Dallas Meet -Feb 14, AutoRama Customs

DFW Regional Meet & AutoRama Customs Car Show

February 14, 2009


8:30 AM - Breakfast
-- Mamma's Daughters' Diner
-- 2014 Irving Blvd.
-- Dallas

10:00 AM - Show
-- Dallas Market Hall
-- 2200 Stemmons Freeway
-- Dallas, TX 75207

After the Show - Lunch
-- Uncle Julio's
-- 4125 Lemmon Ave.
-- Dallas


Here's the link to the Web site

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


CLICK THIS THREAD LINK FOR DETAILS ON JOINING OTHER HONDA LOVERS FOR THIS EVENT ( http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25128)

Cheers,
Craig





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

Any interest in having a 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

http://www.autorama.com/casi/media/2008_champ.jpg

http://www.autorama.com/casi/winners/jeff-leclere-85-corvette.jpg

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll116/RidgelineCS/Car%20Club%20Stuff/DFW/Feb%202009/Promo/new-4.jpg

My dance card is open Craig.

My dance card is open Craig.

Good deal! This looks like a nice event. I'm sure it will make for some great pictures. We'll need to find a breakfast location not too far from it. It looks like the timings could be similar to last summer's meet

I remember having breakfast at an "old tyme" type restaurant in the older part of town not too far from the market area that had some of the best "fresh out of the oven" home made biscuits I've ever tasted. They had fresh squeezed orange juice like Grandma made.

Know the place?

It sounds like a good event but won't it be too cold to jump in Outfitter's pool? You can count on me and maybe Judi will make it this time. Uncle Julio's!!!

It sounds like a good event but won't it be too cold to jump in Outfitter's pool? You can count on me and maybe Judi will make it this time. Uncle Julio's!!!

Good news! We're off to a good start! :D

I'll be there if able :cool:

I'll be there if able :cool:

Good deal for sure. :D :D

It sounds like a good event but won't it be too cold to jump in Outfitter's pool? You can count on me and maybe Judi will make it this time. Uncle Julio's!!!

Not if you drink some more of my Herradura Tequila!;)

I'll be there if able :cool:

You better apply now for your "Kitchen Pass".:p:D

I think I'm going to take the kids down during the holiday break and scope out a breakfast restaurant and hotel in the area. It has been too many years since I went to the InfoMart to remember.

I found some potential hotels in the Dallas Market area. Any suggestions or preferences?

When traveling to a meet, where I'm just staying to sleep for a minimal amount of time, I go for the best deal.


Red Roof Inn from $49

http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?c=965d7477-8dcb-4a24-9027-51d9c8423fd4&action=hotelResultsDisplay@processLink&hotelResultsDisplay_inpLinkParameter=qscr=dspv%26f rom=f%26shtl=1%26fgds=0%26favl=0%26htsd=0%26flag=1 %26fsam=1%26htid=1421%26ihtl=3%26smgt=0%26crti=0%2 6rfrr=-30461


Extended Stay Deluxe from $70

http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?c=b924f43f-b12b-4948-b87b-b3ddadfbc795&action=hotelResultsDisplay@processLink&hotelResultsDisplay_inpLinkParameter=qscr=dspv%26f rom=f%26shtl=1%26fgds=0%26favl=0%26htsd=0%26flag=1 %26fsam=1%26htid=79459%26ihtl=4%26smgt=0%26crti=0% 26rfrr=-30461


Fairfield Inn by Marriott Dallas Market Center from $89

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Residence Inn By Mariott from $89

http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?c=b924f43f-b12b-4948-b87b-b3ddadfbc795&action=hotelResultsDisplay@processLink&hotelResultsDisplay_inpLinkParameter=qscr=dspv%26f rom=f%26shtl=1%26fgds=0%26favl=0%26htsd=0%26flag=1 %26fsam=1%26htid=26458%26ihtl=6%26smgt=0%26crti=0% 26rfrr=-30461

