Post by: Fierofool on December 12, 2015, 08:19:49 pm
We will meet at a different location at 12 noon on the 4th Saturday of each month, beginning January 23, 2016. We will begin on the East Side of Georgia, working our way around the northern half of Georgia, north of a line roughly between Augusta and Columbus.
The selected location for January 2016 is
Sonic Restaurant
3980 GA 17Alt, Eastanollee, GA 30538 (Toccoa)
It's located about 5 miles north of I-85 Exit 173 on Ga. Hwy 17 at the intersection of Business and By-pass 17, at the front of the WalMart SuperCenter. Though it faces Hwy 17, the entrance is off WalMart Court.
All Fiero Enthusiasts and 2-passenger sports car enthusiasts are invited to join us.
Post by: pgackerman on December 13, 2015, 05:05:58 pm
May I suggest a Cruise-In at Yesterday's Cafe in Greensboro, GA?
Greensboro is roughly an hour from the CSRA (GA Fiero Club Far East), Eastern Atlanta, and even closer to Athens. No Sonic, but I've eaten at Yesterday's Cafe in Rutledge and highly recommend the buttermilk pie. There's a DQ on the way into Greensboro from I-20.
Now to find the time...
Post by: Fierofool on December 13, 2015, 05:54:33 pm
The hope is to expose our cars to more of the public and attract new members. The more cars we have, the more visible we are. I'd hate to schedule one in Augusta and only two cars showed up because everyone up here felt it was too far to drive. We understand that not everyone can attend all but we hope most will attend at least half of them.
I plan to hit larger cities because there is more exposure and probably more Fieros.
Post by: f85gtron on December 13, 2015, 06:39:08 pm
Post by: Fierofool on December 16, 2015, 04:13:21 pm
Post by: GrannyLinda on December 16, 2015, 06:14:01 pm
Post by: Fierofool on December 16, 2015, 06:42:19 pm
Post by: Fierofool on December 17, 2015, 05:31:13 pm
Instead of going clockwise from our starting point in Toccoa, so that the people on the west side of the state don't have to travel so far each month, then later in the year, it's the east side of the state that has to travel the distance, what about the February meeting being somewhere on the west side, then March on the SE side of Georgia, May on the NW side, and so on. That way every other month, it would be closer to a broader spectrum of our members.
For this to be successful, it's going to take more than 1 or 2 cars showing up at each event. People may just drive on by but if there's 4, 5, o5 6 Fieros sitting there, we will be more visible and maybe stir some interest.
Who was the person that suggested this in the survey. Chime in with your thoughts, please.
Post by: GrannyLinda on December 17, 2015, 05:45:41 pm
The East Side Will Go West And Vise Verse.
Eventually We Will Meet In The Middle.
Post by: pgackerman on December 23, 2015, 09:54:39 am
Instead of large gatherings, may I suggest concentrating on small, four or more car gatherings that are only an hour-or-so away from a group? Awhile back I plotted the cities where many of the active members are located. Not surprisingly, the center of gravity was near Atlanta.
This gives us the opportunity to, as FieroFool said, have gatherings. I suggest we try to plot them within an hour North, South, East, and West of Atlanta. Without actually checking distances, Gainesville, Greensboro, Macon, Rome, etc would be good locations. I'm sure there are more.
Arrange a meeting when you have 4 commitments.
Anyone up for Greensboro between Christmas & New Years or some time in January?
Post by: Fierofool on December 23, 2015, 11:23:22 am
We've always held our meetings on the outskirts of Atlanta, at a set location so that anyone newly interested will know where they can meet up with us. Moving the regular meeting around each month would probably lose more attendees than we would gain. We know that there are lots of Fieros in Georgia and they aren't just centered in the Atlanta area. This can be confirmed by the number of sightings in the thread "Have you seen a Fiero, Today". Some know about Georgia Fieros but only want to be involved with us when they need something. They don't come back until they need something else. Others know of us but just aren't joiners or we're beneath their status. Puzzles me because they also drive Fieros.
Most of us started out with our Fieros not being in the best of cosmetic or mechanical condition. That need for parts and help has brought most of our members together in a common comradeship. Sure, I can drive one of my Fieros less than an hour and give it a good workout on some curves. Lots of fun. Most of us up this way can do the same, but it's much more fun to do it with a half dozen or more, or just to take a nice cruise together up the interstate to meet other Fiero owners or to visit some historical or tourist site.
