New Englander Prius

I know there are other Rhode Islanders on PC, and I see a lot of Priuses right around where I live. Maybe a summer event in Newport would be of interest?

 

I could consider meeting. Would be fun to put a face to some of the posters here. That said living in Somerville/Cambridge I think the prius is one of the most common new cars around so I don't feel so special driving it.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(SomervillePrius @ May 14 2007, 12:05 PM) [snapback]441684[/snapback]</div>

I'm game. I just don't have time to organize a group. Just dropped off the board of a non-profit organization last fall and trying to preserve some free time - for things like this! Plus I am not the most organized person to begin with. But I'm willing to join in and learn some things from some more experienced Prius owners.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(SomervillePrius @ May 14 2007, 12:05 PM) [snapback]441684[/snapback]</div>

I'm game. I just don't have time to organize a group. Just dropped off the board of a non-profit organization last fall and trying to preserve some free time - for things like this! Plus I am not the most organized person to begin with. But I'm willing to join in and learn some things from some more experienced Prius owners.

 

I'd be up for a Newport meet.

I haven't seen much activity among N.E. folks. But I have met up with the L.I. group a few times. It's been fun, and I've met a great group of folks. I'll be joining them on the North Fork Winery Tour they're planning on doing on June 3rd.
LIPOG North Fork Winery Tour
I was planing on driving down, and then taking the Port Jeff ferry back. With good weather it could be a great day. If any other New Englanders are up for that, you can send E-mile (PM to nyconrad) a note letting him know you'd like to attend. He's trying to give some of the wineries a heads-up on the count as they are planning tours for us. The L.I. folks love meeting new Prius owners. I highly recommend it if you're up for the trip.

I'd love to see a N.E. group form. Then I get my choice - maybe even be a double agent. In my area it's 50-50 (Red Sox-Yankees) you know. Now there's a thought - combined Prii meet at a Red Sox-Yankees game. - Would be great. But sounds like a lot of driving for somebody.

 

Ever since the successful prius gathering up here two years ago, I've
tried to float similar ideas on occasion, and offer to get together
with other owners to help with mods and shoot the breeze, and it
seems that any time I actually try to reach out to people, they just
clam up and I never hear from them. Are New Englanders just that
paranoid about meeting up with relative strangers? This is why I
have to drive 1100 miles to Hybridfest, f'krissake, to get to pal
around with other more outgoing enthusiasts and MPG fiends.
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So if something does finally pull together in this neck of the woods,
count me in. And if anyone needs help with EBHs or EV switches or
even fairly in-depth diagnosis, feel free to at least ask, with the
usual caveats about schedules.
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_H*

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(chinalfr2 @ May 24 2007, 12:56 AM) [snapback]448821[/snapback]</div>

I would be interesting in meeting up too! Please let me know if we are planning anything.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(priusFTW @ May 25 2007, 03:40 PM) [snapback]450009[/snapback]</div>

So what's that? 5 People from all of New England? C'mon New Englanders, there must be more of you out there interested.

Hobbit I may take you up on the install of a EBH when the fall comes.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(hobbit @ May 23 2007, 11:19 PM) [snapback]448707[/snapback]</div>

Or up and down nearly the entire East Coast?

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Neicy @ May 26 2007, 06:32 AM) [snapback]450317[/snapback]</div>

Wayne (Firengineer) came to my home with this daughter and installed my EBH for me. I would like to have the EV mod done though.

 

I'd certainly take an excuse for heading for the white mountains.
PM me if you're interested, FTW...
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In other news, and not strictly New England related, everyone should
give this a quick look and decide if you can free up a little time
the weekend of Jun 9-10 to go rally in NJ! Short notice, but the
event coordinators are still looking for more participants.
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_H*

 

How long a drive for us? What goes on there? Can you enlighten the uninitiated rookies among us? I wish it were a little closer.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(hobbit @ May 31 2007, 08:28 PM) [snapback]452912[/snapback]</div>

Gee thx Hobbit, What state in New England do you live in? I would want the OEM EV mod, which I assume I would purchase from Sigma. Would that be ok?

 

Eep, sorry guys, I got back from NJ and it's been pretty heads-down
trying to catch up so I haven't gotten back to any of you. Next
week should be more open.
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So last night I was tooling around town on a bicycle, and by chance
happened to duck into a parking lot to discover that there's a bunch
of vintage rod enthusiasts who meet there EVERY THURSDAY! One guy
said that the [large] parking lot is usually *packed*. Yesterday
was overcast so I guess some of them were staying home, but even as
I finished looking around and left, more of those big ol' rumblers
were still arriving.
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All they do is show up in their vehicles, hang out, and schmooze.
Hundreds of them, and I'm sure this scene is duplicated in many towns
across NE and beyond on warm summer nights. C'mon, folks, if they
can spend most of an evening BSing about the crate 390 they're
rebuilding, why shouldn't hybrid folks be able to get together and
recount that week's beautiful half-mile warp stealth glides while
installing a couple more EV buttons? We'd even make less noise and
avoid annoying the nearby restaurant owners.
.
_H*

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(hobbit @ Jun 15 2007, 10:03 PM) [snapback]462780[/snapback]</div>

I'd be more than happy to do that! I say that we should set a date to meet in Boston or something. I was just in Boston this past weekend for a concert. I saw a number of Pri on the drive there... what do you guys say?

 

I'll make it if I can. I'm game. As long as it's not the 24th. I have a family thing that day.