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> WCC05 BIG *SS CARAVAN FROM THE NORTH WEST, traveling down HWY 101....sign up!
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post Apr 7 2005, 09:09 PM
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I think we should stop in and say hi.
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post Apr 7 2005, 10:15 PM
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QUOTE (bowlsby @ Apr 7 2005, 06:46 PM)
That would be Great Capn...what a treat...

Being from the Bay area, I am not that familar with Santa Maria or specifically the road to get there... I defintely should not lead the pack down there...But Mapquest says its quite a haul:

185 miles...3 hours+1 minute   (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/cool_shades.gif)

Thats a bit over 60 mph average...can the trailer crew make that pace or is that unrealistic...?

And 3 hours strong puts us there @ 2-2:30 ish if we leave Gilroy at 10:00am pronto...kind of a late lunch...What do yall think?

Jeff,

If we leave Gilroy (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/driving.gif) at 10AM, we should arrive at Santa Maria at 1 PM (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/chowtime.gif) maybe 1:30 for the those with pull toys. We can push up the departure to 9:30AM to make it closer to lunch time. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/mueba.gif)


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post Apr 7 2005, 10:15 PM
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Felix, Let's keep on schedule. Leave at 10 as originally planned, I may not be pulling. If anyone is it won't slow us down that much.
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post Apr 8 2005, 12:34 AM
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For all you folks coming down 101, be careful and have the radar detectors out. CHP seems to be out in force in the Santa Maria area. (Ask me how I know). Anyway, be careful out there.
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post Apr 8 2005, 07:06 AM
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This is so cool...its turning into a progressive party. This leg starts in Canada...More join in Portland and Gilroy...Then to the Capns then Camarillo....The reinstall is just the reverse. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif)

Santa Maria to Camarillo is a little over 2 hours and 118 miles says mapquest. So does our schedule go like this?

10:00 am Leave Gilroy

1:00 pm Arrive at the Capns for lunch (Is the Capn really going to feed us?)

2:15 pm Leave Santa Maria

4:30 pm Arrive Camarillo


The only thing I am concerned about, and we cannot plan for it...is anything that might happen. You know...stuff happens and this schedule is tight. Everyone has to be sure they have enough gas to make each next stop to not slow down the caravan, and what happens with any breakdowns...? I guess we will just have to figure that out if anything happens.

Im game.



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post Apr 8 2005, 08:00 AM
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I think I heard the Cap'n say he could arrange a reasonably priced lunch for us. Don't believe he is or should be hosting.

I will be carrying an assortment of tools, manuals, etc (probably everything except what I will need if I break down). Craig will likely have his Porsche support vehicle well stocked as well. We may have to separate if someone has a problem. The advantage of traveling in a group is that help is close at hand.

Should someone be a collector/publisher of a list of cell phone numbers? We could PM our numbers to that individual who could prepare a hard copy list and distribute at Portland and Gilroy. I will do a list for the Portland-Stockton leg if northerners send me their cell number.
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I have two numbers already. All Caravaners from the north send your cell number to me and I will compile a list to distribute at Portland and Gilroy.
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post Apr 8 2005, 10:41 AM
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Just a little note on the CHP. Between Salinas and Paso Robles they use aircraft in addition to Radar. They also use 'em just south of Santa Maria (Same airplane, different days). It's not unheard of to see them with 15-20 cars stopped at one shot. The airplane is frequently accompanied by 6-10 cars, and they each stop 2-3 cars at a time. HOWEVER! The speed limit is 70 for most, if not all, of that distance. The place you REALLY have to watch is Prunedale, beginning at the San Juan Bautista turnoff south of Gilroy, and ending a couple of miles before Salinas. It's posted 55MPH, and they MEAN it. There's cross traffic on 11 in that whole stretch, and a lot of construction. If'n you can behave yourselves there, the Chippies'll just smile and wave. They're just trying to keep everyone safe and sane. Trust me, they're used to largish caravans of "affinity group" cars, and they're NOT "out to get you". They'd rather just see you slip right through their zone.

The Cap'n, a veteran of 45 years of 101 without a ticket.................
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post Apr 8 2005, 11:27 AM
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So Capn...Any ideas on a late-lunch place in Santa Maria for this unruly bunch?

