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Posted by: Howard Nov 8 2005, 12:38 AM
CHANGE OF PLANS
OK, weather too much. 90% chance of rain Friday with lows in the 20's Saturday night for Frazier Park. ICE!!!! We'll do it again in the Spring.
Plan B:
9:14am Meet at Gelson's Market in Calabasas. This is the normal start place for Pelican runs, so if you've been there...
Leave there 10am.
Mulholland past Rock Store to Rte 23 (AKA Westlake Blvd and Decker Canyon) Left to PCH.
PCH Right to Neptune's Net restaurant. They don't open that early, but p'lot is good place to regroup.
Leave there, head back to Mulholland Hwy (Just past the LA county line sign)
Left on Mulholland Left on 23. Stay on 23 north where it separates from Mulholland and head down the hill. Left on Hampshire Rd, follow it under Fwy. Middle lane, cross Thousand Oaks Blvd into Tommy's parking lot.
Please print and bring witcha.
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Posted by: Aaron Cox Nov 8 2005, 12:40 AM
sounds fun.
BUT - say before the Bradhole swap and hangout in SD.
ill let you know. 
Posted by: Jacques Nov 8 2005, 01:59 AM
Looks good,.. now to get my car sorted by then... 
Posted by: Brando Nov 8 2005, 02:09 AM
Already opting out -- friday is a normal workday.
Posted by: Headrage Nov 8 2005, 08:50 AM
How about running the other way? Fillmore to Gorman. I'd be up for that...
Posted by: SLITS Nov 8 2005, 09:23 AM
| QUOTE (Howard @ Nov 7 2005, 11:38 PM) |
| Great roads, not much CHP, 100+ miles. |
That's what you said about the WCC05 Poker Run
Ok, so I lied!
Posted by: rpmmaxxed Nov 8 2005, 10:34 AM
I'd be all for the 26th
Posted by: andys Nov 8 2005, 12:56 PM
Seems to me, that a good portion of Lockwood Valley Road is pretty desolate.....good for a fun run, not good if you need help. Interesting drive.
Andys
Posted by: TonyAKAVW Nov 8 2005, 01:10 PM
Sounds like fun to me. If I can get my shifting problems sorted out I'll bring the 914, otherwise it will be the TT...
-Tony
Posted by: Headrage Nov 8 2005, 01:12 PM
Do cell phones work throughout the way?
Posted by: Howard Nov 8 2005, 01:15 PM
Combo of Brad's swap meet, people going out of town, and Friday after TG a working day for some, how about the following week. Saturday, 12/2 sound better?
Posted by: jim_hoyland Nov 8 2005, 01:19 PM
Sounds good;I'm in
Posted by: TonyAKAVW Nov 8 2005, 01:29 PM
Fine by me
Posted by: Carlitos Way Nov 8 2005, 01:37 PM
Count me in if I'm back up and running...
Posted by: Headrage Nov 8 2005, 01:40 PM
Saturday is the 3rd. Daughters Birthday party...
I'm out.
Posted by: bondo Nov 8 2005, 01:43 PM
Any track fees? 
Posted by: Howard Nov 8 2005, 01:49 PM
| QUOTE (Carlitos Way @ Nov 8 2005, 11:37 AM) |
| Count me in if I'm back up and running... <crossing fingers, legs, and eyes> |
You and Skline, Carlos
I'll pick you up
Allan, if we do it Sunday will you come? Or another lame ass excuse
Posted by: Carlitos Way Nov 8 2005, 02:05 PM
Count me in if I'm back up and running...
Posted by: Carlitos Way Nov 8 2005, 03:18 PM
I don't think I have any plans... so I'm really looking forward to the drive the only thing that might hold me up is if my girls (the ones I hired to run my karaoke show) flake on me and I have to work late night.
Posted by: Headrage Nov 8 2005, 04:59 PM
| QUOTE (Howard @ Nov 8 2005, 11:49 AM) |
| Allan, if we do it Sunday will you come? Or another lame ass excuse |
If it's Sunday I can make it....
Posted by: SLITS Nov 8 2005, 05:01 PM
| QUOTE (Headrage @ Nov 8 2005, 03:59 PM) | ||
If it's Sunday I can make it.... |
Sixers don't run on Sundays
Posted by: ewdysar Nov 8 2005, 05:09 PM
Friday 11/25 is best for me with no apparent conflict with Brad's SM on Saturday 11/26. Next choice for me is Saturday 12/3. Sunday 12/4 is not so good for me. Let's see which day works out best...
