Met internet strangers, didn't get murdered

"CB" (jrcb)
08/29/2016 at 22:33 • Filed to: Torontolopnik

Thanks to everyone who came out to our little meetup! Had a great time meeting everyone, and hopefully we can do an actual driving event one day!

Oh, and the Cletusvette is quite a sight to behold, and I think I have tetanus now.

DISCUSSION (26)

Clown Shoe Pilot > CB
08/29/2016 at 22:40

My friend Wayne had a tetanus vector shaped like a ‘vette too. His was a complete and total money pit. Last time we talked about it, he’d spent north of 100K on restoration and it was still in need of lots of stuff.

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > CB
08/29/2016 at 22:41

I decided to not come down, the cost of fuel to get down: cost the meal would not be worth it. Maybe next one could be in the north GTA. Today I drove down to Vaughn, and the 400 was packed from Mapleview in Barrie to hwy 88. I took side roads down but still took me a 1 1/2hr.

CB > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
08/29/2016 at 22:42

Sorry about that. Next time, I’ll run a poll to see where we meet up, as a few others mentioned north of the city would be cool.

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > CB
08/29/2016 at 22:51

For me I would not drive any father then Vaughn for a meal. I think New Market is a good half way point.

1111111111111111111111 > CB
08/29/2016 at 22:52

Congrats on a meet up. I think I’m the only oppo in my town.

CB > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
08/29/2016 at 22:53

That could work. Once again, the next time a meet gets planned, we’ll figure out what works best for everyone.

CB > 1111111111111111111111
08/29/2016 at 22:54

There might be people close to you? Maybe no in town, but a trek could work.

chaozbandit > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
08/29/2016 at 23:05

North, on the condition that it’s not overly cold or snowy. I’m pretty much inbetween everybody so I don’t mind too much.

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > chaozbandit
08/29/2016 at 23:10

I live in the middle of no where scum fuck small town, New Market on a good day (minimal traffic) is 45ish minutes. The Guild of Automotive Restorers is there, they have done many million restorations (An 30's Bugatti, ultra rare alfa romeo, etc).

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > CB
08/29/2016 at 23:19

Glad you guys had a blast, wish I was closer to join you! :D

1111111111111111111111 > CB
08/29/2016 at 23:19

I’ve posted a couple oppo Oregon posts, got no response. I’ll try again sometime.

chaozbandit > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
08/29/2016 at 23:24

Oh :( Don’t know how it compares, but I have to deal with 401 traffic on the regular being that I live in Toronto and study in Waterloo. GAR did the Type 57 Aerolithe, no? It was quite a sight at Concours.

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > chaozbandit
08/29/2016 at 23:31

hwy 88-89 is has earned the nickname “The Bermuda triangle”, no matter the weather & road conditions there is always an accident. They did do the type 57 aerolithe. Fuck the 401, I have lots of family in K-W area and go down there a few times a year. I much rather pay the price for the 407 for the few times I use it.

chaozbandit > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
08/29/2016 at 23:39

Yeah, same. Thankfully I live along the 407 and never have to deal with the QEW/DVP shitshow that often. Can’t avoid roadworks tho.

JGrabowMSt > 1111111111111111111111
08/29/2016 at 23:54

AMGtech isn’t all that far away, all things considered. Any Oppo meetup has some travel required.

The Compromiser > CB
08/30/2016 at 00:03

And no one stole his parking pass!

1111111111111111111111 > JGrabowMSt
08/30/2016 at 00:03

I’ve come across some Portland and plenty of Seattle OPPO. Was looking southern Oregon to Eugene.

Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > CB
08/30/2016 at 00:43

Well if you didn’t get murdered, then obviously you either got raped, tortured or beaten to a pulp, right?

No?

Dammit... how am I supposed to maintain my fear of the world?

Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > CB
08/30/2016 at 00:47

Darn it... I just realized you’re not too far away... I could have murdered met up with you!

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > CB
08/30/2016 at 02:14

The Cletus-Vette is a beaut, I miss it. Wish I was still there to meet you guys!

DasWauto > CB
08/30/2016 at 09:27

I’m down for a driving event. Especially if people are willing to come north toward me. The little get-together we had early this year ( http://oppositelock.kinja.com/a-sign-of-good… )was good, I’d happily lead another trip to Creemore.

CB > DasWauto
08/30/2016 at 09:45

Sounds like an awesome plan!

CB > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
08/30/2016 at 09:46

There might be some Oppos nearbyish to you over the border. But yeah, it kind of sucks.

CB > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus
08/30/2016 at 09:47

Hey, there are plenty of chances for more meets! And you’re in Alberta, right? I know of about four Oppos out there.

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > CB
08/30/2016 at 16:59

Yeah I am! I should organize a thing

Stephen the Canuck > CB
08/31/2016 at 03:28

Just cause nobody got murdered doesn’t mean somebody didn’t die. Mostly of tetanus.

It was a good time.

If we do another one where we go a little more northerly, we could always pick a day and go find some decent roads.