Do you plan to attend the 2008 meet?

[T Mac]

Please respond to the poll so we can start to guage interest and get a "feel" for overall attendance. I realize it's early, but it will help.

[25 Year Honda Owner]

Please respond to the poll so we can start to guage interest and get a "feel" for overall attendance. I realize it's early, but it will help.

I plan to attend, wish it was further South or East, but what the hell, let's go for it!! Put me down for 2 and I will put back a SS check to make the trip!!:cool:

[breakfastchef]

Perhaps, but where might it be held?

[MikeT]

Please respond to the poll so we can start to guage interest and get a "feel" for overall attendance. I realize it's early, but it will help.


Barring any unforseen events, I am planning on being there :)

[MikeT]

Perhaps, but where might it be held?

Marysville, Ohio. Near the Honda Plant!!!

[SpartanML]

It fell on the one busy weekend for me in all of June! Needless to say I am pissed and very sad now.

[k757]

Curious.... for the 2007 meet, I lived in Baton Rouge, LA and drove to St.Louis, MO (660 miles @ 9h 53m)

This year, I live in Danbury, CT and to Marysville, the trip is 607 miles @ 9h 58m ... at least I'll save 100 miles (round trip) this time

From the google map (satellite), looks like Honda has some proving grounds on site... Ooooooooooo

[ONDLINKS]

It fell on the one busy weekend for me in all of June! Needless to say I am pissed and very sad now.

Perhaps a repeat of your last August meet will ease the pain. :)

[FTM1]

I put down maybe its not that I don't have intrest as many of you know I do.
With the 900+ mile trip last year to St. Louis its just that our family reunion falls the weekend after the meet. My sister says she might fly down to South Carolina for the reunion so I might not be going to it. If that is the case I would make the meet. It all depends on work situation & other things .
As time gets a little closer maybe will most likely change to yes.

[chisoxjim]

nope,

traveling back from Hilton Head SC. that weekend, RL will get a week off resting in the garage while I rack up the miles on a rental vehicle.

[BruceRTL]

Probably won't make this trip as it would be close to 2000 miles from Phoenix. Bummer Man......

[brich]

800 miles one way for me and the fact I already have planned most of my vacation time and won't have to many extra days. Oh and nearly $400 in gas at today's prices. My desire is deeply there but the logistics may be difficult for me. I always say, don't count me out... :D

[FLA-Vyk]

:) Yes had a great time in St Louis.

[John32070]

As I stated in the announcement category, wrong time of year and pretty far from me. Very sad to be missing out :( .

[MoosePond]

From the google map (satellite), looks like Honda has some proving grounds on site... Ooooooooooo
What is it that you're trying to prove? :rolleyes:

[shovelhd]

That he can beat alexander's Ridgeline in his Civic.

[k757]

That he can beat alexander's Ridgeline in his Civic.not I... my Civic is sold YEAY! I am now Ridgelining it 100%, so look for my truck, it's out there

[shovelhd]

Congratulations!!!

[25 Year Honda Owner]

Change my "yes" to a "maybe". Looks like the cost may be a little more than I anticipated.:( I may change back to a "yes" as the time gets closer.:confused:

[k757]

Change my "yes" to a "maybe". Looks like the cost may be a little more than I anticipated.:( I may change back to a "yes" as the time gets closer.:eek: :eek: :eek: ... hmmm, a new Accord and no coin. (heheeh)... for sale, '08 Accord!

[25 Year Honda Owner]

: ... hmmm, a new Accord and no coin. (heheeh)... for sale, '08 Accord!

