Proposed Bay Area Fun Run - Sat., March 31
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Re: Proposed Bay Area Fun Run - Sat., March 31
OK, so the weather is horrible. Rain all weekend. What the heck...let's do this. SATURDAY. Any and all brave souls that want to come out, we're going to give it a try. If nothing else, it'll give you a story to tell...
SATURDAY
Date: March 31, 2012
Time: 2:00 pm
Place: Starbucks: 2005 Crow canyon Place, San Ramon, CA
(NOTE: THERE ARE TWO Starbucks on the same street, this is the one on the North side of Crow Canyon Rd. )
Directions: From I-680, take the Crow Canyon Rd Exit in San Ramon, turn East, then get in the LEFT lane and turn left onto Crow Canyon Place. The Starbucks is on your right in the shopping area where you see Max's Diner and PetCo. BRING AN UMBRELLA or a good hoodie!
My cell: 925-997-8744 if you have any trouble finding us.
2:00 pm: Meet at Starbucks, be prompt so we can move to...
2:10 pm: my garage in San Ramon...talk Datsuns, cars, etc. Test drives in Fisker Karma & Latigo?
2:30 pm: leave to go to Blackhawk Museum (10 minutes away)
2:45 pm - 3:45 pm: tour the cool cars at at the Blackhawk Museum
3:45 pm - 4:30 pm: take South Gate Rd up Mt. Diablo via Blackhawk Rd and Mt Diablo Scenic Blvd
4:30 pm: Top of the Mountain, photos, views, etc.
5:00 pm: Head back down the mountain before sunset, which is 5:30 pm
SATURDAY
Date: March 31, 2012
Time: 2:00 pm
Place: Starbucks: 2005 Crow canyon Place, San Ramon, CA
(NOTE: THERE ARE TWO Starbucks on the same street, this is the one on the North side of Crow Canyon Rd. )
Directions: From I-680, take the Crow Canyon Rd Exit in San Ramon, turn East, then get in the LEFT lane and turn left onto Crow Canyon Place. The Starbucks is on your right in the shopping area where you see Max's Diner and PetCo. BRING AN UMBRELLA or a good hoodie!
My cell: 925-997-8744 if you have any trouble finding us.
2:00 pm: Meet at Starbucks, be prompt so we can move to...
2:10 pm: my garage in San Ramon...talk Datsuns, cars, etc. Test drives in Fisker Karma & Latigo?
2:30 pm: leave to go to Blackhawk Museum (10 minutes away)
2:45 pm - 3:45 pm: tour the cool cars at at the Blackhawk Museum
3:45 pm - 4:30 pm: take South Gate Rd up Mt. Diablo via Blackhawk Rd and Mt Diablo Scenic Blvd
4:30 pm: Top of the Mountain, photos, views, etc.
5:00 pm: Head back down the mountain before sunset, which is 5:30 pm
Dave
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Re: Proposed Bay Area Fun Run - Sat., March 31
brave souls: please take pictures!
I am out for this weekend
I am out for this weekend
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Re: Proposed Bay Area Fun Run - Sat., March 31
Sorry but I am also out.
Given my time constrictions, the weather and my car's embarrassing skin condition (adversity to moisture) I must decline.
Have a blast.
RR
Given my time constrictions, the weather and my car's embarrassing skin condition (adversity to moisture) I must decline.
Have a blast.
RR
RR
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Re: Proposed Bay Area Fun Run - Sat., March 31
Dang. I think I'm gonna pass this time too. Sometime soon, if anyone wants to do one in the vicinity of Hwy 9, 35, 81, 1, etc, I'm there in a flash. That's more or less my backyard, and not only does it have some of the best roads in the universe, my Hawaii plates will not get any *cough cough* attention. 
I'll work on registering the thing anyways, because I was supposed to be doing that.

I'll work on registering the thing anyways, because I was supposed to be doing that.
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Re: Proposed Bay Area Fun Run - Sat., March 31
Count me out for Saturday unless the weather takes a turn for the better. Looking fwd to hearing the stories and seeing pics.
Sunday on Skyline could be fun...meet in Saratoga?
Sunday on Skyline could be fun...meet in Saratoga?
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Re: Proposed Bay Area Fun Run - Sat., March 31
I could barealy see Mt Diablo from the north bay today, and now it's sunny and clear
forecast says rain/t-storms in afternoon
mike: in for Sunday
going to take roadster out now for burgers
forecast says rain/t-storms in afternoon
mike: in for Sunday
going to take roadster out now for burgers
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Re: Proposed Bay Area Fun Run - Sat., March 31
In for Sunday in Saratoga! That would be such a blast.
