SoCal SOC caravan to Morro Bay...

Jim/Dusty,

I have another committment that weekend, this year. We also have to be in LA the next weekend for a family thing. So, it looks like next year. Do you guys have experience hauling a car on trailer? We have a class C motorhome now, I'm pretty sure that the hitch is rated to tow a car. I guess I should try U-Haul for a car hauler, with the Speedy it should be like hauling an empty trailer.

I'm putting next year on the calender right now. Have a great event and above all be safe...

Curt and Jo Ann

Curt - trailered our Speedy 2,500 miles round-trip to Dusty's place in Colorado last year. Should be easy-peasy with your RV.

Curt good to hear from you and I am gald that retirement thing is working out for you .. LOL.. Jim I guess you know already that Lili and I have to bail this year.. the good news is that I picked up the new job and working.. Man that is dragging me down.. I come home tried! LOL.. go figure.. LOl.. Hope you guys pour back a cold one for me cause I'll be thinking of you all too!

Speedsrer "D" BUMMED!

Jimbo-that is one classy rigg you put together - The Silver Series

Jim add one more to the Torrance Starbucks. I'm the new guy jumping on the bandwagon this year and expecting to have the time of my life. Oh ya my wife can too!

Also for anyone interested I was still able to get a room at the
El Morro hotel in Morro Bay for 139.00 a night 800-527-6782.

Updated rendezvous list for SoCal caravan to Morro Bay (just 11 days away - woo hooooo!);

08:00 at Seal Beach:
Jim & Ginny
Erwin
Robert & Tamara
Markos
Roy O.

09:00 at Torrance Starbucks:
Vince & Terry
Jennifer & Darrin
LeThaddeus (T-Mac)
JJ

10:00 at Malibu Topanga Motel:
Eddy K.
Will
David & Chrissa
Larry B. & Chrissie
Roger S.

11:15 at Camarillo Los Posas (across the street from the Mobil station in the McDonald's parking lot):
Gerd & Carol

See you SoCal SOC'ers there!!

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yippppppeeee, I can't wait!

weather calls for clear and cool, at least no rain is forecast....

Do you guys drive this road?

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Every time I get a chance. It is impossible to capture the feel and majesty of this Hwy on film. There are so many different moods to this road. It is THE "356 HWY" IMHO! The group will be traveling a portion of it during this Morro Bay gathering, let by MUSBJIM himself!

Marty, actually that IS the route Bay Area spyders Rick and myself (plus whoever joins us) take. After leaving San Jose we bolt over to Monterey and then south on Hwy 1 to Morro. It IS famously spectacular!

Last year Rick and I did it both going south and north. We did the 122 mile southbound sprint from Montery to Morro in just a tick over 77 minutes. We kept it tame for Mary and Ann in the right-hand (cliff edge side) seats. I don't know why the speedsters won't drive with us.

I like to drive with you guys, but the pace is too slow!

where do we pick up john leader?

I'm not going to be able to clear town in time to connect with the caravan, GERD.
I'll be thundering up the 101 behind you (by a couple of hours) and see you all in Morro Bay.
I'll be traveling with Brook Walton and Oz Abregov - at least that's the plan.

OK

Marty,
I am proud to say I have driven all of those roads except the one in Hawaii. I believe I could name a few more to add to the list. Sharon and I seem to search out exciting roads on motorcycles and sports cars. (Keeps her young !!)

Happy Trails,
Dusty and LMS

I have only driven the first 2. Saddle road is no big deal except for the fog. I think the Hana Hwy is more scary.

I did the Hanna hiway on a Harley...very cool...

I did it on the roof of a 65 Nomad wagon

I did the HWY 1 drive, with the Bixby bridge, twice last year. The bridge is really something in photos, but when you are driving over it you can't really get the full impact of just how spectacular it really is.
Troy

Will -- I was wondering if anyone would actually "do the math". You sly devil.

Mark

Just in case something happens to the site, here is a recap for this Friday's rendezvous to caravan to Morro Bay.

Updated rendezvous list for SoCal caravan to Morro Bay (just 2 days away - woo hooooo!);

08:00 at Seal Beach:
Jim & Ginny
Erwin
Robert & Tamara
Markos
Roy O.
Dave O'Brien

09:00 at Torrance Starbucks:
Vince & Terry
Jennifer & Darrin
LeThaddeus (T-Mac)
JJ

10:00 at Malibu Topanga Motel:
Eddy K.
Will
Larry B. & Chrissie
Roger S.

11:15 at Camarillo Los Posas (across the street from the Mobil station in the McDonald's parking lot):
Gerd & Carol

Weather forecast for Friday in Malibu - partly cloudy skies /60 degrees
Weather forecast for Morro Bay weekend - partly cloudy skies / 65-67 degrees / slightly warmer inland. No precipitation anticipated / but be prepared anyway!!

See you SoCal SOC'ers there!!

JJ's dropping out of Torrance meeting place, sold the ride. Now I have to start over.

yeeeeeeehawwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!

We can't wait!

Bob & Melissa (my parents) are probably joining us at the Torrance location.

See ya Friday

my cell phone # 310-408-1900

Jim I. et al

Highway 154 is full of construction, one lanes, lots of stops. I would suggest staying on the 101 and enjoy the ocean. It's a little further that way, but the stops might be a pain in the arse and a waste of valuble time. See you Friday afternoon.

Thanks for the 'heads up,' Warren.
I love 154 but I think I'll skip it on Friday.
Maybe try it on the way South on Sunday (no construction on Sunday, right?).

Warren - THANKS for the heads-up on 154. Along with the usual weekend traffic on that route, that would have been a major bummer.

JJ- DUDE you sold your car one week TOO SOON!! Stay in touch!

John L. - see ya in Morro Bay!

My cell is (949) 294-6302

JJ,
Sorry you can't come to Morro. You pleaded with me to get one more ticket on the banquet list and I did that for you when you promised to immediately mail me a check. I already paid for your ticket so you still owe me for it. Don't stiff me now, that's not cool!

Dusty

JIM WE USUALLY MEET IN THE MOBIL STATION SO EVERYONE CAN GAS UP
ARE WE NOT DOING IT THIS TRIP?

ROGER THAT

It looks like we'll probably have about 15 cars in this caravan. The parking lot across the street at McDonald's is bigger, plus the available restrooms for those who need to pit stop. Those needing to top off fuel can still do so at the Mobil station.

From there we will drive a short distance to Carpenteria for a quick lunch stop before hitting the road to Morro Bay!

got the coupe lets roll

HEY GERD ....ROLL THIS!

I'm sooooooo jealous. Y'all have fun and take lots of pics!

Greetings from poor me stuck in NYC until Wednesday. I'm SO jealous of you guys and so pissed I can't be there. ESPECIALLY now that Henry is coming.

Everyone have a great time, take LOTS of pictures and drive safe!

Hope to see most of you in Solvang!

Gerd - In light of the fact that you now seem to be hard on Speedy's, I think use of the term ROLL should be reconsidered. Drive carefully everyone. See you tomorrow.

WARREN
VERY FUNNY
SEE U TOMORROW

DUSTY HAVE A COLD BEER READY FOR ME AND A SANITARY NAPKIN FOR VINCE

MY RIDE TO MORRO BAY

Very cool looking car. Is it John's personal car?