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Thumper13
01-02-2012, 08:12 AM
It's way past time for a small group run. (Jeff,I can repay you and Tony's kindness each with a tank of gas. We can fill the three cars on the same ticket.) No, the rest of you numb nutz pay for your own gas. January is booked with the Roar and the race itself so how about a February run ? Just an idea we can run Mt Dora and then head South. There are some twisties and scenic views. Just an idea.

Small meaning less than 25,if we run Mt Dora we could run 2 groups if we get enough Miatas to show.

Agent☣Orange
01-02-2012, 09:25 AM
Oh good Lord. Thumper putting the publc in danger again... :stupid:

f86sabjf
01-02-2012, 09:26 AM
feb 11th or 25th are my two options that month. We are ready to ride

f86sabjf
01-02-2012, 09:28 AM
Oh good Lord. Thumper putting the publc in danger again... :stupid:

hahaha ever tried to follow me:cool:

Thumper13
01-02-2012, 09:28 AM
OK people........we have a date

FEBRUARY 25TH

f86sabjf
01-02-2012, 09:29 AM
not sure if I consider 25 a small group though . even 10 is hard to keep together

Thumper13
01-02-2012, 09:48 AM
Yeah,25 is a wee bit larger than small,if we get 25 we can make 2 groups

Mia95
01-02-2012, 10:48 AM
Feb 25th would be a great time for me!
Plus its my birthday, soooo a little run might be needed. :3

Thumper13
01-02-2012, 10:56 AM
We'll have to bring you a birthday cupcake :applause:

Mia95
01-02-2012, 11:06 AM
Yay :D

f86sabjf
01-02-2012, 11:40 AM
We'll have to bring you a birthday cupcake :applause:

she's already to sweet

Agent☣Orange
01-02-2012, 11:43 AM
:hopelessness:

f86sabjf
01-02-2012, 11:44 AM
ummm lets do maybe the feb 26th being a sunday the roads will be alot quier

Agent☣Orange
01-02-2012, 11:55 AM
Thumper and quiet?

Isn't that an oxymoron minus the oxy?

Mia95
01-02-2012, 11:59 AM
Me...sweet? Who are you confusing me for!? :tickled_pink:

f86sabjf
01-02-2012, 12:30 PM
Hey girlfriend you've eaten dinner at my house . That's more than most can say.

f86sabjf
01-02-2012, 12:32 PM
Thumper and quiet?

Isn't that an oxymoron minus the oxy?

Well he is a big as an ox not quite a moron though but he's working hard to get there

mini_fd
01-02-2012, 12:39 PM
I'm down on the 25 its my birthday!

mini_fd
01-02-2012, 12:41 PM
Or the 26 is fine because I always have Sundays off

Thumper13
01-02-2012, 01:16 PM
Uh,she's slept with us at...............uh never mind,what happens in Sebring stays in Sebring :cool:

Thumper13
01-02-2012, 01:31 PM
:hopelessness: I am up for either day but someone posted the 25th :p Jeff,I bow to your wishes. ( only kidding ) either day works for me :eagerness:

If the 26th works better than we have a new date

FEBRUARY 26TH

f86sabjf
01-02-2012, 01:37 PM
Jeff,I bow to your wishes.

FEBRUARY 26TH

Ummmm please no bowing i didn need that visual:D

Thumper13
01-02-2012, 01:42 PM
I'm sorry,I bow facing you. Yata on the other hand bows to pick up the soap ever since his encounter with that gay biker gang

mini_fd
01-02-2012, 02:11 PM
Count me in. I will caravan with you Fred. We'll test the lsd :)

Thumper13
01-02-2012, 02:41 PM
Count me in. I will caravan with you Fred. We'll test the lsd :)

Yeah,we'll need to get Galo to join us. I think I saw a post at CR.Net or M.N about a noob in Melbourne,we'll have to try and find him.

Thumper13
01-02-2012, 03:23 PM
OK.....this is rough.......and long winded. Imagine that,me long winded :hopelessness:

46 to Mt Dora,take 452 on the North side of the lake. 19 s to 561
561 to 27 South to Hammock Ridge Rd to Lakeshore to Log House to Pine Island to Montevista/565a
East on 561/50 to 565a North. On the way back cut over to Sugarloaf Mountain ( a mountain in Florida :cool: ) North on 458 to 561 back to Mt Dora,another mountain in Florida ( we can all get those corny,my car climbed Mt Dora stickers )

Just a suggestion and I will run this with my apprentice and Kamikaze wannabe Black Bandit to make sure it's not all 35 mph residential.

Mia95
01-02-2012, 04:05 PM
Uh,she's slept with us at...............uh never mind,what happens in Sebring stays in Sebring :cool:
Oh goodness..... haha

f86sabjf
01-02-2012, 05:58 PM
hmmm looks doable . we'll have to find a good source of food though somewhere in the middle . Theres got to be some decent ma and pa place that would love to have the business

I know about the first half of the run . Not to familiar with the back half of it

Thumper13
01-02-2012, 06:10 PM
If we time this right we could wind up back in Mt Dora around noon. There is a bar with pretty good food just up the hill a few blocks from downtown that has plenty of parking.

ramius
01-02-2012, 11:37 PM
Dunno which forum to post this to, but would love to join you all for the drive. Been through the roads there many times, a great time to be had. I'll try to remember the GPS this time.

mini_fd
01-03-2012, 01:38 PM
What year does he drive? I tried searching both forums and wasn't able to find him. Try to send me a link.

mini_fd
01-03-2012, 01:39 PM
Btw you think we will burn 3 tanks of gas?

f86sabjf
01-03-2012, 03:09 PM
at least two . the start point we usaully use is about 70 miles from Thumpers house

Thumper13
01-03-2012, 05:40 PM
Dunno which forum to post this to, but would love to join you all for the drive. Been through the roads there many times, a great time to be had. I'll try to remember the GPS this time.

Posting all details here !!! Glad to have you with us.

Agent☣Orange
01-04-2012, 12:29 AM
Any chance you can pick a different route toward the south so the Gearheads can drive up and meet you guys? Perhaps Sebring?

Thumper13
01-04-2012, 06:30 AM
Any chance you can pick a different route toward the south so the Gearheads can drive up and meet you guys? Perhaps Sebring?

Nice avatar !

Agent☣Orange
01-04-2012, 09:48 AM
Thanks. I'm speshul. And the answer about your route?

Phatmiata
01-04-2012, 11:12 AM
<----- Yall need some CARtoon love, go visit ShinTaro Design's forum on here.

Thumper13
01-04-2012, 03:10 PM
Thanks. I'm speshul. And the answer about your route?

We'd love to have you join us. Now remember I am traveling down to you guys next month for the Dawn Patrol Run :eagerness:...............so...................... you can meet up with us in Mt Dora or our starting point in Sanford if you like.:cool:

Mr. Speshul,did you ride the short bus when you were in school ?

Thumper13
01-04-2012, 03:11 PM
<----- Yall need some CARtoon love, go visit ShinTaro Design's forum on here.

Does he offer camels with one hump or two ?

mini_fd
01-04-2012, 04:07 PM
So gas alone is about 105 yeesh

Thumper13
01-04-2012, 05:47 PM
So gas alone is about 105 yeesh

No way. 230 miles MAX,regular gas,maybe one full tank.

f86sabjf
01-04-2012, 07:26 PM
I agree rethinkng it about 1 - 1.5 tanks from over there. What is it Thumper to our normal meeting spot for you about 60miles

Thumper13
01-04-2012, 08:43 PM
Sounds about right. It was 91 miles from my house to Ezmaralda Rd

Agent☣Orange
01-04-2012, 08:48 PM
"house". Hahaha

mini_fd
01-04-2012, 11:12 PM
I'm getting 20 a gallon right now with the cold weather. I really need to stop by your place Fred to do a look over

Thumper13
01-05-2012, 06:20 AM
I'm getting 20 a gallon right now with the cold weather. I really need to stop by your place Fred to do a look over

1) you really have to need to adjust your use of the GO pedal
2) if you do have a thermostat problem you are probably running too rich
3) I will be in Daytona Saturday but Sunday is ok

***1) pretend you have an egg under the GO Pedal and accelerate slower and stop that running through the lower gears like a race car and then shifting the higher gears at 2500k. You're lugging your engine * remember I have been a passenger with you. :cool:

4) we will get to the problem

f86sabjf
01-05-2012, 07:32 PM
whats amazing me is the lack of people wanting to go .

Agent☣Orange
01-05-2012, 07:36 PM
Don't forget there's a bunch of folks on the Gearhead forum prepping to meet you guys.

f86sabjf
01-05-2012, 07:47 PM
sorry Yata not on that forum so I'm not aware of them like you and Thumper probabaly are

Mia95
01-08-2012, 05:12 PM
I'm definitely looking forward to this excursion. :3

Thumper13
01-20-2012, 03:10 PM
This thread has been sleeping quietly. I know we have a month to go,I was wondering if anyone else wanted to join us.

I'm open for changes,maybe we keep heading South and invade Phatty and the Tampa crew somewhere. I'll be sorry for suggesting this :fp: but Yata and his Gearheads could head North and we can have a mini meet somewhere. Spur of the moment meet for lunch. Just sayin'

blenderblast
01-20-2012, 03:25 PM
Now that's what I'm talking about. I'm sure there would be some of us wanting to go. I'll post this thread up on the club site.

blenderblast
01-20-2012, 04:24 PM
Is there a route that you have for us? where is this starting? ending? Just asking cause I'm getting asked these questions. I assumed that route you have up there thumper, but is it for sure?

Thumper13
01-20-2012, 07:06 PM
Hey guys and gals,I have a plan ( yes it's another hair brained Thumper scheme). I propose a 3 point meet ending at Quaker Steak and Lube in St Pete. The Orlando crew would make our planned run but instead of heading back,we'd hit Sugar Loaf on the way South. After the crazy curves on the South of 50 part we head South to St Pete where we hook up with the Gearheads and the Tampa crew.

Chops,maybe you can organize the Tampa crew,if you can't do this then I'll help Omar the camel jockey to do your end.

We can go to St Pete Q.S.&L. or a point further North. We can all meet up for a lunch and a meet with all our good friends. No prizes,raffles,T shirts,or drama,just a fun mini meet where the purpose is to drive our cars. I am pretty sure Yata can hold up his end,the Gearheads seem to be in for the ride. F86 and I can handle the Orlando crew. St Pete may be a little South for the Orlando crew but maybe Phat and his herd of camels can find a more convenient location. This would be a great way to get Mazdaroadsters off and running in Florida.

I would propose Feb 26th as this is the date we have set for the Orlando small group run.We could all be home by sunset and I'm pretty sure we could find a scenic place for pictures and so far the winter weather has been fantastic for top down cruising. If it gets cold,put up the windows and turn on the heat.

Agent☣Orange
01-20-2012, 07:30 PM
I think this will be Gearhead approved but will there be any raffles, T shirts and prizes?

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa375/YellowYata/Misc/Forum%20stuff/Like.jpg

Thanks for putting this together.

Decibel Nation
01-20-2012, 07:58 PM
Quaker Steak and Lube ftw! Have an entire meet at the end there, I'll show up for sure!

Agent☣Orange
01-20-2012, 08:15 PM
Not sure how exciting it would be for you Tampa guys to drive a couple blocks but the more the merrier.

exdotcomer
01-20-2012, 08:19 PM
this should definitely be fun

Thumper13
01-21-2012, 09:04 AM
Not sure how exciting it would be for you Tampa guys to drive a couple blocks but the more the merrier.

Party Pooper...I'm sure they could find a way to ride for an hour and wind up in St Pete. I know most of your brain cells died years ago,but use what's left for shitz and giggles

Thumper13
01-21-2012, 09:06 AM
I think this will be Gearhead approved but will there be any raffles, T shirts and prizes?

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa375/YellowYata/Misc/Forum%20stuff/Like.jpg

Thanks for putting this together.

U Welcome................God I hope there are no T Shitrs and stickers unless Phat shows up with our new club stuff

afc2112
01-21-2012, 10:17 AM
I'm cool with QS&L for a mini-meet. They have a big parking lot (there's usually BIG hot rod meets & biker meets during the week).

Agent☣Orange
01-21-2012, 10:18 AM
Phat's showing up with free T shirts and stickers?? That's great!

Thumper13
01-21-2012, 10:28 AM
Phat's showing up with free T shirts and stickers?? That's great!

It might be even better if PHAT SHOWS UP !!!!!!!

Thumper13
01-21-2012, 10:30 AM
I'm cool with QS&L for a mini-meet. They have a big parking lot (there's usually BIG hot rod meets & biker meets during the week).

Oh God no.............bikers and big, hot, rods..............Alex will be in 7th heaven. :fp:

afc2112
01-21-2012, 10:33 AM
Oh God no.............bikers and big, hot, rods..............Alex will be in 7th heaven. :fp:

Like I said, those are on weekday evenings usually around 5-7pm and later. I don't think they meet there for a Sunday lunch...I don't pass by there on the weekends.

Thumper13
01-21-2012, 10:37 AM
Like I said, those are on weekday evenings usually around 5-7pm and later. I don't think they meet there for a Sunday lunch...I don't pass by there on the weekends.

OK,I missed that all I could see was this horrible vision of Alex and Bikers.

Thumper13
01-21-2012, 12:05 PM
Seems that the Quaker Steak and Lube will be a pretty good spot for all to meet up at. Lunch,some friendly banter,drive to a scenic spot for some pictures and then cruise home. Not that we need an excuse to get out and drive somewhere but for a first gathering of mazdaroadsters this should be a fun afternoon. One thing for sure the drive for us Orlando area miatas will be a pretty cool ride.

afc2112
01-21-2012, 04:29 PM
If you wanted to drive out to a scenic spot after lunch, Ben T. Davis beach isn't far from QS&L and is a stone's throw from the interstate. It has a huge parking lot right on the water (though it is metered IIRC).

Just a thought.

Thumper13
01-21-2012, 04:41 PM
If you wanted to drive out to a scenic spot after lunch, Ben T. Davis beach isn't far from QS&L and is a stone's throw from the interstate. It has a huge parking lot right on the water (though it is metered IIRC).

Just a thought.


It's a good thought,especially because I have no idea where any scenic spots are over there other than a few spots along the Courtney Campbell

afc2112
01-21-2012, 05:14 PM
It's a good thought,especially because I have no idea where any scenic spots are over there other than a few spots along the Courtney Campbell

It's on Courtney Campbell.

Thumper13
01-21-2012, 05:22 PM
It's on Courtney Campbell.

I knew I have good taste !!

Agent☣Orange
01-21-2012, 06:00 PM
Just give a heads up about any toll roads in case I have to sell another pint of blood.

Thumper13
01-21-2012, 06:39 PM
Just give a heads up about any toll roads in case I have to sell another pint of blood.

I think the only toll will be the Skyline Bridge if you come up that way ?

Agent☣Orange
01-21-2012, 07:12 PM
I think the only toll will be the Skyline Bridge if you come up that way ?

Must be a new bridge.

Thumper13
01-21-2012, 08:12 PM
Must be a new bridge.

Whats the name of that bridge for 275 ?

Thumper13
01-21-2012, 08:15 PM
Must be a new bridge.

Whats the name of that bridge for 275 ? Sunshine Skyway maybe :shrug:

Agent☣Orange
01-21-2012, 08:39 PM
They renamed it the YellowYata Skyway Bridge and painted it in my honor.

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa375/YellowYata/Gearheads%20Miata%20Club%20stuff/IMG_5637.jpg

Phatmiata
01-25-2012, 12:40 AM
Chops,maybe you can organize the Tampa crew,if you can't do this then I'll help Omar the camel jockey to do your end.




It's "Tarbash" !!! Get it straight Infidel, or else ....... I KILL YOU!!!


http://farm2.staticflickr.com/1165/5123656396_fa0a030919_z.jpg

Thumper13
01-26-2012, 07:11 PM
It's "Tarbash" !!! Get it straight Infidel, or else ....... I KILL YOU!!!


http://farm2.staticflickr.com/1165/5123656396_fa0a030919_z.jpg

You wear that well,but,where's your damned camel ? By the way.....it's I will Keeeel you,get it right !

Thumper13
01-27-2012, 05:49 PM
Well it seems that we are fucked regarding Quaker Steak and Lube.

Agent☣Orange
01-27-2012, 06:20 PM
It's a big area. I'm pretty sure we (you) can find an alternative. :mrgreen: Thank you for your work so far trying to hook us up with QS&L.

Thumper13
01-27-2012, 07:21 PM
It would be nice if we could find a place for a West Coast ( Florida ) Miataroadster meet and then another for the East Coast. A couple of mini meets before Phat's October ??? Meet

afc2112
01-28-2012, 11:43 AM
I'm thinking Hooters in Clearwater. It's right off Courtney Campbell. (Just a couple blocks from the bridge)

I will have to check if they're done renovating the building though. I know they tore down the original Hooters a few months ago.

97Turbo
02-19-2012, 11:13 PM
Thumper, where are we at with meeting locations and times? This is happening on the 26th correct? :8):

Thumper13
02-20-2012, 05:58 AM
Yes,I'll PM you tonight.

Agent☣Orange
02-20-2012, 08:42 AM
So the 26th IS happening?

Mia95
02-20-2012, 09:54 PM
Unfortunately I won't be able to make it out like I wanted. Megacon got more expensive than than I had planned. Sorry guys. :(

Thumper13
02-21-2012, 06:21 AM
Unfortunately I won't be able to make it out like I wanted. Megacon got more expensive than than I had planned. Sorry guys. :(

That's ok see below

Thumper13
02-21-2012, 06:28 AM
To all my Orlando buds and anyone that may have been planning on meeting up with us. Due to medical reasons I do not wish to share at this time I will not be driving the little car for a while. According to the Doc I should be able to drive the little car again in 2 to 3 weeks. So..........we can plan a March Trip and yes Bernie I may also be able make a March Dawn Patrol 3/17 or later. ( if her highness will let me free for a long day).

Mia95
02-21-2012, 08:18 AM
Get well soon, mister.

Thumper13
02-21-2012, 05:01 PM
Get well soon, mister.

OK............thanks