Lotus Drive & Picnic in Los Angeles - LotusTalk

local600 · 07-14-2008, 10:45 PM

I wanted to propose leading y'all on this trip up to Mt Wilson for a picnic. The map at the bottom is the largest photobucket would allow, but I hope you can tell it is a fun drive.

Where? - The idea is that we meet at Eatz cafe on Los Feliz just east of the 5 fwy at the Los Feliz municipal golf course. This is a convenient place a stones throw from the 5 with plenty of parking. Mind the clam on the driveway!

<img src=http://www.roadsidepeek.com/roadusa/southwest/california/socal/socaleats/socalcafe/eatzcafelosfeliz.jpg>

When? - Meet between 11:00am and 11:30am. Leave at 11:30 for Mt Wilson. As for the date, perhaps Sunday August 3rd if there is no big event I am forgetting about?

There are gas options just east of Eatz and we should arrive with our mini coolers packed with the goods so nobody has to wait. Get there on the earlier end if you want to grab a bite at the cafe.

Armed with the route, we would start our shady, winding drive and regroup at Foothill and Angeles Crest highway at the 210. Another opportunity to gas up, buy a beverage and remove or replace the top for the sunny part of the drive.

At the top we'd enjoy the view and break into our picnic lunches at the covered tables.

<img src=http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h265/jetsetpress/bigmap.jpg>

Comments and suggestions? Sound good?

FLuXeXigeS · 07-14-2008, 11:23 PM

how many miles and hours are we talking here?

who is gonna bring the picnic equipment and food LOL?

local600 · 07-15-2008, 09:42 AM

All you'd need to bring is a sammy and a drink,... maybe all that and a bag of chips. Call it the "Lotus Bag Lunch and drive."

Okay, I should have been more clear that at the top of Mt Wilson there are tables under cover. We don't need to bring any picnic gear or anything like that. I know how much stuff we'd love to NOT lug up there in our cars.

I'm honestly not sure of the mileage but I estimate it to be a 45 minute drive. It's hard to say because I used to do this route with a gang of hard core vintage scooterists, so it took longer. I wasn't going to tell anybody about that until we got up there. Wouldn't want anyone here to think it's a wussy route.

<img src=http://www.automotiveblogger.net/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/lammy-ride7.jpg>

plastique999 · 07-15-2008, 10:25 AM

i may be in!

FLuXeXigeS · 07-15-2008, 10:27 AM

45 minute drive sounds good, I'll just bring a brown bag lunch along with me, I'm quite interested, maybe we can get more people to join!

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Zen Dude · 07-15-2008, 03:22 PM

When I'm in town I'm usually up for a Sunday drive!

... but can only do it in the morning because my afternoons are typically booked.

- z

local600 · 07-15-2008, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by plastique999

i may be in!

You won't be disappointed, it's the first place I took my Lotus when I bought it.

delise · 07-15-2008, 03:57 PM

I might be in according to my work schedule - You should check out this thread where we are trying to organize regular things like this for So Cal people and post there as well, Seems like Hal would love to go on a drive he does not have to lead for once !

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plastique999 · 07-15-2008, 09:32 PM

is this like canyon carving? if so, i'm in

local600 · 07-15-2008, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by plastique999

is this like canyon carving? if so, i'm in

It's what you make of it. You gain a lot of altitude, so the drive down is a totally different drive. Hope to see you there.

JoshS · 07-16-2008, 06:47 AM

I would start it some place off the 210 (there's a Sport Chalet, if it's still there, a block from the 2 and the 210.) People will be coming from all different directions and you're making a lot of people go out of their way.

Zen Dude · 07-16-2008, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by JoshS

I would start it some place off the 210 (there's a Sport Chalet, if it's still there, a block from the 2 and the 210.) People will be coming from all different directions and you're making a lot of people go out of their way.

Yep, that Sports Chalet is still there. It's on Foothill just a block and a half or so East of Angeles Crest. The parking lot is in the back. It might make a good collection point before you hit the mountain.

- z

local600 · 07-16-2008, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoshS

I would start it some place off the 210 (there's a Sport Chalet, if it's still there, a block from the 2 and the 210.) People will be coming from all different directions and you're making a lot of people go out of their way.

The drive would be CONSIDERABLY shorter and you'd miss the nice shady curves, but since we are doing a regroup right up there, figure to meet us at the shell station on Angeles Crest (2) just north of Foothill around 11:45 - 12:00 for the second leg.

You can never make it ideal for everyone, but having it start right off the 5 and regroup right off the 210 ain't bad. Thanks for the suggestion. Hope you 210ers join us. (Eventually, I'd like to coordinate with a group leader volunteer of the 210ers so we will know when everyone has arrived at the Shell.)

