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BruceRTL

10-03-2008, 01:37 PM

When: November 1st, 2008

10:00 AM

Where: We'll meet at Margaret T. Hance Park (1134 N Central Ave, Phoenix) and just hang out till noon. Parking is just north and west of the bridge on Culver Street shown in red on the map below.

12:00 noon
At noon, we'll leave for lunch at Los Dos Molinos (8646 S. Central Avenue, Phoenix) This is one of my favorite Mexican restaurant's in Phoenix. It's about .75 mile south of Baseline on the west side of the road. I figure we'll be arriving around 12:30. This trek will take us south on Central Ave through downtown Phoenix.

Around 1:30 pm
After lunch leave for South Mountain continuing down Central Ave. and heading all the way to the top of South mountain. We'll hang out on top of South Mountain for a couple of hours visiting and taking pictures before going our separate ways.

RustyH

10-03-2008, 02:41 PM

I'll be there.

chuck401

10-03-2008, 06:01 PM

Sorry guys, I won't make this one.:mad: BUT I will see you in Sedona in April. :D

BruceRTL

10-03-2008, 08:00 PM

Sorry guys, I won't make this one.:mad: BUT I will see you in Sedona in April. :D

Bummer - See you in Sedona....:(

meanmachine19

10-04-2008, 05:20 AM

I'll be there! Can't wait :D I'll get some emails out and see if we can't get the numbers up to around 20!

BruceRTL

10-04-2008, 07:07 AM

I'll be there! Can't wait :D I'll get some emails out and see if we can't get the numbers up to around 20!

Excellent Kevin - Thanks! :)

TheCuteOne

10-04-2008, 02:42 PM

alright.... Kev talked me into it.... I 'll be there with my dirty character built truck and my nice non existant camera that I didn't forget in Cali while saving my dork bro from the mexican border patrol where he forgot to bring his green card... LOL we are such a forgettful fam lol

BruceRTL

10-04-2008, 08:03 PM

Fett

10-04-2008, 09:05 PM

I will go.

BruceRTL

10-04-2008, 09:24 PM

I will go.

Sweet! Welcome to the party!

meanmachine19

10-05-2008, 09:53 PM

Bump....where are you Voices????

jMoMo

10-06-2008, 01:20 AM

I will try to be there. I can show off the horrible things I've done to my paint job in the last year. =)

jMoMo

10-06-2008, 01:26 AM

When: November 1st, 2008

Where: We'll meet at Margaret T. Hance Park (1134 N Central Ave, Phoenix) and just hang out till noon. Parking is just north and west of the bridge on Culver Street shown in red on the map below.

At noon, we'll leave for lunch at Los Dos Molinos (8646 S. Central Avenue, Phoenix) ...

Uh, this is about five minutes from where I live. I could literally walk here.

BruceRTL

10-06-2008, 07:34 AM

Uh, this is about five minutes from where I live. I could literally walk here.

Regardless of how you get there, we hope to see ya! :D

VoicesInMyHead

10-06-2008, 07:53 AM

Bump....where are you Voices????

I'm a maybe... I may be moving that weekend. Bummer if I can't make it, but WooHoo I'll be moving into a house with a man cave!!! :cool:

BruceRTL

10-06-2008, 10:54 AM

I'm a maybe... I may be moving that weekend. Bummer if I can't make it, but WooHoo I'll be moving into a house with a man cave!!! :cool:

Maybe we should meet at your condo! lol

How many Ridgelines does it take to move a family????? :D

Hope to see you! Good luck on the move!

RustyH

10-06-2008, 11:23 AM

I'm a maybe... I may be moving that weekend. Bummer if I can't make it, but WooHoo I'll be moving into a house with a man cave!!! :cool:

Let me know if you need my trailer.:D

VoicesInMyHead

10-06-2008, 12:17 PM

Maybe we should meet at your condo! lol

How many Ridgelines does it take to move a family????? :D

Hope to see you! Good luck on the move!

Let me know if you need my trailer.:D

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hmmmm.......... ;)

Smokin Ace

10-06-2008, 03:49 PM

Checking with the better half but I think that is the weekend of my brother in law's wedding. I rather be hanging with you guys then watching him marry the dumb *****!!! Anyhow I will get back to you when I know for sure.

BruceRTL

10-06-2008, 08:05 PM

Did I mention I have Ducky Hedge balls to give out........:)

Smokin Ace

10-07-2008, 08:33 AM

Spoke with the better half last night and wedding is a different weekend. So looks like I am in unless something happens. :D

BruceRTL

10-07-2008, 09:06 AM

Spoke with the better half last night and wedding is a different weekend. So looks like I am in unless something happens. :D

It's funny how we always need to talk to the better half. Man, I feel your pain! On a side note, I forgot to tell my wife, "Happy Anniversary" yesterday. It was our 24th! I may still be walking funny on November 1st.

I'm Looking forward to meeting you Smokin Ace!

Smokin Ace

10-07-2008, 09:25 AM

It's funny how we always need to talk to the better half. Man, I feel your pain! On a side note, I forgot to tell my wife, "Happy Anniversary" yesterday. It was our 24th! I may still be walking funny on November 1st.

I'm Looking forward to meeting you Smokin Ace!

Ouch! I have found there is a few things not to forget...

Birthday
Anniversary
V-day
Sweetest day (spelling?)
Any other special days she deems you need to know.

I look forward to meeting everyone as well. I am waiting to see if my parenter in crime from "The Copa" will be coming.

So what is the joke with the "Ducky Hedge balls" ?

TheCuteOne

10-07-2008, 04:34 PM

THATS RIGHT YOU BETTER NOT FORGET V'S DAY!!!!! LOL

Men... you must stick together and learn from the wise ones LMAO LMAO
that's hilarious

and are you talkin bout the cool lil ducks that we got last time! I LOVE MY DUCKIE he's soo cool with his lil hat and shades on

Smokin Ace

10-07-2008, 04:37 PM

Reaper

10-08-2008, 07:19 AM

I plan on being there unless something comes up or unless there is something on the social calendar I am not aware of. My wife handles that social calendar, I just show up where she tells me to be.

