May 2007 Bay Area Dinner, Thursday 5/17, 7pm

[bsd43]

To accommodate Southern California riders heading to the WCRM, the next Bay Area dinner will be moved to Thursday, May 17, 7pm, at:

Frankie Johnnie & Luigi Too!
11891 Dublin Blvd (@ San Ramon Rd)
Dublin, CA 94568
Tel: (925) 828-9380
http://fjldublin.com/

Please RSVP on this thread if you're attending! I hope it'll be well attended, and not like last year, where only 4 people showed up even when we moved the dinner to Thursday, none of whom were heading to the WCRM.....

As of 5/16: bsd43 goldylocks bradleym nny atypical1 loslofutura+paul twist JJones-lg miles ksann jwhite518+1 sorthum viffervern explorer+kitkite biglar (18 total)

[goldylocks303]

I can technically do either (Milpitas isn't too much of a hike for me).  But I voted for the closer one, obviously.  If one accomidates more SoCal riders than we should go there.  WE'RE GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER!

eD

[toddrod]

I've eaten at Giorgio's and I like it. They have really good pizza. Uh...I'm pretty sure I can't make it cuz I am at work at that time, but just am saying that Giorgio's is good food.

[bluepoof]

I'm abstaining from voting since, as with almost everything in my life right now, I have to play everything by ear until the last minute up until June 2. But I like both places!

[bradleym]

I have to be at work at 8pm in San Ramon.  So there's only 1 place I could make.  It'll be good to see a couple faces before WCRM.

Bradley

[bsd43]

I guess it's probably Dublin...

Bump...

[Nny]

There's more than one FJL too btw..  There's one on El Camino in Mountain View as well as one on Prospect near Cupertino.

Any of them are fine by me but I've never been to Giorgio's so I voted for them.

[atypical1]

I voted for Dublin only because I want to minimize the amount of traffic that I gotta go through in the morning on the way north to Fortuna!  

[vitaminC]

I voted for Dublin only because I want to minimize the amount of traffic that I gotta go through in the morning on the way north to Fortuna!  

Going up 280 on the Peninsula is quite fast, and lights though SF are timed pretty good in the mornings. The traffic may actually be worse in the East Bay...  someone else please correct me if I'm wrong.

[atypical1]

damn...somebody coulda warned me.  

[jwhite518]

Going up 280 on the Peninsula is quite fast, and lights though SF are timed pretty good in the mornings. The traffic may actually be worse in the East Bay...  someone else please correct me if I'm wrong.

Assuming you're overnighting in Dublin and slabbing to Fortuna, the outbound route would be 580W toward the Bay Bridge, then up 80 through Berkeley and over the Richmond bridge. Your biggest risk during morning rush is the MacArthur Maze, where all the freeways merge on the approach to the bridge. Also the 238/580 interchange in Castro Valley can get pretty bad but if you stay to the right you can avoid it. I don't know your plans, atypical, but if it were me I'd grab a room in Emeryville on Thurs after the dinner. In the morning, bada-bing you're out of the rush hour and on your way. Hope to see you at FJL's.

[atypical1]

Assuming you're overnighting in Dublin and slabbing to Fortuna,

Slabbing? No, taking the 1 up! There is no way I could slab it that long.

[jwhite518]

Slabbing? No, taking the 1 up! There is no way I could slab it that long.

Same route actually except what you do when you get to the Marin end of the Richmond Bridge.

[bsd43]

Same route actually except what you do when you get to the Marin end of the Richmond Bridge.

Hm. From Dublin, instead of the slab, may I suggest routes that include Redwood/Grizzly Peak/Skyline, then down Marin to the Richmond Bridge? No traffic problems there...

[atypical1]

You can suggest anything...now me finding these roads is a different matter...

james

[goldylocks303]

Forget all that hassle.  Highway 1 through SF is lame and actually not on the coast (that's the Great Highway).  And 1 just north of SF is so-so for a little while.  

