Subaru Crew - Meet The Members II

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  • hypovhypov Member Posts: 3,068
    Our very own autograped poster.
    Thanks Patti! :-D
    and Thank U juice for hosting it.

    -Dave
  • subaru_teamsubaru_team Member Posts: 1,676
    Thanks for the help, Juice and everyone else that offered!

    Patti
  • subearusubearu Member Posts: 3,613
    thanks Patti & juice!

    -Brian
  • bluesubiebluesubie Member Posts: 3,497
    Cool, thanks Patti!
    Do you want to mail it, or should I pick
    it up? :-D

    Dennis
  • miksmimiksmi Member Posts: 1,246
    Dennis, you beat me to the punch!

    ..Mike

    ..Mike

  • rshollandrsholland Member Posts: 19,788
  • bluesubiebluesubie Member Posts: 3,497
    When you first asked about posting a picture, I thought we were going to get a peek at the new Brat! :-)

    Dennis
  • nygregnygreg Member Posts: 1,936
  • rshollandrsholland Member Posts: 19,788
    I did too. :(

    Bob
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    No way! If you get a BRAT, don't send a photo, call me, please!

    -juice
  • kameelekameele Member Posts: 29
    my DC snow story. I find their reaction to snow very amusing. I flew into Dulles a couple of years ago to find about an inch of snow on the ground. On the drive out the access road, (about 10-15 miles I think) there had to be at least a dozen cars off the road. It appears to be absolute panic. I had a rental with all-seasons and as long as I went at a reasonable pace the traction was fine. By the end of the day there was about 8" and the traffic was totally gridlocked. On the way back that evening, I was smart enough to believe the airline that they were flying and ended up sleeping in the airport.

    Kevin
  • kenskens Member Posts: 5,869
    Sweet pic, Patti!

    Ken
  • subaru_teamsubaru_team Member Posts: 1,676
    But, I can keep trying for that ;~}

    Patti
  • locke2clocke2c Member Posts: 5,038
    hey cool! good job Patti, and thanks.

    -Colin
  • pattim3pattim3 Member Posts: 533
    With the opportunity to meet with the Rally Team, it was all about Edmunds and the folks here. They were very interested and pleased how you follow them on speed vision. I just wanted you all to see that you do rate with us, even if we don't quite meet all of your needs (a meet with product planning???!!!)

    Anyway, we all think very highly of you. I was told that someone from here was recently invited to a "focus group". It was commented on that Subaru participates here and other folks at the group meeting were encouraged to stop into Edmunds. Very cool and from one of you!! I don't know who, but thanks. It makes what I do a bit more rewarding!

    Patti
  • paisanpaisan Member Posts: 21,181
    I know he said that he was going to the focus group. I heard the Philly SCCA had a big presence @ the Rally Team event.

    -mike
  • twrxtwrx Member Posts: 647
    If the focus group that you were referring to was the one by JD Power about the Subaru web site then that would be me Patti. I signed up for their online chat focus that was the hour before the usual crew chat. One of the ideas proposed about the site was to put in a forum and I mentioned the link that already existed to Edmunds and how we had a Subie rep here. I'm afraid I was not too complementary about the site though (everyone else seemed to gush how wonderful it was). Don't get me wrong, the content is fine but in the time I was on the chat the site crashed my browser on my laptop 3 times. In fact that is why i elected to run it on a second internet computer so that I would not get booted from the chat room if the Subaru site crashed me. BTW: in 1997 I had only had a computer connected to the internet for a year and i discovered Subaru.com. The site was the first place I read the details on the Forester and by Aug. 1997 I owned a Forester L. Need I mention that I got the details and price of the WRX from Subaru.com in January and quickly discovered that the dream car I did not think I could afford would be affordable? The rest is as we say history.

    TWRX
  • hypovhypov Member Posts: 3,068
    I lucked out. Phone tag to blame, mainly me not there or on another line. But glad that
    Bruce [TWRX] made it for us. :-)

    -Dave
  • rshollandrsholland Member Posts: 19,788
    We know you're doing your best to get us (and keep us) informed. We really do appreciate it. :)

    Bob
  • rshollandrsholland Member Posts: 19,788
    besides me, having trouble with the Edmunds site?

