June 21, 2008 - Official Rookies Meet

[Spyder01]

The Toronto Protege Club held their annual rookies meeting at Yorkdale shopping center. What was expected to be a rainy day turned out great for the meet, the sun came out a few times, the weather was very nice. Amazing to see soo many cars came out, at one point, I am sure there were more than 30 pros. Really really really an amazing sight considering the Mazda Protege stopped production since 2004.

A member was even spotted on dufferin rd after shopping at Yorkdale who did not know there was a meet today!

Member had the chance to meet other new members and soon, club president, Junior got everybody together to welcome all the new members. And everybody headed off to dinner. About 20 cars showed up for the dinner, members got to chat some more and afterwards got to hang out by the cars again.

[Spyder01]

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The Eastside Premeet
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Sport 20
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The cruise to yorkdale
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On the highway
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sickkk
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Junior, hooking up everybody with name tags
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Soo many pros
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:D Lowered.... stock :D
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Her name is... um... need to go closer to read it properly :)
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Security...Midnitehour making sure everything is pro
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"THE" weesh
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There are even more pros.. just ran out of room to park them
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awsome looking sedan :)
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Toronto Protege Club
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Sedans, P5
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Junior, making his speech
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Sand Mica FTMFW
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All the participants
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Pro... high up view
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At the dinner locations
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Inside Shoeless Joes
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Toprotege Lanyards
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TOprotege golf shirts
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TOprotege alcohol
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The back table
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Mr. Bus Driver man
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evil_y2k_twins
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Preludegirl + Cocco
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Rachelle and yellowmsp03.5
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sstuart
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Beer in pocket
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Winning some stickers in the draw
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The prooo stickers
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Lanyard
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Gimmie my Timmies
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Property of Scott eh? Where is this sticker placed?
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On the back of Starscream! and theres the property owner
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Another sticker on his car
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More prizes
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MarleyMar's Birthday, so he gets cake... and a candle... lol... super fast, didn't get to adjust the flash or anything
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Back outside, still many pros hanging around
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Rachelle :)
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[Spyder01]

I posted the pics in 1024 resolution... :) bigger... I figure everyone must be using high rez monitors now and 800 resolution maybe too low :)

[LittleSkinsk]

TY so much for all the info on how to really use a camera.. it was like photo 101 for dummies(Londoners) so i that id post one or two
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[TokyoRacer]

Nice pics Eric! Was definitely a good time.

[tiffers]

Great pics Eric!!

[ansonr1980]

looks like a lot of fun

[sumrandomguy]

great pics as alwyz spyder!

[Cool_Steve]

No introduction pics of new members cars? There was for the previous rookie meets. Ashame, as I wasted alot of time detailing my car; it didn't even show up in the bg of anything.

[lowpro2002]

No introduction pics of new members cars? There was for the previous rookie meets. Ashame, as I wasted alot of time detailing my car; it didn't even show up in the bg of anything.

i wouldnt get too upset about it, eric did a good job taking a lot of pics for the small amount of time we there before going to dinner and the large amount of proteges i believe it wouldve been hard to get pics of everyones car. . .

[Cool_Steve]

i wouldnt get too upset about it, eric did a good job taking a lot of pics for the small amount of time we there before going to dinner and the large amount of proteges i believe it wouldve been hard to get pics of everyones car. . .

Understandable, but from the other meets I viewed I thought it was tradition. The point of the rookie meet is to validate new members, yes? I suppose if the club keeps growing at its current rate there will be too many rookies to keep track of, therefore not everyone will get accounted for.

[Vicious1]

Understandable, but from the other meets I viewed I thought it was tradition. The point of the rookie meet is to validate new members, yes? I suppose if the club keeps growing at its current rate there will be too many rookies to keep track of, therefore not everyone will get accounted for.

last few years we've had about 7,8 rookies a year. Max. This year is much higher, and the fact that we weren't at the parking lot for as long as usual would probably explain why "tradition" was broken.

Great job as always Eric

[Ejoe19]

Good times yesterday. Nice pics. THis is my favorite haha. Check out the TV monitor. Typical Soccer...

