Enthusiast III
Michael, I met a guy in Truckee who was a member and told me about this site back in October of 2016. I can't remember his badge #, but he drove a nice 5th Gen 4Runner and lived in that area. Soon after meeting him, I joined up with you guys. Does that count as a confirmed meet?
Member III
How does this work if you're in a different continent. I'm in Blighty so where is my nearest Staff member?
Traveler III
Any of us as staff can accommodate a request. For verification, photos, badges, etc. work best. Links to video or Instagram where both parties are clearly identified works, too.
Member III
many thanks for the reply. what do I need to provide as proof as one of the members in such an environment
Traveler III
I've never seen @Michael actually stipulate how to approve Member meeting Member. Several have posted photos in this thread: https://overlandbound.com/forums/threads/members-spotted-thread.751/ Others have used group meet ups for verification, pointing to a meetup thread "Hey, great to see you yesterday, Are #1234." You too, Bob #4321!"
Enthusiast III
So does that mean the guy I met in Truckee doesn't count? If not, that's okay because I am planning a monthly meet up for the Stockton area folks. Thanks!
Member III
hmmmm ok. my point was....... i could quite easily say that I met member #ABCD but in reality I might not not have left my house. Secondly I could take a photo with a random person in the street with a 4 x 4, again this doesn't prove that either of us are members. what actual proof needs to be provided to say I met another actual member?
Traveler III
Off-Road Ranger II
WOW.....that is crazy, the story about the Subaru guy. What goes through some people's minds, where they tell themselves, this seems like a good thing to do?
Benefactor
0000
Hey all! What Steve said above. I very much take people's word. If someone requests the Member II Trophy for meeting another member, they often provide a picture proof. If they don't, I still take their word for it. I prefer that to running them through the ringer. I assume noble intent .
Member III
Advocate II
Member III
150 miles for us in England is a long way. I have stayed with friends in America and it's commonplace to drive 20 - 30 minutes just to go to the shop. here in England we can walk to the shop. you also have to bear in mind the cost of fuel. I believe you are sold fuel by the gallon, what is the current average price in the US?. I have worked out the average price here in England where I live, the cost would be around $7 per gallon.
Advocate II
I live in England as well, yes fuel is expensive as it is all across Europe (even if your $7 calculation isn't right unless you are paying £1.48 per litre, remember US gallons are not the same as Imperial gallons). When I went to Texas last year it was a bit of a shock but a nice one basically around a 1/3rd of the price it is in Europe. So I agree it's a lot easy to jump in and finance a long trip.
Member III
I'm not getting into a petty argument. my point was that the Trophy in question for meeting another member would be made easier when you have many other members on your doorstep. I'm in the process of trying to drum up potential OB members at a Land Rover event in Cornwall in April.
Advocate II
Member III
sure depending on when your visit to St Austell is. I work 2 miles away from where I live so you can see where I was coming from earlier.
Member III
Member III
3411
Member III
No what I mean is..... let's pick a badge at random...... for example Advocate 2. There are a number of requirements like submitting 10 questions and other bits and pieces. Is there a way of finding out how many of the requirements have been completed and which are the outstanding requirements need to be fulfilled to complete the badge / trophy?
