Meet and greet lunch - 8/22

[slimbuddha]

I'll be going, but may be a few minutes late.

 

[jstncse]

Work has interfered with my plans for lunch today. I'll try to make the next one

 

[evanz80]

I have not seen any other suggestions and Rudy's is an easy place to have an informal gathering with their picnic table seating setup. Plus you can get big piles of meat there. Showing up at 11 also saves time waiting in line since it gets pretty busy closer to noon.

Sounds good to me. I should be on my way shortly. I may get there a few minutes after 11:00.

 

[Dumpolina]

Really trying to make this, not gonna happen though.
Thanks for putting it together

 

[marcfj60]

I would love to go but I am slammed with meetings at work.

Marc how are you liking that Lexus? I was thinking of getting a Lexus for driving to work, but something a bit sportier like an IS-F. I agree commuting in a 4X4 every day is a waste of gas, plus a sports sedan is so much more fun to drive on the pavement.

Slammed with meetings on a Friday? That's the only day a week I actually get any work done.

The Lexus is awesome. But don't buy an ES350 for something sporty. I call it the grandpa car because of the way it rides and handles. It's better than my actual grandpa's '92 Lincoln Town Car but still doesn't like to be pushed very much in corners. But it rides like a dream on the open highway and around town. My impressions on Lexus cars after owning one for 6 months is that they are kind of like the Land Cruiser versions of Toyota sedans. I think Toyota does a great job with their Toyota branded products in terms of quality and fit and finish. But the attention to detail in the way things are designed, assembled and packaged in a Lexus continues to amaze me. I guess when a person is willing to pay 50% - 100% more for a Lexus than a Toyota model, they can afford to put the extra effort for detail and quality into the vehicle that we are so accustomed to in our Land Cruisers.

What happened to the MR-2?

 

[Devil Frog]

Slammed with meetings on a Friday? That's the only day a week I actually get any work done.

The Lexus is awesome. But don't buy an ES350 for something sporty. I call it the grandpa car because of the way it rides and handles. It's better than my actual grandpa's '92 Lincoln Town Car but still doesn't like to be pushed very much in corners. But it rides like a dream on the open highway and around town. My impressions on Lexus cars after owning one for 6 months is that they are kind of like the Land Cruiser versions of Toyota sedans. I think Toyota does a great job with their Toyota branded products in terms of quality and fit and finish. But the attention to detail in the way things are designed, assembled and packaged in a Lexus continues to amaze me. I guess when a person is willing to pay 50% - 100% more for a Lexus than a Toyota model, they can afford to put the extra effort for detail and quality into the vehicle that we are so accustomed to in our Land Cruisers.

What happened to the MR-2?

It seems these days, I spend 70-80% of my day in meetings, including Fridays -heck Marc, you can look at my outlook calendar.

I was spending too much time on fixing the MR2 (clutch, wheel bearing, starter...), plus I need a back seat with the boys so I swapped it for a corolla, but miss the sporty handling.

 

[81Toy]

Hi guys! I'm an New Mexican native and have recently been looking for a Toyota 4x4 club to join with my buddy. I found the web page but couldn't find any contact info. I was hoping I could meet up or maybe meet some of you at the next gathering. Looks like I searched a day too late to make it to Rudy's!

 

[marcfj60]

This forum is how the members of High Desert Cruisers stay in touch with each other. We have a couple potlucks/picnics/parties a year and occasionally we meet for lunch for more informal gatherings.

This web page has information on applying for membership. You email the form and Paypal money to Jon Stewart when you decide to join. http://www.hdcruisers.org/clubinfo.html

Check this forum regularly to see what people are doing, if anybody is planning a party or going on a run and then show up and meet some folks.

 

[pappy]

No checks please! Form to me, yes. But use the Paypal account for dues. hdcruisers@yahoo.com.

 

[81Toy]

Sounds good! Thanks for the replies, i will stay alert for the next meet up.

 

[Dumpolina]

Any ideas on next get together?
Almost squeezed in the last couple, but in the end no luck.
The more warning the better for me to schedule

 

[marcfj60]

I would recommend to anyone that wants to attend a get together should consider organizing one, or maybe hosting a potluck/BBQ/picnic.