Apologies for the significant delay, I was really tired last night, and just woke up today.

Anyways, Patrick picked me up at 5:00(ish) and we made our way over to the meeting, unburdened by traffic of any kind. We made our way in to the parking lot, meeting two other Fieros. We must've just missed the Langley Cruise-In, as within seconds of us arriving, Fieros came out en masse filling up the lot in no time. A Cadillac STS and BMW X3 also arrived carrying WCF cargo in the form of Harrison, Johnny Boy and Clynt.

As Maureen and David began recalling all the events of the Cruise-In earlier that day, other members congregated together to discuss other affairs, such as Brian's awful parking job.

Of course, after quite a while of this, we made our way inside the restaurant. The meeting was a large gathering, with members lining the room corner to corner. With a long time of useless chit-chat from the parking lot fresh in mind, the club did the only logical thing and carried on doing so inside. Eventually, the draws were held by David, with the dinner draw being won by himself (RIGGED!), and a couple of the prizes donated by Ken being carnivorously snatched up by Harrison and I (Thank you again, Ken!)

Following that, the club discussion commenced in its official role, starting with Patrick and Johnny Boy's (Sort've) wheel spacers, with the two gentlemen taking up opposing views on their opinion of them (The former quite liking them, and the latter expressing concern about their durability). We also passed around and eyed up the lovely trophy and plaque we had (With the big trophy courtesy of Ken, and his wonderfully stock '85). The club then brought up the Iona Park run today, which was ultimately shot down due simply to a lack of warning, and thus, attendance. Mauree also brought up a problem which has plagued our runs many times before: Changing plans without alerting the entirety of the club, leaving many members stranded and isolated. Ken suggested simply following the plans to the letter, with no "last-minute corrections" in place to isolate anyone who wouldn't be there to hear. Finally, I brought up the fact that Dan Watt has a Corvette Rack conversion for the Fiero available, a fact which seem to elicit interest from David, Johnny and especially Brian.

We ended by deciding to head down to the remnents of the Cruise-In, where Maureen, David, Patrick, Harrison, Arun, Lisa, Ryan and I decided it would be worth the commute despite being largely finished by now. After getting lost a couple of times, we ended up at the one corner, where we stayed for quite a while. One by one, we slowly trickled away, although we also gained a member (Manny, in his blue fastback) at one point. Eventually, with all other members gone, Patrick decided it was time to head off as well. I got home around 10:15 and decided that the write-up could wait until today. You know, to build suspense.

... Patrick makes mental note to self ... Do not take HWY 1 back home to Vancouver after a club meeting again until all the damn road work is done!

Seriously though, I think taking whatever route is required to go over the Pattullo Bridge would be a HECK of a lot faster trip back to Vancouver than heading towards the Port Mann Bridge.

It took a long time to get home last night. We left downtown Langley around 10:10, I dropped off Tristan at his place in New West (near the Brunette exit), and I didn't get home until after 11:30.

Romeo wrote: I got home around 10:15...

Not a chance. We left Langley at 10:10, and even with NO traffic, the Mighty Duke can't make it to New West that quickly.

Has the club ever entered into Langley cruising before?  Might be something to talk about at a meeting and start planning for next year. Could be alot of fun. Also next year maybe we could have our meeting a day earlier being the friday and attend the cruising night.  What's your thoughts????????????

redwilley     Maureen'

Patrick wrote: ... Patrick makes mental note to self ... Do not take HWY 1 back home to Vancouver after a club meeting again until all the damn road work is done! Seriously though, I think taking whatever route is required to go over the Pattullo Bridge would be a HECK of a lot faster trip back to Vancouver than heading towards the Port Mann Bridge. It took a long time to get home last night. We left downtown Langley around 10:10, I dropped off Tristan at his place in New West (near the Brunette exit), and I didn't get home until after 11:30. Romeo wrote: I got home around 10:15... Not a chance. We left Langley at 10:10, and even with NO traffic, the Mighty Duke can't make it to New West that quickly.

11:15. lol

To Harrison: My apologies, always thought it was an STS. Should've looked closer I suppose.

To Damien: The show in New West is phenominal. There's been a few Fieros in it before, they always tend to garner attention for the same reason a Sunbeam Tiger does: They're so different that they provide contrast to all the muscle cars and hot rods.

Car-2-Lo wrote: Since we have more MODERATORS than members, can you guys update the front page to Sept. WRAP UP !

You're a month late, Johnny. That write-up is from July!

I'd like to change it, but I only have the title of "moderator" here. I've never actually been given any moderator powers to slice and dice.

Graeme wrote: Patrick should be able to do it too.

It's possible I "should" be able to do it, but I've never been able to do whatever it is that a moderator does here.

I am a "moderator" in name only. I have NO moderator powers.

I've heard of those buttons (from Dave and Tristan), but have never seen them... none of them... ever.

Graeme wrote: Some people make 10's of thousands per month just from a blog...

Are you serious? People get paid for writing blogs?

Where does the money come from, ads?

I know the money was meant to be inspirational, but now I just feel intimidated. lol

I'll get one going though, if for nothing else than to put together a small collection of things I've learned (Often the hard way) while on my tuning travels.

Blog is made, couldn't think of anything relevent to put on it, mind you. So it'll remain dorment for now.

I was just reviewing this thread and I wanted to add that it was nice to see Ryan (88FormulaFiero) at a club meeting again after an absence of almost two and a half years.

Ryan, don't be such a stranger!

Oh Ken Ken Ken... would it be too much to do a little photoshopping body repair before posting the images?

Oooo yeah, look at the manly offset of my rear wheels with those http://www.westcoastfieros.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2547&PN=1&TPN=1 - new spacers .

What we need to photoshop is to get that red car back in to it's own spot... Brian.

Anyways, thanks a lot for the advice Ken, I'll go scamper off and do that right now.