BruceRTL

10-08-2008, 07:36 AM

Smokin Ace

10-08-2008, 08:13 AM

I plan on being there unless something comes up or unless there is something on the social calendar I am not aware of. My wife handles that social calendar, I just show up where she tells me to be.

I am in the same boat with the calendars! As I said prev just don't forget those important dates.

Bruce I have hidden the calendar before and paid for it later not fun let me say. :(

meanmachine19

10-08-2008, 05:28 PM

I am in the same boat with the calendars! As I said prev just don't forget those important dates.

Bruce I have hidden the calendar before and paid for it later not fun let me say. :(

Then write on it that you want to do some surprise shopping for her and you are unavailable. If she asks why, say its a surprise!:D

Arizona Ridgeliner !

10-08-2008, 06:25 PM

I will be there with MM19.

Mike

BruceRTL

10-08-2008, 06:39 PM

I will be there with MM19.

Mike

Excellent! Looking forward to meeting everyone!:)

TheCuteOne

10-08-2008, 07:58 PM

BruceRTL

10-08-2008, 09:16 PM

I am planning on attending but I work collections with BOA SOOOOO between merger and foreclosures and businesses goin under it looks like I may be late ... My boss has placed me on the committee to help fix our economy in our debts for corp and bus loans while saving consumer cards at the same time ... :(

No problem just glad you can make it. I'll PM my cell phone and you can give me a call to find out exactly where we are if you're late.

Wow! I'm giving my phone number to the cute one....... Yea Baby!!!!:D

white07

10-09-2008, 02:16 AM

I'm pretty sure I can make it. Looking forward to it. Everyone can see my new power steering rack!:)

RustyH

10-09-2008, 07:15 AM

I'm pretty sure I can make it. Looking forward to it. Everyone can see my new power steering rack!:)

Don't forget it's BYOTR! (Bring your own tire ramps:D)

BruceRTL

10-09-2008, 07:46 AM

I'm pretty sure I can make it. Looking forward to it. Everyone can see my new power steering rack!:)

I'll bring my camera! I like taking pictures of a nice rack! :D

Smokin Ace

10-09-2008, 08:34 AM

Then write on it that you want to do some surprise shopping for her and you are unavailable. If she asks why, say its a surprise!:D

I will have to try that but then I have to buy something as well. Can't forget about that :)

Smokin Ace

10-09-2008, 08:40 AM

Taking pics of racks! What?! :eek: My wife might not come if that is the case it is going to talk some smooth talking on my part hehehehehe... ROFLMAO :D

meanmachine19

10-10-2008, 09:18 AM

I am planning on attending but I work collections with BOA SOOOOO between merger and foreclosures and businesses goin under it looks like I may be late ... My boss has placed me on the committee to help fix our economy in our debts for corp and bus loans while saving consumer cards at the same time ... :(

Tell the boss you need to 'merge' with some RLs to make sure they don't go under and that our ROC economy is sound! ;)

meanmachine19

10-10-2008, 09:20 AM

Wow! I'm giving my phone number to the cute one....... Yea Baby!!!!:D

Yea, well I already have hers.......LOL:D

Fett

10-10-2008, 01:35 PM

Smokin Ace

10-11-2008, 12:13 PM

You bettah show up!!! I am going !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Something we should all know about???? Seem like you have a intrest in her attending? You know you can't have secrets in the ROC! :eek::D LOL J/k See what a lack of sleep will do to you LOL

Fett

10-13-2008, 09:42 AM

Something we should all know about???? Seem like you have a intrest in her attending? You know you can't have secrets in the ROC! :eek::D LOL J/k See what a lack of sleep will do to you LOL

Lol we started hanging out, then we stopped hanging out after she took me to a gay bar. lol This is so gay...

meanmachine19

10-13-2008, 11:51 AM

Bruce, who's on the 'coming' list and 'maybe' list?

BruceRTL

10-13-2008, 12:12 PM

Bruce, who's on the 'coming' list and 'maybe' list?

I haven't added it all up. I'll see if I can't get a list put together later today.

TheCuteOne

10-13-2008, 02:29 PM

Hey now! Hey now!!!

We went to the gay bar THEN LIFE HIT! :rolleyes:
Smokin you be tryin to start a ROC soap or somethin? LOL LOL LOL :p

we was broke and needed money then you moved to phx and I lost my bar buddy :( but yeah dude I am alll in..... :D

meanmachine19

10-13-2008, 05:57 PM

Hey now! Hey now!!!

We went to the gay bar THEN LIFE HIT!

Don't ask, don't tell.....:rolleyes:

Reaper

10-15-2008, 07:03 AM

Well my maybe has turned into a yes. I got this added to the wife's social calendar before she could fill up that day.:D

BruceRTL

10-15-2008, 07:08 AM

Well my maybe has turned into a yes. I got this added to the wife's social calendar before she could fill up that day.:D

Excellent! I'm looking forward to meeting you. :)

Twintym

10-15-2008, 09:21 AM

My maybe has unfortunately turned into a no. Sorry we can't make it. It sounds like a great time. Have fun.

Dan

Smokin Ace

10-15-2008, 09:49 AM

Hey now! Hey now!!!
Smokin you be tryin to start a ROC soap or somethin? LOL LOL LOL :p

As the ROC turns! :D

meanmachine19

10-18-2008, 08:39 AM

bump.........

Right near the park is the Irish Cultural Center (http://www.azirish.org/) which might be of interest for some.

There is also a Best Western Hotel (http://book.bestwestern.com/bestwestern/productInfo.do?propertyCode=03119) literally within walking distance for anyone traveling to the meet. I've stayed at the hotel and its pretty nice. Go to www.kayak.com for the best rates.

Two weeks to go...time for those on the fence to jump off, one way or the other! :p

BruceRTL

10-19-2008, 04:03 PM

My maybe has unfortunately turned into a no. Sorry we can't make it. It sounds like a great time. Have fun.

Dan

Sorry you can't make it! Maybe next time.

