8/9/08 - REGIONAL Ridgeline, Rodeo, & Classic Car Meet

DFW Regional ROC Meet & Yellow Rose Classic Car Show

August 9, 2008 10:00 AM (8:00 AM Breakfast at IHOP)

For anyone not planning to attend the 8:00 AM Breakfast at IHOP, we will meet at the entry area of the Will Rogers Complex at University Dr and Harley Ave at 9:45 AM. There are parking lots right there so we can meet and then all go park and enter the show at the same time.

Amon Carter Exhibits Hall (next to the Will Rogers Coliseum)
3400 Burnett Tandy Dr
Fort Worth, TX 76107

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Area Maps and Street Addresses

Amon Carter Exhibits Hall
3400 Burnett Tandy Dr
Fort Worth, TX 76107

DFW Regional ROC Meet and 19th Annual Yellow Rose Classic (Southwest All Ford Nationals), the largest all Ford indoor show in the southwest. Featuring over 200 late-model, vintage, antique, performance, and classic Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury cars and trucks. This year’s show celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Model T

Street Level Map - Amon Carter Exhibit Hall

Link To Street Level Mapquest Map (http://www.mapquest.com/mq/1-*pwCJvNDIoMiaXrZAP67#a/maps/m::12:32.738876:-97.363863:0::/e)

High Level Map - Amon Carter Exhibit Hall

Link To High Level Mapquest Map (http://www.mapquest.com/mq/1-*pwCJvNDIoMiaXrZAP67#a/maps/m::9:32.743896:-97.366488:0::/e)

Breakfast Location

IHOP
1195 W Interstate 20
Arlington, TX 76017-5857

Mapquest to IHOP (http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Arlington&state=TX&address=1195+W+Interstate+20&zipcode=76017)


Pool Party Location

Outfitters Home
911 Hilton Dr
Mansfield, TX, 76063
Home # 817-477-1290
Cell # 469-853-8596

If you plan to attend the pool party, please bring a swimsuit and a towel.
Driving directions to Outfitter's pool will be provided at the meet.

Hotel Location

La Quinta - (next to IHOP)
4001 Scots Legacy Dr
Arlington, TX 76015

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MEET DRIVING DIRECTIONS

From Dallas

Dallas to ROC Meet Mapquest Directions (http://www.mapquest.com/mq/7-luksqANln3Z3)

From OKC

OKC to ROC Meet Mapquest Directions (http://www.mapquest.com/mq/8-30k*luNZBRY7)

From San Antonio

San Antonio to ROC Meet Mapquest Directions (http://www.mapquest.com/mq/10-bbzqiPERbjJ8)

From Houston

Houston to ROC Meet Mapquest Directions (http://www.mapquest.com/mq/7-IwIlkAUUX3khp*fn)

Reply To This Thread If You Would Like To Join Us For This Event

ATTENDEES:

jgmsailor
Outfitter
OwnerCS
BLK RTS LSU CM and another Ridgeline owner
Adan
shortspark
MikeT

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Are there any Texas (and surrounding state) ROC members interested in getting together a regional Ridge meet in Fort Worth TX on August 9-10, 2008?

The Yellow Rose of Texas Car Club is having a meet that weekend at the Amon Carter.

Stockyards Rodeo is also listed for Fort Worth that weekend.

So how about a combined Ridgeline, Rodeo, and Classic Car weekend in Forth Worth TX?

This would be a great weekend for all Ridgeline owners from Arkansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and New Mexico to meet in Fort Worth for a regional meet.

Reply to this thread if you are interested.


My dance card is open that weekend so I'd enjoy a little get together.

Fort Worth is a great town. Great Texas Style BBQ. Great Mexican Food. Car shows, museums, and rodeos. August 9, will be a great day for a ROC meet.

Fort Worth is a great town. Great Texas Style BBQ. Great Mexican Food. Car shows, museums, and rodeos. That is going to be a great weekend for a car meet.

IMHO - Angelos or the Railhead for BBQ and the only choice on Mexican food is Uncle Julios!

I'm about ready to jump through the computer screen to get some of the ribs in this History link below.

History (http://www.angelosbbq.com/htm/history.htm)

I'm about ready to jump through the computer screen to get some of the ribs in this History link below.

History (http://www.angelosbbq.com/htm/history.htm)

:D Had you heard of them before or been there before?
I can smell the ribs from 2 miles away, upwind, in a rain storm and with a head cold and with my windows rolled up:D
They serve some fine pigsicles!

im in sounds like a good time

I'm fairly sure I've been there.