    This just cropped up this afternoon: After reading a tread, I go down to hit "Subaru Crew" at the bottom of the page—and it's no longer a link. I can't click on it. In order for me to get to the "Subaru Crew" I have to either A) hit the back button, or, B) Hit "Owner's Clubs," and then find the "Subaru Crew."

    Arrrrugh!!

    Bob
  • subearusubearu Member Posts: 3,613
    it's still a link at the top of this page though. maybe just some screwy html code at the bottom is affecting the bottom link.

    hadn't noticed it until you pointed it out. (I've been using the message center again)

    -Brian
  • hypovhypov Member Posts: 3,068
    Scroll right back up to hit "Subaru Crew".
    Ya, I'm having trouble too.

    -Dave
  • rshollandrsholland Member Posts: 19,788
    I never even noticed the link at the top before.

    Bob
  • lucien2lucien2 Member Posts: 2,984
    Poster! Mebbe we can get someone to print us color copies.......

    Thanks for the support, Patti. We all enjoy this community, and I am glad to hear it means something to SoA too.

    BTW, Q has really come around to the Outback. I don't think she has it in for a Mini as much now. The OB is so useful, and is still pretty tossable. Only thing is I think she is getting into track school a little more, and the raised ride is a liability. Oh well.....if it weren't for this, our 1st Soob, we wouldn't have even KNOWN what track school was. I suppose I will put 215/65/15s on the car next, since 70-series tires have all but gone the way of the Dodo, and Outbacks look terrible in AmeriStar whitewalls. :)
  • bluesubiebluesubie Member Posts: 3,497
    Thanks for the great compliments!
    Loosh, great idea on the copies!

    Dennis
  • thecatthecat Member Posts: 535
    Patti, thanks for the pic.

    I have a large format (24"x36") printer. If Juice emails me the file, I can print large copies.

    On an unrelated issue, I've been pursuing refinancing of my mortgage. Banks are really busy and the treatment you receive is indicative of it. Would you go to jail for killing a banker? Juice, you have any inside info on that?
    - Hutch
  • nygregnygreg Member Posts: 1,936
    Popular Mechanics has a small article on "mud slinging" in the Northwest with a number of 4WD/AWD vehicles. In the end: Highest rated = BWM X5, Most bang for buck = Jeep Liberty, Most fun = Subaru Impreza and Outback! Also, finally got pics of my OB, rear diffy protector and bug deflector on CD. Now just need to figure out how to share them here.

    Greg
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    OK with me as long as Patti gives us the permission to make copies.

    Hey, the World Bank is not even considered US soil. We even fall outside of the jurisdiction of US courts. So I can get away with anything as long as I never leave my building!

    Greg: I'll host any "mod" photos you have. E-mail to me.

    -juice
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    let's reinvent Subaru.

    Patti is CEO, no question.

    We'll put paisan in charge of Powertrain Development, so no engine makes any less than 500 lb-ft of torque. We'll make Colin the Chassis and Suspension Chief so they can handle.

    Bob will head up Product Planning, to get us all those desirable features, while Mike Smith takes over for Ergonomics and Interior Design. For the 7 department chiefs, we'll get Dave, Mike, Dave, Mike, Dave, Mike, and Dave.

    Ross could head up Personnel and use his Psych experience. Kate can run Marketing, while Hutch can run the SPT division, which has now expanded to include forced induction for every single model ever sold by Subaru.

    Lucien will run the internal autocross school, so that every employee knows exactly how each of the cars they sell handles at the limit and beyond. Dennis will design dealerships with a Rally theme, while Greg takes charge of the publication Drive. Ken will run the West Coast events while Brian handles the East (of course events now include staff rallies).

    Bruce takes charge of the US Rally team, while Kevin acquired Prodrive and runs that unit. Don can run the unit that markets the bike racks and other outdoor sport accessories. Pat takes over Quality Control, no question about it.

    Me? I'll be chief test driver, along with all the names I forgot to mention.

    Sound like fun?

    -juice
  • nygregnygreg Member Posts: 1,936
    you have waaaay too much time on your hands. Go wax Sandy.

    Greg
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Hey, the wife went to CT and took the kid. I'm all by myself for a week!

    Gotta paint the house, though. Ugh.

