1-24-2010 Cruise the Crest

[Mkelcy]

Assuming there's no significant rain between now and January 24, 2010, it looks like it's time for another Cruise the Crest.

So, as usual we should meet at the Shell Station off the ACH exit and the 210 freeway.

Heading toward Pasadena on the 210, take the first exit east of the 2/210 interchange, turn right at the end of the ACH exit ramp and then quickly left into the Shell station. Heading away from Pasadena on the 210, you turn left at the end of the ACH exit ramp, cross over the 210 freeway and turn left into the Shell station.

Meeting time is 6:30am, we generally will wait 5-10 minutes for stragglers. The Angeles Crest Highway is a world class winding mountain road drive and can be a thrill (if you want it to be,) as are the (formerly) scenic views. There's a lot of fire damage up there, so it's very different han it has been in the past. Bring any car you want or hitch a ride with one of the others.

We can eat at Newcomb's Ranch (round trip distance of about 55 miles) which has weathered the fire and the prolonged road closure.

[406 Q-ship]

I will keep that date clear to make the first run of 2010. Now all that has to happen is that the rains need to stay away for the next few weeks.

[CarlC]

OK.

I have an alternative if the roads go sour.

[-The Stig-]

Sounds good to me.

[Nessumsar]

Me too!

[DFRESH]

Getting my car aligned this next Monday and should be good to go. Will be the cars first real road trip---Gotta drive from South OC to get to you guys by 6:30---whew---

Looking forward to it.

Doug

[CptKlutz]

I'm in CA from the 21st to the 26th, bringing the GT2's CF parts over and working on instrumentation. That means I'll be in San Diego on the 24th so making it for Cruise the Crest in Pasadena at 6:30 is going to be a real early day - but I'm considering. If I have jetlag anyway it wont be a problem. What are the chances for hitching a ride if I make it and what is the usual turnout?

[Mkelcy]

I'm in CA from the 21st to the 26th, bringing the GT2's CF parts over and working on instrumentation. That means I'll be in San Diego on the 24th so making it for Cruise the Crest in Pasadena at 6:30 is going to be a real early day - but I'm considering. If I have jetlag anyway it wont be a problem. What are the chances for hitching a ride if I make it and what is the usual turnout?

It's been a while since we had a Cruise the Crest, so it's hard to say, but I'd expect at least 8-10 cars. You might try to use this thread to hookup with someone coming up from Orange/San Diego counties.

And you'd certainly be more than welcome to ride with me or, I'm sure, several of the others that will be going. It's not as pretty as it used to be, but still a great road and good company.

[rsk68]

Where will the CHP hide with all the trees burned up?
Hmm!

[6'9"Witha69]

I am sure Stark will find a spot behind a rock or something.

Everyone have their front plates handy?!

[rsk68]

I wonder, would I get away with the front plate being on the dash?

[406 Q-ship]

Just don't be the guy at the end of the fastest line.....lol

[6'9"Witha69]

It's the first guy who gets stung. Just ask Mike!

[1969CamaroRS]

It's the first guy who gets stung. Just ask Mike!

I thought they were like lions and only picked off the weak and slow

Been awhile, going to try to make this one.

[6'9"Witha69]

I thought they were like lions and only picked off the weak and slow

Been awhile, going to try to make this one.

Once, Mike was leading, I was third behind a certain Orange Nova (not a mamber here). The CHP biker pulled out to nab Mike, the Nova hit the binders HARD and flipped around. I followed suit and then the whole line followed. We went about a mile back down the road, pulled into a large turnout, and waited a while. 15 minutes later Mike shows up heavy 1 speeding ticket. The dude in the Nova never stopped, and I haven't seen him since.

[Mkelcy]

Once, Mike was leading, I was third behind a certain Orange Nova (not a mamber here). The CHP biker pulled out to nab Mike, the Nova hit the binders HARD and flipped around. I followed suit and then the whole line followed. We went about a mile back down the road, pulled into a large turnout, and waited a while. 15 minutes later Mike shows up heavy 1 speeding ticket. The dude in the Nova never stopped, and I haven't seen him since.

That was Mark. He'd apparently met several members of the CHP over the last month or so before that Cruise, and didn't want to take any chnaces on number 3 or 4 in a short period.

[Nessumsar]

Check your PM's KptKlutz. Anyone coming from the OC area could meet with The Stig and I on the way out. We live around the 605/405 interchange.

[CarlC]

It would be nice if Rupp would bring Penny out to play if she's back together, and you could catch a ride with him. If not there will be plenty of passenger seats. Keep an eye on this thread as things may change due to weather.

Mike was rather nice to the police officer that morning. I felt kinda guilty, but not to much

[Lance-W]

As I remember he thanked him for the ticket did he not?

[CarlC]

Why yes, he did!