These 3 days are budget busters. Over $400 for 3 nights, 60 Gallons of fuel, meals, booze, incidentals. Something over $800. Big dent in the SS check!!:(
Just wait and see what happens. Disapointed that we have to have a suite hotel, all we need is a bed and bath!!:confused: BTW, the '05 Accord traded so good I just wrote a check for the difference. The '05 was an instant "Honda Certified Car". :)

[CUinaRidge]

These 3 days are budget busters. :)

Did I hear someone is getting a pt job as a Walmart greeter?? countdown 150 days..... :eek:

and with all that money you may be able to buy everyone a round !! :rolleyes:

:D

[25 Year Honda Owner]

Did I hear someone is getting a pt job as a Walmart greeter?? countdown 150 days..... :eek:

and with all that money you may be able to buy everyone a round !! :rolleyes:

:D

I hope I don't get to that level, but it is possible. Don't want to miss the meet. Maybe I can switch to cheap beer, drive the Accord, and only stay 2 nights!!!:D

[Tim Vance]

Go over to the Element Owners Club Event Forums:
http://www.elementownersclub.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=90

there are a few threads discussing 'cheaper' accommodations for people with a tight budget.
We want as many ppl as possible being able to attend, so suggestions have been made for cheaper motels, or camping...

We would prefer that everyone stay with the group, and participate fully with all the 'Events', but we also don't want anyone saying too $$$, can't do it...

btw - we have 47 yes, and 26 maybe already - and 12 already booked Hotel rooms! :)

[LutzD79]

25 Year Old Honda,

I know that part of the fun is staying in the same hotel as everyone else, but wouldn't it be a possibility to find another place to stay that may be cheaper? This is one possibility, especially if it gets you to the meet at a lower cost...good luck!

[CUinaRidge]

It looks like the decision is starting to look more towards the camping side ... no 4 leggers allowed :eek:

What are you going to do without nightly entertainment 25yr??


http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/forums/showpost.php?p=228943&postcount=61

[T Mac]

The hotel will be putting up a special event web page soon so we can make our reservations online. Stay tuned!

[25 Year Honda Owner]

25 Year Old Honda,

I know that part of the fun is staying in the same hotel as everyone else, but wouldn't it be a possibility to find another place to stay that may be cheaper? This is one possibility, especially if it gets you to the meet at a lower cost...good luck!

Not a problem with the price, my wife just does not want me to be spending her inheritance!!!:rolleyes: :D

[k757]

The hotel will be putting up a special event web page soon so we can make our reservations online. Stay tuned!SWEET! This is going to be better than last years place!

[25 Year Honda Owner]

It looks like the decision is starting to look more towards the camping side ... no 4 leggers allowed

What are you going to do without nightly entertainment 25yr??


http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/forums/showpost.php?p=228943&postcount=61


I am not sure, problably worth the trip to see Raz in a pool full of ice and 20 brands of beer I have never heard off!!:rolleyes: :cool: :D Bad news is I don't have a camper!!:(

[25 Year Honda Owner]

Change my "yes" to a "maybe". Looks like the cost may be a little more than I anticipated.:( I may change back to a "yes" as the time gets closer.:confused:

Think you can put me back in the "yes" crowd!! Checked with the hotel this morning and they do have a 48 hour cancellation policy. That should be more than adequate to cancel out if the need arises!!!:cool:

[Tim Vance]

I am not sure, problably worth the trip to see Raz in a pool full of ice and 20 brands of beer I have never heard off!!:rolleyes: :cool: :D Bad news is I don't have a camper!!:(
We're looking at a campground that rents campers (and cabins)...

[25 Year Honda Owner]

We're looking at a campground that rents campers (and cabins)...

Got a website or phone # ????

[Tim Vance]

Got a website or phone # ????
Here's a link to the info on the EOC.
http://www.elementownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42015

We don't have anything confirmed with them yet - they must be away, because they're not answering the phone, and haven't answered out email yet - I mean really , we only have 5 months!

[DogBoneRTL]

I'll bee there fo sho!

[Vegoilman]

Greetings all..

I am a new Ridgeline owner (Sep 07) and new to the whole truck scene. I'd like to attend the 2008 meet; however I'm having a hard time convincing my wife that this is more than a bunch of fellows getting together and looking at each others trucks (although I don't find anything wrong with that).

