Post by: Fierofool on December 28, 2019, 03:37:41 pm
She said she's taking about a month to sort out and make plans as to whether they will open elsewhere. A new meeting place needs to be identified, maybe in that area since it's somewhat central to our active members.
American Pie is out. They closed in 2007 when Sandy Springs incorporated that area and became a city. The owner said that Liquor Laws and Last Call laws were changed and that seriously affected their bottom line.
Michael McDonnell, you know what area pretty well. Have any ideas where we should meet for January, even if it's a temporary location?
Art Doctor, do you have any suggestions?
Post by: GTRS Fiero on December 28, 2019, 04:06:01 pm
Of course, the sooner a decision is made, the better. Ideally, a list should be made of what is desired in a new meeting venue.
I'll present a few items for consideration:
Proximity
Ease of access
Willingness of the site to host a group regularly
Large parking lot
Quality of area
Agreeable food/pricing?
Post by: scottb on December 28, 2019, 04:17:53 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on December 28, 2019, 04:19:20 pm
Post by: pgackerman on December 28, 2019, 05:36:17 pm
http://theyesterdaycafe.com/ (http://theyesterdaycafe.com/)
At least once...
Then maybe Social Circle.
Might even attend a few meetings if I don't have to spend 4 hours in my car.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on December 28, 2019, 07:07:10 pm
Well, a while back a suggestion was made of getting a central place for all members. It seems there are 2 from all the way West, and 1 from all the way East. There seem to be 3 near the Diner. Dunno about Richard or Scott, but suspect Richard is not far from the Diner, and Scott is about an hour from there.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on December 28, 2019, 07:21:45 pm
Post by: NoMad on December 28, 2019, 10:46:37 pm
Post by: Fierofool on December 28, 2019, 11:10:04 pm
Post by: Slyp on December 29, 2019, 02:05:21 pm
Post by: montegut on December 29, 2019, 11:54:34 pm
Post by: The Art Doctor on December 30, 2019, 02:36:37 pm
Post by: Fierofool on December 30, 2019, 04:19:07 pm
Post by: TopNotch on December 30, 2019, 04:36:19 pm
Another temporary location is the Varsity Jr. just off Jimmy Carter Blvd. in Norcross.What'll ya have, what'll ya have?
Post by: GTRS Fiero on December 30, 2019, 05:52:46 pm
Post by: Fierofool on December 30, 2019, 06:57:08 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on December 30, 2019, 07:09:36 pm
My V8 club guys are having this same discussion. Ill let y'all know what we come up with. That was our Board of Directors meet up before we went t o a club members garage to do the actual club business. Our monthly club meeting is always held at JR's Loghouse located just LOP on Peachtree Industrial blvd in Doraville. They have been friendly the last few years. They have a "meeting room" in the back we use they close off the partition doors. Prior to JR's we meet at the Old Hickory House, but that became a problem for reasons I was not privy to back then and thus the switch to JR's
Out of curiosity, when did they find out?
Post by: MikeMac on December 30, 2019, 09:39:47 pm
Our Board Chairman and I talked this morning and we talked about a temporary place until a final location can be determined. Old Hickory was one, but Mike said that he thought it was going to be closing due to area development projects. Another temporary location is the Varsity Jr. just off Jimmy Carter Blvd. in Norcross. Just waiting on him to name a place for this month's meeting.
The Old Hickory House is closing at some point according to rumors but would work for a temporary location.
JR's on Peachtree is easier to get to right off 285 though. I can call them tomorrow and see if we can set up there for a few months until we can find a place. Thoughts?
Post by: GTRS Fiero on December 30, 2019, 09:55:42 pm
I would call first, to get their opinion. If they say no, it doesn't matter what we think. If they say yes, it's at least an option. I prefer to start with all my facts.
Post by: Fierofool on December 30, 2019, 10:55:46 pm
BBQ & old-school Southern breakfast are the specialties of this down-home restaurant built of logs.
How about it, Art Doctor. What's on their lunch table?
Post by: MikeMac on December 30, 2019, 11:24:04 pm
Having a meeting room would make it much easier to conduct a meeting.
