Miss you guys

[f85gtron]

Have you ever realized, a little too late, that you had a good thing going after you’ve already gone?  Well, I’m comparing oranges to peaches and I miss the club like crazy. The club here just isn’t the same and probably won’t ever be. I don’t want to discount the efforts and legitimacy of the club here, but they just don’t have the same vibe as GFC. To be fare, I’ve only attended one meeting, but I’m debating on whether I’ll attend another. It just wasn’t the same. They have zero online presence.
Ron

[GTRS Fiero]

I'll remind you that life is about choices and compromise.

Each club has a different vibe.  The addition or loss of a person can change that vibe.  They could be thinking that you are just the dynamic they need to change their vibe.

[Fierofool]

You have been absent here for a while.  We would welcome your online presence again. 

[f85gtron]

Fierofool,
I’ve been absent from everything everywhere for a while!  I’m just starting to be able to tread water again!  This has been the most difficult move I’ve made. NOTHING has been easy.
Gtrs Fiero,
Excellent point. Maybe I’m looking at it wrongly.
Thanks for the pep-talk!
Ron

[GTRS Fiero]

I am curious how many people show up for their meetings, how far (time-wise) it is for you to get to a meeting, and about the age distribution of the members.

[f85gtron]

The last (first) meeting I had attended had 9, including myself. There where 3 other balding, middle-aged nutters, such as myself, and the rest had already completed the transition into a more “experienced” stage of life. Does that help paint a clearer picture of the demographics of their club?  I’d say it’s about like ours. They discussed the need to attract a younger audience and where concerned about the growing age of the majority of members. It’s about an hour for me from work, 30mins from home to attend. I’m planning to attend this Thursday, if the warden grants me time served.
Ron

[GTRS Fiero]

I’d say it’s about like ours. They discussed the need ...

Ah...

Well, just today, I read an article about the millenials not having much money.  Perhaps working 2 hours a week at McD's on the crew line doesn't generate much income.  Anyway, young people apparently don't want to get their license, drive, or own a car.  Most seem to barely be able to fuel up their car without help.  Fiero ownership and maintenance may be a stretch.

Who you callin' middle-aged?     I met a middle-aged guy and a young guy at the diner. 

At least this group is close to you.  There are 9 Fiero groups within 9 hours' drive me of which I'm aware.  Unfortunately, that is one way, and the closest is 5 hours away.  There are younger members at some.  NIFE has some people who appear to be in their 30's.  The other clubs also have some younger members.  I guess it all comes down to what you want in a group, how much patience you have to wait for it, and how much energy you are willing to put into getting it.

[GTRS Fiero]

Did you go to another meeting?

[f85gtron]

Yes. That was my last one. Something is a little “off”. Don’t know what it is, but I’m not going to be a part of it. Thanks ga club for setting my expectations too high!  I’ll never find another club
Ron

[GTRS Fiero]

I'm sorry it did not work out.  It is disappointing, not having a local club with which to do things.