How many Spyders in the SF Bay Area?
05-12-2012, 05:20 PM
#46
Hey guys, just stopped by Porsche of Livermore and had mentioned we would be getting together next weekend. They mentioned they would love to host us for breakfast or have us all meet at the dealership. If this sounds like something everyone would like then let me know and I can get more details. I don't want to disrupt or intrude on the current plans.
05-19-2012, 12:44 AM
#48
Okay the BBQ and drive is on for Sunday May 20th in Pleasanton.
So far bensf, zellamsee, orthoejoe, mile2424, thekane, daveI and carsonSD have said yes. So that makes at least 8 Spyders in attendance and should make for some great pictures.
Let’s plan on arrival around 11 am, lunch 12-1 pm and the drive 1-3:30 pm.
The drive will go from Pleasanton to Livermore to get on Mines Rd heading south. This is the same road the bike racers use and the good news is their race is the following weekend on the 27th!
We take Mines Rd to Route 130. That will take us to Mt Hamilton and the Lick Observatory. From there we will continue to Joseph D Grant County Park and stop for pictures.
The park entrance fee is $6 which has some larger tree covered parking areas. There is a smaller free parking lot before we get to the main park entrance that we can check out to see if it is full but it may not be the best photo opp.
Google Maps shows 76 miles and 2 hrs 20 minutes. I think we can do a little better than that!
The drive ends at Alum Rock Ave and 680 in San Jose so it is easy to head home for everyone from there.
If I don't already have your email please pm me for home address in Pleasanton.
I look forward to seeing everyone on the 20th.
Here is the updated tally of Spyders in Northern CA.
Known owners 11
2 Blue
Bensf (SF) – Blue/tan
z356 (Carmel) –Blue/Red
1 Silver
Zellamsee (Marin) – Silver/black
8 White
mile2424 (Peninsula) – White/tan
carsonsd (North Monterey County) - White/red
Orthojoe (Walnut Creek) – White/black/red inserts
redyps (Pleasanton) – White/black
TheKane (Stinson Beach) – White/black
PCW (Sacramento) - White/black
Dave I (Foster City) - White/black
Stevesc (Santa Cruz) - White/Black
Unknown owners 3
2 White
White (Peninsula)
White one/red brakes (Walnut Creek)
1 Red
Red (Union Square)
Total owners 14
So far bensf, zellamsee, orthoejoe, mile2424, thekane, daveI and carsonSD have said yes. So that makes at least 8 Spyders in attendance and should make for some great pictures.
Let’s plan on arrival around 11 am, lunch 12-1 pm and the drive 1-3:30 pm.
The drive will go from Pleasanton to Livermore to get on Mines Rd heading south. This is the same road the bike racers use and the good news is their race is the following weekend on the 27th!
We take Mines Rd to Route 130. That will take us to Mt Hamilton and the Lick Observatory. From there we will continue to Joseph D Grant County Park and stop for pictures.
The park entrance fee is $6 which has some larger tree covered parking areas. There is a smaller free parking lot before we get to the main park entrance that we can check out to see if it is full but it may not be the best photo opp.
Google Maps shows 76 miles and 2 hrs 20 minutes. I think we can do a little better than that!
The drive ends at Alum Rock Ave and 680 in San Jose so it is easy to head home for everyone from there.
If I don't already have your email please pm me for home address in Pleasanton.
I look forward to seeing everyone on the 20th.
Here is the updated tally of Spyders in Northern CA.
Known owners 11
2 Blue
Bensf (SF) – Blue/tan
z356 (Carmel) –Blue/Red
1 Silver
Zellamsee (Marin) – Silver/black
8 White
mile2424 (Peninsula) – White/tan
carsonsd (North Monterey County) - White/red
Orthojoe (Walnut Creek) – White/black/red inserts
redyps (Pleasanton) – White/black
TheKane (Stinson Beach) – White/black
PCW (Sacramento) - White/black
Dave I (Foster City) - White/black
Stevesc (Santa Cruz) - White/Black
Unknown owners 3
2 White
White (Peninsula)
White one/red brakes (Walnut Creek)
1 Red
Red (Union Square)
Total owners 14
Wishing all the very best for the planned BBQ and canyon ride on Sunday. Unfortunately, I am hanging out with the Fiats this weekend at Laguna Seca...but will be thinking of you guys!
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Saludos,
Eduardo
Carmel
05-20-2012, 10:49 PM
#49
Just wanted to say thanks to Phil for arraigning the BBQ and scouting out the drive. It was great to meet everyone and was a lot of fun! I usually had 1 Spyder in front of me and 3 in my rear view mirror. How often will that happen?! I will start a new thread with pics hopefully by tonight.
05-21-2012, 12:27 AM
#50
Rennlist Member
I'll second the BIG THANKS to Phil for his organization, hosting, and feeding of the drivers! Lunch was great (also a THANKS to Steve for the Corralitos Market sausage!). I had a BLAST - a great car on great roads with terrific company! I just loved the look on people's faces when they saw 5 of these "white cars" streaking along (or cooling off......)
Hope to see you all again soon!
Hope to see you all again soon!