Unfortunately I have an unavoidable prior engagement that weekend. Otherwise I'd be very interested.

This would be a good event for all ROCers in the OkLaTexArk area as DFW is centrally located and we are all WEST of the MISSISSIPPI.

I'm fairly sure I've been there. Also, another famous Mexican food restaurant with a big outdoor seating area. Joe T. Garcia's


Joe T. Garcia's Mexican Restaurant (http://www.joets.com/)

Famous for their margaritas, not their food. More of an after 5 hang out for the downtown Ft Worth crowd.

Check out Uncle Julios, Great food (excellent fajitas), drink, atmoshere, outdoor patio and usually some hot TCU co-eds running about. Easy to find location on the access road off I-30 also.
Pappasitos is anougher popular Mexican restaurant.

Uncle Julio's - Fine Mexican Cuisine - The freshest and highest quality Border Style Mexican Food (http://www.unclejulios.com/)

Here's a first cut at a schedule. Do make any suggestions you think it needs.

8/9 – 10:00 AM – Yellow Rose of Texas Car Show Amon Carter Exhibit Hall

8/9 – 12:30 PM - Lunch at Angelo's or Uncle Julios

8/9 – 2:00 PM - Post Car Show Beverages & Pool Party

Looks like a good plan and a busy couple of days. I'm still in and am looking forward to it.

Looks like we have the schedule all ready now.

By the time we do this, the dealers will not be liking me much since I hope to have played them against each other over who sells me a new Ridgeline.
I have a morning appt on that Friday but will hook up for lunch at Angelos.

http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/forums/texas-ridgeline-owners/22187-8-9-08-regional-ridgeline-rodeo-classic-car-meet.html


Ahh.. We've got to cajole the one who sells you into accommoding the group on Saturday.

Ahh.. We've got to cajole the one who sells you into accommoding the group on Saturday.

I am trying to figure out how to work that in, as a positive for the dealer, in my negotiations. :D
Just a guess here, I don't think they like educated consumers real well.;)

I hear you on that one.

Lets hear it from some of you DFW and surrounding area owners. Want to come out and play? A great car show, cold beverages, hot weather, girls in shorts and ..... well, whats not to like?
Looks like we are going to do this as a day activity on Saturday August 9th.
Paging MikeT and shortspark.......:)

Outfitter,

Sounds like good time. Please count me in. Hopefully, I'll bring an Aggie Rigline owner with me.

SW:D

Craig, I'm way too far away to attend the meet. But when you start talkin' about classic cars (my passion) and Mexican food (my other passion), I get all riled up. Hope you guys have a wonderful meet, and please know I'll be with you in spirit. Last year, I flew out to visit a friend in the DFW area (Colleyville), and he took my lady and I to a restaurant named "Pappasito's Cantina." Some of the best Tex/Mex food I've ever eaten. You guys may know of better places in the area, but that one was wonderful. Hope you find good food, good cars, and good fellowship. Sure wish I could be there!

Sign me up for one, and a half; my 4 YO son and I love car shows :cool:

Thanks Tom! We are really looking forward to a great meet. I have attended The Yellow Rose of Texas Classic Car Show in years past. I can tell you the show draws automotive enthusiasts from all over the country. The North Texas Mustang Club sponsors the show. I remember seeing classics from the Model-T and Model-A era, through the 40s, 50s with classic T-birds, AC Cobras, 64 & ½ Mustangs, Shelby Mustang Cobra and more. This year’s event will be celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Model-T. Can you imagine owning a car that is 100 years old?

The Yellow Rose Car Show is a legendary event. We would like to see a good line of Ridgelines parked in front of the Amon Carter Center to catch the attention of the other car enthusiasts who will be attending the show. We may recruit some new ROC members while we are there for the show. Also, I will be handing out coupons for $2 off the normal $8 admission fee for ROC members who arrive at 10:00 AM. Each Ridgeline owner who attends the meet will receive a free ROC window decal ($8 value) along with the discount coupon.

You and Topdown from NC would like to see the classic Mustangs at the show. I plan to give a historical narration about the post WWII cars as we walk through the show. I have recently a learned lot about classic cars from the man whose designs were chosen to become the 55 Thunderbird in addition to many other famous cars from the 50s and 60s. I hope to share the information with the ROC as we walk through the show.

