I think it should be somewhere where everyone can order their own items and not have to pay a huge tip add on but thats just my opinion - yellowtonka237.6 #1134 1-25-12 9:58PMLike(2) Reply
I was thinking the same thing. Also, even though its good, Dave's is also loud. It would need to be a place where we can here most everyone as apposed to just the people we're sitting next to. - GoofyMom77 108.5 #2920 1-25-12 10:18PM
MichelleDork had one last year at Johns Incredible Pizza in Modesto. Easy to get too off the freeway and had things for the kids to do. - yellowtonka 237.6 #1134 1-25-12 11:10PM
The grad has great food - lisaw 96.3 #3068 1-26-12 9:18AM
No way! I'm in Tracy too. :) that would be fun to do a meet up of the 209 mouse waiters! - RetroMinnie49.5 #3760 1-25-12 5:53PMLike(1) Reply
I still haven't eating there but I gotta try it hard to find good BBQ. How bout that Daves BBQ next to olive garden@m4l is it any good? - Cricket 224.1 #1305 1-25-12 8:24PM
Thanks @m4l. Oh yea Id be down for meet up in the 209. - Cricket 224.1 #1305 1-25-12 8:51PM
Eh, I can pass on roadhouse. I'd rather get a rib eye at kinders and Bbq it at home. Famous Saves is pretty good though. - GoofyMom77 108.5 #2920 1-25-12 9:40PM
Your name reminded me of a story I head. A little girl and her friend would pretend to be different Disney girls at preschool every day. One day she was Allyson. The teacher racked her brains trying to remember what movie "Allyson" was in. As the day was coming to an end the teacher asked the little girl what movie she was in. The little girl said "Allyson Wonderland" ;) - GoofyMom77 108.5 #2920 1-25-12 10:03PM
Random: I remember when 559 was 209. This migraine has me thinking non sense, sorry. - 559MickeyLover266.9 #855 1-25-12 11:13PMLike(1) Reply
Haha I was a kid but I remember it too. - MsSnowWhite 297.4 #621 1-26-12 12:43AM
I remember too. - DebbyMouse7531 228.4 #20 1-27-12 4:56PM
I have a brilliant idea. Let's have the meet up in the early spring. We can have it at Mickey Grove Park in Lodi. We could do a scavenger hunt, play volleyball and horse shoes. There's the zoo and a tiny kiddy rides park also. - GoofyMom77108.5 #2920 1-26-12 9:12AMLike(1) Reply
That sounds like a good idea. I'm in the 916 but close enough to the 209. I'd be up for this. - Jewelz 440.8 #280 1-26-12 9:17AM
People could bring what they wanted to eat or BBQ. There's also a puddle park there.
- GoofyMom77 108.5 #2920 1-26-12 9:22AM
Okay, I did some recon. I learned that one can rent a picnic shelter with a 100 capacity and a bbq pit for $125 for a weekend day or $62.50 on a weekday. It would be "ours" for 12 hours. I have no problem doing a weekday meet up. Like on a Thursday for expample. The dates I have in mind are March 15 or 29. What do you guys think? - GoofyMom77108.5 #2920 1-26-12 1:54PMLike(1) Reply
Thursdays are perfect for me - it's my day off. Not sure about the majority of others though. Also, how are you thinking of splitting the cost for the picnic area? That might be tricky. - TonjaC 278.1 #741 1-26-12 2:30PM
If I'm going to host it, I'd pay for the site. I may set up a dontation box for those who wanted to help offset the cost to me, but I wouldn't inforce it. In fact, I'd probably use those donations to buy "in park" RAKs. Plan "b" would be to find a co-host and go halves-ies - GoofyMom77 108.5 #2920 1-26-12 3:19PM
The weekend dates I was looking at were St. Patricks day March 17 or March 31. They are both Saturdays - GoofyMom77 108.5 #2920 1-26-12 3:21PM
I'm thinking the weekend would probably be best for most but I would take a vote and see what everyone says. - yellowtonka 237.6 #1134 1-26-12 4:52PM
Sounds great! Either of the Thursday dates would work for me. Can I help in any way? - TonjaC 278.1 #741 1-26-12 5:49PM
do you have to provide insurance or no?
