Dallas meetings, Hard8 vs. Papps, etc........

[lucky 13]

Everyone knows where Pappas is. Not Hard 8.

I dont know where Pappas is, or how to get there. But I do know it would only take a few minutes to google the location and driving directions, so its not impossible to find, so the same can be said about Hard8. Thats how i found it.


And if the two places are only separated by 10 miles, then there must be another reason members are not showing up.

I kinda felt like I was going to TTR meetings when I went to Hard 8, and not to LSLC meetings. It was kinda nice when both met at the same place, same night, but at separate ends of the same building. But I realize that TTR will be staying at Hard 8.

From what I have seen, the members who show up seem to get along fine, and dont mind cutting up with each other. Each group stays in its seperated respected gathering area, to not bother each other during the clubs anouncements. So there is a distance between the two groups, but not to far for dual members, like myself, to see the friends i have in both clubs.

Is there some resentment or animosity to the Toyotas that are not landcruiser, or the TTR guys for their ability to have consistant presence at the monthly meetings?

One great idea the TTR guys actively do is having WATs=Wrench-A-Thons. They get together on weekends to finish up maintenance that is needed on their rigs. Whether it be for help of a second set on hands, the knowledge or camaraderie.

I never made it to the old location for meetings, so i can't speak of the pros and cons and compare the two. I just think we as a club need to rethink our ideas and bring back the friends who have similar interests and get active trying to recuit new members. Maybe using the windshield flier method, i dont know.

 

[JasonH]

Is there some resentment or animosity to the Toyotas that are not landcruiser, or the TTR guys for their ability to have consistant presence at the monthly meetings?

Not at all. My main hesitation in moving it back to Pappas is that I don't want to sever ties to TTR. I had considered changing the meeting day so that we could attend both if we move, but I'd rather not change our meeting time if we can avoid it.

 

[lucky 13]

Not at all. My main hesitation in moving it back to Pappas is that I don't want to sever ties to TTR. I had considered changing the meeting day so that we could attend both if we move, but I'd rather not change our meeting time if we can avoid it.

Understood.

I read things the wrong way.

 

[Jake40]

I've actually not gone to a couple meetings at Hard 8 just because I couldn't find any parking. Hard 8 is closer to me and has way better food. But I never really minded having to walk next door to wendys at Papas. I vote back to Papas but I still prolly wont be there unless its a topless truck friendly kinda night. At Papas we can actually get the trucks all lined up in the parking lot and have some room to chat and kick some tires.
I like the fact that the ttr guys are there, they're a fun group, but it seems like there just isnt enough room for us all at hard 8. Just my opinion.

 

[Michael Hanson]

I really like the wrenching idea. Mike

 

[40's rock]

What about the 2nd Thursday of the month? I know I have had to miss meetings due to my kids particpating in various *%$#*! PTA programs, which always seem to be on the 3rd Thursday. It was cool having all the cruisers lined up at Papas...maybe the TTR guys could visit our meetings too.

 

[Michael Hanson]

I want to make the next meeting if possible,where do you guys want it ? Mike

 

[Green Lantern]

It's great to see folks talking about our meetings.

The 3rd Thursday has school functions for some and the last Thursday is the TLCA conference call. Y'all keep tossing out ideas. I'm open to any location and most any time. Wrenching at someone's house is always fun. We all just have to check our schedules to see what fits.

Let's keep trying, our meetings are a great way to keep in touch.
Happy Trails! N

 

[TinStar]

2nd Thursday of the month?

 

[40's rock]

I 2nd the 2nd Thursday..........Pappas? We can even hang at TTOR mtgs at Hard 8.
Hey Nick, if you have some extra magazines I would be glad to stuff them under the wipers on some vehicles I see running around Dallas....maybe they would like to join our little club?

 

[JasonH]

All right. February meeting is going to be the 12th (next week) at Pappas BBQ in Dallas. Help spread the word and I'll see y'all there!

 

[spaldam]

That's a week from Tomarrow... Who's planning to be there?

 

[iaintscared1969]

WHOAA!

 

[JasonH]

That's a week from Tomarrow... Who's planning to be there?

Everybody who's anybody.

 

[cbmontgo]

Very cool. Wish I was still in town; I could really use a couple of those BBQ beef tacos!

 

[wardfoto]

carson,
if you'd give up colorado for bar-b-que, then we need to talk via pm. hehehe

 

[40's rock]

We will be there!

 

[cbmontgo]

carson,
if you'd give up colorado for bar-b-que, then we need to talk via pm. hehehe

Ha! Well, I'd give up Colorado for a night, but that's about it. This place is pretty darn nice.

 

[wardfoto]

ok. you had me a bit worried, there. for a second. whew.