There will be drawings for some really cool Ridgeline Club items. Also, a 700-page automotive history (coffee table) picture book will be given to the ROC member who drives the farthest distance to attend the meet. You could be the winner. We hope to draw ROC members from all over Texas and the surrounding states to attend this event.

Special thanks in advance of the meet goes to Outfitter for offering his pool as a way to cool off in the afternoon and for helping me organize this event.

Stay tuned for more details over the next couple days. A flyer will be produced within the next couple days to support the official meet announcement.

The schedule is listed below.

August 9th, Fort Worth Texas, Amon Carter Exhibit Hall

10:00 AM – Yellow Rose of Texas Car Show

12:30 PM - Lunch at Angelo's BBQ or Uncle Julio’s Mexican

2:00 PM - Post Car Show Pool Party at Outfitters

Members who are interested in attending just reply to this thread and I will post a summary as we approach August 9.

Craig, I'm way too far away to attend the meet. But when you start talkin' about classic cars (my passion) and Mexican food (my other passion), I get all riled up. Hope you guys have a wonderful meet, and please know I'll be with you in spirit. Last year, I flew out to visit a friend in the DFW area (Colleyville), and he took my lady and I to a restaurant named "Pappasito's Cantina." Some of the best Tex/Mex food I've ever eaten. You guys may know of better places in the area, but that one was wonderful. Hope you find good food, good cars, and good fellowship. Sure wish I could be there!

Hey Tom,
Wish you could make it but we certainly understand the distance thing.
Pappasitos is an excellent Mexican food restaurant as are any of the Pappa's family's other ventures. Pappadauex's, Pappa's Steak House, Pappa's BBQ and Pappamia's.
The place I have recommended (Uncle Julios) is the only place I think is better
than Pappasitos, although they both are very simular with their recipes for salsa, thin chips and pinto beans. Uncle Julio's beats them on fajitas, chili rellanos and Quail.
PS, They have Pappasitos in Atlanta and Chicago also.

Hey Tom,
Wish you could make it but we certainly understand the distance thing.
Pappasitos is an excellent Mexican food restaurant as are any of the Pappa's family's other ventures. Pappadauex's, Pappa's Steak House, Pappa's BBQ and Pappamia's.
The place I have recommended (Uncle Julios) is the only place I think is better
than Pappasitos, although they both are very simular with their recipes for salsa, thin chips and pinto beans. Uncle Julio's beats them on fajitas, chili rellanos and Quail.
PS, They have Pappasitos in Atlanta and Chicago also.


I just received your email. Yea, this sounds like fun! You mean there is a place that tops Pappasitos? I never heard of Uncle Julio but years ago I remember going to a Pappasitos at Central Expressway and Spring Valley Rd. in Dallas. The portions were huge and they had very, very good Ritas. Then, a couple years later they opened their sister restaurant, Pappadauex, right next door. If Uncle Julio can top these then that is where I want to go as I'm a huge fan of good fajitas.

We will probably come in late Friday and spend the night someplace close to the Amon Carter Museum. Otherwise, Judi will never get up in time to make the trip in Saturday morning. I've got to bring her because after I polish off most of your Pacifico beers (or will it be Corona?) at the pool, I'll have to have her as designated driver for the trip back home.

So, as far as I can determine right now we'll just go to the museum and ride around until we spot a bunch of Ridgelines. BTW, is the Amon Carter Exhibit Hall and the Museum in the same building?

I just received your email. Yea, this sounds like fun! You mean there is a place that tops Pappasitos? I never heard of Uncle Julio but years ago I remember going to a Pappasitos at Central Expressway and Spring Valley Rd. in Dallas. The portions were huge and they had very, very good Ritas. Then, a couple years later they opened their sister restaurant, Pappadauex, right next door. If Uncle Julio can top these then that is where I want to go as I'm a huge fan of good fajitas.

We will probably come in late Friday and spend the night someplace close to the Amon Carter Museum. Otherwise, Judi will never get up in time to make the trip in Saturday morning. I've got to bring her because after I polish off most of your Pacifico beers (or will it be Corona?) at the pool, I'll have to have her as designated driver for the trip back home.

So, as far as I can determine right now we'll just go to the museum and ride around until we spot a bunch of Ridgelines. BTW, is the Amon Carter Exhibit Hall and the Museum in the same building?

