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Old Jan 11, 2012 | 02:25 AM
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Starbucks Mini Meet, Dublin, CA (01/13/12)

Anyone in the Dublin,CA area interested in a mini meet at Starbucks this Friday night at 9pm? So far Konig_Feather, Solodolo, TPColgett and I are confirmed to be there. For those not familiar with the area, Starbucks is located at Hacienda Crossings. Konig_Feather will supply us with the details...I hope.
 
Old Jan 11, 2012 | 02:27 AM
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Looking forward to it!
 
Old Jan 11, 2012 | 02:50 AM
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Hey i'm down. I'll be there!
 
Old Jan 11, 2012 | 03:07 AM
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Fifth Fit so far...

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Hey i'm down. I'll be there!
Awsome! Do you know anyone else that might want to join us? If so, let them know.
 
Old Jan 11, 2012 | 10:31 AM
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I'd come out if I wasn't working. Next time.
 
Old Jan 11, 2012 | 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Eyefone
I'd come out if I wasn't working. Next time.
Geez, you must work later than me. I'll be getting off at 8:00 pm that day myself. Okay, next time.
 
Old Jan 11, 2012 | 06:52 PM
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Ok, so here is the Starbucks location that macbuddy is referring to:

Major Intersections are: Hacienda @ 580 FWY Dublin

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4930 Dublin Blvd Suite 500
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 875-1990

This Starbucks located in the Hacienda Crossings Shopping Center right next to Jamba Juice. Looking forward to seeing you all Friday night...
 
Old Jan 11, 2012 | 07:43 PM
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Hey, not too far from me! Got family in town this weekend but if you guys do it again I'll try to come through

Just moved up here so don't have any car buddies in Norcal yet
 
Old Jan 11, 2012 | 08:57 PM
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Hey Wanderer, welcome to Nor Cal. Is the photo of the blue datsun in profile yours? Looks sweet!

FYI, there is a tantative fit meet scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 4 by "Eyefone" for a nice drive through the hills from Fairfield to Vacaville via Lake Berryessa. You can find this on the events forum.

Also, during this Friday evening mini meet at Starbucks, we'll be discussing possible fit meet to caravan to Wekfest 4 which will be hosted by Weksos at Fort Mason in San Francisco on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012. The event is from 1pm to 6pm but we'll probably head up earlier. If the weather cooperates, I may suggest even a BBQ at Fort Mason Green or the Marina Green which are grassy parks next to Fort Mason.

Stay tuned and catch you next time...
 
Old Jan 12, 2012 | 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by konig_feather
Hey Wanderer, welcome to Nor Cal. Is the photo of the blue datsun in profile yours? Looks sweet!

FYI, there is a tantative fit meet scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 4 by "Eyefone" for a nice drive through the hills from Fairfield to Vacaville via Lake Berryessa. You can find this on the events forum.

Also, during this Friday evening mini meet at Starbucks, we'll be discussing possible fit meet to caravan to Wekfest 4 which will be hosted by Weksos at Fort Mason in San Francisco on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012. The event is from 1pm to 6pm but we'll probably head up earlier. If the weather cooperates, I may suggest even a BBQ at Fort Mason Green or the Marina Green which are grassy parks next to Fort Mason.

Stay tuned and catch you next time...
No, not my Datsun, was just discussing nostalgic cars with another forum member. Wish it was mine though haha.

I'm going to pass that Feb 4th cruise past my wife and see what she has to say. I'd love to take a look at some of the roads around here, looks like quite a few good ones.

Thanks, hope to see you guys soon.
 
Old Jan 12, 2012 | 08:07 PM
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Geez, you must work later than me. I'll be getting off at 8:00 pm that day myself. Okay, next time.
Ya. I'm off at 11 pm and I'm an hour away.
 
Old Jan 13, 2012 | 03:43 AM
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...dinner plans...

Hey Guys, if you would like to join us, Konig_Feather and I are planning to get there a bit early, hopefully by 8:30pm. We're gonna grab a burger at:

5 Guys Burgers and Fries
4930 Dublin Blvd., Unit 680
Dublin, CA 94568

See you there?
 
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Sure, see you there.
 
Old Jan 13, 2012 | 06:15 PM
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Sure, see you there.
Cool! 5 Freaks, driving 5 Fits, to 5 Guys! See you then!
 
Old Jan 13, 2012 | 08:25 PM
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might be into it. I'll be in the area
 
Old Jan 14, 2012 | 03:49 AM
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Nice meeting you all from both myself and Annievil. Lots of things talked about and had a nice drive as well! See you again sometime
 
Old Jan 14, 2012 | 03:54 AM
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Great meet! Better drive I'll try to get some of these crapeh cell pics cleaned up and posted for your viewing pleasure! Kira and I enjoyed meeting you all!!!
 
Old Jan 14, 2012 | 08:47 AM
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Hamburger Meet

BURGER TIME
The mini meet dinner was supposed to start at 8:30 pm. This was to include 5 dudes, driving 5 Fits, to meet at "5 Guys Restaurant." That didn't quite happen as planned. Instead, we ended up at "5 Guys Restaurant," with 6 Fits, 5 Dudes and 1 Lady!
We all arrived at the same time, but mall parking was sparse. Eventually, we all got our Burgers.


THE FIT DRIVERS
The 5 Fit drivers were Konig_Feather, TPColgett, DoYouFit?, EXWRX and myself. Lady Annie was the driver of the 6th Fit.



After dinner, we went next door to Starbucks. We ordered our favorite beverage for dessert, and kicked it there waiting for SoloDolo. Around 11:00, we decided to do our photo shoot without him. Finally, at 11:45, we agreed that we had waited long enough. It was time for the "Midnight Run."

REDWOOD ROAD
The route that we took was a 12 mile stretch that contained a constant series of tight turns that undulated throughout the hillside. We cruised at a pace that was comfortable, yet brisk enough to generate just the right amount of lateral G's to keep us happy! I can probably best compare this run to "Space Mountain," except that this ride was 20 minutes long!

PHOTO SHOOT #2
At the end of our run, we parked our Fits for a second photo shoot. After about 15 minutes picture taking, we were joined by yet another car. This one was black and white. We were asked to disband, since it was past Oakland's 10:00 Curfew. We hastily said our good-byes, jumped into our cars, and efficiently disbursed.
 
Old Jan 14, 2012 | 08:37 PM
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Here are my best shots from the meet... and by best i mean in focus ish lol

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Thanks again to every one who came out! Hope to catch up with you guys again soon
 
Old Jan 14, 2012 | 08:43 PM
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Very nice! Wish I could have made it.
 



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