Homewood Suites from $89

http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?c=b924f43f-b12b-4948-b87b-b3ddadfbc795&action=hotelResultsDisplay@processLink&hotelResultsDisplay_inpLinkParameter=qscr=dspv%26f rom=f%26shtl=1%26fgds=0%26favl=0%26htsd=0%26flag=1 %26fsam=1%26htid=23836%26ihtl=8%26smgt=0%26crti=0% 26rfrr=-30461

I think I'm going to take the kids down during the holiday break and scope out a breakfast restaurant and hotel in the area. It has been too many years since I went to the InfoMart to remember.

for breakfast (or pie and coffee) I would recommend

Mamma's Daughters' Diner
2014 Irving Blvd.
Dallas

for breakfast (or pie and coffee) I would recommend

Mamma's Daughters' Diner
2014 Irving Blvd.
Dallas

I think that's the restaurant where I had breakfast about 5 years ago. I remember they had fresh squeezed OJ and some great biscuits and gravy. The food was really good. I remember it being busy.

Can they accommodate a table of 8 to 10 from about 8:30 AM till 10:00 AM?

We usually like to have breakfast then visit and drink coffee till the show opens at 10:00 AM.

Any hotel recommendations?

I think that's the restaurant where I had breakfast about 5 years ago. I remember they had fresh squeezed OJ and some great biscuits and gravy. The food was really good. I remember it being busy.

Can they accommodate a table of 8 to 10 from about 8:30 AM till 10:00 AM?

We usually like to have breakfast then visit and drink coffee till the show opens at 10:00 AM.

Any hotel recommendations?

I think on a Saturday they could probably accommodate a group that size; during the week you would definitely be up for a wait. That's a part of town where a lot of people work but very few live so the place is packed on weekdays for sure.

I will make it a point to catch a breakfast there (tough duty but somebody has to) and ask what Saturday's look like. It won't be soon because I'm on the road for the foreseeable future.

As far as hotels I don't know really, I work in the area so I have little need to stay in the hotels. People I work with that travel into Dallas stay at the Marriott properties because that's who we have a deal with and I've heard no complaints.

I would be inclined recommend you stay away from the motel type lodging in that area.

I think on a Saturday they could probably accommodate a group that size; during the week you would definitely be up for a wait. That's a part of town where a lot of people work but very few live so the place is packed on weekdays for sure.

I will make it a point to catch a breakfast there (tough duty but somebody has to) and ask what Saturday's look like. It won't be soon because I'm on the road for the foreseeable future.

As far as hotels I don't know really, I work in the area so I have little need to stay in the hotels. People I work with that travel into Dallas stay at the Marriott properties because that's who we have a deal with and I've heard no complaints.

I would be inclined recommend you stay away from the motel type lodging in that area.

Thanks for the information. Let us know about Mama's for a Saturday morning group.

I'm going to make a trip to the area on December 25th - 26th. I plan to check out the hotels and restaurants. I will be staying at the following hotel.

http://www.extendedstaydeluxe.com/booking/DallasMeet (http://www.extendedstaydeluxe.com/booking/selectRoom.asp?page=lodging&hotelID=487&numadults=1&numkids=0&numrooms=1&metroID=188&state=TX&inday=13&inmonth=02&inyear=2009&outday=14&outmonth=02&outyear=2009&promocode=&usercode=&rateid=ESH&CorpInfo=&DirectBill=&iata=&hssite=&WTReferrer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Eextendedstaydeluxe%2 Ecom%2Fsession2%2Easp%3Fpage%3Dhttp%253A%2F%2Fwww% 2EExtendedStayDeluxe%2Ecom%2F%26hotelid%3D487%26st ate%3DTX%26metroID%3DTX188%26iata%3D%26corpinfo%3D %26numadults%3D1%26numkids%3D0%26numrooms%3D1%26in month%3D12%26inday%3D25%26inyear%3D2008%26outmonth %3D12%26outday%3D26%26outyear%3D2008%26rateid%3DES H%26directbill%3D%26promoCode%3D%26destpage%3Dlodg ing)

Check out the rates..