Great shortspark, glad you are in!
Looking forward to meeting Judi. Your wish is my command, your prefence of beers will be honored so just pick your poison.:D
OwnerCS will be posting more info as we get closer to the date on specifics.

Well, I know you like (and can afford) the high dollar beers so whatever you normally drink will be fine. As far as I am concerned, I plan on bringing the Red Dog! BTW, is the exhibit hall where we meet the same as the museum?

This sounds like a lot of fun. I will try to make it. All depends on work.

The first page has been updated with the schedule, address, and driving directions.

Link Back To ROC Event Schedule Page (http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/forums/texas-ridgeline-owners/22187-regional-ridgeline-rodeo-classic-car-meet.html)

Well, I know you like (and can afford) the high dollar beers so whatever you normally drink will be fine. As far as I am concerned, I plan on bringing the Red Dog! BTW, is the exhibit hall where we meet the same as the museum?

I am not sure about that as I have only been to gun shows and hunting shows there. I shall do some checking and will advise. We most likely should meet up at a location close by and then drive in together to try and get parking spots together.

This sounds like a lot of fun. I will try to make it. All depends on work.

We can write you a note for an "excused absence" if you need us to.:rolleyes: :D

I am not sure about that as I have only been to gun shows and hunting shows there. I shall do some checking and will advise. We most likely should meet up at a location close by and then drive in together to try and get parking spots together.

I think this exhibit hall is next to something called Will Rogers Coliseum or Hall or something like that. I checked and the Amon Carter museum has a different address. When I checked directories I found out there are Amon Carter schools, parks and everything else and they are all spread out around Ft. Worth. I don't know who Carter was but he must have been some big shot. Anyway, it looks like the exhibit hall is not at the museum but we need to check further.

Your suggestion is a good one about meeting somewhere and driving in together. Being not exactly sure where this place was I just went ahead and made motel reservations right off the highway I'll be coming in on. It is the LaQuinta Arlington/Dallas South (which is not far from you at I-20 near Matlock Rd). It is sort of in the Parks Mall area on Scots Legacy. I get in late Friday night. Since you have to come straight up Matlock anyway you could meet Judi and I for breakfast Saturday morning near the motel; I'm sure there are lots of eating places around there. They have free breakfast where I'm staying but you know how that goes - a bagel and they might even have orange juice and that's about it. Then, off to the show. If breakfast comes too early, you could still meet us at the motel anyway and since Mike is not far from there either maybe he can join us and we'll just caravan up there. Whatcha think?

That sounds likea good idea. I also plan to be coming in to the area on Friday evening the 8th. I need to make reservations.

Is this the correct address?

Amon Carter Exhibits Hall (next to the Will Rogers Coliseum)
3400 Burnett Tandy Dr
Fort Worth, TX 76107

Last night I posted some updates to the first page that lists the schedule and links to mapquest driving directions. Let me know what you think.

:)

I think this exhibit hall is next to something called Will Rogers Coliseum or Hall or something like that. I checked and the Amon Carter museum has a different address. When I checked directories I found out there are Amon Carter schools, parks and everything else and they are all spread out around Ft. Worth. I don't know who Carter was but he must have been some big shot. Anyway, it looks like the exhibit hall is not at the museum but we need to check further.

Your suggestion is a good one about meeting somewhere and driving in together. Being not exactly sure where this place was I just went ahead and made motel reservations right off the highway I'll be coming in on. It is the LaQuinta Arlington/Dallas South (which is not far from you at I-20 near Matlock Rd). It is sort of in the Parks Mall area on Scots Legacy. I get in late Friday night. Since you have to come straight up Matlock anyway you could meet Judi and I for breakfast Saturday morning near the motel; I'm sure there are lots of eating places around there. They have free breakfast where I'm staying but you know how that goes - a bagel and they might even have orange juice and that's about it. Then, off to the show. If breakfast comes too early, you could still meet us at the motel anyway and since Mike is not far from there either maybe he can join us and we'll just caravan up there. Whatcha think?

Great plan. There is an IHOP right next door to the La Quinta. I always thought La Quinta meant "next to Dennys", oh well, my mistake. Teresa and I will plan on meeting you 2 for breakfast that morning, and anyone else that wants to join us for that matter.
Too early?:confused: I'm usually ready for lunch by 9:30am.:rolleyes: Then my nap, of course.:o

That sounds likea good idea. I also plan to be coming in to the area on Friday evening the 8th. I need to make reservations.

Is this the correct address?

