Who wants to goto Japan with me! - Page 5

***Herblenny*** · 03-17-2008, 05:18 AM

COOL!!!

Bad news.... I was going to order some stuff thru RHD and noticed the increase in price.. If the dollar continues drop in value, I don't think I could afford to go

circuit theory · 03-18-2008, 12:16 AM

You are right Herblenny,

Of the 3 years I have lived here the average yen exchange rate was in the 113-116 range. However Today it is 97 yen to the Dollar!!! That makes it easier for me to fly back stateside but a pain in the but for you all to come out here.

***Herblenny*** · 03-22-2008, 09:57 AM

I know.. I'm PISSED!! Me and my wife were going to goto Spain next month and we decided NOT to because dollar is worth nothing over there.. I remember when dollar was more than Euro.. Dang, the good ole days are GONE!!! Gas is more, jet fuel is more, and plane tickets are going to hit record high.. I have to now wait til next year and see what the prices are going to be,....

DriftingFC · 03-23-2008, 11:20 AM

First, lets not turn this into a political thread.

SEcond, Money is just paper and you only live once and you cant take it with you. Lets go and rock out in the town of Tokyo!!!! lol.

Im still down.

Phoenix7 · 03-25-2008, 08:29 PM

My wife and I are interested. Don't forget the Mazda museum too. There isn't enough time to learn the language so you all better start looking for a bilingual person to come with. Maybe have it be the annual RCC-Japan connection.

seven lust · 04-03-2008, 07:20 PM

You don't need learn to speak japanese, just pick up an electronic talking translator. Me and the wife hava been planing on going so who knows we all may go at the same time. we will see what happens.

Proxy One · 04-04-2008, 11:08 PM

I was going to go this year until I decided to buy a house, but Im planning on going next year. When are thinking of Going? I know a fair amount of Japanese and am still learning.

seven lust · 04-07-2008, 02:12 PM

well after talking with the wife again over the weekend about it , we are planing on going early next april 2009, so just to let you all know.

Brent · 04-07-2008, 08:35 PM

John, good to see you made it over here. Things got extremely busy before I left and never had a chance to send the taillights to you.

seven lust · 04-07-2008, 09:19 PM

no problem brent, when you get a chance and are ready you know how to get a hold of me. Stay safe!

seven lust · 04-12-2008, 12:54 PM

I can't wait to go. Not sure how long of a stay most are planing, but I am planning on leaving on a friday and comming back 10 days later sunday or monday. Is this still going to happen with everyone or is this trip dead?

Miata_mx5 · 04-13-2008, 10:56 AM

I spent about 3 1/2 weeks in japan (Early Jan to Feb 2nd) Covered Tokyo auto salon, and a ton of rotary stuff.

I might go again in July for a 1 month or so, but it is not 100 percent confirmed at this point.

If anyone has questions i can try my best (w/e i know) to answer. Aol Instant Messenger is better.

seven lust · 04-13-2008, 12:35 PM

so what is the best way to get around, train, taxi, someones rx-7 over there :-) hahaha.... I know I will do lots of walking but the stuff that is not in walking distance. what did you do. Also I am looking into an apartment for rent over for the stay, but waiting on more info to come back.

Miata_mx5 · 04-13-2008, 01:05 PM

Sent you a PM. Just go ahead and contact me, i will go over it.

kynde · 04-13-2008, 02:14 PM

Im still planning on going either August or September for 1 month this year. I'll probably stay with my brother for 1-2 weeks in yatsushiro but other than that I'll be searching for the tuner shops, tracks, museums and have a good look at the city's / scenery.

Any places that you suggest I go see would be great seeing as how my brother knows dick all about cars and I need to do some shopping while I'm there. I do plan on going to tokyo, osaka, mt akina, koyoto, hitoyoshi (where my brothers frien lives) and anywhere else that I am told could be exciting.

I do plan on doing some clubbing / partying while I'm in japan, but my brother will take care of that aspect for sure.

