Strippers!?! I like the sounds of this. We'll bring the Canadian beer, you guys supply the entertainment.

i talked with rich d. argued my case, gave my closing, and rested. he may be on board for wed after work. in that case al and i will wait for him. we'll arrive a little bit later, but we will all be on the same page thurs am, possible earlier departure than 8? we'll see. dino, what's up with you? contact rich. take your stuff on the boat and hitch a ride wed after work. we'll hammer out the details.

k

I5 to 101 link location has changed to McDonalds & "D" Mart because it has more room and it’s still close to 101 with plenty of room to park! When we leave we can all enter 101 with two right turns.

We were concerned about the size of the In-N-Out lot and room for the tow vehicles so Tom Trudell scoped several locations, just an example of the details we are sweating for this adventure…you may remember he took the Laguna Seca group picture at last year’s WCC. Plan to assemble for a quick photo before the 914 mobile Mecca...

Directions: From 152 East aka "Pacheco Pass Highway" continue over 101 and turn left at the first light. Map

Below is a photo of the "D" Mart lot with McDonalds in the distance:

we have to get out of the greater p-land before we have to worry about parking lots.

k

Thanks Felix. Good work.We will see you there.
CCLINCARAVANFROMHELL

Felix/all:

Don't know about the other guys, but your link to the map did not work for me. Below is the map just in case.

For pics, lets just plan on parking opposite each other in the area of the DMart lot closest to McD's and work our way toward's the front of DMart; i.e. the location of the above shot. We shoudl try to avoid parking too close to their front door as I would not want to piss them off to much for taking up their spaces, even though its only for an hour or so. Will plan on taking a group pic too.

ARRRGHH!! Just found out Im flying to Monterey on the 18th for a meeting on the 19th!!
Now I have to decide on wether to bail on the inevitable scramble upon my return and caravan down with the crew or just stay down there and rent something.

I am collecting cell phone numbers of travelers planning to caravan to WCC from the north. I will distribute a hard copy to all when we gather in Portland, and for the folks we join in Gilroy. Send your number to jimchambers41@hotmail.com The code word is "HELP".

last call for puget sounders to committ. i see we go down 205 and a short drive back north on I-5 to exit #289. piece-o-cake. interesting mix of reviews on the Sweetbrier. one guest gave it one star, the rest are 4 and 5. now you p-landers need to help. since we're driving past camp to get to I-5, should we just stop by or go check in and back track to camp?

k

Ok I was able to able to sidestep the trip to Monterey (sometimes its gud to have employees )
So Im leaning twords leaving from Wrk on Weds night ...
Kev, Al perhaps I can weasle in on you accomadations?

sure rich . i'll be waiting on tuesday's " damn, i have to fly to georgia on tuesday for business" notice. al and are set on leaving earlier than you and i discussed, but bring your sleeping bag and you can roll it out wed night. unless you decide to leave thursday instead .

if you want to speak to me on the phone send me a pm and i'll log off.

k

Take Kevin up on the offer Rich. Seattle to Stockton in one day in a 914 will be a killer. Maybe in a modern cruise controlled car but not a 914. Do you have a bed reserved at the LaQuinta Inn in Stockton? That's where we will spend Thursday night. Although maybe you can bunk with Kevin/Al there too.

Camp 914 is at exit 10 on 205 and then south about 4 miles. It is 10 more miles west to I-5 and then a mile or less to the Tualatin exit and Sweetbrier. I stayed there many times before I moved to Portland, but that was 20 years ago. It is adjacent to the freeway so noise is probably an issue for some people. If you can, ask for a room on "the garden side".

If you go to the motel first you will backtrack 10 miles. However, you may not be able to check in until 3-4pm. If so, that makes the decision for you. If you are arriving mid-day and want to go to the motel first, I would stay on I-5 all the way to exit 289. It is a few miles shorter than 205. During evening rush 205 is better.

QUOTE (boxstr @ Jan 7 2005, 09:26 AM)

Okay I guess we might as well get the Pacific Northwest and all areas North of Calif. on standby for the exodus to WCC 2005 in Camarillo Calif. For those who are going and would like to caravan down now is the time to start getting a plan together. Jim Chambers and I drove down last year and it made thing a little more relaxing, knowing that if you had some trouble you weren't alone . And then driving back we added Kevin RHODYGUY Powers to the mix. So this year if you are driving down and want to caravan with others who have the same disease, love of 914s, then speak up. Lets get together for the WCC 2005. Mapquest shows that from Lake Oswego, Oregon it is a 14 hour drive down I5 to Camarillo. This is pretty straight forward untilk you get down near Ventura the 405,205, and 999, after you take the 584 onramp, merge with the 203 and then turn at the 987, heading North you will ....anyway you get the idea. So speak up. All of thsoe who are coming from the NORTHWEST. CCLINMAPQUEST

I haven't read every post regarding the trip many of you wil be making, but wanted to comment that the Mapquest estimated 14 hrs. from Lake Oswego to Camarillo is well, pretty optimistic. I did the drive to Gande Ronde, OR (near morphenspectra) which is southwest of LO, several times from Van Nuys,CA. Best ET was 14 1/2 hrs durring a non-stop (except gas and eats) bullet run at mostly 95MPH through CA, slowed to 85MPH in OR, back in the early '70's (just before I bought my '73). Basically had my foot in the carburetor the whole way.

Andy

i saw that on the map jim. just trying to plan the afternoons activities and see what others have in mind. I-5 through portland isn't my favorite strech of asphalt. i'll check on that garden side matter. andy, we're stopping south of stockton for the night i think. gilroy, day 2 mid morning, and down to camarillo. i'm just gong to follow the trail of oil on the pavement.

k

Not sure of Craig's schedule but I suspect he will be at Camp all day. The Canadians expect to stay in Spokane Tue. night and make Camp Wednesday afternoon.

Yup, hoping to be at Camp914 some time in the early afternoon. Map Quest says 5 1/2 hours from Spokane to Portland. Not too bad for a days drive. Looking at MapQuest, it looks like we'll be going through Hood River on the way. Anybody know if thats true? Hood River is one of my favorite places, so we may have to make a quick stop there.

thursday afternoon? ah, i thought we were hard at it on thursday morning? we will be driving until 1 am fri morning.

k

Sorry, we're aiming to be at Camp914 by Wednesday afternoon. Leaving here Tuesday, getting to Spokane Tuesday night.

Fixed it Kevin.

Mike you will go by Hood River on I-84. There are two or three exits into town.
If you are into large water falls stop at Multnomah Falls, a bit west of Hood River. The parking lot is a left lane exit from I-84. Worth a stop. Was once the most visited tourist site in Oregon. Now replaced by the Spirit Mountain Indian Casino!

Jim,
Are you collecting or getting numbers from the SF Bay Area caravaner's? Why don't you publish a list of who's number you have?
Felix

I will post a list on the "Meeting in Gilroy" thread.

If you guys think you are going to be hungry when you get to CAMP I can pickup a Jerrod special, Chips and pop.
Let me know..
CCLINSUBWAYORMYWAY

Less than 3 days until we start the journey! I can't wait, now that things finally seem to be falling into place. I sent you an email, Jim about the car.

I haven't booked a room for us in Spokane yet, does anyone recommend a decent place to stay in the area for Tuesday night?

yes, you will go through hood river. pay no attention to the free brewery tour signs as you pass through. do stop at multnoma falls. do stay on the path.

k