NOW Official! March gtg thread

Zookie400 · #1 (**permalink**) 02-23-2009, 07:23 AM

its not official until dave puts his stamp on it

i was going to suggest maybe going to watch some roundy round racing (waterford, stafford...............) but i dont know if thats a march thing or not, may be too cold still.

Aerocell4x4 · #2 (**permalink**) 02-23-2009, 12:44 PM

Consider the thread officially approved.

Raises the right lead-foot and stomps on it, for the official stamp of approval.

Can't be much colder than sitting through a football game.

Other ideas?

BIGKEN · #3 (**permalink**) 02-23-2009, 01:12 PM

When are the first races...The Ice Breaker at Thompson...The Spring Sizzler at Stafford???

Aerocell4x4 · #4 (**permalink**) 02-23-2009, 02:01 PM

Thompson Speedway
The Ice-Breaker is April 4 & 5 (Sat, & Sun.)

Stafford Motor Speedway Online
Sunday March 29 is their earliest event and its a motorcycle swap meet.
Firday April 24 is their Spring Sizzler.

Waterford Speedbowl
"Speedbowl management has successfully petitioned the Superior Court of New London to postpone the possible foreclosure sale of the facility until October 31st of this year. "

When I clicked on their Schedule link, Firefox browser warned me that the schedule is listed as an attack site. I wonder if those reports were made maliciously?

Towmanjbo · #5 (**permalink**) 02-23-2009, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Zookie400

but i dont know if thats a march thing or not, may be too cold still.

Ya, I used to voulenteer at Waterford and in the summer the nights would get chilly. So we might want to wait a couple of months for this. How about something inside, maybe Mystic Aquarium or Peabody Muesem.

Aerocell4x4 · #6 (**permalink**) 02-23-2009, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Towmanjbo

Ya, I used to voulenteer at Waterford and in the summer the nights would get chilly. So we might want to wait a couple of months for this. How about something inside, maybe Mystic Aquarium or Peabody Museum.

Mystic Aquarium & Mystic Seaport, both have ample parking lots.

Peabody Museum: "Weekend parking is free in designated Yale University parking lots, including lots off Humphrey Street."

Aerocell4x4 · #7 (**permalink**) 02-23-2009, 04:53 PM

Another thought similar to Mystic is The Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk, they have an IMAX theater.

gbroehl1 · #8 (**permalink**) 02-23-2009, 05:03 PM

Keep in mind that if we pick something "too" family oriented, our bosses and bosses helpers will want to come as well. (not that there is anything wrong with that

)

My thought for the summer would be a cookout at a park somewhere and families can come. Park the trucks all shiny and what not out on the grass and take lots of nice pics. I may even be able to swing 5 or 10 gallons (yes gallons) of home brew with enough notice.

Greg

7.3 Rocket · #9 (**permalink**) 02-23-2009, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by gbroehl1

Keep in mind that if we pick something "too" family oriented, our bosses and bosses helpers will want to come as well. (not that there is anything wrong with that

)

My thought for the summer would be a cookout at a park somewhere and families can come. Park the trucks all shiny and what not out on the grass and take lots of nice pics. I may even be able to swing 5 or 10 gallons (yes gallons) of home brew with enough notice.

Greg

I believe Hamonassett (sp?) is on the drawing board for a GTG like that.

Zookie400 · #10 (**permalink**) 02-25-2009, 06:57 AM

mystic seaport is always a good time

Aerocell4x4 · #11 (**permalink**) 02-25-2009, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by gbroehl1

Keep in mind that if we pick something "too" family oriented, our bosses and bosses helpers will want to come as well. (not that there is anything wrong with that

)

My thought for the summer would be a cookout at a park somewhere and families can come. Park the trucks all shiny and what not out on the grass and take lots of nice pics. I may even be able to swing 5 or 10 gallons (yes gallons) of home brew with enough notice.

Greg

Thanks Greg

Aerocell4x4 · #12 (**permalink**) 02-25-2009, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Nice Work Truck

... Just another idea Bradley Air Museum is having a open cockpit day on March 15th.

Thanks for the idea Andy.

Zookie400 · #13 (**permalink**) 02-25-2009, 07:42 PM

i have often seen the signs and said "i wanna go there!"

as long as the schedule permits i would be in! whats for food around there?

gbroehl1 · #14 (**permalink**) 02-25-2009, 07:44 PM

That's a good thought. Someone else had mentioned a truck museum as well. I think that person mentioned that it was over in my neck of the woods in or around Plainville. I can't dig into this until Sunday or early next week though. I am super busy with preparations for a full 3 weeks of vacation starting Saturday (and I need it). If work is slow tomorrow and Friday I will also take a crack at it. Do we have an updated map with peoples estimated locations? That would make identifying GTGs more central to the bulk of members. I may be able to maintain something like that but would need to info that Dave probably has on all the newest members.

Greg

gbroehl1 · #15 (**permalink**) 02-25-2009, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Zookie400

whats for food around there?

I remember that my parents always rave about a little grinder shop over by the airport somewhere. I will give them a ring in the morning for a refresher.

Greg