Eric
Posted by: Brando Nov 8 2005, 10:11 PM
| QUOTE (Howard @ Nov 8 2005, 11:15 AM) |
| Combo of Brad's swap meet, people going out of town, and Friday after TG a working day for some, how about the following week. Saturday, 12/2 sound better? |
Saturday 12/3 sounds good Howie. Where exactly would be the starting point? (need to gauge distance from riverslime).
Posted by: rpmmaxxed Nov 8 2005, 10:19 PM
Hmmm, looks to be around 420 or so miles roundtrip...
Think I may have to sit this one out, a weeks mileage in one day might not be best for the 170K miles 1.7 
Maybe next time.
Have fun fella's
Posted by: Howard Nov 8 2005, 10:22 PM
Thanks for the date catch, Brando. Start point will be the always lovely Flying J Truck Stop. Gas, food, store.
I-5 Frazier Park Exit
Phone: (661) 248-2600
Posted by: dekman Nov 8 2005, 11:17 PM
I'm in.....but when, where, who? Lunch in Ojai...Howards treating! 
Posted by: Howard Nov 9 2005, 12:25 AM
| QUOTE (dekman @ Nov 8 2005, 09:17 PM) |
| I'm in.....but when, where, who? Lunch in Ojai...Howards treating! |
Look at first page
Was planning for lunch at Elkins, but we could do it in Ojai. Who do we know who lives there?
Posted by: MattR Nov 9 2005, 12:38 AM
I should be in if someone wants ~200 lbs of dead weight riding shotgun. My 914 wont be done by then.
Posted by: Brando Nov 9 2005, 02:48 AM
I think Aaron is my copilot thus far. But if he copps out due to missing his baby in mexico you can ride shotgun Matt.
Posted by: ewdysar Nov 9 2005, 02:52 AM
OK, so it's looking like Saturday 12/3, I should be there. Next question, what time?
edit: I just went and checked out the starting post, we meet at 9:14 at the Flying J...
Eric
Posted by: Jacques Nov 9 2005, 04:35 AM
very good. 12/3 is much better!
Posted by: Headrage Nov 9 2005, 08:14 AM
I guess I will meet everybody at the Flying J and watch you guy's dissapear into the hills... 
Posted by: Howard Nov 23 2005, 09:48 AM
Just a quick bump..
Posted by: Aaron Cox Nov 23 2005, 11:30 AM
12/3?
i think im out thus far.
howard - ill edit the title
Posted by: Carlitos Way Nov 24 2005, 02:12 PM
| QUOTE (Howard @ Nov 8 2005, 10:25 PM) | ||
Look at first page Was planning for lunch at Elkins, but we could do it in Ojai. Who do we know who lives there? |
Isn't the good Doctor in Ojai????
Posted by: Crazyhippy Nov 24 2005, 05:35 PM
Not sure if 150 from Ojai to Santa Paula is open... tried to go through there on a bike a few months back and it was still closed (landslide took out the road)
I'm game.
BJH
Posted by: dekman Nov 25 2005, 12:15 AM
Elkins ranch is a nice place for lunch.....end of run. The 150 from ojai to santa paula is open...but there are a few stop lights in single lane areas that slow you down. Howard is our leader 
Posted by: Brando Nov 25 2005, 01:15 AM
I have been informed 12/3 is the formal dinner get-together for my local PCA. Board members are required attendance 
Sorry guys, won't make the Triptophan run
Posted by: Howard Nov 27 2005, 10:58 AM
Gonna go and scope out the portion from Elkins Ranch to Ojai this AM to check road conditions and avoid chores around the house. It's a dirty job, etc.
Posted by: Howard Nov 27 2005, 04:24 PM
See updated first post.
Posted by: TonyAKAVW Nov 27 2005, 08:54 PM
As per the first post.. I'll be there! Jes has final exams soon, so she won't be coming. I'll have an open seat as well.
-Tony
Posted by: Mike D. Nov 29 2005, 02:17 PM
I'll be there, and I'll try and drum up some the 914 guys local to me that don't post much. Would anyone be offended if I invite a Farrari guy? just kidding I'm doing it anyway...
See you there...
-Mike D.
Posted by: ewdysar Nov 29 2005, 06:17 PM
I was in, had a co-pilot and every thing. The wife came in this morning and said "there's green stuff leaking out of your car..." 
Soooo, it looks like the radiator is going back to Rod Simpsons Rads....again. Did I say already? Sad part is that the rad works great, just doesn't keep the coolant where I put it.
