San Diego Sunday Drive - Page 26 - LotusTalk

swistun · 09-26-2007, 05:15 PM

I'm in.
The Porsche guy is also in.
We'll be at the usual location between 8:15 and 8:30 so I can still chug my morning coffee before we depart.

Hayseed · 09-26-2007, 09:29 PM

RB at 8:15 Sunday, I'll be there.

jeph · 09-27-2007, 02:34 AM

I should be down for this one, I will go to bed early

jeph · 09-29-2007, 07:43 PM

still a go? I will be there.

Hayseed · 09-29-2007, 10:02 PM

Its a go for me

Mike

swistun · 09-29-2007, 11:20 PM

I'll be there too with a friend co-piloting my Elise.

The Porsche guy just backed out - he told me he peeked at his front tires and they were so old that wire was showing, so he does not feel comfortable going up against a bunch of Elises like that.

I think he just chickened out.

See you tomorrow am!!

gameson · 11-01-2007, 11:39 PM

I know this may or may not be appropriate for some, but anyone want to go for Sunday AM drive this 11/4? I am itching to go.

Hayseed, I hope you are OK with all the fires. Luke, glad you are back again!!! lets do it!!

ChrisH · 11-02-2007, 01:47 AM

You might want to stay out of the fire areas. Even if the debris is cleared, there is a lot of ash and dirt flying around in the smallest winds. It is easy to get it in your eyes. (I know this from recent experience. My commute to work is from Ramona to Rancho Bernardo on Highland Valley Road, and that area got burned pretty bad.) Plus, there are a lot of work crews in the burned areas fixing power lines, clearing burned trees and brush, and clearing burned houses.

gameson · 11-02-2007, 09:21 AM

Thanks for the advise, ChrisH. I guess the drive is off until 08 because of the ash and dirt?

good2go · 11-08-2007, 10:16 AM

Anyone going for a drive this Sunday, 11/11? Are the roads safe and clear of debris now? I'm here and ready to go if anyone else interested and advise of the current road condition. I've only done once before several months ago. Let's go people.

Hayseed · 11-08-2007, 03:07 PM

78 between Ramona and Santa Ysabel is temporarily posted with a 35 MPH speed limit due to linecrews working that stretch. 79 between Henshaw and Valley Center is still a mess, they're still mopping up the Poomacha fire there. All roads east of Santa Ysabel are wide open with no ash. I haven't been down Old Julian Highway or through Mesa Grande since the burn and as Chris said HVR is a mess.

South county has got to be a disaster due to the Harris fire. Lyons Valley and 94 were hit pretty hard.

I'll be effectively out of town until Thanksgiving but I'm up for a spin the weekend of the 24th-25th.

We are all OK on our end of Ramona. Chris got hotter than we did. We do know many people who were burned out though.

I think Chris and I live in the only section of unburned old-growth scrub left in the county.

MS

good2go · 11-08-2007, 03:36 PM

Thanks for the update...I'll standby until then...

Randy Chase · 11-08-2007, 04:01 PM

Maybe a shorter drive then? I would like to stretch out the legs on this car.

Hayseed · 11-08-2007, 04:48 PM

Randy,

I think the east county roads will be getting back to normal (normal, except for the fact that everything on both sides of the road is black and it all smells like a burned tire) by the time I can get free, Nov 24-25. If you can wait that long, I'm up for anything.

MS

gameson · 11-08-2007, 05:57 PM

I always want to go for a short drive, but dont want to have cops policing all over the road. how's the cop doing on these roads?

jeph · 11-09-2007, 09:06 AM

I went on a MC ride out there through lyons valley to Cuyamaca to Banner grade and back. I didn't see a single cop but lots of border patrol on Lyons Valley. The roads were surprisingly clean and while I will be out of town this weekend I am going to go on a short run on monday morining with a friend of mine in a carrera if any of you would like to join.

ChrisH · 11-09-2007, 08:50 PM

There are still plenty of roads in unburned areas like highway 79, engineer's road, 78 east of Julian, etc. The best map showing fire perimeter and roads is at the following link:
http://www.signonsandiego.com/firemap/

gameson · 11-09-2007, 11:23 PM

are we still going?? I want to give it one drive before washing it off this weekend!!

good2go · 11-10-2007, 04:12 PM

I couldn't wait for the Sunday drive, so I did a test run today:

I took I-8 East to Sunrise Highway North (40 miles east of SD) - enjoyed some nice twisties on the way up the mountain, very relaxing and hardly any traffic at all. Cruised 24 miles on Sunrise Hwy, passing Mt. Laguna (5000-6000 ft elev.) - spectacular view, until it ends at 79 Highway.

