A few things to put on your to do list: (excuse the spelling - haven't slept much lately)
-Rent a car with some balls and good tires and make sure to get insurance!
-Newport/huntington beach are a must visit.
-Bring camera to Mutt Lynches - Waitresses really like that
. The beers are smooth, but watchout they can knock you on your ass!
-Don't give your dd too much of a hard time if you are far from hotel in case he gets pissed off and won't drive anymore...
-Dare to piss on the plants at the front of your hotel or sides of buildings. It is really hot down there and those poor plants need all the help they can get.
-Carry an empty widemouth bottle with you in the car in case traffic gets really bad...!
-Remember toothpaste will rub out most scratches on a white rental car - in case you decide those little orange cones deserve to be run over.
-Windshield squirters diverted on to the front tires make for great smokey burnouts. Just remember to return them back to the windshield wipers before you return the rental car.
-If you do get hung over, hanging out all day at the VW Paradise Dyno day isnt the best choice for what will be a loooong day.
-Follow Geoff through the swap area and hover over him if you want to find the best deals. He may be short but he moves fast.
-Disneyland is a must for any kid over 30...
-if you can pull your hung over ass out of bed, the SOTO meet is a great swap - just really should be held more like 10am if they really cared about the people attending.
-If you do make it to disneyland the ramp up to the second floor of the parkade is a pefect 1/4 mile drag strip.
-If you stay at the host hotel - stock up on extra beer and you will be the most popular guy around 2am on any given night.
-The parking lot in the host hotel is a great social spot and killer car show.
-The road into the host hotel is a great spot to get some speed up and really test the brakes in the rental sled.
-If you need to squeeze extra dudes into your room to save on costs - don't forget about the usually forgot spot under the bathroom sink as an extra sleep spot. Just makes for a weird time peeing in the morn!
-Dry docking your bud in the hotel is an art form if mastered correctly.
-If some guy offers up some room in the Chicken Shack - don't be fooled unless you want pink eye!
-Never room with Lanny if he has been eating beans or street vendored hot dogs.
-Never leave your decklid open, someone might hang weird shit on your motor.
-Lots of private parties/bbq's held throughout weekend. Will get a chance to meet and talk to some very cool people. Best not to say you know Geoff Peterson or that you are Canadian - probably won't let you in or at very least will hide the beer from you.
-Cost saver: if you have rented a minivan -when entering the Classic show on Sunday, hide a couple guys under the luggage or on the floor to stick it to the man and save that whole $10 admission cost.
-Nother cost saver - hitch a ride with your buddy to the Classic on Sunday morn. While waiting in the 5hr line with the other eager canucks - look to your right, there is a 100m dash across the field and then a gentle covering of small trees. If you make it over that fence your in. I know it can be done, I saw some dumb shits going for it
Again all to save you a whopping $10 admin fee.
-If you score anything good at the swap and try trailering it home, remember to tie it down properly or at least check it every hour so you dont roll up to the boarder only to have the dickhead customs guy be the one to tell you "there is nothing on the trailer sir..." and have to backtrack 6hrs only not to find anything...
-if you are rushing to the airport to catch your flight home, don't leave all your money and passport in a backpack, on the ground, as you pull away in the car...
-Sunday = remeber the sunblock and comfy shoes!
-DKP night is one of the highlights of weekend.
-Lots of cool hotrod shops/ bike shops/ Peterson museum, etc... to visit on top of the regular VW spots.
-Best choice for food is In N Out burger - make sure to ask counter girl for a paper hat. Comes in handy for halloween later.
-PUT RENTAL CAR IN SOMEONE ELSE'S NAME!
-I am sure some others can add to my list...?
-AND THE GOLDEN RULE... IF YOU GET INTO TROUBLE JUST TELL THEM YOUR ONE OF THE CANADIANS - THEY WILL EXPECT DUMB SHIT FROM YOU!
Have fun and see you there in 09'...
