May 14th 2005 Del Coronado Trip

Steve,
The location is the Chevron station off the La Costa Ave exit of the 5 freeway at 10:30 on the 14th of May (next Saturday)

I will do my best to be there--sounds like fun.

Dave picked an excellent route.

Larry Bull

Hi All-
My husband and I are looking forward to this run. It will be our first ride, and the route sounds very nice. We will be leaving from long beach.
I was just wondering if there is anything that we need to bring along?
Also, is anyone staying at the hotel?



Hope to see some people that we met at Knott's....


Karon

Karon,
This group of people are well behaved and we have a lot of fun...
I called the hotel to get rates, they are rather steep. starts
at 315.00 a night there are many hotels in the area, I think most of us will be returnintg that evening......This perticular trip will not require you bringing anything. The wine country tour that we do we will have a pot luck type lunch, thats in june if we do as last year.....
I will have the meeting place in Long Beach firmed up in the next day or so for next saturday........

Hey Vince or David,

Can either of you email me with your cell #'s at gqspeedster@yahoo.com I am going to meet up with the group at the 405fwy,55fwy. This way we can cordinate your arrival there.

Gabe

Vince,

Thanks for the info on the run. As I said earlier we are very excited about next Saturday...

We too were thinking since it's not to far away that returning that evening would be do-able....

I've posted in regards to the wine run up north so you can count us in for that as well..

Looking forward to meeting you and the "bunch" next weekend...


Karon

K&G
Here are a few shots from last year for starters......

To All: Sorry for the lack of an address for the Denny's in long beach but I can't seem to be able to contact David S....
He's the one who knows..Karon, being from long beach, do you know where the Denny's is off the 405 somewhere near the airport....
I think.....

K&G
Here is a pic from last years wine run

Vince

The Denny's is right off the 405 fwy and Bellflower Blvd.
It's between Spring Street and Willow on the East Side of Bellflower Blvd.

If anyone is like George and I (starbucks junkies) there is also a Starbucks in the parking lot right next to Denny's.

Thanks for the Pics. Looks Great!!!!

DENNYS
2860 N BELLFLOWER BOULEVARD, LONG BEACH, CA 90815
Phone: (562) 429-2000

All-

I'm posting my cell phone number just incase David is not able to be contacted.

We'll be there for sure.

Karon

562-310-6975

Hey Vince, I'll be in town for this run. YAY! I read that you plan to run south on PCH to Dana Point. I'll pick up on you guys in Newport Beach on PCH. Maybe you can give me a call on the cell when you get just past HB.
714-401-7484

Thanks,
Joe

Count me in...I will be at the La Costa Ave-Chevron latest 10:15. Will have 1 possibly 2 Spyders too. IF, IF, the group arrives earlier than 10:15 will you wait til 10:30 or continue on immediately if we are not there waiting?

Thank you Karon....
Ok everyone, exit the 405 at bellflower and the Denny's will be right there.....
We meet at 8:00 leave no later than 8:30, take PCH to Dana point
and head to the 5 south to the La Costa exit..... we will be at the Chevron no later that 10:30.....looks like most everyone will be headed back home that evening rather than stay over, good news for me, cause it means no hauling the trunk....

Joe L, good to hear from you glad you can make it...I had your cell from last year....
David, where the %&*!^& are you.....

Chuck, we are a relaxed group, if your going to be a few minutes late, we will wait, as long as someone knows you are on your way..
The more the merrier....we will always try to accomodate everyones needs if that is possible ( I think I speak for the group when I say that)

Chuck My cell is 760 470 3967 We will wait for you.
Dave Balser

Hello all. New here.Was wondering if the route has been planed. I am planning on joining the run in my '65 bug. I live in Escondido, North inland San Diego county.

Walter The route has been planned! Skip back a few days to my post and you can see specific directions. We will be starting the "Southern" half of the tour at the Chevron station located at the La Costa exit off Highway 5. The LA boys will arriving at 1030 and we will be leaving shortly after. Hope to see you there.

To all: Just finished talking to the folks at Thunder Ranch and they will be looking forward to us making a "Pit Stop" at their brand new immaculate shop halfway to Coronado. Lots of neat cars to look at including Speedsters, Spyders, RSK's, a rear engined 34 Ford Roadster, a 1968 Triumph motorcycle, and a one of a kind Grand Prix motorcycle. Refreshments will be served. Dave Balser

welcome "wild Wally" it appears we will be passing Lake Hodges along the southern route of our run, so If you find a good spot to wait for us, you probably don't need to come to comw all the way to the meeting spot in La Costa....Ask David B where a good location would be

Vince don't make us Escondio folks drive that winding lake road to La Costa, I just hate that, especially in the morning on the weekend when nobodys on it, don't make us!!!


Wally, I live in Escondido, near Felicita and I15, my daughter and I will be driving Del Dios to La Costa in the morning to meet up. Give me a call at 760-294-1470 if you would like to meet up for the drive over. The Starbuck in the Major market Parking lot would be good. Either way welcome.

Larry Bull

Vince,

I will join the caravan south at Newport Beach (Crystal Cove). What time do you think you may be in Newport? 9 to 9:30? I will make the drive down to La Costa and then might have to turn it around depending on the time of day. I am coaching my son's little league team later in the day, but don't want to miss a chance to drive a few hours down the coast with you guys. I will plan on being at Cyrstal Cove by 9 am. My cell is 949.735.5467.

