August (11th or 12th) BBQ meet!

[mazdamn02]

Edit: The weather's crappy, is any one going to come out?

Saturday August 11th - Coon Rapids Damned Mazda Grill Event. 12 pm start?

9750 Egret Boulevard
Coon Rapids, MN

Directions:
From Minneapolis: Take Interstate 35W north to Interstate 694W; follow 694W to East River Road exit. Take East River Road north to Coon Rapids Boulevard west. Follow Coon Rapids Boulevard about 1 mile to Egret Boulevard and turn left. Take Egret Boulevard south one mile to the park entrance.
From St. Paul: Take Interstate 35E north to Interstate 694W; follow 694W to East River Road exit. Take East River Road north to Coon Rapids Boulevard west. Follow Coon Rapids Boulevard about 1 mile to Egret Boulevard and turn left. Take Egret Boulevard south one mile to the park entrance.
From Andover, Ham Lake, Coon Rapids: Take Hanson Boulevard south to Coon Rapids Boulevard east. Follow Coon Rapids Boulevard east to Egret Boulevard south. Turn right onto Egret Boulevard and follow 1/3 mile to the park entrance.
From Anoka, Ramsey: Take Highway 10 east to Hanson Boulevard south. Turn right onto Hanson Boulevard and follow about 1 ½ miles to Coon Rapids Boulevard east. Turn left onto Coon Rapids Boulevard and follow to Egret Boulevard south. Turn right onto Egret Boulevard and follow one mile south to the park entrance.
From Fridley, Columbia Heights, Spring Lake Park: Take Highway 65 north to County Highway 10 west. Follow County Highway 10 west and continue west on Coon Rapids Boulevard (County Highway 10 automatically turns into Coon Rapids Boulevard when traveling straight west). Follow Coon Rapids Boulevard about one mile to Egret Boulevard south. Turn left onto Egret Boulevard and follow one mile to the park entrance.


***Note: The park has a $5/car entrance fee. You can also purchase/use annual passes good at all Anoka County Regional Parks***


I'm thinking we should have a good old fashioned mazda meet featuring grilling, beer in public, and old fashioned hangin out. I would bring my trusty gas weber grill and we would rock out with hamburgers and bratwurst.


:happydance:

[JustROLLIN]

I vote saturday so I have a day for R/R - cure any hangover that may ensue.

[mndsm]

Here's an idea...... BE SOBER!

[mazdamn02]

Here's an idea...... BE SOBER!

Worst idea ever! :ban:

[JustROLLIN]

Worst idea ever! :ban:

Done and done...:beerfunnel2:

[mndsm]

Hey man, no drinks, no hangovers. Sounds pretty effin good to me.

[JustROLLIN]

Yeah, the majority of the time, I would agree. But, when I have weekends off, I tend to get a lil wild....woohoo!

[MazdaMINI]

Also if you go to the store and buy this stuff called Vitamin Water in the purple bottle called revive I hear its a miracle for hangovers!

[Nekko Noir]

Amen to Vitamin Water!

I vote Sunday, but Saturday might be better since that'll give everyone Sunday to recuperate. Hehehe~

[mazdamn02]

Its looking like Saturday is winning by a landslide! Does any one know of a good spot to do this damn thang?

[mndsm]

Josh's apt. There be room for RC cars!

[mazdamn02]

http://www.orlyowl.com/notamused.jpg

LOL, if there's more then 5 people my apartment is out...

[MazdaMINI]

Um maybe somewhere by a river or lake? Since we are land of 10.000 lakes.

[mndsm]

Screw it. Hijack the picnic tables from the asians, close the pool off to only us, and lets have at it!

[JustROLLIN]

We could always hit one of the MANY parks around the cities. Lake calhoun is always a blast, otherwise there are plenty others with better parking and far less people...

[dmention7]

Como park always seems to be a winner, unless it's raining and there's a wedding reception going on.

[DrWebster]

Como park FTW!

[MazdaMINI]

you will run into a wedding for sure if you go como park on a saturday!!! FOR SURE!

[JustROLLIN]

I think we came to the decision of Coon Rapids Dam... its a large regional park with a ton of different shelters and areas for parking, recreation, grilling, and general tom foolery.

[mndsm]

General tomfoolery? That's about right. Do they have an easy escape route in case something *accidentally* gets set on fire?

[dmention7]

Yep, they're called "mazdaspeed ve-hick-uhls"

[mndsm]

Good point. I can definately outrun 5-0 in my car. Can't out run his radio though.

