I am back... one more thing. ..
Use Photoshop to change the colour of your car Ryan and we get many more calendars done
I am back... one more thing. ..
Use Photoshop to change the colour of your car Ryan and we get many more calendars done
A friend invited me on a 350 mile sunrise cruise around Lake Tahoe. Here’s how it turned out.
@majorkahuna, what a magnificent spot to live! We made it down to Markleeville and Ebbett’s Pass on Hwy 4 before heading home via 49. Every turn is a painting.
great video, thanx for sharing....very little traffic is rare
Btw, when we finally start doing group rides again, I recommend Murphy’s, CA. Lodging is affordable, the town is super nice (our wives would love it). And there are a ton of amazing driving roads all around. And Yosemite is totally accessible for some once in a lifetime group speedster shots.
Has anyone been up that way before? @Terry Nuckels, @Robert M, @majorkahuna, @MusbJim?
@barncobob posted:very little traffic is rare
Indeed. My friend was more motivated than I would’ve been, but I’m better off for it. I drove Hwy 50 through the 2 lane portion without seeing a single car. Only passed one on the last climb before SLT. After 7 or so the traffic was as expected, but we headed to more remote parts of the Sierras to find our turns.
Magnificent!!!
@Ryan (formerly) in NorCal posted:Indeed. My friend was more motivated than I would’ve been, but I’m better off for it. I drove Hwy 50 through the 2 lane portion without seeing a single car. Only passed one on the last climb before SLT. After 7 or so the traffic was as expected, but we headed to more remote parts of the Sierras to find our turns.
@Ryan (formerly) in NorCal very nice drive and thanks for sharing. How long was the drive for? Morning drive weather or afternoon?
The weather was great. I had the top down the whole way. Plenty of layers, a warm hat, and a wool blanket. I haven’t driven much so it felt good to see the world was indeed bigger than my quarantined-self has become accustomed.
57° 4am Sacramento
41° 6am Emerald Bay
60° 8am SLT
85° 3pm Angels Camp
90° 6pm Sacramento
Well done, Ryan.
Looks like it was worth getting up at o'dark thirty for.
Murphys is a great spot to hang for a bit in the middle of Speedster country - or will be when it's again safe to hang anywhere.
Boy, was that a balm for all of us, brother!
Thanks for the beautiful drive and the lovely editing!
Spent most of my youth on the 49 corridor playing gigs at the various High Schools and Fairgrounds and I am very familiar with those areas. The southern end of the highway is the least familiar but there is a lot of exciting places to see. Redwoods groves, caverns, caves, mines, old saloons and whorehouses. Probably keep us busy for a couple of days.
Looks like a great time @Ryan (formerly) in NorCal Glad you were able to get out and make the run.
WOW!!! This is amazing. Has there ever been a more beautiful car?? The 356 Speedster looks like it belongs anywhere. 356 cars in general are just timeless works of art.
These pics are absolutely amazing. Can we get full resolution pics? I think the forum compresses them. I can't get them to open larger than the one after the preview. Some of these should be printed out as 24x36 posters. Better yet even larger as well art. This is not helping my Speedster addiction but thank you for sharing!! 😁
@Ryan (formerly) in NorCal posted:Btw, when we finally start doing group rides again, I recommend Murphy’s, CA. Lodging is affordable, the town is super nice (our wives would love it). And there are a ton of amazing driving roads all around. And Yosemite is totally accessible for some once in a lifetime group speedster shots.
Has anyone been up that way before? @Terry Nuckels, @Robert M, @majorkahuna, @MusbJim?
Have I been there before? Oh-h-h yeah! In 1980, I saw the elephant, became a
real man, and put on the red shirt when I became a Brother in E Clampus Vitus (ECV). Murphy's is the home of ECV's un-official shrine of Clamperdom: The Wall of Comparative Ovations. I've made, as have many of my Brothers, many a pilgrimage to Murphy's, and paid respect to the Wall while basking in the reflective glory of ECV's history. Such a visitation, and the fact that a place of imbibement is easily found nearby, makes Murphy's well worth a stop for an SOC cruise.
Hey, @Ryan (formerly) in NorCal, long time no talk.
Andie and I have a cabin in Groveland, 20 miles from Yosemite on the 120 corridor. We love the small towns along 49 and the roads are spectacular. Hwy 4 from Angels Camp to Copperopolis is a beautiful drive. If you want a real Mr. Toad's Wild Ride check out Pool Station Road, along 49, which takes you from San Andreas to just east of Copperopolis (It's hard to believe the 50 mph speed limit on this road!). We take that route then go through the town and up to 108 to 120 and up Old Priest Grade (or New Priest Grade if you want to stretch out the drive.
Was just thinking about you last week!
Always great to see your girl out in the wild!
Great pics!
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Post one more, Ryan, and we've got the 2021 calendar right there!
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Perhaps you can relate... The above are nice for prints, but when I think of driving I picture it more like this:
These put me back in the seat.
Drive north sometimes. It’s nice.
One highlight:
Chasing a Stingray on Stewart’s Point-Skaggs Springs Rd on a Monday, during a pandemic.
I didn’t get out much, but I made a few miles count.
@Cory McCloskey, I lost two neighbors to your neck of the woods recently. I warned them about the local weatherman.
But it got me reminiscing...
Looks like I missed posting some of my favorites from a couple years back. Don't mind me, just housekeeping...
Thanks to @Cory McCloskey & @TheMayoMachine for providing the silver & red eye candy.
I always enjoy the photos of your adventures Ryan. It appears you have awesome countryside to explore! Keep 'em coming!
Cheers, Tony
@Ryan (formerly) in NorCal posted:My phone suggested I would like to see this photo again. I agree.
WCC 2019, Morro Bay, CA with @Cory McCloskey
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My phone suggested I would like to see this photo again. I agree.
WCC 2019, Morro Bay, CA with @Cory McCloskey
(Thanks Robert. Take two…)
@Ryan (formerly) in NorCal posted:My phone suggested I would like to see this photo again. I agree.
WCC 2019, Morro Bay, CA with @Cory McCloskey
(Thanks Robert. Take two…)
Are you and Cory texting each other? Which one is telling the other that you CAN'T park there?
Not too far off. I was parked here trying to take an epic calendar photo and then Cory pulled up and photo bombed me.
Well, it turned out all his honking was just trying to be nice. Apparently I had left my turn signal on 50mi back and he was just trying to flag me down. 🤦♂️
@Ryan (formerly) in NorCal posted:Not too far off. I was parked here trying to take an epic calendar photo and then Cory pulled up and photo bombed me.
Well, it turned out all his honking was just trying to be nice. Apparently I had left my turn signal on 50mi back and he was just trying to flag me down. 🤦♂️
Sounds like the replay of an old Laurel & Hardy movie.
@Ryan (formerly) in NorCal posted:Not too far off. I was parked here trying to take an epic calendar photo and then Cory pulled up and photo bombed me.
Well, it turned out all his honking was just trying to be nice. Apparently I had left my turn signal on 50mi back and he was just trying to flag me down. 🤦♂️
Ryan, you’re very kind, and discretion is certainly your stock in trade, but I don’t feel it’s necessary to drape this photo in a lot of comic festoonery.
So you’re towing me. So what?
I’m not ashamed.
Looks like a fun time and I really like those dust glasses ... great stuff.
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