Who is arriving on Thursday?

[My_yella_s2k]

Who will be at the hotel on Thursday?
In previous years we had a small GTG at the local outside bar and had some finger food.

Lets make this a time to put names to faces and have a little relaxation time after driving ( or flying :laugh: ) for some time :D

:whee:

I CANT WAIT

[repiv]

:hello: I should be there about mid evening on Thursday. Depends on how early I get going when I leave Kuna, Idaho that morning. The plan is to convoy down with Gomarlins3. With a couple of stops along the way, it should take about 12 hours.

[bimdub]

you traveling I80? I will be in Reno......and could meet up with you guys on the road?

[My_yella_s2k]

I80 = east-west....
the road I would be taking, if I were driving.....
OR I could take the scenic route... 80West to Chicago, to Rt66, ...... blahblah... or goto Newark Airport and go west... :D

[repiv]

you traveling I80? I will be in Reno......and could meet up with you guys on the road?
According to Google maps, I80 is the best route to take and it says it will take about 7.5 hrs driving time to get from Kuna to Reno. With a lunch/gas break, that could put us into Reno around 3:30 - 4:00pm if we leave at 7am. Another 3.5 hrs puts us into San Ramon around 7:30pm, give or take. If you want to wait that long for us, I'm game. We should talk about this in detail the week before to map out a rendevous point and exchange phone numbers.

[bimdub]

keeping that in mind...I have a place in Reno.....so waiting is no problem....

[red hot valley]

I will be in the area on Thursday
we are staying a the Four Points
really looking forward to meeting everyone

[takeshi]

I think we will be in late Thursday.

[Wanderer]

We will be in the area too. Maybe even as early as Wednesday. We may need some ideas on places to tour before the great S2Kdays 2009 event! Is there anything to see north of San Francisco?

[Irish Rose]

We will be in the area too. Maybe even as early as Wednesday. We may need some ideas on places to tour before the great S2Kdays 2009 event! Is th ere anything to see north of San Francisco?

It is not north of San Francisco but you ought to visit the Jelly Belly factory in Fairfield. Here is the address: 1 Jelly Belly Lane, Fairfield, CA 94533. We found it fascinating and you can always pick up some "belly flops".:D

Looking forward to seeing you there. We expect to arrive Thursday also, uncertain of the time at this point.

Rose Mary
Larimore, ND

[LouieV]

We will be in the area too. Maybe even as early as Wednesday. We may need some ideas on places to tour before the great S2Kdays 2009 event! Is there anything to see north of San Francisco?

What type of things were you looking to do? Here's one idea...

You like trains? This is one of the best train museums in the US :thumbup: http://www.csrmf.org/default.asp

It's in Old Sacramento which is a cool place to visit. http://www.oldsacramento.com/

[The Mangonel]

We should be in early Thursday afternoon. May feel like taking a break after driving for five days to get there. I mean.....it's like 800 miles from my house to San Ramon!:yikes:

[repiv]

We should be in early Thursday afternoon. May feel like taking a break after driving for five days to get there. I mean.....it's like 800 miles from my house to San Ramon!:yikes:
You're taking 5 days to drive there? :think:

[SVPapillon]

The Budweiser brewery :hita40: is also in Fairfield, next to the Jelly Belly factory. I think that the brewery still has public tours.

[smac2K]

What is closer to San Ramon...Oakland or San Fran? Airport...that is...

They have those fancy blue vans, not renting a car...:D

[repiv]

What is closer to San Ramon...Oakland or San Fran? Airport...that is...

They have those fancy blue vans, not renting a car...:D

According to Google Maps, Oakland is much closer to San Ramon. It's on the same side of the Bay. San Fran Int. is on the other side of the Bay. The difference would be the distance to cross the bay over the bridge and then some.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=oakland+airport&sll=37.756601,-121.812286&sspn=0.859911,2.005005&ie=UTF8&ll=37.64985,-122.238693&spn=0.208492,0.501251&t=h&z=12

[desmo4]

You are correct the difference between a long drive from FSO through the city and off to the bay bridge or a couple freeways and many less miles to San Ramon.

