While I was out in the garage aligning switch and outlet plate screws to true horizontal, this is what Amy was doing:
GT National Rally #8 Itinerary
Monday 26 August – Friday 13 September
This itinerary is divided into five (5) phases:
1. Phase 1: Myakka City FL to Lone Pine CA (Monday 26 August – Friday 30 August (four overnights))
2. Phase 2: Lone Pine CA to Sacramento (area) (Pre-Rally Rally) (Saturday 31 August – Monday 2 September (two overnights))
3. Phase 3: Sonoma CA – GT National Rally #8 (Tuesday 3 September - Saturday 7 September (four overnights))
4. Phase 4: Sonoma CA (Post-Rally Rally) – Lone Pine CA (Saturday 7 September – Sunday 8 September (one overnight))
5. Phase 5: Lone Pine CA – Myakka City (Monday 9 September – Friday 13 September (four overnights))
· The clothes/etc for Phase 1 will remain in the VW/Trailer at the completion of Phase 1.
· The clothes/etc for Phase 2 will go with us during Phase 1 and must fit in the GT for Phase 2.
· The clothes for Phase 3 will be in the box shipped to the Mission Inn.
· The clothes from Phase 2 and 3 will be shipped home in the box from the Mission Inn.
· The clothes for Phase 4 will be in the box shipped to the Mission Inn and must fit in the GT until the completion of Phase 4.
· The clothes for Phase 5 will remain in the VW/Trailer until we return to Lone Pine at the end of Phase 4.
Phase 1: Myakka City FL to Lone Pine CA
Monday 26 August – Friday 30 August (four overnights)
Monday 26 August
Depart Myakka City, FL
Arrive Mobile AL (planned) (~572 miles)
Hotel TBD on road based on completed mileage
Tuesday 27 August
Depart Mobile AL or Monday stop point
Arrive Dallas TX area (planned) (~588 miles)
Hotel TBD on road based on completed mileage
Wednesday 28 August
Depart Dallax TX area or Tuesday stop point
Arrive Albuquerque NM (planned) (~645 miles)
Hotel TBD on road based on completed mileage
Thursday 29 August
Depart Albuquerque NM or Wednesday stop point
Arrive Kingman AZ (planned) (~471 miles)
Hotel TBD on road based on completed mileage
Friday 30 August
Depart Kingman AZ or Thursday stop point
Arrive Lone Pine CA (~359 miles)
Hotel: Comfort Inn, 1920 S. Main St. Lone Pine, CA 93545 (760) 876-8700
VW and trailer remain at Comfort Inn until 8 September
Phase 1 Complete
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Phase 2: Lone Pine CA to Sacramento (area) (Pre-Rally Rally)
Saturday 31 August – Monday 2 September (two overnights)
Saturday 31 August
Depart Lone Pine CA
Arrive Rancho Cordova CA
Route via Yosemite is ~6 ½ hours (~364 miles)
Route via US 395 is ~5 ½ hours (~313 miles)
Dinner on our own or maybe with Pre-Rally Rally participants (TBD) (casual clothes)
Hotel: Comfort Inn & Suites, 12249 Folsom Blvd, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742, (916) 351-1213
Sunday 1 September
Pre-Rally Rally Morning/Afternoon Event: Group drive to SF w/ BBQ lunch (pictures at Golden Gate Bridge). May be a group drive return or own our own. (casual clothes)
Dinner on our own or others in either SF or Sacramento (casual clothes)
Hotel: Comfort Inn & Suites, 12249 Folsom Blvd, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742, (916) 351-1213
Monday 2 September
Depart Rancho Cordova CA
Pre-Rally Rally Morning/Afternoon Event: VIP Benzinger Winery Tour (travel to Sonoma with group – depart Holiday Inn ~7:30AM for drive to Sonoma) (casual clothes)
Arrive Sonoma CA
Dinner on our own in Sonoma (maybe with early GT National Rally arrivers) (casual clothes)
Hotel: Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn, 100 Boyes Blvd, Sonoma, CA 95476, (707) 938-9000
Phase 2 Complete
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Phase 3: Sonoma CA – GT National Rally #8
Tuesday 3 September - Saturday 7 September (four overnights)
Tuesday 3 September
Morning and afternoon on our own (optional Pre-Rally Rally drive to Clear Lake from Sacramento) (casual clothes)
GT National Rally Evening Event: Welcome Reception and Cocktail Party (7:00PM – 9:00PM Mission Inn – Sonoma Valley Room) (casual clothes)
Hotel: Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn, 100 Boyes Blvd, Sonoma, CA 95476, (707) 938-9000
Wednesday 4 September
GT National Rally Morning/Afternoon Events: Breakfast – 9:00AM – 10:30AM – Mission Inn – Sante Room/Car Show – 10:00AM - ??:??PM – Mission Inn (casual clothes)
GT Ladies Afternoon Event: Cooking class 11:00AM – 3:00PM (Ramekins Restaurant) (casual clothes)
GT National Rally Evening Event: Dinner 6:00PM – 8:30PM Andretti Winery (Depart Mission Inn ~ 4:30PM) (dressy casual)
Hotel: Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn, 100 Boyes Blvd, Sonoma, CA 95476, (707) 938-9000
Thursday 5 September
GT National Rally Morning/Afternoon Event: Group drive to Denbeste Collection/Denbeste Motorsports (9:00AM – 4:00PM – depending on your stops) (casual clothes)
Dinner on our own
Hotel: Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn, 100 Boyes Blvd, Sonoma, CA 95476, (707) 938-9000
Friday 6 September
GT National Rally Morning/Afternoon Event: Group Drive through Napa and Sonoma (possible look for clues to find the GT Rally Champion (Time TBD) (casual clothes)
GT National Rally Evening Event: Farewell Dinner (7:00PM - ??:??PM) (dressy/suit?)