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[Spyder01]

Yea, there was too little time at yorkdale. I tried to get as many pics as possible. I know there are even some pros that were not in the photos :(... But thats ok, because I am sure many will come out to future events.

[Familia 323]

You certainly didn't waste any time detailing your car. I saw it and your 1st gen Pro looks amazing. You really did a great job, very clean car. As for the photo coverage, I think Eric did a pro job covering the event for the short amount of time we had at Yorkdale.

Spyder is also open to photo requests during a meet, as he did for me yesterday (Sport 20 badge).

No introduction pics of new members cars? There was for the previous rookie meets. Ashame, as I wasted alot of time detailing my car; it didn't even show up in the bg of anything.

[dead_cactus]

Great pics Eric

[Spyder01]

Nice pics Eric! Was definitely a good time.

I love your car...

[LondonZoom]

Looks like it was a good time. I wish I could have made it out. :(

[AKRISONER]

the only thing im sad about is how i parked on the wrong row of cars, In the picture of all the P5's and the Sedans back to back sedan was at the end of the P5 row ahaha.

[Vicious1]

the only thing im sad about is how i parked on the wrong row of cars, In the picture of all the P5's and the Sedans back to back sedan was at the end of the P5 row ahaha.

don't worry. We don't park by model and colour. That's TM3 shit.

[tiffers]

Good times yesterday. Nice pics. THis is my favorite haha. Check out the TV monitor. Typical Soccer...

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I feel that players pain... im still crying :( *tear*

Steve youre car looked awesome!! i noticed a lot of people looking and made comments when you rolled in. a picture wouldnt have done the work you put into it justice :) (no matter how amazing Erics shooting skills are :))

[yellowmsp03.5]

wow great shots eric!!!

i just went out to see if that sticker was still there and it is!! i never even knew you put it there haha good one!

im going to leave it there as long as it stays there

[Spyder01]

wow great shots eric!!!

i just went out to see if that sticker was still there and it is!! i never even knew you put it there haha good one!

im going to leave it there as long as it stays there

You just went out and checked if the sticker is still on Laleet's back? sickk! is he still mooing? :D :D :D

[yellowmsp03.5]

you are wayyyy too funny for a little guy haha..


next meet you are dead! haha

[starscream]

You just went out and checked if the sticker is still on Laleet's back? sickk! is he still mooing? :D :D :D

oh really now? you be careful...you may just have a unfortunate 'accident' with your next burger/tomatoes or better yet gonna put hay in your camera! :D

[prot3g3]

eric your car looks pro with the lips and sides.
great job, wish i coulda been there

[TokyoRacer]

Yeah..jsut drop it Eric..sedans with lips and 15's FTW.:) Your car looks bitchin'.

[dj_baby_tenshi]

Great pics and it looked like it was a great turn out!

I'm a bit surprised that there was no toilet paper, shavin cream or whip cream involved...:P

[iBbLaCkMaN02Pro5]

How I managed not to get over to you and meet personally Eric is beyond me. Next time. Either case, sweet pics are per the norm. When I actually have a P5 worth taking pics of, I'll be sure to find you.

[Spyder01]

How I managed not to get over to you and meet personally Eric is beyond me. Next time. Either case, sweet pics are per the norm. When I actually have a P5 worth taking pics of, I'll be sure to find you.

Yea! I want to meet all the new members too! Come say Hi next time! You sat at the other end of the table I was at, right?

[Spyder01]

Yeah..jsut drop it Eric..sedans with lips and 15's FTW.:) Your car looks bitchin'.

eric your car looks pro with the lips and sides.
great job, wish i coulda been there


Thanks thanks... :D FINALLY got them on, hehe they've been hiding in my basement since winter last year :p.

[iBbLaCkMaN02Pro5]

Yup, that'd be me.

[-Jayzer-]

awesome meet! it was nice to finally put some faces to the names. too bad we didn't have a bit more time @ yorkdale thou. stupid security...

