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Subaru Crew - Meet The Members II

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  • paisanpaisan Member Posts: 21,181
    At the very least lets move it to the cafe...

    -mike
  • rshollandrsholland Member Posts: 19,788
    not a political forum. This Iraq topic is too emotionally-charged to discuss here—and to remain friends.

    Bob
  • yellowbikedon1yellowbikedon1 Member Posts: 94
    I'm on my bike, riding with the usual Thursday morning gang through Coral Springs (that's Florida, folks) when I spot a blue WRX wagon waiting for us to clear the intersection. Remembering that Serge lives here, I yell out SERGE? and the diver yells DON? He does a fast loop around the block and the two of us finally get a chance to meet in person. Amazing that Edmunds can truly be the prelude to "Meet the Members."
  • yellowbikedon1yellowbikedon1 Member Posts: 94
    O.K., Serge was the DRIVER, not diver!
  • rshollandrsholland Member Posts: 19,788
    Wow! What are the odds of Florida's only two Subaru owners ever meeting at an intersection! :)

    Bob
  • bluesubiebluesubie Member Posts: 3,497
    Welcome back Patti!!!! You've been missed. Hope you can check in more than a few times a month.
    :-)

    It's a small world, Don. :-) I first met paisan at a Subaru dealer in NJ. He drove up with that big Trooper w/NY plates to buy parts for his XT6 (gee, who could that be?).

    -Dennis
  • paisanpaisan Member Posts: 21,181
    yup and dennis had on a Blue Jacket :)
    Most likely it was the screaching tires that gave me away...

    -mike
  • Karen_SKaren_S Member Posts: 5,092
    I've been biting my tongue...very hesitatant whether to say anything about being off topic here. The war is a serious subject that will affect all of us. I think rsholland's suggestion to move all comments concerning the current world crisis to the Cafe is the best solution.

    Thanks!

    PS> Welcome back, Patti! :-)
  • fibber2fibber2 Member Posts: 3,786
    Brian - excellent piece of writing. You captured some of my concerns well. I copied it and would like to forward it to some friends.

    As I stated before, debate is healthy, and the civility level here has been refreshing. The suggestion of moving it off the MEET board to CAFE is an excellent one.

    Bob/Mike - Please don't let this get to you. We are all friends here. "Ugly" will not improve anything.

    And Patti - Welcome back. Hope you are feeling better and able to go back to work.

    Steve
  • bsvollerbsvoller Member Posts: 528
    Patti - Very glad to see that you're back.

    Karen - Thank you for permitting our discussions on this board. The Cafe would certainly be a better place to continue them.

    Bob/Mike, others - I have spent many hours agonizing over our actions and policies, and still more seeking the right language to express my views. I've tried to avoid diatribe. I think you understand that I intend no offense to anyone, and am motivated by a geniune concern for our collective futures. Believe me, no one would be more pleased to be proven wrong than me.

    Steve, Ian, Stephen, others - Thanks. Everything I've posted here is "public domain". I have tried to contribute to intelligent discourse on these issues. It sounds like I've been at least partially successful. These issues are too important to leave to the "spin doctors" of any particular political persuasion.

    ****

    Cars ! Yeah, that's it. I'm going to the Denver Auto Show on the 19th with some buddies. Can't wait to see some of the goodies you guys have been talking about, although the really juicy stuff never makes it to Denver... Should be fun, though - looking forward to it.

    -brianV
  • barresa62barresa62 Member Posts: 1,379
    Yes, Subaru Cafe is a good suggestion. Thanks Bob & Karen. :-)

    Stephen
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    I agree with Bob, political discussions will only get inflammatory and hostile.

    Let's save that for the trolls that visit us! :-)

    -juice
  • bsvollerbsvoller Member Posts: 528
    juice - I'm sorry to see you post that. This group of people is one of the most thoughtful and civilized that I've had the pleasure of joining.

    I apologize to everyone - perhaps I've pushed the limits too far. The last thing I want to see is this group become inflammatory and hostile with each other.

    'nuff said

    -brianV
  • kenskens Member Posts: 5,869
    Sorry I missed the chat last night, folks. I was getting ready to leave work in time to make the chat and got hit with some last minute work stuff. :-(

    Sounds like attendance was certainly up, however!

    Patti -- welcome back!! The Crew is whole again.

    Ken
  • rshollandrsholland Member Posts: 19,788
    because of the emotional content of the subject, these discussions should NOT occur here, even in the Cafe. BTW, it was Mike's suggestion to move the discussion over the Cafe, not me. I don't even want it there. I want it off Edmunds.