See you on then.

Oz

Oz,
I put your number in my cell, if you are in Newport by 9:00
that should pick us up....We leave Long Beach at 8:30
keep watching on PCH, I will try to call you when in that area....
My cell for anyone who needs it is 310 429-5838

Larry,
So you and your daughter are going to drive Del Dios to La Costa to meet up with them and then back over Del Dios to the 15? I am willing to meet up with the cruise here on this end of Del Dios and go from there the whole way til the end.

Wally Wilson
1965 VW Bug

Some one may want to update THESAMBA.com becuase it says that you are going a different way, here is what it says.

May 14, 2005 - VW AND PORSCHE RUN FOR THE DEL
The Del Coronado hotel in San Diego, California
Calling all pre 70 VWs, Porsche 912-356 Speedsters, Spyder 550s.
This will be the largest gathering of 1957-58-59 Porsche Speedsters and Spyders ever gathered in one place. The show is free. Small parking fee for the whole day.
Anyone who would like to join in the fun run can meet at Denny's in Long Beach Ca at 8:00am Sharp! We will depaert at 9:30am. Denny"s is located on Bellflower Blvd 2 blocks north of the 405 FWY. "In the Lowes center" We will drive south on the 405 to the 5 fwy all the way to San Diego
This will be something to behold. We want to see a big turn out again this year!
The caravan of Bugs buses and porsches should arive no latter than 11:30am at the hotel. All Clubs should attend this event. Lets see how deep you can roll!!
There is food and Bar-B-Q avaliable at the hotel as well as a Bar all out on the beach. GIRLS bring your friends last year this Bug Party was packed.
Speedsterowners.com

Vince,

My itinerary looks pretty similar to Oz's. I will be at Crystal Cove prior to 9am to see the cars that gather there and would appreciate a heads up when you get to the area. My cell is 951-741-2812. Thanks.

Dan, if you can coordinate a meeting place with Oz, so that you guys are together when we get there it would help us out and I only have to make one call......
David S. put the ad on Samba and i'm not sure I can change it....
I've had the flu since the middle of last week and not over it yet..
Will someone please see if they can get the Samba ad changed to reflect whats happening now...
Thanks

Folks,
Denny"s is located on Bellflower Blvd 2 blocks north of the 405 FWY.
we leave that location at 8:30......
Don't believe what you currently see on the samba................

Dan/Vince:

I will have my cell phone and I think the best place to be is the turnout by the old date shake shack. It is just north of crystal cove (less then half a mile) and on the south side (Ocean side) of PCH. Vince call me when you hit Corona Del Mar area. Dan and I will be waiting with engines running. We will just pull in the rear as you go by. That didn't sound right? Well you know what I mean.

Thanks,

Oz

Dan/Oz, Gabe here!
I live in Placentia off the 57 fwy and Yorba Linda Blvd. My cell is 562-413-0508 give me a call, that way I can hook up with you guys, before heading to the coast.

Gabe

Dan and Gabe:

I have entered your numbers in my cell phone. I will call both of you when I head to PCH. If you want to call me to touch bases before Sat. Just call me on my cell 949.735.5467.

Thanks,

Oz

david B sent this to me earlier today, we need to make a decision on parking at the hotel based on the below......
I vote for the 5.00 option, but I want to here from some of you..

Just talked to the Parking Guru at the Del trying to arrange some
preferred parking where we can all park together and here is the deal. He will set aside as many spots as we need in the Valet area, this area is close to the front entrance, where everyone can see the cars, and the charge will be $5.00 for the first 3 hours and $5.00 for every hour thereafter, based on the assumption we consume food and or beverage in mass quantities and we get our stub validated. Option two would be he would save spots for us in the general area for $3.00 for the first 3 hours and $3.00 for every hour thereafter based on the same assumption. I need to get back to him by Thursday to let him know.

Oz and Gabe,
I have recorded your numbers. Gabe,I will be taking the 241 over the hill to Jamboree-MacArthur-PCH, if you are interested we can caravan to Crystal Cove. My departure time will somewhat depend on my right seater situatiom which I will finalize on Friday. I do like to go down to Crystal Cove early (7am) to take-in the interesting cars and people that ususally show-up so I will probably attempt an early arrival.

Dan Are you going to be making the entire trip to Coronado? Trying to come up with a tally. So far it looks like about 10 cars from LA area and about 8 cars from SD area. Dave B from SD

Per my last post concerning the parking at the hotel, unless I get a fair number against the 5.00 charge, I am going to choose the Valet
area to get maximum exposure on the cars, and this will also be the safest for the cars...........

I vote the $ 5.00 area. Thanks for hooking it up, Vince

$5.00 is fine with me.

$5.00 is fine with me.

Joe, Please thank David B for the parking and everything south....
My job was easy , its a good thing, I been fighting the flu for a week now.....But I should be fine by Saturday.....weather is suppose to be super..........bring your camera's everyone..........

Dave B from SD,

Not to sound too non-commital, but I will try to make the whole trip to the Del. There is a strong chance that my time available will not allow me to go past the initial S.D. checkpoint. Does anyone know the approximate remaining drive time from the first S.D. stop to Coronado?

Thanks,

Dan

Dan I estimate it will take about 90 minutes to get to Thunder Ranch and 45 minutes to get to Coronado.