I'm out for this one, hope I can get the car turned around by x-mas.
Eric
Posted by: Howard Nov 29 2005, 07:09 PM
uhh... may be a change of date or location.
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Posted by: Flat VW Nov 29 2005, 07:22 PM
| QUOTE (Howard @ Nov 29 2005, 05:09 PM) |
| uhh... may be a change of date or location. |
Wussies
Posted by: Howard Nov 29 2005, 11:26 PM
Yeah, that would be me. Gorman is the start of the run and we would be going into the mountains from there to about 3000' higher. Was it 4 degrees per thousand feet? 31-12=
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Posted by: Carlitos Way Nov 29 2005, 11:56 PM
I'm praying for a delay so I can get my car to "reliable" standards...
Posted by: Mike D. Nov 30 2005, 01:47 PM
Damn - stupid weather....
Posted by: MattR Nov 30 2005, 11:08 PM
I cant make it this weekend
Free bump
have fun!
Posted by: JB 914 Nov 30 2005, 11:49 PM
I'm booked solid for the next two weeks with my 2 year olds B-Day this weekend and my daughters performing in the "Nutcracker" next weekend. Plus, Grandma and Grandpa are visiting.
Plus, i'm smack dab in the final coding of my next software release that i have to get done before XMAS.
see ya next year!
Posted by: dekman Dec 1 2005, 12:31 AM
Come'on you guys....BE MEN! I'm coming from Ojai thru Lockwood Valley to the start point at 730AM...with the top off. Barring heavy rain(I''l come if it snows), I'll be there at 9:14 am. How big are your huevos? Howie is our fearless leader...right Howard? 
Posted by: drew365 Dec 1 2005, 09:05 AM
I'll be at the fastest road in the west, Willow Springs. Have a good time, that's a real nice route.
Posted by: AlexO Dec 1 2005, 09:44 AM
Aaron, what time are you leaving? I'm down in Elsinore so I can follow you up.
Posted by: AlexO Dec 1 2005, 10:50 AM
My god.... just check out the route on Google Earth.... Good choice.
--Alex
Posted by: Crazyhippy Dec 1 2005, 12:15 PM
So are we still on or are yall fair weather teeners? 
Think of it as an "acid test" for your heater
BJ(crazy enough to still go if it's snowing)H
Posted by: TonyAKAVW Dec 1 2005, 12:26 PM
| QUOTE |
| Think of it as an "acid test" for your heater |
umm, what heater?
I suppose I can wear a bunch of warm clothes, but sheesh, thats going to be coooollld.
On the other hand this route will probalby not get any better over the next couple months at least. So a delay may not do much. I would be open to considering a route change, but I don't know where.
-Tony
Posted by: Mike D. Dec 1 2005, 12:42 PM
Weather is looking to be better on Saturday, Still cold but sunny ... 
http://weather.yahoo.com/forecast/USCA0432.html
http://weather.yahoo.com/forecast/USCA0401.html
I will still be putting Rain-X on the wind shield...
Be there with Bells On...Or at least a jacket and hat..
-Mike D.
Posted by: Crazyhippy Dec 1 2005, 12:53 PM
I'm there as well...
BJH 
Posted by: Howard Dec 1 2005, 03:56 PM
Waiting till the last minute on this. Cold is OK, but if it rains Friday night and drops to 20f in the mountains Saturday morning, could have a problem with 914 Hockey on the roads.
This group can barely stay on the road in the dry
Stay tuned for last minute developments. We can always do the Mulholland to the beach to Ojai to Fillmore.
Posted by: Howard Dec 1 2005, 10:51 PM
Change of Plans!
See first page.
Posted by: Carlitos Way Dec 1 2005, 10:52 PM
Howard's beach route is nice. I've driven it a couple of times (trying hard to keep up with him). Even if it goes that way you won't be disappointed.
Posted by: Howard Dec 1 2005, 11:39 PM
| QUOTE (Carlitos Way @ Dec 1 2005, 08:52 PM) |
| Howard's beach route is nice. I've driven it a couple of times (trying hard to keep up with him). Even if it goes that way you won't be disappointed. |
Open seat, cupcake. C'mon over to the house.
Posted by: Carlitos Way Dec 2 2005, 12:16 AM
| QUOTE (Howard @ Dec 1 2005, 09:39 PM) | ||
Open seat, cupcake. C'mon over to the house. |
Don't threaten me with a good time!!!
Posted by: TonyAKAVW Dec 3 2005, 05:28 PM
PICTURES!
The group gathering at Gelson's.
