August 2018 Meet - Sat 8/25 The Chatterbox Drive-In & Cruise Night, Augusta, NJ

[BonzoHansen]

General Info:

Meet Coordinator: David aka IROCZMan15
Date: Saturday August 25th
Time: 4:00PM
Where:
The Chatterbox Drive-In (http://www.chatterboxdrivein.com/)
1 NJ-15, Augusta, NJ 07822
Tel: 973-300-2300

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Last call! Word on the street is it will be closing after labor day. So come on up.

For those who are unfamiliar with The Chatterbox Drive In, it is a classic American diner that also hosts recurring cruise-nights. Their events and food draw gearheads from all over the region, and never disappoint. It's a family friendly environment that will keep the wife/kids happy while also letting you sift through a sea of cool cars that take over the property as the evening goes on.


Rendezvous Point/Extra Info:
Always the ambitious go-getter, Dave took it upon himself to talk to the owner of The Chatterbox in advance and they came up with some cool ideas to make for some good photography options.
In an effort to get all the NJFBOA/FBody cars parked together, we're suggesting a Pre-Meet rendezvous <5 minutes away from the venue, this way we can all pull-in to Chatterbox's cruise night together and park in-line as a club.
We will meet at the Lafayette Township Fire Department lot (126 NJ-15, Lafayette Township, NJ 07848), where there is a large, public, side parking lot at 4:00. We will be staying here for about 15 minutes while the group all meets up. From this location, it is very easy to get back on Route 15, because you simply make a right turn and don't have to go across any traffic lanes. Per Don at Chatterbox, we can all park in the Modern Muscle section as a gang--including vehicles with QQ plates. This should make for some good pics and videos! :-P


So who's in?


Dave - IROCZMan15
BonzoHansen

L695speed
ar0ck
amargari
hel67
[*.]

[thedugan]

I’m in. Prob dragging kids with me

[IROCZman15]

We did the same routine last year and it seemed to work pretty well. We met up at the firehouse about 1 mile south of the chatterbox on rt 15. It has a big parking lot. We then drove as a group into the Chatterbox and parked in the grassy area that is reserved usually for "modern muscle cars".

The only thing we can not control is the weather that day.

I am 90% sure I can be there to facilitate this event, but work schedules have been getting tricky recently and sometimes changes in my schedule are made a few days in advance. Lets plan on this date for now.


Here is the link to LAST YEAR's info:
http://www.njfboa.org/forums/showthread.php?t=67912&highlight=chatterbox

[thedugan]

Yeah let’s hope for good weather. This rain sucks.

[L695speed]

I'm in, gonna be there anyway if the weather is good. Last day is September 1st. Probably gonna do one final cruise night that day then close their doors. The club is moving the cruise night to the Jumboland Diner about 5 minutes further up 206 to finish the season. After that they don't know. So if anyone wants to get to the Chatterbox prior to closing, September 1st is the final one.

[Blackbirdws6]

Put me down

[Anti_Rice_Guy]

I told Dave on Friday, I have a wedding in Long branch unfortunately.

[BonzoHansen]

I just talked to Dave. We are going to make a weather decision tomorrow by noon

[thedugan]

Okay - im in unless its saying like 100% of rain then its no fun. Seeing you guys are all like UMI approved racecar drivers I assume driving in rain isnt going to scare you away ;)

[Blackbirdws6]

Okay - im in unless its saying like 100% of rain then its no fun. Seeing you guys are all like UMI approved racecar drivers I assume driving in rain isnt going to scare you away ;)

We are just approved to drink beers and critique each others lack of driving ability.

[BonzoHansen]

Okay - im in unless its saying like 100% of rain then its no fun. Seeing you guys are all like UMI approved racecar drivers I assume driving in rain isnt going to scare you away ;)
says the man with AC in the car.

We are just approved to drink beers and critique each others lack of driving ability.

this is true

[L695speed]

Looking at the weather I say go for it. T storms at 3 maybe 4, then clears out for the rest of the evening. Larry and myself are doin the cops n rodders show in Hackettstown then going to the chatterbox after. May have more cars in tow. JohnnyP may join later as well.

[thedugan]

[QUOTE=BonzoHansen;949146]says the man with AC in the car.

true very true.

weather isnt looking the best. what a bummer. holding out that the forecast changes.