    If it starts getting hot and heavy over in the Cafe, I will take a self-imposed sabbatical from Edmunds. There are other Subie sites in which I can participate.

    Between what I read/see in the news, and the fact that I'm the only person in my family who thinks Bush is right, I've about had it up to here. I don't want to come to Edmunds and hear more of it. I don't need any more of this grief. This place is a refuge from the outside world for me. If it ceases to be that, I will leave.

    Bob
  • p0926p0926 Member Posts: 4,423
    Easy Bob! It's certainly an emotionally charged issue for many people and I too question whether we should be debating such a weighty topic here. I also would hate to see a rift form in what has become an extended family for some of us. I for one would be perfectly happy to go back to talking cars, cooking recipes and Lance Armstrong. :-)

    -Frank P.
  • lilbluewgn02lilbluewgn02 Member Posts: 1,089
    He really has a yellow bike! It was certainly a pleasure to meet him, though I'm not surprised, as I've seen this crazy bunch of bike riders before. I was on my way to sub at Michael's school (as usual) and just zipped around like a crazed bike rider and pulled up just as the front of Don's group passed. Hopefully, we will be able to get together like normal people (although I, for one, am not quite normal).
    Bob, there are actually a bunch just in my family! I missed a Subie get-together a few weeks ago down where they have a cruise night every Friday. I read that there were around 40 Subies cruising around Ft. Lauderdale that night. I am now seeing WRXs just about every day, as well as other Subies every day.
    Shvitzing in FL, where the temps have been around 90 every day.
  • Karen_SKaren_S Member Posts: 5,092
    Two subjects guaranteed to bring on flames, arrows, and misunderstandings.

    The Owners Clubs are intended for those with like-minded interests in a certain make/model. And because most owners get along well and their primary focus is supporting/advising other owners, off topic banter/discussion is not forbidden. However, I am sensing that comments concerning the present state of our world and the consequences/outcome of a pending war is uncomfortable for many members of the Crew. (I don't blame you...I don't like talking about it myself.)

    I'm not going to clamp down and say absolutely no talk about anything non-Subie related (where else would I get such great recipes, learn about home improvement, and read graham's wonderfully descriptive posts from Australia!), but there are a lot of other places on the web where world events are discussed.

    Let's keep our focus on the friendships that have been formed here and enjoy each other's company.

    Peace.
  • nygregnygreg Member Posts: 1,936
    Welcome back. Hope you are feeling better.

    Greg
  • lilbluewgn02lilbluewgn02 Member Posts: 1,089
    If you're there, LMK re Michael's drawing...glad to see you are back PT.
  • bsvollerbsvoller Member Posts: 528
    I'm sure many of us see this forum as a refuge of one form or another - I know that I do. For me it's a refuge from the shrieking incivility and raging emotionality rampant in the "outside world". I can't even turn on the TV anymore while my son is up.

    It may come as a surprise to you right now, but I'm betting that if you and I and some of the others sat down over some beers and compared notes, we'd have a lot more in common than just Subaru's.

    I'll take this to the Cafe now.

    -brianV
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Cool to know Crew members are bumping into each other. Of all places, Florida? Hilarious.

    -juice
  • rshollandrsholland Member Posts: 19,788
    << It may come as a surprise to you right now, but I'm betting that if you and I and some of the others sat down over some beers and compared notes, we'd have a lot more in common than just Subaru's. >>

    It wouldn't surprise me one bit. You buying the brewskies? :)

    Bob
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    When and where? I could stand a cold one.

    -juice
  • bsvollerbsvoller Member Posts: 528
    Sure ! What's your favorite ?

    I'm in Denver, or outside of Denver, and I'm traveling to San Fran the second week of April for some training.

    Name the date and place, and I'm there.

    -brianV
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Lemme know when you make it out to the Mid Atlantic. Join us at the NY show?

    -juice
  • kenskens Member Posts: 5,869
    Now that's more like it!

    Brian -- let me know if you have free time in the SF Bay Area. Maybe we can have a small West Coast meet!

    Ken
  • rshollandrsholland Member Posts: 19,788
    I'm not choosy.

    Bob
  • bsvollerbsvoller Member Posts: 528
    ...but you'll have to make it as far as Denver, sorry. I don't have plans to head east, unfortunately. I'd love to meet the Crew in person - East Coast, West Coast, whatever.

    Ken: I'm staying at the San Fran Hilton, arriving 4/5 leaving 4/12. Let's hook up. I'll be fun.