[Thanu31]

yeaa, great meet,... cant wait for more BIG ones...MOM2008 :D :D :D

[sstuart]

great pictures Eric!!

one question, do I always look that goofy:confused:

[Cool_Steve]

You certainly didn't waste any time detailing your car. I saw it and your 1st gen Pro looks amazing. You really did a great job, very clean car. As for the photo coverage, I think Eric did a pro job covering the event for the short amount of time we had at Yorkdale.

Spyder is also open to photo requests during a meet, as he did for me yesterday (Sport 20 badge).

Many hours put into it, I don't think some people have the idea of the time I spent to make it look that good - and then it rains. It was literally spotless inside out, every piece of green waxed, every rubber piece shined with dressing. Thanks for your comments. I didn't know you could request photos.

the only thing im sad about is how i parked on the wrong row of cars, In the picture of all the P5's and the Sedans back to back sedan was at the end of the P5 row ahaha.

I hear that. It was so busy. Is there a mall in Toronto that's not busy as hell on a Sunday? Fairview Park mall here in Kitchener would have large areas free for the amount of cars we had.


Steve your car looked awesome!! i noticed a lot of people looking and made comments when you rolled in. a picture wouldnt have done the work you put into it justice :) (no matter how amazing Erics shooting skills are :))

That's good to hear. Sorry I missed you, I think we met once before but I'm horrible with names and faces first time round. I wish I could have gotten at least one good shot from his excellent photography.

[Familia 323]

Many hours put into it, I don't think some people have the idea of the time I spent to make it look that good - and then it rains. It was literally spotless inside out, every piece of green waxed, every rubber piece shined with dressing. Thanks for your comments. I didn't know you could request photos.





No probs Steve. Yes, we met, I talked to you about the great condition your car was (spotless) and the BP motor, which I'm very familiar with. There were a few peeps huddled around your car, so all that detailing work produced some good results minus the pics unfortunately. Next time for sure.:)

[2hondas]

Aw I was in Toronto yesterday, not Saturday. I could have joined. :(

[tiffers]

That's good to hear. Sorry I missed you, I think we met once before but I'm horrible with names and faces first time round. I wish I could have gotten at least one good shot from his excellent photography.

Nope never met you. Why dont you make it out to more westside meets (thirsty thursdays :D) and get some shots done if Eric is there?

[Cool_Steve]

^I must have gotten you confused with someone else. I went to one Westside meet once at Boston Pizza eariler this year, I forget why I went though because I know it wasn't posted up as an "average" meet. I got sick the day after I visited, sucks.

Its hard to make it to meets like those when you're an hour drive away, and then I have to work next morning at 8am. Plus I don't really know anyone, I hate being the odd one out as everyone else has known eachother for so long now. Sucks I only discovered this forum this year, as I've had my Pro since July 2004 and could have gotten all this rookie stuff over and done with a long time ago.

[iJay]

^I must have gotten you confused with someone else. I went to one Westside meet once at Boston Pizza eariler this year, I forget why I went though because I know it wasn't posted up as an "average" meet. I got sick the day after I visited, sucks.

Its hard to make it to meets like those when you're an hour drive away, and then I have to work next morning at 8am. Plus I don't really know anyone, I hate being the odd one out as everyone else has known eachother for so long now. Sucks I only discovered this forum this year, as I've had my Pro since July 2004 and could have gotten all this rookie stuff over and done with a long time ago.

I was suprized the first time around, and to this day still find myself shocked at how friendly people are in person. The same guys you see calling each other sheep ***kers are the first ones to come say hi wassup. Trust me they (we) are a friendly bunch.

[tiffers]

^I must have gotten you confused with someone else. I went to one Westside meet once at Boston Pizza eariler this year, I forget why I went though because I know it wasn't posted up as an "average" meet. I got sick the day after I visited, sucks.

Its hard to make it to meets like those when you're an hour drive away, and then I have to work next morning at 8am. Plus I don't really know anyone, I hate being the odd one out as everyone else has known eachother for so long now. Sucks I only discovered this forum this year, as I've had my Pro since July 2004 and could have gotten all this rookie stuff over and done with a long time ago.

^ I do it. PLUS thats how you get to know people. if you dont make the effort then how will you ever really know anybody in this club?

