BIG Texas Meet/Location, Directions & Time

ToadHollow · 08-24-2009, 06:46 PM

Alright everyone, here's what we have in place for our BIG Texas meet!!

Meet time is 5PM.

I was able to persuade the owner of the Hill Country Galleria of Bee Cave property to allow us to hold our BMW rally on the top of the HUGE parking garage. I'm told that if we would rather have the shade of the 4th level that we would be fine to do so.

Because of last year's apparent "clowning around" everyone attending this event will have to sign off on a "release of liability waiver". In other words, if anyone gets to feeling like they can fly, try and drop like a rock causing serious injury ..

.... well, it's your fault for thinking you're a bird and not the property management/owner's.

Also, I know there was mention of wanting to have a BBQ however, because this meet is being held on private property we are not permitted the luxury of cooking our own food. I have included a list below of all the restaurants/eateries within the Hill Country Galleria.
Please see below for information on the FREE Saturday night Fall Concert Series that will begin @ 7PM.

It wasn't easy to convince this gentleman that we are not a bunch of rowdy law breakers. He happens to own a S600 Benz and is a very large, daunting man. Please don't piss him off.

Photoshoot:
Unless I'm mistaken, Twizted_Bunny & myself and hopefully some others will be offering up some photoshoot time. Did I hear someone mention rolling shots ... ahem .... bunny?
With the option of either the "open" top level of the garage or even the 4th level (shaded) we should have some pretty decent backdrops to work with.

If I missed anything or someone has any suggestions then please feel free to throw them out via post within this thread or PM to either myself or your elected area leader.

By the way, YES ....... if you want to bring your own drinks ... go for it. Open containers are a no-no but cups will suffice.
(I am NOT condoning drinking & driving NOR do I accept responsibility for those who choose to do so).

Here we go .....

Direction from:
Dallas/Fort Worth - http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=e...C%20TX&ie=UTF8

Houston, Texas - http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=e...C%20TX&ie=UTF8

Beaumont, Texas - http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=e...C%20TX&ie=UTF8

and just in case someone wants to represent from ....
San Antonio, Texas - http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=e...C%20TX&ie=UTF8

Restaurant/Eatery Options:
http://www.hillcountrygalleria.com/g...Cat=2138211697

Fish City Grill
Iron Cactus Mexican Grill & Margarita Bar
Mimi's Cafe
Pei Wei
Tony C's Coal Fired Pizza
Zingers Bar & Grill
Jamba Juice
Panera Bread
Which Wich
Yogurt Planet
ps. Lots of little cafes etc. as well.

Music Venue:
http://www.hillcountrygalleria.com/go/mallEvents.cfm

Fall Concert Series:

Fall Concert Series - HONEYBROWNE Saturday, September 5, 2009

HONEYBROWNE

Come on out for a FREE Live Music Concert in the Hill Country Galleria Amphitheater every Saturday evening this fall!

Come early, bring your blanket, and enjoy the show!

Twizted_bunny · 08-24-2009, 07:18 PM

I'm down for the shots!! For the dfw rollout guys I'm doing the rollers on the way down there... For everyone else I will get with y'all at the meet for some rollers/ other photos.

ToadHollow · 08-24-2009, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twizted_bunny

I'm down for the shots!! For the dfw rollout guys I'm doing the rollers on the way down there... For everyone else I will get with y'all at the meet for some rollers/ other photos.

Cool ....... rolling shots are definitely a hot item!

randomquickness · 08-24-2009, 07:39 PM

SWEET! I'm excited!

JacobT · 08-24-2009, 07:50 PM

Toad, you're the man. You made it happen again this year. Too bad I won't be there to take pics this year

Hope you all have a good time for the meet.

Twizted_bunny · 08-24-2009, 08:04 PM

FYI...

Rollers need to be finished 30 minutes before the sun goes down.

DFW_MThree · 08-24-2009, 08:31 PM

sweet, sounds good

BillLee · 08-24-2009, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ToadHollow

Houston, Texas - http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=e...C%20TX&ie=UTF8

is the link right, or am i seeing stuff?

so it starts at 7pm?

Twizted_bunny · 08-24-2009, 09:15 PM

Since it seems y'all are just as excited about the rollers as I am, here is some of my work...

ToadHollow · 08-24-2009, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BillLee

is the link right, or am i seeing stuff?

so it starts at 7pm?

The concert starts @ 7PM ......... car meet begins @ 5PM

Link fixed!

ToadHollow · 08-24-2009, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JacobT

Toad, you're the man. You made it happen again this year. Too bad I won't be there to take pics this year

Hope you all have a good time for the meet.

Trust me, with the pics that get posted you'll feel like you were right there with us!

Thanks for the pm, J!

ToadHollow · 08-24-2009, 09:34 PM

Nice shots!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twizted_bunny

Since it seems y'all are just as excited about the rollers as I am, here is some of my work...

Twizted_bunny · 08-24-2009, 09:39 PM

Thanks Toad! Does it get you any more excited about the meet? Cause I can't wait!!!!

ToadHollow · 08-24-2009, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twizted_bunny

Thanks Toad! Does it get you any more excited about the meet? Cause I can't wait!!!!

LOL! If I was anymore excited I'd need something for my lap!

I'm thinking this is going to be alotta fun!

TwoSaints · 08-24-2009, 09:45 PM

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! lol, I really wanted to go to this. My buddy is doing an MMA fight in Beaumont and I'm his cut man! Arrrrg!!!! next time I guess.

Twizted_bunny · 08-24-2009, 09:49 PM

Hell... It sure is gonna be nice to shoot something other than VWs... Not that I don't love em, but I want to branch out... And this is the perfect way to start!