Hotel: Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn, 100 Boyes Blvd, Sonoma, CA 95476, (707) 938-9000
Phase 3 Complete
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Phase 4: Sonoma CA (Post-Rally Rally) – Lone Pine CA
Saturday 7 September – Sunday 8 September (one overnight)
Saturday 7 September
Depart Sonoma CA
Arrive South Lake Tahoe CA
Post-Rally Rally Morning/Afternoon Event: Group drive to South Lake Tahoe (casual clothes)
Route options: 3 ½ to 4 hours
Post-Rally Rally Evening Event: Dinner/Casino/Shows TBD (casual clothes)
Hotel: TBD
Sunday 8 September
Depart South Lake Tahoe CA
Arrive Lone Pine CA
Route: US 395 (~4 ½ hours)
Hotel: Comfort Inn, 1920 S. Main St. Lone Pine, CA 93545 (760) 876-8700
Phase 4 Complete
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Phase 5: Lone Pine CA – Myakka City
Monday 9 September – Friday 13 September (four overnights)
Monday 9 September
Depart Lone Pine CA
Arrive TBD
Tuesday 10 September
Depart TBD
Arrive TBD
Wednesday 11 September
Depart TBD
Arrive TBD
Thursday 12 September
Depart TBD
Arrive TBD
Friday 13 September
Depart TBD
Arrive Myakka City FL
Phase 5 Complete
GT National Rally #8 Itinerary
Monday 26 August – Friday 13 September
This itinerary is divided into five (5) phases:
1. Phase 1: Myakka City FL to Lone Pine CA (Monday 26 August – Friday 30 August (four overnights))
2. Phase 2: Lone Pine CA to Sacramento (area) (Pre-Rally Rally) (Saturday 31 August – Monday 2 September (two overnights))
3. Phase 3: Sonoma CA – GT National Rally #8 (Tuesday 3 September - Saturday 7 September (four overnights))
4. Phase 4: Sonoma CA (Post-Rally Rally) – Lone Pine CA (Saturday 7 September – Sunday 8 September (one overnight))
5. Phase 5: Lone Pine CA – Myakka City (Monday 9 September – Friday 13 September (four overnights))
· The clothes/etc for Phase 1 will remain in the VW/Trailer at the completion of Phase 1.
· The clothes/etc for Phase 2 will go with us during Phase 1 and must fit in the GT for Phase 2.
· The clothes for Phase 3 will be in the box shipped to the Mission Inn.
· The clothes from Phase 2 and 3 will be shipped home in the box from the Mission Inn.
· The clothes for Phase 4 will be in the box shipped to the Mission Inn and must fit in the GT until the completion of Phase 4.
· The clothes for Phase 5 will remain in the VW/Trailer until we return to Lone Pine at the end of Phase 4.
