MEGA Northern California Road-trip Offical Post

Kostamojen · 07-21-2003, 04:09 AM

This thread is for the folks going on the trip mostly, which will include a confirmation list and some futher details. The original post with alot of info can be seen here:

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...hreadid=380374

Maps: http://community.webshots.com/album/78628919UsHvWK

Official Confirmation list as of 7/21

Kostamojen
AVATAR-X +1
BAN SUV's
DDman
jeffsw_02wrx +1
Bemani
Lowball
sperry
JC
JoltdudeUC

I decided last night that dividing the cars during the 400+ mile trip up into three different groups would allow us to better keep track of each other. That, combined with a few radios and everyone getting everyonelses cell #'s will allow us to communicate better.
My main reason for doing this is from experience leading lines of 10+ cars on windy roads, where I cant see more than 3 cars behind me at really any time. Plus, there are issues of other motorists and trying to coordinate such a line in this fashion. So what we will do is have 3 groups with 3 leaders who are responsible for constantly keeping track of the cars behind them. If one disapears, the lead car of that group can slow down and allow them to catch up or make the judgment to turn around and see if they are ok.
Seperating the groups also allows each group to act as a seperate unit, with the ability to stop at any time for any reason without infering on the reast of the group. This will also make gas station stops TONS easier. However, we will still all meet up at Red bluff and the end of 36 and again at Fort Bragg of course. This also allows any group to take the lead or fall back if neccesary until the final part where my group, group A (the groups will be A, B, and C... Im having window vinyl decals made for this) needs to be in the lead so nobody has to sit around waiting to get into the beach house

Now im going to designate who is in what group. I already have me and alan in the lead car of group A, and Dan and Kevin in the lead car for group B, but I need another pilot/codriver combo for group C that is skilled with navigating and meet n' drive management, and im also going to use this list to figure out how many cars we are going to have and if anyone needs to pair up with someone else for codriving...

Group A
Car 1: Kostamojen (car)/Bemani
Car 2: Avatar-X +1 (car)
Car 3: Lowball (car)/Joltdudeuc or ddman
Car 4: X

Group B
Car 1: BAN SUV's (car)/DDman or Jolddudeuc
Car 2: Sperry (car)/ JC
Car 3: jeffsw_02wrx (car) +1
Car 4: X

As of preliminary estimates I got about 10 cars and 18 people, so I need to revise this as I get the confirmations back from people.

Some other details:
Hot water is sparce at the Cabin, but showers every 30 minutes are possible. We will get up ~5am Saturday morning to eat (im bringing a bunch of doughnuts) and clean up the place so we can leave at 6am. (sperry and other Reno guys, show up around 5:45am)

Water itself is an issue at Fort Bragg. Ive decided everyone who comes can stay here (exept Chewyguru if he decides to go down to Point Arena and stay there or bring anyone else along from our group) with sleeping bags and stuff, so no hotel renting is required. As for the water, showers will need 30 minutes BETWEEN them in order to allow the well to refill. Small scale water conservation will be required too (not leaving the faucet on for small things, etc.) in order to keep the well from pumping dirt (NOT what you want in the middle of a shower!!!

)

Food: Dont worry about bringing food other than snacks for the codriver during the trip as Ill supply the breakfast saturday morning and there are alot of places to eat/get food from in Fort Brag (and a 24 hour gas station down the street from the Cabin) Also, bring lots of water though and maybe some gatorade to keep yourself hydrated during the drive.

Extra: Everyone print up those maps so you know where to go. I will start PMing/Emailing addresses to the confirmed people today.

bemani · 07-21-2003, 12:54 PM

I'm going.

Kostamojen · 07-21-2003, 08:43 PM

Updated

JC · 07-21-2003, 08:45 PM

5:45AM?!?! Is that even a time anymore? I thought they banned it long ago.

JC

Kostamojen · 07-21-2003, 08:59 PM

Jeff, Avatar and Lowball need to tell me which group they want to be in

BAN SUVS · 07-21-2003, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by JC
5:45AM?!?! Is that even a time anymore? I thought they banned it long ago.

JC

Stuff only gets banned on this site. Us i-clubbers can handle anything.

JewPac42 · 07-21-2003, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by JC
5:45AM?!?! Is that even a time anymore? I thought they banned it long ago.