If you stay in Dublin overnight, take 680 north because you can use the carpool lane (traffic be damned) and cross either the Benicia bridge (highway 680) or the Carquinez bridge (highway 80).  Then just start heading west until you hit water, then, obviously, hook a right.    As part of heading west, look for Lucas Valley road, I highly recommend it.  This route is almost entirely reverse commute so you won't encounter a lot of traffic at all and you can stay on the freeway until you're free of the bay area drivers.  Don't forget to have $4 ready for bridge toll no matter which way you go.  

eD

[jwhite518]

Here's an idea...I could telecommute on Friday (or at least go into the office late.) I'll be happy to give you a personalized tour of the East Bay fun roads - everything bsd just mentioned, plus maybe even ride with you as far as Stinson Beach or Olema. Now THAT sounds like a nice way to start the work day.  

[atypical1]

Here's an idea...I could telecommute on Friday (or at least go into the office late.) I'll be happy to give you a personalized tour of the East Bay fun roads - everything bsd just mentioned, plus maybe even ride with you as far as Stinson Beach or Olema. Now THAT sounds like a nice way to start the work day.  

That would be way cool of you!!!  

[jwhite518]

Forget all that hassle.  Highway 1 through SF is lame and actually not on the coast (that's the Great Highway).  And 1 just north of SF is so-so for a little while.  

eD

Ya think? I like the twisty part between Mill Valley and Stinson.  Didn't they just repave a bunch of that too?

atypical, drop me a PM. I might be able to swing you a sofabed stay on Thurs if you're interested and if it works for your schedule.

[goldylocks303]

I guess I just really hate traffic, because you're right, getting out to Stinson is freaking cool but it isn't worth the hassle through SF traffic for me.  If I ever went out there it wouldn't be during morning commute.  Depending on which route you take out of town there are a ton of cool roads in Marin county.  
Golden Gate bridge = highway 1
San Rafeal bridge = Lucas Valley
Carquinez/Benicia bridge = Marshall-Petaluma

Say it with me now, Northern California ROCKS!

eD

[Nny]

If you're crossing any of the bridges during commute times you can use the diamond lane and don't have to pay tolls btw.

[loslofutura]

Stacey and Paul (who?), It has been a long time but Dublin is in the backyard, so couldn't really back off could we?

[twist]

I'll be there (in either location).

[miles]

Well, I guess I should RSVP (or so I've been told) and say that I plan on attending this lovely evening you all have planned.  I am licking forehead to it.



miles

[ksann]

Count me in for either location.

I will probably spend the night at my brothers house accross the bay (Belvedere).



ken

[Orson]

The thread title sez 2006  

I think you guys are a year late  

[ksann]

The thread title sez 2006  

I think you guys are a year late  

Fixed that, thanks.


Now when are YOU gonna show up to one of these?



ken

[Orson]

Now when are YOU gonna show up to one of these?

seeing that the Pacific Coast Highway is my all-time favorite road, I can almost guarantee I'll be back someday  

It may have to wait until after I retire though  

[JJones-lg]

I'm in too. Just put in for time off at work.

jj

[atypical1]

I'm in.

[GEX driver]

i am in also for the dinner   never skip food  

add two people for me  


is there a place to stay nearby  hotels

[bsd43]

i am in also for the dinner   never skip food  

add two people for me  

is there a place to stay nearby  hotels

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=en&q=Motels&near=11891+Dublin+Blvd,+Dublin,+CA&layer=&ie=UTF8&z=16&om=1

[vitaminC]

I think it's unlikely that I'll be there on Thurs, as I've already got plenty going on before I leave Fri morning.

Y'all be sure to wave as you blast past me on the way up Friday  

[xsrider]

I'll be there.  

[bradleym]

Even though I've only met one person on here so far, I'll be there so I can meet more.  But as I already said, I have to be at work at 8, so I'll have to take off at 7:45.

If someone needs a place to crash, I have a spare bed at my place.  Must like dogs and cats.

I didn't see any Bayarea threads for the ride up.  So for the Friday ride up to Fortuna, who/when/where?  I plan on taking 580, as I live next to it, up to the Richmond Bridge, and then 1 North.  If there's any SoCal people going along, they might want to take the Bay bridge, and through the City to the Golden gate.