Ive only been around for 6 months... STOP MAKING EXCUSES TO STAY HOME AND GET YER BUTT OUT AND MEET PEOPLE!! :p lol

[Cool_Steve]

I dunno, its really hard for me to break-in to such a well-knitted group of people; the outsider from k-dub that drives an un-modded first gen. I know if I don't go, I won't know anyone, its just the groups are already so well formed after many years, if I had joined earlier I'd be far past this stage already. Plus (I'm not trying to make excuses) I don't always have the time to drive to TO every Thursday.

lol yeah you joined up only a month before I did...over 2,000 posts?!?!

How come no one makes the long trip from anywhere else for Kitchener meets, mmmm? :p But we here have to drive to the big cities? Have you tried our wings?

[iJay]

I dunno, its really hard for me to break-in to such a well-knitted group of people; the outsider from k-dub that drives an un-modded first gen. I know if I don't go, I won't know anyone, its just the groups are already so well formed after many years, if I had joined earlier I'd be far past this stage already. Plus (I'm not trying to make excuses) I don't always have the time to drive to TO every Thursday.

lol yeah you joined up only a month before I did...over 2,000 posts?!?!

How come no one makes the long trip from anyone else for Kitchener meets, mmmm? :p But we here have to drive to the big cities?
Majority of people live closer or in the big city so its more aof a centralized location as oppose to 20+ pros crusing outt to kitchener.

Perhaps if there was an offishal meet out that way made by someone legit and planned out well ( other than just a parking lot) people will make the trip.
I went on the C7 thing yesterday bc they were going to niagara, we didnt just stand around talking about cars, people who weren't scared ( I was!) went on the wheel of death, then dinner.

Trust me man, the only way for a club/prganization to grow is to bring people in, which TOP does very well.
I felt and still sometimes feel like an odd man out. All I care about is sound and music, most guys here are all about engine mods.
Stop your bitching and come out or organize a meet.

[mit-gee-mui]

I dunno, its really hard for me to break-in to such a well-knitted group of people; the outsider from k-dub that drives an un-modded first gen. I know if I don't go, I won't know anyone, its just the groups are already so well formed after many years, if I had joined earlier I'd be far past this stage already. Plus (I'm not trying to make excuses) I don't always have the time to drive to TO every Thursday.


At least you drive a mazda.....

Out of spite (Edit: well, not really out of spite. More just because I want to/can), I usually take everything BUT my mazda (non-protege - refer to signature and avatar) to the meets.....:o :lol: :eek:

But on a serious note, as already mentioned, come out to more meets. These guys are MORE than friendly and I am sure they will make you feel more than welcome. Your car should be quite the conversation piece anyway.:yes: :cool:

[iJay]

These guys are MORE than friendly and I am sure they will make you feel more than welcome. Your car should be quite the conversation piece anyway:yes: :cool:

If you look wierd you mite be the conversational peice!


JOKES!
Ask my "Brother" Anson1980, they are friendly muahhaha

[macklum]

It was good to see old friend and meet the newbies .I was to bad I couldnt stay but I had to be back in belleville by a certian time . Looks like I will be coming to MOTM this year . I look foward to seeing you all again .

[ansonr1980]

If you look wierd you mite be the conversational peice!


JOKES!
Ask my "Brother" Anson1980, they are friendly muahhaha

lol:o

[tiffers]

I dunno, its really hard for me to break-in to such a well-knitted group of people; the outsider from k-dub that drives an un-modded first gen. I know if I don't go, I won't know anyone, its just the groups are already so well formed after many years, if I had joined earlier I'd be far past this stage already. Plus (I'm not trying to make excuses) I don't always have the time to drive to TO every Thursday.

lol yeah you joined up only a month before I did...over 2,000 posts?!?!

How come no one makes the long trip from anywhere else for Kitchener meets, mmmm? :p But we here have to drive to the big cities? Have you tried our wings?

I like to talk :D thats how you get to know people - talking to them. lol

Firstly if you consider yourself an outsider thats Bunk and this has nothing to do with "tight knit" groups.

Personally I didnt find it hard to start talking to people... I just showed up to my first meet (London lol - No Vic I didnt drink the water) and had a fun time, then started showing up at West and Eastside meets and just talking to people. thats all it takes.