Post by: The Art Doctor on December 31, 2019, 10:20:49 am
Post by: Raydar on December 31, 2019, 09:45:59 pm
I am also familiar with JR's. It's been quite a long time since I've been there, but if they are "club friendly", it's a valid consideration.
Post by: Fierofool on December 31, 2019, 10:29:50 pm
Post by: MikeMac on January 01, 2020, 02:39:30 pm
Post by: Fierofool on January 01, 2020, 03:56:23 pm
Off the access road, just south of Jimmy Carter Blvd. Peachtree Corners Circle
There is a problem if coming south on Peachtree Industrial. There is no exit to the access road. One must figure out how to get onto Jimmy Carter Blvd in order to get onto the access road. Coming north there's an exit for Jones Mill Rd/Peachtree Corners Circle.
Post by: The Art Doctor on January 01, 2020, 09:23:58 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on January 01, 2020, 09:28:45 pm
I propose that, if JR's is chosen as the permanent meeting place, the directions from both TAD & Fierofool are added to the home page, along with a link to a map marked with these directions.
Post by: Fierofool on January 01, 2020, 09:47:48 pm
Post by: The Art Doctor on January 02, 2020, 09:41:23 am
Post by: GTRS Fiero on January 04, 2020, 12:00:56 am
Post by: Roger on January 04, 2020, 08:36:46 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on January 05, 2020, 05:46:08 pm
Post by: Fierofool on January 05, 2020, 06:16:21 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on January 05, 2020, 06:29:48 pm
Post by: Raydar on January 06, 2020, 08:10:37 am
Post by: GTRS Fiero on January 06, 2020, 06:50:40 pm
Welp. There go the Cheetah and Pink Pony.
Here you go, Roger: ;)
(https://www.amazon.com/My-Little-Pony-Pinkie-8-Inch/dp/B00ECV50DU/ref=asc_df_B00ECV50DU/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312158815659&hvpos=1o5&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15862871548182468539&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=t&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9022904&hvtargid=pla-384829520155&psc=1)
Post by: Roger on January 10, 2020, 06:51:57 am
Post by: GTRS Fiero on January 10, 2020, 06:12:29 pm
Post by: scottb on January 10, 2020, 07:03:01 pm
Post by: Fierofool on January 10, 2020, 07:58:28 pm
JR's is north on Peachtree Industrial outside the perimeter. You could come down 400 to Holcombe Bridge toward Norcross. Turn right on Peachtree Corners Circle and it's just before you get to Peachtree Industrial, on your left.
Anyone coming north on Peachtree Industrial from I-285 would have to exit at the Jones Mill/Peachtree Corners Circle Exit
Post by: GTRS Fiero on January 10, 2020, 08:06:12 pm
Post by: Slyp on January 11, 2020, 11:44:36 am
Post by: Fierofool on January 11, 2020, 11:55:37 am
Post by: GTRS Fiero on January 11, 2020, 11:56:03 am
It would be awesome to have a meeting place where the Fieros were visible from a main thoroughfare.
Post by: Raydar on January 11, 2020, 04:30:09 pm
...
It would be awesome to have a meeting place where the Fieros were visible from a main thoroughfare.
JR's isn't that place. It's fairly well off the beaten path, as I recall. Even though it's at the intersection of two major roads, it's on top of a hill, hidden by trees and walls. People driving past are going to be busy figuring out where their turn is.
Satellite view (https://www.google.com/maps/place/JR's+Log+House+Restaurant/@33.9405287,-84.2492757,263m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x88f5a0c804f9eea9:0xeb274b0589ecdf02!8m2!3d33.9405913!4d-84.2485247)
Post by: GTRS Fiero on January 11, 2020, 04:35:00 pm
Post by: Fierofool on January 11, 2020, 05:42:41 pm
For me, the BBQ was good. The Brunswick Stew was also good. Sliced french bread or cornbread with a BBQ plate. French bread was tough and rubbery. Only 1 BBQ sauce offered. Tea was good with a good tea aftertaste. Company was great. 13 people, even with the lousy weather. Jason and Jordan brought a friend, Chris who owns an 86SE and 87GT. Larry The Art Doctor joined us, as did Eli. Both new members from last month.
