Hotel Del Coronado

Ok guys and gals...let's get rolling on this trip!!! we need to plan a date and time to do it...the nice weather is HERE , I'm thinking sometime in July but which day ???

July 8th weekend is out for me...other than that I'm in.....

Any weekend in July good for me. But sure would like Vince to be there, so I vote out July 8th also.

Gabe

Same here, let's make a decision and build from there!

Speedster "D"

Esther,

Just found out the July 22nd is not good for me. My wife has a singing gig that day and I'll have to go with her for support.

How about the 15th?

Gabe

15th sounds good!~

everyone on-board for that!

Speedster "D"

Hey Esther!

Count us in for July 15th (or whenever)! Sounds like fun!

Would it be possible to contact the Hotel for reserved parking for the group (makes a nice photo op). I believe the last group to do this trip was able to secure a parking area for the Speedsters. Maybe someone from that group could offer some insight on this?

i'm in for the 15th as well. i do not believe we reserved any area at the lot for our cars last trip. we just made an area.

we're allowed to do these things and get away with it because we're special...aren't we?

-ab

last year, we drove "under" the reserve parking gate.

Antonio,

We did have parking for us on the right side of the hotel in front. Someone set something up with the hotel manager.

Gabe

I'm in for the 15th

Were in! Thats if nothing happens between now and then.

we did?

and here i just thought we were special :(

...cannot wait to meet up with you guys again!

I will be calling the Hotel Del tomorrow and see about the parking situation and also last year you guys were not able to sit together under the umbrella's so I'm going to try to reserved that for us also...the route this year will be shorter but better, working on that too...we are on for the 15th of July , mark your calendars.

Just talked to Esther and parking will be reserved at the Hotel like last year. Meeting place in San Diego for those coming from the north will be at the La Costa avenue exit at the gas station. Hey Vince, this is "your annual trip" isn't it?? What time will all the LA/OC cars arrive at the gas station and how much time do you want to take to get to the Del? I would assume the group would want to arrive at the Del at noon/100 PM to have lunch? I need Vince to answer these questions so I can plan the route. This year I will shorten the route. Vince, Please pre-plan for the traffic jam coming south. We will also plan on reserving a section of tables on the deck so we can break bread together. Also, if anyone wants to spend the night I can scout out some motels on the Island or come back to someplace like Encinitas where it is less expensive. Let me know. Dave Balser For those who would rather talk than type my number is 760 436 6139. PS I have not been on this site for a long time, is Bill George still alive or have you banished him for some violation or something?

David, good to hear from you....I think 10:00 at the LaCosta exit is probably a good time. We will set up a time to leave the South Bay to arrive as close to that time as possible. We will need to leave somewhere around 8:00-8:30......Please plan the route from the LaCosta location to the hotel, we actually had to many cars last year if thats possible, perhaps this year just post the route and approximate times, I remember you had a plan for last year that fell apart because of time, maybe we could do that....or the Thunder Ranch was a good stop....
Bill is alive and onery as ever, maybe if we yell enough, he will hear us.....
looking forward to seeing your cool ride again

Vince...The route will be basically the same but without as many complications. Through Rancho Santa Fe, Past Lake Hodges,and if you remember the run along Highland Valley Road was really great with all the switchbacks and tight corners. Down a fast stretch of Highway 67 into El Cajon and if you want we can do a Pit Stop at Thunder Ranch and bleed our brakes. Depending on the time we can take the back route up the Silver Strand or go over the bridge to the Del. We will have maps with mileage markers and let groups of 5 go on their own because keeping a train of 20 cars together is impossible. Any takers on staying overnight? I think coming back to Encinitas would be neat because we have a lot of great affordable places to stay near the beach and plenty of restaurants. Now would be the time to reserve. PS Bill, are you coming or are you going to shine your trophies that weekend? Dave PSPS We have 2 new Vintage cars in our group plus we found 2 Spyders hiding that have joined us for a total of about of about 10 cars.