I'm in Dallas tonight staying at the Extended Stay Deluxe Suites. I checked out Mama's. It has some large tables that can accommodate like 12 to 14 people. We plan to have breakfast at Mama's in the morning. I also stopped at Denny's tonight to check on it as as an option. The manager was amazingly rude and discouraged me from recommending the restaurant to a Saturday morning car club group. So I'll take him up on it..

The hotel is roomy for the price. It has a fully equipped kitchen. It has worked out nicely for the kids and me.

I have some interesting results from the mileage benchmark that I conducted on way down. Basically I repeated last summer's test, but increased my speed from 62 to 70 MPH at Texarkana. Nothing earth shattering as it let me know that I have a repeatable process. The results are consistent with earlier benchmarks. I will post the results in another mileage thread.

I remember you telling us about your mileage experiment when you came down last time. It was truly amazing and I'll be anxious to hear the difference you came up with by going to 70mph.

I don't know about those hotels at all and never heard of Mama's but it sounds Italian so I'll recommend it on that basis. I'm not sure if I'll stay over or not but if I do I might end up at a LaQuinta or Best Western, only because I am a member of their points plan. Keep us updated and hope you and the family had a Merry Christmas in the Big D.

I remember you telling us about your mileage experiment when you came down last time. It was truly amazing and I'll be anxious to hear the difference you came up with by going to 70mph.

I don't know about those hotels at all and never heard of Mama's but it sounds Italian so I'll recommend it on that basis. I'm not sure if I'll stay over or not but if I do I might end up at a LaQuinta or Best Western, only because I am a member of their points plan. Keep us updated and hope you and the family had a Merry Christmas in the Big D.

Hey Shortspark - This got me thinking about good Italian food all weekend.
I need to find a place this side of the Mississippi where I can get some good:

1) Fried Calamari with Marinara Sauce
2) Broccoli Rabe (Raab)
3) Italian Stuffed Pork Loin

Speaking of roast pork, have you ever tried Cuban style roasted (grilled) pork loin? I know how to cook it Miami style. I use Goya Mojo Criollo for the roast pork sauce. I know how to make my own Mojo Criollo but finding bitter oranges in Arkansas is near impossible.

If you like garlic, you'll love it.

I don't even know what broccoli raab is. I make pork loin all the time but not stuffed and don't even know what it would be called in Italian. As far as the calamari is concerned, I go to NY to visit my mom and brother several times a year and order the Sicilian calamari. There is an Italian joint called Northside Inn that has the best. I doubt you'll even find it in Ark/Tex. But who knows, maybe this "Mamma" place in Dallas has it.

I don't even know what broccoli raab is. I make pork loin all the time but not stuffed and don't even know what it would be called in Italian. As far as the calamari is concerned, I go to NY to visit my mom and brother several times a year and order the Sicilian calamari. There is an Italian joint called Northside Inn that has the best. I doubt you'll even find it in Ark/Tex. But who knows, maybe this "Mamma" place in Dallas has it.

I can tell I need a trip to Bay Ridge Brooklyn.

Check out this menu for Gino's in Bay Ridge.

http://ginosbayridge.com/dinner.html

:)

I updated the main meet pages at the following link.

http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?p=364144#post364144

Not if you drink some more of my Herradura Tequila!;)

One of my favorite Tequilas....it's got to blue agave and real fruit juice....:cool:

I can tell I need a trip to Bay Ridge Brooklyn.

Check out this menu for Gino's in Bay Ridge.

http://ginosbayridge.com/dinner.html

:)

That's a great menu Chris. I see the broccoli rabe is served as a veggie and also as part of a calzone with sausage roll. I'll have to try that out sometime. I'm not sure I'll spend the night. Judi will come this time (I think?!) and since we will start early we may be able to get out of town early. We'll see. The picture you posted of Mamma's looks like my kind of place!

