STAR TRIP (So Cal) IS HAPPENING! - Page 4 - LotusTalk

Zen Dude · 07-25-2008, 02:11 PM

I'm still in but not sure how I'll hook up with everyone. I live where the 5 and 210 meet and was thinking about joining in as you all cruised by ...but I'm might just head to 1000 Oaks to join from the start.

No passenger

(unless Steve wants to tag along

)

Not staying overnight ...I have to take care of some business Sunday.

- z

RachElise · 07-25-2008, 02:16 PM

hal, cant wait till tomorrow!
not staying over, no passenger.

JMY · 07-25-2008, 02:47 PM

I had to cancel my stayover at the hotel. I'm bringing a passenger and she has to be somewhere on sunday

but I'll be at Silverstar tomorrow !!

necro · 07-25-2008, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMY

I had to cancel my stayover at the hotel. I'm bringing a passenger and she has to be somewhere on sunday

but I'll be at Silverstar tomorrow !!

I'll have to do that too.....
(Boarding for the dogs...)

Win · 07-25-2008, 07:13 PM

Count me out. No job = no money to pay for gas.

SKYVUE · 07-25-2008, 07:42 PM

If you haven't been on the 5 freeway with a group of Lotus cars, YOU ARE READY FOR AN INCREDIBLE TREAT!!!

We DOMINATE all lanes.

Most "non-Lotus" motorists are pleasantly suprised, smiling, waving, honking and "THUMBS-UP!"

Children FREAK OUT!!!!

Babies SCREAM AT THE TOP OF THEIR LUNGS, terrorized our screaming exhausts!

All in all, it's a positive experience!

And we haven't gotten to the TWISTIES yet!

I want to tell you, I WILL NOT DRIVE BALLS OUT ON THIS TRIP! I leave that for the TRACK!

We will have MANY Lotus drivers, with MANY different driving skills!
Many are carrying passengers who want to enjoy the trip too!
Scaring the hell out of your passenger is not cool!

I want EVERYONE to enjoy this trip, and drive home safely!

Is you want to drive balls out, your welcome to PASS ME! If so, save a spot for us when you get there!

Is that perfectly clear?

THANKS!

See y'all tomorrow

Now........ARE YOU READY?????\

--Hal & Terry

SKYVUE · 07-26-2008, 08:28 AM

FINAL COUNTDOWN!!!!

See ya at Silverstar Lotus/Jaguar Dealership (Thousand Oaks) at 2 PM!!!

OR

at Flying J in Frazier Park at 4 PM!!!

--Hal

necro · 07-26-2008, 10:46 PM

Ok - We had to leave early!

Here's what happened - we met a Lotus of Thousand Oaks (I had a hard time finding it - my satnav is in warranty and some neighboring attendant from the silver star group did not even know what a Lotus is

)

The group stayed together though a fule stop and a nice drive to the Flying J - where we met up with 2 others!

It was hot and sunny and we were taking it easy, having plenty of time and light traffic.

necro · 07-26-2008, 11:43 PM

One last picture of an Exige08 with a black wing and CF parts!

SKYVUE · 07-27-2008, 08:38 AM

We're at Flyin' J/Best Rest Inn, ready for the trip home. A great Sunday morning, no clouds....Just Terry and I in our '05 SY Elise and April and Eric in their '08 CO ExigeS...

Last night's sky was PERFECT!!! I hope you enjoyed learning the constellations and looked at galaxies, nebulae and star clusters. Jupiter was brilliant as was the Milky Way! Did you see the "Dark Horse"? Look back on this Thread for Scorpius..

There will be a test when we get back!

The roads were clear and the last part to Mt Pinos was fun, until

.....well Ara will tell the story.

I hoped you enjoyed our trip. We had Eleven Elises/Exiges. 7 Lotus cars did NOT show!

What's the excuse this time? It would have been even more fun with the 19 cars that were expected to show.

