Official 2008 meet picture thread

[SHUEY027]

I know it is just a little early but I figured on getting it started. :)

[CUinaRidge]

I'll add my face :D

[25 Year Honda Owner]

I'll add my face :D Opps, wrong picture!!:rolleyes:

[John32070]

Hope to see some good pics as I'm not attending, at least I can see what I miss.

It's not anything official, but I think Raz should be the ROC mascot :D :cool:

[VoicesInMyHead]

2008 Meat Picture :eek:

[BruceRTL]

2008 Meat Picture :eek:

Your killing me..... Dang that looks good.:cool:

[davedad]

Opps, wrong picture!!:rolleyes:Looks just like my Golden(Biscuit), the only difference is mine has racoon eyes from allergies. Boy are they great dogs.

[JuliE]

I thought Raz WAS the official ROC Meet Mascot!

[larryr]

I thought Raz WAS the official ROC Meet Mascot!

I thought so too.!!!! :D

[25 Year Honda Owner]

I thought so too.!!!! :D

Carl was in the picture but I cropped it because Raz was more photogenic!!:cool: If you are interested, Carl is on the other end of the leash!!:rolleyes:

[John32070]

Carl was in the picture but I cropped it because Raz was more photogenic!!:cool: If you are interested, Carl is on the other end of the leash!!:rolleyes:

Yeah, but who's leading who? :p

[25 Year Honda Owner]

Yeah, but who's leading who? :p

Raz with headed for the kiddie pool for the ice and the beer, Carl was being dragged along!!:cool:

[larryr]

Raz with headed for the kiddie pool for the ice and the beer, Carl was being dragged along!!:cool:

I seem to remember getting wet on one of those dips in the pool. :rolleyes:

[25 Year Honda Owner]

I seem to remember getting wet on one of those dips in the pool. :rolleyes:

Larry was there, he is a competent eyewitness!!;)

[skulli69]

I believe Raz was really enjoying himself here:)

He was being considerate though, he did try to help cool everyone down after he enjoyed his dip in the pool;)

[ridgeln]

Wow - Carl has his own Guard Dog for his beer - what a concept! Wow - Raz sure has grown :)

-ridgeln

[jEa]

The real 2008 Meet pictures will start coming (tomorrow if not before). I saw quite some Ridgies up there. Even Shorty has already made it!

This will be so much fun!:D

[ridgeln]

Gosh - did no Ridgeline owners get pics of the poor Orange Element getting jumped (bad battery - not what you were thinking...) by the Beautiful Black Ridgeline? (Thanks, Joe for showing how prepared and nice we all are!)

-ridgeln

[jforget1]

Gosh - did no Ridgeline owners get pics of the poor Orange Element getting jumped (bad battery - not what you were thinking...) by the Beautiful Black Ridgeline? (Thanks, Joe for showing how prepared and nice we all are!)

-ridgeln
always happy to help out. Even those boxy bastards. ;)

[jEa]

always happy to help out. Even those boxy bastards. ;)

You are bigger but we are more!!!! (and crazier:D ) so we will hunt you down;)

Thanks for halping the E! (who was it?)

[ridgeln]

It was Kay - the lady w/ the orange E - who owns the mastiffs. She was very nice and a delight to talk with!

We may be out numbered... ok, I don't have a witty retort to put here.

pics are being uploaded to flickr - I will get these linked asap!

-ridgeln

[ridgeln]

My Pics are up! Go visit them:

Frank's Flickr Pics (http://www.flickr.com/photos/xesto/sets/72157605719663132/)

I think a good time was had by all - thank you HONDA!!!!

-ridgeln

[RustyH]

great photos. It does look like the Ridgelines were outnumbered, hopefully more trucks will show up soon:o

[25 Year Honda Owner]

:) Great pics!! Where are the RL's!! I see Carl and Liz and a couple of more!! Looks like Chris and his gadget machine! Where is the Accord with the blacked out windows?? Where is Raz!! Keep the pics coming!!!:) Must be double exposure on the Elements, too many!! :)

[jEa]

Ridgeln, our Lmentalmastiff is a very nice lady, right? OK she owns an E but nobody is perfect. It was so nice talking to you today. Se you tomorrow and I hope we will have another small combo meet in Colmbus again soon.

And this is Shorty's Ridgie!

[jEa]

There is ChrisM's Ridgie in ridgeln's album. But looks like noone took any pictures of the Accord (why should we?). It has been a great day!!!

[MikeT]

Thank you for the pictures from the meet guy's and gals. Please keep'em coming for those of us who were no fortunate enough to be able to be there.

