Ridgline Owners Meet In Chicago

The Ridgline Owners Meet In Cleveland sounds way to fun and has me hoping we can put one together here in the Chicago area! Time is short with Holidays & all but I would like to set one for this coming spring :)
Please reply here or PM me if your interested & we can start the ball rolling!
P.S. All color ridgelines are welcome ;)

The Ridgline Owners Meet In Cleveland sounds way to fun and has me hoping we can put one together here in the Chicago area! Time is short with Holidays & all but I would like to set one for this coming spring :)
Please reply here or PM me if your interested & we can start the ball rolling!
P.S. All color ridgelines are welcome ;)

It's a possibility. I can't say for 100% certain, but I'd like to try!

I'm sure that LadyRidge could come over from Cleveland ;). And some more of those Ohio, IN, IL folks :D

You bet I'll be there!! Count me in. :)

Iam in the Chicago area count me in for a meet.

I'd be interested

It's a possibility. I can't say for 100% certain, but I'd like to try!

I'm sure that LadyRidge could come over from Cleveland . And some more of those Ohio, IN, IL folks


Hmmm Is Wisconsin that Far...
We ChedderHeads tend to be forgotten...

Is that on the way to Springfield IL? I know she wants to go there for a visit.
So yep count me in

:D

I'm planning on making a "business" trip to Chicago in the spring, so IAG baby, IAG.

Let me know the details when you firgue it out. Can't wait!

Whats IAG stand for?

IAG

I am good?

I am going?

I ate garnish?

I am Godzilla?

In A Grate?

I think it's the first one...

-ridgeln

My wife and I would love to attend!! We're in like Flynn!!

only if we can meet at HOOTERS! Naw, I'll go too even if its not at hooters or a gentlemens club;) Ill still go. Looking forward to showing everyone what a classy ridge looks like in person.:cool: :p

Whats IAG stand for?

Just a guess...

"It's a Go"

I see a lot of talk and no action here:D....come on..someone plan a meet. I'm up for a ride to the Windy City sometime soon after the 1st. :)

I just looked SixOpRidge's Google earth map and it appears that more ROC members are in the suburban area than in the city.
I'm up for setting up the details and start the ball rolling. I'll have more time after the holidays but my initial thought is the Schaumburg area.
Plenty of space to plan activities, way to many restaurants, lodging etc...
Weekend of May 20th is a target date (week after mothers day)... I'll start checking availability of meeting areas.... I'll also start hounding the local Honda dealers to see if they would sponser us in any way:cool:
Any thoughts or comments?

Come on down to Springfield to take in the Lincoln sites, especially the new Lincoln Presidential museum. I feel I’m the only Ridgeline owner in Springfield and it would be nice to see more than one (mine) in the area!

You'll see mine in August (I've been to Springfield, IL in August every year for the last 5) - it was there last August!

-ridgeln

The Black ridge should be cruisen around town next year!! Look for it just b-4 the international meet. Brother in-law lives in Springfield... Will stop in on the way through...

:)

Any recent updates on a meet and greet in the Chicago area. I could just imagine the miracle mile packed with ROCers.

Any thoughts on a trip to the INDY 500 speedway for the ROC?

Schaumburg will be a good place. We could meet at Chuckie Cheese and compete for valuable prizes.

Schaumburg will be a good place. We could meet at Chuckie Cheese and compete for valuable prizes.


Is there a date already planned. I thought I read May 20th or so, but want to confirm.

I thought I had heard April at one point. I'll do everything I can to be there. :)

Any recent updates on a meet and greet in the Chicago area. I could just imagine the miracle mile packed with ROCers.

Any thoughts on a trip to the INDY 500 speedway for the ROC?

Not a bad idea! Go on one of the practice days this May! I'd be in for that!

Is there a date already planned. I thought I read May 20th or so, but want to confirm.
We were shooting for May 20th in Schaumburg, unless someone has a better place that everyone could agree on... I just have not had anytime to plan for, as I'm in the final couple weeks of almost a 2 year home makeover... the Ridge has been a blast! Surprising what one can cram into and on a Ridge! A side note on home remolding... I wish Honda would open a home center and provide quality supplies... the Home Cheapo's , Lowes, Menards... They just plain Suck... customer service is mostly bad and their all understaffed, unless it's a grand opening, most of the supplies had to be exchanged for one or more reasons! I'm just plain sick of many wasted trips finding crud in boxes with missing parts etc...Last night alone we had to go to 5 yep (5) home depot's to find a shower door that was not broke, missing parts . Oh ya, each store called the next and confirmed they had it in stock:rolleyes:

Off soap box..... Anyway Unless someone wants the ball to put this together, I'll look into more options in a few weeks.. thanks:)