Its unfortunate that your perspective of these "tight knit groups" is keeping you from saying "HI" and making new friends :(. I used to be like that, it was really lonely.

Tell you what how about we meet up wednesday and ill bring you to the Eastside meet. That way we can chit chat in the car and then you feel a bit more at ease when you get to the meet? unless you want to just crusie out together. maybe we can get a few other K-dubbers to come out as well :)

And to agree with iJay (for once he he ;)), its easier having us far westsiders go to TO.

[FIREFOX]

Ask my "Brother" Anson1980, they are friendly muahhaha

Oh yeah, you guys are twins, who's older?;)

[ansonr1980]

Oh yeah, you guys are twins, who's older?;)

i'm the older one :o

[Scooter]

...

But on a serious note, as already mentioned, come out to more meets. These guys are MORE than friendly and I am sure they will make you feel more than welcome...

It's true. Sometimes we feel-up new recruits :woot:

[mit-gee-mui]

It's true. Sometimes we feel-up new recruits :woot:

*feels left out*:o

I never got felt-up.... I DID get patted-down though......:lol:
(Note: the picture of me on the first page occured after pat-down....:woot: )

[Scooter]

*feels left out*:o

I never got felt-up.... I DID get patted-down though......:lol:
(Note: the picture of my che---nevermind---um on first page occured after pat-down....:woot: )

:wave: steps up to take one for the team since you feel left out :D

[mit-gee-mui]

:wave: steps up to take one for the team since you feel left out :D

:cpdance:

[tiffers]

^ lol gotta make sure that name tag sticks... :D

[Scooter]

:bchika:

Let me just grab my "Official PGirl Welcoming Committee" badge first.

EDIT - LOL....just to clarify...by badge...I really do mean badge. I realized after I posted that could be taken a few ways :p

[mit-gee-mui]

:bchika:

Let me just grab my "Official PGirl Welcoming Committee" badge first.

EDIT - LOL....just to clarify...by badge...I really do mean badge. I realized after I posted that could be taken a few ways :p

Pictures of said "badge"???:yes:

[tiffers]

^ lol... here we go... im outta here.. bed time!



im stumped at how else "badge" could be taken... seriously, maybe its my lack of sleep from work last night lol

[Scooter]

Pictures of said "badge"???:yes:

email sent.

[Scooter]

doh! It just bounced back because apparently it was too big for your inbox. :confused:

[mit-gee-mui]

doh! It just bounced back because apparently it was too big for your inbox. : confused:

So I either need a bigger inbox or you need to shrink your badge.....

Which one is it?:lol:

[Scooter]

So I either need a bigger inbox or you need to shrink your badge.....

Which one is it?:lol:

I'm sure we could figure something out. We'll just have to try a few ummmmm experiments and maybe move the inbox to various positions....I mean....locations. ;)

[mit-gee-mui]

I'm sure we could figure something out. We'll just have to try a few ummmmm experiments and maybe move the inbox to various positions....I mean....locations. ;)


OOOOOOOOH!!!! I GET WHAT YOU'RE TALKING ABOUT NOW!!!!!:p

[Scooter]

^ Roflmao!!!

[Marleymar]

Wow for a second there it was like waiting for the second shoe to drop. :D

Bottom line if you come out and your not just going to sit in your car or off to the side you will see folks will pull you into the conversations and welcome you into the group. Some effort has to be on the new person to want to meet new people as well, but over all this is the most friendly group of car folks i have ever been around. Look at it like this members bring their children, spouses and parents to events so that should say a lot for the social nature of TOP. (okay so this covers my posting quota for the last few weeks i been missing LOL)

[Scooter]

*thump*

[Cool_Steve]

Personally I didnt find it hard to start talking to people... I just showed up to my first meet (London lol - No Vic I didnt drink the water) and had a fun time, then started showing up at West and Eastside meets and just talking to people. thats all it takes.

Its unfortunate that your perspective of these "tight knit groups" is keeping you from saying "HI" and making new friends :(. I used to be like that, it was really lonely.