Do we want to pick a restaurant for an "after-the-show" lunch like we did the last time?

I'll have some door prizes to give away.

Do we want to pick a restaurant for an "after-the-show" lunch like we did the last time?

I'll have some door prizes to give away.

Yea, Uncle Julios!!

One of my favorite Tequilas....it's got to blue agave and real fruit juice....:cool:

A wedge of Lime and a bit of salt and I'll start chasing Mrs O around like I did back in College. Heck, I might even be able to catch her.:D
The hint of smokey flavor really makes it a unique Tequila but man the Anejo is getting expensive, if you can even find it.

A couple shots of it for shortspark this past summer and he was ready to do flips in my pool. Too bad I don't have a diving board.:rolleyes:

A wedge of Lime and a bit of salt and I'll start chasing Mrs O around like I did back in College. Heck, I might even be able to catch her.:D
The hint of smokey flavor really makes it a unique Tequila but man the Anejo is getting expensive, if you can even find it.

A couple shots of it for shortspark this past summer and he was ready to do flips in my pool. Too bad I don't have a diving board.:rolleyes:


Flips! You forget how old I really am!!

Craig, I won't be able to make it to Dallas, but my hat's off to all of you who can. I do love the rods 'n customs, and nothing like a good car show. Looks like you've got things set up for good meals, good fellowship and a good show. Hope all of you have a ball. And post some pics!
Tom

Flips! You forget how old I really am!!

Heradura has magical elixer properties and will take years off.
The more shots you have, the younger you get. I think you got down into your late teens or early 20's.:D

Heradura has magical elixer properties and will take years off.
The more shots you have, the younger you get. I think you got down into your late teens or early 20's.:D

Boy, no respect! Just a note to let you know I got reservations in Weatherford for the night of the 31st. I think that is where I stayed last time. We'll be in email touch between no and then. I sent Mike a couple emails (he was going to post that calico buck picute I tried but failed to do). However, he is nowhere to be found. Have you heard from him?

Heradura has magical elixer properties and will take years off.
The more shots you have, the younger you get. I think you got down into your late teens or early 20's.:D


The secret sauce!

Boy, no respect! Just a note to let you know I got reservations in Weatherford for the night of the 31st. I think that is where I stayed last time. We'll be in email touch between no and then. I sent Mike a couple emails (he was going to post that calico buck picute I tried but failed to do). However, he is nowhere to be found. Have you heard from him?

Great on the reservations and no I have not heard from Mike....but I do have caller ID so................;)

The secret sauce!

Bingo!
I'm working on some door prizes also Craig. Should know next week.

Great on the reservations and no I have not heard from Mike....but I do have caller ID so................;)

I finally heard from him and he posted that calico buck picture for me at the hunting/fishing picture thread. Go take a look, I've seen white ones but never a calico.

Updated the opening post at the following link with breakfast and lunch information.

http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25438

We've got six members for the meet

DFW Attendees

Galamo
MikeT
Outfitter
OwnerCS
Rzarenzi
Shortspark

Updated the opening post at the following link with breakfast and lunch information.

http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25438

We've got six members for the meet

DFW Attendees

Galamo
MikeT
Outfitter
OwnerCS
Rzarenzi
Shortspark

Being that it's Valentines day and all.....anyone bringing someone of the opposite persuasion? Mrs O doesn't want to be the only female this time around.
shortspark, I'm not sure there really is a Judi.:D

Being that it's Valentines day and all.....anyone bringing someone of the opposite persuasion? Mrs O doesn't want to be the only female this time around.
shortspark, I'm not sure there really is a Judi.:D

There is a Judi and she'll be there! Here is a photo to prove it.

Dang, I am DEFINITELY going to be there now :cool: :eek: :D ;)

Is that what you call HOT PINK!

