Who's ready for a meet & greet guys?

Hi everyone! We’ve been wondering if there are any SoCal ROC-Heads that would be interested in an impromptu meet & greet. One of the places we were thinking of visiting was the LA County Fair Grounds any time between the day after Christmas on the 26th to the 30th.

Location:
The Wally Parks National Hot Rod Association Motorsports Museum
Time:

Event Details:
The Wally Parks National Hot Rod Association Motorsports Museum

Open Wednesday through Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Chronicling more than 50 years of American motorsports history. Admission to the museum is $6 for adults; $4 for seniors 60 and older and for ages 6-15 and free for children under 5. Parking is at Gate 1 on McKinley Ave.
Presented by the Automobile Club of Southern California.
Information (909) 622-2133.
http://www.museum.nhra.com/

or the Peterson Automotive Museum http://www.petersen.org/default.cfm?docid=702

Let’s hear from you SoCal folks that wanna hookup for a get together to close out 2007

I'm just a "Hot Rod" nut so any other ideas would be welcome too?

I'm on vacation until January 6th, I am good to go. Naneki should be here to celebrate with me on the 20th of December.

I'm good after the 26th of December, i have to work the day after, but on the 27th of December through the 4th of jan 08 i should be off. I'm good between those days, but will let you know if i can't make it, for family stuff for the new years celebration.

Kewl! let's see if we can get the whole gang back together again to close out the year and share some time together between Christmas and New Year's day. pass da word..........

Darn, I will be driving to New Mexico for the Holidays.

Weekend preferred for me. Gotta work on the 26th.

Once everyone agrees on the date and time I can make time so just let me know.

I'm good on the 30th!

We’re kinda liking Sunday the 30th too! How about it Luis, Miguel, Kelly, Brent, Rocko, NiqMan, Philip, Mike, Greg, Karen, Dave, Joe, Bryan, Jerome, Alexander, Jirwin, Matt, Lincoln, JamminJim, Zombie, PPG Flyer, msarq, Tihstae, Candie! You guys still out there?

Let me know what day and time and I'll let you know if I can make it.

30th would be good I'm in aspen 22-28th

Ok! Let’s make our next meet & greet for the 30th. Is the “Wally Parks National Hot Rod Association Motorsports Museum” a good choice? Is there any other interesting places you can suggest?

Ok! Let’s make our next meet & greet for the 30th. Is the “Wally Parks National Hot Rod Association Motorsports Museum” a good choice? Is there any other interesting places you can suggest?


30th works for me. But is real close to party night. ;)

Either location is ok with me, I have never been to either one. :o

Hopefully nothing un-foreseen will come up. Usually go to Dunes for New Years weekend but have heard no plans for that yet.

What time? And where do we actually meet?

30th works for me. But is real close to party night. ;)

Either location is ok with me, I have never been to either one. :o

Hopefully nothing un-foreseen will come up. Usually go to Dunes for New Years weekend but have heard no plans for that yet.

What time? And where do we actually meet?

I'll call tomorrow and make certain of thier hours.

I'll call tomorrow and make certain of thier hours.

where's this museum located? is it near anything like the beach, OC, etc. :D I think some or I may need landmarks. Is it near knotts berry farm?:D

The end of the year “SoCal meet & greets”

I called today and they’re hours are 10am to 5pm on December 30th. So we are a go at this point. The NHRA MotorSports Museum is located at the LA County Fair Grounds in the city of Pomona. See you all there!

They have maps and directions here; http://www.museum.nhra.com/

OH HAPPY DAY! TALKED TO MI NANEKI TODAY, SHE HAS BEEN PACKED AND READY TO BE HERE SINCE LAST WEEK. SHOULD BE HERE ON THURSDAY SOMETIME. :D :eek: ;) Update: Arriving on American Airlines, Saturday night at 21:45 hrs

SWEET!! I know one big dog who's gonna have a very Merry Christmas! Can't wait to meet her too............

SWEET!! I know one big dog who's gonna have a very Merry Christmas! Can't wait to meet her too............

She is going to be at the meet and sporting the jacket I got her for Christmas, that we both have and I made up for when we are rollin in the Ridgeline Raider. Dark Navy 5.11 jackets sale priced at $49.95

Hello Folks,

It's been along time since I've been here and I am glad to see so many familiar faces.

Anthony (Kanji) as well as Ron (5SDude) have been so kind in keeping me informed of upcoming events.

The museum sounds fun. I am not sure if I will go yet as some of you know my struggles....but maybe I just may surprise you all.

In any event...I hope everyone is well and ready for the holiday season.

