West Coast Ramble (WCR) 2020, ..... let's do it! November 5-8 |
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West Coast Ramble (WCR) 2020, ..... let's do it! November 5-8 |
BuddyV |
Aug 21 2020, 07:02 PM
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Robert Group: Members Posts: 555 Joined: 8-April 05 From: Santa Rosa, CA Member No.: 3,898 Region Association: Northern California |
WCR 2020, November 5th - 8th, Petaluma, CA.
***** Please read the second post on this thread for REGISTRATION details ***** ****************************************************************** . After cancelling the WCR that was scheduled for July 2020, so many of us have been struggling to get through the many challenges that have hit us from MANY different angles. My hope was that the health and economy of our great country would be better by now.... but it seems that getting back to "normal" may take a while. That said, some of us feel that we can manage a WCR by focusing on the drives and respecting social distancing. So..... I propose that we schedule a WCR for this year - November 5 - 8th, 2020. Petaluma, California. Arrive Thursday, depart Sunday. I cannot promise that we will have ALL of the details associated with other WCR's, but with the help of local members like TygaBoy (Chris) and Mark Howard, we will make it a fun and exciting event. Here's what you can expect: * Social Distancing and mask-wearing * Box lunches and outdoor BBQ style meals * T-Shirt * Trophies / Awards (longest drive to the event, most original car, best custom build, etc.) * Tech Day * 50th Anniversary Grill Badge!!!!! Mystery / Surprise event And..... EPIC DRIVES!!!!! Here's the reality..... getting back to normal may take a while. In the meantime, driving our cars is one of the things that we can still manage to do responsibly and safely. The Wine Country of Sonoma County has endless backroads just waiting for us to tear up! Registration is TBD, but will be in the spirit of other WCR events..... well-under $100 including T-shirt and a Group Meal. I will also try to have a special Grill Badge made up for this special year (optional). The suggested motel will (again) be the Motel 6 in Petaluma. They were the most affordable this last time around, and ...... wait for it....... are located one block from the Lagunitas Brewing Company"!!!! The same side of the block, in fact! You don't even need to navigate crossing the street! They have a beer garden that will make for a very nice home base for us. (Don't expect a lot from the Motel..... you will likely get a room for around $100/night.... in an area where the average is around $300/night). But the motel is centrally located, and safe. Here is the info for the Motel: Motel 6 (707) 765-0333 1368 N. McDowell Blvd. Petaluma, CA 94954 The weather in November is awesome in the Bay Area. Not too hot/cold. Before anyone shoots me too many questions, let me just say this...... I do not expect everything to go perfectly as planned. I will do my best to make plans that center around driving, primarily. Everything else will be planned with the expectation that plans could change due to ... well.... whatever. The good thing is that we are all used to last-minute change. Short of a major emergency, the event will go on with as many participants that sign up and show up. We can make this a memorable event with 2 members or 100. More details and a sign up system to follow...... for now, I wanted to give everyone a couple of months to plan. Thank you to all the members who have been encouraging us to make this happen..... not only for the drives, but as a way to stay in touch and have a great time with fellow members. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) |
BuddyV |
Aug 21 2020, 07:02 PM
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Robert Group: Members Posts: 555 Joined: 8-April 05 From: Santa Rosa, CA Member No.: 3,898 Region Association: Northern California |
We are ready to take your registration for WCR 2020!!!!
Dates are finalized as November 5th - 8th Please send an email to me, Robert (Buddy V.) to begin the registration..... I will reply with an attendee information sheet that I will use to know the car you are bringing, special diet needs, contact info, etc. email: robert@northbayofficefurniture.com Cost for the event will be $75/person ($65/attendee now... no t-shirt). (paypal same address) Your $75 ($65) will help us cover the cost of the BBQ dinner on Saturday, T-shirt, Awards, beer, water, donuts, possibly an event poster, etc, etc...... We are planning the heck out of the drives to make sure you enjoy Sonoma/Napa counties..... We are super excited to host all of you for three+ days of driving & socializing. Here is a general peek at the agenda (detailed agenda will be sent to you prior to the event): Thursday, November 5th: Arrive and relax (make sure to book your room at the Motel 6). No formal plans this day, but I will make sure that we gather at a beer garden at happy hour. Lagunitas is 100 yards away from the hotel. Details to follow. Friday, November 6th: Morning drive to Napa.... we will be stopping half way at a winery that has a killer deli..... relax a bit for lunch, and continue the drive. Head back toward home..... second drive that afternoon. Optional dinner/beer gathering to finish the day. Saturday, November 7th: Meet up early for coffee and donuts..... a bit of a surprise "Tech Day" in the planning stages. Morning drive consists of the Sonoma Coast (Epic!). Dinner this evening is the group dinner.... BBQ and awards ceremony. Sunday, November 8th: Although this is the final day and most will be departing, we are open to the idea of continuing the event for those able to stay an additional day. This will be a slower driving day.... stop at a couple of wineries and take it easy. Optional dinner at a "nicer" location (Bring cleaner jeans). I will open the final day to anyone interested. This might be a great option for those of you bringing a spouse. The following members have expressed interest in attending. I will mark as "PAID" once I receive your Paypal. Registered Members: (44) cars! .... and counting BuddyV (Paid) MarkHoward (Paid) Tygaboy (Paid) CoonDog (Paid) Krieger (Paid) Jim Hoyland (Paid) RoadGlue (+1) (Paid) JRUST (Paid) Mueller (Paid) 914-300Hemi (+1) (Paid) Steve (Paid) JamesJ (Paid) WES (Paid) +2 Fiacra (Paid) FL000 (+1) (Paid) Tony OOC (paid) (+1) Flat4Guy (+1) (Paid) Strawman (+1) (Paid) 914 Toy (Paid) Slam254 (Paid) RetroRacer (Paid) Alfred C. (screen name TBD) (paid) Cairo94507 (+1) (Paid) Andyrew (Paid) Rmarx (+1) (Paid) DucRS (Paid) DannyMac (+1) (Paid) MikeD (Paid) D. Dalen (Paid) Mike 63 (Paid) TRE Cup (Paid) "Wyvern" (Paid) "DK23" (Paid) Isaac Potter (Paid) 914 RZ-1 (Paid) PCA 7GGR (Paid) 914 Boss (Paid) Mitch Rossi (Paid) Dan 10101 (Paid) Greg Welch (Paid) 914-6R (Paid) Lawrence from SF (Paid) bobboinski (Paid) Optimusglen (Paid) Rick1952 (Paid) (+1) |
914Toy |
Aug 21 2020, 07:08 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 718 Joined: 12-November 17 From: Laguna beach Member No.: 21,596 Region Association: Southern California |
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markhoward |
Aug 21 2020, 07:11 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 378 Joined: 5-March 17 From: Lafayette, CA Member No.: 20,897 Region Association: Northern California |
In, of course!
