Norcal 928 Funride - August 16

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08-05-2008, 03:46 AM

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Melo's rocks

I'd heard they were opening in Livermore, sorry to have not thought of it.

Last time I went by Magoo's about 4+ months ago, I'd heard that they were simply remodeling. Too bad they dropped out.

Despite the lunch venue challenge, this should be a good run

The notes I see that indicate they were closed are from last year. I'll try to call them tomorrow. Otherwise, Melo's.

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08-05-2008, 11:57 AM

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Andy:

If you think it is a 2 1/2 hour drive from San Rafael to Livermore, you are either driving a three cylinder Yugo, or taking about every backroad there is between San Rafael to Livermore.

Given the hour, on a weekend, I'd guess 1 hour to 1:15 tops... and even that's at Camry speeds...

I'm factoring traffic on the 580 coming out of Marin. There is a bottleneck there where it backs up. Then again, I'll probably be there in less than an hour if I leave at the right time.

I'm still trying to get use to the traffic patterns here. People drive less crazy here compared to San Diego.

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08-05-2008, 04:54 PM

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I'm still trying to get use to the traffic patterns here. People drive less crazy here compared to San Diego.

I think of it more as less efficient than less crazy. I always enjoy driving in LA and San Diego because drivers there seem to flat take care of business. You have to be a little more alert, but if you know how to take care of yourself in traffic, the faster pace is more enjoyable.

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08-05-2008, 05:32 PM

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Do not goto South San Diego... talk about being alert. Uninsured Tijuaneros just do not care down there.

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08-05-2008, 08:46 PM

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Do not goto South San Diego... talk about being alert. Uninsured Tijuaneros just do not care down there.

You're right. Kamakazi drivers are a whole 'nother matter.

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08-06-2008, 04:41 PM

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They are Tijuanero not Japanese. Kamikaze is an understatement.

All is go here for me on the 16th. Looks like the girlfriend gets car sick on backroads (found that one out this past sunday.)

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08-06-2008, 07:37 PM

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I'm in, and looking forward to hanging out a bit.

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08-08-2008, 09:16 PM

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Bump to remember!

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08-08-2008, 09:19 PM

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One week to launch and counting.

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08-13-2008, 06:03 PM

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TTT

I should be able to make this. I might even have my wife with me for her first fun drive in the 928 (she has taken long trips in it at moderate pace).

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08-13-2008, 06:06 PM

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I should be able to make this. I might even have my wife with me for her first fun drive in the 928 (she has taken long trips in it at moderate pace).

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Glad to hear it Steve. Don't forget the courtesy bag.