We were shooting for May 20th in Schaumburg
HEY..they got a Red Robin (http://www.redrobin.com/Mapquest/SA/advantage.asp?transaction=locMap&template=map&name=Red+Robin+-+Woodfield+Mall&latitude=42.0469&longitude=-88.0422&iconID=30418001&address=120J+Woodfield+Mall&city=Schaumburg&stateProvince=IL&postalCode=60173&user1=(847)+517-4476) there. :D

It's 7.5 hours from me. Piece of cake. :p

HEY..they got a Red Robin (http://www.redrobin.com/Mapquest/SA/advantage.asp?transaction=locMap&template=map&name=Red+Robin+-+Woodfield+Mall&latitude=42.0469&longitude=-88.0422&iconID=30418001&address=120J+Woodfield+Mall&city=Schaumburg&stateProvince=IL&postalCode=60173&user1=(847)+517-4476) there. :D

It's 7.5 hours from me. Piece of cake. :p
This Red Robin is in a very Large and busy Mall (WoodField Mall) and would be no where for us to park! Together that is... anyway I have a call into the Red Robin Manager as well as the Mall director, to try and organize parking for us.... let ya know when they respond:)

Not a bad idea! Go on one of the practice days this May! I'd be in for that!


Which day can you take your vehicle on the track? A track full of ridgelines would be quite a sight. Any interest , maybe in addition to the Schamburg meet?

Which day can you take your vehicle on the track? A track full of ridgelines would be quite a sight. Any interest , maybe in addition to the Schamburg meet?
I'll show Ridgena off...:D

Here is some info, unfortunately its a Wednesday:

from the indy 500 website:

"American Family Insurance 500 Festival Community Day
May 24, 2006 9:00 AM

9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
It's all access w/out the need for a credential. Be our VIP for the day as you circle the famous oval in your own vehicle, tour Gasoline Alley and Pit Row and visit with Indianapolis 500 drivers who participate in autograph sessions throughout the day. Fun for the whole family. For tickets, call (317) 614-6400."

EDIT:

The more I think about this...

I am concerned that any date around the Indy 500 may be too close to the already planned meet in Schamburg. So as not to intefer with all the planning that has already been done perhaps we should consider an Indy meet for next years 500, or for the USGP in July.

Agree. We can hold off on the Indy events for some time. I will try to make the Schamburg event. The Chuckie Cheese portion would be great if possible. Never been to a red robin, but willing to explore

Perkolater- where in Indy are you?

Agree. We can hold off on the Indy events for some time. I will try to make the Schamburg event. The Chuckie Cheese portion would be great if possible. Never been to a red robin, but willing to explore

Perkolater- where in Indy are you?

Not sure I can make Schamburg, but will if my schedule works out.

P&J I'm in Fishers.

Not to hijack the Chicago thread, but I would be up for a meet in Indy-either '500' or USGP. Maybe we could get Tony George to let us take a photo up on the Winner's Circle. :)

Not to hijack the Chicago thread, but I would be up for a meet in Indy-either '500' or USGP. Maybe we could get Tony George to let us take a photo up on the Winner's Circle. :)

Maybe we can work on this with LadyRidge and get an additional ROC meeting set-up. Do we need a new thread for Indy area interest?

P&J Ridge

Almost a year and a half has passed. New members now!

Any interest?

you know I am interested .

Yep! I just thought I'd resurrect this thread, since there are a lot of new members now (including ME! :p )

It seems like the weather is finally going to break here, so a weekend get together would be fun I think.

I guess we will have to see if anyone else is interested.

I know you are in the south suburbs, and I am in the far southwest suburbs. Like everyone knows I drive 140 miles a day for work, so I will have no issue driving a bit for something fun.

I'm in as well. I'll be checking for the updates and I know Jeff will call me if I miss something :D

I'm in as well. I'll be checking for the updates and I know Jeff will call me if I miss something :D

Oh, yeah?

:D

Maybe we should try to find out from anyone who's interested who lives where in the area.

I live far south, chisoxjim lives far west, and johnk1 lives north-northwest.

The south region up to about I-55 could also be reached by Hoosiers, John's area could be easily reached by those beyond the cheddar curtain, and chisoxjim's area could be attended by folks from - Wyoming, I guess. ;)

Where, oh where, will the twain meet? :D

good one jeff,

Like I said I will drive in, at least if there is cold beer, and food involved.


Have you ever been over to Flossmoor Station Brewery in Flossmoor?

good one jeff,

Like I said I will drive in, at least if there is cold beer, and food involved.


Have you ever been over to Flossmoor Station Brewery in Flossmoor?

What a foolish question! Of course I have!!! :D And it's only about 15 minutes from our place!

I have made the roadtrip up there(only about 45 mins each way) 3 times in the last 4 months or so, and like to bring home a growler for at home use.

Soooo What's the deal? Are we ever going to get this meet off the ground?

Where & When

I have made the roadtrip up there(only about 45 mins each way) 3 times in the last 4 months or so, and like to bring home a growler for at home use.

