RobCatron Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 I just wanted to let everyone who is interested know that I have talked to the PR/Tour Director at the SIA plant in Lafayette. Here is what we talked about. Basically, since the elimination of production of the Isuzu Rodeo/Axiom at SIA, there is a lot of construction -- this is due to the the production of the 2006 00X Subaru 7 passenger SUV starting in place of the outgoing Isuzu models. We both agreed that it would be best to wait a while in order for this to be remedied. In fact, she said that the current tour will not even get us into the paint room. She stated that she and a Fuji Heavy Industry Exec just did the tour route and want to improve the tour and it's routing. I suggested a November timeframe. I explained that this would allow the enthusiasts on this board to get plans together, and she agreed, stating that SIA could get past the line contruction for the 00X (or at least farther along). I would like to nail a date down ASAP. Saturdays are OUT, as SIA is not scheduled for any weekend work currently. We would not get to see anything. I would suggest that a Monday or Friday would work best, that way, people traveling in could have the weekend either before (on Monday) or after (on Friday) to have a bit more time - sort of like a three day weekend. I would like to pick a date and let her know so we can get this thing scheduled. I suggest Monday, November 14, OR Friday, November 18. I know that it is not possible to get everyone in agreement, so bascially, I'll just have to pick a date and set it. I want to give SIA as much notice as possible. I want to let her know by next Friday (this will allow for some weekend discussions and to get a poll going) when we, as a group, want to come. Please, give me your opions - then we'll set a poll on the date (say Sunday night), and the poll results will be the date that we choose. thank you all, Rob Catron Frankfort, KY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bemani Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Which major airport is closest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Sounds good to me. I think Indy is the closest airport, but it is not too far from Chicago. Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sub-attraction Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Indianapolis would be the closest airport. My vote would be for a Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bemani Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEI99662 Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Friday as well. Would anyone be able to pick us up or can we all meet at the airport and go together? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAckhouse1 Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 I'll vote for friday too. -Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobCatron Posted September 15, 2004 Author Share Posted September 15, 2004 It appears Friday November 18 is definately the choice thus far, but we'll let my post stay around this weekend, then I will initate a poll on Sunday night and run it through the following week and next weekend to get the final results... Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccorry Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 I could pick some of you up as I would be driving through there on the way to SIA (from Columbus, Ohio). I also might be able to help out with the paint room access a little bit.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I_am_a_replicant Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 Friday. ;-] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBE555 Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 FRIDAY! (I'm going to put up a poll for ya'll. :)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iuksob03 Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 [quote name='bemani']Friday.[/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobCatron Posted September 16, 2004 Author Share Posted September 16, 2004 [quote name='SUBE555']FRIDAY! (I'm going to put up a poll for ya'll. :))[/quote] Great -- thanks. This will give me an idea of the total number coming. Please don't vote if you are not coming! thanks, all, Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Th3Franz Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 Friday! Only 1 class that day.. whoo -Franz The end of a Legacy http://www.youtube.com/th3franz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBE555 Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 I'll make time! This is my last sem and I can take that off if I need to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bemani Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 [quote name='RobCatron'] I would like to pick a date and let her know so we can get this thing scheduled. I suggest Monday, November 14, OR Friday, November 18. I know that it is not possible to get everyone in agreement, so bascially, I'll just have to pick a date and set it. I want to give SIA as much notice as possible. [/quote] Correction, Monday is the 15th and Friday is the 19th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobCatron Posted September 17, 2004 Author Share Posted September 17, 2004 [quote name='SUBE555']I'll make time! This is my last sem and I can take that off if I need to.[/quote] Great. What I would REALLY love is for us to be able to see the 00X. There is a build event in November, and who knows (though I wouldn't get our hopes up too high) Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobCatron Posted September 17, 2004 Author Share Posted September 17, 2004 [quote name='bemani'][quote name='RobCatron'] I would like to pick a date and let her know so we can get this thing scheduled. I suggest Monday, November 14, OR Friday, November 18. I know that it is not possible to get everyone in agreement, so bascially, I'll just have to pick a date and set it. I want to give SIA as much notice as possible. [/quote] Correction, Monday is the 15th and Friday is the 19th.[/quote] You would be correct, there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobCatron Posted September 18, 2004 Author Share Posted September 18, 2004 Just an update. I talked to my SIA contact today, and she has put us down for Friday, November 19 (unless something changes in the next few days via the poll). Thus far, we have 8 people (if the poll count is correct) one of them being me. I have asked to get us a chance to see the new 2006 00X, but that will be a challenge. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccorry Posted September 18, 2004 Share Posted September 18, 2004 Awesome job, Rob! :!: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBE555 Posted September 18, 2004 Share Posted September 18, 2004 Wow, awesome job Rob! Just put it in my Palm! :mrgreen: Want me to ask the MW guys on NASIOC if anyone wants to go or not? I know a few that may. I'm not sure what size of group they're looking at. I'll also inform my rep at SoA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobCatron Posted September 18, 2004 Author Share Posted September 18, 2004 [quote name='SUBE555']Wow, awesome job Rob! Just put it in my Palm! :mrgreen: Want me to ask the MW guys on NASIOC if anyone wants to go or not? I know a few that may. I'm not sure what size of group they're looking at. I'll also inform my rep at SoA.[/quote] Sure, I wouldn't see any problems with that. I kinda figured we'd have around 15-20 want to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praedet Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 I am in as long as I don't have a last minute trip for work. I live in Dayton, OH McCorry, so I would be up for car pool/caravan as you pass through... Ted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobCatron Posted September 20, 2004 Author Share Posted September 20, 2004 [quote name='praedet']I am in as long as I don't have a last minute trip for work. I live in Dayton, OH McCorry, so I would be up for car pool/caravan as you pass through... Ted[/quote] Great. I'm sure somebody could swing through and get you. It would be nice for everyone to coordinate the same hotel to stay at. I will check with my SIA contact to see about any local hotels that offer discounts for SIA customers/groups and report back to everyone. Looks like interest has not sparked as I thought it would, however, even giving everyone a long lead time for planning. We will need to start a Poll soon asking whether or not people want to go or not. The yeahs would be the total going. what do you all think? Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccorry Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 Sounds good to me. I am definately in.... Praedet, that sounds like fun... we could race all the way there! :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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