Charlotte area/Auto Solutions meet and dinner event Saturday 2/25/2012!

I know we're grabbing dinner right after but would anyone like and snacks or drinks? I'd he happy to pick some stuff up before I head to the shop tomorrow.

Thanks for offering! Anyone need anything?

I would like a 20 oz bottle of Evian water served at 45 degrees and some Peruvian seedless grapes only from the western slopes. Oh, might as well throw in some all grain pumpkin seed crackers made with unbleached flour and sea salt (Atlantic preferred} Thanks.

I think we will be fine. We already have a few things we will be snacking on while we are driving.

[edit] LOL @ Mike!!!!

Okay so you want Doritos and Pepsi? Got it! Haha

HAHAHA....there you go Brian!!!

FJerYuri wrote:

I know we are all meeting up at the shop at 3 to hang out, but are there any activities planned while at the shop?
If not, I would like to suggest one or some of the following ideas for things to do at the shop:
Recovery demo's
(how/when to use Hi-Lift, straps and winches)

Easy mods
(Running light disconnect, stereo colors, CB installs, LED upgrades...etc)

Off-roading maintenance
(What to look for or check before and after hitting the trails in the FJ) **This might require putting someone's FJ on a lift**

Serious Mods
(Lift kits, bigger tires, snorkles, armor, bumpers ... etc)

These are just a few ideas for someone who is knowledgeable to share that knowledge with the rest of us. I'm not sure how much we want to try to do while at the shop, i mean we could always just sit around and chew the fat of course. Just thought I'd toss this out there to the group.

I'll be bringing my SWR meter and helping Mike tune his antenna, so if anyone else needs some help on that, find me there. I should show up around 3:00 or just before.

As far as food and drink goes, I'll manage to hold off until dinner.

cool Ryan...see you there

bigdogdewey2 wrote:

cool Ryan...see you there

Hey, Biddog, if you think about it, grab that red tip and I'll have the black one! See ya there.

Convoy of 6 of is stopped at toyota of concord to see the new red and then we will be there shortly see tou guys soon!

Say hi to everyone for me. Wish I was there.

Nick make sure to see what options it has. I betting that is just a red truck with black wheels and black trim.

It was good to meet everyone this afternoon at Auto Solutions. Thanks to all who hosted and arranged this meet.

Looking at all the different setups on the FJs really gave me some ideas on future mods and parts. Sorry I could not make it to the restaurant (had to pick up the kids by 6). My wife and I had fun and hopefully we can do it again soon.

Adrienne and I had a great time.

Just got home . i have to say thanks to all involved. Brian for hosting at his shop, Jami for the shirts they look awesome. Had a great time at dinner. Ryan thanks for the work you did with my CB. ill let you know if i need more attention to it. Again i had a great time and cant wait to do this again and see you all again...

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Just got home myself, traffic was much more tolerable going than coming! What a great group, I havent been to a ride or event that wasnt a great time! I wish Brian's shop was a little closer, it looks like a great set up. Thanks to Jami and David for the shirts and mugs! Now I just have to track my stickers down! Cant wait for April!

Totally fun afternoon and evening. Thanks to all for putting it together. Great way to start another year of FJ fun!

Same goes for me. Thanks to Brian and his Auto Solutions crew for hosting and to Jami & Benji for organizing the meet and t-shirts. It was good to meet new faces and see the old ones. The parking lot laughs were a hoot.

parking lot laughs...im gonna work on a "pit stop seat"...

Yes, thanks to all and a special thanks to Jami for organizing, Brian for hosting, and Bobby and his wife for logo design! This was a great evening and another NCFJ success! See you all in April!

bigdogdewey2 wrote:

parking lot laughs...im gonna work on a "pit stop seat"...

Don't forget Rylands automated Buh-tox gasket device. You will need to incorporate that!

You guys had me laughing so hard my sides were splitting!!!! Had a great time today and tonight.

I appreciate everyone showing up and especially appreciate Brian for allowing us to use his shop as a meeting grounds and a big thank you goes to Bobby and Lisa for making such a nice logo for our first ever NCFJ t shirts.

One quick note on the t shirts, this comes from the t shirt shop that provided me with the shirts. Wash these shirts in cold water with the shirt inside out. Tumble dry on low, inside out as well.

I am so looking forward to the April show.

Thanks guys had a great time last night . The fun the laughs and my GPS taking us on the scenic route to ASI's shop. I am also looking forward to the April show.

David B wrote:

Don't forget Rylands automated Buh-tox gasket device. You will need to incorporate that!

See, they do exist, and it seems I'm not the only one who gets excited when discovering it for the first time. NOTE: Do not push button while sitting on toilet.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lfrhgh6ZlQI

hahaha!!! Now I understand the damage one of these can cause. Still not as funny as the unbolted toilet!!