03-17-2008, 05:18 AM	#61
*Herblenny* Founder/Administrator/Internet Pitbull :) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 644 Rep Power: 10	COOL!!! Bad news.... I was going to order some stuff thru RHD and noticed the increase in price.. If the dollar continues drop in value, I don't think I could afford to go __________________ DGRR 2013 - Year of 13B www.DealsGapRotaryRally.com http://www.facebook.com/Herblenny

03-18-2008, 12:16 AM	#62
circuit theory Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Japan Posts: 94 Rep Power: 18	You are right Herblenny, Of the 3 years I have lived here the average yen exchange rate was in the 113-116 range. However Today it is 97 yen to the Dollar!!! That makes it easier for me to fly back stateside but a pain in the but for you all to come out here. __________________ We Rove Rotary Wise One Summer Sale http://www.rotarycarclub.com/rotary_...ead.php?t=2475

03-22-2008, 09:57 AM	#63
*Herblenny* Founder/Administrator/Internet Pitbull :) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 644 Rep Power: 10	I know.. I'm PISSED!! Me and my wife were going to goto Spain next month and we decided NOT to because dollar is worth nothing over there.. I remember when dollar was more than Euro.. Dang, the good ole days are GONE!!! Gas is more, jet fuel is more, and plane tickets are going to hit record high.. I have to now wait til next year and see what the prices are going to be,.... __________________ DGRR 2013 - Year of 13B www.DealsGapRotaryRally.com http://www.facebook.com/Herblenny

04-04-2008, 11:08 PM	#67
Proxy One Victory Is Mine Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Suwanee GA Posts: 428 Rep Power: 18	I was going to go this year until I decided to buy a house, but Im planning on going next year. When are thinking of Going? I know a fair amount of Japanese and am still learning. __________________ www.dealsgaprotaryrally.com 1994 Rx7 White 2001 RZ GT35R'd 1972 Rx2 Orange Coupe 5spd 2006 STi 1986 Buick GN

04-07-2008, 08:35 PM	#69
Brent Sua Sponte Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 839 Rep Power: 18	John, good to see you made it over here. Things got extremely busy before I left and never had a chance to send the taillights to you. __________________ Road Atlanta August 2011 NASA TT 1:33 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFY00PAK_Ps Traqmate's video of my car from the 2011 UTCC at VIR http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Zcn6...layer_embedded Video of Yellow LS1 FD at NASA TT at VIR http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6k0lJkcwrM

03-23-2008, 11:20 AM	#64
DriftingFC Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 81 Rep Power: 18	First, lets not turn this into a political thread. SEcond, Money is just paper and you only live once and you cant take it with you. Lets go and rock out in the town of Tokyo!!!! lol. Im still down.

04-03-2008, 07:20 PM	#66
seven lust The Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14 Rep Power: 0	You don't need learn to speak japanese, just pick up an electronic talking translator. Me and the wife hava been planing on going so who knows we all may go at the same time. we will see what happens.

04-07-2008, 02:12 PM	#68
seven lust The Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14 Rep Power: 0	well after talking with the wife again over the weekend about it , we are planing on going early next april 2009, so just to let you all know.

04-07-2008, 09:19 PM	#70
seven lust The Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14 Rep Power: 0	no problem brent, when you get a chance and are ready you know how to get a hold of me. Stay safe!

04-12-2008, 12:54 PM	#71
seven lust The Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14 Rep Power: 0	I can't wait to go. Not sure how long of a stay most are planing, but I am planning on leaving on a friday and comming back 10 days later sunday or monday. Is this still going to happen with everyone or is this trip dead?

04-13-2008, 10:56 AM	#72
Miata_mx5 Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Irvine, Southern California Posts: 99 Rep Power: 18	I spent about 3 1/2 weeks in japan (Early Jan to Feb 2nd) Covered Tokyo auto salon, and a ton of rotary stuff. I might go again in July for a 1 month or so, but it is not 100 percent confirmed at this point. If anyone has questions i can try my best (w/e i know) to answer. Aol Instant Messenger is better.

04-13-2008, 12:35 PM	#73
seven lust The Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14 Rep Power: 0	so what is the best way to get around, train, taxi, someones rx-7 over there :-) hahaha.... I know I will do lots of walking but the stuff that is not in walking distance. what did you do. Also I am looking into an apartment for rent over for the stay, but waiting on more info to come back. Last edited by seven lust; 04-13-2008 at 03:04 PM.

04-13-2008, 01:05 PM	#74
Miata_mx5 Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Irvine, Southern California Posts: 99 Rep Power: 18	Sent you a PM. Just go ahead and contact me, i will go over it.

04-13-2008, 02:14 PM	#75
kynde The Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	Im still planning on going either August or September for 1 month this year. I'll probably stay with my brother for 1-2 weeks in yatsushiro but other than that I'll be searching for the tuner shops, tracks, museums and have a good look at the city's / scenery. Any places that you suggest I go see would be great seeing as how my brother knows dick all about cars and I need to do some shopping while I'm there. I do plan on going to tokyo, osaka, mt akina, koyoto, hitoyoshi (where my brothers frien lives) and anywhere else that I am told could be exciting. I do plan on doing some clubbing / partying while I'm in japan, but my brother will take care of that aspect for sure.