SharkSkin

I should be able to make the 5th... details on where/when to meet?

Nicole

We'll meet at the Starbucks on Bernal Road, off of 101. Ron suggested a route that takes us out to the coast, to a nice restaurant for lunch. From there we can visit and raid Richard's place...

More details to come.

SharkSkin

Ah, I think I know the route -- Thanks! What time?

Bill Ball

OK, I'm in on the 5th. Thanks for setting this up, Nicole. I will get further word out to the local list.

blau928

Thanks for the advance warning... I'll make sure the early warning system is active on th 5th..!

If you guys will come down the coast, then you will probably be coming down on Hwy 1 through Watsonville, and Moss Landing. I could meet up with you on Hwy 1 at "The Whole Enchilada" in moss Landing. I would need a time to expect you there... We could then all briskly cruise down to Big Sur, and go to The Ventana Inn for some grub etc. If the weather is good, we can sit on the patio outside and see for miles off the coast... Besides, the food is excellent..

Bill/Nicole, I'll PM you guys my phone # so we can coordinate a time....

Then again, I could come up to Bernal Rd... Hmmmmmmm...

Nicole

You'll have to come to Bernal road, Richard. Because we won't be going the way you think... Can't say more here - don't want to alert any bears through a public forum.

I need to speak with Ron about what would be a good starting time for this route.

blau928

Ok,

I guess I'll have to drive up there... Let me know the time when you can...

Ciao,

Nicole

We will be meeting at the Starbucks on Bernal road

on March 5, 2006
at 8:30AM
Make sure you have a full tank of gas, or get gas there.

We plan to leave at 9:00AM

This will be a "self-guided" tour for all, not an organized fun drive. What that means is that you will get a hand-out with the suggested route, and you can the chose to follow others or do this at your own pace. You do the entire tour at your sole own risk.

We'll take some breaks inbetween, where we will try to meet up again with everyone who's on the tour. End point will be at the Naphenthe restaurant at Big Sur (Hiway 1), where we will meet for lunch.

blau928

Over the hills, through the meadows, across the stream, down the coast to Grandma's house...?

Shmurzik

now, if by the grace of Bill I get the car running - count me in

Ron_H

Now just a minute here! Be aware that we will be passing throughj an Army base and we would be well advised to stay together during that phase and to follow the instructions of the MPs. And after that stage we will encounter a twisty portion but we need to be careful to take the proper turnout from the Army base or we will end up in never never land (I mean who wants to go there? Not I said Ron_H) So I suggest we be a bit more organized, don't you?

SharkSkin

Ron, that struck me as more of a disclaimer-type statement...

Also, IIRC a copy of insurance & reg will be required to pass through.

Nicole

Yes, we cannot make this an official group fun drive for insurance reasons. That's why we will only hand out flyers with the self-guided tour to the restaurant.

That does not mean the participants can't voluntarily stay together as a group, and it does not say we cannot stop and "gather"....

The point is that participation is everybody's own responsibility. Please join, but drive safely and obey the traffic laws as well as wild four-legged furry animals with red and blue lights.

Ron_H

When we passed through last time, I don't recall anyone displaying either document. We waited while the first car passed the guard shack and then we were all waved through. Remember the limit on the base.

Nicole

OK, everyone - who is still in for the drive on Sunday, March 5, 8:30AM?

So far we have...

- myself
- Ron_H
- blau928
- SharkSkin
- Bill Ball
- gersar928
- IcemanG17
- StevenB
- FRporscheman
- Josho?
- Shmurzik (hopefully!)
- ether_joe

Please let me know, if anything changed on your end, or if I missed you to the above list!

Thanks!