Amon Carter Exhibits Hall (next to the Will Rogers Coliseum)
3400 Burnett Tandy Dr
Fort Worth, TX 76107

Last night I posted some updates to the first page that lists the schedule and links to mapquest driving directions. Let me know what you think.

:)

Yep, thats the correct address. If you want to stay at the La Quinta that shortspark is staying at you can hook up with us for breakfast. Lots of places to eat all along that area.

Okay Outfitter, sounds like a plan. IHOP is Judi's favorite breakfast place. As time draws closer we will finalize times and who will be with us. In the meantime, I am trying to find the cheapest price for Red Dog as I want to make sure I have enough to supplement your supply. So far I can't beat $9.99 for a thirty pack. Still too darn expensive.

Are these the addresses?

IHOP
2015 S. Cherry Lane
White Settlement, TX 76108-3603

La Quinta Inn
Fort Worth West Medical Center
7888 I-30 West
White Settlement, TX 76108
Phone: (817) 246-5511

:D

Are these the addresses?

IHOP
2015 S. Cherry Lane
White Settlement, TX 76108-3603

La Quinta Inn
Fort Worth West Medical Center
7888 I-30 West
White Settlement, TX 76108
Phone: (817) 246-5511

:D

I'm not sure but I think that La Quinta at the Medical Center may be closer to the car show than the one I am staying at. Outfitter and I are meeting Saturday morning at the IHOP he says is near my motel which is located on Scots Legacy off of I-20 near Matlock Rd. in Arlington, Tx.

Are these the addresses?

IHOP
2015 S. Cherry Lane
White Settlement, TX 76108-3603

La Quinta Inn
Fort Worth West Medical Center
7888 I-30 West
White Settlement, TX 76108
Phone: (817) 246-5511

:D

The IHOP we are talking about is
1195 W Interstate 20
Arlington, TX 76017-5857

La Quinta
4001 Scots Legacy Dr
Arlington, TX 76015

I'm not sure but I think that La Quinta at the Medical Center may be closer to the car show than the one I am staying at. Outfitter and I are meeting Saturday morning at the IHOP he says is near my motel which is located on Scots Legacy off of I-20 near Matlock Rd. in Arlington, Tx.

shortspark,
In terms you can understand, the IHOP is less than a Pitching Wedge away from your hotel.:D

shortspark,
In terms you can understand, the IHOP is less than a Pitching Wedge away from your hotel.:D


HA, HA! Got it! In terms you can understand then, it is within crawling distance.

I guess I better make reservations. It will be here before we know it.. :) :)

Gentlemen,

Please contain your excitment as I am announcing that I am planning on three things for August 9, 2008 :) Dropping the wife and kids off at the airport (They're going to Montreal for ten days), and meeting y'all for breakfast, and attending the meet :D

What time will we be meeting at IHOP?

Gentlemen,

Please contain your excitment as I am announcing that I am planning on three things for August 9, 2008 :) Dropping the wife and kids off at the airport (They're going to Montreal for ten days), and meeting y'all for breakfast, and attending the meet :D

What time will we be meeting at IHOP?
That's great news, Mike! I hope your wife has an early flight because we should meet at the IHOP that Outfitter mentioned around 8:00 or 8:30. I figure it might take an hour or so to order and eat as IHOPs on weekends are always full. Then, I think it might be 20 minutes or so to the Hall and we have to find and meet everyone outside, get out tickets, etc. I think the schedule shows that the exhibit opens at 10:00am. I'm sure Outfitter will post here when we should meet since he knows the area and driving distances. Heck, you do too so whatever you and Outfitter decide will be fine with me. If it is too early and I over sleep just come banging on my door!

That's great news, Mike! I hope your wife has an early flight because we should meet at the IHOP that Outfitter mentioned around 8:00 or 8:30. I figure it might take an hour or so to order and eat as IHOPs on weekends are always full. Then, I think it might be 20 minutes or so to the Hall and we have to find and meet everyone outside, get out tickets, etc. I think the schedule shows that the exhibit opens at 10:00am. I'm sure Outfitter will post here when we should meet since he knows the area and driving distances. Heck, you do too so whatever you and Outfitter decide will be fine with me. If it is too early and I over sleep just come banging on my door!

I'm dropping the wife and kiddos off at 07:15 at the airport, I should be able to be at the IHOP by 08:00.

I'm dropping the wife and kiddos off at 07:15 at the airport, I should be able to be at the IHOP by 08:00.