    -brianV
  • lilbluewgn02lilbluewgn02 Member Posts: 1,089
    that it's just about time for me to buy my semi-annual 6-pack of Beck's Dark...maybe I'll go for Heineken or Grolsch this year! Anybody want to join me?
  • kenskens Member Posts: 5,869
    Brian: Okay, let me pencil that in for now. Let me know if any particular day works better. I work in the South Bay so it might be a little tough on the weekdays. Let's touch base at the end of the month. Have you been here before? Anything you want to see/do in particular? Let me know how much time you want to spare.

    Any other Bay Area crew members free around that time?

    Ken
  • bsvollerbsvoller Member Posts: 528
    Henry Weinhard's Dark and Tabernash Hefeweizen (dunkles or helles on the latter, I like both)

    In Nuremburg, I favored their "Roggenbier" - made from rye instead of barley. It's similar to a Hefeweizen, but a bit stronger in taste, not reminiscent of rye bread at all.

    Roggenbier was banned for 400 years because they couldn't store the rye safely, and it was therefore rare. Took them a while to get around to cleaning up their books !

    Good stuff.

    -brianV
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Tempted...

    -juice
  • bsvollerbsvoller Member Posts: 528
    I'm arriving Saturday afternoon and keeping Sunday open for the express purpose of seeing a bit of the place, so hopefully some part of that'll work for you.

    I have a brother and sister-in-law in LA who are very mobile (he flies for United Express) and might join us, but otherwise I have no plans per se.

    It's been about 30 years since I was in SF, so any suggestions would be appreciated.

    I'll drop you an email.

    -brianV
  • kate5000kate5000 Member Posts: 1,271
    I second Bob's suggestion to move the whole War And Peace topic off Edmunds. I'm myself torn over the issue, as I'm from Europe which has seen it's share of World Wars, but at the same time cannot stand dictatorships.

    Lately, I found myself staying off this board as I could not take any more political debates, so let's talk cars, please.
  • paisanpaisan Member Posts: 21,181
    I'm refusing to talk anymore about it online in the car forums I frequent. Too many commies who get me heated over their "oh let's wait til they attack us" mentality...

    -mike
  • nygregnygreg Member Posts: 1,936
    hmmm, I need to arrange a business trip in April to Santa Clara (Company's home base).

    Greg
  • lark6lark6 Member Posts: 2,565
    It's late, I'm back from the Phila. Flower Show, and no Cafe. Where'd it go?

    Not much to see for Subie fans - an LLBean and a Forester XS. Not primarily an auto event, though. Thanks to SoA for the passes.

    Ed
  • hypovhypov Member Posts: 3,068
    or Subaru Crew Cafe? ;-)

    It's still there. :)

    -Dave
  • jfljfl Member Posts: 1,397
    It would be great to meet some of our west coast regulars...unfortunately, I'm travelling April 6&7. 8~(

    Jim
  • miksmimiksmi Member Posts: 1,246
    Karen, Well said.

    Brian, I'll look for Henry Weinhard's Dark and Tabernash Hefeweizen, thanks for the tips.

    My new favorite is Fordham's Copperhead Ale, an Annapolis brew. Here are a few comments on Beer Advocate.

    With my pint raised,

    Cheers!

    ..Mike

    ..Mike

  • hypovhypov Member Posts: 3,068
    Oui... Ale that early in the morning? ;-)

    -Dave
  • rshollandrsholland Member Posts: 19,788
    She and her husband ended up buying a 2000 Outback, instead of the the car I posted about a few days ago.

    The 2000 model, besides being on the more modern current platform, was a car that just came off a lease, and only had about 30K on it, and is in excellent shape. Naturally it was a bit more than the '98, but they got it from a Subie dealer and seems very happy with it. It is Winestone, and an automatic with the AWP.

    Thanks to all who posted responses. I forwarded that link to her, which I know she checked.

    Bob
  • rshollandrsholland Member Posts: 19,788
    What happened? It disappeared!

    Bob
  • hypovhypov Member Posts: 3,068
    Bob-

    I still see it.

    -Dave
  • rshollandrsholland Member Posts: 19,788
    Yep, it's there if you select "Subaru Crew." If you select "All," as in seeing all Subaru topics, it's missing.

    Bob
  • subearusubearu Member Posts: 3,613
    is still showing up for me in my message center listing and under the Subaru Crew topics.

    -Brian
  • rshollandrsholland Member Posts: 19,788
    I show all the Subaru topics. It's not there.

    Bob
  • hypovhypov Member Posts: 3,068
    Bob-
    try via this link
    /direct/view/.eea1a91
    hopefully, you won't show up as me ;-)

    -Dave
  • subearusubearu Member Posts: 3,613
    http://townhall.edmunds.com/cgi-bin/townhall.subaru

    -Brian
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