POW/MIA decal that I need to get on there as well. My old one was a Prism design around the outside that is starting to turn yellowish from the sun. Plus my new one is about an inch bigger. every inch counts, so I hear! :eek:

Cajun

10-18-2006, 09:46 AM

Plus my new one is about an inch bigger. every inch counts, so I hear! :eek:

k757, know that you are new to La. so not sure what you are measuring, but it could make a BIGGGGGGG difference.:rolleyes:

Cajun

10-21-2006, 02:24 PM

Looks like we have 3 RL's or (2 RL's + 07 Civic) for our meet and greet next weekend, hope we get a few more as I would not want to see Lady Ridge's window decals all stuck to my RL.:D :D :D

kh4800

10-21-2006, 04:00 PM

"Our tour begins in our tasting room, where you can sample the various brews that make our brewery so successful. Don't forget to grab a "Full One" before the tour begins. You may get thirsty!" You don't get that at the Budweiser plant.
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I never knew Abita made beer. I do buy their bottle water.
Bought some Abita Purple Haze, and Turbodog. Not bad.
Just getting ahead start on the tasting room.

Just printed out the directions from google maps. Only 1 hour 16 min to get there.

Have my camera ready to go, and can't wait to meet all of you.

1 Red, 2 White , 1 Blue

Cajun

10-21-2006, 05:31 PM

djeaux

10-21-2006, 08:10 PM

I can't wait myself & I'm hopin' the weather cooperates.

Has anybody pulled down the Google Earth map & targeted any likely participants in the NOLA area? I haven't heard a peep from Ridgeline2006 about this & he's in Metairie... (I'd do the Googling but for some arcane reason Google Earth & my nVidia video card do not play nice & the result is blue screening...)

KH4800: My wife & I will probably be shooting into Covington at some point to visit her cousin, but I'll be in touch this week about possibly caravanning over with you. We could meet at Beatline Road or some place...

k757

10-22-2006, 07:59 AM

k757

10-22-2006, 08:06 AM

Just received the window decals from Lady Ridge, while getting ready to watch the Tigers destroy Fresno State. They look great,:cool: as if we expected anything else from the 1st Lady of the ROC. Looking forward to next Saturday, hope the weather is better than today.

GEAUX TIGERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D :D :DJust as expected, another close game... 38-3, whew! I went to this game. Second game this year that I didn't have to buy tickets. hahaha. This time I won a raffle at work.

djeaux

10-22-2006, 03:54 PM

I am also unable to work the ROC Google map thing correctly. I think I've hacked my PC too much, don't ask!?!? :rolleyes:

I'm just guessing but I think the latest revision to the nVidia GeForce video card drivers does not make nice with Google Earth!

k757

10-23-2006, 08:47 AM

Ok, So I called the Brew Pub and they do take reservations for bigger groups. I made a reservation for 8 (I guessed) as there are 4 confirmed with 2 people each. For those that are coming, if I underestimated, please let me know so I can update the reservation.

If anyone is thinking they might come, post a note or send me a PM and I'll update the reservation to get you in there.

:cool:

k757

10-23-2006, 09:36 AM

Here is who I have as attending at this point:

K757 +1
Djeaux +1
Cajun +1
KH4800 +1

kh4800

10-23-2006, 12:16 PM

Cajun

10-23-2006, 01:06 PM

Keith

Did have 2 people, but now it is only me. :rolleyes:

Keith, does that mean you have no designated driver?:(
Wonder how much cab fare will be back to Long Beach?:eek:

k757

10-23-2006, 01:13 PM

Keith, does that mean you have no designated driver?:(
Wonder how much cab fare will be back to Long Beach?:eek:I will be tasting, not drinking. there is a difference. :D

My friend and I are considering bringing (pedal) bikes and going for a bike ride on the Tammany Trail after if time is available. So we won't be consuming that much, though it may make the bike ride more interesting! :eek: Of course, that is still being decided, but likely my truck will two bikes locked down in it.