[dmention7]

That's where flocking strategies come in. There's like 10 of us and 1 of him. Keep him confused enough that he can't pick out just one target.

[mndsm]

And if there's enough black cars there, he can't determine who is who, and therefore can't tag any of us! Sweet.

[mazdamn02]

At least I don't have to worry about my blazing red being picked out...

Can anyone post up directions to Coon rapidsand I'll put it in the first post? Lets start at noon?

[mazdamn02]

Thanks Jay, I cheated when I found the Anoka parks guide and posted their directions, lol.

So I see that we can reserve a pavilion, but it would be $40. Should we just show up and claim one? I'm not familiar with this park...

[dmention7]

Shit, you asked for Como, but we're going to the Coon Rapids dam.... oops.

[mazdamn02]

Shit, you asked for Como, but we're going to the Coon Rapids dam.... oops.

My bad dude, they sound so alike!

So what's up with this:


All motorized vehicles are required to purchase a vehicle entry permit to the regional parks. Annual permits are available for $25, good for one year from date of purchase. Daily permits are available for $5 per day. The annual permit is honored at all Anoka County Regional Parks as well as regional parks in Washington and Carver counties.

[dmention7]

Probably going to cost us $5/car to get in. That's pretty common for parks around here.

[mazdamn02]

Good thing I caught that, I'm the worst at carrying cash.

[dmention7]

Yeah, me too. I'm guessing that the pimply 16 year old at the park entrance won't be taking visa....

[aviateur]

Probably going to cost us $5/car to get in. That's pretty common for parks around here.

Should also put this in the OP.

[dmention7]

Done.

[ZoomZoom Diva]

There is definitely something unethical with charging people just to go in and use a public park when taxes are already so myriad and excessively high. However, I will let government screw me out of more money if I'm in town.

What's on the "to bring" list as far as sides/desserts/buns/meats... I'm assuming drinks are each on their own.

[mazdamn02]

I totally forgot about the "to bring" list, good call. Its always a mess to manage- we've done quite a few of these sort of meets on the mazda3forums and I don't think we ever came up with a best way to do it.

[ZoomZoom Diva]

Well, the main problem I have seen is having everyone bringing the same thing or type of thing. When everyone brings chips or brings sweets, it just doesn't work right. BYOB, but either do a collection for meat or have everyone bring their own too... plus a dish to pass (nothing too huge or we'll be able to feed the whole county!) Have people sign up dishes, and just see if we get too overloaded on something.

If I'm in town that weekend (there's some stuff going on where I don't know my schedule yet), I'd do a side of some sort like beans or a pasta salad or something... I could bake a cake too...

[mazdamn02]

I'd do a side of some sort like beans or a pasta salad or something... I could bake a cake too...

Cake FTW!

My role is grill master. That's what I know. I also have the super grill in my super rubbermaid container to bring.

[JustROLLIN]

Yeah, so whats the story? We are actually doing this right? Are we doing an everyone bring your own food to grill or a mass of food and pay for it?

[dmention7]

Probably a little of both. Someone brings a pack of brats, someone brings some burgers, someone brings a case of soda...

[mndsm]

And then we always end up going to the store and getting more crap anyhow .It works well that way IMO.

[dmention7]

The problem with organizing these things, is that it ends up just as much fun if we put 5 minutes into planning, as if we spend weeks and weeks laying things out.

[Big Nate]

Agreed everyone just show up at the dam around 1 and we will have fun.

[Picklz]

I'm going to be on call for work that weekend, but I'm planning to make it anyway. Cub is just down the road a mile or two so if we end up needing to make a run and get something no big deal. So is this going on at noon or 1?

[micahlarson]

so where are we meeting again

[dmention7]

Coon Rapids Dam

Check the first post for all the info

[pingwin77]

I will try to be there. I have to be at the saints game later that day to kick off a bachlor party! depending on when the tailgating starts there i will make a showing. Coon Rapids is a long way for me for just an hour or 2. I should have ready this earlier and recomended that park in B'ville we went to last fall. (the one flashing in my sig below) The one with the kids on the scooters or whatever they were. There is never anyone at that place. Oh well, maybe next month. Then we can head to my place and rock out the guitar hero or something.

[JustROLLIN]

Well cool, should be a good time.

[dmention7]

Any updates here? Are we going to all chip in food items, or should we make a grocery run? Does one person want to pick up everything, and we can divvy the costs?

[spek1098]

I'll be able to make it now, damn BWCA reservation system dropped my permit, gonna have to go up the fallowing weekend, but oh well, now I can make this.