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post Apr 8 2005, 11:41 AM
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The place you REALLY have to watch is Prunedale, beginning at the San Juan Bautista turnoff south of Gilroy, and ending a couple of miles before Salinas. It's posted 55MPH, and they MEAN it.

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/agree.gif) I grew up in Prundale and got my first ticket(s) there... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/mad.gif)

Hopefully everyone will maintain an average 60MPH even if you aren't towing. There is no reason to hurry unless you are running late. There's time to drive fast on the track. Besides, this is "part" of the event. How better to promote the 914 model than drive en masse...
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There's a local cafe that would be able to accomidate us with BBQ Tri-tip sandwiches and drinks, and John is checking in with a couple of the local BBQ groups that do chicken to see what they have going on. I don't see any problems. We will however need the Vanagon to pick up all this food! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
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post Apr 8 2005, 04:47 PM
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QUOTE (Cap'n Krusty @ Apr 8 2005, 08:41 AM)
Just a little note on the CHP. Between Salinas and Paso Robles they use aircraft in addition to Radar. They also use 'em just south of Santa Maria (Same airplane, different days). It's not unheard of to see them with 15-20 cars stopped at one shot. The airplane is frequently accompanied by 6-10 cars, and they each stop 2-3 cars at a time. HOWEVER! The speed limit is 70 for most, if not all, of that distance. The place you REALLY have to watch is Prunedale, beginning at the San Juan Bautista turnoff south of Gilroy, and ending a couple of miles before Salinas. It's posted 55MPH, and they MEAN it. There's cross traffic on 11 in that whole stretch, and a lot of construction. If'n you can behave yourselves there, the Chippies'll just smile and wave. They're just trying to keep everyone safe and sane. Trust me, they're used to largish caravans of "affinity group" cars, and they're NOT "out to get you". They'd rather just see you slip right through their zone.

The Cap'n, a veteran of 45 years of 101 without a ticket.................

Crusty, if you haven't had a ticket in 45 years....you're just not trying.... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/happy11.gif)
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post Apr 8 2005, 07:14 PM
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QUOTE (jimtab @ Apr 8 2005, 02:47 PM)


The Cap'n, a veteran of 45 years of 101 without a ticket................. [/QUOTE]
Crusty, if you haven't had a ticket in 45 years....you're just not trying.... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/happy11.gif)

No tickets on 101. Not trying? 2 hrs to Laguna Seca from here (on a bike GP weekend), 2 to Gilroy, and 1.75 hrs to downtown Monterey once, when I was in a hurry. Travelling 90 in a group of pickemups and other farm trucks at 5AM when a Chippie passed us all, giving everybody a casual wave. Gotta run with the locals ............. The Cap'n
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post Apr 8 2005, 10:12 PM
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QUOTE (Cap'n Krusty @ Apr 8 2005, 05:14 PM)
[QUOTE=jimtab,Apr 8 2005, 02:47 PM]

The Cap'n, a veteran of 45 years of 101 without a ticket................. [/QUOTE]
Crusty, if you haven't had a ticket in 45 years....you're just not trying.... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/happy11.gif) [/QUOTE]
No tickets on 101. Not trying? 2 hrs to Laguna Seca from here (on a bike GP weekend), 2 to Gilroy, and 1.75 hrs to downtown Monterey once, when I was in a hurry. Travelling 90 in a group of pickemups and other farm trucks at 5AM when a Chippie passed us all, giving everybody a casual wave. Gotta run with the locals ............. The Cap'n

OK, I'm a believer....send us your ju-ju..... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/pray.gif)
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post Apr 8 2005, 10:19 PM
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Jim,

You get that fender on yet? Get a nice tan?
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post Apr 8 2005, 10:26 PM
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No fender yet, and I NEVER tan, I remain a pale blue person of Scottish descent. I am currently housebound and missing my high speed driving school at Thunder Hill because of a raging case of diverticulitis....real, real, sore...in so many ways.
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post Apr 8 2005, 11:54 PM
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we will have to be on the road by 7:00 on fri. for real. not that we have to, but i'd roll at 6:30. i'd prefer to be early to gilroy. i HATE being late, by so much as a minute.

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post Apr 9 2005, 12:06 AM
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Well then be sure not to take the train. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
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Kevin, you worry too much. It won't take 3 hours to travel 108 miles, even in your car!
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i know jim. i worry about that sometimes. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) i was still on the clock waiting for that damn train!!! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/dry.gif)

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