I'll pay for cab fare for Djeaux if he lets me swap out his RTX wheels! hahaha

**** this is my 1100 post. not bad. I need a life though

Cajun

10-25-2006, 08:48 AM

3 days until our meet and the weather forecast still looks good, partly cloudy/clear with high in the low 70's. Good beer drinking weather.:D

k757

10-25-2006, 12:23 PM

I hope I remember to drive my Ridge and not my Civic! hahaha, The vic is a lot of fun. The gas pedal is usually horizontal with high revving shifts and still gets 30 mpg (60% city). :cool: Hmmm... I wonder what mpg I could get if I drove like a sane person :confused:

Saturday morning will be busy for me while getting a wash on the RL. :cool: Man, that means I have to get up and moving in the morning.... sigh

I plan to leave the BR area at 11 am.

djeaux

10-26-2006, 07:22 AM

Just a quick note -- Ms Djeaux has a very possible family conflict, so I may be one or two when I get there. But I will be there. Just hope this drizzle lets up long enough for me to get a little clean-up done!

<BAD PUN>On an unrelated note, since k757 refers to the small coupe as a "vic" I have to wonder if he puts a set of "diadem" lights on it will he have a "Crown Vic" </BAD PUN>

Cajun Country Ridgeline

10-26-2006, 11:39 AM

Just found out that my sister will be out of town this weekend.
It looks like we will get to go to Abita Springs Ridgeline meet after all.

Dont really drink anymore but love to visit Brewery, Winery, etc. and the food is always good at their eating places.

Count us IN!!!!!!!!!!

Cajun Country Ridgeline and Wife

kh4800

10-26-2006, 12:04 PM

k757

10-26-2006, 12:18 PM

GREAT CCR!! When they offer you your freebie drinks, take them and pass them around! hahaha

Updated reservations:
K757 +1
Djeaux +1
Cajun +1
KH4800 +1
Cajun Country Ridgeline + 1

For those who may or may not have your +1 coming, I am just going to hold the reservation for the +1

If you have more than the +1 attending, please let me know so I can add them to the reservation.

Cajun

10-26-2006, 12:25 PM

If you have more than the +1 attending, please let me know so I can add them to the reservation.

k757, does that mean I can bring my wife and my girlfriend?:D

k757

10-26-2006, 12:41 PM

k757, does that mean I can bring my wife and my girlfriend?:DNow that is a photo opportunity I don't want to miss!

Cajun Country Ridgeline

10-26-2006, 01:15 PM

Here is who I have as attending at this point:

K757 +1
Djeaux +1
Cajun +1
KH4800 +1

k757, It looks like you can count us in. We just got back from AR for a week and was suppose to go to Woodville TX. My wife has been wanting to go in that direction to visit Ponchatoula. I guess we will see you in Abita Springs on Sat.at 12:00p.m. Hope weather changes soon, it is really messy today.:D :D

Cajun Country Ridgeline

10-26-2006, 01:18 PM

k757

10-26-2006, 01:36 PM

+ 2 for Cajun Country Ridgeline: My wife and myself will attend.

You are in there. I wrote the list as (ROC ID + extra people)
"Cajun Country Ridgeline + 1" as yourself plus 1

djeaux

10-26-2006, 05:24 PM

Just a quick note that Mrs Djeaux probably won't be able to make the trip. But she will stay on my +1 in case things do pan out for her!

ridgeline2006

10-26-2006, 08:52 PM

Cajun

10-27-2006, 07:55 AM

Well Well Well This could be nice, I will be there. Looks like we will have nice weather. I ride my goldwing here often. they have great hamburgers and oh there beer not bad either...

On Sundays, Motorcyles line up. It is a fun spot to come on the weekend. See you there.....

