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Old 05-22-2011, 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by SparkleCityHop
I can't begin to mention all of the individuals that dropped their plans for the day and helped out. It was like a family.
I know, right? Last year, I felt like a long lost relative that came back to a reunion.
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Originally Posted by SirSpeedyZ
I couldn't believe that when I saw it, glad to hear everyone was ok
they say that they have a video of the end of the crash but still looking for it.

they are both ok and they are home. those seats are what saved them.
but what a ***** it was taking that car out of that ditch.

MAJOR MAJOR thank you to bryan for letting us use his truck and trailer, and for Hop (sparklecity) for helping us get it out..

Sorry bout your straps!
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Old 05-22-2011, 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by ehsan
they say that they have a video of the end of the crash but still looking for it.

they are both ok and they are home. those seats are what saved them.
but what a ***** it was taking that car out of that ditch.

MAJOR MAJOR thank you to bryan for letting us use his truck and trailer, and for Hop (sparklecity) for helping us get it out..

Sorry bout your straps!
Pssht, all I did was drive the truck. Any idiot could do that (probably the only reason that I landed the job).

I'm just glad that you all made it home safe. I made so many friends this week - real friends, not just facebook "I met that person" friends either. I wish that I could afford a PO Box in Florida just so that I could join the Florida Z club too. You guys took me in like a lost cat and I had so much fun.
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Old 05-22-2011, 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by SmoothZ
I know, right? Last year, I felt like a long lost relative that came back to a reunion.
On Thursday night, I was walking around to a couple of the cabins that had people hanging out and introducing myself. All four cabins that I walked up to offered me a drink, dinner, a place to sit, etc. And didn't just offer it and let me say "no thank you" just because I didn't know them, they made sure that I didn't want/need anything.

I've never in my life met a more accepting community than the wonderful people that I met at ZDayz this year. I'm a nut. Many that hung out with me can probably back that up with a story. If they accept me into their flock, that's saying something.
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I am against racing seats and harnesses unless there is at a minimum a roll bar....can cause a lot of problems if there is a roll over. Very glad everyone was ok, though.
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Old 05-22-2011, 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by 03threefiftyz
I am against racing seats and harnesses unless there is at a minimum a roll bar....can cause a lot of problems if there is a roll over. Very glad everyone was ok, though.
Yeah, it definitely makes sense to have both. (My cage gets welded in next week. )

Because of the tall passenger, in this case we all thought that it helped him out, because they hit hard, and he would have most likely hit the cross bar instead of the windshield in normal seats since he wouldn't have been as low and wouldn't have been restrained as securely.

No question, I would have wanted a cage if I was going to hit that wall, but it's not like it was a planned stunt. Sorry if the sarcasm is too soon.
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Old 05-22-2011, 06:27 PM
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I am really really hoping to make it down next year....it's not that bad of tow down and back.
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Old 05-22-2011, 06:32 PM
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The shrinkwrapped Lotus was great Saturday. Glad Drea is ok - She's talking 370Z now...

Weather was perfect, good times - beer pong was great - Zya 2012...
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Old 05-22-2011, 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by 03threefiftyz
I am really really hoping to make it down next year....it's not that bad of tow down and back.
Call Fontana and book your room for next year.

Do it.

Do it now.
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Old 05-22-2011, 07:25 PM
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so should we start an official photo thread?
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Old 05-22-2011, 07:31 PM
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I know theres at least 2 photos of my chicken somewhere... lol
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Old 05-23-2011, 01:24 AM
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Originally Posted by SirSpeedyZ
so should we start an official photo thread?
yes please, and link it here so everyone can follow.

Man I am fried, tired, and dehydrated.

It sounds like everyone had a blast, which makes us happy.
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I got in about 12:30am and passed out on the couch. I just woke up thinking ... "I hope someone has posted up photos already!" LOL It's going to take a while to come off the ZdayZ high!

It was a fantastic time! I can't believe it's over already. I totally missed the car show due to shut downs on the Dragon. We barely made it to the Dam Photo. I hope everyone made it home safe.

Andrea, I'm so happy you are OK. I hope things work out for you and we'll see you back next year!

Thanks to Jeffrey, Sarah, Robin and all for hosting the beer pong tourney! You guys rock! (Please post up a way for us to make donations towards the beer cost. I heard the keg situation didn't work out and that the cover charge did not offset the canned beer expense.)
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Old 05-23-2011, 05:59 AM
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LOL, something is wrong. I'm back at work juggling a $80M project and it seems easy compared to ZdayZ. LOL.
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Old 05-23-2011, 06:37 AM
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Thanks again to Bryan and everyone in charge of ZdayZ. Like everyone else had said, the Z/G community is awesome. People I had never met prior to this weekend seem like family at this point. I have never had so much fun at an event (nor consumed as much alcohol). I am ready for next years event!

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Old 05-23-2011, 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by whitelightningHR
Had a blast at Zdayz! It was my first year and I can say I'm hooked! Thanks to all responsible for putting Zdayz together!
Agreed!
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Originally Posted by SirSpeedyZ
so should we start an official photo thread?
If so, link it here so I can find it and add my shots.
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Old 05-23-2011, 12:17 PM
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This yet again was an awesome event. All of us had such a great time. Althought first day Drea wreckd and me, hop, and ehsan drove up the skyway to pull her out of the ditch using the Titan of fury that our fearless leader bryan let us barrow. ( sorry about the tow strap again. ) we managed to yank it out of the ditch on to the trailor. beleive it or not no one stopped us to call dibs on parts from the car.....

Friday and Sat was great thanks to all he events line up by the zdayz staff. Beer pong was fun althought we didnt make it past the first round but hey free beer works for me.

Hope every one made it home safe, I know some of us had long hot drives for hours...


Untill next year.... Im content.

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Old 05-23-2011, 12:32 PM
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Had a great time! Thanks to all the zdayz staff...cya next year!
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Old 05-23-2011, 12:48 PM
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had an awesome weekend! heading to the photo's section to post what i've edited so far... nice to meet everyone new and see all the old friends who i already knew! thanks to everyone for coming and making zdayz the event that it is!
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