ATTENTION ALL

The South and East Bay meet points have now been added BUT the times have been changed due to the drive time to the final destination being shorter.

Here are the details for the Bodega Bay Drive. The route has been planned and I will be handing out directions on the day of the meet. This will be a leisurely drive not a speed one. Many of the roads are narrow and all are 2 lane. These roads are also enjoyed by bicyclists and tourists so adherence to speed limits is the norm. YouÃÍl actually be able to appreciate the beautiful views & scenery then too.

The drive will begin at 11am on Saturday, April 9th. It would be nice if we could actually start on time which means arriving early for instructions and some group pictures.

** We will be using the Trip Computer/Odometer feature. If any of the newbies here haven't learned how to use this function yet check your Ops. Manual pages 2-8 & 9 . The directions I'll hand out will have mileage to each turn-off point. This is being done so that when the group gets split up, and it will, you won't get lost....hopefully. Bring radio(s) if you have them, set to channel 3.0

Bring snacks and drinks as there are no places along the route to stop that can handle a large group of cars until we get to Bodega Bay. There we will stop for lunch at The Tides Wharf & Restaurant. They have a snack bar to buy food stuff.

It's imperative for those coming from south of the Bay that you gas up before you cross over. Once we get started gas stations are rare and not accessible for groups. There will only be ONE restroom stop between the start point and Bodega so plan accordingly.

MAIN MEET LOCATION
100 Shoreline Hwy.
Mill Valley, CA 94941

Note: This is an office building on the EAST side of Hwy. 101. Both Mapquest and Yahoo show it as being on the West side which is wrong.

Directions:
From the East Bay: Take the 580 to San Rafael then go south on 101. Take the Hwy 1/Stinson Beach exit. Bear right and stay in the right hand lane until you come to a traffic light (Shoreline Hwy/Hwy1). Turn right, go under the highway, and the office building will be on your left.

From SF: Take the GG stay on 101 north. Take the Hwy1/Stinson Beach exit. The office building will be on the right side along the exit road.

Dave (whatever) will be coordinating the south/east bay meet locations.

Also the phone contact person on the morning of the meet will be Dan (neur0sis). Cell# 707-486-2656

LOCAL MEET POINTS

1) NorthBay Meet Point:
Starbucks (Target Shopping Ctr.)
475 Rohnert Park Expy. W (at Labath Ave)
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Time: 10am

2) South Bay Meet Point:
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
Address: 32450 Dyer St, Union City, CA 94587
Time: 9:00am
[South Bay will meet up with East Bay group]

3) East Bay Meet Point:
Holiday Inn Parking Lot
Address: 1800 Powell St, Emeryville, CA 94608-1808
Time: 9:45am

 

You guys should swing by infineon raceway on your way up and go for a real ride with me.
Wish I could make this one but I'll be on the track.
Have fun.

 

oops. thanks for fixing this I'll create an announcement as well as meet point threads so we know who will be at what meet points.

 

is there any meet point for san jose people?

 

to eliminate too many meet points, SJ folks are all gonna meet over at the Union City Krispy Kreme

 

Hey guys & gals,

Dave has created individual threads for sign-up for this run. Please go there and add your name even if you're tentative.

Here are the threads in case you don't know what "BB" stands for

South Bay meet point

https://my350z.com/forum/northern-california/115995-bb-drive-south-bay-meet-point.html

East Bay meet point

https://my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=115995

North Bay meet point

https://my350z.com/forum/northern-california/115998-bb-drive-northbay-meet-point.html

I really appreciate all those that have signed up for this meet.

 

so is everyone in the south and east bay "tenative" now? Sheesh!

 

Hey folks, don't forget to sign up in the individual Meet Point threads listed 2 posts earlier. We had 25 sign up in the master list but so far only 16 on the single threads. Only 1 week to go!

 

I'm posted on the new list...........now!

 

Can anyone recommend a good place to spend a night around Mendocino? I'm planning to stay up there with my wife on Saturday night.
Thanks in advance!

 

Cool, we could have poker night at the place you're staying too!! Tell your wife she could play too!! J/K

 

Well, due to scheduling of events I am not going to make this drive. I'm actually rather upset about it because it's a NORTH BAY DRIVE for once I hope you guys have fun... I'll be there in spirit.

 

We will all miss you AND your driving style. You could have shown the south bayers how a real Z driver drives.

 

Oh, you're SO fired, Anna.

 

Haha my style of trying to get some traction with my crappy base model Jk, yeah.. I'm really going to miss being on this drive. Damn it all the hell.

I am. Feel free to harp on me (well, everyone except that biooootch Tony!) but in my defense, this is all Lance's fault.

 

Ohhhh man!! You mean I won't be able to see you and call you a Biotchhhh!!

J/K, sorry you can't make it BIOTCHHHHH!!!

 

Hehe, damn it, I was going to give you a wedgie too. Next time!

 

These are places in the town of Mendicino. They all state a 2 night minimum stay on weekends. If they aren't busy maybe they'll waive that.

Hill House Inn, 3 star, "Country Inn"
Joshua Grindle Inn, 3 star, Historic B&B
Stanford Inn by the Sea, 4 star, Hotel
Reed Manor, 4 star, B&B
Mendocino Hotel & Garden Suites, 3 star, "Historic Hotel"

You can also check here for more details and other options.
http://www.mendocinocoast.com/direct...Accomodations/

Going up there after our drive will be a bunch more driving on nice twisty roads

 

Bill, will the resturant where we're eating for lunch have oysters?

 

The Tides is a full scale seafood restaurant. We will only be using the snack bar/deli to get lunch but most likely they will have some kind of seafood side dishes. If you want to check, 707-875-3652.