Northern California Lunch

Time for another lunch for the Bay area, Sacramento area guys. I am running out of suggestions so let's get together Thursday at Applebee's Grill and Bar in Cordelia Junction. The address is 5113 Business Center Drive, Fairfield, CA. Meet just before Noon. If anyone has an idea for another "local" location, please let me know.

Sounds good.

I heard of a place called Chip and Dales, supposed to have good Beef and Cake. My wife raves about the place. Maybe there next? I will try and make the Thursday event (this thursday?). The 56 Rag is coming very close to completion.

Patrick, This Thursday as in May 5th, 2005. It would be great to talk again. Perhaps we can get Paul to share more stories!

I'll be there.
I'm feeling particularly intolerant of assholes on this site today. I'll try and be over it by Thursday. Man remind me never to try and sell anything amongst this band of losers.

So far my schedule is open.

Band of losers? Gee, thanks Paul; I didn't know you cared...

Hi....

My name is Gordon and I'm a loser.......trouble is, I can't remember what the hell I lost.

Damn Alzheimer's!!

Oh well, back to my "Eddie Routine"......Wax on, Wax off!

Gordon, see you Thursday.

Well, i was on the fence about going to lunch. I have a 2pm meeting in South SF. I may be able to make if I drive the F4D.

Up my a...................Been spending too much time on the 56 Rag. but damn! it looks good. Just dropped it off today for headliner and ragtop. Strato Blue silver with red seats and door panels, tan top, tan carpet and rag. sorry to go on,....but damn! Hoping for about 250HP in the motor department.

Perhaps, if you dont make it this week, we can try in two more weeks. I would really like to see you and talk about all that is going on in the VW world. Try to make it if you can.

Patrick, No fee to have lunch with us. Cancel or postpone the meeting. Where are your priorities?

Dale,

I have an income project Thursday that is deadlined for Friday which means a rain check on lunch.

Hmmm work vs speedsters? Decided to go for the lunch. Any suggestions on backroads from Dixon, I see Cordillia Road and Texas/N.Texas on a map.

Why pass up a chance to hear about Patrick and his new car, maybe he will bring a couple of photos.

Where did the "Vacaville Guy" go?

Michael, I am sending via email a route thru the country, lots of right angles until you get past Vacaville. The map program says about 1 hour travel time for the 30 miles distance. I bet I can do it faster.

Michael, I believe Gary sold his Speedster (via a local newspaper, again I think). He said he wanted a new IM. If that is the case, it will be a while before he is back in the ranks of the "Drivers".

I will be in Burlingame at 12noon so unless I can come up with a transporter, I will probably not make it,....Damn!

Bill,
You driving the roadster today, what with the damp air an' all?

Paul, You are (were) up early today!

Yes I am driving the new gal. Actually I am kind of stuck. Mary took the beater to San Diego (a week at the Spa don't you know). Jonathan waxed her car yesterday and I don't want to get it all dirty after only 12 hours of a nice new wax job, so I am stuck.

I guess I will get a real chance at seeing how water tight the top really is, see you at lunch. The good news is the car is new enough that I still don't resent having to wash it.

Hey Bill,

If Jonathan ever calls in sick let me know.I can wash,wax,tidy up the wine celler,clean the pool whatever.I believe you even have garage space for my new Speedy.I'm not kidding ....call me!

Four great guys and three cars for lunch, and no rain drops! I was ready for the rain, I had on the rubber suit under my street cloths, all I had to do was pull on the hood and open the eye holes.

Bill, Paul, Michael and my self had some great conversation and if you eat at Applebee's, the lime chicken breast was delicious. thanks guys, and thanks for taking the pictures, Michael.

Who's the Pussy with the top up....

Brooks, I got a call from Jonathan when I was at lunch. He had to leave on an emergency, seems he decided to take Mary's new 350SLK to save time. He is still not back. How are you with shopping?

Did you have cones set up to save those spots. How do you get three end spots together without slipping somebody a few bucks.

The pussy with the top up has one hell of a nice car,...I can hardly wait to see it in person, very nice. The rear wheels look very nice too.

Paul, black wheels look great, I like them better than the last set.

Dale,..well, you know.

MB, thanks for the pics. Any bathroom shots?