*** Paso Robles, CA 2007

Gerd - you won't regret the decision to join the Speedster caravan to Paso.

Warren - so will you be driving the Speedster and Karen following in the RV? BTW - the Topanga Ranch Motel is a group of old abandoned buildings that front PCH in Malibu, I don't think there is a back lot to park the RV.

Here are a couple of pics, from Vince's file, of the group meeting at that motel lot last year.

https://www.speedsterowners.com/files/view.asp?sf=drdemanto&f=100%5F0625%2EJPG

https://www.speedsterowners.com/files/view.asp?sf=drdemanto&f=100%5F0623%2EJPG

ok
as soon Vince lets us know details about the hotel ill try and make a reservation

Gerd
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Stop it, your killing me....

Tours are lined up.
Hotel is lined up.
BBQ Truck is lined up.
Park is lined up.
Main street sponsorship is lined up.

The suspense is killer...
I am finalizing the details, right now!
-=theron

What do you southern cars think of a poker hand for the ride to Paso.
boys hand and girls hand, like the last wine run.......
first card at the motel, final card in Paso.......

Deal me in!

and whats the name of the hotel we will get the final card at?

Gerd, I can't wait to meet you...What do you drink?

Vince - I'm guessing 'One-Eyed Jack' Daniels!

Theron - thanks for all the time and effort to put this event together. I have a feeling it's going to surpass last year's turnout and fun-factor!

Vince
Beer = Modelo
Hard Drinks = 2 Modelo's

Mixed drinks = 2 Modelo's + mechanical bull

ALLRIGHT IM HAVING DIFFICULTY BOOKING A ROOM AT THE HOTEL.
I CALLED HEARST CASTLE AND THEY KNOW NOTHING ABOUT DISCOUNT ROOM RATES FOR SOC MEMBERS

Gerd, somehow I don't think the hotel can handle both of us....

VINCE IT SHOULD BE FUN WITH TWO HELL-CATS

Gerd - They're reserving the 'Cave' room at the Madonna Inn for you and Vince!

Personally, I requested the 'Jungle' room !

Gerd, ever been to Big Bubba's Bad Ass BBQ in Paso? within stumbling distance to the hotel....It's a hoot...complete with bucking bull...
and malt scotch....

Can't wait to put in my application and reservation for the event. Car is always ready to go! Gert

Vince et al Yes, I plan to join-up with ya'll for the Paso week-end this week-end. The Topanga Ranch Motel (cottages) are not abandoned, they just look that way. For those with inquiring minds you might find the place fascinating. It's a favorite lodging spot with surfers who ride the break at Topanga Beach.
http://www.charliemanson.com/places/spiral-staircase.htm
and http://www.malibubusiness.com/topangaranch.html

See you there.

Bill - My bad on the 'abandoned' thing about Topanga Ranch Motel.That was a really interesting link about the area history and the Manson 'family' hangout. I'm fascinated by old aerial pics of landmarks and their history.

I was 4-wheeling through the Mojave desert (just south of Death Valley) and came across the ranch house where the Manson group spent a lot of time (I'm not sure if it was the Spahn Ranch or something like that). Walking through that old deserted building in the middle of the desert gave me the heebie-jeebies. I couldn't put enough distance between myself and that deserted ranch-house fast enough!

Anyway, we're really looking forward to a great time hanging out with the SOC group at the Paso event - glad you'll be joining us!

Peace - Out!

Theron ,you mentioned that you had things set up already.. do we need to contact Paso Robles and get our cars signed up or was that issue already handled?

Thanks,

Hey Jimbo... my Brutha.. we are in Bro... talked the right seater into coming up my reservations for Adelaide Inn are confirmed and FIRM.. and we have a set of freinds joining us too. I am looking forward to this very much, and I can FINALLY pay Vince that drink I promised him SOOOO long ago... LOL.. Single malt is it?

Looking forward to seeing all my SOC folks again and for the first time too!

Speedster "D"

Speedster "D" - WOOHOO!!

Speedster "D" - WOOHOO!

Hey Gerd, did Vince ever mention where we're staying? I've got reservations at the Topanga Motel until April. Should be ok, they took my credit card. You think it's OK?

NA, I CANT GET AN ANSWER FROM HIM ON THE FOCKEN HOTEL.
I AM GOING TO BRING MY CAR WASHER AND JUST PITCH A TENT

If that gal was washing my car, I'd be pitching a 'tent' also! Or is that 'sporting' a tent?

Did someone say something about surf?? Cabanaboy - lurking!!

I invited these girls to come to Paso and wash our cars Saturday morning, I hope you guys don't mind

What was the girl in the yellow bikini washing?

We just bought a house in Arroyo Grande. Guess Karen and I will meet you guys at your Pismo stop. Hope I can get my money back from the Topanga Hotel. Gerd, have you pitched your tent yet?

Vince...aren't these girls a bit young?!?! You dirty old man! oh I mean young man! ~Esther

Hey Esther, I would like to see some handsome fellas washing OUR cars! 'Scuse me, ya missed a spot, yeah you'll have to bend WAY over to get it... angela

Angela, you mean like this....

Oh yes, yes YES YES!!! SWEET JESUS YES!
angela

VINCE
I JUST CANCELED MY RESERVATIONS

Angela..I'm with you on that one..Vince is only thinking if himself and the boys, never mind Esther and Angela!!~Esther

Hey, wait a minute girls....I'm on your side, thats why I posted the pic of the guys....Not too many years ago I would have volunteered to wash your cars myself, but I gotta say I think you'd rather see me with my clothes ON, at this point........

Angela, I showed Teri this thread....She agrees with you

Warren - Congrats on your home purchase in Arroyo Grande! What a great home-base to cruise in your Speedy through the hills of SLO and Hwy 1! Hope you and Karen enjoy life on the central coast. Looking forward to hooking up with you folks on our way to Paso Robles.

Thanks Jim, we're looking forward to moving up there. I will get a lot more driving time than here in the desert. I am keeping the car until at least after Paso. I don't want to miss that one. And, I am looking forward to seeing and hearing your new exhaust.

And to Esther and Angela, those guys in Vince's male car wash scene have to be actors. I know it's been a long time since I was in the shower in gym class or the service, but none of us looked like that. Here's a vision that will pop that bubble. Imagine Vince, Jim, Curt and me (I'm 62) doing that scene. See, there, now you don't have to take a cold shower.