[L695speed]

Any updates? It's 50/50 storms from 3 onwards, sun is coming out here in Hackettstown.

[BonzoHansen]

I just talked to Dave. There's a front going to push through at 4 or so. After that it might be ok.

But officially we are pushing it one week. But hey, don't let that stop any locals from going today.

Not that it's worth anything, but the forecast for next weekend is great. Maybe that will entice more people to come out.

[thedugan]

Okay - next week it is

[IROCZman15]

Yeah it’s a shame that this weather is so tricky today. And even if it didn’t rain on us but turn out might have been low for the other cars which might have put a damper on the meet. Let’s all hope for great weather and a big turn out next Saturday

[rockbox]

you guys made the right decision. It monsooned up here for a solid 30 minutes before clearing up again later on.

[ar0ck]

Should be able to make this one now that it is postponed!

[IROCZman15]

yea, we made the right call. it totally did rain buckets right about the time that we would have been at the chatterbox.

next saturday it should be good

[IROCZman15]

I have an idea.

I will probably be going to Island Dragway for the day BEFORE going up to the Chatterbox event. If other people want to join me, I think it would be an awesome event to go to.



DOORSLAMMERS at ISLAND

Pro-Mod cars, Top-Sportsman, etc.
1/8 mile racing event, pro dial, bada** drag cars. period
$20 to spectate


http://www.islanddragway.com/2018/04/26/2nd-annual-doorslammer-domination/



I'll probably go there mid morning, stay until around 3:30pm and then head up to our meeting spot at the firehouse parking lot just a mile away from the Chatterbox; then cruise over and hangout at the box for one the final cruise-night (or 2nd to last possibly) of its existence. could be quite a fun day.

anyone interested?

[Blackbirdws6]

Have family bday celebrations to attend on Saturday so unfortunately I'm out. Have fun folks. I need to get up there before they close.

[L695speed]

Have family bday celebrations to attend on Saturday so unfortunately I'm out. Have fun folks. I need to get up there before they close.

Last one is September 1st Brian. So get there soon. Believe they will close the doors after the cruise night that night. I'm still in for this Saturday. May consider the island idea.

[Blackbirdws6]

Last one is September 1st Brian. So get there soon. Believe they will close the doors after the cruise night that night. I'm still in for this Saturday. May consider the island idea.

Thanks for the heads up.

[IROCZman15]

Last one is September 1st Brian. So get there soon. Believe they will close the doors after the cruise night that night. I'm still in for this Saturday. May consider the island idea.

yes, the last cruise night is Sept 1 correct. however if it rains that day and the cruise night is canceled, then the one this upcoming weekend will have been the last one.

I'm surprised we only have 5 people wanting to attend this .. ?

[BonzoHansen]

Me too. It's going to be nice out too

[L695speed]

I believe JohnnyP will join me at the Chatterbox, so put him down as a maybe. I may have some people or friends along for the ride. One friend in particular wants a shotgun ride in my car so he may get it if he shows up. I'm thinking of putting together a meet spot for a cruise up, but... with the low count, I may just pass on a cruise idea and just blitz the back roads up. But I'll start something anyway to gauge interest.

[hel67]

I'm in.

[amargari]

I'll be there.

[L695speed]

Anyone who would be interested in meeting up for a drive to the meet. Link to thread below. This may or may not officially go down but anyone is welcome to join me for a run up the back roads. http://www.njfboa.org/forums/showthread.php?p=949305#post949305

[thedugan]

Sucks but can’t make it. Plans changed (damn kids)this weekend. Enjoy and hopefully see everyone at next event.

[BonzoHansen]

Sucks but can’t make it. Plans changed (damn kids)this weekend. Enjoy and hopefully see everyone at next event.
booooooooo :lol:

[IROCZman15]

looks like great weather forecast for tomorrow. For those who are attending, check the first post of this whole thread for details if you wanted to meet up and drive in together. I expect a large turnout at the chatterbox, so us going a bit early is a good thing. I will be coming from Island Dragway where I'll be watching some Pro Mods and doorslammers ripping up the 1/8th mile. feel free to join me there too.

[TaKid455]

Plan to be there. If I am not at the firehouse by take off time, I will meet you at the venue. Vehicle TBD.

[ar0ck]

Glad I rode the Motorcycle up, parking lot is nuts! I’m impressed though.