Otherwise Terry and I had a great time! Thanks for the enthusiasm that our small group had.

Please post your photos and your stories!

Thanks for Dominick/Kelly photos!

See you all tonight on Lotus Talk!

--Hal & Terry

necro · 07-27-2008, 08:43 AM

Full set of pics here:
Picasa Web Albums - Dominik - StarTrip2008

agirls · 07-27-2008, 03:25 PM

Hi All!

It was great seeing all of you. Those who did not make it, the weather was perfect! And those who did not stay over for the Lockwood Valley and 33 run, you guys missed the BEST part of the ride! Well, maybe the second best part if you like stars.

It was perfect and Hal and I both managed to avoid attention from the CHP.

I have tons of pictures and will sort and post the pics that are in focus. I haven't posted pictures here yet, so I would assume the best way would be to add them to the gallery section?

agirls · 07-27-2008, 05:13 PM

Alright, I posted the pictures I thought were worth posting in the gallery section Meets and Events / So Cal Star Trip 2008. I resized all of the pictures to 800 x 600. If anyone wants a full size pic, just ask and I'll send it to you.

Zen Dude · 07-27-2008, 05:47 PM

April ... Thanks!

Tell Eric I said "Nice Job on those rear view mirror shots!"

(I assume he took most of the driving ones)

- z

agirls · 07-27-2008, 06:02 PM

He took all but one picture. I drive, he takes pictures.

Sorry we didn't get any good shots of you. Since you were the sweep, you were too far away.

Thanks for the Lotus Hot Wheel!!! You rock!

Stormy320 · 07-27-2008, 11:16 PM

Good meeting you guys and really cool checking out the stars.

Definitely up for doing it again soon. Looks like a fun place to camp.

Thanks Hal!

JMY · 07-28-2008, 12:24 AM

Thank you Hal for another great trip ! Your lecture on the stars was informative and entertaining ! Looking that the "upside-down ET" through your telescope was waaay cool !

Everyone was so nice , and had a blast rolling with all the Lotuses ...

Thanks Mark for the Hot Wheels car and to Ara and Rachael for making the late night drive home interesting

Sorry Rachael for cutting you off ... I didn't see the turn off to the 101

Also, I think I corrupted my passenger. She told me she took her car up to 100mph on the way home, for the first time ever ! Future Lotus owner??

NomisR · 07-28-2008, 08:25 AM

Thanks a lot Hal for the trip... it was BEAUTIFUL up there. And very informational.. never have I seen so many stars before.. I love it!

Here's some pictures I took, mostly of our little stoppage on the way up. Last one's an attempt of a picture of the stars... didn't work too well.

delise · 07-28-2008, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SKYVUE

The roads were clear and the last part to Mt Pinos was fun, until

.....well Ara will tell the story.

So what happened ???

Wish I could have gone !

necro · 07-28-2008, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by delise

Wish I could have gone !

Too bad - Kelly & I missed you!

Regarding the "incident":
Speeding Ticket: going 50 in a 55 limit?

07-25-2008, 02:11 PM	#61 (permalink)
Zen Dude Learning Self-Control Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 161	I'm still in but not sure how I'll hook up with everyone. I live where the 5 and 210 meet and was thinking about joining in as you all cruised by ...but I'm might just head to 1000 Oaks to join from the start. No passenger (unless Steve wants to tag along ) Not staying overnight ...I have to take care of some business Sunday. - z __________________ 07 Lotus Elise – Krypton Green – Sport Pack, Touring Pack, Cilajet, Stage 1 Exhaust, Other Sector 111 / BWR Accessories 02 Mazda Miata 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

07-25-2008, 02:16 PM	#62 (permalink)
RachElise Lacher Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 140	hal, cant wait till tomorrow! not staying over, no passenger. __________________ 2005 Lotus Elise ardent red 2003 Nissan Xterra bordeaux red

