"deekster_caddy" (deekster_caddy)
01/14/2015 at 09:50 • Filed to: None
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"deekster_caddy" (deekster_caddy)
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So my wife and I won tickets to the Boston "New England International Auto Show" this weekend, are going on Saturday.
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Couple of questions:
1) Will any other Opponauts be there, either working or visiting?
2) What must-see thing must I see?
3) What else should I know about it before I go? Kids are coming along, ages 5 and 10.
Justin Hughes
> deekster_caddy
01/14/2015 at 10:07 |
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I'm probably going, and probably on Saturday. I went last year and saw nothing particularly "must-see." But it was cool.
Sn210
> deekster_caddy
01/14/2015 at 10:13 |
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Do you think they'll have the new GT on display?! Lol
I remember going when they had the yellow GT concept back when I was a kid. I don't think I've been back since though. I've hit the Providence one once or twice. I don't think they bring anything cool, just all the new cars from the local dealerships
Pixel
> deekster_caddy
01/14/2015 at 10:21 |
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I'll be at the Scifi convention in the hotel next door all weekend.
Autofixation
> deekster_caddy
01/14/2015 at 10:32 |
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I'll be there Sunday.
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deekster_caddy
> Sn210
01/14/2015 at 10:51 |
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I doubt it... all the 'cool stuff' is in Detroit!
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deekster_caddy
> Justin Hughes
01/14/2015 at 10:54 |
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Good deal. Maybe I'll see you there. I should wear something notable and easy to spot... hmmm. Oppo hats anyone?
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Justin Hughes
> deekster_caddy
01/14/2015 at 11:12 |
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I need an Oppo hat, if such a thing exists.
Just confirmed with my lady and bought us tickets for Saturday. We'll be there. Should I wear my Black River Stages sweatshirt, or White and Nerdy hoodie?
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Justin Hughes
> Pixel
01/14/2015 at 11:13 |
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Arisia's next door? I should try to drag some friends over from there!
Carl (@stuffcarlsays)
> deekster_caddy
01/14/2015 at 11:23 |
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Holy shit, the auto show is this weekend? Uhhh, let me confer with the Mrs. and some friends - good chance I could make an appearance.
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Sn210
> deekster_caddy
01/14/2015 at 11:26 |
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they might have something there though. I remember seeing the Dodge Super8 and Lincoln Zephyr concepts at the Boston show before
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Pixel
> Justin Hughes
01/14/2015 at 12:04 |
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Yep. Arisia actually got big enough that there are no rooms for the auto show people. Apparently this made them a bit snarked off.
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deekster_caddy
> Sn210
01/14/2015 at 12:11 |
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I hope so! Would love to see some of the newly announced products.
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Justin Hughes
> Pixel
01/14/2015 at 12:41 |
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Meh, just threaten them with light sabers and sonic screwdrivers. I've been to Arisia myself, but not for years.
Hmm, maybe I shouldn't wear my Tom Baker scarf to the auto show, then...
Alex Feinman
> Justin Hughes
01/14/2015 at 15:20 |
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See you both at both.
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Alex Feinman
> deekster_caddy
01/14/2015 at 15:22 |
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Be prepared for a lot of "eh". All the cool kids (cars) are still on the truck from Detroit, so nothing big gets revealed or even shown in Boston.
The Aston Martin-Lotus / exotics dealer from Waltham usually has a nice parade of fancy cars, and last year the mechanic was willing to chat for quite a while. Some cool show cars too.
Get there before school lets out for best experience. Some years they end up locking a lot of cars if people have been stealing gearshifts / knobs / etc.
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deekster_caddy
> Alex Feinman
01/14/2015 at 19:59 |
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Ahhh - my neighbor works for the import company that handles Aston Martin cars, I'll have to ask her what they brought over. Thanks for the tip about school... but we are going on Saturday so we don't have much choice about what's happened. I will look to see if there are stickshift knobs or buttons missing now though.
Nobi
> deekster_caddy
01/14/2015 at 21:24 |
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I was thinking of going, but a lingering cold, and a fiancé that wants to go to New York to see her dad instead might stop me.