NJ/PA/DE Mini Meet

[RSVX]

Nothing special, just a lunch or something on a saturday, the ideas so far had been Ponzio's or Olga's Diners. They are both very close to each other, so it doesnt really matter. Although Ponzio's is right down the road from SOA, we could invade :D

I was thinking this weekend or next, I know there are a few parties very close by that would like to attend.

I will try to get in touch with Marlene, but if any of you have her phone number, that would be easier, I think I have it, but I am not sure.

So, we have Cherry Hill (mhl0125, Marlene), Marlton (Me), Haddon Heights (wynndi), and Philly (StaceyVX). As possibles a this point.

I know that Marlene has a pretty intensive schedule, so I think we should see when she is available before we pick a date, as I know she would love to attend.

So speak up people!!

[NJSVX]

I live about 30 min from Olgas. I am on Rt 70 at Country Lakes.
Give me a time and day everyone is going to meet and I will see if it conflicts with work, motorcycle rides, or my vacation to Myrtle Beech Bike week (May 10-18)

Cheers,
Adam
NJSVX

[wynndi]

Let me know what works for the group! I have military duty 1~2 weekends a month, but am pretty much free other weekends if not traveling with my company!

[92SilverLS-L]

I might be able to attend this mini meet.......a mere 40 mins away.

Keep us posted on day and time.....!

Thanks,

Dave

[LarryIII]

Chris,

Let us know the day, time, & place; we'll be there.
Don't forget Charlie Green, he lives in Cherry Hill.

[mhl0125]

Chris, et al.
As I mentioned to you in a different post, I am available for a few hours most weekends. I will be back in Jersey Friday an d either the next two weekends looks good. I think I might need two front CV axles. Anyone have a great source?
Michael

[Green1995SVX]

If it is after next week, I will come. :)

Mike

[benebob]

Count me in to pending a date and time:D .

[StaceyVX]

I want to go if I can find out early enough when it will be. Before I take it to this mechanic that claims what is wrong, I was hoping someone could check out my car and see what these noises are about.

[Tim]

I live in freehold!

[RSVX]

Originally posted by TE1221
I live in freehold!

Thats certainly close enough :) you should join us.

on another note I am gonna try to track marlene down tonight... this way we can set a date :)

And BTW this is already much bigger than I had ever expected :)

[Tim]

I could come for dinner but probably not lunch since I'm workin:(

[wynndi]

Looks like the weekend of the 10th/11th is the most popular choice. Have we settled on a time/place?

I have a concert (4th one this month) to go to the eve of the 10th, but otherwise I'm free.

[StaceyVX]

I know I'm only one person, but please don't have it on the 11th. That's Mother's Day and I know my boyfriend and myself wouldn't be able to come. :(

[RSVX]

OK, untill I can get with Marlene, lets call it the 10th, any issues? Mothers Day would not be a good choice.

[benebob]

Oh I'm SOOOO excited. Get to let the SVX out for a road trip. Hasn't moved since the 6th! She's so clean I just didn't want to get her dirty driving over the dirt alley to get to the garage!

[iyamwutiam]

I am IN - cya there -

[Green1995SVX]

Unfortunatly that's the same day as another subaru meet I have committed to. :(

Have fun guys.

Mike

[RSVX]

We didnt want you there anyway Mike :) have fun dude.

[Green1995SVX]

Originally posted by RSVX
We didnt want you there anyway Mike :) have fun dude.


:eek: :eek: :eek: :mad:

[LarryIII]

Originally posted by Green1995SVX
Unfortunatly that's the same day as another subaru meet I have committed to. :(

Have fun guys.

Mike


Mike,

Please explain.......what other subaru meet, where ?

[benebob]

Originally posted by LarryIII



Mike,

Please explain.......what other subaru meet, where ?


Trying to find a better meet are ya Larry?

[Tim]

Is it still for lunch? *hopes its for dinner then he would come*

[Green1995SVX]

There is a Cavalier meet at Maple Grove Raceway on Sat and Sun. Some guys from the WRX Forum are going up to show up the Cavalier owners at the track on Saturday. Soooo... Saturday, I'm going there in the SVX to hang out with the Subaru guys, and Sunday I'm taking my Cavalier to hang out with the Cavalier guys. :D

Mike

[RSVX]

Originally posted by TE1221
Is it still for lunch? *hopes its for dinner then he would come*

I am sure that some will stay longer, there are always a few :)

[LarryIII]

Dinner, Lunch...... Let's make it a long meet and have both.

Did I hear someone say Breakfast ?

[wynndi]

How about brunch/lunch? Ok, all, have we settled on a place and time? I think that we were talking about Ponzios....

[RSVX]

Lets shoot for Ponzios, better parking less circle crap to deal with...