[25 Year Honda Owner]

Ridgeln, our Lmentalmastiff is a very nice lady, right? OK she owns an E but nobody is perfect. It was so nice talking to you today. Se you tomorrow and I hope we will have another small combo meet in Colmbus again soon.

And this is Shorty's Ridgie!

Thanks for Shorty's pic. Our Ridgeln has a DCP RL! Sorry for the confusion!!

[ONDLINKS]

Some pics from today.

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll134/spaman_2008/100_5327.jpg
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[ONDLINKS]

At the ELP

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[ONDLINKS]

A couple more.

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll134/spaman_2008/100_5343.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll134/spaman_2008/100_5347.jpg
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[jEa]

From this evening/night!
Some weird ones, with Keith and his Accord (did not tell him I was taking the picture) and an EOC member "driving" a Ridgie (yay). CU had me even turn the key:D Great Ridgie!

[5S Dude]

Wow Frank and ONDLINKS! Thank you so much for sharing your photos of the beginning of what we hope is an absolutely awesome national event. All of us old timers, and newbies west of the Mississippi are living this years event through your pictures and posts! Keep um coming in………..Everyone drive safe and have fun!

[BruceRTL]

Great photos! Thanks for sharing. At 114 degrees in Phoenix today, we're wishing we were there.

[Truckin']

Frank, how are you getting those high angle shots? You have a pole for your camera that you lift up above your head? How did you get that on the road shots?

Keep the photos coming and keep having fun.

[jj's ridge]

That sure is a bunch shiny Ridgelines! :D
Thanks for the photo's! Will be checking back often! Sure wish I could have made the 8 hour drive!:(
Have lots of fun and everyone stay safe!

[k757]

I have a lot of photos/videos (of the caravans) but no time to load them just yet as there is too much going on.

The factory tour... two words: BAD AZZ! I nearly got run over by a robot, but cool anyway. Our tour guide was great, something like 20+ years there and knew the answers to all of our (mostly my) questions.

A lot of the ROC'rs gathered for dinner last night at an amazing place (der Dutchman). Enjoying the Woodchuck (as expected). Off to see some crazy demos today at the proving grounds. I may get photos posted tomorrow night.

[ridgeln]

Frank, how are you getting those high angle shots? You have a pole for your camera that you lift up above your head? How did you get that on the road shots?

Keep the photos coming and keep having fun.

The tall pix: When I had my back surgery, I had them install pneumatic extenders - so, not only do I have a new spine, I've got a BIONIC one!

Ok, so, I'll quit dreaming: Here's the trick: Mono pod with my 10-24 wide angle on the Rebel XTi - set the timer, push trigger, extend, wait (and wait...) - VOILA!


The overhead road shots: Ladder strapped in the bed of my truck - hold on tight!

ok, so that was a dream as well... From the bridge of my home road which goes over rt 33. :) (I cheat!) Karl was with me (Liz stayed in their truck) - we got a very nice visit from a Marysville Police Officer who was curious as to what we were doing. Should have gotten his pic! D'OH! I'll be doing this again in about an hour. :D

-frank

[ridgeln]

WHEW! those of you who didn't make it, WOW! Gary Flint and all the folks at Honda R&D and TRC put on an amazing day for us!

Only one person was allowed to take a camera into the facility with special permission - me :D - So, I tried to make all my Ridgeline brethren (and sisterlen? I'd hate to be called sexist) proud - and took over 1400 pictures :eek:

It will take me a while to get through these, but I will post at least a couple here very soon. Time for a shower and a print job for tonight, then off to Dave & Busters for the banquet.

-ridgeln

[Truckin']

Good choice to let you be the official photog. I am anxious to see your photos, but don't stress over it. You keep having fun this weekend and work on them when it's over. I know how it is to have thousands to get through. It will be worth the wait for all of us who couldn't attend.

[k757]

WHEW! those of you who didn't make it, WOW! Gary Flint and all the folks at Honda R&D and TRC put on an amazing day for us!No doubt Frank. The water canal run, the ridiculous grade test-off with Tacoma -v- Ridge. You know who won! It makes it hard for me to believe that 4x4 Tacoma owners actually buy such a weak-ass performer where it should be excelling. The test was: drive up the very steep hill, come to a stop then continue up the hill on the simulated "ice" surface. (water running over slick ceramic tile) The Ridgeline even did it backwards! The drifter Element is pretty damn cool. The highlight of my day was that, they took a lot of owners for a performance run with 1,000 lbs in the bed. CRAZY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (except for Boo, who was topping out around 40 mph :)).