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The rest of the group..
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Posted by: grasshopper Dec 3 2005, 06:14 PM
who's viper??? 
Posted by: Howard Dec 3 2005, 08:27 PM
That's my bud Ron. We were in the Army together (fought for the North).
Great day, good food, nice folks. More pix courtesy of the PP guys http://forums.pelicanparts.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=254465
Hey Z, Muhollandose was there and asking about you 
Scott, we went by the Shalom Institute and observed a moment of silence.
Posted by: grasshopper Dec 3 2005, 09:08 PM
| QUOTE (Howard @ Dec 3 2005, 06:27 PM) |
| Hey Z, Muhollandose was there and asking about you Scott, we went by the Shalom Institute and observed a moment of silence. |
Posted by: TonyAKAVW Dec 3 2005, 09:42 PM
So I guess I should share a story from today...
As we were starting out, the whole group of us passed by Mr. CHP writing a ticket to a motorcycle rider. We weren't screaming, but we might have been exceeding the limit 
Anyway, he finished writing the ticket pretty quickly and was behind us. I think everyone pretty much prdicted this would happen, so we slowed down to avoid getting any souvenirs.
He proceeded to advance up the group, tailing each of us for a few seconds and finally passed Howard in the lead car and set up on the road ahead a ways, facing traffic, radar on. As we stopped at the view point, a motorcyclist coming from the other way informed us of the trap. We managed to slow down a couple guys before getting caught as they went by. The second group of riders seemed to think our "slow down" hand movement meant "rev it buddy!" so who knows what happened to them...
Sure enough as we passed the cop doing 25, he just had to sit there and watch.
Unfortunately, Slits wasn't there to entertain the local law enforcement. We did talk about him though, so the legend of Slits at WCC05 hasn't died.
Apaprently we have all learned from his misfortune..
-Tony
Posted by: brp914 Dec 3 2005, 09:58 PM
right in my backyard and forgot! 
Posted by: Aaron Cox Dec 3 2005, 11:07 PM
looks like fun homies.....
ill be there next time
Posted by: Howard Dec 5 2005, 12:30 PM
Where's the rest of the pix???
Posted by: TonyAKAVW Dec 5 2005, 12:37 PM
Yeah, I saw a preview of a picture where Mr. CHP is right on my rear bumper. I want to see the fullsize
Lots of good shots-in-motion as well...
-Tony
Posted by: Mike D. Dec 5 2005, 01:33 PM
I just left Chuck a message about the pictures he and the wife were taking. Saturday afternoon he said he's got about 250 and needs to resize the good ones because they're all like 8 mega pixel images or something like that.
He has printed some pics from ALMS races that were poster size big and you couldn't tell they were from a digital camera. Nice...
Posted by: Howard Dec 5 2005, 03:16 PM
Mike, thanks for bringing them. Great couple. They can download a bulk photo resizer http://www.showyourphotos.com/ that's free to try. Works well and can convert them all to 640x480 with one click.
I can host them at my site if you like, so let me know.
Posted by: Dave Bell Dec 5 2005, 03:34 PM
I just don't get on this board enough... missed a nice local run... but the story of CHP and Mike D's name bring back memories of a run Mike came on with me up in the Santa Clarita area. Not sure where Mike was in the pack, but we were all traveling a bit fast when we came up over a blind hill that quickly revealed the end of our road at a T intersection and a CHP sitting right at the T. There were some screeching tires and even some cars coming around other cars to avoid an accident but thankfully and amazingly, no response from the Chippy.
Can't say that much for the next run I was on with Mike... we were on our way to a D&G swapmeet and we got pulled over together. Mike had been following me and I think the CHP gave him a bigger $$ ticket for "driving too close" behind me... or maybe it was something Mike said :-)
Looks like you all had fun.
- Dave
Posted by: TonyAKAVW Dec 5 2005, 03:36 PM
I remember that T-junction and the screeching tires. It was nearly a 914 pileup.
Dave: Another group run up in your neighborhood would be a lot of fun! hint hint...
-Tony
Posted by: Dave Bell Dec 5 2005, 03:39 PM
| QUOTE (TonyAKAVW @ Dec 5 2005, 01:36 PM) |
| I remember that T-junction and the screeching tires. It was nearly a 914 pileup. Dave: Another group run up in your neighborhood would be a lot of fun! hint hint... -Tony |
Hmmm... actually I got on the phone with Mike on Saturday evening... and he is thinking about setting up a similar route... badger us both and we might put something together.
- Dave
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