Great ridgeline2006, that gives us a total of 6, guess k757 will have to update the reservation again. By the way looks like this will be the first ROC meet with "WHITE RL'S" the majority:cool:

k757

10-27-2006, 09:20 AM

Reservations are now for 11 people:

K757 +1
Djeaux +1
Cajun +1
KH4800 +1
Cajun Country Ridgeline +1
Ridgeline2006

ridgeline2006

10-27-2006, 12:57 PM

Ridgeline2006 + 1 :D

k757

10-27-2006, 01:09 PM

Ridgeline2006 + 1 :D
Grrr.... :D .......You are in there

Reservations are now for 12 people:

K757 +1
Djeaux +1
Cajun +1
KH4800 +1
Cajun Country Ridgeline +1
Ridgeline2006 +1

k757

10-27-2006, 01:12 PM

I think I am going to snake out of work early today and get a wash on my truck. :D

I hope the bugs will not be bad on the drive over there. I'll be packing my Bug & Tar remover :cool:

Cajun

10-27-2006, 02:07 PM

I think I am going to snake out of work early today and get a wash on my truck. :D

I hope the bugs will not be bad on the drive over there. I'll be packing my Bug & Tar remover :cool:

Going to do the same thing myself this afternoon. I'm not too worried about the bugs tomorrow, it's the other vehicles that are harder to scrape off.:D

k757

10-27-2006, 02:09 PM

Going to do the same thing myself this afternoon. I'm not too worried about the bugs tomorrow, it's the other vehicles that are harder to scrape off.:DUnfortunately I am in an apt. so I'll be doing a self-spray car wash. I go to one near the Times restaurant on Coursey between Sherwood and Airline.

djeaux

10-27-2006, 06:41 PM

Well, Mrs. Djeaux is still waffling, but I'm just planning to get up real early for the ritual wash & vac. Can't wait to meet everyone!

k757

10-27-2006, 07:13 PM

Well, Mrs. Djeaux is still waffling, but I'm just planning to get up real early for the ritual wash & vac. Can't wait to meet everyone!I am all clean and ready to go. maybe some light touch up in the morning :cool:

djeaux

10-28-2006, 05:45 PM

Some pics... Photos 1 and 2 are behind the Abita Brewery (L to R: Cajun Country Ridgeline, k757, kh4800, djeaux, Cajun) . Photo 3 is some of LadyRidge's handiwork & Photo 4 is the whole crew (sans photographer djeaux) at the Brew Pub.

djeaux

10-28-2006, 05:48 PM

Photo 1: Ken (kh4800) checks out Tony's (Ridgeline2006) mucho-modded Ridge. Tony was our "missing man" but we found 'em at the Brew Pub after the brewery tour... This is probably not Ken's best angle...

Photo 2: Keith (k757) & Hannah (Mrs. Djeaux) enjoy the, um, unique aroma of the fermentation room...

djeaux

10-28-2006, 05:51 PM

The crew (sans Ridgeline 2006) salutes 330 barrels of Abita Beer & Cajun's tag casts an eerie reflection...

djeaux

10-28-2006, 05:56 PM

And finally, my truck on the street in Abita Springs...

kh4800

10-28-2006, 07:47 PM

Great ROC Meet in Abita Springs. Thanks Keith for setting things up, and making reservations. Thanks DJeaux for letting me follow you over there.
Also , thank you Lady Ridge for the great ROC Decal, and to Cajun for getting them to us. Enjoyed meeting everyone.

k757

10-28-2006, 11:12 PM

What a great day... ROC'rs, lots of laughs, stories, FOOD!, FREE BEER (which the ladies seemed to have more than the guys... hmmm) and weather (what a day!).

I got there just before noon and I joined the crowd. It was neat seeing so many RLs parked around. We hung out for a bit chatting and Joe Djeaux broke the ice and wanted to see my sills! hahaha. Then we all looked around at each others trucks. I never get tired of that. I am not sure who suggested going in the BrewPub for a few beverages ;), but I suspect the ladies! hahaha We had a few and headed over to the Brewery, not far, maybe a 2 minute drive. The brewery has a back room with many taps set up for your helping... and we did! the whole scene reminded me of a frat party in college. I preferred the Light and the Purple Haze. The tour was pretty good but was a bit tough to hear the tour guide. I think the ROCrs intimidated him, especially the ladies! hahah We had a few more beverages and went outside for some photos of the trucks. We then headed back over to the BrewPub and as I drive up, I see Tony's Ridge. So we are looking it over and this guy comes out and walks by us and unlocks the Ridge, we yell "TONY!!" and he turns and looks at us like we are insane and how do you know my name?!! We go in, eat, have great conversation and headed out. I had a burger there and for $7 I got a 10 oz dang good burger... I was overstuffed. The salads looked like they could feed a family of four, and if going there, pay the extra $1 and get the sweet potato fries YUMMM.