We felt that the Sonics were a place that doesn't mind car people hanging out and milling around. You can't do that at a Cracker Barrel or Golden Corral. Maybe we'll also get around to hitting The Varsity in the Downtown Atlanta and Athens or Norcross, Ga. areas, too.
Yesterday, I spoke with the General Manager at the Sonic. She said that there were local merchants that may provide door prizes for the attendees. I will see if I can elicit the same from the other locations (not necessarily Sonic or DQ) as we rotate around the state, including something in the Augusta area.
Post by: Robs Fieros on December 23, 2015, 03:45:25 pm
Post by: GrannyLinda on December 24, 2015, 01:38:06 pm
It Will Be Great To See You !
Post by: ron768 on December 26, 2015, 09:48:20 pm
Post by: pgackerman on December 27, 2015, 07:53:36 am
Post by: f85gtron on January 07, 2016, 12:01:27 pm
Post by: Fierofool on January 07, 2016, 02:47:02 pm
Post by: Raydar on January 07, 2016, 02:52:31 pm
Post by: GrannyLinda on January 12, 2016, 06:09:19 pm
The Fiero Club Will Have A Meet And Great
On January 23, 2016 At Noon.
At The
Sonic Restaurant
3980 GA 17Alt, Eastanollee, GA 30538 (Toccoa)
It's Located About 5 Miles North Of I-85 Exit 173 On Ga. Hwy 17 At The Intersection Of Business And By-pass 17, At The Front Of The WalMart SuperCenter. Though It Faces Hwy 17, The Entrance Is Off WalMart Court.
Post by: Raydar on January 20, 2016, 08:22:24 pm
Some entities are predicting 1-2" of snow in NE Georgia.
https://www.facebook.com/WGAW4U/photos/a.285662294790032.69219.260398270649768/1027646553924932/?type=3&theater
Obviously, stuff can change. Are we just going to play it by ear?
Does anyone in the club live up in that area, who can be a "set of eyes" for us, that morning?
Post by: Fierofool on January 20, 2016, 10:38:29 pm
Post by: Raydar on January 21, 2016, 05:31:15 am
I was just thinking out loud, more than anything.
Post by: Fierofool on January 21, 2016, 08:51:30 am
The forecast has been all over the place from near 50* and sunny to whatever it was last night. Snow, I think for Toccoa. I don't want anyone hitting a patch of ice and losing control. They don't have an inside dining area, so we would also be sitting outside in the elements.
Post by: Raydar on January 21, 2016, 11:35:11 am
More like me, rambling... :D
Maybe it won't snow. Or maybe we'll get a foot.
Probably depends upon who you want to listen to, right up until it happens.
Hope everything is going okay. I'll call you, if Toccoa is cancelled, if not before.
Post by: ron768 on January 21, 2016, 02:15:44 pm
Post by: Fierofool on January 21, 2016, 02:24:49 pm
Post by: scottb on January 21, 2016, 06:00:05 pm
Post by: pgackerman on January 21, 2016, 06:39:49 pm
I'm out.
Post by: Raydar on January 21, 2016, 08:27:27 pm
Post by: TopNotch on January 21, 2016, 08:31:32 pm
A. A week from Saturday (long range forecast is good for then).
B. A month from now.
Post by: Raydar on January 21, 2016, 08:39:26 pm
That's my only constraint. Other than that I don't care. Whatever works for everyone else, really.
Post by: Fierofool on January 21, 2016, 09:11:21 pm
An insurance glitch has complicated my schedule and I will be preoccupied for a while and won't be able to work on this project.
Can the person who suggested it step up and take over?
Post by: f85gtron on January 21, 2016, 10:39:46 pm
Post by: Fierofool on January 21, 2016, 11:04:14 pm
We want Fieros to come but we also want them to be driven home. But then we could go just down the street and stay at the Holiday Inn. That makes everything better.
Post by: ron768 on January 22, 2016, 01:21:18 am
Post by: GrannyLinda on January 22, 2016, 12:28:02 pm
Because Of Ice.
Post by: Raydar on January 22, 2016, 01:21:20 pm
Post by: Fierofool on February 07, 2016, 12:38:23 pm
Post by: Fierofool on February 20, 2016, 11:00:35 pm
Post by: Raydar on February 21, 2016, 09:27:30 am
Post by: GrannyLinda on February 21, 2016, 11:13:41 pm
The Sonic Restaurant
3980 GA 17Alt, Eastanollee, GA 30538 (Toccoa)
It's located about 5 miles north of I-85 Exit 173 on Ga. Hwy 17 at the intersection of Business and By-pass 17, at the front of the WalMart SuperCenter. Though it faces Hwy 17, the entrance is off WalMart Court.
