GL-Class Vegas Meet?
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October 26 - 28 is the best weekend for me. It'll probably be just me, as my husband works weekends. With enough notice, he may be able to get a swap with somebody so they can work for him on that weekend.
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Anytime except for the first weekend in October, Oct. 4-6 to be precise. That when SILV is in town and I will be amongst them. A Red Rock cruise/convoy would be great thing to do, many tourist are surprised that such a place exist within minutes from the Strip.
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Here we go ...
Right, so the date is okay with everyone so far (26-28 Oct 2007), and the plan would be to drive up to Red Rock on Saturday morning as a group for some photos and, what, maybe a picnic lunch or some such?
So far, here are the results (name and number of people at the Venetian - a "?" means I haven't seen that info from you);
Bean Counter ?
BoxBoss 0
cierex ?
Love my GL ?
Nevada Jack 0
Newbie 2 MB 1
oknish 4
StevethePilot 4
Stumblefoot 0
Waiting-4-550 ?
Now, we could blast this to the other forums and get as many Mercedes there as possible, then present this as an owner-driven event to MBUSA and see what they say. It could also be cross-posted to the other MB forum to get numbers up, but if they get high enough I can almost guarantee a need for at least one other hotel as I'm sure they're pretty booked up on weekends already.
I would at least like to firm up the numbers on you guys who haven't posted how many would attend, so I can begin talking to the Venetian about it and get some initial feedback. I'm sure even with just 7 rooms we could get something out of them!
Thanks!
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So far, here are the results (name and number of people at the Venetian - a "?" means I haven't seen that info from you);
Bean Counter ?
BoxBoss 0
cierex ?
Love my GL ?
Nevada Jack 0
Newbie 2 MB 1
oknish 4
StevethePilot 4
Stumblefoot 0
Waiting-4-550 ?
Now, we could blast this to the other forums and get as many Mercedes there as possible, then present this as an owner-driven event to MBUSA and see what they say. It could also be cross-posted to the other MB forum to get numbers up, but if they get high enough I can almost guarantee a need for at least one other hotel as I'm sure they're pretty booked up on weekends already.
I would at least like to firm up the numbers on you guys who haven't posted how many would attend, so I can begin talking to the Venetian about it and get some initial feedback. I'm sure even with just 7 rooms we could get something out of them!
Thanks!
STP
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Meeting internet buddies in person is a scary thing.. But if MBUSA picks up some of the cost then sure I could be convinced... It's a very tentative 2 for me
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Right, so the date is okay with everyone so far (26-28 Oct 2007), and the plan would be to drive up to Red Rock on Saturday morning as a group for some photos and, what, maybe a picnic lunch or some such?
So far, here are the results (name and number of people at the Venetian - a "?" means I haven't seen that info from you);
Bean Counter ?
BoxBoss 0
cierex ?
Love my GL ?
Nevada Jack 0
Newbie 2 MB 1
oknish 4
StevethePilot 4
Stumblefoot 0
Waiting-4-550 ?
Now, we could blast this to the other forums and get as many Mercedes there as possible, then present this as an owner-driven event to MBUSA and see what they say. It could also be cross-posted to the other MB forum to get numbers up, but if they get high enough I can almost guarantee a need for at least one other hotel as I'm sure they're pretty booked up on weekends already.
I would at least like to firm up the numbers on you guys who haven't posted how many would attend, so I can begin talking to the Venetian about it and get some initial feedback. I'm sure even with just 7 rooms we could get something out of them!
Thanks!
STP
So far, here are the results (name and number of people at the Venetian - a "?" means I haven't seen that info from you);
Bean Counter ?
BoxBoss 0
cierex ?
Love my GL ?
Nevada Jack 0
Newbie 2 MB 1
oknish 4
StevethePilot 4
Stumblefoot 0
Waiting-4-550 ?
Now, we could blast this to the other forums and get as many Mercedes there as possible, then present this as an owner-driven event to MBUSA and see what they say. It could also be cross-posted to the other MB forum to get numbers up, but if they get high enough I can almost guarantee a need for at least one other hotel as I'm sure they're pretty booked up on weekends already.
I would at least like to firm up the numbers on you guys who haven't posted how many would attend, so I can begin talking to the Venetian about it and get some initial feedback. I'm sure even with just 7 rooms we could get something out of them!
Thanks!
STP
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However, I do believe that considering the networks of MB owners in the US available to us, we could do something bigger in the future. Is there like an all-Mercedes event nationally?
I've been out of the loop too long.
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STP - I agree with NJ. Keep it small with GL owners and just enjoy.
Waiting-4-550 - I am sure you have a valid reason for your statement about meeting folks who you have talked to on the internet. There is another side to that coin too. I met my wife on the internet (no, not a mail order bride ) and recently had the pleasure of meeting boxboss and his lovely wife in person after me and boss met on this forum. Couldn't have met a better couple no matter how I tried. Just food for thought.
And, how about if we take a couple of videos of the GL convoy driving down the strip from a couple of vantage points. Send those and a pic or two to MB and ask them if that gets their attention for freeebies for next time.
Waiting-4-550 - I am sure you have a valid reason for your statement about meeting folks who you have talked to on the internet. There is another side to that coin too. I met my wife on the internet (no, not a mail order bride ) and recently had the pleasure of meeting boxboss and his lovely wife in person after me and boss met on this forum. Couldn't have met a better couple no matter how I tried. Just food for thought.
And, how about if we take a couple of videos of the GL convoy driving down the strip from a couple of vantage points. Send those and a pic or two to MB and ask them if that gets their attention for freeebies for next time.
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Foof for thought.. Interesting.. I think someone famous said "We have nothing to fear but fear itself"
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I'm meeting Stumblefoot for dinner at Caesars next Tuesday night...should I be scared...:-)
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Originally Posted by Nevada Jack
Beside Red Rock pics, there is a local casino with a rooftop parking level that is usually vacant. We could really get some good shots up there and take the time to position the cars to our liking. Here is a shot I took a week or so ago of the S on the roof.
I nominate NJ as the official car photographer of the GL meet. Anyone seconding the motion?
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The nice thing about this location is that it is on the way to/or from Red Rock.
But most of all it is the home of the Kettle of Cabbage Soup...whether it will be on the menu that Saturday "I totally do not know."
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B) The more cameras, the merrier, and the greater possibility of getting some killer shots.
The first time I saw those red, red rocks was Sunday when I was flying in to LV from Reno (coming home from the nightmare RV trip) - I had no idea those beautiful formations were there!
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A) Of course, every picture I've seen him put here is a post-card waiting to happen.
B) The more cameras, the merrier, and the greater possibility of getting some killer shots.
The first time I saw those red, red rocks was Sunday when I was flying in to LV from Reno (coming home from the nightmare RV trip) - I had no idea those beautiful formations were there!
B) The more cameras, the merrier, and the greater possibility of getting some killer shots.
The first time I saw those red, red rocks was Sunday when I was flying in to LV from Reno (coming home from the nightmare RV trip) - I had no idea those beautiful formations were there!
Here is another possible site to set up a picture with the GL's in a line. This road is just off the main road to Red Rock just before the entrance. The clouds make this image so hope for some clouds..:-)
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Just an FYI - I have asked for this thread to be made sticky till 11/1 and it looks like that the thread will be moved to Events board (proper place for it) but there will be a sticky link on the GL forum.
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BTW, Nevada Jack, are you retired or working from home? I see you posting like every 15 minutes or less in both forums.
Good for you, I still have to work so I can post when I have free time.
Good for you, I still have to work so I can post when I have free time.
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I have been retired 20 years (retired when I was 25...:-)))