Kevin,

Good advice on the Best Western Hotel. November 1st will be here before you know it. I Can't wait! Come on everyone, it's time to get excited!!!!! :D

Smokin Ace

10-20-2008, 08:29 AM

BruceRTL

10-20-2008, 08:37 AM

Your enthusiasm is awesome Bruce! It will be here quick! I might bring a photographer buddy of mine. If I can get him there maybe we will have some great shots to remember it! I know there is great photographers out there is this group so please no one take offense. :)

Thanks Smokin! I will have my camera also but may be to busy to shoot. I don't think anyone will take offense. It's all good! :)

meanmachine19

10-23-2008, 11:17 AM

Bump.....

I thought for sure we would have 15-20 attendees by now! Come on AZ! Where's the ROC spirit?? If we keep putting up big numbers at our meet, then some day we may actually have a national meet here! And, its not just for us in AZ.....NV and SO CAL ROCHEADS are always welcome! :D

Seriously, spend an afternoon with some fun friends and have a great time! :p

BruceRTL

10-23-2008, 05:24 PM

Great advice MeanMachine19! The weather is great this time of year and getting better!

Don't forget to bring sun screen! While it's not 110 anymore, the sun will still get ya! I'm looking forward to seeing everyone. :)

BruceRTL

10-24-2008, 07:19 AM

Don't forget to bring your two-way radios to the meet! We will be on channel 6. This will be useful when we are caravaning to lunch and to the top of the mountain.

Meanmachine19 will be bringing the AZ ROC Banner down from Sedona for people to sign. Also, we're going to have a parallel parking contest so you have a week to bone up on those parking skills!

Come on everyone - let's get excited!

Smokin Ace

10-24-2008, 04:28 PM

What if you can't park sideways :).

TheCuteOne

10-24-2008, 07:53 PM

oh oh god... adding more character to my truck ey!? LOL no way I can do that without doing just that. DINK. oopsie... hehehe what was that

-in the background, WTH! DUDE! NOT COOL! WHAT THE! AHHHHH!-

yeah me side parking thingymabobber... Veronique AKA TheCuteOne+ parallel parking = character building to the ole ridgie... LOL I'll kick back and watch though! LOL LOL LOL LOL reason I got the truck, it hops curbs like amazingly well! LOL LOL LOL

no but seriously bruce I AM EXCITED! I GET TIME AWAY FROM MY COLLECTIONS !!!! WOOT WOOT! lol

meanmachine19

10-24-2008, 09:33 PM

BruceRTL

10-24-2008, 10:42 PM

meanmachine19

10-25-2008, 10:07 AM

Remind me to park on the other side of the parking lot! lol I know Kevin has cones but just in case.....

It seems like we don't get much practice in Phoenix parallel parking. This will be a good test / practice for all of us.

That's what makes this fun. In many parts of the country, especially back east, that's the only way to park (did I tell you I came from back east? And that I am the defending champ? :rolleyes:). We've done this little competition for the past two years and we've had fun with it. Of course, we need to find a curbed area.....

TheCuteOne

10-25-2008, 01:01 PM

well hey at least I can admit it ok guys.... LOL that's more then I can say for most my peers who can't park like that who refuse to believe it LOL

LOL LOL LOL well if i ever have to park like that I'll call you Kev and then I will wait two hours for you to get here then you can park her within five minutes and the traffic that accrued behind me can stop honking LMAO

BruceRTL

10-25-2008, 04:06 PM

TheCuteOne

10-25-2008, 04:21 PM

LMAO LMAO LMAO Wow ... that I would park like a mile away and get some serious popcorn, have a paramedic waiting behind the scenes, and TONS of cameras... oh and the insurance guy behind the paramedic... LOL LOL LOL LOL

Good point though Bruce, totally good point! LOL thats awesome

meanmachine19

10-25-2008, 05:07 PM

RustyH

10-25-2008, 06:41 PM

I taught my son how to parallel park our lifted Expedition. Maybe I'll let him represent. Wait....there aren't any concrete mailboxes around are there. :eek:

BruceRTL

10-25-2008, 07:46 PM

I taught my son how to parallel park our lifted Expedition. Maybe I'll let him represent. Wait....there aren't any concrete mailboxes around are there. :eek:

All concrete mailboxes have been removed but it's widely known that Expeditions actually repel concrete mailboxes while Civics attract them. :D We removed them just in case we have some Civics show up!

Smokin Ace

10-26-2008, 08:00 PM

Wow missed a lot in here. I am actually good at II parking. I was taught in a Standard cab long bed truck usually with a trailer in tow. In Chi town that is the only way to park I guess you can call that back east :). I have never done it in this truck though. We will see how that goes LOL V and I might put on a great show! LOL

BruceRTL

10-26-2008, 08:18 PM

Smokin Ace

10-27-2008, 08:17 AM

Question..... Are you parking driver side or passenger side? It makes a difference :)

BruceRTL

10-27-2008, 08:40 AM

Question..... Are you parking driver side or passenger side? It makes a difference :)

Which ever MeanMachine19 is the best at is the one we won't do! :D

meanmachine19

10-27-2008, 09:04 AM

Question..... Are you parking driver side or passenger side? It makes a difference :)

In the past we've only done passenger side (assuming a two way street as most streets are...) ;)

Smokin Ace

10-27-2008, 09:42 AM

In the past we've only done passenger side (assuming a two way street as most streets are...) ;)

Your form back east you never had one way streets down town with parallel parking on both sides of it?

TheCuteOne

10-27-2008, 10:15 PM

we'll be SMOKIN together LMAO LMAO HAHAHAHAH get it... lol

Nice well Kev if you think I can learn I can try but I am not gonna say anything other than I told yah so when we are done LMAO :p

5S Dude

10-28-2008, 08:08 AM

we'll be SMOKIN together LMAO LMAO HAHAHAHAH get it... lol

Nice well Kev if you think I can learn I can try but I am not gonna say anything other than I told yah so when we are done LMAO :p

Good time to quit Veronique!;) we can't wait to see you all at the next meet & greets! hopefully we'll get the AZ gang out to the SoCal coast at the Doheny State beach get together before we see each other in Sedona! Drive safe and have a great time at the Phoenix run! :D

Hugs,

Ron, Cindy & Nikki Doodle

BruceRTL

10-28-2008, 08:16 AM

Good time to quit Veronique!;) we can't wait to see you all at the next meet & greets! hopefully we'll get the AZ gang out to the SoCal coast at the Doheny State beach get together before we see each other in Sedona! Drive safe and have a great time at the Phoenix run! :D

Hugs,

Ron, Cindy & Nikki Doodle

Thanks 5S Dude! We'll be thinking about you - or at least talking about you :D on Saturday's meet. Sorry we can't get a few more S. Cal Ridgeline friends over to Phoenix this weekend but we understand. ROC On!