Tell you what how about we meet up wednesday and ill bring you to the Eastside meet. That way we can chit chat in the car and then you feel a bit more at ease when you get to the meet? unless you want to just crusie out together. maybe we can get a few other K-dubbers to come out as well :)

And to agree with iJay (for once he he ;)), its easier having us far westsiders go to TO.

I found London a good bunch to get along with. Maybe I should go to the next Hammer meet? Toronto is big and scarey :p with alot more oldschool club members there. Considering my perpective, I've always been an observer of people and view how people react to other people. I've always been intimidated being a new person, all my life. I dunno why.

I don't wanna be a burden on you and make me look out to be a special case; I do have a backbone, it just takes me a while to warm up to people, as taken from personal experiances I don't trust too many people. Plus Eastside - how much longer of a drive is that vs Westside? TO is huge, and I know very little of it.

It's true. Sometimes we feel-up new recruits :woot:
lol, are you this funny in person? haha.


Bottom line if you come out and your not just going to sit in your car or off to the side you will see folks will pull you into the conversations and welcome you into the group. Some effort has to be on the new person to want to meet new people as well, but over all this is the most friendly group of car folks i have ever been around. Look at it like this members bring their children, spouses and parents to events so that should say a lot for the social nature of TOP. (okay so this covers my posting quota for the last few weeks i been missing LOL)

All very true, and this place is friendy. Only thing I could really talk about is music as I know alot about it. And my gen of Pro, and animation, etc.

[Marleymar]

^ All I can say bruh is be Steve, so music is your thing then speak on it when you can throw some info to the masses and you will find your spot in this club. Just be you

and BTW Hell YES Scooter is just as bad in person as he is online that brother got mad Frisbee skills

[iBbLaCkMaN02Pro5]

Relax Steve, you'll be fine. I was expecting to pick a corner at yorkdale and curl up in the fetal postition but everyone was madd cool and friendly. If the rest of meets are anything like this one was, there'll never be anything to worry about. It was my first meet and I loved it (Yes, Mr. Midnitehour Jeff Man Sir, I know I joined the club last year, but I made a rookie meet, right?). Some fresh people in this club, fuh real. Looking forward to meeting more.

[Familia 323]

Just noticed also that you have a Mazda 929 in your sig, besides your Protege. Steve,you are a Mazda enthusiast as the rest of us are. You'll be fine.:)

[TokyoRacer]

Steve, Me and Mike talked to people and we both live in towns with one traffic light. I don't really live in Belleville, nor does Mike. I'm from Frankford, Mike is from Stirling. So yeah..one traffic like. Nuff said. ;)

[tiffers]

I found London a good bunch to get along with. Maybe I should go to the next Hammer meet? Toronto is big and scarey :p with alot more oldschool club members there. Considering my perpective, I've always been an observer of people and view how people react to other people. I've always been intimidated being a new person, all my life. I dunno why.

I don't wanna be a burden on you and make me look out to be a special case; I do have a backbone, it just takes me a while to warm up to people, as taken from personal experiances I don't trust too many people. Plus Eastside - how much longer of a drive is that vs Westside? TO is huge, and I know very little of it.

lol you should get into social work... Thats all I do all day observe people and analyze lol. It's fun to find out what makes people tick :)

Nope no burden or a special case, I like to encourage people to get out to meets and mingle with the other members. It has nothing to do with you having a backbone or not :) And eastside is about 45, if that, minutes from my house... and im on the Stoney Creek side of Hamilton (way eastside side for those that have no idea what im talking about)

Meeting new people can be pretty intimidating sometimes its easier to go with another person... My first meet I made my brother come with me (ok my mom did lol - but the bugger turned around half way to London... jerk - Yes Dan I called you a jerk :p) - at least by then I wasnt intimidated the TO and London crews were really welcoming to my noodness.

So let me know if you want to come tomorrow night and Ill swing threw Milton and meet up with you on the 401 :) I wont be staying too late as I have another exam Thursday morning with the Passport office :) - I'm gunna be an officer soon :D - self fullfilling prophecy my friends... :woot:

[Scooter]

...
lol, are you this funny in person? haha.
...