For those who could not make it, no worries, there will definitely be another meet in the near future. Our next location will have to have more parking as we will have more trucks attending.

Ok all, shoot over to the door sills thread and tell Ron (5S Dude) what you think of my chrome door sills! :D

k757

10-28-2006, 11:17 PM

1) Djeaux taking a photo of the ladies
2) The ladies discussing female things... HAHAH.. DON'T ASK!!! :eek:
3) (L to R) Cajun Country Ridgeline, Djeaux, Cajun, kh4800

k757

10-29-2006, 09:51 AM

IMG tag test.... ........ cool, it worked. Now I can post larger images.
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q178/keith_757/2006%201028%20ROC%20Meet%20at%20Abita%20Brewery%20 LA/PA280025_.jpg

kh4800

10-29-2006, 03:46 PM

Had to put Tonys Sharp Ridge in the line up.

k757

10-29-2006, 04:52 PM

Tony must have had the stealth button pressed when he was parked there as I don't remember him parked there... but there is his truck! WOW, I must have had more to drink than I thought!

djeaux

10-29-2006, 06:02 PM

Amazing!

Well, we had a terrific time. And there's no "stealth" about that! "2 Kool 2 B Forgotten."

k757

10-29-2006, 08:42 PM

Gulf Coast Meet 2 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?p=149757

Cajun

10-30-2006, 08:12 AM

What a great time Saturday, perfect weather and good new friends. We all know that we have the best truck, but obviously the RL has the best owners also. It was good to put a face with the screen names here on the ROC and Mrs. Cajun and myself enjoyed meeting k757 & guest, djeaux & Mrs. djeaux, cajun country ridgeline & Mrs., kh4800 and our stealth member, ridgeline 2006 & Mrs. Looking forward to the next meet. Pictures we have are pretty much what has always been posted, but thanks to k757 for ramrodding the meet and ladyridge for the great decals.:D :D

ridgeline2006

10-30-2006, 01:25 PM

Rhonda and I had a great time meeting everyone on Sat. We were a little late however it all worked out. I am sorry that we did not get in the big picture but next time we will. I think the coast is a great place for the next meeting or tiger town. I wish we could have stayed longer but I had already made plans. It was so nice seeing all the RL in one location and all so clean. Job well done and that a boy for those who put this together. thanks for the Decal I will find a great place for it. See ya'll next time

Cajun Country Ridgeline

10-30-2006, 06:44 PM

Hey Did We have fun or WHAT!!!!!!

Robin and I want to thank everyone who was responsible for this great trip and we love our DECAL that Lady Ridgeline put together with CAJUN.

We stayed an extra day up the road and got home late Sunday. Some of the pictures are duplicates but from a different viewpoint.........

1. will be Hanna & Keith having a beer at the Brewery before the tour.
2. Keith and Nancy enjoying some of that fine Abita Springs BREW
3. The Fabulous 5 outside the Brewery, tony was not there
4. The ladies were visiting.
5. The DECAL designed by CAJUN and lady Ridgeline and produced by LR
6. Tony's Ridgeline back at the BREW PUB.
7. Lunch at the Brew Pub.
8. Luch at the Brew Pub.
9. Lets Make Some Beer!!!!!!!!!
10. Group before we left for the Brewery.
11. Joe must have taken this pic, because I was in the picture!

Cajun Country Ridgeline

10-30-2006, 06:52 PM

Sorry I didnot realize my picutes limit.

Start with #6 Tony's Ridge
#7 Lunch at the Brew Pub
#8 Lunch at the Brew Pub
#9 Lets Make some BEER
#10 Group before leaving for the brewery

I have some how lost some pics. Will return at late date with missing pics.

THANKS AGAIN EVERYONE FOR THE INVITE, WE HAD A GREAT TIME AND LOOK FORWARD TO THE NEXT ONE.