Happy Holidays!

Kelly aka Ridgegal

Not to further temp you but, “There are times in life when a big giant hug from all of your ROC-Head buddies can have unbelievable healing affects and become very therapeutic to the soul!” Having you there to share the day together and say hello just might be one of those times! Either way sis, “Best Wishes” from all of us here.

Not to further temp you but, “There are times in life when a big giant hug from all of your ROC-Head buddies can have unbelievable healing affects and become very therapeutic to the soul!” Having you there to share the day together and say hello just might be one of those times! Either way sis, “Best Wishes” from all of us here.

YA what Ron said... :D

What time is everyone poping up?

YA what Ron said... :D

What time is everyone poping up?

Well the place opens at 10am but we can hook up for breakfast if you'd like.

Well the place opens at 10am but we can hook up for breakfast if you'd like.

Breakfast sounds good ;) a good all day event :D

Sounds like fun. I'd be down to meet up with you guys on the 30th and have breakfast!!!

im down for a meet up.

OH HAPPY DAY! TALKED TO MI NANEKI TODAY, SHE HAS BEEN PACKED AND READY TO BE HERE SINCE LAST WEEK. SHOULD BE HERE ON THURSDAY SOMETIME. :D :eek: ;) Update: Arriving on American Airlines, Saturday night at 21:45 hrs

Mother Nature sadden my Christmas :( . Nancy could not change her flight with out creating a financial hardship. She can't be here with me for the holiday. Oh well The party is still on. I will be there.

We're all bummin for you Tony! and wanted to meet her too.....Hope your Holiday spirit is still intact!

Anyone have a preference as to where to have breakfast together??????

Nancy could not change her flight with out creating a financial hardship. She can't be here with me for the holiday. Oh well The party is still on. I will be there.
Sounds like a terrific New Years Eve to me, Tony!

Merry Christmas to all you West Coasties! :D

Thank you Joe! I hope all our ROC-Head brothers and sisters across the net had a wonderful Christmas too. I wish you could all join us for one of the last meet & greets of 2007.

We’ll meet in front of the NHRA MotorSports Museum located at the LA County Fair Grounds in the city of Pomona at 10:00am. This coming Sunday.

The 28,000-square-foot NHRA Motorsports Museum chronicles more than 50 years of American auto racing history and features vintage vehicles, uniforms, and other memorabilia. Museum admission is $6 for adults and $4 for seniors 60+ and children aged 6-15. Children 5 and under get in free. Parking is available at Gate 1 on McKinley Avenue.

For those wanting to spend the rest of the day just relaxing together there are a few other events happening at the same time inside the Fairplex.

The Fairplex Garden railroad is the oldest and largest outdoor model railroad in the United States. It is open free of charge to the general public on the second Sunday of each month and is located between the Grandstand and Building 4. Guests can park and enter through Gate 1 on McKinley Avenue. Visit the Fairplex Garden Railroad website at www.fgrr.org for more information. Bring your cameras!!

The other is the Giant L.A. RV Show with Free Admission to hundreds of units on display including Monaco, Fleetwood, National RV, Newmar, Skyline and Weekend Warrior. The GREATEST RV Show on Earth! Free admission. Hundreds of units on display. Major Brands Like: Monaco, Fleetwood, National RV, Newmar, Skyline, Weekend Warrior. Motorhomes, Gas & Diesel Pushers, 5th wheels, Travel Trailers & Toyhaulers New and Pre-Owned Units. Every style, floorplan, size at show prices This is a HUGE RV event that you don’t want to miss! For more information visit www.giantrv.com
Bring your best walking shoes for this one folks!!!

Hope to see you all Sunday!

Sounds like a fun day, Ron. I'd enjoy seeing the outdoor model railroad. :)

Sounds like a fun day, Ron. I'd enjoy seeing the outdoor model railroad. :)

Hopefully I'll be able to get the real photographers to take some pictures as I too have never seen this model railroad. Here's a link; http://www.fgrr.org/

I just thought I’d ask if any of you fine members could confirm for this Sunday if you were still interested in a final get together to close out 2007 let me know.

Here is the short list of members who I have PM’d but if you’re not on this list you are most welcome to attend.