Next time you go there, give me a shout and maybe we can meet up for one or two adult beverages.

Soooo What's the deal? Are we ever going to get this meet off the ground?

Where & When

Depending on how many want to show up, maybe the dealer from whom I bought my Ridge would host us. But I won't even call him unless there are more than three of us!

Travel between north and south sections is a real problem now that the tollway is being "rebuilt" from O'Hare north to the cheddar curtain.

Although...the three of us could meet somewhere and swap war stories... :p

I'm in. When and where?

Lets meet. Lets let the Ridge's meet. My Ridge needs to meet some other Ridge's. I saw that little map of RL drivers in my area.. I know you are out there!:D
Q

Five so far. Not bad for four days of posting.

Looks like DuPage county is represented more than anyone else. Let's wait and see who else may chime in.

Are you wanting just a meet & greet or possibly short road run?

Are you wanting just a meet & greet or possibly short road run?

I hadn't really thought about it. Maybe just a meet to begin with and then a run later, or whatever. I'd just like to meet and greet some of the fine people here.

Hey guys, I did not see it but has any one suggested a date or time yet? I would be interested but I'm traveling a lot in the coming weeks so I'm not sure if I could crash your meet and greet and join in on the fun.

Hey guys, I did not see it but has any one suggested a date or time yet? I would be interested but I'm traveling a lot in the coming weeks so I'm not sure if I could crash your meet and greet and join in on the fun.

No time, no date. For now we're just poking around to see how many could be interested.

And this certainly doesn't have to be me to organize anything. I'm just looking for people who might be interested.

I am not available for the entire month of June.

I'm interested. I'm up in the Des Plaines and Wheeling area.

JEFF:

You need to step up and orgainze this. I officially nominate you. Do I hear a second??? ;)

JEFF:

You need to step up and orgainze this. I officially nominate you. Do I hear a second??? ;)

I got yer second right 'ere! :eek:

I might be able to come up for something...but let me also use this as a time to plug the national meet in August down in St. Louis. You guys are only a few hours away and we have some great things lined up. Right now, it looks like Saturday will be the big "Honda" day at a dealership and doing things with Gary Flint. I can't announce everything yet, but it will be well worth the drive.

Please consider joining us.

I might be able to come up for something...but let me also use this as a time to plug the national meet in August down in St. Louis. You guys are only a few hours away and we have some great things lined up. Right now, it looks like Saturday will be the big "Honda" day at a dealership and doing things with Gary Flint. I can't announce everything yet, but it will be well worth the drive.

Please consider joining us.

T Mac, I was absolutely hoping to go to St. Louis, but I found out last week that my Legion post has a big public event planned for that weekend; particularly since I'm an officer of the post, I have to be present there.

I'm sorry, but I won't be able to make it to St. Louis. I had planned on going if things worked out all right. Murphy's laws, ya know. :(

Jeffery:

What is the date and time for the Illinois / Chicago area meet????????????????????????????????? Maybe you'll have a couple hundred miles on your truck by then :p

Jeffery:

What is the date and time for the Illinois / Chicago area meet????????????????????????????????? Maybe you'll have a couple hundred miles on your truck by then :p John, do you know why they don't send donkeys to college? Because no one likes a smarta$$$$$$. :D

We are taking 2 of our grandkids out to the Black Hills in June, so that should bring the miles on the truck up to over 5000. I'm looking forward to getting it on the road! :)

This month has been horrendously busy, and the first half of next month is shot, too. Since there are few of us in the south end of the Chicago area who've expressed an interest in a meeting, I suggest that someone else spearhead this thing. I don't know the west or north areas well enough to plan anything. :confused:

I'm in
How about a sunday in June for a brief meet with an casual early dinner/late lunch?? any other thoughts?

oldcoasie I bumped this thread up to the top for your enjoyment... It's in the Camping thread...

http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6214

Any questions on Blacks Hills, PM me.....

:)

I'm in
How about a sunday in June for a brief meet with an casual early dinner/late lunch?? any other thoughts?

The 23rd is the only Sunday I'm free in June. But I am only one person - if everyone else comes up with a plan, go for it!

I'd be interested in a get together in Chicago. June is a tough month for Graduation parties but I'll try to attend.

OK, let's get some ideas. When are people available or not available to get together?

The weekend of 6/23 is the only time in June I'm available.

I think July is wide open for me.

The weekend of 8/4 is out for me, plus the national meet is in St. Louis that weekend.

9/1 is Labor Day weekend - too many things going on for most people, plus the traffic would be horrendous.

September and October would be cooler but could pose problems for those with kids in school (not me).

I am any weekend as for now as long as I have time to plan.....:eek:

I am any weekend as for now as long as I have time to plan.....:eek:

Same here.

I started a poll to see if the dates work


http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15398

I started a poll to see if the dates work


http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15398


THANK YOU!!! ;) :D