Smokin Ace

10-28-2008, 08:20 AM

we'll be SMOKIN together LMAO LMAO HAHAHAHAH get it... lol

Nice well Kev if you think I can learn I can try but I am not gonna say anything other than I told yah so when we are done LMAO :p

Always the funny one :)

RustyH

10-28-2008, 09:57 AM

If any one is coming to the meet from out of town and wants to get a car wash prior to the meet, the closest car wash is:

Weiss Guys Car Wash
711 Grand Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85007-2509

I'll get to the parking area around 9:30 and then dust off / detail my truck.

Stay tuned to more info as the week goes on....:)

Actually, a closer wash is

Los Olivos Hand Car Wash
232 E Mcdowell Rd, Phoeinx

Voted "New Times" best car wash...comparable prices, no nasty machines and great service. And its only a couple of minutes from the park.

http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&q=hand+car+wash+phoenix&fb=1&cid=10618487129153678126&li=lmd&z=14&t=m

BruceRTL

10-28-2008, 10:09 AM

Actually, a closer wash is

Los Olivos Hand Car Wash
232 E Mcdowell Rd, Phoeinx

Voted "New Times" best car wash...comparable prices, no nasty machines and great service. And its only a couple of minutes from the park.

http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&q=hand+car+wash+phoenix&fb=1&cid=10618487129153678126&li=lmd&z=14&t=m

I know but I use to drive by there and got the impression they were more of a detailing place and therefore more expensive. I'm going by memory here and that's dangerous. Have you actually used them? I guess I'll have to give them a call. Thanks Rusty!

RustyH

10-28-2008, 10:19 AM

I know but I use to drive by there and got the impression they were more of a detailing place and therefore more expensive. I'm going by memory here and that's dangerous. Have you actually used them? I guess I'll have to give them a call. Thanks Rusty!

I have used them on numerous occassions, usally getting my wife's civic done as this place is just down the street from her office. Wash prices run from $6 for a basic to $24 for a complete wash with full interor and exterior armourall or whatever they use.

Smokin Ace

10-28-2008, 10:43 AM

What ever happened to doing it yourself? I am washing my RL on Friday :)

BruceRTL

10-28-2008, 10:51 AM

Perfect, well there you go. Thanks for the heads up!

Smokin - The car wash info is for those people driving in from out of town.:)

Smokin Ace

10-28-2008, 11:08 AM

We're all family stop over to a local ROC members house and ask them to give you a hand washing it. :) I know it is for the out of town people I am just being a smart butt. :p

BruceRTL

10-28-2008, 12:48 PM

We're all family stop over to a local ROC members house and ask them to give you a hand washing it. :) I know it is for the out of town people I am just being a smart butt. :p

My work must suck today cause that went right over my head. lol....:)

Are you volunteering?

Smokin Ace

10-28-2008, 01:57 PM

My work must suck today cause that went right over my head. lol....:)

Are you volunteering?

Sure if they want to come all they way down to my house LOL

Fett

10-29-2008, 01:22 AM

Whats the word gents??

BruceRTL

10-29-2008, 06:50 AM

Whats the word gents??

The word is....
:eek: We're looking forward on seeing how many Ridgelines we can get on South Mountain Saturday! Right now we have 9 confirmed and 6 maybes. I sure hope some of the maybes are able to make it.

We'll see everyone at 10 AM downtown Phoenix where we'll hang out and practice our parallel parking. Then at noon it's off to lunch. Bring your appetite, because they sever big portions at Los dos Molina's (http://www.losdosmolinosaz.com). We're scheduled to be there around 12:30. After lunch we'll have a caravan of Ridgelines heading down Central Avenue all the way to South Mountain and up to the top. This is where the two way radios will be real handy (Channel 6). The weather is supposed to be in the low 90's so it's going to be an awesome day!

Kevin (aka MeanMachine19) is bringing the Arizona ROC Banner for everyone to sign. I have been talking with Arrowhead Honda trying to get a 2009 Ridgeline at the party but Saturday is there busiest day so that's not going to happen. They did however give me some other goodies to hand out.

meanmachine19

10-29-2008, 08:00 AM

Your form back east you never had one way streets down town with parallel parking on both sides of it?

Yes, we definitely have one way streets. Most out here though are two way.

We can hold the competition for both!

meanmachine19

10-29-2008, 08:01 AM

Sure if they want to come all they way down to my house LOL

I'll be there around 7 a.m.! LOL:p (j/k)

Smokin Ace

10-29-2008, 08:03 AM

Yes, we definitely have one way streets. Most out here though are two way.

We can hold the competition for both!

Not sure I have enough time to get myself ready for that kind of competition. :eek: I will do what I can or maybe bow out rather then make myself look bad LOL.

Smokin Ace

10-29-2008, 08:04 AM

I'll be there around 7 a.m.! LOL:p (j/k)

You better have coffee and donuts!!! (no pun intended)

PS- Donations for the water bill are appricated but soap will be provided. LMAO

meanmachine19

10-29-2008, 08:06 AM

You better have coffee and donuts!!! (no pun intended)

PS- Donations for the water bill are appricated but soap will be provided. LMAO

Too bad there are no more Krispy Cremes! LOL.....;)

Does it include wax? (Turtle Wax Ice preferred!)

Smokin Ace

10-29-2008, 08:21 AM

Too bad there are no more Krispy Cremes! LOL.....;)

Does it include wax? (Turtle Wax Ice preferred!)