[Tim]

Sadly I have no idea where Marlton, Pemberton and Haddon Heights are in relation to where I live. :(

[wynndi]

I can bring my OBD scanner (with C/E reset) if anyone else is driving a 96~97.

To locate Cherry Hill, go to www.mapquest.com

Cherry Hill is 5 minutes from 295 and NJ Turnpike!

[LarryIII]

Ponzio's diner is about 2 miles west of Subaru of America headqurters on rte 70 in Cherry Hill , NJ.

Where is Howell NJ ? What exit of the NJ Turnpike is it close to ?

[RSVX]

Originally posted by LarryIII
Ponzio's diner is about 2 miles west of Subaru of America headqurters on rte 70 in Cherry Hill , NJ.

Where is Howell NJ ? What exit of the NJ Turnpike is it close to ?

Haha, Larry is trying to slip Jerzy jokes in undetected...

[RSVX]

I talked to Marlene today and the 10th is perfect, now lets nail down a time :)

[Tim]

I live by Great Adventure

[RSVX]

Originally posted by TE1221
I live by Great Adventure

Take 537 west to 541 (Mount Holly Bypass) Turn Left on 541.

When you get to Route 38 make a right (not even a half a mile on 541).

Stay on 38 till you see a sign for Garden State Park (several miles), take that exit (Haddonfield Rd, but I dont think it says that on the sign).

Go straight for about 2 miles. When you get to 70, hang a left (At Chili's) and Ponzio's will be on your right about 2 miles or so... maybe more, I cant remember.

[benebob]

What time are we looking at? Does anybody have the address of the rest? I'm not familiar with the area all that much.

[mhl0125]

Tim,
There is a faster way from Great Adventure. Go over to NJ Turnpike. I think you are Exit 7A. Anyway get off at Exit 7 and follow all of the signs to Rt. 295 South. take that to Exit 34B - Route 70. Take Route 70 West for about a mile. Ponzios is at Rt70 and Rt. 41. Can't miss it.


Benebob: Take PA turnpike to Exit 24 - Valley Forge. Go south on 676 (76) Schulkyl Expressway toward Phily. When you see the skyline stay in the left lane and take the Vine Street Expressway toward the Ben Franklin Bridge. Go over Bridge and follow road straight until you see signs for Rt 70. take Route 70 East for about 5 miles. Ponzios will be at your right where it meeets Route 41.

Chris: Does Ponzios know you want to use their lot. They could get upset. I would start at an off hour...either around 10:30 or after 1:30. I think it would be best to park in their lot on the side spaces closest to the building next door. This would be on the furthest west side (as you enter from Route 70...the furthest to your right in the lot).

Michael

[RSVX]

I will give them a call and see if they mind or not. I suppose that as long as we ate there they wouldnt mind.

I wasnt planning on this growing so big, so it hadnt entered my mind to ask.

I suppose we need to get a fix on the time first.

10:30 AM on Saturday the 10th has my vote.

[mhl0125]

Chris,
As long as we are eating there, I don't even know if it's worth risking asking them. After all, we are paying customers. I think if we park where I said, it would sort of be out of the way and wouldn't tie up their lot. If worse came to worse, we could all move across the street at that National Liquidation Warehouse. The lot is huge and it is mostly empty. 10:30-11:00 should be a good time to get there.

[RSVX]

Very true, and youre right about the parking lot accross the street, that place is HUGE...

I think the plan was for lunch, so I will let it be for now.

[benebob]

I'd second the 10:30ish time.

Thanks for directions. I'm right at home until I cross the Ben F. then its a completely different world. Must remember to get gas before crossing to NJ. The whole full service thing frightens me.:D

[RSVX]

oddly enough bob, if you get gas in philly, you will be paying a good 10 cents more per gallon than when you immediately cross the bridge, and it drops more the farther you get from philly.

[LarryIII]

Rosie & I will be there at 10:30. Ah brunch.

[Tim]

Count me out :(. I have work until 6 pm. Unless you guys plan on staying in NJ for dinner?

[RSVX]

You never know... with this group that is very possible that we stay till dinner...

[benebob]

Originally posted by TE1221
Count me out :(. I have work until 6 pm. Unless you guys plan on staying in NJ for dinner?


A couple of coughs and a sneeze here should do the trick. This is alergy season and all. Just be sure to rub down with sunscreen!:D

[wynndi]

10:30 works for me!

[RSVX]

This is the list that I have so far, am I missing anyone??

RSVX
wynndi
92SilverLS-L
LarryIII
mhl0125
benebob
StaceyVX
TE1221
iyamwutiam
Marlene

[StaceyVX]

Wow! Early! I thought it was going to be lunch... :( How far is this place from Philly?

