DIYMA Spring Break Nationals Member Meetup

slowsedan01 · 02-21-2012

I threw out an idea in the other SBN thread that it would be cool if some of us knuckleheads could all get together to talk shop, listen to each other's cars, have a beer, and just BS in general. The idea got a pretty positive response, so I said I would start a thread about it.

Here's what I am thinking:

**UPDATED**
March 24th, 6pm
Caribbean Jack's
721 Ballough Road
Daytona Beach, FL 32114

Please note, this is the updated location. Ocean Deck is probably going to be overcrowded b/c of Spring Break. Caribbean Jack's has good reviews and it's only about a mile and a half away from the Ocean Center and has on-site parking.

If you feel so inclined to post in this thread if you are coming, great. If not thats ok too. Keep in mind in no way is this a DIYMA official or sponsored event. Lets see if we can get this going.

thegreatestpenn · 02-22-2012

lol i just saw a commercial for this place on tv yesterday. big spring breaker hangout

slowsedan01 · 02-22-2012

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Originally Posted by thegreatestpenn

lol i just saw a commercial for this place on tv yesterday. big spring breaker hangout

IS that good or bad? You're right though, I somehow missed that it is "Spring Break" Nationals... It will probably be packed, we can move it if you guys think that it may be more prudent to do so.

thegreatestpenn · 02-22-2012

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Originally Posted by slowsedan01

IS that good or bad? .

it depends, if everyone doesn't mind a potentially raucous drunken crowd then it'll work. It may be pretty loud too; one of their bigger selling points is the dj and performances

**south east customz** · 02-22-2012

Plus that's a little early for the Kids lol
if I'm able to make it, I'd be down

Neil_J · 02-22-2012

I'll be there with my laptop RTA setup and some other test equipment

Neil_J · 02-22-2012

Also I'd be up for moving locations to somewhere a bit quieter

slowsedan01 · 02-22-2012

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Originally Posted by Neil_J

Also I'd be up for moving locations to somewhere a bit quieter

Excellent, happy to hear your bringing your RTA. I think moving locations may be a wise decision. I will let everyone know... Out of curiosity, where in FL are you?

Neil_J · 02-22-2012

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Originally Posted by slowsedan01

Excellent, happy to hear your bringing your RTA. I think moving locations may be a wise decision. I will let everyone know... Out of curiosity, where in FL are you?

Melbourne. I texted someone that lives in the Daytona area about finding a place that wouldn't be filled with spring breakers. I'll let you know what I hear back.

SullyTT · 02-22-2012

The place that the IASCA judges ended up at last year was pretty good. Relatively quiet, and out of the way. (Means sufficient parking).

Ocean deck has a cover charge, and was way too noisy.

Neil_J · 02-22-2012

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Originally Posted by SullyTT

The place that the IASCA judges ended up at last year was pretty good. Relatively quiet, and out of the way. (Means sufficient parking).

What is the name of the place you speak of?

Neil_J · 02-22-2012

I was told that a place called Hidden Treasure in Port Orange is known not to be a hangout for spring breakers, hence the name I guess. Not sure how far from the ocean center that is.

Thrill_House · 02-22-2012

I will be at sbn this year, I may try to make it out to the meet as well.

SullyTT · 02-22-2012

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Originally Posted by Neil_J

What is the name of the place you speak of?

Captain's Tavern
Capt's Tavern Riverfront Grill*|*Capt's Tavern Seafood Steaks Pasta in Daytona Beach, Florida

Hopefully the judges will end up there again this year.

slowsedan01 · 02-22-2012

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Originally Posted by Neil_J

I was told that a place called Hidden Treasure in Port Orange is known not to be a hangout for spring breakers, hence the name I guess. Not sure how far from the ocean center that is.

Port Orange is a fair distance from the Ocean Center, 30 minutes I would say.

slowsedan01 · 02-22-2012

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Originally Posted by SullyTT

Captain's Tavern
Capt's Tavern Riverfront Grill*|*Capt's Tavern Seafood Steaks Pasta in Daytona Beach, Florida

Hopefully the judges will end up there again this year.

Ok, did some research, looks pretty good. I think it's safe to say Ocean Deck is out. I also found a nice place on the river on the mainland side, Caribbean Jack's. Being that it's not on the beach and seems like it has more of a mature crowd it should be a good choice. Its only about a mile and a half from the Ocean Center.

Here's the two options:

Caribbean Jack's - Urban Spoon

Capt's Tavern - Urban Spoon It says that they are closed, but I don't think its accurate.

What do you guys think?