Pismo Beach, 2012

Any planning started yet? At least let's see some conversation about the West Coast event this winter and do some thinking about it?

Happy holidays to all!

GERD CAN'T MAKE IT...

Hi Guys,

So sorry I've been away from the forum and haven't posted anything new about next year. I'll get an update posted this weekend.

Jen

COOL, Jen! How's your Masters program coming along?

Jen - Again my offer stands to do anything I can to help out. I have a new idea for a drive that I think everyone will enjoy as it is not about tearing up the back roads so much, but just about having fun.

Less than six months away!!! Sorry I've been slow to update the details, but here they are. Not much has changed from last year. Dinner cost went up by $1. The least expensive room went up by $3. Other than that this should all look pretty familiar. There is a lot of information here so please be sure to read it all. At the bottom there is a call for volunteers.



The Dates: June 1-3, 2012



The Hotel

Spyglass Inn, 2705 Spyglass Drive, Pismo Beach, CA 93449

Rate: $152/night plus tax for a Traditional Room or $199/night plus tax for an Ocean View King

Room types: to get the best rates the Trational Rooms have either 1 king or 2 queen beds. Most of the rooms have 2 queens, so if you really want a king bed you should call and book your room immediately.

Last day to book and get our guaranteed rate: May 11, 2012

Last day to cancel without penalty: May 11, 2012

To book your room: Call 805-773-4855 and tell them you are with the Speedsters & Spyders group

Pets: Dogs are allowed but only in certain rooms. The pet fee is $20/night. Please notify the reservation agent if you plan on bringing yours.



The Schedule

Remember, all items are optional. Do what you want and have a good time hanging out with this crazy SOC family!

Friday

Arrivals

6:30pm Group Dinner or Something TBD

Saturday

8:30am (Is this too early? Should we make it 9:30am?) cars (and people) to Village Green in Arroyo Grande for group photo.

Camaraderie and shenanigans to ensue.

Boxed lunch delivered to the park. As we found out last year, the boxed lunches give us nice flexibility in case you want to take it out on your drive or hide from the rain :-/

Drives leave from park, details to follow.

6:00pm Banquet at Spyglass Inn Banquet Room overlooking the ocean (the cost will be $36/person)

Sunday

TBD

Saturday Lunch and Dinner Info


Saturday Boxed Lunch from Branch Street Deli

$10.50 (inclusive of tax and gratuity)

Choice of:

- Turkey and Provolone Sandwich with Pasta Salad OR Green Salad

- Roast Beef and Pepper Jack Sandwich with Pasta Salad OR Green Salad

- Chicken Caesar Salad

- Deli Salad (like a Chef Salad)

All lunches include a soda and cookie


Saturday Banquet Dinner at Spyglass Inn Restaurant

$36.00 (inclusive of tax and gratuity)

Choice of:

- Lemon Chicken Breast

- Steak-style Tri-Tip

Dinners also include salad course and desert. There is a no-host bar.


RSVPs and Payments


Theron will be posting a poll (similar to previous years) to find out who

Jack, Does your interest mean that you and Alice are making the big drive again?!

Jim, School is going awesome! Thanks for asking.

Warren, that sounds great! Plan away!

WHAT KIND OF COOKIE IS IN THE LUNCH BOX?

Gerd, it doesn't matter since you can't make it

I'm in, but I may be packin....

Focken vince
That is so disgusting at a supermarket
That is better than the people of Walmart video

Hey Vince, If someone kicked your bag, would yellow come out your nose?

OK. This can only get worse...I like it.

Vince, that picture is so bad that my dog just threw up.

BEST PART OF THAT PIC IS ITS NOT VINCE
U BONE HEADS THAT HAVE BEEN WITH VINCE SHOULD KNOW HE HAS A LARGE TATOO UP HIS LEG. THAT IS A WALMART VIDEO PIC. I THOUGHT FOR SURE SOMEONE WOULD CATCH IT
VINCE
IM LMAO

Definately missing Vince's ink. Vince has better legs, too.

Ummm...not that I check out guys legs or anything...

angela

Gerd is correct, although the pic is appropriate for my current situation....Surgery next week
Dale, to answer your question, if you hit the bag wrong you get a funny taste in your mouth....