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tygaboy |
Aug 21 2020, 07:41 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,304 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California |
As before, I can offer a few trailer/camper/car parking spaces vs parking at the motel. I'm about 2.8 miles from the motel.
Please contact me and I'll update this post when/if I fill up. This will be a great time and I can't hardly wait to seeing everyone! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
DucRS |
Aug 21 2020, 09:04 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 105 Joined: 29-May 19 From: Riverbank CA Member No.: 23,173 Region Association: Central California |
I’m in. First ever “any” event with my 73 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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drem914 |
Aug 21 2020, 09:57 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,032 Joined: 16-May 08 From: Trabuco Canyon, CA Member No.: 9,062 Region Association: Southern California |
just blocked out the week/weekend on the calendar.
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wes |
Aug 22 2020, 12:10 AM
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wes Group: Members Posts: 1,589 Joined: 8-December 07 From: Ukiah Ca Member No.: 8,436 Region Association: Northern California |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) Absolutely!
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Cairo94507 |
Aug 22 2020, 06:38 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,818 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
My brother and I are in. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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gonzo54 |
Aug 22 2020, 07:47 AM
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Orange Crush Group: Members Posts: 226 Joined: 10-May 19 From: Seal Beach, CA Member No.: 23,112 Region Association: Southern California |
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914-300Hemi |
Aug 22 2020, 08:02 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,356 Joined: 7-September 06 From: San Dimas, CA Member No.: 6,794 Region Association: Southern California |
Michelle and I are in. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
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Coondog |
Aug 22 2020, 08:38 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,089 Joined: 24-September 15 From: Apple Valley Calif Member No.: 19,195 Region Association: Southern California |
I am in
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Tonyooc |
Aug 22 2020, 12:43 PM
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1974 2.0 Group: Members Posts: 508 Joined: 6-January 18 From: Fort Mill, SC Member No.: 21,763 Region Association: South East States |
Woohoo.....I'll check my schedule I should be in
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Krieger |
Aug 22 2020, 04:05 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,726 Joined: 24-May 04 From: Santa Rosa CA Member No.: 2,104 Region Association: None |
Yes please! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif)
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Retroracer |
Aug 22 2020, 04:10 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 616 Joined: 7-July 13 From: Bend OR Member No.: 16,100 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Possible / would like to: but CA wildfires may affect all plans in my immediate future.
- Tony |
JamesJ |
Aug 23 2020, 06:37 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 223 Joined: 30-April 20 From: Sunnyvale, CA Member No.: 24,202 Region Association: Northern California |
I’m in. Looking forward to it and thanks for coordinating!
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RoadGlue |
Aug 23 2020, 08:37 PM
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Sonoma County Gear Head Group: Admin Posts: 2,033 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Santa Rosa, CA Member No.: 108 Region Association: Northern California |
I'll be there!
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TC 914-8 |
Aug 23 2020, 09:15 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 812 Joined: 23-May 08 From: Sequim, WA Member No.: 9,090 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I’m interested but will be towing with the RV. Any RV parks or resorts in the area close to the hotel ?
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BuddyV |
Aug 23 2020, 09:21 PM
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Robert Group: Members Posts: 555 Joined: 8-April 05 From: Santa Rosa, CA Member No.: 3,898 Region Association: Northern California |
I’m interested but will be towing with the RV. Any RV parks or resorts in the area close to the hotel ? Petaluma has a very nice KOA.... check it out. my family has stayed there, and were impressed. or reach out to Tygaboy..... he has offered RV parking. Not sure of the limitations.... and the KOA would have showers, etc. Good luck. Call me if there is anything that I can do locally to arrange your stay: Robert (707) 888-1857 |
Chris914n6 |
Aug 23 2020, 09:37 PM
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Jackstands are my life. Group: Members Posts: 3,332 Joined: 14-March 03 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 431 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I'd love too, but it depends on my current situation at the time.
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