What takes place that is of interest to women who don't drool over trucks?

Also, unless I missed it, it would be helpful to have an idea when the planned events will begin and end so hopefully we can put together some travel plans.

Thanks

Ray

[MoosePond]

Greetings all..

I am a new Ridgeline owner (Sep 07) and new to the whole truck scene. I'd like to attend the 2008 meet; however I'm having a hard time convincing my wife that this is more than a bunch of fellows getting together and looking at each others trucks (although I don't find anything wrong with that).

What takes place that is of interest to women who don't drool over trucks?

Also, unless I missed it, it would be helpful to have an idea when the planned events will begin and end so hopefully we can put together some travel plans.

Thanks

Ray
While the final itinerary is still very much a work-in-progress I think that your missus will find that it's going to be much more than a bunch of guys just looking at each other's trucks. Last year's event in St. Louis was my first and my wife was unable to attend, but she's planning to come this year and I think all of the wives who come will find it to be a fun event. There will be a visit (or two) to Honda facilities there in the Columbus area as well as some side trips to area attractions in addition to dinners at local restaurants (and what woman doesn't like to go out to dinner?). In St. Louis last year about 20% of the attendees brought their wives along and a number of them got together for some "women only" outings while the guys were obsessing about our trucks. There were even a few women who joined in for at least the early stages of our nightly parking lot gab fests/beer tastings.

[Tim Vance]

While the final itinerary is still very much a work-in-progress I think that your missus will find that it's going to be much more than a bunch of guys just looking at each other's trucks. Last year's event in St. Louis was my first and my wife was unable to attend, but she's planning to come this year and I think all of the wives who come will find it to be a fun event. There will be a visit (or two) to Honda facilities there in the Columbus area as well as some side trips to area attractions in addition to dinners at local restaurants (and what woman doesn't like to go out to dinner?). In St. Louis last year about 20% of the attendees brought their wives along and a number of them got together for some "women only" outings while the guys were obsessing about our trucks. There were even a few women who joined in for at least the early stages of our nightly parking lot gab fests/beer tastings.
Don't forget that there will also be (alot) of Element owners there as well this year!
I don't know the exact numbers but at least 1/3 of Element owners are women, and this will be our 4th Annual Meet. For many of us this is a time to catch up with old friends, and put a face to a usename that we've been chatting with for a long time.
As was said, there is usually a very full schedule of events, and really only the Show and Shine where we actually stand around and drool over each others vehicles (I just heard that a member with custom carbon fiber body panels is bringing his E).. Those not interested usually hang out at the pool...Evenings are usually a big social event, and I understand that we will be able to use the hotel Atrium for our 'cocktail' party...
The official event calender hasn't been posted yet, but Tom is supposed to have a website up for that sometime in the future - the hints we are getting is that events will be Friday, Saturday, and possibly Sunday...

[T Mac]

the hints we are getting is that events will be Friday, Saturday, and possibly Sunday...

Friday and Saturday only.
Thursday and Sunday are travel days.

[MoosePond]

man, those EOC folks are eating our lunch! 56 YES and another 39 MAYBE!

http://www.elementownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42007

[ericrwalker]

hmm that's where my Accord came from, not the RL though. Would be cool if the RL was made there and someone could give us a tour or something.


Marysville, Ohio. Near the Honda Plant!!!

[k757]

Would be cool if the RL was made there and someone could give us a tour or something.I suspect that we'll be getting a tour of the plant as well as many other Honda activities.

