i'm ok even at wendy's

 

AMG_Eric == Riv - Corona
BenzoBoi
ChrisDPham == OC - Anaheim
CitronC230K 03 == SD - Hillcrest
Justinius7
lisamcgu == OC - Huntington Beach
rammbs == LA - North Hills
Saprissa == SD - Mira Mesa


i added the locations right behind our names. seems we need to know where 2 of us live.

ok i think we should focus on 3 cities to meet.
1) Irvine - like the irvine spectrum we all know where it is and there is only 1 way in and out of south county and its thru Irvine. about 30 miles from me
2) Newport Beach - well its Newport nothing more needs to be said, about 40 miles from me
3) Dana Point - it is closer for carlos and citron. it will suck for me because it is like 60 miles.

honestly HB is super far for the SD guys and a pain to get to for me. if we go irvine, newport or DP i can go the toll road. for lisa and chris its super easy for Newport, Irvine or DP. ramil is the only one with the super long drive because he is a valley guy.

 

Eric -

I know, I tried to take those from SD into consideration and Carlos said not to worry about him, at least, but more to worry about those coming from LA and farther north.

So far, I have kept them all in OC because its between SD and LA, but I have a place in mind in Long Beach, but we'll see. I'll pick one more place and then we can just choose. I'm trying to think of places considering parking and ease of getting to so that even if people have to drive far, at least they will be right there, just off the fwy.

 

not to be a crybaby but 40 miles from the house is my limit because that could wind up being a 2 hour 1 way drive with the crappy 91 fwy and other wonderfully fouled up fwys. the shortest time would be 40 min. if we did lbc then the sd guys (i know they dont mind) would have almost a 2 hour 1 way drive ahead of them as well as one back.

 

Eric - Check the choices. Dana Pt at 60 mi is no longer in consideration. So its noted that you are for the NB or Irv

 

- BenzoBoi (Sun)
- Justinius7
LA - North Hills - rammbs
OC - Anaheim - ChrisDPham
OC - Huntington Beach - lisamcgu
Riv - Corona - AMG Eric
SD - Hillcrest - CitronC230K 03 (Douglas)
SD - Mira Mesa - Saprissa (Carlos)

Keeping in mind centralizing this thing, I'm lost. I hate traffic and concentrated masses, so don't travel to LA or inland very often (inland being north of the 405). Okay, most of the restaurants where I'll get the big miles are few and far between, and out of business - great. SO, I won't go for the big miles which frees up tons of places to eat, including some I have actually been to, so I can judge them by parking availability and good places to eat together and talk. Here are some choices -

Choice 4 - Good because it is in between the 5 and the 405 (you can see it from the 5) at Sand Canyon, which is kinda in the center of OC, between LA and SD with lots of free open parking in its own lot. Salsa dancing starts at 8:30 pm and its just down the street from Irvine Spectrum for those wanting to go there afterward for a movie or whatever.

Tia Juana's Long Bar & Restaurant
14988 Sand Canyon Ave 4
Irvine , CA 92618
(949) 551-2998

This restaurant offers diners a chance to indulge in the unique flavors and spices of South America. The menu features a selection of Latin dishes with choices in appetizers, salads, sandwiches and entrees. Even more exciting is the live music sure to get everyone on his or her feet. Don't know how to salsa? Don't worry because this place also offers lessons Thurs-Sat. Tia Juana runs happy hour specials each weekday from 3pm to 8pm. So come eat, drink, listen to a Peruvian band, take a salsa dance lesson or just get out on the floor and enjoy the culture that only Tia Juana can show you. The prices are moderate at this festive local favorite.

 

How about the real Tijuana? Oops i meant Tia Juana

 

FYI, i am from Encinitas, but open for just about anywhere.

What was date chosen? Also......... I am in europe Sept 27th to October 13th so if the meet falls inbetween there, i will have to resign from the "commitee"

 

I'm for Tia Juana's. Since everyone else, pretty much, doesn't care where we eat, how 'bout it?

 

i'm in for TJ

 

Sure! I am game on Tj's. but when, i am getting kinda hungry. All this forum reading has really worked up my appititite.

 

I'm good for IRVINE. Sharky's or Tia Juana's are both best bets !

