Third Annual Tour d' Hoe, NorCal

In Baltimore, we have tour d' crack hoe's........ is this differant? You can do ALOT of street corners in way less then 200 miles.....(sorry, just couldn't let that one pass)........ I go back to behaving

Terry - we'll put that on our tentative trip list! August is a busy month for us. I'll keep an eye on this thread. 

 

ditto 

I have it on my calander.  Let me know what you are thinking for the trip and maybe I can help set things up.  I am in Reno.

 

 

stephenromeroatrocketmaildotcom

 

 

I'm  interested, but can't say for sure right now.  Planning a trip to Maui around that time.

I don't know what I was thinking when I started this thread, but the weekend after Labor Day is September 8-9.

So, that's when we'll do the third annual Tour, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7

 

Andie and I are doing a dry run tomorrow, stopping at Jake's on the Lake for lunch.

 

If we follow the last tour itinerary, we'll start in Auburn, work our way through the backroads of Grass Valley, up through Nevada City and Tahoe National Forest, continuing on historic Highway 40 through Donner Summit. Drop down to hwy 89 to Tahoe City, break for a picnic lunch in town or at Meeks Bay, then around the lake past Emerald Bay and into Southshore. At that point we'll head back down hwy 50 through Placerville to hwy 49 and on through Coloma and Cool and back down to Auburn. It's around 200 miles. Depending on time and temperature, we can cut it short or add on.

 

Those coming from out of town - there are several good hotels and restaurants in the area. Some of you might want to extend your visit to explore the gold country or Lake Tahoe. Let me know if I can assist you with recommendations on lodging.

 

I'd like to get somewhat of a head count so we can determine where we'll picnic, where we'll start, etc...

 

This is a beautiful time of year in Tahoe as the crowds are gone and the weather is perfect.

Hey Terry! This year's Tour D'Hoe is still on our radar. The commute & tour make this a 1,300 mile round-trip for us, so we're working on the time-off & expense! Will know for sure in a couple of weeks. 

Jim,

It would really be nice to have you and Ginny again, but I know it's quite a commitment for you. Just the same, I'll keep my fingers crossed.

The rest of you semi-local folks...NO EXCUSES! Get your collective asses in gear and make this run!

 

Sally and I are going to try to make this years Tour-d-hoe, but I won't know for sure until near the end of the month.

We're three weeks away from the tour.

Please let me know if you're attending. I'll email you the details.

tpnuckels@aol.com

 

We'll meet at the Holiday Inn Express in Auburn on Saturday, 9/7, between 9-10:00 AM.

We are planning on it, but won't know for sure until the end of the month.  Right now, I would say count us in.

Terry, the week before is SOC pool party, and then we leave for the East Coast the week after, I will need to pass this year, but I promise to make it some year soon...

not necessarily in a tub however....

Darn....  I was really looking forward to running with you all.  Have a wedding to attend Sept 7th.

 

Drive Safe.

 

 

What? Your passing on Tour d'Hoe for a wedding?

I could understand if it was your wedding but, c'mon, it's Tour d'Hoe!

I really wish I could do this, buddy. It's been a year since I did the banzai run.

 

... most fun I ever had with a car. Ever.

Fly out, Stan!

You can drive Penny. It's only an entry-level speedster...but it has a SyncLink!

 

Curious. What is the origin of the name, Tour d' Hoe?

Going out on a limb...Tahoe.

 

My guess as well, ... Just curious if there was more to it than that.

Tahoe it is.

Little background on the "Hoe":

Lake Tahoe has a bus service. It is called Tahoe Area Regional Transit, or TART.

Anyone familiar with old English slang knows that Tart is another term for prostitute.

But, hey, we can spend a little time by tha casinos in Southshore if you're looking for a little fun...

Ever thought of making a badge for participants?

A badge (or window stat) would be a good idea in the future, if we ever get this tour organized. 

I think there's a lot of potential fo a weekend event. Unfortunately, probably not with this group.

BTW 356coupe, what is your given name? My apologies if, indeed, your parents saddled you with your moniker at birth.

Terry, can I offer my assistance for a t-shirt for you guys?

I've changed my profile name -- I was in the market for a Coupe when I made the account. Ended up getting a '57 Speedster Replica.

 

My name is Loren.

 

Nice Shirt, btw, needs flames!

Good to meet you Loren! Looking forward to seeing you next Saturday.

Rich, thanks for the offer but I'm afraid your design kinda misses the meaning.

 

Now, if the "Toe" was dressed up like a hooker...

Here's your Toe prostitute!

Oh, as a shirt, ....

Oh, yeah...

I can just picture our lovely right-seaters wearing those.

You guys are toe funny!

 

I have no idea if anyone is coming to the tour. The two guys I knew were attending just canceled. The local vintage sports car club is aware of the tour but I have no connection with them. Who knows, maybe a bunch of them are coming.

No matter, I'm going. I love this drive and do it at least a couple times a year. 

I'll be at the Holiday Inn Express on Saturday, from 9:00-10:00 AM.

After that, two hundred miles of beautiful roads await...

 

My wife are looking forward to it, so we will be there. Can you post the address of the hotel? This would guarantee we make it, Saturday.

 

120 Grass Valley Highway, Auburn

Take I-80 to Hwy 49. Turn left on Hwy 49, go under the the freeway. Make a right at the first light. It's right above In N Out. 

It's you and me, buddy!

Thanks, man! Our second long drive in the car since I bought it,  ... I have my AAA card just in case

I've driven some of those roads with Terry. You no-Cal guys that aren't going have no idea what you're missing.

 

Unfortunately we have to miss this year's Tour D'Hoe...BUMMER! Some pics from our last visit with Terry & Co.

 

 

 

GOOD TIMES with NorCal folks!! Looking forward to seeing pics of your cruise! 

 

Found an old vacation pic from when Ginny & I were cruising around Tahoe in one of the 911's we had! 

 

 

We missed you guys by like 5 minutes! I missed the first light and so turned at the second one to around and I saw a ?Copper? color speedster followed by an unknown classic car.

 

I turned right to catch up, but we hit "EVERY" red light!! We drove on 49 until we hit 80 and decided to stop the pursuit.

 

Bummer! Let me know when you guys go cruising again and I'll make sure to send out my phone number -- Sorry I missed ya guys.

 

Sorry we missed you, Loren.

I hung out until 10:10 but had to leave to meet up with a couple guys up the road.

We cut the trip short because my wife, Andie was at the emergency room in Sacramento. We drove up to Truckee, via hwy 20 and 40. Perfect weather and no traffic.

Just three of us; Steve, from the local sports car club with his '67 Morgan, and my neighbor, Scott, in his '97 Z3 with his friend Randy.

I'm always ready for a drive, Loren. Tpnuckels AT aol.com

Sounds good! Sorry to hear about your wife - I hope everything works out!

 

Next time!