Sammyv4
kneemow
Wiley
HBM
Dnick
fanger8
RACER-X
fightingmink
myoung24
flymuck
free2ride
vpkb
AR7
jamminjim
Muridge
bigdave269
daskraut
zeroagenow
mapcam
DesertRidgeline
Tihstae
UglyDuck
MGUZMAN
Rocko
Niq Man
Dreshden
Carsmak
PPGFlyer
bonerep
5cs4us
LiftedLawnmower
Rocko
shortykrn
SIMPLY DAVE
jboy08
J Ridge
Dakool1
Paladin
P0420
RyuRidge
Gadgetz
Toobuku
kanji
C25A1guy
getyourmindright
PODO
bbnmcas
alexander
JOZ RIDG
Ridgegal
lgmendez
accordingtoome
Twintym

Man!! I've gotta get me one of those speech to text units!

We'll be there. See you guys Sunday.

Dan

Awesome buddy! I finally picked up your radio plate from our powder coating supplier and it looks great!! I’ll bring it with me on Sunday.

Unbless I get stuck here in Aspen and by stuck I mean flight canceled - oh darn right, I'll be there

Unbless I get stuck here in Aspen and by stuck I mean flight canceled - oh darn right, I'll be there

Awesome alexander!! Stay safe up there and we'll see you soon...

I know I suggested the 30th, but I am still playing it by ear. It's my wife's birthday and initially I wanted the meet to be part of our day...but I think some friends and family are coming over.

The only window I see right now is me being there by 10am and hang around an hour at most just to sya hi! I will keep you posted.

Chris

I know I suggested the 30th, but I am still playing it by ear. It's my wife's birthday and initially I wanted the meet to be part of our day...but I think some friends and family are coming over.

The only window I see right now is me being there by 10am and hang around an hour at most just to sya hi! I will keep you posted.

Chris

Hey, there is no pressure from this end Chris. More than a few of us fully understand being there for our wife’s birthday! They’ll be plenty of opportunities to hook up next year as well. Happy New Year’s to you both.

sweet,

I'll be heading down to SD this friday to visit my brothers, and will be traveling back up on Sunday. I will head up from Sd to meet you all there. I have your number Ron, to give you an update and let you know if i can or can't make it, I'll keep looking in to see if there's anything changed, and see the address of the museum.

-Anthony

Sounds like fun,I'll be there. I will se if I can drag my dad and his Ridge along for the day.

i figure with a crowd this large showing up..we will have some sort of radio guiding us..what channel are we using? I will have mine on and be sending out a mayday just incase i'm late. As of now, i'm still in for the shin dig.

With the holidays fast approaching we might be a thinned out group as not too many members on my SoCal list have responded. Of the one’s that have we should have a nice sunny day to share but bring jackets just incase! and don’t forget your cameras!! We'll be scanning channel 6 as usual.

See you all in the parking lot at 10:00am

With the holidays fast approaching we might be a thinned out group as not too many members on my SoCal list have responded. Of the one’s that have we should have a nice sunny day to share but bring jackets just incase! and don’t forget your cameras!! We'll be scanning channel 6 as usual.

See you all in the parking lot at 10:00am

I plan on being there at 10am.

I can't beleive some of you haven't seen the train exhibit that will be there also that's mentioned above. Ive' seen it many times.
Don't miss it. It is awsome.

I'm going to take in the RV/Motor home show after the meet.

i'm sorry to say, that i may have caught a late bug, been clean all year, now feeling under the weather. I will try to make tomorrow and hope this is only a 2 hour bug, it seem i have a small symptoms at the moment, but doubling my Vitamin C's. I will try to make, if i feel better, alittle bum if i can't but if i know SoCal, we will have more next year and looking foward to everyone on future meets.

I'll see you all and chat with you all later...enjoy the festivities tomorrow :( :mad: :(

What a bummer Anthony. :(
Hope you feel better and can make it.

Can I come and get your camera?....... ;)

Kray63, great to have you on board for today! Hope yer dad can come too!

It’s supposed to be sunny today but still a little on the cool side so bring yer jackets. I hope to see the train exhibit later in the day too but Cindy wants to cruise the RV show again!!!! I said no way and told her that we’ve never seen the trains before and that I’m gonna take some model train pictures. So then I’m walkin through the motorhomes…………Doh!

We’ll be thinking of you kanji! It’s more important to start the new year healthy so take care and drink plenty of “Miso Soup”

Hope to see you all at 10am today.

Hello Folks,

It was great seeing all you. Thank you Ron and Cindy for this impromptu meet. It was great.

It was great seeing you Dan and Pam and the twintym gals. You 4 are always so nice. Tony "Toobuku" it was great seeing you - love your jacket....very nice. Dean thanks for all the MOTOR advice and yes I want that crankin stereo of yours - say hi to Michelle, Alexander, your truck - very clean.

To all the newbies, It was great meeting you. It so nice putting faces to your screennames. I hope to see you at many meets.