I only have old school turtle wax around so if you want to wax on wax off it you better be there before 7 :) Might be hard to wash in the dark since the sun isn't up till 6:45am

Fett

10-29-2008, 01:42 PM

I will definitely be there. First weekend off in 6 weeks. :P Parallel parking though? yeah there will be some dents!!

BruceRTL

10-29-2008, 04:10 PM

Great news everyone! Ben is a salesman from Arrowhead Honda in the northwest valley and is the man that sold me my 2008 Ridgeline 11 months ago. He will be attending our meet, and driving a brand new 2009 Ridgeline just for us to gawk at! He will also be available for questions.

Don't worry Ben, I'll make sure I bring some McGuiar's just in case we need to wipe off any of the slobber.

Thanks Jennifer for hooking us up and thank you Ben for coming downtown on your day off! :)

RustyH

10-29-2008, 10:24 PM

I'm getting the Rockford Ridge ready. Put the 22"s back on and got it aligned. If anyone in the Phoenix area wants a set of 06 RTL wheels, tires with only about 12,000 miles on them, lugs and wheel locks and even the plastic chrome covers, let me know and I'll bring them along.

TheCuteOne

10-30-2008, 06:07 AM

by the looks of it I may not be able to attend but I still have Bruce's number and Kev's number if I get done early enough :(

BruceRTL

10-30-2008, 06:54 AM

by the looks of it I may not be able to attend but I still have Bruce's number and Kev's number if I get done early enough :(

No way! That sucks.

Hopefully it will work out. :(:(

Fett

10-30-2008, 01:00 PM

She's punkin out!!!!

meanmachine19

10-30-2008, 03:12 PM

She's punkin out!!!!

Fett, we will just have to drive to her job and keep going thru the drive thru! If she don't join us, then her boss will fire her and then she can join us!:p

TheCuteOne

10-30-2008, 08:46 PM

jeeeezzzzz thanks! I may show up for a little while but it is crunch time with the bank I was recently <-- as in today promoted to the senior spot which means YAY MORE OVERTIME! but at least I get additional two weeks vaca and some serious bonuses! I am not punkin out, I am trying to pay off this damn ridgie! LOL

BruceRTL

10-30-2008, 10:33 PM

meanmachine19

10-31-2008, 08:42 AM

TheCuteOne

10-31-2008, 04:42 PM

well we met our numbers for the month!!!!!!!!!! and yes and no about promos ... if you LOVE the promo you deticate as much time as you can to it or it wasn't worth it to begin with! lol but I shall try my hardest to be there... We started a pre collections dept and I was chosen as one of the peeps to help build it up... soooo.... we have A LOT of work to do... but the scoop, for those ch's <-- card holders who have high debt to income ratio and multi cc's who show a risk score of 30 % chance of going to charge off, we call and help them out!!!!!now given no other financial institution is doing this, we have no nothing to base this on... we have no model... soooo... we are offering apr consessions, reduced min monthly pmts, early settlements, and some serious savings!!!! I am super spazzed about it! I will hope you guys are late birds because I soooo wanna come... but I have text on me phone and I am a multi tasker which means, DUN DUN DUUUUUUN, text and chat while doing demos and working three settlements and two pmt plans, while considering the offer the boss gave of three hours overtime lol LOL LOL I am excited though! YIPEEEE!!!!

Fett

10-31-2008, 04:42 PM

hehe tomorrow!

BruceRTL

10-31-2008, 05:03 PM

well we met our numbers for the month!!!!!!!!!! and yes and no about promos ... if you LOVE the promo you deticate as much time as you can to it or it wasn't
.... yada yada yada ....

It sounds like you're a busy girl. If you can't make it, we'll understand.

But we hope to see ya tomorrow! (dang-it!) :)

TheCuteOne

10-31-2008, 05:14 PM

totally Spelt dedicate wrong LOL LOL LOL yeah only lately cause our economy sucks sooo we have to pull together but hey its all worth it to pull our small mom and pop shops and consumers out of debt!!!!

BruceRTL

11-01-2008, 08:46 AM

Today's the big day. I hope to see everyone at the park at 10:00 this morning. Don't forget your radios, hats, & sunscreen. It's suppose to be 92 degrees this afternoon. There is no shade on top of South Mountain. :)

We have some very nice gifts donated by Arrowhead Honda. The raffle will be around 11:00 this morning!

Don't forget that Ben from Arrowhead Honda is bringing a 2009 Ridgeline to the party. I can't wait to see that!

This evening or maybe tomorrow (Sunday) I'll post some photos.

See ya! :):)

TheCuteOne

11-01-2008, 05:56 PM

sooo I totally feel like that lil kid on the tricycle in the incredibles movie cause THAT WAS AWESOME!!!!!!!!

Can't wait to go to Sedona!!!!!!!!! thanks Bruce for letting me follow you out of the mountain or I totally would of ended up like somewhere completely different! Kev it was AWESOME seein you, Eric it was awesome meeting you and for the rest WE SHALL SOO YAH IN SEDONA! I am gonna look into getting vacation for those two days... but we'll see what happens!

BruceRTL

11-01-2008, 09:49 PM

"V", we came down that hill pretty fast. It was a blast.

Thanks to everyone who attended our meet today in Phoenix!
Kevin (Meanmachine19), Mike (AZRidgeliner), Shane (Reaper) and his wife Jennifer, Brian (SmokinAces) and his wife Kristin, Craig (Fett), Rusty (RustyH), Erik (Wite07), Bruce (BruceRTL), Veronica (TheCuteOne), and Bennie from Arrowhead Honda.

It was great meeting new members and seeing old friends.

A huge Thank You goes out to Arrowhead Honda for providing over a hundred dollars worth of prizes and promotional material, Kevin for providing some t-shirts & matchbox Ridgelines, and let's don't forget Bennie, one of the Arrowhead sales associates who came to our meet on his day off to show us all a 2009 RST Ridgeline. That was very exciting.

