Events - General Impression - Page 2

**Kracka** · 08-16-2006

Yeah thats right, I remember the Poker Run ideas now. I wanted to do that last one but I remember not being able to for some reason. Well, this years cruise is happening no matter what even if its only Peter and I out there so everybody get your cars running and be there no excuses!

**JET** · 08-16-2006

As for the cruise, just keep people aware of it. If they don't see it, then it slips from their mind and they will make other plans.

As for noobs, I think the problem is that they are shy and won't feel welcome. Everyone I have met on here is pretty cool. Be a little out going and give it a shot! Introduce yourself and don't be too shy. You'll get accepted pretty quick.

98gstaherns · 08-16-2006

Yea I was shy At the dyno day at lse..I had a couple of buddys along but I really didn't go out there be like HI! I'm just kinda shy though.. As far as like night outs go and stuff I'm only 19 and can't drinkso I really never see the point I'm not big of a clubing person though.. I would like to make it out to applebees or somthing but everytime I try either somthing comes up or I forget. But it seems Like I work with a couple of guys that are on here..So hopefully I will know some more people! But ya I will probley be able to go out more now That I have a job where I get nights off. But alot of the things have been kida short notice too. But like I said hopefully I will be able to go out more and meet you guys!

TkrPerformance · 08-16-2006

we did have a indoor feild till the building owner wanted the dock space and cancled are lease.

I would be taking about playing out side at northside sports in ramsey (2 air ball feilds,spool feild,trench feild,urban feild) I could get us a good deal up there now sence that is were my team plays at all the time now sence fsl closed

Matt D. · 08-16-2006

I personally don't care for clubs, and from the stories that have been shared of the past BBQs I don't care for the drunken shenanigans either. I willingly skipped the last BBQ at Brandon's so I could go sit next to Lake Minnetonka at Maynard's and drink tall glasses of Stella Artois all night with a few friends.

Don't get me wrong, I'm all for sitting at a bar like Joe Senser's, TGI Friday's, or even Applebee's, polishing off some food with drinks in hand and shooting the shit for hours on end. I'm a big fan of hole in the wall bars that (sometimes) have cheap beer and good food, much like JJ's Clubhouse on 394 in Golden Valley.

turbotalon1g · 08-17-2006

For real, these guys are the most welcoming bunch out there. Just come ready to have a good time. Starting fire to something usually gets you in pretty good too!!

curt_gendron · 08-17-2006

If you want to plan events on a car messageboard, then make the events car related. Thats the ones I'll attend. There is nothing wrong with having a get together for drinks or a something, but most noobs aren't going to show up.

Car cruises, BBQs at a park, go-karts, car shows. Those are the things that interest me. I didn't get shitfaced and passed out when I was a kid, and I'm not going out to do it now.

I think the upcoming car cruise and dyno day are great ideas. Need more of those.

later,
Curt

94talonawd · 08-17-2006

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Originally Posted by curt_gendron

If you want to plan events on a car messageboard, then make the events car related. Thats the ones I'll attend. There is nothing wrong with having a get together for drinks or a something, but most noobs aren't going to show up.

Car cruises, BBQs at a park, go-karts, car shows. Those are the things that interest me. I didn't get shitfaced and passed out when I was a kid, and I'm not going out to do it now.

I think the upcoming car cruise and dyno day are great ideas. Need more of those.

later,
Curt

I second that.

b00stcreep21 · 08-17-2006

well i'm not on here much, but being aaron (turbotalon1g)'s brother, i'm usually down for bee's, and other misc. get togethers. i know some of you guys have seen me a couple times now. i'm not much for goin downtown, though, until i turn 21. aka, grab up a fake id. haha.

sleepydsm · 08-17-2006

I have to say one thing that pisses me off at the events is that no one really introduces themselves. I'm pretty outgoing, and when I was more of a newb I made the effort to say Hi and get to know the people who had been around. I think that the more "senior" members should make more of an effort to introduce themselves to all the new faces.
Also, at most of these events... hardly ever are cars the subject. I know we don't need to talk about cars 100% of the time, but isnt that kinda why we go to the events? To sit around and BS about cars, girls, cars, bitches, cars, hoes, cars, and other pointless stuff?
I think we should also do more events that have more of an emphasis on CARS. We could have a Style get together, and go find some abandoned roads out in shitsville and have some illegal, but safe/cautious fun. My two cents.

AJ · 08-17-2006

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Originally Posted by sleepydsm

We could have a Style get together, and go find some abandoned roads out in shitsville and have some illegal, but safe/cautious fun. My two cents.

This is the type of event we want NO part of.

Tauni · 08-17-2006

Ohh, you boys are sweet.

It's funny. I remember getting bitched at by Craig after the dyno day at LSE for being to shy. After that I made an effort to go the events and just relax, be myself, and have a good time. I've met so many people since then! It's nice because like Aaron said, they are very accepting. Even though the pick on me, we all still end up having a good time, and it's all good. Car related stuff is always fun but it's also nice to take a break from cars and just relax like normal people do! You know stuff like going to the strip club and walking around Sex World, normal stuff.

I strongly encourage everyone to get out and meet more people that you haven't met, whether its a n00b, a senior member, or someone in between! I personally have a ton of random friends from DSMStyle, some that have become best friends of mine! There's a lot of fun people on this website, and there's a big wide world out there that you can access from the interweb! I think everyone should at least try out going to Applebees. Thats always a good time, no matter who shows up!

TheBlizzard · 08-17-2006

I have met a lot of friends off of this site. Some of which I don't talk to anymore and some of which I do. Either way, at some point in time everybody is "new". And the only way to meet new people that have the same interests as you is to come out and hang out with us.

I actually met Jet off off of the MNDSM message board, because I had a problem with my 2G. We talked on the phone a few times about my problem and then went to a few meets at Elite. From there I met everyone I know now.

And if a errogant asshole like me can meet new people and carry on friendships then anyone can.

Tauni · 08-17-2006

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Originally Posted by TheBlizzard

And if a errogant asshole like me can meet new people and carry on friendships then anyone can.

He's right. I'm a brat and I still made friends :P

I don't get what the big deal is? It's not like you would run out of things to talk about with anyone on the site. Just bring up the latest problem with your DSM. It's the common theme of pretty much everyone here, so there ya go!

1QUICK4 · 08-17-2006

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Originally Posted by TheBlizzard

I have met a lot of friends off of this site... Either way, at some point in time everybody is "new". And the only way to meet new people that have the same interests as you is to come out and hang out with us.

Yup, I didn't know anybody off of style back in the day when it first started (think body kits

). I remember hearing on the old MIAC board how people hung out at the Spin Cycle out on University and decided to check it out. While there I met CVD, Hughes, and Cher. They introduced me to others, and the rest is history.

I guess I'm trying to say if you don't show up to events (or show up and keep to yourself) you'll never get to know anyone.

**Halon** · 08-17-2006

Oh and I don't understand how some people are saying at our events, that cars aren't the subject. I know at applebee's, I think about 80% of the conversation there is cars, at least where I'm sitting. Either Andy is talkin about how much torque and little HP his conquest makes, or a bunch of guys fighting over some 91 TT stealth, or certain events involving free appetizers are thrown around, or how I was drunk and broke my tranny, *edit*, HMTing Brians civic, crappy overpriced hatchbacks on MNSC, Reid talking about carbon molecules, Hughes talking about drifting so bad he gave his g/f a concusion, Peter showing off his sweet fiberglassing skills, I can go on and on. So I don't understand what you're talking about there.

**Kracka** · 08-17-2006

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Originally Posted by ju-on

Hughes talking about drifting so bad he gave his g/f a concusion.

Her head left a print on my door-sill!

Black97civic · 08-17-2006

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Originally Posted by ju-on

...Either Andy is talkin about how much torque and little HP his conquest makes, HMTing Brians civic...

You're gonna have to change that to "Andy talking about how much torque and little HP his conquest makes, and Brian talking about how much more torque, and how muc less HP his conquest makes"

**Kracka** · 08-17-2006

With a few exceptions, all the friends I've made on either this board or other DSM boards have gone on to become much better/closer friends than those I met while in college.

Tauni · 08-17-2006

Shut up Chris!

It's going to be quite disappointing not to be able to attend any more events or parties.