Late Oct 08 Castle Hearst meet - LotusTalk

gameson · 07-20-2008, 09:51 AM

This is initiated by the So Cal owners due to their first success of club driving event. Please see this thread for details.

So to make this a successful event, we would like to know whether Nor Cal owners want to join as well.

Oh, from that thread, the possible dates are October 24-26 or the week after, Oct 31 - Nov 2, which also the date of the last F1 race, Brazil Interlagos, so we can watch together.

EDIT: I am not the organizer. RachElise is the one as she is the one that can check tour availability and deals. I am just opening a new thread to stimulate interests for all California owners.

LarryB · 07-22-2008, 09:17 AM

A FYI, the last GGLC autox of the season is Nov. 1. That typically pulls in a good 25-30 Lotus owners. Am a maybe for making, Oct. 24-26.

RachElise · 07-24-2008, 07:17 PM

thanks for starting this thread, gameson!
I will be organizing this event. we are shooting for october 25-26.
there are several different tours available...feel free to check them out at Welcome to Hearst Castle and let me know your thoughts. we dont all have to take the same tour. i am also working on trying to get us a private tour of the castle, if that is of interest.
i'd like to see how many people are interested in attending, either norcal or socal.
PM me for more info.
Thanks!
Rachel

kgalgas · 07-24-2008, 11:01 PM

I am a maybe. While I would love to go, but my kids travel hockey schedule/ games may conflict.

Dead Duck · 07-24-2008, 11:33 PM

I'm a maybe. Wife is having surgery end of Sept. Wont be going to WCLM. This would be a chance to meet Socal people. If everything works out.
Knucklehead's Bro

knucklehead · 07-25-2008, 12:11 AM

Rachel,
If you make it in conjunction with the GGLC autocross I'll drive up with you guys and possibly bring a bigger SoCal contingency.

cheers,
Jacob
Dead duck's bro

gameson · 07-25-2008, 08:58 AM

How far is the castle to Bay Area?

FLuXeXigeS · 07-25-2008, 10:54 AM

i voted maybe, but leaning more towards a yes at this point

LarryB · 07-25-2008, 11:29 AM

gameson- from the San Jose area, 165 miles and a little over 3 hours drive time. From SF closer to 4 hours away. Pretty close to mid-point for SoCal and NorCal.

Randy Chase · 07-25-2008, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knucklehead

Rachel,
If you make it in conjunction with the GGLC autocross I'll drive up with you guys and possibly bring a bigger SoCal contingency.

cheers,
Jacob
Dead duck's bro

+1

Except I am not Dead Duck's bro.

gameson · 07-25-2008, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knucklehead

Rachel,
If you make it in conjunction with the GGLC autocross I'll drive up with you guys and possibly bring a bigger SoCal contingency.

cheers,
Jacob
Dead duck's bro

So I am guessing with dates of Oct 31 - Nov 2? I might be interested as well, maybe not the GGLC Autocross, but just to go to Bay Area.

knucklehead · 07-25-2008, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy Chase

+1
Except I am not Dead Duck's bro.

Yeah, but you are kind of the brother I never wanted

Quote:

Originally Posted by gameson

So I am guessing with dates of Oct 31 - Nov 2? I might be interested as well, maybe not the GGLC Autocross, but just to go to Bay Area.

Gameson, why would you not want to do the Autocross? Larry B and Alex of the GGLC put on one of the best Autocross series for the Lotus community. It's really a blast and they have some awesome instructors.

cheers,
Jacob

LarryB · 07-25-2008, 02:30 PM

Thanks. The last event of the year is also our awards day and our sponsor - SVAG (local Lotus dealer) puts on a very nice catered BBQ lunch.

Of course its less likely that many NoCal folks will make it to Hearst Castle. Then again with the WCLM in early Oct and the autox the 1st of Nov, tough to pick a "prefect" day.

gameson · 08-17-2008, 08:38 AM

Rachel, just wondering, any update? Is this still on?

Quote:

Originally Posted by knucklehead

Gameson, why would you not want to do the Autocross? Larry B and Alex of the GGLC put on one of the best Autocross series for the Lotus community. It's really a blast and they have some awesome instructors.

cheers,
Jacob

I don't know, might be too tired, but we'll see

I guess for the dates, lets Rachel chooses what's the best for the tour and the group. I am open on both weekends, no problem.

Stormy320 · 08-17-2008, 09:41 AM

The October 31 weekend may work well.

FLuXeXigeS · 08-17-2008, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RachElise

Yes, let's make it that weekend instead. Oct 31 to Nov 2. Costumes optional. Actually, a bunch of Lotuses with costumed drivers would be pretty cool!

From SFO, Hearst Castle is approx. 200 miles or 3-4 hours.
From LAX, Hearst Castle is approx. 240 miles or 4 hours.

so is this date official?

what would be our stops we are gonna make, events we are going to attend, and where would we be staying?

and are we doing the autoX as well, i would love to.