[Tim Vance]

man, those EOC folks are eating our lunch! 56 YES and another 39 MAYBE!

http://www.elementownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42007

Your lunch?? lol :p :D
Bare in mind that this is our 4th Official Annual meet - we did a big one in Gettysburg the year before the 1st Official meet!
Also, our 1st meet actually had about 100 ppl show up! :cool: And 56 confirmed coming, means 56 EOC members - Alot of us bring spouses/significant others...And it's only January!
So pull up a chair guys, it's a BIG table! :D

[ridgeln]

So pull up a chair guys, it's a BIG table! :D

Yep - and I don't have a big enuf barn to hold it! But we sure did have fun w/ Gary Flint giving a talk in it for our first Ridge Run in '06. One of my highlights of being a Ridgeline Owner. :)

[truckU]

What a blast to check out that huge Honda plant, caravan thru the proving grounds, tour the plant... sounds like it would make a great RL commercial :D Wish I could be there but, back to working six/ten hour days :eek:

[RustyH]

I would love to go, but I'm already driving out to Dayton, Ohio from AZ in April for two weeks (Unfortunately during the Sedona ROC meet) and can't make two trips to the Buckeye state in one year.:( Hopefully next year.

[ChrisM]

What a blast to check out that huge Honda plant, caravan thru the proving grounds, tour the plant... sounds like it would make a great RL commercial :D Wish I could be there but, back to working six/ten hour days :eek:

I try to limit it to 5 12 hour days and a couple of hours on Saturday morning. That way I can have a little time with the family. :)

[weatherman]

We had a great time in St. Louis last year, but sadly, it doesn't look like we will be able to make it this year. One of my daughters is getting married the weekend before the meet, and I'm sure any and all extra money will be poured into that. :( Thank goodness only one more daughter after her to get married. :D

[SHUEY027]

We will be in attendance. Don't have too far to go. I got a tom tom for Christmas and was looking forward to using it outside of Columbus. It looks like I will have to wait. If anybody has questions about Columbus and the area, let me know.:D

[mdwalls]

For the wifes that may not want tour a factory, is there anything of interest to do in Columbus ?

[T Mac]

For the wifes that may not want tour a factory, is there anything of interest to do in Columbus ?

Lots of shopping (tons) near where we are staying.
Easton Town Center (http://www.eastontowncenter.com/)
Polaris Fashion Place (http://www.polarisfashionplace.com/)

We are not far from the zoo.

Anything else in particular they might want?

[Tim Vance]

Lots of shopping (tons) near where we are staying.
Easton Town Center (http://www.eastontowncenter.com/)
Polaris Fashion Place (http://www.polarisfashionplace.com/)

We are not far from the zoo.

Anything else in particular they might want?
Ya, but what will they drive to get there???:p

[HondaTech]

I'm changing my vote to a "will likely attend" As a tech i am very interested in touring the Honda facilities. However - the summer always brings unexpected issues at work. It might be difficult to get the time off.


HT

[k757]

I'm changing my vote to a "will likely attend" As a tech i am very interested in touring the Honda facilities. However - the summer always brings unexpected issues at work. It might be difficult to get the time off. Put the "time off" in now and say it is a must have as you are going to Honda training :) ...which isn't entirely inaccurate

[chuck401]

After the great time last year, I wouldn't miss this for all the oil coming out of Iraq.
Reservations are made at the Hilton. See Ya'll in June.

[Wuptdo]

Would like to attend, but I will be "moving" that month, and every weekend is committed. :(

Had a great time last year in St. Louie. :D

[djeaux]

... I wouldn't miss this for all the oil coming out of Iraq.

So you're not attending after all? :D (Just kidding, but how many countries can invade a top producer of any raw material & then watch the price go UP?)

[jwizard]

Do we need everyone to install back-up cameras so we don't crush any Elements or CR-Vs? Naperville IL: Mayor Pradel, former Officer Friendly backs snow plow into Honda... oops. Mayor Ticked by Naperville PD. news at 11. Internal investigation to be conducted....:)

[jwizard]

Not attending? No is not an option. Maybe we can do a live web cam..... on the ROC site....:)

[HondaTech]

I just booked my room at the Hilton. Unless something tragic comes up - I will be attending. Hope to see everyone there.



HT

[ericrwalker]

hey wear that blue shirt and tie with the squares that you have.

I just booked my room at the Hilton. Unless something tragic comes up - I will be attending. Hope to see everyone there.