Here is the line of 10 Ridgelines where we parked for lunch.
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_fK4Swuz9UQ0/SQ0ehDbrHJI/AAAAAAAAWfY/fQVg8K8otss/s800/IMG_1317.JPG

Here is a picture showing (from left to right) Rusty, Mike, Kevin, Craig, Erik, Jennifer (behind Erik), Shane, Brian, & Kristie.
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_fK4Swuz9UQ0/SQ0eb_rHJuI/AAAAAAAAWec/9ZJROgLvDkk/s800/IMG_1302.JPG

Here is one of my Ridge with the Arizona ROC Banner on the hood. Everyone that comes to an AZ meet signs the banner.
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_fK4Swuz9UQ0/SQ0eZyebYxI/AAAAAAAAWeM/OmNZTs-V_hs/s800/IMG_1300.JPG

And Finally, since this is, "The Top of Phoenix Meet & Greet". Here is one from the top of South Mountain looking North down at Phoenix.
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_fK4Swuz9UQ0/SQ0etdz_C2I/AAAAAAAAWhE/saySdME8q64/s800/IMG_1330.JPG

BruceRTL

11-01-2008, 09:57 PM

Here are a couple more photos I felt must be included here in the post.

TheCuteOne who is not real crazy about heights is sitting on top of Phoenix!
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_fK4Swuz9UQ0/SQ0fJf63gdI/AAAAAAAAWjs/ObphN9sBa4I/s800/IMG_1350.JPG

Here is one of Bennie. I figured he may need proof that he was at the meet. :)
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_fK4Swuz9UQ0/SQ0edbQ69MI/AAAAAAAAWek/tRdnJJRL31E/s800/IMG_1303.JPG

Here is one more shot of Ridgelines looking down on the Phoenix Valley.
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_fK4Swuz9UQ0/SQ0fJ5MgZHI/AAAAAAAAWj0/KO8v_raLtWY/s800/IMG_1351.JPG

Anyone wanting to see all of the pictures can go to my Picasa site. http://picasaweb.google.com/brucenjudy2/ROC#

RustyH

11-01-2008, 10:34 PM

I had a great time and was happy to see some new (to me, anyway) faces. Sedona here I come.:D

5S Dude

11-02-2008, 08:08 AM

Congratulations to the entire AZ gang!

The Top of Phoenix Meet & Greet looks like another great event. Thanks for posting photos for us less fortunate. Hope to see you all in Sedona 09’

Truckin'

11-02-2008, 10:06 AM

Hey to all! It looks like you had a fun time. It's good to see some familiar faces. I look forward to meeting the rest of you for the first time in Sedona in April. Put it on your calendar now.

white07

11-02-2008, 06:24 PM

Thanks to all for the meet! I had a great time. Next time I'll have better luck finding everyone the first time around:rolleyes:

I'll do my best to make Sedona! Looking forward to it.

Erik

Truckin'

11-02-2008, 07:40 PM

Yes, Erik, I'm hoping you make it to Sedona again too! Do what you can to make it happen.

Smokin Ace

11-03-2008, 11:35 AM

Nice shots from the event :)

meanmachine19

11-05-2008, 12:41 PM

Since the meet I've been out of town and away from the computer....

Bruce, awesome job on the meet! I had a blast, and seeing an '09 up close like that was terrific! (Wonder if we were the first meet to have an '09 at? :rolleyes:...another AZ first!)

It was great putting faces to the names I've spoken with here on the site. It was truly great to finally see Rusty's RL up close and personal. Totally awesome wheels!

As we begin to settle in and 'hibernate' from the meet scene as the holidays creep up, we will be thinking of what to do next for Sedona V. I hope everyone from Saturday's meet makes it, as well as many, many others!

Again, great job Bruce. South Moutain was especially nice...my first time there!:p

BruceRTL

11-05-2008, 01:10 PM

Thanks Kevin for the kind words! Everyone who attended helped to make it a good meet. Thanks to everyone and especially Arrowhead Honda for allowing Bennie to show us a 2009 Ridgeline! Yes I believe it is the first 09 to be shown at a meet. Very cool!

Now it's time to focus on Sedona! My wife is even taking a vacation day to attend. I can't wait! :)

RustyH

11-06-2008, 01:16 PM

I finally got a chance to put my photo album of the Phoenix meet together. Thanks again Bruce for all your hard work.

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/UT-MjZMU2_DeJiOUAnRtWg

meanmachine19

11-07-2008, 09:32 AM

BruceRTL

11-07-2008, 10:32 AM

I finally got a chance to put my photo album of the Phoenix meet together. Thanks again Bruce for all your hard work.

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/UT-MjZMU2_DeJiOUAnRtWg

Rusty, I've been so busy with work lately, I only just looked at your photos. MeanMachine19 is right - very nice! They really do document the day. Thank you so much for documenting this great event. (You could of perhaps left out that last photo of me)

I was at my local Arrowhead Honda yesterday for a B16 and I got to thank Jennifer in person for everything. She told me that Bennie came back from the meet amazed at how knowledgeable our ROC members were on the 2009 Ridge. He was ready to do a walk through of all the features but everyone did that for him.

A great day for everyone. Who knows, it may happen again next year. Stay tuned.....

This chapter is now complete, now it's off to Sedona! :)

TheCuteOne

11-07-2008, 04:16 PM

Why is it the best pics are takin when you are totally not paying attention?! lol

those are AWESOME pics and bruce I LOVE the one of you... It captures it alll!!!!!! Rusty you rawk with the cam man! so does bruce !!!!!!

now when is mean machine kev posting pics?!

meanmachine19

11-07-2008, 09:47 PM

Here are a few pics as requested by TheCuteOne.....

meanmachine19

11-07-2008, 10:01 PM

Here are some of the 2009 RL that Arrowhead Honda (Bennie) brought over. These show some of the differences from the previous models such as the fog light, front grill, back bumper w/ more recessed tow package, straighter line and more black molding.

meanmachine19

11-07-2008, 10:03 PM

And finally, a few more of the group and the RLs........

BruceRTL

11-08-2008, 02:53 PM

Great Photos Kevin! Good Idea putting the 09 photos where everyone can see the changes.

