Rally 8 SoCal to NorCal "Trip of a Life" - Planning Thread
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Vince H
GT Owner
I followed suit and booked the room for 9/2 just now. Stoked to meet all of you.
Vince H
bonehead
GT Owner
Hey Kendall
Any update on the caravan timeline? I'll be flying back from a family vacation that Sunday night, so unfortunately, I won't be able to make the caravan out Monday morning. But I still hope to meet you guys somewhere along the way on the Central Coast.
Any update on the caravan timeline? I'll be flying back from a family vacation that Sunday night, so unfortunately, I won't be able to make the caravan out Monday morning. But I still hope to meet you guys somewhere along the way on the Central Coast.
bonehead
GT Owner
I might do that! When are you leaving? Still not sure when I'm returning from my family vacation, so timing-wise, it may not work out
bonehead
GT Owner
Oh man. I booked a room starting that Monday (9/2). Wanted to get there a day early and possibly join the SoCal caravan up north.
It's a democracy! I guess my vote would be to make it a 1-day drive. Early departure (plan on spending the night very near our starting point and fuel up the evening before).
If a majority would prefer to depart a day earlier (9/1), then we could make that work too. Opinions welcome!
If a majority would prefer to depart a day earlier (9/1), then we could make that work too. Opinions welcome!
Xcentric
GT Owner
Since I am just along for the ride and am not putting any effort into this, I am happy to go along with the majority.
Kendall, I am also planning on doing the post-Rally Rally through the Sierras. If the few extra days causes a problem with trailer parking, please let me know.
Finally, I believe DBK mentioned the possibility of a luggage truck. If that does not happen, need to know by mid-August to have time to UPS a box to the hotel.
I'm excited!
Kendall, I am also planning on doing the post-Rally Rally through the Sierras. If the few extra days causes a problem with trailer parking, please let me know.
Finally, I believe DBK mentioned the possibility of a luggage truck. If that does not happen, need to know by mid-August to have time to UPS a box to the hotel.
I'm excited!
HiloDave
GT Obsessed
Vince H
GT Owner
I booked an extra night (9/2) so my vote would be a 1-day drive arriving that evening. Hope you and yours are doing well Kendall.
Vince H
HiloDave
GT Obsessed
I’m confused. I thought that departing at 7:00AM on Monday, Sep. 2 and arriving in time for cocktails at 7:00PM on Tuesday is a two-day trip.
As I now understand the plan, we will leave SoCal, drive to Sonoma and check in at the Fairmont on Monday but have nothing planned until cocktails on Tuesday. Are there some activities on Tuesday?
As I now understand the plan, we will leave SoCal, drive to Sonoma and check in at the Fairmont on Monday but have nothing planned until cocktails on Tuesday. Are there some activities on Tuesday?
bonehead
GT Owner
I don't believe there is anything planned until Tuesday evening. If I don't make either the SoCal or Sac-town caravans, I plan on taking a leisurely drive up to Sonoma myself and firmly planting my posterior at the bar for the evening
Vince H
GT Owner
It's probably me that is confused HiloDave. This will be my first Rally so I'm bound to get just about everything wrong. I do have 9/2 booked for the night but if the decision of the group is to drive up on 9/3 I'm sure I can adjust my reservation.
Vince H
GEE-TEE
GT Owner
I just finally registered and hopefully if all stars are lined up I will be there. Im for one day blast Tuesday and no overnighter.
Kendall, I need to get a tune up and new shoes before Sept. please.
Kendall, I need to get a tune up and new shoes before Sept. please.
Some forum members have done it but it's not easy - to spend a night sleeping in the GT.
Rally VIII Ed
SYCO GT
GT Owner
Seriously? I've slept in the back of my Cayenne during a trip to Old Mojave Road, and just got back today from an overnighter in the sailor bunks of the U.S.S. Midway with my son. I thought those were cramped quarters. But sleeping in the GT??? That would be a challenge.
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Vince H
GT Owner
You and your son have me beat Randy. There's no way I could sleep in those. Claustrophobia. I have a hard time with elevators and busy amusement parks let alone sleeping coffins.
Vince H
Vince H
Randy - that's luxurious, compared to the WWII fleet submarines!
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