- yellowtonka 237.6 #1134 1-26-12 6:14PM
209 up in the Merced area? How cool :) I have family there, but unfortunately don't live up there! - DisneyDreaming204.8 #1556 1-25-12 3:00PMLike Reply
No, I'm further north and a bit to the west in Tracy. - GoofyMom77 108.5 #2920 1-25-12 3:03PM
I am also a bit west of Tracy. But I'm in the 925 - Mouse4life 1039.8 #82 1-25-12 3:05PM
Meeeee!! Right next to Merced :) - Jillian765.4 #129 1-25-12 3:35PMLike Reply
what city goofymom77...Im in the 209 too. I want to get a meetup..we talked about it but havent done any more than just talked about it. - yellowtonka237.6 #1134 1-25-12 5:59PMLike Reply
i'm 323, but would love to do a meetup with any other Glendale /Pasadena peeps. - littleoysterz210.4 #1483 1-25-12 6:11PMLike Reply
Then its setlled. Texas Roadhouse in Tracy at 7 o'clock. I will be holding a white carnation. - Mouse4life1039.8 #82 1-25-12 6:38PMLike Reply
Wouldn't a carnation of a vibrant color standout more? - MagicalCaprice 480.6 #246 1-25-12 7:11PM
Where is everyone? - Mouse4life 1039.8 #82 1-25-12 8:19PM
I'm from the 209, but currently live in SoCal. I went to HS in Tracy & my fam lives in Oakdale now. Have a great time @ the meet up! :) - belle42114.4 #5761 1-25-12 7:17PMLike Reply
Hmm I think we should plan a meetup.!! - yellowtonka237.6 #1134 1-25-12 9:43PMLike Reply
There's a new restaurant opening soon called Squeeze Inn. Supposedly its gonna be the "best burgers in town" and its been on diners dives and (something else) on food network. Its in the same area as Famous Dave's. Or would we rather have Roadhouse or Dave's? - GoofyMom77108.5 #2920 1-25-12 9:46PMLike Reply
is that coming to Tracy? or what town...its from sacramento - yellowtonka 237.6 #1134 1-25-12 9:52PM
I'm currently living in Concord, but have family in both Modesto & Oakdale. We visit all the time, so depending on when I would love to go to a 209 meet up. - VikkiMouse182.2 #1833 1-25-12 10:13PMLike Reply
You know, the meet doesn't HAVE to be in Tracy. If anyone knows a place ideal for us please throw in your two cents. - GoofyMom77108.5 #2920 1-25-12 10:26PMLike Reply
How about in Manteca or Modesto - mralexv 306.5 #576 1-25-12 10:29PM
So how about Johns Incredible Pizza in Modesto? - yellowtonka237.6 #1134 1-25-12 11:12PMLike Reply
I've been to the one in Stockton and Modesto. They have neat rooms for parties and fun for kids, but the food isn't incredible. In fact its quite the opposite. - GoofyMom77 108.5 #2920 1-26-12 12:26AM
Stocktons closed down - Cricket 224.1 #1305 1-26-12 12:52AM
it closed? when? - mochamistie 272.8 #799 1-26-12 1:00AM
Sometime before Christmas - Cricket 224.1 #1305 1-26-12 9:28AM
Mountain house! lol little suburban bubble next to Tracy :) - bren1237.7 #4066 1-26-12 1:28AMLike Reply
I live in Tracy! - PrincessAlyse 0.0 #83635 1-26-12 1:30AM
I'm close to the 209 I'm the last 916 city before the 209 starts (elk grove) - lisaw96.3 #3068 1-26-12 9:17AMLike Reply
I'm not in the 209 area though I went to Michelledork's meet up at Johns Incredible Pizza in Modesto and it was a great place - cyndaws252.8 #982 1-26-12 9:24AMLike Reply
yes I thought Michelle's meetup was great...I had salad..and a few breadsticks..but a park could work too...depends on how far people want to drive as to whether or not they want to go. Find out the parking fees/entrance fees and then of course there is the zoo there too if the kiddos want to go see the monkeys..lol - yellowtonka 237.6 #1134 1-26-12 9:38AM
