Topless Coffee!

[WASABI]

Hi Everyone,

Ever notice, that when Miata enthusiasts get together, they like to talk about their cars? What better place than a coffee shop. Grab a cup o' joe, check out each others rides, and relax. Heck, I figure after we're done talking, a small group might even take a quick drive around on some choice twisty roads.

I am looking to start an informal meeting of Miata folks at coffee shops. Could be morning, noon, or night... again, informal. Now, I know that for me, the closest one is Starbucks in Seabrook NH (across from Walmart on rt 1). But, if someone else wants to set something up near them to do the same thing, post it here!

This won't start until spring 2012, when my car/s are back on the road. Please let me know what you all think.

-Cheers,

Jim

[cbaylis77]

I'm in! We do breakfast every Sunday during the summer but not in your area. Are you in the Mass Miata Club? There are a couple members up your way. They had a run in Newburyport last fall.

[WASABI]

Hi Cbaylis77,

I have family down in Charlton MA, and I go right by Lancaster. I have also been to your shop (if it's Bob's). I'm not in Mass Miata Club yet, but Bob did give me an application.

As far as meeting spots, I would like to see a few across the area, that folks could organize with local owners. Again, nothing formal, just a spot to say "Hi" and get aCup-O-Joe.

I promise that I will make it down to one of your Sunday breakfasts.

-Cheers,

Jim

[cbaylis77]

Hi Jim,
Yes that is our shop (Bob is my dad). We do Sunday breakfast at Meadow Brook Orchards in Sterling and then usually go for a drive around the Mt. Wachusett area. The club has some great trips planned including a big four day "Fall for New England" in Oct. that will have Miatas from all over the country coming here to go leaf peeping. I'm also looking at doing some of the Auto Cross events with the Renegade Miata Club. Hope to see you around.
-Chris

[WASABI]

Chris, good to meet you. Your Dad is a very nice guy, and loves the Miata (His black Mazda Speed is shweeeeeet). I will make it down to one of your breakfasts. AND your Tech Day, April 14th. I would like to check out an Autocross at Fort Devens this summer too.

-Jim

[cbaylis77]

Jim, I talked to a guy from Amesbury today who just bought an '03. He's bringing it by next week for some work. Maybe you'll see him around.

[WASABI]

Jim, I talked to a guy from Amesbury today who just bought an '03. He's bringing it by next week for some work. Maybe you'll see him around.

Really? Is it red with a gold/yellow driver's side front fender? Hmmm, I know we have a few kickin' around Amesbury. And I know of at least 6. Have him join up here. I put on a ride in the summer called the Midnight Run and maybe he'll want to join us.

-Jim

[moerdogg]

Starbucks in Seabrook sounds great to me. I work off of Rte 1 in Hampton, so it's only about 5 minutes to get to a caffeine fix.

If you're interested in doing a drive with Renegade, I ran a NH wine tour (yeah, there are wineries in NH, surprised me too) last fall that was a lot of fun. Probably going to repeat again this year, sometime in the August/September timeframe.

[WASABI]

Starbucks in Seabrook sounds great to me. I work off of Rte 1 in Hampton, so it's only about 5 minutes to get to a caffeine fix.

If you're interested in doing a drive with Renegade, I ran a NH wine tour (yeah, there are wineries in NH, surprised me too) last fall that was a lot of fun. Probably going to repeat again this year, sometime in the August/September timeframe.

That sounds great! I know there are quite a few Miata owners in the area, just not on this site yet, but I'm trying to get new members from New England on here.
I would be interested in taking a ride with Renegade, thanks for the invite. I am looking into joining, and maybe attend an auto X event this summer.

-Jim

[moerdogg]

Great, I'll post up on here when the date gets closer.

Hope everyone in New England takes their car out today! Mine is still in storage, and it pains me greatly.

[WASABI]

Great, I'll post up on here when the date gets closer. Hope everyone in New England takes their car out today! Mine is still in storage, and it pains me greatly.

Thanks Moerdogg. With all this mild weather, I am chomping at the bit too. BOTH my cars are in the garage, with my BRG just needing a couple o-rings to finish my timing belt and water pump install. Should be done this weekend. I see your in Salem, so I'm open to heading down your way for a coffee meetup if you want to think of a spot too.

-Jim

[moerdogg]

Got my car out two days ago, and spent last evening at a friend's house replacing weatherstripping on the windows and trying to get the windows to roll up smoother. Success on the first task, no change on the second. I'm around this weekend and itching to go for a ride. How does Zumi's Coffee (http://g.co/maps/3brk7) in Ipswich sound? There are some nice roads in that area. Planning to replace brake lines Saturday morning, any time in the afternoon works for me.

[WASABI]

Got my car out two days ago...I'm around this weekend and itching to go for a ride. How does Zumi's Coffee (http://g.co/maps/3brk7) in Ipswich sound? There are some nice roads in that area.

They DO have nice roads. I had an office in Ipswich for two years, and the roads around there are awesome. What's not twisty and fun to drive, has beautiful views of coastline and New England charm.


Planning to replace brake lines Saturday morning.
What are you going with? SS lines? I replaced my brake master, booster, all my hard lines, and installed a set of SS lines from 949 last year. Have fun!

-Jim

[moerdogg]

Ipswich is on the short list of places my wife and I are considering buying a house. She has to finish school first, though!

I got a good deal on some new-in-box 949 SS lines. I have some Porterfield R4S pads and new rotors to put on the rear brakes. Should help balance the massive front bias.

[WASABI]

Alright, I have been out of the country this week, so couldn't finish my timing belt. Of course, I did a lot of other stuff too....like polish my radiator, wrap my header, and wire wheel every bolt before I reassembled.
I am hoping to get it done this weekend. So early April, for the first gathering? I'll reach out to a couple local Miata guys that haven't joined this site yet.

-Jim

[WASABI]

Header is wrapped, and drying. I should finish my install tonight!

http://www.fagerquist.com/miata/build/tb 18.jpg

[moerdogg]

They're claiming 52F and sunny on Saturday 4/7. Slightly warmer Sunday, but the sun goes away :(

Nice mummy header! It's tempting me to pull mine and give it similar treatment.

[WASABI]

Alright, she's out of the garage, with two days of local driving to test out everything. It seems that I did the timing belt water pump correctly.

http://www.fagerquist.com/miata/was-10.jpg

The header wrap came out pretty good as well. after all the smoke upon starting her up after install, it's pretty odor free, and seems a wee bit cooler.

http://www.fagerquist.com/miata/build/tb 23.jpg

-Jim

[bayside blue]

i like meets.... especially when they are close :mrgreen:

[WASABI]

Today (4/20/12) Let's get together after work, and enjoy this beautiful day!!!!! Starbucks/Walmart parking lot (corner nearest to Starbucks, more room)

-Jim

5:30

[WASABI]

We are thinking 5:30 P.M. Today! MAKE SURE YOU'RE TOPLESS!

[moerdogg]

Current view out the office window:
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-vb7QuSOwmZs/T5GEuqyNBfI/AAAAAAAACOE/K6DKIW7sL4Q/s1024/DSCN3533.JPG

Productivity: Low

[bayside blue]

how did it go jim?

[WASABI]

how did it go jim?

Seth,

It was a small turn out, but, it was a last minute get together. The weather was great, and we ended up with 6 cars (and Brandon's bike) showing up.

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[WASABI]

Another get together this Thursday May 3rd, 5:30 at Starbucks in Seabrook NH.

-Jim

[moerdogg]

See you there! Although the weather forecast is sorta meh. Not sure if the "topless" requirement should be enforced.

[WASABI]

There will be stickers!

http://www.fagerquist.com/miata/mod/stickers.jpg

[WASABI]

So there were only a couple of cars that showed up tonight. But we fixed headlight lids, checked brakes, test drove each others cars, talked about tops, and roll bars, and got coffee.

-Jim

http://www.fagerquist.com/miata/events/coffee 5.jpg

We also swapped rides for a little bit, to make sure brakes were working properly.

[WASABI]

http://www.fagerquist.com/miata/events/coffee 5c.jpg

Topless Coffee Thursday May 17th 2012 @ 5:30 P.M., Starbucks, Seabrook NH.

See you there!

-Jim

[moerdogg]

In for stickers!

[WASABI]

Don't forget... tomorrow (Thursday, May 17th, 5:30)

[WASABI]

Beautiful evening, 6 cars showed up, from stock height, to lower than an oreo cookie.

http://www.fagerquist.com/miata/events/coffee 6.jpg

http://www.fagerquist.com/miata/events/coffee 7.jpg

[WASABI]

Oh, and I gave out stickers and business cards!

http://www.fagerquist.com/miata/events/coffee 8.jpg

[bayside blue]

Uggggg look at the skyjacked blue 92 there...

He should go lower asap

[moerdogg]

Yeah, who is that guy? So lame!

[bayside blue]

Yeah, who is that guy? So lame!

Did not know yours was a 92 as well soooooo... The blue one inbetween Jim's brg and tabbys white one lol

[WASABI]

Seth if you go any lower...you'll get road rash on your ass.

[eaeaerick]

The weather this Thursday should be nice....

[WASABI]

The weather this Thursday should be nice....

THIS Thursday? I see rain on my 5 day forecast. BTW, the next meet will be next week (May 31st). BTW, the next get together involves coffee...ice cream. Details to follow.

[eaeaerick]

accuweather.com claims 75 and partly sunny this Thursday. Whenever the next meet is, I'll be sure to make it.

[bayside blue]

Ice cream????? And more Tea?!!!??!!!!! I'm in heaven!

[eaeaerick]

THIS Thursday? I see rain on my 5 day forecast. BTW, the next meet will be next week (May 31st). BTW, the next get together involves coffee...ice cream. Details to follow.

Hows the weather today Jim?? ;-)

[WASABI]

Hows the weather today Jim?? ;-)

I can't tell, the sun is to bright, and I'm squinting. Could be rain?!?

[WASABI]

Topless Coffee...This Thursday May 31st.

Hodgies Too Ice Cream:

http://www.fagerquist.com/miata/events/hodgies.jpg

136 Rabbit Rd
Salisbury, MA

5: 30

http://www.yelp.com/biz/hodgies-ice-cream-too-salisbury

[eaeaerick]

Despite the fact that this meet has been moved further south..... I'll try to show up :-)

[WASABI]

Despite the fact that this meet has been moved further south..... I'll try to show up :-)

Let's hope you can make it!

[bayside blue]

Despite the fact that this meet has been moved further south..... I'll try to show up :-)

its been moved further south by maybe a mile and a half lol

[moerdogg]

Great time today guys. Good call on Hodgies, their ice cream is awesome!

[bayside blue]

i am never getting a small again lol

jim, i know you took some pics... lets see them!

[eaeaerick]

I should have tried the ice cream.....perhaps next time.......

[WASABI]

Great time today guys. Good call on Hodgies, their ice cream is awesome!


i am never getting a small again lol

jim, i know you took some pics... lets see them!


I should have tried the ice cream.....perhaps next time.......

It was a great night weather wise for top down driving and an ice cream. I counted 7 cars total.

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Seth getting the rocks out of his grille.:teehee:

[WASABI]

More cars came by after a few of you guys left....


http://www.fagerquist.com/miata/events/coff 6.jpg


http://www.fagerquist.com/miata/events/coff 7.jpg

[eaeaerick]

Two more people came by after I left, darn......

I took a nice picture of my car at the beach on my drive home after this meeting, I'll have to upload it tonight ;-)

[eaeaerick]

3729

3730

[moerdogg]

We looking at another get-together sometime soon? My car is back together now, I can leave the lift kit home this time :D

[WASABI]

Hi guys, sorry I didn't post a location before I went camping with my daughter's class trip (4 days). I wasn't sure I was going to be back in time.

Starbucks tonight! 5:30!!!!! Seabrook NH, June 14th.

-Jim

[WASABI]

Alex, Come on by! :slayer:

-Jim

[WASABI]

OK, I am going to start a new thread for each event from now on, so you don't have to scroll through pages of past meetings.

-Jim

[WASABI]

Next get together is TOMORROW!

Topless Coffee...This Thursday JULY 12st, 6:00 P.M.

at Hodgies Too Ice Cream:



136 Rabbit Rd
Salisbury, MA

http://www.yelp.com/biz/hodgies-ice-cream-too-salisbury

[moerdogg]

See you there! Great day for ice cream.

[WASABI]

So we had a couple folks stop by to talk cars and enjoy some home made ice cream...Coffee Cookies & Cream, anyone?

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[eaeaerick]

This still going on? One more before the month is out would be nice. Or a midnight run ;-)

[WASABI]

This still going on? One more before the month is out would be nice. Or a midnight run ;-)

Sounds like a plan! Alright, next week (Thusday), August 30th at Hodgie's in Salsbury MA. 6:00 P.M.

[WASABI]

...and we did miss a couple weeks here and there, but it'll be good to see everyone again.

-Jim

P.S. Midnight Run is in the works for September!:frantic:

[eaeaerick]

I'll be sure to attend Thursday and the midnight run when it happens. :-)

[eaeaerick]

Still happening tomorrow??

[WASABI]

One more Topless Coffee this Thursday, October 4th, 2012 6:00 P.M. Starbucks in Seabrook NH (across from Walmart).

[cbaylis77]

Winter sucks! I'm ready for this to start again now that I have a running car :lol:

[moerdogg]

Winter sucks! I'm ready for this to start again now that I have a running car :lol:

It's pretty bleak out there! My car is stuck on jackstands without at suspension ATM, but hopefully it will move to its new home in the next 6 wks :slayer:

[WASABI]

Alex, what's up with the car? What are you doing on her?

[eaeaerick]

Anyone want to arrange a meet and greet since it's finally nice out?