Mrs O just got uninvited! I bruise easily.:o

Mrs O just got uninvited! I bruise easily.:o

No, Mrs. O has to be there. She's the only one who can keep you in line. And you must remember, that although the photo may look modern, I must admit, it was taken over 40 years ago!!!

Meet Update: 01/23/2009

For this meet, I've managed to secure a new (2009) Meguiar's wax product to give our ROC members who attend. I just received a "six-pack" last night. So I have enough for everybody who has signed up for the meet at this point.

This is a new Meguiar's product that was designed to compete with Turtle Ice. This is not a detailer like Mequiar's Ultimate Detailer, but a liquid polimer wax spray. This is not the original Quick Wax product. I tried a sample of the product last night on the paint and black trim. It seemed to make the black trim shine along with the paint. My first of this product impression is good. We can post an evaluation thread after we use the product.

Check out the product informaiton at the following link.

http://www.meguiarsdirect.com/detail/MEG+G17516

[QUOTE=OwnerCS;370340]Meet Update: 01/23/2009

For this meet, I've managed to secure a new (2009) Meguiar's wax product to give our ROC members who attend. I just received a "six-pack" last night. So I have enough for everybody who has signed up for the meet at this point.

This is a new Meguiar's product that was designed to compete with Turtle Ice. This is not a detailer like Mequiar's Ultimate Detailer, but a liquid polimer wax spray. This is not the original Quick Wax product. I tried a sample of the product last night on the paint and black trim. It seemed to make the black trim shine along with the paint. My first of this product impression is good. We can post an evaluation thread after we use the product.

Check out the product informaiton at the following link.

That's great, Chris. I will be anxious to try it. From the description it sounds very similar to a product I've used for quite a while now - Duragloss AquaWax. Since it is from Meguiar it should be at least as good. I consider products like these to be toppers used over wax or sealants. They add a little extra boast that you don't find in normal spray and wipe quick detailers.

11 days till the meet.

11 days till the meet.

I went to your photo bucket and I love the Benelli shot gun. A buddy of mine has one like it and it is sweet as can be. He was thinking of getting a slug barrel for it but it was like $800! Needless to say he decided against it.

10 days till the meet.

9 days till the meet.

8 days till the meet.

Fellas, I hate to say this. I am going to miss the meet this time :( I will be working on Saturday (14-Feb-09) at We-B-Divin scuba shop. My apologies.

Fellas, I hate to say this. I am going to miss the meet this time :( I will be working on Saturday (14-Feb-09) at We-B-Divin scuba shop. My apologies.

I have the easy, perfect out Mike. Call in sick.

I have the easy, perfect out Mike. Call in sick.

Yeppers, but that doesn't pay the bills. I am still trying to find someone to cover for me.

Yeppers, but that doesn't pay the bills. I am still trying to find someone to cover for me.

Every ROC member who attends will get a bottle of the new Meguiar's Ultimate Quick Wax.

Here's a picture of the product.

http://www.meguiars.com/estore/productthumbs/product_g17516.jpg

5 days till the meet.

Fellas, I hate to say this. I am going to miss the meet this time :( I will be working on Saturday (14-Feb-09) at We-B-Divin scuba shop. My apologies.

Your a Wus!:p

4 days till the meet.

Since Craig has failed us today.........3 days till the meet!:D
shortspark, Judi better show up this time or you will be dealing with Mrs O!
Mikey, did you get your kitchen pass approved yet?:confused:

Nope, I was unable to find anyone to work for me on Saturday. You know, y'all can stop by the shop and say high if y'all are feeling really bad about missing me :D

If y'all plan stop by, let me know so I can be ready.


