Summer Solstice Drive & BBQ 2012

**jonbaker** · 05-24-2012 12:11 PM

Last year we had a blast with the new alignment of the drive and BBQ; so why change it? This year, again, we are going to drive first then relax with fellow dubbers, friends, and families for a nice BBQ in the park. We have broken this down into two parts. Of course your entire family is invited, even the dog! Heck, we do not even care if you are in this club, that club or the no club club; just come on out and have fun with like-minded enthusiasts! After all; isn’t this what it is all about?

Date: June 23, 2012

The Drive
Time: 11:00am

Location: Starbucks, 7403 West Chatfield Littleton, CO

Description: Every Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche and all other Euro cars are invited to participate in a nice mountain cruise. We will be driving up some twisties to take in the scenery and enjoy the beautiful landscape and fresh mountain air Colorado has to offer. Safe and courteous driving is what we are looking for. We know there will be roadside traffic on the entire route, so we want to be safe and still fun. We are going to meet in the parking lot just west of Starbucks. There is a Conoco station close and it is easy to get back on Wadsworth to start the drive up the foothills.

The BBQ
Time: 2:00pm

Location: Lions Park‎, 1300 10th Street, Golden, Colorado 80401

Description: Every car, driver and passenger that wants to join us at the park for the BBQ is invited. If you were on the drive or not!! MetroDubs.com will provide the charcoal and some food. Please help out and bring a bag of burgers, side dishes, condiments, plates, napkins and drinks. We will grill up the food and have some good old fashioned fun. BYOB We do have an open container permit. So if you do choose to partake in some canned beer; please do so responsibly.

Amenities: Picnic Shelters, BBQ Grills, Playground, Basketball Court, Volleyball Court, Tennis Court, Walking Paths, & Restrooms.

This is open and free for everyone that is reading this. Again, it does not matter if you are in this club, that club or the no club club. We just want to have an old fashioned good time! Hope to see you there.

**SomeDayAS4** · 05-24-2012 12:29 PM

im gonna try and make it out.

**47ford** · 05-24-2012 05:15 PM

I think I can do this! Yea!

**jonbaker** · 06-13-2012 11:28 AM

Bump!! We reserved the West Pavilion. Its next to a play ground and easy access to Clear Creek. Bring the family and the dogs! (on leash)

**vdubjetta02** · 06-13-2012 11:39 AM

damn, I'll be at Country Jam

**Richard** · 06-13-2012 10:36 PM

Question because maybe I am not seeing it, but if this is the 'Solstice Drive' shouldn't the drive/event actually be during the solstice and not in the middle of the day?

**jonbaker** · 06-14-2012 08:10 AM

Originally Posted by Richard

Question because maybe I am not seeing it, but if this is the 'Solstice Drive' shouldn't the drive/event actually be during the solstice and not in the middle of the day?

haha!! you asked the same thing in 2011. ;-)

Originally Posted by Richard

Why isnt this drive at night? Seems a little odd.

Originally Posted by jonbaker

In the past it has been. We changed it up this year for the main reason simply being the last few years the drives have been great, but
a) in the dark - better scenery now.
b) Black Hawk is not fond of cars with non OEM exhaust.
c) what do many do at a BBQ in the park? [beer?]
d) Now it is fun for everyone; dog, kids, wife, husband, mom and dad!!
e) less chance of reckless driving.

we are giving this a try. Yes the original premise was a mid night time drive to celebrate the longest day of the year (or about) Now we can drive it during the day, have burgers and beverages with friends and relax longer into the night!! If the feed back is to go back to night drive, we will certainly revisit that option!

But come on out and check out this event before we jump to conclusions. ;-)

Originally Posted by Richard

Not jumping to conclusions, just curious to the change. I will be at a wedding, but will try to get some people down there to photograph it. Should be a fun event for everyone to attend.

Originally Posted by jonbaker

love you richard!! ;-)

bump and hope for great weather!!