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Re: Proposed Bay Area Fun Run - Sat., March 31
Ok. Let's not hijack Dave's thread. If anyone wants to connect on Sunday:
http://311s.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=15943
http://311s.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=15943
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Re: Proposed Bay Area Fun Run - Sat., March 31
Dave,
Is tomorrow still on? My car wants to play..
Is tomorrow still on? My car wants to play..
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Re: Proposed Bay Area Fun Run - Sat., March 31
Can we get an official headcount of who's going today? I'd still be in.
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Re: Proposed Bay Area Fun Run - Sat., March 31
I'm STILL on for today. Come hell or high water as they say, and we may have both. But the roadster, and the other cars in the garage, work just fine in wet weather. So we'll have some fun. OK, I'm a little bummed that Alvin and BikerMike have bailed out, as they were the initial core of this, and I really want to see Alvin's swapped engine. But it sounds like a few others are still willing? Here is the list as I know it now...
2:00 pm at the Starbucks described previously. See you there.
1. Dave_Car_Guy: YES
2. RCMIke: YES
3. DatsunNewbster (Rolando): YES
4. Alvin: NO
3. BikerMike: NO
5. SPL311-29938 (Rich): NO
6. Pletch (Ken):
7. Datsunrides (Mark):
8. Garm:
9. Acote (Alex):
10. Gvpjared:
11. Jritchie: YES
12. Eddie:
13. Kurt:
14. SLORoadster:
Please update your status if you get a chance. Thanks.
2:00 pm at the Starbucks described previously. See you there.
1. Dave_Car_Guy: YES
2. RCMIke: YES
3. DatsunNewbster (Rolando): YES
4. Alvin: NO
3. BikerMike: NO
5. SPL311-29938 (Rich): NO
6. Pletch (Ken):
7. Datsunrides (Mark):
8. Garm:
9. Acote (Alex):
10. Gvpjared:
11. Jritchie: YES
12. Eddie:
13. Kurt:
14. SLORoadster:
Please update your status if you get a chance. Thanks.
Last edited by Dave_Car_Guy on Sat Mar 31, 2012 10:34 am, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: Proposed Bay Area Fun Run - Sat., March 31
1. Dave_Car_Guy: YES
2. RCMIke: YES
3. DatsunNewbster (Rolando): YES
4. Alvin: NO
3. BikerMike: NO
5. SPL311-29938 (Rich): NO
6. Pletch (Ken):
7. Datsunrides (Mark):
8. Garm:
9. Acote (Alex):Maybe
10. Gvpjared:
11. Jritchie:
12. Eddie:
13. Kurt:
14. SLORoadster:
I will be there if I get off in time. Looks like I will.
2. RCMIke: YES
3. DatsunNewbster (Rolando): YES
4. Alvin: NO
3. BikerMike: NO
5. SPL311-29938 (Rich): NO
6. Pletch (Ken):
7. Datsunrides (Mark):
8. Garm:
9. Acote (Alex):Maybe
10. Gvpjared:
11. Jritchie:
12. Eddie:
13. Kurt:
14. SLORoadster:
I will be there if I get off in time. Looks like I will.
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Re: Proposed Bay Area Fun Run - Sat., March 31 CANCELLED
Here is the LAST word on this gents. I am going to fall on my sword. I am going to CANCEL.
Repeat: CANCEL. Sorry to say...I got a few PMs for people who can't come and we just don't have any mass. I also just realized RCMIke is asking to come but he's in SoCal, just a short 8 hour drive away. Gotta love his spirit!
CANCELLED. We will try again another day. For now, I will suggest anyone who can should make it to the April 1 Saratoga run tomorrow (See separate thread). Unfortunately, I can't make it on Sunday. Enjoy the sun without me!
Repeat: CANCEL. Sorry to say...I got a few PMs for people who can't come and we just don't have any mass. I also just realized RCMIke is asking to come but he's in SoCal, just a short 8 hour drive away. Gotta love his spirit!
CANCELLED. We will try again another day. For now, I will suggest anyone who can should make it to the April 1 Saratoga run tomorrow (See separate thread). Unfortunately, I can't make it on Sunday. Enjoy the sun without me!
Dave
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Re: Proposed Bay Area Fun Run - Sat., March 31
Bummer..
Any one in the San Jose area want to meet for coffee? I prestaged last night just in case..
I have spirit, but I was not going to drive 6.5 hours, then step straight into a drive..lol
Any one in the San Jose area want to meet for coffee? I prestaged last night just in case..
I have spirit, but I was not going to drive 6.5 hours, then step straight into a drive..lol
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Re: Proposed Bay Area Fun Run - Sat., March 31
"weather permitting"
sorry dave
it is pouring now
until i get a frame-off and protection "never been driven in rain" is my mantra
sorry dave
it is pouring now
until i get a frame-off and protection "never been driven in rain" is my mantra

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