JoshS · 07-20-2008, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by local600

The drive would be CONSIDERABLY shorter and you'd miss the nice shady curves, but since we are doing a regroup right up there, figure to meet us at the shell station on Angeles Crest (2) just north of Foothill around 11:45 - 12:00 for the second leg.

You can never make it ideal for everyone, but having it start right off the 5 and regroup right off the 210 ain't bad. Thanks for the suggestion. Hope you 210ers join us. (Eventually, I'd like to coordinate with a group leader volunteer of the 210ers so we will know when everyone has arrived at the Shell.)

I'm sorry I didn't take a good look at your route. Actually where you cross the 134 would be a good spot. Before that it's only straight surface streets

local600 · 07-20-2008, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoshS

I'm sorry I didn't take a good look at your route. Actually where you cross the 134 would be a good spot. Before that it's only straight surface streets

I'm totally open to meeting at the In 'N' Out Burger on Harvey (N of the 134, W of the 2) if that's a preferred place. It's a pretty good launch point, just not as shady and park-like. It's hard to say which one will be less crowded on a Sunday.

Trendy Exige · 07-27-2008, 05:57 PM

Harvey exit off of the 134 fwy in the city of Glendale correct?

I can make it over there. I'll be coming from Diamond Bar since its on the weekend.

Trendy Exige · 07-27-2008, 05:58 PM

Hey! I thought you can't come out and play on the weekends? You got a new schedule going for you now? Hope to see you there then!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by FLuXeXigeS

45 minute drive sounds good, I'll just bring a brown bag lunch along with me, I'm quite interested, maybe we can get more people to join!

You may want to also join here for more LA area meets and events: lotuscar.ning.com

FLuXeXigeS · 07-27-2008, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trendy Exige

Hey! I thought you can't come out and play on the weekends? You got a new schedule going for you now? Hope to see you there then!!!

im going to try to take the day off that day "if" possible

delise · 07-28-2008, 10:27 AM

Is this still going to happen at the location/time/date as the first original post at the start of this thread?

polojcp · 07-28-2008, 12:35 PM

Yeah.... When are we doing this?

07-14-2008, 10:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
local600 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Altadena, ca Posts: 206	Lotus Drive & Picnic in Los Angeles I wanted to propose leading y'all on this trip up to Mt Wilson for a picnic. The map at the bottom is the largest photobucket would allow, but I hope you can tell it is a fun drive. Where? - The idea is that we meet at Eatz cafe on Los Feliz just east of the 5 fwy at the Los Feliz municipal golf course. This is a convenient place a stones throw from the 5 with plenty of parking. Mind the clam on the driveway! <img src=http://www.roadsidepeek.com/roadusa/southwest/california/socal/socaleats/socalcafe/eatzcafelosfeliz.jpg> When? - Meet between 11:00am and 11:30am. Leave at 11:30 for Mt Wilson. As for the date, perhaps Sunday August 3rd if there is no big event I am forgetting about? There are gas options just east of Eatz and we should arrive with our mini coolers packed with the goods so nobody has to wait. Get there on the earlier end if you want to grab a bite at the cafe. Armed with the route, we would start our shady, winding drive and regroup at Foothill and Angeles Crest highway at the 210. Another opportunity to gas up, buy a beverage and remove or replace the top for the sunny part of the drive. At the top we'd enjoy the view and break into our picnic lunches at the covered tables. <img src=http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h265/jetsetpress/bigmap.jpg> Comments and suggestions? Sound good? __________________ It's not where you are going that matters, it's how you get there.

07-14-2008, 11:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
FLuXeXigeS without a Lotus Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SoCal/AZ/NV Posts: 4,709	how many miles and hours are we talking here? who is gonna bring the picnic equipment and food LOL? __________________ -Coi- currently having Lotus withdrawals Unique Custom Watch Straps--> www.CTDesigns.us

07-15-2008, 09:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
local600 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Altadena, ca Posts: 206	All you'd need to bring is a sammy and a drink,... maybe all that and a bag of chips. Call it the "Lotus Bag Lunch and drive." Okay, I should have been more clear that at the top of Mt Wilson there are tables under cover. We don't need to bring any picnic gear or anything like that. I know how much stuff we'd love to NOT lug up there in our cars. I'm honestly not sure of the mileage but I estimate it to be a 45 minute drive. It's hard to say because I used to do this route with a gang of hard core vintage scooterists, so it took longer. I wasn't going to tell anybody about that until we got up there. Wouldn't want anyone here to think it's a wussy route. <img src=http://www.automotiveblogger.net/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/lammy-ride7.jpg> __________________ It's not where you are going that matters, it's how you get there.