[RSVX]

I would say that 15 minutes is an overestimate, and thats from the Ben Franklin Bridge... Just take that bridge and follow the signs for 70. After you pass Subaru of America and Cherry Hill Subaru, Ponzios about a mile or 3 on your right.

[Tim]

i cant go :(. Too early for me. Sorry.

[mhl0125]

Stacy,
You are in the NE. Just take the Tacony Bridge, follow 73 South to Route 41. Take 41 South to Route 70 and you will see it right in front of you. 20 minutes.

[mhl0125]

I am away on business ut should be back lzzte tonight. From what I hear from the weather forecast, perhaps we should pick a rain date and also if it is better for some people, maybe we shoud be a little later...11:30 or 1:00. Just a late thought.

[RSVX]

Originally posted by mhl0125
From what I hear from the weather forecast, perhaps we should pick a rain date and also if it is better for some people, maybe we shoud be a little later...11:30 or 1:00. Just a late thought.

I wish that we could accomodate everyone, but that isnt possible. Most seem to be able to make the 10:30AM meet time. Larry and I will be there @ around 10:30ish for brunch and there is nothing saying that you cant show up at noon if thats whats best for you. I am sure we will all still be there. If not, well thats what cell phones are for :) 856.979.6328 I am sure we can get you there. :p

Also, I just looked at the weather forecast, the hourly forecast and it is a 20% chance of rain and partly cloudy till about 7PM Sat evening, then it jumps to 40% chance of T-Storms, I think we will be ok.

As for the Tacony Bridge, yeah thats easier if you are in the NE, I work in the NE and take that route everyday. I am an idiot, lol my previous said to take Haddonfield Rd, it would get you there, but just follow Mikes Directions...

[RSVX]

RSVX
wynndi
92SilverLS-L
LarryIII
mhl0125
benebob
StaceyVX
iyamwutiam
Marlene

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That makes 9 SVXes, weee I PMed Burgundy Beast to see if he would like to come, I cant wait!!

[RSVX]

And for those that want to MapQuest it, here you go!!

Ponzios Restaurant & Bake Shoppe
Route 70 And Ellisburg
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034

If you use mapquest it will show you a general area
Its at the intersection where you see Ellisburg

[benebob]

Originally posted by RSVX
And for those that want to MapQuest it, here you go!!

Ponzios Restaurant & Bake Shoppe
Route 70 And Ellisburg
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034


Thanks Chirs! Should be there between 10:30 and 11 baring any unforseen events.

[RSVX]

Please see my edit :)

[Paisan]

I'd love to come, but I'll actually be racing my SVX at a BMW Track Day down at Summit Point West Virginia.

You guys should come down and see an SVX in action on the track when you are done. My guess is that it's not all that far from the meet (maybe 2 hrs?).

-mike

[benebob]

See everyone in a couple of hours. I'm getting ready to head out the door. A little damp here but drying out!

[StaceyVX]

:( I didn't get to go. :(

[wynndi]

A few pictures of some really great people at the meet this morning:

1) Mike (keeper of the most extreme stereo sytem) coaches another proud SVX owner

Feel free to "E" me if you'd like high resolution pix!

[wynndi]

#1

[wynndi]

#2, the lineup.

[wynndi]

#3 A few of the crew

[wynndi]

#4 Future SVX owner (he still thinks that the red ones are Ferraris!)

[wynndi]

#5, my '96 and her older siblings

[wynndi]

#6 One more for the road.

(..where did you say I could get my Gray floor mats?..)

[Tim]

Who are they? (based on user name)

[wynndi]

RSVX
wynndi


mhl0125
benebob

iyamwutiam
Marlene


I think this was the lineup ( I didn't get 'user names')

[RSVX]

Originally posted by wynndi
#6 One more for the road.

(..where did you say I could get my Gray floor mats?..)

If you go from left to right in the above picture, it goes as follows.

Larry III
RSVX
benebob
mlh0125
Marlene
wynndi

and thats actual SVX.NET user names

[LarryIII]

Thank you Chris (RSVX, The Ponz) & Becca,

We had a great time at the first annual South Jersey SVX Meet.

Once again, great cars, wonderful people, and good food make for a terrific time.

It is always delightful to meet new SVXers, especially future SVXers who think the red ones are Ferraris.

[92SilverLS-L]

Looks like I missed a good time in NJ.

Unfortunately, or fortunately for my car, I had other SVX business to do......a parts run.

The 100s of questions from a new owner will have to wait until the next meet.....

Dave

[Earthworm]

Originally posted by 92SilverLS-L
The 100s of questions from a new owner will have to wait until the next meet.....
umm...you can always ask your questions here! :D :cool:

[mhl0125]

Thanks Dave for the great pictures. It was great seeing old (Reading) people and new ones as well. I learn a lot everytime we get together as well as enjoy the great company.