Bradley

[ksann]

I didn't see any Bayarea threads for the ride up.  So for the Friday ride up to Fortuna, who/when/where?  I plan on taking 580, as I live next to it, up to the Richmond Bridge, and then 1 North.  If there's any SoCal people going along, they might want to take the Bay bridge, and through the City to the Golden gate.

Bradley

I will probably spent Thursday night at my brothers North of the city, so will also need a local meet spot near Saucilito.



ken

[GEX driver]

Reservation made at holiday inn express in dublin

[jwhite518]

Even though I've only met one person on here so far, I'll be there so I can meet more.  But as I already said, I have to be at work at 8, so I'll have to take off at 7:45.

If someone needs a place to crash, I have a spare bed at my place.  Must like dogs and cats.

I didn't see any Bayarea threads for the ride up.  So for the Friday ride up to Fortuna, who/when/where?  I plan on taking 580, as I live next to it, up to the Richmond Bridge, and then 1 North.  If there's any SoCal people going along, they might want to take the Bay bridge, and through the City to the Golden gate.

Bradley

Bradley,

atypical1 is crashing at my place in San Leandro. Even though I'm not going to Fortuna, in the morning I'm going to take him on a little East Bay Hills tour - Redwood from CV to Skyline, then over to the Wall for a break. If it's a sunny and clear morning, the Wall is a great photo op at that time of day. Then we'll probably go down Marin just to show off the steepest street in the bay area, and go thru city streets to the freeway and Richmond bridge. I'll go at least as far as the Arco at Tam junction, then I'll have to decide whether to continue north for awhile, or head south to the office.

It sounds like you work a swing/grave shift. What time are you planning to leave to ride up north on Friday? We want to head out fairly early (since it's a work day for me, and a long ride for atypical.) It would be great if you ride with us. Or anybody else for that matter if they want to ride along - we can meet at the Peet's on Redwood Road in CV.

Jerry

[jwhite518]

I will probably spent Thursday night at my brothers North of the city, so will also need a local meet spot near Saucilito.



ken

Hey ksann,

How about meeting here. It's right where the good part of Highway 1 starts, and anybody heading that way has to pass through that spot.

[Explorer]

This would be a perfect spot to meet up. I was thinking the same place, say around 7:30-8:00 am. This way all of those that will be headed north can meet up in one spot. that would be the Bay/so-cal crews. I have a fun little route planed for the ride up if anyone would like to try it? or we can just all ride the coast all the way up? Its all good to me Good people, fun roads who could ask for more

[bradleym]

ok, so this looks kinda like the Bayarea hook up thread now.  The Arco at Mt Tam junction is a good spot, there's a Starbucks for coffee, and plenty of room.  I was planning on taking Lucas Valley over to 1.  The bad is that it'll bypass the nice new part of 1, but I haven't been on Lucas Valley before.  I also plan on taking it at a moderate pace.  Should be about 300 miles.  I'll probably stop in Bodega bay for some clam chowder.
jwhite518, Yep, I work messed up hours.  I was kinda planning on leaving around 10am.  But I could leave a little earlier.  Of course I'm always running late, so I probably won't really get on the road until Noon.

Bradley

[Busy Little Whiner]

 I'll go at least as far as the Arco at Tam junction

Is this the Arco where the Crazies at Tam Junction meet on the weekends???

[jwhite518]

Is this the Arco where the Crazies at Tam Junction meet on the weekends???

Yes. Define crazy.

[Busy Little Whiner]

Yes. Define crazy.

I didn't name it... my friends Kenny and Steve suggested the ride and I just showed up... I didn't think it was too hair ball... I was more shocked when a CHP Cruiser got on the loud speaker and warned the crowd assembled at the Arco that the road is wet and be carefull crossing the double yellow... mercy...

[jwhite518]

I didn't name it... my friends Kenny and Steve suggested the ride and I just showed up... I didn't think it was too hair ball... I was more shocked when a CHP Cruiser got on the loud speaker and warned the crowd assembled at the Arco that the road is wet and be carefull crossing the double yellow... mercy...