We B Divin'
8451 Highway 26 (Grapevine Highway)
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
817 605 8833

http://yellowpages.superpages.com/mapbasedsearch/mapsearch.jsp?SRC=comwp&C=We+B+Divin&STYPE=S&L=North+Richland+Hills+TX+76180&R=N&EG=1&RR=10&LID=0132566779&map.x=212&map.y=125&level=8&lat=032843325&lng=-097201000&POI1lat=032843325&POI1lng=-097201000&POI1name=We+B+Divin&streetaddress=8451+Boulevard+26&city=North+Richland+Hills&state=TX&zip=76180&spad=no

We face Emerald Hills Ln just off of Hwy 26.

Too bad, you will miss the drawings for a couple of the finest car wash brushes made in the good ol USA. I was able to secure a couple of them for this weekends festivities. I just love party favors.:D

2 days till the meet.

2 days till the meet.

Hey Craig (don't know why I called you Chris in a couple posts), are we still meeting at 8:30am at Mamma's restaurant? If I remember right without going through this whole thread, we'll meet and eat there then go to Market Hall for the AutoRama. Then it is Uncle Julios for a late lunch. I'm I right?

That's right.. I'll get there early to get us a table. I'm leaving tomorrow afternoon for the drive down.

I just realized that we don't have to drive to Ft Worth for Uncle Julio's fine food for lunch.
There is a Uncle Julio's real close to the Market Hall at:
4125 Lemmon Ave
Dallas, TX 75219
Unless ya'll just feel like driving across town or something. :D

Great Outfitter, Lemon Ave. it is!

I'm bringing my 17 year old daughter Anjelica and my 16 year old son Andrew on the trip. They are really looking forward to the trip.

You'll get the see the Ridgeline dirty this time as I don't have time to clean it up before the trip down tomorrow..

This time tomorrow we'll be having breakfast at Mama's.

I swear, I can smell them biscuits cooking............and bacon too!:rolleyes:

Morning.. I updated Uncle Julio's location to Lemmon Ave.

I'm in Dallas at the hotel. I'll see you all at Mama's by 8:30 AM

Ready to meet at Mama's at 8:30 AM,

What a tremendous meet we had! Breakfast at Mammas followed by the greatest hot rod car show on the planet, maybe even the universe!! Incredible autos from years past, many worth millions of dollars. Acres and acres of them. Outfitter and his lovely wife called Mrs. Outfitter, me and my Judi, Chris (who could only join us for breakfast) and Craig and his two teenage kids from the great state of Arkansas (the kids ate Uncle Julios' out of food!). All in all a good time and I'll see if I can get some pics posted. Next time I hope we can get a bigger group and Craig will post the future date and event. Who knows, it may even be warm enough then to dunk in Outfitter's pool like we did last year and drink all his Tequilla!!

Here's a couple different views of the photo album.

Check these out..

DFW Feb 2009 Slideshow View LINK (http://s286.photobucket.com/albums/ll116/RidgelineCS/Car%20Club%20Stuff/DFW/Feb%202009/Meet%20and%20Show/?albumview=slideshow)

For the traditional grid view see the following.

DFW Feb 2009 Grid Show View LINK (http://s286.photobucket.com/albums/ll116/RidgelineCS/Car%20Club%20Stuff/DFW/Feb%202009/Meet%20and%20Show/?albumview=grid)

We all really enjoyed the show..


http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll116/RidgelineCS/Car%20Club%20Stuff/DFW/Feb%202009/Meet%20and%20Show/DSCF0001.jpg

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll116/RidgelineCS/Car%20Club%20Stuff/DFW/Feb%202009/Meet%20and%20Show/DSCF0003.jpg

Great pics, Craig. I'm glad to see you made it back okay. Boy, you sure were not kidding when you said you took 300 shots!! Thanks again for putting this together. (Too bad you had to work, Mike. You missed a great show).

Looks like everyone had a good time. The car show must have been great, certainly looks like a lot of fun. Chris, thanks for stopping by the SCUBA shop to say high. Too bad we did not have more time to chat. Sorry to have missed this one folks :(