On behalf of all of us here at Thunder Ranch I extend an invitation for the SPEEDSTER-cade to stop on the way to the "DEL" for a soda, cold water etc. Just let me know if the route and time will permit a stop on July 15th.

A stop will give you all an advance peek at a couple of things we have in the works!

Chuck Franklin

Thanks Chuck for the invitation/Pit Stop. By the way, when are any of the TR guys going to join us for a run? This thursday night in Encinitas we are starting our monthly car shows. Would be nice to see someone from the shop make an appearance. Are you going to join us for the run to Coronado?

I am planning on riding with y'all July 15th. See you at the La Costa offramp fuel stop.

David, it's a given I'll do the "DEL" run. Also I'm going to contact other local TR owners about the Encinitas shows on Thursdays. I'll certainly make some appearances at the show.

Chuck

So nice to see everyone keeping my Del Run alive! Have a great time everyone.
David Salvato

Vince,

I see Redondo Beach PD is tickerting for "Loud Mufflers", I don't even see any mufflers on your shovelhead. I guess you're okay...

Curt

ps: I can't find the baffles for my Roadstar either...

Curt, I avoid that section of PCH....
My motto is: NO MUFF TO TOUGH...

While we're on the subject of observing the law and being cautious while on the road for the "Del Coronado Run" it's probably timely to remind ya'll of the highway signs between Camp Pendleton and the Mexican "Border". They look like the design in the photo below. CAUTION!

Hey Bill!

How'd you get my family photo?!

My new Vintage will be done by the 15th. I'd like to join in the fun, if permitted.
Warren

Warren, of course you are welcome to join in the group!!! how exciting it will be for you to have your new toy.

Updating Hotel Del...We cannot reserve the deck area with the umbrella's, they will not do that for us or anyone else for that matter, unless I told them I was Bill Gates sister lol. The parking lot, I finally got put thru the right guy in charge of the parking, left him a message, as far as the route goes Dave has left it up to Grant and I to figure it out.,we have never done this before so will have to just jump in or if someone else wants to do it or help!! stay tune:)

Esther, David B is the Master Planner, I suggest you allow him to chose our route once we have gathered at the LaCosta location.
We have done this cruise several times before and already have a meeting spot at the offramp of the 5 and LaCosta exit, there is a Chevron there so we can Gas up.
So depending on where you are coming from, I suggest you all make plans to meet at convenient locations with the intention of arriving at the LaCosta/5 spot at 10:00..........

The group coming from the South Bay and points North can meet at the Starbucks off the 405 and Artesia Blvd. there is a small shopping area there with a gas station and a fast food rest. I think its a Carl's Jr..........

Vince, Regarding your last post. What time will the 405 at Artesia off-ramp group leave that site to get to the La Costa meet-up comfortably?

Will there be enough time to schedule a 1/2 hour stop at the BIG gun show at the Del Mar Fairgrounds on the 15th (sic)?

Bill, I'm thinking 8:15 will be departure time from the south bay...
Chuck, there is no such thing as a 1/2 hour stop at the fairgrounds..

Dang Vince......OOOOOk. But I was hoping to find a suitable gunrack for the Speedster!

Chuck, is the gun show on Sunday also? I haven't decided if I'm staying over Saturday night...I Like Guns...

Vince, the Gun Show is open BOTH Sat the 15th and Sun the 16th. For the record, if it wasn't obvious, my comments about the show were offered totally in gest.

I saw a bumper sticker recently that read... "You'll never see an AMERICAN flag burned at a gun show"!

Chuck

Chuck, I ass-umed you were only kidding but I still like guns....

Vince,

The Del Mar Show is put on by the same promoters as the Orange County Fairgrounds gunshow. That is to say, the same vendors. Let's hit the OC show sometime, Jo Ann and Teri can go to the Swap Meet, entrance is right next to the gunshow. As you can guess, I like things that go bang, too...

Curt

Curt, when is that show....