Truckin'

11-08-2008, 05:22 PM

It makes me almost feel like I was there! Thanks for all the photos. I'm looking for all of you to attend in April so I can see you up in Sedona.

jMoMo

11-09-2008, 10:47 PM

I am sorry that I missed this. I had an unscheduled work-related event happen and had to tend to it.

BruceRTL

11-10-2008, 06:36 AM

I had an unscheduled work-related event happen and had to tend to it.

This is never a good thing, and the very reason I keep playing the Lottery! :) Whatever the situation, I hope everything got dealt with. We're sorry you couldn't make it also. Maybe next year - or maybe we'll see you in Sedona in April!

Reaper

11-10-2008, 09:24 AM

I have been a little busy but I wanted to say thanks to Bruce and everyone that showed up, it was nice meeting everyone. By the way, great pictures taken by all.:p

BruceRTL

06-29-2009, 07:25 PM

Attention everyone who attended this meet and received a free oil change coupon from Arrowhead Honda. It expires on Tuesday, June 30, 2009. That's tomorrow!

I'm heading over to San Diego in a couple of weeks for the So Cal meet. When I checked my maintenance minder, it was down to 20% till my next A1 service. I pulled out my coupon, yesterday, and learned that it expires on Tuesday. Guess what - I got my oil changed this afternoon. I'm going to Discount Tire to get my tires rotated for free in the next couple of days.

Smokin Ace

07-01-2009, 10:04 AM

Thanks Bruce for a reminder note :)
Have a safe trip to CA

BruceRTL

08-25-2009, 08:06 AM

Last November when we had the "Top of Phoenix Meet & Greet", I think everyone had a great time. Well guess what - it's time to do it again! The bad news is, because of all the traveling I've been doing due to my job and various medical issues (thank goodness those are now all behind me) I haven't had time to put anything together. I was just going to let this years meet peter out, but I decided to at least try and put something together. I'm going to need help with this, so I'm asking all the Arizona ROCers to give me suggestions on where we can meet, and what we can do. I'll try and suck it up and get er done......

meanmachine19

08-25-2009, 11:50 AM

RustyH

08-25-2009, 02:30 PM

I'm working on something, but I don't want to go into it until I get a little more information....hopefully this week or next.

Stewie

08-26-2009, 06:06 PM

maybe a day at the park, or meet for lunch then a cruise out...

rusty what you got? :D

RustyH

08-26-2009, 07:51 PM

TheCuteOne

08-26-2009, 07:57 PM

I very much enjoyed our chill day last time... I like the idea of zoo but this would be if indeed we have extra cash LOL but yeah I am down for watever just let me know so we can plan ahead of time :) Bruce if you need somethin you have my number :) Rus and all of us are willing to chip in ideas... My idea, FOOOOODDDDD I love our food places cause you guys always pick an amazing restaurant I never been too! :)

Stewie

08-26-2009, 08:12 PM

Im trying to set up a deal with AirRaid Air Filters to allow us to meet at their north Phoenix facility and maybe have one of the trucks allowed on their dyno, then have and Airraid cold air intake installed then run the truck again to see if there are any real changes. Still in the discussion stage and nothing to report yet.

didn't mean for you to spill the plans yet, but hey that sounds like a really good idea :D...

any help I can offer you guys with planning let me know...:cool:

BruceRTL

08-26-2009, 09:57 PM

Rusty, that sounds really cool. Let me know what I can do. I think you have my cell, if you don't, PM me.

V, should I call you on the 900 number again or use your cell? :)

TheCuteOne

08-29-2009, 08:25 PM

Rusty, that sounds really cool. Let me know what I can do. I think you have my cell, if you don't, PM me.

V, should I call you on the 900 number again or use your cell? :)

lol LOL LOL LOL WOW! LOL my uhhhh cell, YOU'RE NOT SUPPOSED TO TELL EVERYONE BRUUUCCCEEEE!!!!!!! LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL You gots my cell digits literature number correct? LOL

Smokin Ace

09-01-2009, 04:20 PM

wow busy and gone for a bit and things have changed! I will try to use my brain and come up with something we might be able to do but lately the mind is not working well.

Reaper

09-02-2009, 07:44 AM

Well if I am free I will be there, I had a great time last year.

As far as somewhere to go how about we head out of town up some nice curvy roads and veiw some scenery. For example we meet somewhere in Mesa and drive up to Canyon Lake. They have a 90 minute paddle boat ride on Canyon lake on the Dolly Steamboat that is pretty cool (I just looked and it is $20/person and the tour starts at 12:00pm) and then have lunch at the lake after the boat ride. They have a little restaurant on the water that is not bad. After lunch we could drive up the road another 5 minutes to Tortilla Flats (they also have a little restaurant if the lake restaurant does not work out) and check it out and then drive back to Mesa stopping at the Goldfield Ghost town.

If the $20/person boat ride is to much then we could drive up to the lake and Tortilla Flats have lunch and drive back stopping at the Goldfield Ghost town. I realize it is a bit of a drive but the views are great, there would be some great picture taking oppurtunities for the Ridgelines and the roads are a blast to drive.

Here is the website for the Dolly Steamboat if you have never been up there and want to check it out.

www.dollysteamboat.com

I am not trying to take away other peoples ideas it is just a suggestion that would provide about 3/4 of a day worth of entertainment.:D

TheCuteOne

09-02-2009, 04:20 PM

meanmachine19

09-02-2009, 10:14 PM

Are any dates set yet? First weekend in Nov?? (Second weekend is the SD meet in So Cal....)...:rolleyes:

Reaper

09-03-2009, 07:45 AM

If we choose November that is fine with me but I cannot attend if it is on a Sunday. I am tied up on Sunday the first 2 weekends of November but am free on saturday's. The first saturday of November works best for me.

Anyway that is my social calendar as far as I know for now.

Any comments from others?:cool:

meanmachine19

09-03-2009, 12:41 PM

Stewie

09-03-2009, 01:01 PM

So how are the plans coming along....:cool:

BruceRTL

09-03-2009, 03:48 PM

The first Saturday in November sounds good to me also.
I'm in Georgia this week but will be back in Phoenix Friday night. I'll try and get something going after Labor Day weekend. Rusty, PM me or call my cell phone. Let's chat...:)

Smokin Ace

09-14-2009, 08:38 AM

Any News on this yet?