RioGrandeValley · 08-24-2009, 10:05 PM

ToadHollow AKA Tony. You totally ROCK man thanks a bunch for setting this thing up for us all. Without you and your talent to persuade the property owner this would have been a no show. Much props to you and hope to meet you down in Austin. Also very nice work on setting up this thread. Up to us DFW guys now to come up with a meet location to roll down to Austin. Houston you too as for the San Antonio crowd someone's got to step up to the plate and represent. Excitement in the air already!

ianthegreat · 08-24-2009, 10:22 PM

Let's do it.

Thanks toad for setting up the location.. EXCITED!

ToadHollow · 08-24-2009, 11:05 PM

I love doing this stuff and getting the excitement stirred up!

I appreciate the kind words and wouldn't have done this if I didn't hold the majority of this forum in high regard. We'll make this a fun and well deserved meet and one that will set a standard for meets down the road .......

Looking forward to meeting all of you!

ToadHollow · 08-24-2009, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twizted_bunny

Hell... It sure is gonna be nice to shoot something other than VWs... Not that I don't love em, but I want to branch out... And this is the perfect way to start!

Face it, you probably look better in a BMW than in a VW anyway ....... I know I do!!

Twizted_bunny · 08-24-2009, 11:11 PM

I love the bimmers... Got to drive a few super clean ones today at work and I think it made my soul smile! But I love my oversized go-kart!!

ToadHollow · 08-24-2009, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TwoSaints

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! lol, I really wanted to go to this. My buddy is doing an MMA fight in Beaumont and I'm his cut man! Arrrrg!!!! next time I guess.

Maybe he'll get knocked out early and you'll be able to come out ....... J/K!!

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ToadHollow Once upon a time ...... 276 Rep 5,048 Posts Drives: 2008 JB E92 - SOLD 5/2010 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Asti, Italy & Austin, Texas iTrader: (16) Garage List 2008 E92 335i [8.00]	BIG Texas Meet/Location, Directions & Time *Alright everyone, here's what we have in place for our BIG Texas meet!!* Meet time is 5PM. I was able to persuade the owner of the Hill Country Galleria of Bee Cave property to allow us to hold our BMW rally on the top of the HUGE parking garage. I'm told that if we would rather have the shade of the 4th level that we would be fine to do so. Because of last year's apparent "clowning around" everyone attending this event will have to sign off on a "release of liability waiver". In other words, if anyone gets to feeling like they can fly, try and drop like a rock causing serious injury ...... well, it's your fault for thinking you're a bird and not the property management/owner's. Also, I know there was mention of wanting to have a BBQ however, because this meet is being held on private property we are not permitted the luxury of cooking our own food. I have included a list below of all the restaurants/eateries within the Hill Country Galleria. Please see below for information on the FREE Saturday night Fall Concert Series that will begin @ 7PM. It wasn't easy to convince this gentleman that we are not a bunch of rowdy law breakers. He happens to own a S600 Benz and is a very large, daunting man. Please don't piss him off. Photoshoot: Unless I'm mistaken, Twizted_Bunny & myself and hopefully some others will be offering up some photoshoot time. Did I hear someone mention rolling shots ... ahem .... bunny? With the option of either the "open" top level of the garage or even the 4th level (shaded) we should have some pretty decent backdrops to work with. If I missed anything or someone has any suggestions then please feel free to throw them out via post within this thread or PM to either myself or your elected area leader. By the way, YES ....... if you want to bring your own drinks ... go for it. Open containers are a no-no but cups will suffice. (I am NOT condoning drinking & driving NOR do I accept responsibility for those who choose to do so). Here we go ..... Direction from: Dallas/Fort Worth - http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=e...C%20TX&ie=UTF8 Houston, Texas - http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=e...C%20TX&ie=UTF8 Beaumont, Texas - http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=e...C%20TX&ie=UTF8 and just in case someone wants to represent from .... San Antonio, Texas - http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=e...C%20TX&ie=UTF8 Restaurant/Eatery Options: http://www.hillcountrygalleria.com/g...Cat=2138211697 Fish City Grill Iron Cactus Mexican Grill & Margarita Bar Mimi's Cafe Pei Wei Tony C's Coal Fired Pizza Zingers Bar & Grill Jamba Juice Panera Bread Which Wich Yogurt Planet ps. Lots of little cafes etc. as well. Music Venue: http://www.hillcountrygalleria.com/go/mallEvents.cfm Fall Concert Series: Fall Concert Series - HONEYBROWNE Saturday, September 5, 2009 HONEYBROWNE Come on out for a FREE Live Music Concert in the Hill Country Galleria Amphitheater every Saturday evening this fall! Come early, bring your blanket, and enjoy the show! __________________ Last edited by ToadHollow; 08-24-2009 at 11:28 PM..
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Twizted_bunny Is twizted... But has no real bunny 8 Rep 247 Posts Drives: 2006 BMP VW GTi Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Fort Worth, TX iTrader: (0)	I'm down for the shots!! For the dfw rollout guys I'm doing the rollers on the way down there... For everyone else I will get with y'all at the meet for some rollers/ other photos. __________________ That bathroom is made of lead... Time can't get in there...
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Twizted_bunny Is twizted... But has no real bunny 8 Rep 247 Posts Drives: 2006 BMP VW GTi Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Fort Worth, TX iTrader: (0)	Thanks Toad! Does it get you any more excited about the meet? Cause I can't wait!!!! __________________ That bathroom is made of lead... Time can't get in there...
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TwoSaints Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 227 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Beaumont, Texas iTrader: (0)	NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! lol, I really wanted to go to this. My buddy is doing an MMA fight in Beaumont and I'm his cut man! Arrrrg!!!! next time I guess.
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