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RED DEMON SS · 03-16-2013, 01:34 AM

Brenda, that meet n greet was actually last year in 2012, i believe Steve said he counted 49 Camaro's in the parking lot at Dick's in the rain!

With envy · 03-16-2013, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by brengeek

Oh I heard about that one! COOL! That was right before we bought our first Camaro (april of 2011). Wonder if we could top it??

(It was cool!)
I'm aiming to try at Wally's in August. That's why this year I got permission to use the Buckley Log Show grounds. It's a large grassy area next to Wally's that has hosted car shows in the past. I'm guessing we could fit 100 cars easy. And if we were to somehow surpass that; the streets that run along the Log Show grounds and the park behind Wally's are wide open for parking, yet still close.

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Originally Posted by Applegarth

I'm sure we could. Heck, Dick's was a drive in the rain to a burger stand. Change the destination, toss in some sun, and people will come!

How many people showed up at Wally's last year? I don't remember off the top of my head.

The best count I got was 25 cars. It may have been more because we attracted some that just happened to be driving by. At least 22 were 5th gens. I made the first post about the meet only about a week and a half before it happened. Also there was Seafair, and other events going on that weekend. Dick's had been brewing for a couple of months, if memory serves, and got 50. So I'm hoping that this time around, with a 5 month lead, that will give people plenty of time to jump onboard.
One good thing is that being August, we had sun all day.

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Originally Posted by Steve Dallas

The sun came out at the end at Dicks!

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Originally Posted by Applegarth

Yeah? I have no memory of the sun that day.

It did! I have photographic evidence:

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But it was right at the end, and most people had left. I can't complain though, it was a great meet that Tim put on.

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Originally Posted by quickdrraw

I would think it would be great! I think if we made a run with a few stops it would be better. People could join in at the stops. For instance go from I-5 in Seattle to Portland etc with stops along the way to pick more Camaro's up. At the end have a huge photo shoot.

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Originally Posted by KEEP RT

Like this idea or make a big loop covering a bigger area. Even the eastern parts of the states.

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Originally Posted by Wabbit

A 3-day sweep of OR, WA, ID might be cool.

Whoa! Now we're talking about a cruise. And it gets bigger with every post. If you're looking for something like that, consider the Sturgis run in June. I believe there are several Camarovans forming around the NW, with some even planning to join up with others along the way.
Some of us had been working on a Cruise up the N California coast ending in Newport, OR. It was even posted up on here a couple months back, but it had to be cancelled due to lack of interest.

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Originally Posted by camaroguy2010

Well, it's a good idea just need a central location that can hold a lot of Camaro's. Then a place high enough to photo it all. How about out near Mount ST Helen's area.

Are you thinking Windy Ridge? You can take the steps to the top of the hill, (a LOT of steps) and the parking lot is below, with the volcano and Spirit Lake in the background. Someone mentioned May, and the off season would give the best chance of getting a large chunk of of the parking lot for a group photo. But I'm not sure when the road opens up. It might just depend on if the weather stays mild and the snow goes out early.

brengeek · 03-16-2013, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by RED DEMON SS

Brenda, that meet n greet was actually last year in 2012, i believe Steve said he counted 49 Camaro's in the parking lot at Dick's in the rain!

Oopsie! I saw the date on the first post in the thread. LOL

We weren't big on C5 when we first got the car, too busy driving it hahahaha

Well if a rainy day can get 49, a sunny day should be no problem!!

Pflyn lo · 03-16-2013, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by KEEP RT

I'm setting up a run to Mount ST. Hellen's near the end of May for the CRCC. Possibilities???

I really like the idea f maybe cars from the north meet up with the cars from the south at a central location like St. Helens. Memorial Day weekend might not work for some but who knows.

patternpilot · 03-16-2013, 12:28 PM

I think this sounds like a fun time. It works for me if there is enough advanced scheduling as I travel for work and need to give notice so the schedule can be prearranged.

keving2873 · 03-17-2013, 11:56 PM

Sounds fun to me.

camaroguy2010 · 03-18-2013, 12:17 AM

Off I-5 take exit 49 in Castle Rock and head east. Johnston Ridge Observatory is located 54 miles east of Castle Rock, at the end of State Highway 504.
At a Glance

Current Conditions: Closed for the season. Operational Hours: Johnston Ridge Observatory is currently closed for the season. Will reopen May of 2013 Fees $8/person/day Open Season: May 18, 2013 - November 3, 2013 Usage: Medium-Heavy Closest Towns: Castle Rock, WA - Toutle, WA Water: Potable Water Restroom: Yes during open hours Passes: Per person site: Accepts annual/lifetime recreation passes or $8 day-use fee only. Children ages 15 and under have free admission. Operated By: Forest Service Information Center: Mount St Helens National Volcanic Monument Headquarters and Visitor Centers See also: West Side – State Highway 504

By looking at the map this has a huge parking lot.

Wabbit · 03-18-2013, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by camaroguy2010

By looking at the map this has a huge parking lot.

Yes, there is a lot of parking up there.