Good News!

Good News!

You haven't met Mike. :eek: :D

Just a quick note to let you know we are looking forward to a good Ridgeline meet on August 9th. I will be giving each member who attends the meet a ROC decal when we meet at the Carter Exhibit Hall. I also have some ROC license plate frames to give away along with some other prizes.
I have posted the attendees on the first page of this meet thread.

If you have any questions, just send me an e-mail through my ROC profile.

Have a good one,
Craig

Craig, where are you staying?

I plan to to stay at the LaQuinta where where ya'll will be staying.

I plan to to stay at the LaQuinta where where ya'll will be staying.

Good, that will make it handy for everyone. I'll probably see your truck out there at the hotel but won't see you until breakfast because I will be in Dallas all day with friends and won't get to the hotel until late that evening. Outfitter and Mike will have to tell us what time to meet at the IHOP.

Good, that will make it handy for everyone. I'll probably see your truck out there at the hotel but won't see you until breakfast because I will be in Dallas all day with friends and won't get to the hotel until late that evening. Outfitter and Mike will have to tell us what time to meet at the IHOP.

I'm thinking we should shoot for 8:00 at IHOP if that works for everyone.

Just a quick note to let you know we are looking forward to a good Ridgeline meet on August 9th. I will be giving each member who attends the meet a ROC decal when we meet at the Carter Exhibit Hall. I also have some ROC license plate frames to give away along with some other prizes.
I have posted the attendees on the first page of this meet thread.

If you have any questions, just send me an e-mail through my ROC profile.

Have a good one,
Craig

I love party favors!:D

8:00 is fine with me. C'ya all then.

Everytime one of these meet and greats gets scheduled I am out of town!!!!!

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH....the frustration!!!!

Yes...I will be on a roadtrip to the NorthWest while you guys are getting together...Have Fun and maybe next time.

Jason

I know it's not on the listed agenda but if anyone wants to join in for breakfast at IHOP on I-20 at the Parks Mall @ 8:00am please let us know so we can get a big enough seating area.
2 weeks to go!

I know it's not on the listed agenda but if anyone wants to join in for breakfast at IHOP on I-20 at the Parks Mall @ 8:00am please let us know so we can get a big enough seating area.
2 weeks to go!

I am pretty sure my son and I can be @ IHOP by 8:00 AM

Page 1 updated with IHOP and Outfitters address informaiton.

I am pretty sure my son and I can be @ IHOP by 8:00 AM

2 spots at the ROC table have been reserved for the both of you sir! Looking forward to meeting you and your son.

Four more days!

Four more days!
I'm READY!

Four more days!

You think it's too early to ice down the beverages for the pool party?:D

You think it's too early to ice down the beverages for the pool party?:D
Yep, way too early. Not that I don't like cold beer but knowing you it will be long gone by the time we get there.

Three more days.

Yep, way too early. Not that I don't like cold beer but knowing you it will be long gone by the time we get there.

Maybe, but I know where the "Mother Load" is and can always get more.:rolleyes:
I really only have your best interest at heart and want to make sure we don't have any "bad" brews. Look what happened with the Jalepeno Peppers.:D

Two more days.

Two more days.

I really think I should get the medicinal hydration fluids iced down soon. Don't want to wait till the last minute.:rolleyes:
Shortspark - Had a devil of a time finding your Red Dog so I asked about it and the pharmacist said he thought "that horse had died". ;) Perseverance paid off and you are covered my friend.:D

Oh, and what OwnerCS said........2 more days!

I really think I should get the medicinal hydration fluids iced down soon. Don't want to wait till the last minute.:rolleyes:
Shortspark - Had a devil of a time finding your Red Dog so I asked about it and the pharmacist said he thought "that horse had died". ;) Perseverance paid off and you are covered my friend.:D

Oh, and what OwnerCS said........2 more days!

Thanks my friend! On the way to your house that afternoon direct me to a beer barn and I'll pick up some beer to supplement our Red Dog. I'll get some six packs of different stuff like Shiner, Pacifico and similar for anyone to sample if they wish. Only liquor stores around here are half way to Longview!

I looked at the forecast. I can't believe they are predicting rain. This is August! There's no rain in August here. They better wrong, as usual. C'ya at IHOP at 8am.