Basically the track was set up in a twisty loop, where the differing radius corners were displayed, one with a load shifting move, and we were driven at varying speeds (60-70+ mph) at much sharper curves than any highway ramp. On my run, I would swear that two wheels were barely touching the ground. After each person got back from their run, the smiles on their faces was bigger than if they won the lotto.

For the the trip over today, the Ridges gathered and caravaned over together. I am pretty sure I got some good videos of a couple of the drive-bys. Frank also got everyone at an overpass.

Again, photos maybe tomorrow night.

Off to meet up with everyone and chat with the Honda engineers as they are joining us for the rest of the evening.

[jEa]

This has been a great day!!!!! Ridgeln, you really are a great guy:) We will be waiting for your pictures.

[BatteryGurl]

Gosh - did no Ridgeline owners get pics of the poor Orange Element getting jumped (bad battery - not what you were thinking...) by the Beautiful Black Ridgeline? (Thanks, Joe for showing how prepared and nice we all are!)

-ridgeln

Hey Ya'll,

I'm the one who needed the jump and I tell ya, it couldn't have come from a better group of people. Oh wait, yeah it could, it could have come from my fellow E-ple. :rolleyes: At least the fella that offered the help had ORANAGE jumper cables!

Oh, by the way, how many of you did it take to finally get my E started? ;) Weren't there like 4 or 5 of ya working on it? :p J/K

Hey, in all reality, those who made it this weekend and I had the opportunity to meet were AMAZING! You guys have a pretty awesome vehicle in your own right and I'm taking my Husband this weekend to check one out. :eek: *please don't tell my fella E-ples* I was really super impressed!

Okay, See Ya'll around...

LmentalMastiffs - Kerri

[jEa]

Hey BG, welcome to the club!!!
Wasn't it fun? But I know what I saw, Gary Flint being interested in the Element (who knows what he's up to).
Hanged out with few ROCers (they know who they are) and they are awsom.

And here you go with ROC mascot: Raz!!!

Hey Ya'll,

I'm the one who needed the jump and I tell ya, it couldn't have come from a better group of people. Oh wait, yeah it could, it could have come from my fellow E-ple. :rolleyes: At least the fella that offered the help had ORANGE jumper cables!


Hey, in all reality, those who made it this weekend and I had the opportunity to meet were AMAZING! You guys have a pretty awesome vehicle in your own right and I'm taking my Husband this weekend to check one out. :eek: *please don't tell my fella E-ples* I was really super impressed!

Okay, See Ya'll around...

LmentalMastiffs - Kerri

[AmazonRidge]

On the way to the festivities this morning, we decided not to meet at the group hotel and left from home. Perfectly timed, we merged into the Element convoy. They should have just stayed out of my way....

Here are some Element pictures (http://www.flickr.com/photos/27894182@N04/sets/72157605746548769/)

Here are some Ridgeline pictures (http://www.flickr.com/photos/27894182@N04/sets/72157605746656091/)

[jEa]

I am very sorry that you can not take the E for what it is: a very nice roomy car. Not everyone needs a big truck (maybe problems with a small driveway). Oh well, we will survive, we were mooore anyway!

On the way to the festivities this morning, we decided not to meet at the group hotel and left from home. Perfectly timed, we merged into the Element convoy. They should have just stayed out of my way....

Here are some Element pictures (http://www.flickr.com/photos/27894182@N04/sets/72157605746548769/)

Here are some Ridgeline pictures (http://www.flickr.com/photos/27894182@N04/sets/72157605746656091/)

[jEa]

You want your wife to be happy, right? So please, get her the car that she wants, with the stick, of course.

[ridgeln]

Wow - Did anyone know juliE got to ride in the ElementD?

[jEa]

She deserved it after all the hard work!!!

Guess who these great looking Ridgie owners are! (one of the few pictures of the guy that was behind his camera the whole time)

[ridgeln]

Great pic! As Shorty put it: OREO! (ok, so it is a reverse) but true to the "real thing," the sweetest part is in the middle!

ID:
right: Shuey
Middle: Shorty
Left: Ridgeln

thanks, jEa for posting this! now to find a pic of YOU to post... :D

-ridgeln

[jEa]

Great pic! As Shorty put it: OREO! (ok, so it is a reverse) but true to the "real thing," the sweetest part is in the middle!

ID:
right: Shuey
Middle: Shorty
Left: Ridgeln

thanks, jEa for posting this! now to find a pic of YOU to post... :D

-ridgeln

Great, you don't need to do it:D But if you have a picture of the SC driver and E ingeneer/designer Michael, I would appreciate it;)

[ChrisM]

This thread is supposed to be about pics!! Bring on the pics I say.