07-25-2008, 02:47 PM	#63 (permalink)
JMY Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 252	I had to cancel my stayover at the hotel. I'm bringing a passenger and she has to be somewhere on sunday but I'll be at Silverstar tomorrow !! __________________ NEXT 8 MILES '05 Graphite Grey Lotus Elise '95 Helrot Red BMW M3 '03 Black Toyota Tacoma

07-25-2008, 07:42 PM	#66 (permalink)
SKYVUE SKYVUE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Posts: 1,739 Images: 1	IMPORTANT!!!! If you haven't been on the 5 freeway with a group of Lotus cars, YOU ARE READY FOR AN INCREDIBLE TREAT!!! We DOMINATE all lanes. Most "non-Lotus" motorists are pleasantly suprised, smiling, waving, honking and "THUMBS-UP!" Children FREAK OUT!!!! Babies SCREAM AT THE TOP OF THEIR LUNGS, terrorized our screaming exhausts! All in all, it's a positive experience! And we haven't gotten to the TWISTIES yet! I want to tell you, I WILL *NOT* DRIVE BALLS OUT ON THIS TRIP! I leave that for the TRACK! We will have MANY Lotus drivers, with MANY different driving skills! Many are carrying passengers who want to enjoy the trip too! Scaring the hell out of your passenger is not cool! I want EVERYONE to enjoy this trip, and drive home safely! Is you want to drive balls out, your welcome to PASS ME! If so, save a spot for us when you get there! Is that perfectly clear? THANKS! See y'all tomorrow Now........ARE YOU READY?????\ --Hal & Terry Attached Images __________________ --SKYVUE, '05 Elise SY (I love that car too!) Resident Astronomer

07-26-2008, 08:28 AM	#67 (permalink)
SKYVUE SKYVUE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Posts: 1,739 Images: 1	Final Countdown *FINAL COUNTDOWN!!!!* *See ya at Silverstar Lotus/Jaguar Dealership (Thousand Oaks) at 2 PM!!!* OR *at Flying J in Frazier Park at 4 PM!!!* --Hal __________________ --SKYVUE, '05 Elise SY (I love that car too!) Resident Astronomer

07-25-2008, 07:13 PM	#65 (permalink)
Win Elise owner Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Westminster, CA Posts: 1,244	Count me out. No job = no money to pay for gas.

07-26-2008, 10:46 PM	#68 (permalink)
necro <....> Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: City of Los Angeles, CA Posts: 515 Images: 1	Pictures! Ok - We had to leave early! Here's what happened - we met a Lotus of Thousand Oaks (I had a hard time finding it - my satnav is in warranty and some neighboring attendant from the silver star group did not even know what a Lotus is) The group stayed together though a fule stop and a nice drive to the Flying J - where we met up with 2 others! It was hot and sunny and we were taking it easy, having plenty of time and light traffic. Attached Images __________________ 07 SY ExigeS

07-26-2008, 11:43 PM	#69 (permalink)
necro <....> Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: City of Los Angeles, CA Posts: 515 Images: 1	One last picture of an Exige08 with a black wing and CF parts! Attached Images __________________ 07 SY ExigeS

07-27-2008, 08:38 AM	#70 (permalink)
SKYVUE SKYVUE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Posts: 1,739 Images: 1	Hi Y'all! We're at Flyin' J/Best Rest Inn, ready for the trip home. A great Sunday morning, no clouds....Just Terry and I in our '05 SY Elise and April and Eric in their '08 CO ExigeS... Last night's sky was PERFECT!!! I hope you enjoyed learning the constellations and looked at galaxies, nebulae and star clusters. Jupiter was brilliant as was the Milky Way! Did you see the "Dark Horse"? Look back on this Thread for Scorpius.. There will be a test when we get back! The roads were clear and the last part to Mt Pinos was fun, until.....well Ara will tell the story. I hoped you enjoyed our trip. We had Eleven Elises/Exiges. 7 Lotus cars did NOT show! What's the excuse this time? It would have been even more fun with the 19 cars that were expected to show. Otherwise Terry and I had a great time! Thanks for the enthusiasm that our small group had. Please post your photos and your stories! Thanks for Dominick/Kelly photos! See you all tonight on Lotus Talk! --Hal & Terry __________________ --SKYVUE, '05 Elise SY (I love that car too!) Resident Astronomer