Thanks my friend! On the way to your house that afternoon direct me to a beer barn and I'll pick up some beer to supplement our Red Dog. I'll get some six packs of different stuff like Shiner, Pacifico and similar for anyone to sample if they wish. Only liquor stores around here are half way to Longview!

I looked at the forecast. I can't believe they are predicting rain. This is August! There's no rain in August here. They better wrong, as usual. C'ya at IHOP at 8am.

I picked out a couple myself. The finest in all the land of course is Heineken Light. We also have Corona Light, Bud Light Lime, Bud Light, & the horse pee Red Dog. :D Oh and assorted non malt beverages.
Latest forecast is for a Sunny & Hot Saturday.
7-Day Zone Forecast for Tarrant County (http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?zoneid=TXZ118)

For anyone not planning on the Breakfast at IHOP lets plan on meeting at the entry area of the Will Rogers Complex at University Dr and Harley Ave. There are parking lots right there so we can hook up and then go park and go in together.
Lets plan on 9:45-10:00am.

For anyone not planning on the Breakfast at IHOP lets plan on meeting at the entry area of the Will Rogers Complex at University Dr and Harley Ave. There are parking lots right there so we can hook up and then go park and go in together.
Lets plan on 9:45-10:00am.

Updated the main page with this information.

See everyone at 9:45. My son and I can't wait!:D

This is unacceptable!! I spent all day yesterday polishing up my truck and now it's raining!! How can I drive 150 miles in this crap? It will be all messed up.

Outfitter, I told you they were predicting rain but you assured me it would be nice and sunny. What happened? I'm very upset! Well, I'll see you tomorrow at IHOP, for better or worse.

One more day! Weather.com reports partly cloudy with a high of 95.

It rained here most of yesterday. I kept the Ridge in the garage all day.

Let me know who (excluding me) is driving the longest distance.
I have a car book to give to the member who drives the longest distance...

Also to give away in a drawing:

1 - Radio Controlled Ridgeline

8 - Ridgeline Owners Club License Plate Frames

Additionally, a free ROC decal will be provided for each Ridgeline in attendance.

This is unacceptable!! I spent all day yesterday polishing up my truck and now it's raining!! How can I drive 150 miles in this crap? It will be all messed up.

Outfitter, I told you they were predicting rain but you assured me it would be nice and sunny. What happened? I'm very upset! Well, I'll see you tomorrow at IHOP, for better or worse.

Dear shortspark,
Please note I stated the forecast for Saturday. Today is Friday my good man. Keep it covered up today and you will be fine.
Being the mature and wise person you are you should know that if you want rain, then wash your vehicle. Magic!:D

One more day! Weather.com reports partly cloudy with a high of 95.

It rained here most of yesterday. I kept the Ridge in the garage all day.

Let me know who (excluding me) is driving the longest distance.
I have a car book to give to the member who drives the longest distance...

Also to give away in a drawing:

1 - Radio Controlled Ridgeline

8 - Ridgeline Owners Club License Plate Frames

Additionally, a free ROC decal will be provided for each Ridgeline in attendance.

And, rumor has it, a shiney new Black 2008 Ridgeline will be drawn for.
Did I mention it is a Matchbox Ridgeline?:rolleyes:

Dear shortspark,
Please note I stated the forecast for Saturday. Today is Friday my good man. Keep it covered up today and you will be fine.
Being the mature and wise person you are you should know that if you want rain, then wash your vehicle. Magic!:D

Yea, I know but I have to drive in today and it stresses me out! I'm leaving around noon to meet with friends in Dallas. BTW, I've been watching Versus and they have a show about the Tecomate Ranch (or something like that) which I think is in Texas. HUGE bucks. They showed one gal popping a monster drop tine and another guy shot a big 14 point. He hit it in the head and you could see one side of the rack blow right off. The taxidermist fixed it and they showed it mounted; it was quite a deer.

One more day! Weather.com reports partly cloudy with a high of 95.

It rained here most of yesterday. I kept the Ridge in the garage all day.

Let me know who (excluding me) is driving the longest distance.
I have a car book to give to the member who drives the longest distance...

Also to give away in a drawing:

1 - Radio Controlled Ridgeline

8 - Ridgeline Owners Club License Plate Frames

Additionally, a free ROC decal will be provided for each Ridgeline in attendance.

I'm around 145 miles in from East Texas.