Thank you all again for this great meet. You guys ROC!!!!

Many hugs,

Kelly a.k.a. Ridgegal :p

PS: Kanji - you owe me ;)

Thank you so much to everyone that was able to make today’s meet & greets! Cindy and I had a very relaxing day being able to meet with a couple of our newest members and sharing the day with all of you. I’m bummed that the train exhibit was shut down today but the Motor Sports museum was a blast! Lunch at Red Robin’s was awesome too…..

Happy New Years!

Thank you so much to everyone that was able to make today’s meet & greets! Cindy and I had a very relaxing day being able to meet with a couple of our newest members and sharing the day with all of you. I’m bummed that the train exhibit was shut down today but the Motor Sports museum was a blast! Lunch at Red Robin’s was awesome too…..

Happy New Years!


Had a great time today seeing everyone again and meeting new friends.
The NHRA Motor Sports Museum exhibits were amazing. Great meeting place with plenty of parking. Thanks Ron.

A few photos.

First photo is one of the Twintym (Dan's) twin girls using TWO or THREE cameras and standing on ONE leg..;) :D .. taking our group photos.
She did a great job.

Second one is of Jim's great looking custom grill. I love that grill!

Rest are misc. Ron, Dan & Jim discussing liquor and women, ahhhh sorry, their RL's.
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Great pics guys! I was very tempted to sneak over there but thought better of it at the last minute! :p

Good way to end the 2007 meet season and can't wait to see what 2008 has in store! Hoping to see many of you guys in So Cal when Toobuku puts on the third annual So Cal meet....then there will be the Sedona meet in April (with a side trip to Grand Canyon).

Have a happy new year guys! And keep the pics coming! :D

I made a huge booboo and posted the group photo without my dear friends Kelly “Ridgegal” and Dean “C25A1guy” who were busy taking in Dean’s awesome stereo unit. Here’s a shot of Jan’s kewl new chrome headlight trim and few more shots of the museum.

It's fun seeing some familiar faces amongst the ROC friends I haven't had the opportunity to meet in person yet. I know you all enjoyed your day. Good people and great trucks is a sure formula for fun.

I encourage you to plan on the Sedona trip in April if you can possibly swing it. You will meet more nice people with the amazing scenery to show off your trucks in Grand Canyon style. See you there?

Kanji, you need to make it this year! I hope you're feeling better.

Hi guys, Just wanted to say I enjoyed my short stay at the museum and meeting the new and seeing the regulars as well. I had already had my afternoon planned out but came out this morning to hang out with the Socal ROC before the end of the year.

I am looking forward to seeing the group for our annual SoCal ROC get together in March. Keep in mind that I would like to hold it further north of Dana Point and Laguna Beach. Malibu maybe? So Ridgegal or any SoCal ROC'er who is familiar with that neck of the woods, advance a location to accomodate a large group, get the info to me and I will further advance it on the weekends I have off. Need to jump on this as soon as possible, weather permitting.

I made a huge booboo and posted the group photo without my dear friends Kelly “Ridgegal” and Dean “C25A1guy” who were busy taking in Dean’s awesome stereo unit. Here’s a shot of Jan’s kewl new chrome headlight trim and few more shots of the museum.

You think you made a "huge booboo" !

I made reference in a photo to Jim's nice custom grill knowing full well that it was Jan's RL. :eek:
Sorry Jan.

Sorry Jim, you know how it goes, Ladies first. ;)

Nice grill Jan.
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Thanks for the pics! Count me in on the next meet!

Thanks for the pics! Count me in on the next meet!

We love Jan’s new headlight covers! I’m thinking a black chrome set would look neat on my truck.

PODO; Happy Birthday to the misses! We hope she had a great one and we’ll add your name to the SoCal list when we send PM’s of the next meet & greets!

Thanks Ron!

It's fun seeing some familiar faces amongst the ROC friends I haven't had the opportunity to meet in person yet. I know you all enjoyed your day. Good people and great trucks is a sure formula for fun.

I encourage you to plan on the Sedona trip in April if you can possibly swing it. You will meet more nice people with the amazing scenery to show off your trucks in Grand Canyon style. See you there?

Kanji, you need to make it this year! I hope you're feeling better.

Feeling much better, thanx everyone, hope everyone had a great meet.

Truckin- i will try and schedule to go to Sedona in April, if i do make it, you can show me some pointers on how to shoot certain occasion...I know the functions of my camera, and some experience, but need more from others :D

I will work with Ridgegal, Toobuku, and others to find a good local area for All Roc meet.

I know there were more cameras then that at the meet. Post up them pictures!