[IROCZman15]

Wow! that was a HUGE turnout at the Chatterbox. As alex said, the parking lot(s) were nuts for hours !

A good group of us met up as planned just down the road at the fire house parkign lot. A few people with f-bodys that happened to be going to the chatterbox already pulled in and hungout for a bit and then we met up with them later. We left the parking lot at 4:15 and when we arrived at the Chatterbox a few minutes later we saw how crowded it was. we were lucky that almost all of us were able to squeeze into some of the very last grass parking area available. A good group of our member attended, so that was awesome. There were lots of cool cars, trucks, customs, muscle cars, and good stuff. the line for food inside was easily 60-90 minutes of wait time. Weather was great.

I took a lot of photos, here is the link:
(there are many, feel free to browse, share, save, etc. anything from the album)


https://www.flickr.com/photos/123927173@N02/albums/72157672735022248


Glad that we moved this event from last weekend to be this weekend... club turnout was great and it was a good way to say farewell to the Chatterbox as it closes its doors next weekend.


some event photos:



https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1870/43561632634_e3cc68440a_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/29noKHC)


https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1841/44279251051_d0fb4578df_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2asNJEX)

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1843/44279235891_b0bf6156e6_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2asNEaz)


https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1842/43373263495_560e8fbbc4_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/295Kj8R)

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1859/44279210491_e0362e7dff_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2asNwBD)IMG_5384 (https://flic.kr/p/2asNwBD) by David Martin (https://www.flickr.com/photos/123927173@N02/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1852/29343013577_19d3fff255_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/LGWBDc)


https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1852/30412024288_b4e3142e54_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Nkpzhm)

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1885/30412003738_700505621d_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Nkptb3)

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1847/42470870350_2208633615_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/27H1j6m)


https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1863/43373205915_f6caab3954_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/295K226)

[IROCZman15]

and here are photos (and a dozen or so SHORT videos) of the Doorslammer event that same day at Island Dragway

It was a cool day for me; a double header car day. Drove my car to Island and hungout for about 4 hours watching awesome Top-Sportsman and Pro Mod cars along with a real good variety of cars in footbrake and pro-dial. Then i drove to the chatterbox event.

link to photo album:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/123927173@N02/albums/72157672737167768


Some photos:

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1870/29344009837_5cd291b736_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/LH2HN6)

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1881/42471836640_8b367112a9_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/27H6gkw)

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1896/44231476732_c0249b672d_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2aozT2N)



https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1890/29344006947_7665da957f_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/LH2GWg)

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1843/44280331651_2054ebfd34_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2asUgTZ)

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1860/30413006378_331a2c2724_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/NkuBdW)



https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1847/44231546302_199bf8c09f_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2aoAeHh)




https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1871/42471959420_e8b482c11a_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/27H6TQq)
(not only did I go to high school with this guy, but he lived three blocks away from me. he has always had Gm drag cars, camaros, S10s, g bodys, etc. it was awesome to run into him again, and we chatted for a while. I ahve a LOT to learn if I want to ever get involved in a drag car that runs a circuit for points)


https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1884/44280200061_6c14560f7e_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2asTAMc)

[sweetbmxrider]

Awesome time, thanks for posting photos

[LS1ow]

Ive seen that TA with the flag on the fender around me, dont know who it is.

[IROCZman15]

Ive seen that TA with the flag on the fender around me, dont know who it is.


His name is Nick and he has that TA and an IROC actually. I only met him just that day but he hungout for about 2 hrs there. he was heading to the chatterbox but saw Chris and I pulled over at the firehouse and pulled in to see what we were up to. he was in the marine corps for a few years too. cool guy. does mechanics for a job; i dont remember where he is from though

[L695speed]

His name is Nick and he has that TA and an IROC actually. I only met him just that day but he hungout for about 2 hrs there. he was heading to the chatterbox but saw Chris and I pulled over at the firehouse and pulled in to see what we were up to. he was in the marine corps for a few years too. cool guy. does mechanics for a job; i dont remember where he is from though

He lives near Sparta Lake, on Sparta Mountain. I've known him for a couple years at least, we actually met at the Chatterbox. Good guy. He's been around for a few years. Had a T top camaro, that rotted, so he took the driveline out and put it in the current Iroc. Has had a few other cars, that TA is his current nice day car.

[amargari]

Good time. Thanks for posting photos.