When Is Metro Detroit OPPO-MEET 2017?

by "Urambo Tauro" (urambotauro)
Published 03/19/2017 at 20:00

Tags: oppo meet ; oppomeet ; cars & coffee ; detroit ; OPPO EVENTS
STARS: 6

Thanks for all the input on MetroD Oppo-Meet , everyone! Let’s keep the ideas coming!

As you may have already seen, the response has been leaning heavily in favor of Hines Drive for a location, so let’s do this! We’ll hang out, have a cookout, and host a sort of “Concours d’Oppos”.

We’ll work out some of the finer details later, but first we need to set a date. We’re looking at the first weekend of May, but what works better for you, Saturday the 6th or Sunday the 7th?

Obviously, we don’t know what the weather is going to be like, but the sooner we nail down a date, the better chance we’ll have at reserving a space at the park. There are a couple of options here: Reserving an uncovered picnic area costs $25, but if we get a pavilion (roof in case of bad weather!), it’s about $100.

Obviously, we want to pick a date that can include as many Oppos as possible. And if everyone chips in, we can spread that reservation cost around so it won’t be a big deal.

And while we’re at it, let’s talk about time. MontegoMan and I are thinking mid-day. If we meet on Sunday, meeting in the afternoon can allow time for morning church-going Oppos to get here. But perhaps Saturday would be easier? What do you think?

Replies (21)

"vondon302" (vondon302)
03/14/2017 at 12:15, STARS: 3

Both weekends are good for me and no preference on Saturday or Sunday.

"zeontestpilot" (zeontestpilot)
03/14/2017 at 12:15, STARS: 0

What city will this be in? I’m mid-Michigan, but am still interested.

"jimz" (jimz)
03/14/2017 at 12:18, STARS: 0

Mid day Saturday or Sunday works for me. Keep in mind in the warmer months they close Hines between Outer Dr. and Ann Arbor Tr. for runners, cyclists, etc. I don’t know if they start that after Memorial Day or whenever warm.

"MonkeePuzzle" (monkeypuzzle)
03/14/2017 at 12:20, STARS: 1

my civic’s new owner has taken it to detroit, perhaps my car will accidentally join an oppo meet :P

"Urambo Tauro" (urambotauro)
03/14/2017 at 12:28, STARS: 0

There are several “recreation areas” along Hines Dr., but we don’t have one picked out yet. The closest major interchange is I-275 and M-14, so that should give you a good sense of how far away it is from you.

"Urambo Tauro" (urambotauro)
03/14/2017 at 12:32, STARS: 0

Ah, I didn’t think about that. Good call. We’ll have to find out just what our options are.

"Urambo Tauro" (urambotauro)
03/14/2017 at 12:32, STARS: 0

Like a homing pigeon, huh?

"Captain of the Enterprise" (justanotherdayinparadise)
03/14/2017 at 12:34, STARS: 0

I think Saturday would be better for me but could probably make either work

"zeontestpilot" (zeontestpilot)
03/14/2017 at 12:51, STARS: 1

That seems to be around the Plymouth area, not too far.

"jimz" (jimz)
03/14/2017 at 12:58, STARS: 1

Hines Drive stretches from Dearborn all the way to Northville. There are plenty of Wayne County parks along the drive.

"jimz" (jimz)
03/14/2017 at 13:05, STARS: 1

yep, they start the beginning of May.

http://www.waynecounty.com/dps/5214.htm

you can still get into Helms Haven on the Dearborn end and Nankin Mills in Westland even when they close it, but it’s still unwise with all of the pedestrian and bike traffic. Possible options would be Parkland (Dearborn,) Levan Knoll (Livonia, restroom but no shelter) or Plymouth Riverside. when I take my mountain bike down there on saturdays, I usually park my truck at Parkland.

"MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner" (montegoman562)
03/14/2017 at 15:40, STARS: 0

Had no idea that was a thing.

Maybe we aim for later in the day to make the drive available to actually...drive?

Or maybe this makes Sunday more feasible.

Or we pick one of the still available to get to parks and drive once the road opens back up.

"MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner" (montegoman562)
03/14/2017 at 15:41, STARS: 0

yeah you have to come down man!

"zeontestpilot" (zeontestpilot)
03/14/2017 at 22:53, STARS: 1

I really need to, I haven’t been to a car event in such a long time.

"zeontestpilot" (zeontestpilot)
03/14/2017 at 23:26, STARS: 0

Hey, Saturday would be easier for me. I’m a church oppo who plays in the band, and has to get a family out of the church building.. I can never leave in a timely manner.

"Master Cylinder" (mastercylinder28)
03/15/2017 at 04:34, STARS: 0

Belle Isle is a decent place for a picnic too, if Hines Drive is closed down. Plenty of parking and we can re-enact a very slow Belle Isle Grand Prix.

"jimz" (jimz)
03/15/2017 at 05:04, STARS: 1

very slow. it’s patrolled by the Michigan State Police now and they don’t play.

"StndIbnz, Drives a MSRT8" (stndibnz1)
03/15/2017 at 08:39, STARS: 0

The 7th works better for me. The 6th is B. Nektar’s Spring Mead Fest! Which everyone should go to as well. Kind of a pre-oppo meet up / good people watching / good drinks / good food trucks.

"TheD0k_2many toys 2little time" (thed0ck)
03/16/2017 at 00:22, STARS: 0

Saturday for me. But only cause its a 2hr drive.

"TheD0k_2many toys 2little time" (thed0ck)
03/17/2017 at 00:14, STARS: 0

I still think we should try and go on a group cruise. Just not in traffic cause my radiator fans dont work...

"xyzabc" (stackofoldwood)
03/17/2017 at 07:05, STARS: 1

Mid-Summer? Perfect. Plenty of time...