HT

[HondaTech]

Thats funny - the tie was actually from their wardrobe dept. I had a yellow one that they said would look grainy on TV, so they made me switch.



HT

[ericrwalker]

I would have told them I wanted to look grainy on tv.

[Hound]

I put down 'maybe'. We're actually going to the 2008 Honda Hoot and will be trailering two motorcycles behind the Ridgeline. I see Marysville, Ohio is a half-day ride/drive from Knoxville.

We're driving to the 'Hoot in from Manitoba, Canada, but maybe we can make it up to the ROC meet for June 21, and loop back through Chicago and Minneapolis to get home.

[MikeT]

I have reserved my hotel room :cool: Now to work on the flight :eek:

[k757]

I have reserved my hotel room :cool: Now to work on the flight :eek:Maybe you can rent a Ford SportTrac... for comparison purposes only :) (ps, get the optional insurance! :))

[MikeT]

Maybe you can rent a Ford SportTrac... for comparison purposes only :) (ps, get the optional insurance! :))

Nope, owned two Fords and while I may be a little slow (Don't go there :cool: ), I have learned my lesson. I'll rent a Dodge Caliber before a Sport Trac :rolleyes:

[FTM1]

I put down maybe its not that I don't have intrest as many of you know I do.
With the 900+ mile trip last year to St. Louis its just that our family reunion falls the weekend after the meet. My sister says she might fly down to South Carolina for the reunion so I might not be going to it. If that is the case I would make the meet. It all depends on work situation & other things .
As time gets a little closer maybe will most likely change to yes.
With my booked room at the Hilton Gardens Inn that maybe has now changed to YES as I said it would. I wanted to make sure I had a place to sleep. With all that Element crowd taking over the first Hotel I thought I had better hurry up & get a room.

[25 Year Honda Owner]

With all that Element crowd taking over the first Hotel I thought I had better hurry up & get a room.

I thought the reson for the Embassy selection was that they had the resources for all to be at the same location. Apparently that did not work out!!:confused:

[drkchrynh]

we'll be there!
28586

[Tim Vance]

With my booked room at the Hilton Gardens Inn that maybe has now changed to YES as I said it would. I wanted to make sure I had a place to sleep. With all that Element crowd taking over the first Hotel I thought I had better hurry up & get a room.
Sorry to disappoint you, but with 85 E's confirmed already, we've already half filled the 'overflow' hotel as well....

They could only book a certain quantity in the first Hotel, with another block in the 'overflow' next door...
It looks like both will be filled shortly....:D

[FTM1]

Thats why I said let me hurry up :D

[63Tbird]

Fred, Good to see your coming. PizzaMan and Ondlinks are in the other hotel but I'll be at the Hilton with you. Lets hope we can hold off these Elements from being all over the place and keep our Ridge's parked a safe distance away. lol:D :D

[Pizza Man]

Fred, Good to see your coming. PizzaMan and Ondlinks are in the other hotel but I'll be at the Hilton with you. Lets hope we can hold off these Elements from being all over the place and keep our Ridge's parked a safe distance away. lol:D :D
Geez Tbird, I'd be more worried about running over a few of them! :eek:

[zeeflogist]

I'd like to go see Columbus again (I moved to Dallas 11 years ago and haven't been back), but the drive is just a little too far. How about having the 2009 meet in Texas?

[FLA-Vyk]

:( T-Mac - Sorry that I will not be able to attend. I really enjoyed the St Louis Meet. I have already committed to the 50th Anniversary of JCNA in Grand Juction, CO in July. Please take lots of photos. Will look forward to seeing them.
Fla-Vyk

[oarnold]

Change my "maybe" to a "yes." Looking forward to it.

[britimes2]

For the length of the drive for one weekend, I really ought to do something a little more kid-friendly. Maybe in the future as the meets get bigger, there might be a possibility for kids' activities at the meets? (I work too much to go on a trip without our child.)