I, then, turned north on 79 Hwy for a quick 6 miles of twisties to Julian. There was considerably a lot more traffic heading into Julian, where it was full of people, and cars - saw a nice brand new silver Ferrari F430 convertible. I couldn't find a parking space so I made a quick turnaround and got back on 79 South, hit the twists and turns again on the way back with no traffic in front - stopped at a cafe on Lake Cuyamaca for a really good chili burger! Then continued southbound on 79 for another 17 miles until it crosses I-8 - a lot of sharp curves and turns on the way down with very little traffic. Hit I-8 westbound home.

It was a beautiful sunny and very cool (50's-60's) day for a nice relaxing drive. I had a lot of fun - it would be a nice group drive! The roads were very clean. There were a lot of bicyclists and I only saw one CHP on the way down on 79, at Lake Cuyamaca. Gorgeous mountain and valley views along the way coupled with nice, cold, fresh air!

Took some photos along the way - had to adjust the colors as it was sunny

Almost forgot my favorite photo!

gameson · 11-10-2007, 05:59 PM

damn, you should have pm or call me...

09-26-2007, 05:15 PM	#501 (permalink)
swistun epinephrine Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: chicago, downtown Posts: 992 Images: 16	I'm in. The Porsche guy is also in. We'll be at the usual location between 8:15 and 8:30 so I can still chug my morning coffee before we depart. __________________ If it weren't for physics and law enforcement, I'd be unstoppable!! '06 Elise #1423 :: graphite / magnolia :: sports :: touring :: janspeed stage II :: multivex :: braille :: EBC / pagid blue ::

09-29-2007, 11:20 PM	#506 (permalink)
swistun epinephrine Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: chicago, downtown Posts: 992 Images: 16	I'll be there too with a friend co-piloting my Elise. The Porsche guy just backed out - he told me he peeked at his front tires and they were so old that wire was showing, so he does not feel comfortable going up against a bunch of Elises like that. I think he just chickened out. See you tomorrow am!! __________________ If it weren't for physics and law enforcement, I'd be unstoppable!! '06 Elise #1423 :: graphite / magnolia :: sports :: touring :: janspeed stage II :: multivex :: braille :: EBC / pagid blue ::

11-08-2007, 03:07 PM	#511 (permalink)
Hayseed Photo Courtesy of Larry B Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 323	78 between Ramona and Santa Ysabel is temporarily posted with a 35 MPH speed limit due to linecrews working that stretch. 79 between Henshaw and Valley Center is still a mess, they're still mopping up the Poomacha fire there. All roads east of Santa Ysabel are wide open with no ash. I haven't been down Old Julian Highway or through Mesa Grande since the burn and as Chris said HVR is a mess. South county has got to be a disaster due to the Harris fire. Lyons Valley and 94 were hit pretty hard. I'll be effectively out of town until Thanksgiving but I'm up for a spin the weekend of the 24th-25th. We are all OK on our end of Ramona. Chris got hotter than we did. We do know many people who were burned out though. I think Chris and I live in the only section of unburned old-growth scrub left in the county. MS Last edited by Hayseed : 11-08-2007 at 04:38 PM.

11-08-2007, 04:01 PM	#513 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,174 Images: 761	Maybe a shorter drive then? I would like to stretch out the legs on this car. __________________ * V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S * No Longer the ADMIN here, please do not PM me asking for help. Thanks! 2006 Noble M400. Getrag tranny, Quaiffe LSD, Hinged clams. Duratec dual turbo V6. Hoosier 315-18 tires. 2350 pounds. Over 500hp. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Wing. Black leather/Alcantara with orange stitching. The street car. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle.

11-09-2007, 08:50 PM	#517 (permalink)
ChrisH Mountain Road Nut Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ramona,CA Posts: 2,290	There are still plenty of roads in unburned areas like highway 79, engineer's road, 78 east of Julian, etc. The best map showing fire perimeter and roads is at the following link: http://www.signonsandiego.com/firemap/ Last edited by ChrisH : 11-10-2007 at 12:10 AM.

09-26-2007, 09:29 PM	#502 (permalink)
Hayseed Photo Courtesy of Larry B Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 323	RB at 8:15 Sunday, I'll be there.