The only name I've ever heard regarding that event is the Sunday Morning Ride. Haven't done it on a Sunday morning in years because I think the pack thing is too dangerous. It doesn't take much for some squid to mess up your day. And if the CHP isn't giving you safety advice, they're busting you en masse. So I ride alone, or with a few riders I trust.

[miles]

Hey, anybody still have a sofa that isn't spoken for?  I (sadly) haven't got anything lined up, nor any relatives in the area to impose upon...

I'd really appreciate it.

Thanks.


miles

[Busy Little Whiner]

Hey, anybody still have a sofa that isn't spoken for?  I (sadly) haven't got anything lined up, nor any relatives in the area to impose upon...

I'd really appreciate it.

Thanks.


miles

I've got room at the Busy Little Shop Miles but I'm 103 miles from Dublin...

[Sorthum]

I'll be at the bay area dinner as well-- never met any of y'all up there.

Does anyone have a spare patch of floor I can spread my sleeping bag out on?  BMW-K, Ksann, and Rogue can all vouch that I'm a decent guy, don't smell too bad, and am rather entertaining...  I just have a hard time justifying dropping the money on a hotel...

[miles]

I've got room at the Busy Little Shop Miles but I'm 103 miles from Dublin...

Are you coming to the dinner?  If so, I'll gladly take you up on your kind offer.


miles

[Busy Little Whiner]

Are you coming to the dinner?  If so, I'll gladly take you up on your kind offer.


miles

I wasn't planning on Thursday dinner because I'm launching Friday morn at 0800hrs for Fortuna but you're still welcome...  

[JJones-lg]

I'll be looking for some floor space also if anyone has something.  

[Viffer Vern]

I'm in as well.  Looking forward to seeing those of you I know and meeting those of you I don't

[bradleym]

I did note in a post that I have some room if someone needs a place to crash.  You must like dogs and cats, actually, you better love them, because they love visitors.  I have a couch and a bed in the living room.  I'm near the intersection of 238 and 580, about 10 miles from dinner.  Just pm or email me to discuss the background check.  It would be best to meet at my place before dinner, as I have to go to work for a few more hours after dinner.

Bradley

[ksann]

A questions for the locals, after dinner, about how long should it take me to get to Belvedere/Tiburon area (my brothers place).

I am trying to decide if I should spend the night there, or somewhere closer to the restaurant.


thoughts?



ken

[Nny]

Typically after dinner traffic is at a minimum (as we usually don't get out of anywhere until 9).  Traffic isn't as heavy up here as it is in LA.  Google Earth says from Dublin to Tiburon is about an hour so..

light traffic -15 minutes
If you've been there before -5 minutes
If you haven't been there before and you get lost easy +20 minutes and a few phone calls
If you haven't been there before but you have GPS or a good map +5 minutes

I'm guessing around an hour or so.    

[ksann]

Typically after dinner traffic is at a minimum (as we usually don't get out of anywhere until 9).  Traffic isn't as heavy up here as it is in LA.  Google Earth says from Dublin to Tiburon is about an hour so..

light traffic -15 minutes
If you've been there before -5 minutes
If you haven't been there before and you get lost easy +20 minutes and a few phone calls
If you haven't been there before but you have GPS or a good map +5 minutes

I'm guessing around an hour or so.    

Thanks. Yup, been there many times, I just need to get to the 101 near Mill Valley, from there, i know all of the roads around his island, so no problem.


Thanks.


ken

[Nny]

And unless you want to go all the way south to 237, don't forget your bridge money..

[ksann]

And unless you want to go all the way south to 237, don't forget your bridge money..

You mean that I can't 'borrow' a plate off of another bike for my dash through the Fastrac lane?




ken

[Nny]

You mean that I can't 'borrow' a plate off of another bike for my dash through the Fastrac lane?

hmm...  That's not a ba.....  I mean..  No.  Certainly not.  Unless you spot a Harley in the parking lot.  

[jwhite518]

You mean that I can't 'borrow' a plate off of another bike for my dash through the Fastrac lane?




ken

That might be able to be arranged.  

[ksann]

That might be able to be arranged.  

So if you see me with a huge smile Friday, you might want to start checking your mail.....




ken

[jwhite518]

So if you see me with a huge smile Friday, you might want to start checking your mail.....




ken

hee hee. I'll lend you my fastrak, not my license plate!

[ksann]

hee hee. I'll lend you my fastrak, not my license plate!

But where is the fun in that for me



ken

[Nny]

You guys are great.

[ksann]

You guys are great.

Will you be saying that when a letter comes in the mail for you?




 




ken

[Nny]

So... showing up without plates to the dinner..  

[ksann]

So... showing up without plates to the dinner..  

I still have the paper plate on my bike  



Since September......




ken

[JJones-lg]

I still have the paper plate on my bike  



Since September......





ken

Hmm will this take as long as the speedo on the Guzzy?  And as far as the dogs and such it will feel just like home.  Will PM over the weekend

jj

[bsd43]

Reservations made... It's gonna be a big group!

[Explorer]

Hay you missed a few, You can add Kitkite and me to that list

[Biglar]

This would be a perfect spot to meet up. I was thinking the same place, say around 7:30-8:00 am. This way all of those that will be headed north can meet up in one spot. that would be the Bay/so-cal crews. I have a fun little route planed for the ride up if anyone would like to try it? or we can just all ride the coast all the way up? Its all good to me Good people, fun roads who could ask for more

I won't be at the dinner, but if you all are meeting at the Arco, I'll be there &:30? It will be nice to meet you and to ride up with a group. Riding solo from Camarillo to Bay area.

[jwhite518]

I won't be at the dinner, but if you all are meeting at the Arco, I'll be there &:30? It will be nice to meet you and to ride up with a group. Riding solo from Camarillo to Bay area.

7:30 is pretty darn early for me and atypical. We're coming from the East Bay, and it'll probably take us 60-90 minutes to get to the junction. Any chance we can make the launch time a bit later?

[Biglar]

7:30 is pretty darn early for me and atypical. We're coming from the East Bay, and it'll probably take us 60-90 minutes to get to the junction. Any chance we can make the launch time a bit later?

I'm not attached to 7:30, I just saw that in the thread. I'll go with the majority or hangout and wait for you or whoever. I am going to stay somewhere right around there.

[bsd43]

With a 7:30am start and Jim leading, you'll be in Fortuna before 11!  

[bradleym]

I can assure you that the only place I'll be at 7:30 am is in bed alseep!

I was also thinking of a slightly different route.  I was going to take Lucas Valley to 1, up to 253, then 128 back to 1, and on up to Fortuna.

Bradley

[jwhite518]

I can assure you that the only place I'll be at 7:30 am is in bed alseep!

We'll swing by and rev our motors on the way out. What's your address again?

[atypical1]

7:30 is pretty darn early for me and atypical. We're coming from the East Bay, and it'll probably take us 60-90 minutes to get to the junction. Any chance we can make the launch time a bit later?

Thanks for looking out for us!  

[Explorer]

Well how about we try this Kitkite and  I will be staying in pleasanton Thursday night and we will be leaving with the rest of you. If we all leave around 7:30 or so on Friday morning, we should be able to make it over to mill valley around 9 am by taking advantage of the comutter lane, and splitting. Once we all get to the mill valley meeting spot we can take different routes over to the coast, if you so chose?
we can meat up along the way. for the rest of the ride up.

[ksann]

... we should be able to make it over to mill valley around 9 am ....

I like the way you think.




ken
(staying the night in Belvedere, right next to Mill Valley, so I get to sleep in)

[jwhite518]

If we all leave around 7:30 or so on Friday morning, we should be able to make it over to mill valley around 9 am

Excellent.

If anybody wants to take a little ride on the east bay urban backroads, meet at the Peets Coffee in Castro Valley, the corner of Redwood Road and Castro Valley Blvd. It's in the same shopping center as the Safeway. Kickstands up at 7:30. First stop, Bradleym's house to wake his ass up.  

[Biglar]

I like the way you think.




ken
(staying the night in Belvedere, right next to Mill Valley, so I get to sleep in)

Ok. I've changed my mind... I think I'll swing by the dinner dinner to meet you guys and have an adult beverage or two then split maybe (w/Ksann) get a room out near Mill Valley so I can sleep in a bit too. After reading all the threads I can't miss this gig and the opportunity to get together before Fortuna! What is the best way to Dublin from Carmel/Monterey? I riding Hwy 1 up and I'll be in Monterey around 12 or 1.

[bsd43]

Ok. I've changed my mind... I think I'll swing by the dinner dinner to meet you guys and have an adult beverage or two then split maybe (w/Ksann) get a room out near Mill Valley so I can sleep in a bit too. After reading all the threads I can't miss this gig and the opportunity to get together before Fortuna! What is the best way to Dublin from Carmel/Monterey? I riding Hwy 1 up and I'll be in Monterey around 12 or 1.

Hm, depending on how adventurous...7 hours is a long time from Monterey to Dublin.

You can catch 152, then up 101 a bit, catch Mines Road through Mt. Hamilton then cut back from Livermore. Or you can go up more of 1, catch 9 all the way, or 9 to 35 then cross the San Mateo Bridge. I don't think you can completely skip the slab though.

[bsd43]

OK, just bumped the reservation to 20 people. Post or PM if you can't make it at least a day ahead, please.

[ksann]

Ok. I've changed my mind... I think I'll swing by the dinner dinner to meet you guys and have an adult beverage or two then split maybe (w/Ksann) get a room out near Mill Valley so I can sleep in a bit too.

No problem, I can lead the way to Saucilito/Mill valley from dinner.



ken

[jwhite518]

Hm, depending on how adventurous...7 hours is a long time from Monterey to Dublin.

You can catch 152, then up 101 a bit, catch Mines Road through Mt. Hamilton then cut back from Livermore. Or you can go up more of 1, catch 9 all the way, or 9 to 35 then cross the San Mateo Bridge. I don't think you can completely skip the slab though.

Just don't get caught north of the San Mateo Bridge (92) on the Peninsula, and stay away from SF. Otherwise you'll have to deal with the melted freeway overpass, and you don't want that.

With 7 hrs to spend, I'd go to Santa Cruz, 9 to 35, genuflect at Alice's, then go down 84, cross the south bay, go up and over Hamilton (stop at the observatory?) and then just fart around in the east bay. Mines Road for sure, maybe Tesla/Coral Hollow, maybe Patterson Pass, maybe even Mt. Diablo / Marsh Creek / Morgan Territory. All kinds of options.

[bradleym]

With 7 hrs to spend, I'd go to Santa Cruz, 9 to 35, genuflect at Alice's, then go down 84, cross the south bay, go up and over Hamilton (stop at the observatory?) and then just fart around in the east bay. Mines Road for sure, maybe Tesla/Coral Hollow, maybe Patterson Pass, maybe even Mt. Diablo / Marsh Creek / Morgan Territory. All kinds of options.

That sounds fun, but I'd make a small change.  Instead of going down 84 from Alice's, continue North on 35 to Kings Mountain, and take that down to 84.  

And I would always reccommend Mt Hamilton.  It's a great view of the Bayarea, and cool seeing airplanes flying below you.  The Western side always seems sandy.  As soon as you start down the Eastern side, the roads are clean.  And gas up before you go up, there's no gas between San Jose and Livermore, about 65 miles.

Bradley

[Biglar]

OK, just bumped the reservation to 20 people. Post or PM if you can't make it at least a day ahead, please.

Thanks for making room for me. I'm really looking forward to this. Thanks also for the different route ideas. You're right, that is plenty of time. I'll probably stop quite a bit to check stuff out.  

[Biglar]

That sounds fun, but I'd make a small change.  Instead of going down 84 from Alice's, continue North on 35 to Kings Mountain, and take that down to 84.  

And I would always reccommend Mt Hamilton.  It's a great view of the Bayarea, and cool seeing airplanes flying below you.  The Western side always seems sandy.  As soon as you start down the Eastern side, the roads are clean.  And gas up before you go up, there's no gas between San Jose and Livermore, about 65 miles.

Bradley

Thanks for the info I'm lookin at maps now! See you Thurs.

[Biglar]

Just don't get caught north of the San Mateo Bridge (92) on the Peninsula, and stay away from SF. Otherwise you'll have to deal with the melted freeway overpass, and you don't want that.

With 7 hrs to spend, I'd go to Santa Cruz, 9 to 35, genuflect at Alice's, then go down 84, cross the south bay, go up and over Hamilton (stop at the observatory?) and then just fart around in the east bay. Mines Road for sure, maybe Tesla/Coral Hollow, maybe Patterson Pass, maybe even Mt. Diablo / Marsh Creek / Morgan Territory. All kinds of options.

I Alice's is a bar... I'm in! I like stopping at cool, different places. Thanks

[Biglar]

No problem, I can lead the way to Saucilito/Mill valley from dinner.



ken

Cool. Thanks

[bsd43]

I Alice's is a bar... I'm in! I like stopping at cool, different places. Thanks

Alice's isn't a bar, just a cool breakfast/lunch joint. Drinking and riding = bad, but that's another thread...

[jwhite518]

Alice's isn't a bar, just a cool breakfast/lunch joint. Drinking and riding = bad, but that's another thread...

Alice's itself is really nothing spectacular. It's really just shorthand for the whole motorcycle hangout scene that happens at that intersection. There's also 2 gas stations and a market/deli at the same spot.

[Biglar]

Alice's isn't a bar, just a cool breakfast/lunch joint. Drinking and riding = bad, but that's another thread...

Alot of Bike rides end up at watering holes of sorts. I generally trust people to make their own decisions... "you can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink"

[Biglar]

Alice's itself is really nothing spectacular. It's really just shorthand for the whole motorcycle hangout scene that happens at that intersection. There's also 2 gas stations and a market/deli at the same spot.

. I always stop when there's something cool or diferent to see or do. Point a to point b is not always a straight line. Thanks  

[ksann]

I just saw on the other thread that GEX Driver will not be going.



ken

[bsd43]

Thanks for the heads up. They just called me to confirm the reservations. I'll give them one final call Thurs, so please keep updating me.

[Dr Gil]

So, how wuz it?  

I can't believe with that many ST.Netters in one place that no one took a bunch of pictures and has posted them yet.  

People...

[Nny]

I'm guessing BSD just hasn't had time to upload his pics yet.  Here's two of mine:

All our bikes lined up with FJL in the background


Random shot of the crowd inside FJL from my seat


I never really take all that many pictures at the dinners 'cause I'm too busy eating.

[goldylocks303]

Now that everyone is at WCRM the Region 1 board is mine, all mine!!!!   (insert unnecessarily long evil laugh here).  

Dinner was awesome last night, I'm really glad the Southern Cal riders managed to make it.  Ya'll have fun in Fortuna

eD

[ksann]

Wow, thanks for having the SoCal bunch to your dinner.

Good food, great company.

A few of us were quite late getting to dinner, but it was well worth it.


Does this mean that I have to come back for another?


ken

[Explorer]

Yep

[Biglar]

I'm guessing BSD just hasn't had time to upload his pics yet.  Here's two of mine:

All our bikes lined up with FJL in the background


Random shot of the crowd inside FJL from my seat


I never really take all that many pictures at the dinners 'cause I'm too busy eating.

Nice shot of my elbow. Hey I fogorgot what you said about how to post pis? Nice meeting you by the way. Bianca (at Denny's) said you she thinks you're cute!

[Viffer Vern]

I never really take all that many pictures at the dinners 'cause I'm too busy eating.

And so are the people that are being photographed.  Damn, I thought I looked a little better than that.

[ksann]

And so are the people that are being photographed.  Damn, I thought I looked a little better than that.

That is the look of one of the few riders in our group not to wear out a tire that day!




ken

[bsd43]

A bit late, but here's at least one group pic...

[ksann]

A bit late, but here's at least one group pic...

Thanks.

btw, I'm the one in black leather  



ken

[atypical1]

That was a great time! Big thanks to the Bay Area crew for letting us SoCal scum invade your dinner.

[Viffer Vern]

Yes, Thank you Bay Area folks for inviting us So Cal folks to the dinner.  See you next year.

[Nny]

Looking forward to it.  

I'll try to take better pictures next time.