07-15-2008, 10:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
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07-15-2008, 10:27 AM	#5 (permalink)
FLuXeXigeS without a Lotus Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SoCal/AZ/NV Posts: 4,709	45 minute drive sounds good, I'll just bring a brown bag lunch along with me, I'm quite interested, maybe we can get more people to join! You may want to also join here for more LA area meets and events: lotuscar.ning.com __________________ -Coi- currently having Lotus withdrawals Unique Custom Watch Straps--> www.CTDesigns.us

07-15-2008, 03:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
Zen Dude Failing at Self-Control Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 268	When I'm in town I'm usually up for a Sunday drive! ... but can only do it in the morning because my afternoons are typically booked. - z __________________ 07 Lotus Elise – Krypton Green – Sport Pack, Touring Pack, Cilajet, Stage 1 Exhaust, Pagid Black RS14 brake pads, Other Sector 111 / BWR Accessories 02 Mazda Miata MX-5 SE – Blazing Yellow Mica – Hard Top, Boss Frog Clearview Roll bar 05 Mazda3 – Laser Blue, 2.3L 84 Mazda B2000 SE Pickup – White – 296,000 miles

07-15-2008, 03:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
delise 2005 Ardent Red, Touring Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Beverly Hills Posts: 2,537	I might be in according to my work schedule - You should check out this thread where we are trying to organize regular things like this for So Cal people and post there as well, Seems like Hal would love to go on a drive he does not have to lead for once ! Local Lotus Club Los Angeles/Ventura . __________________ "You can run over an insect and know just from the messages coming through the wheel how many legs it had. Was it a beetle? Was it a spider? Hang on......... spider." Jeremy Clarkson - Top Gear

07-15-2008, 09:32 PM	#9 (permalink)
plastique999 Form and Function Join Date: May 2008 Location: Alta Loma, CA Posts: 3,123	is this like canyon carving? if so, i'm in __________________ www.FaceNBody.com 2005 Lotus Elise: 2bular decat\GT3 exhaust,HID's,turn signal&rear fins delete, CFside scoops, CFbinnacle,CFcenter console,Zoom CF mirror,APR Aero kit,CF 5-elem. diffuser,Exige mesh,Ohlins DA,RTD brace,RAC 'lites,Toyo R888's,HawkHT10's,CO painted calipers,SS lines,Reverie XC CF seat,Reverie CF steering wheel,Schroth Profi II 6 pt harness,shifter re-Enforcer,Manly mounts, Accusump,Moroso pan,BWR key to BWR S/C! Spec Racer Ford #237

07-16-2008, 06:47 AM	#11 (permalink)
JoshS Come on down Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA Posts: 2,020	I would start it some place off the 210 (there's a Sport Chalet, if it's still there, a block from the 2 and the 210.) People will be coming from all different directions and you're making a lot of people go out of their way. __________________ '06 Elise Phantom Black, Touring, Starshield, Powder Coated Black Wheels, Bobble head IMUS

07-27-2008, 05:57 PM	#16 (permalink)
Trendy Exige Exige Prestige Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Where the CARB regulation is your enemy Posts: 576	Harvey exit off of the 134 fwy in the city of Glendale correct? I can make it over there. I'll be coming from Diamond Bar since its on the weekend. __________________ '07 Exige S (Storm Titanium) - Gotham 265, Arqray Titanium Double-Tip Exhaust w/ Arqray Sport Cat & Euro Grills, Cup Roof, LEA Dry Carbon Adjustable Wing, Prototype Composite Dry Carbon Front Spoiler, Reverie Dry Carbon Side Skirts & Dry Carbon Side Scoops, 17's Team Dynamics 1.2G Matte Black Wheels, Painted Bulkhead Panel, Painted Consoles, 6k HID w/ Raybrig JDM blinkers, Cup Car Airbox, RLS IC Pipes, Saikou Michi Catch Can, Rear Camera, Venture Shield Entire Front Clam etc.

07-28-2008, 10:27 AM	#19 (permalink)
delise 2005 Ardent Red, Touring Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Beverly Hills Posts: 2,537	Is this still going to happen at the location/time/date as the first original post at the start of this thread? __________________ "You can run over an insect and know just from the messages coming through the wheel how many legs it had. Was it a beetle? Was it a spider? Hang on......... spider." Jeremy Clarkson - Top Gear

07-28-2008, 12:35 PM	#20 (permalink)
polojcp Phantom Elise Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Upland, California Posts: 230	Yeah.... When are we doing this? __________________ 07 Elise Phantom Black

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