    -juice
  • 1subydown1togo1subydown1togo Member Posts: 348
    Patti, great poster...Are the rally bread guys good folks?

    juice...go wax some wheels!(lol)...I will be in charge of making Rally Bread, Rally Challah, and will gladly do the test driving for the European roads...of course, Subaru will have to move my family and I to Italy (to make Rally Pasta, of course). Plus I speak Italian.
    Serge
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    No way, if you cook, you move to wherever I end up working!

    -juice
  • 1subydown1togo1subydown1togo Member Posts: 348
    In a minute...we were talking about it last night...we would love to get out of Florida...just point me in the right direction!
    P.S. The other night, made chicken marsala w/ fresh mushrooms and roasted potatoes w/rosemary...oh oh, I'm getting hungry!
  • hammersleyhammersley Member Posts: 684
    I'll voice the radio & TV ads...
    people always told me I had a great face for radio!

    Cheers!
    Paul
  • subearusubearu Member Posts: 3,613
    I'm a test driver! So when do I get to test a B4? ;-)

    -Brian
  • kenskens Member Posts: 5,869
    juice,

    LOL! Give me a run down on the perks. I'm ready to quit my day job!

    Ken
  • twrxtwrx Member Posts: 647
    Thanks for putting me in charge of rally division. Sounds like fun. While I'm at it in that regard I'm going to try to get Subaru into Indycar. Can you imagine how a boxer clould help lower the cowl on an Indycar and make it more aero?

    TWRX (Bruce)
  • Karen_SKaren_S Member Posts: 5,092
    LOVE the pic, Patti! I'm trying to figure out a place to include it in the Subaru Crew boards. Any suggestions?

    Re: the inactive "breadcrumbs" at the bottom of the page. This is site wide. It's been reported.

    Also, don't forget chat tonight! Next week's chat is cancelled due to Thanksgiving. AND, if I don't say now, I may not get to it later...

    Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!!!

    KarenS
    Host
    Owner's Clubs
  • bluesubiebluesubie Member Posts: 3,497
    Wow, juice! You do have too much time on your hands. I'll start with my dealer and will get on the phone with the co-owner/President shortly to tell him my plans.

    Dennis
  • armac13armac13 Member Posts: 1,129
    Thanksgiving Day was October 8th. :-) I think Juice does have too much time on his hands - you do have a job, don't you? - but he did well in the initial assignments. I will conduct a job performance evaluation in 6 months so be on your toes everyone. Failure means demotion to GM!!

    Ross
  • Karen_SKaren_S Member Posts: 5,092
    I put the pic here. (Duh..like you can't see it.) What do you think?

    KarenS
    Host
    Owner's Clubs
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Paul - how's your Australian accent? Ad Director Graham could coach you!

    I also forgot our UK correspondent, Ash, and Marco, our Carribean Chief, mon.

    The only perk is unlimited access to JDM Subaru models. Some how I don't think that'll be a problem with anyone here!

    Pic looks great, Karen. Love it.

    -juice
  • p0926p0926 Member Posts: 4,423
    Karen- Picture looks great! Good thinking.

    Juice- You're on my hit list now ;-) Harumph.... guess I'll just have to change my name to Dave.

    -Frank P.
  • thecatthecat Member Posts: 535
    Okay .. now we're talkin'! There will be Turbocharged turtleneck sweaters when I get done! :0
    - hutch
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Who wants to have the "Keep GM Out" job? That's a tough one.

    -juice
  • barresa62barresa62 Member Posts: 1,379
    Echo comments...looks great! Thanks to you too, Patti for scoring it in the first place! :-)

    Stephen
  • subaru_teamsubaru_team Member Posts: 1,676
    Juice - I have no problem with copies - have fun.

    The Rally guy's were great. Subaru had a buffet lunch for us and I kept asking around for rally bread and turbot, but for some reason, they didn't know what I was talking about. Oh, the uninformed!!!

    Juice - Sounds like a great coup to me! Except, I think if I was CEO, I wouldn't be allowed to have as much fun as I do now! Now, if we open this up to votes, do dimpled chads count?

    I hope to join you all in the chat tonight. If I can, I'll see you there!

    Patti
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Check your inbox, Hutch. I'll take a matte 11"x15". ;-)

    -juice
  • 1subydown1togo1subydown1togo Member Posts: 348
    That looks incredible there.
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