All Fiero Enthusiasts and 2-passenger sports car enthusiasts are invited to join us.
Post by: Raydar on February 22, 2016, 12:10:26 am
Post by: f85gtron on February 23, 2016, 05:14:16 am
Post by: GrannyLinda on February 23, 2016, 11:20:32 am
Post by: pgackerman on February 25, 2016, 06:41:56 am
See ya all on the 27th.
Post by: Fierofool on February 25, 2016, 05:40:50 pm
On the way back, we'll be taking a little detour off I-85 in Commerce to visit ThaDriver, Paul Angel.
Post by: pgackerman on February 27, 2016, 06:33:53 am
Post by: f85gtron on February 27, 2016, 07:07:02 am
Post by: Raydar on February 27, 2016, 08:56:00 am
Post by: Raydar on February 27, 2016, 08:50:49 pm
It was good to see everyone again, and to finally be able to put faces to all of the names.
Thanks for organizing this!
Post by: TopNotch on February 27, 2016, 09:45:49 pm
It means there's a Fiero meet!
Post by: pgackerman on February 27, 2016, 10:29:38 pm
Great seeing y'all.
Here are some pics:
https://plus.google.com/photos/101244603559962497427/albums/6256174245414714081 (https://plus.google.com/photos/101244603559962497427/albums/6256174245414714081)
Yes, I'm considering deck struts, which is why there are so many pictures of them.
Post by: f85gtron on February 28, 2016, 12:15:05 am
Post by: ron768 on February 28, 2016, 12:50:05 am
Post by: pgackerman on February 28, 2016, 07:07:16 am
That's one way to get your Fiero noticed.
Post by: Fierofool on February 28, 2016, 08:49:45 am
What does it mean when you see a bunch of little cars in a row, all with their trunks open?
A. Ignition module?
B. This fell off my car but I can't find where it goes.
C. A great turnout for our first cruise-in.
Post by: f85gtron on February 28, 2016, 09:21:38 am
I'm home safe. The car ran great. I got lots of stares with the bumper cover hanging out the window.What happened to your bumper?
Post by: Fierofool on February 28, 2016, 10:49:27 am
Manager and Host of the Eastanole Sonic: Leah
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Front side lineup
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Back side lineup
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The sign. A couple of letters had slipped to overlay others.
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Raydar's V8
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Kanga's 3800SC
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Attendees
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Back Row, left to right: OldOne, f85gtron, Fierofool, ron768, TopNotch, pgackerman
Front Row, left to right: RockinRoger, Raydar, 2500fps, Kanga
Post by: Raydar on February 28, 2016, 12:03:15 pm
It was nice to finally meet you guys. I'm sorry I didn't realize who you were until quite late in the proceedings. Mea Culpa.
I got busy trying to watch Ron S do the program tweaks to Ron768s ECM (while trying to stay out of the way at the same time.)
Post by: pgackerman on February 28, 2016, 04:23:14 pm
Good to meet you too. I was busy paparazzi your car.
Post by: Roger on February 28, 2016, 07:23:54 pm
Paul and Kanga...
It was nice to finally meet you guys. I'm sorry I didn't realize who you were until quite late in the proceedings. Mea Culpa.
I got busy trying to watch Ron S do the program tweaks to Ron768s ECM (while trying to stay out of the way at the same time.)
Same here. Welcome to our madness. I'm really glad you and everyone else made the trip and hope to see y'all again!
Post by: Raydar on February 28, 2016, 08:13:56 pm
... I was busy paparazzi your car.
Speaketh the man with the flawless red 88 GT.
Post by: f85gtron on February 28, 2016, 09:33:16 pm
... I was busy paparazzi your car.
Speaketh the man with the flawless red 88 GT.
I think you two should have a dance-off.....BRING IT!
Post by: pgackerman on February 29, 2016, 07:06:55 am
Glad you didn't say sprint. Wouldn't stand a chance.
Raydar, what's your dash holder called?
Post by: Raydar on February 29, 2016, 11:57:26 am
Glad you didn't say sprint. Wouldn't stand a chance.
Raydar, what's your dash holder called?
Sprint? That would just kill me outright...