Saturday Aug 13th

The actual date is dependent on MBUSA's grand opening of the Mercedes-Benz Classic Center in Irvine. Right now, all they have said is late Sept / early Oct. But, no matter what the date, we could use your help and ideas, so don't worry too much about it. The "committee" is mostly a loose organization of people I came up with, that have a knack and good ideas for the different aspects of organizing a proper, fun, event-filled meet, that can generate the most interest and participation for all. People are welcome to add/drop from the committee, as long as we keep the plan in motion....

SoCal MB Meet Committee:
Ven - Santa Clarita - BenzoBoi - (Sun)
SD - Encinitas - Justinius7 - (Justin)
LA - North Hills - rammbs - (Ram)
OC - Anaheim - ChrisDPham - (Chris)
OC - Huntington Beach - lisamcgu - (Lisa)
Riv - Corona - AMG_Eric - (Eric)
SD - Hillcrest - CitronC230K_03 - (Douglas)
SD - Mira Mesa - Saprissa - (Carlos)

 

I'm good with anywhere also...pick a place and time and I"m there...

 

This date will not work for me. I'll be in Vegas you're going to have to re-schedule! j/k
Wow! Sun you moved? lol Didn't realize you also have a house in Santa Clarita.

 

Sun, where do you live ???
your location only says: SoKali

 

well if its the Inland Empire its just as hot as the Sun!

 

Glendale

 

SoCal MB Meet Committee:
LA - Glendale - BenzoBoi - (Sun)
SD - Encinitas - Justinius7 - (Justin)
LA - North Hills - rammbs - (Ram)
OC - Anaheim - ChrisDPham - (Chris)
OC - Huntington Beach - lisamcgu - (Lisa)
Riv - Corona - AMG_Eric - (Eric)
SD - Hillcrest - CitronC230K_03 - (Douglas)
SD - Mira Mesa - Saprissa - (Carlos)

 

i am going down sat to pick up my car. what time you wanna leave?

what time are we meeting. i got the date locked and loaded.

if you only knew. we left bj's pizza and beer in corona at 6:30p tonight and the outside temp was over 100 degrees. nothing like living in the land where hell controls the thermostat.

 

SoCal MB Meet Committee:
LA - Glendale - BenzoBoi - (Sun)
LA - North Hills - rammbs - (Ram)
OC - Anaheim - ChrisDPham - (Chris)
OC - Huntington Beach - lisamcgu - (Lisa)
Riv - Corona - AMG_Eric - (Eric)
SD - Encinitas - Justinius7 - (Justin)
SD - Hillcrest - CitronC230K_03 - (Douglas)
SD - Mira Mesa - Saprissa - (Carlos)

What time?

Is this just a meet and eat to plan the meet, or is it stay and dance and go clubbing at Irv Spec down the street? 'Cause if it is, I'm bringing a date. What does everyone want? Just dinner, then we're on our own for the evening, or what?

 

i'm in for a meet and eat to plan meet. need to be back home after.

sun, do you want to meet and drive down there together? carpool? i'm kinda close to you.

 

I think the toss up is between Sharky's or Tia Juana's. Sat. Aug 13th.
Lisa, do you know which one offers a better atmosphere, to be able to talk in a round-table format, during/after dinner ???
Time: Dinner time. What do you guys think ?? 6 pm
is that too late for those who have to be somewhere else afterwards ???
we can make it earlier (5 pm) or whatver works best for everyone.

You are welcome to bring a guest, like I mentioned before. But just know, that we'll have to have an informal planning meeting at some point. Clubbing & dancing is optional for anyone who wants to hang around and go somewhere.

Don't intend to make this into a "meet", just dinner & planning.
I'll have a little agenda drawn up with talking points. Please feel free to jot down some of your ideas to discuss. Oh, and by the way, I'm not making myself the self-appointed leader of this shin-dig. I just want to create a group that takes into consideration the ideas/concerns/isssues associated with SoCal MB/AMG meets, and proposes well-organized, highly-publicized, event-full meets.


Carlos

Saprissa@aol.com

 

sounds good carlos. Aug 13th at 6pm. you wanna meet somewhere and we can ride up together?

 

sure, give me a call....
we can take off from my house in Mira Mesa, or meet somewhere like on the road like last Saturday....

LMK

 

who wants to drive down together?