West Coast BritV8 Meet_2016

danmas · May 30, 2015, 11:46:41 AM

Looks like it will be a fantastic event. Wish I could make it.

lawnvett · June 02, 2015, 11:09:00 PM

I'd try to get there from NC, I have three sons o living on the west coast. It's fun to drive cross country in a LBC with extra power.

mgbman · June 03, 2015, 10:23:07 PM

PJ
We'd love to see you here......

RMO 699F · June 04, 2015, 09:46:04 AM

A very interesting concept...I would try to make that event!

kstevusa · June 04, 2015, 03:46:08 PM

A sure way to have M. Maloney attend is to offer" Curb Service." He can't refuse :-)

MG four six eight · June 04, 2015, 08:32:53 PM

Sounds like fun Marshall! Which month were you thinking about having in?

Bill

DiDueColpi · June 05, 2015, 10:50:55 PM

You mentioned "wine country" I'm in.

mgbman · June 06, 2015, 12:03:15 PM

Mike
Love to see you here.....seems like there is getting to be a little interest from the mid-West.....and as my wife is from Iowa, she would love to see the Mid-West represented....LOL

But seriously, hope you can make it.,...

mgbman · June 06, 2015, 12:04:58 PM

Kelly,
I will keep curb service in mind...may be an opportunity to get others along as well???

mgbman · June 06, 2015, 12:06:41 PM

Bill,
I am not sure what month at this point; any suggestions so I can entice you to make the trip down here? Be a nice cruise, even down through the Oregon Coast..... Hmmmmm, maybe an idea for 2017???

mgbman · June 06, 2015, 12:08:15 PM

Fred,
Great to hear---mind you, you could make a detour coming down and hit the wine areas of Eastern Washington as well.......
But I am sure that Napa is high on the list, no?

Jim Stabe · June 06, 2015, 10:58:07 PM

I would appreciate a month with no likelihood of rain - no top you know.

MG four six eight · June 07, 2015, 09:56:06 AM

Marshall,

Pretty much any time in the summer works for me if I know by the first of the year when we submit our vacation request for the year. The one exception usually seems to be the two middle weeks of July, when the guy at the top of the seniority list normally takes his vacation.

As far as rain goes, normally the best chance for good weather on the west coast is mid-late July, August and September. Although the draw back to September is that you start to run into conflicts, for those who have kids in school.

For guys traveling from the East and Mid-west, if you can swing the extra time, it's worth it to the drive North along the coast through the Redwood Forest and even up in to Oregon/Washington along Hwy 101. It's a pretty drive with lots of twisty roads and moderate temperatures!
Bill

mgbman · June 07, 2015, 11:26:57 AM

Bill/Jim
How about last week in July? Although the way things are in CA at then moment, any time of the year will be "fine" with no likelihood of rain...

Bill-- I agree wholeheartedly with your suggestions regarding the cruise--that stretch of the coast is incredible....

Jim Stabe · June 07, 2015, 01:00:41 PM

Sounds good to me.

RMO 699F · June 07, 2015, 05:48:48 PM

I'm all about positive...but the heat in July is the absolute worst time to travel from Midwest - East to the west coast in British sports cars...I would suggest either late May or Septemberish...something to consider...

mgbman · June 07, 2015, 08:23:40 PM

Maybe we ought to put it to the vote? I fully understand the inconvenience with the humidity/heat.....
To be honest, I am ok with whatever the majority decides--simply because that is probably the least of my planning woes...LOL

Seems like later May is going to be the best alternative, especially for those with kids in school..?

BlownMGB-V8 · June 08, 2015, 09:38:21 AM

I think it's great to see this kind of activity in planning a west coast meet. It's a good sign for success.

Jim

MG four six eight · June 08, 2015, 06:09:14 PM

Marshall,

The last week in July would be fine. The poll idea is good, it's always tough to find a date that works for everyone.

Bill

JWD · June 08, 2015, 07:11:58 PM

A poll would be a great idea. I'm with Mike, late May/early June or Septemberish.

DiDueColpi · June 08, 2015, 07:56:26 PM

The only time that doesn't work for me is late June.
Other than that everything else is flexible.

mgbman · June 08, 2015, 08:30:36 PM

I am flexible.......so I can work with any date----whatever works for the majority.
As soon as we can come to a consensus, I will begin another fresh post with a proposed route and date--does that work?

Jim Stabe · June 08, 2015, 09:02:50 PM

I'm flexible as well, retired, no kids in school.

bbob218 · June 16, 2015, 04:41:26 PM

Live 1 hour north of SF, 20 mins. inland from Bodega Bay....the Coast ride is very popular,for obvious reasons....the area north of Stinson Beach is spectacular....wine and cheese abound.....much good food as well...many good hotels and rentals...weather is always cool in the AM and pleasant to warm till sunset...my MGB enjoys the mornings on the Coast the most, ( see what I did there ?). Will keep an eye out for this ...hope it happens...

Cars & Coffee 1st Sun. of every month in nearby Novato...a great mix of people and cars that continues to grow...https://www.facebook.com/pages/Marin-County-Cars-and-Coffee/160155830753455

This club is just across the road from C&C and enjoys meeting new people all the time,
https://www.facebook.com/pages/51-50-Foundation-Automotive-Social-Club/172350272811357

Mike P

mgbman · June 18, 2015, 08:52:46 PM

Thanks Mike
Had no idea that you were so close.......and as our counterparts will find out next year---that area is fantastic for cruising and checking out the scenery.

Really looking forward to seeing you there but may check out the Novato scene prior-- my brother in law lives over there and it is only a 20 minute drive for me......

Still working on getting this together however; hard slog but I think the end result will be worth it.