I think the Fiero Store called it a console tray. Check the mall on Pennocks. Someone had one for sale, recently. Think it was brown, so you'd have to paint it.
Post by: Fierofool on February 29, 2016, 01:41:15 pm
Post by: pgackerman on February 29, 2016, 04:19:43 pm
84-88 Console Tray.
Only took me a few days to get that far on page one. :-\
Post by: Raydar on February 29, 2016, 05:59:34 pm
Yeah... the glove box is one of the more useful things I've found, as well.
Unfortunately, those are done, too.
Paul Vargyas was doing a similar one, but he suddenly stopped production. I sort of got the idea that people on Pennocks were b*tching about the price, so he said "screw it". He never said that in so many words, however.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on January 17, 2017, 08:35:38 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on January 17, 2017, 08:49:20 pm
Post by: Fierofool on January 17, 2017, 09:51:48 pm
Post by: Raydar on January 17, 2017, 10:09:06 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on January 17, 2017, 11:51:51 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on January 17, 2017, 11:56:57 pm
Did these continue, or was it a one and done thing?
I meant the Sonic thing. Did they go around the state?
I'm curious how participation went. 3 hours' drive would probably be the max I'd drive, but probably not to a Sonic. Other people have different circumstances.
Post by: Raydar on January 18, 2017, 01:15:21 pm
Longest I ever had to drive was about 2 hours.
We had one guy drive from Macon to NE Georgia, and another drove from Huntsville AL.
tshark... How far would you have to drive to attend?
Post by: GTRS Fiero on January 18, 2017, 01:48:25 pm
So, there were more than just the one?
Post by: Fierofool on January 18, 2017, 03:42:34 pm
We did move them around the state so some members didn't always have to drive long distances each time, and go get exposure in different areas.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on January 18, 2017, 05:05:21 pm
Nothing dto do with Fieros, but another group I hang out with picks different places after every performance. One time it was a pizza place nearby; this last time, it was also a pizza place; the time before it was a banquet hall. I have noticed that each place they pick is family-owned. No place was a chain. Each owner was a good, solid person, and the food was great (except this last place). At a few places, the owner personally thanked us for coming. My point is, it may be better not to use chain restaurants. I like the family restaurants, anyway.
There is a place I'd love to get to, called Galleria del Paco, or some such. If each place was a destination, but on an off day, results may be better. Not 8 hours, but I'd probably go further for such a place. It would have to be a day trip, for me. If it put extra load on my wife, I couldn't do it.
We had an evwnt where we parked at a school next door, but ate at the restaurant. That was a DQ. We also did a Waffle House and a Burger King. Chains, but we just descended on them.
Post by: pgackerman on January 18, 2017, 06:46:51 pm
As a lazy member I'll fess-up that I don't want to drive more than 1.5 hours away; 2 hours on VERY special occasions. Given that I live near Augusta, you're unlikely to see me very often.
Maybe we can have East Side of Atlanta Cruise-ins/Drives and North/South/West Side Cruise-ins/Drives?
Post by: Fierofool on January 18, 2017, 07:17:58 pm
Post by: pgackerman on January 19, 2017, 07:42:12 am
Yes. It's not the drive. It's the time away from family.
We all work and have school, so weekends are the best family time. I feel greedy taking an entire day.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on January 19, 2017, 07:51:02 am
Post by: Fierofool on January 19, 2017, 08:46:25 am
There's always a shorter way to get to our final destination when we use two hotels, which we are probably doing again this year. Pigeon Forge will be our final destination and there's lots of stuff to do up there. When we've stayed in the Clayton, Ga., Franklin, NC area many of the wives would get together and go up to the casino in Cherokee for the day
The Dublin St. Pat's Day Parade is March 18 and we're about to start putting together a commitment to drive in the parade again this year. The young lady from my church who helps to carry the club banner comes down with her mom and dad and they spend the full weekend.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on January 19, 2017, 01:10:40 pm
The young lady from my church who helps to carry the club banner comes down with her mom and dad and they spend the full weekend.
Future Fiero owner?
Post by: Fierofool on January 19, 2017, 02:48:08 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on January 19, 2017, 03:44:28 pm
I'm hoping my kids will be interested in/knowledgeable of cars, but I'm worried the future will ruin this for everyone. Cars now are much harder to work on, and new laws prohibit working on a car in public view, more or less.
Post by: Fierofool on January 19, 2017, 04:19:06 pm
Post by: GTRS Fiero on January 19, 2017, 04:24:45 pm