09-27-2007, 02:34 AM	#503 (permalink)
jeph Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 347	I should be down for this one, I will go to bed early

09-29-2007, 07:43 PM	#504 (permalink)
jeph Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 347	still a go? I will be there.

09-29-2007, 10:02 PM	#505 (permalink)
Hayseed Photo Courtesy of Larry B Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 323	Its a go for me Mike

11-01-2007, 11:39 PM	#507 (permalink)
gameson Track Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,999	I know this may or may not be appropriate for some, but anyone want to go for Sunday AM drive this 11/4? I am itching to go. Hayseed, I hope you are OK with all the fires. Luke, glad you are back again!!! lets do it!!

11-02-2007, 01:47 AM	#508 (permalink)
ChrisH Mountain Road Nut Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ramona,CA Posts: 2,290	You might want to stay out of the fire areas. Even if the debris is cleared, there is a lot of ash and dirt flying around in the smallest winds. It is easy to get it in your eyes. (I know this from recent experience. My commute to work is from Ramona to Rancho Bernardo on Highland Valley Road, and that area got burned pretty bad.) Plus, there are a lot of work crews in the burned areas fixing power lines, clearing burned trees and brush, and clearing burned houses.

11-02-2007, 09:21 AM	#509 (permalink)
gameson Track Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,999	Thanks for the advise, ChrisH. I guess the drive is off until 08 because of the ash and dirt?

11-08-2007, 10:16 AM	#510 (permalink)
good2go Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Downtown LB, California Posts: 498	Anyone going for a drive this Sunday, 11/11? Are the roads safe and clear of debris now? I'm here and ready to go if anyone else interested and advise of the current road condition. I've only done once before several months ago. Let's go people.

11-08-2007, 03:36 PM	#512 (permalink)
good2go Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Downtown LB, California Posts: 498	Thanks for the update...I'll standby until then...

11-08-2007, 04:48 PM	#514 (permalink)
Hayseed Photo Courtesy of Larry B Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 323	Randy, I think the east county roads will be getting back to normal (normal, except for the fact that everything on both sides of the road is black and it all smells like a burned tire) by the time I can get free, Nov 24-25. If you can wait that long, I'm up for anything. MS

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11-08-2007, 05:57 PM	#515 (permalink)
gameson Track Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,999	I always want to go for a short drive, but dont want to have cops policing all over the road. how's the cop doing on these roads?

11-09-2007, 09:06 AM	#516 (permalink)
jeph Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 347	I went on a MC ride out there through lyons valley to Cuyamaca to Banner grade and back. I didn't see a single cop but lots of border patrol on Lyons Valley. The roads were surprisingly clean and while I will be out of town this weekend I am going to go on a short run on monday morining with a friend of mine in a carrera if any of you would like to join.

11-09-2007, 11:23 PM	#518 (permalink)
gameson Track Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,999	are we still going?? I want to give it one drive before washing it off this weekend!!

11-10-2007, 04:12 PM	#519 (permalink)
good2go Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Downtown LB, California Posts: 498	I couldn't wait for the Sunday drive, so I did a test run today: I took I-8 East to Sunrise Highway North (40 miles east of SD) - enjoyed some nice twisties on the way up the mountain, very relaxing and hardly any traffic at all. Cruised 24 miles on Sunrise Hwy, passing Mt. Laguna (5000-6000 ft elev.) - spectacular view, until it ends at 79 Highway. I, then, turned north on 79 Hwy for a quick 6 miles of twisties to Julian. There was considerably a lot more traffic heading into Julian, where it was full of people, and cars - saw a nice brand new silver Ferrari F430 convertible. I couldn't find a parking space so I made a quick turnaround and got back on 79 South, hit the twists and turns again on the way back with no traffic in front - stopped at a cafe on Lake Cuyamaca for a really good chili burger! Then continued southbound on 79 for another 17 miles until it crosses I-8 - a lot of sharp curves and turns on the way down with very little traffic. Hit I-8 westbound home. It was a beautiful sunny and very cool (50's-60's) day for a nice relaxing drive. I had a lot of fun - it would be a nice group drive! The roads were very clean. There were a lot of bicyclists and I only saw one CHP on the way down on 79, at Lake Cuyamaca. Gorgeous mountain and valley views along the way coupled with nice, cold, fresh air! Took some photos along the way - had to adjust the colors as it was sunny Almost forgot my favorite photo! Last edited by good2go : 11-10-2007 at 07:27 PM.

11-10-2007, 05:59 PM	#520 (permalink)
gameson Track Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,999	damn, you should have pm or call me...