Any Seattle Area owners?

[SpencerL]

I am a new Boxster Owner, and Porsche Club of America, Northwest Region. Just got my 2007 Midnight Blue, Boxster S (only 16K on it, like brand new!).

I love it, but not the ticket I got a week ago on my way to Palm Springs. Anyone have any ideas on how the Escort 9500ix works on a Boxster without taking up too much windshield view?

[98 Joes]

I'm also a new Boxster owner - Lapis Blue 2001 S. So far I love it. I own a few BMWs also and this car is the most fun you can have, clothed. Or not depending on your preferences.

I'm in Puyallup so looking for things in the South end. Thinking about starting a coffee and cars event down here.

Joined PCA and am joining the PNW club also.

Looking forward to meeting everyone.

[SpencerL]

Originally Posted by 98 Joes

I'm also a new Boxster owner - Lapis Blue 2001 S. So far I love it. I own a few BMWs also and this car is the most fun you can have, clothed. Or not depending on your preferences.

I'm in Puyallup so looking for things in the South end. Thinking about starting a coffee and cars event down here.

Joined PCA and am joining the PNW club also.

Looking forward to meeting everyone.

Hey, Joe.

Your Lapis Blue doesn't look much different than my Midnight Blue.

There may already be a Porsche Boxster Club here in the Northwest. If not, am more than willing to be a part of a "Coffee and Cars" event, or Porsche Club event here in the NW. I live in Seattle and Palm Springs (a bit older than you, 65 in July).

Let me know if you'd like to connect.

Spence

[98 Joes]

Thanks Spence.

I definitely want to do a 'coffee and cars' type event for the South of Seattle. So, here's what I'm thinking. There are events on the weekend but they're all in the North end (University Village and North) except for one on Wednesday nights in Tacoma. I'm thinking that Federal Way would be a good location at The Crossings shopping center (Hwy 18 & Pacific Hwy, just 1 block off I-5). There's a Starbucks there, a McDonalds, a Subway sandwich and Jamba Juice (something for everyone). Sunday mornings, 9am to 11am, starting in May and running to around October. All cars are welcome even if it's the family mini van. If this sounds like a good plan, I'll coordinate it with the property owners and get it started. I know I can't use 'Coffee and Cars' because it's trade marked so I'm calling it:

Cars and Caffeine. I'll probably still get in trouble, but I'm always in trouble somewhere so I don't care.

Comments, suggestions, whatever are gladly accepted.

Originally Posted by SpencerL

Hey, Joe.

Your Lapis Blue doesn't look much different than my Midnight Blue.

There may already be a Porsche Boxster Club here in the Northwest. If not, am more than willing to be a part of a "Coffee and Cars" event, or Porsche Club event here in the NW. I live in Seattle and Palm Springs (a bit older than you, 65 in July).

Let me know if you'd like to connect.

Spence

[SpencerL]

Hey, Joe,

I'll be able to start scheduling some "fun time" around late May, so let's connect then.

I hope that you're having as much fun driving your new ride as I am!

Originally Posted by 98 Joes

Thanks Spence.

I definitely want to do a 'coffee and cars' type event for the South of Seattle. So, here's what I'm thinking. There are events on the weekend but they're all in the North end (University Village and North) except for one on Wednesday nights in Tacoma. I'm thinking that Federal Way would be a good location at The Crossings shopping center (Hwy 18 & Pacific Hwy, just 1 block off I-5). There's a Starbucks there, a McDonalds, a Subway sandwich and Jamba Juice (something for everyone). Sunday mornings, 9am to 11am, starting in May and running to around October. All cars are welcome even if it's the family mini van. If this sounds like a good plan, I'll coordinate it with the property owners and get it started. I know I can't use 'Coffee and Cars' because it's trade marked so I'm calling it:

Cars and Caffeine. I'll probably still get in trouble, but I'm always in trouble somewhere so I don't care.

Comments, suggestions, whatever are gladly accepted.

[98 Joes]

I'm still getting opinions from other groups but here's what I've learned.

It seems that there is interest in a South End gathering on the weekend with about half and half for Saturday or Sunday.

No one has expressed a interest in early (7am to 8am) and most seem to like starting at 8am to 9am.

Federal Way has been the overwhelming location, followed by Tacoma.
So, here are two scenarios that I think may work:

1) Sunday morning, 8am to 10am @ the Starbucks in The Crossings shopping center in Federal Way. Take the Hwy 18 exit off I-5, head West for 1 block. There's plenty of parking. The majority of business' don't open until 11. There's Starbucks, McDonalds and maybe other food places open also. One good thing is this seems to be a good location for people South and those up to Burien.

2) Krispy Kreme at Tacoma Mall. Again it has good access from the freeway and who doesn't like KK. I didn't find any dedicated, gourmet coffee places nearby, but there might be. There is already car meets there and Tacoma Mall doesn't seem to mind as long as they are civilized and there aren't any problems.

Here's what I'd like to see people vote on.

1. Saturday or Sunday morning
2. Federal Way or Tacoma Mall
3. Weekly or monthly
(I'm leaning to weekly to allow people to come when they can. Weekly opens more opportunities)

My tentative date for the first meet is May 15 or 16 and running from 8am to 10am or 11am? Sinners and saints are welcome.

Post your preferences and we'll get this going as soon as possible. Also when we have a place, date & time, let others know since I have a limited list of clubs that I'm also posting this on.

Looking forward to seeing some of you.