Phase 1: Myakka City FL to Lone Pine CA
Monday 26 August – Friday 30 August (four overnights)
Monday 26 August
Depart Myakka City, FL
Arrive Mobile AL (planned) (~572 miles)
Hotel TBD on road based on completed mileage
Tuesday 27 August
Depart Mobile AL or Monday stop point
Arrive Dallas TX area (planned) (~588 miles)
Hotel TBD on road based on completed mileage
Wednesday 28 August
Depart Dallax TX area or Tuesday stop point
Arrive Albuquerque NM (planned) (~645 miles)
Hotel TBD on road based on completed mileage
Thursday 29 August
Depart Albuquerque NM or Wednesday stop point
Arrive Kingman AZ (planned) (~471 miles)
Hotel TBD on road based on completed mileage
Friday 30 August
Depart Kingman AZ or Thursday stop point
Arrive Lone Pine CA (~359 miles)
Hotel: Comfort Inn, 1920 S. Main St. Lone Pine, CA 93545 (760) 876-8700
VW and trailer remain at Comfort Inn until 8 September
Phase 1 Complete
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Phase 2: Lone Pine CA to Sacramento (area) (Pre-Rally Rally)
Saturday 31 August – Monday 2 September (two overnights)
Saturday 31 August
Depart Lone Pine CA
Arrive Rancho Cordova CA
Route via Yosemite is ~6 ½ hours (~364 miles)
Route via US 395 is ~5 ½ hours (~313 miles)
Dinner on our own or maybe with Pre-Rally Rally participants (TBD) (casual clothes)
Hotel: Comfort Inn & Suites, 12249 Folsom Blvd, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742, (916) 351-1213
Sunday 1 September
Pre-Rally Rally Morning/Afternoon Event: Group drive to SF w/ BBQ lunch (pictures at Golden Gate Bridge). May be a group drive return or own our own. (casual clothes)
Dinner on our own or others in either SF or Sacramento (casual clothes)
Hotel: Comfort Inn & Suites, 12249 Folsom Blvd, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742, (916) 351-1213
Monday 2 September
Depart Rancho Cordova CA
Pre-Rally Rally Morning/Afternoon Event: VIP Benzinger Winery Tour (travel to Sonoma with group – depart Holiday Inn ~7:30AM for drive to Sonoma) (casual clothes)
Arrive Sonoma CA
Dinner on our own in Sonoma (maybe with early GT National Rally arrivers) (casual clothes)
Hotel: Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn, 100 Boyes Blvd, Sonoma, CA 95476, (707) 938-9000
Phase 2 Complete
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Phase 3: Sonoma CA – GT National Rally #8
Tuesday 3 September - Saturday 7 September (four overnights)
Tuesday 3 September
Morning and afternoon on our own (optional Pre-Rally Rally drive to Clear Lake from Sacramento) (casual clothes)
GT National Rally Evening Event: Welcome Reception and Cocktail Party (7:00PM – 9:00PM Mission Inn – Sonoma Valley Room) (casual clothes)
Hotel: Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn, 100 Boyes Blvd, Sonoma, CA 95476, (707) 938-9000
Wednesday 4 September
GT National Rally Morning/Afternoon Events: Breakfast – 9:00AM – 10:30AM – Mission Inn – Sante Room/Car Show – 10:00AM - ??:??PM – Mission Inn (casual clothes)
GT Ladies Afternoon Event: Cooking class 11:00AM – 3:00PM (Ramekins Restaurant) (casual clothes)
GT National Rally Evening Event: Dinner 6:00PM – 8:30PM Andretti Winery (Depart Mission Inn ~ 4:30PM) (dressy casual)
Hotel: Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn, 100 Boyes Blvd, Sonoma, CA 95476, (707) 938-9000
Thursday 5 September
GT National Rally Morning/Afternoon Event: Group drive to Denbeste Collection/Denbeste Motorsports (9:00AM – 4:00PM – depending on your stops) (casual clothes)
Dinner on our own
Hotel: Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn, 100 Boyes Blvd, Sonoma, CA 95476, (707) 938-9000
Friday 6 September
GT National Rally Morning/Afternoon Event: Group Drive through Napa and Sonoma (possible look for clues to find the GT Rally Champion (Time TBD) (casual clothes)
GT National Rally Evening Event: Farewell Dinner (7:00PM - ??:??PM) (dressy/suit?)
Hotel: Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn, 100 Boyes Blvd, Sonoma, CA 95476, (707) 938-9000
Phase 3 Complete
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Phase 4: Sonoma CA (Post-Rally Rally) – Lone Pine CA
Saturday 7 September – Sunday 8 September (one overnight)
Saturday 7 September
Depart Sonoma CA
Arrive South Lake Tahoe CA
Post-Rally Rally Morning/Afternoon Event: Group drive to South Lake Tahoe (casual clothes)
Route options: 3 ½ to 4 hours
Post-Rally Rally Evening Event: Dinner/Casino/Shows TBD (casual clothes)
Hotel: TBD
Sunday 8 September
Depart South Lake Tahoe CA
Arrive Lone Pine CA
Route: US 395 (~4 ½ hours)
Hotel: Comfort Inn, 1920 S. Main St. Lone Pine, CA 93545 (760) 876-8700
Phase 4 Complete
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Phase 5: Lone Pine CA – Myakka City
Monday 9 September – Friday 13 September (four overnights)
Monday 9 September
Depart Lone Pine CA
Arrive TBD
Tuesday 10 September
Depart TBD
Arrive TBD
Wednesday 11 September
Depart TBD
Arrive TBD
Thursday 12 September
Depart TBD
Arrive TBD
Friday 13 September
Depart TBD
Arrive Myakka City FL
Phase 5 Complete