Yea, I know but I have to drive in today and it stresses me out! I'm leaving around noon to meet with friends in Dallas. BTW, I've been watching Versus and they have a show about the Tecomate Ranch (or something like that) which I think is in Texas. HUGE bucks. They showed one gal popping a monster drop tine and another guy shot a big 14 point. He hit it in the head and you could see one side of the rack blow right off. The taxidermist fixed it and they showed it mounted; it was quite a deer.

The Tecomate is a very famous ranch and is where the legendary buck named "Heart Attack" and his off spring "Little Joe" lived. Lots of celebrities have hunted it including the RealTree gang and Jeff Foxworthy.
They have also been leading edge in developing food plots that will grow with a minimum of rain.
Unfortunately,it costs big bucks to hunt big bucks on that ranch.

I'll have the coffee pot going if you want to come by in the morning for a quick shine before breakfast. I believe you will find just about everything you could need in my garage.

I figured it was one of those mega buck ranches - in more ways than one. I sent you an email to tell you I called my friends in Dallas and told them I was not coming in today and canceled my hotel reservations. Too much rain out here and it probably will extend all the way to Dallas. I'm a fair weather driver! Judi said she'll make the supreme effort and get up early so we will drive directly to IHOP in the morning and should be there by 8:00 rain or shine.

OwnerCS - You put on a great gig by including the car show into the get together. It was a pleasure meeting you. Thank you for taking the time to plan the mini-meet!

BLK LSU - It was a pleasure meeting you and your son. He is a great little trooper! Thank you for including him as it was an obvious wonderful father son time. Congrats on winning the prized remote control SEMA Ridgeline!!!

Shorts - Pleasure as alway to see you again! Man, you keep that truck immaculate (sp?)!

Outfitter and Ms. Outfitter - Thank you for having us over to your beautiful home. I had great time with everyone and really enjoyed the "water"! Still feeling it too :D

To those who missed it, we had a great time at a very nice car show as well as a great meal at Uncle Julio's. To top the meet off, we retired back to Outfitter's home and enjoyed a few drinks while cooling off in the pool. Great times for me and hopefully everyone else!

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Well, lets see if I can put some pics in here. Mike is right on all counts. This was a very good meet and the car show in FT. Worth was awesome. So were the fijitas at Uncle Julios! But Outfitter's Tequilla shots at poolside had to be the best. And Mike, your truck looked spotless too! Well, I hope this works but Craig will have the best pictures.

Lets see if I can get some other photos posted. I need a darn jpeg reducer. That's me in the pool.

To all,
As stated before, this was an awesome event and I appreciate the camaraderie that resulted. Thank you all.:D

Attached are a few photos...OwnerCS has the best photos.

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The SEMA truck is going to the paint shop tomorrow to get a face lift.

Thanks All!

Excellent time, thanks ownercs for putting the event together.
I think we should make this an annual event!
Next time I won't forget my camera.:o

Howdy Folks - I'm still in Branson Mo. for another day.. The weather is mild at 73 right now.

It was a great to meet everybody at the ROC meet.

I have a hunch next year's event will be Saturday, August 8, 2009.

I'll start uploading pictures tomorrow night and Wednesday.

Cheers.
Craig :)

Here's some Ridgeline and member pics below.

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Three more pics below..

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And three more

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Three more..

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From the restaurant.

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Excellent Pics, Craig. I knew you would have the best ones what with your big bucks camera and all. Thanks for setting this up, we all had a very good time and I hope we can do it again sometime.

Already planning for next year!!!

Thank you all. I've got to get the car show pics up tonight or tomorrow evening. I need to rebuild my computer before I go any further as it has slowed to a crawl speed.

Great pics, great peoples and of course, the best truck on the road today!
It's on my calender for next year!
Thanks to all for a super day and wonderful party favors MikeT and OnerCS.

Now I better get the rest of the pictures up before I go to the next meet on September 6th. Here goes below. This will take a couple days to complete. There are 62 pictures in all.

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Three more

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Three more

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Three more

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Three more

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Three more

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Three more

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Three more

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Three more

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Four more

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Four more

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Four more

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Four more

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Four more

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Four more

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Three more

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Four more

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Two more

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All posted.

For those who subscribed to this thread.

Want to do something nice for yourself (and your sweetheart) on Febuary 14th?

Dallas area winter meet on Feb 14th, 2009,
at the O'Reilly AutoRama Customs Show.

Dallas Market Hall
2200 Stemmons Freeway
Dallas, TX 75207

Here's the link to the Web site

http://www.autorama.com/casi/index.html