No pictures taken, but it did happen.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on January 11, 2020, 05:46:19 pm
Bandanas has a number of BBQ sause choices. All bad.
Post by: Fierofool on January 11, 2020, 05:51:19 pm
Post by: Slyp on January 11, 2020, 06:11:15 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on January 11, 2020, 06:53:27 pm
https://batchgeo.com/
The problem is that this doesn't take into account the difficulties of traffic and road issues.
Post by: Fierofool on January 11, 2020, 11:30:49 pm
Augusta
Blairsville
Carnesville
Braselton
Cumming
Statham
Ball Ground
Kennesaw
Douglasville
Lawrenceville (2)
Auburn
East and west extremes are Carnesville and Douglasville. Leaving out Blairsville, a central location might be somewhere in the area of Duluth, Johns Creek or Alpharetta. Johns Creek would be more difficult for Douglasville and Kennesaw. Alpharetta would be more difficult for Carnesville
Post by: GTRS Fiero on January 11, 2020, 11:32:54 pm
Post by: Fierofool on January 11, 2020, 11:57:47 pm
Another pace over on the Gwinnett side of the river is Duluth Diner. Menu and prices are somewhat similar to The Galaxy Diner. Located right on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, just south of the intersection with Pleasant Hill Road.
Those would be a little further for Douglasville and Kennesaw by maybe 10 miles and maybe 10 miles closer for Carnesville, Braselton, Cumming and Ball Ground. It's a straight shot off I-85 or Ga. 400 and I-285.
http://places.singleplatform.com/duluth-diner/menu?ref=google
Post by: Roger on January 12, 2020, 10:55:55 am
Post by: pgackerman on January 12, 2020, 09:41:58 pm
Just using the city name, we're located in
Blairsville
Carnesville
Braselton
Cumming
Statham
Ball Ground
Kennesaw
Douglasville
Lawrenceville (2)
Auburn
East and west extremes are Carnesville and Douglasville. Leaving out Blairsville, a central location might be somewhere in the area of Duluth, Johns Creek or Alpharetta. Johns Creek would be more difficult for Douglasville and Kennesaw. Alpharetta would be more difficult for Carnesville
Any chance Augusta can get added to this list? Not saying I'll be a regular attendee, but my odds of appearing become much higher if I'm not looking at a 5+ hour round trip.
Post by: Fierofool on January 12, 2020, 10:07:55 pm
Post by: The Art Doctor on January 13, 2020, 08:30:22 am
Post by: Roger on January 13, 2020, 09:17:43 am
http://www.skogieslakefrontrestaurant.us/menu#lunch
Post by: Raydar on January 13, 2020, 12:44:04 pm
Just tossing this one in the ring:
http://www.skogieslakefrontrestaurant.us/menu#lunch
Wow... THAT'S a blast from the past.
That marina was our "gas dock", when we had our boat, back in a previous life.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on January 13, 2020, 06:08:29 pm
Just tossing this one in the ring:
http://www.skogieslakefrontrestaurant.us/menu#lunch
Yum.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on January 13, 2020, 09:56:35 pm
Just using the city name, we're located in
Augusta
Blairsville
Carnesville
Braselton
Cumming
Statham
Ball Ground
Kennesaw
Douglasville
Lawrenceville (2)
Auburn
It mapped one location up in the Northeast.
Post by: Fierofool on January 13, 2020, 10:07:54 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on January 13, 2020, 10:54:04 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on January 25, 2020, 06:56:01 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on February 28, 2020, 08:41:56 pm
Post by: scottb on March 02, 2020, 05:23:43 pm
Post by: Fierofool on March 02, 2020, 06:21:26 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on March 02, 2020, 06:44:42 pm
thats probably the last thing that is on her mind
Maybe, but thatxs poor business practice. You have to set and maintain expectations. Imagine someone who sees the website, goes to the diner, only to find itxs closed. Heck, the club had that experience. It turns people off. Now, imaging that the person is from out of town. They would likely never return to the new location. Had the site instead been updated, the expectation of currently closed would have maintained goodwill.