07-27-2008, 08:43 AM	#71 (permalink)
necro <....> Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: City of Los Angeles, CA Posts: 515 Images: 1	Full set of pics here: Picasa Web Albums - Dominik - StarTrip2008 __________________ 07 SY ExigeS

07-27-2008, 03:25 PM	#72 (permalink)
agirls Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Santa Paula, CA Posts: 202 Images: 73	Hi All! It was great seeing all of you. Those who did not make it, the weather was perfect! And those who did not stay over for the Lockwood Valley and 33 run, you guys missed the BEST part of the ride! Well, maybe the second best part if you like stars. It was perfect and Hal and I both managed to avoid attention from the CHP. I have tons of pictures and will sort and post the pics that are in focus. I haven't posted pictures here yet, so I would assume the best way would be to add them to the gallery section? __________________ 07 Lotus Exige S Chrome Orange

07-27-2008, 05:13 PM	#73 (permalink)
agirls Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Santa Paula, CA Posts: 202 Images: 73	Alright, I posted the pictures I thought were worth posting in the gallery section Meets and Events / So Cal Star Trip 2008. I resized all of the pictures to 800 x 600. If anyone wants a full size pic, just ask and I'll send it to you. __________________ 07 Lotus Exige S Chrome Orange

07-27-2008, 05:47 PM	#74 (permalink)
Zen Dude Learning Self-Control Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 161	April ... Thanks! Tell Eric I said "Nice Job on those rear view mirror shots!" (I assume he took most of the driving ones) - z __________________ 07 Lotus Elise – Krypton Green – Sport Pack, Touring Pack, Cilajet, Stage 1 Exhaust, Other Sector 111 / BWR Accessories 02 Mazda Miata 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

07-27-2008, 06:02 PM	#75 (permalink)
agirls Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Santa Paula, CA Posts: 202 Images: 73	He took all but one picture. I drive, he takes pictures. Sorry we didn't get any good shots of you. Since you were the sweep, you were too far away. Thanks for the Lotus Hot Wheel!!! You rock! __________________ 07 Lotus Exige S Chrome Orange

07-27-2008, 11:16 PM	#76 (permalink)
Stormy320 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 1,613	Good meeting you guys and really cool checking out the stars. Definitely up for doing it again soon. Looks like a fun place to camp. Thanks Hal! __________________ 240S Chrome Orange EXIGE - fast... very fast

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07-28-2008, 12:24 AM	#77 (permalink)
JMY Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 252	Thank you Hal for another great trip ! Your lecture on the stars was informative and entertaining ! Looking that the "upside-down ET" through your telescope was waaay cool ! Everyone was so nice , and had a blast rolling with all the Lotuses ... Thanks Mark for the Hot Wheels car and to Ara and Rachael for making the late night drive home interesting Sorry Rachael for cutting you off ... I didn't see the turn off to the 101 Also, I think I corrupted my passenger. She told me she took her car up to 100mph on the way home, for the first time ever ! Future Lotus owner?? __________________ NEXT 8 MILES '05 Graphite Grey Lotus Elise '95 Helrot Red BMW M3 '03 Black Toyota Tacoma

07-28-2008, 08:25 AM	#78 (permalink)
NomisR Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 542	Thanks a lot Hal for the trip... it was BEAUTIFUL up there. And very informational.. never have I seen so many stars before.. I love it! Here's some pictures I took, mostly of our little stoppage on the way up. Last one's an attempt of a picture of the stars... didn't work too well. __________________ 2006 Lotus Sport Elise #4 of 50