Sometimes I get nervous when I meet new people, and I end up soiling my pants (front AND back). People end up laughing, so I just laugh it off like I did it on purpose as a joke. But it makes me sad inside. So I suppose I am sad as a person....and only funny on the exterior. But I hurt inside. A deep burning hurt, only understood by one who has also soiled themselves in public....numerous times.

:mj:

P.S. - I added the Michael Jackson emoticon only because he is also misunderstood. And also because I can't think of ANY other reason why anyone would ever need to use that emoticon.

[Cool_Steve]

Meeting new people can be pretty intimidating sometimes its easier to go with another person... My first meet I made my brother come with me (ok my mom did lol - but the bugger turned around half way to London... jerk - Yes Dan I called you a jerk :p) - at least by then I wasnt intimidated the TO and London crews were really welcoming to my noodness.

So let me know if you want to come tomorrow night and Ill swing threw Milton and meet up with you on the 401 :) I wont be staying too late as I have another exam Thursday morning with the Passport office :) - I'm gunna be an officer soon :D - self fullfilling prophecy my friends... :woot:

When you say tommorrow I assume you meant today as your post was posted past midnight. Sorry but this was waaay too short notice for me and I was busy at work and didn't get home till 6:30 and am dead beat. I wouldn't have even made it. I don't have time anyway, I have many things to get done (not making excuses!, I lost ALOT of time being sick with the stomach flu for five days of vacation). I can also see why crews were really welcoming to your nudeness. :lol: Maybe next time we can meet up.

Scooter - when I checked your post at the computer at work, in a quiet room, I literally lol'ed at the MJ ref, and forgot there was someone beside me.

A-hee-hee! Chom-on...

[iJay]

When you say tommorrow I assume you meant today as your post was posted past midnight. Sorry but this was waaay too short notice for me and I was busy at work and didn't get home till 6:30 and am dead beat. I wouldn't have even made it. I don't have time anyway, I have many things to get done (not making excuses!, I lost ALOT of time being sick with the stomach flu for five days of vacation). I can also see why crews were really welcoming to your nudeness. :lol: Maybe next time we can meet up.

Scooter - when I checked your post at the computer at work, in a quiet room, I literally lol'ed at the MJ ref, and forgot there was someone beside me.

A-hee-hee! Chom-on...

Steve man just chill out. I woulda love to see you on your first date, did she come to you? JOKES MAN

You'll realize everyone has thier own personalities outside of the forum and with most people all it takes is a,"Sup? I'm steve" next thing you know your begging for the to shut up. People on here are freindly and personable.

[tiffers]

^ very funny Jay :p lol



oh shoot... noobness, noobness!! lol

Yeah i meant last night.. no worries another meet :) but Jay's right thats pretty much all it takes...

[AKRISONER]

When you say tommorrow I assume you meant today as your post was posted past midnight. Sorry but this was waaay too short notice for me and I was busy at work and didn't get home till 6:30 and am dead beat. I wouldn't have even made it. I don't have time anyway, I have many things to get done (not making excuses!, I lost ALOT of time being sick with the stomach flu for five days of vacation). I can also see why crews were really welcoming to your nudeness. :lol: Maybe next time we can meet up.

Scooter - when I checked your post at the computer at work, in a quiet room, I literally lol'ed at the MJ ref, and forgot there was someone beside me.

A-hee-hee! Chom-on...

steve you should come to the Halton Hills meet that we plan on having soon, Im a newbie and I dont think Ejoe knows many people either, Im gonna plan on setting a date soon once I put the parts that Ive bought onto my car finally.

[Cool_Steve]

Cool. lol I had to google that town I never heard of it before. It's not even that far away from kdub. Sweet.

[Kansei]

nice pics Eric! I hadn't seen your car with the lips on, it really looks great!

looks like the weather held out for this meet after all, rats I really should have made it.

[Spyder01]

nice pics Eric! I hadn't seen your car with the lips on, it really looks great!

looks like the weather held out for this meet after all, rats I really should have made it.

Thanks, i only had them on for less than a week at that meet

[FunkRider]

Wow I suck at getting out to meets lately... boo work.