TDIFest 2010, the location is Portland, OR

[IndigoBlueWagon]

I actually like New England better than almost anyplace I've ever been, that's why it's 'home' for me.

Yes, tonight is particularly lovely.

I was planning on driving to CA in July, wonder if I could make the trip twice in one summer. Maybe flying is the best option. Hmmm.

 

[kiwibru]

Well by golly, West Coast at last! Way to go PDX folks. I will be there. If you all need any help let me know.
Regards,
Bruce

 

[oldpoopie]

This is gonna be so much fun guys!

 

[spiceredwagon]

Yeeha 1550k for me I will reserve vacation tomorrow.

 

[ducesrwld]

man....no love for Chicago this year it seems!

 

[DieselOx]

Awesome, finally one we can make it to. We even have a place to stay in Portland, friends for my wife to hang out with if she gets bored.

Lookout east coast, mid west and flyover, we can put up the numbers too. After this, TDI fest will have to alternate coast to coast.

 

[02AutoWag]

WOW, just read the good news! Congrats!
Let me know if there's anything I can do to help.

I call dibs on Justin's couch.

 

[Zippy_car]

Thanks for the awesome support everyone. we'll have more information for you by the new year hotel pics and room registration information to follow.

 

[BleachedBora]

Looking forward to it--I should organize a caravan meeting up in SLC, although I might have to head out a few days early....

Last year we drove just over 50,000 miles, back and forth across the country a few times and hitting all the lower 48 states. My point? Avoid the drive through Nebraska! (Sorry NE crowd!). My favorite route is the middle route through Denver and I-70, US-6 up to SLC, then I-15 and I-84 all the way to Portland.

Looking forward to it. So many things to do in Portland, and of course the drive through the gorge:

-BB

 

[ndamico]

right on guys.. finally bringing it out west.. i'll bring the 40' trailer with a TDI or two.. save me some parking

 

[MikeS_18]

well, PeterV and Tomo will be driving I'm sure....lol

 

[Lug_Nut]

What did Lewis (or Clark?) say after traipsing through that western wasteland? "Ocean at last! Oh the joy!"
I can understand the enthusiasm of finally getting a change from the monotonous scenery they had been crossing for months.

Last year we drove just over 50,000 miles, back and forth across the country a few times and hitting all the lower 48 states. My point? Avoid the drive through Nebraska! (Sorry NE crowd!).
-BB

Zippy's "NE" is in reference to New England or North East (US), not Nebraska. She might not admit it, but she's looking for validation, by proxy, of her choice to move away from the Hub of the Universe. If she can get others to make the same mistake she made, that will somehow make her error less 'wrong' because someone else has also done it.
Gaawd, I detest psychology!

 

[tomo366]

Lookout east coast, mid west and flyover, we can put up the numbers too. After this, TDI fest will have to alternate coast to coast.

We will see........It only took 10 years and a transplanted Right Coaster to get a little motivation........actually 2 right coasters......

 

[tomo366]

well, PeterV and Tomo will be driving I'm sure....lol

wrong.......tomo will not be driving........unless a couple of Co-drivers want to go.......
Otherwise, Train or plane!

 

[arne487]

I'm pretty sure they were on their way to TDIFest 1987 in Chicago, IL. Or was that Shower Curtain Ring Fest?

I can handle the 3,000 miles, 46 hours, and 55 gallons of fuel (3.4 tanks) each way.
I can't handle the 4 days of vacation I'd need to take just for driving (assuming I had a co-driver or two and never stopped).
If I can make it at all, I'll be flying.

"Six bucks and my right nut says we're not landing in Chicago."

 

[atrain85]

Wow! West coast TDI fest! I'm so psyched! I was a little torn though, being born and raised in Chicago (U of Illinois Class of 07!). I agree, Chicago has gotten no love this year (Olympics, now this).
Portland is an awesome town though. I'll have to strap on my bicycle to the roof rack and ride around the best city in the US for biking!
Hey BleachedBora, I'm going to be attending the U of Utah next fall so I should be in the SLC area. I would love to join in on the caravan...

 

[vw4life]

Woot. Props for the portland organizers!!! Looking forward to the left coast fest....

 

[MAXRPM]

And for those who are interested in drag racing, most likely the PNW crew may have a TDI race at PIR, be we aware of that, you may want to bring your cars to the Fest.

 

[TWHansen]

Excellent! I even have friends out there to stay with! I'll pencil it in my calendar...

 

[Got Bearings?]

SWEET!!!! I may just take 2-3 weeks off and continue driving up to BC.... Oh the possibilities...

 

[Zippy_car]

And for those who are interested in drag racing, most likely the PNW crew may have a TDI race at PIR, be we aware of that, you may want to bring your cars to the Fest.

That's a negative, ghost rider. PIR is completely booked up with events that weekend. no drag races there ...BUT... we're working on another option with a different track, stay tuned for more details.

 

[Zippy_car]

Zippy's "NE" is in reference to New England or North East (US), not Nebraska. She might not admit it, but she's looking for validation, by proxy, of her choice to move away from the Hub of the Universe. If she can get others to make the same mistake she made, that will somehow make her error less 'wrong' because someone else has also done it.
Gaawd, I detest psychology!

Off Topic:
Wow, Jon... Wow! not only do you "insult" my decsion to move to to the left coast but then continue to "insult" my my primary coarse of study. Gee, Thanks. I can feel the love.
But you see....I neither need nor seek any form of validation for my life's decisions, especially not by proxy. I'm far too direct for that. I simply enjoy sharing my world with other members of the (as you so egocentrically put it) "Hub of the Universe" and beyond. That is not approval seeking behavior for an implied "error." That, my friend, is an oportunity for a mutually beneficial worldly education for some who may not always have the chance or who may be uncomfortable making the first step to begin with. So please, stop over analyzing, Freud, and leave the real psychology to the experts.

On Topic:
TDIFEst Portland! WOO HOO!
Damn I gotta work on making that logo a little smaller... sheesh!

 

[Left Coast Resident]

Soooooooooo, how do you feel about that?????

 

[oldpoopie]

LOL too much... Remember I was an east coaster, gone left, and the only thing I really really miss is pizza.

 

[Surferchick2]

But you see....I neither need nor seek any form of validation for my life's decisions, especially not by proxy.

Not that you need validation, but I have to jump in to say you made the correct choice. That's why I came back as I got older and wiser. No ifs, ands or buts.

Big shout out to you and the others for bringing the fest to our beautiful part of the country.

 

[ChippedNotBroken]

My wife said we can drive out, but only if Montana still has "NO DAYTIME SPEED LIMIT"

 

[Keli_OR]

LOL too much... Remember I was an east coaster, gone left, and the only thing I really really miss is pizza.

And decent bagels you don't have to search around for. According to my husband, no decent bagels exist outside of the greater NYC area. Same goes for pizza.

Keli

 

[buckweat diesel]

this should be crazy

 

[Hamsterdiesel]

Just curious - Fred, are you DRIVING to the Fest this year?

 

[BleachedBora]

My wife said we can drive out, but only if Montana still has "NO DAYTIME SPEED LIMIT"

Kinda sorta--I hit MT from ND and set the cruise on 115. Slowed down to 100 as I got near Billings and got pulled over. Had to post $40 bail and was on my way, did not hit my record.

This is on par with what I was told before I went through Montana, which is why I drove that fast. Just make sure you have cash on you or you will be riding with the officer into town.

As far as the US goes, best place to go fast on a public road .