The zoo is only a couple dollars. The most I have ever seen for parking there is $5, its usually less than that though. - GoofyMom77 108.5 #2920 1-26-12 9:58AM
I just looked it up and yes it is $5 for parking and $4 for adults and $2 for children for the zoo. There is also a nice park in Ripon no zoo or amusement/water area but no parking fee either...Stouffer Park. Pot luck would be good...dont remember the rules for Micke Grove as far as bring in bbqs. But the way this silly weather is going we may just have winter in the spring ..lol - yellowtonka 237.6 #1134 1-26-12 10:03AM
I'll give parks and recs a call later. I go I got married in their Japanese Gardens almost four years ago. I remember one can reserve the large picnic sites or it's first come first serve. I was thinking Mickey Grove cause it offered a lot to do and some great scavenger hunt ideas. - GoofyMom77 108.5 #2920 1-26-12 10:14AM
Also, spring time is far enough out that people can plan and come up with more ideas. - GoofyMom77 108.5 #2920 1-26-12 10:17AM
I'm in! Just let me know when and where! From Modesto. - TonjaC278.1 #741 1-26-12 10:14AMLike Reply
I miss being in Stockton!!! Any alumni from Franklin High? - PrincessTianaCM213.1 #1440 1-26-12 12:11PMLike Reply
my cousin went to Franklin..but I think we are a bit older than you. - yellowtonka 237.6 #1134 1-26-12 12:56PM
Perhaps I'm class of 2007 but I know huge amounts of people from Franklin. My dad works there. - PrincessTianaCM 213.1 #1440 1-26-12 1:05PM
We graduated in 1988...she lives in Colorado now and her oldest daughter is about your age I think. - yellowtonka 237.6 #1134 1-26-12 1:43PM
I like the weekday idea. I work on the weekends. Plus mickeys grove zoo is a really nice place. - momma126.9 #2612 1-26-12 4:48PMLike Reply
Okay, it sounds like it's a 50/50 for weekend vs weekday. I'd need to get a rough head count. If there will be only 50 of us, the price of the picnic shelter drops in half because we won't need the bigger one ($25 for weekday/$50 for weekend). If/when things get more finalized, I'll start a new thread with the exact date/time/shenaniganze - GoofyMom77108.5 #2920 1-27-12 3:10PMLike Reply
Maybe make a yahoo/google email account for all to contact you that way. I wont know for sure since I'm working on finding a job :/ - yellowtonka 237.6 #1134 1-27-12 3:16PM
The email is a great idea. I also have the text option here on MW as another means of contact. So, for all interested persons: I need to know which you would prefer Thursday or Saturday for a 209 meet up. Note: YOU DON'T HAVE TO LIVE IN THE 209 TO COME, EVERYONE IS INVITED. - GoofyMom77 108.5 #2920 1-27-12 3:23PM
I did a count. So far there are less than 10 people that can and want a meet up. That's fine and dandy, but I'm not gonna pay for a picnic shelter for so few people. So, if these numbers stay constant, I'll get there a bit early and stake a claim on a picnic table. - GoofyMom77108.5 #2920 1-27-12 10:37PMLike Reply
Anyone else for a March 209 meet up? - GoofyMom77108.5 #2920 1-28-12 6:14PMLike Reply
I'm up for it, just need a date and weekends are easier for me. if its in Stockton I'd be willing to help set up too. - mochamistie 272.8 #799 1-28-12 6:56PM
Depending the date, I might be able to make the drive from Fresno :-) - Armenda 989.1 #89 1-28-12 7:01PM
I'm up for it! Saturday would be best but I will figure away out of work if it's on a week day! - MommyluvsCars 5.8 #9264 1-28-12 9:36PM
I'm up for Saturday. I start work at 3 in Livermore so if we started earlier in the day that would be fabulous. :) - RetroMinnie49.5 #3760 1-28-12 6:25PMLike Reply