[mazdamn02]

Jurgen are you going to have that speed 3 by saturday?

[mndsm]

Jurgen is not seriously going speed 3 again is he?

[spek1098]

Jurgen are you going to have that speed 3 by saturday?

Lol, yea, got new plans a brew'n, but gonna keep them quiet till I actually act on them, all I will say is RWD.

[dmention7]

Oooohhh, shap! We gonna have a crazy dorifto-king on our hands! :66:

[spek1098]

Oooohhh, shap! We gonna have a crazy dorifto-king on our hands! :66:

Lol, that would be kinda fun, but no way am I welding my diff, although I did put her sideways when I took her for a test drive, scared the shit out of the dealer.

[mazdamn02]

Should we just plan on me having my grill and spices with and then we take a trip to cub to get the foods? Then we can split the costs?

[dmention7]

Do you think I should bring my little grill too?

[mndsm]

Maybe. Always helps to have multiple grilling surfaces. More efficent cow cooking anyhow.

[ZoomZoom Diva]

Just getting the list together for the cake!

[dmention7]

mmmmm.... cake. :D

[micahlarson]

so what time is all the fun starting?

[dmention7]

I have a feeling we're just going to start rolling in between 11-12 and.... just kinda go with the flow. Organization and planning FTL!

[GYG]

I might try to sneak up there for a couple hours with the XTM in tow. I might see of that buddy of mine with the 8th scale brushless wants to ride along...when I talked to him on Tuesday, he was in the process of trading in their Tribute for a new 6, so maybe he'll start coming to some meets as well.

[mndsm]

Kickin. IF there is RC madness afoot, I may just show up after all. Hadn't planned on it originally.

[GYG]

Just chatted with Jake, the guy with the 8th scale...sounds like they'll be picking up the new Mazda6 tonight, and it sounds like he's game for some wild and crazy r/c action tomorrow! I'm guessing he'll bring the Mamba powered T4 along as well...I'll see if he can bring a 3-cell lipo along for some insane speed runs...........:66:

[mndsm]

He's got a Mamba T4? Oooohhhh.... he's got exactly what I want....

[GYG]

Yup...I think he's got the 5700 motor, but it's still pretty damn fast!

[mndsm]

I'm looking forward to seeing that.

[GYG]

Not too put a jinx on the event, but it looks like there's a decent chance of rain tomorrow...is there covered shelter at the park?

[mndsm]

Possibly.

[JustROLLIN]

In the spirit of the RC madness, since I dont have one, I will be bringing my Zoom Copter...LOL.

[mazdamn02]

Joe - are you going to put the copter on the roof of the pavilion?

[JustROLLIN]

No, I will let you do that....

[mndsm]

Joe, you should buy an RC truck and join the madness. Come on, everyone is doing it.

[JustROLLIN]

Nah. I like spending my money on other things. But, my Zoom Copter is pretty joint..

[mazdamn02]

Who's all coming? Sounds like Tom is out, 50% chance of stormin and some massive winds outside....

[dmention7]

I was actually seeing 100% chance of rain sometime between noon and 4pm.... kinda making me reconsider :(

[mazdamn02]

Who all was coming so we can warn them that this isn't happenin??? 100% chance of rain means I'm out. This = lame.

[JustROLLIN]

Now people are not gonna go? Weak...

[JustROLLIN]

According to yahoo its 50% chance of rain.

[ZoomZoom Diva]

I am reading about a 2/3 chance of rain, but so what? We won't melt and I have a cake I don't want to eat alone!

[mazdamn02]

You and Joe going to try to make it? I think Jeff may make it out, but Jay and Tom are out. Does anyone have John's (GYG) number?

[ZoomZoom Diva]

Leaving now...

[JustROLLIN]

I cant believe this group of sallies are backing out b/c it might rain... Who is still going? Anyone? If there are a few of us, I am still game.

[aviateur]

If people are going to be out there I'm gonna head out there anyways.

[JustROLLIN]

Alright, I am gonna head out there then... If it rains, oh well... I will dry at some point. Plus, I know there are a lot of shelters out there we can hang out under.

I will be out there.... 651*295*9130 - Call me if ya need to.

[GYG]

Edit...looks like I'm about 50/50 on making it...it'll be 1:30 or after when I get there, if I can make it.

[mazdamn02]

Edit...looks like I'm about 50/50 on making it...it'll be 1:30 or after when I get there, if I can make it.

John, did you try to come out? We were there...

[GYG]

No...I wasn't able to make it today...wanted to, but it just didn't work out.