Jonathan

[Irish Rose]

The Budweiser brewery :hita40: is also in Fairfield, next to the Jelly Belly factory. I think that the brewery still has public tours.

That could work for a chaser.:)

Rose Mary
Larimore, ND

[red hot valley]

san jose is really the best choice

[Wanderer]

It is not north of San Francisco but you ought to visit the Jelly Belly factory in Fairfield. Here is the address: 1 Jelly Belly Lane, Fairfield, CA 94533. We found it fascinating and you can always pick up some "belly flops".:D

Looking forward to seeing you there. We expect to arrive Thursday also, uncertain of the time at this point.

Rose Mary
Larimore, ND

What type of things were you looking to do? Here's one idea...

You like trains? This is one of the best train museums in the US :thumbup: http://www.csrmf.org/default.asp

It's in Old Sacramento which is a cool place to visit. http://www.oldsacramento.com/

Excellent ideas. Rose Mary, Our arrival time is also something of an unknown at this point. We gotta keep up with the idea of our screen name, so who knows... Yea, Lonnie has already found the Jelly Belly factory on the map, but the actual address is a bonus! Louie, Trains are a great idea, not to mention Old Sacramento is wonderful all by itself! Many thanks to you both.

[Irish Rose]

We will be in the area too. Maybe even as early as Wednesday. We may need some ideas on places to tour before the great S2Kdays 2009 event! Is there anything to see north of San Francisco?

Are you going to be driving in from the North? Our plans are to take the northern rout across to Spokane and then head south.:shifter: Expect to arrive Thursday, fairly early in the day. See you there!!:rockon:

Rose Mary
Larimore, ND

[Wanderer]

Are you going to be driving in from the North? Our plans are to take the northern rout across to Spokane and then head south.:shifter: Expect to arrive Thursday, fairly early in the day. See you there!!:rockon:

Rose Mary
Larimore, ND

Preliminary plans having us arive from the east. Probably drifting south and visiting Yosemite on the way out, then drifting a bit north, but likely not making it to Oregon. As is normal, all plans are firm (until changed) :D Looking forward to seeing you there too

Dick and Lonnie

[desmo4]

North of the city is Napa and Sonoma. If you like wine i would suggest Sonoma There is also Muir Woods if you enjoy some hiking and the redwoods. If you go up Rt 1 you can reach North coast brewing, the home of Red Seal Ale, Blue Heron and others. There also a lot of nice restaurants up there. You could go a bit east and end on the Stanislaus river where you can do some gold prospecting. The choices are endless but these are just a few suggestions.

Jonathan

[Wanderer]

North of the city is Napa and Sonoma. If you like wine i would suggest Sonoma There is also Muir Woods if you enjoy some hiking and the redwoods. If you go up Rt 1 you can reach North coast brewing, the home of Red Seal Ale, Blue Heron and others. There also a lot of nice restaurants up there. You could go a bit east and end on the Stanislaus river where you can do some gold prospecting. The choices are endless but these are just a few suggestions.

Jonathan

Many thanks for the ideas. We will be looking into at least some of them!

[Kyras]

My honey and I are arriving on Thursday, each of us driving our own S2000s.

Kyras/Patricia ('05 Suzuka Blue) and Spokes Man/Jerry ('06 New Formula Red). We're coming up from Orange County in So Cal.

[Ulrich]

I'll be there in the evening, so if there is a Happy Hour planned for Thursday, keep me in mind! :beer:

The disadvantage of flying in is that I an't contribute to any beer exchange that may be planned this year. :(

[4U2NV]

:pig: and I arrive in San Jose at 7:30 on Thursday. Let us know what is going on and we will catch up with the group.

[yellow2k]

I am finally registered and will be around on Thursday evening. I have a Golf tournement on Friday and a 45 year high school reunion pick nick on Saturday. However I will be there Saturday night and Sunday. I am local and can assist in a fun drive,what ever. Lokking forward to meeting all of the participants and enjoying our S2000's

[smac2K]

Being local, will you be staying at the hotel any of the nights? :think: Maybe even Saturday night? :shrug: :poke: :laugh:

[Bipod]

I'll be there Thursday... Leaving AZ in the early AM so I'll try to aim for early evening in San Ramon. Dunno what time exactly yet. :D

[jgadams]

Hey Kerry, it's great to see you're coming. Karen and I should arrive Thursday afternoon, so we'll be looking for you in the evening :)

[SVPapillon]

We will be getting in on Thursday PM along with GLTYFUN and DANSADICT.

[Irish Rose]

We will be getting in on Thursday PM along with GLTYFUN and DANSADICT.

We will be there Thursday also and look forward to getting together with you and the other early arrivals.

Rose Mary
Larimore, ND

[rpaluck]

Be there Thursday as soon as we can get up from Sacramento way. Hopefully by 6PM

[bimdub]

I will be there Thhursday......

[tomnsyl]

Sylvia & I will be there Thursday all the way from Delaware. Not sure what time yet. Leavimg here Wednesday the 9th. Taking our time.
Tom

[yellow2k]

I do not plan on staying at the hotel at this time, that could change

[smac2K]

It's always fun to at least stay ONE night ;) Usually that night is Saturday :D:D:D

There will be a tech session Sunday morning, and I hear there is usually a fairly good gathering after the banquet Saturday night :hehe:

If you DO decide to stay please contact Michelle in the event office :thumbsup:

[centralcoastbuc]

We will be coming in late Thurs. Will be up for a group drive on Fri.

[Spokes Man]

My honey and I are arriving on Thursday, each of us driving our own S2000s.

Kyras/Patricia ('05 Suzuka Blue) and Spokes Man/Jerry ('06 New Formula Red). We're coming up from Orange County in So Cal.

^^ What she said.:)

[thereur]

^^ What she said.:)

Which color is faster? ;)

[kgf3076]

Which color is faster? ;)
The fuscia one...

[smac2K]

LEAVE THE DAMNED S2 at home and bring the NSX!!!! :D:D:D:D Don't make me use my title ;) :lol:

There will be enough S2000's there...we need to see the NSX!!! ;)

[SondraS2k]

LEAVE THE DAMNED S2 at home and bring the NSX!!!! :D:D:D:D Don't make me use my title ;) :lol:

There will be enough S2000's there...we need to see the NSX!!! ;)

Ummm... isn't this the S2000 Club of America? The NSXs have their own event. :p

I'll be flying in early Thursday, but I won't actually make it to San Ramon until probably mid afternoon Friday. I have trouble to get into in San Fran with old friends until then :flames:

[Kyras]

Ummm... isn't this the S2000 Club of America? The NSXs have their own event. :p



Yeah, see-eee!

[smac2K]

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[Kyras]

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:hehe:

Looks like you edited this post there, smak. Not what it says it my email. :rolleyes:

[thereur]

Error.

[repiv]

OK, so is there a plan yet? I'll bet people will be arriving at various times. How will we find anyone since there is no "official" stuff happening on Thursday eve? Maybe message at front desk for S2000 people?

[The Mangonel]

Hey Dave, we'll find you. Quite a few of the Olympic Peninsula Tour people will be there on Thursday. Steve and Sharon, Traci, Helen, the wife and I will all arrive, probably, in the afternoon.
How about the lobby at 6? Don't know the hotel, but they must have a lobby.

[repiv]

Hey Dave, we'll find you. Quite a few of the Olympic Peninsula Tour people will be there on Thursday. Steve and Sharon, Traci, Helen, the wife and I will all arrive, probably, in the afternoon.
How about the lobby at 6? Don't know the hotel, but they must have a lobby.
Not sure I'll be there by 6. Plan to leave Kuna, Idaho between 6 and 7 am. I still have your phone number. Will call if I can't find you. Would like the check in first before going for supper.

[Irish Rose]

We will be looking for anyone who is there on Thursday. Departure time from Larimore is rapidly approaching.

Rose Mary
Larimore, ND

[Wanderer]

Thursday evening gathering? Maybe the front desk can be the message relay service...

[Kyras]

LEAVE THE DAMNED S2 at home and bring the NSX!!!! :D:D:D:D Don't make me use my title ;) :lol:

There will be enough S2000's there...we need to see the NSX!!! ;)

So, when are you arriving?

[geras003]

We already just south of SF in Millbrae.. Will be staying here 3 nights and enjoying SF for couple days before heading to San Ramon! We might stop by on Thursday night depending on the plans - otherwise we will see everyone on Friday morning!

[Ulrich]

Well, I just checked in on-line for my flight tomorrow, so I guess technically I am already on my way. :)

[The Mangonel]

I'm in Medford, OR now. Will be leaving around 9 AM tomorrow. Should be in San Ramon by 3 or 4. You won't be able to miss me Dave. I'll the the sharp dressed man in the ORANGE S2KCA shirt!

[Wanderer]

Well, I just checked in on-line for my flight tomorrow, so I guess technically I am already on my way. :)

Somehow it's just not the same... :D

We should be at the hotel in the 3 or 4 ish area.

[bimdub]

currently in Reno.....awaiting the rest of the party...

[Kyras]

Somehow it's just not the same... :D

We should be at the hotel in the 3 or 4 ish area.

I will be there in the afternoon too, with my sweetheart driving his own S2000. He's from Nebraska and we went there in June, to his old stompin' grounds, Kearney. We'll have my '05 Suzuka and his '06 NFR. Meet you tomorrow! :)

[jgadams]

Starting the drive from SoCal now. We should be in San Ramon mid-afternoon after we have lunch with our daughter near San Jose.

[smac2K]

I'll be getting into San Jose around 11am Friday...Can't wait to see ya'll!!!

[thereur]

Nearby attractions:

Blackhawk Museum – one of California premiere auto museums
3 7 5 0 B l a c k h a w k P l a z a C i r
D a n v i l l e , C A 9 4 5 0 6
( 9 2 5 ) 7 3 6 - 2 2 7 7
http://www.blackhawkmuseum.org

Mount Diablo State Park – amazing views from the highest peak in the area
I-680 North to Diablo Rd to Mount Diablo Scenic Road
http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=517

In shopping center next to the hotel:

Peet's Coffee & Tea (most say it’s better than Starbucks)

Bagel Street Cafe

Whole Foods (natural grocer - wine and beer; also to go food, bakery)

Baja Fresh (Mexican style fast food)

Pasta Pomodoro (respectable Italian food)

Target

Elsewhere in San Ramon:

The Market Place (near Bollinger Cyn Rd. and Alcosta Blvd.):
Sachi Sushi
Cold Stone
El Balazo (great Mexican style fast food
Hop Yard Alehouse and Grill
Stephen’s Pasta Café
Nob Hill Food (regular grocery store; beer and wine)
Starbucks
Imperial Delight (Chinese food)
Izzy Steaks (nice but pricier dining, at
200 Montgomery St)

Zachary’s Chicago Pizza (amazing deep dish!)
3110 Crow Canyon Place

In & Out Burger (the West’s best burger chain)
2270 San Ramon Valley Blvd.

Gas stations:
Note that Chevon’s headquarters is nearby, so you might get some wrong
information on your GPS.

Chevon, otherside of I-680, southeast corner at Bollinger Canyon and
San Ramon Valley Rd.

Valero, just a little ways east on Bolliger Canyon (south side) before
Alcosta Blvd.

Otherwise, proceed north on I-680 to the next offramp (Crow Canyon
Rd.). Lot of gas station near the freeway.

[rpaluck]

thank you................

[Fredric]

I'm in Medford, OR now. Will be leaving around 9 AM tomorrow. Should be in San Ramon by 3 or 4. You won't be able to miss me Dave. I'll the the sharp dressed man in the ORANGE S2KCA shirt!
We too spent Wednesday night at the Hampton Inn in Medford, OR. Sorry we missed you. Came down from Coeur d' Alene by way of Crater Lake. Leaving now for San Ramon. We'll see you all this afternoon