Well I know many of us in the Southern half of California have talked about meeting up and comparing notes so now I want to know if maybe we should have a second big 500E GTG that includes California, Arizona, Vegas and all the way up into Canada.

Obviously a cental location would be best and we would need to locate a reasonable Hotel (Group Rate) and places to drive and just park our cars and chat. It would be cool if it could be a 2 Day event (which I know will require some of us to take a day off) to make it worth the trip. I'm thinking we might also consider getting a couple of vendors such as Bergwerks and Rentech West involved so that those interested can talk first hand about performance upgrades.;)

I can assist with bargaining a hotel group rate if others can suggest where to call in the location we choose. I would hope others can chime in regarding Parks or Parking lots that would accomodate us.

I left the dates open to allow everyone to provide their input so as we can include everyone in this GTG!

Your thoughts and comments are appreciated.

Placo: need2speed will be south of the 49th in the vicinity of Utah, Nevada and California in May. Diane and I would be tickled to meet up with others either before May 16th or after May 23, FWIW.

I'll keep watchin this thread. :D

Dean,

Wow, that would be awesome to be able to include you at the GTG. I'm assuming you will be here the weekends before and after the dates mentioned.

Maybe May 24th - 25th, anyone else interested?

We'd love to come, but will probably not be able to make anything outside of SoCal given other commitments at home until mid-June.

We'll monitor the thread and see what we can do if a place/date are selected.

May 24-25 sounds good.

Where? San Luis Obispo? Santa Barbara? Ventura?

:-) neil
1988 360TE AMG
1993 500E

May weekends are open on my sched.

best regards
-fad

I just realized this weekend is Memorial Day weekend.

I personally don't have plans that weekend and I know I have a day off which works out great. :cool:

Does everyone else have the Holiday off?

Regarding location, I think it will really depend on how many from Canada, Washington, Nevada and Arizona are interested. If there is interest from all locations then maybe Lake Tahoe or Sacramento would be viable options. If those regions don't take interest maybe SLO would be a prime location. Lets wait and see!

BTW, my goal............beat the East Coast 500E GTG last year!:D ;)

Memorial day? Darn! I'd have to re-schedule!

:-( neil
1988 360TE AMG
1993 500E

I'd be interested, especially in the SLO area, becaue I have a step-son in college there, but I think Memoriaal Day weekend would be terrible for driving any distances.
Is there another weekend that mifght work, possibly in April?

Tom
92 500E
112,000 miles, and begging for more.

>choose a date, and I'll try my best to attend
best regards
-fad
'94 E500 (42.9k)

Sounds like Memorial Day won't work for many and Tom definitely has a point about traffic issues.


How about the weekend of May 10 & 11?

Dean,

Will you be in the area that weekend, or possibly the following weekend?



So far I've only heard from California members, lets hold off on location until we know who can and can't attend.

Sorry man, looks like we're out of it this time :(

We're racing in Nevada on May 18 and mountain biking in Moab the following week...then home, sweet home! ;)

So far May 10 & 11 looks good, as long as it isn't too far away from SB since we'll be travelling with our baby.

Dean- I take it you're doing Silver State? If so, what class are you entering in?

BTW: ButtonWillow was a blast this weekend. Even with the 600SL rotors "cryo" treated and Porterfields, I "cooked" the rotors and warped them. I really need to get a brake-duct in there . . .

:-) neil
1988 360TE AMG
1993 500E

PS: best time was 2:17:003. My instructor did a best of 2:15:001 in the 500E. Lots of room for improvement. Top speed was 123MPH in the back straight in Configuration #14, running counter-clockwise.

http://www.buttonwillowraceway.com/images/race_14_config.gif

Neil, yes we're doing the May event called the Nevada Open Road Challenge (NORC). Our class is the Grand Sport division and our bracket is 135mph average speed over the 90mile course. :D

10-11 MAY03 works for me...

Looks like May 10 & 11th works for most everyone. We're starting to get closer to the date now so lets set up this event!

Please add to below:
Everyone meet at SLO Saturday late morning (we'll need a good park or parking lot). Have lunch at predesignated area and then talk cars for the rest of the afternoon into the evening (maybe plan a drive or something similar) Stay at a predisignated hotel/motel.
Wake up very early Sunday Morning and go for a drive! :D Have breakfast together and chat until noon. Everyone starts driving back home. If everyone agrees we need to start finding locations for the Park, Hotel and the Sunday Drive.

Lets also get a list going for those who are definitely going so we can plan the group rates.

Tentative yes for me, if I can get my car running right! Goes into the shop tomorrow.
Tom

I am unsure of my work schedule, then; I will update this thread as facts become known.

I will need an exact address/phone #, please...

Thank you,

Tentative , "Yes". I'll be better able to commit the week of 4/28.

tks-fad

Tentative Yes For May 10 - 11th

1. Tom Woolner
2. Scott
3. -fad
4. myself

Anyone else interested? No SoCal guys have chimed in? :o

I may be able to get there by dinner on Saturday. I coach my daughter's softball team that has a game until about 1pm.

I'm a tentative yes, but will most likely bring the C36-powered wagon.

It all depends, if I'm flying to Jacksonville, Florida, to look at homes. I can't believe I'm moving to the "other" coast . . .

:-) neil
1988 360TE AMG
1993 500E

Placo1- - any update to this GTG?

I'd really like a hotel with covered parking.....perferably room right next to my car... too much to ask for?

tks-fad

Anyone familiar with San Louis Obispo?

I agree with you -fad that covered parking would be nice, hate to see my baby covered in morning dew! I'm going to start searching for Hotels in the area.

Here is the latest list:

1. Tom Woolner
2. Scott
3. -fad
4. myself
5. Carl
6. Neil

Anyone else?

I need to arrange group rates and reservations so if your coming let me know. Neil, you have to try to bring the 500 :D .

Any suggestions for the Sunday AM Drive?

Any suggestions on Parks/Parking Lots?

I've only driven through SLO so I'm not familiar with the area.

Others chime in ASAP if interested.

Unfortunately, I cannot stay-over Saturday night (leaving for JAX Sunday morning).

Since most of us are coming from the SF Bay Area, how about we meet at the west-end junction of Highway 46 and 101 (just past Paso Robles, town of Templeton, Exit says "Cambria").

If we meet between 3pm-4pm, it is an absolutely beautiful western drive up the Coastal Range and down into the town of Harmony/Cambria.
Breathtaking views & vistas, even if you're travelling close to triple digits.

More importantly, the sweepers are incredible.

From there we turn left/south onto Highway 101 have dinner either in Harmony (Pasta Factory), Cayucus (The Sea Shanty), or Morro Bay (Taco Temple- preferred!).

Follow Highway 101 back into San Luis Obispo for a late check-in.

I guarantee you'll all love it.

:-) neil
1988 360TE AMG
1993 500E

Total Driving Distance: 51.2 Miles Approx. 1hr15mins
http://www.silcom.com/~neilv/sportline/images/500EGTG.gif

http://cc.usu.edu/~ritts/IndiansConePeak.jpg

http://psychoceramic.com/Fog_Blanket_Santa_Lucia_Range_California.jpg

sounds great Neil!!!!

For those of you who take Interstate 5 down, you can catch the 41 towards Shandon, and on the way, stop by the James Dean Memorial at the junction of Highway 46 and Highway 41 in Cholame.

A befitting place for our Porsche assembled cars.

Continue on 46 towards Paso Robles, get onto Highway 101 South towards San Luis Obispo. Take the Highway 46 West towards Cambria/Hearst Castle exit. We'll all be meeting down there as you turn RIGHT/WEST onto Highway 46.

:-) neil
1988 360TE AMG
1993 500E

http://www.jamesdeanmemorialjunction.com/index.html

http://www.jamesdeanmemorialjunction.com/Highway46_at_Cholame_photos.htm

That sounds like a great drive Neil.:cool:

If everyone likes the sound of this drive then why don't we plan on meeting in Templeton around 4PM on Saturday or sooner for anyone who has the day free (like me ;) ).

After the drive I thought rather than back tracking to SLO why don't we stay near Morro Bay? Is this ok with everyone else?

Carl,

If your coming can you bring some literature and information for products pertaining to the 500E/E500?

Here's a suggestion for Sunday, esp. if you all stay in Morro Bay.

Back-track North on Highway 1 and then take "Santa Rosa Creek Road" north to San Simeon. Have lunch in San Simeon and either take Highway 1 or Highway 46 back to the Bay Area.

Check it out "Santa Rosa Creek Road" here (it's only 26-miles):
http://www.pashnit.com/roads/cal/SantaRosaCreekRd.htm


http://www.pashnit.com/maps2/SantaRosaCreek.gif

http://www.pashnit.com/pics/road/SantaRosaCreekRd.jpg

http://www.pashnit.com/pics/road/santrosacreekrd4.jpg

I have Sat free- and can meet up around 10am-1030am Sat morning....

We can set up/sched. a 10am-1030am: meet/ chat/ drive>>>

then continuing on Sat sched. a lunch (some can join in at lunch depending on arrival)

then sched a dinner and evening chat session (some can join in on the party at dinner)

along those lines we can sched Sun Breakfast and chat then its back home for us all!

The specifics of geography and lodging/ the planning I'll leave up to Afshin and Neil.

I'd like to have covered parking-overnight - and it appears to be not available in SLO at all

- - perhaps in Morro Bay we can get lucky with accomodations w/ this amenity?

fyi- Scott may most likely NOT attend since his car is not together- - based upon a message rec'd from him to me today.

Thanks in advance Afshin and Neil for organizing and planning.
-fad

Originally posted by -fad
fyi- Scott may most likely NOT attend since his car is not together- - based upon a message rec'd from him to me today.


echo that for me also...

Greetings!

I might add>>> if the weather is wet or moist that weekend...., I will not be able to subject such weather to my E500 ...

let's pray for sun and 60 degrees!

best regards
-fad

Well I've spoken to a few members and many can't make it for personal or other issues and I was really hoping for a better turnout.

Would anyone be majorly dissapointed if we postpone this another month so that EVERYONE can go?

I think Neils drive is a fantastic idea and we can plan around this but maybe at a later date?

Let me know.

BTW Neil,

When are you moving to the Right Coast? Definitely want to meet up before you leave.

I vote to postpone it....I'd also appreciate a larger turn out


Even if people a minimum just GTG for the day, a West Coast 124.036 gathering of at least 15 cars would be an event!

best regards
-fad

I will take vacation-time, if necessary, to attend this event in June.

I apologize for suggesting a delay; however, my car should be ready by then!

It's OK with me to cancel for a month--actually, it's better for me. And, the weather will probably be a bit better. Let's make it as available as we cqan for the most.

Tom
92 500E
Running fantastically again!!

delaying is fine with me. maybe by then I will have my wheels:rolleyes:

I can postpone for a month as well. It makes it easier, because I'll be coming back from Chicago on Friday, and flying out to Florida on Sunday.

BTW: We plan to be in Floriday between August & September.

:-) neil

Well. Its sounds cool. But going through the twisties and so forth.My suspension is not doing soo well. I have to get to the bottom of this. So handling through those canyons its not going to work for me. Pehaps a delay is the wise choice for me. By a month or so. i should get to the bottom of this. with my new suspesion and brake system. infact todsay I drive canyons on my way home . i took this turn flat out around 65 or so. Lost the rear. Darn ASR didn't come on as it should of.




WELL I GOT ALOT OF WORK AHEAD OF ME TRYING TO FIGURE THIS ALL OUT. WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK OF THOSE SUSPENSION LINKS FROM BENZBOY.COM.


SEE YA GUIDO.

Well it's unanimous, lets postpone this until mid to late June so that we can get everyone on the left coast to attend.

I'm going to plan it around Neils drive so I'll research hotels/motels in the area to find a nice covered spot, that should help everyone get some sleep at night!:D ;) :p Neil if you have any suggestions let me know.

See everyone in June:)

Scott,
What are you doing to your car, currently?
Tom

Well the delay will save me a divorce as it's Mother's Day on Sunday.

See you in June!

Originally posted by tom woolner
Scott,
What are you doing to your car, currently?
Tom

- carbon-fiber dashboard and interior wood--->carbon-fiber conversion
- carbon-fiber A-pillars and seat-belt pillars
- carbon-fiber shift knob
- carbon-fiber fuse-box lid and computer control module lid lamination
- new floor mats
- engine detailing
- wheel polishing (and possible re-painting)
- silver carbon-fiber bumper molding (trim)
- new stainless steel brake lines
- possible alarm upgrade a-la-Shanta's "flashing LED pillars"
- secret other mods
.
.
.

(heh-heh)

Originally posted by run.exe
[B- possible alarm upgrade a-la-Shanta's "flashing LED pillars"
[/B]

Crew 744 Baby!!!:D :D :D

*REPRESENT*

Scott,

Before repainting your wheels try using some claybar. It's a great way to remove embedded brake dust and get the wheels smooth again.

See everyone in June and NO EXCUSES!

No father's day weekend as well!

:-) neil
1988 360TE AMG
1993 500E

Does anyone have a date in mind ?

:-) neil
1988 360TE AMG
1993 500E

How about the last weekend in June (6/28 & 6/29)?

We can all meet at the 101 at Highway 46 junction in Templeton, and take a beautiful sweeping drive to Cayucos for lunch, and either stay in Morro Bay, and/or San Luis Obispo.

My ulterior motive is too see all you before leaving for Florida in August.

:-) neil
1988 360TE AMG
1993 500E

http://www.silcom.com/~neilv/sportline/images/500EGTG.gif

http://cc.usu.edu/~ritts/IndiansConePeak.jpg

http://psychoceramic.com/Fog_Blanket_Santa_Lucia_Range_California.jpg

I'm in...

Remember: Neil is moving to Florida, soon!!!!

Originally posted by ke6dcj
How about the last weekend in June (6/28 & 6/29)?

That is a very good date for me, as I am not working that weekend :D

That's the last chance before July 4th travel plans...

Neil,
If you care to share, why are you moving to FL?
Tom
92 500E

6/28 & 29 is good on my calendar
-fad

When we purchased a major mortgage and banking business unit for approx. 1.2-billion, we were left with lots of real-estate in a working persons' city (not a resort/retirement city like SB).

Another factor is the high-cost to do business in California (Calif. highest in workman's comp, but Florida is 2nd highest; no state income-tax in FL), and the high-cost of real-estate/homes esp. in Santa Barbara.

The tax savings to the company and its shareholders is projected to cover the re-location of the company HQ's within one year.

More importantly, they made me an offer I couldn't refuse.

:-) neil
1988 360TE AMG
1993 500E

Atta-boy, Neil!!!

:banana:

Placo1- any hotel reservation information yet???

tks-fad

Originally posted by -fad
Placo1- any hotel reservation information yet???

tks-fad


Yes, we need hotel info.

Guys/Gals the 28th, 29th won't work for me.:( I have family arriving that weekend and there's no way to change it.

I'm dissapointed to say the least, I really want to meet everyone and see all the 500's in one place.

If there's any chance to reschedule that would be great otherwise you're on your own for this one.

Unfortunately, I can't reschedule. Anytime before and after 6/28, I'm booked until we leave for Florida (8/10).

:-( neil
1988 360TE AMG
1993 500E

How about the Motel 6 in Morro Bay:

Motel 6 Morro Bay
298 Atascadero Road
SR 1/Cabrillo Highway at SR 41/Atascadero Rd
Morro Bay, California, United States, 93442
805-772-5641

$72.99/night queen-size bed or (2) full-size beds with 19" television

To book click here:
http://www.motel6.com/reservations/motel_detail.asp?MotelId=0004

http://www.motel6.com/images/maps/0004.gif

:-) neil
1988 360TE AMG
1993 500E

My cousin is getting married that weekend. Can't do it. i m bummed out.

Bur you guys that go pl post some pics





Later Guido

Hey guys!

Sorry to catch up late on this thread! Iron Chef Fad requested a covered parking here in SLO-town, but I Was unable to find him one :(

Since you guys are gonna be in my backyard, do you mind if I join you up with my slimmed down version of the E500? :D

Free donuts and drinks for everyone in Arroyo Grande at my folks' donut shop :D

Originally posted by DR ///AMG
Free donuts and drinks for everyone in Arroyo Grande at my folks' donut shop :D

You always talking about some damn donuts.

Originally posted by shanta
You always talking about some damn donuts.

You know you want some!

Originally posted by DR ///AMG
You know you want some!

Nope! I am on a diet. Can't have donuts :(

Greetings Mike- -

Ok, I'll ask again:
Can you arrange for lodging with covered parking in Morrow Bay, CA for me?

...I trust since this Morrow Bay is in your back yard you are familiar with the area and can use your fame and influence to arrange it!:D

Let me know. If you are able to come through, allow me to treat you to an open tab of all the donuts and pop you can pound down in a sitting...

tks-fad;)

Morro (no W :P) Bay... let me think. It's out of my way, but I'll take a drive down there this week. I can't think of any...oh wait..maybe... argh I'm not sure. I'll double check. Ex g/f used to work at a pretty nice hotel right by the beach and I think it had covered parking. I'll look for ya!

And Shanta, our donuts are made w/ 100% cholesterol free shortening. Now it's not fat free :P

Originally posted by DR ///AMG
And Shanta, our donuts are made w/ 100% cholesterol free shortening. Now it's not fat free :P

Fat is not a concern, but carbs are. Donuts got a lot of carbs :( If you have carb free donuts I *might* try one but I know they are nasty, because anything carb free is nasty. :D

Thanks Mike

be sweet fellow and be nice-nice to your X...focus on acquiring "covered parking" (please)!

Oh, one non-smoking room would be good too (to go with that covered parking)!

tks-fad

Yeah Mike, do what Master Fad says, get him a non-smoking room w/ covered parking. While you are at it, get one for me also :D

On the real Mike, post up any and all info you get because I am not familiar with the area either.

If you are nice, I won't have my shop put rainbow leds on your ride :D

Shanta,I'm gonna find you a ghetto room with 70's Leopard print sheets and all :P

I need to make arrangements, too.

...unless I can crash on the floor of your garage.

;)

My goal is to come down on Thursday night: on Friday, I want to meet/talk to Carl Genberg, at BergWerks.

RSVP

Originally posted by DR ///AMG
Shanta,I'm gonna find you a ghetto room with 70's Leopard print sheets and all :P

You don't know, I like it like that!!! (j/k)

Okay I'll be nice, so I don't get a ghetto room :D

Originally posted by run.exe
I need to make arrangements, too.

...unless I can crash on the floor of your garage.



Sorry Scott, Mike sleeps in the garage and he snores :D

Originally posted by shanta
Sorry Scott, Mike sleeps in the garage and he snores :D What, Hank told you? Him and BrabusCclass (Jason) slept on my floor last weekend. Jason snored, then Hank moaned, and I snored. What a great orgy! lol

Originally posted by DR ///AMG
What, Hank told you? Him and BrabusCclass (Jason) slept on my floor last weekend. Jason snored, then Hank moaned, and I snored. What a great orgy! lol

TMI (Too Much Information)

Originally posted by shanta
TMI (Too Much Information) LMAO! :D

Originally posted by -fad
Thanks Mike

be sweet fellow and be nice-nice to your X...focus on acquiring "covered parking" (please)!

Oh, one non-smoking room would be good too (to go with that covered parking)!

tks-fad

FWIW, in my previous job, I had to go to Morro Bay twice per year, and stayed in the same hotel everytime.

It is near the downtown / restaurant / trendy area of Morro Bay, and has a parking garage, i.e., completely covered parking. It is a large hotel, maybe the largest in the entire city.

I don't remember the name, but I know it's there.

Originally posted by suginami
FWIW, in my previous job, I had to go to Morro Bay twice per year, and stayed in the same hotel everytime.

It is near the downtown / restaurant / trendy area of Morro Bay, and has a parking garage, i.e., completely covered parking. It is a large hotel, maybe the largest in the entire city.

I don't remember the name, but I know it's there.
Well there you go! PRoblem solved! I'll go and locate it on Thursday.

Hi All: Hope you have a great time....need2speed is with you in spirit! :)

I've just made reservations at the Motel 6 for Sat evening to ensure "back up lodging"

>>> in the event Mike is unable to secure us at least 3 rooms w/ covered parking (non smoking).

I've learned that it is the tourist season in Morro Bay and some of these hotels are requiring a 2 night minimum stay- - hence I made the Motel 6 reservations now

I'm planning on an early Sat AM departure from the South Bay Area and will most likely be in the redesvous spot prior to 2pm...anyone else arriving prior to 2pm?- - perhaps we can do lunch...

Let me know
tks-fad

It might make more sense just to stay up all night / "relax" in the 500...

:cool:

Hey Fad,

I can meet up with you for lunch. I am going to be in the LA area starting Wednesday night. I will be paying Bergwerks a visit either Thursday or Friday, and then Saturday it is just meeting up with you guys.

Can someone detail out to me the exact meeting time and place. This thread is way too long.

Plans may be changing and I might be able to make it after all (FINGERS CROSSED)

FAD,

If I can make it I will probably be arriving around the same time you do, lunch sounds great.

Maybe after lunch we can clean up the cars, my detailing supplies will be going with..:D ;)

Greetings- lunch plans!

Shanta- initial meeting place map is on page 4 of this long thread-I believe that the town "Templeton, CA" is where our group GTG drive commences- - I must review Neil's post in more detail to determine exactly where in Templeton we are supposed to all meet.

Shanta, Scott, Placo1 - "Lunch"!

Perhaps we can meet up at "Big Momma's"
730 South Main Street, Templeton, CA.
(disclaimer: I have not the slightest idea about the quality of food at Big Momma's- but we can meet there and decide)

...oh- please correct me if I'm mistaken about the city of Templeton being our initial group GTG spot...Neil's map appears to be cut off and I extrapolated "Templeton" out of "Temple" ,,,

Mike- don't forget to be super nice- nice to your X- - bring her a cake or something so we can hook up 3 non smoking rooms with covered parking group AAA discount/ AARP discount, Lions Club, Donut Shop Owners Assoc of America discount etc....only the best hospitality Morro Bay can show us!

let me know your thoughts
tks-fad

I'll do my best to secure 3 rooms :) -that is if I find where the hotel is! :P

TEmpleton is on the 101. To make it to Morro Bay...shoot I forgot how to, other than ttake the 101, then the 1 to MB. I'll ask my friends who know the area up there better where to eat. I wanna come and eat w/ you guys :D

Originally posted by DR ///AMG
I wanna come and eat w/ you guys :D

Get the rooms first, then we will talk about eating (j/k) :D

Originally posted by shanta
Get the rooms first, then we will talk about eating (j/k) :D HAHA!

"West Coast GTG?"

Any 500e500 owners from Oregon and Washington willing to vist us here in CA????


:cool:

-fad

Yeah I was hopoing to see a few of the guys from Arizona as well!

If any of you are following this thread please chime in.:)

I would also love to join you all, but I have other commitments Saturday. Maybe I could rendezvous with you guys Sunday morning. Can we arrange a time and place for Sunday late-comers?

btw when is it again? Need the room for which nights?

Greetings-

Doc- I myself need a room for only one night Sat 6/28..

Mark- it would be great if you would join us on Sunday. I would imagine a drive and breakfast, or brunch on Sunday. What time would you be able to ETA in Morrow Bay?

tks-fad

Doc,

I also only need the room for Saturday 6/28.

Originally posted by -fad
Greetings-

Doc- I myself need a room for only one night Sat 6/28..

Mark- it would be great if you would join us on Sunday. I would imagine a drive and breakfast, or brunch on Sunday. What time would you be able to ETA in Morrow Bay?

tks-fad

Ok np. Btw it's "Morro" not "Morrow." :)

Question for everyone?

Is anyone else planning on bring wife / girlfriend / boyfriend / companion?

I was also wondering if there is anything near the Motel 6 (Eg: Pubs, Breweries etc)?

OK

I will be here @ 1100 hrs PST SAT 28JUN03:

Big Momma's House/Restaurant
730 South Main Street
Templeton, CA 93465-5104

I will bring a digital still/video camera and a GOMF (Good Old Medium-Format) camera.

I still have no room reservations; $%^K-IT!!!

Wheeeeee!

Originally posted by placo1
Question for everyone?

Is anyone else planning on bring wife / girlfriend / boyfriend / companion?


I am bringing my guard dog, oops boyfriend :)

Ok here's the down-low ..or is it the low down...argh.

I went to Morro Bay tonight at 10pm. Yep that late. I was busy all day, but I kept my word, drove the 60 miles (to and back) and got some good news for you guys!

There are two hotels with covered parking. The nicer one is "La Serena Inn." The other is "Blue Sail inn."

They were closed when I got there so you'll have to call up to make reservations:

La Serena Inn
990 Morro Ave.
Morro Bay, Ca. 93442

Voice: (805) 772-5665, (800) 248-1511
Website (http://www.laserenainn.com/home2.htm)
http://www.laserenainn.com/images/california2ac.jpg http://www.laserenainn.com/images/morromapa3e.jpg

Blue Sail Inn
851 Market ave.
Morro Bay, Ca. 93442

Phone: 1-888-337-0707

Directions:
We are 14 miles north of San Luis Obispo Ca. just off Highway 1. Take Highway 1 north to the Morro Bay Blvd. exit. Go west until you come to a T. At the T go right and you will be in-between our two buildings. The office is on your left just a half block

Website (http://www.bluesailinn.com/ )

Both had VACANCY signs on.


:) bling bling!

Oh and as far as doing something in MB...well it's kinda dead there. GOtta roll down to San Luis Obispo (13 miles away) for some nice bar/pub. But it's a college town, so you know how it goes. But then again, most people will be gone for the summer so it may not be too bad. Lotsa tourists :)

Thanks so much for ID'ing the covered parking lodging prospects... (only 60 miles drive round trip??? that's nothing for you...don't you do the SLO to Los Angeles drive every weekend??:D )

...I was under the impression that you were going to look up your X and clear us for 3 non-smoking suites???

:rolleyes:

I called the La Serena last week- vacancy but they want 2 night minimum. La Serena has sister hotel with covered parking- called that one too= 2 night minimum.

I called Blue Sail last week- no vacancy Sat 6/28.

Scott, Shanta, Tom....apppears that a group 500e500 overnighter at the Motel 6 is in order.

Mike bring out the car show tent and arrange for 24/7 armed security for me please.

Placo1- I will have my wife with me whom helps me to be a good citizen (nothing above 80mph)

tks-fad:cool:

Thanks Doc really appreciate the help.

I just called both places and here's the "Low Down":D

La Sarena has rooms available and they are going for $129/Night with a two night minimum!:( They won't consider changing their policy until the day before when they're sure the rooms won't fill.:mad:

The Blue Sail is completely booked that weekend, they HAD rooms available for $80 - $100/Night with no two night minimum. Oh well. BTW they have a waiting list already too.:(

What do you guys think of changing the stayover location to SLO rather than Morro Bay? I'm sure Doc knows which hotels have covered parking and his point about their being more pubs to sit and talk are well taken. My goal was to find a hotel within walking distance of a pub (I'm not a big fan of drinking and driving:rolleyes: ). and I figured we wouldn't be driving at night anyways.....unless of course we want to embarass the locals kids in their honda's and toyota's:D

What does everyone think?

BTW I am going, confirmed it last night.:)

For those that have not booked a room at Motel 6, WE HAVE A PROBLEM! I just called to make reservations and they are booked:( . Is Morro Bay that popular?:confused:

So how many were lucky enough to get a room and how many are still looking?

I have room reservation at Motel 6- Morro Bay and most likely Neil may have one too since this was his suggestion.

fyi- There are plenty of 'discounted' rooms at nearby (to Motel 6) Morro Bay lodging establishments around the $100-$175/night range.

If we are going to consider changing overnight lodging locale from Morro Bay to SLO- please ensure in the research that we can all have acccomodations ...otherwise it would appear to make sense NOT to change up the Morro Bay (lodging city) location.

Placo1- are you researching Sat. evening dinner/ entertainment activities for us? (this is our only night to R&R)

Why aren't more Los Angeles 500e500 owners joining us????:rolleyes: We can all meet for breakfast on Sunday morning!

best regards
-fad

placo1,

I don't heave a tele yet either. :(

I'm looking good to come up Sunday morning from LA. I'll keep following the thread and when the lodging bookings settle down, hopefully we can agree on a rendezvous breakfast Sunday morning. I'm happy to leave very early (5 or 6am) - the drive would be more fun and I'm an early riser anyway. I guess that would put me in town around 8:30-9:30 Sunday morning. Any others care to convoy up from LA?

For those of you who will be staying over Saturday night please chime in by tomorrow if, if I'm going to look for alternative lodging I need to know how many and how long your staying. BTW my goal is a descent room under $100/Night and covered parking, any objections?

So far the following have said they're going:
1. Neil
2. Scott
3. Shanta
4. Carl
5. fad
6. Me
7. Norm????
8. Tom?????

Mark will be meeting with us Sunday morning so no lodging requirements.

Is there anyone else definitely going? Need to know ASAP otherwise your on your own.

Placo1,

I need a hotel only for Saturday (6/28) night.

Fad is correct. I'm already booked at Motel 6 in Morro Bay.

:-) neil
1988 360TE AMG
1993 500E

Well crap.

Fad my ex's hotel, which I drove by yesterday, doesn't have covered parking. I Thought it did. So that's outta the question.

Morro Bay is nice and all, but that's dead town at night.
As for a covered parking in SLO, I don't remember any, BUT, there are a couple hotels that just openend up and I THINK i spotted one or two parking garages there. I'll check today.

There's also Pismo Beach, but it's tourist central there, and I wouldn't be surprised that they're all booked up. I'll check for you guys for rooms (how many rooms????) for the night of the 6/28.

Originally posted by DR ///AMG
I'll check for you guys for rooms (how many rooms????) for the night of the 6/28.

I know 1 need one

Hey Mike I'll need a room as well but as long as you can give me a name and phone # I can handle it. Thanks again.:cool:

I think covered parking may not be in our collective future on this GTG. That being the case, we'll simply need to get our 500e gang into good quality affordable rooms.

since -fad and Neil are already booked & confirmed in Morro Bay...let's see if we can all get booked in Morro Bay- there are vacancies at other close by accomodations close to the Motel 6.... (at least we can all stay close to each other)...suggest pulling Yahoo Maps to the address of the Motel 6- - then click on "nearby businesses/ hotels"

RE: "Morro Bay deadtown at night "
Note to Mike: Whereever we are- - that certainly is where the action will be!;)

fyi- BobC may join us from Marin, CA. He will check in with us next week. Perhaps a room for him and his wife/ family may be sought as well.

Afshin- are you taking the lead on researching a grand Sat evening Dinner/Sun AM drive/Sun Breakfast?

tks-fad

Fad, keep in mind too that morro bay is foggy city. And being right by the ocean, leaving the car out in the night.. :( But that's just me!

I'll go and gather info on other places.

Mike- - and SLO is not right by the ocean too???

Mike

Please do check for other places, I just called every hotel in Morro Bay and either they have a 2 Night Minimum or are booked. Only one Hotel has 1 Room Left and price is $120.

At this point unless there is a nearby town I have a feelilng our last resort will be SLO.

Neil, fad would you object to changing reservations if we found something in SLO or nearby town?

fad,

Regarding the Dinner I will search for this as soon as we've narrowed down where we'll be staying. As far as breakfast I was hoping Neil could chime in since he's been there. Brunch would be nice so that those traveling from LA and Norcal on Sunday can join us.

As far as the drive Neil has already made some great suggestions so I thought we would take that route. I guess the only question now is if we should do the drive Saturday afternoon or Sunday early AM? I'm thinking early AM is better and then head off to brunch. What do you guys/gals think?

Originally posted by -fad
Mike- - and SLO is not right by the ocean too???

nope, it's inland.

I would favor Morro Bay location for the coastal aesthetics vs. SLO

Placo1- out of the 33 hotels in Morro Bay only one with a 1 nighter vacancy?

Here's a thought: you may wish to see if booking 5 rooms as a group can get you in the door @ $100/night (effectively neutralizing the 2 nighter minimum).

You will need to speak to the manager directly to obtain this consideration and must specifically ask for it- - at the covered-parking available hotels. Actually this is more of a sales job than acquiring hotel rooms...

You may add that the 5 hotel guests are an esteemed group business persons with very rare and valuable MB automobiles that would surely raise the profile of the covered parking and may be our annual official GTG hotel in Central CA:D

good luck!
-fad

LOL fad sounds like your the man for the job!:D

Actually I did make a half hearted attempt of persuading them to make it a one night minimum if I booked five rooms but I obviously didn't get too far.

Hmm maybe it's time to turn on the charm and hopefully a female attendant willl answer;) :D . That said I will give it one more try and see what happens.

Yahoo only listed 8 Hotels in Morro Bay, where did you get 33 from?:confused: How big was your search area? I hope your not thinking I'm going to stay in a hourly rate motel.:D :p Seriously can you put up a link if you've found more in the immediate area.

Ok here's what I done:

I found the newest built place here in San Luis Obispo. It's off Monterey street which is pretty nice.

I made reservations for 3 rooms, King bed..or was it Queen..whichever was bigger I got. Regular PRice $179 a night, I got it down to $159 a night.

Website www.lamplighterinn.com
Phone 1-866-SLO-REST

Address: 1604 Monterey St.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Walking distance from the cool downtown area.

They have limited covered parking, but I made the request that they corner off an area for at least 3 cars.

If more of you want in on it, call them up.
When calling tell them that you are here for the Mercedes Shop gathering so they give you the discount.

And for those I made the reservations for (Shanta, Iron Chef Fad, and Placo) all you have to do is confirm these rooms via phone before Tuesday.

Thank you Magic Mike!

Is my room under my name? I need to knwo what to tell them when I call to confirm my reservations.

Originally posted by -fad
arrange for 24/7 armed security for me please. -fad:cool:

I might be convinced to provide this service...

Originally posted by placo1
For those of you who will be staying over Saturday night please chime in by tomorrow

I only need a room for SAT night; I will be driving back to SF on SUN.

I still have no reservations... but I'm not that concerned.

I leave my fate in the 500E gods' hands...

Fad. My cousin is getting married sat. I can't get out of that. It wouldn't work for me to just drive up for the day. I have to be at work the next monday morning. I'm sure we will all hook up again eventually. Just got a nice check in the hand from my Escrow The 500E is paid off its all mine he he.!!!!!

Bought a house last yrs in december 6 months later it made me $100,000 can't beat that,and to think I was going to sell the 500 to get this house.Funny how things work out.


You guys have a fun time. Pls I want pics all all the 5's lined uped at a 45 angle. That will look cool. Only with the fog lights on nothing else whatda ya think Fad. Doesn't that sound appealing



see ya Guido

Shanta the rooms are not under nobody name. Not even mine. Just say you take one of the rooms :)

Box fixed. PM me again

Originally posted by SP0CK
Dr, I tried to pm you but you are full. Check with Ashman. Thanks.

EXCELLENT avatar...

"...fascinating."

Greetings- as mentioned before, my preferences are not partial to SLO and I would have preferred a showing of as much effort as possible to accomodate the locale of those already booked for lodging.

As such, I will withdraw my interest in this GTG.

-fad

So does that mean you are not going fad???

Hi Shanta-

Yes- I will not make effort to attend.

tks-fad

Everyone, I've found a hotel in Morro Bay and have reserved 5 Rooms under Mercedes Shop at $99/Night. Please refer to the new thread as this one is getting too long. Thanks

BTW Fulgence, no excuses now!;)

Sweet $99!

Can we get a showing of hands (posts) for everyone that IS attending.

Please post a link to the new thread!

http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=67718

Originally posted by -fad

You may add that the 5 hotel guests are an esteemed group business persons with very rare and valuable MB automobiles


You had better hope that that Hotel Manager does not read THIS forum... a more apprapo description would be the West Coast division of the Fruits n Flakes Folks out of BattleCreek, Michigan

Tom

LMAO Too- Tom

You hit the nail on the head: "Fruit N Flakes"

(-fad doesn't have membership in that club)

-fad:rolleyes: :eek: