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Posted by: Jenny Sep 9 2005, 10:16 AM

Alright, since Jeff Bowlsby resigned his position as breakfast organizer, we haven't been very consistent about this at all. I know September is a busy month for all of us, but I want to try to do a breakfast/social event in the bay area before Britain hi-tails it out of California and into Oregon.

Same Bat time (okay, maybe a little later, say 9:30-10-ish?)
Same Bat channel

I'll be there, and Brian will be there. I'm pretty sure Jeff Keyzer will be there since he lives real close (and recently expressed interest in a breakfast event), and will be there.

Jen




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Posted by: ppickerell Sep 9 2005, 10:48 AM

AX that day at Candlestick?

Posted by: jonwatts Sep 9 2005, 10:53 AM

I'm in!

Posted by: Jenny Sep 9 2005, 10:55 AM

probably. I haven't been keeping up with the AX schedule. But my event will start at a much more godly hour, and have better food.

Jen

Posted by: neo914-6 Sep 9 2005, 11:17 AM

I scheduled a http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act=ST&f=2&t=37870on the 24th LAST Sat of the month.

Posted by: Jenny Sep 9 2005, 11:21 AM

Oh.. Sorry. Didn't mean to step on any toes. I thought that was a conversion meet.

In either case, I'm organizing this at the request of a club member. It's a way for people to see Britain, Angel and Bryson before they move. They're going to be pretty busy that last weekend of the month packing and loading stuff.

Jen

Posted by: neo914-6 Sep 9 2005, 06:12 PM

QUOTE (Jenny @ Sep 9 2005, 09:21 AM)

Oh.. Sorry. Didn't mean to step on any toes. I thought that was a conversion meet. In either case, I'm organizing this at the request of a club member. It's a way for people to see Britain, Angel and Bryson before they move. They're going to be pretty busy that last weekend of the month packing and loading stuff. Jen

They're gonna love another nailed thread, have you read DD's rant?

I thought of Britain and Angel too and was going to post "don't come if it came down to a choice of either this brunch or help move."

More choices...

Posted by: Dave_Darling Sep 9 2005, 06:19 PM

Not a rant, just an observation ("lotsa nailed threads") and a question ("do we need all of em?")...

I should be there, unless my attorney advises me to stay away.

--DD

Posted by: Jenny Sep 9 2005, 08:35 PM

I'm not gonna request for this to be nailed. The consensus appears to be most people skip past the nailed section anyhoo. I'll just bump relentlessly.



Jen

Posted by: Midtowner Sep 9 2005, 08:44 PM

Mapquest says I'm 2.3 miles away! So, I have no excuse not to attend. See you there!

Posted by: jkeyzer Sep 9 2005, 09:07 PM

Schweet, I'm in. Mapquest says 1.1 miles.

Posted by: Midtowner Sep 9 2005, 10:03 PM

We must live in the same 'hood!

Posted by: Dave_Darling Sep 10 2005, 01:04 AM

QUOTE (Jenny @ Sep 9 2005, 06:35 PM)

I'll just bump relentlessly.

I think I'd like to watch you do that!!!

--DD

Posted by: jonwatts Sep 10 2005, 01:10 AM

So in this forum, as in real life, bumping and nailing aren't so different from each other.

Posted by: Dr. Roger Sep 11 2005, 01:17 PM

QUOTE (Dave_Darling @ Sep 10 2005, 12:04 AM)

QUOTE (Jenny @ Sep 9 2005, 06:35 PM) I'll just bump relentlessly. I think I'd like to watch you do that!!! --DD

Now that Jenny and her Beau have their new place, I'm sure their "bumping relentlessly".....

I know I would be...

Posted by: Jenny Sep 12 2005, 10:32 AM

alright, so far I've got:

Jenny & Brian
JKeyzer
Taco
Jon Watts
James
Britain, Angel & Bryson
Mike
Marty
B-hole
Jim Tabor
Jason
Gwen (10:30)
DD (may be instead)
Richard Lindsal (maybe)

Posted by: Britain Smith Sep 12 2005, 10:55 AM

Angel, Bryson, and I are in.

FYI, for the people helping me move...I need help on Sunday, Sept. 25th. That won't conflict with the 24th Conversion Perversion Meet!

-Britain


You think my boy is ready for pancakes?




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Posted by: lapuwali Sep 12 2005, 11:14 AM

I will be there, driving my 914, for once. I have the wiring kludge from hell in the car now, but it starts, runs, the charging system and brake lights work. I shouldn't need anything else, assuming it doesn't rain and I don't need to go anywhere in the dark...

With luck, I'll even get enough time to wash the greasy fingerprints off the car first...

Posted by: Dave_Darling Sep 12 2005, 11:27 AM

Hmmm.... AutoX, or pancakes. That's a toughie!! I may wind up bailing to go and flog the little blue car mercilessly up at CandleMonsterCom, or whateverthefuktheycallit Park.

--DD

Posted by: jimtab Sep 12 2005, 01:05 PM

I'll try to make it, it's the same day as my 40th HS class reunion....wow...but I should have nothing of import that morning...can't hang too long tho...cute little spud Britain...are you sure you were involved? LOL

By the way, pancakes were made for kids....even if they can't eat them they can make one hell of a mess by disintigrating them......

Posted by: richardL Sep 12 2005, 03:03 PM

I'll probably be there - can't be sure yet

Richard

Posted by: GTeener Sep 12 2005, 03:55 PM

AX is tempting...It will depend on how quickly I can get GTeener running again.

I got towed home from work Fri night

I think it's only a matter of getting a new battery, but I suppose it could be alternator. I'm thinking battery is more likely. I don't remember the last time it got replaced, if ever, since I've owned the car (1999). Damn good for an Interstate battery!

Posted by: Britain Smith Sep 12 2005, 04:08 PM

What if we did the Breakfast on Sunday to avoid conflicting with the AX crowd?

-Britain

Posted by: Jenny Sep 12 2005, 04:31 PM

what if, indeed? I always assumed we did saturdays because people go to church on sundays. We could all be sinners and have pancakes on Sunday.

Jen

Posted by: mikeyb33 Sep 12 2005, 04:48 PM

I'm in.
I have an appt. in the AM but will be there by 1030 at the latest - save me a seat!

mike

Posted by: Marty Yeoman Sep 12 2005, 05:00 PM

I was thinking of going to the Dublin event (nearly in my backyard)
but had a schedule interuption. So now I'm thinking pancakes.
Exactly what day is the IHOP plan for now, Saturday or Sunday?
I throw in for Sunday. Time is negotable.

Posted by: Jenny Sep 12 2005, 05:10 PM

It's still for Sat unless I get an overwhelming request for Sunday. Everyone on my list responded to Saturday.

Jen

Posted by: Marty Yeoman Sep 12 2005, 05:18 PM

Put me down for Saturday then.

Posted by: Jenny Sep 12 2005, 05:33 PM

Posted by: sgomes Sep 12 2005, 06:29 PM

Watch out. That IHOP is HUGELY (is that a word) packed on Sunday. My guess the church crowd hits there after mass. LOTS of Catholic sized families! (I can say that since I are one... )

Posted by: Jenny Sep 12 2005, 11:46 PM

Posted by: jonwatts Sep 13 2005, 12:00 AM

Sunday is the traditional day for all pagan Porsche activities (swap meets, car shows, etc.). It helps add to our NARP factor by having the breakfasts on Saturdays.

Posted by: Jenny Sep 14 2005, 09:48 AM

Any more takers??

Jen

Posted by: jkeyzer Sep 14 2005, 10:22 AM

FYI - The HSC Sidewalk Sale (a Silicon Valley staple since before companies ended in .com) is this Saturday also. I am going to try and make both events if possible.

I think the sidewalk sale starts around 8 (need to check) so if the breakfast is later it would be better for us nerds.

Posted by: Jenny Sep 14 2005, 10:40 AM

I'll make it 10am, but you have to bring me something from the sale.

Jen

Posted by: GTeener Sep 14 2005, 11:19 AM

QUOTE (Jenny @ Sep 14 2005, 07:48 AM)

Any more takers?? Jen

I'm a definite maybe

Posted by: jonwatts Sep 14 2005, 01:07 PM

QUOTE (jkeyzer @ Sep 14 2005, 09:22 AM)

I think the sidewalk sale starts around 8 (need to check) so if the breakfast is later it would be better for us nerds.

QUOTE

September 17th, 2005 GIANT Anniversary Sale All three locations! Come celebrate with us! 9 AM to 5 PM

Hmm, wonder if there's a pre-sale?

Posted by: jkeyzer Sep 14 2005, 02:26 PM

There is usually a line that forms before the event opens, those people usually charge straight for the by-the-pound section. I thought it opened before 9 but I guess I am remembering incorrectly. Arrival at 8:30 is definitely recommended if you want to get first dibs on the cool stuff.

It looks like we definitely have a conflict then, if the breakfast starts at 10 I will still make it but might run a little late.

Posted by: Jenny Sep 14 2005, 02:28 PM

Um... what exactly does HSC stand for?

Jen

Posted by: GTeener Sep 14 2005, 02:40 PM

QUOTE (Jenny @ Sep 14 2005, 12:28 PM)

Um... what exactly does HSC stand for? Jen

Hocking
Sh*t
Cheaply

Posted by: Jenny Sep 14 2005, 02:41 PM

Home
Shopping
Channel



Jen

Posted by: Jenny Sep 14 2005, 02:43 PM

Oh, yes. I almost forgot. I'm expecting the resident asshole to be present.

Jen

Posted by: jonwatts Sep 14 2005, 02:44 PM

Horizontal
Salsa
Contest

Posted by: jonwatts Sep 14 2005, 02:45 PM

QUOTE (Jenny @ Sep 14 2005, 01:43 PM)

Oh, yes. I almost forgot. I'm expecting the resident asshole to be present. Jen

You mean the resident German A**hole??

Posted by: Jenny Sep 14 2005, 02:46 PM

QUOTE

You mean the resident German A**hole??

no. the resident B***hole. Who no longer resides here.

Jen

Posted by: sgomes Sep 14 2005, 05:03 PM

HSC is a surplus electronics/computer warehouse. Lots of crap for cheap. The idea is to bring home a huge box of stuff and have to explain what you are going to do with all that junk.... or so I've heard...

Posted by: GTeener Sep 14 2005, 05:14 PM

QUOTE (sgomes @ Sep 14 2005, 03:03 PM)

HSC is a surplus electronics/computer warehouse. Lots of crap for cheap. The idea is to bring home a huge box of stuff and have to explain what you are going to do with all that junk.... or so I've heard...

I have lots of that kind of crap in my garage already What do you do with old Macs & PCs and cables and peripherals...

Posted by: Jenny Sep 14 2005, 05:22 PM

dump it in the parking lot of Surplus Computers after hours.

Jen

Posted by: GTeener Sep 14 2005, 05:27 PM

QUOTE (Jenny @ Sep 14 2005, 03:22 PM)

dump it in the parking lot of Surplus Computers after hours. Jen

not a bad idea...

Posted by: jkeyzer Sep 14 2005, 05:52 PM

Maybe us 914club geeks should meet up at the HSC sidewalk sale and then meet up with the "more well balanced" members afterwards?

Posted by: jonwatts Sep 14 2005, 06:23 PM

Is everything on sale or just certain things? I'd rather not be there to experience the crowds and anarchy that goes with it unless I can get what I want for cheap.

PBCSOB

(Picky But Cheap S.O.B.)

Posted by: Dave_Darling Sep 14 2005, 07:32 PM

QUOTE (GTeener @ Sep 14 2005, 03:14 PM)

What do you do with old Macs & PCs and cables and peripherals...

There are computer recycling outfits in SJ. One of them took an Apple ][e, with external floppy drive(s) and a monitor, just at the beginning of this year! Google on "computer recycling san jose" and you'll eventually find a place. I think they would only take the computer if you had a monitor with it, though.

--DD

Posted by: jkeyzer Sep 15 2005, 09:29 AM

QUOTE (jonwatts @ Sep 14 2005, 04:23 PM)

Is everything on sale or just certain things? I'd rather not be there to experience the crowds and anarchy that goes with it unless I can get what I want for cheap. PBCSOB (Picky But Cheap S.O.B.)

I think everything in the store is ~20% off.

Gwen, there is a computer recycling place on Carribean (near the SMART station) in Sunnyvale. They will take most items without a disposal fee (with the possible exception of monitors). Here is the website: http://www.crc.org/

Posted by: Midtowner Sep 15 2005, 10:23 AM

HSC - Halted Specialty Company.

Posted by: lapuwali Sep 15 2005, 11:29 AM

You can also just throw the Mac stuff in a box, take a photo of it, make a partial list of what's in there, and put the whole mess on Ebay with a $20 minimum, plus shipping. You're almost guaranteed to sell it.

For getting rid of it locally, you could try Wierd Stuff in Sunnyvale.

Posted by: GTeener Sep 15 2005, 12:36 PM

QUOTE (jkeyzer @ Sep 15 2005, 07:29 AM)

Gwen, there is a computer recycling place on Carribean (near the SMART station) in Sunnyvale. They will take most items without a disposal fee (with the possible exception of monitors). Here is the website: http://www.crc.org/

Thanks!

Posted by: jimtab Sep 15 2005, 10:34 PM

Both Goodwill and the Salvation Army now take computer stuff at their drop-off locations.

Posted by: Jenny Sep 15 2005, 11:34 PM

Alright. Enough about This thread is about

I'll be there around 9:30-ish. I may even have a clean car (which I'll try my best to keep out of the shrubbery in the parking lot )

Jen

Posted by: jimtab Sep 16 2005, 09:09 AM

Jen, unless the body guy is lying to me I should have the "Brazilia" back in all its glory....now if I can just get to IHOP w/o some OTHER mutt crashing into me.....

Posted by: Jenny Sep 16 2005, 09:33 AM

Here's hoping!!

Jen

Posted by: Jenny Sep 16 2005, 10:12 AM

head count up to now...

Jenny & Brian
JKeyzer
Taco
Jon Watts
James
Britain, Angel & Bryson
Mike
Marty
Jim Tabor
Jason
Gwen (10:30)
DD (may be instead)
Richard Lindsal (maybe)

For those that haven't been there before, the address is:
5403 STEVENS CREEK BOULEVARD
SANTA CLARA, CA 95051
Phone: (408) 996-3393

It's at the corner of Stevens Creek Blvd. & Lawrence Expressway. In Santa Clara, but borderline Cupertino.

Jen

Posted by: GTeener Sep 16 2005, 05:45 PM

QUOTE (Jenny @ Sep 14 2005, 08:40 AM)

I'll make it 10am, but you have to bring me something from the sale. Jen

I forgot, I have water polo practice from 8-10a.

I plan to leave a bit early but I'll be in Menlo Park. Will 10:30a be too late?

Someone save me a seat, pretty please!

Posted by: tdgray Sep 16 2005, 05:49 PM

Water Polo???

How many freakin horses do you through in one match

Posted by: GTeener Sep 16 2005, 05:51 PM

QUOTE (tdgray @ Sep 16 2005, 03:49 PM)

Water Polo??? How many freakin horses do you through in one match

Giant Sea Horses last longer

Posted by: SilverBullet Sep 16 2005, 10:20 PM

I'm in. See you guys there.

Posted by: Qarl Sep 17 2005, 09:23 AM

In lieu of driving to California to participate... I made buttermilk blueberry pancakes for breakfast today.

Sorry... no pictures... but they were good.




2 more days.... arrrgh!

Posted by: jimtab Sep 18 2005, 12:25 PM

QUOTE (tdgray @ Sep 16 2005, 03:49 PM)

Water Polo??? How many freakin horses do you through in one match

ALL water polo players are "horses"......try it sometime....

Posted by: Dave_Darling Sep 18 2005, 02:48 PM

Couple'a pics...

Some of the "usual suspects"...


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Posted by: Dave_Darling Sep 18 2005, 02:48 PM

A few more...


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Posted by: Dave_Darling Sep 18 2005, 03:00 PM

Jenny's car.


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Posted by: Dave_Darling Sep 18 2005, 03:01 PM

Richard L. brought his "NARN".


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Posted by: Dave_Darling Sep 18 2005, 03:02 PM

Three in a row, and the crowd milling around...


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Posted by: Dave_Darling Sep 18 2005, 03:02 PM

Mike Scott's car...


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Posted by: Dave_Darling Sep 18 2005, 03:03 PM

Our "Guest of honor".


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Posted by: Dave_Darling Sep 18 2005, 03:04 PM

...Plus his proud parents, and Jason.


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Posted by: Dave_Darling Sep 18 2005, 03:04 PM

The Midtowner car


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Posted by: Dave_Darling Sep 18 2005, 03:05 PM

Lapuwali and his partly re-wired 914


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Posted by: Dave_Darling Sep 18 2005, 03:06 PM

Everyone wants to see the young'un


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Posted by: Dave_Darling Sep 18 2005, 03:06 PM

And why not?


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Posted by: Dave_Darling Sep 18 2005, 03:07 PM

Smile!


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Posted by: Dave_Darling Sep 18 2005, 03:08 PM

I don't remember whose car this is, sorry!!


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Posted by: Dave_Darling Sep 18 2005, 03:09 PM

That same dark grey car, mine, and Midtowner's. Two of those cars, at least, are really clean...


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Posted by: Dave_Darling Sep 18 2005, 03:10 PM

Last pic--the G-Teener and Jimtab's Ex-Brazilia Special.


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Posted by: Midtowner Sep 18 2005, 03:36 PM

Oh, that car is Mike's! I think it has a 2.7 six and looks real fast!

Posted by: GTeener Sep 19 2005, 10:48 AM

QUOTE (Dave_Darling @ Sep 18 2005, 01:09 PM)

That same dark grey car, mine, and Midtowner's.  Two of those cars, at least, are really clean...

I think this dark gray one is Marty Yeoman's...at least he was there with a pretty, dark metallic gray 914

BTW- Thanks for taking & posting pix Dave! Great visiting with those of you that showed up Thanks for organizing Jenny!

Posted by: mikeyb33 Sep 19 2005, 11:35 AM

QUOTE (Dave_Darling @ Sep 18 2005, 01:08 PM)

I don't remember whose car this is, sorry!!

the black one, "4SLY", is mine. It has a 3.0 six, and yes, it's nicely fast. (and I'm taking it up to T'hill for the PCA driving school/TT event this coming weekend - can't wait!)

I have some pics from the breakfast gathering also, will hopefully post here tomorrow.

I had a great time seeing you all! I hope to see you all out there again before another year goes by...

Posted by: Lyressa Roberts Sep 19 2005, 02:29 PM

Sorry I missed it. Just couldn't skip vacation in sunny 100 weather.

Posted by: Dr. Roger Sep 19 2005, 02:51 PM

QUOTE (mikeyb33 @ Sep 19 2005, 10:35 AM)

QUOTE (Dave_Darling @ Sep 18 2005, 01:08 PM) I don't remember whose car this is, sorry!! the black one, "4SLY", is mine. It has a 3.0 six, and yes, it's nicely fast. (and I'm taking it up to T'hill for the PCA driving school/TT event this coming weekend - can't wait!) I have some pics from the breakfast gathering also, will hopefully post here tomorrow. I had a great time seeing you all! I hope to see you all out there again before another year goes by...

Nice turnout. Wish I cudda' been there... Work.

Mike, do you have a side shot of your 914?

I'm interested in your wheel selection..... =-)

Posted by: Jenny Sep 19 2005, 03:42 PM

It was an awesome turnout. Thanks to everyone who showed up. I have some pics, but haven't gotten around to resizing and loading them yet.

Jen

Posted by: Qarl Sep 19 2005, 05:41 PM

I wanna see pancakes!

Posted by: Midtowner Sep 19 2005, 06:09 PM

Thank you Jenny for putting this together!