Stewie

09-15-2009, 01:33 AM

Still happening?

Inquiring minds would like to know :)

BruceRTL

09-15-2009, 08:52 AM

Sorry guys, I've been busy with a little thing called work. :) They've had me traveling all over the country but I'm in town for a couple of weeks now. I'm getting sick of it but at least I'm employed!

I'll talk with Rusty ASAP and let you know what we come up with.

I will shoot for the first Saturday in November which is the 7th but can't confirm the date till later this week. Stay Tuned!

BruceRTL

09-18-2009, 02:05 PM

I have been talking with Rusty H and unfortunately the spot he was looking at isn't going to pan out. But he is going to keep on trying and maybe next year... Who knows???

Regardless, let's plan on having the 2009 Top of Phoenix Meet & Greet that first Saturday in November, the 7th. I will start a new thread and post more information during the next week.

If anyone has any ideas, please PM me or call me on my cell (602-738-6357).

Thanks for your patience everyone and thanks Rusty for your efforts - maybe we'll get them next year. :)

Reaper

09-25-2009, 03:45 PM

Bruce - Here is my idea from a couple weeks ago.:)

As far as somewhere to go how about we head out of town up some nice curvy roads and veiw some scenery. For example we meet somewhere in Mesa and drive up to Canyon Lake. They have a 90 minute paddle boat ride on Canyon lake on the Dolly Steamboat that is pretty cool (I just looked and it is $20/person and the tour starts at 12:00pm) and then have lunch at the lake after the boat ride. They have a little restaurant on the water that is not bad. After lunch we could drive up the road another 5 minutes to Tortilla Flats (they also have a little restaurant if the lake restaurant does not work out) and check it out and then drive back to Mesa stopping at the Goldfield Ghost town.

If the $20/person boat ride is to much then we could drive up to the lake and Tortilla Flats have lunch and drive back stopping at the Goldfield Ghost town. I realize it is a bit of a drive but the views are great, there would be some great picture taking oppurtunities for the Ridgelines and the roads are a blast to drive.

Here is the website for the Dolly Steamboat if you have never been up there and want to check it out.

www.dollysteamboat.com

I am not trying to take away other peoples ideas it is just a suggestion that would provide about 3/4 of a day worth of entertainment.:D[/QUOTE]

meanmachine19

09-25-2009, 05:22 PM

RustyH

09-25-2009, 09:36 PM

we meet somewhere in Mesa and drive up to Canyon Lake. They have a 90 minute paddle boat ride on Canyon lake on the Dolly Steamboat that is pretty cool (I just looked and it is $20/person and the tour starts at 12:00pm) and then have lunch at the lake after the boat ride. They have a little restaurant on the water that is not bad. After lunch we could drive up the road another 5 minutes to Tortilla Flats (they also have a little restaurant if the lake restaurant does not work out) and check it out and then drive back to Mesa stopping at the Goldfield Ghost town.

When this was first suggested, I told Bruce that it wouldn't work because I didn't want to drive my truck up a gutted dirt road to the lake like I did 20 years ago in my old Trooper II.

After checking out the map, I can see that I was wrong and apologize. This does sound like a good idea. One other thing Bruce and I were thinking about was something we would call the Phoenix Drive By....driving the trucks to a shooting range near South Mountain Park for a bit of target shooting, but after checking out the range, I don't think that part will work. Going to the lake, we might be able to go to the Usery Pass gun range, but I'll have to check and see what times are available on Saturday, November 7th. I know they have a cowboy shootout early in the morning, but I don't know what's scheduled for later in the day and what the related costs would be.

For now, the Steamboat trip seems like a good idea. It's got my vote!

Dust

09-27-2009, 09:53 PM

I'm hoping this works out. I don't know anyone else who has a RL (besides my wife's dad in Charleston, SC). Looking forward to participating...

Reaper

09-28-2009, 08:07 AM

I have done the trip up to the lake and the ghost town many times, it is a full day of activities and may be a lot to squeeze in. Another idea would be to drive up to the lake have lunch (the restaurant sits right on the water and has nice views), then drive up to tortilla flats (5 minutes away) then back down to the ghost town and walk around. The ghost town has a mine tour, train ride, gun shoot out on main street and off road jeep tours you can take. The steamboat ride would take about 2 hours out of our day (and would cost $20/person) so it may be better to just skip that part of the trip and do everything else. Like I said it is a nice paved curvy road with great scenery and many photo ops for the Ridgelines. Steamboat ride or no steamboat road is fine with me.

BruceRTL

09-28-2009, 08:41 PM

Thanks to everyone for your ideas. I like them all. The first ride on the Dolly Steamboat (Canyon lake) on November 7th is 90 minutes long, leaves at noon and costs 19 bucks. This really sounds like a lot of fun. Like Reaper says, the drive is beautiful with lots of photo opts. I would recommend that we meet at Goldfield mining town at 10:00. Did I mention they have the Coffee Cantina & Bakery. Around 10:30 we could leave Goldfield and take our sweet time while we all caravan over to Canyon Lake. Google says the 10 mile drive to the lake takes about 22 minutes. Once we're done on the lake, we could all drive back to Goldfield and have lunch at The Mammoth Steakhouse & Saloon.

I'll start a new thread with the details.

Thanks for your help everyone!

RustyH

09-28-2009, 09:06 PM

BruceRTL

09-28-2009, 09:20 PM

Anyone with a Phoenix area Entertainment book, they have a coupon for the steamboat ride, I think it's buy one, get one free or something like that.

But in my "Entertainment book" (page E82) that coupon expires on November 1st. It was good for 2 admissions for 50% off the normal price. I will call them and see if it's still good.

RustyH

09-28-2009, 09:25 PM

But in my "Entertainment book" (page E82) that coupon expires on November 1st. It was good for 2 admissions for 50% off the normal price. I will call them and see if it's still good.

That's the 2009 version. I've got the 2010....but if they'll take to 2009 I'll be happy to give it to someone else while I use the 2010.