Trentin24 · 03-18-2013, 12:59 AM

I'd like to do this if i am available, although i am in Tri-Cities WA

brengeek · 03-21-2013, 04:37 PM

What part of St. Helens has the parking area near the lake with alllllll the stairs looking back down?

camaroguy2010 · 03-21-2013, 04:49 PM

I don't see a lake near Johnson Ridge

MXR · 03-21-2013, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by brengeek

What part of St. Helens has the parking area near the lake with alllllll the stairs looking back down?

That is the Windy Ridge area . You go to Randle then south , it's a very cool drive . One miniute you are in green forest then drive into the blast zone with trees broken like toothpicks , and still 17 miles from the Mt Saint Helen's crater

MXR · 03-21-2013, 10:04 PM

It's above Spirit Lake

brengeek · 03-26-2013, 02:16 PM

OK - so there's our group up here (PNWCC, WW5GCC) and y'all down south of us CRCC(??) is there a way to schedule somethign where we could meet somewhere in between or coordinate a trip to St. Helen's? Is there a meet already scheduled that we can try to meet up with?

Trying to put stuff up on our group calendar.

03-16-2013, 01:34 AM	#15
RED DEMON SS OFF THE CHAIN Drives: PSHHH UWISH Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: This Side Of Hell Posts: 8,406 View My Garage	Brenda, that meet n greet was actually last year in 2012, i believe Steve said he counted 49 Camaro's in the parking lot at Dick's in the rain! __________________

03-16-2013, 12:28 PM	#19
patternpilot Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tri-Cities WA. Posts: 934 View My Garage	I think this sounds like a fun time. It works for me if there is enough advanced scheduling as I travel for work and need to give notice so the schedule can be prearranged. __________________ There's more to life than gas mileage LS3, Whipple, Custom Comp Cam, springs, pushrods, timing set, CAI intake, Apex cold air scoop, Doug Thorley TRI-Y headers, Billet Custom Products baffled Valve covers, Mighty Mouse Catch can, ADM FPCM, ZL1 fuel pump, MSD boost-a-pump, Hex Vent hood vents, ProSport gauges(fuel pressure, AFR, Boost), Corsa, 100 cell Cats. Jannetty remote tuned, Pfadt trailing arms, all parts user installed. No Dyno yet. Manual trans. 3.45 gears.

03-17-2013, 11:56 PM	#20
keving2873 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 701 View My Garage	Sounds fun to me. __________________ 2023 Black ZL1 Awaiting Allocation 476whp 455trq / Tuned by Tom Wong CAI Intake with ADM Scoop, Borla ATAK cat-back, ARH 1 7/8 Headers and HF Cats Custom Comp Cam 231/234 114LSA 617/598 lift, Katech timing chain Apex Catch-can VMAX Ported Throttle Body 20" Niche Essen's wrapped in Michelin PSS 315/295

03-18-2013, 12:17 AM	#21
camaroguy2010 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Port Orchard,Wa Posts: 135	Off I-5 take exit 49 in Castle Rock and head east. Johnston Ridge Observatory is located 54 miles east of Castle Rock, at the end of State Highway 504. At a Glance Current Conditions: Closed for the season. Operational Hours: Johnston Ridge Observatory is currently closed for the season. Will reopen May of 2013 Fees $8/person/day Open Season: May 18, 2013 - November 3, 2013 Usage: Medium-Heavy Closest Towns: Castle Rock, WA - Toutle, WA Water: Potable Water Restroom: Yes during open hours Passes: Per person site: Accepts annual/lifetime recreation passes or $8 day-use fee only. Children ages 15 and under have free admission. Operated By: Forest Service Information Center: Mount St Helens National Volcanic Monument Headquarters and Visitor Centers See also: West Side – State Highway 504 By looking at the map this has a huge parking lot. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS 608.56 HP/543.86 Torque Vortech S/C TUNED @ CARB CONN Have a great Camaro day!!!!!

03-21-2013, 04:37 PM	#24
brengeek Not a dude. Drives: 2012 45th 2ss/rs Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 910 View My Garage	What part of St. Helens has the parking area near the lake with alllllll the stairs looking back down? __________________

03-18-2013, 12:59 AM	#23
Trentin24 Trentin24 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Washington Posts: 1,377 View My Garage	I'd like to do this if i am available, although i am in Tri-Cities WA

03-21-2013, 04:49 PM	#25
camaroguy2010 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Port Orchard,Wa Posts: 135	I don't see a lake near Johnson Ridge __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS 608.56 HP/543.86 Torque Vortech S/C TUNED @ CARB CONN Have a great Camaro day!!!!!

03-21-2013, 10:04 PM	#27
MXR Drives: 13 ZL1 JDP 850 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Salkum , Wa Posts: 449	It's above Spirit Lake

03-26-2013, 02:16 PM	#28
brengeek Not a dude. Drives: 2012 45th 2ss/rs Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 910 View My Garage	OK - so there's our group up here (PNWCC, WW5GCC) and y'all down south of us CRCC(??) is there a way to schedule somethign where we could meet somewhere in between or coordinate a trip to St. Helen's? Is there a meet already scheduled that we can try to meet up with? Trying to put stuff up on our group calendar. __________________