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m69/HondaRidgeline/ROC%20Meet%202008/2008collage.jpg

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[ChrisM]

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[ChrisM]

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m69/HondaRidgeline/ROC%20Meet%202008/IMG_1344.jpg

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[ChrisM]

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m69/HondaRidgeline/ROC%20Meet%202008/IMG_1353.jpg

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m69/HondaRidgeline/ROC%20Meet%202008/IMG_1363.jpg

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[ChrisM]

Team Redrock!!

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[ChrisM]

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m69/HondaRidgeline/ROC%20Meet%202008/IMG_1391.jpg

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[ChrisM]

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m69/HondaRidgeline/ROC%20Meet%202008/IMG_1407.jpg

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m69/HondaRidgeline/ROC%20Meet%202008/IMG_1412.jpg

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http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m69/HondaRidgeline/ROC%20Meet%202008/IMG_1402.jpg

[ChrisM]

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m69/HondaRidgeline/ROC%20Meet%202008/IMG_1431.jpg

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m69/HondaRidgeline/ROC%20Meet%202008/IMG_1432.jpg

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m69/HondaRidgeline/ROC%20Meet%202008/IMG_1435.jpg

Here are all the pics I took at the meet if anyone is interested.

HondaRidgeline/ROC Meet 2008 - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting (http://s101.photobucket.com/albums/m69/HondaRidgeline/ROC%20Meet%202008/)

[jEa]

2 very dark pictures from last night. Completely forgot to take the picture of Gary The Great!

[Truckin']

So how many RLs and Es showed up?

[ridgeln]

First pic: Waving at all you who missed it!

[FTM1]

Remember that old bumper sticker that HONDA had & I have one stuck on the wall downstairs in the basement. It says I LOVE MY HONDA

[shovelhd]

WOW. That is one impressive group.

[RRIDER]

I'd like to thank Tom and Julie, Larry, Gary and the crew at Honda and all the behind the scene workers that put on this meet..It was VERY impressive!

I took a few pics, but can't wait to see all the nearly 2k pics that Frank took.

[RRIDER]

A few more.

[RRIDER]

Some of my pics are very similar to some that have already been posted..But I can't leave Shorty and Boo out.

[jurneez]

Hey Ya'll,


:eek: *please don't tell my fella E-ples* I was really super impressed!

Okay, See Ya'll around...

LmentalMastiffs - Kerri

TOOOO LATE! We know, but we agree. Those trucks are great. Had I had a little more money when I bought I would have gotten one. AND those swing seats (mod) was excellent.......who was that?
Hey Trina, was fun.

jurn

[jurneez]

TOOOO LATE! We know, but we agree. Those trucks are great. Had I had a little more money when I bought I would have gotten one. AND those swing seats (mod) was excellent.......who was that?
Hey Trina, wanna swing?

jurn

Jurn and Trina (Junebug) with very friendly Ridgeline folks swing chairs.
Was fun.

j.

[BruceRTL]

Un.........(wait for it.....)...... Believable!

Nice pictures everyone! What an event. Congratulations to everyone that helped put it together. Well Done.....:) :)

It's fun for the rest of us to relive the event through your pictures and stories.

[djeaux]

So how many RLs and Es showed up?

Yes, inquiring minds want to know!

Gate count, por favor :)

[25 Year Honda Owner]

So how many RLs and Es showed up?

After over 30 hours don't you think Truckin' should have an answer!!:confused:

[SHUEY027]

31535

31536

31537
Here's a couple before we left for TRC

[ONDLINKS]

Yes, inquiring minds want to know!

Gate count, por favor :)

Just a guess, maybe 30 RL's, upwards of 70 Elements? We stood proud though! :)

[SHUEY027]

31538

31539

31540
Who is that in the side mirror?:confused:

[Pizza Man]

jforget1 (Joe) and rrider (Ralph)!

[25 Year Honda Owner]

jforget1 (Joe) and rrider (Ralph)!

Good looking DCP bringing up the rear in the same picture! That could/should have been me!!;)

[gisele]

Great photos. Heard it was a blast. -g

[jEa]

Great photos. Heard it was a blast. -g

:eek: Gisele, what U doing here? You shopping for a truck for all of your pups? I am telling you, I would not go with another truck. This one is really great.

[jforget1]

31538

31539

31540
Who is that in the side mirror?:confused:

Cool shots.

[shovelhd]

They're all so shiny clean.

[OwnerCS]

Here are all the pics I took at the meet if anyone is interested.

HondaRidgeline/ROC Meet 2008 - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting (http://s101.photobucket.com/albums/m69/HondaRidgeline/ROC%20Meet%202008/)

Thanks for taking and sharing the PhotoBucket pictures. It looks great!

[k757]

Here are 3 of the videos, I think all are from Friday.

YouTube - ROC/EOC drive-by 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rae7xbhdmpw)

YouTube - ROC/EOC drive-by 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXc7yhXmrAw)

YouTube - ROC/EOC drive-by 3 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_EhDbATZ3E)


More videos coming and a lot of photos

[25 Year Honda Owner]

Man that was quite a convoy!! Surprised the video quality was that sharp considering your dark windshield tint!:rolleyes: Seat belt chime came through loud and clear!;) Thanks for posting. Got any pics from WPAB and the museum?

[k757]

Thanks for posting. Got any pics from WPAB and the museum?I have more videos of "just Ridgelines convoy", just haven't posted them to YouTube yet. LOTS of photos from the air museum and of the meet people & places... so much to sift through, it takes a bit of time.

[25 Year Honda Owner]

Understand!! What is your comparison between the WPAB museum and the Navy museum at Pensacola?

[k757]

Understand!! What is your comparison between the WPAB museum and the Navy museum at Pensacola?WPAB is MUCH bigger and better as they have the museum laid out by era. We spent 6-7 hrs there, I read about 5-10% of the material and still didn't get to go on the bus tour or watch any IMAX. It's just enormous. Now the Pensacola museum is very nice but they don't have multiple huge bombers/cargo planes indoors, a B2 stealth bomber, an F-117, presidential planes, etc. etc. etc. :eek:

If people rate the Pensacola museum a 10, then the WPAB museum is a 17. To do it all, plan on at least 2 FULL days!!!

[25 Year Honda Owner]

If people rate the Pensacola museum a 10, then the WPAB museum is a 17. To do it all, plan on at least 2 FULL days!!!

Wow!! Guess I will have to check it out. Missed the best opportunity I will ever have!!:( I even enjoy the Air Force Armament Lab at Eglin. They even have a B-52 on static display along with many more. Also most all armaments and stores for aircraft!

[k757]

Wow!! Guess I will have to check it out. Missed the best opportunity I will ever have!!:( I even enjoy the Air Force Armament Lab at Eglin. They even have a B-52 on static display along with many more. Also most all armaments and stores for aircraft!I have been to Eglin as well. In comparison to WPAB, Eglin AFB is a 2 (and that is being generous)

[FLA-Vyk]

:( Looks like everyone had a great time. Sorry I had to miss this. Photos are looking good.

[Twilightzero From EOC]

Awesome photos and writeups all, and I couldn't agree with BatteryGurl (Kerri) more! Incredible engineering behind the Ridgeline and it was great to meet all the Ridgies!

ChrisM, thanks for the pic of drivin with the grill, I obviously don't have any from that angle on the road :D

[k757]

I should get to the photos tomorrow night

YouTube - ROC/EOC drive-by 4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoJp3dEk8SM)

YouTube - ROC/EOC drive-by 5 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oWJ2t1QsB8)

YouTube - ROC/EOC drive-by 6 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbcnLRrPcxk)

YouTube - ROC/EOC drive-by 7 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S575OflZlSg)

YouTube - ROC/EOC drive-by 8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvOVWwxTDPM)

[Chefelvis]

Man thats awesome Keith. Thanks for the video, too bad you don't have any of the test track. Wish I could have been there :( ps, you should buckle up.

[k757]

Man thats awesome Keith. Thanks for the video, too bad you don't have any of the test track. Wish I could have been there :( ps, you should buckle up.That was my camera woman. She kept the belt off so she could pop-up out of the sunroof and snap the video and photos.

[jEa]

Keith, thanks for the videos. Found the computer at work where I can watch them, so I am heading there. The first 3 were awesome!!!! Great memory to store for the rest of the vacation less summer (or even year)!

[jforget1]

I should get to the photos tomorrow night

YouTube - ROC/EOC drive-by 4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoJp3dEk8SM)

YouTube - ROC/EOC drive-by 5 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oWJ2t1QsB8)

YouTube - ROC/EOC drive-by 6 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbcnLRrPcxk)

YouTube - ROC/EOC drive-by 7 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S575OflZlSg)

YouTube - ROC/EOC drive-by 8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvOVWwxTDPM)

Was happy that I found a definitive sighting of my truck in video 6, all of them are good stuff.

[brich]

Was happy that I found a definitive sighting of my truck in video 6, all of them are good stuff.

Ya some of us believe you were there Joe.... :D
...I just can't believe I wasn't... :(

[ridgeln]

Greetings my fellow ROC-heads!

Ok - so, I am now on Cape Cod and enjoying vacation (went whale watching yesterday to relax - yippee!). Today my older son goes to camp for 3.5 weeks (Camp Wingate Kirkland: A Cape Cod Summer Camp for Boys and Girls (http://www.campwk.com) - awesome place on the Cape for those of you w/ kids).

"But enough chit-chat, Frank - WHERE ARE THE PICTURES!?!?!?!?!?!"

Ok - I am in the process of uploading lots of them (I don't even want to count!)

Check out:

Http://www.tuttleimages.com/Cars/

I have broken them down into Ridgelines, Elements, Element_D, and Misc. Some photos may be double-posted, but that's ok.

I have made them so you can download the ones you want. YOU DO NOT HAVE PERMISSION TO SELL THESE FILES OR ANY PRINTS OF FILES. (sorry, that's just a CYA on my part to let you dl these).

I am in the works of making some posters using the images to commemorate this phenomenal experience.

It will probably take me the best part of today to get all pics uploaded, but I have a number of pics already up - so start looking!

-frank

[jEa]

Greetings my fellow ROC-heads!

Ok - so, I am now on Cape Cod and enjoying vacation (went whale watching yesterday to relax - yippee!). Today my older son goes to camp for 3.5 weeks (Camp Wingate Kirkland: A Cape Cod Summer Camp for Boys and Girls (http://www.campwk.com) - awesome place on the Cape for those of you w/ kids).

"But enough chit-chat, Frank - WHERE ARE THE PICTURES!?!?!?!?!?!"

Ok - I am in the process of uploading lots of them (I don't even want to count!)

Check out:

Http://www.tuttleimages.com/Cars/

I have broken them down into Ridgelines, Elements, Element_D, and Misc. Some photos may be double-posted, but that's ok.

I have made them so you can download the ones you want. YOU DO NOT HAVE PERMISSION TO SELL THESE FILES OR ANY PRINTS OF FILES. (sorry, that's just a CYA on my part to let you dl these).

I am in the works of making some posters using the images to commemorate this phenomenal experience.

It will probably take me the best part of today to get all pics uploaded, but I have a number of pics already up - so start looking!

-frank

Thanks Frank! I have already checked out the whale pictures on flickr! Wow, great stuff.

Enjoy your stay next to the ocean!

Will you put the link on EOC???

[ridgeln]

Ok -

So one of the questions I have received is: "Why has it taken so long to get pics posted?"

Answer is HERE (http://www.pickuptrucks.com/html/news/honda/roc/honda-ridgeline-owners-club-meets-up.html).

Nice article, Thanks TMac & Mike Levine!

-frank

[ridgeln]

Thanks Frank! I have already checked out the whale pictures on flickr! Wow, great stuff.

Enjoy your stay next to the ocean!

Will you put the link on EOC???

Working on that right now... :)

-ridgeln

[jEa]

From the article:" They're hoping that like the Ridgeline they saw gaining traction on TRC's slippery hill, the new truck gains traction in the marketplace so more Ridgeline owners join ROC and attend the gathering next year and beyond."

Amen!!!! Great article and great pictures were picked!

[Humble Pie]

Ok -

So one of the questions I have received is: "Why has it taken so long to get pics posted?"

Answer is HERE (http://www.pickuptrucks.com/html/news/honda/roc/honda-ridgeline-owners-club-meets-up.html).

Nice article, Thanks TMac & Mike Levine!

-frank

Kudos to everyone involved.....that is a great write-up :cool:

[jforget1]

Ok -

So one of the questions I have received is: "Why has it taken so long to get pics posted?"

Answer is HERE (http://www.pickuptrucks.com/html/news/honda/roc/honda-ridgeline-owners-club-meets-up.html).

Nice article, Thanks TMac & Mike Levine!

-frank

Cool article.

[skulli69]

Cool article.

Definitely an awesome article:D Makes me very proud to be a Ridgeline Owner:)

Pretty cool, by the way, to see some of our RL's on the main page of PickupTrucks.com

I see you behind me Joe!! :p

[OwnerCS]

I see ChrisM's red Ridge is in the picture.

[jforget1]

I see ChrisM's red Ridge is in the picture.

I think mine is right behind Chris, 4th on the left side. Smile for the camera.

[jEa]

Saw the original picture. Looks like the first Ridg (SHUEY027???) was cut out together with the Bud light truck. I wonder why:rolleyes:

[skulli69]

I think mine is right behind Chris, 4th on the left side. Smile for the camera.

Yes, you're 4th, but don't you remember seeing a skull in the hitch receiver right in front of you? That was me:D

Two of TEAM REDROCK was ahead of you - ChrisM was in front of me in the #2 position of the right lane:)

Do we know who all of the other owners are in this photoshot by chance?

[k757]

Right Lane #1 (white/silver) =
Right Lane #2 (redrock) = ChrisM
Right Lane #3 (redrock) = Skulli69
Right Lane #4 (black) = jforget1
Right Lane #5 (black) = shawty
Right Lane #6 (white/silver) =

Left Lane #1 (blue) =
Left Lane #2 (white/silver)=
Left Lane #3 = <some buick>
Left Lane #4 (white/silver)=
Left Lane #5 (grey) = k757 (Accord)

[RRIDER]

Saw the original picture. Looks like the first Ridg (SHUEY027???) was cut out together with the Bud light truck. I wonder why:rolleyes:

I saw the original pic too. I believe the first Ridgeline is Jaiden (black), then Shuey (blue) followed by me (silver). The first in the pic in the article


Right Lane #1 (silver) = RRIDER
Right Lane #2 (redrock) = ChrisM
Right Lane #3 (redrock) = Skulli69
Right Lane #4 (black) = jforget1
Right Lane #5 (black) = shawty
Right Lane #6 (white/silver) =

Left Lane #1 (blue) =
Left Lane #2 (white/silver)=
Left Lane #3 = <some buick>
Left Lane #4 (white/silver)=
Left Lane #5 (grey) = k757 (Accord)

[jEa]

I saw the original pic too. I believe the first Ridgeline is Jaiden (black), then Shuey (blue) followed by me (silver). The first in the pic in the article

You must be right! The black and the blue look like they have the Ohio license plate (Ohio was almost all cut out if not for ChrisM:D )

[RRIDER]

You must be right! The black and the blue look like they have the Ohio license plate (Ohio was almost all cut out if not for ChrisM:D )

I'm in Ohio too. Just north of Columbus

[skulli69]

Right Lane #1 (white/silver) =
Right Lane #2 (redrock) = ChrisM
Right Lane #3 (redrock) = Skulli69
Right Lane #4 (black) = jforget1
Right Lane #5 (black) = shawty
Right Lane #6 (white/silver) =

Left Lane #1 (blue) =
Left Lane #2 (white/silver)=
Left Lane #3 = <some buick>
Left Lane #4 (white/silver)=
Left Lane #5 (grey) = k757 (Accord)

Thanks Keith - at least it is a start. Hopefully others will get a chance to view the shot and see what their placement may be:)

Tracy

[jforget1]

Right Lane #1 (white/silver) =
Right Lane #2 (redrock) = ChrisM
Right Lane #3 (redrock) = Skulli69
Right Lane #4 (black) = jforget1
Right Lane #5 (black) = shawty
Right Lane #6 (white/silver) =

Left Lane #1 (blue) =
Left Lane #2 (white/silver)=
Left Lane #3 = <some buick>
Left Lane #4 (white/silver)=
Left Lane #5 (grey) = k757 (Accord)

I really wanna know who drives the some buick :D

[OwnerCS]

I really wanna know who drives the some Buick :D

Could that be the person who put the Buick port holes on the Ridge we saw last week? They might be related to David Dunbar Buick.

[k757]

THURSDAY/FRIDAY photos
2008 ROC EOC National Meet/Friday - Photobucket (http://s136.photobucket.com/albums/q178/keith_757/2008%20ROC%20EOC%20National%20Meet/Friday/)


http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q178/keith_757/2008%20ROC%20EOC%20National%20Meet/Friday/IMG_0194_.jpg

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q178/keith_757/2008%20ROC%20EOC%20National%20Meet/Friday/IMG_0036_.jpg

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q178/keith_757/2008%20ROC%20EOC%20National%20Meet/Friday/IMG_0174_.jpg

Where is a cop when you need one!?!?!
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q178/keith_757/2008%20ROC%20EOC%20National%20Meet/Friday/ParkedIllegally.jpg

[k757]

SATURDAY photos
2008 ROC EOC National Meet/Saturday - Photobucket (http://s136.photobucket.com/albums/q178/keith_757/2008%20ROC%20EOC%20National%20Meet/Saturday/)


http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q178/keith_757/2008%20ROC%20EOC%20National%20Meet/Saturday/IMG_0007_.jpg

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q178/keith_757/2008%20ROC%20EOC%20National%20Meet/Saturday/IMG_0004_.jpg

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q178/keith_757/2008%20ROC%20EOC%20National%20Meet/Saturday/IMG_0011_.jpg

[25 Year Honda Owner]

Thought for a minute I was seeing a pic taken at the Dury Inn in St Louis!!;) Great pics, thanks for posting!!

[k757]

Click the Photobucket links for a LOT MORE photos

[jforget1]

THURSDAY/FRIDAY photos
2008 ROC EOC National Meet/Friday - Photobucket (http://s136.photobucket.com/albums/q178/keith_757/2008%20ROC%20EOC%20National%20Meet/Friday/)

Where is a cop when you need one!?!?!
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q178/keith_757/2008%20ROC%20EOC%20National%20Meet/Friday/ParkedIllegally.jpg
I would never park in a fire lane, I think you photoshopped this in.;)

[jmsolt]

I am left lane #1 blue. jmsolt:cool:

[SHUEY027]

After looking at that picture I was sure it wasn't mine. I didn't see the bug shield on there.:)

[BigTzElement]

Lots of Great pictures.

Keep them coming. :)

You can also check out the EoCs site for our picture thread.

The link is Clickity click here!!! (http://www.elementownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47164)

[Sparkland]

Click the Photobucket links for a LOT MORE photos

K757,

I just want know why you haven't put a rear wing spoiler on that beautiful Accord? Sorry to break your bubble, but the new Civics will be rolling around in that nice "polished metal metallic" color in 2009.

Also, are you still having concerns about the transmission in your Accord? Seems like a few people are having the same issues.

Thanks for the pics of the meet--it sounds like I really missed something spectacular.

Brad

[k757]

Look at those gangsters at 17 seconds :eek: :eek: :eek:
YouTube - EOC meet 2008 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xnj7Npy0UzE)

thanks accord driver (on EOC)
-blue Element in the video. I still love that hidden camera

[oarnold]

Perfect day.

[oarnold]

World's best polish: elbow grease!

[oarnold]

The National Meet was the first place I felt safe parking my RL beside someone, not having to worry about door dings.

[oarnold]

Graphic patterns.

[oarnold]

Friday morning and it all came together...

[jforget1]

Cool shots, and the animated ones are great.

[bh241]

Hi guys, sorry for the long delay - but I wanted to share a couple of pictures from the EOC/ROC meet.

It was a pleasure meeting you guys, wish I could have talked to everyone, but that's what the next meet is for, right?

Anyway, from the meet:

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i156/bh241/EOC/ohio/ohio_0017.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i156/bh241/EOC/ohio/ohio_0019.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i156/bh241/EOC/ohio/ohio_0011.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i156/bh241/EOC/ohio/ohio_0020.jpg

Thanks to you Ridge guys (and gals) that allowed this lowly Element driver a chance to see the Ridgeline up close, it really is a fantastic truck.

[ridgeline2006]

Hi guys, sorry for the long delay - but I wanted to share a couple of pictures from the EOC/ROC meet.

It was a pleasure meeting you guys, wish I could have talked to everyone, but that's what the next meet is for, right?

Anyway, from the meet:

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i156/bh241/EOC/ohio/ohio_0017.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i156/bh241/EOC/ohio/ohio_0019.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i156/bh241/EOC/ohio/ohio_0011.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i156/bh241/EOC/ohio/ohio_0020.jpg

Thanks to you Ridge guys (and gals) that allowed this lowly Element driver a chance to see the Ridgeline up close, it really is a fantastic truck.

Hey Guys, could someone tell me who belongs to the maroon RL in the first picture?

[ONDLINKS]

Outstanding pictures oarnold.

[jEa]

Hey Guys, could someone tell me who belongs to the maroon RL in the first picture?

Unfortunately noone of the ROC!They brought it in just to show it off.

Revenge Designs (http://www.revengedesignsllc.com/menu.html)

Revenge Honda Ridgeline (http://www.revengedesignsllc.com/honda.html)

[Hound]

Wow! Looks like you folks had a great time. We tried to make it for Saturday (We were in Knoxville for the Honda Hoot), but stayed for the Winona Rider concert Honda put on. I will post a picture of us loading the two motorcycles for the trip from Manitoba Canada in the Trailer forum.

PS: Man you guys have great roads!! Especially in TN and NC. But the traffic...Yeeesh!

Hound: '08 Honda Hoot Journey -- ten days, ten states.

PPS: Maybe in the future you can hold the ROC get together in Knoxville, TN, seeing as the two meets were at the same time.

[25 Year Honda Owner]

forum.

PS: Man you guys have great roads!! Especially in TN and NC. But the traffic...Yeeesh!

Agree with the traffic. I usually try to avoid Knoxville. Knoxville is where the term "Malfunction Junction" originated!! Go to a UT football game if you really want to see traffic!!:eek: