Bleach Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 {inserted info on the meet} http://www.bleachgarage.com/potd.html BBQ on Sunday May 18th 12:00pm bring your own meat and food for yourself or to share. I'll reserve a covered BBQ area with tables (if available) Location: Saltwater State Park 25101 Marine View Dr S DesMoines, WA Map to park entrance The park entrance is at the corner of S 252nd St and 8th pl S, just off of Marine View Drive. Drive down the steep road to the main parking lot at the bottom of the hill. Turn left. We will gather in the picnic area under the bridge overpass. If you are taking I5 south, use exit 149 and turn right onto Kent/DesMoines Road If you are taking I5 north, use exit 149B (DesMoines) and turn right on Kent/DesMoines Road follow the Kent/DesMoines road (hwy 516) for about 1 mile Turn Left on 16th Ave S Turn Right on S 250th St go straight accross Marine View drive and turn left on 8th pl S - - - - - - original message - - - - - - people talk about it often but we don't really have one planned yet. Golden Gardens in March is pretty early in the year and dominated by late model Nissans. Its a good show, but very overcrowded and not really a Datsun meet like Canby is. Why not get something going? First of all, what month should it be in? I go to California at the very end of April most years for a Z show. There is Canby in June, BlueLake in August... both in Oregon MOTM is a Z meet in August up in Port Townsend, WA. July is pretty open but usually has a lot of other cars shows and family vacations going on that month. September has the Canada Datsun/Nissan show and after that the weather isn't so good. Should we go for May? Maybe say the 3rd Saturday in May each year? (2nd Sunday is Mothers Day so we dont' want to interfere with family plans that weekend) I had a Backyard BBQ in 2005 followed the next year by Ted's Planet of the Datsuns meet. Nothing happened for 2007. We 'could' keep the POTD name... Throw out some ideas :mellow: Quote Link to comment
DatDoug Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 I say we do it on the 10th of May (5-10) Not only is it a cool number combo, but its on a Saturday and it is my B-Day!!!:D I guess I was destined to own a 510! Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 May sounds good, POTD is always good times :D Maybe we can invite Dat Flat Rat...or is he still livin at your old place? :lol: Quote Link to comment
Icehouse Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Frank was talking about throwing a BBQ on 5-10 Hmm we should figure something out early for sure!! Quote Link to comment
1lo620 Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 If I may, we might want to start out small and work up. I know that XXX Drive Inn in Issaquah, is a real supporter of Local car clubs/groups. They use to have a Nissan Ifinity run there, But I know it got cancelled last year, Also Blvd Custom Car Club had there meets there but they no showed for ther show last year, So there not welcome back. It might be a place to start. lots of room and food and easy access for easten,south, North, west...etc. Try it if it works find a bigger plsace, then at least we have that to use as a reference for a bigger facility. Adn I am sure it wouldnt be that much money to put up. I think that a show this year is out. But we could do the BBQ cruise thing, those are fun...thats my 2 1/2 cents Quote Link to comment
vindats1 Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 sounds great...I know lots of local Roadster and truck owners not on our forum, (silly people) that I could tell. There is also the drive-in place in Auburn, not so nice, used to have lots of shows there. XXX would get us lots of attention, more folks to join us next year. Ok, how do I bring all of my cars? There are also car shows help at Bellevue Community College, no food there, but can bring BBQ's etc. Lots of room there. Let's do it! Yea, and in a Datsun. Quote Link to comment
Bleach Posted January 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 I agree that this year we should hold a quick meet even if its not a 'show' just to get things started. Also that gives us some pics and reference for advertising for next year. (as was already mentioned) As for the weekend of 5/10, I don't think that's the best weekend. XXX might work well. Is their summer schedule really full? anyone know? It would also be cool if we could get something close to the water. Maybe at the DesMoines Marina. They have a big parking lot although I never see car shows down there. Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 I agree Bleach...you guys should set up a date for a meeting maybe @ somebodys house 1st & actually see who shows up & go from there. Discuss what type of event you want [hang out], [show w/ trophys/plaques] etc... Planning a full on show & shine takes a few months of planning & youll need a dedicated staff to pull it off. If it"s just a hang out/BBQ that wont be as hard...take lots of notes & it'll happen. Sometimes just finding a location is the hardest part. Our club held a 1 day charity show & shine 3 years in a row so if you guys need help im here. Quote Link to comment
micahjan Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 They have car shows at the DesMoines Marina, I have been there for several. Quote Link to comment
vindats1 Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 That might be a better location...I know that they have shows there. Kevin can you look up a phone/contact number and give them a call...find out any info we would need? I have a local gal friend who has helped run many many charity car shows...she probably could help if we needed it. Quote Link to comment
yello620 Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 XXX would get us lots of attention . Imagine that:lol: Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 Let's do the Tri-X. The Datsun show they had there was pretty good, about 20 Datsuns showed up. It was in late September. XXX Datsun Show OR ... we could just show up early to Golden Gardens and stuff the best parking spots with Datsuns. GG is a great show. Quote Link to comment
datsunfish Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 I think POTD should be done again.I was disappointed it didnt run 2 years in a row.BBQ or show and shine we still do the same BSing and gawking.If only my wife would drive my dattos then I could bring more than 1. Quote Link to comment
Bleach Posted March 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 This has also been brought up on Zdriver.com It looks like we have a few more Portland, Washington, and one Idaho people willing to drive to a Seattle area Datsun meet. I'll add this to my list to do and try to get something simple planned for this year. Tentatively planned for Sunday May 18, 2008 Quote Link to comment
DatDoug Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 We should still have just a BBQ or get together on Sat. May 10th. I would have it @ my place but I dont think anyone would want to come all the way out to Olalla the "Land of many Berries":D I have over 5 acres lots of room for Ratsuns and familys! Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 I like Rays BBQ. MORE PERSONAL with Datsuns and not Nissan dominated Quote Link to comment
1lo620 Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 Ya I think a bbq to start would be cool.. Then if the interest is there and the effort made...a show could be organized....So where is the ??? for the BBQ... Quote Link to comment
Bleach Posted March 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 BBQ on Sunday May 18th 12:00pm bring your own meat and food for yourself or to share. I'll reserve a covered BBQ area with tables (if available) Location: Saltwater State Park 25101 Marine View Dr S DesMoines, WA Map to park entrance The park entrance is at the corner of S 252nd St and 8th pl S, just off of Marine View Drive. Drive down the steep road to the main parking lot at the bottom of the hill. Turn left. We will gather in the picnic area under the bridge overpass. If you are taking I5 south, use exit 149 and turn right onto Kent/DesMoines Road If you are taking I5 north, use exit 149B (DesMoines) and turn right on Kent/DesMoines Road follow the Kent/DesMoines road (hwy 516) for about 1 mile Turn Left on 16th Ave S Turn Right on S 250th St go straight accross Marine View drive and turn left on 8th pl S Quote Link to comment
1lo620 Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 Thanks Kevin , sounds like a good time and I hope all show. It is plenty of time to plan and it is even family friendly...kudos ..Big Dave likey BBQ...:D:D Hey Bleach if it cost anything to reserve that let us know and we will throw some peso's your way.... Quote Link to comment
SHADY280 Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 is this the datto show/meet we've been talking about on zdriver? i sure hope so, i wanna meet the ratsun folk. Quote Link to comment
SHADY280 Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 sweet im gonna def. try and make it. i wanna meet the ratsun folk. dont forget about my canada meet on your list too bleach, i just gotta figure out a good date still. i dont wanna get in the way of canby. anyone got date ideas for june/july? Quote Link to comment
Bleach Posted March 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 maybe the end of July Quote Link to comment
DatDoug Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 Man! Too bad for the &^%$#@* sound! If I could drive str8 accross it would only take bout 10 min.! Maybe I'll Amphib my Dattos!:blink: Good job Bleach! Your the man! I dont care what They say about u!:D Quote Link to comment
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