Blake & Jen...sorry for the hijack, the devil made me do it...

Hey Jen--there have been a few Speedster owners from the central and
Mid South parts of the country who have expressed a desire to make the treck in a caravan to Pismo. Marty G with his new IM was one.

I used to feel that the old "safety in numbers" deal was helpful in a long trip but not so much anymore. So rather than safety, it's just pure damned fun to travel together. Last time was a sensational experience--the gorgeous drive, the event and being with the Left Coasters.

So the answer is "yes" we are seriously considering attending the west coast event again.

If there is enough interest we could start a "West Coast Caravan" thread too.

Hoss--you up for a repeat? Who else?

Vince, Carry Listerine and the very best wishes on you upcoming surgery. See you in Pismo. or is it Pissmo' ?

HEY VINCE,
DOES THIS MEAN AFTER THE SURGERY U WILL NO LONGER BE A DICK? :)

All of us geezers had better be careful about twisting Vinny's tail too much. Tomorrow it may be us with the same diagnosis. As a reminder, if you live to the age where prostate problems become evident, you've already dodged lots of bullets that got many of our old running partners. Relax and enjoy!

Vince - Very sorry you are going through this. At least you are keeping your sense of humor. Love you man, and we are thinking and praying for you.

We're booked for Pismo! Looking forward to hanging with all our knucklehead SOC friends.

Those 1st Calvary guys are a pretty tough bunch! Vince will be there there to keep everyone honest.

Jack - That is AWESOME that you and Alice plan to make this event. Really looking forward to seeing you both there!

Peace - Out!

Vince: Take note, you don't need to wear that bag all the time. You know that clip you use to close the tube when you empty the bag? Just clip the tube, remove the bag and you can usually go about an hour or so then step up to a urinal and haul out the hose and unclip it. Works perfectly but might shock any onlookers. Ask me how I know, I bowled 2 times a week and that bag would have been in the way.

Been there and done that too ... Vince I've had bladder surgery, email me drclockATpa.net. ~Alan

Vince, don't worry about hijacking the thread. After all, you're my elder, it's only right that I show you respect and deference. (LOL, I kill me!!!) Seriously, I hope the docs get you fixed quick.

Now back to the regularly scheduled programming: It sounds like we could have a group of easterners (that's my all-encompassing term for you guys east of here)out here! That'll be good times!

And the award for "Fastest to Commit", not that we give out awards in this group, goes to Roy McIntire. Thanks for getting your check for meals to me already.

Merry Christmas to all! And Happy Hanukkah, Joyous Kwanza, and Happy Festivus to the rest of us!

Jen

Before we get all weepy about Vince's upcoming surgery (and of course we all wish him well)
I found the other half of the photo he posted. I don't know who did the makeup on his legs or dyed his stubble. But these photos appeared on an obscure web site devoted to exteme
recyclers (it's a California thing like PETA) with his application for membership.
See you at Pismo Vince!

Looking forward to it! (No rain)

Roy get a freaking life... LOL.... Now as far as committing.. well some of us here should be ... committed that is... Lili and I are ion for this year, no doubt...

Speedster "D"

David it only takes a few minutes from my day. All you have to do is Google "Vince" and the
a flood of humor fills the screen. I am sure by now he knows we all wish him the best :)

Count me in! I'll bring something for the raffle.

Dave

Roy, as per your advice, I Googled "Vince," and this is what I got..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUbWjIKxrrs

Hey Barry.....slap this....

hey i want one of those slap shots

Bought my car today. If I have "coverage" for the kids the wife and I will be there. If not I will be solo.

Count me in... I should have my 5 speed, and suspension on by that point and ready to cruise. I'll also be bringing raffle stuff.....

Not to hijack the thread, but Kevin, any update on your front suspension set up while the body is still on? I bet you were busy with new baby and all. Post update on the other thread.

Eddy

Woo Hoo!
We're booked Thursday night thru Sunday night.
NOW..... Who's going to volunteer to do the ANTI RAIN DANCE?
Maybe Vince will be in good enough condition for that task.
PS: Good to hear you're better Vince.