Author Topic: Cruise To The Classic 2005 (Read 3892 times)

Chris · « **on:** September 21, 2004, 08:04:36 AM »

Ok I figured someone might as well do it.

So everyone is already talking about the Classic next year, I personally have never been but would love to go. The big suggestion has been a cruise down to the show, maybe a round trip of about 10 days, see the sights, visit some of the VW shops in Cali. Do the show and cruise back!

So from those that have been, where should we stay, how long will it take, etc, etc.

And at the request of most people on this forum we would like to keep this on topic, blah blah blah. I am up for that.

So Let's hear from you experienced travellers on the What Where Whens Whys and How the hell we are gonna do it's!

Russ · « **Reply #1 on:** September 21, 2004, 08:18:46 AM »

we flew down for the first time this year so i can't offer driving experiance but the host hotel has been the Crown Plaza in Irvine (runs about $90 a night) but a great place since it is likea car show in the parking lot.
the classic festivities start thursday with the DKP cruise i believe,saturday is octo show as well as drag racing then sunday is the classic.not sure of how many shops are along the way but mabey someone else can pipe in here

russ

Geoff · « **Reply #2 on:** September 21, 2004, 09:37:34 AM »

I know some great places to camp on the way down for those interested. Pismo beach, and Huntington state campsite are both very nice. Huntington has clean showers and hook ups. If you dont want to camp both locations have cheap hotels near by.

Like Russ said, Crown Plaza is the place to be for the 3 days of the event.

James Buchan · « **Reply #3 on:** September 21, 2004, 01:26:15 PM »

The earlier this is planned the better for us cheap bastards - We've got enough airmiles for the whole trips hotel stays!

Hoosier Daddy · « **Reply #4 on:** September 21, 2004, 01:38:01 PM »

How about we all meet on October 10th (Sunday) at Ricky's on #10 in Cloverdale. Say around 9am.
Everyone bring some ideas on what you would like to do on the way down. (IE places to stay routes to take, time frame, places to stop at, etc.)

That should get the ball rolling, then we can set-up monthly meetings for progress and updates.

Thanks
Shane

James Buchan · « **Reply #5 on:** September 21, 2004, 01:42:36 PM »

ALways down for breaky - might be more productive at somewhere less distracting, I'll volunteer my place if everyone likes that idea.

Chris · « **Reply #6 on:** September 21, 2004, 01:47:00 PM »

Sounds good.

Hoosier Daddy · « **Reply #7 on:** September 21, 2004, 01:56:46 PM »

Thanks for the offer James, but for now we'll just keep it at Rickys. Although I'm sure your family would appreciate a bunch guys coming over first thing in the morning on a Sunday

Franklin's VW Werks · « **Reply #8 on:** September 21, 2004, 03:23:04 PM »

Just wanted to let you guys know that we here at Franklin's would sure love to join you on your cruise down to the classic next year. However, we will not know if we are able to go till close to the last minute.

Also, If we are not able to join you we would love it if you stopped by here at the shop, we can fire up the grill and have a bbq. It would have to be on a Saturday or Sunday though when you stopped in.

Just a thought.

Shane · « **Reply #9 on:** September 21, 2004, 03:27:26 PM »

THat sounds great ,
THanks , We will keep you informed about this...

DGLVK
Shane

Needles · « **Reply #10 on:** September 21, 2004, 04:49:55 PM »

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THat sounds great ,
THanks , We will keep you informed about this...

DGLVK
Shane

Serious and professional tone, damn nice to see Shane!

Shane · « **Reply #11 on:** September 21, 2004, 10:06:37 PM »

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THat sounds great ,
THanks , We will keep you informed about this...

DGLVK
Shane
Serious and professional tone, damn nice to see Shane!

Sorry I had a moment!! :wacko:

OUTKAST · « **Reply #12 on:** September 26, 2004, 07:01:50 PM »

Has there been any queastions about needing co-pilots to share experiance with ,split gas ,and driving with some of us may not be able to take down a VW but would likr to partake in the cruise anyway

Chris · « **Reply #13 on:** September 26, 2004, 07:14:29 PM »

good suggestion, maybe after our first meeting i can through together an online list on one of the "club" sites to setup peeps in groups for the journey!

a little compatibilty testing never hurt anyone!

give me back the keyboard, screw you! My keyboard! Im not crazy its my other personality thats really nuts!

James Buchan · « **Reply #14 on:** October 04, 2004, 04:53:33 PM »

Breaky still a go for this Sunday?

Hoosier Daddy · « **Reply #15 on:** October 04, 2004, 05:01:50 PM »

Yup.

dannyboy · « **Reply #16 on:** October 04, 2004, 05:21:35 PM »

lol, remind me a little closer to sunday....

Shane · « **Reply #17 on:** October 04, 2004, 07:34:42 PM »

I will be outa town....
Take notes

Chris · « **Reply #18 on:** October 04, 2004, 07:38:59 PM »

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lol, remind me a little closer to sunday....

its closer now, so dont forget.

James Buchan · « **Reply #19 on:** October 04, 2004, 07:39:51 PM »

Now where the hell are you going?!?!?!

Shane · « **Reply #20 on:** October 04, 2004, 07:42:39 PM »

Salmo,

:wacko:
I leave Wednesday & then I go see my Grandma in Nelson and I will be home Sunday, hopefully with some vintage VW stuff.

Chris · « **Reply #21 on:** October 04, 2004, 07:59:09 PM »

Watch for a squareback on the way up, it will be on your passenger side, in a field about 200 meters off the highway after keremeos.

Anyway back on topic, what is the plan for breakfast this coming weekend???

Shane · « **Reply #22 on:** October 04, 2004, 08:00:25 PM »

OK

1969deluxebus · « **Reply #23 on:** October 05, 2004, 01:05:46 AM »

when is the classic?

James Buchan · « **Reply #24 on:** October 05, 2004, 09:52:28 AM »

2nd weekend of June

red snapper · « **Reply #25 on:** October 05, 2004, 10:54:14 AM »

Ill be there. Is it 10am? Hopefully not some god forsaken time like 8?

James Buchan · « **Reply #26 on:** October 05, 2004, 11:49:26 AM »

Shane · « **Reply #27 on:** October 09, 2004, 06:20:27 PM »

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Watch for a squareback on the way up, it will be on your passenger side, in a field about 200 meters off the highway after keremeos.

Anyway back on topic, what is the plan for breakfast this coming weekend???

Amanda spotted it today, it is mustard colour
all lonley. say "Hooiser, Buy me!!!"

STILL 9 am?

Silas You coming?

silas · « **Reply #28 on:** October 09, 2004, 06:48:53 PM »

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STILL 9 am? Silas You coming?

thanks for the invite. i'd love to come along and hang out but the trike needs rear inner wheel bearing race fluid and the caster on the front tire needs to be adjusted before i can take it on the highway.