JMY · 08-17-2008, 10:06 PM

Oct. 25 & 26th is best for me. I cannot make the weekend of Oct.31 (my brother is getting married)

James

IamBatman · 08-18-2008, 11:34 PM

2 years ago, I was on a romantic trip with my (ex)girlfriend to Hearst castle and a huge group of Lotus drove by, we ended up seeing them everywhere that weekend. I always wanted a Lotus and that was the weekend that I made up my mind to buy one. Now that I own one, I guess I should attend!

plastique999 · 08-18-2008, 11:39 PM

oct. 25/26 better for me...I'm in pending work...

jerrym · 08-18-2008, 11:41 PM

far drive.

View Poll Results: Late Oct Castle Hearst trip?
Yes - So Cal owners	15	31.25%
Maybe - So Cal owners	12	25.00%
No - So Cal owners	4	8.33%
Yes - Nor Cal owners	2	4.17%
Maybe - Nor Cal owners	14	29.17%
No - Nor Cal owners	1	2.08%
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07-20-2008, 09:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
gameson Track Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,999	Late Oct 08 Castle Hearst meet This is initiated by the So Cal owners due to their first success of club driving event. Please see this thread for details. So to make this a successful event, we would like to know whether Nor Cal owners want to join as well. Oh, from that thread, the possible dates are October 24-26 or the week after, Oct 31 - Nov 2, which also the date of the last F1 race, Brazil Interlagos, so we can watch together. EDIT: I am not the organizer. RachElise is the one as she is the one that can check tour availability and deals. I am just opening a new thread to stimulate interests for all California owners. Last edited by gameson : 07-20-2008 at 10:01 AM.

07-24-2008, 07:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
RachElise Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 250	thanks for starting this thread, gameson! I will be organizing this event. we are shooting for october 25-26. there are several different tours available...feel free to check them out at Welcome to Hearst Castle and let me know your thoughts. we dont all have to take the same tour. i am also working on trying to get us a private tour of the castle, if that is of interest. i'd like to see how many people are interested in attending, either norcal or socal. PM me for more info. Thanks! Rachel __________________ "Driving the Elise is like crack cocaine. One drive is never enough, but one is also too many because by that time, you're hooked." --Lyndon Conrad Bell

07-25-2008, 12:11 AM	#6 (permalink)
knucklehead TWRD & Blip advertising Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Marina del Rey, CA Posts: 3,838	Rachel, If you make it in conjunction with the GGLC autocross I'll drive up with you guys and possibly bring a bigger SoCal contingency. cheers, Jacob Dead duck's bro __________________ Jacob Join Lotuscar.ning.com for LA Lotus social events 05 Exise, 2bular 6 inch exhaust. BWR double adjustable Penske shocks, Hypercoil springs, HIDs, BWR front sway bar, Light weight PC680 battery w/BWR brace, BWR Black badges and wheel centers, Custom SCC paint job, SCC OEM Exige mesh kit and Exige rear clam details, LSD, Lotus sport clutch and light weight fly wheel. Sector front splitter. Stebel horn. Multivex Mirrors. Volk CE28 wheels

07-25-2008, 10:54 AM	#8 (permalink)
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07-22-2008, 09:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
LarryB Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NorCal Posts: 3,112	A FYI, the last GGLC autox of the season is Nov. 1. That typically pulls in a good 25-30 Lotus owners. Am a maybe for making, Oct. 24-26.

07-24-2008, 11:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
kgalgas Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Agoura, CA Posts: 309	I am a maybe. While I would love to go, but my kids travel hockey schedule/ games may conflict.

07-24-2008, 11:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
Dead Duck Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 145	I'm a maybe. Wife is having surgery end of Sept. Wont be going to WCLM. This would be a chance to meet Socal people. If everything works out. Knucklehead's Bro

07-25-2008, 08:58 AM	#7 (permalink)
gameson Track Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,999	How far is the castle to Bay Area?

07-25-2008, 11:29 AM	#9 (permalink)
LarryB Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NorCal Posts: 3,112	gameson- from the San Jose area, 165 miles and a little over 3 hours drive time. From SF closer to 4 hours away. Pretty close to mid-point for SoCal and NorCal.

07-25-2008, 02:30 PM	#13 (permalink)
LarryB Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NorCal Posts: 3,112	Thanks. The last event of the year is also our awards day and our sponsor - SVAG (local Lotus dealer) puts on a very nice catered BBQ lunch. Of course its less likely that many NoCal folks will make it to Hearst Castle. Then again with the WCLM in early Oct and the autox the 1st of Nov, tough to pick a "prefect" day.

08-17-2008, 09:41 AM	#15 (permalink)
Stormy320 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 2,049	The October 31 weekend may work well. __________________ 240S Chrome Orange EXIGE - fast... very fast

08-17-2008, 10:06 PM	#17 (permalink)
JMY Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 270	Oct. 25 & 26th is best for me. I cannot make the weekend of Oct.31 (my brother is getting married) James __________________ NEXT 8 MILES '05 Graphite Grey Lotus Elise '95 Helrot Red BMW M3 '03 Black Toyota Tacoma

08-18-2008, 11:34 PM	#18 (permalink)
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