JC

"I didnt know there was a 5am mass, I didnt even know there was a 5am. What else havent you told me?"

I wish I could go but the 1st is my Dads 50th and we are having a huge surprise party. Ill give someone my cell though and Maybe I can meet up with you guys when you get down the SF.

Kostamojen · 07-22-2003, 03:04 AM

Alright, I still havent gotten responces back from CupertinoSteve, eastbaysubaru, and Chewyguru, and soundwave wants to ride with someone from the bay or he wont be going and Lowball needs to figure out what to do about co-driver/driving

But at this rate, we might only need two groups so thats good. Perhaps anyone else who wants to go who reads this can go too if they want?

jeffsw_02wrx · 07-22-2003, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Kostamojen
Jeff, Avatar and Lowball need to tell me which group they want to be in

If its okay, I'll go with group A.

Chewyguru · 07-22-2003, 01:31 PM

I will be there

Although I'd love to discuss the plan for Sunday still....

BAN SUVS · 07-22-2003, 09:40 PM

I am strongly considered going to the Marin Beer meet thingy (sans beer since I gotta drive straight home that night) since it was largely scheduled for the 3rd so that we could all go if we wanted.

Kostamojen · 07-23-2003, 04:25 AM

That beer thing seems a waste of even more driving, cause you could still hang around for awhile and do all the stuff thats up in Fort Bragg.

Chewy: Are you bringing your G/F with and coming to the cabin or just meeting us up there at Fort Bragg? I wasnt sure about that part since you knew someone up there.

As for a BBQ in point arena, it might actually be easier for you to come up to Fort Bragg and have the BBQ lunch there

(we have one there) We could also go down to captain flints or jenny's giant burger, or even that pizza place behind Rite Aid (d'ruilio's + sons Is the name but I cant spell it right

). Otherwise for Sunday I plan on going to to a beach or two, maybe the botanical gardens since I can get everyone in there free (family pass) or maybe hike up to the waterfall at russian gulch state park. Any of that stuff is good, including going down to Mendicino to check it out and see where Murder She Wrote was filmed

As for the group stuff, we have 7 cars as of right now. So that means only two groups. Ill have to wait a couple days to see whats going on with that...

AVATAR-X · 07-23-2003, 07:44 PM

I'm good with whatever group you choose, Kosty.

WRX ish · 07-23-2003, 10:31 PM

this is the first time i have seen this thread, when is the trip?

Wingless Wonder · 07-24-2003, 12:17 AM

Originally posted by WRX ish
this is the first time i have seen this thread, when is the trip?
See top post in this thread...

EDIT: First weekend in August (1st through 3rd, I think).

--
0==WW==0
"…axles of evil…" - george w. bush

Kostamojen · 07-24-2003, 04:23 AM

Alrightly, we have 7 cars right now and still no responce from 4 people... So as it stands we need only two groups.

Lance (lowball): I was thinking that if you got tired, maybe one of us could switch off codriving and drive your car on an easy section to give you a brake if need to do that.

Chewyguru · 07-24-2003, 01:57 PM

The g/f gots to work that weekend.

Some one has to make the car payments and keep fresh avs sports on the ride.

I'm an insomniac so I'll stay at home with the x-box sat night.

Chewyguru · 07-24-2003, 02:05 PM

You really should consider coming down to my neck of the woods..

jotarou1 · 07-25-2003, 12:18 AM

I am not on the list Steve, but you can count me out. I got your e-mail, and my g/f probably wouldn't have too much fun, so I am out. Thanks though.

Juan

Kostamojen · 07-25-2003, 04:02 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Chewyguru
You really should consider coming down to my neck of the woods..

Wait, im totally confused now...

So you live in point arena?

Maybe you should just drive up to the beach house sunday morning? I mean, I dont know about your place, but this house was actually featured in a 70's issue of Sunset magazine

Its a really nice place

Lowball · 07-25-2003, 04:09 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Kostamojen
Alrightly, we have 7 cars right now and still no responce from 4 people... So as it stands we need only two groups.

Lance (lowball): I was thinking that if you got tired, maybe one of us could switch off codriving and drive your car on an easy section to give you a brake if need to do that.

Yeah that sounds good Steve. I'll roll in group A then.

jeffsw_02wrx · 07-25-2003, 07:16 PM

Is this going to be a problem for us if the road isn't opened by the 2nd?

http://www.thekcrachannel.com/news/2358960/detail.html

Rock Slide Shuts Down Highway 70
Boulders Block Roadway In Feather River Canyon

POSTED: 12:21 p.m. PDT July 25, 2003
UPDATED: 12:59 p.m. PDT July 25, 2003

OROVILLE, Calif. -- A major rock slide has shut down Highway 70 between Oroville and Quincy in the Feather River Canyon.

LiveCopter 3 Over The Scene

The slide was first reported about 8:30 a.m. Friday about 11 miles past the Plumas County line.

KCRA's Dann Shively in LiveCopter 3 reported that several large boulders crashed down onto the highway, completely blocking it. The slide also damaged the roadway.

Caltrans crews are at the scene accessing the situation.

No estimate has been given as to when the highway will reopen.

The California Highway Patrol is turning cars around at Jarbo Gap near Lake Oroville.

Kostamojen · 07-26-2003, 12:12 AM

I already checked about that road closer, its not where we are going.

BTW, I had to fiddle with the groups a bit to even them out. Only 6 cars right now though, unless im missing anyone?

Chewyguru · 07-26-2003, 12:45 AM

Hmm I'm still coming, Why you erase me >

Kostamojen · 07-26-2003, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Chewyguru
Hmm I'm still coming, Why you erase me >

Cause im confused!!! Are you gong to go on the ride with us from the cabin to fort bragg even though you are in Point Arena???

07-21-2003, 04:09 AM	#1
Kostamojen Scooby Guru Member#: 2272 Join Date: Sep 2000 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Fire Caves Vehicle: 2019 Macan 4cyl 1993 Impreza FWD WRX swap	MEGA Northern California Road-trip Offical Post This thread is for the folks going on the trip mostly, which will include a confirmation list and some futher details. The original post with alot of info can be seen here: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...hreadid=380374 Maps: http://community.webshots.com/album/78628919UsHvWK Official Confirmation list as of 7/21 Kostamojen AVATAR-X +1 BAN SUV's DDman jeffsw_02wrx +1 Bemani Lowball sperry JC JoltdudeUC I decided last night that dividing the cars during the 400+ mile trip up into three different groups would allow us to better keep track of each other. That, combined with a few radios and everyone getting everyonelses cell #'s will allow us to communicate better. My main reason for doing this is from experience leading lines of 10+ cars on windy roads, where I cant see more than 3 cars behind me at really any time. Plus, there are issues of other motorists and trying to coordinate such a line in this fashion. So what we will do is have 3 groups with 3 leaders who are responsible for constantly keeping track of the cars behind them. If one disapears, the lead car of that group can slow down and allow them to catch up or make the judgment to turn around and see if they are ok. Seperating the groups also allows each group to act as a seperate unit, with the ability to stop at any time for any reason without infering on the reast of the group. This will also make gas station stops TONS easier. However, we will still all meet up at Red bluff and the end of 36 and again at Fort Bragg of course. This also allows any group to take the lead or fall back if neccesary until the final part where my group, group A (the groups will be A, B, and C... Im having window vinyl decals made for this) needs to be in the lead so nobody has to sit around waiting to get into the beach house Now im going to designate who is in what group. I already have me and alan in the lead car of group A, and Dan and Kevin in the lead car for group B, but I need another pilot/codriver combo for group C that is skilled with navigating and meet n' drive management, and im also going to use this list to figure out how many cars we are going to have and if anyone needs to pair up with someone else for codriving... Group A Car 1: Kostamojen (car)/Bemani Car 2: Avatar-X +1 (car) Car 3: Lowball (car)/Joltdudeuc or ddman Car 4: X Group B Car 1: BAN SUV's (car)/DDman or Jolddudeuc Car 2: Sperry (car)/ JC Car 3: jeffsw_02wrx (car) +1 Car 4: X As of preliminary estimates I got about 10 cars and 18 people, so I need to revise this as I get the confirmations back from people. Some other details: Hot water is sparce at the Cabin, but showers every 30 minutes are possible. We will get up ~5am Saturday morning to eat (im bringing a bunch of doughnuts) and clean up the place so we can leave at 6am. (sperry and other Reno guys, show up around 5:45am) Water itself is an issue at Fort Bragg. Ive decided everyone who comes can stay here (exept Chewyguru if he decides to go down to Point Arena and stay there or bring anyone else along from our group) with sleeping bags and stuff, so no hotel renting is required. As for the water, showers will need 30 minutes BETWEEN them in order to allow the well to refill. Small scale water conservation will be required too (not leaving the faucet on for small things, etc.) in order to keep the well from pumping dirt (NOT what you want in the middle of a shower!!! ) Food: Dont worry about bringing food other than snacks for the codriver during the trip as Ill supply the breakfast saturday morning and there are alot of places to eat/get food from in Fort Brag (and a 24 hour gas station down the street from the Cabin) Also, bring lots of water though and maybe some gatorade to keep yourself hydrated during the drive. Extra: Everyone print up those maps so you know where to go. I will start PMing/Emailing addresses to the confirmed people today. Last edited by Kostamojen; 07-30-2003 at 02:38 AM.

07-22-2003, 01:31 PM	#10
Chewyguru Scooby Newbie Member#: 7003 Join Date: May 2001 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Rabid Fan	How many posts til you see... I will be there Although I'd love to discuss the plan for Sunday still....

07-25-2003, 07:16 PM	#22
jeffsw_02wrx Scooby Newbie Member#: 34136 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Roseville, CA Vehicle: 2002 WRX WR Pearl Blue	Rock Slide Shuts Down Highway 70 Is this going to be a problem for us if the road isn't opened by the 2nd? http://www.thekcrachannel.com/news/2358960/detail.html Rock Slide Shuts Down Highway 70 Boulders Block Roadway In Feather River Canyon POSTED: 12:21 p.m. PDT July 25, 2003 UPDATED: 12:59 p.m. PDT July 25, 2003 OROVILLE, Calif. -- A major rock slide has shut down Highway 70 between Oroville and Quincy in the Feather River Canyon. LiveCopter 3 Over The Scene The slide was first reported about 8:30 a.m. Friday about 11 miles past the Plumas County line. KCRA's Dann Shively in LiveCopter 3 reported that several large boulders crashed down onto the highway, completely blocking it. The slide also damaged the roadway. Caltrans crews are at the scene accessing the situation. No estimate has been given as to when the highway will reopen. The California Highway Patrol is turning cars around at Jarbo Gap near Lake Oroville.

07-26-2003, 12:12 AM	#23
Kostamojen Scooby Guru Member#: 2272 Join Date: Sep 2000 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Fire Caves Vehicle: 2019 Macan 4cyl 1993 Impreza FWD WRX swap	I already checked about that road closer, its not where we are going. BTW, I had to fiddle with the groups a bit to even them out. Only 6 cars right now though, unless im missing anyone? Last edited by Kostamojen; 07-26-2003 at 12:27 AM.

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07-21-2003, 12:54 PM	#2
bemani Scooby Specialist Member#: 5673 Join Date: Apr 2001 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Folsom, CA Vehicle: 05 LGT, 02 WRX Hellcat CTR LC500 GRC	I'm going.

07-21-2003, 08:43 PM	#3
Kostamojen Scooby Guru Member#: 2272 Join Date: Sep 2000 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Fire Caves Vehicle: 2019 Macan 4cyl 1993 Impreza FWD WRX swap	Updated

07-21-2003, 08:45 PM	#4
JC Scooby Guru Member#: 692 Join Date: Dec 1999 Chapter/Region: SCIC Vehicle: 2021 Tacoma TRD Pro White	5:45AM?!?! Is that even a time anymore? I thought they banned it long ago. JC

07-21-2003, 08:59 PM	#5
Kostamojen Scooby Guru Member#: 2272 Join Date: Sep 2000 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Fire Caves Vehicle: 2019 Macan 4cyl 1993 Impreza FWD WRX swap	Jeff, Avatar and Lowball need to tell me which group they want to be in

07-22-2003, 03:04 AM	#8
Kostamojen Scooby Guru Member#: 2272 Join Date: Sep 2000 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Fire Caves Vehicle: 2019 Macan 4cyl 1993 Impreza FWD WRX swap	Alright, I still havent gotten responces back from CupertinoSteve, eastbaysubaru, and Chewyguru, and soundwave wants to ride with someone from the bay or he wont be going and Lowball needs to figure out what to do about co-driver/driving But at this rate, we might only need two groups so thats good. Perhaps anyone else who wants to go who reads this can go too if they want?

07-22-2003, 09:40 PM	#11
BAN SUVS Scooby Specialist Member#: 28685 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Reno, Nevada Vehicle: 2004 FXT 4EAT very STi'd	I am strongly considered going to the Marin Beer meet thingy (sans beer since I gotta drive straight home that night) since it was largely scheduled for the 3rd so that we could all go if we wanted.

07-23-2003, 04:25 AM	#12
Kostamojen Scooby Guru Member#: 2272 Join Date: Sep 2000 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Fire Caves Vehicle: 2019 Macan 4cyl 1993 Impreza FWD WRX swap	That beer thing seems a waste of even more driving, cause you could still hang around for awhile and do all the stuff thats up in Fort Bragg. Chewy: Are you bringing your G/F with and coming to the cabin or just meeting us up there at Fort Bragg? I wasnt sure about that part since you knew someone up there. As for a BBQ in point arena, it might actually be easier for you to come up to Fort Bragg and have the BBQ lunch there (we have one there) We could also go down to captain flints or jenny's giant burger, or even that pizza place behind Rite Aid (d'ruilio's + sons Is the name but I cant spell it right ). Otherwise for Sunday I plan on going to to a beach or two, maybe the botanical gardens since I can get everyone in there free (family pass) or maybe hike up to the waterfall at russian gulch state park. Any of that stuff is good, including going down to Mendicino to check it out and see where Murder She Wrote was filmed As for the group stuff, we have 7 cars as of right now. So that means only two groups. Ill have to wait a couple days to see whats going on with that...

07-23-2003, 07:44 PM	#13
AVATAR-X Scooby Specialist Member#: 4889 Join Date: Mar 2001 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Tracy, CA, USA Vehicle: 20XX Gunstar Silver	I'm good with whatever group you choose, Kosty.

07-23-2003, 10:31 PM	#14
WRX ish Scooby Specialist Member#: 16889 Join Date: Mar 2002 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Oakland, ca	this is the first time i have seen this thread, when is the trip?

07-24-2003, 12:17 AM	#15
Wingless Wonder Scooby Newbie Member#: 33752 Join Date: Mar 2003 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: roaming northern CA Vehicle: 2002 WRX sedan Aspen White	Originally posted by WRX ish this is the first time i have seen this thread, when is the trip? See top post in this thread... EDIT: First weekend in August (1st through 3rd, I think). -- 0==WW==0 "…axles of evil…" - george w. bush

07-24-2003, 04:23 AM	#16
Kostamojen Scooby Guru Member#: 2272 Join Date: Sep 2000 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Fire Caves Vehicle: 2019 Macan 4cyl 1993 Impreza FWD WRX swap	Alrightly, we have 7 cars right now and still no responce from 4 people... So as it stands we need only two groups. Lance (lowball): I was thinking that if you got tired, maybe one of us could switch off codriving and drive your car on an easy section to give you a brake if need to do that.

07-24-2003, 01:57 PM	#17
Chewyguru Scooby Newbie Member#: 7003 Join Date: May 2001 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Rabid Fan	The g/f gots to work that weekend. Some one has to make the car payments and keep fresh avs sports on the ride. I'm an insomniac so I'll stay at home with the x-box sat night.

07-24-2003, 02:05 PM	#18
Chewyguru Scooby Newbie Member#: 7003 Join Date: May 2001 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Rabid Fan	You really should consider coming down to my neck of the woods..

07-25-2003, 12:18 AM	#19
jotarou1 Scooby Newbie Member#: 3308 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Sacramento, CA, USA	I am not on the list Steve, but you can count me out. I got your e-mail, and my g/f probably wouldn't have too much fun, so I am out. Thanks though. Juan

07-26-2003, 12:45 AM	#24
Chewyguru Scooby Newbie Member#: 7003 Join Date: May 2001 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Rabid Fan	Hmm I'm still coming, Why you erase me >

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